Thank you to all the Old Andreans and Hessians who helped make Giving Day 2026 such a success. Your generosity helped us exceed our $200,000 target for the Choristers, Creative Arts and Performing Arts Trust, creating more opportunities for students to explore their talents and discover what is possible.

A special thank you also to the Old Andreans Association, whose contribution as one of our matching donors helped double donations throughout the campaign. Alongside the Association of Parents and Friends, and other generous friends of the School, the OAA gave our community even more reason to get involved.

There was plenty to enjoy on the day. Choirs filled the Square with music, Andi the mascot joined the action, and student MCs kept everyone connected through live broadcasts onto YouTube. Volunteers made calls, shared updates and kept things moving behind the scenes.

Then came the dunk tank. As we reached our $200,000 goal, Mr Wu earned his turn in the water, much to the crowd's delight. Middle School was the division with the highest amount raised, so Mr Partington was dunked in the tank, and Junior School/Gawura School made the highest number of donations so Mrs Newling took the plunge. Mr Cobb being dunked in full choir robes and Mr Swibel in full Junior School uniform were sights to behold and can be rewatched on our live stream.

For many Old Andreans, music, performance and creativity hold a special place in their memories at SACS. Your gifts will help today's students build memories and pursue possibilities of their own through masterclasses, mentoring, industry connections, performances, recordings and exhibitions.

Whether you donated, volunteered, shared the campaign or encouraged others to give, thank you for the part you played. Giving Day may be over for 2026, but the opportunities it will create are only beginning.