Language Arts
ISDA Debating
Congratulations to ISDA Year 7 who remain undefeated after nine competition debates!
Year 7 is through to the Semi-finals on Friday 31 May, at Ascham.
ISDA Year 10 were also successful in their quarter final at Brigidine last week and will also debate on Friday 31 May in the Semi-finals at Ascham.
Information including venue map and details have been sent to parents via MyPymble. Visitors are welcome.
If attending, please allow plenty of time for Friday traffic and for parking. Parents are reminded that for finals rounds, Pymble does not arrange transport and students are not permitted to travel home without being accompanied by an adult.
Best wishes to our teams for this next exciting final!
FED Debating
Congratulations to Pymble 7A who debated Sydney Girls’ High last Friday 24 May in the Semi-finals at St Aloysius. Unfortunately, team Pymble 7A were defeated, however, we congratulate all students and coach, Lara Blair, on their fine season.
Archdale – Shield and Invitational
Archdale Shield commenced last Tuesday 21 May, hosted by Mount St Benedict’s. Well done to Pymble teams winning six of the eight debates. Archdale Invitational also commenced Tuesday 21 May, with Pymble winning two of 3 debates. Thanks to Estelle Lee, (Year 8) and Arabella Hoang, (Year 7), who subbed.
Mrs Hubbard was delighted to receive some lovely feedback this week –
From the Archdale Round 1 Host school – “Thanks for having a glorious group of young ladies that made running the event smooth and enjoyable”.
There were no Archdale Shield debates this week, Tuesday 28 May. These debates have been rescheduled to the makeup round on Tuesday 13 August. Invitational debates were still held.
Archdale Shield teams will be visiting Queenwood on Tuesday 4 June. A bus will be travelling to Queenwood with tickets available by clicking here. Parents are welcome to watch debates and are reminded to collect daughters from the venue.
Social Debating SSD – Sydney Social Debating
A training workshop and Introduction to Debating session was held for coaches and all social debaters last Friday 24 May. Thank you to coaches. Language Arts Captain of Public Speaking, Evelyn Zhu (Year 11), and Mr Daniel Judd for running this event.
Training, preparation and online debates for Sydney Social Debating will commence on Friday 31 May in the Kate Mason Building from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Absences
Debaters must inform Mrs Hubbard, their coach and team, in advance, if they will be absent for a Debating round. We do not forfeit, and subs can be arranged.
Public Speaking
PESA
Jenny Xu (Year 10) attended the Regional Final of the Plain English Speaking Awards on Tuesday 28 May. She has won a place in the state Semi-final on Friday 14 June in Martin Place. Congratulations Jenny!
MUN – Model United Nations
Congratulations to Jenny Xu (Year 10) who has been selected to attend the UN Youth National conference to be held in Brisbane in July.
Evatt
Congratulations to those who entered Evatt and performed so well.
Maya Garg (Year 11), Catherine Shi (Year 11), Jenny Xu (Year 10) and Kiki Chen (Year 10) have made it through to the finals. Results to follow.
Harvard Model United Nations
This year Harvard MUN (HMUN) will be held face to face at UTS, Sydney. Please inform Mrs Hubbard if you have enrolled. Further details will be communicated to parents shortly. The event will be held on Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June. https.//www.hmunaustralia.org/
57th Session of THIMUN – The Hague, January 2025
The Pymble Language Arts International Tour group have been accepted as the first Australian school to attend THIMUN at The Hague. Tour details have been sent through by Travel@Pymble. The tour will depart Sydney on Friday 17 January 2025 and travellers will commence Term 1 on Monday 3 February 2025. We are excited for this wonderful travel experience!
Mock Law
Mediation
Mediation Round Two was held on Wednesday 22 May. Well done to student coaches Lauren Korenblyum (Year 11) and Christiana Soo (Year 11) and team. Our score was 90/100 which brings our average to date to 93!
Mrs Hubbard was delighted to receive some lovely feedback this week.
From the Mock Mediation judge – “What a delightful team and student coaches that you are working with. It was a pleasure to observe them and to be part of a feedback conversation with them.”
Mock Trial
Mock Trial Round Two was held at Barker on the afternoon and evening of Monday 20 May. It was another Pymble victory! Well done team – you were outstanding. Material for Round 3 will be released on Monday 3 June.
Upcoming Programs and Events
- Farewell to Year 12 High Tea
This much anticipated annual event will be held on Thursday 27 June from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) for Language Arts students in Years 10 to 12. Parents of Year 12 students are also welcome.
We hope to honour every Year 12 student who has debated this year! Parents are working hard to make this a lovely event. There will be personalised presentations, a delightful array of treats and fun games organised by our Language Arts Captains.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here
- IDC Debating Term 4
- Staff v Student debate
- Harvard MUN (HMUN)
HMUN will be held Wednesday 6 June to Sunday 9 June at UTS.
A message from Catherine Shi (Year 11), MUN captain.
“Don’t forget about HMUN Australia Registrations 2024! Registration closes on Friday 31 May, so be sure to secure your spots. As an HMUN Student Ambassador this year, I’m excited to offer you a discount code too – AMB-620 – for 10% off registration fees.
I attended HMUN last year as a delegate, and I’m thrilled to participate again this year. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, HMUN is a fantastic opportunity for all levels.”
For details on the application process please visit the website.
https.//www.hmunaustralia.org/application-process
- PMUN Winter Conference – Saturday 27 July
Bronwyn Hubbard
Head of Language Arts