From our Head of School
From our Head of School
Every great story begins with the breath of new life.
When Bishop Alfred Barry opened the doors of St Andrew’s Cathedral School 140 years ago, he did more than establish a school—he breathed life into a vision.
A vision of education grounded in faith, lifted by knowledge and propelled by hope. That breath of life still moves through our community today.
The word Inspired carries a weight far beyond its common use. Rooted in the Latin inspirare—to breathe into—it speaks of being filled with life, vision and the courage to see beyond the horizon. Across 140 years, countless lives have been shaped by this divine inspiration. And with each new generation, that breath grows stronger.
This edition of Inspired is a testament to that truth.
In these stories, you’ll see it in students who braved the Kosi to Coast expedition, learning that resilience is forged in the struggle. You’ll feel it in the creative energy of Treasure Island, where imagination became a vessel for truth. And you’ll witness it in our First Nations Strategic Plan and Restoration Action Plan—as we breathe new life into relationships and walk toward justice.
May this edition breathe life into where we are going, with faith unshaken and our greatest chapters yet to be written.
Julie McGonigle
Head of School