2025 Timetable Update

We are well underway in the planning for 2025. Below is a summary of our progress so far.

• Year 9 and 11 (2025) 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.

• 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 2024. Years 9 and 10 will have one enrichment class (each) created based on their performance in 2024. 
• Students will be able to access their 2025 Timetable via Compass on 20 January 2025.

2025 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 that 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

From the Assistant Principal – Systems, Data and Professional Learning

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Online Safety and Academic Integrity

As we move into the end of the academic year, we want to highlight two crucial areas impacting your child's success and well-being: online safety and academic integrity.  These interconnected topics are vital for ensuring a positive and authentic learning experience for every person at St Andrews College.

The digital world is an integral part of modern learning, offering incredible resources and opportunities. However, we must always be aware that it also presents risks.  One main concern is the security of usernames and passwords.  The College cannot emphasise enough how important it is that all students create strong, unique passwords for all their online accounts, including their college Google and email accounts.  These passwords should never be shared with anyone, including friends or classmates.  They should also be regularly updated and changed.

Account security is not just about protecting personal information; it’s also about academic integrity.  Unauthorised access to accounts can lead to cheating and academic malpractice which has serious consequences.  The St Andrews College policy on plagiarism and academic malpractice can be found in the Assessment Information Booklet on the College’s Student Information Hub.  

 Academic integrity is the basis of a successful education.  It means completing assignments honestly, using your own ideas and words appropriately, and giving credit to the sources that students have used to complete their work.  Plagiarism, the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, is a serious issue because it is unfair to the students who have completed their work in the right way.

Accessing AI tools can be helpful in assisting with an outline of a task or an understanding of an idea, but students must state the tool that they used and cannot simply copy and paste the AI’s response and submit it as their own work. This is an example of academic malpractice. Students must learn to cite sources accurately, giving credit to authors and researchers whose work they've used.  This is important not only to avoid plagiarism but also to demonstrate the depth of their research. 

It is essential that parents discuss the importance of online safety and academic integrity with their child. Parents need to monitor their child’s online activity in order to assist them build healthy and responsible online habits. This in turn will ensure that all students receive the grades they have worked for, and their results will demonstrate what they have truly achieved in their learning.

Ms Josilin Kalifa

Assistant Principal

Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing

End of 2024 school year.

The end of the year is approaching quickly. The last day of lessons are as follows.

St Andrews Day- Due to the availability of the rides, we have moved St Andrews Day to Tuesday 3rd December. The cost for students for the rides will be $20, the College will pay the rest of the fee.

Year 10. Year 10 continuing into Year 11 in 2025 at St Andrews will be starting their transition program on the Senior Campus which will start on Wednesday 4th December conclude on Monday 16th December. The first part of the Transition program is a camp/retreat for the students staying at St Andrews College. After the Camp students will attend the Senior Campus for the transition program. Students leaving the College will finish on St Andrews Day, 3rd December.

Year 7, 8, 9 and 11: Classes will conclude on Monday 16th December. The students will finish with a Christmas Liturgy

Year 7-11 Prize Giving: Only Students receiving major awards will be invited to the Prize giving ceremony on Tuesday 17th December.

Camps for Year 8 and 9.

In week 9, Year 8 and 9 are attending their annual camps. This is a great opportunity for students to do activities that are sometimes out of their comfort zone and challenge their normal expectations. It is a great opportunity to interact with other students in the year group and develop teamwork skills, cooperation skills and have some fun. Best of luck with the camps

Expectations as we finish the year.

It is expected that all students are engaged in learning and are cooperating with every lesson until the end of the year. Learning will be happening and there will not be downtime or time for movies etc., there will be structured lessons every day. 

What is in the Planner?

Key ideas are “Meaning and Purpose”

Sorting out issues

There are many reasons why we have conflicts with others. It could be a misunderstanding, actions or words that are used or a disagreement. Sometimes this conflict or issue can cause friction in the relationship/friendship. The conflict or issue could threaten others' feelings of being connected, respected or protected. If this is the case it is essential to “sort it out”

The first thing you need to do is identify the cause of the issue/ conflict. What were you thinking? What have you thought since? Who has been affected? What could have been done differently? What would you do now? and what are you going to do or say to make things right? Having clarity after answering these questions will give us the meaning and the future purpose of resolving the conflict/ issue.

Wellbeing

One of the most important attributes we can have is curiosity. Curiosity is a skill that can help us grow in our learning and our future careers. Once we have the curiosity for something then the next step is the bravery to do something with the curiosity. 

Growth mindsets are about believing, understanding and accepting that you can grow your brains abilities by lifting your efforts to learn and try new approaches. We must learn to look at everything in a positive way. Adding yet to statements about learning or growing helps develop this growth mindset. “I’m not good at Math-YET”. This ensures that if we work on the task, we have the possibility of mastering it. If we see learning as an opportunity to grow we will develop a love of learning. 

Once we have the right mindset, we need to develop GRIT, which is long-term persistence and self-regulation. People with grit also enjoy self-determination, competence, autonomy and relatedness. They believe others matter and understand relationships underpin anything worth achieving. 

Mr. Nick Thrum

Assistant Principal - Students

On Friday at Junior Assembly, I extended to our Junior students an invitation and a challenge.

At St Andrews, we are a community, but we are proudly a Catholic community and we provide the students with many opportunities for them to encounter a God who loves them. 

Recently I had the opportunity to go to Belgium to analyse the data from our recent ECSI Catholic identity survey. Our survey data suggested that we at St Andrews are a dialogue school, and that we welcome dialogue from people of all different religious traditions about the existential questions about life. Our data clearly suggested however that we are clearly a Kerygmatic dialogue school. In other words, we welcome and embrace all people from different religious traditions and faith backgrounds, but as a part of the mission of the Church, we proudly proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord to all.

History is the story of God seeking us out, as he desires a relationship with us. Through the incarnation, God came down out of eternity to intervene in history to restore our relationship with him that was damaged by original sin. Christ through his death and resurrection restores our relationship with God who is always reaching out to us to this day, he is always seeking us out, he wants to make us more.

So my invitation to all of our students was to respond. To respond to a God who loves them beyond measure and seeks them out. Our students have the opportunity to be involved in many ways within our community and encounter God. We have Mass here on the Junior Campus every fortnight before school in the Sacred Space, where they can encounter Jesus in the Eucharist. We have opportunities to be involved in Social Justice in SJS and SAC YOUTH  our youth group that meets fortnightly. In year 10 we have EMHC training for those who would like to serve during Mass. Students can join our Music Ministry, and from Year 9 join our Peer to Peer Ministry team to help bring others to Christ during reflection days at SAC YOUTH. 

Our invitation is open to all, all students are warmly invited to experience and be a part of the faith life of the school. The Challenge is for our students to respond to the God that awaits them...

Mr Andrew Hoare

Director - Faith, Mission and Learning

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

A reminder that St Andrews will be supporting the Vinnies Christmas appeal by participating in a Food Drive for those families who are struggling in our community.

The Food Drive will begin next Monday in Week 6 and it will run for two weeks.

You can support the appeal by donating food items, particularly Christmas-type food items, such as Tin ham, Christmas Pudding, Chocolates, and Tin fruit, all to be made into hampers and delivered to families in need by Vinnies. 

Students can bring their food donations into your Learning Groups in Week 6 and 7 to be placed in the baskets for each Learning Group. The hampers will be donated to Vinnies on St Andrews Day.

You can also support the Christmas appeal by donating funds directly to the St Andrews Christmas appeal website. The link will be sent to you and your families on Compass.

Thank you for your support in being the Hands of Jesus in the community.

Please see our linktree attached that has more information about Vinnies Christmas Appeal, including a wishlist of suggestions that we can donate to our food donation baskets:

https://linktr.ee/SJS_christmasappeal

LIFTED EVENTS

LIFTED GO

On 17th October, a group of Year 9 students accompanied by Miss Tan attended LIFTED GO, which was an event run by Catholic Schools Diocese of Parramatta that offered an opportunity to participate in the Bishop’s Social Justice Statement Launch for students.

The purpose of LIFTED GO was to allow students and teachers to:

• Come together in prayer and dialogue with Bishop Vincent Long, Jack de Groot, and their peers from across the Diocese;

• Gain an understanding of the key themes of the Social Justice Statement 2024–2025.

• Discern concrete actions in their local school community in response to the statement and the personal encounter with God, self and others (Head, Heart, Hands & Soul).

• Experience being part of a diocesan-wide “faith in action” community that sets foundations for networking and collaboration.

One of our Year 9 students who attended the event reflected on the experience:

“Returning to the LIFTED community for the second time has become a blessing in so many ways. After my first experience I knew this environment did not only provide me fun activities but offered me the opportunity to explore and deepen my relationship with God and understand everyone else's too. This time round I was lucky enough to experience the Social Justice Statement with Bishop Vincent ,with a room full of uplifting souls which brought in a huge sense of belonging, growth and the opportunity to learn more about myself and the world around me. Not only have I continued to grow personally and spiritually with Christ but I have also gained a greater understanding of God's call for peace and social justice in our world today. The event opened my eyes and showed me how living out my faith means caring for others and working towards fairness and kindness in my community. With the activities and open discussions that helped me see my role in promoting  social justice and how I can apply it into my own school environment, I realised it  is part of God's greater plan for me.  I also have gained new insights into how God lives throughout our lives and how he shapes us into who he wants us to be. The mentors and the new souls I was able to connect with that day helped me to see no matter where we are in our story, God is always guiding us with love and grace and has prepared a purpose for each and every one of us! I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to be able to come back and strongly grow in faith once again and I cannot wait to take my understanding throughout both experiences and let my actions reflect his love and guidance in everything I hope to do at school. I encourage others to see this as a chance to not only grow personally but also discover more of God's plan for them. Thankyou!”

• Siyara Gauchan, Year 9 

We hope to give students more opportunities to attend LIFTED events with the Parramatta Diocese in the future.

LIFTED LIVE in the Forecourt

On Saturday October 26, our newly formed Youth Ministry Band were given the opportunity to perform at LIFTED Live in the Forecourt at St Patrick’s Cathedral. LIFTED Live is an event run by Catholic Youth Parramatta, and provides an opportunity for young people and their families in the Diocese to come together to celebrate community and our Catholic faith.

SAC M&M is a new youth ministry band that was formed in the later half of 2024, consisting of a mix of some very talented students from St Andrews College Marayong. From Year 10 we have Lexi on acoustic guitar, Jerome on electric guitar, Ethan E, Ethan C, Jaliyah and Charlene on vocals, Cameron on bass, Angelo on keys and Moses on the keytar. From Year 9 we have Lucas and Shaun on the guitar, Kayya on keys and Ward on the drums. Although they are a newly formed band, they have great bond and synergy already, but most importantly they understand the importance of using your musical gifts and talents to serve God and to show others that music can be a form of a prayer. 

We are very proud of our students for using their talents to serve God and to get involved in Diocesan events. 

Timor Leste

In the recent October school holidays, our Faith in Action Teacher (FIAT) coordinator Miss Tan was able to go on an immersion trip to Timor Leste, along with other FIAT coordinators from various schools around the Diocese. The team visited three different places in Timor - starting in Dili, moving to Baucau and then finishing in Baguia. The team were able to immerse themselves in the culture and lifestyle of the Timorese people, and were able to visit schools and social justice initiatives that were funded by Catholic Mission. Miss Tan would like to share some of her reflections on what was definitely an experience of a lifetime:

How did I encounter God in a person?

A person who really impacted me was a teacher named Julio from the Katilosa Foundation, a centre for students with disabilities. Although our interaction with him was fairly short, I was just so inspired by the real love he had for his students - he really embodied what it meant to be a person for others and to live out true servant leadership. With the little resources they have in Timor, he used his resourcefulness to teach himself Braille, in order to teach his vision-impaired students so they could learn alongside their peers.

How did I encounter the culture and values of the Timorese people?

Visiting the Chega museum in Dili really opened my eyes to the resilience of the Timorese people despite the political instability of the country’s past. Their resourcefulness, their desire to build up their communities and to rebuild their nation was an amazing thing to see. The value of community and looking after one another was so present throughout every place we visited.

How did I see God in the Catholic faith of the Timorese people?

Going to daily Mass was truly one of my favourite parts of the immersion. Witnessing the real devoutness of the Timorese people allowed me to see the beauty of God in so many ways - in the reverence of the Mass, the singing, and the dedication of the community in being part of the Church community.

What was one of my favourite memories? 

One of my favourite memories was teaching the older grades at St Joseph’s Catholic school in Baguia. I saw my students back home in the faces of the Timorese students that we encountered, and it was just a great reminder that no matter where you are from or what your circumstances are, our young people have such big dreams and hopes that they want to accomplish.

We are hoping to offer a Timor Leste immersion trip for staff and students at St Andrews College in the future, and to continue to build the relationship with the people of Timor Leste and the Parramatta Diocese. 

 The Mission Team

Year 12 News

Congratulations to Year 12 who have now completed their HSC examinations! This Friday has seen our Geography students sit the final exams of the 4 week period. As is the new tradition for Year 12, on completion of their final they have the opportunity to “ring the bell”, signifying that their schooling life has now been completed.

The bell was donated to the College by this year’s Yr 12 cohort and will be on display during the HSC exam period each year. Some of our students this year were able to ring the bell early, whereas others had to wait until the very last day of exams.

We wish all of our Year 12 students all the very best in their future endeavours - whether it is in the workforce, TAFE or university. Congratulations to all of the students who received an early entry into a university course (there were about 100 students in this situation) - and thank you to the staff and parents who supported the students throughout their time at St Andrews. We hope that you get the results that you have worked so hard for!

Mr Andrew Houseman

Year 12 Leader of Wellbeing

Celebrating Year 8's Achievements and Reminders on College Policies

Last Friday was a fantastic day at St Andrews College, as we celebrated the hard work and dedication of so many Year 8 students who received the Principal's Award. As their Acting Leader of Wellbeing, I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts and achievements. It was wonderful to see their commitment recognised in front of their peers and teachers, and they serve as an excellent example of perseverance and dedication.

Uniform and Appearance Policy Reminders

To maintain the high standards we expect at St Andrews, please remember our uniform and appearance guidelines, which help foster respect and unity within our school community.

For Boys:

• Hair should be neatly cut and maintained; styles such as undercuts, burst fades, drop fades, skin fades, tracks, lines, or designs are not permitted.
• Hair on the sides and the back should be blended in (Number 2 is the shortest acceptable length).
• Long hair that touches the collar, covers the face, or is styled in a bun/ponytail is not allowed.
• Hair should not be overly styled by the use of hair products.
• Boys must be clean-shaven, with no facial hair, including sideburns and goatees.

For Girls:

• Girls' hair must be fully tied back at all times in a ponytail, bun, plait, or braid, with no hair covering the face.
• Hair accessories, such as scrunchies, headbands, ribbons, or claw clips, should be limited to navy, black, or white.
• Hair colouring should remain natural, with no unnatural or multiple shades.

The College reserves the right to have a student modify their hair if it does not meet College standards and expectations. Boys who are not clean-shaven will be asked to shave at school.

Jewellery 

Boys are not permitted to have any piercings at school. Girls are only permitted to have one set of studs or sleepers (with a small jewel) in their lower ear lobe.

Boys and girls are permitted one basic chain with a religious symbol only. Boys and girls are permitted to wear one ring that is not oversized and is basic in design. 

Makeup and fake lashes are not part of the uniform and are not permitted for boys or girls.

Staying Hydrated and Sun-Safe

As the weather warms up, we want to remind students of the importance of staying hydrated and sun-safe. All students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school each day to stay refreshed and focused. Additionally, applying sunscreen before leaving home and reapplying throughout the day is crucial for protection. A reusable water bottle and regular sunscreen application are simple steps to ensure our students remain healthy and focused, especially in warmer conditions.

Communication Reminder for Parents and Guardians

Lastly, we kindly remind parents and guardians to avoid contacting students directly during school hours. If you need to reach your child, please call the front office, as students are not permitted to use their phones during the day.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a positive learning environment at St Andrews. We look forward to sharing more of our students’ accomplishments in the future.

As always, you can contact me directly at samiri1@parra.catholic.edu.au or call the College for any questions or concerns. 

Warm regards,

Ms Susan Amiri

Acting Leader of Wellbeing- Year 8

Semester 2 Junior Showcase

As we approach the middle of Term 4, the Visual Arts department is coming towards one of the busiest times of the year - SHOWCASE! 

We are excited to showcase students’ artwork in our annual Semester 2 Showcase, held this year on Wednesday 27th November in the Junior Art Rooms. Year 7 and 8 Semester 2 classes will have their artworks featured for the first time this year and we will also be displaying the development and growth from our Stage 5 students. Please refer to the invitation above for more details. We hope to see family and friends of the St Andrews community come along and celebrate the talents of our Visual Arts students.

Year 12 2025 - Body of Work in a Day Workshop

On Wednesday 30th October, our Year 12 2025 students had the opportunity to work with our artist in residence, Johnny Romeo on their Body of Work in a Day Workshop. Johnny, with his wealth of experience and knowledge in artmaking due to his own professional practice - offered his expertise with our Visual Artists around the development of their conceptual and material practice. The day culminates in the students’ Body of Work (BOW) proposal presentation for their assessment task 1 due later this term. Furthermore, they will also receive feedback on their work so far in the upcoming Mentoring Night next Wednesday 13th November. We look forward to seeing the range of ideas and themes from our talented students, as well as a wide selection of concepts being explored. Thank you to Mrs Kemal who also offered her expertise on the day by working with our students in the afternoon. 

Mrs Claudia Harris

Leader of Learning Visual Arts

CAN 2024 will be staged on Tuesday, the 10th of December from 5.30pm. Tickets are now available via QKR or by scanning the QR code on the CAN poster ( attached on compass announcement as well as outside the music rooms of each campus)

All tickets should be purchased as early as possible to avoid disappointment as this event always sells out. Students will receive all purchased tickets the week before CAN during learning group. 

There will be a  final cut of performers posted by the end of week 5 outside the music rooms once the audition process is complete. 

Successful students will receive free entry and a CAN shirt to wear during the finale on the night. 

Please email Mr. Chiappetta achiappetta@parra.catholic.edu.au should you have any concerns or questions regarding CAN 2024.

Mr Antonio Chiappetta

Director of Performance

Our Year 10 Industrial Technology Multimedia students have officially entered the “Production” stage of their game design project, marking an exciting shift from planning to hands-on development. 

In our previous article, we explored the “Pre-Production” phase, where students conducted research, generated and communicated ideas & built foundational skills needed to bring their game concepts to life. With a strong understanding of the design process, students are now putting their plans into action as they begin to develop their games using the Godot engine.

Before advancing to Production, students received personalised feedback on their portfolios and were shown examples of 'A' standard work. This opportunity allowed them to compare their own portfolios, reflect on areas for improvement and enhance their documentation before moving forward. This step has been invaluable in setting a high standard and ensuring that students are prepared for the complexities of game development.

Throughout the “Production” stage, students will document each step in their portfolios, including ongoing evaluations to address any challenges or changes in plans. This continuous reflection allows students to adjust their approach as they go, responding thoughtfully to problems that arise during development.

Here are some examples of the impressive work emerging from their portfolios so far:

• ‘Motus’ - Sofia Mabutas
• ‘Whiskerwood Odyssey’ - Catalina Gutierrez
• ‘Di Molto’ - Daniel Zhang
• ‘The Happiest Day’ - Timothy Cheng
• 'Twilight' - Kyle Lo

As the class progresses, these students and their peers continue to develop valuable skills in planning, problem-solving and project documentation – key areas they’ll need for more complex multimedia projects in the future. 

We are eager to see how they handle the creative and technical challenges of production as they work toward their final game prototypes.

Ms Shanai Mifsud 

TAS & VET Information and Digital Technology Teacher

Students for all year groups on the Junior Campus took the opportunity to conduct research and write an engaging science paper that fit the parameters set out in the competition. The contest is run annually by the University of NSW; the topic for 2024 was “Biodiversity and community - Working together to protect the environment”

Students had 800 words to describe some great community interaction with conservation and biodiversity. Students had to include their research references and worked on the task in science class and at home.

Students wrote exciting pieces about community groups and epic apps that are being used to allow citizen scientists to track biodiversity with their phones. There was a piece on the Quaker’s Hill Landcare group working to fix their local environment, and Ocean conservancy.org working to protect our oceans.  The Australian Museum’s Frog ID app was well researched, as was an app to track koalas and one to identify and register the location of birds.

The winner was awarded a $500 UNSW Bookshop voucher. Two runners up also received book vouchers. The winning essay will be included in the 2025 edition of the highly acclaimed anthology The Best Australian Science Writing, where it will appear alongside essays by some of the country’s leading science writers.

Unfortunately, students at St Andrews did not receive the top 3 prizes, but we won the award for having the most student entries to the competition. Five science books are now in the junior library ready to borrow. Congratulations to the St Andrew’s College students who participated in the competition, and a big thank you to Mr Dewar for his encouragement and his assistance to ensure our student’s work met all the guidelines and were submitted on time.

Mrs Deb Rosinski

Science Teacher

Women in Shakespeare Workshop 

On Tuesday 5th of November, St Andrews College welcomed two of our Artist in Residence from Bell Shakespeare who ran an activity-filled workshop that introduced the ‘Women in Shakespeare’ program to students. The event was a resounding success, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the multifaceted roles of women in Shakespeare’s works while engaging in interactive activities that fostered critical thinking and collaboration. It also worked to bridge the context of Shakespeare’s time to the understanding of today’s world. 

Engaging Warm-ups

The workshop kicked off with lively Shakespeare-a-fied warm-ups that got everyone involved and energised. Students participated in fun, interactive exercises that introduced the language and themes of Shakespeare's time, setting the stage for deeper discussions.

Exploring Shakespeare’s Context

A significant part of the workshop focused on the historical context of Shakespeare's works. Students learned that during Shakespeare’s time, women were not allowed to act on stage; therefore, all female roles were portrayed by young men. This led to discussions about how the portrayal of women in the plays was influenced by societal norms of the Elizabethan era and how those norms shaped the characters and narratives in his works.

Sorting Statements Activity

One of the key activities involved sorting statements into categories: those relevant to Shakespeare’s time, our time, or applicable to both. Students examined thought-provoking statements such as:

• “A woman can be a lawyer.”
• “Women can write works of literature.”
• “Women can rule a country.”

This exercise sparked meaningful conversations about the evolution of women’s rights and societal roles, allowing students to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that remain.

Exploring Juliet’s Perspective

For the final activity, students focused on the text of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which was just from Juliet’s perspective. They were divided into groups and assigned different lines from the play to act out. Key moments included:

• Juliet asking the Friar for help.
• Juliet pleading with her father not to marry Paris.

By focusing the activities around Juliet's character, students gained insight into her motivations and the constraints she faced. This allowed students to appreciate the complexity of her character, highlighting that even though the play bears her name, her voice and experiences are often overshadowed.

Positive Feedback and Inclusivity

The students thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, and it was heartening to see male students actively participating in discussions about gender roles in literature. The collaborative environment encouraged all students to voice their thoughts and engage with the material in a meaningful way.

Looking Forward

We believe that workshops like these are vital in promoting awareness and appreciation for the contributions of women in literature and history. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring it to life, it made this workshop a memorable experience for the students. 

We are excited to have this event act as a springboard for our ‘Women in Shakespeare’ program which will take place during Week 5 to Week 10. 

Ms Christina Rujicica 

Teacher of Drama and English 

Junior Girls (Yr 7-8) Update:

The Junior Girls basketball team wrapped up their season with a 3-3 record, just falling short of a finals spot. Although they didn’t make it all the way, the team demonstrated impressive heart and determination throughout the season, showing significant growth and strong teamwork in every game. From fast breaks to solid defence, every player made valuable contributions to the team’s performance. The girls should be incredibly proud of their progress, as they have laid a fantastic foundation for the future. With such talent and commitment, the outlook for this group of athletes is bright!

Intermediate Girls (Yr 9-10) Update:

The Intermediate Girls basketball team finished the season with a dominant 5-1 record, securing 1st place in their pool. This earned them an exciting quarterfinal match against Emmaus Catholic College, where they triumphed 39-22, advancing to the semifinals! From the very beginning, the team displayed exceptional teamwork, solid defence, and unshakeable determination. They pulled ahead in the second half and held on to their lead, maintaining control until the final buzzer.

With the semifinals fast approaching, the team is more motivated than ever to push forward in their quest for the championship. Congratulations to all the girls on an outstanding season so far, and a huge thank you to the parents who continue to support the basketball program here at St Andrews. Your commitment, time, and effort in attending training and supporting the team mean the world. A big thank you also to Mr Carlos, Miss Bade, Mr Alata, and Dr Kennaugh for their ongoing support of our students’ sporting endeavours. We wish the team the best of luck as they prepare to compete against Catherine McAuley next week!

Mr Jason Alata

Leader of Learning - Music

St Andrews College is thrilled to invite parents to an insightful seminar led by renowned nutritional medicine expert and health author, Michele Chevalley Hedge. With three growing teenagers and a busy family life, Michele understands the real-world challenges parents face when it comes to health and wellness.

What: Vitality, Energy & Wellness: It’s All In Your Food
When: Tuesday, 19th November 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Junior Campus Hall
Who: Parents Only

Register now for this exciting event and take home easy, actionable tips to nourish your family—without extremes!

Please respond to the form below to register your attendance for this exciting seminar. 

Registration Form Link

College Leadership Team

Leaders of Learning - Wellbeing

College Leaders of Learning - KLA

College Leaders of Learning