Year 9-12 Careers Evening with our Old Girls


Everyone in the SCEGGS community is invited to this year’s Easter Festival. This evening service 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.
The details are:
We look forward to welcoming many parents and community members to our Easter Festival at this very special time of the year.
On Thursday 2 April, staff and students from K-12 will be involved in our Easter Service.
At both services, a cash only collection will be taken to support Arunachala Village School in India.
A loving and supportive learning community where orphaned and other disadvantaged children grow with creativity, empathy, and respect. Founded in 1999, the school empowers rural children through innovative education, fostering knowledge, gratitude, and responsibility for a sustainable future. All students have been asked to bring a monetary donation over the last few weeks to go towards their primary or form class’s Lenten offertory in support of this cause.
Thanks to all of the people that have donated to our toiletry drive so far. I have delivered two loads of toiletries this term and will do the final load after Easter. I will be collecting items until the last day of Term 1 so feel free to drop them to me at the gate in the morning, into my office or the general office.
Several parents have asked me about volunteering for different organisations or what they might be able to do to “give back”. I am always happy to make suggestions and discuss the opportunities that I am aware of. Because of the growing demand for welfare in our city there is a greater need for people to help out. If you are ever interested in volunteering or wondering how you might be able to be involved, I would be more than happy to have a chat. You can email me or call me here at school.
The dates for our Monday Food Deliveries Term 2 are now live and ready to go in the SignUp App. If you would like to continue providing, have been thinking about getting involved or have had no idea what this is, please have a look and let me know if you have any questions. More contributors are always welcome!!
Rev. Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain
In Week 10 of Term 1, the SRC will once again be selling Hot Cross Buns to support the Bread and Butter Project. All proceeds will be donated back to this organisation.
Students and parents in both the Primary and Secondary School will be able to pre-order packs of 6 Hot Cross Buns with the choice of Traditional Fruit or Chocolate available through Flexischools for $12.
Orders will be available the day after they have been ordered for collection in the Cafeteria (Secondary students) or the Primary School Office (Primary students.)
Students in the Secondary School will also be able to buy individual buns in Week 10 from the Cafeteria for $2.
The Bread and Butter Project is Australia’s first social enterprise bakery which provides training and employment pathways for people seeking refuge in Australia, who aspire to become bakers. You can find out more about the work of the Bread and Butter Project here.
The SRC
Our 2026 Student Representatives have had a wonderful start to the year, with our Primary team embracing their roles and showing a genuine commitment to representing their peers, promoting student voice, and making positive changes in the school over time.
It has been wonderful to see the curiosity and collaboration across the group, particularly during our meeting with members of the Secondary School SRC. The girls asked thoughtful questions about processes and protocols in the Secondary School, shared ideas, and made meaningful connections as they began planning ways to work together and support whole-school initiatives.
We are very proud to have launched our first initiative for the year, to celebrate Harmony Week. In our meetings, we explored the importance of inclusivity, diversity, and kindness, and how these values can continue to be part of our everyday school life in alignment with our SCEGGS values. From this, the girls created Harmony Jars for each classroom. Each jar invited students to recognise acts of kindness and inclusion, celebrate differences, and acknowledge one another in meaningful ways. It has been lovely to see how positively this has been received and actioned by the Primary School girls.

We look forward to continuing to develop our leadership, representing our peers and making meaningful contributions to the Primary School.
2026 Primary School Student Representatives
1AS – Avery Sharma
2W – Evie Reid
3J – Olivia Kirk
3M – Bianca Roncolato
4P – Siena Bou
4J – Eden Heller
5JT – Sophia Bragg
5R – Gisele Rodgers
6L – Madeleine Chirakis
6W – Scarlett Jessup
Miss Jordan-Watt, Miss Hood and the Primary SRC Team
Monday, 27 April will be observed as a public holiday as ANZAC Day falls on Saturday, 25 April this year. SCEGGS will be closed on this day and will resume as normal on Tuesday, 28 April.
Term dates for 2026 and 2027 are available on the website or the SCEGGS Mobile App.
Phil Rogers
Director of Administration
In Secondary School sports news this week read about:
Good luck to our teams playing in the IGSA Grand Finals and play offs this weekend. For those of you who finished your touch finals last weekend, you may wish to come along and cheer on some of your friends in tennis and water polo. It would be great to have lots of support from the SCEGGS community to finish off Term 1 Sport.
Water Polo
Tennis
The Tildesley Shield was held at Pennant Hills Hill Tennis Centre last week. Established in 1918, the Tildesley Tennis Shield is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments for independent girls’ schools, held annually in Sydney.
Congratulations to our 2026 Tildesley Tennis Shield team who brought both their best tennis and their loudest cheers throughout the competition last week. The girls trained hard for months in the lead-up, and the week was defined by energy, team spirit, and blue and white with “SCEGGS is RED HOT!” heard throughout.
This year, SCEGGS climbed three places to 14th overall in the rankings – an excellent result and a testament to the team’s hard work and the support from Mrs Moar and Miss Barr, along with coaches Justin, Vince and Francois, and Old Girls Octavia and Isabella.
Highlights:
Singles
Doubles
A special shout out to our Captains Bridget Murray (Year 12) and Pippa Brenner (Year 12) who did a wonderful job in supporting the team throughout the lead up and throughout the competition.
Congratulations to the SCEGGS Touch community on a successful Grand Final Day on the weekend. It was wonderful to see the large crowds of supporters who gathered to cheer everyone on. SCEGGS were runners up in the Overall Pointscore after narrowly being pipped by our neighbours St Vincent’s College.
We celebrate some more outstanding results from the NSW Junior State Championships:
At the NSW Open Athletics Championships on the weekend Matilda Emanuel (Year 12) placed third in the Open 800m. This was Matilda’s first State Open Medal with a personal best time of 2:07.76.
It is terrific seeing Lily and Matilda who are in Year 12 achieving on the track as well as in the classroom. Both students have demonstrated the importance of maintaining fitness and balance whilst juggling academic studies.
All girls have qualified for the Australian Championships to be held in Brisbane in the April holidays.
Congratulations to Jess Weatherall in Year 12 who was selected in the IGSA Open Hockey Team to compete at the NSWCIS Hockey Championships in April. Aurelia Ruberto (Year 11) was also shortlisted
Giselle Wharton (Year 8) and Maddie Soulos (Year 9) attended the U15 trials also.
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Congratulations to Emily Snow and Clementine Finlayson who both competed at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships that were held on the Gold Coast last weekend.
Well done also to Stasia Serafin (Year 7) who competed at the 2026 Surf Life Saving NSW Age Championships (Nippers), where she achieved silver in the U12 Beach Sprints. She also stepped up an age group to anchor the U13 girls relay team, helping secure a bronze medal for her club.
The Primary School were fortunate to have Cross Country Captain Elspeth Herbert, along with keen participant Scarlett White, join in the excitement of their Carnival on Tuesday 10 March. Both students generously stayed after their Senior event to assist, running multiple circuits of the Queens Park course alongside the Primary girls.
Their presence was greatly appreciated, with many students enjoying the opportunity to run with and be supported by senior role models. Elspeth and Scarlett also attended the Primary Assembly in Week 8 to present trophies and ribbons to the winning competitors.
Thank you to both students for giving their time so willingly – another wonderful example of students giving back to the sporting community at SCEGGS.

Old Girl and current coach Sophie Davis attended the Australian Emus Touch Football Training Camp in Brisbane from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March.
We are incredibly proud of Sophie’s selection in the national squad following her outstanding performance at the National Touch League Championships earlier this month in Coffs Harbour. Sophie was a part of the championship-winning Southern Rebels team that took home their maiden title in the women’s opens division. Sophie was also a key member of the Eastern Suburbs women’s team that won the Premier League division of the Vawdon Cup in November; the club’s first in over a decade.
Sophie is a highly respected coach within the SCEGGS Touch community, consistently demonstrating leadership, expertise and commitment. Her impact is evident in the success of the teams she coaches, most recently guiding three teams to grand finals in the Easts Term 1 school competition with two victorious.
Congratulations Sophie.
Lisa Thompson
PDHPE/Sport Teacher
Dates: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April 2026
Location: SCEGGS Darlinghurst Indoor Basketball Court
Mark Handel, Head Coach of SCEGGS Basketball, and Sydney Basketball Coaching are back for 2026. We’re excited to invite girls from both Primary and Secondary to be part of our fun, energetic program.
Enjoy expert coaching from accredited professionals, with small group skill development in a positive and supportive environment. Players of all levels will build confidence, improve their game, and most importantly, enjoy basketball.
Daily prizes and giveaways in a fun, inclusive setting.
9:00am – 11:00am
SCEGGS Girls (14 –17 years) | Boys (13 –16 years)
11:00am – 1:00pm
SCEGGS Girls (8 –13 years) | Boys (7 –12 years)
All abilities welcome, come along and bring a friend!
Register here.
The IGSA website and platform for accessing wet weather, fixtures and team results can be found here.
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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself on 9052 2721 or 0418 491 521.
Alison Gowan
Director of Sport
In Primary School sport news this week read about:
The Year 3 SCEGGS Basketball competition in Term 1 has been a fantastic introduction to the sport for many of our girls. With three teams – SCEGGS Yellow, SCEGGS Blue and SCEGGS White – it has been wonderful to see such enthusiasm, commitment and teamwork each week. A highlight of the season has been the way all three teams have trained cohesively as a group, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all girls. This has provided a valuable opportunity for the girls to settle into Year 3 and build strong connections between new and existing students.
Across the season, all players demonstrated impressive improvement in their basketball skills, particularly with more consistent shooting, ball control and the development of some very strong defensive strategies. It has been especially pleasing to see the girls grow in confidence and game awareness as the Term progressed.
Most rewarding has been witnessing so many girls develop a genuine love for basketball and a desire to continue playing in whatever capacity they can. The coaching staff have thoroughly enjoyed working with such a positive and engaged group of students, who have represented the school with great spirit each weekend. We look forward to welcoming them back to basketball as they continue through their primary years.
Thank you to Mrs Carter and the Basketball coaches for their efforts in supporting the teams.
The IPSHA Water Polo team was comprised of students in Years 5 and 6. All players were highly committed and greatly improved their skills throughout the Term. They worked on being strong in the water with ‘eggbeater’ kick, improved their ball skills, and developed their understanding of the game, especially when defending. The team was highly competitive and came away with two wins, two losses, and one draw. In Round 6, the team played the full game without any reserves, showing grit and determination and modelling the SCEGSG Sports Values. Many of the girls have also expressed an interest in continuing their involvement in Water Polo at club level. Congratulations to the team on a successful term!
Thank you to Sophie and Claudia for their efforts in coaching and supporting the Water Polo team this term.

It was a great ending to the Primary Football competition on Saturday.
Both Year 6 teams finished the season with strong performances. SCEGGS 1 wrapped up what has been a very successful term with a confident 3–0 victory over Kincoppal. SCEGGS 2 was finally rewarded for weeks of competitive performances, securing a well-deserved 2–0 win against Wenona. It was wonderful to see their hard work in training and on previous game days pay off. Although it is not all about winning it was great to see them finish the Term on such a positive note.
The Year 5 teams have also shown impressive development as the term has progressed. Their recent matches highlight just how far they have come with several close and competitive games. SCEGGS 5 ended the season with an impressive 4–1 victory over Newington, a win that had been building over the past few weeks.
The Year 4 teams have also been a delight to watch. Their enthusiasm, teamwork and willingness to learn have shone through each week. All three teams have grown in confidence, developed their understanding of the game and consistently supported one another on the field. Their positive attitude and steady improvement have been a real highlight of the season.
Thank you to Mr Bradley and the team of Football coaches for their efforts in supporting all the Football teams.
Charlotte Willis (Year 6) participated in the NSW Little Athletics State Championships last weekend in Long Jump, representing the Eastern Suburbs Athletics Club. She enjoyed the experience and competed with enthusiasm and spirit. Well done Charlotte!

Edith Herceg (Year 4) was awarded Age Champion for 2025/26 Under 10 girls at Eastern Suburbs Athletics Club. This was based on Edith’s overall results in track and field over the season.
She was also awarded gold in flags and silver in sprints at North Bondi SLC Nippers Age Championships for the 2026/26 season.
Edith has been working very hard in sport over summer, representing SCEGGS values. Congratulations Edith!

Rhythmic Gymnastics at SCEGGS is run by the dedicated and experienced team of coaches at Club Pero. The students in this squad are highly committed and have been working hard to improve their skills.
For the latest Rhythmic Gymnastics news or if you would like your daughter to join the Rhythmic team, please click the button below:
Year 3 Touch Football, IPSHA Minkey/Hockey, and IPSHA Netball trials take place in Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 1. Please see below for contact details for the coordinators of each. If your daughter is going to be absent from any of the trials, please ensure you let the relevant coordinator know.
Year 3 Touch Football – Adrian Hammond
IPSHA Minkey/Hockey – Sarah Carter
IPSHA Netball – Abby Moar
Dates: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April 2026
Location: SCEGGS Darlinghurst Indoor Basketball Court
Mark Handel, Head Coach of SCEGGS Basketball, and Sydney Basketball Coaching are back for 2026. We’re excited to invite girls from both Primary and Secondary to be part of our fun, energetic program.
Enjoy expert coaching from accredited professionals, with small group skill development in a positive and supportive environment. Players of all levels will build confidence, improve their game, and most importantly, enjoy basketball.
Daily prizes and giveaways in a fun, inclusive setting.
9:00am – 11:00am
SCEGGS Girls (14–17 years) | Boys (13–16 years)
11:00am – 1:00pm
SCEGGS Girls (8–13 years) | Boys (7–12 years)
All abilities welcome, come along and bring a friend!
Register here.
Have a wonderful week!
Mr Adrian Hammond
Primary Sport Coordinator
In Music Matters this week, read about:
Congratulations to all students who participated in the SCEGGS Eisteddfod.
The following students were selected to perform in the Highlights Concert last Friday.
Primary
| Name | Instrument | |
| Year 1 |
Hazel Qian Audrey Wang |
Violin Piano |
| Year 2 | Andrea Wong | Violin |
| Year 3 |
Luciana Kwok Olivia Yan Alice Zhang |
Violin Marimba Violin |
| Year 4 |
Candice Li Hayley Ye Jingying Zhang |
Violin Voice Violoncello |
| Year 5 |
Ines Allen Eva-Rose Asrress Eleanor Auld Bronte Lusted Mabel Smith Millie Wilson Monica Zhang |
French Horn Piano Double Bass Violoncello Flute Bassoon Viola |
| Year 6 |
Alice Chandler Amelia Chow Charlotte Willis Anastasia Wong |
Drum Kit Violin Piano Piano |

Secondary
| Name | Instrument | |
| Year 7 |
Aisling Blackburn Yi Yan Shi |
French Horn Piano |
| Year 8 |
Penelope Martell Anara Murugesan Alexandra Narev Cheryl Zhang |
Voice Piano Voice Piano |
| Year 9 |
Sienna Lim Charlotte Lowe Angelina Wang Sarah Yuan |
Bassoon Tumpet Piano Violoncello |
| Year 10 |
Miranda Lin Chuyu Luo Leah Zipser |
Violin Piano Piano |
| Year 11 |
Eva Ancher Marnie Flett Amelie Singer |
Voice Guitar & Voice Flute |
| Year 12 |
Leona Brenton Ava Martin Zara Perkins Jessica Weatherall |
Saxophone Voice Piano Drum Kit |

At these concerts, the adjudicators awarded the following prizes.
Primary Awards
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Name |
Instrument |
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Alice Chandler (Year 6) |
Drum Kit |
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Anastasia Wong (Year 6) |
Piano |
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Luciana Kwok (Year 3) |
Violin |
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Olivia Yan (Year 3) |
Marimba |
| Audrey Wang (Year 1) | Piano |
Alice Zhang (Year 3), Violin

Secondary Awards
Alexandra Narev (Year 8), Voice
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Yi Yan Shi (Year 7) |
Piano |
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Angelina Wang (Year 9) |
Piano |
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Ava Martin (Year 12) |
Voice |
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Zara Perkins (Year 12) |
Piano |
Marnie Flett (Year 11), Voice & Guitar
Anara Murugesan (Year 8), Piano
Chuyu Luo (Year 10), Piano
Eva Ancher, Voice
Cheryl Zhang, Piano
Cantare, Choir, Madrigal Ensemble and Amati Strings are preparing for involvement in the Easter Festival which will be held on Wednesday 1 April at 7.00pm in the Great Hall.
The following communication was sent to parents earlier in the week:
We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to Heidi Jones.
All co-curricular music ensemble schedules are now available on Clipboard. For any issues with Clipboard set-up, contact our Music Administrator.
Heidi Jones
Head of Music (Co-curricular)
At the end of 2025, Year 10 art students collaborated together to create a social and politically inspired artwork exploring the strength of women. Their work reflects both the strength of collective effort and the diversity of individual perspectives and approach. Now permanently installed within SCEGGS in Nelson House, the artwork stands as a lasting reminder of our students shared creative experience and their thoughtful engagement with this theme.
Ms Dawson writes:
This large-scale collaborative work, created by the 2025 Year 10 Visual Arts classes, reimagines the Sydney Harbour Bridge through a series of individually painted panels inspired by the expressive colour and modernist style of Grace Cossington Smith. Students appropriated the iconic work “The bridge in curve” (1930) and were tasked with painting a small individual part of this work. Using Cossington Smith’s luminous palette and dynamic brushwork, the work is overlaid with fragments of poetic text woven across the panels, creating a collective narrative that is both personal and political. The text responds to the motif of the bridge and explores its potential as a connecting factor. The bridge can be seen as both signifying a sturdy physical structure and as a symbol of connection. Each student has contributed their unique visual voice and come together in a vibrant and unified composition that celebrates the power of women’s voices and community. Through their collaborative process, the bridge can be seen as a symbolic platform, connecting diverse perspectives while amplifying themes of identity, empowerment, and creative expression, transforming this iconic landmark into a powerful statement about collaboration and the enduring impact of women in art and society.

In terms of scale, this work is monumental! Paddy Molloy from the Maintenance Team had to install it in Nelson House by lifting it up one story and in via the French doors!
In other news, Ms Lilli Stromland, Old Girl (Class of 2012) tutor in the co-curricular Painting and Drawing classes and Art Assistant is about to open her latest solo show with Michael Reid Gallery Southern Highlands at Berrima.
Lilli’s show opens on 26 March and runs until 26 April.

Lilli continues to go from strength to strength after winning the Ravenswood Women’s Art prize in 2025 (Emerging Artist category). Her latest series explores the poetics of domestic space through a confident and highly resolved painterly practice. Her works draw on everyday interiors and objects, invigorating them through a vibrant and assured use of colour. Surfaces are energised by expressive mark-making and a considered approach to composition, transforming the familiar into something both dynamic and reflective. Lilli’s practice reveals a sensitivity to the rhythms of daily life, while asserting a distinctive visual language that is at once bold, intimate and quietly compelling. Further information can be found via the gallery website.
This week’s banner is a landscape by Year 10 student Lottie Coulthard, recently submitted for her Semester 1 research task.
Heidi Jackson
Head of Visual Arts
Last Tuesday, 17 March, Year 8 had the exciting opportunity to participate in a wellbeing day. Throughout the day, our Year 8 Motto: Be You, Act with Grace, Stay Curious, shone through and defined the day’s activities.
First of all, we gathered in the Great Hall to listen to an informative presentation from Sarah on sustainable and intergenerational living in Sydney. Using this knowledge, we were then sent to create a miniature house out of the cardboard and tools we had carefully collected. Laughter and chatter filled the Hall as we worked tirelessly to complete our homes.

The curiosity of our year group was essential in brainstorming and creating our houses. Everyone had creativity and a strong desire to learn as well as experiment with the materials we were given to make something wonderful.
My Form, 8Be, had a limited amount of cardboard, tape and scissors, so we had to share and take turns using materials so that everyone could build.
After a quick recess break to refresh, it was time for the second part of the challenge. We had to make a little community with both the houses we had made earlier in the day and new facilities or public spaces. We all split off into Forms, and our Form leaders assigned tasks for everyone to complete in pairs or small groups.
The first part of our motto, Be You, was incredibly important on Tuesday. Everyone in our year has unique talents and this activity helped bring them all together to create something amazing. My Form’s community, that we named ‘Beanville’, would truly not be complete without everyone’s different skill sets.
However, cardboard can be difficult to work with, and there were more than enough times when it fell over, broke, or went flimsy. When things got hard, we remembered how to act with grace and use problem solving skills instead of getting angry or upset.
It was incredible to see our community coming together and the work we had put in really paid off for the end result.

One delicious pizza lunch later, we were back in the Great Hall where we completed a feedback and reflection sheet on the day. The Form leaders presented a short speech on our villages and how we used the motto when building them.
Unfortunately, our communities couldn’t stay in the Hall, and the bins were stacked full of cardboard roads and buildings. Although Beanville is gone, the day gave me and everyone else a valuable opportunity and a great memory!
Orla O’Rourke
Year 8
We’re delighted to introduce our Festival on Forbes Committee members who have already started working behind the scenes.
This is a true SCEGGS community event, where memories and connections are made and we encourage you to put your hand up and get involved. Additional volunteering opportunities will be available with your year group. So watch this space, and in the meantime follow @sceggsfestivalonforbes on Instagram.
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Co-convenors |
Niamh Brosnan |
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P&F President |
Rob Jessup |
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P&F Treasurer |
Paul Johnston |
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Logistics Co-ordinator |
Stevie Brennan |
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Food & Beverage Co-ordinators |
Mary Poniros Stella Wong |
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Fashion Stalls Co-ordinator |
Madeleine Park |
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Sport Equipment Co-ordinator |
Kate Nixon |
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Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator |
Belinda Raissis |
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Prize Procurement & Allocation Co-ordinator |
Melannie Pyzik |
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Fair Dressing/Decorations Co-ordinator |
Lauren Wilcsek |
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OGU Co-ordinator |
Jessica Singer |
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Trust Liaison |
Bree Parker |
Your Class Parents have been busy planning some wonderful events to bring together different cohorts across the school.
Date: Thursday 2 April
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Paddington Gates Playground, Centennial Park
Cost: $15 per child (includes bags and eggs, hot cross buns, cold drink and icy poles)
RSVP: by Wednesday 1 April via Trybooking.
Kindergarten and Year 1 family combined outing – Alice in Wonderland followed by picnic & play in the Botanic Gardens
Kindergarten and Year 1 families, together with siblings and extended families are invited to join a morning of delight.
Date: Saturday 11 April
Time: 10-11.30am Alice in Wonderland
11.30am-2pm Picnic & play time in the Botanical Gardens
Venue: The Pioneer Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Cost: Ticket to ‘Alice in Wonderland’ – $22 per person. Optional add on $28 for lunch box and water. Lunch box selection options include braised chicken sandwich, egg salad sandwich, Reuben sandwich, crunchy veggie
RSVP: 27 March via Trybooking.
Date: Thursday 23 April
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Venue: The Royal Hotel, Paddington
Cost: $59.00 per person, includes food (canape based) and drink on arrival
RSVP: Thursday 16 April via Trybooking.
Year 11 Parent/Daughter Film Screening of the Devil Wears Prada 2
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: 6.15pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Randwick Ritz Cinema, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick
Cost: $20 per person
RSVP: via Trybooking