Special assemblies

Prefects’ Investiture and Leadership Assembly

With a full Leadership Assembly unable to be held due to COVID-19 restrictions, a small virtual ceremony was held in the Centennial Chapel, which recognised the important role the prefects play in building and supporting the student community. Heads of College, Grace Lawrence, Harry Withers, Charlotte Roche and Thomas Kamo, introduced each other, and in their traditional first address, Head Boy, Harry Withers, and Head Girl, Grace Lawrence, spoke about their pride in being appointed to these roles, and the prefects’ theme for 2022, Unity Builds Community. The commitment to drawing strength through inclusivity and belonging was a great message to start the year. A celebration for all 2022 student leaders will be held once gathering restrictions are lifted.

Academic Assembly

The exceptional NCEA and Scholarship results achieved by St Andrew’ College students in last year’s examinations were celebrated at two Academic Assemblies – one for Year 12 and one for Year 13. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, the assemblies were engaging and meaningful occasions, both for the students receiving their awards, and the students, parents, and caregivers, watching the livestreams. The students who received an NCEA Excellence endorsement were acknowledged, with those gaining Level 3 Excellence to receive a Board of Governors’ Excellence Scholarship. The Year 13 leavers from 2021 were unfortunately absent due to the restrictions. A record 62 Scholarships, including five at Outstanding level were also celebrated.

Guest speakers at the Academic Assembly were Academic Head Students, Tom Edwards, Sarah Anthony and Luke Zhu. They spoke about the importance of ‘Effort, Enjoyment and Excellence’ and how students could use the three Es to achieve personal success.