From the Business Office

As I write this article, I look out across the School and see tradies all over the place!  Not just on the Wilkinson House project but just about everywhere.  Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, gardeners as well as our hard-working Maintenance and ICT teams – all striving to ensure we are ready for the first day back at school.  It is an exciting time and I am always amazed at how much work gets done in this short window of opportunity!

I trust you have been able to take a break over the holiday period.  No matter how short or long or whether you travelled near or far, it is great to relax and spend time with family and friends before the year gets very quickly into full swing.

In this first issue of Behind the Green Gate for 2026, I would like to mention two important points from the Business Office:

2026 School Fees 

The fee account for Term 1, 2026 was emailed to families in November last year.  We send this statement out early to allow for cashflow planning.  If you have not received the email (or have perhaps misplaced it among other emails!) please contact the Business Office on 9332 1133 or email Accounts Receivable to arrange a copy to be emailed out to you.

The first account was due for payment on Wednesday 28 January 2026. SCEGGS greatly appreciates the payment of fees on or before the due date which provides us with certainty of cashflow.  We invoice tuition fees quarterly and they are due on the first day of the term.  We do understand the fees are a significant financial commitment.  We will always work with our families and, if you would prefer to smooth your cashflow or co-ordinate payment with your cash inflows, you have the ability to pay amounts on to your SCEGGS fee account at regular intervals (eg monthly or fortnightly).

Student Accident Insurance 

The School maintains a personal accident insurance policy which covers all students enrolled at SCEGGS.  If your daughter suffers an injury while at school or while participating in a school sport or activity, we will gladly assist in completing the claim forms and associated documents for insurance purposes. You will see a charge of $30 per girl on your Term 1 statement for this insurance. 

If you have any queries or concerns about your SCEGGS fee statements, student insurance or any other finance related matter, please feel free to contact the Business Office by email or phone so we can assist. 

Adrian Craig 
Business Manager