Sport and Co-curricular

St Andrew’s Cathedral School Cathedral School is a member of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA). This is a diverse group of 19 schools incorporating both co-ed and single sex schools of significantly different student population sizes. ISA member schools are as far away as Orange, Bathurst, the Central Coast, and Bowral.

We also provide sporting options for students which are internal only or compete within a community club environment.

The sports programme at St Andrew’s Cathedral School remains relatively consistent each year, offerings may vary based on student interest. Sports with low participation may not run in a given year and may be reviewed for future inclusion. The table below outlines the sports options in 2026.

Year 7 commencing 2026

Incoming Year 7 students are required to participate in a 2026 winter sport. Many of these sports will commence in Week 3 of Term 1 and will continue until mid-August.

Year 7 students also have the option of participating in a summer sport which will run from mid-August 2026 through to mid-March in 2027. It is extremely unusual for a Year 7 student to participate in the ongoing summer season in Term 1 but from time-to-time players are invited to join a team – usually to address a player shortage.

Students in Years 8 to 11

Students in Years 8 to 11 in 2026 are required to participate in either a winter sport or a summer sport. While these students can participate in both seasons of sport, the compulsory obligation only requires participation in one season.

2026 Sport choices

All students will be notified of the sports options early Term 1, 2026.  This correspondence will provide details of each sport and the procedure for making your selection.

Please click on the link to view the 2026 Sport Booklet.

Variation to Sport Commitments

While participation in sport is a condition of enrolment at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, a student may apply for a variation or exemption for their commitment. Reasons include high level commitment to other activities; injury/illness; State/National representation in sports or other activities. Applicants need to demonstrate their reason for applying does not reasonably allow their participation in school sports. Download the variation form here.

Co-curricular offerings – optional

There is an extensive range of co-curricular offerings at school and participation is encouraged. Please note that Winter Sport and any Music ensembles that you have selected take priority over any other co-curricular.

Please click on the link to view the Co-curricular Booklet, Year 7 to Year 12 – Term 2 2026.

Please click on the link to view the Activity Selection Guide.

General information

Communication and Systems
Most of the communication regarding SACS sport in the secondary school is done using Stacks TeamApp. Sport convenors will provide details to parents and students of how to access the relevant TeamApp after registration in the sport. Limited information about sports (training times, teams, match details) will also be able to be accessed through the St Andrew’s Cathedral School app.

Training
The commitment of each sport varies from sport-to-sport but most students are likely to be engaged in a sport which has weekday training after school along with Saturday competition. The majority of Middle School training is held on a Tuesday afternoon with Senior College training predominantly being on a Thursday afternoon. A teams or Firsts teams usually have an additional Monday afternoon session.

While the majority of training follows the above pattern, there are exceptions because training sessions are subject to field/court availability (some training is held before school); the size of a sport might require mean less training days (some sports do not train on a Monday but train on both Tuesday and Thursday) and; off-day training is also held in some instances (some sports train on a Wednesday).

Venues
Our key sporting locations include Wentworth Park, Sydney University and the Centennial Park/Moore Park precinct but a range of other venues are used. Visit our website for more information on our facilities.

Transport
For most sports bus transport is provided from the school to training venues, returning to the school afterwards. However, depending on the venue some training may be accessed on foot or through the use of public transport.

On Saturdays if the sports venue is within the Sydney metro area, students will be required to make their own way to and from the venue. For sporting events outside Sydney Metro area (for example, Bowral, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, and Bathurst) the school provides bus transport to and from the venue for students and staff.

Fitness Centre
St Andrew’s Cathedral School has an up to date fitness centre located within the Sports Centre (ground floor SAH). This is open for all students to use before (6-8am) and after school (3.30-5.30pm) everyday. This facility is also open in selected times during the school holidays. There are dedicated staff available to cater for all students and provide them with personalised training programmes to ensure that all students achieve their goals.

High-Performance Athlete Development Programme
The High-Performance Athlete Development Programme (HPADP) at St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an innovative initiative designed to nurture student-athletes with the potential to excel at an elite level. Built on the principle of holistic development, the programme integrates both academic and athletic pursuits, ensuring that students are supported in balancing the dual demands of education and sport. By embedding a structured support system, the HPADP fosters an environment where athletes can thrive across multiple dimensions of their lives, from the classroom to the sporting field. Through its comprehensive offerings, the HPADP provides tailored support that includes one-on-one mentoring, sport education programmes, mental performance coaching, and access to high-performance service providers. The programme also establishes strong partnerships with national, state, and professional sporting organisations to create meaningful pathways for advancement. Targeting student-athletes from Year 5 to Year 12, its primary purpose is to deliver the tools, guidance, and opportunities necessary to elevate performance while maintaining academic success. In doing so, the HPADP positions SACS as a leader in school-based athlete development.