This is a truly exciting milestone as we celebrate 140 years of history, community and achievement! We have additional details set up at this link https://sacsevents.ptly.com/nsw/sacs/#140yearcelebration 

These webpages include a history of the school, calendar of events, merchandise, competitions, fundraising and how to donate archives. It also explains a little about our emblem and theme of Legacy of Light. They will continue to be updated through the year.

But for now – save these dates!

140 Gala Ball – Dancing in the Starlight 

Our spectacular 140 Gala Ball will be held on Saturday, May 24th. This special evening promises to be a night to remember, celebrating 140 years with elegance, sparkle and style. This is your night to dazzle, celebrate and dance the night away with a sensational live band and a night full of surprises and entertainment. Held in the Grand Ballroom of the Fullerton Hotel, it's the perfect occasion to gather your friends and secure your tables tickets will be going on sale very soon.

 SACS 140 Lego Competition

Get creative with our 140th Anniversary Lego Building Competition! Open to all ages, this competition invites our whole community, including Old Andreans to craft Lego creations inspired by SACS. Unique prizes await the winner, so start brainstorming your masterpiece today. 

Fair in the Square and Heritage Museum 

To celebrate our 140th anniversary, the much-loved Fair in the Square (or Carnevale for OAs from 2006-2017) is making a special return on Friday, September 19th. Featuring rides, games, and stalls, that will hit your nostalgia bone, this event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the School community. As always, the Fair wouldn't be complete without out talented students filling Sydney Square with music. We warmly invite Old Andreans and to drop in and say hello and potentially volunteer with the Old Andrean Association's contribution. Hessians, as the parent volunteers who ran Fair in the Square in past years, we are also calling on you for your ideas and expertise. If you are keen to get involved, email community@sacs.nsw.edu.au. 

 Part of the event will include Celebrating our Heritage, a pop-up museum celebrating the rich history of SACS, carefully curated from our School archives. This unique exhibition will be open to visitors during the Fair on the Friday and will also welcome alumni for a visit on Saturday September 20th. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the legacy of SACS and perhaps spot a photo or two among the exhibits. 

OA Trivia Night 

Finally, get ready to "Party like it's 1885" at the OA Trivia Night on Saturday, November 22nd. Hosted by the Old Andreans Association, this fun-filled evening will feature exciting trivia challenges and perhaps even special guest appearances by former staff members. Gather your table and compete for the ultimate Andrean prize! 

140 Merchandise 

Throughout 2025, a special range of 140th-anniversary merchandise will be available for purchase. From ties, badges and ribbons to coffee mugs, keyrings, and aprons, there's something for everyone to commemorate this significant year. Grab yours before they sell out. 

A little later this year we will be launching our very own SACS lego people – stay tuned to ensure you don't miss out. 

 Merchandise can be purchased at the link here - https://sacsevents.ptly.com/140m

Join the Celebration 

As we prepare to celebrate 140 years of St Andrew's Cathedral School, we invite all Old Andreans to join us in marking this historic occasion. Whether you're attending one of our signature events or simply sporting our anniversary merchandise, your involvement helps honour the Legacy of Light that continues to shine brightly. Stay tuned for more updates and details. We can't wait to celebrate with you in 2025!