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Helping Young Men Thrive: Reflections on Growth and Resilience
Throughout the year it’s valuable to look back on the challenges and achievements of the previous year. The journey of growth – physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, creatively, and academically – is remarkable. Students have matured, taken on new challenges, and built resilience, and their parents deserve recognition for supporting them through this journey. Navigating Anxiety and Building Confidence Reflecting on the successes and struggles of 2024, Kate Earle, Deputy Principal -…
Making learning stick: effective study habits for St Augustine’s College students
One of the most common challenges students face is retaining the information they have learned over time. In this article, we’ll explore what’s happening in our brains and how we can use this knowledge to enhance retention. This can significantly impact our boys’ academic performance and lifelong learning. Why Do We Forget? We have all experienced studying for hours, thinking we’re well-prepared, only to forget the material just days later. Research shows that our memory declines rapidly -…
Tips for finding the right school, and the things that matter most for your son’s future
Choosing the right school for your children is one of the most important decisions you can make at this stage of their young lives. St Augustine’s College is a school for boys in Years 5 to 12, where the educational journey is based on Augustinian values and a holistic education model tailored to boys, which sets them up throughout their school years and beyond. Our graduate lenses of Humility, Interiority, Community, Restless Search for Truth, and Ongoing Conversion shape the educational…
Growing Talents: Building Character and a Growth Mindset
A big reflection from our Primary School in 2024 was the importance of and ability to "grow your talents." At St Augustine’s College, we believe that character development is a strength, and is just as vital as academic achievement. In this ever-evolving world, future career opportunities for our children will demand collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking - key traits that can and should be nurtured in every young person. Talent Is Not Fixed: It’s a Starting Point All…
The Transformative Power of Music Education: A Pathway to Lifelong Growth
"Music is important for the following reasons: it is abstract, it doesn’t mean anything outside itself. Music does not describe. Music does not narrate. Music does not tell stories. Music evokes. Music suggests, music implies, and music opens up the mind of a child in an extraordinary way. This abstraction about music is what offers a child the chance to move into a really special way of thinking." Richard Gill OAM. The late Richard Gill OAM was one of Australia’s pre-eminent conductors, and he…
ARC Summer Reading Guide 2024 - 2025
We hope that you enjoy these book recommendations provided by the librarians from our Augustine Resource Centre. This reading guide is packed full of great reads for to keep you reading all summer long.Happy reading!
Supporting Our Community: St Augustine’s College Seniors at Women and Children First Shelter
At St Augustine’s College, our commitment to serving the community is more than just words, it’s action. Over the past few terms of 2024, some of our senior students stepped up as volunteers at the Women and Children First (W&CF) shelter in Dee Why. This vital non-profit organisation provides support to women and children escaping domestic violence, creating safe spaces where families can rebuild their lives, and have greater opportunities to thrive. Making an Impact Through the Homework…
Preparing Year 6 Students for High School Success
For many Year 6 students, the progress from Primary School to High School is a mix of excitement and apprehension. While many commercial programs exist to help students navigate this, St Augustine’s College is proud to offer a tailored, in-house, Year 6 High School Readiness Program that utilises our existing High School resources. Here’s how our program sets students up for a successful start to Year 7. A Unique Program Tailored to St Augustine’s College St Augustine’s College has created its…
A New Wave in Summer Sport: St Augustine’s College Surfing Program
There has been a lot of excitement with the launch of our Surfing Program, which has been a great addition to our summer sports line-up in the last term of the school year. This program is giving students in Years 7 to 12 the chance to enhance their surfing skills, gain valuable ocean safety knowledge, and enjoy friendly competition at some of Sydney’s most iconic surf spots. Why Surfing? Surfing isn’t just a sport—it’s a way to connect with nature, build resilience, and cultivate physical…
