From the College Principal

Newsletter 13 2024

Dear Members of the St Andrews College Community,

Congratulations to our Year 12 students on the way they have applied themselves during the Trial HSC Examination period. We look forward to seeing some excellent results gained from all the hard work that the group has put in, assisted by their devoted teachers and parents. The Feast of the Assumption Mass on Thursday were beautiful and reverent. Thank you to Fr Kevin for welcoming the Year 11 students to the Parish Mass and for presiding over our Mass on the Junior Campus. We are so fortunate. As we move into finalising the Year 11 2025 electives, the Year 8 2025 electives and the Year 11 Final Examinations we wish all the students every success.

Gospel Reflection: John 6:51-58

This passage highlights the importance of the Eucharist in Catholic worship. Jesus declares that He is the bread of life and promises eternal life to those who eat His flesh and drink His blood. This teaching was challenging for some followers, but it remains central to the Catholic faith. The Bread of Life discourse in John 6 connects Jesus’ identity and ministry with the sacramental nature of the Eucharist, emphasizing that Catholics partake in the true body and blood of Christ. Often this is missed.

Debating Finals:

Congratulations to our Year 10 Team who won the Debating Grand Final defeating a strong St Patrick’s Strathfield Team in a challenging debate with a challenging topic to interpret. They were not intimidated by the huge crowd that packed out the Australian Catholic University. We are so proud of the effort the team has put in throughout the year. To see the team's development since Year 7 has been a great pleasure. Thank you to Ms Douglas, Mr Dewar, Mrs Anthony, Mr Finnerty, Mr Kolec, Ms May, Mr Weaver as well as the other Year 10 Team for their attendance and support. It really shows the support that our community gives to each other.

Cupcake Decoration:

Congratulations to all the students in the Cupcake Decoration Days on the Junior Campus. Your creativity, flair, and your skill were very impressive. I don’t think many of the cakes got home as a result. I do hope that as a result, your families will see the benefit of the skills you are learning at school. There is something precious about children making dinner for the family.

Parental Support:

I would like to thank our parents and carers for the support you show our staff here at St Andrews College. Your support goes a long way to creating the best learning environment possible for your child/children. It assists in managing the situations that arise in a schooling environment and I/we greatly appreciate it. We get a number of thank you emails, letters and sometimes even cakes and biscuits as gifts that we share between the community which is also appreciated. Thank you for the partnership you foster.

‘It’s All About Learning’

Fidem in Christo

Dr Stephen Kennaugh

Principal