College News

Building and Maintaining Academic Momentum at St Augustine's College Academic momentum is the sense of progress and achievement that students feel when engaged in their studies. It helps maintain motivation, focus, and confidence in attaining academic goals. Here are some tips and strategies to help your son build and maintain academic momentum, tailored to the students of St Augustine's College. Set Realistic and Specific Goals Encourage your son to set clear, attainable goals. Instead of a…

Expanding Horizons with Surfing Competitions St Augustine's College is proud to announce the latest addition to our sport and co-curricular program: surfing. This exciting development broadens the array of opportunities available to our students, fostering both physical fitness and teamwork. Triumph at the Northern Beaches Lifeline High Schools Surf Challenge On 8 May 2024, ten of our students participated in the Northern Beaches Lifeline ‘High School Tag Team Surf Challenge’ held at…

In an era where digital distractions are rampant, fostering a love for reading and creative writing among young people is more important than ever. Recognising this need, St Augustine's College has launched an innovative program called the Literary League. This initiative is designed to ignite a passion for language, literature, and creative expression in students, transcending traditional academic boundaries. A New Approach to Literature The Literary League is a pioneering effort that…

Monday, May 6, 20244pm to 7pmSt Augustine’s College, Brimson Hall & Goold Building, Level 4. Year 10 to 12 students, and their parents, are invited to this year’s College Careers Expo where over 60 exhibitors will be presenting a diverse array of career pathways. This annual event serves as a vital platform for students to explore their career aspirations and gain valuable insights into the professional opportunities awaiting them post-graduation. From renowned universities and private…

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 your summer book selections, which also make wonderful gift ideas. Happy reading!

On Friday 8 September 2023 the Foundation and SAOBA were delighted to host nearly 50 Old Boys from the Classes of 1962 - 1973 who have all celebrated 50 years since leaving the College. Every class was represented, and we wish the Classes of 1963 and 1973 special congratulations for celebrating 60 and 50 years since leaving the College. Fr Peter Jones OSA (Class of 1976) and Prior Provincial was one of our special guests as well as Fr Paul Maloney OSA and the College Chaplain Fr Senan Ward…

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an internationally recognised program that acknowledges the endeavours of our students through Physical Recreation, Skill, Service and Adventurous Journey. Many of the students at St Augustine’s College are already doing these things in their own time and it is great for them to receive recognition. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is undertaken year-round as the students participate in summer and winter sports as well as learn new skills and voluntarily give their…

7 July 2023 Our Head of Student Wellbeing, Ilona Welch, is in Auckland NZ this week, presenting at the 2023 International Boys’ School Coalition’s Annual Conference. The Conference brings together educators from around the world to share knowledge and best practice, with 600 delegates in attendance. Ms Welch will be discussing “Our AWEsome Journey”, about the College’s Augustinian Wellbeing in Education program and how to implement wellbeing in schools from research to practice. We are proud…

Having achieved gold medal success at the World Junior Rowing Championship in 2022, the St Augustine's College Men's U19 Coxed 4+ rowing team has again been selected by Rowing Australia to represent the country at the world champs in Paris in August. This is the second year running that the Australian team is comprised entirely of St Augustine's College rowers. The reigning world champions once again proved that they're in a class of their own at the Australian National Championships in Perth…