Last Friday, we gathered in St Andrew’s Cathedral to farewell our Class of 2026 at their Valedictory Service — a time to celebrate their journey, reflect on all they have shared and look ahead to what comes next.
The service was filled with moments of music, reflection and celebration. Head of School, Dr Julie McGonigle, teacher Mr Lachlan McKendrick, parent Mrs Justine Gorman and Year 12 student William C each shared reflections on the people and experiences that have shaped this remarkable cohort.
Our Year 12 Music students beautifully captured the bittersweet feeling of the occasion with 'Seasons of Change', while Meera J and Kaylee W performed 'For Good' from Wicked — a fitting reminder of the lasting impact we have on one another.
The service concluded with one of our most cherished traditions: the ringing of the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial Bell. As our new School Captains, Hannah N and Kiran J rang the bell, our Class of 2026 left the Cathedral for the final time as students of the School.
To our Year 12 students: thank you for your leadership, friendship, laughter and contribution to our community. We are incredibly proud of you and will continue to pray for you as you begin this next chapter.
You may leave St Andrew’s as students, but you will always be part of our story.
“By your grace, protect them from harm and danger, let them know of the love you have for them in Jesus, and guide them in the way to live.” – Year 12 Dedication and Blessing
A celebration of creativity and artistic expression
In late August, we welcomed the School community to view our Year 12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition, showcasing the creativity, experimentation and dedication of our graduating Visual Arts students.
From painting and drawing to photography, sculpture, textiles, printmaking and digital media, our students have explored a diverse range of ideas, concepts and creative forms throughout their HSC studies.
The exhibition offered a glimpse into the thought, skill and individuality behind each student’s body of work, with our Year 12 artists bringing their unique perspectives and creative voices to the gallery.
A huge congratulations to all our Visual Arts students and their teachers on an incredible exhibition and the culmination of years of artistic development.
We look forward to sharing more of their work later in the year once HSC marking is complete. ... See MoreSee Less
Our latest highlights video captures just some of the creativity, curiosity and passion on display at this year’s Personal Project Exhibition, featuring a selection of students and the projects they spent more than a year researching, creating and refining.
From creative works and practical projects to research exploring topics close to their hearts, each project reflects our students’ individual interests and the skills they have developed throughout the MYP.
And this is just the beginning! Keep an eye on our socials over the holidays as we shine a spotlight on more of our Year 10 students and their incredible Personal Projects. ... See MoreSee Less
Over the weekend, our 2026 Europe History Tour and our Innovators and Changemakers Japan Tour students set off on two incredible journeys of learning, discovery and adventure.
From exploring the people, places and events that have shaped history across Europe, to discovering Japan’s innovation, technology and culture, these students have an exciting few weeks ahead.
We can’t wait to follow along with their adventures and see all they discover along the way. Safe travels, everyone - make it an unforgettable journey! ... See MoreSee Less
We are thrilled to announce that Evelyn Kim, Frederick Lama, Dylan Lu and Ryuji Wang have been nominated for ENCORE!
ENCORE is a showcase of outstanding music performances and written compositions from HSC music students. Congrats to both the students and their teachers!
Further details on final selections will be available soon.
Being nominated for an HSC Music Showcase is an incredible achievement and we wish all our nominated students the best of luck.
What a busy and memorable term it has been across our School, from our Year 6 Research Innovation and Year 12 Major Project exhibitions, Book Week and Science Week, to Big Questions, Giving Day, sporting achievements, camps, performances and so much more.
Thank you to our students, staff and families for another wonderful term. We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break and takes some time to rest, recharge and enjoy the holidays.
School returns for Term 4 for K–12 on Monday 12 October. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the final term of the year! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Emily W (Year 10), who has been selected for the 2026 Maths Spring School of Excellence!
Following her progress through the Australian Maths Olympiad pathway, Emily is one of just 40 students from across Australia selected to take part in this prestigious program.
A fantastic achievement, Emily! We are so proud of your success and look forward to seeing where your passion for mathematics takes you. ... See MoreSee Less
What does the future hold for business, finance and law?
Yesterday, our students had the opportunity to explore that question at our latest Responsible Futuring event, bringing together 12 industry leaders from across business, finance and law.
Following an engaging panel discussion, students connected directly with our guest speakers, asking questions about their careers, emerging trends and the pathways into these diverse industries. They also had the opportunity to learn more about work experience and future career opportunities.
Thank you to all of our industry guests for sharing their time, expertise and experiences with our students, and to everyone who joined us for another inspiring morning of Responsible Futuring. ... See MoreSee Less
A huge congratulations to three of our students Mika Chin, Lawson Van Der Merwe and Luca Kaplan on their nominations for SHAPE!
SHAPE is an annual exhibition of exemplary major projects developed by HSC Design and Technology and Industrial Technology students. These students have worked tirelessly on their TAS major works, and we are so pleased that their projects have been recognised.
Students selected for the SHAPE showcase will be notified in December. ... See MoreSee Less
Farewell Year 12!
Last Friday, we gathered in St Andrew’s Cathedral to farewell our Class of 2026 at their Valedictory Service — a time to celebrate their journey, reflect on all they have shared and look ahead to what comes next.
The service was filled with moments of music, reflection and celebration. Head of School, Dr Julie McGonigle, teacher Mr Lachlan McKendrick, parent Mrs Justine Gorman and Year 12 student William C each shared reflections on the people and experiences that have shaped this remarkable cohort.
Our Year 12 Music students beautifully captured the bittersweet feeling of the occasion with 'Seasons of Change', while Meera J and Kaylee W performed 'For Good' from Wicked — a fitting reminder of the lasting impact we have on one another.
The service concluded with one of our most cherished traditions: the ringing of the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial Bell. As our new School Captains, Hannah N and Kiran J rang the bell, our Class of 2026 left the Cathedral for the final time as students of the School.
To our Year 12 students: thank you for your leadership, friendship, laughter and contribution to our community. We are incredibly proud of you and will continue to pray for you as you begin this next chapter.
You may leave St Andrew’s as students, but you will always be part of our story.
“By your grace, protect them from harm and danger, let them know of the love you have for them in Jesus, and guide them in the way to live.” – Year 12 Dedication and Blessing
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A celebration of creativity and artistic expression
In late August, we welcomed the School community to view our Year 12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition, showcasing the creativity, experimentation and dedication of our graduating Visual Arts students.
From painting and drawing to photography, sculpture, textiles, printmaking and digital media, our students have explored a diverse range of ideas, concepts and creative forms throughout their HSC studies.
The exhibition offered a glimpse into the thought, skill and individuality behind each student’s body of work, with our Year 12 artists bringing their unique perspectives and creative voices to the gallery.
A huge congratulations to all our Visual Arts students and their teachers on an incredible exhibition and the culmination of years of artistic development.
We look forward to sharing more of their work later in the year once HSC marking is complete. ... See MoreSee Less
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A closer look at our Year 10 Personal Projects! 🎥
Our latest highlights video captures just some of the creativity, curiosity and passion on display at this year’s Personal Project Exhibition, featuring a selection of students and the projects they spent more than a year researching, creating and refining.
From creative works and practical projects to research exploring topics close to their hearts, each project reflects our students’ individual interests and the skills they have developed throughout the MYP.
And this is just the beginning! Keep an eye on our socials over the holidays as we shine a spotlight on more of our Year 10 students and their incredible Personal Projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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And they’re off! ✈️🌏
Over the weekend, our 2026 Europe History Tour and our Innovators and Changemakers Japan Tour students set off on two incredible journeys of learning, discovery and adventure.
From exploring the people, places and events that have shaped history across Europe, to discovering Japan’s innovation, technology and culture, these students have an exciting few weeks ahead.
We can’t wait to follow along with their adventures and see all they discover along the way. Safe travels, everyone - make it an unforgettable journey! ... See MoreSee Less
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Encore, encore!
We are thrilled to announce that Evelyn Kim, Frederick Lama, Dylan Lu and Ryuji Wang have been nominated for ENCORE!
ENCORE is a showcase of outstanding music performances and written compositions from HSC music students. Congrats to both the students and their teachers!
Further details on final selections will be available soon.
Being nominated for an HSC Music Showcase is an incredible achievement and we wish all our nominated students the best of luck.
#encore #hscmusicshowcase ... See MoreSee Less
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Term 3 is officially done! 🎉
What a busy and memorable term it has been across our School, from our Year 6 Research Innovation and Year 12 Major Project exhibitions, Book Week and Science Week, to Big Questions, Giving Day, sporting achievements, camps, performances and so much more.
Thank you to our students, staff and families for another wonderful term. We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break and takes some time to rest, recharge and enjoy the holidays.
School returns for Term 4 for K–12 on Monday 12 October. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the final term of the year! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Emily W (Year 10), who has been selected for the 2026 Maths Spring School of Excellence!
Following her progress through the Australian Maths Olympiad pathway, Emily is one of just 40 students from across Australia selected to take part in this prestigious program.
A fantastic achievement, Emily! We are so proud of your success and look forward to seeing where your passion for mathematics takes you. ... See MoreSee Less
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What does the future hold for business, finance and law?
Yesterday, our students had the opportunity to explore that question at our latest Responsible Futuring event, bringing together 12 industry leaders from across business, finance and law.
Following an engaging panel discussion, students connected directly with our guest speakers, asking questions about their careers, emerging trends and the pathways into these diverse industries. They also had the opportunity to learn more about work experience and future career opportunities.
Thank you to all of our industry guests for sharing their time, expertise and experiences with our students, and to everyone who joined us for another inspiring morning of Responsible Futuring. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tip top SHAPE!
A huge congratulations to three of our students Mika Chin, Lawson Van Der Merwe and Luca Kaplan on their nominations for SHAPE!
SHAPE is an annual exhibition of exemplary major projects developed by HSC Design and Technology and Industrial Technology students. These students have worked tirelessly on their TAS major works, and we are so pleased that their projects have been recognised.
Students selected for the SHAPE showcase will be notified in December. ... See MoreSee Less
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