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160 years of faith, culture and college prep learning at St. Andrews Schools in Honolulu

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160 years of faith, culture and college prep learning at St. Andrews Schools in Honolulu St. Andrew's Schools marks 160 years in Honolulu with Hawaiian culture, faith-based values and hands-on college prep for girls and boys PK to Grade 12
By HI Now Staff

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Rooted in the legacy of Queen Emma, St. Andrew’s Schools brings 160 years of history to life for families in downtown Honolulu.

Students from both the downtown campus and Queen Emma Preschool gather for cherished traditions like the St. Francis blessing, where Hawaiian oli, chapel and community come together for a meaningful event.

Faculty members like Aggy Kusunoki weave Hawaiian language, social studies and Episcopal values into daily learning, helping students feel connected to place, culture and each other.

160 years of faith, culture and college prep learning at St. Andrews Schools in Honolulu (Pt.2) St. Andrew's Schools marks 160 years in Honolulu with Hawaiian culture, faith-based values and hands-on college prep for girls and boys PK to Grade 12

This is a historic year for the school as it celebrates its 160th anniversary and its transition to coeducation for girls and boys from preschool through Grade 12.

President Ruth Fletcher shares how learning in the city becomes a classroom in itself, with Advanced Placement courses and college credits, partnerships with Arizona State University and Hawaii Pacific University, and strong programs in STEM and the arts.

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The approach centers on personalized education and growing good people who lead with kindness and purpose.

160 years of faith, culture and college prep learning at St. Andrews Schools in Honolulu (Pt. 3) St. Andrew's Schools marks 160 years in Honolulu with Hawaiian culture, faith-based values and hands-on college prep for girls and boys PK to Grade 12

That spirit of Kulia i ka Nuu, strive for the summit, carries onto the field as well.

Athletic Director Nohea Vaughan-Darval leads a small but robust athletics program with co-op teams and Pac-5 opportunities for all students, with transportation support to off-site practices when possible.

Student athletes learn that they represent something bigger than themselves through teamwork, discipline and respect.

Families can experience the campus in person at the upcoming Open House and see classrooms, meet teachers and learn more about enrollment.

To plan your visit and learn more, go to StAndrewsSchools.org and follow on Instagram at @thinkstandrews.

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