From Ms Allum

The energy and warmth of the SCEGGS community was palpable on Giving Day yesterday.

Seeing our older students looking after and playing with their younger peers with joy and care crystalises what being a SCEGGS girl is – it is about inclusion, belonging and kindness; I could not be prouder of each and every one of them.

I am enormously touched and grateful to see so many parents, Old Girls, staff and friends of SCEGGS support the Jenny Allum Scholarships. Over 328 people participated – my heartfelt thanks to you all!

I am also deeply touched by your messages of gratitude and support on the Giving Day website – they mean more to me than I can truly express.

Jenny Allum
Head of School

Drama News

Pippin

The set is in, the lights are up, the costumes are here, and the company of PIPPIN move into the technical and dress rehearsal stages over the weekend in readiness for Opening Night on Wednesday 12 November.

SCEGGS Drama will be presenting Stephen Scwartz’s Pippin in Week 5. The production will play from

Pippin tells the story of young Prince Pippin, the child of Emperor Charlemagne, who is on a journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Various paths are navigated – war, hedonism, politics, and domestic life – but none seem to be fulfilling. The narrative is presented by a mysterious troupe of performers led by the charismatic Leading Players, who guide Pippin and the audience through the story.

When Pippin first premiered in 1972, America was in the throes of global social upheaval. The Vietnam War, the rise of the counterculture, the sexual revolution, the civil rights movement, the women’s liberation movement, and the search for spiritual renewal defined the era. Young people rejected the status quo and pursued alternative ways of living, seeking authenticity in communes, protest movements, and Eastern philosophies. Stephen Schwartz and Bob Fosse’s musical captured this restless spirit: a story about a young person who yearns for meaning.

We have created an engaging immersive experience which promises to be visceral and exciting, challenging actors and audience alike.

The company is comprised of:

Ensemble:

We are joined by students from Sydney Grammar, Cranbrook, and Newington.

Access bookings via the link.

We look forward to seeing you at Pippin.

Did You Know?

Bob Fosse won a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year

American choreographer and dancer Bob Fosse was the first person to win a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy Award in one year. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Cabaret, the Tony for choreography for Pippin, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding directing and choreography for Liza with a Z.

Peter Eyers
Head of Drama

Secondary Sport News

Term 1 2026 sport

Activity Selection for Term 1 2026 Sport is currently Open, in Clipboard.

To assist in the planning of all Sport for Term 1, we ask that current parents / carers sit down with students to submit the online form by Friday 7 November. New families will have until Friday 14 November to complete selections.

A reminder that all parents / carers must submit activity selections. Secondary students are not permitted to make their own co-curricular sport selections via Clipboard.

Please click on this link to enrol students for Term 1 2026 Co-Curricular Sport.

Informal Sport

We have some informal sport options running throughout Term 4 on Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes, and Thursday morning at 7am in the SCEGGS Sports Hall. No need to register – just turn up.

Tennis

Inter House Tennis will be held next Tuesday November 11 at Parklands Tennis Centre. All competitors and spectators should arrive at 6.30am.

Bring your house spirit and feel free to dress up as you please in appropriate colours. Buses will take everyone back to school at 7.50am.

A big congratulations to our Junior 1st Tennis Team (SCEGGS 5) who had a 6-2 win against Roseville College this weekend and played, despite the rain!

Indoor Hockey

Well done to Jess Weatherall (Year 11) who competed at the Hockey NSW Open Women’s Indoor State Championships in Goulburn recently. Her SEHA team made the semis in Division 1 and Jess has been selected for the NSW U21 State team to play Nationals in January.  Jess will also compete at the NSW U’18 Championships later this month as well.

Well done to our SCEGGS 1 Indoor Hockey team who defeated Ascham 1 – 4-2 in a thrilling match. A special thank you to the Weatherall family for the donation of the new goals which were on debut for this match.

SCEGGS Striders

SCEGGS Striders continues to attract good numbers each Wednesday morning. Pictured is Jess Tasker (Year 11) in action.

SCEGGS at Play

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

We love seeing our students being active and want to celebrate their passion and enjoyment amongst the SCEGGS community. Please send in any action shots from the weekend and any other interesting sporting highlights to Alison Gowan.

SCEGGS Training sessions before and after school plus Saturday Sport

Any cancellations or adjustments will be made in Clipboard and families will receive a notification or email when changes are made. Please ensure you have notifications enabled.

All Clipboard notifications will now come through the SCEGGS Mobile App too, so if you have been receiving notifications from Clipboard (eg when sport is cancelled due to wet weather), you will need to download the SCEGGS Mobile App to ensure that you continue to receive these push notifications.

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.

Alison Gowan
Director of Sport

Primary Sport News

IPSHA Gymnastics Carnival

Congratulations to all students who competed in the IPSHA Gymnastics Carnival on Friday 24 October at Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre. There were some fantastic performances across both the Rhythmic and Artistic Divisions, and it was wonderful to see the girls showcasing their routines. Congratulations to all students and a big thank you to Ms Styes and the coaching team for their efforts in supporting the girls on the day.

Artistic Team Results

The following Gymnasts also placed inside the top 5 on individual apparatus.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Rhythmic Team Results

Term 1 2026 Sport

Activity Selection for Term 1 2026 Sport will open at 12pm on Friday 31 October, in Clipboard.

To assist in the planning of all Sport for Term 1, we ask that current parents/carers sit down with students to submit the online form by Friday 7 November. New families will have until Friday 14 November to complete selections.

A reminder that all parents/carers must submit activity selections

Please click on this link to enrol students for Term 1 2026 Co-Curricular Sport.

Primary Swimming Carnival

A reminder, the Primary Swimming Carnival (Years 2-6) is taking place on Monday 17 November (Week 6). For further information on the day, please see the link for further information.

Important Sports Dates:

Have a wonderful week.

Mr Adrian Hammond
Primary Sports Coordinator

Primary School Paddle Pops and Icy Poles Day

On Tuesday 18 November at lunchtime, the SCEGGS Parents & Friends Association will be holding a Paddle Pop Day in the Primary School Playground.

Paddle Pops and ice blocks will be offered. The girls are asked to bring $3 on the day if they want to enjoy a treat.

Careers Corner

Careers Corner

Please click here to read this week’s Careers Corner Newsletter.

Andrea Pinnock
Careers Advisor

Parents’ and Friends’ Association