{"id":11,"date":"2013-02-02T07:50:37","date_gmt":"2013-02-02T07:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T09:29:14","slug":"activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Activities<\/h2>\n

Activities are held in the Union, University and Schools Club, in Bent Street, Sydney unless otherwise advised.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”6px|0px|4px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”4px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Monthly Lunch<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ann-wilkins-scaled.jpg” title_text=”ann-wilkins” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Ann Wilkins convenor of the lunches<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lyceum-lunch-PHOTO2-e1778117927353.jpg” title_text=”lyceum lunch PHOTO2″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Dining room in the Union, University and Schools Club<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|6px|0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

A lunch is held each month and usually addressed by a speaker.\u00a0 Members gather at noon for drinks before sitting down to a two-course lunch with wine at 12:30 pm. Members must RSVP to the convenor before each event with any changes received at least\u00a03 business days prior to the event.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”3px|0px|8px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”5px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Morning Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/judith-white-scaled.jpg” title_text=”judith-white” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Judith White convenor of the Morning Tea Circle<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The Morning Tea includes morning tea, after which there is a speaker followed by general discussion and questions on the topic. There are four meetings per year. and they are held at the Union, University & Schools Club.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”6px|0px|4px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”4px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Lyceum on the Terrace<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/christine-kibble-scaled.jpg” title_text=”christine-kibble” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Christine Kibble convenor of Lyceum on the Terrace<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/terrace-scaled.jpg” title_text=”terrace” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Members enjoy an informal gathering on the Terrace of the Union, University and Schools Club<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|6px|0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Lyceum on the Terrace is an informal gathering of members on the third Friday of the month from 5.00 \u2013 8.00 pm. Members enjoy conversation and refreshments.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Circles (Groups)<\/h2>\n

Circles are the special interest groups formed within the club for the discussion and exchange of\u00a0ideas. Members meet regularly. There are currently four circles and there is always scope for the creation of new circles.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”6px|0px|4px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”4px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Dame Mary Gilmore Book Club Circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sheelagh-scott-1.jpg” title_text=”sheelagh-scott” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Sheelagh Scott convenor of the Dame Mary Gilmore Book Circle<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lyceum-library-4.jpg” title_text=”lyceum library 4″ src_tablet=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lyceum-library-4.jpg” src_phone=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lyceum-library-4.jpg” src_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: The library room at the Union, University and schools Club<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|6px|0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The Dame Mary Gilmore Book Circle meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am when members discuss books and exchange opinions. Members meet for a light lunch afterwards (optional) in the bar area of the venue. Meetings take place at the Union, University & Schools Club.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”3px|0px|8px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”5px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Art, Heritage and Music Circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gail-broadbent-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Gail-broadbent” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Gail Broadbent convenor of the Art, Heritage and Music Circle<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

\"\"<\/a>The Art, Heritage and Music Circle meets 3-4 times a year. Members interested in visiting art galleries, concerts, historic houses and enjoying other cultural activities are encouraged to participate in this Circle.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”3px|0px|8px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”5px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Evening circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hilary-Cairns.jpg” title_text=”Hilary Cairns” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Photo: Hilary Cairns convenor of the Evening Circle<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The Evening Circle meets virtually for discussion at 7.30 pm on the 4th<\/sup> Wednesday of the month. Open to all members it caters particularly for those whose professional commitments preclude attendance during the day.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Membership<\/h2>\n

The Sydney Lyceum Club Inc welcomes new members and is open to all women who have a tertiary qualification and\/or are prominent in, or have a particular interest in the arts, sciences, professions, business or social issues. Membership provides companionship and intellectual stimulation and women, who wish to promote a spirit of goodwill and understanding through the sharing of their interests, are invited to join.<\/p>\n

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Circles<\/h2>\n

Circles are the special interest groups formed within the club for the discussion and exchange of\u00a0ideas. Members meet regularly, and while there is always scope for the creation of new circles, the\u00a0four current circles are:<\/p>\n

The Dame Mary Gilmore Book Circle meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am when members discuss books and exchange opinions. Meetings take place at the Union, University & Schools Club.<\/p>\n

The Art, Heritage and Music Circle meets 3-4 times a year. Members interested in visiting art galleries, concerts, historic houses and enjoying other cultural activities are encouraged to participate in this
\nCircle.<\/p>\n

The Evening Circle meets periodically and virtually at 7.30 pm for discussion. Open to all members it caters particularly for those whose professional commitments preclude attendance during the day.<\/p>\n

The Morning Tea Circle, includes morning tea, after which there will be a speaker followed by general discussion and questions on the topic. Meetings are periodic and located at the Union, University & Schools Club.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lunch and Dinner Meetings<\/h2>\n

Each month a luncheon or dinner is held at the Union, University & Schools Club, 25 Bent Street, Sydney, usually addressed by a speaker. Members must RSVP to the convenor before each event with any changes received at least\u00a03 business days prior to the event.<\/p>\n

At 12:00 noon members gather for drinks before going in to a two course lunch with wine at 12:30 pm. For dinners, members usually meet at 7:00 pm for drinks before a 7:30 pm two course dinner with wine.<\/p>\n

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Newsletter<\/h2>\n

The newsletter, produced two times a year, informs members of the meetings and activities of the Circles, the selection and progress of the scholarship winners as well as news and events of both the Australian and the International Association of Lyceum Clubs.<\/p>\n

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Awards<\/h2>\n

Sydney Lyceum Club awards annual monetary prizes to:<\/p>\n

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  • A student at\u00a0the University of Technology Sydney for the best thesis in Journalism and Social Communication (the Dame Mary Gilmore Award);<\/li>\n
  • The student of Western Sydney University who achieves the highest mark in the Master of Teaching Primary or Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary Teaching);<\/li>\n
  • The female student with the highest mark in the unit Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future. (TEAC7156); for demonstrating outstanding commitment and high academic achievement in all aspects of community engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    Membership<\/h2>\r\nThe Sydney Lyceum Club Inc welcomes new members and is open to all women who have a tertiary qualification and\/or are prominent in, or have a particular interest in the arts, sciences, professions, business or social issues. Membership provides companionship and intellectual stimulation and women, who wish to promote a spirit of goodwill and understanding through the sharing of their interests, are invited to join.\r\n\r\n[zilla_divider\/]\r\n

    Circles<\/h2>\r\nCircles are the special interest groups formed within the club for the discussion and exchange of\u00a0ideas. Members meet regularly, and while there is always scope for the creation of new circles, the\u00a0four current circles are:\r\n\r\nThe Dame Mary Gilmore Book Circle meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am when members discuss books and exchange opinions. Meetings take place at the Union, University & Schools Club.\r\n\r\nThe Art, Heritage and Music Circle meets 3-4 times a year. Members interested in visiting art galleries, concerts, historic houses and enjoying other cultural activities are encouraged to participate in this\r\nCircle.\r\n\r\nThe Evening Circle meets periodically and virtually at 7.30 pm for discussion. Open to all members it caters particularly for those whose professional commitments preclude attendance during the day.\r\n\r\nThe Morning Tea Circle, includes morning tea, after which there will be a speaker followed by general discussion and questions on the topic. Meetings are periodic and located at the Union, University & Schools Club.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[zilla_divider\/]\r\n

    Lunch and Dinner Meetings<\/h2>\r\nEach month a luncheon or dinner is held at the Union, University & Schools Club, 25 Bent Street, Sydney, usually addressed by a speaker. Members must RSVP to the convenor before each event with any changes received at least\u00a03 business days prior to the event.\r\n\r\nAt 12:00 noon members gather for drinks before going in to a two course lunch with wine at 12:30 pm. For dinners, members usually meet at 7:00 pm for drinks before a 7:30 pm two course dinner with wine.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[zilla_divider\/]\r\n

    Newsletter<\/h2>\r\nThe newsletter, produced two times a year, informs members of the meetings and activities of the Circles, the selection and progress of the scholarship winners as well as news and events of both the Australian and the International Association of Lyceum Clubs.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[zilla_divider\/]\r\n

    Awards<\/h2>\r\nSydney Lyceum Club awards annual monetary prizes to:\r\n
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    • A student at\u00a0the University of Technology Sydney for the best thesis in Journalism and Social Communication (the Dame Mary Gilmore Award);<\/li>\r\n \t
    • The student of Western Sydney University who achieves the highest mark in the Master of Teaching Primary or Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary Teaching);<\/li>\r\n \t
    • The female student with the highest mark in the unit Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future. (TEAC7156); for demonstrating outstanding commitment and high academic achievement in all aspects of community engagement<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1188,"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/1188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sydneylyceum.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}