Leavers' Assembly 2024

On Wednesday 30 October, a group of 204 leavers from Year 13 and 22 leavers from Year 12, were farewelled at the traditional Leavers’ Assembly, marking their last day at St Andrew’s College.

The day began with a delicious breakfast in the Strowan House dining room, before the leavers made their way to the Centennial Chapel through the campus which was lined with Preparatory School students for the assembly.

Highlights included the presentation of Special Awards, Academic 30s, Academic Greatest Movers, and recognition of Tertiary Scholarship Awards. Speakers included Deputy Heads of College, Holly Maraki and Carter Rhodes, who reflected on their time in the Secondary School, and Head of Secondary School, Evert van Florenstein, who paid tribute to the teaching staff also leaving at the end of the year.

Musical items included a performance of Stevie Wonder’s Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing, by the Year 13 Music class, with Year 13 students Xanthe Pearce, Sea-am Thompson and Chantelle Xiong performing For Good by Stephen Schwartz.

Rector, Christine Leighton, says the Leavers’ Assembly is an important milestone for the leavers, who can be proud of their achievements during their time at the College.

It is also special for their whānau who have supported, encouraged, and guided them throughout their schooling.

Our seniors have had a positive influence on the younger students who looked up to them, and in keeping with the Head Prefects’ theme of ‘All for One and One for All’, have shown courage in their journey and given much encouragement to others. May their lives be enriched by all the experiences ahead, and may the memories they take with them be a taonga from their days at St Andrew’s College.