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In this talk, Dean of Math and Science Harvey Johnson promises to "give you the key to happiness before this talk is over." Introducing the talk with a poem from Patrul Rinpoch ("Advice from Me to Myself") Harvey discusses the spiritual meaning of th..

In this Chapel Talk, Religious Studies teacher Jason Kunen describes his coming to understand what it means to "hold the space", "to maintain a space of awareness" that influences people in a positive way...

In his Wednesday chapel address, Mr. Gilheany bluntly and succinctly says what we're all thinking: COVID sucks...

In speaking on his sabbatical year working in a refugee camp and on a farm in England, physics teacher Mark Hammond explores what it means to be broken, how we all - as part of the human condition - are broken, and how that brokenness can teach us "h..

In informing the community of retirement from St. Andrew's in June of 2021, Elizabeth Roach considers her place and time in the on-going narrative of the School.

As an SAS Alum able to connect to the ways students experience St. Andrew's, Associate Director of Counseling Lindsay Roznowski '99, takes the chance to relay the advice she'd give herself if she could relive her own teenage life at St. Andrew's...

In examining "Wuthering Heights" papers written by 3 of his students, English teacher Will Speers, discovers why he is drawn to teaching novels involving unseen, ghostly characters of an 'indiscernible world': "nothing that truly matters in your life..

In talking of her sabbatical year in Taiwan with her parents, Chinese teacher Chiachyi Chiu speaks of her struggle in achieving a balanced life...

During the 2019 Mein Chapel, senior Danny Lee shared what he learned during his mission to connect with as many faculty members as he could before graduation.

After author Jesmyn Ward's visit to St...

In this, her first Chapel Talk in 20 years, Dean of Wellness Whiz Hutchinson relays her list of 8 things that are important for everyone to be able to state: please; thank you; can I help you?; can you help me?; I made a mistake; I'm sorry; I forgiv..

In this letter, Dean of Science and Math Harvey Johnson writes of lessons found in impermanence, and of the gratitude emanating from those lessons.

This letter originally appeared on the St. Andrew's website.

Retiring Art teacher John Mcgiff speaks to the Class of 2019 at this commencement chapel...

In this Chapel Talk, Athletic Trainer Al Wood relays his doubts, fears and trials towards becoming an independent adult...

Headmaster Tad Roach addresses the community on his and Elizabeth's plans to retire from the School in June 2021. He speaks of how St. Andrew's gave him his calling, where his work has been "the fundamental expression of [his] heart and soul."

The School community gathered for its annual Fall Service at Old St. Anne's where Headmaster Tad Roach spoke of St. Andrew's founding mission of commitment to financial aid; and of how that mission continues to be instrumental in forming the St...

Dean of Teaching and Learning, Elizabeth Roach traces her 40-year friendship with fellow English teacher Will Speers in this loving tribute to her friend.

In this Friday afternoon Chapel Talk, given in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, IV Form Dean and Spanish teacher Viviana Davila shares anecdotes from her own experience as a Latinx woman and alum of St...

Through telling the tale of a serious accident in his boyhood, History and Religious Studies teacher Terence Gilheany relays how his mother and he were lifted up and sustained by a caring community...

At the school's final Sunday Chapel at Old St. Anne's Church, Headmaster Tad Roach addresses the Class of 2019...

This Friday chapel talk featured Rev. Thomas G. Speers III of the Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE...

To kick off the school year, Assistant Head of School, Will Speers delivers the first Wednesday night chapel talk. Will talks about making new friends and not to become stagnant in your relationships...

In this Friday chapel talk, Arts Department Co-Chair John McGiff exposed the secret creative lives of St. Andrew's faculty and staff...

In contemplating the political events the falls of 2018 and of 1991, Classics/English teacher Dr. Philip Walsh discusses the theme of memory and how it is explored by Kazuo Ishiguro in his novel, The Buried Giant.

Spanish teacher Donald Duffy recounts the story of Juanita Contreras Dávila, a older woman who hid her illiteracy for years. Senor Duffy taught Juanita to read, both overcoming challenges in teaching and learning.

Headmaster Tad Roach lauds the vision, generosity, philanthropy of the St. Andrew's School Founder, A. Felix duPont along with all the innumerable donors to the School who enabled and continue to enable the unique mission of St. Andrew's to thrive...

Addressing the Class of 2018, retiring Head of Admissions Louisa Hemphill Zendt '78 reflects upon what drew her to return to St. Andrew's 21 years ago, and the enduring connection St. Andreans will experience throughout their lives.

Computer Science teacher Dave Myers '96 overcomes the fear of public speaking by framing the task of a chapel talk as a technical challenge, an area where he has developed a confidence level over the years...

In his welcome back remarks, Headmaster Tad Roach reflects on an essay he read over winter break -- "Waking Up to the Gift of Aliveness" by Harvard University professor Sean Kelly.

As the School prepares to leave for the Thanksgiving holiday, Headmaster Tad Roach talks in Chapel about his thoughts on friendship...

Viviana Davila, class of '85, reflects upon the importance of bonding during her time at St. Andrew's and the authentic connection that took place between her peers.

In this Chapel Talk, Religious Studies teacher Jason Kunen shares an existential crisis moment, and the ultimate resolution of that crisis in training how to live an authentic life...