St Andrew's College Annual Report 2023

For the year ended 31 December 2023

BOARD CHAIR REPORT

2023 sees the fifth year of work on our strategic plan Framing Our Future

The College is thriving from continued emphasis on student outcomes, providing an inclusive supportive environment, investment in facilities, and caring for the well-being of everyone.

Financial Results

The College, excluding the farm, reports a net operating deficit of $404,000 for the 2023 year, compared to a net operating surplus of $621,000 in 2022. This reflects the challenging economic environment experienced over the past few years.

The Group, which includes the College and the farm (forestry), the Foundation, the Old Collegians Association, and the Parent Teachers Association reports a net surplus of $2.8 million for the year, an improvement on the net deficit of $993,000 last year. Two forestry blocks owned by the College moved from timber forestry assets to carbon forestry assets in 2023. The subsequent revaluation of the trees added approximately $1.4 million to other comprehensive revenue. This year’s group surplus is largely driven by the forestry revaluation and the unrealised gains in the investments held by the Foundation.

The financial statements have been audited by BDO, endorsed by the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee, and subsequently approved by the full Board at its meeting on 23 May 2024. No issues were raised by BDO in respect of the audit, and they again complimented the efforts of the College’s Finance Manager, Richard Boon, and his team. The Board also acknowledges the sound financial management and quality of reporting from the finance team.

Capital Development

The Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre build progressed over the year and neared completion which is scheduled for April 2024. We are delighted with the detail and size of the performing and learning spaces which include the Gough Family Theatre and the Fife Foundation Dance and Drama Studios.

Other smaller capital projects included bathroom upgrades in MacGibbon House, an ICT room upgrade, Science classroom improvements, and staff bike shelters.

The capital spend on these projects, along with new classroom, sport, cultural, and IT plant and equipment totalled $11.9 million for the year. This was funded by cash surpluses, capital development donations of $302,000, and further debt. College debt increased by $7 million over the year and ended the year at $13.8 million.

College Health

The school roll remains strong, with both the Preparatory School and Secondary School at capacity. We continue to receive more applications than places each year and operate a sizeable waiting list.

Over 98% of those sitting NCEA exams at each level gained an achieved pass. 89% of students in Year 13 gained University Entrance. Students attained an impressive number of 64 Scholarships across 15 subjects. Two students were awarded top scholar awards for being in the top 60 students in New Zealand. Several other academic, sporting, and cultural successes added to a flourishing year.

This year further advances have been made with the Collegewide well-being and ‘Balance is better’ programmes. We appointed our first Health and Safety Manager, who is working to improve and refine the College’s safety management systems. We have continued our proud history of giving back to the community with College and student led initiatives.

Our Scottish Presbyterian foundations and the historical relationship between all the places associated with St Andrew’s and the mana whenua, Ngāi Tahu, are being captured in our first Cultural Narrative. This document will bring the two narratives of our history together, using the metaphor of weaving – the warp and the weft, the tartan, and the kākahu.

The Foundation

Over the years we have been fortunate to receive generous donations from our community. The St Andrew’s College Foundation, established in 1993, oversees the management and prudent investment of these donations.

Each year the Foundation makes a grant to the College to assist with scholarships that have long been an important part of the College’s commitment to supporting educational opportunities for young people. The Foundation gave $452,000 to the College in scholarship grants in 2023 based on 20 full fees, which supports 35–40 students with diverse interests and talents to enjoy our high-quality educational offering.

David Boyd continues to chair the Foundation. I thank him and the other Foundation Trustees for generously giving their time and expertise to oversee the wise stewardship of the funds held.

ISNZ Research

Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) undertook two important pieces of research this year. The first was an insights survey of parents of independent schools in New Zealand. The results specific to our school showed parents chose St Andrew’s College due to smaller class sizes, quality teaching staff, quality facilities, and academic excellence. Parents also felt St Andrew’s is preparing students well for the future through a positive impact on technical skills, character development, and well-being.

The second piece of research was a commissioned report on the activities of member schools, prepared to provide an accurate picture of the independent school landscape in New Zealand. The findings in the report highlighted NCEA pass rates were on average 20–30% higher among member schools than students nationally. The University Entrance rate was 91% in member schools compared to 50% across New Zealand. ISNZ member schools represent 41 different cultural backgrounds within their student communities. Boarders represent 8% of students, and ISNZ member schools have a student to teacher ratio of 10.5 indicating smaller class sizes than state schools who have a ratio of 14.6.

Acknowledgements

We are committed to providing a first-rate learning environment where the best of the past is used as a firm foundation to guide the future. We thank all the College staff for the work they do every day to achieve this. They are passionate and committed to delivering and supporting quality educational excellence.

A special thanks to Christine Leighton and the executive team, whose leadership continues to have a positive impact in every aspect of school life.

The Board acknowledges our school whakataukī ‘He waka eke noa’, we are all in this together. The College community while wide and diverse, are all invested in nurturing our inspiring educational environment – and for this we are grateful guardians.

Felicity Odlin Board Chair

St Andrew’s Presbyterian College Board of Governors Inc.

RECTOR’S REPORT

2023 was a year where we enjoyed minimal disruption compared to the previous three. School activities and events were punctuated with several highlights both academic, cultural, and sporting. The unexpected media ‘frenzy’ which placed the Prizegiving finale on the world stage was an exciting, if somewhat bemusing, end to the year. This magnificent performance was a truly memorable farewell for our Year 13 students and the 3500 strong Prizegiving audience.

SCHOOL ROLL

By the end of the school year, the average roll for 2023 was 1149.3 in the Secondary School and 453.2 in the Preparatory School, with a total average of 1602.5 students. 2023 saw seven new permanent teaching staff join the College (six in the Secondary School and one in the Preparatory School).

ACADEMIC / NCEA

We were delighted with our NCEA results with 99.1% at Level 1, 99.1% at Level 2 and 98.6% at Level 3. Many ākonga achieved outstanding success with 228 Excellence endorsements across levels, 78 at Level 1, 91 at Level 2, and 59 at Level 3 (four of these were to Year 12 students). A remarkable 64 NZQA Scholarships were gained by 34 students from Years 11, 12, and 13, with six of these at the Outstanding level. Dux of the College and Deputy Head Prefect 2023, Lachlan Odlin, was successful in gaining an incredible eight Scholarships (including two Outstanding). Joint Proxime Accessit, Gemma Lewis, gained five Scholarships (including one Outstanding), along with Annika MacDonald’s four Scholarship passes. Both Lachlan and Gemma received an Outstanding Scholar Award from NZQA. This award is given to the top 60 scholarship students in the country.

During the year several students participated in the ICAS examinations, and two students won Gold medals awarded in Writing, Hudson Blyde (Year 7) and Spelling Bee, Zilong Chen (Year 7).

At the end of the year, 47 Year 13 students were awarded 68 offers of university scholarships to assist with their university fees.

Results

Endorsements

Endorsements

Other academic awards included:

International Future Problem Solving finals – St Andrew’s won three firsts, one second, and one third place giving 12 students the opportunity to compete on the international level in the USA in 2024; Manu Kōrero Speech Competition – Lily Champion-Smith was the runnerup in the English section, and in the Year 6 Rotary Speech Contest Austen Fraser was the winner in the Division finals; Year 12 CMA Mathematics Competition Winners – Bryan Cooper, James Hart, Aaron Moore and Chantelle Xiong; Year 10 Cantamath Runner-Up; NZPMC Junior Mathematics Competition (New Zealand Physics and Mathematics) – Luke Manson (Year 10) first, and Alex Manson (Year 10) fourth; Australian Mathematics Competition – two Peter O’Halloran Awards (Top Marks); Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 2023 Monetary Policy Challenge – second place; Programming Māori and Pasifika Potential (PMP) – second place; Bede Millar (Year 13) Best Cinematography, The Swap, at the International Youth Silent Film Festival (Tauranga); VEX Robotics Year 10 top South Island team; Canterbury Interschool Chess Competition – a Secondary School team second place; National Schools Poetry Award –Drew Castles and Jonah Cropp placed in the top 10 Year 12–13; Da Vinci Decathlon – Junior team second place in the Year 9 competition.

Alumni Graduates

The College received information of 180 St Andrew’s College Old Collegians who graduated from the University of Auckland (12), University of Canterbury (89), Lincoln University (25), University of Otago (38), and Victoria University of Wellington (16) in 2023.

STAFF AWARDS

In 2023, three St Andrew’s College staff were recognised and celebrated; Marily Scanlon Prize for Teaching Excellence – Virginia Simcock; ISNZ Honour Awards – Ginnie Thorner (Performing Arts Co-ordinator and Dance and Drama Specialist); Hamish Bell was recognised at Government House with an Exceptional Service Award for his contribution to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

SPORT

St Andrew’s College featured prominently across several sports in 2023. Sports teams who achieved top ten rankings in New Zealand were the Girls’ 1st XI hockey finished second in New Zealand (first time ever in the final) (Federation Cup); the Girls’ Preparatory School received a Bronze medal in the AIMS Games; in rowing, there were three gold medals (Girls’ U18 × 1, Girls’ U15 4 × +, Boys’ U17 4 +) and one silver medal ( Boys’ U17 8 +) at Maadi Cup; Girls’ Senior A basketball finished second in New Zealand; the Senior Mixed touch team won the New Zealand Secondary School Touch Championships; Sebastian May (Year 13) won the 2023 New Zealand Men’s Amateur Golf Championship; the Girls’ 1st XI football placed seventh in New Zealand Premier Secondary School Tournament and top South Island team; the Year 10 cricket team tied for second place in the NZSS Junior Tournament; New Zealand Secondary School Rogaine Championships – New Zealand Mixed team champions; in New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Triathlon Championships, Sophie Lampe (Year 9) placed first (U14 Girls); 11 StAC swimmers competed in the New Zealand Championships and won eight medals (individual

two gold, three silver, one bronze, and relays two bronze); in the New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships – four medals (one gold, two silver, one bronze); 18 students gained New Zealand representation honours across various sports.

In the South Island competitions, the following teams or individuals placed first or second. The Junior Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Junior Schools’ Zone 4 Premier Champions; Year 9A netball – South Island champions in the Secondary School Junior Tournament; Year 10A netball – second in the South Island Junior Tournament; the Girls’ futsal team won the Mainland Secondary Schools Championship; Girls’ and Boys’ tennis team – runners-up South Island Secondary School; Canterbury Secondary School Road Race – Sophie Lampe first place (Year 9 Girls); ISSA Schools Ski Race were the fastest Co-ed Primary team; U16 Boys’ Cross Country – Kupa Rule (Year 10) South Island Champion; Maggie Hood (Year 13) North Island Female Skeet Champion.

Zonta Awards

Senior A Girls’ basketball and Girls’ 1st XI hockey both achieved a highly commended recognition; Category 1: Most Valued Contribution Award – Harris Steel (Year 12) for rowing; Category 6: Best All-Round Young Sportswoman Award (achieved in more than one sporting code) – Penelope Taulafo (Year 13).

CULTURAL

The highlight of the year was the Pipe Band World Championships in Glasgow, where StAC placed third in the Juvenile A Grade and placed third in the world; six students were selected to the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Symphony Orchestra for the 2024 performances; Christine Jeon (Year 12) won first prize at the National Young Performer Awards (Cello) (PACANZ); the E.C.H.O. jazz band played at the national finals for the New Zealand Battle of the Bands competition; the Big Band won a Gold Award in Jazz, while the Soul Band and Jazz Orchestra both won Silver Awards

at the Ara JazzQuest; Luke Brown (Year 11) won Best Bassist at the Ara JazzQuest Gala Concert; Canterbury Impromptu Debating Competition – StAC 1, consisting of Luke Wylie (Year 13) and James Hart (Year 12) won the final. StAC Canterbury Senior Regionals Debating Winner; Ballet – five NZAMD Ballet Scholarship Nominees, two NZAMD Ballet Award Finalist – second place, five NZAMD Ballet Distinction, two NZSOD Associate Dancer, 10 Excellence Awards and seven Senior Ballet Diplomas; Siara Clarke (Year 12) won the Highland Dance 2023 Overall New Zealand Champion of Champions U18 title, and StAC won the New Zealand Highland Dancer of the Year for 7 Years, 12 Years, and U16.

At the Pipe Band Nationals, our Pipe Band came second in Grade 2 (top New Zealand Grade 2 Band) and won the New Zealand Juvenile Grade. Two pipers and two drummers were members of the New Zealand Youth Pipe Band.

The Festival of the Spoken Word was held in The Green Library and Innovation Centre and winners of various categories were: Senior Prepared – Isobel Forsey (Year 12); Senior Impromptu –James Hart (Year 12); Mark Ellerm Memorial Cup (overall best speaker) – Isobel Forsey (Year 12). The speeches were fantastic, and students demonstrated courage, confidence, vulnerability, and humour.

The Senior College Production, Bright Star, and Middle School Production, The Little Mermaid, performed in Gym 1 and were both outstanding successes. At the end of the year, the St Andrew’s College Ballet Academy presented Trilogy also in Gym 1. This production was a triple bill showcasing three different performance presentations in one show. The Julie Hawke School of Highland Dancing featuring many St Andrew’s dancers also put on an exceptional end-of-year performance.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award

One Year 12 student, sixteen Year 13 students and one Old Collegian earned their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.

12 students gained New Zealand representative honours in cultural pursuits. These national awards represent an outstanding level of commitment from the students involved.

CALENDAR EVENTS

Many memorable events gave opportunities for students to shine throughout the year. Secondary School assemblies showcased student humour and talent with Leadership, Academic, Founders’ Day, Prefects’, Boarders’, and Cultural Assemblies. The Prefect Assembly ‘Crime Scene Production’ was a highlight. Year 11 Semi-formal at Riccarton Racecourse and Senior College Formal held in the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre were once again much anticipated and enjoyable events for all.

College Athletics, Swimming Sports, and Cross Country were all held with some impressive performances along with many other events, including Highland Games, Polyfest, Boarders’ Dinner, Presbyterian Church Schools’ Conference, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), StAC Ag Show, Ladies’ Circle Christmas Chapel Service and Luncheon.

At the end of the year the Leavers’ Dinner held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre was a celebration of and farewell to an impressive year group who completed the year with dignity and decorum.

The Robert Burns Scholars were once again able to travel to Scotland after a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and connections with Scotland were renewed. I was pleased to reconnect with the Principals of several of our host schools, and to support the Pipe Band in Glasgow for the World Championships.

A key focus for the year was the build of the Gough Family Theatre and Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre. Excitement built as this wonderful new facility began to take shape and the new space for dance, drama, ballet, performance, and music is eagerly anticipated – scheduled for opening in 2024.

Old Collegian Events

Nine reunions were held throughout the year including 10, 40, 50, and 60 Years On. The annual 1st XV Rugby Reunion celebrated a great win to St Andrew’s over Christ’s College. I hosted a wonderful Old Collegians’ gathering at the Caledonian Club in Belgravia, London with 67 attendees including 49 Old Collegians. The OCA Golf Tournament was once again held, and the College hosted the ‘The Strowan Gathering’ again at the end of the year. The Annual Dinner attracted 129 guests, peer years 1949–2012. Once again, three Old Collegians were honoured with the annual awards: The Alister Newton Cup for Service – Dr Hugh Wilson (1962), The Cockram Cultural Award for Excellence and Service to Culture – Tainui Stephens (1975), The Maginness Cup for Excellence in Sport –Blair Stockwell (1967). It was a great evening of fun, friendship, and fraternity. Our Gentlemen’s Luncheon was also very well attended in October with 114 Old Boys present.

All Old Collegian events were very well attended thanks to the work of Alumni and Community Relations Co-ordinator, Lisa Clark. Lisa’s commitment to keeping Old Collegians connected and engaged is appreciated by all. Regular newsletters and social media posts, and Regulus magazines published three times a year, received much interest and positive feedback from our extended community

CASTLE HILL OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Castle Hill Operations Manager, Jo Parsons, has continued to operate a full programme throughout 2023 with the support of a strong team of outdoor instructors. Students in Years 7–10 all enjoyed specially designed programmes that build physical, social, character, and leadership skills. Year 10 students also enjoyed their Duke of Edinburgh/Te Waka experience and a number of Duke of Edinburgh senior students benefited from the skills of Castle Hill staff in completing their Adventurous Journeys.

PRIZEGIVING CEREMONY

The 2023 College Prizegiving, held at the Wolfbrook Arena, was the culmination of the year’s effort from classroom teachers, co-curricular tutors and coaches, guidance, and support staff.

Top academic awards were presented to College:

Dux

Joint Proxime Accessit

Preparatory School Dux

Lachlan Odlin

Gemma Lewis

Annika MacDonald

Sophie Schouten

Preparatory School Proxime Accessit Alexander Allan

In their Valedictory Address, Lily Champion-Smith and Torin Ward reflected upon ‘Life lessons learnt from a Rubik’s cube’. Their message emphasised the importance of the process of life and joy in the moment, rather than focus on the final destination.

The 2023 Prizegiving entertainment did not disappoint with choirs – Staccoro and Stacchorus – StAC Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Ballet all contributing moments of pleasure and amazement at the talent of our singers and musicians and dancers. But it was the finale, Stairway to Heaven which astounded the packed auditorium (of around 3500). Featuring around 120 singers and musicians (rock band and orchestra) this ambitious performance, together with an impressive light show, took school student entertainment to the next level. Congratulations to Head of Music, Duncan Ferguson, supported by Bryan Botting, Mark Hodgkinson, lead singer Grace Burnett (Year 13), lead guitar Mia Fraser (Year 13), acoustic guitar James McIver (Year 12), and a number of other music tutors and all students involved with this most exceptional performance. 2023 was certainly a Prizegiving that will be remembered for many years to come.

SPECIAL CHARACTER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

In 2023 students and our community enjoyed several Sunday and special services in the Centennial Chapel, including our annual ANZAC and Christmas Eve services. All students in the Secondary School participated in community service activities, as did the younger students, particularly during the 40 Hour Famine. The St Andrew’s continued partnership with So They Can resulted in a donation of $21,451 for 2023. Another outpouring of generosity came from an appeal for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle culminating in $34,741.50 raised by our StAC community. Several other charities and local organisations were also beneficiaries of the students’ fundraising efforts with a total of $20,000 gifted to various charities.

DEVELOPMENT

Development fundraising continued with $505,338 raised through 2023. Most of this was gifted for the Gough Family Theatre and Fife Foundation Dance and Drama Studios, with $50,067 raised in Annual Giving for 2023. The generosity of current and past families and Old Collegians has been greatly appreciated. Rector, Christine Leighton, continued to oversee the Development Office, and Development Co-ordinator, Mel Rissman, and Alumni and Community Relations Co-ordinator, Lisa Clark, supported the Alumni and Donor events throughout the year.

FOUNDATION

The Foundation’s financial performance for the year ending 31 December 2023 demonstrates notable growth and stability. A valuation of the Foundation portfolio at the end of 2023 revealed a 10% increase, amounting to $1.28 million. This increase raised the total portfolio value to $14.15 million, compared to $12.85 million at the end of 2022. Such growth reflects the effectiveness of the Foundation’s investment strategies and prudent financial management.

CONCLUSION

The above summary of 2023 reports only the specific goals and initiatives for the current year. These must be considered alongside the business as usual which includes curriculum delivery, teaching and learning, and the multitude of co-curricular opportunities at St Andrew’s. The College has strong leadership in areas of innovative practice. Progress is dependent upon leaders’ ability to develop a vision, plan steps, and delivery through to implementation. The progress made throughout 2023 recognises the strong leadership of multiple leaders throughout the College.

I am grateful for the leadership and hard work of teachers, support staff, and senior and middle leaders who oversaw action plans which resulted in positive outcomes. I particularly thank Head of Secondary School, Evert van Florenstein, Principal of Preparatory School, Jonathan Bierwirth, and People and Business Manager, Justine Scott, for their strong leadership and oversight of all staff and daily operations of our busy campus.

Prefects and other student leaders encouraged others with their theme of ‘Blue and White, Do it Right’ and a positive culture permeated the campus very evident in the many student events.

The service and support of the Board of Governors enable so much to be achieved. Board Chair, Felicity Odlin, remained visible and interested in student activities and supportive of staff efforts. All Board members brought their skills and expertise to guide, support, and challenge management to meet expectations and continue to strive for operational excellence. Stephen Higgs and the PTA, Sam Crosbie and the OCA, Pat Hopping and the Ladies’ Circle, and David Boyd and the Foundation, along with the parent and Old Collegian communities have continued to be engaged and supportive in all that we do. He waka eke noa

Christine Leighton Rector

WHOLE SCHOOL GOALS 2023

The Whole School Goals identified in October 2022 have been well met. Thanks to the planning, focus, and attention of staff responsible, significant progress has been made in all areas.

Annual Plan Review

DIMENSION 1:

Values and Culture

Student Voice and Well-being:

In 2023 rangatahi were encouraged to give their voice to social and environmental issues including sustainability, gender identify, equity, diversity, climate change, and well-being. The Well-being Committee, representing both students and staff, promoted a healthy life balance between work and study, leisure, and social connection. Ākonga voice was represented through the ‘Ask Your Team’ engagement survey. Our commitment to our College value of inclusivity was highlighted in our emphasis on Pride Week, Pink Shirt Day, Mental Health Awareness and Well-being assemblies, which emphasised character awards and diversity. Students once again nominated those amongst them to receive the Mahia te Aroha Awards and the College participated in cross-school collaborative events.

Sports Development:

Co-curricular commitments for each student were reviewed to better guide individual choices and prevent burnout. A collaborative process led to the development of a Sports Framework which will better connect students, coaches, teachers, and parents with a shared understanding of values and process for selecting, training, encouraging, and challenging our athletes whatever their ability and aspirations.

Te Ao Māori:

The Preparatory School Kapa Haka, Tikanga, Aotearoa Histories Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori were important in kaiako development and experience for all rangatahi. The Year 9 programme for all ākonga included introductory te reo Māori, karakia, waiata, and te tiriti principles and how these have affective events in Aotearoa history.

DIMENSION 2:

Teaching and Learning

Innovative Strategy and Practice:

A whole school programme developed ideas for teaching and learning partnerships, new technologies, and real world contexts for learning. In English, podcast recording skills were integrated into persuasive writing tasks and Writer’s Toolbox was used to give real time feedback to students and teachers the development of writing skills for those in the Accelerated Learning programme.

Year 13 Digital Technologies:

Several projects explained real world contexts through developing a website including creation and sharing of recipes, Pure Nature Pasture Farms, interactive cheeseboards, organisation of Pipe Band music resources.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

Students become familiar with the benefits and pitfalls of AI through Year 9 Digital Literacy classes and Year 10 Digital Technologies.

Engagement with community projects included girls in coding and programming, Māori and Pasifika ākonga collaboration with Ara in exploring digital tools to devise solutions for social challenges. Ākonga also participated in several competitions with Year 7–8 Future Problem Solving teams placing first, second, and third in the national finals, and a Year 10 team placed first in the South Island final of the South Island Ethics Olympiad.

Literacy and Numeracy Review (Years 7–10):

Student data PAT and MidYis was used to analyse areas of strength and work-ons for ākonga. Students at risk were identified and supported. In the Preparatory and Junior School, structured literacy techniques strengthened early reading and writing efficacy for our youngest ākonga. By the end of Year 10, all ākonga had completed the NZQA Literacy and Numeracy examination and assessed whether they had achieved the requisite benchmark for NCEA accreditation.

NCEA Changes:

Agriculture and English report increased clarity and understanding of the Level 1 changes. The updated 2024 Curriculum Book and professional development gave a clear guideline to teachers and parents. Responsibility for Literacy and Numeracy efficacy lies with all teachers. Greater understanding was developed of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, and Te Reo Māori and all teachers’ responsibility to reflect these principles in their programmes.

Department Review:

External reviews by Evaluation Associates provided effective feedback for teachers and departments of Commerce, Mathematics, and Languages.

Aotearoa, New Zealand Histories Curriculum and Te Reo Māori:

• 33 teaching staff and 12 support staff signed up to Education Perfect Te Reo Māori course;

• Year 9 and 10 Social Studies and History courses were developed to meet the expectations of the curriculum refresh including Chinese Migration, New Zealand participation in war, and environmental protest in the context of sustainability.

DIMENSION 3:

Leadership and Governance

Policy Development:

The SchoolDocs framework was successfully implemented and aligned with the College’s best practices. Visibility and review of policies will be streamlined under this new model.

Te Ao Māori:

Ngāi Tahu representation on the Board and commitment from senior leadership saw further strengthening of commitment to Te Tiriti principles including Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Te Reo Rangatira, Matauranga Māori, and Rangatiratanga. The Cultural Narrative was completed, cultural design was completed for Ngā Toi, St Andrew’s had a strong representation at Polyfest, and the Cultural Integration into a five-year landscape design was completed. The use of tikanga was strengthened throughout the College including karakia, waiata, hāngī, haka, kapa haka, and Manu Kōrero.

Community Feedback:

Leadership responded to feedback from staff engagement survey. A strong parent response to McCrindle satisfaction survey indicated a high level of parent satisfaction with St Andrew’s College indicating a 97% satisfaction with the offering overall, and a 97% response that parents believe their child has a sense of belonging at St Andrew’s.

Senior and Middle Leadership Development (staff):

Outside resource gave staff the opportunity to reflect upon and further develop their personal leadership capability. Self-awareness increased which will in turn positively strengthen team dynamics and effectiveness – particularly in areas of strategic focus.

Ākonga Leadership:

A review and overarching document on student leadership captured best practice across the College. A character strengths and leadership programme was developed and is to be introduced in a timetabled slot for all Year 12 ākonga in 2024.

DIMENSION

4:

Resources and Environment

Sustainability:

Progress was made in measuring our carbon footprint. A rubbish and recycling initiative was introduced with a new bin system to be introduced in 2024. The Grounds and Maintenance team have been using sprays, chemicals, and fertilisers which are sympathetic to the environment. The kitchen has used recycling practices for some time. The student Sustainability Council have continued with tree planting, beach clean-up, Earth Hour participation, and the College plant nursery, and have this year initiated paper recycling bins in classrooms. A new secure staff bike shed has been built to encourage staff to bike to school, reducing traffic and carbon emissions.

Human Resources:

A focus on best practice has continued to improve staff employment processes and management. Documentation has been reviewed and policies updated.

Health and Safety:

A new position was created and Health and Safety Manager, Art Preuss, appointed in July 2023. Planning, reporting of events and campus safety, and EOTC activities have been a focus.

Comms Review and Future Strategy:

A new, cleaner website has been designed. The College continues to focus on effective storytelling which reflects our College brand of ‘Together, building better people, for life’.

Development Alumni and Foundation:

The Alumni office hosted nine official reunions throughout the year with ever increasing engagement for each event. The generosity of our community, parents, grandparents, staff, and Old Collegians resulted in $133,389 raised for the College Building Programme and $494,000 raised for the Foundation with a total of $627,389 throughout 2023.

Digital Transformation:

The College continued to review data processes, operational insight, standardisation of information gathering, and cybersafety across the College.

So They Can:

This year the College has once again supported the students of Mwikantsi Primary School through the charity we support So They Can. Our annual donation has been made to the school totalling $21,451. This has been raised through a combination of student fundraising, community donations, The One Human Race appeal, and 3% of donations gifted to the College through our Development Office.

Gough Family Theatre and Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre:

This major project is due for completion early 2024. Good progress was made on the project despite COVID-19 disruptions. A shut down during examination time delayed completion date to early 2024. The project has been well managed to date. A Theatre Manager, Stuart Lloyd-Harris, has been appointed and will begin in February 2024.

DIMENSION

Teaching and Learning

TARGET

Whole School Achievement Target Outcomes for 2023

OUTCOME

That 90 Level 1 candidates gain Level 1 certificates with Excellence endorsement. Not achieved – 78

That 80 Level 2 candidates gain Level 2 certificate with Excellence endorsement.

School

Secondary

Achieved – 91

That 75 Level 3 candidates gain Level 3 certificate with Excellence endorsement. Not achieved – 59

That 180 Level 1 candidates will gain Level 1 certificates with Merit or Excellence endorsement. Not achieved – 161

That 160 Level 2 candidates will gain Level 2 certificates with Merit or Excellence endorsement.

Achieved – 162

That 140 Level 3 candidates will gain Level 3 certificates with Merit or Excellence endorsement. Not achieved – 128

That percentage of Year 11 students gaining NCEA Level 1 be > 99%. Achieved – 99.1%

That percentage of Year 12 students gaining NCEA Level 2 be > 96%. Achieved – 99.1%

That percentage of Year 13 students gaining NCEA Level 3 be > 96%. Achieved – 98.6%

That percentage of Year 13 students gaining UE be > 85%. Achieved – 88

That Scholarships gained > 60. Achieved – 64

School

Preparatory

‘Shows Excellence’ and ‘Demonstrates Consistency’ are the predominant ratings for 95% of students in Key Competency reporting.

All teachers will use evidence-based methods to show/ identify individual learning advancement.

Achieved – 96.1%

Achieved – Visible in planning and assessment.

In Years 1–8, 95% of students are ‘at’ or ‘above’ National Curriculum expectation for Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Achieved

Individual written formative comment is evident in all classrooms.

All teachers will demonstrate quality visible learning practices as outlined in the 2023 Appraisal document.

All staff will show evidence of using ‘Student Voice’ to reflect on teaching practice, delivery of learning programmes, and learning environment.

Achieved – Visible in students work.

Achieved – Evident in workbooks, on the walls, and during conversations.

Achieved – Assessed bi-annually (by reviewer).

Whole School Achievement Target Outcomes for 2023

DIMENSION

Values and Culture

TARGET

That student participation in sport and cultural activities for the College be > 90%.

That the Pipe Band be successful in Grade 2 at New Zealand Championships.

That other top teams in target sports reach the goals set by their coaches and management:

Have 20 athletes qualify to represent the College at the South Island Athletics Championships.

Implement specific off-season programmes for athletes competing at the National level.

OUTCOME

Achieved – 90%

Runner-up Grade 2 at the New Zealand Championships. Winner New Zealand Championship Juvenile Grade. Third place World Championships Juvenile Grade.

Achieved

Achieved

Senior A Boys’ place in the top eight in Thomson Trophy. Achieved

Senior A Girls’ place in the top three in Whelan Trophy. Achieved

90% retention of players and coaches from previous season. Achieved

1st XI to place in the top three in the Premier one-day and two-day competition.

Achieved

Five players represent senior regional teams or above. Achieved

To qualify for the New Zealand Schools’ Cup regional final. Not achieved

Year 9A team place in the top three in the Year 9 one-day competition.

Development – providing more resource coaching for talented young players from Year 9.

To be recognised as having a leading co-educational football programme within the country.

Achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Girls’ 1st XI achieve top four in the local competition. Achieved

Boys’ 1st XI achieve top six in the local competition. Not achieved

Girls’ 1st XI achieve top five in the WTW regional tournament. Not achieved

Boys’ 1st XI achieve top eight in the WTW regional tournament. Not achieved

Boys’ 1st XI hockey achieve top two in Canterbury Hockey Association competition.

Boys’ 1st XI hockey achieve top eight at the National Secondary Schools’ Tournament (Rankin Cup).

Boys’ 1st XI hockey win exchanges against John McGlashan College and Timaru Boys’ High School.

Girls’ 1st XI hockey achieve top five in Canterbury Hockey Association competition.

Girls’ 1st XI hockey maintain a place in the National Secondary Schools tournament (Federation Cup).

Not achieved

Not achieved

Not achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Girls’ 1st XI hockey win exchange against Columba College. Achieved

To place in the top four in the Premier SuperNet competition. Achieved

To place in the top five at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Netball Tournament.

Achieved

Rowing Rugby

Whole School Achievement Target Outcomes for 2023

NZSS Maadi Cup – achieve 10 A finals, four podiums. Achieved

South Island Secondary Schools regatta – achieve 20 A finals, five podiums.

Achieved

Build depth in rowing; aiming for 30 learn-to-row students. Achieved

Achieve top six in Miles Toyota Championship. Achieved

Make the final of the South Island Co-educational schools competition.

Tennis

Volleyball

Event cancelled

Qualify for the Co-educational Top 4 Competition. Achieved

Continue to build depth with playing numbers at St Andrew’s College by having a professional, well-planned and delivered programme.

Boys’ team finish top two in South Island Secondary Schools Championship.

Girls’ team finish top four in South Island Secondary Schools Championship.

Achieved

Achieved

Achieved

Maintain playing numbers and the number of teams in sport. Achieved

Increase the number of junior students receiving specialist coaching through the season.

Achieved

Senior A Girls achieve top two in local competition. Not achieved

Senior A Girls achieve top eight in New Zealand Secondary Schools competition.

Achieved

Junior A Girls achieve top two in local competition. Achieved

Redevelop and build a boys’ volleyball pathway. Achieved

DIMENSION

Resources and Environment

TARGET

OUTCOME

That the Secondary School roll average be > 1140 for 2023. Achieved – 1149.3

That the Preparatory School roll average be > 455 for 2023. Not achieved – 453.2

That international enrolments for 2024 > 15 Secondary and one Preparatory, total 16. Achieved – 15 + 2 = 17 FTE

That the budgeted Operating Surplus (excluding capital donations) and depreciation of $5,165,103 be achieved. Not achieved – Surplus $5,010,684

That all key budget holders operate below, or not more than $2000 above, budgeted cost centre net expenditure. Not achieved – two cost centres > $2000

That all key budget holders fully disperse student costs to within $2000 of student cost account (unless costs are for the following year).

Achieved

REVIEW OF NCEA AND SCHOLARSHIP 2023

Our 2023 NCEA results included a total of 228 Excellence endorsements and 223 Merit endorsements, as well as 64 New Zealand Scholarships, six of which were Outstanding Scholarships. At Level 1, students gained 78 Excellence endorsements, at Level 2, 91 Excellence endorsements, and at Level 3, 59 Excellence endorsements.

High academic achievement is celebrated at the College with students striving to achieve NCEA Excellence endorsements, Merit endorsements, and College premier academic awards. A good number of students are also recognised for their performance in national and international competitions.

Staff are working intensively towards the achievement of our target of all students completing each year of study having achieved the relevant NCEA Level certificate. The College has very effective processes for monitoring and tracking student progress and achievement, such as individual student monitoring and extensive tracking of student achievement throughout all year groups.

Level 1

In 2023, the College’s Level 1 pass rate was 99.1%, the same as the 2022 figure and 37.9% better than the national figure. 35.2% of students gained a Merit endorsement (3.8% higher than schools nationally), and 33.5% gained Excellence (16.8% higher than schools nationally). The Excellence endorsement outcome was 78, short of the very challenging target established at the beginning of the year of 90.

Level 2

At Level 2, the pass rate was 99.1%, down on the 2022 figure of 100% and 25.9% better than the national figure. 30.9% of students gained a Merit endorsement (7.4% higher than schools nationally), and 37% gained Excellence (22% higher than schools nationally). The Excellence endorsement outcome was 11 higher than the target established at the beginning of the year of 80.

Level 3

At Level 3, the pass rate was 98.6%, 0.6% up on the 2022 figure and 30.9% better than the national figure. 31.9% of these students gained a Merit endorsement (6.3% higher than schools nationally), and 23.9% gained an Excellence endorsement (10.3% higher than schools nationally). The Excellence endorsement outcome was 16 lower than the target established at the beginning of the year of 75.

This view includes only those students who entered sufficient credits to gain the qualification.

University Entrance

90.3% of our Year 13 students gained University Entrance compared with 49.7% in schools nationally.

Scholarships

Our students achieved an excellent 64 Scholarship passes in this premier assessment, including six Outstanding awards in Chemistry, Drama, History, Physics, and Religious Education.

NCEA Level 1

% Achieved and ratio of Endorsements

StAC Achieved

Canterbury Achieved

StAC % Endorsed

Canterbury % Endorsed

StAC % Excellence

Canterbury % Excellence

NCEA Level 2

% Achieved and ratio of Endorsements

StAC Achieved

Canterbury Achieved

StAC % Endorsed

Canterbury % Endorsed

StAC % Excellence

Canterbury % Excellence

NCEA Level 3

% Achieved and ratio of Endorsements

StAC Achieved

Canterbury Achieved

StAC % Endorsed

Canterbury % Endorsed

StAC % Excellence

Canterbury % Excellence

University Entrance

% Achieved

StAC Achieved

Canterbury Achieved

The Achieved percentages are those of the students participating in the NCEA or University Entrance programme. The percentages of Endorsed and Excellence are the ratios of those students who achieved the NCEA level. Endorsed means Excellence and Merit endorsements together.

This is the standard format provided by NZQA and used by schools generally when reporting the results.

Please note that there are no longer any Declile level reports available.

OUR PEOPLE

The Board of Governors

BOARD MEMBERS

Board appointed

Felicity Odlin Chair Financial Manager

Richard Holyoake Business Director

Jamie-Lee Tuuta Barrister

Parent nominees

Rob Woodgate CFO

Peter Armstrong CEO

Alan Merry CEO

Alpine Presbytery nominee

Peter Nelson Managing Director

Rector

Christine Leighton Rector

Staff nominee

Nick Letham Deputy Chair Law Partner

Old Collegians’ nominee

Stephanie Bain People and Culture Consultant / Director

BOARD SECRETARY

Justine Scott College People and Business Manager

Foundation Board of Trustees

Chair David Boyd

Members Richard Smith

Matthew Lancaster

Gordon MacLeod

Mark Mulholland

Tom Stanley

Board Committees

Finance and Audit (FAC)

Chair Rob Woodgate Board

Members Christine Leighton Rector

Peter Nelson Board

Felicity Odlin Board Chair

Health and Safety (HSC)

Chair Art Preuss Health and Safety Manager

Members Peter Armstrong Board

Christine Leighton Rector

Alan Merry Board

Justine Scott People and Business Manager

Remuneration and Nominations (RNC)

Chair Nick Letham Deputy Board Chair

Members Richard Holyoake Board

Felicity Odlin Board Chair

Project Governance Group (PGG)

Chair David Evans Project Director

Members Richard Holyoake Board

Christine Leighton Rector

Felicity Odlin Board Chair

College Disciplinary (CDC)

Felicity Odlin Board Chair

Plus two other Board Members appointed by the Board at the time.

Staffing

NEW STAFF 2023

Teaching Staff

Annie Pickering

Jason Smallman

Jamie Wright

Hannah Gallagher

Ryan Westgate

Amiria Rule

Irene Cronan

Support Staff

Laura Hughes

Sienna Casbolt

Jason Bond

Martin Pacitti

Krystyna Kavanagh

Sally-James Houlahan

Robbie Lange

Anthony Thomas

Liga David

Arthur Preuss

Mathematics Teacher

Science Teacher

English Teacher

English Teacher

English Teacher

Head of Learning Support – Secondary School

Head of Learning Support – Preparatory School

Rutherford House Assistant Manager

Outdoor Education Instructor

Outdoor Education Instructor

Cafeteria Manager

Guidance Counsellor

Grounds and Maintenance Team Member

Building Maintenance and Grounds Team Member

Thistles Shop Retail Assistant

Permanent Part-time Guidance Counsellor

Health and Safety Manager

Charlotte McCaughey-Chapman Assistant to Principal of Preparatory School

Jacqui Anderson

Brian McKee

ON MATERNITY LEAVE

Erin Swarbrick

Nicole Kilbride

Liga David

Heidi Koning

ON SPECIAL LEAVE

Fariya Naseem

Records Office Team Leader

Hard Material Technician Support

Mathematics Teacher

English Teacher

Guidance Counsellor

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Science and Physics Teacher

RESIGNATIONS DURING 2023

Teaching Staff

Mikae Tuu’u

Chami Hutterd

Valerie Eves

Dan Hill

Jen Meagher

Tim Shannahan

Erin Swarbrick

Angela Marshall

Pete Westrupp

Fariya Naseem

Melanie Vannoort

Dianne Jones

Head of Middle School

Assistant Head of Secondary School

(Innovative Practice and Strategy)

Head of Social Sciences and Teacher

English Teacher

English Teacher

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Mathematics Teacher

French Teacher

Te Reo/Māori Teacher

Science and Physics Teacher

Learning Support Teacher Aide

Speech and Drama Teacher

Support Staff

Jan Cosgrove Cafeteria Assistant

Linda Kohing Cafeteria Manager

Maxine Shepherd Rutherford House Assistant Manager

Greg Thompson High Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach

Charlotte Penrose Assistant to Principal of Preparatory School

Naomi Hnat Director of Staccoro Choir

El Froggatt Records Officer

RETIREMENT

Scott Cartwright College Shop

Kathy Scott Records Officer

John McDonald Grounds Person

Dave Collins Technician

Virginia Simcock Japanese Teacher

Barbara Broughton Head of Learning Support – Preparatory School

STAFF ROLE CHANGES

Valerie Eves Head of Social Sciences and Teacher in Charge of Social Studies

Rebecca Richardson Teacher in Charge of Year 10 Science

Liz Gormack Assistant Head of Middle School and Year 9 Dean

Rachel D’Arcy Teacher in Charge of Media Studies

Matt Parr Head of Middle School and Director of Boarding

Struan George Assistant Director of Boarding and MacGibbon House Manager

Tim Shannahan Physical Education and Health Teacher

Sarah Cloughley-Dalzell Head of Timetabling / Mathematics Teacher

Sarah Exon Data Analyst / Mathematics Teacher / Teacher in Charge of Junior Mathematics

Kane Boulton Social Sciences Teacher and Teacher in Charge of Geography

Jane Gray Numeracy Teacher

Old Collegians Association President

Sam Crosbie

Parent Teacher Association President

Stephen Higgs

Ladies’ Circle President

Pat Hopping

OUR STUDENTS

Student roll numbers as at 1 July 2023, MOE Returns.

Student Numbers

Total Boys

Preparatory Boys

Total Girls

Preparatory Girls

Total Students

Total Preparatory

Pre-school

Preparatory School

Secondary School

Total College

Student Staff Ratio Staff FTE

PRE-SCHOOL RATIO

PREPARATORY RATIO

SECONDARY RATIO

TOTAL COLLEGE RATIO

Pre-school Staff

Preparatory School Staff

Secondary School Staff

Other Staff

Total Staff

PRE-SCHOOL STAFF

PREPARATORY STAFF

SECONDARY STAFF

OTHER STAFF

TOTAL STAFF (FTE’S)

2023 STUDENT LEAVERS

212 Year 13 and 12 Year 12 students moved on from secondary education in 2023.

Year 13 students went on to university

Auckland University of Technology (1)

Lincoln University (19)

Massey University (12)

Overseas (6)

University of Auckland (7)

University of Canterbury (78)

University of Otago (27)

Victoria University of Wellington (7)

Year 13 students made other choices

Apprenticeship (7)

Ara Institute of Canterbury (10)

Employment (9)

Gap Year (13)

New Zealand Defence Force (2)

Otago Polytechnic (3)

Undecided (11)

PUBLIC BENEFIT REPORT

The purpose of this Public Benefit Report is to show how St Andrew’s College engages with the wider community and fully encourages access to its education of its resources. This report, read in conjunction with the Annual Report, adds information about activities of a non-financial nature.

The College is a registered charity (CC22462) and the charitable objectives relevant to this report include: :

• to provide a school or schools with facilities and atmosphere to promote sound learning and foster the development of life and character based on the Presbyterian tradition;

• to accept contributions, collections, donations, legacies, devices, gifts, grants, and subsidies

The beneficiaries of the College’s constitution include students, parents, staff, Old Collegians, and such other charitable purpose as the Presbytery of Christchurch shall direct. St Andrew’s College is also supported through financial grants from the St Andrew’s College Foundation from time to time.

The College is committed to providing access to its educational programme and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. A range of scholarships and bursaries are available from the College, including academic, music, sporting, cultural, and boarding scholarships.

The George Feilding Hight Scholarship, Endeavour Scholarship, Westgarth Scholarship, John Sinclair Scholarship, Warwick Rathgen Scholarship, and Foundation scholarships are also available for students who, in the opinion of the Rector of St Andrew’s College, would be precluded from attending the College because of financial constraints.

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

The College is committed to a sustainable future and has invested in both short and long-term planning. The 2019–2023 strategic direction document, Framing Our Future, highlights our six strategic priorities as High Performance, Opportunity, Partnership and Social Responsibility, Celebration and Community, Well-being, and Place and Space. This Strategic plan has been extended for a further two years and will guide the College through to 2025.

Our strategic focus drives the College to provide all students with the opportunity to complete their schooling having experienced personal success and excited to take the next steps in their learning pathway, to be confident, self-aware, compassionate, and caring, and to be connected and committed to global responsibility and a better future for all.

Our founding values secure our future by inspiring trust and confidence through living out our values and demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement. In 2019 two new values were added to our founding values of Truth, Excellence and Faith – Creativity and Inclusivity.

Our vision for every student is to be at the leading edge of high performance education practice, in a community which values caring for others, tradition, and creativity, in order to provide young people with the roots and wings to flourish in an ever-changing world.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMES AND STUDENTS HELPING OTHERS

The College is committed to creating purposeful local and global partnerships that allow unique opportunities for learning and foster civic engagement and social responsibility. Every year St Andrew’s strives to develop long-term global, national, and local partnerships which provide academic and service opportunities, provide co-operative learning opportunities, and involve international, deeper relationships with community service and non-profit organisations.

The College has comprehensive programmes in place to support these objectives. Part of the Senior College philosophy is ‘developing social responsibility’. Every student in the Senior College completes a set number of community service hours to receive their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Community Service Award. In 2023, Senior College students performed approximately 5928 hours of community service.

St Andrew’s College students were involved in a range of community and service activities throughout 2023, in support of both the College and the wider community, including the College’s partnership with So They Can, a not-for-profit organisation which helps disadvantaged students, teachers, and families in povertystricken regions in Africa. In 2021, the College’s Board signed off on a Memorandum of Understanding, which will see a percentage of funds raised through the Development Office directed towards So They Can. This generous financial support goes largely to Mwikantsi School in Tanzania, the partner school of St Andrew’s College, and may also benefit other schools in the region. In 2023 a total of $21,451 was donated to So They Can

Community Service Leaders ran student theme days raising money to support the Qtopia, Red Cross, and So They Can. Offerings from the Preparatory School Sunday chapel service raised $53 for World Vision, and at the Senior College Sunday chapel service $393 was raised for the Christchurch City Mission. At Christmas, staff, and students from across all year levels donated gifts to the Christchurch City Mission and at the end of the school year, the Advent Staff chapel saw a further $1118 raised. Other initiatives included Year 8 classes making up 20 boxes for the Christmas Box appeal for refugee children in Ukraine and Poland, $140 raised at the Cultural Showcase, which was given to Full Bellies, Jack Flanagan (Year 12) raised $150 for Kids Can through his business project, Peak Clothing, and $4030 raised during the 40-hour Challenge for World Vision.

Castle Hill Outdoor Centre

Pest Control projects continue with wasp and stoat control in conjunction with Craigieburn Wasp Wipeout and the Craigieburn Trapping Alliance. Students contribute to wilding pine control work.

Fire and Emergency and the Castle Hill Crisis Response team have access and a shared resource agreement regarding generators, satellite phone, firefighting equipment, and accommodation in an emergency. LandSAR and EONZ access the lodge and facilities as a training and meeting venue at a significantly reduced rate as recognition of their services to the public and the Outdoor Education sector.

Community and public lodge leasing is increasing, with the lodge being used as headquarters to host groups such as Lincoln University, recreational cycling and running events, family reunions, etc..

Bedding Donation

After the successful donation of mattresses and bedding from the Rutherford Boarding House to Tonga following the undersea volcanic eruption, a further 50 duvets were donated to the Southland Hospice Shop with final delivery early this year.

Cancer Fundraiser

William Gibson and Connor Frew from tutor group 11HFL decided to get a haircut and raise money for charity. The boys set up a fundraising page for Child Cancer and persuaded the other five boys in their tutor group to also get their haircut for the charity. Michael Vaivai (Year 12) did a great job of the haircuts and by morning tea that day, the group had raised over $2000.

Conservation

The Year 12 VETR class participated in a two-day conservation action project in late October at Flock Hill Station, west of Castle Hill. They worked on a heavily infested wilding pine block and mitigated an impressive 1407 wilding pines.

Cyclone Gabrielle Fundraising

The St Andrew’s community raised an incredible $33,754.20 during a non-uniform day to support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Further donations from the Middle School chapel pushed the total amount raised to just over $34,000.

Eco-Action Planting Day

A group of students braved the frost and sub-zero conditions to plant trees in the Red Zone as part of the Eco-Action project in late July. This was another spectacular success, achieving close to 5000 trees planted in two hours, with the help of over 300 students and community volunteers.

Eco-Action Project

Sustainability Council leaders, Gemma Lewis (Year 13) and Elliot Graves (Year 12), were commended by the Eco-Action Trust for their efforts around maintaining St Andrew’s College Eco-Action nursery and contributing to planting days. Daniel Robertson and Harry Anderson (both Year 13) managed the College nursery this year, accumulating a combined 120 hours of community service.

Environmental Action Projects

10ACEE worked on four projects that positively influenced social, environmental, economic, and cultural aspects of sustainability. Four students were involved in a native garden rejuvenation project on campus, supported by Head Groundsperson, Michael Seaward; Facilities Manager, Mark McGregor and Art Preuss, our new Health and Safety Manager.

Foundation of Peace Walk

Daisy Thake (Year 10) left her home in Redcliffs one morning at 4.30am to complete a 13km ‘Walk with a Purpose’ to St Andrew’s to raise funds for The Foundation of Peace Children’s Foundation

in Uganda, which plans to construct a new family-based home for eight orphaned and abandoned children in their care. Daisy raised over $2000.

Full Bellies Fundraiser

In October, Year 12 Community Service students gave their time to support a Fife Foundation event, held for local charity Full Bellies who help families in need by providing children with nutritional food delivered into schools. Later, close to 400 second-hand children’s books were donated to Full Bellies, after staff and students, led by Year 13 Dean, Donna Jones, put out a request for books to send with the charity’s last lunch delivery for the year.

Gumboot Friday

Gumboot Friday was a colourful and compassionate display of support for young people’s mental health. A vibrant array of gumboots adorned the feet of students in the Pre-school, Preparatory School, and Secondary School, united in their commitment to raising funds for the I Am Hope Foundation, and to spread awareness about the importance of mental well-being. A delicious sausage sizzle at lunchtime added a savoury touch to the event, raising further funds which totalled $500.

Hair Donation

Sophie Hayden (Year 13) cut off her hair to donate to Freedom Wigs, raising money for Melanoma New Zealand.

Pink Shirt Day

St Andrew’s celebrated Bully Free New Zealand Week alongside the Mental Health Foundation’s Pink Shirt Day. Both events aimed to raise awareness of the prevalence of bullying in our society. Many staff and students wore pink in support of the day. Donations totalling $467 were made to the Mental Health Foundation to support this cause.

Snug Up Rug Up Clothing Drive and Fundraiser

During Term 2, a group of Year 12 students organised a clothing drive to support local charity Clothed in Love, which helps Christchurch families in need of good quality pre-loved or new clothing for children. In Term 3, the Middle School held a non-uniform day to support Snug Up Rug Up, raising $500, which the Middle School doubled to a $1000 donation.

So They Can

During the month of March, St Andrew’s got behind So They Can’s One Human Race Challenge, and through a variety of different initiatives, led by the Community Service team, raised a total of $6000. The money raised by this initiative went towards So They Can’s vital education and empowerment projects.

Year 9 Community Service Day

In late October, Year 9 students and their tutors spent a couple of hours picking up rubbish along the New Brighton, Waimairi Beach coastline. Once the rubbish was picked up, the students enjoyed sandcastle competitions, beach volleyball or hut building, and listening to a talk from Head Ranger of Coastal and Plains for Christchurch City Council, Robbie Hewson.

Year 10 Days Out

As part of the Year 10 Days Out, most classes also completed a couple of hours of Red Zone planting of native shrubs and trees as part of the Eco-Action Trust Christchurch Schools’ Project.

EYES ON THE WORLD – CREATING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

The Exchange Programme at St Andrew’s College is once again operational, with student exchanges to Australia, Canada, and Scotland successfully resumed. Currently, we offer an exclusive exchange for Year 10 girls with Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) in Sydney. Plans are underway to extend similar opportunities to Year 10 boys for an exchange experience in Australia in 2024.

The Year 11 student exchange with Gordonstoun School in Elgin, Scotland, has been reinstated. We have also reactivated exchanges for Year 12 and 13 students with Lakefield College School in Ontario, Canada, and Glenalmond College in Perth, Scotland.

The year 2024 marks an expected return to normalcy, with all exchange programmes operating at full capacity. Moreover, we are in the process of establishing new exchange partnerships with esteemed schools in Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and Scotland.

In keeping with the College’s ethos of developing a culture of philanthropy, students are offered the opportunity to take part in service trips, and our normal overseas Community Service trips will resume in 2024.

Over the last 17 years, St Andrew’s College has donated our end-of-life IT equipment to St Vincent De Paul Society (SVDP). This started as just computers, keyboard mice, and screens, and now every holiday period the ICT Department collects up all manner of computer-related products that are no longer required by the College and donates them to SVDP who recycle, refurbish, and repurpose them. All of which find new life in low decile schools and churches around New Zealand and the Pacific. This past year a good numbers of desktop computers, LCD screens, and switch infrastructure have been donated, after completing major network upgrade

STUDENTS REACHING THEIR POTENTIAL

In the pursuit of excellence, the concept of inclusive learning or diverse learning is pivotal. It’s an approach that seeks to accommodate the varied needs of all ākonga, ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential through the support systems in place for ākonga with diverse learning needs. By working in tandem with parents, deans, and subject teachers, the College creates an environment that identifies and addresses learning needs, thereby fostering an atmosphere where academic potential can flourish.

The term diverse learning at St Andrew’s includes the gifted and talented learners, recognising the importance of catering to

their unique learning and socio-emotional needs. Whether it’s academic endeavours, sporting excellence, creative and expressive communication, emotional intelligence, or critical and creative thinking, the College’s inclusive approach ensures ākonga are nurtured. Differentiated teaching and bespoke support is pivotal.

Parents play a crucial role in this process, encouraged to actively engage, and share insights about their child’s diverse learning needs. This collaborative approach ensures that the team has a holistic understanding of each student, enabling them to offer regular mentoring and support tailored to individual requirements. This system supports the College’s commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve academic success and personal growth

SHARING OF FACILITIES

St Andrew’s College has a large campus with excellent sporting and educational facilities. Groups from the wider Canterbury community and through the country also make use of our facilities.

2023 was a busy year for the leasing arm of our business with various groups booking a range of our facilities across all the term breaks and more.

Our boarding facilities were used by the following groups: two groups from the Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Association, the AA, Scots College Australia, Saint Kentigern College, Lindisfarne College, Scots College Wellington, three groups from Total Tours, Southland Football, Nelson Hockey, Christchurch Kyudo Club, Marist Water Polo, and Auckland United Football.

We also had other groups hiring out other buildings and amenities on the campus:

Church Groups:

Latimer Church, Hope Church, Catholic Parish of Christchurch, Riccarton Community Church, and Arise Church.

Cultural Groups:

New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing, New Zealand Association of Artist Doctors, Iryna Maksymova, SENZ Paper Crafting Convention, Christchurch Liedertafel Choir, Canterbury Drummers Club, Highland Piping Society, Musica Balkanica, Margaret Huang, Christchurch Competition Society, Christchurch Civic Music Council, Jo Bailey, and Julie Hawke.

Sports Groups:

Sheldon Ogilvie, Canterbury Basketball Association, SuperNet Sport Canterbury, Canterbury Rams, Motivationz Netball, and Floorball New Zealand.

Other:

Burnside Primary School, Mike Smith Defensive Driving, Hollie Tang Yoga, and Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust.

STAFF SHARING KNOWLEDGE

As well as providing the highest education within the College, St Andrew’s staff continue to engage in the wider educational community and regularly share their expertise beyond the school. Several teaching staff were markers for NCEA in various subjects and contributed as speakers at conferences.

Staff contribute voluntarily to the wider educational community, demonstrating a willingness to be engaged and active participants in the process:

Andy Kerrison Graphics and Technology Teachers Association. Kiwibots (VEX Robotics)

Richard Webster Regional CATE (Careers and Transition Education)

Justine Lee Canterbury Digital Technology Teachers

Valerie Eves INZQA History International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Christine Leighton ISNZ (Independent Schools of New Zealand)

Duncan Ferguson Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA)

In 2023, the Secondary School hosted six trainees from training providers across Terms 1, 2, and 3. Staff act as Associate Teachers and support the trainees’ teaching practice experience in classrooms throughout the course of the teaching placement. Teachers observe, both informally and formally, trainee teachers, and provide detailed and constructive written feedback throughout the placement.

Trainee teachers are as fully integrated as possible into the College ‘teaching staff’ and are also provided with opportunities to participate in co-curricular involvement (e.g. coaching) where these opportunities arise.

Throughout 2023, the Preparatory School welcomed trainee teachers from various educational institutions. The staff served as mentor teachers, aiding the trainees in their practical teaching experiences within the classrooms for the duration of their stay at the College. Additionally, the school frequently invited educators from other institutions. A notable highlight of the year was the observation by fellow educators of the school’s methods of instructing Literacy and Mathematics to younger students.

Many staff are volunteers in their local communities, and staff are also involved with coaching sports or cultural groups outside of school hours. Staff give generously to causes championed by the student community. In 2023, in keeping with tradition, staff ended the year by generously donating presents to the City Mission, which were put around the Christmas tree in the Centennial Chapel alongside those donated by students until the week before Christmas, when they were collected by the City Mission for distribution.

Canterbury GTTA Treasurer, Secretary/Kiwibots Regional Co-ordinator

Committee member

Secretary

Examiner History Curriculum Developer

Deputy Chair ISNZ

Magazine Editor

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The College’s pastoral care objective is to offer a programme which celebrates the unique talents and personalities of individuals and develops resilience and emotional intelligence in all students. The Pastoral Care programme is based on the College’s guiding values of Truth, Excellence, Faith, Creativity, and Inclusivity. We aim to ensure every student feels comfortable, confident, and connected to their school so that their time here is as rewarding as possible.

The St Andrew’s College Māori and Pasifika Group is a group formed to learn and practice traditional song and dance of the Māori and Pacific Island cultures. The group is open to anyone and meets every week to learn about the different cultures, which includes song and dance. The group has been involved in several performances throughout the year, including College-wide assemblies, chapel performances, and concerts. In addition to this, group members can sign up for more competitive performance groups such as the Polyfest Group and Kapa Haka.

The Secondary School Kapa Haka supports the St Andrew’s College speakers in the annual Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competitions which takes place in Term 2 each year. This includes learning waiata tira/ choral items and waiata ā-ringa/action songs. The rōpū/group is also performing at other kapa haka events in Term 3.

The Preparatory School Kapa Haka groups were very successful in 2023. In Term 1, all Year 7–8 classes enjoyed introductory sessions with Matua Steve Reid to share waiata, haka, games, and poi. All Middle Syndicate students participated in fortnightly kapa haka sessions for the first half of the year. The classroom teachers and

specialist teacher, Mary Leota, supported the ākonga learning by revising waiata during class and Te Reo Māori lessons.

The Year 7–8 boys who were on the Australian Rugby and Football Tour in July spent Term 2 mastering waiata and haka for sharing on their trip. They were then confident to share our culture with our Australian neighbours, and many other people we encountered on the trip. Staying at a sports complex with athletes from other countries gave the boys many opportunities to perform. In Term 3, the school teams were able to begin their sports exchange matches with our School Haka.

In Term 3, 80 (Year 4–8) students opted into the Performance Kapa Haka and worked toward performing in the Tūhono Festival at the Christchurch Town Hall in November. A group of dedicated Year 7–8 students met weekly to learn poi, waiata, haka, and rākau. The girls quickly mastered the difficult poi dance – Whiti te Marama. The boys worked hard to master their leadership of haka, playing of traditional instruments, and this group combined with the Middle Syndicate to perform at the Tūhono Festival.

As well as their Tūhono Festival experience, ākonga prepare for performances at assemblies, school celebrations, and at the Annual College Prizegiving. Kapa haka continues to be a highly valued part of our Performing Arts and classroom programme in both the Preparatory School and Secondary School. The confidence and pride exhibited by the ākonga as they perform in front of a large crowd is worth celebrating. Ka mau te wehi!

The highlight for 2023 was the Pipe Band’s two-week trip to Scotland to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships. Facing fierce competition, the St Andrew’s College Pipe Band played exceptionally well at these championships in Glasgow, to finish third in the top Juvenile (Under 18) Grade. It was a remarkable achievement to finish in the top three out of 45 juvenile bands. 32 students and nine staff and tutors made up the touring group. Over 40 parents and supporters joined the group at various periods during the trip.

The National Pipe Band Championships were held in Christchurch’s Hagley Park in March. The A Band placed first in the Juvenile Grade and runner-up in Grade 2. The B Band placed third overall in Grade 4A.

Regular Pipe Band activities were held during the year, such as various ANZAC Day performances by Pipe Band members in the Canterbury region, as well as students who performed with the National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand in Wellington on ANZAC Day.

StAC Attack was held at the Christchurch Town Hall in front of a near capacity audience in the James Hay Theatre. The band also played at major events including the Hororata Highland Games, the Christchurch A&P Show, and the Strowan Gathering held in the grounds of St Andrew’s College in early December.

Solo piping and drumming competitions were a feature for many of the students during the year with many successes. Students

competed all over the country at various major solo competitions including Highland Games at Waipu, Hastings, Turakina, Nelson (Young Piper of the Year), Christchurch, and Dunedin. Georgia Eagle (Year 13), the band’s Drum Sergeant, placed fifth at the World Drumming solos in Glasgow.

COMMUNICATION WITH OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

The College’s website has readily accessible information which informs any member of the public about the activities undertaken at the school. The Annual Report is available online, as is the annual Philanthropy Report, which reports on the philanthropic and volunteering efforts of staff, students, and parents in the St Andrew’s community. The College’s magazine, Regulus, is also available online, which covers the latest news from the College with regards to campus development, alumni news, and student successes. Any matters important to the local community are communicated on the website and via social media and, when relevant, neighbours will receive communications from the College.

EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMY

The College is a large employer in Canterbury, employing approximately 350 staff. The College generally supports the local economy by purchasing most of its goods and services in the Canterbury region.

GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

The College’s governance structure is outlined on page 18 of this report and is also detailed on the website. Both management and the Board of Governors have access to extensive professional development opportunities, including the annual Independent Schools New Zealand Conference. The local community can attend the Board Annual General Meeting if they wish.

To read more about what is happening at the College or to read the Philanthropy Report, please visit the College website at stac.school.nz.

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE FINANCIALS

St Andrew’s College includes our Secondary and Preparatory Schools, our boarding facilities, and our Pre-school.

The 2023 result was a $404k deficit. We continue to face rising costs in many areas, including among others, salaries, insurance, maintenance, technology, and building. The stronger than budgeted roll and the resulting extra fees, as well as other mitigating factors, meant that this deficit was less than it might have been.

The Cash Surplus achieved each year helps pay for our building programme. The $11.9m of capital expenditure this year was $3.2m more than in 2022 and $9.8m more than in 2021 and reflects that the construction of our Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre was well under way. It was slightly less than we budgeted for due to the Ngā Toi project moving more into 2024. The use of our debt facility doubled again at year end to $13.5m as predicted. The College continues to rely on the cash surpluses and donations to repay this borrowing, to fund the building programme, and to thereby keep our campus fit for purpose.

The complete Tier 1 Financial Report can be found on the Charities Services website www.charities.govt.nz, registered charity number CC22462 for the St Andrew’s College and Group, and CC25213 for the Tier 2 St Andrew’s College Foundation report. These reports have been prepared in line with the External Reporting Board (XRB) standards as required by Charities Services. They were audited by BDO, independent accountants, and both received clean reports.

The high level reporting of the Group, extracted from the full audited report, is shown at the end of these financial pages. The Group numbers include the College, Burnett Valley Farm, the Foundation, the Old Collegians Association, and the Parent Teachers Association combined.

The Old Collegians Association full report is also available from the Charities Services website (CC27778), as is the Parent Teachers Association full report (CC51447).

NET SURPLUS BY COMPONENT

Secondary School Preparatory School Pre-School

Other Contributing Services (1)

Service Departments (net Cost) (2)

Operating Donations (3)

OPERATING SURPLUS

Building Donations less Interest cost

CASH SURPLUS Depreciation

TOTAL NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)

ASSETS AND EQUITY

Capital Expenditure

Fixed Assets (NBV)

FA Net of Revaluations Debt (Interest Bearing)

Equity

Equity Net of Revaluations Cash Surpluses

The Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre project saw a further $9.9m spent on it during 2023, heading towards the 2024 completion date and the expected total project cost of $21.5m. As well as this major project, 2023 also saw $462k spent ($714k total project) on replacing and upgrading both bathrooms in the MacGibbon boarding house, $320k on new equipment across the College, and $341k on ICT equipment across the College.

$000’s

NOTES:

(1) Includes Boarding, Leasing, International Students, and College Shop.

(2) Includes Administration, Development, Property, Communications, and ICT departments.

(3) Includes Scholarship Grants from St Andrew’s College Foundation, and The Denis Ager Trust, as well as parent donations from PTA and other co-curricular parent groups e.g. Rowing Club (boats).

$000’s

i.e. the net surplus before deducting the non-cash cost of depreciation. CASH SURPLUS $ 4.59 m

The remaining capital expenditure was across the usual furniture, sports, and music equipment, and van replacement.

Please note that the Fixed Assets (NBV) includes the assets under construction at cost (e.g. the Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre project).

The College is run by the Rector and the Executive team, and it is closely governed by the Board of Governors, while the Foundation is run and governed by the Board of Trustees.

The College is an Incorporated Society with the “business” owned by the Board of Governors on behalf of past, present, and future students, parents, and the St Andrew’s College community (i.e. there are no “owners” as such). The College is a “Not-for-Profit” (and Not-for-Loss either) organisation with the operating costs incurred each year mostly paid for from the fees collected from the families of the current students.

The assets of the College which are largely the land and buildings have been funded mostly by past and current students / families, as well as from generous donations received from the community. These are maintained to a high standard and are continually being kept “fit for purpose” for current and future students.

BURNETT VALLEY FARM

For the year ended 31 December 2023

The Burnett Valley Farm is owned by the Burnett Valley Trust (BVT). The College is the sole beneficiary of this trust. The farm is situated near Cave in South Canterbury.

The College relinquished the lease on the farm in April 2020, and it is now leased by BVT to a third party. Through agreement with the BVT the College retains ownership of all 194.5 ha of forestry assets on the farm, including ownership of all carbon credits associated with these forestry assets.

The College continues to maintain the forestry blocks with 89.7 ha as Forest Stock (harvestable trees) and 104.8 ha as Carbon Forest (farming carbon credits and the trees are not available to be harvested). The College employs Forest Management Ltd. to manage the forestry assets on its behalf, and to provide the year end valuations.

In the official Charities Services financial report the College figures include the Farm Operation, however they are reported separately in this report.

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE FOUNDATION

the year ended 31 December 2023

Our Foundation receives and invests donations to enable it to support the College. This support includes helping to fund scholarships.

The Foundation is governed by the Board of Trustees who engage Forsyth Barr to manage the investment fund.

Funding for both ‘George Hight’ and ‘Foundation’ scholarships comes from the Foundation’s ‘Scholarship Grants’.

The complete audited Tier 2 report is available on the Charities Services website (CC25213).

4,000,531 2,698,943

(1) “Unrealised Gains” is the increase in market value over the cost of the investments held. These gains are not locked in until an investment is sold, and may decrease or increase depending on market conditions.

Following a challenging 2022 investing year, 2023 returned to a level more in line with 2019–2021. Since balance date the world markets have largely continued along this line despite the continuing war in Ukraine and in Israel / Palestine. The Fund value at 31 March 2024 was $15.5m (which includes $0.3m of cash donations).

Investment markets are typically cyclical and while it is impossible to estimate the duration of weak global markets, the Foundation has adopted a long term investment policy and a diversified asset allocation strategy to mitigate risk

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE OLD COLLEGIANS (INC.)

St Andrew’s College Old Collegians (Inc), known as St Andrew’s College Old Collegians Association, is incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Association was incorporated on 19 February 1935.

The main objectives of the Association are to foster and maintain an interest by Old Collegians in St Andrew’s College (the College), and provide the opportunity for its members to engage with fellow members, the College and the College community; and to support the activities of the College and its community, including the promotion and advancement of education at the College.

Following instructions per the PBE IPSAS 35 Consolidated Financial Statements accounting standard, the College ‘Group’ figures now include those for the Old Collegians. The full Old Collegians Tier 3 report is available from the Charities Services website (CC 27778).

ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

St Andrew’s College Parent Teachers Association, is incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The PTA was incorporated on 24 June 1933.

The main objectives of the Association are to promote co-operation between parents / caregivers and teachers, and the Governing authority of the College, and to raise and expend funds to aid this.

Following instructions per the PBE IPSAS 35 Consolidated Financial Statements accounting standard, the College ‘Group’ figures now include those for the Parent Teachers Association. The full Parent Teachers Association Tier 4 report is available from the Charities Services website (CC 51447).

GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

These Financial Statements are extracted from the audited Tier 1 Financial Report uploaded to the Charities Services website. These Group numbers represent the combined results for St Andrew’s College, Burnett Valley Farm (forestry), St Andrew’s College Foundation, Old Collegians Association, and the Parent Teachers Association.

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE

For the year ended 31 December 2023

REVENUE

Fees

Sales

Other exchange revenue

Donations

Grants

Other non exchange revenue

Investment income

Other income

Total Revenue

COSTS

Employee benefits expense

Scholarships and discounts

Curriculum delivery costs

Boarding and kitchen costs

Property and equipment related costs

Administration and related costs

Shop cost of goods sold

Farm (forestry) costs

Depreciation

Investment costs (loss on disposal)

Investment costs (net fair value decrease)

Other expenses

Total Costs

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) BEFORE NET FINANCE COSTS

Finance income

Finance costs

Net Financing Income / (Cost)

Gain/(Loss) on revaluation of syndicated property investments

Gain/(Loss) on revaluation of ETS carbon credits

Gain/(Loss) on revaluation of carbon forest (future value)

Gain/(Loss) on revaluation of property, plant and equipment Total

2,400,226

339,935 5,017,864 — 638,945 43,869,276 2,252,384 26,979 (622,537) (595,559) 1,656,826 (96,183) (128,667) 1,422,426 1,197,576 2,854,402

521,255 2,804,545 2,106,011 526,249 11,058 4,748,098 543,424 1,519,941 512,804 42,895,637 (1,059,209) 14,981 (100,103) (85,121) (1,144,330)

(992,693)

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE

For the year ended 31 December 2023

Accumulated Revenue and Expense

Balance at 1 January Surplus / (deficit) for the year BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER

Revaluation Surplus

Balance at 1 January

Other comprehensive revenue and expense for the year

BALANCE

Total Equity

Total

Balance at 1 January

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 31 December 2023

Cash

Prepayments

Total

Intangibles

Total

Advances

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Tuition and boarding fees

Goods and services provided

Grants, donations, and bequests

Payments to employees

Payments to suppliers

Interest received

Net GST (paid) / received

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Interest received

Dividends received from investments

Proceeds from disposal of biological assets

Proceeds from disposal of investments

Payments for purchase of property, plant and equipment

Payments for purchase of investments

Investment fund management fees

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from draw down of loans

Repayment of loans

Interest paid

cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash

(8,872,334) (6,773,415) (83,601) (10,927,112)

ACADEMIC

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS:

68 awarded

ICAS:

2 Medals – Year 7 Writing and Spelling Bee

MATHEMATICS:

Year 12 CMA Competition Winner Year 10 Cantamath Runner Up

NZPMC Junior Competition Winner

2 Peter O’Halloran Awards (Top Marks) Australian Mathematics Competition

BUSINESS AND COMMERCE:

RBNZ Monetary Policy Challenge Runner Up PMP Regionals Runner Up

SPEECH:

Ngā Manu Kōrero: Senior English Runner Up Rotary Contest Year 6 Division Winner

FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING:

National finals – 3 first, 1 second, 1 third

MEDIA:

Best Cinematography International Youth Silent Film Festival

VEX ROBOTICS:

Nationals Top South Island School

CHESS:

Canterbury Schools: Secondary Runner Up

CREATIVE WRITING:

National Schools Poetry Award Runner Up x 2

DECATHLON:

Year 9 NZ da Vinci Competition Runner Up

NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES:

1 Recipient

CULTURE

PIPE BAND:

World Pipe Band Championships: Juvenile Third Place

ORCHESTRA:

6 students NZSS Symphony Orchestra

STRINGS:

Winner National Young Performer Award

– Cello (PACANZ)

ROCK BAND:

National Finalist Battle of the Bands

TOP STUDENT SUCCESSES

Congratulations to our students for their outstanding successes across sports, cultural and academic areas.

BASKETBALL:

Girls Senior A Runner Up NZSS

Junior Boys and Junior Girls Winners SISS

GOLF:

New Zealand Amateur Men’s Champion

NETBALL:

JAZZ BANDS:

Big Band Gold Award ARA Jazzquest

Soul Band and Jazz Orchestra Silver Award

ARA Jazzquest

Best Bassist ARA Jazzquest

DEBATING:

Canterbury Senior Regionals Winner

Canterbury Impromptu Cup Winner

BALLET:

5 NZAMD Ballet Scholarship Nominees

2 NZAMD Ballet Award Finalists – 2nd place

5 NZAMD Ballet Distinctions

2 NZSOD Associate Dancer

10 Excellence Awards

7 Senior Ballet Diplomas

HIGHLAND DANCE:

U18 NZ Champion of Champions

7 Years, 12 Years, U16 Highland Dancer of the Year

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD: 16 Gold Awards

NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES: 12 Recipients

SPORT

ROWING:

Girls 18 1x, Girls U15 4x+, Boys U17 4+ Gold NZSS

Boys U17 8+ Silver NZSS

SISS Championships – 2 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze

HOCKEY:

Girls 1st XI Runner Up NZSS Federation Cup Girls Preparatory School Bronze AIMS Games

College Productions Trilogy (Ballet Academy) The Little Mermaid (Middle) Bright Star (Senior)

Outstanding Cultural Celebrations Music Festival // Film Fest

Senior A NZSS Top 13

Year 9A Winner SISS Junior Tournament

Year 10A Runner Up SISS Junior Tournament

FOOTBALL:

Girls 1st XI NZSS Top 7, Winner Canterbury SS

FUTSAL: Senior Girls Winner Mainland SS Championships

CRICKET:

Runner Up NZSS Junior Tournament

TENNIS:

Girls and Boys Team Runners Up SISS

ROGAINE: Senior Mixed Team Winner NZSS

TRIATHLON: U14 Girls Winner NZSS

ROAD RACE:

Year 9 Girls, U16 Team Winners Canterbury SS

SKIING:

Winner CSS Mixed Team

Winner Mike Greer Homes Upper Clutha Schools

Ski Race Primary team, Primary Fastest Girl

Winner ISSA Primary Team Co-ed, Intermediate Team Co-ed, Primary Fastest Girl

Winner Primary and Intermediate Schools Cups

SWIMMING: CSS Championships 7 podium finishes

NZSS Championships 8 podium finishes

ATHLETICS:

NZSS Championships – 1 gold, 1 bronze (Dec 2022) SISS Championships – 3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze

CROSS COUNTRY: U16 Boys Winner SISS Championship

TOUCH:

Mixed Team Winner SISS

TRAP SHOOTING:

Ladies Skeet Champion North Island

Ladies Skeet and 2-person Skeet Team Champions SISS

ZONTA AWARDS:

Winner – Category 1 and 6

Highly Commended Category 5 – Girls Senior A basketball and Girls 1st XI hockey

NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES: 18 Recipients