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Sir Edmund Hillary and St. Christopher's

In the run up to Everest Day, St. Christopher's celebrates its link with Sir Edmund Hillary.
11 Mar 2026
Written by Lindsay Curtis
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Sir Edmund Hillary, 1953.  Source: State Library of New South Wales
Sir Edmund Hillary, 1953. Source: State Library of New South Wales

Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, once visited St. Christopher's.  One of our houses is named after him: Hillary House.  His visit inspired pupils to think big, embrace change and believe that extraordinary things are possible. 

As our alumnus Tim Allardyce prepares for his climb of Everest, and we prepare for our own Everest Challenge Day, we're proud to celebrate this special moment in the school's history

 

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