Light Her Path

Why Redeveloping Wilkinson House Matters                                                                                           

SCEGGS’ dense, urban location means that every square metre of our campus must pull its weight. Wilkinson House is a material part of our campus but is increasingly constrained in its ability to evolve and be reinvented for use as a 21^st century learning facility.  Nearly 10 years after our last major capital campaign, it’s time to breathe new life into Wilkinson House!

97 years of history
Wilkinson House has a long history of accommodating Sydneysiders since its completion in 1928.  Originally known as the Gwydir Flats, it comprised twenty affordable flats and four garages.  Then in 1962, SCEGGS acquired the building to serve as a boarding house before its current life as a senior educational centre.

Designed by Emil Sodersten, the building is representative of the use, at the time, of an eclectic collection of architectural styles, displaying references to inter-war Mediterranean, Spanish Mission and Georgian Revival influences.  Sodersten achieved fame as the architect responsible for the City Mutual Life Assurance Building in Hunter Street in Sydney’s CBD and also as the architect, jointly with John Crust, of the Australian War Memorial.

Current constraints
We value the contribution of Wilkinson House to the heritage of Darlinghurst, but its layout as twenty individual flats with balconies and bathrooms makes for irregular classrooms and a range of awkward and little used spaces. Its narrow, economical staircase heightens the hustle and bustle as students and staff move in and out of classes.

The challenge
Wilkinson House is a significant part of our learning spaces.  Wedged in a vibrant dense urban setting, Darlinghurst is the connection and context between the girls and the world around them and we wouldn’t have it any other way.  But the challenge is to ensure that every part of SCEGGS pulls its weight in contributing to the fast-evolving needs of students and teachers.

The school cannot go up or out, it must make every square metre count.

Light Her Path Capital Campaign
Reinventing Wilkinson House is a key part of the Light Her Path Capital Campaign, launched this term to draw on the generosity and resourcefulness of the SCEGGS community to reimagine this vital part of the school’s footprint.

Unlike many other schools’ fundraising campaigns, there is no proposed expansion of the student body to add to the revenue of the school and its funding capacity, and there is also no term-by-term contribution to a building fund.  Accordingly, it is important that the SCEGGS community supports this campaign.

The campaign is seeking to raise $20 million:

• $12 million this year to ensure we can bring the new designs for Wilkinson House, melding heritage and function, to life
• a further $8 million to expand SCEGGS’ scholarship program from the 35 girls currently supported by means-tested scholarships.

We invite every person in our community to give as generously as they can.

See the proposed plans for Wilkinson House on our website.  You may also pledge to the Light Her Path Capital Campaign or call the SCEGGS Development Office on (02) 9332 1133.

The Light Her Path Committee

From the Chaplain

Walk the Mile Episode 8: A Vision for Education

This week’s episode of Walk The Mile is a conversation with our Head of School, Ms Jenny Allum. 

She shares her insights on the future of education, what has inspired her to do what she does and what she wants for the school that she leads. If you ever wanted to know what its like to be a School Principal or what is inside the head of the Head, then have a listen and be enlightened! We have also created a link to all previous podcasts on the SCEGGS Darlinghurst web page. If you click on the Community tab you will find a link to the catalogue.  

In Chapel This Week

I often get parents asking me what happens in chapel. It’s easy to give a brief rundown of the process: readings, prayers, hymns etc. But I think what they are asking is what is the purpose or what are we addressing. The subject or theme for any given service can change according to what is happening in our world, our nation or even our school. Most of the stimulus that I get when preparing for chapel comes from the students and what is on their minds. It would be great if families could further the discussions that we initiate in chapel around the dinner table or on the drive home. It’s the only homework I ask for! I am hoping to share a bit more about what we discuss in chapel through this newsletter from time to time.

In line with all of the other activities that the school is participating in as we observe Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, we are considering the ideas of apology and connection. The theme for Reconciliation Week this year is “More than just a word. Take action”. Saying sorry is the beginning of strengthening relationships. It takes further action to bring genuine reconciliation. The text for this week is the parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-24). It is a story of unconditional love where the father leaves all judgement aside to reconnect with his son as he moves towards his son, not away, to bring true reconciliation.  Jesus tells this story to show that God is wanting a connection with the created order: the inhabitants and the environment. Caring for it and treating it with respect and dignity. And our purpose is to continue that process, to build stronger relationships and work towards a shared peace.  

Rev. Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain

Primary Sport

Primary Open 1500m Race

Congratulations to the following girls who competed in the Open 1500m Race on Monday 24 May.

Stella Dodwell
Anjola Petrie
Annabelle Jessup
Alexis Monahan
Ava Pepper
Anna Slack
Jessica Venetoulis
Chelsea Fallshaw
Charlotte Thomson
Anja Baker
Gemma Shennan
Sarah Ibrahim
Alexia Marskell
Evie Thorpe

For some girls it was their first time attempting a middle-distance race.

The place getters are as follows:

1st     Stella Dodwell (D)
2nd   Anjola Petrie (T)
3rd    Annabel Jessup (B)
4th    Alexis Monahan (C)

Trials IPSHA Touch Football and Year 3 Minkey

Trials for year 4-6 IPSHA Touch Football and Year 3 Minkey will be held on Tuesday 8 and 15 June from 3.15pm – 4.50pm at Moore Park fields, cnr of Lang and Robertson Roads, Moore Park. The girls will be taken by bus from school to Moore Park, returning to the Sports Hall at approximately 5.15pm.

If you would like to pick your daughter up from the park, please be at the venue at 4.50pm. If for some reason you are delayed, your daughter will return to school on the bus.

Please email a permission note to suephillips@sceggs.nsw.edu.au or xantheaxford@sceggs.nsw.edu.au if someone other than a parent is picking up.

Sue Phillips
PDHPE & Sport Co-ordinator

Secondary Sport News

Secondary Athletics Carnival

E S Marks Field Tuesday 1 June

Roll Call: All students (excepting 800m runners who have been notified that they are leaving before 8:00am) are to arrive at school as usual in correct sports uniform in time for Roll Call at 8.20am. The locations where students will meet their Form Teachers on Tuesday morning are:

• Year 7: in the driveway near the Jacaranda Gates
• Year 8 – Year 11: in their Form Rooms
• Year 12: outside the Auditorium

Please note: Year 12 and Year 7 will depart on the first buses out to the Carnival.

Travel Arrangements: Since the Carnival may be cancelled if there is likelihood of rain it is essential that all students make their way to school and travel by hired coaches. No student is permitted to make her own way to the Carnival. The School will leave E S Marks Field at approximately 2.30pm. All girls will be taken back to school on the buses. Under no circumstance can any girl make her own way home until dismissed after the return to school. If parents are present at the Carnival students may be dismissed at the conclusion of the Carnival, after contact has been made between the parent and the Form Teacher.

Uniform: Girls must wear their correct school sports uniform to school in the morning. A school sports hat, sunscreen, and school jumper and/or school tracksuit should also be brought to the Carnival. Students will be sitting in an exposed area which can get very cold at this time of year!

Lunch: There are no canteen facilities. All girls must bring their own lunch and plenty of water to drink during the day. No girl will be allowed outside the area for any reason.

Behaviour: SCEGGS has been very fortunate to have the opportunity to use the E S Marks Field. The staff at the venue have been very co-operative and helpful. Please return their hospitality by showing thoughtful behaviour and ensuring that all rubbish is placed in the appropriate bins.

Generally: There are to be no electronic devices, phones, Tablet PCs etc and definitely no chewing gum. Just bring your House spirit and participate enthusiastically.

All girls must sit in their allocated areas when they arrive at the venue.

Sports Training/Co-curricular activities on Tuesday afternoon:

• There will be NO sports trainings on the day unless by prior arrangement with team
• Clarion Band and St Peter’s Players will go ahead as usual.
• There will be no other secondary music co-curricular rehearsals.

Wet Weather: Be fully prepared for wet weather (umbrellas, raincoats, etc.). In the case of extremely wet weather a decision will be made at 8.00am.

If WET WEATHER results in the cancellation of the Carnival, we will operate on the Day 2 Timetable. Girls should be as prepared as possible for the day, with pens and paper for use throughout the day. (We do not expect girls to bring every single thing would usually need for all four lessons!)

Changes to the Carnival – Student Information

1. Major and Minor Heats

This year, we have introduced two different types of heats for running races, Major and Minor heats. You may like to nominate for a Major Heat for the following reasons; to run your best against other competitive runners, to challenge yourself to get your best time, to be in the mix for IGSA selection and many more reasons. If you do not nominate for a Major Heat, you will be in a Minor Heat and will still have the opportunity to run and receive points for your house. All students should have already received a sign-up email from Ms Rogers earlier this week.

2. 6 Lane Races (1 lane for each house)

All Major heats will be full of 8-10 athletes.

Minor heats will consist of 6 lanes (6 athletes), 1 athlete from each house. This will mean that you will be running against 5 other athletes if you are in a Minor heat. This is a great opportunity to be competitive against the other houses and challenge yourself to get the maximum points for your heat.

3. 800m Races Starting Early (only Major Heats)

For those wishing to compete in the 800m races, there will only be Major Heats. These will begin prior to the official start time of the carnival at approximately 8:00am.

4. Invitation 100m and Staff v Students Relays

Due to moving the 800m to earlier in the day, we are hoping to introduce an Open Invitation 100m race. The Invitation 100m is the 10 fastest girls in the school across any age who will have the opportunity to race against one another. We also hoping to run a staff v prefects relay. These events will only go ahead if we have enough time at the end of the carnival.

5. Appropriate Athletics Attire

We want you to show your house colours and spirit however please ensure you are competing in appropriate clothing for athletics. The staff at all events will be asking you to remove any clothing that is not appropriate eg Onesies. Year 12 are the only year group to have any leeway in their clothing choices.

Please come and chat to myself, Ms Rogers or the Athletics Captain Alia Levi for more information.

Around the Grounds

SCEGGS Football and Basketball Teams were in action for Round 5 of the IGSSA Competitions. We had several teams travel to Frensham to play. The Senior 1^st Basketball team narrowly defeated Frensham by 3 points to go to the top of the table. Our SCEGGS 4 Basketball team suffered a loss whilst our Year 7 Football team came away with a hard fought 2-2 draw and an injured wrist!

Over at Moore Park West we had a lovely morning of Football with the Year 12 Football team demonstrating some unique warm up techniques before a narrow defeat to St Vincent’s. Meanwhile our Senior 1^st Football team had a tough battle with Meriden ending in a 2-2 draw.

Basketball

Our SCEGGS Senior 1sts Basketball team hosted an Invitational match against Moriah College last Thursday. The game was a close contest with Moriah College eventually winning 29 – 18. A big thank you to Ms Barker who refereed the match and all the students who came and offered their support as well as Mr Blinman and Ms Connolly.

Olympic News

We thought everyone would be interested in hearing a bit about two of our coaches who are aiming to attend the Tokyo Olympics.

Bree Trim has coached many of our SCEGGS softball girls over the past 2 years and is so close to realising her Olympic dream.

Meanwhile Rio Olympian and SCEGGS Water Polo coach George Ford was in action modelling the new Olympic uniforms for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. George is aiming for selection alongside his brother Andrew.

We wish both Bree and George all the best with the final selection process.

Students Driving to and from School and School Activities

Senior students are NOT permitted to drive other students to and from school, sports training sessions or other co-curricular activities. Due to safety concerns, particularly those associated with inexperienced drivers, we strongly encourage all students to use the sports buses provided to and from sporting venues. Please refer to page 18 of the school diary.

If families have any sporting news and achievements please send details to alisongowan@sceggs.nsw.edu.au. We love hearing and seeing photos of what our students are doing outside of school.

Alison Gowan
Director of Sport

Primary Gardening Club

This term our Gardening Girls have been using their produce to make some yummy treats including Rocking Rice Paper Rolls and Cracking Carrot Cake. From planting them as seeds, to watching them grow, harvesting and eating, the girls have gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding of how we get the fresh produce we buy at the supermarket. The girls are keen to share their experiences to anyone who will listen, which just shows how powerful this experience is.

We are looking forward to continuing our journey this term, and concluding with a very special Garden Party.

Erin Brancourt
Primary Teachers’ Assistant 

Year 8 Technology “Built for Assembly Toy Challenge”

In Semester 1 the Year 8 Technology students’ design challenge was to collaborate in small teams, use CAD and CAM technologies to design and make, a “built for assembly toy” for the children in the Rik Reay primary school in Northern Cambodia.

The SCEGGS community has a strong connection with the “Let’s Build a School” organisation through its director, Chris Gleisner. This program provides educational equipment, facilities, volunteers, and ongoing financial support for students in remote rural areas of Cambodia.

Chris Gleisner spoke to all of Year 8 in Term 1 about Cambodian culture and the Rik Reay primary school enlightening students to the needs of rural communities in Cambodia. The Year 8 Technology students gained more knowledge and further understanding through research and design development of their projects.

The “Built for Assembly Toys” that our students designed will be sent to the Rik Reay school to create a remote connection with our students and the students in Rik Reay. The images are of the students’ projects and these will also be displayed in the Technology area of the Joan Freeman Building.

Melinda Chadwick
TAS Department

Year 3 Camp – Yarramundi

There was great excitement in the air last week as Year 3 Camp at Yarramundi finally arrived. For half of the girls, it was their first experience of being away from their families for two days. We were blessed with a run of beautiful, sunny days but by the time darkness set in, we were all rugged up in our winter woollies!

Surrounded by stunning bushland on the first day, the girls met their group leaders, Corey, Michael and Louie, and started creating a sense of community within their day groups by playing co-operative games. Perhaps most excitingly, they were also able to explore their cabins for the first time!

On the second day of camp, we were ready for action! Highly anticipated by everyone, rock climbing, low ropes and archery were on the agenda. Courage was the order of the day when it came to rock climbing. Many girls were able reach the top of the wall and ring the bell, demonstrating their fearlessness and determination. The low ropes course tested the girls’ balancing skills and taught them about the importance of teamwork. We were very impressed with the girls’ aim during archery and were even more amazed at the number of bullseyes achieved! We finished off the day toasting marshmallows around the campfire while learning some environmental lessons through a shared reading of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax.

Our final day saw the girls conclude their camp activity program followed by a fun mini-Olympics competition. The girls spent time reflecting on their camp experience with their leaders and shared their pride in all they had achieved whilst away.

Some of the main aims of Year 3 camp were fostering new friendships across the year group, developing greater independence and stepping outside of comfort zones. We could not be prouder of the way the girls approached their camp experience and we know many of them are already starting to count down the days to Year 4 camp!

Kaitlin Foster and Felicity Permezel
Year 3 Teachers

Year 11 Geography Excursion

Year 11 Geography Snowy Mountains Fieldwork

On Sunday May 16 the two Year 11 Geography classes departed on a three-day fieldwork excursion to the Kosciuszko National Park to enhance their studies of “Biophysical Interactions” in an outdoor setting. Partaking in a NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service program titled “Going up the Mountain”, they were able to experience first-hand, the transitioning flora, fauna, climate and landforms as they travelled from the lower tablelands to the upper alpine zone, via the montane and sub-alpine zones. Observing and recording interactions that occur between the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere provided an insight into what constitutes the remarkable landscapes evident in the Snowy Mountains area. Human impacts and subsequent sustainable management strategies formed an important component of the excursion with informative visits to both Perisher and Thredbo ski resorts and to the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre.

Fine weather, coupled with a fresh fall of powder snow on the tops and very comfortable lodgings at the Bungarra Alpine Centre in Jindabyne made for a fun, informative and thoroughly enjoyable fieldwork experience for all, as reflected by the following student comments:

“The experience gave us a unique and invaluable insight into the world of biophysical interactions that will stay with us for life.”

“Kosciuszko was one of the most memorable trips I have ever been on, due to the fact that I made friends with so many new people and gained so much insight. The sunsets were unbelievable, as well as the level of snow coverage”.

 “It was a great experience to both immerse ourselves within the theory we were learning in class, and to connect as a Year 11 Geography cohort”.

Darryn Sullivan, Angela Pizzinga & Sarah Hibbert
Social Sciences Department

Year 11 History Debating

The Year 11 History Debating team has had the chance to preview the History Extension course recently as they researched their latest topic, That JFK is the modern day King Arthur. Compiling a case for the affirmative, our team grappled with key historiographical issues related to the construction of history and the mythologisation and commodification of the past in preparation for their debate against Roseville College, held via Zoom on Tuesday. In what proved to be a very close debate, each team put forward powerful arguments on the Arthurian legend and the “Camelot presidency” of John F. Kennedy, which they supported with a range of well-selected historical sources.

Well done to both teams for a complex and compelling debate and to our speakers on Tuesday, Kiara Wijesinghe, Clementine Hooper, Lucy Juneja, and Charlotte FitzSimons, who were awarded the debate.

The History Department

National Simultaneous Storytime 2021

There was great excitement last Wednesday, as the Year 4 students prepared to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime!

Now in its 21st successful year, this event is organised by the Australian Library & Information Association with the aim of promoting the value of reading and literacy. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously to children around the country and increasingly across the world. 

With the selected book for 2021, Give me some space! by Philip Bunting, being read from the International Space Station by an astronaut, the opportunity to combine the Year 4 investigation into the concept of Exploration with literature, was almost too good to be true.

Without a doubt, seeing the book defy gravity during the reading was most definitely a memorable and humorous highlight for the girls!

This year an incredible 1,980,280 readers participated in National Simultaneous Storytime at 33,418 locations, including participants from New Zealand, Thailand, UK, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Karen McBride
Primary Teacher Librarian

Music Matters

Years 5 & 6 Musical “Our Home” rescheduled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the performances for the Years 5 & 6 Musical “Our Home” will be rescheduled to next term. As soon as dates and performances are confirmed, a new TryBooking link will be released for families to re-book their tickets.

Assembly Performance

Congratulations to member of Holst Band with their energetic performance of “Encanto” by Robert Smith.  The performance warmly received by the students from K-12.  Thank you to Mr Michael Tierney (Director of Band) with his preparation and direction of the performance.  Well done to all students of Holst – an amazing performance!  You can watch the performance here.

Congratulations to Dakota Kedzier-Hurst (Year 11) who played the Introduction and Recession items for assembly.  Dakota played excerpts from Bela Bartok’s “Rumanian Dances”.  Well done Dakota!

Year 12 HSC Concert – Wednesday 26 May Great Hall 5pm

Congratulations to our Year 12 Music 1, 2 and Extension students with their first sharing of repertoire from their HSC performance program. This concert is the first of many to help our students towards the preparation of their HSC performance exam which will take place during Weeks 8 or 9 of Term 3.  Thank you to the students’ music tutors, Mr Peter Jewitt (Music 1) and Ms Heidi Jones for their work to prepare their students for the performance. 

Primary Piano Concert – 10 June Great Hall 3.30pm

The Primary Piano Concert will be held in the Great Hall on Thursday 10 June at 3.30pm. All pianos students who learn in the school program or from external tutors are welcome to participate. The concert is a great opportunity to share a piece in front of an audience once again. Please fill in this online form to be included in this concert Piano Concert Forms. This link will be available until Monday 7 June 3pm.

GOOD LUCK String Students! AMEB EXAMS Saturday 29 May and Saturday 5 June

Best wishes to the String students who will be sitting for their AMEB string exams in the Primary Music Room this Saturday 29 May and Saturday 5 June. 31 students will sit practical exams in violin, viola and cello from Preliminary to Grade 7. Please read the important information for families:

VENUE: SCEGGS Primary Music Room

TIME: Please call 0409 776 074 upon arrival at the Bourke Street gate 30 minutes prior to exam

UNIFORM: Full winter uniform with blazer and tie

BRING: Instrument, all accessories (shoulder rest, etc) and all music

Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to have parents on the school grounds during the AMEB exams. Please drop your daughter at the Bourke Street gate 30 minutes prior to her exam time and collect her again afterwards.

Mrs Sweeney has been in contact with parents regarding the specifics of the exams.

Ms Jones and Mrs Holmes will accompany the candidates on the piano and rehearse with each girl prior to the examinations.

If you have any queries or concerts, please email Mrs Sweeney.

Meet our Tutor – Jo Burton (Voice)

This week, our tutor of the week is Jo Burton who teaches Voice in our Music program.
This week we asked Jo the following questions:

What are the best features of your instrument?
Everyone has a voice. It is universal and timeless. Everyone’s sound is completely uniquely individual even though we all have a larynx which works the same way – mind blowing! It is the only instrument which is literally part of us and therefore an expression of our humanity in a special, profound and beautiful way.

Where has my instrument taken me?
My voice has taken me all over the world. From early music festivals in Germany and Amsterdam; churches in England and Rome; schools in rural Australia; foreign embassies in Malaysia and Singapore and of course the Sydney Opera House – I have sung everywhere!

What are your other interests besides teaching your instrument?
Tropical fish; watching soccer; guinea pigs; playing bass guitar and listening to podcasts.

Why do you love teaching at SCEGGS?
I love teaching at SCEGGS because I am made to feel part of a team with all the support and connection that brings. Having the opportunity to help all sorts of different singers improve and grow in their skill and enjoyment of their voice is enormously rewarding-my happy space!

Peripatetic Music Program

Our peripatetic tuition program is currently at capacity.  Any students who have submitted a form expressing an interest in Piano or String (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and Guitar) lessons will be placed on a waiting list.  Any other instruments or vocalists are close to capacity, but we would welcome your request. Now is a good time for families to have a conversation with their daughters and/or with music tutors to discuss their progress with their voice or instrument. A reminder that a 4-week notice period is required for any students who wish to discontinue their tuition at the end of the term.

Upcoming Events:

Pauline Chow
Head of Music

Drama News

The Female of the Species – play-reading

SCEGGS Drama will present a play-reading of Joanna Murray-Smith’s The Female of the Species tomorrow, Friday May 28 at 7:00pm in St Peter’s Playhouse.

This special event has been produced to support our HSC Drama students in their study of the play under the syllabus topic “The Voice of Women in Theatre”.

Murray-Smith states that she set out to see if she “could make feminism funny”. Her comic farce tackles a contrast of feminist theories as the disgruntled Molly arrives unannounced in the home of celebrated feminist icon Margot Mason, challenging her theories and writing.

SCEGGS is delighted to welcome back Zoe Terakes in the role of Molly. Australian theatre legend Geraldine Turner will play Margot Mason. The cast is completed by Romy Bartz, Elijah Williams, Mark Humphries and Andrew McFarlane.

The reading will be guided by celebrated Director, Gale Edwards, and will be followed by a Q&A, chaired by Theatre Reviewer, Diana Simmonds.

Limited tickets will be available for the reading. The event is set up in Trybooking. The booking link is here. 

Bookings will close at 12.30pm on Friday 28 May. This is a free event.

It promises to be a most engaging evening of theatre. We hope to see some of you there.

“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.”
Sanford Meisner

Peter Eyers
Head of Drama

Go Greener

Breaking news on sustainability@sceggs

Save the environment and bring your keepcup to the cafeteria to receive a 50c discount on hot chocolates! Another step in working towards sustainability at SCEGGS.

Did you ever wonder about our carbon footprint at SCEGGS? On Tuesday 8 June Mr Stevenson, tour guide extraordinaire, will take staff and students on a tour of our sustainable facilities ranging from the rooftops of the OG building to the depths of the JF carpark. Email suezipfinger@sceggs.nsw.edu.au if you would like to attend. First in first serve basis!

Show your support for the environment by wearing a green ribbon to school on Monday 7 June.

Susan Zipfinger
Maailma Environment Committee

It’s time to prepare for the EcoFair on Wednesday June 9 in the secondary school!

One of the major benefits of customers spending their dollars with more sustainable companies is that there has been a BOOM in eco-friendly products over the past five years. However, those lame mainstream stores haven’t exactly caught up with the trends and don’t always include these dreamy green goodies on their shelves. SCEGGS, of course, knows that you are all DYING to check these products out, up close and personal, and so to celebrate World Environment Day, we are holding an Eco Fair! On Wednesday 9 June, we will be selling a range of sustainable products so that every SCEGGS girl can see how easy it is to find alternatives to the disposable, plastic-riddled options found in your average supermarket or pharmacy. 

We will be offering up:

• Packs of reusable make-up pads – 5 for just $10
• Stainless steel straws with pouch and cleaning brush – a *steal* at only $5… hehehe
• Bamboo cotton buds – $3 for 100
• Plastic Free, No Tangle hair ties in a range of colours – you get FIVE ties for $17
• Shampoo and conditioner bars – get a set for only $12!!!
• Keep Cups $4
• COLOURED Bamboo toothbrushes – at just $7, that’s a reason to smile!

Examples of these products will be available on the screens around the school

We would also like to thank the local eco-warrior business, Flora and Fauna, for helping us to bring these products to you at a discount.

Come and check out our stall and grab some fab products before they sell out! We only have a limited range to sell.

#shoptillyoudrop

Dr Fiona Radford
Maailma Environment Committee

Student Event

Next Thursday night, 3rd June, the Prefects will be hosting a movie night in the Lecture Theatre for Year 7-12 students.

We will be screening The Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan which is rated PG. We would love for as many students as possible to come along. The screening will begin at 5.30pm and should conclude at 8.30pm approximately. We ask that students arrive by 5.15pm.

Tickets for the event will be free but unfortunately numbers are limited. To book a ticket, please use the following link.

The theme is sleepwear, so we invite all students to bring blankets and dress up in their cosiest pyjamas!

There will be a trivia competition during intermission where prizes can be won and some snack food available to purchase on the evening. 

However, we do ask that students attending make a gold coin donation at the door with all proceeds being donated to a charity close to the Prefects hearts, MND Australia, “the national voice representing all Australians who share the vision of a world without Motor Neurone Disease”. More information about the amazing work that MND does can be found at their website.

We are looking forward to joining together as a community, having some fun, and dressing up in the name of such a good cause.

The Prefects

2020: A Year in the Life of SCEGGS Darlinghurst

We are thrilled to announce that you may pre-order our 125^th anniversary commemorative photo book. When you open the link, click on the “Book now” button at the top of the screen.

The book features over 1,500 photos from our 2020 photographer in residence, Chris Gleisner, and will cost $77 + processing fee of $0.50.

You will be able to collect your book shortly – we will let you know!

We hope that you enjoy this beautiful keepsake from a momentous year!

Careers Corner

Issue 17 of the Careers Corner Newsletter is now available! In this edition, find out about The University Clinical Aptitude Test. careers in STEM, University Information Sessions, Scholarships and
Early Entry programs. 

If you have any feedback or information for future Careers Corner Newsletters, please contact me via email or on 9332 1133.

Andrea Pinnock
Careers Adviser

Panel Discussion on the Topic of Consent

Dear Parents & Friends

Each term the P&F Association host a guest speaker to talk to our school community on a range of topics, and, on Tuesday 1 June at 7pm (for a 7.30pm start) the P&F are hosting a panel discussion on the topic of “Consent”.

Moderated by Deputy Head, Holly Gyton, our school community will have the opportunity to hear from Head of School, Jenny Allum and senior members of the SCEGGS staff. In addition, members of the Consent Labs team will also be joining the panel discussion.

Consent Labs is foremost a collective of young people with a passion. They provide engaging sessions that teach students how to navigate consent respectfully and will be holding sessions with SCEGGS students from Year 7 – 12 in the same week as the P&F event. Bringing personal experiences from various universities and residential colleges, Consent Labs was born out of a recognised need for greater awareness of consent, sexual harassment and assault.

We invite and encourage you all to attend this evening which we believe will extremely informative but also provide practical strategies for us all.

There is no cost, however, tickets will need to be booked in advance.

To book please click here. 

The Details

Penny Newton
P&F President  

School Photographs

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON:
Thursday 3 June and Friday 4 June 2021

School photographs are taken and managed by Advanced Life Photography. Please read all information provided by Advanced Life in the order envelope you have received and on their website.

All school photography packages can be ordered online at www.advancedlife.com.au (you will also need to enter the 9 digit SCEGGS Advanced order code found on the SCEGGS Portal) or via the link on the SCEGGS Portal, which automatically includes the order code.

If you wish to purchase a sibling photograph, your order must be placed before Thursday 3 June, as sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

An ordering envelope has been sent home with your daughter which includes the 9 digit SCEGGS advanced order code. To order now, go to the SCEGGS Portal and click on the “Online Photograph Orders” link.

Angelique Cooper
Special Projects

Years 9 and 10 “Father” / Daughter Breakfast

All Years 9 & 10 students and their “fathers” are invited to join the special guest speaker Ms Arabella Macpherson (Class of 1999) for breakfast in the SCEGGS Great Hall.

Communications coach Arabella Macpherson has been helping CEOs, Executives and Directors understand how to connect, motivate, and inspire for more than 10 years. Her business, Resonate Communications provides various courses and workshops specialising in advanced communications skills, offering corporate clients a chance to become more influential leaders.

With a degree in Performance and over 15 years of international performance training, Arabella is sure to be an engaging speaker. 

To hear more about her career path and experiences since leaving SCEGGS, join us at the Years 9 & 10 “Father”/Daughter Breakfast on Friday 28 May.

Unfortunately we do have to ask you to stay away from this event if you are at all unwell on the day or display any COVID symptoms.

P&F Events

Please see below coming events this term:

Year 11 Parents Drinks

Please purchase your tickets by 8 June.

Year 9 Class Parent Drinks

Contact Year 9 Class Parents for more information.