St Andrew 39;s Prep Term Dates

[Autumn Pitz]

Ifa student is sick or unable to attend school, their parent or caregiver should complete the online form on the StAC App or website

stac.nz/Absences before 8.30am. Alternatively, you can phone the Absentee Line +64 3 940 2071by 8.15am, or email prepatt...@stac.school.nz.

All absences must be explained to the class teacher by a note / email from a parent or caregiver. Teachers and the Preparatory School Office need to be notified if any appointments make it necessary for your child to leave the school grounds or be late for school. All unexplained absences are followed up by a phone call. A medical certificate is required after five consecutive days absent.

Should you wish to enrol your child in the After-school Care programme, please click the 'New Parent? Register here' button on the AimyPlus website to set up your account. Casual bookings can be made on the day via the AimyPlus website or app. If you have a message for your child about a change of arrangements for them regarding After-school Care or pickup, please continue to get in touch with the Preparatory School Office by phoning +64 3 940 2037.

Cafeteria lunch orders must be made online via myKindo. To register and login, visit: stac.nz/CafeOnline

Lunches can be ordered anytime up to 8.00am on the lunch day. For further details on using the online ordering system, please refer to the quick reference guide: stac.nz/Cafe_Quick_Guide

Preparatory School children are unable to go directly to the Cafeteria to make purchases. Orders are delivered to the Preparatory School just prior to lunchtime. Morning tea is not available from the Cafeteria and must be provided by parents.

The Second-hand Uniform Shop accepts credit and debit cards (except Amex), and students are also able to pay by direct deposit to the College's bank account. The preferred payment is by card, due to ease of reconciliation for the PTA volunteers who manage the shop.

To optimise navigation in digital and technological spaces, students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with our Cyber Safety information to gain awareness of potential risks and corresponding risk mitigation strategies.

Please update in the Community Portal any changes of address or personal information as they occur throughout the year. It is important that we have up-to-date information. If you are leaving your child in the care of temporary caregivers, please notify the office. It is important that we are informed of this and who we are to contact in case of an emergency.

All medication is held in the Preparatory School office and dispensed as per instructions from the parent or caregiver. Oral medication will only be given following verbal permission from a parent or caregiver.

In the case of infectious diseases or communicable conditions (e.g. chicken pox, conjunctivitis, mumps, measles, rubella, slapped cheek, influenza, impetigo [school sores] and head lice), we ask that you keep your child at home until the condition is no longer transferable.

One or two-week holiday programmes for Preparatory School aged children are offered during the end of Term 1, end of Term 3 and December holidays. Information including enrolment details will be sent home at the beginning of the preceding term. Depending on demand, we may hold holiday programmes during other holiday breaks.

The College acknowledges the role mobile phones and smart watches may play in personal security and communication with parents. The mobile phone and smart watch policy ensures students use of mobile phones and smart watches at school does not interfere with learning or contribute to bullying or other pastoral care issues.

In the Preparatory School, class representatives act as points of contact for the PTA and help organise social functions. The first function in the Preparatory School for 2023 is a morning tea for new families on Friday 3 February at 11.00am in the Preparatory School Library.

St Andrew's College recognises the significance of social media in modern society, offering opportunities for students to learn, engage, and communicate. The College aims to implement guidelines to safeguard students' and the College's reputation. The guidelines cover three main sections:

Purchasing Online: We use the OfficeMax My School system where stationery requirements can be ordered online. You can login at any stage during the year and purchase other items you may need. Any order over $70.00 is delivered free of charge (you can order for more than one child at a time as well). For further information see stac.nz/StationeryPreparatory

Boys

Hair must not be longer than the length of the collar at the back, and must fall above the eyebrow line. It should be cut in a conservative style and not shorter than a number three comb.

Boys and Girls

Hair must be clean and well-groomed, in the range of natural hair colour only and kept clear off the face and above their eyebrows. Unusual hairstyles, including streaking of hair, dreadlocks and braided hair, are not permitted.

Make-up and Nails Guidelines

Make-up and nail varnish is not part of the College uniform and it is not to be worn at any time with school uniform or sports uniform. All forms of make-up and nail varnish are unacceptable, including foundation, mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, blusher, lipstick, lip gloss, false nails and nail art.

Student free days may vary from school to school. There may also be a variation to other term dates, particularly for colleges with boarders. Please contact individual schools to confirm.

You can stay up to date with term dates by subscribing to our Stay Connected email alert service. Once you've signed up Term Dates can be selected under the Education topic.

There are no universal term dates or calendars that apply to all independent schools in South Africa. Many independent schools follow the public school calendar, while others follow an association calendar. Some independent schools follow their own specific calendars.

The calendar committee of the ISASA Central Region (Gauteng, Free State, North West and Northern Cape) publishes a Central Region Calendar as a guideline for member schools in the region. ISASA member schools in Central Region are not required to follow this calendar, although most do.

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