StAC Prospectus - St Andrew's College

Pre-school (3 to 5 year old children) Middle School (Years 9 to 11)19 15Our Pre-school is a safe, rich,warm and dynamic environmentin which young children can enjoymaking sense of their world intheir own time and in meaningfulcontexts. We actively listen to andobserve each child so we can meettheir unique needs. We ensure anappropriate balance of learningand play, and set problem-solvingand creative challenges.Our activities are developedin conjunction with the JuniorDepartment of the PreparatorySchool to smooth the transitioninto the school environment.We recognise that the yearsbetween ages 13 and 16 are vitallyimportant, as young people meetthe challenges of adolescence andcreate healthy relationships withtheir peers.During these years our academicemphasis is on giving you a soundgrounding in essential learningareas while expanding the rangeof subject options open to you.We encourage independentlearning and begin your preparationfor the NCEA assessments thatcommence in Year 11. In Year 9you will be tested in a nationallymoderatedassessment that servesas a benchmark against which you,your teachers and your family canmeasure your progress.Student leadership is also fosteredduring your Middle School years.Middle School leaders coordinatea number of activities across theCollege, and act as ambassadors,role models and organisers.Preparatory School (Years 1 to 8) Senior College (Years 12 and 13)Staff in our Preparatory Schoolunderstand that a high qualitylearning environment challengesand excites students, giving themthe opportunity to reach theirpotential and acquire the values,skills and confidence necessary tobecome lifelong learners.During your years in thePreparatory School you will besupported and nurtured everystep of the way, in a caringChristian environment.You will work your way throughour carefully crafted literacy andnumeracy programmes, encounterour Common Learning Values,experience music, dance, art,drama and languages and takeadvantage of our leading edgeIT facilities. Our enrolments arecarefully managed, which meansyour individual needs arealways addressed.Our teachers are committed toyou, and to their own professionaldevelopment, which means youwill learn from the very best.In the Senior College we regardstudents as unique young adultswho are developing socialresponsibility and preparing forlife after school. Our purpose-builtRentoul Senior College Centrereflects that philosophy. It includesa common room, café, lecturetheatre, study areas, computer podand personal storage lockers.The core Senior College academiccurriculum is comprehensive. It iscomplemented by a huge varietyof interesting subject optionsand a choice of approximately 40sporting and cultural activities.At the end of your time atSt Andrew’s, having met youracademic, co-curricular, spiritualand service commitments, you willbe awarded the prestigious SeniorCollege Diploma. This, along witha personal profile written by a staffmember of your choice, will be anexcellent addition to your CV.