SCEGGS Giving Day One Day To Light Her Path – It’s Our Turn To Give

The Wilkinson House DA is approved and it’s full steam ahead on architect William Smart’s plans for the re-development of Wilkinson House. The plans are spectacular and will transform this crucial corner of the SCEGGS campus into a beautiful, light-filled, sustainably built learning facility. The façade of Emil Sodersten’s 1926 building will remain an important feature of Forbes Street and Darlinghurst heritage, but new classrooms will replace the current boarding house configuration.

Why Give?

The Light Her Path Capital Campaign has raised over $8 million for the project and for the scholarship fund. We are very grateful to the SCEGGS families and supporters who have contributed and support the need to invest in the school for the SCEGGS girls of today and tomorrow.

We gave to the Light Her Path campaign upon becoming new parents at SCEGGS. We believe strongly in a SCEGGS education for our daughter because of its inclusivity, diversity and core focus of helping each girl reach their full potential. SCEGGS’ inner-city location, relatively small size in student numbers and non-selective enrolment policy can’t be underestimated in contributing to these values. 

 The Wilkinson House plans are stunning, achieving the potential of the existing building whist retaining its heritage. We would encourage parents to view them. 

 Securing support from a much smaller pool of families compared to other schools isn’t easy, which is why we didn’t hesitate to donate. Every contribution – no matter what amount – will collectively make this happen. Our daughter is thriving at the School and we are investing in her future.

Year 4 Family

How to Give

On 3 November 2022, for 24 hours from 9am we will be running a digital giving day. Our aim is to broaden the SCEGGS population who have contributed to the capital campaign and to raise $500,000. The website for donations is here.

All Donations Will Be Matched

A group of very generous parents and friends have agreed to contribute to match donations on the day. During this 24-hour period, all donations will be at least doubled.

Give generously for you – let’s light her path.

Mufti Day To Celebrate Giving Day

And don’t forget that students are invited to wear mufti on 3 November and asked to bring a gold coin donation. A BBQ lunch with their Houses will continue the celebrations!