From the Chaplain

Getting Ready For Winter: Hoodies, Trackies and Blankies!

Welcome back to Term 2! I hope you all had a good break over the Easter period. I know Term 1 was tiring for a lot of people due to all sorts of reasons so I hope that you were able to refresh for what is ahead.

As the mornings become chillier and I sort through my beanie collection, it is time to start to think about what it might be like for those less fortunate in our local community. I have noticed an increase in the number of people sleeping rough at night around Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross recently and they will be trying hard to stay warm as we head towards winter. For the next couple of weeks, I am doing a drive for any tracksuit pants, hoodies or blankets that you would like to donate for distribution in our local area. I will be delivering some of these items personally and taking some of them to different welfare agencies. There is a particular need for large size men’s tracksuits and hoodies. All items can be new or used (in good condition). If you could bring your donations in before Friday 26 June that would be really helpful.

The SCEGGS Podcast “Walk The Mile” Episode 35: Wannabe a Wallaroo?

Throughout sports history there have been a number of games that were once considered to be the domain of men only: soccer, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, AFL. It has been great to see how that has all changed and there have been  a number of competitions and significant women that have pioneered a path that has inspired countless girls to give it a go. One of our Old Girls, Emily Chancellor (Class of 2009), has been one of those women who is passionate about rugby. She has played for the New South Wales Waratahs, the Wallaroos in the World Cup and is now playing semi-professionally for the Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby competition, the top level of English rugby union. She speaks about how she got there, what its like, and where she is hoping to go. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

And a reminder that we are published on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcast and Deezer, so you can access it easier from your preferred device. I always welcome your feedback or any ideas you may have for further episodes. You will find each podcast as they are produced in this newsletter and on the other platforms as well as our website.

Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain