From the Junior School
From the Head of Junior School
Thank you for a spectacular first term of 2025! There have been so many highlights this term, and I am so proud of the girls and their commitment to learning and all of their activities. Thank you for supporting your daughters this term, and for your trust and support of our amazing team of Junior School teachers, professional staff and our culture of kindness and inclusivity.
I wish you all a safe and happy holiday and look forward to welcoming you all back to Term 2 on Tuesday 29 April.
Respect in action
The girls have wholeheartedly embraced our College focus on Respect this term. Here are some of the many wonderful ways they have shown and learnt about respect:
“When my teacher is talking, I am always listening. When my friends were sad I helped them and was kind to them.” – Alice (Kindergarten)
“I have listened in class time. I also have been kind to my friends and included them in my games.” – Lily (Kindergarten)
“My mum is always so kind and respectful and I copy her.” – Evie (Year 1)
“I learn how to be respectful from teachers demonstrating ways to be respectful.” – Reagan (Year 1)
“We need to continue to allow others to speak without being interrupted.” – Melody (Year 2)
“We need to show respect and integrity by looking after our environment even when a teacher hasn’t asked us to tidy up rubbish.” – Lillian (Year 2)
“Most girls are showing respect by travelling on the left now but sometimes we still need to remind people.” – Chloe (Year 3)
“It is good that most people are saying please and thank you to each other as this shows respect.” – Flora (Year 3)
“I have shown respect this term by saying thank you more and always ending the day thanking the teachers for teaching me that day.” – Ariana (Year 4)
“More people are saying thank you and I notice there is less rubbish around.” – Sophie (Year 4)
“I want to make sure I am being respectful to everyone, so I try my best to use my manners.” – Zara (Year 5)
“It’s a lot faster when people aren’t on both sides of the staircase but not everyone remembers yet.” -Hailey (Year 5)
“We are actively considering how to be respectful towards each other, we’re rapidly improving on how we model it to other years.” – Sooin (Year 6)
“Everyone is always respectful to each other. We all know that one small act of kindness or respect changes someone’s day and makes them happy.” – Hannah (Year 6)
“There are reminders on how to be respectful all through the school which is good and the respect trackers are a good reminder and a way to show others that you’ve seen them being respectful.” – Karman (Year 6)
Lindfield Fun Run – Kilometres of Kindness
Thank you to all our fabulous walkers and runners who have signed up for the Lindfield Fun Run on Sunday 4 May. I am so proud of you all. Last year we had 72 members in our team – this year, we’re already at 131 and have raised $2,300.
We are definitely leading the way with our commitment to kindness. As you know I have already committed to running the Hoka Half Marathon that morning but I will be cheering you all on in spirit. We are currently still the leading school in terms of team members and fundraising, although Lindfield East and Sydney Grammar are chasing us!
Please click here to register.
Balmoral Burn
Please remember to also sign up for the Balmoral Burn on Sunday 28 May if you are keen to walk/run that challenge of 400m uphill. I will be there on the day to give it a go and support all our girls who will be embracing the challenge… although I find running up hills a huge challenge!
A message from Mr Stephen Robinson (Deputy Head of Junior School – Operations)
End-of-term information
With the end of term fast approaching, please be aware of the following:
- Classes continue until end of day tomorrow, Friday 11 April. Should your daughter be absent, please enter your daughter’s absence in MyPymble. For two days or more absences please send a completed ‘exemption from attendance’ form to the Junior School office. A reminder that the first day of Term 2 is Tuesday 29 April.
- Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will have their Easter Hat Parade in the John Reid Hall from 12.00pm to 12.45pm tomorrow. Students will not be permitted to leave after the event.
- Please avoid sending chocolate eggs to school to celebrate Easter. As a number of students have allergies, handing out such treats can be inadvertently dangerous.
Autumn Family Festival
We very much look forward to seeing many of our Junior School families at the College’s Autumn Family Festival on Thursday 1 May (Week 1). We have over 70 entrepreneurial market stalls hosted by students in Years 3 to 6, as well as over a dozen performances featuring students from across the Junior School.
The festival is open exclusively to Junior School families from 4.30pm, and the wider College community from 5.30pm.
Please be aware that due to the location of food trucks, there will be changes to K-2 co-curricular pick up collection points on this day. More information will be provided closer to time.
Mother’s Day Event
Our whole-schoool Mother’s Day event is taking place on Friday 9 May, with a breakfast for mothers/special people taking place in the Junior School from 7.00am. At 8.15am, students will head to classrooms, and guests of Junior School students are invited to move to the John Reid Hall for a special performance featuring all grades. It is anticipated the event will conclude at 9.00am.
Please be aware of increased traffic and congestion on this day. It is highly recommended to carpool, use public transport or walk. Car line locations will operate as normal and must remain clear of parked vehicles.
Uniform and Appearance
Thank you for showing respect to the College uniform policy by ensuring your daughter arrived at school with her white hat this term. All students are expected to wear their uniform correctly and with pride.
- Uniforms cannot be mixed with each season. Junior School has a strict ‘no hat, no play’ policy. Please ensure your daughter has her bucket play hat at school every day.
- Please make sure that all your daughter’s uniform clothing item is named including socks and shoes. We recommend you use white markers to label dark clothing items.
- Please be aware that next term the girls will need to be in their winter uniform from day one. Further information can be found in your daughter’s student diary.
- We have an abundance of unnamed lost property in the Junior School canteen/lunch-tub room. Unnamed drink bottles, lunch boxes and any non-Pymble branded items will be disposed of at the end of term.
Term 2 After-School Arrangements
Girls in Years 3 to 6 are responsible for remembering where they need to go after school each day. Please update your daughter’s diary with her Term 2 after-school arrangements to assist her to remember where to go each afternoon.
For girls in Kindergarten to Year 2, please email any changes for Term 2 to the Junior School office at juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au and advise if this is a permanent or casual change to your daughter’s arrangements. Please note that it is important that any changes to travel arrangements are received prior to 2.00pm.
Girls with older sisters – Girls wait at the Junior School Library until their sister collects them by 3.30pm or at OSHC if they have a sister in the Senior School (bookings need to be made with OSHC for supervision purposes only, no charges will occur).
Junior School Digital News
Important Dates
Term 1
Friday 11 April – Last day of Term 1, Decorate a Cookie & Easter Hat Parade K-2
Term 2
Tuesday 29 April – First day of Term 2 (all girls to be dressed in winter uniform)
Thursday 1 May – Autumn Family Festival (4.30pm to 8.00pm)
Friday 2 May – School photo catch-up day
Friday 9 May – Mother’s Day Event (7.00am to 9.00am)
From the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG)
6L Play Date – Save the Date
📅 Date: Sunday 11 May
⏰ Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
📍 Location: Treetops Adventure, the Hills – 95 Castlehill Road, West Pennant Hills 2125
💰 Cost: $51 per child & $60 per adult
📌 RSVP by: Friday, 25 April 2025, Wendy 0403691999
Join us for a thrilling outdoor adventure as we navigate tree-top courses, zip lines, and rope challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity for our girls to build confidence, teamwork, and unforgettable memories!
Year 4 Parents Sip and Supper – Save the Date
📅 Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Greengate Hotel, Cnr Pacific Hwy & Greengate Rd, Killara
Please join us for a relaxed evening to connect and make new friends. Please reach out to your class parents for any questions.
Autumn Family Festival
We are delighted to invite you to the Autumn Family Festival on Thursday 1 May, a special evening celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures within our community through food, art, craft demonstrations, dance and music.
📍 Location: Gloucester Lawn
⏰ Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm: Exclusive for Junior School students and their families.
5.30pm to 8.00pm: Open to the entire Pymble community.
This festival is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our diversity.
Year 5 Family Picnic
📅 Date: Sunday 18 May
⏰ Time: 11.00am to 2.00pm
📍 Location: Bobbin Head National Park
📌 RSVP: Fatima or Liz
Join us for lunch by the creek. BYO picnic, drinks and chairs.
This event is subject to weather conditions.
Please contact us with any questions at pymblelcjspg@gmail.com
Kate Brown
Head of Junior School