This week, our Year 7–10 students immersed themselves in two action-packed Interdisciplinary Unit Days – a highlight of the Middle Years Programme that brings learning to life by blending knowledge across multiple subjects.
Across the two days, students stepped beyond the classroom to tackle authentic, real-world challenges through collaboration, design thinking and creativity. From languages meeting the arts, to science intersecting with the humanities, each year group explored how different disciplines work together to spark innovative solutions and meaningful action.
Students reflected on the Character Strengths that guided their work – being Communicative, Inquiring, Open-minded and Principled – as they presented their ideas, performances and prototypes to peers and staff and guests.
A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and guest contributors for shaping such a rich learning experience, and to our students for the passion and curiosity they brought to every moment. ... See MoreSee Less
Last night we gathered for our annual Community Carol Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral.
This event brought students, families and staff together for an evening of traditional carol singing and collective celebration – now a much-loved tradition that continues to unite our community in song.
Carols will continue over the coming weeks with further opportunities to join. Our Junior School and Gawura School students will lead a Community Chapel in the Cathedral on Wednesday 3 December and our Chamber Choir will be performing in both the QVB and Met Centre next week.
Thank you to everyone who attended last night. May the hope and light of Christmas be kindled in your hearts. ... See MoreSee Less
From 10–21 November, our Year 10 students stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of our community. Each day invited them into a different expression of service – early mornings preparing and serving breakfasts at Street T, supporting the Cathedral’s Community Hub, learning from partner organisations about how to best serve our homeless communities and spending time on Urban Walks that helped them better understand the realities many people face in our city.
Back at School, students worked together on creative service projects, from knitting and writing Christmas cards to preparing personal notes for the families who would later receive our Anglicare hampers. They supported Gawura School students in literacy and numeracy, reflected on empathy and leadership in peer support sessions and helped drive fundraising and the clothing collection that contributed to our Christmas outreach.
The programme culminated in our annual partnership with Anglicare for Operation Principled, where Year 10 transformed the BBC Auditorium into a warehouse and packed 200 Christmas food hampers with care and purpose. It was a hands-on reminder that service is not abstract – it is practical, thoughtful and grounded in seeing the needs of others.
Across the fortnight, our students showed maturity, empathy and a genuine desire to contribute. Their efforts supported families across Sydney, strengthened community connections and reflected the heart of Life Giving Learning that sits at the centre of our School.
We are incredibly proud of Year 10, not just for the work they completed, but for the spirit in which they served.
Our Junior School and Gawura School students amazed our community last week at the annual K–6 Music and Art Showcase – a vibrant celebration of artistic expression and musical excellence.
Held over two days, the event combined the best of both worlds: a stunning art exhibition in Chapter House and an enchanting music concert in St Andrew’s Cathedral. From vibrant visual displays to captivating musical performances, this annual celebration highlighted the extraordinary achievements of our young artists and musicians.
On Friday afternoon, students were privileged to hear from renowned Australian landscape photographer Ken Duncan, who shared insights into his craft, answered questions from our Art Captains and announced the art show winners. His presence was an inspiring reminder of the calibre of professionals our students are exposed to through authentic learning experiences.
Our sincere thanks to Mrs Kate Robertson (Head of Music K–6) and Mrs Miriam Daly (Visual Arts Integrator Junior School and Gawura School) for leading this exceptional event, and to all staff and students for their creativity, courage and commitment.
We look forward to celebrating the arts with our community again next year. ... See MoreSee Less
This morning, we were honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, to our School.
Her Excellency began the morning by visiting the Junior School Art Show in the Upper Chapter House, taking time to admire the creativity and storytelling expressed in our students’ work.
She then joined us in the Dance Studio to watch the Gawura School dance rehearsal for our upcoming Evening of Celebration and Prizegiving – a proud moment for our dancers as they shared culture, movement and joy.
The visit concluded with a morning tea hosted by Dr Julie McGonigle in the School Council Room, where staff had the chance to speak with the Governor about our First Nations Strategic Plan and Restoration Action Plan.
We are deeply grateful for Her Excellency’s time and her encouragement of our students and their aspirations. ... See MoreSee Less
We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 5–6 students in the 2025 Young ICT Explorers (YICTE) competition, alongside a remarkable double state win in ICAS.
In YICTE, our students impressed the judging panel with innovative, purposeful projects. Clean Water for All Using Coding and Eco-Friendly Research, created by Thomas Yarwood and Erik Atkins, was recognised for its thoughtful approach to sustainability. Project FALCON, developed by Antares Qi and Eleanor Ha, earned a top state placing for its forward-thinking design. And The Rubbish Sorter, engineered by Hugo Balasingham and Jonathan Wood, was commended for its clever use of technology to address waste and recycling.
We also celebrate Alex Shi (Year 6), who achieved an exceptional milestone as a Double ICAS State Medal Winner, earning perfect scores and placing first in NSW in both English and Mathematics.
These achievements reflect the creativity, curiosity and dedication of our students as they apply technology and critical thinking to real-world challenges. We are incredibly proud of each of them. ... See MoreSee Less
A huge congratulations to three of our Year 12 HSC Visual Arts students who have received ARTEXPRESS nominations!
ARTEXPRESS features a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in 2025. ARTEXPRESS provides insight into students’ creativity and the issues important to them.
Selections are finalised in late November, with the artworks displayed from February 2026.
Being nominated for an HSC Exhibition is an incredible achievement and we wish all our nominated students the best of luck. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Kai Buck on receiving an OnSTAGE nomination for Theatrical Design in Poster and Promotion – part of the HSC Drama curriculum. OnSTAGE nominations are a celebration of the most outstanding HSC Drama performances in NSW.
Kai joins Harper Scilly and Joshua Rumsby for individual nominations, along with our two group pieces, ‘Pandora’ and ‘The Truth is out there?’
Being selected for an HSC Showcase is an incredible honour and a testament to each student’s creativity, courage and craft. Congratulations to all our Drama nominees, we’re so proud of you. ... See MoreSee Less
Where disciplines meet, creativity thrives
This week, our Year 7–10 students immersed themselves in two action-packed Interdisciplinary Unit Days – a highlight of the Middle Years Programme that brings learning to life by blending knowledge across multiple subjects.
Across the two days, students stepped beyond the classroom to tackle authentic, real-world challenges through collaboration, design thinking and creativity. From languages meeting the arts, to science intersecting with the humanities, each year group explored how different disciplines work together to spark innovative solutions and meaningful action.
Students reflected on the Character Strengths that guided their work – being Communicative, Inquiring, Open-minded and Principled – as they presented their ideas, performances and prototypes to peers and staff and guests.
A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and guest contributors for shaping such a rich learning experience, and to our students for the passion and curiosity they brought to every moment. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last night we gathered for our annual Community Carol Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral.
This event brought students, families and staff together for an evening of traditional carol singing and collective celebration – now a much-loved tradition that continues to unite our community in song.
Carols will continue over the coming weeks with further opportunities to join. Our Junior School and Gawura School students will lead a Community Chapel in the Cathedral on Wednesday 3 December and our Chamber Choir will be performing in both the QVB and Met Centre next week.
Thank you to everyone who attended last night. May the hope and light of Christmas be kindled in your hearts. ... See MoreSee Less
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Two weeks of service. A lifetime of impact.
From 10–21 November, our Year 10 students stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of our community. Each day invited them into a different expression of service – early mornings preparing and serving breakfasts at Street T, supporting the Cathedral’s Community Hub, learning from partner organisations about how to best serve our homeless communities and spending time on Urban Walks that helped them better understand the realities many people face in our city.
Back at School, students worked together on creative service projects, from knitting and writing Christmas cards to preparing personal notes for the families who would later receive our Anglicare hampers. They supported Gawura School students in literacy and numeracy, reflected on empathy and leadership in peer support sessions and helped drive fundraising and the clothing collection that contributed to our Christmas outreach.
The programme culminated in our annual partnership with Anglicare for Operation Principled, where Year 10 transformed the BBC Auditorium into a warehouse and packed 200 Christmas food hampers with care and purpose. It was a hands-on reminder that service is not abstract – it is practical, thoughtful and grounded in seeing the needs of others.
Across the fortnight, our students showed maturity, empathy and a genuine desire to contribute. Their efforts supported families across Sydney, strengthened community connections and reflected the heart of Life Giving Learning that sits at the centre of our School.
We are incredibly proud of Year 10, not just for the work they completed, but for the spirit in which they served.
Photos taken by Emma Doenicke (Year 10) ... See MoreSee Less
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A celebration of creativity and inspiration
Our Junior School and Gawura School students amazed our community last week at the annual K–6 Music and Art Showcase – a vibrant celebration of artistic expression and musical excellence.
Held over two days, the event combined the best of both worlds: a stunning art exhibition in Chapter House and an enchanting music concert in St Andrew’s Cathedral. From vibrant visual displays to captivating musical performances, this annual celebration highlighted the extraordinary achievements of our young artists and musicians.
On Friday afternoon, students were privileged to hear from renowned Australian landscape photographer Ken Duncan, who shared insights into his craft, answered questions from our Art Captains and announced the art show winners. His presence was an inspiring reminder of the calibre of professionals our students are exposed to through authentic learning experiences.
Our sincere thanks to Mrs Kate Robertson (Head of Music K–6) and Mrs Miriam Daly (Visual Arts Integrator Junior School and Gawura School) for leading this exceptional event, and to all staff and students for their creativity, courage and commitment.
We look forward to celebrating the arts with our community again next year. ... See MoreSee Less
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A very special visit to Gawura School today
This morning, we were honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, to our School.
Her Excellency began the morning by visiting the Junior School Art Show in the Upper Chapter House, taking time to admire the creativity and storytelling expressed in our students’ work.
She then joined us in the Dance Studio to watch the Gawura School dance rehearsal for our upcoming Evening of Celebration and Prizegiving – a proud moment for our dancers as they shared culture, movement and joy.
The visit concluded with a morning tea hosted by Dr Julie McGonigle in the School Council Room, where staff had the chance to speak with the Governor about our First Nations Strategic Plan and Restoration Action Plan.
We are deeply grateful for Her Excellency’s time and her encouragement of our students and their aspirations. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 5–6 students in the 2025 Young ICT Explorers (YICTE) competition, alongside a remarkable double state win in ICAS.
In YICTE, our students impressed the judging panel with innovative, purposeful projects. Clean Water for All Using Coding and Eco-Friendly Research, created by Thomas Yarwood and Erik Atkins, was recognised for its thoughtful approach to sustainability. Project FALCON, developed by Antares Qi and Eleanor Ha, earned a top state placing for its forward-thinking design. And The Rubbish Sorter, engineered by Hugo Balasingham and Jonathan Wood, was commended for its clever use of technology to address waste and recycling.
We also celebrate Alex Shi (Year 6), who achieved an exceptional milestone as a Double ICAS State Medal Winner, earning perfect scores and placing first in NSW in both English and Mathematics.
These achievements reflect the creativity, curiosity and dedication of our students as they apply technology and critical thinking to real-world challenges. We are incredibly proud of each of them. ... See MoreSee Less
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Be very proud all of you
Impressive young minds !
HSC Visual Arts students paint success
A huge congratulations to three of our Year 12 HSC Visual Arts students who have received ARTEXPRESS nominations!
ARTEXPRESS features a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in 2025. ARTEXPRESS provides insight into students’ creativity and the issues important to them.
Selections are finalised in late November, with the artworks displayed from February 2026.
Being nominated for an HSC Exhibition is an incredible achievement and we wish all our nominated students the best of luck. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Gawura School students attended a cultural excursion to Kamay Botany Bay National Park last Friday🐋 ... See MoreSee Less
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Another OnSTAGE nomination!
Congratulations to Kai Buck on receiving an OnSTAGE nomination for Theatrical Design in Poster and Promotion – part of the HSC Drama curriculum. OnSTAGE nominations are a celebration of the most outstanding HSC Drama performances in NSW.
Kai joins Harper Scilly and Joshua Rumsby for individual nominations, along with our two group pieces, ‘Pandora’ and ‘The Truth is out there?’
Being selected for an HSC Showcase is an incredible honour and a testament to each student’s creativity, courage and craft. Congratulations to all our Drama nominees, we’re so proud of you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Aw go Kai! 🎉👏🏽🙌🏽🏆