Principal

Dear Friends,

 

ORIGINS OF ST ANDREWS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

 

In line with widespread interest in the growth of the Christian School movement, many people in the Eastern suburbs considered that a new school in the Surrey Hills area would be welcomed by the community. The first positive move was from the Reverend Dr Allan Harman, when he called a public meeting for June, 1981 at St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church in Surrey Hills.

 

Further investigations were made, and at a second public meeting, an interim council was appointed. The incorporation of The Presbyterian School of St. Andrew took place in June, 1982 and the College opened in 1983.

It was so wonderful to meet with Mrs Joan Andrew last week. Joan, the Rev. Dr Alan Harman (the first Board Chairman of St Andrews Christian College) and several others were on the inaugural Council for the College. Today, Joan’s grandchildren attend St Andrews and she and many other faithful visionaries continue to pray for the College.

 

Nothing has changed in the mission of St Andrews. In fact, every day we are reminded of the urgency of our mission and the reason we exist.

We are not just here to give students an excellent education. We go much deeper and wider!

 

We help students to be who they are meant to be in Christ!

Together with our parents, we are training the heart and mind of our children for their destiny in God’s kingdom.

It’s an education of HOPE. It’s transformational.

 

In God, in His strength, our students can achieve anything…

Perhaps a scientist who discovers a cure; a pastor or counsellor who brings life; a business person who runs their business in an ethical manner and influences others; a parliamentarian who influences public policy.

 

We all have a PURPOSE in this life and in God we can do anything!

 

Ephesians 4:1

Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

 

Abundant blessings,

Catriona Wansbrough

Principal