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Welcome to our dynamic Senior College in 2020
Head of School
welcome
Head of School challenge of being mature and
responsible citizens within the Senior
Dr John Collier
College community, preparing them
for the world beyond the classroom.
St Andrew’s Cathedral School is a unique
learning community in the heart of As a very large Senior College, students
Sydney’s CBD. We strive to develop the can study an enormous array of subjects
whole child – their heart, mind and life. and courses, which include the Higher
We aim to develop their character through School Certificate or International
our wellbeing program which nurtures Baccalaureate Diploma in Years 11 and 12.
specific character strengths based upon The school provides rich co-curricular,
our foundational Christian values. cultural and sporting opportunities:
a vast range of genres and styles
Our Senior College, defined as Years 10,
of music, drama, international tours,
11 and 12, offers an incredible breadth of
outdoor education hikes, camps and
opportunities, lead by highly experienced
expeditions, a tremendous diversity of
and specialist teachers.
team and individual sports, and structured
The manner in which students perform opportunities to grow in service.
over these years will determine university
As a Christian school, St Andrew’s Cathedral
or TAFE course entry, career path, eventual
School invites students to actively reflect
salary projection and lifestyle. In this respect
on Christian faith, as their education equips
the years are formative and vital. The
them to critique various philosophies and
school offers plentiful assistance and advice
world views.
to students and parents for negotiating
this age and stage of development. After Students in our Senior College are in very
all, young people are our core business, in good hands. Mr David Lindsay, Head of
which we have considerable experience! Senior College, has close to 20 years’
Students and parents are encouraged to experience in this role in two schools.
utilise our specialist staff, who strive to
As a former engineer and as an experienced
meet the needs of every student.
teacher of Mathematics, and as someone
The College’s highly relational environment who has parented three children into
ensures every student is valued, known adulthood, he brings a great deal to the
and supported. table in this role.
The tertiary style of campus allows students Also available to students and parents
to move freely within the city precinct will be our eight excellent Heads of
between classes and during breaks. The House, our school counsellors and our
school encourages students to rise to the very fine Careers Advisor.
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In the light of Christ, Character strengths sit at the
centre of our student wellbeing
we strive for students
framework, with all students from
to have: Kindergarten through to Year 12
• Hearts that love, being involved in age-specific
wellbeing programs. Our school’s
• Minds that grow and overarching theme is to develop
• Lives that give. in our students hearts that love,
minds that grow and lives
that give.
Below are the key attributes
of learners at St Andrew’s
Cathedral School.
Grateful
Servant Open
Courageous Hearted Minded
Reflective Knowledgeable
Principled Caring
Heart
Mind
Thinking Inquiring
Life
Self
Controlled
Persistent
Communicative
Balanced
Hopeful
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Student wellbeing Tutor Groups and
the House system
and pastoral care
Student wellbeing at In most cases, tutors remain with the
students through to Year 12, following their
St Andrew’s provides a progress through the senior years.
comprehensive approach The tutorial program incorporates study
built on the premise that skills, social and community education,
leadership and life skills. As such, sessions
young people learn best are structured and planned, based on the
when they are healthy, age, experience and knowledge of students.
safe and happy. The House system enables students at
St Andrew’s to participate in and contribute
Our structures and programs are delivered to a comprehensive range of activities.
by staff who genuinely care for students Students are awarded House points for
and seek to develop in students a strong both participation and success in the
sense of identity, resilience and swimming and athletics carnivals,
connectedness in all areas of school life – Inter-House debating, SACSFactor (talent
from the classroom to the playing fields. show), Big City Bake Off (themed cup cake
We believe that each student is entitled competition fundraiser) and Gala Day
to individual care and attention and that (sports/team activities). Points go towards
continuity of that care throughout the The Dean Pitt Shield, which is awarded to
student’s time at the school will help to the winning House at the end-of-year
achieve this sense of identity, resilience Evening of Celebration and Prize-giving.
and connectedness. Classroom teachers, tutors, Heads of
Every Senior College student is a member House, Heads of Divisions and Directors
of a House and Year-level based tutor of Learning monitor the academic progress
group. Students meet as a tutor group in and wellbeing of all students. This ensures
tutorial periods twice a week for one that every student is known and cared for
pastoral tutorial and one academic. The throughout the school.
Houses meet on a regular basis and sit The Senior College also has two dedicated
together during Chapel and Cathedral counsellors who are experienced in
gatherings each week. These regular providing advice and support on pastoral
gatherings allow tutors and the Head of and academic issues affecting students.
House to develop a sound relationship
with the students in their care.
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Curriculum: courses
and subjects offered
Year 10 To further the development of the whole • Chemistry
person, St Andrew’s also runs an Outdoor
The curriculum at St Andrew’s is organised Education program that includes a specific • Design and Technology
according to the guidelines laid down by program for students in Year 10.
• Drama
the NSW Education Standards Authority
Student progress is regularly monitored
(NESA). The MYP framework for Years 7-10 • Earth and Environmental Studies
using a variety of strategies appropriate to
sits over these guidelines and is also shaped
the activity and the stage of development
by our SACS Learning Model. • Economics
of the student within the subject.
Our aim is that learning will be significant, • French (Continuers)
There are a number of additional services
challenging, networked and future
for students with a particular need.
focussed, with students engaged and They include: • Geography
growing every day.
• The Enrichment and Learning Department • History Extension [Year 12]
The courses at SACS fall within for support and extension activities
the Key Learning Areas: • Gifted and Talented Education programs • Japanese Beginners
• School counsellors
• Christian Development • Legal Studies
• English as a Additional Language or
• English Dialect tuition as required. • Mathematics (Standard, Advanced,
Extension 1 and Extension 2 [Year 12])
• Mathematics
Years 11 - 12 • Modern History
• Science
Students in Years 11 and 12 can choose to
• Music (1, 2 and Extension [Year 12])
study either the Higher School Certificate
• Human Society and Its Environment
curriculum or the International • Personal Development,
• Technology and Applied Studies Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Health and Physical Education
• Languages Other Than English • Physics
The Higher School
• Creative Arts
Certificate (HSC) • Science Extension (Year 12)
• Personal Development, The HSC is awarded by the NSW Education • Society and Culture
Health and Physical Education Standards Authority to eligible students
at the end of Year 12. In Year 11, students • Software Design and Development
The formulation and implementation of must study a minimum of 12 units, including
• Spanish Beginners
teaching programs at St Andrew’s aims to 2 units of English. In Year 12, students must
foster a passion for learning that will stay study a minimum of 10 units, including • Spanish Continuers
with our students throughout their lifetime. 2 units of English.
They aim to develop in individuals an • Studies of Religion I and II
HSC subjects offered at the
understanding of themselves as valued school include:
children of God, with personal gifts to be • Textiles and Design
nurtured, developed and engaged with in • English (Advanced, Standard,
• Visual Arts
such a way that the students are well EAL/D, Extension 1 and Extension 2
prepared for life, able to enjoy it and able [Year 12])
to contribute effectively to our own school All Year 11 and 12 students also take part
and the wider community. Our city location • Ancient History in Christian Development classes.
is a significant asset in our planning and
• Biology Students are also able to study courses at
development of learning opportunities.
TAFE, Sydney Distance Education, Saturday
• Business Studies
All Senior College classrooms are School of Community Languages and the
coeducational. NSW School of Languages.
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The International Group 5: Mathematics: Mathematics
Analysis Approaches, Mathematics
Baccalaureate Diploma Application Interpretation
Programme Group 6: The Arts: Music, Theatre, and
The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year Visual Arts
curriculum for Year 11 and 12 students.
It is an internationally recognised exit
All Year 11 and 12 students also take part
credential, which provides a broad,
in Christian Development classes.
challenging curriculum for students.
All students complete six subjects,
plus the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of
Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity
and Service (CAS).
Students must choose three subjects
at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects
at Standard Level (SL). Students must
also choose one subject from each of
Groups 1 to 5.
The sixth subject required may be chosen
from Group 6 or, alternatively, students
may elect to choose a second subject
from Groups 2 to 4.
If students choose Environmental Systems
and Societies, which covers Groups 3 and
4, they can then choose two more subjects
from Groups 2, 3, 4, or 6.
Subjects offered to Year 11 IB Diploma
students in 2020 include:
Group 1: Studies in Language and
Literature: English Literature, English
Language & Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition:
French B SL, Spanish B SL, Chinese B SL,
Spanish ab initio (Beginners),
Japanese ab initio (Beginners)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies:
Business Management, Environmental
Systems and Societies (Groups 3 and 4
SL), History, Global Politics, Philosophy,
and Psychology
Group 4: Experimental Sciences: Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Design
Technology, Environmental Systems
and Societies (Groups 3 and 4 SL), Sports
Exercise Health Science, and Physics
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Learning and support
services
Further education and
career development
A comprehensive program consisting of
over 25 distinct areas relating to further
education and career development is
delivered to students according to their
year level. This commences in Year 10
with the all-important career assessment
program early in the year, followed by the
individual assessment report consultations
a few weeks later.
This is a valuable way of commencing the
further education and career development
exploration process for the student, as
well as providing guidance in relation to
the selection of HSC or IB subjects later
in the year.
Seminars and presentations are delivered
to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 throughout
the year during tutorials, year level meetings,
other designated periods and lunch-times.
Individual student and parent consultations
with the Head of Careers, Pathways and
Partnerships Mr Des Sinovich form the
largest part of the program.
The annual Sydney CBD Schools Careers
Convention takes place in Term 2. All Year
12 students are expected to attend.
Students in other year levels and their
parents are encouraged to attend this
comprehensive event.
Mr Sinovich also takes charge of the TVET
and Distance Education programs as well.
Senior Research Centre
The Senior Research Centre houses
a collection of physical resources that are
tailored to the needs of students in Years
10 to 12. Students are also able to meet
with members of the Library team to help
students with their research tasks.
The Senior Research Centre is open
Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5.15pm.
6 | SACS - Senior College 2020Specialised Learning Chapel and Laptops and technology
At St Andrew’s, teachers are mindful of Christian studies Students in Year 10 are issued with a
students’ social, emotional, spiritual and school laptop computer for their use
Chapel services are held weekly, providing
academic development. We aim to create a throughout the year.
a communal expression of the school’s
learning environment where students are Students in Years 11 and 12 are expected
Anglican foundation. Students participate in
able to access the curriculum, have to bring their own lightweight laptop for
the service by providing the music, leading
opportunities to contribute to class classroom use.
singing, reading The Bible and leading
discussions and participate in class
communal prayer. All Senior College students have access to
activities.
The Christian Development course, taught in desktop computers in the Senior Research
It is the role of the Specialised Learning Centre.
the classroom, introduces students to the
team to work closely with teachers,
Christian faith and provides them with the A Digital Citizenship program runs
students, parents and outside
professionals to cater for the individual opportunity to engage in healthy throughout the school, helping to fulfil
needs of students. The team also works discussion on both its theory and practice. the important responsibility of assisting
closely with the Careers Counsellor and Students also learn about other major students to develop mature and positive
our school psychologists. world religions and worldviews. practices in the use of technology.
This collaborative approach ensures Reporting
communication and sharing where Uniform expectations
parents and professionals work together, St Andrew’s Cathedral School has four
formal methods of reporting on student St Andrew’s has a high standard of uniform
supporting each other to provide a
progress. They are: presentation and all students are expected
learning environment that is differentiated
to travel to and from school and move
and accessible. • T
he Interim Report – issued towards around the city precinct wearing the
Services provided by the Specialised the end of Terms 1 and 3 for students in appropriate uniform. All uniform items are
Learning Team in Senior College include: Years 7 to 10. This provides a general available for purchase from the
overview of how students are performing. Foundation Uniform Store, located on-site
• In-class support It covers both work habits and academic in St Andrew’s House.
• SACSAchieve – after school homework progress. For academic progress, students
and study support are awarded grades of Excellent,
Satisfactory or Needs Improvement.
• Diagnostic assessment
Academic Reports – provide a
•
• The development of Individual
comprehensive summary of student
Adjustment Plans
progress. These are issued towards the
• Parent information sessions end of Terms 2 and 4 for Years 7 to 11. Year
• Professional development sessions to 12 students receive these reports towards
enhance teacher skills and understanding the end of Terms 1 and 3.
• Assistance with the modification of Parent/Teacher interviews – held at
•
curriculum, assessment and exams various times throughout the year for
each year level – provide an opportunity
• Learning Transition programs
for parents to meet with individual
• Collaborative planning with teachers, teachers to discuss their child’s progress.
students, parents and outside
professionals. Weekly Parent Digest – emailed to
•
students and their parents every Friday
• Disability Provisions Applications for afternoon, this gives a brief summary of
the Higher School Certificate. student progress.
• Determining appropriate adjustments As well as this, there are informal
for students with a disability. opportunities for parents to discuss their
• Collection of data to access child’s progress through conversations with
Commonwealth funding (NCCDSWD) individual class teachers.
SACS - Senior College 2020 | 7Co-curricular
activities
All students at St Andrew’s studio and several outdoor recreation group lessons are delivered weekly during
areas. Most training and competition for term time. Lessons are timetabled on a
are encouraged to participate team sports occurs at nearby facilities at rotating schedule to minimise impact on
in co-curricular activities to Sydney University and Wentworth Park. any one subject throughout the term. Each
help develop a variety of skills, student who is learning privately is
The winter sports program is mostly
encouraged to participate in an ensemble.
conducted on Saturdays in terms two and
build personal confidence These ensembles are graded so that each
three and is compulsory for all Year 10 and
and foster friendships within Year 11 students. The full list of activities
student can be placed into a group
appropriate to their level of proficiency.
the school community. offered are listed in the panels on page 9.
Co-curricular activities include Music Senior College
sport; music ensembles Music contributes immensely to the ensembles
general tone and fabric of the Senior
and choirs; creative arts and • Senior Choir
College – as it does throughout the school.
drama activities; debating Our senior musicians are the musical • Chamber Choir
and public speaking; and leaders of the school as we continue the
great tradition upon which St Andrew’s • Boys Vocal Ensemble
overseas trips and camps. Cathedral School is built – the education of
our musicians. • Girls Vocal Ensemble
Sport There are many performance • Symphony Orchestra
St Andrew’s believes that young people opportunities provided by the school:
who are physically fit and enthusiastically • Chamber Orchestra
challenged in a fun and safe sporting • Public lunch-time concerts in the
• Wind Symphony
environment perform better academically. Cathedral on Mondays
Sport and co-curricular activities are
• Performances at every assembly • Jazz Orchestra
designed to be inclusive, with activities
offered to any student at any level of ability. • Chamber Music
• Maestros concerts on
The enjoyment and support gained through Thursdays at 3.30pm
team participation, improved physical • Chapel and Rock Bands
fitness, skills for dealing with success • Soirées presented by instrumental and
and failure, as well as the ability to interact singing teachers once a year
within various social environments, are all Outdoor education
positive attributes gained through participation • Showcase concert held annually
The aim of SACS Outdoor Education is to
in the sporting and co-curricular programs foster a love of the outdoors, to provide the
• Performances (gigs) around the
St Andrew’s offers. opportunity to live simply in community
city for various charities and business
The school participates in the Independent functions with others and to challenge students’
Sporting Association (ISA) secondary personal boundaries. We provide amazing
schools competition and offers more than • End of year Evening of Celebration experiences in amazing places, developing
a dozen competitive sport options (see the and Prize-giving and special award leadership, initiative, self-esteem and
list of co-curricular activities on page 9). assemblies resilience, all within a Christian context.
Many of our students represent the school
St Andrew’s Year 10 Outdoor Education
in the ISA competition, which provides • School events
program is the culmination of an extensive
pathways to NSW All Schools and
program begun in the junior years.
Australian teams. The Music Department engages a large
number of visiting instrumental teaching Each expedition focuses on the students
The school has its own state-of-the
staff, covering a wide range of vocal, string, being self-sufficient, carrying all the
art strength and conditioning facility,
wind, brass, keyboard, guitar, music craft equipment and food necessary for their
basketball courts, a professional dance
and percussion instruments. Individual and time away. Those students who have not
8 | SACS - Senior College 2020The following Senior
College co-curricular
activities are offered
previously had experience in Outdoor
Summer activities (Terms 1 and 4) Winter activities (Terms 2 and 3)
Education need not be concerned as the
Year 10 options are designed to assist them Basketball (boys and girls) Athletics (boys and girls)
in achieving the set goals and are within
student ability levels. Each group consists Cricket (boys) Dance (boys and girls)
of between 12 and 15 students, with a
minimum of two staff. Debating (boys and girls) Cross country running (boys and girls)
Expeditions (for seven to eight days Fencing (boys and girls) Cross country skiing (boys and girls)
duration) cover a range of disciplines and
locations. Hiking options include the Mountain Biking (boys and girls) Fit for Life (boys and girls)
Snowy Mountains, Fraser Island Great Walk
Rugby 7s (boys and girls) Fencing (boys and girls)
and Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory.
The other fantastic programs are horse
Softball (girls) Football (girls and boys)
riding in the Victorian high country, sea
kayaking at Myall Lakes, a backcountry Summer Hockey (boys and girls) Hockey (girls)
snow tour in the Kosciuszko National Park Term 4 only
and an Australian wilderness cycle tour. Club Hockey (boys and girls)
Our pinnacle program is our longer 20-day Swimming (boys and girls)
‘Kosi to Coast’ trip involving hiking and Netball (girls)
whitewater canoeing. Students who attend Tennis (boys and girls)
Rugby (boys)
the 20-day program also have the option
Touch Football (boys and girls)
to complete a Certificate II in Outdoor Squash (boys and girls)
Recreation as part of the trip. Water Polo (boys and girls)
Tennis (boys and girls)
Dance (boys and girls)
Duke of Edinburgh Water Polo (boys and girls)
Maker Space (boys and girls)
award Scheme Winter Basketball (boys and girls)
This prestigious, physically challenging Theatresports (boys and girls)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (boys and girls)
program is offered to 14- 18-year-olds
Ultimate Frisbee (boys and girls)
who wish to complete the four sections Debating (boys and girls)
involved (service, skill, physical recreation
and adventurous journey) for each award Girls in Tech (girls)
– bronze, silver and gold.
Maker Space (boys and girls)
International tours Mock Trial (boys and girls)
A range of overseas excursions are Robotics (boys and girls)
offered each year to secondary students
to further their experience and understanding Theatresports (boys and girls)
in a particular field of study. Tours are
offered by various departments, including
languages, sport, science, history, music,
outdoor education and geography.St Andrew’s Cathedral School: St Andrew’s is a coeducational K-12 Anglican school, located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. St Andrew’s Cathedral School Sydney Square, Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 34 429 367 893 phone +61 2 9286 9500 fax +61 2 9286 9550 email info@sacs.nsw.edu.au CRICOS Registration: The Council of St Andrew’s Cathedral School 02276M www.sacs.nsw.edu.au
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