From the Boarding School
Last Sunday was a super special one for our Boarders and the special women in their lives. Our very first Mother and Daughter Lunch was held at Mosman, and it was great to see so many of our mums there. Being the mother of a Boarder is filled with unique delights and challenges that only a select few can understand so it is lovely to be able to provide an opportunity to catch up and share experiences and stories in such a nice setting.
Good luck to our rowers this weekend!
Congratulations to the following Boarders who will be representing Pymble at the Head of the River on Saturday. For those of you who have been involved in rowing before, you will appreciate what huge commitment this sport requires. I am in awe of the dedication, determination and resilience these girls have demonstrated over many long months. I know you will join me in wishing them all the best for the culmination of the season.
Year 8: Zahra Craig, Daysie Leahy, Camilla Metcalfe, Skye Mitchell, Phoebe Toynton.
Year 9: Alexandra Ritchie, Cleo McLauglin, Gemma Thiel, Madeleine Gaden, Margaux Marcet, Poppy Fox Ashwin, Sasha Paris, Siri Taubenschlag, Stella Walsh.
Year 10: Leander McLaughlin, Allegra Taubenschlag, Erin O’Kane, Edwina Harrington, Phoebe Pockley.
Year 11: Summer Phillips, Rosie Eggins, Emma Guo, Claudia Hodder.
Year 12: Charlotte Craig, Celeste McDermott, Madison Hodgetts, Evie Leahy, Jemma Hodder.
Pymble comes to you
It’s not too late to join us in Scone on Friday 21 March. We would love to see you at our gathering. The invitation can be accessed by clicking here.
Live It, Love It, Learn It – Ms Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding
A busy weekend was had by all Boarders. It started with over 30 Boarders heading to support the NSW Waratahs in their match against Fijian Drua. The girls had a lot of fun and enjoyed watching the rugby for the start of the season. There was a trip to Max Brenner chocolate store on Saturday and a swim at Manly on Sunday.
We are welcoming Abbotsleigh Boarders this weekend for a celebration of International Women’s Day and finishing on Sunday with an AFL game.
A View From My Window
My name is Jemma and I am 17 years old. I started Boarding here in Year 10 and have loved every moment since. I come from the small town of Forbes in the Central West region of NSW. Forbes is known for its heritage buildings set within the mighty Lachlan Valley.
There are many leafy parks which surround the beautiful Lake Forbes that flows right through the middle of the town. When I’m not with my Boarding sisters in our beautiful Lang House, I live on a property just on the outside of the town called ‘River Block’, which gets its name from sitting on the banks of the Lachlan River.
When I look outside my ‘River Block’ window, I see a whole lot of green crops alongside our two loved and definitely well fed horses, as they wait with their innocent faces to see what havoc they can produce on the first ride back after a long spell.
From my window, I see my brother and dad passing the football around, as well as creating their very own golf course. I see my dad working hard endlessly, hours upon hours, never stopping, that is, until 12.00pm smoko hits and you’ll see dad sitting in the same spot on the same couch just having a ‘little rest’.
I see my mum, working hard trying to keep the house, pool and garden intact. Although, the weather tests her will to clean the pool, she gets it done. I see my sisters watching from the same window, looking out into our big backyard full of sheep, dogs and a cat. We all love to look out of the ‘River Block’ window as the sun sets across the green crops along with the scrumptious smell of dinner cooking; the quiet nights are truly something else out in the Lachlan Valley.
The drive from Forbes to Pymble takes around six hours and although it’s hard to leave the wide-open spaces and peace and quiet, I will always love returning to Pymble. At school and boarding I get to experience some of the loudest, busiest and most chaotic of times and I wouldn’t have my life any other way.
Boarder of the Week
Congratulations to our Boarder of the Week, Isabelle (Belle), as our Head of Marden House, Beth Ayling, shares she is a deserving recipient.
I am delighted to have the opportunity to write some words about this week’s Boarder of the Week, Belle. Belle has been a Boarder since she arrived from Scone, NSW, in Year 7 and she has truly woven herself into the fabric of Marden House.
Belle is a calm and considerate Boarding sister, and she works hard to adhere to house routines and expectations. Both her room and uniform are consistently immaculate, and she is always willing to assist both staff and students whenever she can.
Most recently, she graciously gave up her personal time to help with a school tour for Pymble alumni, all of whom were incredibly grateful of her assistance. Belle is a social butterfly and a caring and loyal friend. She enjoys nothing more than a chat, a laugh and a big hug.
Belle has shown exceptional growth and maturity over the past year, and she is flourishing into an amazing young woman with endless potential. We have loved every bit of watching Belle continue to succeed in all she puts her mind to and she’s very deserving of this acknowledgement.
The photo below is of Belle with her mother Larissa an ex-Pymble Boarder.
Save the Date
Friday 14 March – Year 11 Formal
Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March – Year 12 Boarder and Day Girl Parents’ regional weekend
Saturday 8 April – Boarders’ End of Term Chapel Service and Dinner
Monday 10 April – Face-to-Face Learning Discussions for Boarding Families
Tuesday 11 April – Boarders’ Travel Day
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding