P&F Welcome in the Square
We hope you can join us for our P&F Welcome in the Square. We would love to welcome you to St Andrew’s Cathedral School with a barista-made takeaway coffee. You will have the opportunity to collect your P&F magnetic calendar and say a quick hello to your P&F Executive. Second-hand uniforms will also be available to purchase at the pop-up Uniform Shop in the Square. This is a free event for all parents and friends of the School.
2027 Welcome in the Square dates announced here soon.
Sydney Square (just outside the main School foyer)
Important information for Week 1 and 2
For Term Dates visit our website. For a Calendar of key dates, click here.
Junior School and Gawura:
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January – Friday 29 January | Allocated time will be sent to parents | Starting Well Interviews: Each student in the School will receive an invitation to attend a scheduled Starting Well Interview with their class teacher, to be held in the days prior to the official start of the school year. You will receive an allocated time on an allocated day, if you are unable to make that time, the teacher will organise an alternative interview time with your child once the school year commences. Parents will meet the class teacher and will be involved in a ‘get to know my child’ session during these interviews. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the interview time. What to wear to the Starting Well Interviews: Students may wear Mufti. |
| Monday 1 February | Half Day 8.40am – 12.30pm | Term 1 Kindergarten classes commence. Drop off at St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer between the time of 8.40am and 9am. Special invitation: Kindergarten parents will be permitted to collect their child from the classroom between 12.15pm and 12.30pm. The remaining Kindergarten students will be dismissed from the Ground Floor at 12.30pm All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| Tuesday 2 February | Half Day 8.40am – 12.30pm | Drop off: St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer between 8.20am and 8.40am. Pick up: St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer at 12.30pm. All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| Wednesday 3 February | Half Day 8.40am –12.30pm | Drop off: St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer between 8.20am and 8.40am. Pick up: St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer at 12.30pm. All students are to wear Sports Uniform. |
| Thursday 4 February | First Full Day 8.30am –3.10pm | Drop off: St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer between 8.15am and 8.25am. Pick up: St Andrew’s House Ground Floor foyer at 3.10pm. All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| February, date to be confirmed | Meet the Teacher Afternoon (Creche available) |
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January – Friday 1 February | Allocated time will be sent to parents | Starting Well Interviews: Each student in the School will receive an invitation to attend a scheduled Starting Well Interview with their class teacher, to be held in the days prior to the official start of the school year. You will receive an allocated time on an allocated day, if you are unable to make that time, the teacher will organise an alternative interview time with your child once the school year commences. Parents will meet the class teacher and will be involved in a ‘get to know my child’ session during this time. What to wear to the Starting Well Interviews: Students may wear Mufti. |
| Tuesday 2 February | First Full Day 8.30am-2.50pm | Drop off: All students will begin in The Cathedral at 8.30am. Years 1-2 students students should enter through the West Doors (opposite School foyer), with their school bags. Doors open at 8.15am. Parents are welcome to attend. Pick up: from outside Sports Centre at 2.50pm-3pm. All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| Wednesday 3 February | Full Day 8.30am-3.10pm | School continues as per these timings. All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| February, date to be confirmed | Meet the Teacher Afternoon (Creche available). |
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January – Monday 1 February | Allocated time will be sent to parents | Starting Well Interviews: Each student in the School will receive an invitation to attend a scheduled Starting Well Interview with their class teacher, to be held in the days prior to the official start of the school year. You will receive an allocated time on an allocated day, if you are unable to make that time, the teacher will organise an alternative interview time with your child once the school year commences. Parents will meet the class teacher and will be involved in a ‘get to know my child’ session during this time. What to wear to the Starting Well Interviews: Students may wear Mufti. |
| Tuesday 2 February | First Full Day 8.30am-3.10pm | Drop off: All students will begin in The Cathedral at 8.30am. Years 3-4 students should enter the Cathedral through the West Doors (opposite School foyer), with their school bags. Doors open at 8.15am. Parents are welcome to attend. Pick up: from Sydney Square at 3pm-3.10pm, to the left of School foyer. All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| February, date to be confirmed | Meet the Teacher Afternoon (Creche available) |
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January – Monday 1 February | Allocated time will be sent to parents | Starting Well Interviews: Each student in the School will receive an invitation to attend a scheduled Starting Well Interview with their class teacher, to be held in the days prior to the official start of the school year. You will receive an allocated time on an allocated day, if you are unable to make that time, the teacher will organise an alternative interview time with your child once the school year commences. Parents will meet the class teacher and will be involved in a ‘get to know my child’ session during this time. What to wear to the Starting Well Interviews: Students may wear Mufti. |
| Tuesday 2 February | First Full Day 8.30am-3.10pm | Drop off: All students will begin in The Cathedral at 8.30am. Years 5-6 students should enter the Cathedral through the North Door (in the Square, opposite the Town Hall), with their school bags. Doors open at 8.15am. Parents are welcome to attend. Pick up: from Sydney Square at 3.10pm. Students can be picked up at the end of the school day from outside the School foyer, near the Red Cross at 3.10pm (to the right of the foyer). All students are to wear Full School Uniform. |
| February, date to be confirmed | Meet the Teacher Afternoon (Creche available). |
If there are any questions, please contact the Junior School Reception on 9009 5442 or jscreception@sacs.nsw.edu.au from Wednesday 27 January, 2027.
Middle School:
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 12 November, 2026 | (Arrive from 8.45am) 9am-2.30pm | Orientation Day | Year 7 students and parents will meet in Sydney Square and move into the Cathedral for a welcome assembly at 9am. Year 7 students will then be ushered from the Cathedral to the Chapter House, while parents remain in the Cathedral. Activities will be organised by the Head of Year. Parents will stay in the Cathedral until approximately 10am. Parents can then return at 2:30pm to collect their children. All students are to wear their current school uniform. |
| Tuesday 19 January, 2027 | 8am-12pm | Year 7 Come and Try Day | This is an optional event for all Year 7 students. This opportunity is for students to find out more about Sport at St Andrew’s Cathedral School. The event will be held at the Centennial Parklands Sport Centre. More information will be shared from the Sports Department prior to the event. |
| Wednesday 27 January | 8.30am- 5.30pm | Meet your Tutor | Year 7 will attend a 15-minute Tutor, student and parent meeting at the SAH Level 4 Open Area. An invitation will be sent out in January with your time slot. Students will also be issued with their School laptops, timetables, diaries and have their photos taken. Once this meeting is complete and items collected, students can leave. There is no student supervision on this day. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Thursday 28 January | 8.30am- 3.15pm | Induction Day | Year 7 can arrive from 8am at the St Andrew’s House (SAH) Foyer and will then be directed to the SAH Level 4 Open Area for an 8.30am start to Year 7 Induction Day. Students will learn about MYP, service learning, library literacy and have an IT induction session. Normal classes will start in the afternoon. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Thursday 4 February | 6pm | Year 7 Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle and Head of Middle School will be in attendance, and you will be able to meet the Head of Year and ask questions. |
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January, 2026 | 11am-12.30pm | IT Induction and Review Day | All new Year 8 and 9 students are to meet Registrar, Mr Bruce Perry, at 11am in St Andrew’s House Foyer. Students will be issued with their School laptops and engage in an IT induction session. Students will then have their school photos taken. The day will conclude at 12.30pm. Students can go to the Heath Centre on Level 5 and attend their booked Tutor interview for their Growth Learning Plan either before 11am or after 12.30pm. An email is sent to parents in mid-January, inviting them to book an interview time. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Thursday 28 January | 8am- 3.15pm | First day of classes | All new Year 8 and 9 students will meet with the Deputy Head of Middle School, Mrs Molyneaux, in the St Andrew’s House Foyer at 8am to meet their student buddies. All Year 8 and 9 students (new and returning) will go to their Year Meetings at 8.30am. The Head of Year 8 will meet all Year 8 students in the Year 8 open area on Level 5. The Head of Year 9 will meet all Year 9 students in the Year 9 open area on Level 6. All Year 8 and 9 students will receive their timetables, student diaries and locker allocations. Classes will commence from Period 2 onwards. School will conclude at 3.15pm as usual. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Friday 29 January | 8.30am- 3.15pm | Normal school day | School classes begin as per normal timetable. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Thursday 11 February | 6pm | Year 8 and 9 Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle and Head of Middle School will be in attendance, and you will be able to meet the Head of Year and ask questions. |
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January, 2027 | Parents to book a timeslot | Review Day | Year 8 and 9 students will go to the Heath Centre on Level 5 and attend their booked Tutor interview for their Growth Learning Plan. An email is sent to parents in mid-January, inviting them to book an interview time. Students can go home after their interview. All students wear Full School uniform. |
| Thursday 28 January | 8.30am-3.15pm | First day of classes | All Year 8 and 9 students (new and returning) will go to their Year Meetings at 8.30am. The Head of Year 8 will meet all Year 8 students in the Year 8 open area on Level 5. The Head of Year 9 will meet all Year 9 students in the Year 9 open area on Level 6. All Year 8 and 9 students will receive their timetables, student diaries and locker allocations. Classes will commence from Period 2 onwards. School will conclude at 3.15pm as usual. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Friday 29 February | 8.30am-3.15pm | Normal school day | School continues as per normal timetable. All students are to wear Full School uniform. |
| Thursday 11 February | 6pm | Year 8 and 9 Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle will be in attendance and you will be able to meet the Head of Year and ask questions. |
Any questions related to the commencement of 2027 should be directed to Mr Brad Swibel, Deputy Head of School, on 9286 9505. All staff will be present at school from Wednesday 27 January, 2027. The Head of Middle School Office will be open from 8am on Wednesday 27 January, 2027.
Senior College:
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January 2027 | 9.30am-11am | IT Induction and Review Day | All new Year 10 students are to meet at 9.30am in St Andrew’s House foyer. Students will be issued with their new School laptops and engage in an IT induction session. Students will then have their school photos taken. This should conclude by 11am. Students will go to the BBC Auditorium as booked and attend their booked Tutor interview for their Growth Learning Plan and a Personal Project interview with their PP Supervisor. An email will be sent to parents in early January inviting them to book interview times. Please do not book an interview time during the IT induction. Students will also be allocated a Study Skills presentation (1 hour) to attend based on the timing of their interviews and IT induction. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Thursday 28 January | 8.15am-3.15pm | First day of classes | All new Year 10 students will meet Mr Lindsay (Head of Senior College) and other staff outside the BBC front doors at 8.15am. New students will be shown into the BBC Auditorium for a Year meeting for all Year 10 students. Sessions on training, pastoral and learning skills will follow at 10am until the end of Period 3. The remainder of the day will be as timetabled, concluding at 3.15pm as usual. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Tuesday 2 February | 6pm | Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for Year 10 academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle will be in attendance and you will be able to meet your child’s Head of House and ask questions. |
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January 2027 | Parents to book timeslot | Review Day | Year 10 students will go to the BBC Auditorium as booked and attend their booked Tutor interview for their Growth Learning Plan and a Personal Project interview with their PP Supervisor. An email will be sent to parents in early January inviting them to book interview times. Students will also be allocated a Study Skills presentation (1 hour) to attend based on the timing of their interviews. Students can go home after their interview and Study Skills presentation. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Thursday 28 January | 8.30am-3.15pm | First day of classes | All Year 10 students (new and returning) will go to their Year Meeting in the BBC Auditorium at 8.30. Students will meet their Head of House and receive their timetables, student diaries and locker allocations. An IT training session will follow at 10am until the end of Period 3. The remainder of the day will be as timetabled, concluding at 3.15pm as usual. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Tuesday 2 February | 6pm | Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for Year 10 academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle will be in attendance and you will be able to meet your student’s Head of House and ask questions. |
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January 2027 | 9.30am-11am | IT Induction and Review Day | All new Year 11 students are to meet at 9.30am in St Andrew’s House foyer. Students will be issued with their new School laptops and engage in an IT induction session. Students will then have their school photos taken. This should conclude by 11am. Students will go to the BBC Auditorium as booked and attend their booked Tutor interview for their Growth Learning Plan. An email will be sent to parents in early January inviting them to book interview times. Please do not book an interview time during the IT induction. Students will also be allocated a Study Skills presentation (1 hour) to attend based on the timing of their interviews and IT induction. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Thursday 28 January | 10.40am-3.15pm | First day of classes | New Year 11 students should arrive at 10.40am and meet Mr Lindsay (Head of Senior College) and other staff outside Chapter House, and then be shown in for a meeting for all Year 11 and 12 students. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Tuesday 9 February | 6pm | Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for Year 11 HSC and IB academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle will be in attendance and you will be able to meet your student’s Head of House and ask questions. |
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
| Tuesday 27 October, 2026 | 6pm | Year 12 Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for HSC and IB academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle will be in attendance and you will be able to meet your student’s Head of House and ask questions. |
| Wednesday 27 January 2027 | Parents to book timeslot | Review Day | Year 11 will go to the BBC Auditorium and Year 12 will go to the BBC Level 1 as booked and attend their Tutor interview for their Growth Learning Plan. An email will be sent to parents in early January inviting them to book an interview time. Year 11 students will also be allocated a Study Skills presentation to attend based on the timing of their GLP interview. Students can go home after their interview. All students are to wear full School uniform. Year 12 to please bring School-issued Laptop device. |
| Thursday 28 January | 10.55am-3.15pm | First day of classes | All Year 11 and 12 students will go to Chapter House at 10.55am (beginning Period 3). Students will receive their timetables, student diaries and locker allocations. Classes will then follow the timetabled schedule from 12pm (Tutor). The day will conclude at 3.15pm as usual. Please note that students should not arrive at School earlier than 10.30am. All students are to wear full School uniform. |
| Tuesday 9 February | 6pm | Year 11 Parent Welcome Evening | The evening will cover relevant information for HSC and IB academic, pastoral and other expectations. Head of School, Dr McGonigle will be in attendance and you will be able to meet your student’s Head of House and ask questions. |
Any questions related to the commencement of 2027 should be directed to Mr Brad Swibel, Deputy Head of School, on 9286 9505. All staff will be present at school from Wednesday 27 January, 2027. The Senior College Office will be open from 11am on Wednesday 27 January, 2027.