Drama News

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Appleton for the Appleton Ladies Potato Race!

This Drama production, a first for our Blackbox Theatre, was met with effusive praise from audiences. The cast and crew delivered a production of this hilarious Aussie play with feminist bite, of which we can all be proud.

Many thanks to all who were involved including Chris Gleisner for her beautiful photography in capturing these magical moments. The cast and crew have created some lasting friendships and memories throughout the journey of this production, a wonderful by-product of the process. We had plenty of laughs along the way in rehearsal, back of house and on the stage as the immediacy and complexity of live theatre brought its inevitable unique energy each evening.

Thank you to Melanie Tait for this wonderful play.

Vivienne Rodda
Director

A new space on the Primary Playground

The Primary School playground is a joyful, busy place, with lots of activities and games that the girls enjoy during recess and lunch each day. It’s fast paced, with games of handball, survivor tag and skipping everywhere you look! However, over the last while, we have increasingly identified a need for a quieter, calmer space, where girls might be able to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the main playground, to enjoy some more mindful, slower paced activities.

This term, we have launched the new “Calm Zone” in the Primary School, which has opened in the Library Courtyard. It is open in the second half of lunch each day, with the aim of providing a quieter area where individual girls, or small groups, might come together to engage with one another in a less busy place. On offer we have activities such as mindful colouring, origami, beading and Lego. A teacher is rostered to be on duty in this area to help facilitate new connections and conversations with like-minded peers across different year groups.

This new area is proving to be a huge success with the girls, who are forming new relationships, sharing ideas and perspectives and coming together in calmer, quieter environment.

Helen Dempsey
Head of Primary School

SPAN Event – Women in Health

Wednesday 14 June 2023
6.30pm – 8.30pm
RSVP by Friday 9 June 2023

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from women practising medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, speech pathology and naturopathy while you connect with other like-minded peers!

If you are currently working or aspiring to work in Health or Allied Health this event is for you!

Secondary Sport News

In Secondary Sport news this week read about the many individual and team achievements in activities such as Water Polo, Hockey, Cross Country and more!

Water Polo

Congratulations to Claudia Quinn in Year 11 who has been selected into the Australian U17 Water Polo Squad to tour Europe in July.  Claudia plays for the UTS Balmain Water Polo Club and our Senior 1^st Water Polo team. We wish her well as she prepares for this amazing opportunity and experience.

Volunteering / Surf Life Saving

Congratulations to Sophia Willis (Year 11) who has been nominated for Youth Volunteer of the Year in the Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence.

In addition to her regular beach patrol duties as a member of Bronte SLSC, Sophia has been supporting the weekly Dippers Program, which provides modified Nippers events for children on the Autism spectrum, Swim for Ukraine which teaches surf safety skills to Ukrainian refugees and Rainbow Beaches supporting diversity and inclusion.

This is most impressive that Sophia has so generously given her time and effort to such worthy causes. We are all proud of you Sophia!

BCNA IGSA Pink Sock Day – May 13

Thank you to so many students who supported the IGSA Pink Sock Round to raise money for the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation who work tirelessly to ensure that all Australians who are affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.

Many schools within IGSA have supported this initiative and it was terrific to see so many pink socks and laces around the grounds last Saturday.

Cross Country

Well done to the SCEGGS Cross Country Team who competed at the IGSA Cross Country Championships last Friday. SCEGGS placed 12^th Overall out of 28 schools.

Highlights of the day

12 years – Team placed 15^th
Georgina Auld (23^rd)

13 years – Teams placed 5^th
Annabelle Jessup (6^th)

14 years – Team placed 23^rd

15 Years – Team placed 1^st (Gold Medal)
Matilda Emanuel (2^nd), Lily Cooney (3^rd), Nancy Newtown (5^th) Annaliese Stackpool (11^th)

16 years – Team placed 12^th  
Ruby Fry (7^th)

17 years – Team placed 14^th
Tessa McCarthy (24^th)

18 Years – Team placed 20^th

Correct Footwear When Playing Sport

Students playing Saturday sport are advised that they need to wear appropriate sporting shoes during training and matches. Please note that fashion shoes, sneakers and streetwear do not offer the required support and protection when playing team sports such as netball, football and basketball.

Basketball

Basketball at SCEGGS is off to a flying start in Term 2.  The girls are building chemistry within their teams and it’s showing with 19 wins out of their first 27 games.  A special mention to four teams who are undefeated after three games, the Senior 1sts and 3rds and the Junior 2^nd and 3rds.

It’s great to see the sportsmanship exhibited at games by the girls and a special thanks to all our coaches who put their time in to nourish the girls’ enthusiasm and skills.

A reminder to all girls that our weekly Specialist Skills session on Friday mornings at Sydney University is open to everyone. 

The season rolls on and we look forward to seeing continued success from all our SCEGGS girls.

Mark Handel
Head Coach

Hockey

SCEGGS has had a fantastic start to the IGSA Hockey season this year, with many teams achieving incredible successes. We are proud to have four Senior teams and one Junior team representing us on the Hockey field this season, and they have been putting in a tremendous amount of effort, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship at every game.

In our Senior grade, girls have been working hard at trainings on Tuesday afternoons, learning skills and showing strong teamwork. This weekend we had two wins and two losses. A shoutout must go to the Year 12 Social team who, despite many never having played Hockey before have won all their games. It is really great to see all the girls getting involved and having a go!

In a tightly contested match, our Junior team had a narrow 1-0 loss against Loreto Kirribilli. Despite this result, they put up a strong fight, displaying exceptional teamwork and true SCEGGS spirit. 

One thing all the girls have learnt throughout the season is to persevere and learn from their mistakes, regardless of the results at the end of the game. Their strong resilience, willingness to embrace challenge and positive attitude is something to be commended on and is a true signifier of their effort and commitment towards the sport.

I am incredibly proud of every girl this season and can’t wait to see everyone progress and develop as both a team and individual in the future!

Hannah Guest 
SCEGGS Hockey Captain

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

Please see IGSA website and platform for wet weather, fixtures and team results.

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 me on 9052 2721 or 0418 491 521.

Alison Gowan
Director of Sport

Years K – 6 Athletics Carnival

The Years K-6 Athletics Carnival will be held at ES Marks Athletics Field, Corner of Boronia St and Anzac Parade, Kensington on Friday 9 June.

Year 3 to Year 6 events will begin at 9.00am. Kindergarten to Year 2 will begin at 11.30am. Years 3-6 will be leaving SCEGGS at 8.30am, while Years K-2 will have classes as usual in the morning, leaving SCEGGS by bus at 10.30am. All girls are expected to arrive at school as normal and will travel to the Carnival via bus.

The Carnival will conclude for all girls at 2.00pm. Girls travelling back to school by bus will return by 3.00pm for a carline pick up.

Primary parents are welcome to attend the Carnival.

Girls may leave the track at the end of the Carnival with parents in attendance. If parents would like to take their daughter home with them, an email must be sent to the class teacher in advance of the day. At the end of the carnival girls leaving with parents must be marked off the roll by the class teacher to signify they are leaving.

Girls will not be allowed to leave the track before the end of the Carnival.

All sporting co-curricular activities will run as usual and After School Care will be open.

Girls are asked to wear full PE uniform to school, including sun hats and a fleece/sports jacket/cardigan. Girls may decorate their uniforms with House colours, for example: T-shirt, socks and/or ribbons in House colours and hats decorated with House colours. Girls catching public transport to and from school must wear full PE uniform, adding their House colours upon their arrival at school and returning to full PE uniform before going home in the afternoon.

Race Sign Up

If your daughter would like to compete in either the 200m or 800 m race, sign up in advance is required for these races. Please complete the following form to register your daughter for these events. 

Things to Take

• Girls: Sunscreen, sun hats, track suits or School fleece, recess, lunch, drinks and snacks.
• Parents and Friends: There will be no canteen facilities available at the track. Parents are asked to bring their own refreshments with them.

Inclement Weather

In the case of inclement weather, the carnival may be cancelled. In which case a normal school day will proceed. A decision will be made at 8.00am. This information will be available on SCEGGSSport via the Twitter Feed. To do this, download Twitter from the App Store or Google Play and search for SCEGGS Sport.

If you have any questions regarding the days format, please email TomMitton@sceggs.nsw.edu.au

We are all looking forward to an enjoyable day.

Helen Dempsey
Head of Primary School

Music Matters

2024 SCEGGS Darlinghurst Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand (Amati, Holst, Senior Choir and Madrigal Ensemble)

Thank you to all parents who have completed their formal Expression of Interest for the SCEGGS Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand in 2024. 

If there are now any students wishing to participate in this wonderful opportunity, please contact the Music Department directly before the end of the week.

Please download the attached letter for more information. 

Ascension Day Service and Luncheon Performance – Thursday 18 May

Congratulations to the choristers and musicians who provided such beautiful music for the celebration of Ascension Day.  It was also wonderful to hear the performance of a Bach Prelude from our Organ Scholar – Chuyu Luo (Year 7) in the Old Girls’ Service.  Thank you to Miss Allison Harrigan for her direction and Mr Kurt Ison for his accompaniment on the organ.

The Old Girls were treated to two musical items in the luncheon.  Year 4 students performed Parrwang Lifts the Sky composed by Deborah Cheetham.  This item is one of the many items that will be featured in the Stage 2 Musical Concert this evening at 6pm. The Basie Jazz Band were also invited to perform, entertaining the Old Girls with Fly Me to the Moon by Bart Howard and In the Mood by Joe Garland.  Thank you to Mrs Cleworth with her direction and to Miss Harrigan for her accompaniment.  Thank you also to Ms Alison Ryan for her direction of Basie Jazz Band.

Congratulations – AUSTA Strings Festival

Congratulations to Bronte Lusted who performed The Gypsy Dance on Cello at the AUSTA Strings Festival on Monday.  String students throughout NSW were invited to perform at this event for performance experience and feedback from experienced string pedagogues.  Accompaniment was provided for each student’s performance.

Fellow Stringalong ensemble friend Alice Zhang also participated on the day. The students sat together to enjoy the array of performances. It was lovely to see them both perform along with so many budding cellists and violinists.

Upcoming Music Events

Term 2

Term 3

Pauline Chow
Head of Music

Year 5 Camp

To the icy Southern Highlands travelled Year 5 on Wednesday, 17 May to take part in a challenging and exciting camp experience at Tallong Outdoor Education and Retreat Centre. The three days away provided the girls with many opportunities to step outside zones of comfort, develop leadership skills and independence, build and strengthen friendships and, of course, have plenty of fun.

From the flying fox to mountain biking, from high ropes to canoeing, the girls discovered that many of the learning dispositions we have been encouraging inside the classroom can be applied outdoors, too. We witnessed the girls collaborating with group members, displaying courage when facing their fears and demonstrating persistence when their canoes ended up in the reeds, despite their best steering efforts!

The girls were treated to a screening of the original Muppet Movie on the first night and were lucky enough to participate in a Q & A session with one of its stars, Kermit the Frog! On our final night, undeterred by the freezing temperatures, the girls braved the elements to sit by the fire and reflect on their camp experience while enjoying watching the embers dance into the night.

Felicity Permezel and Kristy Williams
Year 5 Teachers

Parents’ and Friends’ Association

Special Events

Class Parent Events

Year 5 Mum’s Drinks	Date:  Thursday 25 May Time: From 6pm Location: Sheaf, 429 New South Head Road
Year 7 Drinks	Date:  Friday 26 May Time: 6.30pm – 11.30pm Location: The Vegas Hotel, 54 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross Cost: $25 RSVP: via TryBooking
Year 11 Drinks	Date: Wednesday 31 May Time: 6.30pm Location: The Beacham Hotel, Darlinghurst Cost: $42 per person including generous canapés and a drink on arrival RSVP: via TryBooking
Year 3 Our Big Kitchen: Cooking for those in need	Date: Sunday 4 June, 9-11am Venue: Our Big Kitchen, 36 Flood Street Bondi NSW 2026 Cost: $33 per person – Need to purchase a ticket for you and your child RSVP: Wednesday 24 May Please join us for a SCEGGS tradition of making meals with our girls for those in need. Please wear closed-in shoes, no thongs, sandals. Tickets https://www.trybooking.com/CHSIJ
Year 9 Mums Dinner	Date: Wednesday 7 June (Rescheduled from May 4). Time: 6.30pm – 11.00pm Venue: Dead Ringer, 413 Bourke Street Surry Hills Cost: $90 per person including 3 courses and one drink To confirm attendance, payment can be made here.   Looking forward to seeing you!

School Photographs

A reminder that Photo Days are coming up Thursday 1 June and Friday 2 June 2023. School photographs are taken and managed by Advanced Life Photography. The Photo Order Envelopes were distributed to students by their Form Teachers last week. The envelope has instructions on how to order school photography packages on their website at www.advancedlife.com.au and in the flyer attached here. Please note that we do not collect any returned envelopes. 

Debating

A huge congratulations to Year 10 for progressing to the Eastside Grand Final! They are the only team still competing in our Friday night competitions, and we wish them the best of luck for Friday.

In Archdale this week, the 7As, Juniors, Year 10, and Seniors won their debates. Next Tuesday debates will be at SCEGGS, when we host Monte Sant’ Angelo – bags will be left in the cafeteria, and debates will be in the Old Girls’ Building. As in previous rounds, Year 7 and 8 debates will begin at 5:30pm and Year 9-12 debates will begin at 6:30pm.

Imogen Harper
Debating Co-ordinator