From Ms Gyton

SCEGGS has been built through the generosity of past generations, with every generation paying it forward to the next. From the beginning, Light Her Path has had two ambitious goals: to create exceptional spaces for learning with the redevelopment of Wilkinson House and to expand scholarship opportunities for girls who would otherwise be unable to access a SCEGGS education. With Wilkinson House complete, we now have the opportunity to build on that success and turn our attention to scholarships.

Scholarships have long been a pivotal part of our story, helping ensure that financial circumstances alone do not prevent a young woman from accessing a SCEGGS education. Every gift to the Scholarship Fund on Light Her Path Giving Day will support the expansion of this program and helps us create more opportunities for future students to thrive. Our full and part scholarships, many of which are means-tested, allow us to celebrate excellence, embrace diversity and inclusion, and support meaningful reconciliation.

I look forward to sharing the House BBQs together at lunchtime today with all the staff and students, and seeing our community come together for a great cause.

Every gift helps us get just a little closer to our target to launch the next scholarships, and together, we can ensure that future generations have access to the same transformative educational opportunities that a SCEGGS education can provide.

A big thank you from me in advance of your generosity today! Donate to Giving Day.

 

Holly Gyton
Head of School

Light Her Path Giving Day

Light Her Path Giving Day!

Until 9am on Friday, every gift to the SCEGGS Scholarship Program will be doubled thanks to the amazing generosity of our matching donors.

Giving $100 today means SCEGGS receives $200.
Giving $500 means SCEGGS receives $1,000.

 

Donate now

Every gift matters and we encourage you to give in a way that’s generous for you.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Vanessa Liell (Chair of the SCEGGS Trust Board)

On behalf of the SCEGGS Trust
Holly Gyton, Sally Auld, Niamh Brosnan, Therese Cochrane, Zoë Hart, Matt Jones, Sunny Lusted, Dianne Nguyen, Carrie Roberts and Melannie Pyzik

 

Speech Night 2026

Speech Night will be held at the Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 2 December, with rehearsals conducted throughout the afternoon and the ceremony commencing at 7.30pm. Students are not required to attend school on the Wednesday morning, as the school will be closed.

Students in the Secondary School will go straight to the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, arriving progressively for rehearsals.

• Musicians in ensembles such as the Choirs and the SCEGGS Orchestra will be required from approximately 2.00pm. Precise arrival times and rehearsal schedules for all musicians will be provided by the Music Department.
• All remaining students in the Secondary School will be required to meet their Form Teachers in St. Andrew’s Square (next to the Town Hall) at 4.45pm, for the full school rehearsal.

Parents of Secondary girls who are in groups that rehearse prior to the arrival of the majority of the Secondary School should be aware that girls will be dismissed for short, unsupervised breaks in the vicinity of the Town Hall. All students in the Secondary School will also be dismissed for a short dinner break from approximately 6.00pm to 6.45pm when students will also need to remain in the vicinity of the Town Hall. All Secondary students will need to be seated back in the Town Hall, with their Form Teachers, before 7.00pm.

For the Primary School (Years 3-6), girls will meet at school in the afternoon, and will travel by bus to the Town Hall accompanied by their teachers. Girls must arrive at school by 3.00pm for a 3.15pm departure. There will be supervision of the girls from 2.45pm onwards, and girls are asked not to be at school before this time. Primary girls are asked to bring with them an evening meal, clearly labelled with their name and class, packed in disposable wrapping. They should also bring with them a disposable water bottle. Primary girls will not be given permission to meet at the Town Hall, or to leave the Town Hall between the rehearsal and Speech Night.

Andrew Gallagher
Deputy Head of School

Fresh Fruit Friday

We are excited to announce our final Fresh Fruit Friday of the year will be Friday, 20 November!

Fresh Fruit Friday is an initiative led by the SRC for SCEGGS families across both the Primary and Secondary school to donate fresh fruit and vegetables to local charities.

This is a great opportunity for the SCEGGS community to come together and support others, especially those who may not have access to these perishable items.

These will then be collected and taken to the charities in the area by Mr Lee-Lindsay. It is a simple and small gesture but one that is highly appreciated by many in the community.

We hope to see as many of you as possible dropping off your donations in Week 6!

 The SRC

ICAS Mathematics Achievements 2026

Congratulations to the 346 students from Years 3 to 10 who participated in the ICAS Mathematics Competition. The results were particularly exceptional, with not only the School achieving six High Distinctions, 20 Distinctions and 44 Credit awards, but two students Alice Mou in Year 8 and Anna Luo in Year 10 who achieved medals for first in State. This is an exceptional accomplishment and something of which they should be incredibly proud.

Medal  Winners, High Distinction and Distinction certificates were presented in Assembly and are listed below. Congratulations again to all students who participated in this Competition.

Medal Winners

Year 8	Alice Mou
Year 10	Anna Lou

High Distinction

Year 3	Victoria Su
Year 6	Ivy Zhang
Year 7	Minttu Guss Allegra Kennedy-Scott
Year 9	Emma Li

Distinction

Year 3	Ada Murphy Wood Josephine Ge Phoebe Kennedy-Scott Olivia Yan
Year 4	Sophie Assaad Candice Li Cynthia Xia Yvonne Zhang
Year 6	Defne Aslan Eva Lobato Williams
Year 7	Audrey Chant Ko-Chen Chou Eva Geha Annabel Ling Boya Xia Aleisha Yeung Stephanie Zhang
Year 8	Jasmine Qian Matilda Reuss
Year 9	Anastasia Botros Cynthia Cai Zoe Chan Elaine Chen Arianna Li Aleisha Lieu Elyse Ng Peyton Tiong Sophie Wang

 

Scott Lankshear
Head of Mathematics

ICAS English Achievements 2026

Congratulations to all students who participated in the ICAS English Competition. Across the school, nine students were awarded High Distinctions, placing them in the top 1% of participants. There were also 61 students who achieved a Distinction, placing them in the next 10% of participants. 122 students achieved Credit Certificates and 58 students awarded Merit Certificates. Congratulations to all of these students.

High Distinction and Distinction certificates were presented in Assembly and are listed below. Congratulations to all students who participated in this Competition.

High Distinction

Year 6	Eva Lobato Williams
Year 7	Audrey Chant Harriet Hyde Boya Xia
Year 8	Gabriella Botros Alice Mou
Year 9	Holly Ancher Emma Li Elyse Ng

 Distinction

Year 3	Romy Allen Gia Bhojwani Harriet Carney Scarlett Mullins Ada Murphy Wood Olivia Yan
Year 4	Sophie Assaad Stella Cameron Candice Li Jasmine Li Agnes Pyzik Hay Hayley Ye Juliet Yeo
Year 5	Eva-Rose Asrress Anna Chan Tove Klettenberg Jasmine Loa Bronte Lusted Olive Manton
Year 6	Alice Chandler Isabelle Lee Kaylee Wang Ivy Zhang
Year 7	Elizabeth Austen Tess Bell-Leeman Ko-Chen Chou Isabel Dermody Halina Duncan Charlotte Fitzgerald Eva Geha Minttu Guss Dasha Jolley Allegra Kennedy-Scott Annabel Ling Amelie Officer Scarlett Omana Lucy Thompson Caitlyn Yan Stephanie Zhang
Year 8	Grace Burreket Bianca Elias Gabriella Goddard Jasmine Qian
Year 9	Cynthia Cai Chloe Cosman Erica Lansdown Arianna Li Aleisha Lieu Zara Pulley Maddison Soulos Peyton Tiong Ariel Wilson Sienna Zheng
Year 10	Georgina Auld Chelsey Diec Sophie Downes Charlotte Frilingos Perri Lawrence Lucinda Morgan Gemma Munro Sophia Whiting

Jennifer Bean
Head of English

Drama News

Twelfth Night

It’s showtime once again in the coming week when we present our 94^th production of a play at SCEGGS. Students from Years 7 to 11 have been rehearsing and preparing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night for production throughout Semester 2.

They have been led by a super creative team:

• Director: Mr Stephen Colyer
• Musical Director: Mr Matt Moore
• Technical Director: Mr Tim Hope
• Set & Costume Design: Ms Anna Gardiner
• Production Manager: Ms Poppy Lynch

Bookings are now open and can be accessed via Humanitix.

 

A History of Plays at SCEGGS

Thanks to our wonderful SCEGGS archivist, Ms Prue Heath, we have been able to identify the 93 productions that have gone before. How many can you recall? Either on stage, backstage or in the audience?

1907     Shakespearean Evening

1908     Trachiuiniae by Sophocles

1912     The Trachinian Maidens by Sophocles

1912     Trachiniae by Sophocles

1922     The Rivals by Sheridan

1925     Greenleaf, Euripides’ epic, Alcestis, The Country Cousin, Guy Fawkes, Susan’s Finish

1932     Dramatic Entertainment in the School Gymnasium

1934     Make Believe by A.A. Milne

1946     Helen by Euripides

1947     Bethlehem by Laurence Housman

1948     Tobias and the Angel by Bridie

1950     Boadicea by George Colman

1951     Enduring as the Camphor Tree by Russell J. Oakes

1952     The Prince who was a Piper by Harold Brighouse

1953     The Rivals by Sheridan

1955     Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare

1958     Toad of Toad Hall by A.A. Milne

1966     Antigone by Sophocles

1966     Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde

1966     The Gitanos

1970     She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith

1973     Antigone by Sophocles

1974     Our Town by Thornton Wilder

1980     The shirt (anon.)

1981     Pygmailion by George Bernard Shaw

1982     Fludde by Noye

1982     The Tempest by William Shakespeare

1983     An Evening of Victoriana

1983     The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere

1984     Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs

1984     The Sunny South by George Darrell

1985     Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer

1985     Dracula by Hamilton Deane

1985     Pickwick versus Bardell (devised by Inga Scarlett) from Dicken’s Pickwick Papers.

1985     Rosalind’s Revenge

1986     Blood for Dracula, or the Vampire’s Revenge

1986     The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder

1987     Cinderella according to Roald Dahl

1988     Our Town by Thornton Wilder

1988     Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

1989     Cinderella by Charles Paerrault

1990     Antigone by Sophocles

1992     Lady Windemere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde

1994     The Crucible by Arthur Miller

1996     A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

1996     The Sunny South by George Darrell

1997     Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer

1997     The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend

1998     Toad of Toad Hall by A.A. Milne

2000     Mistero Buffo by Dario Fo

2000     So Much to Tell You by John Marsden

2000     The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht

2000     What’s the Matter with Mary Jane by Wendy Harmer

2001     Secret Bridesmaids Business by Elizabeth Coleman

2002     Mistero Buffo by Dario Fo

2002     The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere

2004     As You Like It by William Shakespeare

2004     Cahoot’s Macbeth by Tom Stoppard

2004      Dogg’s Hamlet by Tom Stoppard

2004     Our Day Out by Willy Russell

2004     Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

2006     The Crucible by Arthur Miller

2007     A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

2008     Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer

2009     House on Fire by Deborah Oswald

2010     Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis

2010     The Arabian Nights by Mary Zimmerman

2011     Cloudstreet by Nick Enright & Justin Mojo

2011     Toad of Toad Hall by A.A. Milne

2012      A Chicken in Paris by Leigh Hobbs

2012     Ivy Shambitt and the Sound Machine by Daniel Evans

2012     Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad

2012     The Invalid Rehearsal by Moliere

2013     Beyond the Blue by Omnibus Theare

2013     Totally Over You by Mark Ravenhill

2014     Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

2015     Not That Dream Again by Richard Baines

2015     Saving SCEGGS by Linden Wilkinson

2016     The Crucible by Arthur Miller

2016     The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde

2017     Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

2017     The Light Burns Blue by Silva Semerciyan

2018     Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman

2018     Time and the Conways by J.B. Priestly

2019       Saving SCEGGS by Linden Wilkinson

2021       Framed! by Carla Moore

2022       Lend Us Your Ears by Tony Taylor

2023       The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race by Melanie Tait

2023       pretty.strange. by Liv Satchell

2024      Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale

2024      The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse, Adapted by Anthony Clark

2025      Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Adapted by Nigel Williams

2026      Girl Asleep by Mathew Whittett

 

Peter Eyers
Head of Drama

Music Matters

In Music Matters this week, read about:

• Bryn Terfel Masterclass
• AMEB & Eisteddfod Results

Bryn Terfel Masterclass

On Tuesday 27 October, elective music students had the opportunity to watch a singing masterclass led by Bryn Terfel, world-acclaimed Welsh baritone. We were treated to performances from three Sydney Conservatorium university students majoring in classical voice, each with a distinct vocal style and tone. Because of their vocal differences, Bryn had such unique and personal advice and insights to give the young singers- something I felt made the masterclass so special and intimate. A highlight of the evening was young and upcoming soprano Izabelle Zammit, who gave us an absolutely angelic rendition of Samuel Barber’s St Ita’s Vision. A soprano myself, it was incredible to see her effortless vocal agility and her mastery of mezza voce (which is changing dynamics on high notes; really hard to do!). All in all, it was a lovely night of vocal prowess, professional insight, and laughing at some questionable lyrics.

Josephine Grayden (Year 11)

 

AMEB & Eisteddfod results

Congratulations to the following students:

Yvonne Zhang (Year 4) received her AMEB Cello Grade 6 certificate.

Isabelle Chirakis (Year 4) received an A (Honours) for her 2nd grade Repertoire Oboe exam.

Cheryl Zhang (Year 8) achieved third place in the Sydney Eisteddfod Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Instrumental Awards for Performance Excellence (13–15 Years). 

 

Music beyond the Green Gate

We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to Heidi Jones.

Heidi Jones
Head of Music (Co-curricular) 

Secondary Sport

In Secondary School sports news this week read about:

• Indoor Hockey
• Volleyball
• IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather

Indoor Hockey

 As we leave the outdoor hockey season and begin to move into the indoor season, the SCEGGS hockey program is continuing to flourish, welcoming a full team of wonderful, enthusiastic Year 6 students this term. We now have five indoor teams and are always looking for opportunities to grow.

At the heart of our program is the belief that hockey should be fun, a place to build friendships, and an environment where everyone feels comfortable being 100% authentically themselves.

A few highlights from this term…

• Year 6s: Have been dominating their pool, bringing plenty of enthusiasm and energy to the competition.
• Junior 2s: A team of beginners to long-time hockey players, a team known for their positivity, and general zest for the game.
• Junior 1s: Continue to work hard, develop their skills and demonstrate a fantastic commitment to learning and improvement.
• Senior 2s: Celebrated their first win of the season against Willoughby at Marie Bashir last week. A fantastic milestone for the team!
• Senior 1s: Have welcomed a new chapter following the graduation of several long-standing teammates, embracing the opportunity to build new connections and team dynamics.

We would love to see more SCEGGS faces in the Sports Hall supporting our teams! If you have a friend playing hockey, ask them when their next game is, or head to the Sydney Indoor Hockey website to check out the draw. Come along, watch a game and cheer on our wonderful hockey community!

And if watching from the sidelines makes you want to get involved, we’d love to have you join us in Term 1! Whether you’ve played hockey before or have never picked up a stick, there’s a place for you!

Anna Smith
Head Coach – Hockey

 

Volleyball

The Year 7 team had a touch match against on the weekend and went down 3 sets – 0 against OLMC. The combined Year 8 & 9 team hit the ground running and defeated Ravenswood 2 sets – 1 in their match.

Year 11 had a fun filled morning in their form challenge playing against each other. We have already had some seniors sign up for the Saturday competition in 2027!

The SCEGGS Volleyball program is developing at a rapid pace. We are on track to double our participation numbers for 2027! It is not too late to sign up for the Term 1 competition.

 

IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather

The IGSA website and platform for accessing wet weather, fixtures and team results can be found here.

 

SCEGGS at Play

Do you have any sporting news or photos to share in the Green Gate?

We love seeing our students being active and want to celebrate their passion and enjoyment amongst the SCEGGS community. Please send in any action shots from the weekend and any other interesting sporting highlights to alisongowan@sceggs.nsw.edu.au

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself on 9052 2721 or 0418 491 521.

 

Alison Gowan
Director of Sport

Primary Sport

In Primary School sports news this week read about:

• Primary Swimming Carnival
• Online Swimming Carnival Program
• Student Achievements
• Reminders

Primary Swimming Carnival

Get ready to make a splash! The Primary Swimming Carnival (Years 2-6) is less than a week away on Wednesday 18 November.

A few important reminders for the day:

• Students must stay for the duration of the Carnival, as they would for a normal school day. Approved leave is required from Mrs Dempsey for any early departures.
• There will be no canteen facilities available for students. Please ensure your child has enough healthy food to fuel them for the day.
• At the conclusion of the carnival, students will either return to school by chartered bus or be collected by a parent/carer from the venue. If your daughter will be collected from the pool, please provide written permission to her classroom teacher in advance.
• Students returning by bus will arrive back in time for normal carline collection.
• Students need to come to school in their full sports uniform with swimming costume on underneath.
• After school sport will proceed as usual, though attendance is optional. If your daughter will be absent from after school sport, please inform the relevant Sports Coordinator or email sport@sceggs.nsw.edu.au

More information about the day can be found in the Week 1 edition of BTGG.

 

Online Swimming Carnival Program

Lastly, a reminder the online program for the day can be found here.

 

Student Achievements

Cecilia Officer (Year 5) has been accepted into The Australian Ballet School Interstate Training Program (ITP). The ITP is a highly regarded extension program designed for talented young dancers who demonstrate strong classical ballet potential. Entry is through a competitive audition process involving young dancers from around the country. Congratulations to Cecilia for her efforts!

 

Sofia Zhmurovsky (Year 3) recently won her very first ballet competition. She won gold and achieved the overall top score award for both the novice and Level 1 category at the International Youth Dance Competition (IYDC) for her classical ballet solo. IYDC is an international dance competition for young dancers, bringing together ballet schools and individual performers from Australia and overseas. Congratulations to Sofia for her efforts!

 

Reminders

• Saturday 14^th November: Round 5 for IPSHA Basketball, IPSHA Tennis, and Year 3 Football
• Wednesday 18^th November: Primary Swimming Carnival (Years 2-6)
• Saturday 28^th November: Final Round for IPSHA Basketball, IPSHA Tennis, and Year 3 Football

Have a wonderful week at sport!

 

Mr Adrian Hammond
Primary Sport Coordinator

Paddle Pop and Icy Twists Day

On Monday 23 November, the P&F Association invites Primary School girls to enjoy a Paddle Pop or Icy Twist at lunchtime in the Primary School Playground.

Please send your daughter with $3 on the day if she would like a treat.

Gabriela Grocott
Manager of Primary Administration and Operations

P&F Class Parent Events

Year 4 End of Year Catch Up

Date: Sunday, 29 November

Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Venue: The Field at Easts Rugby, Rose Bay

Cost: $36 per adult inclusive of canapes, pizza and welcome drink and $28 per child for pizza and soft refreshments.  Siblings and extended family are welcome.

RSVP: 19 November via Trybooking.