From the Senior School
GPs in Schools
Next Monday, our Year 12 students will be engaging in a workshop with local doctors, as part of the GPs In Schools program. The students are given advice regarding managing their own health care and have the opportunity to speak directly with a GP in a smaller friendship-based group. Here, they are given practical advice about their own wellbeing and can ask questions in a safe and confidential space. I would like to extend my thanks to the GPs involved in the program for offering their time and expertise to support our students.
Year 11 Examinations
Year 11 students will finish their program of examinations this week. They are to be commended on their maturity and good sense over the past fortnight. The closing weeks of term will be spent in finalising course work and understanding the feedback from their examination results. It is important that the students maintain their focus and work ethic as they prepare for the beginning of Year 12 next term.
Aboriginal Studies Major Work Showcase
On Wednesday 4 September, Pymble celebrated its second-ever Year 12 HSC Aboriginal Studies Major Project Showcase. Our Aboriginal Studies students displayed their incredible Major Projects which cover a diverse range of topics and artistic and literary mediums. Our special guest was Tim Selwyn, a cultural educator from Girra Girra Aboriginal Experiences who performed a beautiful welcome song for the event. Congratulations to Pymble’s amazing Year 12 Aboriginal Studies students, we are very proud of what they have achieved!
HSC Music Showcase
Congratulations to all the HSC music students for your outstanding performances at the showcase last Friday night! The evening was truly remarkable, featuring a diverse array of talents – from vocalists to instrumentalists including guitarists, saxophonists, pianists, tubists, euphonium players and violinists. Each performance was a testament to your dedication, skill and passion for music. A heartfelt thank you also goes to the exceptional teachers who guide and mentor you, helping to bring out the best in each of you. Your collective efforts made the showcase a memorable and inspiring event.
2024 All Schools Taekwondo Tournament
Over the weekend, students from the Senior School competed at the 2024 All School Taekwondo Tournament for Pymble.
Congratulations to Olivia (Year 11) and Elizabeth (Year 12) who placed first in their age groups and coached some of the Junior School students who were competing in their first-ever competition.
Congratulations to all the students. They displayed great sportsmanship and deserve commendation for their efforts.
Save the Date: Year 12 (2025) Information Night – Thursday 24 October
Please note that Senior School will be hosting a Year 12 Information Night for parents of Year 12 2025 students. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the journey through Year 12, and meet with the Compass Teachers, the Head and Deputy Head of Senior School, the Director of Studies and the Futures team.
This will take place on Thursday 24 October, from 5.30pm, in the Kate Mason Building – Senior Centre.
From the Heads of Year 12 – Mrs Michie and Mr Stern
The upcoming Garden Party gives Year 12 the opportunity to participate in their last fundraising opportunity as Pymble students.
Year 12 have been provided with raffle tickets and are expected to sell one booklet each. Tickets cost $2.50 each or $40 for the book of 20.
Year 12 will be working at the Year 12 Raffle stall and are asked to work one 30-minute shift at some point throughout the day. Please encourage your daughter to register for a shift by the end of this week!
Year 12 Spring Study Camp
The Pymble HSC Spring Study Camp is on during the first week of the holiday break to get your child ‘match fit’ for their HSC exams.
The camp is a five-day (non-residential) program that provides you with a structured study environment free from distractions in the lead up to the HSC Examinations.
Fabulous features of study camp:
- Teachers available daily for individual or small group tutoring
- Dedicated absolute quiet study space
- Allocated rooms do a practice exam or collaborate in small groups
- Academic advisors will be available daily for ATAR estimates and study planning assistance
- The Futures Team will be onsite. Students will be able to book a time with a member of the team.
- Unlimited tea, coffee and fruit
Camp Details: Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2024
Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: $345.00 (5 days) – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided daily
Location: KM Building
Study Camp Website: https://bit.ly/hscspringstudy24
Registrations close: Friday 20 September 2024
For further questions, please contact: Mrs Jenny Olsen jolsen@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au (Head of Extended Learning).
Term 3 Key Dates
2 September – 13 September – Year 11 Yearly Examinations
16 September – Year 12 GPs In Schools
16 September – Year 11 and Year 12 Y-Safe presentations
21 September – Garden Party
25 September – Year 12 Picnic Day at Clontarf
26 September – Year 12 Graduation Assembly (students and staff in attendance)
27 September – Year 12 Speech Day
27 September – Year 12 Honouring Ceremony
27 September – Year 12 Chapel Service
27 September – Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
27 September – Term 3 ends
Nikki Wyse
Head of Senior School