Media

Welcome to our collection of articles and stories that highlight the journey of education, faith, and community both here in Australia and abroad. From inspiring teacher stories and innovative approaches to learning, to remarkable moments of connection with global figures like Pope Leo XIV, these articles reflect the vibrant culture and values that shape our community. Explore the themes below to discover insights, celebrations, and stories that continue to inspire us.

Student Leadership & Achievement

• Sydney school leaders share their hopes for 2024 (Daily Telegraph, 14/02/24)
• Northern beaches’ school leaders 2023: Passion in leading and motivating (Manly Daily, 06/06/23)
• The privilege of sharing a unique experience (Il Globo, 22/06/23)
• HSC 2022: Top students revealed on the northern beaches (Manly Daily, 19/12/22)
• Northern beaches 2022 student leaders speak out on their vision (Manly Daily, 22/03/22)
• 2021 HSC school duxes reveal future plans (Daily Telegraph, 16/02/22)
• All Year 12 teachers win ‘Best Teacher’ on northern beaches vote (Daily Telegraph, 22/11/21)
• HSC on northern beaches: the top students named (Daily Telegraph, 20/01/22)
• Advice to the class of 2022 from the class of 2021 (The Leader 07/02/22)

Teaching & Education

• A teacher’s journey through identity, language and passion (Il Globo, 2022)
• Teacher reveals the key to learning (Daily Telegraph, 22/05/25)
• HSC Hacks: Senior teacher’s expert tips to nail Mathematics Standard (Daily Telegraph, 17/10/22)
• Stuck in China by border closures, Milo has attended Sydney classes remotely (SMH, 05/04/21)
• St Augustine’s College: A Beacon for Boys on the Beaches (Manly Observer, 2023)
• It’s approaching midnight, and this 24-hour venue is full of unsupervised teens (SHM 10/08/25)

Sport

• How Manly beat the Bulldogs, Dolphins and Rugby Australia to sign rising star (SMH 05/09/25)
• Future Olympians to compete at inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships (Gold Coast Bulletin, 2023)
• St Augustine’s Rowing Crew into World Championship Final (Manly Observer, 31/07/22)
• World Champions! St Augustine’s Rowing Crew Wins U/19 Coxed Four Final (Manly Observer, 31/07/22)
• Students win gold at the 2022 World Rowing Championships (Daily Telegraph, 03/08/22)
• World champion rowers return to a heroes’ welcome (Daily Telegraph, 16/08/22)
• Underdogs from St Augustine’s to row for Australia (Manly Observer, 17/06/22)
• College wins gold at 2022 Australian Rowing Championships (Daily Telegraph, 05/04/22

Sustainability & Innovation

• Solar system underpins sustainable student body at St Augustine’s (Architecture & Design, 13/02/23)
• St Augustine’s College cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 40% with Solahart (Eco Voice, 06/02/23)

Pope Leo XIV & the Vatican

• Tim Tam diplomacy to lure Pope (The Australian, 2025)
• New pope’s visit to the Northern Beaches (SMH, 09/05/25)
• Pope Leo’s Australian friend on a revolution in the Vatican (AFR, 09/05/25)
• Loves Tim Tams, hates Vegemite: The day Pope Leo said Mass at a Sydney beach (SMH, 09/05/25)
• Sydney school’s surprise connection to Pope Leo XIV (Daily Telegraph, 2025)

Media Statement dated 29 September 2025 following a teacher being charged at Manly Court today

Please quote the following in full and attribute to the Principal of St Augustine’s College, Jonathan Byrne:

“The College has been working with Police and authorities on a matter which has resulted in a former teacher being charged with child sex offences. The College is deeply saddened by this breach of trust and the impact it has on the community.

Upon becoming aware of the allegations, the College immediately notified Police and regulatory authorities, and immediately stood down then subsequently terminated the teacher’s employment.

We continue to work with Police and relevant authorities and, in the meantime, our focus is on ensuring the privacy and wellbeing of the impacted family and our broader community.”

Communication provided to College parents is available here.