Co-education in action

Through shared learning experiences, creative pursuits and social initiatives, we continue to work with neighbouring girls’ schools to deepen relationships with thoughtful engagement.

Activities such as chess and debating have encouraged friendly competition, critical thinking and respectful dialogue. A shared love of music and drama is obvious from the participation in Sing and String Day at SCEGGS Darlinghurst and the vibe around the musical, Catch Me If You Can at College Street. The Friday 24 April performance was a sellout ten days after the box office opened.

Since 2021, the Air Force Cadet Corps has partnered with SCEGGS, building on a tradition of providing an inclusive, coeducational environment. Our 306 Squadron comprises sixty-eight boys and twenty-three girls who participate in subjects such as Drill, Field Skills, Aerospace Skills and Service Knowledge, with additional optional activities offered on weekends and during school holidays at both unit and state level.

Pictured: Catch Me If You Can rehearsals

Pictured in header: Sing and String Day at SCEGGS Darlinghurst

Conversations around gender equality have played an important role, giving pupils space to explore perspectives and challenge assumptions. Several Form V boys attended the International Women’s Day lunch on 7 March hosted by Ascham School. On the same day Max Silva (V) and Marcus Shipway (V) addressed the School’s assembly with a reminder about the importance of being considerate and kind.

The popular Ithaka Lectures have further enriched our education programme, inspiring reflection and purposeful action. We often have families from neighbouring schools and past and present siblings joining us.

Pictured: Lunch at Ascham, hosting International Women’s Day

Edgecliff Preparatory School has added co-ed opportunities to their education programme, too. This year’s Waste 2 Art workshop with Ascham School developed around the theme Let Them Eat Cake. Drawing on the visual language of indulgence, the participants explored the environmental consequences of human consumption, waste, pollution, and the industrial production of food and packaging. In a separate event, St Catherine’s School and Edgecliff took part in a Leadership Day in February, focusing on communication, self-awareness and understanding leadership styles. There is a feature article on this event in this magazine.

All these experiences reflect a vibrant co-educational community – one that values partnership, service and shared growth.

Pictured: St Catherine’s School and Edgecliff Preparatory School