It has been a joyful season of celebrations across the Old Andrean community, with several alumni sharing wedding milestones and welcoming new additions to their families. 

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Congratulations to Tim Moore (OA2021), who married Rena Tang on 6 December 2025. Tim was supported on the day by fellow Old Andrean (and brother) Ben Moore (OA2017) as his best man. Tim is one of three Old Andrean siblings, alongside Ben and Sarah Poole (OA2019). Ben, Sarah and Tim all work at SACS as well. 

Alex Steiner (OA2013) married Juliana Benvenuto in November 2025, while Ben Stevenson Wright (OA2003) celebrated his wedding to Irene Panayiotou the same month. Among Ben's groomsmen was school friend Max Harper (OA2003).

 In October 2025, Amelia Chesher (OA2003) married Elias Kassas in a special ceremony. Amelia walked down the aisle with her son, Jamie. 

 Also in October, Henry Ladd (OA2009) married Sophie Varnier in an intimate ceremony on 4 October 2025.

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Warm congratulations to Monisha Vidler (née Athalve) (OA2010) and her husband Justin, who welcomed their daughter Amira Cheryl Vidler on 4 December. Sharing the news online, Monisha wrote: "Praise God for his generous blessings." 

Romina Nicomede Mazar (OA2015) and her husband Nick welcomed their second child, Massimo Phillip Mazar, on 9 December, making their son Joseph a proud big brother.

Elisa Lindeback (OA2008) welcomed Henry Roger Lindeback on 6 January this year, a younger sibling for Samuel and Indi. 

A double Old Andrean hatch arrived for Harriet Priestley (OA2009) and Al Hall (OA2009), who welcomed their daughter Jemima Quinn Hall on 10 January. 

 Milly Haddrick (OA2011) and her husband Ben welcomed their second child, Effy Rose, with Marlow now stepping into the role of big brother. 

In December 2025, Amelia Rutherford (OA2002) welcomed baby Ruby into the world. Amelia also appeared earlier this year as an alumni cellist in the School's Showcase Generations concert.

 Finally, Tim Sparks (OA2002) and his partner Elise welcomed Goldie Amy on 29 November. Sharing the news, Tim wrote: "Goldie, you are so deeply loved — our golden girl." 

 If you have news for a future edition of Hatches and Matches, we would love to hear from you.