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1 Senior College Handbook 2016
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347 Papanui Road, Christchurch 8052, New ZealandP +64 3 940-2000 F +64 3 940-2060 W stac.school.nz
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Senior College Handbook 2016
Contents 1. Introduction 2
2. Senior College Philosophy 2
3. Student Management 3
(a)PastoralCare 3
(b)Boundaries,ExpectationsandResponsibilities 5
(c)DisciplinaryProcedures 11
4. Academic 13
(a)AcademicRecognition 13
(b)TeachingandLearningExpectations 13
(c)SeniorCollegeTerms 15
(d)AcademicMentoring,Monitoring,Review 18 andRecognition
(e)Academic30s 19
(f )Homework 19
(g)Learning 20
5. Sporting and Cultural Activities 22
6. Leadership 22
7. Student Facilities 24
8. Communication 26
9. The Senior College Diploma and Leaver’s Profile 27
10. History 29
Senior College Uniform
Years 12–13 Girls’ Uniform: Summer and Winter
• collarless blazer;• white shirt: short or long-sleeved;• tie - with deep red stripe;• skirt - blue (hem on the knee),
compulsory - all girls must own;• pinafore - blue (optional);• white turn-over ankle socks (summer);• black tights waist high (winter);• collarless braided blazer;• black shoes;• cardigan or vest - optional year round;• scarf - optional in winter.
Years 12–13 Boys’ Uniform: Summer and Winter
• collared braided blazer;• white shirt: short or long-sleeved;• tie - with deep red stripe;• charcoal shorts (in summer only);• charcoal long trousers (can be worn all year);• black or dark grey short socks in winter;• black walk socks with bands in summer;• black conservative lace-up shoes;• vest or jersey - optional year round;• scarf - optional in winter.
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1. Introduction
Asamodern,independentco-educationalschoolforstudentsfromPre-schooltoYear13,StAndrew’sCollegeoffersalearningenvironmentthat
encouragesstudentstoachievetheirbest.MiddleSchool(Years9–11)andtheSeniorCollege(Years12–13)sharethesamevalues(Truth,ExcellenceandFaith),ethos,classroomsandteachingstaff.
TheSeniorCollegephilosophyistoregardstudentsasuniqueyoungadultswhoaredevelopingsocialresponsibilitywithinaco-educationalenvironmentandpreparingforlifeafterCollege.Thereisencouragementandemphasisplacedonself.
Weexpectstudentstobeself-disciplined,self-motivated,self-directedandtotakeresponsibilityfortheirowndecisions,althoughthereisalwayssupportandguidanceavailable.
Werecognisethatstudentshavemovedfromdependence(primaryschoolyears)toindependence(MiddleSchoolyears)tointerdependence(SeniorCollegeyears).Wefocusonmakingstudentsawarethatworkingwithothersandbeingsensitivetotheiropinionsandbeliefsisanexpectationofadulthood.
Ourbroadcurriculumdevelopsstudents’academic,sporting,cultural,spiritual,socialandrecreationalneedsandbuildsbalanced,well-roundedindividuals.Allstudentsareencouragedtoachievetotheirhighestpotentialinallpursuits.SeniorCollegeteachersencourageindividualresponsibilityandleadership.
2. Senior College PhilosophyTheyprovidequalityfeedbacktostudents,recognisetheirsuccessandguidetheirprogress.WeexpectstudentstobehaveinamaturemannerandtoadheretotheexpectationsoftheSeniorCollege.Withthehelpoftheirtutorsanddeans,studentsarepersonallyaccountablefortheirownacademicandsocialprogress.
TheSeniorCollegehasitsownstudentcentre,whichincludesacommonroom,caféteria,lecturetheatre,studyareas,andlockers.Ourstudentsenjoythisrecognitionoftheirseniority.Theyaretreatedasyoungadultsandgivenparticularprivilegesandfreedoms,butwiththesecomeboundariesandresponsibilites.Unhelpfulorinappropriatedecisionshaveconsequences.
IlookforwardtoworkingwithyouduringyourfinalyearsatschoolandhopeyourecallyourdaysintheSeniorCollegefondly.
John Ruge2016HeadofSeniorCollege
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new students and their parents and guardians, and to all those returning to the Senior College this year.
TheSeniorCollegeisauniqueentitywithinStAndrew’sCollege.Itisaplaceoflearning,makinglifelongfriendshipsandsocialising.YourSeniorCollegeyearsareatimeofgrowingawarenessofyourplaceinsocietyandtheworldatlarge.Youwillbepresentedwithawiderangeofexperiencesandopportunities.Ihopeyoumakethemostofyourtimehere,availyourselfofallthatisonofferandmakewiseandmaturechoices.
DeansTherearedeansforeachyeargroupintheSeniorCollege.TheymeetregularlywiththeHeadofSeniorCollegeandplayanimportantpartinthepastoralcareofstudents.
Thedeansarewell-informedandpersonallyinterestedinyou,andcanassistwithyouracademicconcerns.Thedeanmayarrangeinterviewswithothermembersofstaff,orreferyouforcareersorguidancecounselling.TheHeadofSeniorCollegeanddeansmeetweeklywiththetutors.
Thedeansfor2016areMrNickRyan(Year12)andMrsJacquelineYoder(Year13).
TutorGroupsThestructureoftutorgroupsintheSeniorCollegewillchangein2016.Studentswillnowremainwiththesametutor,wherepossible,throughouttheirtimeatStAndrew’s.TherewillbeseparategroupsintheSeniorCollegeforYears12and13students.ThiswillnecessitatesomereorganisationofYear13studentsfor2016tocreatethenewgroups.TheHeadofSeniorCollege,inconsultationwiththedeans,isresponsibleforallocatingstudentstotutorgroups.
Tutors,whohavearesponsibilityforacademicoverviewandstudentwell-being,willmeetwiththeirstudentseveryMonday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday(foranextendedtime)andoccasionallyonFriday.Whilethedeansadministermanyaspectsoftheyeargrouporganisation,theydelegateresponsibilitiestotutors,whowillbeanimportantsourceofinformationanddirectionforstudents.Tutorswillbeawareofeachstudent’stimetableandoptionsprogramme,reports,Diplomacompletionsportingandculturalactivities.
Ifastudenthasanydifficultyinclass,orifsomeaspectofbehaviouriscalledintoquestion,tutorsshouldbeinformed.Tutorswilldiscussastudent’sgradeswiththem,writecommentsonreports,assistinensuringalltherequirementsoftheSeniorCollegeDiplomaarebeingmetandhelpwiththepreparationoftheirLeaver’sProfile.
Parentsareabletocontactastudent’stutorbyemail,telephoneorpersonalvisit.
3. Student ManagementInmanagingstudents’needsandconcernsatStAndrew’sCollege,weaffirmgoodattitudesandbehaviour,setclearboundariesandrespondwithconsequenceswhenthoseboundariesarecrossed.
(a)PastoralCare
Pastoralcareistheintegrationoftheacademic,socialandreligiousdimensionsoftheschool,sothatanatmosphereofcareprevails.
Pastoralcareseekstorespondtostudentneedssuchas:• self-esteemandself-discipline;• careercounsellingandvocationalawareness;• religiousmeaningandspirituality;• moralandpersonaldevelopment;• developingsocialrelationshipsandeffective
communication;• encouragingandsupportingstudentsintheir
sportingandculturalendeavours;• knowledge,skillsandacademicprogress.
ThegoalsoftheStAndrew’spastoralcaresystemaretoconnectstudentstoakeycaringadultintheCollegesystem,tofosterasenseofwell-beingamongststudentsandtoencouragestudentstomaximisetheirpotentialintheschoolenvironment.
ThePastoralCareCommitteemeetsweeklytodiscussindividualstudent’sneedsandtodeveloppoliciestomeetthem.ItischairedbytheChaplainandincludestheHeadoftheSecondarySchool,theDirectorofBoarding,theHeadsoftheMiddleSchoolandSeniorCollege,theCollegeCounsellor,HeadofLearningSupportandHeadofInternationalStudents.Thecommitteeco-ordinatesthewidenetworkofpeopleprovidingpastoralcare,whichincludesdeans,tutors,boardinghousestaffandLearningSupportstaff.
TheHeadofSeniorCollegerunsaparentinformationeveningandallparents,guardiansandstudentsareencouragedtoattend.ThismeetingtakesplaceearlyinTerm1.OtherwholeCollegeeveningsareorganised,andparentsandcaregiverswillbeadvisedofrelevanttimes.
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Conferencesinvolvingstudents,parentsandtutorswillbeheldtwiceayear–atthestartoftheyearandthebeginningofTerm3.Theseconferencesareaimedatdiscussingacademicprogress,anypastoralcareissues,goalsfortheyearandanyotherrelevantmatters.
LearningSupportHODsMrBrettClarkandMrJamieClarkco-ordinateLearningSupport,whichislocatedupstairsinStrowanHouse.TheobjectiveofthisdepartmentistoprovidesupportandguidanceinordertomeetthelearningneedsofStAndrew’sCollegestudents.
StaffinLearningSupportcanhelpwith:
• learningneeds;• goalsetting;• extensionprogrammes;• decisionmaking;• motivation;• timemanagement;• studyskills;• readerwriter;• extratime(assessment).
CounsellingMrJohnQuinnisourCounsellor,andstudentscanmakeanappointmenttoseehimbycallingintohisofficeinMacGibbonHouseorfillinginoneoftheappointmentslipslocatedinaboxnexttohisoffice.ParentscancontactMrQuinndirectlyat [email protected].
CareersEducationandTransitionMrPeterFearyandMsEllenHampsonareresponsibleforoverseeingCareersEducationandTransitionintheCollege.Theobjectiveofthisdepartmentistoassiststudentstomakedecisionsatkeytransitionpointsandsupportstheirsuccessfultransitionfromschooltofurthereducationorwork.Italsoaimstodevelopthecareermanagementcompetenciesthatwillequipstudentstomanagetheircareerpathwaysandopportunitiesthroughouttheirlives.
BoththeCareersRoomandtheTransitionclassroomarebasedintheSeniorCollege.
IllnessandAccidentsTheHealthCentreislocatedinMacGibbonHouse.TheRegisteredNurse,MsLindaBougen,isavailablefrom8.30am–4.15pmforassessmentandtreatmentofinjuriesandillnesses,nutritionaladvice,supporttostopsmoking,diabetesandasthmasupport,contraceptive/sexualhealthadviceandsupportwithotherhealthissuessuchasdepression,relationshipproblems,stress,anxiety,drugandalcoholproblems.StudentswhoareillmaynotleavetheCollegewithoutthepermissionoftheCollegeNurse,whowillnotifytheAttendanceOfficerandcontacthometoensuresomeonethereisexpectingyou.Ifillnesspreventsastudentattendingtestsorexams,theymustensurethatthisisdiscussedwithrelevantteachers.
HealthandLifeSkillsTheCollegeacknowledgestheimportanceofparentsandguardiansastheprimaryandmostinfluentialteachersofHealthandLifeSkills.
Weprovidesupportbyteachingandfosteringmatureandresponsibleattitudestowardsdrugsandalcohol,sexualbehaviour,relationships,marriage,familyandparenthood,personalidentity,genderequity,biculturalism,multiculturalismandothersimilarissues.
WeoffereffectiveandappropriatehealthandLifeSkillsprogrammesduringtheSeniorCollegeyears.
ChapelStAndrew’sCollegeisfirmlyfoundedonChristianprinciples,andworshipinchapelisacentralfeatureoflifeintheCollegecommunity.OurCollegemotto,‘FidesetPatria’(FaithandCountry),presentsuswithaspecialchallengeasweseektoencourageourstudentstoknowandloveGod,andtoserveotherswithinandbeyondourCollegecommunity.
Allstudentsandstaffattendaweeklychapel,currentlyheldintheGymnasiumwhileournewChapelisbuilt.ThenewChapelwillbecompletedinSeptember2016.Chapelfeaturesinourlifeintheseways:
• It is a place of prayer and quietness.Chapelservicesareatimetoreflectonallthathappensduringtheterm,bothinsideandoutsidethe
school.Itisexpectedthatwhenyouenterforchapelalltalkingceases.Therightofanyonetohaveaccesstoaquietenvironmentforpersonalreflectionandcontemplationmustberespectedbyall;
• It is a time of learning–Avarietyoftopicsandspeakersexposepupilstowide-rangingspiritualinsightsandattitudes;
• It is a centre of giving–Inchapelwegivetimeandattention.Eachyear,studentsalsomakesubstantialdonationstoarangeofcharities.
DPRValuesSomeyearsagothestaff,studentsandparentsoftheCollegesettledonsevenkeyvaluesthatwouldbecomeafocusfortheCollegecommunity.ThesevaluesarepromotedinchapelandintutorgroupsaspartofaprogrammecalledDPR(DevelopingPositiveRelationships).ThesevenDPRValuesare:
• Faith• Compassion• Hope• Respect
TheDPRValuesfor2016areHonesty(Term1),Faith(Term2)andHope(Term3).
Safe@StACProcessAnybullyingbehaviourwillbeviewedseriously.Suchbehaviourisunacceptableandwillalwaysbeinvestigated.
Note –Ifthebullyingisofaseriousnature(significantphysicalharm)thentheincidentwillbedealtwithattheappropriatestep.
Step1 – Facilitator(normallyCollegeCounsellor)handlesprocess.
Uponnotification,facilitatorwillinformdeans/HeadofSeniorCollegeofmeeting.
Meetingprocess:• introduction–whyyouareallthere;• discuss–environmentyouwouldliketolivein,
refertotherulestheymade;• whatyoucoulddoifyousawbullying–options;• explaintheprocessifsomeonedoesbully;• remindthemoftheirresponsibilities.
Userestorativejusticemodelifneeded.
Facilitatorwillinformdeans/HeadofSeniorCollegewhowasattendingandtheresultsofthemeeting.
Supportofferedtoallparties.
Deanhastheoptionofringingtheparentsofinvolvedstudents.
Step2–DeaninvestigatesandhandlestheprocessandinformsHeadofSeniorCollege.
• meetingwithdeanandparents;• bullyingpolicyexplained;• possibleconsequences;• helpandsupportofferedtobothparties;• recordonfile;• lettersenttoparentswithminutesandprocess.
Step3–HeadofSeniorCollegehandlesprocess.
• meetingwithHeadofSeniorCollege/HeadofSecondarySchool/dean;
• parentsinvolvedinmeeting;• standdown–in/outofschool;• conditionalenrolmentnegotiatedwithHeadof
SecondarySchool;• helpandsupportofferedtobothparties;• informationsenttoRector.
Step4–HeadofSecondarySchoolhandlesthemeeting.
• possibleterminationofenrolment;• supportofferedtobothparties.
(b) Boundaries,Expectations andResponsibilities
AsamemberoftheSeniorCollegeyouwillberegardedasayoungadultandtreatedassuchbythestaff.Thedegreeoffreedomyouhavedependsuponyourwillingnesstobehaveinaresponsiblemanner.BehaviourwhichbringstheCollegeintodisreputewillnotbeaccepted.
TherelationshipbetweenstaffandstudentsisanessentialingredientinthesuccessofourCollege.Wewantyoutovaluethisrelationship,whichisbuiltonmutualrespectandcommoncourtesy.Studentsareexpectedtoshowappropriaterespectforstaff,forexamplebyaddressingthemasSir,Ma’amorMr,
• Honesty• Responsibility• Generosity
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Education,LifeSkillsorstudy.MostYear12studentsareinclassfor28periodsaweekandYear13studentsupto24periods.Yourtimetablewillbeuniquetoyou.Yourdean,whowillalsorecommendanychanges,willapproveit.
Year13studyperiodsareonsiteandaretobeusedforacademicstudyorquietdowntime.Theyarenottobeusedforsportscoaching,personalfitnesssessionsorculturalpractices/rehearsals.Ifstudyperiodsareusedinappropriately,studentsmaybeaskedtoattendsupervisedstudyortostudyinanallocatedroom.
TutorgroupmeetingsareheldonMonday,Tuesday,WednesdayandThursday(foranextendedtime).OnFridayswherethereisnofullassemblytheremaybeeitheraSeniorCollegeassemblyrunbytheHeadofSeniorCollegeoradeans’meetingwiththerelevantyeargroups.Thesewillrunfrom8.30am–9.00am,followedbyasixperiodteachingday.OnFridayswithfullCollegeassemblies(Years8–13)oneperiodrotationwillbeexcludedfromtheteachingday.
Lunchisat12.35pmeachdayandtheCaféteriaisopenbeforeschool,atmorningintervalandatlunchtimes.
AttendanceAttendanceatallclassesisexpected.Inmostsubjectsthereisacontinuityofteachingandlearning.Whenthiscontinuityisbrokenbyabsenceyourprogresscannotbemaintained.Forunavoidableabsences,avoicemessageshouldbeleftontheCollegeAbsenteeLine03940-2031onthemorningoftheabsence.Themessageshouldidentifythecaller,thereasonfortheabsenceandtheday(s)oftheabsence.ThisCollegevoicemailsystemisforparentsandcaregiversonlyandisnottobeusedbystudents.Alternatively,partentsarewelcometoemailthecollegeatattendance@stac.school.nzwiththereasonsforastudent’sabsence.
Parentswillbenotifiedofaccumulatedunjustifiedabsences,orifabsencesareacauseforconcern.
Ifastudentaccumulatesmorethanthreeunjustifiedabsencesinanyterm,Termswillnotbeawarded.Parentswillbeinformed.Alistofunexplained
Mrsetc.,andactappropriatelytowardstheirpeers,throughlanguageandmovementaroundtheCollege.
Remember,theprimereasonforattendinganyacademicinstitutionistogainqualificationsthatwillmakeyoubetterabletoparticipateintheworldbeyondtheCollege.Makethemostofthesetwoshortyears,aswhatyouachieveherewillmostlikelyhaveasignificantimpactonthepathyoutakewhenyouleave.
IfyouwishtograduatewithaStAndrew’sSeniorCollegeDiploma,thenyoumustmakethemostofallopportunitiesavailableanddevelopyourall-roundpotentialinacademic,sporting,cultural,spiritualandserviceareas.RememberthatsuccessandsatisfactiongohandinhandwithyourfullpersonalinvolvementinCollegelife.
DailyScheduleTheSeniorCollegeweekinperiods:
YEAR 12 (29 periods)
24Academic(1compulsorysubject(Eng)4periods/week,5selfchosensubjects4periods/week)
1Chapel
1RE
1PE
1Study(supervised)toincludeeightweeksemestercourse onLeadership.
1VocationalRecreational(MondayPeriod6)
YEAR 13 (29 periods)
20Academic(5selfchosensubjects4periods/week)
1Chapel
1LS+Study(1semester)
1PE+RE(1semester)
4Study(unsupervised)
1Focus(Mondayperiod1)
1VocationalRecreational(MondayPeriod6)
Thereare28classroomperiodsscheduledeachweek.Yourcommitmentswillvaryhowever,dependingonyourinvolvementinvocational,recreational(options),ReligiousEducation,Physical
absenceswillbecirculatedatMondaytutormeetings.Itiseachstudent’sresponsibilitytocheckandtakewhateveractionisnecessary.ExplainingunexplainedabsencesandlatearrivalscanbedonewiththeAttendanceOfficer,SeniorCollegereception,deanandinsomecaseswithtutors.
LatenessAnystudentwhoarriveslateforatutormeetingorFridayassemblymustreporttoSeniorCollegereceptionsothattheirarrivalisdocumentedandalatenessnoteissued.AnystudentwhoarrivesduringorafterperiodonemustreporttoSeniorCollegereception.Thiswillmeantheirarrivalisdocumentedandalatenessnoteissued.Alllatenessnotesshouldbegiventotheteacheroftheclassarrivedatfirst.
LatenesstoClassItisadiscourtesytoarriveatclasslate.Ifyoudoarrivelate,youshouldreporttoSeniorCollegereceptiontoobtainalatenessnotetotaketoyourteacher.Entertheclassroomquietlyandwithoutdisruption.Waitinsidethedooruntiltheteacherisreadyandabletoacknowledgeyou.IfyouarrivelatewithoutanacceptablereasonoralatenessnotefromSeniorCollegereceptionoranotherstaffmemberyouwillberecordedaslate.Youshouldtakebooksforsuccessiveclasses,andtherebyavoidreturningtotheSeniorCollegebetweenclasses.
FortheawardingofTerms,threelatearrivalsaretheequivalentofoneunjustifiedabsence.
AlistoflatearrivalswillbecirculatedatMondaytutormeetingseachweek.Itiseachstudent’sresponsibilitytocheckandtakewhateveractionisnecessary.
LatenesstoTutorGroupMeetingsIfyouarelatetotutormeetingsyouwillnotbeacceptedintothegroupunlessyouhavebeenissuedwithalatenessnote.TheseslipsareissuedfromSeniorCollegereception.Ifyouarrivelatewithoutaslipordonotattendyourtutorgroupmeetingyouwillberecordedaslate.StudentsneedtorememberthatattendanceattutormeetingsisarequirementfortheawardingoftheSeniorCollegeDiploma.
LeaveIfyouwishtoleavetheCollegegroundsduringtheday,youmustobtainleaveandsignoutatSeniorCollegereception.Year12studentsaregenerallynotallowedtoleavetheCollege.IfyouaresickyoushouldseetheCollegeNurseintheHealthCentre.
Youareencouragedtomakeallappointmentsoutsideschooltime.Ifthisisnotpossible,itisacourtesytoinformteacherswhoseclasseswillbemissedduringtheappointmenttime.YoumustleaveandreturnviatheLeaveBooklocatedintheSeniorCollegereception.
Year12DuringtheCollegeday,Year12studentsmustobtainpermissionfromtheirdean,SeniorCollegereceptionortheHeadofSeniorCollegetoleavethegrounds.Permissionwillrequireanotefromaparentorguardian,aconsultationappointmentcard,theparentorguardianmakingpriorcontactwiththeschooloratthediscretionoftheappropriatedeanortheHeadofSeniorCollege.DepartureandreturnmustbeviatheLeaveBooklocatedintheSeniorCollegereception.
Year13OneoftheprivilegesofYear13istheabilitytosignoutatlunchtimesonly,usingtheLeaveBookinSeniorCollegereception.Thebookisself-signondepartureandreturn.Fullandcorrectuniformmustbewornwhilstonlunchleave.Studentscannotleavethegroundsatothertimesoftheday,unlesstheyhaveanotefromaparentorguardian,aconsultationappointmentcardoriftheparentorguardianhasmadepriorcontact.StudentsarenotpermittedtoleavetheCollegeduringstudyperiod.
Year13HomeStudyInTerm3,Year13studentsareabletoapplyforhomestudy.Thismeanstheyareabletostudyathomeintheirscheduledstudyperiodsifpracticable.Suchapplicationsareconsideredontheirindividualmerit,andthestudent’sacademicachievementinYear13istakenintoaccount.
Parentsarealsorequiredtoacceptresponsibilityfortheirsonordaughterduringthesetimes.ApplicationformsareavailablefromSeniorCollegereception.Parentsorguardianswillbeadvisedoftheoutcomeofsuchapplications.
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SpecialLeaveSpecialleaveisgenerallygrantedforcompassionatereasonsaffectingimmediatefamily,andforparticipationinarecognisedevent(sports,cultural,seminar,conference).ApplicationformsforspecialleavecanbedownloadedfromStACInformationandFormsontheintranet,andwherepossibletheseshouldbesubmittedtotheHeadofSeniorCollegenolessthan10daysinadvance.Parentsorguardianswillbeadvisedoftheoutcomeofsuchapplications.
AsCollegeholidaydatesarewelladvertised,requestsforfamilyholidaysduringtermtime,earlydeparturesorlatereturnsfromholidaysarenotencouragedandsuchapplicationsarenotlikelytobeapproved.TheCollege’sreluctancetograntsuchleaveisduetotheadditionalpressureplacedonbothstudentsandteachers,especiallyinastudent’sNCEAyears.
Explainedleave,withajustifiablereason,willbegrantedforsickness,familyemergencyorcompassionatereasons.
CareofPropertyRememberthatasayoungadult,youareresponsibleforyourownproperty.YouareadvisedagainstbringingvaluablesandmoneytoCollege,andyoushouldensurethatyourclothingandotherbelongingsarenamedandyourlockerkeptlocked.Preventionisthebestpolicy,asrecoveryofstolenitemsisunlikelyinmanycases.AsamemberoftheCollegefamilyitisexpectedthatyouwillrespectallCollegepropertyandtheCollegegrounds.
ConsumptionofFoodandDrinkWheninCollegeuniformandwalkinginpublicareastheeatingoffastfoodisnotacceptable.Uniformreportistheoutcomeforstudentswhobreachthisrequirement.
UseofVehiclesBringingavehicletoCollegecarriesresponsibilitiesthatarenon-negotiable.AnystudentwhowishestobringavehicletoCollegemustapplytotheSeniorCollegereceptionforaVehicleUseIdentificationForm.StudentVehicleRulesaredetailedbelow.TherulesensuretheCollegereceivesinformation
intheinterestsofsafetyofstudentdriversandtheirpassengers.StudentswhodonotcompletetheVehicleUseIdentificationFormorobservetheStudentVehicleRulesmustbepreparedtoacceptresponsibilityfortheirchoices.ConsequencesrangefromlossofprivilegetoSaturdaydetention.
StudentVehicleRules2016TheserulesapplytoallstudentswhodriveavehicletoCollege.Theiraimistoensurethesafetyofdrivers,passengers,andotherroadusers,andtopromotecourtesyandrespecttowardsCollegeneighbours.Theyapplytoallstudents,includingboarderswhohavetheirownvehiclesatschool.1. TheabilitytobringavehicletoCollegeis
regardedasaprivilege.ThisprivilegemaybewithdrawnbytheCollegeifastudentinfringesanyoftheseStudentVehicleGuidelinesoranyrelevantstatutoryrequirements,whiledrivingtoorfromCollegeoraCollegeactivity.
2. AllstudentswhodriveavehicletoCollegemustprovideidentificationinformationtotheCollege.AVehicleUseIdentificationForm(availablefromtheSeniorCollegeReception)mustbefilledoutannuallyandsignedbyaparent/caregiver.
3. StudentswhohaveobtainedafulllicencewillalsorequireparentalapprovaltocarryotherstudentsaspassengersonCollegerelatedtrips.ThisapprovalmustbegivenontheVehicleUseIdentificationForm.
4. StudentswitharestrictedlicencemaynotcarryStAndrew’sCollegestudentsotherthansiblingsaspassengers,evenifthepassengerhasacurrentfulllicence.ForsiblingsthispermissionmustbespecificallyincludedbyparentsontheVehicleUseIdentificationForm.
5. Studentsmustcomplywithanyadditionalconditionsindicatedbyparents/guardiansontheVehicleUseIdentificationForm.
6. Studentparkingistobeinthefollowingareasonly:BrenchleyAvenue,ChapterStreet,CollegeAvenue,HartleyAvenue,HaltonStreet,NormansRoad,StAndrewsSquare,UrungaAvenueandWatfordStreet.
7. Duringtheschoolday(8.00am–5.00pm)studentsarenotpermittedtoparkatanytimeinlimitedtimezonesinneighbouringstreetsorinstaffcarparksontheCollegegrounds.
8. Years11and12studentsmaynotaccessorusetheirvehiclesduringtheCollegedayunlesspermissionhasbeengivenbyastaffmember.
9. AnychangesinlicenceconditionsorvehiclesbeingbroughttotheCollegemustbeimmediatelycommunicatedtotheHeadofSeniorCollegesorecordscanbeupdated.
10.Studentsmustabidebytheroadrulesinallrespects,particularlyinrelationtocarryingpassengers.
11.MembersofthepublicwhocomplainaboutstudentdrivingorparkingwillbeencouragedtolodgeacomplaintwiththePoliceeitherdirectlyorviathe*555system.
UniformandGroomingWehopethatyouareproudtobeidentifiedasaStAndrew’sCollegestudent.AllseniorstudentsaretohavebraidontheirblazerandweartheSeniorCollegetieorotherapprovedtie.ThisidentifiesyouasamemberoftheSeniorCollegeandmarksyoursenioritywithintheCollegecommunity.Pleasewearyouruniformcorrectlyatalltimes.Failuretodosomayresultinyourplacementonuniformreportbystafforprefects.
CollegeuniformiswornatschoolandwhentravellingtoandfromCollege.Youarerequiredto:
• wearablazerinthestreet–thisincludesmovingtoandfromyourcar;
• wearyourshirttuckedinwiththetopbuttonandyourtiedoneup(boys);
• wearyourblousewiththetopbuttonandyourtiedoneup(girls);
• wearshorts,trousersorskirtsthatfitappropriatelyandarenottoolongortooshort;
• wearaCollegetracksuitwhentravellinghomeaftersport;
• wearapproveddressatPhysicalEducationandsportspractices;
• wearcleanandpolishedblackleatherlace-upshoesinaconservativestylewiththelacestied;
• scarvesmaybeworntoandfromschoolbutnotduringtheschoolday.
PatternedorcolouredT-shirtsunderschoolshirtsarenotpermitted.Colouredsocksmaynotbeworn.
WhentravellingwithCollegeteamsorgroupsmuftimaysometimesbeapproved,butonlyinspecialcasessuchasfieldtripsorOutdoorEducationtrips.
AfinaldecisiononwhatconstitutesgoodgroomingwillbemadebytheHeadoftheSeniorCollegeinconsultationwiththeHeadoftheSecondarySchoolandtheYears12and13deans.
GuidelinesforGoodGrooming
YoungMenHairmustnotbelongerthanthelengthofthecollarattheback,andmustfallabovetheeyebrowline.Itshouldbecutinaconservativestyleandnotshorterthananumberthreecomb.Sideboardsmustnotbelowerthantheearlobeorwiderthan2.5cm.Facesmustbeclean-shaven.
YoungWomenLonghairmustbetiedback.Hairjewelleryisnotacceptable.Ribbonsandtiesmustbeblueorwhite.
YoungMenandWomenHairmustbecleanandwell-groomed,intherangeofnaturalhaircolouronlyandkeptclearofftheface.Offenderswillbesenthomeandaskedtohavetheirhairrestoredtonaturalcolour.Unusualhairstyles,includingstreakingofhair,dreadlocksandbraidedhair,willnotbepermitted.
JewelleryOnlyyoungwomenareabletowearonepairofstudsorsleepersinthelobeoftheears.Nootherringsorstudsofanytypemaybewornbyanystudent.Wristbands,bracelets,fingerjewellery,piercingsandbodyartthatarevisiblewhilewearingtheCollegeuniformarenotpermitted.Anybreacheswillinvolveimmediateremovaloftheunacceptablearticleandotherappropriateconsequences.ChristeningbraceletsrequirespecialexemptionfromtheCollegeChaplain.
Make-UpGuidelinesMake-upisnotpartoftheCollegeuniformanditisnottobewornatanytimewithschooluniformorsportsuniform.Allformsofmake-upareunacceptable,includingfoundation,mascara,eyeliner,eyeshadow,blusher,lipstickandlipgloss.
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UniformReportIfastudentwearstheiruniformincorrectlyortheirstandardofappearanceisbelowwhatisexpectedintheSeniorCollegetheywillbeplacedonuniformreport.ThismeansthatforaperiodoffiveCollegedays,thestudentmustreporttotheSeniorCollegereceptionbetween8.15amand8.30amfortheiruniformandappearancetobechecked.Ifuniformreportisnotcompletedinthestipulatedtimetherewillbeanescalationofdiscipline.PersistentuniformbreacheswillresultinastudentbeingplacedonSeniorCollege(Friday)consequenceorSaturdaydetention.
SmokingTheentireCollegecampusisasmoke-freezone,andthesmoke-freelifestyleispromotedbytheCollege.
ItisagainstCollegerulesto:
• smokeatCollege,inCollegeuniformoratanyCollegefunctionorevent;
• beinpossessionofcigarettesatCollege;• supplyotherstudentswithcigarettes.
Iftheserulesarebreachedthefollowingconsequenceswillapply(dependingonthenumberofbreaches):thestudentwillbecounselled,a‘Stop’programmerecommended,theirparentsnotifiedandcommunityserviceorSaturdaydetentiongiven.FulldetailsoftheCollege’ssmokingpolicycanbefoundunderCollegePoliciesontheintranet.
AlcoholThelevelofalcoholconsumptionamongteenagersinNewZealandtodayisaconcern.Thedevelopmentofhealthyandsensibleattitudestowardsalcoholisimportant.TheCollegeisdeterminedtopromotesuchattitudeswithinitscommunitythrougheducation,goodrolemodellingandconsistentstandards.
Youmustnotconsume,beaffectedbyorbeinpossessionofalcoholatCollege,inCollegeuniformoratanyCollegeactivity.Ifyoudo,youwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryprocedures.FulldetailsoftheCollege’salcoholpolicycanbefoundunderCollegePoliciesontheintranet.
RestrictedandProhibitedSubstancesStAndrew’sCollegehasazerotolerancetodrugsatCollege.Thismeansdecisiveactionwillbetakenonanydrug-relatedincident.DrugsareillegalandtheCollegemaintainsanon-negotiablepositiononanyillegalsubstances.
Nostudentwillconsume,carry,storeoroffertoanotherstudentanyillegalsubstanceatanytime.Potentiallyharmfulexcesses,suchas‘herbalhighs’areprohibitedatanyfunctionassociatedwiththeCollegeanditsactivities.FulldetailsoftheCollege’srestrictedandprohibitedsubstancespolicycanbefoundunderCollegePoliciesontheintranet.
PrivacyStudentsarenotpermittedtopublishphotosandvideoclipstakenattheCollegeoratCollegeeventswithoutCollegepermission.ThisincludespublicationoninternetsitessuchasFacebookandYouTube.FulldetailsoftheCollege’sPrivacyPolicycanbefoundunderCollegePoliciesontheintranet.
CellphonesTheCollegeacknowledgestherolecellphonesplayinpersonalsecurity.Thefollowingconditionsapply,andarenon-negotiable:
• cellphonesmaybeusedbeforeandafterCollege,atintervalandatlunch;
• cellphonesmustbeturnedoffandcannotbeusedorseenduringanyscheduledclassorduringassemblyorchapelunlesstheyarebeingusedforthepurposeoflearningatateacher’sdirection;
• cellphonesaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.
Inappropriateuseofacellphonewillresultinitsimmediateconfiscation.ThecellphonewillbeheldinSeniorCollegereceptionthroughoutthedayforaperiodattheHeadofSeniorCollege’sdiscretionnormallynotlessthantwodays.FulldetailsoftheCollege’scellphonepolicycanbefoundunderCollegePoliciesontheintranet.
UniformPurchaseAlluniformitems,includingsportsandPEgear,areavailablefromtheCollegeShop,whichissituatedat60NormansRoadandisopenonweekdaysfrom9.00am–4.30pm.Theshoptelephonenumberis03940-2032.
(c)DisciplinaryProcedures
AllSeniorCollegestudentsshouldbeabletoenjoytheopportunitiesavailabletothem.Anybehaviourbyanindividualthatimpedesorprejudicestherightsofotherstudentsisunacceptableandwillhaveconsequences.
YouwillbeexpectedtoabidebyexpectationsandrulesdesignedtofacilitatetheaimsoftheSeniorCollege.Wewantyoutoberesponsibleforyourownbehaviourandawareoftherightsofothers.
Inparticular,youwillnot:
• disruptanyteaching,study,culturalactivityormeeting;
• misuse,damage,litterorstealanypropertyoftheCollegeorofitsstaff,studentsorvisitors;
• indulgeinhurtful,abusiveorinsultinglanguage,bullyingorsexualharassment;
• failtocomplywithanyoftheCollegeregulationsassetoutinthishandbook.
TheSeniorCollegeemploysa‘levels’systemforstudentscausingongoingconcern.Hereisanoutlineoftheprocess:
Note -ifthebehaviourisofaseriousnaturethentheincidentwillbedealtwithattheappropriatelevelorreferreddirectlytotheHeadofSecondarySchool.
Level 1: Deanmeetswithstudenttodiscuss problemandpossibleaction.
Level 2: Meetingheldwithstudent,deanand HeadofSeniorCollege,withparentsor guardiansinformed.Deanmanagesthe process.
Level 3: Meetingheldwithstudent,parentor guardian,dean,andHeadofSenior College.HeadofSeniorCollegemanages theprocess.
Level 4: Meetingheldwithstudent,parentor guardian,HeadofSeniorCollegeand HeadofSecondarySchool.Thisislikely toresultinconditionalenrolment.The HeadofSecondarySchoolmanagesthe process.
FromthestartoftheyearSeniorCollegestudentswillbetreatedasresponsibleyoungadults.ThosewhoareunabletocomplywithCollegeregulationswillbewarnedabouttheirbehaviour.
Forstudentswhocontinuetooffend,Collegeprocedureswillbeapplied.Thesemayincludeformalwithdrawalfromclass(parentsinformed),withdrawalofstudyprivileges,removalofSeniorCollegeprivilegessuchaslunchleave,removalofvehiclepermitforCollegedailyuse,placementonuniformreport,SeniorCollegeconsequence,restorativepractices,Saturdaydetention,placementonbehaviourcontract,conditionalenrolment,standdown,suspensionorexpulsion.
TheSeniorCollegeconsequence,whichtakestheformofastudyperiodorsomeservicetoothers,takesplaceonFridayat3.40pmandlastsforanhour.ItisprimarilyforbreachesofCollegerulesoutsidetheclassroom.Deansmayuseconsequencesfromtimetotimeattheirdiscretiontoreinforceclassroomprotocols.
StudentscommittingmoreseriousmisdemeanoursmayberequiredtoattendaSaturdaydetention,eitherfrom9.00am–12.00pmor1.00pm–4.00pm.Parentswillbeinformed.Non-completionofSaturdaydetentionwillresultinasixhourdetentiononthefirstMondayinthenextavailableCollegeholidays.SaturdaydetentionstakeprecedenceoveranyCollegeactivityotherthanacademicstudies.
Beingformallywithdrawnfromclassistreatedseriously.TheconsequencewillrangefromaSaturdaydetentiontoaLevel4disciplinarymeeting.IfastudentiswithdrawnfromclasstheymustimmediatelyreporttoSeniorCollegereceptionandstaythereuntiltheyhavereceivedfurtherinstruction.Parentsorguardianswillbeinformed.
Itisimportanttonotethatstaffwillattempttoemploythespirit,ratherthantheletterofthelaw,whenitcomestoenforcingSeniorCollegeregulations.Studentsmustunderstand,however,thatiftheychoosetobehaveinamannerthatfallswellshortoftheusualhighstandardsoftheSeniorCollege,theyandtheirparentscanexpecttheCollegetotakeappropriateaction.
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4. AcademicTheSeniorCollegeprovidesastimulatingenvironmentinwhichyoucanachieveyourpotentialandmaintainahighlevelofacademicachievement.TheoverallobjectiveistoenhanceyourprospectsofeffectivelynavigatingopportunitiesinlifebeyondCollege,whetherintheworkforce,atatertiaryeducationinstitutionorduringanOE/Gapyear.Thequalityofyourqualifications/creditsmustbeforemostwhenyousetyouracademicgoals.
Awidechoiceofacademicsubjectsisoffered,aswellasalargenumberofcomplementarycourses.Bearinmindyourownabilitiesandberealisticinyourchoices.Makeuseofalternativeprogrammeswhereappropriate,anddon’thesitatetotakesubjectsatmorethanonelevelifthatbestsuitsyourneeds.AskyourdeansortheCareersAdviseraboutprerequisitesubjectsforuniversityandpolytechniccourses,orforspecificvocations.MakeatleastoneappointmenttoseetheCareersAdviserduringtheyear.
CollegeexpectationisthatYear12studentscompletesixsubjectsandYear13studentscompletefivesubjects.Thisexpectationisstrictlyadheredto.IftherearetobeanyvariationstheHeadofSeniorCollegewillmakethefinaldecision.
RefertotheCurriculumBookfordetailedinformationoncourses.
(a)AcademicRecognition
• DuxandProximeAccessit;• AcademicPrizes;• GeneralExcellence(Top20studentsinYears12
and13);• AcademicColours;• AcademicBlazerandScholars’Ties;• Academic30s;• Academicmentoringprogramme;• Academicmonitoringprogramme;• AcademicImprovement;• PassPlusTermsAward;• PassPlusTermswithDistinctionAward;• GainingofTerms;• AcademicCompetitions(AustralianSchools,
NationalBank);• InternalAcademicAwards(scholarships,
subject-based);• ExternalAcademicAwards(e.g.Accounting,
Photography,Poetry,SpeechandDrama,PM’sEssayCompetition,JapaneseScholarship,LincolnSportsScholarships).
StACLearningValuesThefollowingvaluesarekeyexpectationsallteachershavewhenastudentengagesinlearning.
Strive Inquire
Organise Know
Innovate Achieve
Think Co-operate
ThefollowingLearningValuesarereportedonbyteachersininterim,midandend-of-yearreports.
• Ithinkandcreate;• Icollaborate;• Istrivetoachieve;• Iamorganised.
(b)TeachingandLearningExpectations
Thefollowingexpectationsshouldbeappliedconsistentlybyallstaff.
1.EXPECTATION–Class teacher arrival in a classroom
Onarrivaltoaclassroom,aspracticable:
• bothstudentandstaffarrivaltobepunctual;• teacherarrivalsignalsthestartoflearning;• studentsstandandceasetalking;• nextinstructiongivenbytheteacherafterabove
hasoccurred;• learningobjective/outcomeforthatlessontobe
madeknownatthestartofthelesson–displayedonwhiteboardwherepossible;
• studentslatewithoutnotetoberecordedaslateinteacher’sSynergeticAttendanceRecord.
Allstudentsaretostand,aspracticable,whenevertheRectororHeadoftheSecondarySchoolenterstheclassroom.
2.EXPECTATION–Student equipment (Cleanslateeachterm)
Itisexpectedthatallstudentswillhavethecorrectequipmentforeverylesson,including:
• textbookand/orworkbook;• notesfolderand/orexercisebook;• equipmentneededforlearninginthatsubject
suchasbiro,ruler,calculator,colouredpencils.
Consequenceifstudentsdonotarrivewithcorrectequipment–fourstepapproach:
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• classroomcheck–paperofffloor,desks/chairsstraightened/returned,whiteboardcleaned;
• homeworkisrecordedinstudentdiary.
5.EXPECTATION–Learning environment
• everystudenthastherighttolearninanappropriatelearningenvironment;
• everyteacherhastherighttoteachinanappropriatelearningenvironment;
• studentbehaviourthathasanegativeinfluenceonthelearningenvironmentistoberegardedasserious;
• examplesofstudentbehaviourthathaveanegativeinfluenceareuninvitedcomments,harassment,bullying,unacceptablelanguage,disrespect,belligerencetostaff.
Consequenceiflearningenvironmentdisrupted–threestepapproach:
First time (Classroomteacher)–warning, teacherkeepsarecord.
Second time (ClassroomteacherHOD,and/or neighbour,dean)–student withdrawn,studentsenttoanother teacherinthedepartmentor neighbour,givenaSeniorCollege consequencerecordedonintranet, teacherkeepsrecord,dean informed,whosendsletterhome (copytoHeadofSeniorCollege, tutorandteacher).
Third time (HeadofSeniorCollege)– studentformallywithdrawn, studentsenttoSeniorCollege reception,HeadofSeniorCollege handles,lettersenthomebyHead ofSeniorCollege(copytotutor andteacher).
Ifthedisruptionisserious,withdrawaltoSeniorCollegereceptionisalwaysavailableasthefirstoption.
6.EXPECTATION–Respect when talking with/ to students
WhenstudentstalktoanymemberoftheCollegestaffourexpectationisthatthey:
• addressstaffbySir,Ma’am,Mr,Mrs,Ms;• listen;• donotraisetheirvoice;
First time (Classroomteacher)–warning, teacherkeepsrecord.
Second time (Classroomteacher)–givenextra workasapplicabletosubject, teacherkeepsrecord.
Third time (Classroomteacher)–givena SeniorCollegeconsequence recordedonintranet,teacher keepsrecord,teacherinforms deanwhoinformstutor.
Fourth time Deaninformedandactions:dean informsteacher,tutorandHead ofSeniorCollege.
Thereissomeflexibilityhere,butthekeypointisthatshouldthisoccurafourthtimeateachermusthaveevidenceofwhathasbeenattemptedthethreeprevioustimes.
3.EXPECTATION–Homework (Cleanslateeachterm)
Itisexpectedthatallstudentswillcompletehomeworkasrequested.
Consequenceifstudentsdonotarrivewithhomeworkcompleted–fourstepapproach:
First time (Classroomteacher)–warning, teacherkeepsrecord.
Second time (Classroomteacher)–givenextra work,teacherkeepsrecord.
Third time (Classroomteacher)–givena SeniorCollegeconsequence recordedonintranet,teacher keepsrecord.Deaninformedand informstutor.
Fourth time Deaninformedandactions:dean informsteacher,tutorandHeadof SeniorCollege.
Thereissomeflexibilityhere,butthekeypointisthatshouldthisoccurafourthtimeateachermusthaveevidenceofwhathasbeenattemptedthethreeprevioustimes.
4.EXPECTATION–Student departure at end of lesson
• ondeparture,teachertopositionhim/herself,aspracticable,toensureallstudentsarewearingtheiruniformappropriatelyastheyleave.Ifauniformisnotcorrect,thisistobeaddressedbeforethestudentleavestheroom;
• donotrefertoanotherstaffmemberbytheirChristian/nickname;
• donothavetheirhandsintheirpockets.
Ifeitherofthefirsttwopointsdonotoccur,oreitherofthelastthreedooccur,teachersshouldindicate,atanappropriatetimeintheconversation,theirexpectation.
Respectistwowayandteachersshouldnotjustexpectrespect,theyshouldshowandmodelrespectbeforeitcanbeexpectedinreturn.Whenteacherstalktostudentstheyshowrespectby:
• addressingthestudentbyname;• notraisingtheirvoice;• listening;• havinga‘getout’strategyfora‘coolingoff’
period;• notdiscussingotherstaffmembersorstudents;• beingdiscreetandprofessionalatalltimes.
(c)SeniorCollegeTerms
• ‘Terms’areawardedattheendofeachacademictermandareakeycomponentintheSeniorCollegeDiploma;
• Studentsmustpassallminimumrequirementsforattendance,academicstandardsandthelearningenvironmenttogainTermsforeachsubjectinwhichtheyareenrolled;
• TermsareawardedinthelastweekofTerms1,2and3;
• IfTermsarenotgained,astudentwillbeplacedoneitheraverbalorwrittencontractforthefollowingterm,administeredbytheyeargroupdean.Thecontractdetailsspecificrequirementsthatmustbemet;
• Iftheconditionsofthecontractarenotmet,theresponseisatthediscretionoftheCollege.
Rationale1. TermssupportstheSeniorCollegephilosophyof: •preparationforlifeafterStAndrew’s; •acceptingpersonalresponsibilityforchoices.
2. Toprovideanincentiveforallstudents.
3. ToprovidepositivereinforcementtostudentswhocompletetherequirementstogainTerms.
4. ToprovidepositivereinforcementtostudentswhoexceedtheminimumrequirementstogainTerms.
5. Toallowstafftospendmoreproductivetimewithstudentsinaspectssuchasacademicattainment,workload,co-curricularandpastoralcare.
1.AttendanceRequirementforTerms
Studentsareexpectedtoattendalltheirscheduledclassesandbeontime.AnymorethanthreeunjustifiedabsencesinanysingletermwillresultinTermsnotbeingawarded.Theattainmentornon-attainmentofTermsattendancerequirementswillbedeterminedbycurrentCollegeabsenceandlatesystems.
Please note:• Teacherswillrecordunjustifiedabsencesandlate
arrivals.Threelatearrivalswillbeconsideredtheequivalentofoneunjustifiedabsence;
• AnadjustedweeklycumulativelistofunjustifiedabsencesandlatearrivalswillbepostedintheSeniorCollege;
• Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytochecktheunjustifiedabsenceandlatearrivalslistandtakewhateveractiontheythinknecessary.
2.AcademicStandardRequirementforTerms
• StudentsarerequiredtomeettheminimumstandardassetoutintheStudentCourseOutline
andAssessmentSchedule.Thenon-attainmentoftheseacademicrequirementswillbecommunicatedtoparentsorguardiansbyletter,advisingofthenon-completionand/or non-attendanceofsummativeachievementorunitstandardassessmentincludedaspartofthatsubject’sassessmentschedule.HODdiscretionprevails.
3.LearningEnvironmentRequirementforTerms
Studentbehaviourmustnotnegativelyimpactonthelearningofothersoronthelearningenvironment.Thenon-attainmentofTermslearningenvironmentrequirementswillresultfrom,inanyoneterm:
• aformalclassroomwithdrawalwherebyastudentiswithdrawnfromclassbytheclassroomteacherandsenttoSeniorCollegereception;
• twoSeniorCollegeconsequenceswhicharelearningenvironmentrelated.
Please note:Saturdaydetentionisinvariablytheconsequenceofaformalclassroomwithdrawal.
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SUMMARY
TERMSGAINED– All three required
1. Attendance –studentsaretoattendalltheirscheduledclassesandbeontime.
2. Academic standards –studentsarerequiredtomeettheminimumrequirementassetoutintheStudentCourseOutlineandAssessmentScheduleforeachoftheirsubjects.
3. Learning environment –studentbehaviouristobesuchthatitdoesnotnegativelyimpactonthelearningofothersoronthelearningenvironment.
TERMSNOTGAINED–Any one or more of the following
1. Attendance –morethanthreeunjustifiedabsences.
2. Academic –letterhomeasstudenthasnotmettheminimumrequirementassetoutintheStudentCourseOutlineandAssessmentScheduleforeachoftheirsubjects.
3. Learning environment –oneSaturdaydetention,ormorethanoneSeniorCollegeconsequence(alllearningenvironmentrelated).
Terms announced.
Termsawarded–requirementsexceeded.
Termsawarded–requirementsmet.
Termsnotawarded–requirementsnotmet.
PassPlusTermsAward. Studentplacedoncontractforfollowingterm.Contractbasedonmeetingspecific
requirements.
Termsnotawardedfollowingterm.Contract
conditionsnotmet.
Termsawardedfollowingterm.Contractconditions
met.
Entryforfollowingterm. MeetinginvolvingHeadofSecondarySchoolandHead
ofSeniorCollege.
Behaviourthatnegativelyimpactsonthelearningofothersorthelearningenvironmentincludesbutisnotlimitedto:
• harassing,coercing,orintimidatingotherstudents;• persistentcallingout,givinguninvitedcomments,
usingbadlanguage;• notfollowinginstructions;
• disrespectful,belligerentbehaviourtowardsstaff;• interferingwithordisruptingclassroomteaching;• notcompletinghomework.
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PassPlusTermsAward–APositiveReinforcementProposal• thisawardrecognisesstudentswhoexceedthe
minimumrequirements;• attheendofeachterm,theyeargroupdeanwill
determinetherecipients;• thecriteriaforsuchanawardare:a)excellenceintermsofattendanceandarrival
timesinclass;b)consistentlyachievingtheirbest
academically;c)consistentlyhavingapositiveinfluence
onthelearningenvironment.• interim,mid-yearandend-ofyear-reportscan
beusedtoassistindeterminingrecipientsforthisaward.
StudentswhoareawardedPassPlusTermsforthreeconsecutivetermsinanyoneyeararerecognisedatLeavers’AssemblywithaPassPlusTermswithDistinctionaward.
TermsNotGainedfortheFirstTime• meetinginvolvingdeanand/orHeadofSenior
Collegeandstudent;• studentsplacedonacontractforthefollowing
term;• parentsformallyadvised;• deanand/orHeadofSeniorCollegemonitors
studentprogressandoffersassistancewhererequired;
• theaimistoensuresufficientprogressismadetogainTermsforthenextterm;
• Year13studentsmaybedirectedtohavesupervisedstudy;
• abilitytotake‘Terms’withdrawn.
TermsNotGainedinSuccessiveTermsAnappropriatelevelofdisciplinarymeetingwillbeheld,whereoutcomesareatthediscretionoftheCollegeandincludebutarenotlimitedto:
• contractcouldbenegotiated;• studentplacedonconditionalenrolment;• alternativepathwaysforstudentinvestigated.
AssessmentandReportsAssessmentisanimportantpartofyouracademicprogramme.Makeeveryefforttomeetdeadlines,butifyouhavedifficultymakesureyoudiscussyourproblemwithyourteacherbeforetheduedate–itisnousecomplainingafterwards.
Yourteacherswillgiveyouanoutlineoftheassessmentprogramme,showingtestandassignmenttopics,duedatesandthepercentageofthefinalmarkallocatedtoeachpieceofwork.Keepthisinformationinyourworkfolderandrecorditinyourdiary.Ifyoufailtoarriveforanexternalexaminationyouearnnograde,unlesstheabsenceisduetoillnessandamedicalcertificateisprovided.Inthiscaseyoumayberequiredtositaparalleltestatalaterdate.
Youareencouragedtodiscusswithyourteachersanyworriesyouhaveaboutyourprogress,thegradesyouarereceivingoranyaspectoftheassessmentprocedures.
YouwillreceiveaninterimreportonyourprogressinMarchandtwofullreportslaterintheyear.Yourtutorwilldiscussthesewithyoubeforetheyaresenttoyourparents,andyourteacherswillexplainthemeaningofthegradesyouareawarded–forexample,whethertheyarebasedonanexamination,classtestsorboth,andhowaccuratelytheyindicatewhatyourfinalmarkislikelytobe.
(d)AcademicMentoring,Monitoring, ReviewandRecognition
Systemsareinplacetoidentifyandtracktheacademicprogressofallstudentstoensuretheyareachievingtotheirpotential.Selectedstudentswillbeinvitedtoparticipateinanacademicmentoringoracademicmonitoringprocesswherethegoalsare:
YEAR 13 MENTORING• NCEALevel3Excellencecertificateendorsement.
YEAR 13 MONITORING• NCEALevel3;• UniversityEntrance.
YEAR 12 MENTORING• NCEALevel2Excellencecertificateendorsement.
YEAR 12 MONITORING• NCEALevel2;• UniversityEntrance–Literacy;• UniversityEntrance–Numeracy.
Academicinterviewswillbeheldwithindividualstudentsandminutesoftheseinterviewswillbesenthome.
ParentsorguardiansandstudentsarewelcometodiscussacademicprogresswiththeHeadofSeniorCollegeatanytime.
(e)Academic30s
Academic30sareameansofrecognisingthetop30studentsfromeachyeargroupandincreasingtheprofileofacademicachievement.Academic30sarebasedonNCEAresultsaspublishedinFebruary.Thetop30studentsareidentified,rankedandrecognised.Thelistisreviewedthroughouttheyear.
FirstListThetop30Year11andtop30Year12studentsarerankedaccordingtoprovisionalNCEAresults,releasedinFebruary.ThislistispublishedandaTop30AcademicRankingcertificateispresentedtoeachstudentinthefirstacademicassemblyoftheyear.
AllstudentswhogainanAcademic30rankbasedonNCEAresultsreceiveanAcademicBlazeraward.StudentswhoobtainaGCAof3.25orbetterqualifyfortheawardofaScholarTie,while85ExcellencecreditsormorequalifiesforanAcademicColour.
AhistoricalrecordoftheAcademic30slistforeachyeargroupisframedanddisplayedonthewallintheSeniorCollegestudy.
SecondListBothtop30listsarereviewedaftermid-yearreports,andnewrankedlistsarepreparedforeachyeargroup.Theselistsarenotpublished,butrankedpositionswillbeavailabletoindividualstudentsonrequest.Nocertificateswillbeawarded.
ThirdListBothtop30listsarereviewedagainafterend-of-yearreports,andnewrankedlistspreparedforeachyeargroup.Theselistsarenotpublished,butrankedpositionswillbeavailabletoindividualstudentsonrequest.Top30AcademicRankingcertificateswillbeawardedattheLeavers’
Assemblytothosestudentswhogainarankforthefirsttime.
HowistheRankListPrepared?TheCollegeusesaGCA(gradeweightedcreditaverage),whichenablesallstudentswithinayeargrouptoberanked:
• first,ontheirNCEAresultsaspublishedinFebruary;
• again,aftertheirmid-yearandend-of-yearreportsfromformativeexternalgradesandformativeorsummativeinternalgradesasrecordedinteachers’markbooks;
• AchievementStandardsonlyareincluded.
Theformulausedis:thesumofallAchievementStandardsassessed(creditvalue×gradeweight)dividedbythesumofallAchievementStandardcreditsassessed(gradeweightsareN=O,A=1,M=3,E=5).
(f)Homework
Homeworkisarequirementofallacademicprogrammesandsomeoptions.Itisastudent’sresponsibilitytoseethatallcourserequirementsaremet.Asaguideline,itisexpectedthatYear12studentswillcompleteaminimumof10hoursofindependentstudyoverasevendayweekandYear13students12hoursoverasevendayweek.
Parentshavearesponsibilitytoensurethathomeworkisdoneandstudentsarefreefromdistractions.Parentsshouldcommunicatewiththedeaniftheamountofhomeworkappearsexcessiveorinadequate.
DuringtheCollegeweek(MondaytoFriday)studentseveningstudyistheirfirstresponsibilityandonlyunderexceptionalcircumstancesshouldtheyconsiderneglectingitforanotherengagement.Ifnohomeworkissetforasubject,timeshouldbespentonrevisionorrecommendedreadingtowidenthestudent’sbackgroundknowledge.
StudentsareencouragedtousetheirSeniorCollegediaryasameansofpersonalorganisationandreminders.Itincludesayearplannerforforwardplanning,term-by-termco-curricularcommitmentsandsubjectassessmentrecords.
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(g)Learning
i.Attitude• studentsshouldviewlearningasanopportunity
ratherthanachore;• donotgiveintopeerpressureagainstbeing
conscientious;• ifyouareunsureaboutasectionofyourclass
work,orwhetheryouaredoingsomethingcorrectly,askforhelp.
ii.Approach• havelong-termgoals(e.g.career),intermediate
goals(e.g.getinthetopsixformaths)andshort-termgoals(e.g.getbetterthanAchievedequivalentforthissectionorpieceofwork);
• beclearaboutthepurposeofatask.Checkthatwhatyouaredoingisthebestwaytocompleteitsuccessfully.Ifnot,dosomethingaboutit;
• beactiveratherthanpassive.Donotexpectmerelyto‘soakitup’;
• readthoughtfully.Effectivereadingismorethanmerelywordrecognition.Themindfollowsthedevelopmentofwhatiswritten,checksstatementsagainstoneanotherandthinksofotherexamples;
• adaptyourstrategies.Donothaveonebasic,inflexiblewayoflearningsuchasreadingoverandovermaterialforalltests.Differentsortsoftests–essays,projects,reading,listening–needdifferentplansofattack;
• knowyourstrengthsandweaknessesasalearner.Areyoubetteratvisualrepresentations(graphs,diagrams,charts)thanverbalones?
• followgoodmodels.Whatdogoodlearnersyouknowseemtodo?Willitworkforyou?
iii.Action• transferyourskillsandknowledge.Donotkeep
whatislearnedinmathstomaths,orarttoartonly,butusewhatyouknowwhereveryoucan;
• puttogetherwholestrategiestodothejob.Forexample,whenlearninganewskill,carefullyobservethefinedetailsofhowitisdone,breakitintostagestomakeitmanageableandpractiseeachstagecarefully.Putthemalltogether,andhaveyourworkcheckedbysomebodyfamiliarwiththeskill;
• translatedifficultideasintoyourowntermssothatyougetyourowngraspofthemand‘own’thatknowledge;
• practisewhatyouhavejustlearned.Doitagain,andgetitrightthesecondtime.Getitrightoftenenoughto‘fix’itinyourmindsothatitwillnotbelost;
• checkyourselffrequently.Findoutwhetherornotyouunderstand,whetherornotyouhavegotitright,whetherthetacticsyouareusingaregoingtodothejobrequiredorwhetheryouneedtochangeyourstrategy;
• changeineffectivemethodsforonesthathaveabetterchanceofworkingandbeopentonewinsightsandpossibilitiesfordoingitbetterasyouwork.Alwayslookforabetterway–neverbesatisfied.
ClassTeachersandHeadsofDepartmentsHeadsofsubjectdepartmentsandclassteachersareavailabletoanswerquestionsconcerningtheirsubject.Theirprimarytaskistohelpstudentssuccessfullynegotiatethecoursestheyareundertaking.Studentsmustensuretheyarefamiliarwiththecoursecontentforeachoftheirsubjectsandwiththeassessmentprogrammeasexplainedatthestartofeachcourse.
InternationalStudentsMrPaleTauti,InternationalDirector,assistsinternationalstudentstosettleintotheSeniorCollege.Ontheacademicscheduleheactsasanacademicmentorandalsoco-ordinatestheInternationalClub,anidealforuminwhichnewstudentscandevelopfriendships.
MrsStephanieBrooksorganisesESOL/EnglishprogrammestosupportinternationalstudentsandprovidesinformationandresourcesfortheIELTS,TOEFLandSATexamsneededforentryintotertiaryinstitutionshereandoverseas.
LearningSupportHODsMrBrettClarkandMrJamieClarkco-ordinatetheLearningSupportProgramme,workingwithindividualsandsmallgroupsofstudentswhoneedlearningsupport.Ateacheraidealsoworkswithstudentswhorequirelearningsupportwithinoroutsidetheclassroom.
MsHelainaCooteorganisesandco-ordinatesextensionprogrammesforthosestudentswhorequirethem.StudentsarereferredtoMsCootebydeansandclassteachers.
CareersCounsellingMrPeterFeary,theCareersAdviser,providesup-to-dateresourcesandinformationaboutawiderangeoftertiaryeducationandemploymentopportunities.Employers,polytechnicanduniversityrepresentativesvisittheCollegeregularly.Detailsofthesevisitsareadvertisedonthecareersnoticeboard,onthedailynoticesandatyeargroupandtutormeetings.Studentswantingspecificinformationandadviceaboutcareerorsubjectoptions,orevaluationofpossiblecareerchoices,shouldcontactMrFearypersonallyorfillouttheappointmentbookintheCareersCentre.
TransitionMsEllenHampsontakesthetransitionclassesinYears12and13.Shehelpsseniorstudentstodeveloptheskillstheyneedforasuccessfultransitiontotertiaryeducationortheworkplace.ShealsorunsaTransitiontoWorkProgrammeforindividualstudentscompletingworkexperienceaspartoftheirweeklytimetable.
Workexplorationenablesyoutolookatavarietyofdifferentcareerchoices.MrFearyorMsHampsonwillhelpyoutofindsuitableworkplacesforworkexploration.Makingdecisionsaboutyourcareerisdifficult.Workexplorationisonewayoffindingoutfirsthandwhatitisliketoworkintheindustriesyouareconsidering.
ANoteforParentsandFamilyMembersWealllearnbetterwhenweareencouraged,particularlybythosewhoareimportanttous–parents,brothers,sistersandfriends.Demonstratinginterestandsupportismorelikelytohelpalearnerthanbeingchallenginganddemanding.
AFinalNoteforStudentsToattainacademicresultsthatreflectyourpotentialyoumustbepreparedtospendtimeonyourpersonalstudy.Youmustalsobeanactiveandresilientlearner.
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5. Sporting and Cultural ActivitiesYear12studentswillberequiredtotakepartinatleastoneco-curricularactivityineitherthesummerorwinterterms.
Year13studentsarenotrequiredtotakepartinanyco-curricularactivityineitherwinterorsummerterms.
Allstudentsarestronglyencouragedtoparticipateinatleastoneco-curricularactivityasinvolvementwillassistwithconnectionwiththeCollege,friendshipsandimprovingacademicperformance.
Correctuniformisexpectedatallcompetitiongames,andawidevarietyofofficialsportingandPEclothingisavailableforpractices.
Thereareover50sportingandculturalopportunitiesavailabletoSeniorCollegestudents.Itisrecommendedthatyoutakeadvantageofthem.IfyouareabusystudentyouwillfeelmoreconnectedwiththeCollegeandbemorelikelytoreachyourpotential,bothinandoutoftheclassroom.
Recentstudiesindicatethatstudentswhogetactivelyinvolvedinavarietyofexperiencesatschoolaremostlikelytoenjoysuccessanddevelopapositiveself-imageandattitudethattranslatesintosuccessinotheraspectsoftheirlives.
YourInvolvementItisimportantthatyouhaveyoursayinwhathappensattheCollege.Wewantyoutotakeanactiveroleinrunningyourownaffairs,inordertodevelopyourskillsinleadership,managementandorganisation.Beinganeffectiveleaderinvolvesservice,andthereareavarietyofopportunitiesavailableintheSeniorCollege.LeadershipopportunitiesincludePrefects,SeniorCollegeCouncil,HeadsofBoarding,PeerSupport,CommunityLeaders,SacristansandCaptainsofCulture,SportandAcademia.
ASeniorCollegeLeadershipbookletprovidingdetailsoftheseopportunitieswasdistributedtostudentsin
6. LeadershipSeptember.Thehandbookprovidesinformationonthequalities,keytasksandapplication,appointmentandfeedbackprocessesforallleadershippositions.
Seniorstudentswillbeofferedamaximumoftwoleadershippositionsinanyoneyear,topreventover-commitment.
AllYear12studentswillbeinvolvedinacompulsoryone-dayleadershipcourseandwillcompleteaneightweekcourseonleadership.
AcademicTwoAcademicCaptains(boyandgirl)areappointedafterapplying.OpportunitiesalsoexistforstudentstoactasPeerTutorsandtoparticipateintheLEAPReadingProgrammewithPreparatorySchoolstudents.
PrefectsCollegeprefectshavearangeofresponsibilitiesincludingpositiverolemodelling,applyingCollegestandards,representingtheCollegeatspecialevents,completingsetdutiesandshowinginitiative.Theyareexpectedtodisplayappropriatebehaviouratalltimes,haveagoodrapportwithadultsandfellowstudentsandbestrongsupportersofthespecialcharacteroftheCollege.Prefectsundertakeanextensiveleadershipprogramme,includinganovernightexperienceatCastleHill,andeveningsessionsduringtheyear.
SeniorCollegeCouncilAmaximumof14membersareappointed.CouncilmembershaveaninterestintheoperationoftheSeniorCollege,actasadvocatesandorganiseactivitiesforseniorstudents,playaroleinthecareoftheSeniorCollegeanditsfacilitiesandorganisetheSeniorCollegeFormal.Appointmentisbyapplication.
SportsTwoSportsCaptains(boyandgirl)willbeappointed(afterapplying)tobeinvolvedinthepromotionofsportattheCollegeanditsorganisation.ASportsCouncil(maximumsixstudents)willbeappointedonapplication.
DayHouseLeadersDayHouseLeadersapplyandoneheadandonedeputywillbeappointedforeachHouse.Theirroleistoco-ordinateHouseactivitiesandworkincollaborationwithboardinghouseleaders.
BoardingHouseLeadersAnumberofleadershippositionsexistwithintheboardinghouse.HeadsofBoarding(boyandgirl)areappointed,whileboardinghouseleadersarepositionsappliedforandwhoworkincollaborationwithdayhouseleaders.
PeerSupportYears12and13studentsoperateaPeerSupportProgrammeforYear9students.Appointmentisbyapplication.
CultureThereareawidevarietyofleadershipopportunitieswithinculturalgroupsincludingHeadsofMedia,Music,Dance,Art,Drama,HeadofTheatreSportsandSeniorLibrarian.TwoCulturalCaptains(boyandgirl)arealsoappointed.Allpositionsareappliedfor.
ExchangeTwoExchangeLeaders(boyandgirl)areappointed,afterapplying,toco-ordinateandpublicisetheExchangeProgrammeandassistintheselectionofstudentstogoonexchange.
PipeBandThereareanumberofleadership(officer)appointmentsinthePipeBand,includingPipeMajor,PipeandDrumSergeants,PipeandDrumCorporals.
CommunityServiceTwoHeadsofCommunityService(boyandgirl)areappointedafterapplying.TheyheadateamofCommunityServiceleaders.
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7. Student FacilitiesNumerousamenitiesareprovidedtoassistyoubothacademicallyandsocially.TheSeniorCollegeCentrehasawell-equippedcommonroom,CareersCentre,seminarroom,studyareas,lecturetheatre,classrooms,Caféteria,computerfacilitiesandlockerrooms.
Rememberthat,asayoungadult,youareexpectedtotakecareofCollegeproperty.Itisthereforthebenefitofall,andnominoritygrouphastherighttodisadvantageothersthroughthoughtlessornegativebehaviour.Theuseofthesefacilitiesisaprivilege.Studentswhobehaveirresponsiblymayhavethatprivilegewithdrawn.
SeniorCollegeStudyAreas(topfloor)ThetopflooroftheSeniorCollegeincludesPeerGrouptutoring(SC01),alecturetheatre(SC202),SeniorCollegestudy(SC204),Year13studyroom(SC205)andCareersCentre(SC203).
Thesearequietareasatalltimes.Wedonotwishtopoliceyourstudytime,butitmustbemadeclearthatifyouareunabletostudyquietlythenotherarrangementswillbemadeforyou.
CommonRoomandCaféteria(lowerfloor)ThelowerflooroftheSeniorCollegeincludesthecommonroom(SC101)andCaféteria.ThesefacilitiesareonlyavailabletoSeniorCollegestudents.Thecommonroomisfittedwithcouches,chairs,astereo,andaDVDplayer.DuringCollegeworkingtimetheseareunavailableforuse.Outdoorfurnitureislocatedoutsideongrassedandpavedareas.
TheCaféteriaisequippedwithadrinksvendingmachine,microwave,sandwichpresses,tablesandchairs.
Itisexpectedthatthesefacilitiesarerespectedbystudentsatalltimes.
SeniorCollegereception(SC110)includesHeadofSeniorCollege(SC109)andSeniorCollegePersonalAssistant(SC108).Thedeans’offices(SC103andSC104),aclassroom(SC107)andlockerareasarealsolocatedonthelowerfloor.
Common Room Protocols• everyoneiswelcome;• thecommonroomisafacilityforallSeniorCollege
students;• respectthefurnitureandotherCollegeproperty;• rubbishisapersonalresponsibility;• foodmustnotbeconsumedoncarpetedareas.
Lockers• areavailabletoalldaystudents;• areavailabletoboardersonapplicationonce
issuestodaystudentsarecomplete;• studentswhodamagelockerswillberesponsible
forrepairs;• lostkeyswillbechargedtoaccounts;• studentsprovideownlocksifissued‘new’lockers.
LibraryResourceCentreStudentsareencouragedtousetheLibraryResourceCentreforstudy,researchandleisurereading.TheLibraryholdsawideselectionofresourcesincludingbooks,magazinesandvariouselectronicresources.TheLibraryisabusyworkingenvironmentandyouareexpectedtoworkproductivelyandquietlysothatyoudonotdisturbotherstudents.
LibraryHours:Monday–Friday8.30am–5.00pm,Monday–Thursday6.30pm–8.00pm.
Facilitiesinclude:
• resourcecomputerswithaccesstothelibrarycatalogue,andelectronicdatabases;
• internetaccessforeducationalpurposes;• wordprocessing,scanningandprinting;• blackandwhite,andcolourphotocopiers;• audioandvideorecorder,videoresourcesfor
viewingintheLibrary;• videodigitalcamerasandstilldigitalcamerasfor
usewithintheCollege;• awideselectionofleisurereadingavailablefrom
themezzaninearea.
ComputersAllstudentshaveaccesstocomputersacrosstheCollegenetwork,includinginthecomputersuites,computerpodsandlibraries.OncommencementattheCollegestudentsareissuedwithacomputer
log-onandpassword.Thisprovidesthemwiththeirownpersonalnetworkspaceandaccesstoresources.Astudentlog-onconsistsofthethreeinitialsofyournameandtwodigits.Forexample,JuneEmilySmithmayhavealog-onofJES22.
Pleaserememberyourpasswordanddonotgiveittoanyotherstudent.Youwillreceivealoginslipwithyourloginnameandinitialpassword.
AllstudentsarerequiredtosignandabidebytheCollegeAcceptableUseAgreement,whichcoversaccessanduseofCollegeICTfacilities.Thefullagreementcanbefoundontheintranet,andanabbreviatedversionisinthestudentdiary.Ausernameandpasswordisprovidedforeachstudent,whichmustnotbeshared.AdditionalcomputersarelocatedadjacenttotheSeniorCollegestudy.
StudentsmayusecomputersundersupervisioninthecomputersuitesandtheLibraryResourceCentreorontheirownlaptopsviawirelessinanumberofareas.Studentshaveaccesstoemailandtheinternet,whichisprovidedtosupportteaching
andlearning.Internettrafficisfilteredandlogged.Studentsareallocatedpersonalnetworkspace,butmayalsofinditadvantageoustouseaUSBflashdrivefortransferringlargeprojects.
Studentsareallocatedareasonablenumberofprintcreditseachyear.Whentheseareexhausted,studentspayforadditionalprinting.
IfyourequireanyassistanceorhaveanyconcernsregardingInformationTechnologypleaseseeMrSamMcNeill.
CaféteriaTheCaféteriaisopenforbreakfast(7.15am–8.25am),andatmorningintervalandlunchtime.
ReasonablepricesarechargedandprofitsareutilisedtoprovideamenitiesfortheCollege.ThetablesintheCaféteriaaretobeleftcleanandrubbishputinthereceptaclesprovided.
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8. CommunicationAswearealargecommunityofstudents,staffandparents,itisessentialthatwecommunicateeffectivelywitheachother.
Thefollowingcommunicationsaredesignedtohelpthisprocess:
• dailynotices,whicharepostedinthefoyers,commonroomstudiesandontheCollegeintranet;
• ThursdaySeniorCollegetutornotices;• thetermfixtureslist,whichshouldbedisplayed
inaprominentplaceathomeorintheboardinghouse;
• theCollegewebsite:www.stac.school.nz;• forCollegenewsandnoticestheintranetcanbe
accessedatintranet.stac.school.nz.
Publications:• theCollegianistheformalrecordoftheyear;• CurriculumBook;• SeniorCollegeHandbookissuedtoallYears12
and13students;• SeniorCollegediaryissued(anddisbursed)toall
Years12and13students;• Rector’smagazine,Regulus,issuedthreetimes
peryear.
Newletters:• Rector’s Commentisaweeklynewsletter
emailedoutonaFridaywithawrapupoftheweek
• On Strowan ispublishedtwicepertermandisemailedtoallparents/caregivers.OnStrowanfocusesoncurrentissuesandthemescommontothewholeSecondarySchool.
• An NCEA newsletter isalsopublishedthroughouttheyeargivingparentscriticalinformationaboutNCEA,examsandassessments.
AllthesenewslettercanbeaccessedfromtheCollege’sintranetatintranet.stac.school.nz.
Social MediaTheCollegehasseveralsocialmediachannelsincludingFacebook,LinkedIn,Flickr(photos)andYouTube.Parentscanaccessthesechannelsfromthewebsiteorintranetbyclickingontherelevanticons.PhotosandvideosareregularlyupdatedtothesechannelsshowcasinglifeatStAndrew’s.ThehashtagtheCollegeusesis#staclife.
TutorsandDeansAppointmentsforparentstomeetanyofthetutorsordeansmaybemadebyusingCollegeemailaddresses.
TheHeadofSeniorCollege,MrJohnRugemaybecontactedbyemailJRU@stac.school.nzorbyphoneon03940-2064.
Parent–TeacherEveningsTheseeveningswillbeadvertisedinOn Strowanandonthetermfixtureslist.
InformalTalksParentsdonothavetowaituntilofficialeveningstoseeus.Ourstaff,includingdeans,counsellorsandsenioradministrators,areavailabletodiscussyourson/daughter’sprogress.Teachersarebusypeoplesoappointmentswillneedtobemadeinadvance.
CollegeAssembliesThewholeCollegecomestogetherregularlyforassembly,heldat8.30amonaFridaymorning.
AssembliesareatimeforinformingandsharingdevelopmentsandsuccesseswiththeCollegecommunity.Onoccasionsyourparentswillbeinvited,especiallyifyouarereceivinganaward.
YearGroupandTutorGroupMeetingsYeargroupandtutorgroupmeetingsareanimportantpartofthecommunicationprocess,andallstudentsmustattend.
StationeryWeusetheOfficeMaxMySchoolsystemwhereallstationeryrequirementscanbeorderedonline.Youcanalsologininatanystageduringtheyearandpurchaseotheritemsyoumayneed.Anyorderover$60.00isdeliveredfreeofcharge(youcanorderformorethanonechildatatimeaswell).Forfurtherinformationseeintranet.stac.school.nz.
9. The Senior College Diploma and Leaver’s ProfileWebelievethatforstudentstoreceiveabalanced,well-roundededucation,manyopportunitiesshouldbeavailable.TheDiplomaprovidesanextradimensionforSeniorCollegestudents.ItisuniquetoStAndrew’s,providesafocusandiskeenlysoughtafter.
TheDiplomaisanimportantdocumentforyoutohaveinyourCV.Itwillindicatethecompletionof,andcommitmentto,anumberofareasregardedasimportantintoday’ssociety.Itisnotahandout–itishardearned.StudentscanenquireatanytimetoSeniorCollegereceptiontoconfirmtheirprogresstowardscompletionoftheirDiploma.ParentsofYear13studentswillbeadvisedinTerm1andTerm4oftheirson’sordaughter’sDiplomastatus.
TheDiplomaisaoneortwoyearcourseawardedtoleavingstudentswhohavesatisfiedallDiplomarequirements.AoneyearDiplomamaybeawardedtostudentswholeaveafteroneyearintheSeniorCollege.TheDiplomaisnormallyawardedtoqualifyingstudentsattheYear13Leavers’Dinner.
DiplomarequirementsforstudentswhohavecompletedYears12and13are:1. Chapel –attendanceatsixSeniorCollegeSunday
eveningchapelservices.
• thesecanbecaughtupatotheryeargroupSundayservices.IfastudentisrepresentingtheCollegeatanotherfunctionoreventontheeveningoftheSeniorCollegeservice,thiswillberegardedaspresent;
• Year12–Term1andTerm3yeargroupservices,Term2AnzacService;
• Year13–Term1andTerm3yeargroupservices,Term4Leavers’Service.
2. Service –30hoursofservice.• maximumof10hoursvoluntaryCollegeservice,
wheretwohoursofCollegeservicecontributesonehourtowardsastudent’sdiploma;
• minimumof20hoursvoluntarycommunityservice.Thisdoesnotincludeservicetoastudent’sfamily.Itmustbetothewidercommunityandincludeserviceoutsideofastudent’sownpersonalinterests.Servicecannotbesignedoffbyparentsorguardians;
• tutorgroupcommunityservicewillcount.ApplicationsaremadetotheHOSCwhowilldecidethenumberofhoursawarded;
• tutorsarerequiredtohavearoleinencouragingstudentstocompletethispartoftheDiploma.
3. Vocational Recreational Pathways – studentsmustcompleteaminimumoffivecourseswithafullattendancerecord,unlesssatisfactoryexplanationsaregivenforabsences.ThededicatedVocationalRecreationalPathwaysperiodisMondayperiod6.
4. RE –afullattendancerecordmustbemaintained.
5. PE –afullattendancerecordmustbemaintained.
6. Life Skills –afullattendancerecordmustbemaintained.
7. Leadership –attendanceatYear12LeadershipDayunlessthereisajustifiablereasonfornon-attendance.Fullattendance(onesemester)atYear12leadershipcourse.
8. Tutor Meetings –afullattendancerecordmustbemaintained.
9. Terms – overtwoyears.Termstobeawardedfiveoutofsixterms.
TheVocationalRecreationalOptionsProgrammeCourseslastsevenoreightweeks.MostarebasedattheCollegebutsomeareheldelsewhere.Somecoursesarefreeofcharge,whileotherschargeafee.EachstudentisrequiredtocompletefivecoursesovertheirtwoyearsintheSeniorCollege.IfastudentonlyattendsinYear13theymustcompletethreecourses.MsEllenHampsonistheVocationalRecreationalOptionsCo-ordinator.
Afullcommitmenttotheprogrammeanditsrequirementsisapre-requisiteoftheStAndrew’sCollegeDiploma.Anyabsencemustbeexplainedtotheoptionstutor.Optionsinformationfor2016willbeavailableonlineonMoodle.
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ThiswillbeanimportantpartofyourCV.Itisapositivestatementthatindicateshowcapableyouareoverarangeofkeyattributes.Agoodprofilewillenhanceyourcareerprospects.
Yourtutorwillusuallywriteyourprofile.TheHOSCwillexplaintheprocedureforobtainingthisveryimportantdocument.Youwillbeexpectedtodoyourpartbycompletingthestudentinformationsheetandarrangingarefereeifrequired,whowillassistinthewritingofyourprofile.
TheStAndrew’sCollegeYear13Leaver’sProfileandRecordofAchievement
YourRecordofAchievementwilldetailyourinvolvementinsport,culture,leadership,learning,servicehoursandawardofSeniorCollegeDiploma.
YourLeaver’sProfileandRecordofAchievementwillbepresentedtoyouatLeavers’Dinner.TheycanbewithheldifthereareCollegecommitmentsnotcompletedandwillonlybeissuedonceallstudentobligationsarecompleted.
History
A comprehensive account of the College’s history can be found in ‘High Flies the Cross’. Copies are available in the Library Resource Centre.
FoundationTheCollegewasfoundedin1916throughtheeffortsoftheRev.A.T.ThompsonOBEMABD,andwasofficiallyopenedintheManseofStAndrew’sChurch,Christchurch,on17March1917(StPatrick’sDay).DuncanRutherford,astaunchPresbyterianfromLeslieHills,leftagenerousbequestof£5000,whichwasusedtopurchase‘Strowan’fromthetrusteesofthelateG.G.Stead.In1918theCollegetransferredtoitsnewsiteonPapanuiRoad.
In1858StAndrew’sChurchfoundedoneofthefirstsecondaryschoolsinCanterbury,thePresbyterianHighSchool,whichdevelopedintoChristchurchWestHighSchoolandisnowknownasHagleyCommunityCollege.
ItwasthediscoveryoftheoriginaldocumentsrelatingtothePresbyterianHighSchoolthatlargelybroughtaboutthedecisiontofoundthepresentCollege,whichmaythereforeclaimtobeitslinealdescendant.
ThingsScottishandPresbyterianMuchofwhatmakesthisschooldifferentfromotherscomesfromitsScottish-Presbyterianorigins.Thereare14Presbyterian-foundedcollegesinNewZealandtoday.StAndrew’shassportinglinkswithseveral–JohnMcGlashan(Dunedin),StKentigern(Auckland),Lindisfarne(Hastings)andScots(Wellington).TherehavebeenmanyandvariouslinkswithRangiRuruGirls’Schooland,sincethearrivaloffemalestudentsintheSeniorCollege,contactshavebegunwithColumbaCollege(Dunedin).WeshareagreatprideinourScottishheritagewithalltheseschools.
TheCollegesongwaswrittenin1925byT.A.Stuart-Menteath,amemberofstaff.IttellsthelegendofthemonkRegulusbringingtherelics(bones)ofthediscipleAndrewfromGreecetoScotland,andofhowthestoriesofStAndrewandthefaithoftheScotswhohonouredhimhaveinspiredChristiansthroughtheages.
TheCollegetartanistheFergussontartan,asthepipebandgotitsfirstkiltsin1924whenGeneralSirCharlesFergussonwastheGovernor-General.Prefectsdressformallyinkilts,cutawayjacketsandsporransforFridayassemblies.
1851 PropertyRS299wasfirstpurchasedfrom CanterburyAssociationbyRev.Henry SidebottomofHalifaxfor£150.Thisarea of50acreswasforhissonJohn.
1856 GrantedtoSirThomasTancred,whobuiltthe firsthomestead.
1858LeasedbyThomasDuncan,CrownProsecutor.
1865PurchasedbyDuncanwhoenlargedthehouse andnamedtheproperty‘Strowan’aftera familyestateinScotland(derivedfrom StRowan,aseventh-centuryscholarand saint).
1890 G.G.Stead,anotedbusinessmanandhorse breeder,boughttheproperty.
1918 30acrespurchasedbyStAndrew’sCollege Board.PartofNormansRoadfrontagesold forbuildingsections.
1920 Stables(onsiteofArtsBlock)convertedinto laboratories.Gymnasiumbuiltalongside.
1921 Nos.2and3fieldslaid–previouslypotato paddocks.
1922 Quadrangleformed.OldRutherfordHouse (initiallycalledJuniorHouseandnowcalled Erwin)begun.PreparatorySchool,classrooms andopenairdormitoriessitedthere.
1924 OldRutherfordHousecompleted.Swimming poolbuilt.
1926 JuniorSchoolbuilt,facingNormansRoad.
1931 No.3fieldlaid.
1932 DrivewayputthroughfromStrowanHouseto JuniorSchool.
1933 Depressionlabourusedtohelpbuildupand landscapeStrowanStream
1941 NewtenniscourtsopenedbyJuniorSchool. Prefects’studybuilt.
1944 AssemblyHallopened–previouslythe AmberleyGirls’Collegegymnasium.
1945 AStAndrew’sKindergartenestablishedin WesternRoad.
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1949 ScienceBlockopened.(Memorialto‘Pat’ HyndmanandDudleyBowker,twoOld CollegianskilledinWorldWarII).
1951 Boarders’recreationhallopened.
1952 PreparatorySchoolbuiltonpresentsite(for Years7–8).Chapelfoundationstonelaid.
1953 ‘OldBoys’Fieldlaid;theworkoftheOldBoys’ Association.
1954 MemorialChapelbuiltonthesiteofTheGrove, acrossStrowanStream.
1955 ExtensionstoPreparatorySchool(for Standards3and4).
1958 ‘WilsonField’laid(formerlyaboggyhorse paddock).ProjectdirectedbyanOldCollegian, D.C.Wilson.BandRoomalsobuilt.Atwo- storeywingaddedtosouthendofScience Block.
1959 CricketPavilionerected,andbaths’dressing sheds.
1961 Atwo-storeyadministrationandlibrary- classroomblockaddedtonorthendof ScienceBlock.
1964 Secondstoreyaddedtoscienceblock.
1965 T.D.BurnettMemorialBlockandMountain Lodgeopened.
1967 JubileeHallopened.ChisholmWingaddedto MountainLodge.
1970 RichardAskinMemorialBandRoombuilt. RutherfordHousebuilt.
1973 CaféteriaandTheatreopened.
1974 ArtsBlockopenedandgrasstenniscourtslaid.
1975 FurtherPreparatorySchoolextensionsopened. NameofOldRutherfordchangedtoErwin House.
1976 NewLibrarywingandseniorstudybegun.
1977 NewLibrarywing,seniorstudy,squashcourts andPreparatorySchoolextensionsopened. Newhostelbuildingscommenced.Squash courtsbuilt.
1978 AgriculturalLaboratoryopened.Newtennis courtsandmaintenanceareadeveloped.New boardinghousesbuilt.
1979 OpeningofMacGibbonandThompsonHouses.
1980 OpeningofMusicSuite.
History
1981 FundraisingappealtorestoreStrowanHouse andaddfourthfloortoArtsBlock.
1982 RestorationofexteriorofStrowanHouse. Refurbishmentofstaffroomandlaundry. CompletionoffourthflooronArtsBlock. UpgradingofScienceLaboratories.NewFine ArtsCentreopened.Collegedisplayat CanterburyA&PShow.
1983 ErwinHouserenovated.Deansintroduced.
1984 Erwinclassrooms,computerlaboratoryand horticulturalshadehousesetup.
1985 RestorationofexteriorofStrowanHouseand establishmentofMuseumandphotographic display.PreparatorySchoolgivenseparate identity.
1986 NewRemedialDepartment,StrowanHouse. NewlightinginJuniorSchool.Newstained glasswindowinChapel.Horticulturaltunnel housecompleted.Newstoragefacilities inGymnasium.AlterationstoMetalwork Department,BurnettBlock.Refurbishingof 7thFormstudy(nowroom10).Showcases builtforMuseumbyOldBoys’Association.
1987 YearBookintroduced.UpgradingofScience Laboratory.Newcoveredentrytodiningroom. Remodellingofadministrationoffices.
1988 Introductionofin-housecomputersystem forschooladministration,renovationsto LibraryandScienceLaboratories;new staffroomatPreparatorySchool;newstock- wateringsystematCavefarms;newdrying roomatMountainLodge.Theswimmingpool washeated.
1989 Chapelrefurbishment,upgradingofGeography Department,boardinghousesandfoodstorage areainStrowan.Newstaffcommittees.Curator employed.Museumestablished.
1990 NewGymnasiumfloor.PreparatorySchool extensionscommenced.SeniorCollege conceptapproved.PublicityOfficerappointed.
1991 JubileePlanningcommitteesetup.Senior CollegeStudentCentrecommenced.Quad redesigned.
1992 OpeningofSeniorCollege75thJubilee celebrations.DirectorofDevelopment appointed.Quadrangleredeveloped.Rentoul Houseforgirlboardersopened.
1993 NormansRoadwidened.RutherfordHouse remodelled.Secondgirls’boardinghouse opened.
1994 NewPhysicsLaboratoryandLibraryextensions opened.ComputersysteminstalledinLibrary. TheatreandGymnasiumextensionsstarted.
1995 FormationofArtAcquisitioncommittee.Junior Schoolrenovated.
1996 AgerSportsPavilionopened.Newchairman forFoundation.Fundraisingcommitteebegins planningfor$3millioncapitalcampaignfor newTechnologyCentre.Fullco-education (by2000)announced.OfficeofBursarceased, replacedbythatofAdministrationManager andFinancialAccountant.
1997 Erwinbuildingmovedtoatemporarysiteon thefarsideofNo.3fieldandconstruction startedonthenewTechnologyCentre.
1998R.D.H.SteelTechnologyCentreopened24July. CarparkputinfrontofSeniorCollege.Erwin movedtopresentsiteoppositeAssemblyHall (onrollersacrossrugbyfield,downbehind ThompsonHousethenacrossthecricketfield).
1999 PreparatorySchoolTechnologyCentrein theBurnettBlockreopened.ScienceBlock upstairsrenovated.Co-educationnow complete.ThompsonHouserestructuredfor girls.Maintenanceworkshoprelocatedatend ofWilsonFieldnearBandRoom.
2000 StAndrew’sCollegePre-schoolopenedon 17July.JuniorSchoolrelocatedtonewsite. FineArtsrebuiltonsamesite.MacGibbon Houserestructured.
2002 MusicSuitecompletelyrefurbishedand extended.EnglishLanguageCentreopenedin theoldGirls’HighSchoolinCranmerSquare.
2003 TelevisionandMediaStudiesSuiterefurbished. NewplayareaforPreparatorySchool.
2004 PreparatorySchoolArtsandLibraryCentre opened.Twosquashcourtsconvertedintoa Gymnasium.
2006 SeniorCollegeofficiallynamedRentoulSenior College.
2007 90thAnniversarycelebrations.MrsChristine LeightonappointedRector.
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2008 CastleHillOutdoorEducationCentre completelyrebuiltandrenamedtheAlistair SideyMountainLodge.Workcommencedon newScienceandMathematicsBlock.
2009 SpiroScienceandMathematicsCentre completed.Newsportspavilionandchanging roomsconstructedatsouthendofScience Block.Workcommencedonnewquadrangle.
2010 FoundationSportsPavilionopened.New all-weathersportscourtsconstructedon lowerfield.ConstructionofnewPreparatory Schoolcommenced.Stage1wascompletedin October.7.1Earthquake,4September.Trumic familydonated‘cubes’createdbyNeilDawson.
2011 JanuarycompletionofthenewPreparatory School.StrowanHouserefurbished. 6.3Earthquake,February22.Thompsonand MacGibbonHousesdemolishedalongwiththe PipeBandRoom.ExtensivedamagetoChapel andStrowanHouse.Strengtheningofthe ArtsBlockandRutherfordHousetomeet currentbuildingcodes.
2012 Juniorboys’boardersmovedbackinto refurbishedRutherfordHouse,whichis renamedMacGibbon.ContinuationofStrowan Houserefurbishment.
2013 NewThompsonandRutherfordBoarding HousesopenedbyPrimeMinister.Strowan Houserestorationcomplete.MemorialChapel officiallydecommissioned.Newchairman forFoundation.StepIntoOurFuture fundraisingcampaignlaunched.
2014 ErwinHousedemolishedtomakewayforthe secondGymnasium(Gym2),whichisStage1 oftheSportsandCulturalCentre.
2015 OutdoorEducation,AskinPipeBandRoom andnewMaintenanceareaarefinished.Music Suitehasmajorrenovationwithrecording studioinstalled.TheDanceStudiowasfinished andwillbeusedextensivelybytheBallet Academy.Gym2constructioniscompleteand theexistingGymnasiumwillundergo earthquakerepairs,andextensive refurbishmentonastagedbasis.Ground improvementworksarecompletedonthenew Chapelandconstructionbegins.TheBoard ChairmanGarryMoorelaidthenewChapel foundationstoneatFounders’Day.
Senior College Uniform
Years 12–13 Girls’ Uniform: Summer and Winter
• collarless blazer;• white shirt: short or long-sleeved;• tie - with deep red stripe;• skirt - blue (hem on the knee),
compulsory - all girls must own;• pinafore - blue (optional);• white turn-over ankle socks (summer);• black tights waist high (winter);• collarless braided blazer;• black shoes;• cardigan or vest - optional year round;• scarf - optional in winter.
Years 12–13 Boys’ Uniform: Summer and Winter
• collared braided blazer;• white shirt: short or long-sleeved;• tie - with deep red stripe;• charcoal shorts (in summer only);• charcoal long trousers (can be worn all year);• black or dark grey short socks in winter;• black walk socks with bands in summer;• black conservative lace-up shoes;• vest or jersey - optional year round;• scarf - optional in winter.
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