From the Boarding School
Boarder voice is super important in helping us maintain a happy, healthy home where wellbeing is a priority. There are variety of forums in which our Boarders can provide feedback, most significantly our Boarders’ Representative Council (BRC) is key in providing student voice and enhancing the boarding experience for all.
There are two BRC representatives from each year group and these girls have the responsibility of representing the views of their cohort and feeding back outcomes from matters raised. I am delighted to announce the following BRC members for the 2024 year.
Year 7 – Emma Roberts and Mads Gaden
Year 8 – Phoebe Pockley and Annika Maslin
Year 9 – Rose Kirby and Addison Seeto
Year 10 – Celeste McDermott and Lola Barwick
Big Sister Program
Leadership is an important part of the Boarding experience and we are delighted at thee number of students who have put their hands up to become big sisters and buddies for new girls in 2024. These leadership positions are central to helping out new girls settle into life at Pymble and into Boarding. We are pleased to announce the following girls as Buddies and Big Sisters for 2024.
| Buddies |
| Poppy Fox-Ashwin |
| Sasha Paris |
| Emma Roberts |
| Rose Purcell |
| Ally Warren |
| Alexandra Reardon |
| Allegra Taubenschlag |
| Addison Seeto |
| Tilly Ord |
| Sophie Zhang |
| Phoebe Roberts |
| Livia Armstrong |
| Boa Kim |
| Big Sisters |
| Grace Peters |
| Sophie Laing |
| Mia Lorimer |
| Charlotte Craig |
| Phoebe Roberts |
| Ella Mitchell |
| Latiah McMillian |
| Jemma Hodder |
| Addison Seeto |
| Livia Armstrong |
| Edie Azar |
| Celeste McDermott |
| Isabelle Johnson |
| Madi Hodgetts |
| Elena Duta |
| Lily Barlow |
| Leathy Levy |
| Lisa Sze |
| Ally Levy |
| Rose Kirkby |
| Jaidey Samuelsson |
Amazing Athletes
Our Boarders were once again very well represented at the Pymble Sportswomen’s Dinner held last Friday at Miramare Gardens. It was wonderful to see so many Boarders and their parents gathered to celebrate the year of sport.
We are delighted to celebrate the following Boarders:
Strive for the Highest Awards
Ally Warren – Water Polo
Elke Payne – Rugby 7’s
Sophie Beveridge – Water Polo
Sophie Webster – Cricket
Sophie Laing – Netball
Skye Pockley – Rowing
Savannah Lorimer – Basketball
Saskia Fitzgerald – Equestrian
Isabelle Johnson – Hockey
Hannah Weber – Rugby 7’s
Charlotte Craig – Netball
Brielle Mann – Rhythmic Gymnastics
Abigail Ballhausen- Cross Country
Giselle Kawane – Tennis
Athlete of the Year
Amarley Bron – Basketball
Grace Whyte – Netball
Lucy Robertson – Rugby 7’s
Julie Shaw All Rounder
Year 8- Leander McLaughlin
Year 10 – Grace Townsend
Insert Sports women’s dinner photos
Love It – Mrs White Deputy Director of Boarding
Balmoral Adventure
Last Friday our fabulous Year 8 Boarders headed out to Balmoral Beach for a sunset picnic. Although the water temperatures were crisp, many were brave and enjoyed a paddle around the famous wharf. As the sun started to set, the girls enjoyed kicking a footy and a bite to eat on the shores before travelling back to Boarding (we hear there was plenty on singing on the journey home!)
Bowling Adventure
Saturday night was full of excitement for our Marden ladies as they headed on a bowling adventure to Chatswood. The girls showed off their bowling talents with a few landing strikes throughout the Evening! It was lovely to see the girls encouraging one another, as a few tried the bowling for the first time. After bowling, the girls enjoyed dinner together
Macquarie Adventure
Due to the rain over the weekend, our youngest Boarders were treated to a shopping adventure to Macquarie. Many used the adventure to prepare for end of year celebrations whilst admiring the Christmas decorations in stores. The girls enjoyed lunch together whilst watching the ice-skating which was a treat!
What’s on this week:
Friday: Year 10 Balmoral Adventure and Year 7/8 Sleepover
Saturday: Manly Adventure
Sunday: Bondi to Bronte Walk and Lang Housewarming
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Sophie Webster! I am a Year 8 student and I have been Boarding since Year 7. I live on a property of about twelve and a half thousand acres with my parents John and Kerri and my big brother James. Our property is situated between Cowra and Boorowa in a little village named Reids Flat, New South Wales approximately four hours from Sydney.
The thing I love about Reids Flat is that you know everyone in the community because it is so small. On our farm we have lots of animals including sheep, cattle and a fat horse called Marge. We also have five dogs, four of them being work dogs and one being our pet black Labrador, Lottie. We also have a cat called Spike that always wants food and has a very soft spot for my brother James.
For a few years we have experienced lots of floods. This year was different though and we haven’t had that much rain so Dad is irrigating our crops, so they are tall and healthy. They should be ready to harvest around Christmas time.
When I am at home I also love riding on my CRF 230 and in the summer we go skiing with friends and family. I play with Lottie to give her a lot of exercise but I also take her in the buggy in which she sits in the front seat with you or on top of you!
Even though living on a farm can be hard and not knowing what the weather is doing, my family and I wouldn’t choose anywhere else! I love being home on the farm with my family that is a beautiful spot and I am very lucky to live there.
Boarder of the Week
Congratulations to our Boarder of the Week, the wonderfully talented Airiana Chan. Airiana joined us from Hong Kong at the start of the year, and has been a thoughtful, caring and supportive Boarding Sister to her younger peers. Airiana has contributed to our Boarding Community throughout the year, with outstanding musical performances at Boarders’ Chapel and community events. Airiana has an outstanding work ethic, and is always seen studying hard during the Evening Study Program. She never fails to uplift Goodlet House when practicing her violin on weekends.
Airiana is proud to be a Pymble Boarder, with her immaculate uniform and room. Her smile and friendly nature makes her well regarded among her peers. Congratulations Airiana on a well-deserved Boarder of the Week.
Save the Dates
Tuesday 28 November – End of Year Chapel Service and Boarding Christmas Party (all Boarders required to be in attendance)
Wednesday 6 December – Year 7 to 10 Speech Day (all Boarders required to be in attendance)
Wednesday 6 December – Boarders’ travel afternoon (following Speech Day)
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding