From the Chair of the Board

Dear Members of the School Community

On behalf of the School Board, I write to send our best wishes to all in the School community at the beginning of the new school year. 

We would particularly like to extend a very warm welcome those new to the School community this year and hope that you all feel settled as quickly as possible. We are all part of a wonderful school with a big heart and we wish you all the very best as you begin your educational experience at SCEGGS Darlinghurst. 

I wanted to communicate a couple of important aspects of the Board’s role and the ownership structure of the School. It is important to note at the outset that the Board does not have a role in the day-to-day running of the School. Our role is to determine and maintain the mission and vision of the School. We set the long-term strategic direction for the School and support the Head as she executes the mission, vision and strategy of our School. We acknowledge the importance of good governance in all our undertakings and aim to provide broad, comprehensive and modern governance of the School. 

You can find out more information about the Board on the School website here which includes a list of all of our Board members.

The School is owned and operated by SCEGGS Darlinghurst Limited, a company limited by guarantee. All adults within the SCEGGS community are eligible for membership, including parents, Old Girls, staff, friends and benefactors. The cost of membership is $100; your membership will last for six years and can be made in the form of a payment or donation. All members receive a copy of the Annual Report and may vote at the AGM. 

Applications for membership are sent to every person who donates to the SCEGGS Trust and to anyone who enquires about membership. It is a great idea to join the company; doing so shows your support for the School and acknowledges the ownership structure of the company which is so clearly vested in our community and the School’s success. 

If you would like to become a company member please contact the Company Secretary, Bridget O’Brien, via email or phone the Director of Administration, Sarah Walters, on 9332 1133.

I wish everyone in the School community a wonderful year ahead.

Sally Auld
Chair