We’re thrilled to celebrate our Acting Director of Learning (Academic Progress), Mrs Estee Stephenson, who has been named on The Educator Hot List 2026, recognising educators making a significant impact through leadership, innovation and a commitment to improving student outcomes. 🎉
Since joining St Andrew’s Cathedral School in 2015, Estee has dedicated her work to helping every student reach their potential. From establishing the Learning Skills programme and leading the Gifted Education Mentoring (GEM) programme, to co-leading Visible Literacy, her work has made a meaningful difference to students and teachers across our School.
Estee’s commitment to evidence-informed practice extends beyond the classroom. Having completed Masters degrees in Special Education and Gifted Education, she has recently submitted her doctoral thesis exploring how schools can strengthen gifted education through research-informed practice.
We’re incredibly proud of Estee and the contribution she continues to make to our students, staff and the wider education community.
St Andrew's Junior Theatresports are Grand Final bound!
Congratulations to our Junior Theatresports team, who took out first place in last Friday's semi-final to secure their spot in the 2026 Schools Challenge Grand Final!
The team impressed the judges with their creativity, quick thinking and improvisation, including a standout musical scene that sent the crowd wild!
Congratulations to the team and their coach, Ms Angelina Tornow, and thank you to everyone who helped along the way.
Come and cheer them on in the Grand Final, right here at St Andrew's Cathedral School!
Thursday 19 November, 7pm–8.30pm Chapter House (doors open 6.30pm) $15 adults and $10 students
More St Andrew's students are making their mark in scientific research!
Congratulations to our Year 6 students Lauren E, Sophia T and Alegra M (Trash to Gas); Eliana W and Antares Q (Analysing Microplastic Velocity Across Freshwater to Saltwater Gradients); and Mairah K and Eleanor H (The Pot That Perspires), who have been selected to receive awards in the 2026 STANSW Young Scientist Competition.
Working independently, the students designed and conducted scientific investigations, analysed their findings and presented their research through formal scientific reports.
A special thank you to mentor teachers Ms Sally Williams and Ms Rebecca Radloff for guiding and supporting the students throughout their investigations.
The award recipients will be recognised at the Young Scientist Awards Ceremony at the University of Technology Sydney.
An outstanding achievement. Well done to all our young scientists! ... See MoreSee Less
We honour the service and sacrifice of veterans and active service members whose courage in times of conflict has safeguarded the freedoms we enjoy today.
To our Old Andreans who served in the armed forces, we offer our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment and bravery.
As we reflect, we are reminded of the call to work towards a more peaceful and just world - a legacy worthy of those who have gone before us.
Lest we forget.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 ... See MoreSee Less
Our Year 9 students recently took part in SPARK, a two-day Innovation and Enterprise Workshop designed to turn curiosity into purposeful ideas.
Throughout the workshop, students explored real-world challenges, conducted research and developed creative solutions to problems that matter to them. The experience culminated in a series of two-minute multimodal pitches, where finalists presented their ideas to a panel of judges.
SPARK is just the beginning, with students continuing to develop, prototype and test their concepts through their MYP Personal Projects and the School's Makerspace.
A fantastic opportunity for our students to think creatively, challenge assumptions and explore the possibilities of innovation and enterprise. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Junior School and Gawura School students took to the stage for the 2026 K–6 Music Showcase, sharing their musical talents and celebrating the creativity, dedication and hard work they have developed throughout the year.
It was a wonderful evening showcasing the breadth of musical talent across our youngest years. Congratulations to all our student performers and thank you to the staff who helped bring the showcase to life! ... See MoreSee Less
A huge congratulations to Evelia E, who has received an ARTEXPRESS nomination for her HSC Visual Arts major work!
Titled 'The Garden They Raised Her In', Evelia’s textile artwork explores Victorian-era expectations of women and the enduring influence of patriarchal structures. Using hand-dyed and sewn silk petals, corset-inspired elements and a contrasting palette of thorny vines and decaying flowers, Evelia explores the tension between femininity, beauty and suppressed autonomy.
ARTEXPRESS showcases outstanding HSC Visual Arts works, with final selections announced in late November and exhibitions commencing in February 2027.
This Christmas, help us make a difference for families doing it tough.
Through our long-standing partnership with Anglicare, the St Andrew’s community is once again supporting the Anglicare Christmas Hamper Appeal, helping bring hope and joy to families experiencing hardship.
Our goal is to raise $10,000, and we're already close, with almost $7,500 raised!
A donation of $50 can provide one family with a Christmas meal, and contributions of any amount will help make a difference.
🌟 Celebrating Estee Stephenson!
We’re thrilled to celebrate our Acting Director of Learning (Academic Progress), Mrs Estee Stephenson, who has been named on The Educator Hot List 2026, recognising educators making a significant impact through leadership, innovation and a commitment to improving student outcomes. 🎉
Since joining St Andrew’s Cathedral School in 2015, Estee has dedicated her work to helping every student reach their potential. From establishing the Learning Skills programme and leading the Gifted Education Mentoring (GEM) programme, to co-leading Visible Literacy, her work has made a meaningful difference to students and teachers across our School.
Estee’s commitment to evidence-informed practice extends beyond the classroom. Having completed Masters degrees in Special Education and Gifted Education, she has recently submitted her doctoral thesis exploring how schools can strengthen gifted education through research-informed practice.
We’re incredibly proud of Estee and the contribution she continues to make to our students, staff and the wider education community.
Congratulations, Estee! 🌟
Read more here: www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/blog/2026/11/estee-stephenson-named-among-australias-leading-educators/
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St Andrew's Junior Theatresports are Grand Final bound!
Congratulations to our Junior Theatresports team, who took out first place in last Friday's semi-final to secure their spot in the 2026 Schools Challenge Grand Final!
The team impressed the judges with their creativity, quick thinking and improvisation, including a standout musical scene that sent the crowd wild!
Congratulations to the team and their coach, Ms Angelina Tornow, and thank you to everyone who helped along the way.
Come and cheer them on in the Grand Final, right here at St Andrew's Cathedral School!
Thursday 19 November, 7pm–8.30pm
Chapter House (doors open 6.30pm)
$15 adults and $10 students
Let's fill Chapter House! ... See MoreSee Less
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More St Andrew's students are making their mark in scientific research!
Congratulations to our Year 6 students Lauren E, Sophia T and Alegra M (Trash to Gas); Eliana W and Antares Q (Analysing Microplastic Velocity Across Freshwater to Saltwater Gradients); and Mairah K and Eleanor H (The Pot That Perspires), who have been selected to receive awards in the 2026 STANSW Young Scientist Competition.
Working independently, the students designed and conducted scientific investigations, analysed their findings and presented their research through formal scientific reports.
A special thank you to mentor teachers Ms Sally Williams and Ms Rebecca Radloff for guiding and supporting the students throughout their investigations.
The award recipients will be recognised at the Young Scientist Awards Ceremony at the University of Technology Sydney.
An outstanding achievement. Well done to all our young scientists! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we pause to remember.
We honour the service and sacrifice of veterans and active service members whose courage in times of conflict has safeguarded the freedoms we enjoy today.
To our Old Andreans who served in the armed forces, we offer our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment and bravery.
As we reflect, we are reminded of the call to work towards a more peaceful and just world - a legacy worthy of those who have gone before us.
Lest we forget.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 9 Students Spark Innovative Ideas!
Our Year 9 students recently took part in SPARK, a two-day Innovation and Enterprise Workshop designed to turn curiosity into purposeful ideas.
Throughout the workshop, students explored real-world challenges, conducted research and developed creative solutions to problems that matter to them. The experience culminated in a series of two-minute multimodal pitches, where finalists presented their ideas to a panel of judges.
SPARK is just the beginning, with students continuing to develop, prototype and test their concepts through their MYP Personal Projects and the School's Makerspace.
A fantastic opportunity for our students to think creatively, challenge assumptions and explore the possibilities of innovation and enterprise. ... See MoreSee Less
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A Celebration of Music at Our K–6 Music Showcase!
Our Junior School and Gawura School students took to the stage for the 2026 K–6 Music Showcase, sharing their musical talents and celebrating the creativity, dedication and hard work they have developed throughout the year.
It was a wonderful evening showcasing the breadth of musical talent across our youngest years. Congratulations to all our student performers and thank you to the staff who helped bring the showcase to life! ... See MoreSee Less
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HSC Visual Arts student paints success
A huge congratulations to Evelia E, who has received an ARTEXPRESS nomination for her HSC Visual Arts major work!
Titled 'The Garden They Raised Her In', Evelia’s textile artwork explores Victorian-era expectations of women and the enduring influence of patriarchal structures.
Using hand-dyed and sewn silk petals, corset-inspired elements and a contrasting palette of thorny vines and decaying flowers, Evelia explores the tension between femininity, beauty and suppressed autonomy.
ARTEXPRESS showcases outstanding HSC Visual Arts works, with final selections announced in late November and exhibitions commencing in February 2027.
Congratulations, Evelia! ... See MoreSee Less
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More nominations!
Our Year 12 HSC drama students have received three more OnSTAGE nominations for Individual Projects!
OnSTAGE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Drama students in NSW, including group performance and individual projects.
Selections are finalised in late November.
Being nominated for an HSC Showcase is an incredible achievement and we wish all our nominated students the best of luck. ... See MoreSee Less
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This Christmas, help us make a difference for families doing it tough.
Through our long-standing partnership with Anglicare, the St Andrew’s community is once again supporting the Anglicare Christmas Hamper Appeal, helping bring hope and joy to families experiencing hardship.
Our goal is to raise $10,000, and we're already close, with almost $7,500 raised!
A donation of $50 can provide one family with a Christmas meal, and contributions of any amount will help make a difference.
Can you help us reach our goal? Donate here before Friday 13 November and help make Christmas brighter for families in need: sacsevents.ptly.com/ytahdp26 ... See MoreSee Less
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