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8. Vehicles may not be loaned to any other student. 9. Students are not to exceed the posted on-campus speed limit (25 km/h, unless otherwise stated), and all vehicles must be driven with care and courtesy at all times. Any breach of common sense with regard to the use of the vehicle will be regarded as a breach of these regulations. Complaints concerning this are most commonly lodged by those who have much more driving experience than that of the student, and this fact weighs heavily in any adjudication.

10. The college will assume no responsibility for damage to the vehicle or its contents.

11. Vehicles are subject to search while on campus in the same manner as rooms or lockers are to ensure the security and safety of the school community.

12. It is understood by the completion of the vehicle form, all legal requirements set by the province of Ontario for driving the vehicle have been met. The provisions of the graduated licensing program apply where appropriate.

The school offers an extensive co-curricular program. Some of the offerings are:

The Cadet Corps is an integral part of St. Andrew’s College life, operating in a manner that supports and complements the school’s mission and goals by providing a leadership program that:

• emphasizes leadership through experiential learning while offering skill options based on personal interests • focuses on learning in the outdoor classroom • is supported by sufficient and qualified staff and instructors • seeks opportunities to test and recognize skills and knowledge by participating in organized competitions both inside and outside the Canadian Cadet Organization • recognizes both individual and group achievement

The Leadership and Experiential Learning program consists of five areas of training:

1. Outdoor expedition skills and leadership training 2. Music programs 3. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and other optional programs 4. Competitive teams 5. Cadet ceremonial events

The Outdoor Expedition and Leadership program consists of three main levels:

• Leadership in Training (Grade 8)

• Leadership and Adventure (Grades 9/10) • Leadership in Action (Grades 11/12)

All levels include instruction on leadership, outdoor field skills, high ropes and rock wall, canoe skills, mountain biking, orienteering, marksmanship, communication skills, and physical fitness. Instruction is provided by Master Cadets, faculty members, and CIC (cadet instructor cadre) reserve officers. The Leadership and Adventure program for Grades 9 and 10 is compulsory (unless selected for the bands); however, all levels are a pre-requisite for any students with leadership goals within any areas of the St. Andrew’s College community.

Training and activities will be conducted during the fall and winter terms each Thursday afternoon for Upper School and on Friday after school for Grade 8 Middle School students. All Upper School students take part in the annual camp (Exercise Trillium Falcon) each September at outdoor locations throughout the province. Additional expeditions will take place for the Leadership and Adventure program as part of the Grade 10 course summative. Grade 8 students participate in the Beyond the Gates camp each September with the Middle School. Ministry Approved Credits. Students completing the Grade 9/10 Leadership and Adventure program will be awarded a ministry-approved credit under GPP30 Leadership and Peer Support. Students completing the Grade 11/12 Leadership in Action program will be awarded the PLF4M Recreation and Healthy Active Living credit that can be used for university applications. Students are assessed in a variety of fashions, and course marks are reported on the school term report cards as per the academic course.

Students may choose to take part in our celebrated music program in lieu of Leadership and Experiential Learning. Participation in any of the bands requires a high level of commitment to practice and attendance.

Students involved in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the Pipes & Drums are selected by audition each fall. All musicians have an opportunity to earn the AMR3M Music Repertoire at the end of Grade10 and the AMR4M Music Repertoire at the completion of Grade 12.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – This highly recognized youth achievement award consists of three levels of challenge in four component areas: expedition, community service, skill/hobby, and physical fitness. All students are encouraged to participate by signing up with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and completing the online journal. An administrative fee of $50 is charged by the Ontario Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for registration.

A variety of optional programs are offered each year to enhance the regular weekly programming. These programs vary annually, but generally include scuba training, driver training, St. John’s First Aid, safe boating, and lifesaving courses. Additional costs for these programs are charged directly to students’ school accounts. Often, these programs are included in the Complete Weekend brochure.

Marksmanship Team – Those interested in competitive target shooting are welcome to join the Cadet Marksmanship Team that competes using air rifles. Students can compete on local, 84

provincial, and national levels. Practices are normally held after dinner on Friday evenings from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m.

Biathlon Team – The sport of biathlon combines marksmanship and Nordic skiing. Participants in this team must be part of the winter Nordic Ski program and attend marksmanship practices.

Orienteering Team – This team combines the skills of map and compass reading with crosscountry running. Interested participants can compete in the area competition in September/October and progress to provincial-level competitions. In addition to Cadet competitions, participants can take part in civilian-run orienteering races throughout the year.

There are a variety of annual ceremonial events, three of which are considered compulsory for all students:

November – Remembrance Day Service and Parade at Queen’s Park March – Wellington Dinner and Leadership Lecture (compulsory for senior Cadets) April – Church Parade (compulsory) April – Head of School’s Parade (compulsory) April/May – Cadet Inspection (compulsory) April/May – The Cadet Formal (grad prom night)

All students participating in the Leadership and Experiential Learning programs are required to attend a training session(s) each week. Attendance is a primary evaluation requirement of the program, and absences from training will dramatically affect a student’s mark in the course. Parents are asked not to schedule appointments during this period. Compulsory ceremonial events are considered part of the course summative evaluations.

All Upper School students in Grades 9-12 Leadership program and the Pipes & Drums Music Repertoire program will be issued full Highland Dress that consists of: • scarlet tunic • Gordan tartan kilt • Glengarry • sporran and waistbelt • spats, hose tops, and flashes • other accoutrements associated with rank or appointment

Highland uniforms are issued on a temporary loan basis at no cost to the student; however, Cadets are responsible for the care of their uniform until it is returned. Students will be charged for the replacement of uniform parts that are not returned at the end of each year. Please note the replacement costs for items such as tunics and kilts are $500 to $1,000 each.

Students must provide their own dress shoes, which should be black Oxfords or brogues. Musicians in the Pipes & Drums will be issued appropriate parade boots.