From the Assistant Principal – Systems, Data and Professional Learning

2026 Timetable Update

We are well underway in the planning for 2026. Below is a summary of our progress so far.

• Year 9 and 11 (2026) have received their course confirmations. We are so very proud of the students who have done an amazing job. Thank you also to our parents/carers for their support and involvement in this process.
• Year 11 2025 have successfully made the transition into their HSC Courses which in many cases involves a change to their pattern of study in preparation for Year 12 2026.

• We are currently creating class lists for Years 7-10. Year 7 will have two enrichment classes which will be created based on ALLWELL Testing. Year 8 will have two enrichment classes which will be created based on their performance in 2025. Years 9 and 10 will have one enrichment class (each) created based on their performance in 2025. 
• Students will be able to access their 2026 Timetable via Compass on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Year 7 2026 will also receive a printed copy of their timetable on their first day (Monday 2 February 2026).
• We are planning to provide our Senior Students (Year 11 & 12 2026) with a printed copy of their timetable on Monday 8 December 2025 to assist their planning for 2026.

2026 Professional Learning for Staff

Staff at St Andrews undertake Professional Learning every week (Monday afternoons 3-4 pm), on scheduled days throughout the year, and also are invited to attend a wide range of courses through CSPD (Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese) and External Providers.

All courses, regardless of the provider, are linked directly to our SPIRE Framework which focuses on individual and collective growth for the benefit of the St Andrews community.

There are many benefits in a community learning together, using a common language, all based on a shared framework which is underpinned by our faith.

A Reminder …

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to contact me by email pfinnerty@parra.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions or feedback regarding the information above which relates to my specific role as Assistant Principal – Systems, Data, and Professional Learning.

Thank you for your continued support

Mr Patrick Finnerty

Assistant Principal – Systems, Data and Professional Learning