From the College Principal

Newsletter 11 2025

Dear Members of the St Andrews College Community,

Welcome to Term 3. We have hit the ground running with  Year 12 Trial HSC preparation, Year 11 2026 Subject Selections, representative Sport moving into the finals, as well as having three students from Japan visiting until early September. Our Year 11 Accelerated students visited Sydney University this week and had a memorable experience. Thank you for the way you have come back to Term 3 and please pray for the success of the students sitting their Trial HSC starting next week. We know that they will receive the success that is commensurate with the hard work they are putting into their studies.

Gospel Reflection: Luke 12:13-21 A person's life does not consist of possessions.

Family life helps us learn about the values of solidarity and the common good. As a family, we strive to respect the rights of each family member and make decisions that promote the common good of the family. Talk about what it would be like if the family ordered a pizza and then divided it unevenly, with some members getting as many pieces as they wanted while others got only a half slice. Talk about how you work to make sure that everyone in the family has his or her fair share.

Talk about how your family is also a member of the human family, called to share the goods of creation fairly and justly. Explain that in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus challenges us to remember that the goods of the world are intended to be shared by all. Read aloud Luke 12:13-21. Talk about the parable of the rich fool and ask family members to describe what they think he did wrong. Emphasise that although the man in the story doesn't seem bad, Jesus points out that this man's flaw was that he was thinking only about himself and his own comfort and security. Emphasise that when we fail to think about the needs of others, we call that a sin of omission.

Remind your children that each time we go to Mass, we ask forgiveness for what we have done and for what we have failed to do. We call this prayer the Confiteor. End this time together by praying the Confiteor (“I confess to almighty God…”).

Alchemy Photography Competition:

Congratulations to Micaela Sibucao for making the finals for the competition. There were over 300 submissions and to get to the final demonstrates how good Micaela’s work is. The fact Micaela took the photo when we were in Munich on the History Trip to Europe adds another dimension to her submission. Well done.

Sport Representation:

Congratulations to all the teams who competed in the competitions across Netball and Soccer this season. We have a number of teams through to the finals next week and we wish them all the best. Thank you to our coaches and support staff for all they do to facilitate an enjoyable experience for our students who represent the College. Thank you to the student representatives who train and play in the right spirit. We are very fortunate to have you in our community.

Year 11 2026 Subject Selection Interviews:

Thank you to all the staff, students and family members who have participated in this process. The interviews this week went very smoothly due to your support and the excellent organisation of our staff. Please remember that this is a process and if you have any questions at any time please do not hesitate to contact Mr Finnerty at the College. It is most important that we get the right students in the right subjects. This ensures learning growth and engagement.

Fidem in Christo

Dr Stephen Kennaugh
Principal