Last week marked the start of our Confident Parent Course, supporting parents to play an active role in nurturing young people who are resilient, independent and equipped to navigate life’s challenges.
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School, we recognise that wellbeing and character development don’t happen at school alone. The relationships, expectations and support young people experience at home are just as important in shaping how they learn, grow and respond to challenges.
Through the Parent Hope Project, parents are encouraged to reflect on their own responses, strengthen family relationships and help their children build confidence, responsibility and emotional resilience.
By strengthening the partnership between home and school, we can create a more consistent and supportive environment for our students to flourish, not only in their learning, but in life. ... See MoreSee Less
Year 3 had an exciting first overnight camp at Kirrikee!
From swinging through jungle vines, climbing ladders and building mini rafts, our students made the most of everything Kirrikee had to offer.
Well done to all our Year 3 students for stepping outside their comfort zones, embracing new challenges and making wonderful memories together. What an adventure! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Mairah K, our Junior School Captain, who has won the NSW IPSHA Public Speaking Competition!
This follows another remarkable achievement recently, when Mairah received the Graham Freudenberg Special Category Award in the What Matters? Writing Competition, becoming the first Year 6 student in the competition’s history to receive this recognition.
We are incredibly proud of Mairah and her ability to communicate her ideas with confidence and conviction. What a wonderful way to showcase her talents!
The wait is almost over, with the summer sport season kicking off this weekend! We’re looking forward to another season of competition, teamwork and plenty of great moments on and off the field.
Here’s a look back at some highlights from last summer as we get ready for another exciting season. Bring it on! ... See MoreSee Less
Entries for the 2026 Andrean of the Year and Junior Andrean Awards close on Monday 19 October.
Inspired by this year’s theme, Frontiers of the World, students are invited to showcase their creativity through short stories, artwork or photography, original music compositions, or product design and pitch videos.
Don’t miss the chance to share your work and be recognised as an Andrean of the Year in your category.
Follow the link for Junior submission details: bit.ly/4yOI0wB
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to share the many ways they learn, grow, create, contribute and connect.
As online spaces continue to evolve, we’re refining how we share student images and information across our public platforms, in response to evolving guidance from the eSafety Commissioner.
You may notice some changes to the way our social media looks. We’ll continue celebrating the achievements and experiences that make our community special — while taking additional care with how individual students are identified online, particularly through photography.
After two weeks exploring Italy, Germany and France, our 2026 History Tour students have returned home with plenty of stories to tell.
The tour began in Rome, where students explored the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican City, before travelling south to walk the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum and hike to the top of Mt Vesuvius.
In Germany, visits to Dachau Concentration Camp, the Nuremberg Trials courtroom and sites across Berlin gave students the opportunity to reflect on the rise of Nazism, the Holocaust and the Cold War. Their final days in France included visiting the battlefields, preserved trenches and memorials of the Somme, where Australian soldiers fought during the First World War.
Alongside the history, there were plenty of memorable moments, from making pizza in Italy to exploring European cities together.
A big welcome home to all our students and staff, and thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable experience possible! ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to the many parents and educators who joined us last night for our K–12 Gifted and Talented and Scholarships Information Evening. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout at Chapter House.
The evening explored how St Andrew’s Cathedral School supports high-potential and gifted learners through research-informed teaching, extension opportunities and individual talent development, with a focus on students’ academic, social and emotional wellbeing.
Our specialist staff shared insights into gifted education across the Junior and Secondary School, music opportunities and the High Performance Athlete Development Programme. Guests also heard from a St Andrew's parent about their family’s experience and learned more about our Academic and Music Scholarship pathways.
A key theme throughout the evening was the importance of nurturing the whole student: encouraging curiosity, resilience, creativity and a growth mindset, alongside academic achievement.
Thank you to our staff, student panellists and parent speaker for sharing their experiences and helping make the evening such a valuable opportunity for our community. ... See MoreSee Less
What happens when curiosity meets scientific discovery?
For his IB Extended Essay, Year 12 student Yuze investigated the physics behind spikeball, exploring how much energy is lost when the ball drops and bounces. His research uncovered a question that had never been investigated before, making his project a world-first study conducted right here at school.
With guidance from his supervisor, Dr Andrew McGonigle, and help from Australian spikeball player Thomas Kaldor, Yuze collected data, tested his ideas and experienced what it means to contribute new knowledge to a field of research.
From the classroom to the possibility of publishing his findings, Yuze’s project is a wonderful example of where curiosity, independent thinking and a passion for learning can lead. ... See MoreSee Less
Last week marked the start of our Confident Parent Course, supporting parents to play an active role in nurturing young people who are resilient, independent and equipped to navigate life’s challenges.
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School, we recognise that wellbeing and character development don’t happen at school alone. The relationships, expectations and support young people experience at home are just as important in shaping how they learn, grow and respond to challenges.
Through the Parent Hope Project, parents are encouraged to reflect on their own responses, strengthen family relationships and help their children build confidence, responsibility and emotional resilience.
By strengthening the partnership between home and school, we can create a more consistent and supportive environment for our students to flourish, not only in their learning, but in life. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Year 3 Camp Adventures!
Year 3 had an exciting first overnight camp at Kirrikee!
From swinging through jungle vines, climbing ladders and building mini rafts, our students made the most of everything Kirrikee had to offer.
Well done to all our Year 3 students for stepping outside their comfort zones, embracing new challenges and making wonderful memories together. What an adventure! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Another outstanding achievement for Mairah!
Congratulations to Mairah K, our Junior School Captain, who has won the NSW IPSHA Public Speaking Competition!
This follows another remarkable achievement recently, when Mairah received the Graham Freudenberg Special Category Award in the What Matters? Writing Competition, becoming the first Year 6 student in the competition’s history to receive this recognition.
We are incredibly proud of Mairah and her ability to communicate her ideas with confidence and conviction. What a wonderful way to showcase her talents!
Congratulations, Mairah! ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Summer Sport is back!
The wait is almost over, with the summer sport season kicking off this weekend! We’re looking forward to another season of competition, teamwork and plenty of great moments on and off the field.
Here’s a look back at some highlights from last summer as we get ready for another exciting season. Bring it on! ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Final call for entries!
Entries for the 2026 Andrean of the Year and Junior Andrean Awards close on Monday 19 October.
Inspired by this year’s theme, Frontiers of the World, students are invited to showcase their creativity through short stories, artwork or photography, original music compositions, or product design and pitch videos.
Don’t miss the chance to share your work and be recognised as an Andrean of the Year in your category.
Follow the link for Junior submission details: bit.ly/4yOI0wB
Follow the link for Secondary submission details: bit.ly/4sby0LK ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
At St Andrew’s Cathedral School, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to share the many ways they learn, grow, create, contribute and connect.
As online spaces continue to evolve, we’re refining how we share student images and information across our public platforms, in response to evolving guidance from the eSafety Commissioner.
You may notice some changes to the way our social media looks. We’ll continue celebrating the achievements and experiences that make our community special — while taking additional care with how individual students are identified online, particularly through photography.
It’s a small change that reflects a bigger commitment: supporting our students to be valued, respected and safe, both in our School and online. You can read more about these changes here: www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/blog/2026/10/our-students-our-story-an-update-on-student-photography/
Thank you for being part of our story and for helping us model thoughtful and responsible digital citizenship. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Welcome home, History Tour!
After two weeks exploring Italy, Germany and France, our 2026 History Tour students have returned home with plenty of stories to tell.
The tour began in Rome, where students explored the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican City, before travelling south to walk the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum and hike to the top of Mt Vesuvius.
In Germany, visits to Dachau Concentration Camp, the Nuremberg Trials courtroom and sites across Berlin gave students the opportunity to reflect on the rise of Nazism, the Holocaust and the Cold War. Their final days in France included visiting the battlefields, preserved trenches and memorials of the Somme, where Australian soldiers fought during the First World War.
Alongside the history, there were plenty of memorable moments, from making pizza in Italy to exploring European cities together.
A big welcome home to all our students and staff, and thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable experience possible! ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Gifted and Talented Information Evening
Thank you to the many parents and educators who joined us last night for our K–12 Gifted and Talented and Scholarships Information Evening. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout at Chapter House.
The evening explored how St Andrew’s Cathedral School supports high-potential and gifted learners through research-informed teaching, extension opportunities and individual talent development, with a focus on students’ academic, social and emotional wellbeing.
Our specialist staff shared insights into gifted education across the Junior and Secondary School, music opportunities and the High Performance Athlete Development Programme. Guests also heard from a St Andrew's parent about their family’s experience and learned more about our Academic and Music Scholarship pathways.
A key theme throughout the evening was the importance of nurturing the whole student: encouraging curiosity, resilience, creativity and a growth mindset, alongside academic achievement.
Thank you to our staff, student panellists and parent speaker for sharing their experiences and helping make the evening such a valuable opportunity for our community. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
What happens when curiosity meets scientific discovery?
For his IB Extended Essay, Year 12 student Yuze investigated the physics behind spikeball, exploring how much energy is lost when the ball drops and bounces. His research uncovered a question that had never been investigated before, making his project a world-first study conducted right here at school.
With guidance from his supervisor, Dr Andrew McGonigle, and help from Australian spikeball player Thomas Kaldor, Yuze collected data, tested his ideas and experienced what it means to contribute new knowledge to a field of research.
From the classroom to the possibility of publishing his findings, Yuze’s project is a wonderful example of where curiosity, independent thinking and a passion for learning can lead. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook