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the joy of learning
What MaKeS her a SCeggS girl?
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the SCeggS CoMMunity iS notable for itS
diverSity. our StudentS and their faMilieS
CoMe froM all over Sydney united in their
CoMMitMent to the beSt eduCation poSSible.
The relatively small student population of SCEGGS allows us to get to know
and understand the needs of every girl. This is what makes it such a close
and, I think, successful community.
Jenny Allum
head of School
the School is small enough to be a warm and friendly environment
in which each girl feels known, valued and nurtured, but large
enough to provide depth across a range of programs.
SCeggS girls stand out. they value individuality and
independence of mind. they demonstrate flexibility and a
capacity for innovation because they are encouraged to be
adaptable and versatile.
SCeggS has a strong and talented staff who are dedicated
to ensuring that each student feels that she is an important
member of our family. as a leading independent school, we have
a reputation for achieving academic excellence and for having a
strong community where parents are valued and included.
the list of past students includes many of the women who have
helped shape our country and are active globally and who
continue to inspire today’s students.
8.44am for over 100 years, the School’s history has been kept alive
by our old girls who continue to provide a strong link between
generations and a valuable resource for our current students.
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I always liked the contrast between the incredible sense of tradition and what
were, even by today’s standards, fairly progressive ideas.
Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM (Class of ’74)
dept. of paediatrics and Child health,
university of Sydney
SCeggS’ firSt headMiStreSS, edith badhaM Coined
the SChool Motto “luCeat lux veStra” over a
Century ago. today “let your light Shine” iS juSt
aS relevant aS We Strive to help eaCh Student
diSCover her full potential.
While the staff and students of SCeggS are definitely not living
in the past, they are very aware and proud of its rich heritage.
founded in 1895 as an anglican School, SCeggS has played a
key role in setting high educational standards and providing
opportunities for generations of young women.
the School has been at its forbes Street site since 1901 and is
very much a part of Sydney. over the years, this site has
undergone many changes to accommodate a growing population
and its changing educational requirements. today it provides a
unique inner city location equipped with facilities of the highest
standard.
SCeggS darlinghurst uses its tradition as something to build on.
its unique history, combined with its academic excellence, broad
co-curricular program, enviable location and modern outlook,
make it particularly attractive to young women who want to be
part of an exciting era in a cosmopolitan city and are determined
to benefit from their time here.
11.20am
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Success is not something that can be simply given to a child by a parent, nor can it be
taught or guaranteed by a school curriculum. But what can be taught is the value of
striving for success; and this is something I think SCEGGS teaches very well. Whether
their success comes from an academic pursuit, charity fundraising effort, or a sporting or
co-curricular activity, success is something we celebrate daily at SCEGGS.
Luke Hanson
head of Science
9.15am
Well KnoWn for itS Strong reCord of
aCadeMiC aChieveMentS, SCeggS provideS a
diverSe CurriCuluM that prepareS itS StudentS
for the deMandS of the adult World. dynamic environment which has an obvious and very positive
effect on the academic success of their students.
above all, there is an essential belief that our academic success
the School aims to develop students who will be confident in stems from our ability to stimulate curiosity and to instil a love of
their ability and independent thinkers. this goal is supported by learning in our students.
dedicated staff members who carefully monitor each student’s
progress and ensure her individual learning needs continue to typically, thinking to the future, the SCeggS professional
be met. alumni network was established in 1997 providing SCeggS girls
with access to an influential network of peers, alumni and
SCeggS has long been noted for its innovative educational parents. those affiliated with Span can give advice, be mentors
practices and staff who are at the forefront of educational and forge links between members. it is an invaluable resource
thinking. their passion and enthusiasm provide a stimulating and for students who are in the workforce.
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SCeggS girlS are enCouraged to be
CoMfortable With theMSelveS and Who
they are. our goal iS to prepare theM to
be Confident and artiCulate young WoMen
able to play a Meaningful role in SoCiety.
We weren’t private school princesses tucked away in genteel suburbia. Other
schools had rolling lawns and acres of playing fields but life was on our doorstep
with all the energy and vibrancy of the inner city. You can’t hide the real world
away from SCEGGS. It’s in the heart of it and that’s the secret.
Morag Ramsay (Class of ’91)
SCeggS takes full advantage of the vast cultural resources of the
inner city, developing programs which utilise nearby art galleries,
theatres, sporting facilities, libraries and museums. from an early
age, SCeggS students are at ease in the city environment.
this sense of ease is demonstrated by our girls who enjoy the
vibrancy of the city. they are outward looking and good
communicators who are aware of the wider community and
interested in how they can contribute.
We live in an information age where the ability to use technology
effectively is now a given. SCeggS’ students develop more than
the basic skills of information gathering and manipulation but
rather the deeper analytical and critical thinking skills to utilise
technology to its fullest capacity. SCeggS supports this through
the provision of a wide range of information technologies in all
classroom spaces whilst the focus always remains on providing
students with the communication and thinking skills to use
technology intelligently. We want our girls to understand the
nuances and ethics of technology and how best to apply it to
their learning and life.
as our society continues to change SCeggS students will face a
working future that will encompass many different career phases
and jobs. to meet this reality we offer a broad liberal education
which aims to ensure our students are flexible and confident
learners able to adapt to new challenges, work well in team
environments and integrate knowledge from a number of
different areas.
3.15pm
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healthy CoMpetition, Whether aCadeMiC,
Sporting or in Co-CurriCular endeavourS,
enCourageS our girlS to foSter their unique
abilitieS and helpS produCe young WoMen Who
Can MaKe a valuable Contribution to SoCiety.
the depth of the sports programs and the commitment of the
sports staff at SCeggS provides a particularly supportive
activities such as debating, public Speaking, tournament of the environment for gifted athletes, helping them to realise their
Minds and Mock trial are designed to build independent thinkers potential as elite competitors.
with the confidence to stand up for what they believe in.
SCeggS is a member of the independent girls’ Schools Sporting
involvement in a range of class and team activities is seen as a associations and successfully participates in a wide variety of
significant opportunity for the girls to develop their confidence, inter-school competitions each term. these include touch
sense of well being, organisational and leadership skills. team football, soccer, skiing, athletics, cricket, gymnastics, hockey,
spirit is encouraged, with girls from Kindergarten onwards netball, swimming, tennis and water polo. as well as developing
participating in a range of sporting activities supervised by skilled players, this interaction helps the girls to work in a team,
teachers dedicated to promoting fitness. developing inter-dependence, sportsmanship and trust.
P.E. and sport at SCEGGS are as challenging and enjoyable as they are varied.
Our program aims to develop students physically and socially. It’s gratifying to
work with students who are experiencing a sport for the first time or are at a
State or National level.
Deborah Carroll
head of pdhpe
4.05pm
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1.22pm sat SCeggS girlS are given the SKillS and
inforMation they need to lead balanCed,
healthy lifeStyleS and be CoMfortable
With theMSelveS.
SCEGGS encourages its girls to immerse themselves in many different activities
and form friendships across year groups. I found that in doing this, as a young
girl, I looked to the older students as role models, and as a senior I developed a
sense of responsibility; an attribute that I know will be important for my future.
Rose Davies (Class of ’08)
head prefect
SCeggS girls are encouraged to have an informed perspective on
topics of particular relevance to today’s girls, to look objectively at
external influences and to use this knowledge to build personal
resilience and positive self-esteem.
developing individual resilience is of key importance at SCeggS.
girls need to have the capacity to bounce back when they
experience adversity. We aim to instil in them the judgement to
know what are the important things in life, to develop
perspective and to accept that at times they will succeed and
others not. We want the girls to gain the skills to develop into
strong, confident and resilient young women.
the work undertaken in our personal development, health and
physical education classes is designed to ensure that a healthy
lifestyle becomes an enduring part of post school life. as well as
having an international standard Sports hall, the girls have easy
access to the large variety of first class sporting facilities the city
offers. We hope by offering a broad choice of sporting and
fitness options that each girl will discover her own strengths and
have some fun along the way.
SCeggS aims to develop within each girl a connectedness to
the school community. this is promoted in a number of different
ways including our active house system, peer Support and an
extensive outdoor education program which begins in the early
years of primary School. the girls enjoy the opportunities
provided by this side of school life immensely and value the way
in which they are able to develop friendships across the School.
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At SCEGGS there are boundless opportunities for our girls to express
themselves through music and to create life-long friendships. We encourage all the iMportanCe of individual expreSSion,
of them to make the most of those opportunities because Music makes a
difference in people’s lives. iMagination and Creativity iS eMphaSiSed by
our extenSive Creative artS CurriCuluM.
Felicia Chadwick
head of Music
both within the classroom and through a wide variety of
co-curricular options our students can explore their interest in
the creative arts developing their musical, dramatic and artistic
skills where both the beginner and the highly accomplished are
catered for.
Music plays a special role in the life of SCeggS. all students
from Kindergarten onwards are encouraged to join at least one
of the many performing groups simply to experience the
satisfaction and enjoyment of creating music. every girl is able
to experience music making, at a level appropriate to her needs
and musical interests. Whether it be as a member of a band,
a choir, a string orchestra, or a smaller instrumental or vocal
ensemble, the musical styles explored are as diverse as those
experienced in the ‘real world’ of professional performers and
composers. Chamber groups provide extension opportunities for
the most experienced musicians. Master classes, performances,
concerts and workshops with some of the country’s leading
performers and composers ensure that young musicians are
challenged and connected with the craft and discipline of the art
form. the talents of both our staff and students have earned
SCeggS an enviable reputation for developing and nurturing
young musicians.
SCeggS has a strong tradition of involving its students in
drama, to extend their skills and confidence. drama is a dynamic
classroom subject as well as offering a host of co-curricular
options through the St peter’s players drama group and the
regular production of musicals and plays which are supported by
a number of performance spaces, including the impressive
SCeggS great hall and the St peter’s playhouse.
the visual arts at SCeggS allow students to explore and
express their creative spirit with the opportunity to work in a
wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, ceramics,
photography and film making. the department has well equipped
facilities with specialist art rooms and being in the city allows
easy access to study the most fantastic examples of
2.14pm contemporary artwork, public sculpture and architecture. Most
importantly, the girls benefit from the guidance of teachers,
themselves practising artists, who have a keen interest in
realising each student’s potential.
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SCeggS haS a reputation for exCellenCe,
not only in itS aCadeMiC SuCCeSS but alSo
in itS Challenging CurriCuluM.
Nothing is more rewarding for me than to watch the girls discovering something
new about themselves as they perform. The musical and theatrical life of
SCEGGS really does impact in the most positive way on everyone here.
Inga Scarlett
head of drama
our object is to ensure that every one of our students has her own
chance to shine. nothing is more rewarding for us than to see a girl
confident in her own accomplishments when she leaves us,
regardless of what area those accomplishments might be in.
SCeggS strives to meet the learning needs of all students in an
environment which encourages personal excellence and
academic achievement. Staff and students striving for excellence
underpins the academic success of our girls, with classroom
work that is carefully differentiated to extend students and help
them reach their own learning goals.
the girls can become self assured and articulate communicators,
partly through the diversity of our performing arts programs as
well as the strong support for debating and public Speaking. our
students participate in areas such as peer Support, the Student
representative Council, duke of edinburgh’s awards and air
force Cadets honing leadership skills and the ability to work
collaboratively with others.
broad involvement in the wide spectrum of co-curricular
activities is enthusiastically encouraged. this exposure to a
full range of academic, creative and sporting disciplines gives
our girls the confidence to “have a go” whilst developing an
understanding of themselves.
8.32am
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10.34am at SCeggS, We are proud of our angliCan
traditionS. the ChriStian faith and itS valueS
underpin our philoSophy and our aCtionS.
We alSo value the diverSity of our Student body,
inCluding the religiouS baCKgroundS of their
faMilieS. We WelCoMe equally girlS of all faithS.
When SCeggS darlinghurst first opened its doors over a century
ago, its object was to provide its girls with “a thorough
education based on religious principles”. today, even though our
perspective on Christianity has broadened (as has our acceptance
and understanding of all religions) the same object remains.
by helping our girls to discover their own spiritual self, we know
that by the time they leave us they are on their way to becoming
responsible and caring adults.
in all we do, we encourage questioning, debate, research and
inquiry in an open environment. girls are given the freedom and
support to explore their own spirituality. perhaps most important
to us, we want our girls to be compassionate and understanding,
with a commitment to the service of others.
SCeggS girls have always been encouraged to make a
significant contribution to their community. now, more than
Central to the way we developed as adults, were the values ever, we encourage our girls to understand that the individual
instilled at SCEGGS and the way we were encouraged to can make a difference and to live their lives with compassion,
give something back to the community. It was at SCEGGS courage and determination to benefit society. our Community
that I did my first voluntary work and this work has, today,
become a primary source of meaning in my life.
Service program highlights this, building personal social
awareness and a sense of responsibility. it is intended that the
Julie McCrossin values that the School fosters will be of benefit to all girls
Class of ‘71 regardless of their religious background.
the School was originally opened under the auspices of the
Church of england but since 1977 has been owned and operated
by a company, SCeggS darlinghurst ltd (all adult members of
the school community are welcome to join the company and
attend its annual general Meetings).
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SCeggS darlinghurSt WelCoMeS girlS froM all the egalitarian principles of SCeggS extend across every
partS of Sydney and froM every ethniC and aspect of the School and, as well as a comprehensive education,
SoCial baCKground. We reSpeCt and enCourage we endeavour to instil in our girls a sense of integrity and
their individuality and all We aSK iS that they compassion.
are Willing to learn and that they have a deSire
enrolling your daughter at SCeggS is intended to be just the
to MaKe the very beSt of their oWn potential. beginning of a long and rewarding relationship. We are very
much a family, with the parents’ and friends’ association, old
girls’ union and Span providing a supportive school community.
I can clearly recall our very first visit to SCEGGS. We immediately felt
comfortable and welcome and we still feel the same today. With three girls, our to really gain a true sense of the SCeggS community, the
involvement has naturally increased over the years and our sense of belonging experiences our girls enjoy and the dynamic learning environment
has grown with it. We are very proud of our girls and they, in turn are confident that we share, we warmly invite you to visit us. please contact us
and capable SCEGGS girls. to make a time and come to experience SCeggS for yourself.
visits can be easily arranged through the school registrar.
Hamish Fraser
Current parent
join us
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SCeggS darlinghurst
215 forbes Street
darlinghurst nSW 2010
ph: 9332 1133
fax: 9332 1858
www.sceggs.nsw.edu.au
a.b.n. 16 001 421 727
