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\u00a0<\/h4>\nBehind the Green Gate<\/strong><\/h4>\nThere is a lot of information in this edition of\u00a0Behind the Green Gate, our weekly newsletter \u2026 mostly because there is always a lot going on at SCEGGS! And it can get overwhelming, so where might you start?<\/p>\n
\n- Download a copy of our 2026 Parent and Carers Information Booklet<\/u><\/a>, which answers all the procedural questions such as downloading our SCEGGS App, absence notifications, ordering lunches and the library opening hours. You mightn\u2019t need it all on Day 1, so keep this document in a safe place for when you do.<\/li>\n
- Dates for your diary: make sure you have the dates<\/u>\u00a0<\/a>for the parent information evenings and parent teacher afternoons in your diary. They are a great opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, as well as the staff of the School.<\/li>\n
- Update on Wilkinson House<\/u><\/a>: have a look and see the photos so far. We are nearly<\/em> there!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once you have done these, please take the time to read the major sections, and skim through the rest, reading in detail the things which are relevant to you.<\/p>\n
Most importantly, SCEGGS is a community of people who look after each other. If you do have any questions at any time, please do not hesitate to ask any of us \u2013 we really do want you to feel part of our community and know that we care that you get as much as you can out of a SCEGGS education.<\/p>\n
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Who\u2019s Who at SCEGGS<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe know that we will do a better job in educating your daughter if we have an open and trusting relationship. So, we do encourage you to ring us and talk any time \u2013 as we will too! We want to hear what is going on for your daughter \u2013 and for you and your family. So, if you are unsure of whom to contact \u2013 whether it is to share some good news, ask a question, or just talk about the education of your daughter \u2013 the following may help.<\/p>\n
The Class Teacher or Form Teacher is often the best first port of call. These teachers will know your daughter best and will always be willing to listen and chat and can point you in the right direction if there is a better person to be speaking to, or just to help you navigate your way around the school. We encourage you to come to the relevant Parent Information Evening in the first couple of weeks of term to meet them.<\/p>\n
Your daughter\u2019s subject teachers, Years K-12, have the best information about how your daughter is going, and have day to day contact with her too. They will also have detailed knowledge about our programs of learning within their subject area. In the Secondary School, the relevant Head of Department can also answer questions about courses of study, subject choices and issues concerning their teachers.<\/p>\n
In the Secondary School, Year Co-ordinators for each of the different Years may be able to address concerns \u2013 about academic, social or other issues.<\/p>\n
In the Primary School, any one of the Primary Executive can help with more serious matters.<\/p>\n
There is a lot of information in this edition of\u00a0Behind the Green Gate, our weekly newsletter \u2026 mostly because there is always a lot going on at SCEGGS! And it can get overwhelming, so where might you start?<\/p>\n
- \n
- Download a copy of our 2026 Parent and Carers Information Booklet<\/u><\/a>, which answers all the procedural questions such as downloading our SCEGGS App, absence notifications, ordering lunches and the library opening hours. You mightn\u2019t need it all on Day 1, so keep this document in a safe place for when you do.<\/li>\n
- Dates for your diary: make sure you have the dates<\/u>\u00a0<\/a>for the parent information evenings and parent teacher afternoons in your diary. They are a great opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, as well as the staff of the School.<\/li>\n
- Update on Wilkinson House<\/u><\/a>: have a look and see the photos so far. We are nearly<\/em> there!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once you have done these, please take the time to read the major sections, and skim through the rest, reading in detail the things which are relevant to you.<\/p>\n
Most importantly, SCEGGS is a community of people who look after each other. If you do have any questions at any time, please do not hesitate to ask any of us \u2013 we really do want you to feel part of our community and know that we care that you get as much as you can out of a SCEGGS education.<\/p>\n
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Who\u2019s Who at SCEGGS<\/strong><\/h4>\n
We know that we will do a better job in educating your daughter if we have an open and trusting relationship. So, we do encourage you to ring us and talk any time \u2013 as we will too! We want to hear what is going on for your daughter \u2013 and for you and your family. So, if you are unsure of whom to contact \u2013 whether it is to share some good news, ask a question, or just talk about the education of your daughter \u2013 the following may help.<\/p>\n
The Class Teacher or Form Teacher is often the best first port of call. These teachers will know your daughter best and will always be willing to listen and chat and can point you in the right direction if there is a better person to be speaking to, or just to help you navigate your way around the school. We encourage you to come to the relevant Parent Information Evening in the first couple of weeks of term to meet them.<\/p>\n
Your daughter\u2019s subject teachers, Years K-12, have the best information about how your daughter is going, and have day to day contact with her too. They will also have detailed knowledge about our programs of learning within their subject area. In the Secondary School, the relevant Head of Department can also answer questions about courses of study, subject choices and issues concerning their teachers.<\/p>\n
In the Secondary School, Year Co-ordinators for each of the different Years may be able to address concerns \u2013 about academic, social or other issues.<\/p>\n
In the Primary School, any one of the Primary Executive can help with more serious matters.<\/p>\n
- Dates for your diary: make sure you have the dates<\/u>\u00a0<\/a>for the parent information evenings and parent teacher afternoons in your diary. They are a great opportunity to meet and talk with other parents, as well as the staff of the School.<\/li>\n