Mannix Bolus (Year 10) has always had an interest in aeronautics, so he took the initiative and joined the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC).
Although Mannix’s initial reason for joining the AAFC was to learn the necessary skills to become a pilot, he said that the AAFC program is so much more than he thought - “it’s all about striving to be a better version of yourself in all that you do…you are propelled to be a brave leader and an even humbler follower”.
Mannix said that the support and learning at St Andrew’s Cathedral School has empowered him to pursue his true passion - aviation.
Last Friday, some of our youngest musicians performed for their peers in the Chapter House at our annual Infants Music Concert. Despite a few nervous smiles and pre-performance jitters, all the students performed exceptionally!
Kate Robertson, Head of Music (K-6), said that “having the opportunity to perform from such a young age gives our students the chance to grow in confidence, develop their musical skills and work towards a goal, all while helping their technical skills to progress”.
We are incredibly proud of these students, whether they were fresh Kindergarten recruits or seasoned Year 2 performers. This wouldn’t be possible without our gifted and dedicated accompanist Ms Szu Yu Chen, who gave inspired support and care in the weeks leading up to the performance and especially on the day.
A big thank you to our music tutors for preparing these students so brilliantly and congratulations to everyone who performed.
Theatresports is back with a bang! Come support our Senior Theatresports team as they go into the semifinals tomorrow night at 7pm at Chapter House. Tickets at the door. Keep reading for the full details and a recap of all the exciting action last week.
On Wednesday night, our drama students began their bid for Theatresports Schools Challenge supremacy with both the Senior and Intermediate teams playing the heats on home soil.
The Seniors – Stan Wills, Ginger Truupold, Christian Conway, Leroy Mills and Isaac Donlevy – hit the stage in the BBC Auditorium in a match that left the audience, judges and opposing teams gasping for breath. At the end of the night, the International Grammar School took line honours, just one point ahead of our team that tied equal second with St Aloysius and Roseville.
The team now goes onto the semi-finals with an added home advantage, as we will be hosting the match at Chapter House. With only two teams from each semi going through to the Grand Final at the Enmore Theatre, it would be fantastic if we could show our SACS Pride by supporting them at Chapter House tomorrow night!
Congratulations to all players and a big thanks to Mr Callan, Ms Chakarovski, Ms Munro and Lyn Jarvis for all their assistance and support.
Match details: TSC Senior Semi-Final Friday 17 May, 7pm Chapter House Tickets at the door: Students - $10. Adults - $15.
Last week, fifteen Year 10 students embarked on an epic six-day horse riding adventure through the Victorian High Country. As much as this was a physically demanding journey, it was also the chance to develop in both character and faith.
The outdoor education programme at St Andrew’s Cathedral School is an essential and much-loved part of every student’s experience. All students gain skills beyond the classroom and benefit from the adventure-based educational journeys. For this group of students, their focus was to learn new horse-riding skills including how to saddle a horse, how to ride, trot and canter, look after their horses, camp and cook over the six days of the trek. While these skills came naturally for some, it wasn’t easy for all.
Ava Saad (Year 10) said that “it was really difficult at the beginning, especially because I had never ridden a horse before”. Ava said that “the uphills were really difficult because I had to learn to stand up while riding the horse as well as keeping a firm hold on the reins, which required a lot of skill and coordination”. However, she said that “the Character Strength that really developed on this journey was Persistence,” because by the end, all the skills she learned in the first few days helped her and the other group members immensely as the they completed a full-day ride from Camp Howqua to Watson’s Trail Ride Farm, Booroolite.
A unique part of the programme is that students of all experience levels are invited and encouraged to join – whether they are completely new to horse riding or if they have several years of experience under their belt, making the trip accessible to all.
Camp Coordinator, Paris Condon, said that the horse-riding journey was an excellent opportunity for the Year 10 students to spend time away from home to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. And so, it wouldn’t be an Outdoor Ed journey if there wasn’t some hardship along the way! At the beginning of the journey, one student’s horse was particularly moody and difficult to manage – as all horse riders know, every horse has an individual personality- just like us!But this student persisted with courage and continued the journey with their horse, eventually forming a friendly bond, instilling a sense of accomplishment, alongside peaceful enjoyment. ... See MoreSee Less
STORYTIME SHENANIGANS – TRIVIA NIGHT A BEST-SELLING TALE OF TRIUMPH
One of the most enjoyable nights on the School calendar is without doubt the biennial parent trivia night, and this instalment was no exception!
More than 290 parents were transformed into storybook characters and transported to a world of literary imagination as they played trivia, ate, drank and danced the night away. All while raising money for the Heath Bursary Fund, which is used to give support to members of our community suffering unforeseen financial hardship.
We had Cats in Hats, Little Mr’s and Miss’s, Crayons, Ballerinas and Where’s Wally’s, but special mention must go to the Hungry Caterpillars for best team costume, King Arthur and his Knights for best table decoration (complete with pigs head!) 😱 and to Martin Ford for best costume - coming dressed as the actual chimney found at the Dursley house in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Bragging rights for the next two years go to the Rainbow Fairies who took the honours as winners of the trivia competition. We also cannot forget those who won the individual games, including one on ‘teenage slang’ – IYKYK. Facts. 😉
Our silent auction was a great success, some amazing prizes were on offer and were quickly snapped up including a holiday to Bali, a Sydney Harbour vivid cruise, a boutique Bondi Beach hotel package and even an St Andrew's House week long lift pass! A special thank you to all who donated and those who donated contents of the 31 hampers which all sold out on the night.
This event would not have been possible without the tireless work of the Community Engagement team, who put in long hours masterminding and executing the event all while we partied the night away.
In essence it was a celebration of SACS Pride; a moment to celebrate each other; to celebrate the partnership that we have in helping our children to become the best version of themselves. It was a celebration of community strength and gratefulness for all that we have been, are and will be.
WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP Water Polo 🤽🏼 The intermediate boys’ Water Polo team showed resilience despite a loss against Redlands, later securing a 6-5 victory against Pittwater house. The girls’ team displayed great effort against Stella Maris. The Gold Boys faced a tough challenge against Riverview, while the Open Boys Blue team struggled against Forest High. However, the Open Gold Boys triumphed over Barbarians with a 14-3 win.
Football ⚽️ In boys football, notable improvements were seen across teams compared to the previous season. The 16 Gold team secured a 4-3 win, while other teams faced competitive matches. Girls football showcased dominant performances with wins for the 2nd XI, 1st XI, and Junior Gold teams.
Rugby 🏉 Rugby teams faced varying outcomes with mixed wins and losses. Despite limited player numbers, the U14s recorded a dominant 47-0 win, while the U15s secured a 44-0 victory.
Netball 🏐 Teams had a mix of wins and losses, with the 1sts winning a close game and Junior 4 achieving a massive 46-0 score. The Junior 2s also had their first game of the season, finishing with a 33-23 win. Great athletic ability as well as teamwork was displayed on the weekend, gearing the girls up for a successful season.
Squash 🎽 Squash teams demonstrated skill and determination, with several teams securing victories. Certainly looking sharp for the weeks ahead.
Fencing 🤺 St Andrew's Cathedral School fencing had a busy weekend at the Schools League hosted by Sydney Boys High. The U19s started their individual competition strongly, led by Mylo Docherty ranking number 1. Jacob Partington and Tony Wu excelled at the NSW ‘Roberta Nutt’ Trophy, with Jacob earning bronze in U16 and Tony securing gold in U14.
Fit 4 Life 🏃🏽 Fit for life activities included orienteering despite rainy weather and sailing lessons, showcasing students’ resilience and skill development. ... See MoreSee Less
We wish all of our mums and mother figures a very happy Mother’s Day. Mothers play a very special role in the lives of our students - whether it’s helping students with school projects, giving much-needed hugs or being a student’s biggest cheerleader – we appreciate all they do.
So today, whether you are a mum, grandma, aunty, or carer we thank you for the priceless contribution you make to the lives of our students. ... See MoreSee Less
Dr Julie McGonigle was one of the guests invited to offer a prayer at the Sydney Prayer Breakfast yesterday at the International Convention Centre, an inspiring gathering that brought together leaders from across the community.
She prayed for education with other guests praying on a variety of topics: Hon. Stephen Kamper MP (Community), Campbell Kwan, Australian Financial Review (Media / Arts), Nathaniel Truong, Loan Lounge (Business) and Sharon Callister, Mission Australia (Disadvantage).
Dr McGonigle’s prayer was for the education that happens in the CBD, for students, parents, staff, carers and wider families – and leaders of schools and the education sector.
“Bless those involved in raising up the next generation of teachers and school leaders. I pray that teacher and educational leader training in this city would be powerful and effective.”
Event special guest, Dr Andrew Browning AM, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, gave a compelling talk about his extensive work in east Africa. His desire is to see free maternal healthcare available Africa-wide.
Dr McGonigle was joined from St Andrew’s Cathedral School by staff and students and it was a great way to show something of how faith in the School community is lived out in the wider community.
Over the school holidays, Danielle Chapman and Cyd Sadler (Year 11) represented St Andrew’s Cathedral School at the annual NSW All Schools Sailing Championships in Belmont NSW. It’s always great to see our students participating in such a wide variety of sports, especially at competition-level.
The championship sees students from schools across Australia coming to Belmont to compete and the competition is always fierce. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful day out on the water and the girls are looking forward to building a larger team at our School in preparation for next year’s championships! ... See MoreSee Less
Would you like to get a better sense of how technology is used at our School? Join the P&F for an interactive and informative evening on technology and how we manage it as a school. The evening will include presentations by expert St Andrew's Cathedral School staff on policy, technology and student welfare across K-12. There will be a Q&A following the presentations.
We look forward to you joining us for an interesting evening. Click here for more information and to register your attendance: bit.ly/3QsE4O5
Tuesday 21 May, 6pm Community Hub Level 4, SAH ... See MoreSee Less
After spending an action-packed two weeks in the USA, our drama students are finally home – and they haven’t stopped raving about their unforgettable trip! From watching numerous theatre productions across the three cities, to choreographing battle scenes with some of Chicago’s most prestigious fight directors, to remembering to “keep to the right” on the bustling sidewalks of New York, this journey was filled with variety and adventure!
But it wasn’t all work. In the afternoons our students explored the cities, from the 9/11 Memorial to Central Park, to many of Chicago’s amazing Art Deco buildings, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Santa Monica Pier. The students even visited a real American high school – Chicago Performing Arts High School and shared Vegemite and TimTams with their new American friends.
The 2024 USA Drama Tour was a unique and exciting learning opportunity - especially valuable for our up-and-coming actors looking to do more on the stage in Australia or across the world. None of this would have been possible without our amazing teachers, Ms Munro, Ms Robinson and Mr Lindsay. We are very grateful for their guidance, care and supervision on this trip.
Yesterday in the Secondary School ANZAC Term Service, as Years 7-12 were warmly welcomed back, staff and students paused to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served to protect our country. Andrew Nixon, Senior Anglican Chaplain to the NSW Police Force, was our guest speaker, giving an inspirational reflection on the nature of service and sacrifice. It was a service full of encouragement at the start of Term 2. Read the full story here bit.ly/3xWj63D... See MoreSee Less
MANNIX - AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADET…
Mannix Bolus (Year 10) has always had an interest in aeronautics, so he took the initiative and joined the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC).
Although Mannix’s initial reason for joining the AAFC was to learn the necessary skills to become a pilot, he said that the AAFC program is so much more than he thought - “it’s all about striving to be a better version of yourself in all that you do…you are propelled to be a brave leader and an even humbler follower”.
Mannix said that the support and learning at St Andrew’s Cathedral School has empowered him to pursue his true passion - aviation.
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MINI MUSIC MAESTROS…
Last Friday, some of our youngest musicians performed for their peers in the Chapter House at our annual Infants Music Concert. Despite a few nervous smiles and pre-performance jitters, all the students performed exceptionally!
Kate Robertson, Head of Music (K-6), said that “having the opportunity to perform from such a young age gives our students the chance to grow in confidence, develop their musical skills and work towards a goal, all while helping their technical skills to progress”.
We are incredibly proud of these students, whether they were fresh Kindergarten recruits or seasoned Year 2 performers. This wouldn’t be possible without our gifted and dedicated accompanist Ms Szu Yu Chen, who gave inspired support and care in the weeks leading up to the performance and especially on the day.
A big thank you to our music tutors for preparing these students so brilliantly and congratulations to everyone who performed.
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Theatresports is back with a bang! Come support our Senior Theatresports team as they go into the semifinals tomorrow night at 7pm at Chapter House. Tickets at the door. Keep reading for the full details and a recap of all the exciting action last week.
On Wednesday night, our drama students began their bid for Theatresports Schools Challenge supremacy with both the Senior and Intermediate teams playing the heats on home soil.
The Seniors – Stan Wills, Ginger Truupold, Christian Conway, Leroy Mills and Isaac Donlevy – hit the stage in the BBC Auditorium in a match that left the audience, judges and opposing teams gasping for breath. At the end of the night, the International Grammar School took line honours, just one point ahead of our team that tied equal second with St Aloysius and Roseville.
The team now goes onto the semi-finals with an added home advantage, as we will be hosting the match at Chapter House. With only two teams from each semi going through to the Grand Final at the Enmore Theatre, it would be fantastic if we could show our SACS Pride by supporting them at Chapter House tomorrow night!
Congratulations to all players and a big thanks to Mr Callan, Ms Chakarovski, Ms Munro and Lyn Jarvis for all their assistance and support.
Match details: TSC Senior Semi-Final
Friday 17 May, 7pm
Chapter House
Tickets at the door: Students - $10. Adults - $15.
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TRAILBLAZING RIDERS…
Last week, fifteen Year 10 students embarked on an epic six-day horse riding adventure through the Victorian High Country. As much as this was a physically demanding journey, it was also the chance to develop in both character and faith.
The outdoor education programme at St Andrew’s Cathedral School is an essential and much-loved part of every student’s experience. All students gain skills beyond the classroom and benefit from the adventure-based educational journeys. For this group of students, their focus was to learn new horse-riding skills including how to saddle a horse, how to ride, trot and canter, look after their horses, camp and cook over the six days of the trek. While these skills came naturally for some, it wasn’t easy for all.
Ava Saad (Year 10) said that “it was really difficult at the beginning, especially because I had never ridden a horse before”. Ava said that “the uphills were really difficult because I had to learn to stand up while riding the horse as well as keeping a firm hold on the reins, which required a lot of skill and coordination”. However, she said that “the Character Strength that really developed on this journey was Persistence,” because by the end, all the skills she learned in the first few days helped her and the other group members immensely as the they completed a full-day ride from Camp Howqua to Watson’s Trail Ride Farm, Booroolite.
A unique part of the programme is that students of all experience levels are invited and encouraged to join – whether they are completely new to horse riding or if they have several years of experience under their belt, making the trip accessible to all.
Camp Coordinator, Paris Condon, said that the horse-riding journey was an excellent opportunity for the Year 10 students to spend time away from home to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. And so, it wouldn’t be an Outdoor Ed journey if there wasn’t some hardship along the way! At the beginning of the journey, one student’s horse was particularly moody and difficult to manage – as all horse riders know, every horse has an individual personality- just like us!But this student persisted with courage and continued the journey with their horse, eventually forming a friendly bond, instilling a sense of accomplishment, alongside peaceful enjoyment. ... See MoreSee Less
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STORYTIME SHENANIGANS – TRIVIA NIGHT A BEST-SELLING TALE OF TRIUMPH
One of the most enjoyable nights on the School calendar is without doubt the biennial parent trivia night, and this instalment was no exception!
More than 290 parents were transformed into storybook characters and transported to a world of literary imagination as they played trivia, ate, drank and danced the night away. All while raising money for the Heath Bursary Fund, which is used to give support to members of our community suffering unforeseen financial hardship.
We had Cats in Hats, Little Mr’s and Miss’s, Crayons, Ballerinas and Where’s Wally’s, but special mention must go to the Hungry Caterpillars for best team costume, King Arthur and his Knights for best table decoration (complete with pigs head!) 😱 and to Martin Ford for best costume - coming dressed as the actual chimney found at the Dursley house in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Bragging rights for the next two years go to the Rainbow Fairies who took the honours as winners of the trivia competition. We also cannot forget those who won the individual games, including one on ‘teenage slang’ – IYKYK. Facts. 😉
Our silent auction was a great success, some amazing prizes were on offer and were quickly snapped up including a holiday to Bali, a Sydney Harbour vivid cruise, a boutique Bondi Beach hotel package and even an St Andrew's House week long lift pass! A special thank you to all who donated and those who donated contents of the 31 hampers which all sold out on the night.
This event would not have been possible without the tireless work of the Community Engagement team, who put in long hours masterminding and executing the event all while we partied the night away.
In essence it was a celebration of SACS Pride; a moment to celebrate each other; to celebrate the partnership that we have in helping our children to become the best version of themselves. It was a celebration of community strength and gratefulness for all that we have been, are and will be.
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WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP
Water Polo 🤽🏼
The intermediate boys’ Water Polo team showed resilience despite a loss against Redlands, later securing a 6-5 victory against Pittwater house. The girls’ team displayed great effort against Stella Maris. The Gold Boys faced a tough challenge against Riverview, while the Open Boys Blue team struggled against Forest High. However, the Open Gold Boys triumphed over Barbarians with a 14-3 win.
Football ⚽️
In boys football, notable improvements were seen across teams compared to the previous season. The 16 Gold team secured a 4-3 win, while other teams faced competitive matches. Girls football showcased dominant performances with wins for the 2nd XI, 1st XI, and Junior Gold teams.
Rugby 🏉
Rugby teams faced varying outcomes with mixed wins and losses. Despite limited player numbers, the U14s recorded a dominant 47-0 win, while the U15s secured a 44-0 victory.
Netball 🏐
Teams had a mix of wins and losses, with the 1sts winning a close game and Junior 4 achieving a massive 46-0 score. The Junior 2s also had their first game of the season, finishing with a 33-23 win. Great athletic ability as well as teamwork was displayed on the weekend, gearing the girls up for a successful season.
Squash 🎽
Squash teams demonstrated skill and determination, with several teams securing victories. Certainly looking sharp for the weeks ahead.
Fencing 🤺
St Andrew's Cathedral School fencing had a busy weekend at the Schools League hosted by Sydney Boys High. The U19s started their individual competition strongly, led by Mylo Docherty ranking number 1. Jacob Partington and Tony Wu excelled at the NSW ‘Roberta Nutt’ Trophy, with Jacob earning bronze in U16 and Tony securing gold in U14.
Fit 4 Life 🏃🏽
Fit for life activities included orienteering despite rainy weather and sailing lessons, showcasing students’ resilience and skill development. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Mother’s Day!
We wish all of our mums and mother figures a very happy Mother’s Day. Mothers play a very special role in the lives of our students - whether it’s helping students with school projects, giving much-needed hugs or being a student’s biggest cheerleader – we appreciate all they do.
So today, whether you are a mum, grandma, aunty, or carer we thank you for the priceless contribution you make to the lives of our students. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dr Julie McGonigle was one of the guests invited to offer a prayer at the Sydney Prayer Breakfast yesterday at the International Convention Centre, an inspiring gathering that brought together leaders from across the community.
She prayed for education with other guests praying on a variety of topics: Hon. Stephen Kamper MP (Community), Campbell Kwan, Australian Financial Review (Media / Arts), Nathaniel Truong, Loan Lounge (Business) and Sharon Callister, Mission Australia (Disadvantage).
Dr McGonigle’s prayer was for the education that happens in the CBD, for students, parents, staff, carers and wider families – and leaders of schools and the education sector.
“Bless those involved in raising up the next generation of teachers and school leaders. I pray that teacher and educational leader training in this city would be powerful and effective.”
Event special guest, Dr Andrew Browning AM, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, gave a compelling talk about his extensive work in east Africa. His desire is to see free maternal healthcare available Africa-wide.
Dr McGonigle was joined from St Andrew’s Cathedral School by staff and students and it was a great way to show something of how faith in the School community is lived out in the wider community.
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SAILING THE HIGH SEAS
Over the school holidays, Danielle Chapman and Cyd Sadler (Year 11) represented St Andrew’s Cathedral School at the annual NSW All Schools Sailing Championships in Belmont NSW. It’s always great to see our students participating in such a wide variety of sports, especially at competition-level.
The championship sees students from schools across Australia coming to Belmont to compete and the competition is always fierce. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful day out on the water and the girls are looking forward to building a larger team at our School in preparation for next year’s championships! ... See MoreSee Less
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Would you like to get a better sense of how technology is used at our School? Join the P&F for an interactive and informative evening on technology and how we manage it as a school. The evening will include presentations by expert St Andrew's Cathedral School staff on policy, technology and student welfare across K-12. There will be a Q&A following the presentations.
We look forward to you joining us for an interesting evening. Click here for more information and to register your attendance: bit.ly/3QsE4O5
Tuesday 21 May, 6pm
Community Hub
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Our thespians are back!
After spending an action-packed two weeks in the USA, our drama students are finally home – and they haven’t stopped raving about their unforgettable trip! From watching numerous theatre productions across the three cities, to choreographing battle scenes with some of Chicago’s most prestigious fight directors, to remembering to “keep to the right” on the bustling sidewalks of New York, this journey was filled with variety and adventure!
But it wasn’t all work. In the afternoons our students explored the cities, from the 9/11 Memorial to Central Park, to many of Chicago’s amazing Art Deco buildings, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Santa Monica Pier. The students even visited a real American high school – Chicago Performing Arts High School and shared Vegemite and TimTams with their new American friends.
The 2024 USA Drama Tour was a unique and exciting learning opportunity - especially valuable for our up-and-coming actors looking to do more on the stage in Australia or across the world. None of this would have been possible without our amazing teachers, Ms Munro, Ms Robinson and Mr Lindsay. We are very grateful for their guidance, care and supervision on this trip.
To read more about this exhilarating 11-day trip, click here: bit.ly/3y5mjyc ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday in the Secondary School ANZAC Term Service, as Years 7-12 were warmly welcomed back, staff and students paused to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served to protect our country.
Andrew Nixon, Senior Anglican Chaplain to the NSW Police Force, was our guest speaker, giving an inspirational reflection on the nature of service and sacrifice. It was a service full of encouragement at the start of Term 2. Read the full story here bit.ly/3xWj63D ... See MoreSee Less
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