Senior College Handbook - St Andrew's College

7. Student FacilitiesNumerous amenities are provided to assist youboth academically and socially. The Senior CollegeCentre has a well-equipped common room, careerscentre, seminar room, study areas, lecture theatre,classrooms, cafeteria, computer facilities andlocker rooms.Remember that, as a young adult, you are expectedto take care of College property. It is there for thebenefit of all, and no minority group has the right todisadvantage others through thoughtless or negativebehaviour. The use of these facilities is a privilege.Students who behave irresponsibly may have thatprivilege withdrawn.Senior College Study Areas (top floor)The top floor of the Senior College includes a lecturetheatre (SC08), Senior College study (SC09), studyroom (SC12) and Careers Centre (SC13).These are quiet areas at all times. We do not wishto police your study time, but it must be made clearthat if you are unable to study quietly then otherarrangements will be made for you.Common Room and Café (lower floor)The lower floor of the Senior College includes thecommon room (SC01) and café. These facilitiesare only available to Senior College students. Thecommon room is fitted with couches, chairs, Sky TV,a stereo, a DVD player and a video recorder. DuringCollege working time these are unavailable for use.Outdoor furniture is located outside on grassed andpaved areas.The café is equipped with a drinks vending machine,microwave, sandwich presses, tables and chairs.It is expected that these facilities are respected bystudents at all times.Senior College reception (SC02) includes Head ofSenior College (SC06) and Senior College PersonalAssistant (SC05). The Deans’ offices (SC03 & SC04),a classroom (SC14) and locker areas are also locatedon the lower floor.Common Room Protocols• Everyone is welcome;• The common room is a facility for all SeniorCollege students;• Respect the furniture and other College property;• Rubbish is a personal responsibility.LockersLockers are available to day students. Woodenlockers are only available to Year 13 students.Students who damage lockers will be responsible forrepairs. Lost keys will be charged to accounts.Wooden lockers for storing sports gear andequipment are also available on a first in basis.Library Resource CentreStudents are encouraged to use the Library ResourceCentre for study, research and leisure reading. Thelibrary holds a wide selection of resources includingbooks, magazines and various electronic resources.The Library is a busy working environment and youare expected to work productively and quietly so thatyou do not disturb other students.Library Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm;Monday to Thursday 6:30pm to 8.00pm.Facilities include:• Resource computers with access to the librarycatalogue, CD ROMS, and electronic databases;• Internet access for educational purposes;• Word processing, scanning and printing;• Black and white and colour photocopiers;• Audio and video recorder, video resources forviewing in the library;• Video digital cameras and still digital cameras foruse within the College;• A wide selection of leisure reading available fromthe mezzanine area.ComputersAll students have access to computers across theCollege network, including in the computer suites,computer pods and libraries. On commencement atthe College students are issued with a computer logonand password. This provides them with their own24