Philanthropy Report 2024
Giving at St Andrew’s College: Philanthropy, Volunteering and Community
From the St Andrew’s College Foundation
On behalf of the Foundation Trustees, I am pleased to update you on the Foundation’s performance and emphasise the critical role we play in safeguarding the long-term sustainability and independence of St Andrew’s College. The St Andrew’s College Foundation continues to excel in managing and prudently investing endowment and donor funds. This stewardship ensures the protection and support of the objectives of an independent St Andrew’s College. This report provides an overview of the Foundation’s activities and performance over the past year.
By the end of 2024, the Foundation’s portfolio had increased by 64%, reaching a total value of $23.24 million, up from $14.15 million at the end of 2024. This growth included $2.57 million in net investment income and $6.51 million in donations, highlighted by a generous bequest from George Feilding Hight. This impressive performance reflects the effectiveness of the Foundation’s investment strategies and prudent financial management.
As trustees, our focus is on the future and the needs of future generations. We are committed to ensuring that those who have entrusted us with their donations know that we are looking ahead. We remain confident that the College is in excellent hands, with students at the heart of our mission.
The Foundation remains committed to strategic investments that advance the mission and vision of St Andrew’s College. By directing resources to key areas such as infrastructure development, faculty support, and scholarships, the Foundation bolsters the College’s standing as a premier institution of higher learning. These investments not only enrich the academic experience but also ensure the College’s long-term sustainability and relevance in an ever-evolving educational landscape.
I would like to extend my gratitude to those who generously contributed in 2024. Donations to the Foundation support scholarships and the overall long-term well-being of the College. This enables students, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, to attend St Andrew’s and receive an education that prepares them for a diverse and dynamic future.
While the College’s Development Office is tasked with facilitating fundraising for the Foundation and building projects, the Foundation Board recognises the critical importance of fostering strong donor relationships. To this end, we intend to work in close collaboration with the Development Department to assist and support our valued donors, ensuring their contributions are effectively utilised and their generosity is duly acknowledged.
If you would like to know more about becoming a donor to this crucial part of the College, please contact the St Andrew’s College Development Office, on +64 3 940 2021
I would like to thank my fellow Foundation trustees, Matthew Lancaster, Richard Smith, Mark Mulholland, Gordon MacLeod, and Tom Stanley. It is our collective aim to continue to grow the Foundation and the Development Office, and Foundation Trustee’s welcome any queries in this regard.
David Boyd CHAIR St Andrew’s College Foundation
From the Rector
As I was in the process of reflecting upon my 17 years at St Andrew’s College, I recognised that the responsibility of building a culture of giving at an independent school is a critical part of a school’s success, future sustainability, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. I met with many generous and committed donors who, in realising the importance and power of education for successive generations, have supported individual students, programmes, staff, and facilities which will have a lasting impact on the College, and hundreds of young people.
There is no doubt that St Andrew’s College Old Collegians are making positive contributions to all areas of life across the globe. I feel a great sense of pride in the students I have known when I hear their stories of success in areas such as health, the creative arts, performance, sport, scientific research, innovation, well-being, sustainable development, and education. The experiences they have enjoyed at St Andrew’s and their development throughout their teenage years, have ignited the spark to not only further their own future success, but to be passionate about making our communities a better place for all.
Once again, I am grateful for the many ways at St Andrew’s College community has come together in 2024 as volunteers, supporters, and donors to support our College’s strategic developments to keep our school fit for purpose amidst the demands and challenges of our changing world. During my time as Rector, St Andrew’s has benefited from generosity both in anticipated and unexpected events. The Christchurch earthquakes required an injection of funds for the campus and facility rebuild. Fourteen years on, our students and staff are the beneficiaries of generosity extended to our school at that time. Keeping up with the current parental expectations of quality co-curricular programmes alongside a wide and diverse curriculum offering which meets the academic requirement of every student, also requires careful management of funds. Added to this are the ever-growing demands of advances in technology, responsibility for Health and Safety and well-being, and our collective commitment to sustainable futures. Without the generous support from those who can contribute to our philanthropic initiatives, meeting these responsibilities would be problematic.
Throughout 2024, the Development Office focussed on the final raising of funds for our new Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre and Gough Family Theatre, and continued support for student scholarships. The total raised for these initiatives in 2024 was
$8,575,494 with funds directed either to specific projects or scholarships through the Foundation. Over $7 million of this resulted from the generous George Feilding Hight Bequest. Other support was given through the sponsorship programme or group fundraisers.
In engaging students, parents, alumni, and staff in philanthropic initiatives, we have created a culture of giving that benefits not only our own community but those who come after us, and those who are in a less fortunate position. The generosity of spirit at St Andrew’s College is everywhere you look and the gratitude from students for the opportunities they enjoy is very evident.
The 2024 Year 13 Leavers’ gift recognising the values of the of the ‘Balance is Better’ sports framework, our Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre and Gough Family Theatre, and several sports, cultural, and academic scholarships, or financial assistance, are tangible benefits to our College community. Also significant is the positive impact either financially or through other kinds of support from the PTA, Old Collegians Association, Ladies’ Circle, Foundation, parent volunteers, and sponsorship.
A highlight of the year was the grand opening of our new Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre, including the Gough Family Theatre and Fife Foundation Dance and Drama Studios, in May. This magnificent new facility is a fitting home for St Andrew’s impressive Drama, Dance, Music, and performance programmes, and is the final phase of the strategic facility development over the last six years. Ben and Pen Gough, Gina and Marten Satterthwaite, John and Alison Westgarth, the Old Collegians Association, and the PTA, plus the many other donors have made this dream a reality for current and future students to enjoy.
I once again extend a heartfelt gratitude to Development Co-ordinator, Mel Rissman, and Alumni and Community Relations Co-ordinator, Lisa Clark, for their tireless work in alumni and community engagement.
St Andrew’s College continues to be committed to developing hearts and minds in our young people. The contribution of all our supporters throughout 2024 and in previous years, right back to 1917, have made a positive difference to where St Andrew’s College stands today with a bright future ahead.
He waka eke noa.
Christine Leighton RECTOR 2007–2024
From the Development Office
In May we were delighted to celebrate the opening of Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre and Gough Family Theatre, held in conjunction with our Senior College Production, Legally Blonde This facility will provide a fantastic hub for many students who take part in a wide variety of cultural activities.
At the close of 2024, we can reflect on a year of generosity from our school community with donations to the St Andrew’s College Foundation, Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre and Gough Family Theatre, totalling $8,575,494.
A total of $29,171 was raised during the 2024 Annual Giving campaign, with these funds being specifically directed towards Rectors’ Discretion and our Foundation. The ticket levy fund has continued to increase, reaching a total of $50,686 since it was introduced in 2019. Other donations, including 15 theatre seats, contributed $32,837. Out of the 266 seats available, 163 have been sold, indicating strong community support for our performing arts events – please see stac.nz/Gough_Family_Theatre
St Andrew’s partnership with the Australasian charity So They Can, saw donations made to the Foundation benefitting So They Can with a total of $14,889 from the Development Office, making a difference to the lives of the children at the Tanzanian village of Mwikantsi’s school.
As a result of the 2023 generous gift from John (OC 1960) and Alison Westgarth, the second recipient of the Westgarth Scholarship will enter Year 9 in 2025.
Our donor societies remain an important way to recognise our donors. Three new donors have been welcomed into our Strowan Club (gifting to a total of $10,000), one donor moved up to our Highland Society (gifting to a total of $25,000), one donor moved up to our Thompson Founder’s Circle (gifting to a total of $100,000), and one donor moved up to become a StAC Fellow (gifting to a total over $500,000).
In 2024, St Andrew’s College received several bequests, including an incredibly generous gift from the late George Feilding Hight (OC 1955).
As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement and philanthropy, St Andrew’s College actively supports initiatives aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of our broader community. We are grateful for the continued generosity of our St Andrew’s College Community.
Mel Rissman DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR
The Sponsorship Programme
We are delighted to report that in 2024, a total of $224,427 was raised from the Sponsorship Programme, with the funds raised directed to various sports and cultural activities at the College.
Many existing sponsors have continued their support of this successful programme since it was launched in 2020, alongside new parents and connected businesses, who supported it for the first time in 2024.
The Sponsorship Programme is an excellent way for sponsors to target their giving to specific sports and cultural initiatives at St Andrew’s. This support gives the College an extra edge, drives a culture of excellence, and helps students to achieve at their best. The Development Office has a key role in the connections between sponsors of this programme and the College.
There are three tier levels of sponsorship on the Sponsorship Support Programme, with sponsors able to be recognised or remain anonymous.
Sponsorship of $10,000
Sponsorship of $5000
Sponsorship of $2000
Sponsors who agree to be recognised are acknowledged on the Thanking our Sponsors page under Giving on the College website. Businesses can display their company logo and a link to their website, and the details of the sport/cultural activity/ event they are sponsoring.
We would like to thank all the families and businesses who have supported the Sponsorship Programme this year.
List of supporters at stac.nz/ThankingOurSponsors
Our Community and Our Volunteers
This Philanthropy Report thanks and acknowledges members of the St Andrew’s College community who gave to the College in 2024 through monetary donations, gifts-in-kind, and volunteering. The following articles demonstrate the community of students, volunteers, and donors, who give back to the College, help others outside of our community, and who are creating the success of our philanthropic endeavours.
2024 Leavers’ Gift
As is tradition, the Leavers present a gift to St Andrew’s each year to celebrate and show gratitude to the College. The Leavers of 2024 decided on an artwork designed by the Year 13 students, representing the ‘Balance is Better’ sports framework, which was introduced at St Andrew’s this year. The artwork, featuring te reo Māori headings for each concept, is installed on the exterior wall of Gym 1.
The artwork features four thistles, each symbolising one of the framework’s key concepts:
• Deep Roots: Whanaungatanga, Show Respect;
• Strong Stems: Rangatiratanga, Take Responsibility;
• Mighty Thorns: Kia Māia, Show Courage;
• Vibrant Flowers: Whai Wāhi, Stay Engaged.
The College is grateful for the support of the Leavers and their families for this initiative.
Volunteers and Class Parent Programme
St Andrew’s College appreciates the invaluable contributions of its volunteers, who dedicate their time and energy year-round. This group includes current and former parents, staff members, alumni, and friends of the College. They play a vital role in numerous volunteer groups, including the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Old Collegians Association, and Ladies’ Circle, among others.
The College also benefits from the Class Parent Programme, a longstanding tradition in the Preparatory School. Here, dedicated parent volunteers from each class organise social events throughout the year, fostering meaningful connections between students, families, teachers, and the broader school community. These gatherings serve as a platform for new families to integrate and build relationships with fellow parents. Meetings for the Preparatory School volunteers are hosted by Preparatory School Receptionist, Kelsey Williams.
The Year 9 Class Parent Programme is led by Development Co-ordinator, Mel Rissman, and hosts informative sessions featuring guest speakers from various departments within the Secondary School. In 2024, the Year 9 parent group had the privilege of hearing insights from Year 9 Dean James Jenkinson, Assistant Head of Middle School Liz Gormack, Head of Middle School Matt Parr, Rector Christine Leighton, and Head of Well-being Kerry Larby. Additionally, the Year 9 parent volunteers organised engaging activities, including student and family outings, as well as exclusive parent meetups.
We are grateful to all the volunteers who supported the College in various ways in 2024.
Pipe Band
The St Andrew’s College Pipe Band contributes to many community events each year. The Band was pleased to support the following community events in 2024.
•StAC Attack, James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall;
•pipers at various Anzac Day services throughout Canterbury;
•retirement village recitals and performances;
•Hororata Highland Games;
•Rangi Ruru Girls’ School Founders Day Assembly;
•Selwyn House School International Day.
Pipers also played for various special events and functions including reunions, weddings, and funerals.
The Band is also extremely grateful for the significant financial support it received during 2024. Bequests were received from the Ross Wilson Estate and the family of the late Arthur Rodgers. The Bands relies heavily upon fundraising events to fund pipe band activities. Many volunteers contribute to the Parents and Supporters Committee lead by Mrs Renee Brook. This group contributed significantly to fundraising which enabled each band member to be subsidised for the National Championships in Auckland.
The Band is proud of its ongoing contribution to the wider community and incredibly grateful to supporters and contributors to the Pipe Band.
Richard Hawke PIPE BAND DIRECTOR
St Andrew’s College hosted and sponsored several significant pipe band related events.
•Labour Weekend Silver Chanter Solo Piping Championships;
•Solo Piping local competitions (three);
•Solo Pipe Band Drumming Oceania Championships (two).
Preparatory School
The Junior Department was grateful for the many parent helpers who supported a variety of events across the year. These included Beach Education during Term 1 and swimming lessons in Term 4. The department-wide inquiry about Dinosaurs/ Tuatara resulted in a Year 3 field trip to Pūtaringamotu/ Riccarton Bush and Riccarton House. This outing was extremely well supported by parent help.
Thank you to the PTA for funding the painting of outdoor games in the Junior Playground. These include many favourites like Four Square and Hopscotch. Funding was also provided for wet lunchtime indoor equipment, such as Giant Polydron and more supplies for the Lego table. Our end of year Christmas celebration included Sue Heazlewood from Tangleby Gardens. We want to thank Sue for generously giving her time to cook with our children and for donating her books to our Library.
In addition, our parent community supported the Junior Department annual Christmas collection for the City Mission, by placing generous supplies of food and other essentials under our Christmas Tree. Parental support and expertise were integral to the running of Preparatory sports events during 2024. Triathlon, Duathlon, Canterbury Primary Athletics, Canterbury Primary Swimming are just a few of the events where whānau transported students to and from the events, provided the students with the equipment needed, and demonstrated positive interactions which promoted and grew the children’s confidence.
Again, sincere thanks to Mike Greer and his family for generously funding ski uniforms and jackets for staff and students attending the ISSA Ski Races, Canterbury Primary Schools’ Ski races, and other competitions during the season. The Greer family also funded the basketball and hockey programme, providing every hockey player with a College branded hockey stick bag, and every basketball player from Years 5–8 with a warm-up top.
The Preparatory School children who travelled to Queensland, Australia, in 2024 received sponsorship in the form of tour back packs from Mike Greer Homes. Sincere thanks to Craig and Belinda Bailey for their sponsorship. In addition, the students who travelled to the AIMS games in Tauranga received a sponsored tour backpack from TMC Trailers. Sincere thanks to Richard and the Currie family.
Our Melanoma Awareness Week, with the ‘Get Spotted’ theme day, was wonderfully supported with $1100 of donations across the Preparatory School. Pre-school also supported Melanoma Awareness by joining in with ‘Spotty Day’ and whānau made online donations. We also held a dress up day and invited whānau to make gold coin donations for both ‘Little Heart Day’ (for tamariki and their whānau who are impacted by heart conditions) and ‘Daffodil Day’ (in support of the Cancer Society). Our school community gave generously during 2024. Sincere thanks for this wonderful support.
Jonathan Bierwirth PRINCIPAL OF PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Community Projects
The 1HumanRace in support of So They Can, a month-long fundraising campaign through March, was the Community Service Team’s Term 1 focus. Thirteen Community Service Leaders attended a Leadership Hub in our Centennial Chapel to raise awareness, guide, and set the challenge of raising money.
The team asked each tutor group to raise $300 through the month of March. The goal was to raise $18,000 to fund education for 30 girls in Tanzania and Kenya. The Community Service Team did a fantastic job, and the school community exceeded expectations.
•$18,363.10 was registered on the 1Human Race website;
•$3063 came in after the event concluded;
•$14,889 from donations to the College;
•combined total of $36,315 was raised for So They Can in 2024;
•$1560 from donations at the Chamber Music Concert with Samuel and Christine Jeon in Term 4.
In Term 2 the Community Service Focus was the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge and several theme days including Canteen, Pink Shirt Day, and Pride Week. The following funds were raised for World Vision:
•$3046 was raised; Community Service Co-Leader Sam Ferguson raised $1165 of this total. He was awarded a top ten fundraiser in South Island by World Vision;
•$3815 from the Preparatory School run-a-thon;
•$6861 total donations.
In Terms 3 and 4, community service was focused more on local charities. A House competition bringing cans for the Christchurch City Mission’s Food for Poverty campaign, was
led by Donna Jones and House captains. This brought in hundreds of cans of food. $560 from food truck sales, was donated to Christchurch City Mission.
Year 9 Dean, James Jenkinson, encouraged his students to raise money from $10.00 given at the beginning of the year. $4499 was raised through this initiative and went to a long list of charities.
A new initiative this year asked the Leavers of 2024 to contribute to Presbyterian Support and the gift packages they give to families who are struggling. A profile was presented to each tutor group in Year 13, and this resulted in sixteen beautiful packages being donated.
The Christchurch City Mission Christmas Appeal continued this year, with the Pre-school, Preparatory School, and Year 9–10 students all contributing to amass our biggest collection of gifts so far. These were warmly and gratefully received by the Christchurch City Mission on Monday 9 December.
On our Teacher Only Day at the end of the year community service opportunities were presented for staff to sign up to and contribute their time. This was a fantastic new initiative by our Head of Middle School, Matt Parr, and something staff mentioned should be an annual event.
Our support staff raised $160 in lieu of Secret Santa gifts, which was donated to Gumboot Friday, which offers free counselling to youth.
Rev. Paul Morrow CHAPLAIN
PTA
The PTA continues to support the College by managing the Second-Hand Shop, fundraising, and helping at College community functions and events.
In 2024, the PTA continued to support requested events. We appreciate all the PTA members, associates, and partners, who change plans regularly to accommodate dates and times of College events and requests for last minute changes.
The main source of income for the PTA, to re-distribute to the College, continued to be through the Second-hand Uniform Shop. The shop is operated by a dedicated group of parent volunteers and members of the PTA, to whom we are immensely grateful for their time and commitment.
The PTA, again this year provided the annual Christmas Cake fundraiser which was well supported by the community.
This year the PTA did not host or ‘support host’ a large-scale fundraising event for the College, but it is something we will look to do in the future.
PTA donations made to St Andrew’s College in 2024 totalled over $60,929 including:
•audio/visual production video equipment $35,000;
•canoe polo safety and sports equipment $5000;
•Drama storage and backstage items $2012;
•Preparatory School hockey goalie bags and equipment $5206;
•Preparatory School Junior Department wet day activities $2914;
•Preparatory School playground marking $2870;
•Pre-school sandpit enlargement $7927.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the PTA, supporting at events the PTA is involved with, or are able to volunteer help in the Second-hand Uniform Shop, please email stacpta@stac.school.nz
Stephen Higgs PTA PRESIDENT
Old Collegians Association
The Old Collegians Association remains committed to fostering a culture of philanthropy at St Andrew’s College. During recent reunions and events, the unwavering spirit and loyalty of our Old Collegians have been evident, further substantiated by their ongoing generosity.
On behalf of the Old Collegians, our association actively supports the College and its students through various means. Support included grants provided to students for extracurricular activities, the organisation of reunion events for past students, and assistance at College functions.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the success of alumni events and reunions, including year-group leaders and College staff. Lastly, I express my sincere thanks to the members of our Executive team for their continuous support and generosity.
Sam Crosbie OLD COLLEGIANS PRESIDENT
Celebrating Co-curricular
St Andrew’s College offers an extensive co-curricular programme, with over 50 different sports and cultural activities. College students benefit from these opportunities with well over 95 per cent of students involved in weekly co-curricular activities. The staff contribution to the programme is much appreciated and, in addition to this, the programme relies heavily on the support of parents and the wider community. The College is fortunate to have many parent volunteers who give freely of their time to offer the best opportunities possible. Also, several sporting codes receive generous donations and sponsorship which have contributed significantly to the cost of equipment, uniform, and travel to tournaments. Thank you to all who have contributed in 2024, and not only the ones highlighted in this report, as your support has been much appreciated.
Cricket and Rugby
Each year, cricket and rugby at St Andrew’s College thrive thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. This backing provides our teams with a crucial edge and helps our players reach their full potential on the field.
In 2024, cricket received support from Compass Pools Christchurch, Garden City Carpet Cleaners Ltd., McBride Construction Ltd., and Southside Electrical Ltd. We were also fortunate beneficiaries of the St Andrew’s College Old Collegians Association Golf Tournament, which kindly donated $4955 to the sport.
The exceptional support from our sponsors in 2024, as detailed to the right, has been pivotal in ensuring the success of St Andrew’s students. This, combined with the dedication of our coaches, managers, and parents, has significantly contributed to another successful season. A sincere thank you from all of us.
Gold
Mike Greer Homes, PAK’nSAVE Papanui
Silver
Bronze
Chris Jones Team Bayleys, Carters, Diggers NZ, FMI Building Innovation, Gibbons, Kooga, Louis McFadden Harcourts Gold, McVicar ITM, Misco Joinery, Rockcote Resene Ltd., Saunders and Co, Ute Nation, VIP Structural Steel, Compass Pools Christchurch (Cricket)
0508 TempFence, Apollo Projects, Dominator Christchurch, Elmwood Trading Company, Entire Electrical Solutions, Gary Cockram, Maugers Contracting, Miles Construction Ltd., Niagara, No.4 Restaurant and Bar, Oxford Edge, Plough Hotel, Riccarton Cleaning, ROA Mining Company Ltd., Stokes Farming Ltd., TerraFirma Turf, The Millfield Group, McBride Construction (Cricket)
Additional sponsors for 2024: Balance Physiotherapy and Hygienedirect.nz.
Mike Johnston HEAD OF CRICKET AND RUGBY
Netball
Netball at St Andrew’s College continues to flourish, offering opportunities for both social and competitive players. We have twenty-four teams competing each Saturday at Ngā Puna Wai and Hagley Park, along with social teams playing on Wednesday afternoons.
Our netball programme thrives thanks to the dedication of many parents and teachers who volunteer as managers, umpires, scorers, and first aiders. Their support ensures our teams have a positive netball experience and aids in the development of our players.
We would like to extend our gratitude to H & L Construction of Wānaka for providing the Senior A team with hoodies this year. The players appreciated the support.
Cherie Methven NETBALL CO-ORDINATOR
Basketball
Basketball continued to be the biggest sport at St Andrew’s, with over 50 teams playing across both the Preparatory School and the Secondary School. We are incredibly fortunate to have had sponsorship and support across both parts of the College that allowed our ākonga to flourish. We would like to publicly acknowledge the support shown by the philanthropic parties listed below.
The StAC Basketball Fundraising Committee of Graeme Rhodes, Linda Perkins, Brenda Sharpe, Nick Wheeler, Liz Righton, Deb Stowell, Fiona Turner, David Ermerins, Jamie Wright and Ben Eves, continued to work hard to help resource our competitive basketball programme.
This included:
•organising the iPhone auction;
•subsidising tournament costs;
•providing financial support to our athletes selected to represent New Zealand;
•covering the cost of physiotherapy.
Investing in initiatives that benefit our student-athletes, such as:
•financing recovery gear;
•massage;
•mental skills coaching.
With the Fundraising Committee welcoming six new members this year, and 2025 being the next iteration of our bi-annual HoopItUp gala fundraiser, we look forward to welcoming more supporters of basketball at St Andrew’s into the proverbial fold.
Ben Eves
TEACHER IN CHARGE OF BASKETBALL
Suppliers
St Andrew’s College is fortunate to receive outstanding support from local businesses through services and sponsorship. We would like to acknowledge the following contributors:
• Canterbury Teamwear: as our official sports uniform supplier, Canterbury Teamwear has consistently provided excellent service. We are also grateful for their sponsorship of several of our teams;
• Canterbury Wholesale: supplying our sports equipment, Canterbury Wholesale has been a steadfast supporter of our sports community through their ongoing sponsorship;
• The Athlete’s Foot: we appreciate The Athlete’s Foot for their School Rewards Programme, which gifts sports gear to both our Preparatory and Secondary Schools each year;
• Lone Star: generous vouchers have allowed us to recognise individuals in the sports community who have gone above and beyond.
Additionally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the families and other businesses that support our students in achieving their best. Your contributions are invaluable to our Sport and Co-curricular programme.
Preparatory School Sponsors: McVicar ITM and
Mark Lane DIRECTOR OF SPORT AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Gold
Oxford Edge
Silver Ellesmere Transport, Wheeler Motor Company, Miles Construction Ltd.
Mike Greer Homes
Rowing
St Andrew’s College rowing team is thriving this season, with 81 rowers competing in regattas and 20 students in our Year 9 learn-to-row programme. This success is due to the dedication of our staff, coaches, managers, parent committee, volunteers, supporters, and families.
Our staff, including Liam Smith, Georgia Boyes, Hamish Bell, Kerry Larby, Kate Scott, and Evert van Florenstein, provide essential support during regattas and camps. Julian Martel ensures our equipment is top-notch, dedicating countless hours to maintenance.
The rowing programme relies heavily on parent volunteers, co-ordinated by our Parent Committee, chaired by Craig Lewis. Their behind-the-scenes work is crucial to our success. Over the past decade, the committee has also built a strong sponsorship programme, enabling the purchase of essential rowing equipment.
A huge thank you to our sponsors as listed below:
Gold
Silver
Lewis Bradford, PAK’nSAVE Rangiora
Anthony Harper, Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects
Bronze Alvarium, Viden Engineering Group, Mitre 10 Mega Hornby and Papanui,
Thank you to our Kitchen Committee led by Dave Molony (food ordering and menus), Craig Lewis (boat park logistics), Prue McStay (recovery packs), Jo de Joux, Kylie Kamo, Dale Hedgecock, Belinda Thomas (parent communications/tent). This group has committed hundreds of hours to organising our kitchen, meals, and running a team of volunteers who feed our large squad at all our camps and regattas. We are so fortunate to be so well catered for, and it is most appreciated.
Thank you to Jo de Joux and Tim Barclay who organised our pub quiz fundraiser. Not only was this a great night but it also secured over $10,000 for the club.
Angus Meats have provided us with great deals that have helped us fuel our team with top quality protein.
Our club is so fortunate to have the support of all these individuals and the parents who volunteer their time to help. Your generosity is deeply appreciated by everyone involved in St Andrew’s College rowing, enabling us to run a fantastic programme that benefits all our rowers.
Hamish Bell HEAD OF VALUES AND CULTURE
Your Gifts to the St Andrew’s College Your Legacy,Our Future Campaign 2024
In 2024, the gifts made to our St Andrew’s College Your Legacy, Our Future campaign totalled $8,412,004.
Most of these gifts were direct to the College Foundation (which includes the Endeavour and Endeavour Rugby Scholarship fund, and bequests), and our new Ngā Toi Performing Arts Centre and Gough Family Theatre.
The College is also thankful for the additional generosity towards the College’s many co-curricular activities in 2024, through our Sponsorship programme (not include in this pie chart).
2024 Donations
Bequest Your Legacy, Our Future
StAC Scholarship
Annual Giving
Step Into Our Future
2024 Gifts Overview
Bequest
Centennial Chapel
Chaplains Discretion
Endeavour Rugby Scholarship Fund
Naming Rights
Pipe Band Gift
Rectors Discretion
RE/Burnett Building Project
St Andrew’s College
St Andrew’s College Scholarship
Theatre General Gift
Theatre Seat
Theatre Ticket Levy
Ticket Sale Donations
Philanthropy - the Spirit of Generosity at St Andrew’s College
The acknowledgements shown below gratefully recognise financial gifts made to St Andrew’s College between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
A Anonymous (14)
Robert (1960) and Marion Anderson
Mike Arthur (1964)
B Shelley and Sam Broad (2008)
Burnett Valley Trust
Bill and Marilyn Burrows and Family
Burtscher Family
C
Rachelle and Jonathan Connolly
Peter (1959) and Helen Cordner
D
Don and Liz Davison
Deng Family
E
Dr Lewis and Sharon Evans
F
B and E Fleming
G
Euan Galloway (1964)
H
Bruce Hendrie (1978)
Heather Hepburn
Euan Hilson (1954)
Hirschfeld Family
Brian Hunt (1962) and Family
J
David Jarman (1981)
Prof. Ron Jones (1957)
L
David Le Lievre (1994)
Andrew Lowden (1967)
M
Gordon McCormick (1974)
McLaren Family
Macandrew Family
Jack Mackie (1968)
Maitland Family
Richard Maxwell (1968)
Bruce Mazey (1968)
Evan Medland
Juliana Miller
Rev. Paul and Jo Morrow
Stu and Sarah Munro
N
Nixon Reynolds Family
O
Daniel O’Reilly
Martin and Sue Oxley
P
Carl Pester (1979)
R
Belinda and Hamish Ranken
Perry Robertson Family
Rumble Family
Russell Family
S
Gina Satterthwaite – Gifted in honour of former pupil Blair T Gough by Fife Foundation
Ian Satterthwaite (1958)
Note: All cash donations are eligible for the 33 per cent tax credit or rebate.
Tom Scaife (1994)
Scanlon Family
Coroner Tim Scott
DWG (Wal) Scott (1959) and Family
Simcock Family
Smart Family
Joy Smith
St Andrew’s College PTA
St Andrew’s College Rugby
Stevenson Family
Carly Stewart and Dave Prangell
Stuart Family
T
Tavendale Family
John Taylor (1968)
Paul Taylor (1984)
Thirkell Family
Caelan Thomas
Sea-am Thompson
C L and S A Tod
V
van Nobelen Family
W
Michael Wafelbakker (1987)
Wallis Family
John and Alison Westgarth
Pearson and Williams Family
Wilson Family
Alan (1951) and Adrienne Winnicott
Y Annie Young
Z
Michael Zhang and Family
Viv and Roy Zhang
Thanking our Donors
St Andrew’s College and the St Andrew’s College Foundation are strengthened through financial contributions and bequests, which help to maintain the high standard of independent education at St Andrew’s College. Through income earned on the St Andrew’s College Foundation invested endowment, funds are directed to areas of need at the Board of Governors’ request.
Strowan Club
The St Andrew’s College donor societies began in 2007 with the establishment of Strowan Club, as a means of thanking our Old Collegians, parents, and friends who have gifted $10,000 or more to St Andrew’s College.
The following list includes all members who have given recently, or who based upon their cumulative giving, are now welcomed to the Strowan Club, Highland Club, Thompson Founders’ Circle, and as a St Andrew’s College Fellow.
A Anonymous (18)
Derrick Abbott
Jack and Helen* Allan
Colin Anderson* and Family
David A Anderson
Robert and Marion Anderson
Stuart and Debbie Anderson
B
Alison K Ballantyne
Tim Barnett
Bruce and Jane Bascand
Jonathan and Therese Bierwirth
Jo Bigford and Wayne Fleming
Robert Bosch New Zealand Ltd.
Mark and Dr Robin Bowman
David and Catherine Boyer
Millie Bremner
Paul* and Joan* Brown
Rob R Bruce-Barron
Christopher Burke
Simon Burke
Burnett Valley Trust
Burns Family
Bill and Marilyn Burrows and Family
C
Bede and Melanie Cammock-Elliott
Canterbury Foundation
Simon and Tracey Challies
Matthew Cockram
S J Collins* Family Trust
Gideon and Amie-Jane Couper
John Crothall* / In memory of E Alan Crothall
Bridget and David Cushing
D
Peter and Julianne Darling
Don and Liz Davison
Grant and Jennifer Dickey
Craig Dowling
Graham and Leila Dowling
E
Peter R and Rana E Eggleton
Stewart* and Kay Elms
Dr Lewis and Sharon Evans
F
Deb Fahey
Warren* and Norah* Featherston
Brent and Elizabeth Fleming
Beverley and Jim* Forrester
Stuart J V and Sue Fox
Dr Ivor S Francis*
Bruce J and Ailsa* Fraser
* Deceased Note: All cash donations are eligible for the 33 per cent tax credit or rebate.
G
Robert Gendall*
Keith* and Jennifer* Gillanders
Ben and Pen Gough: The Ben Gough Family Foundation
A J Grant and Prof. M H Chang and Family
Dr H Scott Gray*
Chris and Sarah Green and Family
Andrew and Wendy Griffiths
Joan Grumitt*
D Nigel Gualter and Kristy O’Connor
H
Earl* and Lani Hagaman
Rick Hallifax
John* and Jan Hampton and Family
David and Michelle Harrison
J L Hay Charitable Trust
George* and Merrilyn* Hight
Euan and Dawne* Hilson
J
David and Christine Janett
David Jarman and Moira Farrell
Malcolm and Hayley Johns
Stewart M Johns
Peter Johnston* and Family
Brent and Vicky Jones
Prof. Ron Jones
K
Peter D Kennedy
Bill Kensington*
L
Christine and Gavin Leighton
Jim* and Jen Livingstone
Richard Luisetti
M
Mace Engineering Ltd.
Andrew and Joanne Macgregor
Barry and Cheryl* Maister
Emeritus Prof. Athol* and Ngaire* Mann
Chris* and Jilly Marshall
Phil and Linda Mauger
Steven and Jacqui McDonald
Grant and Jenny McFadden
Amelia McGoldrick Trust
Kelvin and Sally McMillan
L B Miller Charitable Trust
Maurice and Helen Milliken and Family
Garry Moore
Greg Moore
Rev. Paul and Jo Morrow
Mark and Barb Mulholland
Texas and Lynda Mundy
Andrew and Karen Munro
Beveley Murray
N
Miranda and Craig Newbury
Ed and Nicky Newman
Dougal* and Diane Norrie
Michael Norris and Patsy Dart*
Michael and Linda Nutt
Robin and Shirleen Oakley
Martin and Sue Oxley
Michael and Michelle Patterson and Family
Bryan and Susie Pearson
Richard* and Anne Peate
Richard and Almut Perrett
Perry Family
Malcolm Petrie
Cameron C Pickering
George* and Lynda Pickering
Grahame* and Glen Price
Pugh Family R
Warwick J Rathgen*
Graham (1949) and Greg (1973) Reynolds
Graham and Lorna Robertson
Murray D Rose
Murray Rose and Richard Rose
Shirley J Rudkin*
* Deceased Note: All cash donations are eligible for the 33 per cent tax credit or rebate.
S Gina (Gough) Satterthwaite: Fife Foundation
Scanlon Family
D W G (Wal) and Pam Scott
Paul W Scott
George and Kay* Scrimshaw
Allan* and Cynthia* Shand
Ron Sherlock
Jun Wha Shin
Michael and Kate Sidey
Sir Gil and Joy Simpson
John Sinclair and Family
Dr Harsh P Singh and Anu Pratap
Donald Sloss
Robert* and Jill Sloss
Murray and Linda Smith
David Solomon*
Robert* and Margaret Spark
R L B (Lee) Spear
Prof. Michael Spiro
St Andrew’s College Board of Governors
St Andrew’s College Ladies’ Circle
St Andrew’s College Old Collegians Association
St Andrew’s College PTA
St Andrew’s College Rugby Club
Roland Stead*
Graeme and Ally Stevenson
Evan Stewart
Mark Stewart and Ainsley Walter
Todd and Danielle Stewart
John Strowger
Dr Jurgen and Petra* Suppan
John and Glenys Syme
T Bill and Dian Taylor
Neil D Thomson
Peter and Pip Trumic
Murray and Margaret Turley
William and Pam* Turner
Francis and Rosemary Twiss
U John and Josephine Ullrich
Peter* and Carlyn Ullrich W
Tony and Joyce Wallace and Family
Noel and Brigitte Walton
Jianping Wang and Yu Zhao
Geoff and Mary Wells Family Trust
Graham and Val Wells
J and V Wells
Kerry J Wells
Michael C Wells
John and Alison Westgarth
Alun* and Miriam Wilkie
Wilkie + Bruce Architects
Peter* and Judy* Wilkinson
Rick Wilson and Janine Mayson
Paul and Jill Wright
X
Dr Shaun and Cher Xiong
Y
Anthony and Carol Young
1917 Society
The 1917 Society is for those generous members of our community who have pledged a bequest to the College.
We are privileged that they have chosen to endow part of their estate to St Andrew’s College upon their passing. For those who have shared their plans with us, we are glad to be able to thank them and welcome them as members of the 1917 Society.
Bequests received between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Stewart Elms
George Hight
Arthur Rodgers
Ross Wilson
