Last year’s Where There’s a Will student leaders – Hallie Croucher, Lochie Hails, and Sienna Johnson from Scone Grammar School (SGS) – have continued to make an outstanding contribution throughout 2025.
The trio proudly represented Where There’s a Will in the media, volunteered at fundraising events, and played a key role in running the Upper Hunter Wellbeing Week 2025.
This year’s event reflects their ongoing vision: for wellbeing to connect not just schools, but families and the wider community.
At the heart of their work is servant leadership – leading by serving others.
By giving back, these young leaders strengthen community bonds while growing their own empathy, purpose, and resilience. Their actions remind us that leadership is about contribution and care, and that small acts of service can spark meaningful, lasting change.
Operation Christmas Child
In conjunction with St Luke’s Anglican Parish, SGS students from Kindergarten to Year 12 have been busy collecting gifts and filling shoeboxes for the annual Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
Students were pleased to deliver 55 shoe boxes filled with gifts and essential items for children in need.
The youngest members of SGS from The Yellow Cottage contributed by including a card which contained a special message and Christmas artwork.
This year, the school’s shoeboxes will be distributed to Cambodia, Fiji, Ukraine and the Solomon Islands.
With thanks from SGS students and their families, there will be many children with joy-filled faces this Christmas.
Primary sporting success
SGS’ Primary students have recently encountered some great success in the sporting arena.
The Year 3-4 Boys Basketball side were runners-up at the recent HRIS tournament, with our girl’s side becoming the champions!
At the HRIS Touch Football tournament, our Year 5-6 boys played amazingly to reach the semi-finals, and our 5-6 girls sensationally won the Grand Final to bring home the champion shield.
SGS is very proud of these students’ achievements and extends its thanks to the coaches who assisted in preparing the teams and supporting them on the day.
Combined Independent Schools (CIS) champion: congratulations to Year 12 student Dempsey M, who achieved outstanding success in CIS Javelin in her final year of school.
She has shown incredible skill, focus, and determination throughout each level of competition.
