Congratulations to two of our students on their recent achievements representing NSW and CIS in their respective sports.
Lucy F represented NSW at the Australian Junior National Handball Championships in August, where the NSW U18 Women’s team finished as runners-up to Queensland.
George M represented CIS at the 18&U Boys Water Polo Exchange at Woy Woy, where the team narrowly missed the Grand Final before securing a strong 18–4 win over CCC in the Bronze Medal match. George was also named CIS Team Captain, a fantastic recognition of his leadership throughout the competition.
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What a time for our snowsports athletes at the Snow Australia State Championships!
Mac F, Milo D and Imara B competed across Slopestyle, Skier Cross and Moguls, taking on some of the state’s best young athletes.
A huge congratulations to Milo, who claimed Gold in Division 1 Moguls, alongside Mac, with the pair also taking Gold as a team. Milo also finished 5th in Slopestyle, earning an invitation to Nationals.
For Imara, it was her first State Championships, where she showed incredible courage and determination tackling a challenging course.
We’re incredibly proud of all three athletes and their outstanding performances. A special congratulations to Milo and Mac, who are now competing at the Australian Championships. Best of luck! ... See MoreSee Less
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement from one of our Visual Arts teachers, Mr Matthew Kentmann.
Matthew has been named the 2026 winner of the Kedumba Drawing Award for his work Benedicta, Lavender Bay, which will now join the prestigious Kedumba Drawing Collection alongside works by some of Australia’s most renowned artists, including Lloyd Rees, John Olsen, Margaret Olley and Ben Quilty.
Matthew’s winning work is a spontaneous life drawing, reflecting more than three decades of his dedication to life drawing and his long association with the Sketch Club of the Royal Art Society. The judges recognised the work for its “evidence of movement, risk taking, and capturing the moment”.
It’s a wonderful achievement and a testament to the depth of expertise and creative practice our Visual Arts staff bring to the classroom and to their own artistic work.
Congratulations, Matthew!
The Kedumba Drawing Award finalists exhibition is open until 27 September at Kedumba Gallery. ... See MoreSee Less
Four Year 6 students from 6 Tallawoladah, Jackson F, Ewan F, Callen H and Adrian H, have taken their Research and Innovation Project into the real world, meeting with the Mayor of Randwick to present their ideas for a bike track and more activities for young people in public spaces.
The boys shared their research, proposed solutions and models, receiving positive and constructive feedback from the Mayor, as well as the opportunity to potentially contribute to future bike park designs.
“I loved having the opportunity to present to the Mayor and felt encouraged that he agreed with the problem I identified,” Jackson said.
A wonderful example of students using research, creativity and initiative to engage with their community and advocate for ideas they believe can make a difference.
Well done, boys and a special mention to their teacher, Ms Liana Smith, for supporting and encouraging their learning. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Mycroft S and Lachlan K (Year 10), who recently competed in the PECAN+ Capture the Flag (CTF) competition at the University of Wollongong.
PECAN+ is a national cyber security competition that brings together students in Years 10–12 from across Australia to tackle a range of cyber security challenges across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Competing as part of a team with two students from Wollongong, Mycroft and Lachlan entered the intermediate division under the team name ‘IT Helpdesk’. Working independently to solve challenges before combining their scores, the team achieved Best Team Performance in the intermediate division at Wollongong.
They also placed 31st nationally, competing against around 100 teams across all three divisions.
A fantastic achievement for Mycroft and Lachlan, and clearly an experience that has sparked their interest in returning to the competition next year. Congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less
Last Friday, our Junior School and Gawura students celebrated Book Week with a wonderful display of creativity, imagination and plenty of fantastic costumes.
Students proudly paraded before family, friends and our special judging panel: Head of School Dr Julie McGonigle, School Chaplain Rev Michael Bennett and Mr Jim Boddy, who recently retired after an incredible 44 years at St Andrew’s.
A big congratulations to all our students for getting into the spirit of Book Week, and thank you to our families for helping bring their costume ideas to life! ... See MoreSee Less
As the 2026 Winter Sport season comes to a close following the Grand Finals on Saturday 22 August, we are proud to reflect on a season filled with determination, teamwork and plenty of outstanding performances across our sporting teams.
Fencing A special congratulations to Jacob P, Ruby H, Winda M, Chris N and William W, our Annual Championship winners. Well done to all our fencers on a terrific season.
Netball Our Intermediate A and Junior B teams finished the season as ISA Premiers. Intermediate A overcame Oxley 52–41 after a remarkable final-quarter comeback, while Junior B secured a convincing 40–19 win over Barker.
Tennis It was a successful season for our tennis teams, with Teams 9 and 10 claiming ISA Premierships. Team 9 defeated St Spyridon, while Team 10 came away with the win over Redlands on total games. Team 8 also enjoyed a strong season, reaching the Grand Final.
Hockey Our 1st XI girls put up a strong fight against undefeated Barker in the ISA Final, narrowly finishing 2–1. Their growth throughout the season, along with their resilience and team spirit, was a standout achievement.
Football Four St Andrew’s teams progressed to the ISA Semi-finals, with our 13As and 15Bs earning their place in the Grand Finals. Congratulations to all our footballers for the progress they made and the commitment they showed throughout the season.
More than the scores and results, Winter Sport is an opportunity for our students to challenge themselves, work together and grow through competition. We have seen plenty of that across our teams this year.
Thank you to our coaches, families and supporters for helping make another Winter Sport season possible.
Congratulations to all our students on a fantastic 2026 season. We look forward to seeing what 2027 brings. ... See MoreSee Less
From the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Music Department to the world stage, we couldn’t be prouder of Amali Cooray (OA2025), who has been accepted to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London.
Amali’s musical journey at our School began with a Music Scholarship in Year 7. Through ensembles, chamber groups, solo performances and unforgettable opportunities such as the 2025 European Music Tour, her love of the flute grew into a deep passion for music.
Alongside her musical achievements, Amali made an outstanding contribution to School life as Hereford House Captain and a dedicated student leader. Amali’s story is a wonderful example of what we strive to foster at St Andrew’s Cathedral School: students who are encouraged to discover their passions, develop their talents and pursue their ambitions with confidence.
As Amali prepares to depart for London tomorrow, we wish her every success as she begins this exciting next chapter.
Our Year 9 students have been making the most of the snow on Backcountry Snow Camp, with three groups heading to the mountains across the past few weeks.
Students have navigated challenging weather, enjoyed fresh snowfall, developed their skiing skills and experienced the excitement of backcountry touring.
Across the camps, students have shown fantastic resilience, perseverance and enthusiasm, adapting to the conditions and supporting one another along the way.
A huge well done to all our Year 9 students for making the most of this incredible experience in the snow! ... See MoreSee Less
Celebrating our athletes
Congratulations to two of our students on their recent achievements representing NSW and CIS in their respective sports.
Lucy F represented NSW at the Australian Junior National Handball Championships in August, where the NSW U18 Women’s team finished as runners-up to Queensland.
George M represented CIS at the 18&U Boys Water Polo Exchange at Woy Woy, where the team narrowly missed the Grand Final before securing a strong 18–4 win over CCC in the Bronze Medal match. George was also named CIS Team Captain, a fantastic recognition of his leadership throughout the competition.
Congratulations, Lucy and George, on these outstanding achievements and for representing your teams with such skill, determination and leadership. ... See MoreSee Less
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Racing to the top
What a time for our snowsports athletes at the Snow Australia State Championships!
Mac F, Milo D and Imara B competed across Slopestyle, Skier Cross and Moguls, taking on some of the state’s best young athletes.
A huge congratulations to Milo, who claimed Gold in Division 1 Moguls, alongside Mac, with the pair also taking Gold as a team. Milo also finished 5th in Slopestyle, earning an invitation to Nationals.
For Imara, it was her first State Championships, where she showed incredible courage and determination tackling a challenging course.
We’re incredibly proud of all three athletes and their outstanding performances. A special congratulations to Milo and Mac, who are now competing at the Australian Championships. Best of luck! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement from one of our Visual Arts teachers, Mr Matthew Kentmann.
Matthew has been named the 2026 winner of the Kedumba Drawing Award for his work Benedicta, Lavender Bay, which will now join the prestigious Kedumba Drawing Collection alongside works by some of Australia’s most renowned artists, including Lloyd Rees, John Olsen, Margaret Olley and Ben Quilty.
Matthew’s winning work is a spontaneous life drawing, reflecting more than three decades of his dedication to life drawing and his long association with the Sketch Club of the Royal Art Society. The judges recognised the work for its “evidence of movement, risk taking, and capturing the moment”.
It’s a wonderful achievement and a testament to the depth of expertise and creative practice our Visual Arts staff bring to the classroom and to their own artistic work.
Congratulations, Matthew!
The Kedumba Drawing Award finalists exhibition is open until 27 September at Kedumba Gallery. ... See MoreSee Less
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Taking ideas beyond the classroom
Four Year 6 students from 6 Tallawoladah, Jackson F, Ewan F, Callen H and Adrian H, have taken their Research and Innovation Project into the real world, meeting with the Mayor of Randwick to present their ideas for a bike track and more activities for young people in public spaces.
The boys shared their research, proposed solutions and models, receiving positive and constructive feedback from the Mayor, as well as the opportunity to potentially contribute to future bike park designs.
“I loved having the opportunity to present to the Mayor and felt encouraged that he agreed with the problem I identified,” Jackson said.
A wonderful example of students using research, creativity and initiative to engage with their community and advocate for ideas they believe can make a difference.
Well done, boys and a special mention to their teacher, Ms Liana Smith, for supporting and encouraging their learning. ... See MoreSee Less
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Cyber security success for Mycroft and Lachlan
Congratulations to Mycroft S and Lachlan K (Year 10), who recently competed in the PECAN+ Capture the Flag (CTF) competition at the University of Wollongong.
PECAN+ is a national cyber security competition that brings together students in Years 10–12 from across Australia to tackle a range of cyber security challenges across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Competing as part of a team with two students from Wollongong, Mycroft and Lachlan entered the intermediate division under the team name ‘IT Helpdesk’. Working independently to solve challenges before combining their scores, the team achieved Best Team Performance in the intermediate division at Wollongong.
They also placed 31st nationally, competing against around 100 teams across all three divisions.
A fantastic achievement for Mycroft and Lachlan, and clearly an experience that has sparked their interest in returning to the competition next year. Congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a Book Week Parade!
Last Friday, our Junior School and Gawura students celebrated Book Week with a wonderful display of creativity, imagination and plenty of fantastic costumes.
Students proudly paraded before family, friends and our special judging panel: Head of School Dr Julie McGonigle, School Chaplain Rev Michael Bennett and Mr Jim Boddy, who recently retired after an incredible 44 years at St Andrew’s.
A big congratulations to all our students for getting into the spirit of Book Week, and thank you to our families for helping bring their costume ideas to life! ... See MoreSee Less
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A season to celebrate
As the 2026 Winter Sport season comes to a close following the Grand Finals on Saturday 22 August, we are proud to reflect on a season filled with determination, teamwork and plenty of outstanding performances across our sporting teams.
Fencing
A special congratulations to Jacob P, Ruby H, Winda M, Chris N and William W, our Annual Championship winners. Well done to all our fencers on a terrific season.
Netball
Our Intermediate A and Junior B teams finished the season as ISA Premiers. Intermediate A overcame Oxley 52–41 after a remarkable final-quarter comeback, while Junior B secured a convincing 40–19 win over Barker.
Tennis
It was a successful season for our tennis teams, with Teams 9 and 10 claiming ISA Premierships. Team 9 defeated St Spyridon, while Team 10 came away with the win over Redlands on total games. Team 8 also enjoyed a strong season, reaching the Grand Final.
Hockey
Our 1st XI girls put up a strong fight against undefeated Barker in the ISA Final, narrowly finishing 2–1. Their growth throughout the season, along with their resilience and team spirit, was a standout achievement.
Football
Four St Andrew’s teams progressed to the ISA Semi-finals, with our 13As and 15Bs earning their place in the Grand Finals. Congratulations to all our footballers for the progress they made and the commitment they showed throughout the season.
More than the scores and results, Winter Sport is an opportunity for our students to challenge themselves, work together and grow through competition. We have seen plenty of that across our teams this year.
Thank you to our coaches, families and supporters for helping make another Winter Sport season possible.
Congratulations to all our students on a fantastic 2026 season. We look forward to seeing what 2027 brings. ... See MoreSee Less
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A new chapter for Amali
From the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Music Department to the world stage, we couldn’t be prouder of Amali Cooray (OA2025), who has been accepted to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London.
Amali’s musical journey at our School began with a Music Scholarship in Year 7. Through ensembles, chamber groups, solo performances and unforgettable opportunities such as the 2025 European Music Tour, her love of the flute grew into a deep passion for music.
Alongside her musical achievements, Amali made an outstanding contribution to School life as Hereford House Captain and a dedicated student leader. Amali’s story is a wonderful example of what we strive to foster at St Andrew’s Cathedral School: students who are encouraged to discover their passions, develop their talents and pursue their ambitions with confidence.
As Amali prepares to depart for London tomorrow, we wish her every success as she begins this exciting next chapter.
Congratulations, Amali! ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 9 Backcountry Snow Camp!
Our Year 9 students have been making the most of the snow on Backcountry Snow Camp, with three groups heading to the mountains across the past few weeks.
Students have navigated challenging weather, enjoyed fresh snowfall, developed their skiing skills and experienced the excitement of backcountry touring.
Across the camps, students have shown fantastic resilience, perseverance and enthusiasm, adapting to the conditions and supporting one another along the way.
A huge well done to all our Year 9 students for making the most of this incredible experience in the snow! ... See MoreSee Less
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