Women in Leadership
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School we’re committed to growing the next generation of educational leaders. This spring, we participated in the Women in Leadership Course, run by the Association of Independent Schools.
We hosted the 5th annual Research Conversations Conference
The Conference is designed to up skill and connect international educators, allowing them to source and evaluate educational research. This year we had 90 participants, accessing high-quality professional development to bridge the gap between research and educational practice.
Jessica Lim (English Teacher) presents to Year 12 HSC Advanced English students at Santa Sabina College
Her seminar helped build HSC students’ understanding of John Keats’ romantic roots, the importance of his aesthetic of negative capability and provided new avenues of insight to engage with the ‘Texts in Conversation’ HSC Module A.
Ms Eliza Pascoe and Mr Lachlan Macdonald win prestigious Teachers’ Guild Scholarship Award for the Primary and Secondary Division
We are delighted to announce that Ms Eliza Pascoe and Mr Lachlan Macdonald have both won this year's prestigious Teachers' Guild Scholarship Award for the Primary and Secondary Division, respectively.
Dr Kirsten Macaulay represents the Australian Society of Music Education (ASME NSW) at a Joint Committee of Parliament
On July 30, Dr Kirsten Macaulay, Deputy Head of Quality Teaching (K-12), represented the Australian Society of Music Education (ASME NSW) at a Joint Committee of Parliament. Alongside ASME NSW Chair, Debra Batley and many other strong advocates, associations and researchers, the committee considered how arts and music are taught in schools.
HMC visit St Andrew’s
Last Friday, we were delighted to host General Secretary of HMC (The Heads' Conference), Dr Simon Hyde and Ms Howell, HMC Director of Education for a tour of our School. Visiting from the UK, they were welcomed by Head of School, Dr Julie McGonigle who provided insight into the inner workings of a high-rise, inner-city school.
Francisca Castro receives Premier’s History Teachers’ Association History Scholarship
Congratulations to Francisca on her award!Francisca Castro, a St Andrew’s Cathedral School HSIE teacher, was awarded the Premier's History Teachers' Association History Scholarship on 1 August.
Term 3 CoachMeet!
We were so proud to host the Term 3 CoachMeet!St Andrew’s Cathedral School welcomed the Australian Edu Coaches Community on 6 August. Elle Smith, Senior Learning Coach and PDHPE teacher, presented on ‘Strategic Coaching Conversations: Leveraging flexibility and adaptability to address the complex and open nature of school system’. Her presentation made use of the ‘Persistent’ Character Strength to discuss what is required to build both cultural and behavioural change to assist professional growth.
Gifted and Talented Secondary Teachers Association (GATSTA) for professional development and networking
Last week, 40 Gifted and Talented teachers from all over Sydney gathered at St Andrew's Cathedral School. Our Head of Gifted Education (Secondary) Estee Stephenson was one of the guest speakers and was joined by Desilee Tait and Marisa Virtich from Loreto Kirribilli.
Cultural Awareness Training at St Andrew’s Cathedral School
After receiving input from teachers, our Quality Teaching Team (QTT) ran a fantastic selection of Cultural Awareness Training Workshops this term. The QTT along with staff from across the School brainstormed, developed and organised seven different workshops staff could choose from. Staff were encouraged to choose a workshop to attend that most interested them, would help build their skills in their roles, or perhaps in an area that they’d had little exposure to before.
We partnered with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in an exciting First Nations Scholarship Programme.
We are overjoyed to let our community know that St Andrew’s Cathedral School has partnered with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in an exciting First Nations Scholarship Programme. The scholarship will empower up to 10 of our female Gawura School graduates to continue their education at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, beyond Year 6.
Dr Julie McGonigle at Sydney Prayer Breakfast
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.
Life Giving Learning Videos
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School we have great stories to tell. The depth of talent at the School is extraordinary and so when we embarked on a series of new brand videos, we were spoilt for choice!
Celebrating International Women’s Day #StrongerTogether
Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day with our theme hashtag#StrongerTogether. The theme recognises that bringing about a world where women and men live and work together in strong, equal, inclusive, respectful, and safe partnerships requires both men and women to tackle the issues together.
Community Prayer Breakfast 2023 with special guest Dr. Laurel Moffatt
At our recent Community Prayer Breakfast, special guest Dr. Laurel Moffatt, Principal Mary Andrews College, spoke poignantly about the important teaching and experience we pass on to our children that has the potential to guide them through their lives. It was an especially valuable time also to come together as a community with staff, parents and alumni praying for the School, students and families.
World Teachers’ Day Awards
It is with great pleasure that we announce that seven of our amazing teachers will be receiving World Teachers’ Day Awards at the annual NSW Teachers’ Guild Awards.Find out more about these inspiring teachers here.