From Ms Allum

On the eve of our Term 2 holidays, I am sure you are all looking forward to what will hopefully be a few weeks of rejuvenation. Although a short term, there have been many occasions where the SCEGGS spirit has come to fore, from our Drama productions, Music concerts, Sport Carnivals, National Reconciliation Week celebrations, P&F gatherings and of course, the rich learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond.

Many of you would have seen that the redevelopment of Wilkinson House is progressing! Australian-owned firm Grindley Constructions has taken possession of the building. Pre-construction activities, including establishing the site compound and construction zone and installing the hoardings/gantries are well underway, and the crane is currently being installed. Initial work will ensure the protection and retention of the façade as well as the foyer (the Forbes Street entry). Following this, the builders will remove the roof to allow for the demolition to occur from top to bottom, with the four walls being further fortified. Further excavation to accommodate the bottom floor and connection to the Sports Hall will take place and the builders will then build the new internal structure from the bottom to the top. While it is still very early days, we are hopeful that our school and community will be able to enjoy the benefits of a revitalised Wilkinson House by the beginning of 2025. I take this opportunity to thank you all for your patience and support as we work together to bring our girls the best learning spaces possible.
 
During the break, our school will turn 128 years young (on 17 July) and we will mark this occasion with our annual Foundation Day Assembly on the first day of term.  Until then, Happy Holidays!

Best wishes

Jenny Allum
Head of School

SchoolTV Special Report: Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety

The use of mobile phones and technology in schools has been a highly debated topic internationally, including in Australia. Almost all states and territories in Australia, have implemented full bans on mobile phones during class, recess, and lunch times, while allowing students to carry their phones during travel to and from school. In NSW public secondary schools, students will be banned from using mobile phones at school from Term 4 2023.”. At SCEGGS, the school rule around mobile phones, as stated in the school diary, is: “Each student must only use her mobile phone during the school day for educational purposes after seeking consent from a member of staff and be familiar with the behaviour expectations surrounding phone use.”

Even in our context where this school rule is respected and our students meet this expectation, there is nonetheless a rising concern about the addictive nature of mobile phones and the ensuing consequences outside of the school day. For parents and carers concerned about mobile phone separation anxiety in their children, it is important to acknowledge it as a real issue and discuss the negative effects of phone addiction, such as sleep problems and mental health issues. Gradually introducing phone-free periods at home, setting clear expectations and boundaries, and modelling healthy behaviours can help your child cope. It is also crucial to establish a support network and seek professional help if needed. Supporting the school rules about mobile phones allows for better focus on teaching and learning, minimising distractions, and interruptions.

This Special Report will help address mobile phone separation anxiety and provide guidance on supporting your child’s wellbeing. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Click here to read the special report.

Carol Bloomfield
Head of Student wellbeing Programs 

Creative Writing Opportunities

During the assessment period this term I was fortunate enough to be able to see a number of incredible creative and persuasive presentations: interrogations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by Year 9, reflections on their favourite novels from Year 7 and creative poems and presentations from Year 8. Reading creative work from Year 10 and students in a number of our Senior courses, the English Department and I have often been impressed by the initiative and talents of so many of our students.

We are always keen to encourage our students to submit their work into external competitions, and I know that many teachers have been sharing information with their classes about some of the upcoming opportunities. As we move towards the holidays, we wanted to share some of the links below as we know there are many keen writers who may want to work on pieces over their break. Many of these websites also have incredible resources for passionate poems and writers. The English Department wishes everyone all the best for the Winter – what a wonderful time to read a book and get back to writing for pleasure!

The Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers is open to secondary school students across Australia. Students are invited to submit Fiction, Creative Nonfiction or Poetry pieces. This competition offers exciting opportunities for winners to be a part of workshops in Melbourne. Entries for this competition are due on Friday 4 August. More information can be found here.

The Dorothea Mackellar Writing Competition is one of Australia’s most prestigious poetry awards for young people. This year’s theme is “A Winding Road.” Year 8 students who completed poems in Term 2 may be particularly interested in submitting their poems. The school has registered an account for this competition and your daughter will be able to check with her teacher about entering before the due date on Friday 30 June. More information can be found here.

Red Room’s Poetry Forest Competition encourages students to compose poems which have a positive message on climate change. This competition is open until Friday 22 September. More information can be found here.

The Insight Writing Competition is open to students in Years 7 – 12. Students are invited to compose creative pieces of up to 1,400 words. The theme for this year is “Promise.” This competition is open until Friday 1 September. More information can be found here.

Jenny Bean 
Head of English

Music Matters

 Primary and Secondary Piano Concert

Congratulations to the 50 primary and secondary students who performed over the two piano concerts that were held last Thursday 15 June in the Great Hall.  It was a wonderful afternoon featuring a range of piano pieces and it was great to see students sharing their music at their various stages of learning.  Many thanks to our SCEGGS piano tutors Lisa Adamik, Natalia Deasy, Catherine Lie, Chloe Waldron Reilly and external piano teachers for preparing their students for the performance.  Special thanks to Ms Heidi Jones for organising the concerts as performance opportunities for our piano students.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS!  Music Week Concert featuring ‘Legendary Jazz singer’ Emma Pask

Australia’s legendary Jazz singer Emma Pask will be joining us in our Music Week concert next term on Thursday 27 July.  Emma was spotted by renowned Australian Jazz great James Morrison to join his band as lead vocalist.  She was only 16 years old at the time!  She then toured with James Morrison and his big band around the world for 20 years.  Some of Emma’s performance highlights has included performing at the wedding of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, singing for the late Diana Princess of Wales and Princess Mary of Denmark.  Emma is also the ‘Mo’ award winner for Jazz Vocalise of the year.  She has also received Aria nominations for Best Jazz Album of the Year in 2014 and 2016.  Emma has also opened for the Grammy award winning American vocalist Kurt Elling on his 2018 Australian tour.  During the 2020 COVID-lockdown, Emma was also chosen by The Sydney Opera House to launch the first of their live streamed concerts.

Emma and her musical director Mr Kevin Hunt will be coming to SCEGGS from Tuesday of Week 2 to workshop scat techniques with our Elective Music classes.  She will also be coming to workshop with some of the featured ensembles who are performing in this special Music Week concert. 

To secure your seats to this free concert – please use the Try Booking link here.  We look forward to sharing a very special evening of Jazz with you next term.

HSC Music Concert 2 

An invitation is extended to staff, family and friends of our Year 12 Music 1 & 2 students to come and listen to the students’ performances on Thursday 20 July, 5.30pm in the Great Hall.  The concert is part of the students’ preparation leading to their Trial HSC Assessments.  We would love to see as many of you as possible to support our students.

Sunday Funday Primary String Workshops 

From 10.00am until 3.00pm last Sunday, the halls were alive with the sound of music in the Primary School, with 65 string players rehearsing repertoire for the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival! Our talented primary violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players worked hard in tutorials with string tutors Ms Jedda Thorley, Mr Adrian Bendt, Ms Amelia McCluney and Mr Oliver Simpson to perfect their three ASBOF pieces required for each ensemble. Congratulations to all the girls involved, we look forward to the ASBOF performances at the end of Week 3 next term. Stringalong, Sinfonietta and Chamber Strings will perform at ASBOF on Sunday 6 August at the University of NSW. Parents and relatives are most welcome to attend, more information about ASBOF  here.

Watch Stringalong perform “First Finger Rock” here with guest percussionist Alice Chandler.

Sydney Youth Orchestra Winter School

The Sydney Youth Orchestra is running a week of music making activity in the upcoming school holidays. All musicians are welcome, any child who plays an orchestral instrument and no audition is necessary. More info here.

AMEB string examinations

Congratulations to the following students who recently did their AMEB practical string examinations at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Special thanks to Ms Stephanie Holmes and Ms Heidi Jones for accompanying the girls in rehearsal and on the exam day.

• Zahra Ridling – Violin Grade 5
• Diya Shankar – Violin Grade 1
• Romy Schmidt – Double Bass Grade 1
• Charlotte Randall – Double Bass Grade 1
• Jasmine Loa – Violin Preliminary Grade
• Emily Yeung – Violin Preliminary Grade

Musgrove Opera: Sid the Serpent Performance

All girls in the Primary school attended the Musgrove Opera performance on Tuesday 13 June. The five performers were young, vibrant and gave a fun-filled and entertaining performance to a very appreciative audience.

As a slithering snake in a circus, all Sid the Serpent wanted to do was to sing. However, no-one liked his singing! This problem was resolved when his circus friends told him that we can all be our best when we are ourselves, even if that is different to others. It was a beautifully presented message.

Bronwyn Cleworth 
Primary Music Teacher 

Upcoming Music Events

Term 3

Pauline Chow
Head of Music

Primary Sport News

Primary Athletics Carnival

And finally, after much anticipation… announcing the winners of the 2023 Primary Athletics Carnival.

Primary Running Cup

Awarded to the person who achieved the most individual points.

Overall Winning House

New Records

AFL Paul Kelly Cup

Last Wednesday, 16 girls took to the field for the Paul Kelly Cup, the largest Primary Schools Competition in NSW and ACT. With a largely new team playing the game for the first time, it was fantastic to see the progress made throughout the day.

The Year 5/6 played five games throughout the day, winning one and losing four. It was a great experience, providing extra preparation for IPSHA AFL next term.

With such a fun day had by all, the girls are already gearing up, ready for next year!

Saturday Sports

Well done to all of our teams across Year 3 Netball, IPSHA Netball and IPSHA Minkey/Hockey for an amazing term.

Thanks to all the coaches and sports staff for their ongoing hard work and dedication to helping girls improve their skills and enjoy themselves at all weekly sessions and Saturday games in Term 2.

Term 3 Saturday Sports Trials

Thanks to all the girls involved in Tuesday’s trials for IPSHA AFL, Touch Football, and Year 3 Minkey Hockey. It was beautiful to see such excellent attendance in the afternoon. A big thanks to our coaches and PE staff for the afternoon.

A reminder that there is a final training session for Term 3 sports on Tuesday 18 July (the last day of the school holidays). This training session is open for those who can make the session. Selections will not be affected due to not attending this day.

In preparation for Term 3 Sports, please remember that while some selections may not always be the desired outcome, parents should challenge their daughters to work hard and develop skills throughout the year, regardless of whether they agree with the team selection. Encouraging a positive attitude and a focus on improvement can lead to a successful and enjoyable sports experience for all involved.

As always, please contact Tom Mitton if you have any questions regarding team selections.

Holiday Tennis Clinic

SCEGGS Exclusive Tennis Coaches, Justin and Vince, are hosting a SCEGGS JUNIOR SCHOOL ONLY tennis program this upcoming school holidays.

Note that this tennis program is also on the same day as IPSHA AFL, Touch Football and Minkey training sessions. Any students wishing to attend both in the day will be given the opportunity. Girls can be walked from the trials to the tennis courts if arranged beforehand with Tom Mitton. Alternatively, parents can collect from the training session and dropped at the tennis courts afterwards.

All standards are welcome and programmed for; Beginners, Intermediate and Frequent Players.

Justin and Vince are the long-time and current SCEGGS Tildesely Tennis Team coaches, PE tennis classes for SCEGGS junior school.

Student achievements: NSW Cross Country Championships

Congratulations to Beatrice Emanuel, who competed at the NSW Cross Country Championships at Tapitallee Cross Country Course on Saturday. She finished 2nd in her age group on a challenging course. A fantastic achievement Beatrice!

Primary Sport Achievements

Does your daughter compete in any sport outside of school (for example, at a representative level or a sport we do not currently offer)? If so, we would love to celebrate their achievements by recognising them in this newsletter!

Please email Tom Mitton any information (and photos, if possible) These will be included in newsletters throughout the year.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday break. We look forward to doing it all again next term!

Tom Mitton
PDHPE and Sport Co-ordinator: Primary

Secondary Sport News

Sporting Teams and Competitions

IGSA Basketball

Congratulations to the SCEGGS 1 and SCEGGS 6 who won their respective grades undefeated all season. SCEGGS 7 were runners up in their grade.

Basketball

Well done to Illaria Giuffrida who represented Northern Suburbs Basketball Association (Norths) at the Nunawading Spectres Tournament in Melbourne over the June Long Weekend.

The Nunawading Spectres Tournament is an annual event and is the largest tournament in Australia with representative teams competing from all over Australia.

Ilaria competed in the U16 age group playing in Division 2. The Norths team was third in their pool, and placed 5^th overall in their division against some very strong opposition.

Equestrian

Best wishes to Chloe Copp as she heads to QLD to compete in the QLD Festival of Jumping World Cup event.

IGSA Football

Congratulations to SCEGGS 3 & SCEGGS 6 who were runners up in their respective grades at IGSA this term.

NSW Hockey Championships – Grafton

Well done to our SCEGGS hockey players who represented SEHA in Grafton over the weekend at the NSW State U15 finals: Jess Weatherall, Zara Grace, Eva Ancher and Audrey Rivers.

Good luck to Jess Weatherall as she represents NSWCIS at the NSW All Schools in Bathurst this week.

IGSA Netball

Congratulations to SCEGGS 11 who were runners up in the Year 701 Grade at IGSA.

Well done to Alicia Singh who represented Randwick Netball Association at the State U15 Netball Championships that were held in Maitland over the long weekend. Randwick finished equal second in the point score, but ended placing 3^rd overall after goal averages were factored in. A very close tournament indeed!

Sailing

Good luck to Grace Morrow as she flies out to Spain to compete at the 420 class World Sailing Championships in Spain in July.

Snowsports

Good luck to the SCEGGS Snowsports team who will be competing in Thredbo at the Sydney Regional Snowsports Championships over the July holidays. SCEGGS has a very large team of 51 students this year who will be very pleased to hear of the recent snowfalls this week.

NSW Touch – Schools Challenge

Last week SCEGGS entered the NSW Touch Schools Challenge Competitions that were held at the Penrith Touch Fields.

On Wednesday the combined Year 7 and 8 team played in the Junior category. They faced tough opposition in their first two pool games against Mount Saint Benedict and Stella Maris College who were the overall winners and runners up!  They defeated Winmalee High and Chester Hill High in close matches to finish 3^rd in their pool and narrowly missing out on the play offs.

The team was Rosie Pallett (8), Antonia Neal (7), Alexa Silverton (8), Gemma Shennan (7), Amy Resnik (7), Annabelle Jessup (7), Isabella Campbell (7), Anika Buchanan (7), Adelaide Gilpin (7), Sophia Hanel (8), Jaime Currell (8), Adelaide Sewell (8), Bella Campbell (8) and Marni Hootman (8).

On Thursday the combined Year 9 and 10 team were successful in reaching the quarter finals of the intermediate age group with wins over William Clarke College, Trinity Catholic College, Stella Maris College, and a defeat by Mount St Benedict. The team was eventually defeated by Westfield Sports High 4 -1 in the Quarter Finals with Ava Weekes scoring our lone try. The team consisted of Rosie Pallett (8), Isla Hootman (10), Stella Argyrides (10), Lily Cooney (9), Ava Weekes (9), Helena O’Brien (9), Annaliese Stackpool (9), Piper Fincher (9), Julia Machliss (10), Sadie Juneja (9), Olivia Davis (9), Lola Hush (9), Lily Stafford (9) and Ellie Earwaker (10).

Well done to all players who compete and thank you to our staff of Ms Thompson, Mr Hammond and Head Coach Matt Wagstaff.

Water Polo

Best wishes to Claudia Quinn will be representing the Australian U17 Water Polo Team as they tour Europe in July. Good luck also to Elizabeth Shin as she is heading to the United States to compete at the US Junior Water Polo Olympics to be held in California.

Secondary Athletics Carnival

The Secondary Athletics Carnival was held on Tuesday 6 June at ES Marks Athletics Field. Despite a wet start to the morning, we were blessed with sunshine as the day progressed. Individual results are as follows:

200m and 100m Champion

New Records

Field Event Results

House results will be announced at final assembly this Friday. Individual Champions and House Points will be also announced at the assembly and published in the Behind the Green Gate early Term 3.

SCEGGS Training sessions before and after school plus Saturday Sport

Please check the @SCEGGSSport Twitter feed for the latest updates relating to cancellations and wet weather.

IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather

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

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

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 Alison Gowan (Please ensure that photos are of your daughters only. We are unable to publish photos of non SCEGGS students without parental permission).

Alison Gowan
Director of Sport

Visual Arts

This weekend you are warmly invited to join the SCEGGS Visual Arts Department for an exhibition of new works by Heidi Jackson, Head of Visual of Arts, Anita Tesoriero, Visual Arts Teacher and Katrina Collins (Former Head of Visual Arts).

Katrina, Heidi and Anita share an extensive exhibition and professional history spanning over two decades. All three artists are painters, primarily responding to colour, light and form, illustrated in the painterly vibrancy of Katrina’s abstract compositions, Heidi’s subjective representation of the landscape and Anita’s lively, expressive figurative work.

Katrina Collins’ paintings celebrate colour and pattern, creating vivid systems of line, space and form that reiterate her dedication to the most essential aspects of abstraction.

In this new series Heidi Jackson’s works have become depictions of an illusory infrastructure that both underlies and overlays the landscape. Canopies of trees, stippling like rain, the blurring of fence lines into shelter belts, the sense of being underwater as above ground transgress the boundary between memory, reality and the imagination.

As an artist, Anita Tesoriero finds herself drawn to the vibrant energy and joy that people experience on a sunny day at Wylie’s baths, a picturesque tidal pool in Sydney. Her series of paintings aim to capture the essence of these moments, to convey the sense of relaxation and freedom that comes with immersing oneself in the cool, refreshing water on a hot day.

Please join us for Opening Drinks on Saturday 24 June, 1pm – 5pm.

The Exhibition will be held at The Shop Gallery: 112 Glebe Point Road, Glebe Exhibition Opening Hours: Friday 23, Saturday 24, Sunday 25 June, 11am – 5pm.

Preview the works here:

• Katrina Collins
• Heidi Jackson
• Anita Tesoriero

Happy Holidays from all of the Visual Arts Department! It’s been a highly productive and rewarding semester.

Heidi Jackson
Head of Visual Arts

History Debating

Last week the Year 10 History Debating team, joined by the Year 9 team for their inaugural year in the History Debating Competition, competed in their respective pool rounds of the J.A. Thompson History Debating Competition. Our Year 9 team was hosted by Emanuel School on Tuesday and debated two Emanuel teams arguing the negative on the topics That Australian involvement in the Vietnam War was justified and That violence was a necessary method in order to progress Civil Rights in the USA. In two tightly contested debates, the SCEGGS team had one win and one loss. Friday was the turn of our Year 10 team who hosted De La Salle Caringbah and Emanuel School, debating the affirmative case That the United Nations was established as a toothless tiger in 1945, and the negative case That the Allies won WWII at Stalingrad. In two interesting and close debates, the Year 10 team also had one win and one loss. Congratulations to all students who researched and constructed thoughtful and compelling cases and who engaged so well with the process of historical inquiry and debate. We wish them well for future debates.

 The History Department

From the Primary School

Cook4Good – Kids Giving Back

At SCEGGS, our goal is to empower the girls to become kind and socially mindful community members. One of the ways we achieve this is through the guidance of Mr Lee-Lindsay, who shares his experiences of active service during Chapel and sheds light on the challenges and inequalities faced by people in our local area. He also encourages the girls to contribute actively by donating items needed by those he seeks to support.

In line with this spirit of service inspired by Mr Lee-Lindsay, the Year 5 girls recently participated in a program called Cook4Good, organised by Kids Giving Back. This program aims to foster a culture of learning whilst instilling values of compassion and service in the participants. During the experience, the girls had the opportunity to learn about homelessness in Australia and were particularly moved by the story of their team leader, who had personally experienced homelessness. Motivated by this newfound understanding, the girls then enthusiastically cooked a total of 206 nutritious meals and assembled breakfast boxes for those experiencing homelessness and food scarcity.

Through this hands-on experience, the girls not only developed practical cooking skills but also gained a deeper appreciation for the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and the importance of action in making a difference. Some of the students share the reflections below.

Year 5 Reflections

“We learned from today’s experience that kindness and effort are the two most important qualities of life.”

“I learnt from today’s experience that the people who sleep on the streets (sleep rough) make up only 9% of the homeless population. The other 93% of homeless people are finding refuge with other people by couch surfing, they might live in cars and sometimes even rubbish bins that have lids on them so that they can keep warm. Another thing that I learnt was that there are about 44,000 children under the age of 10 who are homeless and there are over 200,000 people who are homeless in Australia.”

“After this amazing experience I am much more grateful to have a warm and safe home, fresh food on the table every day and my wonderful pets.”

“I have learnt from today’s experience that you should always be generous and kind because some people might be going through tough times and even small acts of kindness can really make a big difference.”

Kristy Williams & Felicity Permezel
Year 5 Teachers

Philosophy Club

SCEGGS Team Wins Gold at the Ethics Olympiad

On Tuesday 2 May, five members of the SCEGGS Philosophy Club competed in the Ethics Olympiad. This round, which included teams from 30 schools, was the Senior division of the ACT/NSW region of the international competition. The team took home the gold medal, and are now preparing for the International Ethics Olympiad! They will be thinking away with teams from countries including Canada, Singapore and India.

The format of the Olympiad is similar to debating, but the emphasis is on raising relevant ethical questions, rather than winning the argument. In fact, it is common for teams to agree in general terms but to take different philosophical pathways.

The SCEGGS team members were Leyla Bensan, Zoe Lindner, Sophia Papadakis, Bella Talib, and Chiara Weaver. They discussed eight cases including “Bullfighting: Art or Not?”, “National Service” and “Anger in Politics”. During a discussion of “Lookism and Free Cosmetic Surgery” the SCEGGS philosophers discussed ideas around what would actually solve the issue of lookism permanently, instead of conceding to it via surgery, but also pointed out the inherent human nature to prefer beauty and beautiful things. To extend this argument, they linked the issues of lookism with that of sexism- do we ‘fix’ sexism by making everybody a man? Their opponents looked at the case through the lens of utilitarianism, agreeing that surgery was perhaps too rash of a decision and does not generate the greatest good or happiness, and added to the discussion by bringing up how ever-changing beauty standards are in the modern world.

It was a long day of discussions and thinking, and the girls were thoughtful and well-considered in each round, rounds being adjudicated by PhD students, bioethicists, and deep-thinkers all around the world.

The Middle School Ethics Olympiad (ages 12-15) is up next, so if you think you’re keen, come along to Philosophy Club! If you would like to sharpen your mind against some truly deep thinkers, and to discuss big ideas such as the ideal society, the role of education, and the morality of prisons, it’s the club for you. Our discussions are led by Hamish Lewis, a Philosophy student at the University of Sydney. We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm in C4. If you have any questions, send an email to Dr Guss. We hope to see you there!

Leyla Bensan
Philosophy Club

Careers News

Work Experience Placements Wanted

SCEGGS supports all students wishing to undertake work experience and presently we are searching for a placement that might combine economics and law for a Year 11 student. However, a placement that explored either profession would be very much appreciated, too. All students are provided with insurance cover whilst at a workplace. If you are in a position to offer work experience from 3 – 5 days, please email our Careers Adviser Andrea Pinnock.

Careers Corner Newsletter

Please click here to read the latest issue of the Careers Corner Newsletter.

The Science Experience 2023 for Years 9 & 10

The Science Experience is a fun 1, 3 or 4 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students in 2023 program year held on the following dates:

• 26–28 September at UTS
• 4–6 October at Macquarie University

Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. The program takes place in over 35 universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. More than 84,000 students have taken this rare opportunity, up to date.

The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences. One aspect of the program often commented on by participants is the opportunity to meet and share ideas with students from different schools. Head to their website here for more information.

Andrea Pinnock
Careers Adviser

IT Infrastructure Update

On Friday 7 July we will be carrying out internal tests on our IT Infrastructure. This will result in intermittent outages throughout the day to the main school phone lines, as well as the Parent Portal. If you are unable to contact the School via phone, you are welcome to leave a message via our Get in Touch form on the website. Email to SCEGGS addresses will still be delivered but will likely be delayed. Testing will commence at 8:30am and should be completed by 4pm.

Craig Whalland
Director of ICT

Year 10 Vaccination Clinic Date and Online Consent

In Week 2 of Term 3, all Year 10 Students will be offered the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine through the NSW School Vaccination Program offered by NSW Health on Thursday 27 July.

Parents can now provide consent online for their child’s routine school vaccinations. Vaccinations will only be provided at school if consent has been given.

• To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit here.
• Follow the steps to log in to your existing ServiceNSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. If you don’t have a ServiceNSW account, refer to ServiceNSW to create one.
• Update or confirm your personal details in ServiceNSW as required.
• Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child/ren. You will need to:
  • Enter your child’s personal details
  • Provide the Medicare card details for you and your child
  • Read the linked Parent Information Sheet and privacy statement
  • Provide consent

If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form directly from your child’s school.

We ask that Parents of Year 10 students complete their online consent form by Thursday 20 July.

If your child misses the school vaccination clinic, the immunisation nurses will try to catch them up at their next visit. Consent can be provided online for any Year 7 students who missed the Term 1 Clinic, for them to be caught up with the dTpa and the HPV vaccinations at the upcoming Year 10 Clinic. Alternately, you can speak to a GP or pharmacist about catching up on vaccination.

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit here. .

or if you have any questions, please contact South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit on:

9382 8333 (Ext 2).

If you require information in your language, please visit here.

Update regarding Year 7 & Year 8 Catch-up HPV Vaccinations

From February 2023, only one dose of HPV vaccination is required to be fully vaccinated. If your child is in Year 7 or above and previously missed their second dose of HPV vaccine, they are now considered fully vaccinated and do not require a second dose.

Phil Rogers
Director of Administration

Blazer Pocket Awards

Girls in the Secondary School who are awarded a blazer ‘Pocket’ for excellence and outstanding achievement in a co-curricular activity are able to have their blazers embroidered only during holiday periods.

Awards will be announced at Final Assembly on Friday 23 June. Blazers may be left at the Student Services Reception from Friday 23 June until 1pm on Monday 26 June (the first weekday of the School Holidays).

Students with previous awards that have not yet been embroidered can also leave their blazers at this time.

Blazers cannot be accepted after the cut-off time of 1pm Monday 26 June. Any late submissions will need to wait until the next School Holidays.

Embroidery and dry cleaning will be done during the holidays and the cost will be charged to your daughter’s account.

Administration Office

P&F Primary School Winter Wonderland Disco

Your daughter is invited to the upcoming SCEGGS P&F Disco on Friday 28 July. Please save the date! The events will be held at the following times:

• Kindergarten to Year 3 from 3.30pm to 5pm
• Years 4 to 6 from 6pm to 7.30pm

A light snack will be served at both events.

The TryBooking link to purchase your daughter’s ticket will be sent to parents via email this week. Information regarding the collection of students at the conclusion of each event will be featured in Behind the Green Gate in the first week of Term 3.

We hope that your daughter is able to attend.

Parents’ and Friends’ Association

Class Parent Events

Sydney Grammar and SCEGGS Games Night

Sydney Grammar School is pleased to host a Form III (Year 9) Games Night with SCEGGS Darlinghurst on Thursday 3 August at 6pm in the Big School.

Parents should collect pupils by 8pm.

Tickets are strictly limited. Please book here

Any questions can be emailed to sgswa@sydgram.nsw.edu.au