Artistic Gymnastics

Pymble Athletes Shine at National Circus Competition

Over the summer holidays, two of our talented competitive circus athletes travelled to the Gold Coast to represent Pymble at the prestigious Bend The Air national finals.

Bend The Air is a leading Australian aerial circus competition that provides a platform for athletes aged nine and above to showcase their skills in Lyra (aerial hoop), Silks, Acro, and Open Apparatus categories. The event featured awe-inspiring displays of creativity, control, and individuality across solo, duo, and group performances.

Our Year 8 (2024) athletes, Aaliyah Khanche and Stella Pieterse, delivered captivating performances that highlighted their exceptional skills and dedication to the craft. Aaliyah competed in the Open Apparatus category on the Aerial Hammock, set to a powerful cover of Toxic by 2WEI. Her routine was a true “main character” moment, featuring elegant poses, dramatic drops, and mesmerizing spins, earning her a final score of 157.5.

Stella took to the Lyra, performing to Me and the Devil by Soap&Skin. Her performance seamlessly blended her dance and gymnastics background, resulting in a beautifully choreographed routine that showcased strength, grace, and creativity, finishing with a remarkable final score of 161.

Both athletes spent Term 4 refining their routines based on feedback from the Newcastle Regional event in October. Their dedication and hard work paid off as they pushed themselves to new heights, embodying the strength, agility, and creativity that Pymble girls are known for.

Congratulations to Aaliyah and Stella on these outstanding achievements. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and representation of our school on the national stage!

Vanessa Clyne

Acting Head Coach of Artistic Gymnastics