Storey House bears the name of a legendary headmaster in the annals of South African educational history, Frank W Storey, whose leadership of St Andrew’s began during World War I (1917) and ended a year after the end of World War II (1946). Others founded the school, but he was the inspiration in re-creating the school after the Anglo-Boer War.

He had been a lecturer at the local teacher training college and in becoming the 13^th headmaster he was the first who was a trained educator. He inherited a piece of ground (the current school campus) donated by the town council, which was completely barren, unfenced and on the outskirts of the town.

Lessons were held in buildings in the town while boarders were accommodated in hostels next to the Cathedral and at the Tempe military barracks. There was no physical school.

He partnered with three bishops over three decades to create a compelling esprit de corps which promoted an optimism despite the economic and political challenges of a tumultuous time in the country’s history. Faith and dedication were the hallmarks of his leadership as he revived the mission of creating a Christian school for boys, and despite setbacks “that wonderful man, Mr Storey, struggled on and nothing could dampen his spirit.”

He consolidated the school on the current Westdene campuswhich is a monument to his Christian faith. He founded the Old Andrean Association in 1921, an organization he nurtured until his retirement. The House badge shows a Springbok rising which was a common antelope on the plains of the country and symbolises the distinct South African character of the school FW Storey created.

His wholehearted service covered many facets of school life and helped to create the values and spirit associated with the current St Andrew’s. He is remembered as an outstanding housemaster whose strict discipline contributed to his focus on training boys in all aspects of Christian and gentlemanly behaviour.

He commanded great respect as a science teacher, tennis coach and officer commanding of the school’s naval cadet detachment. In 1927 he was ordained as an Anglican priest and served as the school chaplain. He retired to Harrismith and in 1977, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his ordination, the school choir travelled to Harrismith to add to his celebration.

The Dunn House badge depicts the Paschal Lamb or Passover Lamb which symbolises the enduring commitment that the Reverend AR Dunn made to St Andrew’s School.