Year 11 Roughtober Sleepout and Urban Walk

Congratulations to the 83 Year 11 students and 12 SCEGGS staff who participated in this year’s Roughtober Fundraiser and Sleepout on Friday, 30 October.

Throughout the evening, we listened to stories from people who have had experienced homelessness and living rough. The sense of hope and dignity that people told us they felt when visiting the Rough Edges café in Darlinghurst helped us to understand just how vital this service is. In 2019 the Banksia Women program was started by St John’s Darlinghurst. The Banksia, symbolising strength after adversity, was chosen to represent this support service for women experiencing domestic violence.

The students were outstanding ambassadors of the School, and deeply respectful and thoughtful in the way they listened and asked question. I could not be prouder of them!

The Roughtober Sleepout is only possible due to the support of staff. A huge thank you to Ms Andrea Pinnock, Ms Lisa Thompson, Ms Lidia Simpson, Ms Laura Connolly and Ms Sue Wymer who swapped their Friday night for next to no sleep at all! (as well as a number of other staff who accompanied us for the Urban Walk!) And thank you to all who gave generously to support the fundraiser! It is very much appreciated.

Dynielle Whitney
Head of Religious Education & Social Justice Coordinator