From Ms Gyton

There have been many milestones this week where Year 12 students and families have come together as a cohort, allowing them to farewell so many of those familiar experiences and routines that have shaped their school life as SCEGGS girls. Alongside this, these activities have allowed the wider school community who are still on the journey to reflect, celebrate and (to borrow the words of Eva from this morning) to say “see you later” to the Class of 2026.

Today marked the conclusion of their formal school journey, and their official welcome as the youngest members of our “Old Girl” community.  As I said in the Assembly this morning, I am so proud of the young adults they are today – compassionate, courageous, with a zest for life and unafraid to show their vulnerability. Year 12, we are so proud of you all and will miss seeing you all next term. As you prepare for your final exams, be confident and trust the work and preparations you have done to get you here today and be assured that your teachers will be there to support and encourage you all the way to the end.

Throughout this term, other parts of our community have continued to come together in many other ways – from the fabulous Festival on Forbes to the Magic Carnival of the Primary School Discos, our NAIDOC Week activities and commemorations, and so many celebrations in sport, drama, debating, public speaking and music. Our girls continue to let their light shine and one of the best things about being a teacher is to quietly watch each one of the students grow little by little, to be challenged and find moments of joy along the way.

As a very busy Term 3 comes to a close, I hope all our families have a restful break and I look forward to welcoming you all back in Term 4 on Monday 12th October in full Summer Uniform.

Holly Gyton
Head of School