Nathan was one of the students who did our ‘Kosi to Coast’ trek, a real opportunity for growth. He said, “While most schools – if you work hard enough – will get you a good result, not all will make you a great communicator…..”
What was your favourite memory at St Andrew’s Cathedral School?
The ‘Kosi to Coast’ trek was beautiful, but really painful. I caught COVID on the hike, along with some of my friends. That added to the difficulty of the process, but I really valued the special bonding moments within isolation. I found out so much more in that moment about myself and who I wanted to be. In that type of scenario – when you’re sick, and tired and losing patience – it’s almost a training ground for skills that will be incredibly useful for the rest of my life.
What have you valued most about your time at St Andrew’s Cathedral School?
I think the fact that the School is not just inclusive, but that there’s a very easy bridging between individuals who have no observable connection. People from different parts of Sydney, different friendship groups, different backgrounds and with different interests all come together and bond very quickly.
“I hope to have led by example and facilitated change by using different people’s strengths toward a common goal.”
How do you feel that St Andrew’s Cathedral School has helped to shape you?
I was a very academic, very quiet kid in primary school, who wasn’t very good at interacting with people. Now, my family will tell you that I’ve transformed. While most schools – if you work hard enough – will get you a good result, not all will make you a great communicator who can interact with other human beings in a range of scenarios. I’ll be forever grateful for this.
What did you learn about leadership as School Captain?
The first thing I learned was the limitations of leadership. Having big ideas is brilliant, but often you don’t have the time or the capacity to implement massive changes. So instead, it’s about the little things. I hope to have led by example and facilitated change by using different people’s strengths toward a common goal.
What’s ahead for you?
I hope to go into medicine, or into medical technology.
