Hatches and Matches
Thursday, 23 July 2026

Primrose Foster (née Gulliver) (OA2010) 

Congratulations to Primrose Foster (née Gulliver) (OA2010) and her husband John on the birth of their daughter, Olive Isla Gulliver Foster, born on 25 February, weighing 3.87kg. Sharing the joyful news, Primrose wrote: "It was always you. Our darling Olive Isla Gulliver Foster... You are everything and more, and we couldn't love you more if we tried." A beautiful welcome for their little girl.

Zac Bailey (OA2018) 

Congratulations to Zac Bailey (OA2018) and Irene Burnie, who formerly worked at St Andrew's Cathedral School, on the arrival of their daughter, Serena, born on 16 March. Wishing the whole family every happiness as they begin this exciting new chapter together.


Sarah Bedingfield Shutt (née Jenkins) (OA2004) 

Congratulations to Sarah Bedingfield Shutt (née Jenkins) (OA2004) and Pete Shutt, who worked at St Andrew's Cathedral School in the early 2000s, on the arrival of Lyra Elizabeth, born on 21 March in London. Lyra joins proud big sister Beatrix Venetia, making the family of four complete.

Steph Buhmann (née Maingard) (OA2004) 

Steph Buhmann (née Maingard) (OA2004) and her husband Carl have welcomed their third child, Jack, who arrived on 5 June. Sharing the happy news, Steph wrote: "Our baby boy Jack has arrived with a bang this morning at 2:30am. The final addition to our family and he is perfect in every way." Congratulations to the whole Buhmann family on their newest arrival.

Georgia Contos (née Moore) (OA2009) and Daniel Contos (OA2009) 

Congratulations to Georgia Contos (née Moore) (OA2009) and Daniel Contos (OA2009) on the birth of their son, Connor, on 4 July. The Old Andrean couple, who founded the global fashion brand White Fox Boutique, shared the joyful news with the words: "Our baby boy is here & we are so in love." Congratulations to this growing double-Andrean family.

Fynn Stafford (OA2018) 

Congratulations to Fynn Stafford (OA2018) and Stephanie Stafford, who celebrated their wedding on 21 March. The occasion was made even more special with many fellow Old Andreans there to celebrate alongside the happy couple.

Sam Pfeiffer (OA2010) 

Congratulations to Sam Pfeiffer (OA2010) on his recent wedding. It was wonderful to see so many Old Andreans together to celebrate the occasion, a testament to the lifelong friendships formed at St Andrew's. Here's a picture of the Old Andrean contingent at the wedding.

Adam Facer (OA2011) 

Congratulations to Adam Facer (OA2011) and Isabella Tilia, who were married on 9 May at the picturesque Athol Hall. We wish them every happiness as they begin married life together.

Nick Schatz (OA2016) 

Congratulations to Nick Schatz (OA2016) and Ashleigh Jackson, who were married on 6 March. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness as they begin this exciting new chapter together.