Founded in 1855, St Andrew’s College in Grahamstown is an innovative independent school that embraces new frontiers. This premium Anglican boarding school caters for 450 pupils from across the globe. From Grade 8 to Matric, pupils experience individual attention with a focus on fostering individual talent. 

The school is passionate about ensuring that each boy is schooled for life, develops character and strives to reach his full potential. The school motto is Nec Aspera Terrent (Difficulties do not dismay us) - this ideal of fearless acceptance of challenge sums up what the school aims to instil in its pupils as preparation for future life.

St Andrew’s College enjoys a unique co-ordinate relationship with our neighbouring sister school, the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG). Classes are shared by boys and girls from Grade 10-12, while retaining the distinctive features of life in a boys’ school and a girls’ school. The resources and strengths of each school, and sound relationships, are optimised through co-operation and interaction.   Vision & Mission Statement.

St Andrew’s College Piper competes in Scotland

Pipe Major, Andrew de Blocq, from St Andrew’s College participated in an unofficial tour to Scotland during the August school holidays.

August is a busy month for piping in Scotland, during which events such as the annual Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh fringe festival and more importantly the bulk of the Highland Games take place.

Andrew played in five Highland Gatherings: The Ballater Highland Games, the Crieff Highland Games, the Glen Isla Games, The Lonach Highland Games and the Strathardle Highland Games.

He was placed third in the March, third in the Strathspey, Reel at Ballater and his third at Piobaireachd at Lonach.

Bagpipers of Andrew’s age have usually played for an average of 10 years by the time they compete at this level, compared to his three and a half, which make these achievements significant.

Between visiting historical sites such at the Willam Wallace Monument and the New Lanark Mill he attended the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow Green where the top bands in the world battle it out for the title of world champion.

The Boy In You

SEPTEMBER_____________________________09/2008

Tue 2

08h00  Combined Schools’ Staff Eucharist and breakfast at  SAC

10h00  Housemasters’ Committee (KCC)

14h00  Staff Meeting (D&T)

15h30 House Tutor Meetings

16h00 Welcome tea for new pupils & parents (Highlander)

16h00  Department Meetings

18h00  Boarders Return

Wed 3 (4)

08h00 Assembly then Tutor Period

09h20 Lessons begin with Period 3

10h15 Matric Photograph (Lower)

14h00 Athletics:  U14 Trials and House Heats

15h00 Good Shepherd Gold Award Residential Project