Special assemblies

Prefects’ Investiture and Leadership Assembly

St Andrew’s College values giving students opportunities to experience the responsibilities and skills required for leadership development. At the Leadership Assembly, more than 200 students in Years 12–13 were recognised for undertaking various leadership roles across the College. This included the investiture of the 32 prefects and six Heads of College.

Head Prefects, Torin Ward and Lily Champion-Smith, delivered their first address as student leaders, introducing the prefects’ 2023 theme ‘Blue and White, Do it Right’, which is promoting a St Andrew’s student culture which has a strong sense of belonging for all. A wonderful music interlude from the band, Black Wired, was enjoyed by all and a handover address from Harry Withers and Thomas Kamo (Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect 2022) added to the ceremony of the occasion.

Academic Assembly

The Secondary School Academic Assembly was a wonderful celebration of the outstanding achievement of students in the 2022 NCEA and Scholarship examinations. Around 40 St Andrew’s 2022 leavers returned to the assembly to receive a Board of Governors’ Scholarship in recognition of their achievement. A highlight was the opportunity to honour New Zealand Scholarship Premier Award winner, Corin Simcock, and Outstanding Scholars, Toby Harvie, Luke Zhu and Tom Edwards (Tom was also a Top Subject Scholar in New Zealand for Digital Technology).

The 2023 Academic Captains, Gemma Lewis, Annika MacDonald and Daniel Robertson (all Year 13) gave an excellent address encouraging all students to ‘take the first step’ to getting started, build positive study habits, and find their passion in learning.

Those gathered enjoyed the musical item, Feeling Sore, an original piece performed by Meghan Shearer, Makayla Dai, Mia Fraser (guitar) (all Year 13), Hayden Lam (drums), Daniel Ruge (percussion) (both Year 12), Grace Burnett and Drew Castles (both Year 13 – backing vocals).