St Andrew's College - Regulus - May 2015

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Leadership and Governance
From the Rector..........................................1
From the Chair............................................3
Leadership roles inspire students. ............4
Step into the real world..............................6
Recognising teaching excellence...............8
Teaching and Learning
'En Pointe'...................................................9
New teaching staff for 2015......................11
Social Sciences vital to a good life...........12
Students explore Mount Cook basin........13
Integrating e-Learning at St Andrew's....14
Celebrating academic excellence. ...........15
Life along the shore..................................16
Pathway to the podium.............................17
And the journey begins.............................18
A sense of belonging.................................19
Giving it a go..............................................19
Resources and Environment
At the heart of the community..................20
Campus update.........................................23
From the Campaign Chair........................24
Development and Alumni Office...............24
Values and Culture
Founders' Day...........................................26
Embracing a world view. ..........................28
Boarding with love. ...................................29
Cultural catch up......................................30
Exploring the world...................................30
World Vision. .............................................31
Athletics day..............................................32
Swimming sports......................................33
Sports round up........................................34
Rowing for gold.........................................38
Students excel in Summer
Tournament Week.................................40
Top tennis team.........................................41
Outstanding innings for StAC
cricketers. .............................................42
Staff Challenge – Wanaka.........................43
Old Collegians
Message from the President....................44
Events........................................................44
Upcoming events. .....................................44
Class notes................................................46
Just married..............................................47
In loving memory......................................48
Contents
Members of the College Pipe Band Olivia Smith, Noah Clarke and Reuben O’Neill piping at the annual Highland Games on Founders’ Day.
Editor: Kim Triegaardt
Photography: Ken Baker Photography;
Pip Dinsenbacher, Steve Bayley, Sue
Oxley, Rachelle Joilin and Meredith-Clare
Photography.
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Printing: The Caxton Press
Circulation: 8,500
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(Cover)The future of St Andrew’s – Year 1
student Jack Wheeler reads the inscription
on the foundation stone for the new Chapel,
following the laying of the foundation
stone ceremony held on Founders’ Day,
Friday 20 March, 2015.