Last week our Year 10 Physical Activities and Sports Studies students headed off to Barangaroo on a walking tour.
This activity was the culmination of a term-long challenge – to develop an engaging lifestyle event for young people.
Students worked together to plan the event – crafting their speaking notes to include cultural, historical, natural and artistic points of interest. They selected their preferred talking point based on what interested them the most when researching Barangaroo.
Prior to this, the class were fortunate enough to engage in a workshop with our Head of Gawura School, Mr. John Ralph, to understand the importance of Acknowledging Country. They then developed an Acknowledgement of Country for Gadigal land, of which Barangaroo is a part of.
Some of the features the students explored included Esme Timbery's Shell Wall, the native Australian bees, Barangaroo and Bennelong, and the Mermer Waiskeder, one of Australia's largest hand-crafted public artworks.
We love that our School’s city centre location places us within easy walking distance of so many significant historical and cultural landmarks, allowing our students to put their learning into action. ... See MoreSee Less
This week, we celebrated our Middle School achievers in our annual Middle School Awards Assembly. Congratulations to everyone who received a certificate – your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed.
Well done to all our students, awardee or not, for a fabulous year. You continue to inspire us with your positive attitudes, smiling faces and commitment to learning.
To our Year 9s who are moving on from the Middle School: good luck as you continue your studies. With a change of uniform, campus and title you are now Senior College students!
We can’t wait to see what everyone achieves in 2026! ... See MoreSee Less
There’s nothing average about these statisticians!
Congratulations to Isaac, Haylam and Joshua, who achieved first place in the University of Melbourne Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition – a truly remarkable accomplishment!
To reach the finals, participants were required to produce a Distinction-level research paper, progress through rigorous longlisting and shortlisting stages, and then present their work to a panel of experts.
Each team had eight minutes to deliver their presentation. This was followed by a challenging Q&A session from both the panel and audience.
The boys’ presentation was flawless and their responses demonstrated a deep understanding of their research topic.
These three mathematics-champions are already working on proposals for 2026! ... See MoreSee Less
Last Tuesday, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Junior School and Gawura School students at the End of Term Awards Assembly.
From leadership and effort to community spirit and academic excellence, this Assembly shone a spotlight on the values and qualities that make our students exceptional.
These awards are a powerful testament to our students’ hard work, curiosity and love of learning.
Congratulations to every student recognised, we are so proud of all you have achieved! ... See MoreSee Less
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
Stepping out with Year 10
Last week our Year 10 Physical Activities and Sports Studies students headed off to Barangaroo on a walking tour.
This activity was the culmination of a term-long challenge – to develop an engaging lifestyle event for young people.
Students worked together to plan the event – crafting their speaking notes to include cultural, historical, natural and artistic points of interest. They selected their preferred talking point based on what interested them the most when researching Barangaroo.
Prior to this, the class were fortunate enough to engage in a workshop with our Head of Gawura School, Mr. John Ralph, to understand the importance of Acknowledging Country. They then developed an Acknowledgement of Country for Gadigal land, of which Barangaroo is a part of.
Some of the features the students explored included Esme Timbery's Shell Wall, the native Australian bees, Barangaroo and Bennelong, and the Mermer Waiskeder, one of Australia's largest hand-crafted public artworks.
We love that our School’s city centre location places us within easy walking distance of so many significant historical and cultural landmarks, allowing our students to put their learning into action. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mighty Middle School merits
This week, we celebrated our Middle School achievers in our annual Middle School Awards Assembly. Congratulations to everyone who received a certificate – your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed.
Well done to all our students, awardee or not, for a fabulous year. You continue to inspire us with your positive attitudes, smiling faces and commitment to learning.
To our Year 9s who are moving on from the Middle School: good luck as you continue your studies. With a change of uniform, campus and title you are now Senior College students!
We can’t wait to see what everyone achieves in 2026! ... See MoreSee Less
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There’s nothing average about these statisticians!
Congratulations to Isaac, Haylam and Joshua, who achieved first place in the University of Melbourne Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition – a truly remarkable accomplishment!
To reach the finals, participants were required to produce a Distinction-level research paper, progress through rigorous longlisting and shortlisting stages, and then present their work to a panel of experts.
Each team had eight minutes to deliver their presentation. This was followed by a challenging Q&A session from both the panel and audience.
The boys’ presentation was flawless and their responses demonstrated a deep understanding of their research topic.
These three mathematics-champions are already working on proposals for 2026! ... See MoreSee Less
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Brilliant!
2nd time in a row for SACS - well done!
Congratulations! 👏🏻
Junior journeys of excellence
Last Tuesday, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Junior School and Gawura School students at the End of Term Awards Assembly.
From leadership and effort to community spirit and academic excellence, this Assembly shone a spotlight on the values and qualities that make our students exceptional.
These awards are a powerful testament to our students’ hard work, curiosity and love of learning.
Congratulations to every student recognised, we are so proud of all you have achieved! ... See MoreSee Less
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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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