Athletics and Cross Country

It was great to see girls out racing on the track at the recent Region Championships. Several of our girls qualified for the upcoming NSW Junior Championships. A special mention to Eliza Lawton (Year 9) and Amalia Bond (Year 9), who both set new region records in their events. An outstanding achievement!

We are also incredibly fortunate to have many of our junior coaches all still competing at a national and international level. Over the weekend two of them, Kristie Edwards (Olympian 2024) and Olivia Inkster (World Junior representative 2024) raced in Adelaide as part of the Athletics Australia Summer Series. Kristie took out the 200m, showing her class over a strong field. It’s fantastic to have these women coaching and inspiring our athletes, proving that big things can happen as they were both in our Athletics program at Pymble too.

Off the track, Pymble Stride has been a fantastic community event, bringing together staff and students to run around our amazing grounds. Over 60 staff and students joined us on Monday morning, and it’s clear that Pymble Stride is more than just a run or walk – it’s a community and starting or finishing the day on a positive note. Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a social way to get moving, we’d love to see even more girls get involved. Sessions run on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons and everyone is welcome.

We are just over one week away from the school cross country carnival which will be held on Monday 3 March, an event that never fails to showcase the incredible talent, house spirit, and enthusiasm of our athletes. Keep an eye on the app for further information about the carnival in the coming days. While some will be pushing to make the Pymble team for igsa Cross Country, others will be out there embracing the challenge, earning valuable house points, and simply enjoying the experience with their peers. Cross country is more than just a race – it’s a celebration of resilience, camaraderie, and participation, where every girl has the chance to be part of it. We can’t wait to see the sea of girls out on the course, running around our beautiful grounds.

Deb Walsham

Head Coach – Athletics and Cross Country