From the Chaplain

The SCEGGS Podcast “Walk The Mile” Episode 63: Teaching By Numbers with Katherine Bailey

One of the strengths of our school is the long serving members of staff who leave a legacy of teaching and learning. Last year, a devoted and accomplished maths teacher, Katherine Bailey, retired after 44 years of service to the SCEGGS community. In this episode, we discuss her path to teaching, what she has seen change over the years, the importance of a maths education and how she has sustained such a long stint being a teacher. It was an encouraging conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well. 

And a reminder that we are published on Spotify, Apple and other platforms 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.

Our Community Easter Events

Everyone in the SCEGGS community is invited to this year’s Easter Festival on Wednesday 9 April, starting at 7pm in the Great Hall. This is always a wonderful event which focuses on the meaning and significance of Easter, with readings, prayer and music, provided by a variety of the SCEGGS musical ensembles. We look forward to welcoming many parents and community members to our Easter Festival at this very special time of the year.

On Friday 11 April, the whole school will be involved in our Easter Service. At both services, a cash only collection will be taken to support RizeUp, a national organisation that seeks to address domestic violence through practical support for women and children leaving domestic violence situations. All students will be asked to bring a monetary donation in the next week to go towards their primary or form class’ Lenten offertory in support of this cause.

Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap and Roll-On Deodorant Needed 

One of the great strengths of our school is our ongoing connection to local community services and welfare agencies. I have noticed recently  that the number of people attending these places looking for help has increased. This need is no longer restricted to the homeless or marginalised. There is a growing group of people that have homes and jobs but are struggling to afford the bare essentials. Of course food is the top priority for many, but this means that things like toiletries are left out of the budget. Hygiene is not only important for a persons physical health but also their mental health and how they feel about themselves. If anyone would like to donate any of the items mentioned above I would happily distribute them to those services that provide for the less fortunate. If you or your daughters could drop any items to my office or the secondary or primary offices before the Easter holidays, that would be wonderful. I continue to appreciate your generosity and I know those that receive your gifts do as well. 

Monday Food Delivery Term 2 Dates

Thanks to everyone that has helped in providing meals this term for those less fortunate and struggling to buy or find food. The dates for the Monday Food Delivery Term 2 are now available in the SignUp App . If you are unaware of the program, go to the site and the process will be explained. Our community’s provision of meals is extremely well accepted and the number of people who need it is growing. Please contact me if you have further questions.

Rev. Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain