When did you join St Andrew’s Cathedral School? What brought you to the School?
I joined St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Year 7. The centrality of the School was a major component and its deep roots in Christianity were extremely important to me and growing in my faith.
My dad is also an Old Andrean and his experiences and connection to the School were also factors that contributed to my enrolment.
If you think of yourself at the end of Primary School compared to now, how have you changed? Why do you think that is?
In Primary School I was very shy, I didn’t make friends very easily and I never had a large network of friends and was pretty closed off, scared of stepping outside of my comfort zone.
I think St. Andrew’s Cathedral School has changed me significantly – my experiences have helped me grow in confidence, I now have many amazing friends who have helped me grow so much in confidence as well as faith.
“St Andrew’s Cathedral School has encouraged me to grow and stand firm in my faith. I’ve also been encouraged to step outside my comfort zone and try new things.”
St. Andrew’s Cathedral School has encouraged me to grow and stand firm in my faith. I’ve also been encouraged to step outside my comfort zone and try new things.
What’s the best part about going to St Andrew’s Cathedral School for you? When you go to School each day what do you most look forward to?
The best thing about St Andrew’s Cathedral School has to be the numerous opportunities it provides.
During my time at the School I joined drama ensembles for the first time, participated on the 20-Day trip in Year 10, co-curricular sport as well as participating in School leadership.
“The best thing about St Andrew’s Cathedral School has to be the numerous opportunities it provides.”
These experiences not only equipped me with valuable skills that will help me in my life outside of School, but also allowed me to meet so many amazing people and form friendships that are still strong to this day.
When I arrive at School each day, I look forward to the community fostered in the School. My friends and teachers, who look out for me and care for me, supporting me to do my best in all endeavours are relationships I will never forget.
What does being CRU Captain involve? What have you learned from being a leader?
Being CRU Captain involves a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. First and foremost, myself and a group of other Christian students lead the Year 7-9 lunchtime Bible studies on Wednesdays.
I also lead a Thursday morning Bible study for Year 10-12, completely student-led, to foster an environment where students feel comfortable to explore Christianity and ask questions freely.
I also have the honour of sharing God’s word through talks and interviews in chapel, CRU and assemblies and prayer breakfasts.
I represent the student body at certain Christian events that the School gets invited to.
Being a leader has probably been one if the biggest learning experiences I’ve had at St Andrew’s Cathedral School. I’ve learnt tons about true leadership for the execs who oversee our leadership but also from those who fall under my leadership.
My Year 8 boys at Middle School CRU never cease to amaze me with their persistence in engaging with the study and asking questions, trying to learn more about their faith, which is truly inspiring to me.
I’ve also learnt many practical skills such as public speaking and working in a team of people who I don’t know that well.
How has attending St Andrew’s Cathedral School influenced your Christian faith?
The Christian community St Andrew’s Cathedral School fosters here is second to none. Christian Development is a wonderful way of exploring my faith through different lenses and diving deeper into what I believe and why.
Chapel is always super encouraging. Also, just being surrounded by so many like-minded Christians, both my age and older has been such an encouragement.
Before attending St Andrew’s Cathedral School I had very few Christian friends my age, but the friends I’ve made over my years at the School have encouraged and challenged me.
Being surrounded by older peers and teachers who also shared the same faith as me was also encouraging, they taught me a lot, and their wisdom and guidance was so influential on my faith.
What do you hope to do next year and in your future?
After School I wish to return to St Andrew’s Cathedral School for a gap year to work as an Outdoor Education trainee – after that I’m unsure. My hope is to go to Uni. I’d like to find a job that serves the public, like a nurse or a firefighter.
