From the Chaplain
In this week’s issue we proudly share another Podcast episode, some exciting lunchtime groups and a long held SCEGGS tradition!
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.
The SCEGGS Podcast “Walk The Mile” Episode 22: Being a good sport about sport
Like many of our community, the dreaded COVID got me towards the end of last term. A number of staff contracted the virus around the same time. In my isolation, I was able to record a couple of podcasts with others who were also stuck in a room with not much to do. This episode is with our Director of Sport, Alison Gowan. We discuss some of the challenges of doing sport over the last couple of years and how things have changed. We also talk about the importance of offering sport at school and what are some of the deeper lessons we learn from participating in it. I hope you enjoy the 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.
Two new lunchtime groups!
After a good start towards the end of Term 1, the lunchtime groups run by the RE Department are in full swing again. For several years, SCEGGS has offered the opportunity for students to get together at lunchtime to discuss issues related to religion, God and the Christian faith. They are open to all students regardless of what type of faith background you might come from or even if you don’t know what you believe. It’s a place to ask questions and explore some of those things we all think about. Both groups are run by Miss Jennifer Coleby, one of our Religious Education teachers. “Glow” is the group in the Primary School for Years 4 to 6. It will happen every Monday at lunchtime in the 5W classroom. “Eunoia” is the group for all students in Years 7 to 12 and will be held every Friday in my office. The word “Eunoia” comes from the Ancient Greek and means “a well mind, spiritual thinking”. Please let me or Miss Coleby know if you have any further questions.
Confirmation at SCEGGS
Confirmation has been part of the SCEGGS tradition since 1927 . It is the Christian practice of confirming the promises made on one’s behalf at baptism. By being confirmed, the confirmee is saying that they understand the Christian faith and want to make it an important part of their lives. It is a formal way of declaring publicly a belief in Jesus Christ. The confirmation ceremony is not only an expression of faith but also a welcoming into the worldwide Christian church.
Confirmation is offered to all students in Years 8 to 11. There will be a number of meetings held during lunchtimes to prepare for the confirmation ceremony. During these meetings we will be looking at the basics of the Christian faith, discussing their importance and answering any questions you may have. Neither baptism nor connection with the Anglican Church is necessary. There is also an opportunity for those seeking baptism within the confirmation process. A confirmation service will be held in third term in the school chapel, officiated by the Bishop of South Sydney, the Reverend Michael Stead. Relatives and friends are invited to this very special occasion.
If you are interested in being confirmed this year or have any questions about it please contact me via email or call me before Tuesday 24 May.
Rev. Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain
