Student leaders ready to
inspire
Another strong cohort of students has stepped up to serve, initiate, inspire and empower their fellow students in a wide range of leadership roles in 2016. The tradition of ‘Prefectship’ remains strong at St Andrew’s and there is no shortage of talent and commitment among this year’s prefect team who have identified the words approachable, influential, genuine, diligent and cohesive as their representation of what it means to be an effective leader. The young leaders selected as Head students have also set the bar high in terms of their own personal standards and we are confident they will be true ambassadors for St Andrew’s.
Caleb Morgan Head Boy As Head Boy, Caleb is excited to have the opportunity to inspire others to achieve their best. He believes that if the small things are done well as a school, the big things start to fall into place. This is why he intends to encourage students to think about the way they do the simple things such as opening a door for someone, picking up a piece of rubbish, or turning up to class on time. Caleb has enjoyed a range of sporting and cultural activities at St Andrew’s, with one of his most memorable experiences being a community service trip to Cambodia. He is captain of the College volleyball team, and is a talented golfer, who has represented Canterbury. Next year, Caleb is considering caddying for a year in Europe before going to university. Isla Evison Head Girl Building on St Andrew’s already healthy school spirit is a priority for Head Girl Isla Evison, this year. She intends to promote unity and encourage even more interaction between different year groups and peer groups. Isla started at St Andrew’s in Year 1 and has fully immersed herself in school life, referring to the College as her second home. She has appreciated all the opportunities and challenges she has been able to take advantage of and hopes to encourage other students to do the same. Highlights of her time at St Andrew’s include playing for the First XI Girls’ football team, and venturing to Europe on the World War One trip last year. Next year she plans to study Health Sciences at the University of Otago.
Harrison Cooper Deputy Head Boy In his final year at St Andrew’s, Harrison hopes to make a difference. He still remembers the positive influence of the student leaders when he was in Year 9, and is keen to make a similar impression on younger students. Harrison is excited to be part of a leadership team that encourages others to reach their potential when it comes to academic, cultural and sporting activities. He is an enthusiastic performer, who has appeared in several Middle and Senior School productions. The 2015 Senior production Urinetown is a highlight of his time at the College, along with the World War One trip to Europe. Next year, Harrison is considering studying Law and Politics at university, or may have a gap year first. Emma Williams Deputy Head Girl Emma is excited about the new opportunities and experiences in her position as Deputy Head Girl, with the camaraderie among the student leaders one of the highlights so far. She says being part of a great team that works together to achieve goals and inspire others is a satisfying aspect of the role. Emma continues to participate in a wide range of activities at St Andrew’s. A talented sportswoman, she has played netball, volleyball and basketball for the school. She says the Community Service trip to Cambodia last December is a highlight of her time at the College, which has inspired her to consider travelling, working overseas and doing more voluntary work next year. She is also considering studying Health Sciences at the University of Otago.
Jack Taylor Head of Boys’ Boarding Jack intends to work hard for the boarding house as well as the wider College community as the Head of Boys’ Boarding. He hopes to be remembered as a strong leader who was there for anyone who needed him. Jack has boarded at St Andrew’s since Year 9 and has embraced every opportunity, playing cricket, rugby and basketball and being involved with the Young Farmers’ Club. Jack says there have been many highlights throughout his school career, but singles out the House events and boarding house activities such as sports weekends, where the strong St Andrew’s spirit shines through. His plans for the future include studying Agricultural Science at Lincoln University, and gaining his pilot’s licence. Bailey McCann Head of Girls’ Boarding Bailey has simple advice for all St Andrew’s students in 2016 – get involved. She is excited to be part of the leadership team with her goals to ensure that all girls in the boarding house actively participate in school life, and Year 9 girls are well supported by senior students. Bailey is from Nevada in the United States. The positive way in which she was welcomed and accepted at St Andrew’s has been a highlight of her experience. She also enjoys boarding house events, and is a promising sportswoman, playing football and futsal for the school, and football for Canterbury. Her plans for the future include volunteering in a third world country, and going to university in the United States, possibly studying teaching or paediatrics.
