What makes SCEGGS Darlinghurst unique?
We believe it’s the girls that make the uniform. Not the other way around.
ExploreWe rely on our girls to transform SCEGGS. In return they will forever be transformed.
SCEGGS girls following their dreams
Distinctive, accomplished, articulate, confident, compassionate, understanding, individuals and constantly evolving.
SCEGGS girls stand out!
Dr Phoebe Meagher
Taronga Zoo Research and Pathology Coordinator
We congratulate Dr Phoebe Meagher, Taronga’s Research and Pathology Coordinator, for being recognised as a Superstar of STEM! Science and Technology Australia started Superstars of STEM to shine a light on Australian female scientists and technologists – role models for young women and girls – and to work towards equal representation in the media of women and men working in all fields in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Professor Elizabeth Elliott
Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health
Elizabeth Elliott AM is Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Sydney and Consultant Paediatrician at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to improving health and quality of life for children in Australia and beyond, through education, research, clinical care and advocacy.
Samantha Marshall
Champion Swimmer
Marshall has long been regarded as the girl most likely to succeed Leisel Jones, seven years her senior, as Australia's premier female breaststroker. At just 15, she finished fourth at the Beijing Olympic trials and she has been knocking on the door of the national team ever since.
One Day to Light Her Path. It’s our Turn to Give
At 9.00am on 7 November this year we are hosting our third annual Light Her Path Giving Day. Thanks to the generosity of our matching donors, each gift made during the following 24 hours will be doubled and every donation is tax-deductible. There is no better time to contribute towards the
November 4, 2024
SPAN Event – In Conversation with Petronella McGovern
Thank you to SCEGGS Old Girls Amy DALE (2005) and Petronella McGovern (1986) who returned to SCEGGS to share their insights and experiences about their careers in writing, publishing and journalism. SPAN is an important pillar of the SCEGGS community, bringing together Old Girls, current students, staff and parents. Petronella
September 30, 2024
Visual Arts News
Congratulations to Aurelia Cortese in Year 11 who was awarded a Highly Commended in the Waverley Woollahra 9×5 Landscape Prize. This is an amazing accolade for Aurelia as this Art Prize is open to participants aged 16 years and over with many established adult entrants vying for recognition.
September 30, 2024
Gold in the 2024 WriteOn Competition
Congratulations to Year 2’s Eleanor Brown who was the recipient of a gold award at the 2024 WriteOn Competition Ceremony, held at the NSW Art Gallery on Monday 16 September. This annual event recognises top student writers from Year 1 to 6, with winners featured in ‘The Best of WriteOn’
September 19, 2024
Year 5 Give Back
Year 5 had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Kids Giving Back excursion, an experience that not only honed their cooking skills but also taught them valuable lessons about giving back to the community. As part of the Cook for Good program, the girls worked hard to prepare 181
September 17, 2024
2024 Latin Reading Competitions
Students in Year 9 and 10 recently competed in the Latin Reading Competitions for their year groups, held at the University of Sydney and St Ignatius’ College, Riverview. The purpose of the competitions is to hear Latin read aloud as it was back in the courtrooms and poetry recitations of
September 12, 2024
Archdale Debating Champions
Congratulations to our Year 11 Senior and Year 9 Junior Archdale Debating teams who each one their Grand Finals. Year 11 were affirmative on the topic “that, as a feminist parent, we would send our daughter to an all-girls school rather than a comparable co-ed school.” The Senior division of
September 12, 2024
Year 12 Student Exhibiting in National Photography Competition
Congratulations to Jade who has been selected as one of the 28 finalists in this year’s Australian Life Photography Competition. This is an immense achievement as she was selected from a field of more than 2400 entries. Jade has been studying and practising photography at SCEGGS for over four years,
August 7, 2024