Sports and Cultural Handbook 2021 by StAndrewsCollegeNZ

Sports and Cultural Handbook 2021

S T A N D R E W ’ S C O L L E G E

Sports and Cultural Handbook INTRODUCTION

YEAR LONG SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Student Co-curricular Obligations Information for Students and Parents Sports and Cultural Options Sports and Cultural Contacts Sports and Cultural Co-ordinators Cups and Trophies Sports Uniforms Transport Costs Sports and Cultural Blazers and Colours Student Achievement

2 2 3 4 5 7 7 7 7 8 8

Equestrian and Polo Golf Ice Hockey Dance / Pilates / Body Conditioning VEX Robotics

19 19 19 20 20

YEAR LONG CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

SUMMER SPORTS

Barbershop Chamber Music Groups Dance Debating Drama Jazz Big Band Jazz Orchestra Māori and Pasifika Group Orchestra Pipe Band Rock School Secondary School Chorale – Staccoro Secondary School Junior Choir – Stacchorus Television and Film Academy Theatresports

21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 24

CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS

Chess Club Digitech Club International Club TeenAg Club Writing for Publication Club

25 25 26 26 26

Sports and Cultural Selections Sport Contract Sport Code of Conduct – Spectator / Parent Cultural Contract

27 28 28 29

Athletics Cricket Cycling Futsal Multisport Rowing Sailing Swimming Tennis Touch Volleyball Water Polo

WINTER SPORTS

9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13

Badminton Basketball Cross Country and Road Race Cycling Football Hockey Netball Rugby Snow Sports Table Tennis Trapshooting

14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18

Sports and Cultural Options

Introduction St Andrew’s College has a proud history in sport, music and the performing arts. The co-curricular programme is seen as a major part of a student’s life at St Andrew’s College. Involvement in co-curricular activities is compulsory for students in Years 9–12, as is the College Athletics Day. Staff try to cater for a wide variety of interests and abilities, and encourage both elite performance and enthusiastic involvement.

Our vision statement is ‘enrichment through sport and cultural activities’. This publication is designed to provide students and parents with information needed to choose the sports and cultural activities they want to take part in, and also to provide information that may be required during the year.

Student Co-curricular Obligations All students from Years 9–11 are required to take part in a year long activity (sports or cultural), or one summer and one winter sport. Students in Year 12 are required to take one co-curricular activity for the year and it is encouraged but optional for Year 13 students. Students may participate in more than one sports or cultural activity per season provided the activities do not clash. Students may apply in writing to the Sports Co‑ordinator, Ms Leanne Ward, for a dispensation from their sporting and cultural obligations where there is a significant commitment to a sport or cultural activity outside the College that isn’t catered for in the College (e.g. gymnastics, judo or representative swimming squads). It is expected that all students will play for St Andrew’s in their main sport/cultural option. When selecting squads to go to tournament to represent St Andrew’s, selection will be based on students who play for the College and only in exceptional circumstances will other students be considered.

Information for Students and Parents Draw notices and results are regularly posted on the sports notice board next to GYM 1. The same information is sent out each week via the StAC App. A regular music newsletter and cultural dates are sent by email. Students should also regularly check their email and the daily notices for further information.

Sports and Cultural Options

THESE ARE THE SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR 2021. • all 2021 Middle School students are required to take part in one sport or activity per term AND one has to be a team sport or activity, e.g. one summer, one winter sport or a cultural activity, or a year‑long activity; • all 2021 Year 12 students are required to take at least one sport or activity during the year, and it is encouraged but optional for Year 13 students; • students may participate in more than one sport, however, this is limited to a maximum of two sports per season, provided the two sports do not clash; • students can participate in more than one cultural activity provided this activity does not clash with another sport or activity; • students must do the same summer sport in both Term 1 and Term 4.

SUMMER

WINTER

Athletics Cricket Cycling Futsal Multisport Rowing Sailing Swimming Tennis Touch Volleyball Water Polo

Badminton Basketball Cross Country and Road Race

YEAR LONG

CLUBS

Equestrian and Polo Golf Ice Hockey Dance / Pilates / Body Conditioning VEX Robotics

Chess Club Digitech Club International Club TeenAg Club Writing for Publications Club

Cycling Football Hockey Netball Rugby Snow Sports Table Tennis Trapshooting

Barbershop Chamber Music Groups Dance Debating Drama Jazz Big Band Jazz Orchestra Māori and Pasifika Group * Orchestra Pipe Band Rock School Secondary School Chorale – Staccoro Secondary School Junior Choir – Stacchorus Television and Film Academy Theatresports * Not considered enough for a full co-curricular commitment.

Sports and Cultural Options

INTER-HOUSE AND LUNCHTIME SPORT AND CULTURE Student leaders will run a range of competitions plus a full programme of sports and cultural activities for students throughout the year.

Sports and Cultural Contacts HEAD OF VALUES AND CULTURE Mr Hamish Bell

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES The College enters various music, dance, drama and theatre competitions and events during the year including inter-school, regional and national events.

HBE@stac.school.nz

DIRECTOR OF SPORT AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Mr Mark Lane

MLA@stac.school.nz

HEAD OF MUSIC Mr Duncan Ferguson

DFE@stac.school.nz

HEAD OF DRAMA AND DANCE Mr Laurence Wiseman

TOURNAMENTS There are a variety of tournaments at junior and senior level during the year. Major tournaments and competitions take place during tournament weeks both in summer and winter for athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, cycling, football, futsal, golf, hockey, ice hockey, rowing, rugby, table tennis, trapshooting, tennis, touch and volleyball. Selection for these teams is based on students that play for the College throughout the season. Team players are not guaranteed to play in the tournament team. This will be selected on skill, attitude, coach and manager feedback etc.

SPORTS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES AND OVERSEAS TOURS Students are presented with opportunities to participate in inter-school exchanges with schools from around the country and overseas. This is an important part of the St Andrew’s College sports and cultural experience. Some teams and groups have overseas tours biennially. There will be a planned programme of fundraising for these tours but the majority of the costs are met by the individual student’s family.

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PIPE BAND DIRECTOR Mr Richard Hawke

RHA@stac.school.nz

SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR Ms Leanne Ward

LPO@stac.school.nz

PERFORMING ARTS CO-ORDINATOR Ms Ginnie Thorner

GTH@stac.school.nz

Sports and Cultural Co-ordinators for 2021

ATHLETICS Miss Anita Sutherland

ASU@stac.school.nz

HOCKEY Ms Leanne Ward LPO@stac.school.nz

BADMINTON Mr Jonathan Hoh

JHO@stac.school.nz

ICE HOCKEY Dr Heidi McIlroy

HMC@stac.school.nz

BARBERSHOP Mr Bryan Botting

BBN@stac.school.nz

INTERNATIONAL CLUB Mr Palē Tauti

PTU@stac.school.nz

BASKETBALL Miss Melanie Vannoort

MVN@stac.school.nz

JAZZ BIG BAND Mr Duncan Ferguson

DFE@stac.school.nz

CHAMBER MUSIC GROUPS Mr Mark Hodgkinson MHD@stac.school.nz

JAZZ ORCHESTRA Mr Duncan Ferguson DFE@stac.school.nz

CHESS CLUB Mr Conrad Wing

MĀORI AND PASIFIKA GROUP Mr Pete Westrupp PWS@stac.school.nz

CWN@stac.school.nz

CRICKET Mr Michael Johnston MJO@stac.school.nz

MULTISPORT Mr Greg Thompson

CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACE Mr Kristian Giles KGL@stac.school.nz

NETBALL Ms Megan Hutton MHT@stac.school.nz

CYCLING Mr Greg Thompson GTU@stac.school.nz

ORCHESTRA Mr Mark Hodgkinson

DANCE Mr Laurence Wiseman

LWS@stac.school.nz

PILATES / BODY CONDITIONING Dr Carolyn Cairns CCA@stac.school.nz

DEBATING Ms Helaina Coote

HCE@stac.school.nz

PIPE BAND Mr Graeme Bryce

GBR@stac.school.nz

DIGITECH CLUB Ms Justine Lee JLU@stac.school.nz

ROCK SCHOOL Mr Kristian Giles

KGL@stac.school.nz

DRAMA Mr Laurence Wiseman LWS@stac.school.nz

ROWING Mr Guy Williams GWI@stac.school.nz

EQUESTRIAN AND POLO Ms Ellen Hampson EHA@stac.school.nz

RUGBY Mr Rodney McIntosh

FOOTBALL Mr Joe Piggott

SAILING Mr Steve Macintosh SMA@stac.school.nz

JPI@stac.school.nz

GTU@stac.school.nz

MHD@stac.school.nz

RMN@stac.school.nz

FUTSAL Mr Joe Piggott JPI@stac.school.nz

SECONDARY SCHOOL CHORALE – STACCORO

GOLF Mr Kane Boulton

SECONDARY SCHOOL JUNIOR CHOIR – STACCHORUS

KBO@stac.school.nz

Ms Ginnie Thorner Ms Ginnie Thorner

GTH@stac.school.nz GTH@stac.school.nz

Sports and Cultural Options

SNOW SPORTS Mr Ian White

IWH@stac.school.nz

SWIMMING Mr Ian White

IWH@stac.school.nz

TABLE TENNIS Mr Lyndon White

LWI@stac.school.nz

TEENAG CLUB Mrs Natasha Cloughley

NCY@stac.school.nz

TELEVISION AND FILM ACADEMY Ms Mia Silverman MSL@stac.school.nz TENNIS Ms Megan Hutton MHT@stac.school.nz THEATRESPORTS Miss Liz Gormack LGO@stac.school.nz TOUCH Ms Megan Hutton

MHT@stac.school.nz

TRAPSHOOTING Mr Roland Burrows rburrows@gmail.com VOLLEYBALL Miss Melanie Vannoort

MVN@stac.school.nz

WATER POLO Mr Joe Piggott

JPI@stac.school.nz

WRITING FOR PUBLICATION CLUB Mrs Rebecca Ball RBL@stac.school.nz VEX ROBOTICS Mr Wilj Dekkers

WDE@stac.school.nz

CAN YOU HELP

COACHES AND MANAGERS REQUIRED. St Andrew’s College invites you to assist with one of our sports teams as a Coach or Manager. We would particularly like to hear from people interested in coaching cricket, hockey, basketball or netball, but assistance in any sport is appreciated. Positions could be for either mid-week or weekend teams. Most positions have some remuneration attached to them. Please contact Sports Co‑ordinator, Ms Leanne Ward, for further information on LPO@stac.school.nz or +64 3 940 2076.

CUPS AND TROPHIES

TRANSPORT

Cups and trophies are awarded to students for their sports and cultural performances during the year. These are normally presented at the Award section in the Friday assemblies throughout the year. Parents of students receiving trophies will be invited to the assembly and are also welcome to stay for morning tea afterwards.

Teams are transported to games and cultural events using College vans, or hired taxis and buses. The cost of hiring these vehicles will be disbursed to the accounts of the students concerned.

If you receive a trophy, it is your responsibility to return it cleaned and engraved to either reception or directly to the Sports Co-ordinator, Ms Leanne Ward. Students who were presented with sports trophies in 2019 will need to return their trophies by the following dates: Athletics and Swimming trophies

NOVEMBER 2020

Winter sports trophies

JUNE 2021

Summer sports trophies

AUGUST 2021

SPORTS UNIFORMS

Students with their own vehicles are not to take passengers in their cars without the knowledge of the coach or manager of the team and without the written permission of the parents or guardians of both the driver and the passengers concerned.

COSTS The College co-curricular budget aims to cover the costs of some coaching/tutoring, equipment and College-based facilities. To help cover extra equipment, court hire, tuition or affiliation fees, most sports and cultural activities incur a charge, and parents are advised of this either in this handbook or directly from the sports or cultural co-ordinator early in the season.

Details of uniform requirements for each sport are outlined in this booklet. A sports uniform is available through the College Shop. In some cases students are provided with sets of uniforms that remain the property of the College, and a deposit and/or hire charge may be required. Students failing to return such gear will be invoiced for the cost of replacement. All teams are required to wear their full sports uniform for all team photos. When travelling to and from sporting events, or returning home following sport practices and matches, students are required to wear either the full College tracksuit or full school uniform.

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SPORTS AND CULTURAL BLAZERS AND COLOURS Each year students are awarded Blazer and Colour awards in recognition of their achievements. These are awarded by the Awards Committee, which meets once a term to consider nominations made by the coaches and co-ordinators of the various activities or by self-nomination. The criteria for each sport or cultural activity are contained in a folder available in The Green Library and Innovation Centre and also accessible via the College intranet (intranet.stac.school.nz). The criteria for each sport and cultural activity are quite varied but the general principles are summarised below: • Blazers are awarded to members of the College’s top team in a particular sport or cultural activity, who have been regular team members and have exhibited a high degree of commitment and sportsmanship. Usually this means participation in at least eight games, which can be made up over more than one season. Students must have completed two years in the sport or cultural activity. Blazer Awards are not awarded to Year 9 students; • where there is only one team in a sport, or the College’s top team is not performing at the highest level, the success of the team will be taken into account when considering the number of Blazers awarded; • Colours are awarded to outstanding performers. The key criterion is that the student represents Canterbury at U18 level, secondary level, or better; • Colours are primarily aimed at Senior College students, but exceptional performances by Middle School students playing at a senior level may be recognised by a Colour Award; • Colours will generally be awarded at assemblies at the end of Terms 1, 3 and 4; • an important component of the Colour Award will be the fact that these students are considered role models within the College and therefore their attitude and behaviour will be taken into account when considering awards; • both Blazer and Colour recipients will be eligible to have their blazers embroidered. This must be done through the College Shop during holiday times; • Colours are awarded at assemblies and Blazer Awards are posted on notice boards; • the awarding of Colours is not automatic.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Please contact the Sports Co‑ordinator, Ms Leanne Ward at LPO@stac.school.nz to inform her of student successes such as selection into representative teams or achievements in sporting or cultural competition outside of the College. A calendar of school events will be available at the start of Term 1.

Summer Sports

ATHLETICS Co-ordinator: Miss Anita Sutherland

VENUE: Practice facilities with both grass and artificial pitches are available at the College.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Athletics coaching is available and includes conditioning and event-specific coaching. Individual programmes will be written for committed athletes. Teams compete at all inter‑school competitions. In 2017, the team were the top school at the South Island Secondary Schools Championships.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Players are required to attend practices after school once or twice a week and to play on Saturday afternoons. First, Second, Third XI, Colts and U14A players start their matches in the morning. They play during the summer holidays.

VENUE: Athletes need to assemble on the front field beside the Boarding Houses by 3.40pm. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Athletes are expected to train twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Most technical equipment is provided. A College athletic singlet is available at the College Shop. Navy shorts must be worn. COSTS: There are costs associated with entering events at inter-school competitions. There is a $60.00 cost per term to cover training provided by coaching staff.

CRICKET Co-ordinator: Mr Michael Johnston

GENERAL INFORMATION: Cricket is played by boys’ teams in the Saturday competition, girls can play for a club side on a Saturday. A St Andrew’s College Cricket Club committee helps administer cricket at the College.

UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Some team equipment is provided and players must wear whites and have a tracksuit top or blazer to wear when umpiring. Students are asked to take care not to damage or lose College cricket gear. COSTS: There is an annual subscription of $80.00 per player.

CYCLING Co-ordinator: Mr Greg Thompson

GENERAL INFORMATION: Cycling is divided into two different formats, with Mountain Biking being run as a summer sport in Terms 1 and 4, and Road Cycling being run as a winter sport in Terms 2 and 3. MOUNTAIN BIKING: There is a Cross Country (XC) series conducted on Wednesday afternoons in Term 1, with races being held at the Crocodile MTB Park at the Halswell Quarry. Wednesday training rides will be conducted in Term 4 and the weeks leading up to the series above. The races are graded so that you can race against people of your own ability, rather than age group. This caters for riders of all abilities, from the novice through to the experienced. Students from Years 9–13 can participate.

Summer Sports

There is also a downhill group which goes to the Christchurch Adventure Park on Wednesdays. Students will need to purchase their own lift passes and have an appropriate downhill bike.

VENUES: Students can either be taken by their parents or go to the venue in transport provided by the College. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Riders are expected to wear a St Andrew's cycling top during races (shorts also available but optional). All riders are responsible for providing their own bikes and all associated safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, lights, visible clothing, etc. REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS: Mountain Bikers can enter in the Canterbury, South Island and National schools' events, run at various times throughout the season. There are no schools based Downhill events, but students can join Gravity Canterbury Club and participate in events at their own discretion.

FUTSAL Co-ordinator: Mr Joe Piggott

GENERAL INFORMATION: Futsal is played in both Term 1 and Term 4. Our competitive teams play in the schools’ competitions, held on Wednesday afternoon across Terms 4 and 1. The Junior A and Senior A teams may also compete in the Mainland competitions which play on Sundays. This is at the coach's discretion. Players wishing to play futsal socially have the option to join our recreational futsal league, which takes place on the College Astroturf after school on Wednesdays.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Players selected for ‘A’ teams are expected to be available for one training per week, as well as all competition games and for the weekend of the Mainland Regional Tournament (Term 1). Players in the ‘A’ teams are also expected to be available for selection for the NZSS National Futsal Tournament (end of Term 1).

All players are expected to be available for all competitive games and to communicate with coaches/managers when they cannot attend trainings and/or games.

UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: All players require non-marking shoes and shin-pads. Competitive players need to wear the PE uniform for games. Players in ‘A’ teams must purchase a playing kit for approximately $30.00. COSTS: Recreational players have a subscription of $25.00 per term. Competitive players have a subscription of $75.00 per term, plus any travel costs incurred. Travel and accommodation costs for National Tournament are addition and are expected to be approximately $750 per person.

MULTISPORT Co-ordinator: Mr Greg Thompson Multisport includes the activities of Duathlon, Triathlon, Adventure Racing, Orienteering and Rogaining. These are conducted in the summer months. Duathlon and Triathlon The main events that students participate in are the Canterbury Schools Duathlon and Triathlon Championships held annually. St Andrew's always has a large representation at these events as either individuals or teams, and often with good success. Adventure Racing Adventure Racing is a fast growing sport involving mountain biking, trekking and/or trail running, kayaking and abseiling. St Andrew's has had considerable success at both South Island and National events in recent years. Other major events are the Get2Go one day event for Years 9–10 students and the Hillary Challenge for senior students. Orienteering While there no regular orienteering competitions run at school level, we have a number of students who compete for local clubs. St Andrew's sends competitors to South Island and National competitions at various locations throughout New Zealand. Rogaining Rogaining is similar to orienteering except it is usually done in small teams and for a set time frame, e.g. two, four or six hours. There are many local events and also South Island and National competitions.

UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: As these events are all conducted in the outdoors, good clothing and footwear for the conditions is a must. Each event will have a list of compulsory equipment and clothing that needs to be used. Where a bike is needed, students are expected to have a well-functioning bike appropriate to the discipline i.e. road bike or mountain bike. Usually kayaks are supplied for adventure races.

throughout the rowing season. Typically, this amounts to $3500–$5500 per year for the students involved in every regatta, and every second year the Maadi Cup is held in the North Island, where the cost is typically $1000 more.

COSTS: As some of these events require travel and overnight accommodation, the cost of attending events is met by the participants for each event that they attend.

PLEASE NOTE: When selecting rowing, no other summer sport is to be selected.

A parent committee has been established to assist with logistics and also fundraising to help with the costs.

SAILING ROWING Co-ordinator: Mr Guy Williams

GENERAL INFORMATION: Rowing is a hugely rewarding sport that requires a great deal of commitment in both training and competition. It is an excellent way to improve fitness and strength as well as being an enjoyable team sport. The St Andrew's rowing team is an incredibly supportive, yet highly competitive team. Our crews consistently place in the top 10 in New Zealand. In 2017 our senior boys’ won the prestigious Maadi Cup and Springbok Shield. VENUES: Training takes place at Kerr’s Reach on the Avon River. Training camps occur at Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel and competitions are at Kerr’s Reach, Lake Hood, Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Karapiro. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students new to rowing ideally need to complete a Learn-to-Row programme offered in Terms 1 and/ or 3 before being selected into the competition squad. Competitive rowers are expected to train at least four times per week, which includes some gym work. They are also expected to attend weekend regattas and two selection and training camps in the first week of December and the middle of January. COSTS: The Learn-to-Row programme costs $50.00. For those that are selected into the competitive rowing squad, entry fees, uniform, coaching, travel, capital contribution, food and accommodation costs for two Twizel training camps and approximately five regattas will be disbursed to students’ accounts

Co-ordinator: Mr Steve Macintosh

GENERAL INFORMATION: The schools’ programme is run by the Naval Point Club. This includes a beginners learn-to-sail, an intermediate introduction to two-handed sailing and a team racing programme. Students may also follow their own training programme. A team sailing inter-school programme is offered for competition yachtees. VENUE: Sailing is held at the Naval Point Yacht Club in Lyttelton. PRE-REQUISITES: Students should be enthusiastic and keen to learn to sail. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Sailing sessions are held once a week on Wednesdays from 2.30pm–6.00pm. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Wetsuit, warm clothing (thermals), life jackets (bring your own if possible) and shoes that can be worn in water. COSTS: For the Learn-to-Sail programme, Naval Point charges around $15.00 per session and an additional transport cost of up to $4.00 each way per day. Charges for team racing is slightly higher. Entry to this programme is limited by the amount of resources available to the club.

Summer Sports

SWIMMING Co-ordinator: Mr Ian White Registered Swim New Zealand swimmers can apply to have this sport considered as part of their school sport participation. The College holds school swimming sports in Term 1 from which a team for the Canterbury Secondary Schools' Championships is selected. A swim team is entered in the Secondary Schools' Nationals which will be held in Hamilton in 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: Swimming is not a regular weekly co-curricular option. A team is entered in the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Championships. Transport and accommodation is organised in consultation with supporting parents.

TENNIS Co-ordinator: Ms Megan Hutton

GENERAL INFORMATION: Tennis teams are entered in the Wednesday sport competition and these players practise one afternoon per week and also take part in traditional inter-school fixtures. There are also opportunities for beginners to receive coaching. VENUES: Practices and home games are held at St Andrew’s College and Elmwood Tennis Club. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Players need to provide their own racquet. Balls are provided. Wednesday competition players wear the sports polo uniform and navy shorts only. The uniform can be purchased from the College Shop. COSTS: An annual subscription of approximately$60.00 per year is charged to subsidise entry fees and transport.

TOUCH Co-ordinator: Ms Megan Hutton

GENERAL INFORMATION: Touch is played by both boys’ and girls’ teams in the Wednesday sport competition throughout Terms 1 and 4. Usually teams practise once per week.

VENUE: Practices and games are usually held on the First XV rugby field.

'A' teams. Players selected into our Junior teams are expected to attend the Canterbury and South Island tournaments held in Term 4.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Players are required to attend practices after school and to play on Wednesday after school. There are occasional inter-school games for seniors during the holidays.

UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Students will be provided with a playing top which must be returned by the end of the season. All girls teams will need to purchase their own black spandex to play in. Junior girls may wear their navy PE shorts if desired. A uniform charge of $30.00 will be disbursed to each players' College account.

UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Senior ‘A’ teams are provided with tops, other teams need an athletic singlet and blue shorts. Balls and cones are provided. Senior ‘A’ team players will have a uniform hire fee of $30.00 each disbursed to their accounts. COSTS: All players are charged a $50.00 subscription. Travel and accommodation costs for tournaments will be disbursed to the accounts of individuals involved. PLEASE NOTE: We have a limit on the number of teams we can enter so you may not be successful in getting into a touch team. When selecting Touch, please select a second option.

VOLLEYBALL

COSTS: All players are charged a $75.00 subscription and any additional travel costs will be disbursed in Terms 1 and 4. Travel and accommodation costs for tournaments will be disbursed to the accounts of the individuals involved.

WATER POLO Co-ordinator: Mr Joe Piggott

GENERAL INFORMATION: Water Polo teams are entered in the Wednesday competition in Terms 1 and 4. Term 1 is for juniors and seniors and Term 4 juniors only. Training for the 'A' teams is twice a week, all other teams, once per week dependent on pool availability.

Co-ordinator: Miss Melanie Vannoort

GENERAL INFORMATION: Volleyball is an exciting summer team sport for both males and females, catering for players of all levels. Teams are entered into the Monday after school/ evening competitions throughout Terms 1 and 4. There are a number tournaments held for teams to attend, such as Canterbury and South Island Championships, and an additional National tournament for the top Senior teams. For less experienced junior players, there is a 'Give it a Go' programme held after school to learn the basic skills, techniques and to have some fun. VENUE: Practices are held in the College Gymnasiums. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Players are expected to attend all practices and to be available for all Monday games. Players selected into Senior teams are expected to attend all tournaments in Term 1, including the Canterbury and South Island Championships, as well as Nationals for our Senior

VENUE: All games take place at Jellie Park or Rangi Ruru Girls' School. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Water Polo requires a reasonable level of swimming ability and general fitness. Students are expected to attend all practices and games. In addition, teams are entered into South Island and Canterbury Schools' tournaments, which usually take place over the weekend or as part of Summer Tournament week. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Players are required to have St Andrew’s College togs (boys $45.00, girls $95.00). Girls are expected to have St Andrew's swimming caps for games. COSTS: Costs are dependent on the team. 'A' teams will incur a cost of approximately $80.00, whereas development teams are approximately $50.00.

Winter Sports

BADMINTON Co-ordinator: Mr Jonathan Hoh GENERAL INFORMATION: Badminton has teams entered in the Wednesday sport competition.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Commitment to Tuesday practice is essential. Students that participate in the interschool competitions must also commit to Wednesday games. No previous experience is required. VENUES: Practices are in the College Gymnasiums on a Tuesday from 3.30pm–4.30pm and games are at St Andrew’s and various venues around Christchurch on a Wednesday after school, usually finishing by 5.00pm or earlier. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Players need to supply their own racquets. The College PE uniform is to be worn for all inter-school matches on Wednesdays and also for practice on Tuesdays. COSTS: Every term, all students will pay $10 which goes towards shuttles and court maintenance. Also, if the student is involved in the interschool competitions, a flat transport fee of $40 is charged for the entire term. All other costs for additional competitions will be discussed prior to registering for the particular competition.

BASKETBALL Co-ordinator: Miss Melanie Vannoort

GENERAL INFORMATION: Competitive Basketball is played on Tuesday evenings, as well as Saturdays and Sundays.

Most teams practice either before and/or after school, or in the evening. Social basketball is played on Friday afternoons/evenings. Teams entered into social competitions do not have trainings.

VENUE: Practices take place in the College gymnasiums. Games take place at various venues around Christchurch. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students are expected to attend all practices and games. No games are played in the holidays, except for the competitive weekend teams. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: All competitive teams will be supplied a basketball singlet/uniform at the beginning of Term 2. Social teams must purchase their singlets from the College Shop, Thistles, and wear their navy PE shorts with these. All students are required to wear mouth guards at every game. COSTS: Approximately $300 for weekend grade and $50.00 per Friday grade player to subsidise entry, transport, refereeing and BBNZ affiliation fee.

CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RACE Co-ordinator: Mr Kristian Giles

GENERAL INFORMATION: Training and coaching is available for those students who are interested in competing in the cross country and road race season. Individual programmes can be designed for those athletes who would like to develop further. Athletes will compete in the Canterbury Cross Country and Road Race Championships and the opportunity is available to compete in the New Zealand Cross Country Championships in Term 2. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Athletes are expected to train once a week on a selected day after school. This is negotiated with the students who are available. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to compete in a College athletics singlet and navy blue shorts. A pair of spikes is also useful for the cross country events. COSTS: There are costs associated with entering events at the Canterbury and New Zealand levels.

CYCLING Co-ordinator: Mr Greg Thompson

GENERAL INFORMATION: Cycling is divided into two different formats, with Mountain Biking being run as a summer sport in Terms 1 and 4, and Road Cycling being run as a winter sport in Terms 2 and 3. ROAD CYCLING: Road races and time trials are conducted on Wednesday afternoons, generally on the Old Tai Tapu Road. These races are also graded so that you race against students of equal ability, rather than in age groups. VENUES: Students can either be taken by their parents or go to the venue in transport provided by the College. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Riders are expected to wear a St Andrew's cycling top at all races. All riders are responsible for providing their own bikes and all associated safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, lights, visible clothing, etc.

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS: Road Cycling has Canterbury, South Island and national schools’ events. There are a couple of multi-day tours which riders can participate in also in Blenheim and Invercargill each year.

FOOTBALL Co-ordinator: Mr Joe Piggott

GENERAL INFORMATION: All football teams will play in various agegroup competitions on Wednesday afternoons in the Canterbury Schools’ Sports Inter-school competitions. Our top teams, which include our Junior First XI (Years 9–10), Senior First XI and Girls’ First XI, all play in the Premier Schools’ Competition on Wednesdays. Practices are either held after school or at lunchtime and are generally once or twice per week. St Andrew’s College football has recently established an official link with Nomads United Football Club. All students wishing to play Saturday club football are encouraged to play for Nomads United (based at Tullet Park). St Andrew’s College and Nomads United have aligned our programmes to avoid clashes between the College and club, avoiding burnout and fatigue. The students will be coached to play the same positive brand of football. We believe that the environment created will be one of the best in Christchurch in terms of player welfare and long-term player development.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students playing football are expected to be available on all playing days. Attendance at all practices and good communication with coaches/ managers is expected. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: All players require boots and shin guards. All players in our pathway teams will be provided with playing shirts, which are to be returned at the end of the season. Players will need to purchase football shorts and socks from the College Shop and social players also need to purchase a football shirt from the College Shop. Players in our pathway teams will also be expected to purchase training top from the College Shop.

Winter Sports

COSTS: All players will have a $75.00 subscription and will incur travel expenses. Players in our pathway teams will also have a $25.00 uniform levy.

HOCKEY

Co-ordinator: Ms Leanne Ward

GENERAL INFORMATION: The College enters teams in appropriate grades of the Canterbury Hockey Association weekly competition for both boys and girls. All players must be prepared to play games right through Terms 2 and 3 and in the holidays. VENUES: Games are at various turfs around Christchurch. All practices are held at the St Andrew’s College turf, where possible. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Players are expected to attend all team practices and maintain individual fitness. Note: Holiday play will be required. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Players need to provide their own stick, mouth guard and shin pads. Goalkeepers are encouraged to purchase their own gear but there is a limited amount of goalkeeper gear the College can provide. The First and Second XI teams are charged a $30.00 uniform levy as the uniforms are supplied. All other teams are to wear their PE uniform i.e. blue navy shorts, blue PE top, plus navy socks. COSTS: The following costs are estimates and depend on the amount of turf time used: First XI $290, Second XI $290, Youth $210. IMPORTANT DATES: The boys’ and girls’ First XIs compete in national tournaments during Winter Tournament Week. We select an U15 Boys team to compete at the Tanner Cup in Hamilton. This is held during the first four days of tournament week. TRIALS: Trials are held in Term 1, as most grades begin their competitions at the end of Term 1.

NETBALL Co-ordinator: Ms Megan Hutton

GENERAL INFORMATION: Netball is played by teams entered in both the Wednesday school competition and the Saturday club competition. Practices are held either after school or early evening depending on the coach and are generally once per week. VENUES: Practices are held on the College courts. Saturday games are held at the Hagley Courts between 9.00am–4.00pm, and the Wednesday games are held at a variety of venues at 3.15pm. Transport is organised to the venue and back to school again after the game. STUDENT COMMITMENT: All players must attend trials at the beginning of the season and attend all practices and matches. The Saturday competition runs throughout the holidays and all players are required to play. All players in the 9A and 10A teams will be required to play in the July school holidays’ tournament. This tournament runs Monday to Wednesday of the first week. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Players will need to purchase their netball dress from the College Shop. Dresses are supplied for the Senior ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams and a $30.00 uniform levy is charged. COSTS: Senior players $95.00 and junior players $75.00. Tournament costs are disbursed after completion of tournament. All players are charged a $40.00 charge for transport. Transport is provided for all Wednesday games.

ST ANDREW'S COLLEGE NETBALL ACADEMIES – Junior and Senior Motivationz runs StAC’s junior and senior netball academies, which have been created to provide a pathway for young netballers to the Senior ‘A’ netball squad. The Motivationz vision is to ‘Enhance lives through building confidence and self-belief’ using netball as the vehicle.

Providing expert quality coaching and training for netball at St Andrew’s College, Motivationz runs a holistic programme that includes skills specific fitness principles, mental skills, nutrition, relaxation techniques, social outings and team building exercises. The combined academies also get an opportunity to travel overseas for a netball experience biennially. Our junior academy also has a weekend trip to Hanmer Springs at the end of Term 3 each year. The StAC Netball Academies are facilitated by Motivationz Director and former Silver Fern, Marg Foster. Marg is also a former New Zealand ‘A’ Coach, Silver Ferns selector and Canterbury Head Coach.

RUGBY Co-ordinator: Mr Rodney McIntosh

GENERAL INFORMATION: Boys’ teams are entered in the Saturday competition organised by the Canterbury Rugby Union. The girls’ team plays in the Wednesday sport competition. VENUE: Teams practise twice a week after school on the College grounds. Extra resource sessions are also run pre-season. Ground, strength and conditioning and skill development. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Players are expected to attend all practices and games. Students are expected to make themselves available for training and games in Term 1 and 2 holidays. Excellent behaviour is expected both on and off the field. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: College jerseys are provided. Players need to purchase their own socks and shorts from the College Shop. Practice equipment and balls are supplied by the College. COSTS: There is an annual subscription of $120 per player.

Winter Sports

SNOW SPORTS

TRAPSHOOTING

Co-ordinator: Mr Ian White

Co-ordinator: Mr Roland Burrows

The College enters a ski and snowboard team in the Canterbury and South Island events each year. Students who participate in winter race training provided by Mt Hutt or Porters race departments can apply to have this considered as a part of their school sport participation. Students not doing club racing must also select another winter sport or cultural activity.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Trapshooting is a winter sport that students take part in through Terms 2 and 3.

During Term 3 there are regular trips on Sundays to commercial ski fields in Canterbury. These trips are organised as a weekend activity for boarders and day students.

PRE-REQUISITES: Although previous experience is not absolutely necessary, students who have shot before will be given preference. Membership is through invitation, as for a number of reasons, we can only cater for limited numbers.

COSTS: Bus transport plus lift tickets and rental equipment as required.

TABLE TENNIS Co-ordinator: Mr Lyndon White GENERAL INFORMATION: Table tennis is available as a winter sport either as a recreational or inter-school sport. Two or three teams are usually entered in the Wednesday sport competition.

VENUES: Practice and coaching sessions are held in GYM 1 on a Tuesday. Competition matches are usually played at the Canterbury Table Tennis Stadium, Blenheim Road, on a Wednesday afternoon. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students opting for table tennis are expected to attend practice and coaching sessions on Tuesdays after school in the mini-gym and to play on Wednesday. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Participants need suitable non-marking shoes. Wednesday competition players will be required to purchase a team shirt. Bats are available, although participants should have their own. COSTS: Transport costs are disbursed at the end of the season.

VENUE: Practices are held at the Canterbury Clay Target Club at McLeans Island on Wednesday afternoons after school.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students are expected to attend all practices as well as the fortnightly shoots on Sunday at the Canterbury Clay Target Club and any other competitions as required. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: All equipment is provided. COSTS: Approximately $1000 if selected for South Island Championships and/or Nationals, these costs are extra.

Year Long Sports Activities

GOLF Co-ordinator: Mr Kane Boulton

GENERAL INFORMATION: Golf takes place on a Wednesday with structured coaching at Harewood Club. The best four golfers are selected to compete in exchanges and secondary school tournaments. St Andrew’s has a fine tradition in these tournaments. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students are expected to attend all sessions. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: College uniform may be worn with suitable golf or sports shoes.

EQUESTRIAN AND POLO

COSTS: Approximate cost will be $50.00 a term.

Co-ordinator: Ms Ellen Hampson

GENERAL EQUESTRIAN INFORMATION: School teams compete in three one day events, dressage, one day horse trial and show jumping competitions throughout the year. Students must have their own horses and transport in order to compete. Students have the opportunity to receive polo instruction from Roddy Wood’s team at Waireka Polo Field in Sefton. The polo manager drives a van to and from Sefton on Tuesday after school. Students do not need their own horses for polo. There are several polo secondary schools competitions in Terms 1 and 4 and St Andrew’s is well represented. It is preferable that students have had riding lessons and are already confident on horseback when they choose this sport. However, riding lessons for beginners can be organised.

COSTS: All costs will be disbursed to students’ accounts.

ICE HOCKEY Co-ordinator: Dr Heidi McIlroy

GENERAL INFORMATION: Students can play at two levels: • beginner players attend trainings on Wednesday afternoon or Friday evenings to learn the basics of skating and stick handling; • a combined Secondary School league team plays Saturday games. This level is played as non-contact. VENUE: Practices and games are at the Alpine Ice Sports Centre with a coach. Games are Saturday mornings and the Secondary School team practises are on Wednesday afternoons.

Year Long Sports Activities

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students in College teams are expected to train weekly on ice, maintain a good level of personal fitness and be available for games. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Gear is for hire for new players attending the development league. As skill levels increase, players may wish to purchase their own playing and protective equipment. Personalised team shirts for players are available by contacting the team manager. COSTS: Ice fees for training, games, and winter tournament will be disbursed to students’ accounts throughout the season. Wednesday and Friday trainings are billed by CMIH High School League.

DANCE / PILATES / BODY CONDITIONING Co-ordinator: Dr Carolyn Cairns

GENERAL INFORMATION: Open to all secondary school students in any dance genre, gymnastics, or high level sports training. Lead by our professional tutor, this class develops your core strength and body flexibility. For further information and enrolment contact Dr Carolyn Cairns on CCA@stac.school.nz.

VENUE: Mondays 7.30am–8.15am in the College Ballet Studio. COSTS: $100 a term.

VEX ROBOTICS Teacher in Charge: Mr Wilj Dekkers

GENERAL INFORMATION: VEX Robotics is an international robotics team sport running in 22 countries around the world. Students plan, engineer, and test designs that are then used to compete at VEX Scrimmages. It is open to students from Years 9–13. The season is based on the international timeframe, beginning in April and running through to March the following year. Students new to VEX are trained in existing teams until the National Championships have concluded in late February. Spaces are very limited.

VENUE: Scrimmages are held on alternating Saturday/Sundays in The Green Library and Innovation Centre. COSTS: A fee of $50.00 per term will be charged to participating VEX students. This will cover team registration costs with the international body and also help to cover ongoing equipment costs throughout the season.

Year Long Cultural Activities

BARBERSHOP Co-ordinator: Mr Bryan Botting Barbershop groups are formed each year (male and/or female) by the Barbershop Co‑ordinator. Practices are normally held after school and at lunchtimes. These groups compete in the national barbershop competitions. If successful there is an associated fee disbursed for travel and accommodation at the finals. In addition they perform at a number of school events and outside concerts.

CHAMBER MUSIC GROUPS Co-ordinator: Mr Mark Hodgkinson We have a number of chamber groups at St Andrew’s. Groups are formed each year according to the players available to perform at the annual Secondary Schools Chamber Music Contest, which St Andrew’s has supported by entering several groups each year.

DANCE Co-ordinator: Mr Laurence Wiseman StAC Dance welcomes dancers of all levels throughout the year. It offers classes in the following disciplines: contemporary class, junior jazz, intermediate jazz, senior jazz, junior hip hop and senior hip hop, plus musical theatre, subject to interest. Classes are generally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in the Dance Studio with additional specialist classes throughout the week. In addition the StAC dancers perform at assemblies and College events. StAC Dance also presents the Dance Revue in Term 3.

COSTS: Approximately $80.00 per term per class.

DEBATING Co-ordinator: Ms Helaina Coote

GENERAL INFORMATION: Debating involves students from Years 9–13. Year 10–13 students are entered into the Canterbury Schools’ Debating competition which takes place approximately three Thursday evenings each term. Year 9 students will be involved in in-house development and coaching on Tuesday afternoons (3.30pm–4.30pm). General meetings take place Wednesday lunchtimes and some in-house debate evenings will be held throughout the year, so students can fine tune their debating skills.

VENUE: Meetings and coaching takes place in AB302. Thursday debates run by the Canterbury Schools’ Debating Council are hosted at various schools around Christchurch. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students are expected to attend all meetings and coaching sessions, as well as take part in the competition debates. Email communication is also important. COSTS: $15.00, with further disbursements made for in-house debating evenings.

Year Long Cultural Activities

DRAMA

MĀORI AND PASIFIKA GROUP

Co-ordinator: Mr Laurence Wiseman

Co-ordinator: Mr Pete Westrupp

SENIOR COLLEGE PRODUCTION: Open to Years 11–13 students. Auditions will be held in Term 4 of previous year, with rehearsals commencing Term 1. Students are required to attend an intensive week of rehearsals in the last week of Term 1 holidays. The show opens for a six-night season (Monday to Saturday) in either week 2 or 3 of Term 2.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Māori and Pasifika group at St Andrew’s College is a wonderful opportunity to learn Māori and Pasifika performance (song and dance), learn about the different cultures and develop cultural intelligence. The group perform several times throughout the year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION: Auditions and performance times are to be confirmed. This show is for Years 9–10 students.

JAZZ BIG BAND

PRACTICE: Every Wednesday during lunchtime, during Terms 1, 2 and 3. The format for all sessions is as follows: • Karakia; • Kai (food); • Content – Waiata/dance or education; • Karakia.

Director: Mr Duncan Ferguson This is our award winning ‘Big Band’, playing music from the swing era as well as popular tunes, funk and jazz/rock numbers. Saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, bass, keyboard and drums are involved. Practice times are Friday lunchtimes in MS01 and Thursday nights from 7.00pm–8.30pm. Entry is by audition. Each year there is the potential for this band to compete and perform at several festivals and concerts including the Blenheim Southern Jam, ARA Jazz Quest, the NZSM Jazz Festival in Wellington and the National Youth Jazz Festival. A fee for travel and accommodation is chargeable for participation in these events.

JAZZ ORCHESTRA Director: Mr Duncan Ferguson This is for Year 7–11 jazz musicians (but usually well supported by senior students) and focuses on developing basic musicianship skills. They have the opportunity to perform at the Jazz Quest and Southern Jam competitions. Practice times are Monday lunchtimes.

ORCHESTRA Director: Mr Mark Hodgkinson St Andrew’s has a large number of orchestral musicians and in order to cater for the varying abilities and interest we have three orchestras. The Chamber Orchestra is for advanced and senior players. It plays a variety of music that challenges the musicians’ technical and ensemble abilities. Rehearsals are after school on Monday and alternating Tuesday lunchtimes. The Concert Orchestra is an intermediate ensemble, where the players begin to develop their ensemble skills with music that provides all instruments with moments to shine. More able Preparatory School students can join this group. Rehearsals are on Thursday lunchtimes and alternating Tuesday lunchtimes. The Symphony Orchestra is our largest group with 60+ musicians. It is formed by combining the Chamber and Concert Orchestras. This gives the players the experience of playing in a large orchestra, with all the excitement that entails. They play classical works and lighter music from shows, and are the prime group for important school occasions such as Founders’ Day and Prizegiving.

All three orchestras are directed by Mr Hodgkinson.

COSTS: A fee-bearing annual camp to Hanmer Springs in Term 1 is held for the orchestra.

PIPE BAND Band Manager: Mr Graeme Bryce GENERAL INFORMATION: The St Andrew’s College Pipe Band has a proud history and strong tradition and performs in competitions and at many functions and occasions throughout the year. Currently there are 140 students involved with the Band. There is an opportunity to play the bagpipes, side drums or tenor drums.

STUDENT COMMITMENT: Weekly practices are at the College throughout the year. UNIFORM/GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Band uniforms are supplied.

ROCK SCHOOL

such as the annual Big Sing choral competition. This group performs to the highest standards and expectations. Practice times are Thursdays after school, 3.30pm–5.00pm and Wednesday lunchtimes. There is also an annual choir camp in Term 1. Students must sign up for the full year to be part of this group, please ensure you do not have clashes with winter sport.

Co-ordinator: Mr Kristian Giles On Mondays and Fridays after school the Music Department is dedicated to all things rock. All guitarists, keyboardists/pianists, bass players, singers and drummers are invited to be part of bands that work towards the Smokefree Rockquest. A reasonable ability is required, as is ongoing tuition on your instrument (in or out of school).

SECONDARY SCHOOL CHORALE – STACCORO Director: Ms Naomi Hnat Co-ordinator: Ms Ginnie Thorner Staccoro is our Secondary School chorale. Entry is by audition only and generally limited to Year 10 and above. It performs a variety of repertoire for major chapel services, assemblies, concerts and festivals

SECONDARY SCHOOL JUNIOR CHOIR – STACCHORUS Director: Mr Bryan Botting Co-ordinator: Ms Ginnie Thorner For Years 9–11, this group forms an excellent training ground for the chorale while existing independently as a performing unit for chapel and public performances. Entry is by audition. Practice times are Tuesday after school and Wednesday lunchtimes in MS02. This group also competes in the Big Sing choral competition and other local choral festivals. Students must sign up for the full year to be part of this group, please ensure you do not have clashes with winter sport. All practices are compulsory.

Year Long Cultural Activities

TELEVISION AND FILM ACADEMY

THEATRESPORTS

Co-ordinator: Ms Mia Silverman

Co-ordinator: Miss Liz Gormack

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Television and Film Academy is for students keen to work in and around our unique TV studio, because you enjoy it or because you have a media or performance career in mind. You will support studio productions, filmmaking and manage technical and production support for a wide range of events.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Theatresports is improv theatre. It is where teams of four make stuff up on the spot, usually involving their audience in the process. It is a hoot! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great training for real life, you learn to think on your feet by always having an answer on the tip of your tongue. Miss Gormack and a senior student coach both seniors and juniors every week, so come along if you enjoy quick wit, drama/comedy and seeing others make idiots of themselves in a safe environment. We participate in the annual Court Theatre competition and often have friendly competitions with other Christchurch schools.

The Academy encourages the art of performance on camera and stage, of directing and producing TV shows and films, managing technical roles in the studio, shooting and editing a film, crewing an outside broadcast, providing technical support for College productions and Dance Revue in the Theatre, and other events. The group will also assist in running the College Film Fest and the annual Prizegiving show in the arena.

WHEN: Every Thursday after school from 3.30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.30pm. During that session you may record a musical group, learn about sound or lighting, learn how to direct, or learn about editing. The studio is often open during lunchtime when much of our discussion and editing of product is done. We also have before and after school responsibilities. We have a team meeting for Heads of Media and key production crew every Tuesday lunchtime, where upcoming activities are discussed and planned.

VENUE: Theatre/Preparatory School AV Theatre. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Students need to attend weekly sessions and extra practices where required. Attendance is compulsory once students have committed to Theatresports. WEEKLY SESSION TIMES (Subject to change depending on Production):

Wednesday after school and/or Thursday lunchtimes.

COSTS: $30.00 per year.

Co-curricular Clubs

These options are available for students, but they must also choose an activity from the previous section to meet their co-curricular requirements.

CHESS CLUB Teacher in Charge: Mr Conrad Wing

GENERAL INFORMATION: Chess Club is held usually in the lunch hour on Tuesday and Thursday during Terms 2 and 3 in SB202. All level of players are represented from learners to advanced. The inter-school chess competition is played at 4.00pm at the Canterbury Chess Club, Unit 9, 27 Tyne Street, Tower Junction. VENUE: SB202. STUDENT COMMITMENT: One lunchtime, and one night after school for the inter-school team members.

DIGITECH CLUB Teacher in Charge: Ms Justine Lee The club is open to all students who are interested in expanding their abilities alongside likeâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;minded peers. This is passion project driven with students receiving support appropriate to their ability and interest. Whether it be working with command blocks or code such as Python, Javascript or beyond, our goal is to have students use their coding ability to develop and create. Students may bring their own Mac or Windows laptop, however, a set of College laptops will also be available.

VENUE: Digitech Club runs in The Green Library and Innovation Centre each Thursday after school. There will be 20 spaces available; if demand is higher, spaces are allocated by ballot. If your child is interested, please email Ms Justine Lee on JLU@stac.school.nz to secure a place.

Co-curricular Clubs

INTERNATIONAL CLUB

WRITING FOR PUBLICATION CLUB

Co-ordinator: Mr Palē Tauti

Co-ordinator: Mrs Rebecca Ball

GENERAL INFORMATION: The International Club is an opportunity to meet new people with a common interest in learning about different countries, customs and cultures. Every second week the International Club come together in the Japanese room (AB202), where students from different countries as well as our Kiwi students share food, language and experiences.

In 2021 the English Department will again be offering students the opportunity to attend a co‑curricular writing class, held once a week in AB402. The aim of the class is to foster creative writing talent in the College, in both poetry and prose and to further student success in writing competitions. The class is run by our Writer-inresidence, Mrs Kerrin Davidson (Kerrin P Sharpe). It is open to any students who are interested in creative writing, regardless of experience. Students should commit to regular attendance.

VENUE: AB202. STUDENT COMMITMENT: Fortnightly meetings Terms 1–4. Students are required to select at least one other co-curricular activity if involved in the International Club. COSTS: One shared lunch.

TEENAG CLUB Teacher in Charge: Mrs Natasha Cloughley The TeenAg Club is run by the Agriculture Student Committee and aims to have several events throughout the year. Meetings are held in TC201 twice a term for the purpose of discussing ideas, informing students of upcoming activities, and preparing for competitions. Events will also be held throughout the year, which range from guest speakers, workshops, fundraising, farm visits and career days, as well as the Agriculture Awards at the end of the year. The TeenAg Regional competition is also a highlight, with competitors involved in a training day prior to competing. There is also the possibility of joining the Agriculture Student Committee in Years 11–13. Please see the Leadership Handbook for further information. The TeenAg Club is for those interested in any form of primary industries, from dairy farming to equine or aquaculture. The focus is on exposing students to a variety of careers and experiences in agriculture.

VENUE: TC201.

VENUE: AB402.

SPORTS AND CULTURAL SELECTIONS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND THEN COMPLETE THE ONLINE SELECTION FORM USING THE LINK SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL WHEN SELECTIONS OPEN.

1. All students in Years 9–11 must take part in at least two different sports or cultural activities throughout the year – at least one in each of the summer and winter seasons, unless it runs all year round. Year 12 students must select one activity and participation is optional for Year 13 students. 2. For Years 9, 10 and 11 students, at least one choice should be a team sport or cultural activity. See the list on page 3 of this handbook. 3. Only enrol in sports and cultural activities that you actually intend to do. 4. You are required to do the same summer sport or activity in Term 4 as you chose in Term 1 – so choose carefully. The last date to change your sport is in Week 2, February 2021. Anyone who wants to change their sport in Term 4 will need a form signed by the Director of Sports and Co-curricular Activities. 5. You will be allowed to reconsider your winter sport at the end of Term 1. 6. You are encouraged to choose a priority sport or cultural activity and can choose one other per season.

Student Contracts

Sport Code of Conduct – Spectator / Parent

Sports Contract Students representing St Andrew’s College in sports activities are encouraged to strive for excellence in presentation, preparation and performance so that the team and the individual become the best they can be.

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE STUDENTS: 1. Play hard but fair. 2. Play by the rules of the game. 3. Be committed to your team. Attend all practices and matches. 4. Never argue with the referee. Control your emotions,

display a positive attitude. 5. Respect the authority of the coach and manager. 6. Be a good sport. Acknowledge all good play whether by

your team or your opponent. 7. Use appropriate and acceptable language. 8. Always wear the full and correct sports uniform. 9. Always act in a manner that brings credit to yourself,

the team and the College. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants

regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Sport Code of Conduct – Spectator / Parent 1. Applaud the performance of both teams. 2. Be positive with the officials and acknowledge their efforts. 3. Let players play their game, not your game. 4. Praise efforts, not results. 5. Set an example to the players. 6. No spectators/parents on the field at any time. 7. Use appropriate and acceptable language. 8. Spectators/parents are not to approach a College coach

prior to and during the game. They have a role to carry out. 9. Concerns regarding the game can be discussed with the

team manager or staff member in charge of the sport in the first instance. 10. It is only a game and this perspective needs to also be

taught to our children.

Cultural Contract Students representing St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College cultural activities are encouraged to strive for excellence in presentation, preparation and performance so that the cultural group and the individual become the best they can be.

ST ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COLLEGE STUDENTS: 1. Be committed. Attend all weekly rehearsals and all

performances. Please note that most cultural activities are a year-long commitment, so ensure that you can balance all activities. 2. Email absences in advance to the group director or manager. 3. Be kind, helpful and considerate. Help others keep focused

in rehearsal, help set up and pack up and be respectful of the tutor and other group members. 4. Growth mind-set. All performance students are expected

to grow over the year. This means remaining open to direction and applying feedback to improve the work of both individuals and the group. 5. Take personal responsibility for learning. Students will need

to carry out extra practise outside of weekly rehearsal time, working in sectionals, specific passages, sequences or script work as indicated by the group director. 6. Be prepared. Where appropriate, students bring a pencil

and eraser to rehearsals in order to note changes on music or script and/or record sections for rehearsal, e.g. in dance. Bring the correct equipment, script, music and gear to each rehearsal. 7. a) Instrumentalists are expected the keep their instrument

in good playing condition. This includes peripherals such as bows, reeds, mouthpieces. Also, having one's own mutes, rock-stops, strings, valve oil, slide or cork grease, etc. b) Choir students are strongly encouraged to have lessons to help them better understand their own instrument. 8. Always wear the full and correct uniform required for

performances. 9. Always act in a manner that brings credit to yourself, the

group and the College. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants

regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

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