This year, we will be raising funds to refresh our iconic rooftop recreation area. We asked our archivist Kelton Jarvis to share the history of our School’s various rooftop playgrounds which students have enjoyed across the decades. The concept of playgrounds as an essential educational element in a child’s development…
Year 9 student Orlando Lennon and Year 8 student William Wheeler spent the beginning of the year performing in Opera Australia’s Turandot and La Boheme, respectively. In this interview, the two choristers share what they learnt from the experience. You’ve performed alongside some of Australia’s finest voices on one…
We were delighted to receive the 5-star employer of choice award for 2022 from industry magazine The Educator, last month. In this interview, we spoke to Heath McPherson, our Director of People and Culture, who shared his insight into what makes working at St Andrew’s Cathedral School so special. Firstly,…
Each year St Andrew’s Cathedral School brings together football players from across Sydney’s independent schools to compete in a pre-season tournament. In its latest addition, the tournament has continued to grow. Earlier this month, St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) hosted the annual SACS Cup boys football tournament, which attracted teams…
We’re delighted for staff members Harriet O’Donnell, Rebecca Newman and Elle Smith who have been recognised as emerging leaders by industry magazine ‘The Educator’. Each year The Educator searches for the best up and coming talent in the education sector by accepting recommendations from professionals within the industry.
Our coaching triads are changing the way teachers operate by providing a super-charged space for learning and innovation. Teachers are walking in with an inkling about what they’d like to develop and they walk out with a renewed enthusiasm for their work. Dr Kaye Chalwell is the Teaching and…
Year 8 student Mia Austin has been selected for the Australian Optimist sailing team to compete at the Asian and Oceanic championships later this year. In this interview, Mia speaks about her success and shares what she enjoys about the sport of sailing. Firstly, what’s an ‘Optimist’? It’s a small…
According to our Senior Designer Rachel Heriot, every school has a brand whether they realise it or not. In this interview, Rachel speaks about the impact of a brand on a school community and shares what she hopes St Andrew’s Cathedral School’s newly launched branding will achieve. How would you…
The school community gathered to officially welcome Dr Julie McGonigle as the 15th Head of School and the historic occasion provided an opportunity to say “this is who we are” according to Director of Community Engagement, Lyn Jarvis. Earlier this week Dr Julie McGonigle was formally commissioned as the…
Our Year 10 philosophers were taken by surprise when they were awarded first place at an international ethics competition last month. Ethan Crosweller reports on the amazing achievement. Early last month the Middle School Ethics Team competed at the postponed 2021 International Ethics Olympiad where they were awarded…
The start of this new year brought with it a new Head of School – Dr Julie McGonigle, who is already well known and highly regarded by the St Andrew’s Cathedral School and Gawura communities. Here, she explains what sets our schools apart: “Honest and integrous”, “grounded, with a rare…
Justin Chen, Timothy Moore and Jarrod Choi received the top three HSC ATARs for their year group. They also happen to be close friends, having played music together in a chamber ensemble over the past three years. In this interview, Justin speaks about his success and the power of camaraderie.
Old Andrean Andrew Smythe is back after leaving St Andrew’s Cathedral School over 30 years ago. In this interview, Andrew speaks about his experience as a student and what he’s learning now as a teacher-in-training. Andrew Smythe: the student becomes the teacher Why did you decide to come back to…
The HSC results are in and we have so much to celebrate! To view a printable snapshot summary of our HSC results, click here. Our students have achieved some excellent results and personal achievements. Considering the challenges all students, staff (and…
The Gawura String quartet have spent a weekend of their summer holidays mixing with some of classical music’s premier ensembles in Melbourne. Kallarah, Nyarla, Ellie, and Talaara travelled to Melbourne at the invitation of First Nations Soprano Deborah Cheetham AO. Deborah is a long-time supporter of the Gawura String Quartet, previously visiting…
