We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the High-Performance Athlete Development Programme (HPADP) – a cornerstone of our High-Performance Sport Pathway. Through expert coaching, targeted training and holistic support, the programme empowers student-athletes to excel at state, national and international levels.
Highlights include: Emma Tomkins – 2nd Female at the Australian Optimist Championship; qualified for the European Championship in Poland.
Arabella Stokoe and Maya Hughes – Selected in the ISA U15 Girls’ Touch Football Team.
George Mayer and Edward Wilson – Selected in the ISA Boys’ U18 Water Polo Team; Savannah Mayer named in the NSW U15 Water Polo Academy.
Sasha Conyngham – Selected in the ISA U16 Girls’ Basketball Team.
Aidan Shaw – 2nd in the 100m and a new age record holder; Maxi Nelson-Williams – Qualified for the National Championships. Pictured: Maxi Nelson-Williams
Gia Gregory – Bronze medallist at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships (U15 Surf Teams).
Milo Davies – Represented Australia at the North American Cup.
Blake Harvey – 7th at the Youth Bouldering Championships; representing NSW at Nationals.
Under the leadership of Mr David Moore and Mr Rafael Briant, the HPADP continues to flourish across the Foundations, Senior and Junior School, strengthening a clear pathway for aspiring athletes.
We congratulate our students on their exceptional accomplishments and look forward to their continued success. ... See MoreSee Less
Celebrating musical excellence at St Andrew’s Cathedral School
We are delighted to share outstanding achievements from our talented Music students, whose dedication and artistry continue to inspire our community.
In Term 1, six Music Scholars participated in a professional recording project, with Hugo G (Year 7), Andy W (Year 10) and James G (Year 11) selected to be featured on 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. Their performance was broadcast on 11 April, showcasing their exceptional musicianship to a wider audience. Special thanks to Ms Szu Yu Chen and Mr Jayson McBride for their amazing support with preparing the students for the recording.
We also proudly congratulate our AMEB Diploma recipients, who were awarded their Associate (AMusA) and Licentiate (LMusA) Diplomas at the ceremony held at UNSW: Evelyn K (Year 12) and Amali C (OA2025) – AMusA in Flute David K (Year 11) – LMusA in Piano James G (Year 11) – AMusA in Cello, with Distinction Thomas S (Year 9) – AMusA in Cello Nicholas L (Year 10) – AMusA in Saxophone
These remarkable accomplishments reflect not only exceptional talent, but also the passion, perseverance and joy our students bring to their music each day. We warmly celebrate this milestone in their musical journeys. ... See MoreSee Less
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School, learning doesn’t stop with our students – it extends to every corner of our community.
Recently, our winter sports coaches took part in professional learning, led by our Senior Learning Coach, Ms Elle Smith. An evening of 'Coaching the Coaches' reinforced our intentional approach to teaching and development in every space, including the sporting arena, as we gear up for another exciting season ahead.
By investing in our sport coaches, we are strengthening their ability to teach, guide and inspire our students – ensuring that every training session and competition is not just about performance, but about growth, character development and wellbeing.
The collaborative nature of our Professional Learning Programme creates a positive learning environment for our Sport Coaches. It ensures they have the skills for the upcoming season to motivate our students to achieve growth, both as individuals and as a team.
Because at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, sport is more than competition. It is a vital part of how we shape confident, capable and respectful young people.
St Andrew’s Cathedral School proudly took part in the 2026 SACS Cup, with both our Boys’ and Girls’ teams delivering exceptional performances across an exciting week of football.
Held at Sydney FC’s world-class training facilities in Macquarie Park, the tournament showcased the talent, determination and sportsmanship that define the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Football Programme.
A standout feature of the competition was the unity displayed across all teams. Students from Years 7 to 12 supported one another throughout the tournament, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and connection that extends far beyond the pitch. Junior players also embraced opportunities to step into a high-performance environment, demonstrating confidence and maturity against strong opposition.
As Sports Administrator and Convenor Mr Simon Aitken reflected: “What impressed me most was not only the quality of the football, but the way the students conducted themselves as a team. The communication, selflessness and willingness to support one another were consistently on display throughout the day.”
We congratulate all players on their outstanding efforts and thank our dedicated staff and supportive families for contributing to a memorable event. We look forward to building on this success in the upcoming ISA season. ... See MoreSee Less
Over the past two weeks, our Senior College students have taken part in powerful, thought-provoking workshops delivered by Tomorrow Man and Tomorrow Woman.
These sessions created space for our young men and women to engage in honest conversations around identity, respect, consent and the expectations that can shape relationships. Through open dialogue and expert guidance, students were encouraged to reflect, challenge assumptions and build the skills needed to foster respectful, healthy connections.
This initiative forms part of our broader commitment to the Respectful Relationships Project – a whole-school approach to embedding respect, empathy and integrity into the daily life of our community.
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School we believe education must extend beyond the classroom. By partnering with organisations like Tomorrow Man and Tomorrow Woman, we are equipping our students not only with knowledge, but with the courage and character to lead positive cultural change.
Congratulations to Ms Amanda Hogan, our Deputy Head of Technological & Applied Studies (TAS), on being awarded the Women Leading Tech/Education award 🎉
The Women Leading Tech Awards celebrate and recognise women who are driving innovation, creating change and shaping the future of the tech industry. The awards highlight achievements across all career stages and honour contributions in areas such as leadership, mentorship, social impact and sustainability. With a strong focus on promoting gender parity and inclusion, the awards showcase those breaking barriers and paving the way for others in technology.
Amanda’s outstanding achievement reflects the many facets of her work and impact. As the National Head of Content for the Girls Programming Network, Amanda supports teams across Australia in teaching High School students how to programme. She has also developed resources to assist teachers in delivering the new software engineering syllabus, mentored female educators to build confidence in implementing it and contributed to the education track at PyConAU, Australia’s national conference for the Python programming community, as well as a monthly Python meetup.
The awards ceremony was held on Friday 20 March at the ICC, where she attended with the Girls Programming Network community.
We are incredibly proud of Amanda and delighted to have her as part of our teaching staff. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
Easter begins in quiet uncertainty, and turns to joy. The tomb is empty. Hope is alive. At the heart of Easter is the promise that life is stronger than death, and that even after the darkest moments, new life is possible.
As a community, we celebrate this message of hope, renewal and new beginnings. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed.
On Thursday 26 March, Ruby Daley (OA2025) delivered a fabulous presentation at the Art Gallery of NSW, sharing insights into her 2025 Visual Arts body of work.
Speaking to an auditorium of HSC students and teachers, Ruby explored the creative journey behind her artworks with confidence and depth. She represented St Andrew’s Cathedral School with distinction, bringing great pride to her school community.
A 2025 graduate of the School, Ruby continues to impress with her thoughtful and evocative practice. Her achievements include receiving an ARTEXPRESS selection from the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), recognising her outstanding artistic excellence.
Her major work, 'tell me about your nature, maybe I’ve been getting you wrong', reflects on the natural world and encourages audiences to reconsider what we often overlook or dismiss as insignificant.
Ruby’s work will be on display at the Art Gallery of NSW until 26 April 2026 – an inspiring opportunity to experience her work firsthand. ... See MoreSee Less
Good Friday is a day to pause and reflect. At the cross, we see a love that doesn’t turn away from hardship or suffering, but meets it with courage and compassion.
It reminds us that even in the most difficult moments, love remains — steady, sacrificial and enduring.
As a school community, it’s a chance to reflect on how we show that same care and kindness to one another, especially when it matters most.
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the High-Performance Athlete Development Programme (HPADP) – a cornerstone of our High-Performance Sport Pathway. Through expert coaching, targeted training and holistic support, the programme empowers student-athletes to excel at state, national and international levels.
Highlights include:
Emma Tomkins – 2nd Female at the Australian Optimist Championship; qualified for the European Championship in Poland.
Arabella Stokoe and Maya Hughes – Selected in the ISA U15 Girls’ Touch Football Team.
George Mayer and Edward Wilson – Selected in the ISA Boys’ U18 Water Polo Team; Savannah Mayer named in the NSW U15 Water Polo Academy.
Sasha Conyngham – Selected in the ISA U16 Girls’ Basketball Team.
Aidan Shaw – 2nd in the 100m and a new age record holder; Maxi Nelson-Williams – Qualified for the National Championships.
Pictured: Maxi Nelson-Williams
Gia Gregory – Bronze medallist at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships (U15 Surf Teams).
Milo Davies – Represented Australia at the North American Cup.
Blake Harvey – 7th at the Youth Bouldering Championships; representing NSW at Nationals.
Under the leadership of Mr David Moore and Mr Rafael Briant, the HPADP continues to flourish across the Foundations, Senior and Junior School, strengthening a clear pathway for aspiring athletes.
We congratulate our students on their exceptional accomplishments and look forward to their continued success. ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating musical excellence at St Andrew’s Cathedral School
We are delighted to share outstanding achievements from our talented Music students, whose dedication and artistry continue to inspire our community.
In Term 1, six Music Scholars participated in a professional recording project, with Hugo G (Year 7), Andy W (Year 10) and James G (Year 11) selected to be featured on 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. Their performance was broadcast on 11 April, showcasing their exceptional musicianship to a wider audience. Special thanks to Ms Szu Yu Chen and Mr Jayson McBride for their amazing support with preparing the students for the recording.
We also proudly congratulate our AMEB Diploma recipients, who were awarded their Associate (AMusA) and Licentiate (LMusA) Diplomas at the ceremony held at UNSW:
Evelyn K (Year 12) and Amali C (OA2025) – AMusA in Flute
David K (Year 11) – LMusA in Piano
James G (Year 11) – AMusA in Cello, with Distinction
Thomas S (Year 9) – AMusA in Cello
Nicholas L (Year 10) – AMusA in Saxophone
These remarkable accomplishments reflect not only exceptional talent, but also the passion, perseverance and joy our students bring to their music each day. We warmly celebrate this milestone in their musical journeys. ... See MoreSee Less
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At St Andrew’s Cathedral School, learning doesn’t stop with our students – it extends to every corner of our community.
Recently, our winter sports coaches took part in professional learning, led by our Senior Learning Coach, Ms Elle Smith. An evening of 'Coaching the Coaches' reinforced our intentional approach to teaching and development in every space, including the sporting arena, as we gear up for another exciting season ahead.
By investing in our sport coaches, we are strengthening their ability to teach, guide and inspire our students – ensuring that every training session and competition is not just about performance, but about growth, character development and wellbeing.
The collaborative nature of our Professional Learning Programme creates a positive learning environment for our Sport Coaches. It ensures they have the skills for the upcoming season to motivate our students to achieve growth, both as individuals and as a team.
Because at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, sport is more than competition. It is a vital part of how we shape confident, capable and respectful young people.
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St Andrew’s Cathedral School proudly took part in the 2026 SACS Cup, with both our Boys’ and Girls’ teams delivering exceptional performances across an exciting week of football.
Held at Sydney FC’s world-class training facilities in Macquarie Park, the tournament showcased the talent, determination and sportsmanship that define the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Football Programme.
A standout feature of the competition was the unity displayed across all teams. Students from Years 7 to 12 supported one another throughout the tournament, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and connection that extends far beyond the pitch. Junior players also embraced opportunities to step into a high-performance environment, demonstrating confidence and maturity against strong opposition.
As Sports Administrator and Convenor Mr Simon Aitken reflected:
“What impressed me most was not only the quality of the football, but the way the students conducted themselves as a team. The communication, selflessness and willingness to support one another were consistently on display throughout the day.”
We congratulate all players on their outstanding efforts and thank our dedicated staff and supportive families for contributing to a memorable event. We look forward to building on this success in the upcoming ISA season. ... See MoreSee Less
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Over the past two weeks, our Senior College students have taken part in powerful, thought-provoking workshops delivered by Tomorrow Man and Tomorrow Woman.
These sessions created space for our young men and women to engage in honest conversations around identity, respect, consent and the expectations that can shape relationships. Through open dialogue and expert guidance, students were encouraged to reflect, challenge assumptions and build the skills needed to foster respectful, healthy connections.
This initiative forms part of our broader commitment to the Respectful Relationships Project – a whole-school approach to embedding respect, empathy and integrity into the daily life of our community.
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School we believe education must extend beyond the classroom. By partnering with organisations like Tomorrow Man and Tomorrow Woman, we are equipping our students not only with knowledge, but with the courage and character to lead positive cultural change.
#RespectfulRelationships #CharacterEducation #StudentWellbeing #TomorrowMan #TomorrowWoman ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Ms Amanda Hogan, our Deputy Head of Technological & Applied Studies (TAS), on being awarded the Women Leading Tech/Education award 🎉
The Women Leading Tech Awards celebrate and recognise women who are driving innovation, creating change and shaping the future of the tech industry. The awards highlight achievements across all career stages and honour contributions in areas such as leadership, mentorship, social impact and sustainability. With a strong focus on promoting gender parity and inclusion, the awards showcase those breaking barriers and paving the way for others in technology.
Amanda’s outstanding achievement reflects the many facets of her work and impact. As the National Head of Content for the Girls Programming Network, Amanda supports teams across Australia in teaching High School students how to programme. She has also developed resources to assist teachers in delivering the new software engineering syllabus, mentored female educators to build confidence in implementing it and contributed to the education track at PyConAU, Australia’s national conference for the Python programming community, as well as a monthly Python meetup.
The awards ceremony was held on Friday 20 March at the ICC, where she attended with the Girls Programming Network community.
We are incredibly proud of Amanda and delighted to have her as part of our teaching staff. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Easter!
Easter begins in quiet uncertainty, and turns to joy. The tomb is empty. Hope is alive.
At the heart of Easter is the promise that life is stronger than death, and that even after the darkest moments, new life is possible.
As a community, we celebrate this message of hope, renewal and new beginnings. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed.
(Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18) ... See MoreSee Less
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On Thursday 26 March, Ruby Daley (OA2025) delivered a fabulous presentation at the Art Gallery of NSW, sharing insights into her 2025 Visual Arts body of work.
Speaking to an auditorium of HSC students and teachers, Ruby explored the creative journey behind her artworks with confidence and depth. She represented St Andrew’s Cathedral School with distinction, bringing great pride to her school community.
A 2025 graduate of the School, Ruby continues to impress with her thoughtful and evocative practice. Her achievements include receiving an ARTEXPRESS selection from the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), recognising her outstanding artistic excellence.
Her major work, 'tell me about your nature, maybe I’ve been getting you wrong', reflects on the natural world and encourages audiences to reconsider what we often overlook or dismiss as insignificant.
Ruby’s work will be on display at the Art Gallery of NSW until 26 April 2026 – an inspiring opportunity to experience her work firsthand. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Good Friday is a day to pause and reflect. At the cross, we see a love that doesn’t turn away from hardship or suffering, but meets it with courage and compassion.
It reminds us that even in the most difficult moments, love remains — steady, sacrificial and enduring.
As a school community, it’s a chance to reflect on how we show that same care and kindness to one another, especially when it matters most.
(Mark 15; Isaiah 53) ... See MoreSee Less
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