Yesterday, our Junior School and Gawura School gathered in the Cathedral to farewell our Year 12 students — many of whom first began their St Andrew’s Cathedral School journey in our youngest classrooms.
It was a special moment of connection between the youngest members of our community and those preparing to take their next steps beyond the School.
As our Junior School and Gawura students said goodbye, they were reminded that one day, they too will stand where our Year 12 students stood – looking back on years of friendships, growth, learning and memories.
We also celebrated eight Ultimate Andreans – students who have journeyed with St Andrew’s from Kindergarten all the way through to Year 12. Their stories are a wonderful reflection of the lasting connections, experiences and sense of belonging that can grow across a lifetime at our School.
For our Year 12 students, yesterday was a chance to reflect on just how far they have come. From their early days at St Andrew’s to this final chapter, their journey has been shaped by the people, places and experiences that make our School community so special.
There was a feeling of pride, a few emotional moments and, of course, lots of smiles as we celebrated the Year 12 students and wished them well for the journey ahead.
From the youngest Andreans to our graduating class, it was a beautiful reminder that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves — a community connected across generations. 💙
Meet Heidi Beck, a parent at our School, P&F executive member and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
This year’s Giving Day is supporting three important areas of School life: our Choristers, Performing Arts and Creative Arts. Each gives students opportunities to find their voice, express their ideas and share their talents with our community.
In her ambassador video, Heidi reflects on why it is so meaningful to support all three and asks our community to get behind Giving Day.
Hear from Heidi and make your tax deductible donation today. Every gift will be matched until 4pm Friday, doubling its impact.
Last Monday, we celebrated the creativity, research and dedication of our Year 12 students at the HSC English and Humanities Soiree.
Students undertaking English Extension 2, History Extension and Society and Culture shared their major works and research with parents, teachers and Year 11 students in the Wingara Room, offering a glimpse into the ideas and learning behind their projects.
We were also delighted to welcome special guest Dr Johanna Harris, Associate Professor in Literature and Deputy Director of the Western Civilisation programme at ACU.
Congratulations to our students on their impressive work and on sharing their learning with our community. ... See MoreSee Less
Meet Ms Miriam Daly, our Junior School and Gawura School Visual Arts Integrator—and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
Creativity plays a crucial role in the development of young minds. Through visual arts, students learn to explore ideas, express themselves, take creative risks and see the world in new ways.
In her ambassador video, Miriam shares why nurturing creativity in the early years matters and how these experiences can shape a child’s confidence, curiosity and thinking.
This Giving Day, help us create more opportunities for our students through the Choristers, Performing Arts and Creative Arts.
All donations are tax-deductible and will be doubled until 4pm on Friday 18 September, thanks to the generosity of our matching donors.
A night of big ideas, big questions and big thinking.
Last Thursday, we were proud to host our annual Big Questions evening, exploring how AI and quantum computing will change the way we learn and work.
Our students were at the heart of the conversation — interviewing experts, asking challenging questions and engaging with the opportunities and ethical challenges shaping their future.
We were delighted to welcome an outstanding panel of experts, including Professor Jeremy O’Brien, Ms Sophie Farthing, Dr Nick James and our own Dr Jonathan Hall, with Dr Julie McGonigle, our Head of School and senior students facilitating the evening.
"It was an evening that left us with increased hope, wisdom, and agency. My sincere thanks to our brilliant and diverse panel of experts and to our thought-provoking Year 12 facilitators," Dr McGonigle said.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to such a stimulating and thought-provoking event. We are incredibly proud of the curiosity, confidence and depth of thinking our students brought to the conversation.
The future is already here — and our students are ready to ask the big questions. ... See MoreSee Less
Meet Mr Ben Milis, our Director of Performing Arts and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
Music, drama, and dance have been an important part of our School’s story for more than 140 years. Now, we’re ready to build on that amazing tradition.
Giving Day will help connect our students with leading performers and industry professionals through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful creative experiences. These opportunities will inspire students, deepen their learning and show them where their talents could lead.
Hear from Ben and help us take Performing Arts at St Andrew’s Cathedral School to the next level.
Hear from Ms Lyn Jarvis, our Director of Community Engagement and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
Giving Day is about our whole community coming together to raise funds for our Choristers, Performing Arts and Creative Arts trust. The Splash Challenge will also bring some fun to the day as we work towards our fundraising goal. As we reach major milestones, key staff members will take their turn in the dunk tank. Our School divisions will also compete for the highest amount raised and the greatest number of donors, with plenty of teachers ready to make a splash.
There are loads of ways to get involved. We’re looking for volunteers to help with the dunk tank and also to join our operations room to make calls and encourage support on the day. All donations are tax-deductible and, thanks to the generosity of our matching donors, every gift will be doubled until 4pm on Friday 18 September. Hear from Lyn, volunteer your time and help make Giving Day a wonderful community effort.
As part of our Global Week of Prayer, our Chaplaincy team created 'Following the Thread' — a Prayer Maze offering our community time and space to pray.
Inspired by George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin, participants followed a thread through the Upper Chapter House, stopping at prayer stations to pray for our School, families, community and world.
Each participant received words from Scripture as a reminder that, even when we cannot see where the path ahead will take us, we can trust in the faithfulness of God.
In the video, Ms Lucy Hadfield and School Chaplain Michael Bennett share more about this special morning of prayer. ... See MoreSee Less
What a wild four weeks of camps! Across five different groups, our Year 9 students have ventured into remote environments, taking on new challenges and learning to work together along the way.
From the backcountry snow to Myall Lakes, the Victorian High Country and Kangaroo Valley, students demonstrated resilience, embraced new skills and made the most of everything the outdoors has to offer.
We hope these experiences have been rewarding and memorable for every student, no matter which adventure they undertook. ... See MoreSee Less
From little footsteps to big dreams 💙
Yesterday, our Junior School and Gawura School gathered in the Cathedral to farewell our Year 12 students — many of whom first began their St Andrew’s Cathedral School journey in our youngest classrooms.
It was a special moment of connection between the youngest members of our community and those preparing to take their next steps beyond the School.
As our Junior School and Gawura students said goodbye, they were reminded that one day, they too will stand where our Year 12 students stood – looking back on years of friendships, growth, learning and memories.
We also celebrated eight Ultimate Andreans – students who have journeyed with St Andrew’s from Kindergarten all the way through to Year 12. Their stories are a wonderful reflection of the lasting connections, experiences and sense of belonging that can grow across a lifetime at our School.
For our Year 12 students, yesterday was a chance to reflect on just how far they have come. From their early days at St Andrew’s to this final chapter, their journey has been shaped by the people, places and experiences that make our School community so special.
There was a feeling of pride, a few emotional moments and, of course, lots of smiles as we celebrated the Year 12 students and wished them well for the journey ahead.
From the youngest Andreans to our graduating class, it was a beautiful reminder that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves — a community connected across generations. 💙
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Meet Heidi Beck, a parent at our School, P&F executive member and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
This year’s Giving Day is supporting three important areas of School life: our Choristers, Performing Arts and Creative Arts. Each gives students opportunities to find their voice, express their ideas and share their talents with our community.
In her ambassador video, Heidi reflects on why it is so meaningful to support all three and asks our community to get behind Giving Day.
Hear from Heidi and make your tax deductible donation today. Every gift will be matched until 4pm Friday, doubling its impact.
Donate now through the link in our bio or here: givingday.sacs.nsw.edu.au ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 12 HSC English and Humanities Soiree
Last Monday, we celebrated the creativity, research and dedication of our Year 12 students at the HSC English and Humanities Soiree.
Students undertaking English Extension 2, History Extension and Society and Culture shared their major works and research with parents, teachers and Year 11 students in the Wingara Room, offering a glimpse into the ideas and learning behind their projects.
We were also delighted to welcome special guest Dr Johanna Harris, Associate Professor in Literature and Deputy Director of the Western Civilisation programme at ACU.
Congratulations to our students on their impressive work and on sharing their learning with our community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Ms Miriam Daly, our Junior School and Gawura School Visual Arts Integrator—and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
Creativity plays a crucial role in the development of young minds. Through visual arts, students learn to explore ideas, express themselves, take creative risks and see the world in new ways.
In her ambassador video, Miriam shares why nurturing creativity in the early years matters and how these experiences can shape a child’s confidence, curiosity and thinking.
This Giving Day, help us create more opportunities for our students through the Choristers, Performing Arts and Creative Arts.
All donations are tax-deductible and will be doubled until 4pm on Friday 18 September, thanks to the generosity of our matching donors.
Hear from Miriam and make your donation through the link in our bio or here: givingday.sacs.nsw.edu.au ... See MoreSee Less
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A night of big ideas, big questions and big thinking.
Last Thursday, we were proud to host our annual Big Questions evening, exploring how AI and quantum computing will change the way we learn and work.
Our students were at the heart of the conversation — interviewing experts, asking challenging questions and engaging with the opportunities and ethical challenges shaping their future.
We were delighted to welcome an outstanding panel of experts, including Professor Jeremy O’Brien, Ms Sophie Farthing, Dr Nick James and our own Dr Jonathan Hall, with Dr Julie McGonigle, our Head of School and senior students facilitating the evening.
"It was an evening that left us with increased hope, wisdom, and agency. My sincere thanks to our brilliant and diverse panel of experts and to our thought-provoking Year 12 facilitators," Dr McGonigle said.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to such a stimulating and thought-provoking event. We are incredibly proud of the curiosity, confidence and depth of thinking our students brought to the conversation.
The future is already here — and our students are ready to ask the big questions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Mr Ben Milis, our Director of Performing Arts and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
Music, drama, and dance have been an important part of our School’s story for more than 140 years. Now, we’re ready to build on that amazing tradition.
Giving Day will help connect our students with leading performers and industry professionals through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful creative experiences. These opportunities will inspire students, deepen their learning and show them where their talents could lead.
Hear from Ben and help us take Performing Arts at St Andrew’s Cathedral School to the next level.
Donate today: givingday.sacs.nsw.edu.au ... See MoreSee Less
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Hear from Ms Lyn Jarvis, our Director of Community Engagement and one of our Giving Day ambassadors.
Giving Day is about our whole community coming together to raise funds for our Choristers, Performing Arts and Creative Arts trust. The Splash Challenge will also bring some fun to the day as we work towards our fundraising goal. As we reach major milestones, key staff members will take their turn in the dunk tank. Our School divisions will also compete for the highest amount raised and the greatest number of donors, with plenty of teachers ready to make a splash.
There are loads of ways to get involved. We’re looking for volunteers to help with the dunk tank and also to join our operations room to make calls and encourage support on the day. All donations are tax-deductible and, thanks to the generosity of our matching donors, every gift will be doubled until 4pm on Friday 18 September. Hear from Lyn, volunteer your time and help make Giving Day a wonderful community effort.
Volunteer for the Operations Room: signup.com/go/fksxMjR
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Following the Thread: A Prayer Maze
As part of our Global Week of Prayer, our Chaplaincy team created 'Following the Thread' — a Prayer Maze offering our community time and space to pray.
Inspired by George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin, participants followed a thread through the Upper Chapter House, stopping at prayer stations to pray for our School, families, community and world.
Each participant received words from Scripture as a reminder that, even when we cannot see where the path ahead will take us, we can trust in the faithfulness of God.
In the video, Ms Lucy Hadfield and School Chaplain Michael Bennett share more about this special morning of prayer. ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 9 Camps Wrap Up
What a wild four weeks of camps! Across five different groups, our Year 9 students have ventured into remote environments, taking on new challenges and learning to work together along the way.
From the backcountry snow to Myall Lakes, the Victorian High Country and Kangaroo Valley, students demonstrated resilience, embraced new skills and made the most of everything the outdoors has to offer.
We hope these experiences have been rewarding and memorable for every student, no matter which adventure they undertook. ... See MoreSee Less
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