From the Chaplain

A Happy Christmas and A Massive Thank You

 I have just returned from delivering the Christmas gifts that many of you donated to go to children and families that might nor be able to afford presents this year. They were taken to the St Vincents Community Centre in Redfern that serves a wide range of people within inner Sydney and beyond. They were extremely grateful for your gifts and assured me that the recipients always love receiving the presents. And I wanted to send my own message of gratitude for your enthusiasm and generosity with this activity. I am constantly encouraged by the way in which our community responds to the needs of others.  

The SCEGGS Podcast “Walk The Mile” Episode 29: What is social enterprise? And a bonus Walk The Mile – Episode 30: The Drama of Covid/2022 in Review.

Episode 29 of Walk The Mile is a conversation with one of our local community members, Rob Caslick. Rob is the CEO and the brains behind Two Good, a company that empowers women that have experienced domestic violence to build confidence, regain their dignity and restore their lives. It has been great to watch this company emerge over the years and for our school to be involved in several ways. Episode 30 is another conversation with my very first guest, Peter Eyers, Head of Drama at SCEGGS. We look back over the year and discuss some of the things which have impacted the lives of many. There is also a very special guest at the end of the podcast so make sure you don’t switch off.

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. And thank you to everyone that has downloaded the podcast at some stage. We have hit the 2000 download mark and 30 episodes which I am told is a good thing! I really appreciate your time and hope you get something out of the conversations.

May you all have a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas break and I look forward to seeing many of you at the gate in 2023!

Rev. Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain