From the Assistant Principal Students
Uniform
As of the start of Term 2, all students were expected to be in full college winter uniform. It is an expectation of the College that all students wear this uniform from the moment they leave home in the morning until they arrive at home in the afternoon.
As it gets colder, students may want to add scarfs and gloves etc. Any scarf or gloves must be navy blue or black only. We have a College jumper and blazer and these are the only uniform that should be showing. If this is not enough, I suggest thermal undergarments that could be worn under the uniform. Any non-St Andrews uniform worn will need to be removed.
On sport days, students are to attend in full sports uniform, if they arrive in non-St Andrews uniform they will not be permitted to go to sport.
Every student is expected to have a St Andrews bag every day. Non-St Andrews bags will be left with their Leader of Learning for the day.
The student’s planners have a list of the requirements for uniforms. All students are expected to adhere to these rules.
Mufti Day
Friday the 28th May is the allocated mufti day for the students. This day is to support the Teachers in East Timor.
Just a reminder that the expectation is that all students dress appropriately for the mufti day and have all safety or subject gear for that day.
What’s in the student planner?
One of the themes in the planner is ethical living. The students are asked to ponder, “How do I live my life ethically?” Living ethically means that you think and act positively towards your self and others, use your moral compass to help you make decisions, try not to do things for personal gain and ensure that your actions are making you a better Christian person.
Ethical behaviours include, empathy, doing selfless acts of kindness, being honest, respecting others rights, listening to others, valuing our environments, doing what you say you are going to do and keeping your word.
Developing a growth mindset is one of the keys to developing resilience. Being optimistic and using positive self-talk is a key to developing a growth mindset.
Key character strengths to concentrate on are Bravery and Perspective. Think about your favorite relative and write down some strengths that you recognize that they have. Be mindful of how this has influenced you.
Do you want to earn some bonus house points? Come and tell me how have used your ethics to help make the right decision in an aspect of your life.
God Bless
Mr. Nicholas Thrum
Assistant principal - Students