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Leadership and Governance
From the Rector..........................................1
From the Board...........................................2
Thinking for change....................................3
Excellence in teaching................................4
Keeping an eye on the ball.........................5
Moving on....................................................6
Teaching and Learning
Out of Africa................................................8
Embracing technology..............................10
Skype in class............................................11
The real thing............................................12
Top mark in New Zealand.........................12
Solving problems. .....................................12
Young physicists in Korea.........................13
Adding up a win.........................................13
Scottish Scholars......................................13
All the world’s a runway...........................14
An evening of prose...................................14
Writing success.........................................14
For the love of reading..............................15
Resources and Environment
Step Into Our Future.................................16
Following in their footsteps......................17
Be a part of history...................................17
Breaking new ground................................18
Bring on the Challenge.............................20
Help us get connected..............................20
A taste of StAC..........................................21
Thank you..................................................22
Campus update: Farewell to Erwin..........23
The gift of giving........................................24
The Endeavour Scholarship Challenge....25
Values and Culture
Thrilling success.......................................27
Cultural catch up......................................28
Haere mai, we are New Zealand..............30
The sound of music...................................31
The heart of the College...........................32
Students rise to DOE gold challenge.......33
Heroic acts inspire....................................33
Debating issues.........................................34
Dancing talent on stage............................35
Students inspired to give back.................36
Talking at TEDx.........................................36
Ceilidh celebrates heritage......................37
Pipes at the ready.....................................37
Bonding over breakfast.............................38
Global connections...................................39
Celebrating grandparents........................39
Winter tournament wrap..........................40
Sports round up........................................42
Scoring goals............................................44
In the net...................................................45
Commonwealth experience......................45
Excelling at national level.........................46
Old Collegians
Message from the President....................47
Upcoming events. .....................................47
Events and reunions.................................47
Class notes................................................50
Centennial Challenge...............................51
Gone but not forgotten..............................51
Welcome to the world...............................52
Contents
Madison Hare-Reid (Year 12), Sam Williams (Year 13) and Brady Michell (Year 13) enjoy a game drive during their trip to Tanzania.
Editor: Kim Triegaardt
Photography: Ken Baker Photography;
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Natalie Allen (Year 13) member
of the StAC ‘A’ netball team, who placed
tenth at the National Secondary Schools’
Championships this year.