St Andrew's College (Christchurch)

Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.

Uniform

• Required- pinafore or black culotte – (compulsory for Years 1–6, optional for Years 7–8);

Term dates

• Term 1, 2027: Years 1–9 commence Wednesday 27 January, Years 10–13 commence Thursday 28 January; ends Friday 9 AprilYears 1–9 commence Wednesday 27 January. Years 10–13 commence Thursday 28 January. Friday 9 April Term 1 ends.
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• Term 2, 2027: Monday 3 May – Friday 2 JulyMonday 3 May – Friday 2 July.
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• Term 3, 2027: Monday 26 July – Friday 24 SeptemberMonday 26 July – Friday 24 September.
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• Term 4, 2027: Years 1–8 Monday 11 October – Friday 3 December; Years 9–13 Monday 11 October – Wednesday 1 DecemberYears 1–8: Monday 11 October – Friday 3 December. Holidays commence Monday 6 December. Years 9–13: Monday 11 October – Wednesday 1 December.
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Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.

In their words

• • Where people belong, grow and flourish to make a positive difference in our world.
  • Founded on Presbyterian Christian values and Scottish character, we provide an outstanding holistic educational experience in Aotearoa New Zealand, helping our people become the best version of themselves.

International students

• Accepted, as statedWe warmly welcome international students to our safe and supportive community. Our international programme includes students from over 20 countries and offers a rich and balanced curriculum.

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Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.

On offer

• AthleticsIn December, 11 talented athletes represented St Andrew’s at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics National Track and Field and Road Race Championships in Hastings.
• annual Athletic Sports DayThe Preparatory School held its annual Athletic Sports Day in ideal weather
• BasketballBasketball A group of Year 9–10 students represented St Andrew’s at the NZSS South Island 3×3 Basketball Tournament in Rolleston.
• Canoe PoloSt Andrew’s teams performed well in the Canterbury Schools' Term 4 Canoe Polo competition at Lake Rua
• NFL flag football teamThe Preparatory School NFL flag football team finished an impressive sixth place at the 2025 NFL Flag Football National Championships
• PoloAt the South Island SUPA Interschool Polo Tournament, St Andrew’s College was well represented in combined Christchurch school teams.
• speech and dramaAt St Andrew’s, students can participate in everything from speech and drama, to dance, Highland dance, ballet and music.
• danceAt St Andrew’s, students can participate in everything from speech and drama, to dance, Highland dance, ballet and music.
• Highland danceAt St Andrew’s, students can participate in everything from speech and drama, to dance, Highland dance, ballet and music.
• Professional tuition in singing and a wide range of instrumentsProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• jazz and concert bandsProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• choirsProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• barbershop groupsProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• chamber groupsProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• rock bandsProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• Pipe BandProfessional tuition in singing and a wide range of instruments is offered, with the opportunity for students to join our jazz and concert bands, choirs, barbershop groups, chamber groups, rock bands, and our internationally acclaimed Pipe Band.
• StAC Attackplus StAC Attack, Dance Revue, and Film Fest.
• Dance Revueplus StAC Attack, Dance Revue, and Film Fest.
• Film Festplus StAC Attack, Dance Revue, and Film Fest.
• Senior School Production (Years 11–13)The Senior School Production (Years 11–13) is a major event on the cultural calendar
• Middle School Production (Years 9–10)The annual Middle School Production (Years 9–10) is another popular event
• Preparatory School Productionswith Preparatory School Productions taking place biennially
• Ballet AcademyWe are the only school in New Zealand to provide a co-educational integrated Ballet Academy programme on campus.
• Junior JazzAfter school classes are available in the Dance Studio, with additional specialist classes for Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz, Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.
• Senior JazzAfter school classes are available in the Dance Studio, with additional specialist classes for Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz, Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.
• Junior Hip HopAfter school classes are available in the Dance Studio, with additional specialist classes for Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz, Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.
• Senior Hip HopAfter school classes are available in the Dance Studio, with additional specialist classes for Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz, Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.
• Musical TheatreAfter school classes are available in the Dance Studio, with additional specialist classes for Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz, Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.
• PilatesExtension classes such as Pilates and Pointe are also available.
• PointeExtension classes such as Pilates and Pointe are also available.

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