From the Assistant Principal- Students
Welcome to the start of Term 2.
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
Wednesday the 25th 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 and have all safety or subject gear for that day.
Breaches of Technology use at the College.
Students are expected to follow the guidelines for the use of technology that is ion the College Planner. We are seeing many students misusing their technology. If this happens parents will be sent an email making them aware of the breach of Technology. Three breaches of Technology will see a detention being issued to the child.
It is important that we all work together to ensure that the students use technology correctly. If you have any concerns please contact the Leaders of Wellbeing for your child’s year group.
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, using your moral compass to help you make decisions, we try not to do things for personal gain and are my actions making me 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 following through with 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.
God Bless
Mr. Nicholas Thrum
Assistant principal - Students