Community NoticeboardWhatsApp Groups: Most Forms have parent-run WhatsApp groups. These informal groups provide an opportunity to connect with other parents in the year, ask questions and generally stay wired-in to what's going on. If you are not currently in a parent-run WhatsApp Group and are interested in joining, you are welcome to contact the SGSWA Committee representative for your year or email Jenny Booth at sgswa@sydgram.nsw.edu.au for more information.
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SGSWA Events 2023
Jenny Booth Farewell Lunch
We celebrated Jenny's 20 years of service with the Sydney Grammar School Women's Association. Sadly, Jenny is leaving us at the end of this year. Jenny is an invaluable member of our community and we recognise all the work and dedication she has given to the Women’s Association. To mark and celebrate Jenny’s achievement and contributions to the Association, the School and our boys, we had a farewell lunch on Friday 3 November at Windows on the Park Restaurant, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park.
Form VI Mothers & Sons Breakfast
On Sunday 10 September, the Mothers & Boys of Class 2023 enjoyed a beautiful sit down breakfast to celebrate the end of school at the Watermans Room, Barangaroo.
Over 200 mothers, carers and boys attended the event. Thank you to the parent organisers who made it a very special event for Form VI.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 !
Over 200 mothers, carers and boys attended the event. Thank you to the parent organisers who made it a very special event for Form VI.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 !
Form VI - Archibald tour
The Form VI Archibald tour was held early in Term 2. It was a wonderful morning enjoyed by everyone. We were also very excited to see a familiar face amongst the Archibald finalist portraits. Professor Michelle Simmons, a past SGS parent was one of the portraits in the 2023 Archibald.
Form VI Gala Dinner
Thank you for attending the 2023 Form VI Gala Dinner. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the evening. We appreciate all the kind comments and feedbacks received. The organisers would like to acknowledge that the evening would not be successful without the help and support of Grammar community.
For this, we would like to thank the following prefects who gave up their Friday night to be with us to fundraise and create awareness for the 2023 Prefects' charity of choice: MOVERS, Moving Against Domestic Violence: Jeffrey Chen, Harvey Abrahams, Remy Sloan, Will Jones, Savvas Kritharides, Oscar Luker, Nirav Prasan and Matt Scolyer.
On the entertainment front, please thank Daniel Bae (the saxaphonist extraordinaire), Harvey Abrahams (the talented pianist) and DJ Sam Mayers (old Sydneian) for the amazing music throughout the evening.
Please also thank Andrew Vitalis, photographer of the night in taking such beautiful photos. The photo link is available for viewing here
(https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CUWJPJV59hghld_hiSWY0Dh3UT99G5Pt).
If you missed out on donating to MOVERS on the evening, the donation link can be found here (https://drct-movers.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/donation-page-movers-against-domestic-violence). Please note "SGS" after your surname so that MOVERS are able to track and report on the amount of fundraising the prefects made on the evening. Once you have donated, you will receive 2 emails from MOVERS, one to confirm the donation and one attaching an official receipt for tax deduction purposes. On this receipt, there will be no reference to "SGS" after your name. We encourage you to please donate by Friday 30 June.
Lastly, thank you to the QVB tea rooms and their professional staff for making the evening run so smoothly and to the chef for the delicious canapes and meals.
Ann, Jane, Binny, Kris, Cathryn and Sharmila
For this, we would like to thank the following prefects who gave up their Friday night to be with us to fundraise and create awareness for the 2023 Prefects' charity of choice: MOVERS, Moving Against Domestic Violence: Jeffrey Chen, Harvey Abrahams, Remy Sloan, Will Jones, Savvas Kritharides, Oscar Luker, Nirav Prasan and Matt Scolyer.
On the entertainment front, please thank Daniel Bae (the saxaphonist extraordinaire), Harvey Abrahams (the talented pianist) and DJ Sam Mayers (old Sydneian) for the amazing music throughout the evening.
Please also thank Andrew Vitalis, photographer of the night in taking such beautiful photos. The photo link is available for viewing here
(https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CUWJPJV59hghld_hiSWY0Dh3UT99G5Pt).
If you missed out on donating to MOVERS on the evening, the donation link can be found here (https://drct-movers.prod.supporterhub.net/donations/donation-page-movers-against-domestic-violence). Please note "SGS" after your surname so that MOVERS are able to track and report on the amount of fundraising the prefects made on the evening. Once you have donated, you will receive 2 emails from MOVERS, one to confirm the donation and one attaching an official receipt for tax deduction purposes. On this receipt, there will be no reference to "SGS" after your name. We encourage you to please donate by Friday 30 June.
Lastly, thank you to the QVB tea rooms and their professional staff for making the evening run so smoothly and to the chef for the delicious canapes and meals.
Ann, Jane, Binny, Kris, Cathryn and Sharmila
Black & Gold 2023 Interschools Snowsports
During the last week of the school Term 2 holidays, the following Black and Gold social ski/board participants competed in the snow events at Thredbo:
- Frederick McIsaac (V) - 11th in Alpine
- Roan Tucker (V) - 9th and 14th in Snowboarding
- Jago Tucker (III) - 12th and 14th in Snowboarding
- Daniel Hall (III)
- Cy Sostaric (II)
- Kok Yu Hugo Wong (II)
- Francisco Praca Cavaco Nunes (I)
- Hamish Dear (I)
- Herbert Evatt (I)
- Oskar Halley (I) - 15th and 18th in Snowboarding
Frederick, Roan, Jago, Daniel and Oskar all qualified for State championships. Congratulations to all.
We are looking for a new Black and Gold snowsports coordinator for 2024. Please contact Sharmila Soorian on 0408 281828 or sharmila.soorian@ihug.com.au if you are interested.
- Frederick McIsaac (V) - 11th in Alpine
- Roan Tucker (V) - 9th and 14th in Snowboarding
- Jago Tucker (III) - 12th and 14th in Snowboarding
- Daniel Hall (III)
- Cy Sostaric (II)
- Kok Yu Hugo Wong (II)
- Francisco Praca Cavaco Nunes (I)
- Hamish Dear (I)
- Herbert Evatt (I)
- Oskar Halley (I) - 15th and 18th in Snowboarding
Frederick, Roan, Jago, Daniel and Oskar all qualified for State championships. Congratulations to all.
We are looking for a new Black and Gold snowsports coordinator for 2024. Please contact Sharmila Soorian on 0408 281828 or sharmila.soorian@ihug.com.au if you are interested.
Form VI SGSWA Parent Drinks - Friday 31 March
So wonderful to see so many Form VI parents attend the drinks organised by the SGSWA. Thank you to Caroline Williams and the School for organising the event.
SGSWA Events 2022
Form III Parent Party - 16 June 2022
Form III held a very successful Parent Party at the Greenwood Hotel at North Sydney on Thursday 16 June, our first chance to get together since February 2020! It was truly wonderful to connect with other Grammar parents after such a long hiatus and a chance to catch up with 'old friends' and make new ones. We look forward to getting together again before the end of Form III.
Thank you to Alison, Caroline & Brooke.
Thank you to Alison, Caroline & Brooke.
Literary Lunch - 13 May 2022
Nicole Abadee in conversation with author Nikki Gemmell .
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Literary Lunch on Friday 13th May, 2022.
Doltone House, overlooking Hyde Park, serendipitously decorated in Black and Gold, was the venue chosen to host the 2022 Literary Lunch.
Approximately one hundred and fifty parents and carers clinked plates listening to Nicole Abadee in conversation with author Nikki Gemmell, discussing her latest novel ‘Dissolve’.
Nikki’s openness and honesty set the platform on which a wonderful afternoon was built.
Thank you to Caroline Williams for facilitating the event and to Olivia Jinks, and to Committee members.
Thank you also to Jenny Booth for coordinating the day.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Literary Lunch on Friday 13th May, 2022.
Doltone House, overlooking Hyde Park, serendipitously decorated in Black and Gold, was the venue chosen to host the 2022 Literary Lunch.
Approximately one hundred and fifty parents and carers clinked plates listening to Nicole Abadee in conversation with author Nikki Gemmell, discussing her latest novel ‘Dissolve’.
Nikki’s openness and honesty set the platform on which a wonderful afternoon was built.
Thank you to Caroline Williams for facilitating the event and to Olivia Jinks, and to Committee members.
Thank you also to Jenny Booth for coordinating the day.
Form VI Dinner and Dance
Thank you for coming to the Form VI Dinner and Dance on Saturday night. What a great turn out! We hope you had a great time.
Thank you also to Senior Prefect Jack Story and the prefects Rohan Keshava, Jack Davis, Gabriel Gotting, Sebastian Gamerov, Lachlan Naeimi and Evan Kay for giving up their time to come and talk to us about their charity, Lighthouse Community Support. A special mention to Rohan for his fabulous piano performance at the pre-dinner drinks. THANK YOU ! Due to Covid restrictions, the prefects have had very little events organised last term to fundraise for their charity. If you haven’t had the chance to donate on the night, please give generously, attached is link again for direct donations.
https://events.humanitix.com/prefects-charity-2022
Photos from the evening are now available here. Thank you to Irene Delaney for such a wonderful job in taking the photos.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CET8bpmNfGcGG5eK7
"It has been an incredible journey for the boys and parents at Sydney Grammar School. We wish the boys every success in their upcoming HSC exams and beyond school life."
Event Organisers
Sharmila Soorian, Mona Webb, Simone Marschner, Irene Delaney
Thank you also to Senior Prefect Jack Story and the prefects Rohan Keshava, Jack Davis, Gabriel Gotting, Sebastian Gamerov, Lachlan Naeimi and Evan Kay for giving up their time to come and talk to us about their charity, Lighthouse Community Support. A special mention to Rohan for his fabulous piano performance at the pre-dinner drinks. THANK YOU ! Due to Covid restrictions, the prefects have had very little events organised last term to fundraise for their charity. If you haven’t had the chance to donate on the night, please give generously, attached is link again for direct donations.
https://events.humanitix.com/prefects-charity-2022
Photos from the evening are now available here. Thank you to Irene Delaney for such a wonderful job in taking the photos.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CET8bpmNfGcGG5eK7
"It has been an incredible journey for the boys and parents at Sydney Grammar School. We wish the boys every success in their upcoming HSC exams and beyond school life."
Event Organisers
Sharmila Soorian, Mona Webb, Simone Marschner, Irene Delaney
Form 1 Parent EveningForm I held a very successful Parents Evening at the Woollahra Hotel on April 1 and funds were raised for the Prefect Charity.
Thank you to the Form 1 Parents for supporting the Prefects' Charity for 2022; Lighthouse Community Support. http://lcs.org.au. Lighthouse is a truly inspirational organization that supports disadvantaged youth and their communities. One hundred percent of funds raised go directly to the charity and we are very grateful for your donations. Jack Story - Head Prefect New Mothers' Morning Teas @ WeigallOn the mornings of 15 March and 22 March, SGSWA was lucky to be able to host the annual New Mothers' Morning Teas at Weigall Pavilion. Despite COVID and March's less than ideal weather, both mornings were sunny and warm and had a great turn out of new mothers. Everyone was excited to be able to meet up in person once again.
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Informal Parent Events 2021 -2022
From time to time, parents may organise informal social events for their Form parent cohort, noting this has been less frequent since COVID-19. The SGSWA is able to post details of such informal social events here and/or publicise them in the SGSWA section of the Newsletter. If you would like to publicise an informal parent event, please contact Caroline Williams, SGSWA President.
2022 Art Gallery of NSW - Matisse Life & Spirit Exhibition Tours
The year has started on a positive note with a very successful Form III Tour and Morning Tea held on Friday 4 February.
Our Guides John and Jane gave us an excellent Tour providing us with an incite into Matisse's growth as an artist over 70 years (1869- 1954) and how his work was impacted and influenced by 3 major wars. Highlights were the interpretation of the Chapel of the Rosary, Vence exhibition space and the inspiring The Sorrows of the King (La Tristesse du roi) 1952 work. Following the Tour we enjoyed meeting new people and chatting with with others we hadn't seen for a while over a coffee and scone. We look forward to holding similar events over the year. |
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Matisse at the Art Gallery of NSW - 2021
A group of parents and carers of Form III and Form IV boys met at the Art Gallery of NSW for a private tour of Matisse: Life and Spirit Exhibition, on Monday 29-11-21. We were originally to tour The Archibald Exhibition, before restrictions were introduced, but equally delighted to attend Matisse after the lockdown ended. It was unanimous - the Matisse exhibition was uplifting and inspiring, which was decided over coffee in the gallery café downstairs afterwards. |
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Pre-Christmas Drinks at The Ivy - 2021
A parent-organised event on Saturday 20th November saw over 150 Form III/Form IV parents and carers attend an informal Christmas drinks' event. The spectacular sunroom at the Ivy-Merivale was the perfect venue for a long-awaited 'reunion'. Thanks to all who attended and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Denise Chaston (III) and Sharmila Soorian (IV/V) |
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