From the Boarding School
It has been another happy week as we enjoyed the beautiful spring weather. Our Year 12 students are cherishing every moment of their final full term at Pymble, while our younger Boarders are looking forward to the upcoming term break.
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the Association of Independent Schools, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference. It was an invaluable opportunity to deepen my understanding of how we can enhance educational and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. I am excited to share learnings with our community in the months ahead.
A particularly proud moment for our Boarding family was seeing our First Nations scholars represent us with such skill and grace. Latiah delivered a moving performance of “Man in the Mirror” and later joined Dezi on the student panel. Watching these remarkable young women was a powerful reminder that they are poised to make an incredible impact on the world.
Orange turns pink!
Last Friday was a beautiful celebration of our Boarding family with a very well attended event in Orange at beautiful Printhie Wines hosted by our very own Emily and Ed Swift, parents of Annabel in Year 9. The Orange event is an extra special one as it seems to draw in a huge range of ex-students. It was particularly wonderful to be joined by Meg Kierath, class of 1958, to share happy memories of Pymble Boarding and to hear updates on the numerous members of the wider Kierath, Beveridge, Green and Johnson families who have joined us at Pymble over many years. There were other alumni of a similar vintage, and it was great to hear their enthusiasm for the 100th birthday celebrations for Goodlet – they are all signing up to sleep on the balcony at the sleepover!
There were also the more recent previous Boarders and Boarding staff who joined in the fun. It was especially wonderful have Pip Kensit share her memories of time at Pymble. Pip was a Boarder at Pymble from Year 7 and eventually an outstanding Head Boarder in 2012. She loved Boarding so much, Pip returned as an Assistant Head of House while studying nursing. Following her time as a remote nurse, Pip went on to study medicine and is now enjoying life in Orange as a doctor at Orange Hospital. Everyone enjoyed hearing Pip’s fond memories of Boarding and the impact it has had on her life beyond Pymble.
Garden Party
With just one more sleep to go, Garden Party is shaping up to be a fabulous day. Huge thanks for the many donations that have found their way to us, our produce stall is looking very healthy! If you haven’t had a chance to send through your donation, it’s not too late – we will gratefully receive local produce, baked goods or anything that you think represents our Boarding family. Please remember all funds raised at our Boarders’ Stall go directly to the Boarders’ Parent Group Scholarship fund.
Eat like a Boarder – back due to popular demand!
I hope you can join us for dinner on Monday 13 October at 6.00pm, when you return your girls from the Term 3 break. This will be the ‘real’ experience, with you able to enjoy the regular dinner service, just as the girls do each evening. If you would like to join us, please rsvp to boarding@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au by Friday 3 October.
Love It
A busy Friday night was enjoyed by our Boarders who travelled out for dessert at YoChi. We tried to entertain a different dessert spot but they love what they know! There were a few busy Boarders on Saturday afternoon enjoying the art of candle making led by Renee C, one of our Marden staff members. Year 7 caught the train to Hornsby for a shopping trip to purchase a few required items before the end of term. We were incredibly lucky to have beautiful weather all weekend which meant our Boarders were out and about. We celebrated the Moon Festival early last night with a beautifully themed dinner in the Dining Hall. On completion of dinner, Boarders were lucky to read their fortunes from fortune cookies.
We’re all looking forward to our Boarding event on Friday night with FABBA and the Garden Party on Saturday.
Our Pink Ladies – Sophie Laing and Celeste Mc Dermott, Head Boarders
It was lovely to have Sophie and Celeste award their very last Pink Ladies and I think they made the perfect choices ….
You’ve heard it before; Pink Ladies are special people in the lives of our Boarders who go above and beyond to make our time in Boarding easier and more connected. And seeing as it’s Term 3 and we’re on our way out, who better to dedicate it to than Year 12!
Year 12, we want to say on behalf of every Boarder in our year, thank you for the kindness you have shared with us over the last 6 years. Whether that’s offering lifts to sport, welcoming us into your homes, or offering some delicious food. Our time in Boarding wouldn’t have been the same without your support and care towards us, and for that we are extremely grateful.
We’d also like to extend a massive thank you to all the day school staff. To all the teachers, thanks for giving us the best education possible. To facilities, the gardeners and security, thank you for keeping the College turning and making it a beautiful environment for us to live in. Thank you to the Healthcare staff for always looking after us and Chartwells for providing delicious and nutritious meals. So as a token of our appreciation we have got a pink lady apple for all the day school staff and Year 12 students. Thank you!!!
View From My Window
Hello, my name is Bella, and I live In Crookwell NSW about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Canberra. I live with my mum, dad and little brother Ollie and have two pet dogs Sadie and Reggie.
My mum is a school teacher at the local primary school, and my dad works in the construction industry. My big brother Jesse owns his own butchery, and my little brother Ollie just started high school this year.
When I look out my window, I see my front yard and the street alive with our neighbours playing backyard cricket as the sun begins to set. Kids riding bikes and scooters around till dusk, while family friends stroll with their loved ones and pets.
Family is a huge part of my life. When I return home, I love spending time with them, whether that’s relaxing together or racing from one sporting activity to another. One of my favourite family traditions is heading down to the dam every New Years. Surrounded by my cousins, we spend all day skiing, tubing, knee boarding or just soaking up the sunshine on the bank. As the sun sets across the water, the view is always breath taking, a picture-perfect way to end the year.
Another view I love is from my Boarding room at Pymble. It overlooks Molly Dive Field and the Braith Williams Aquatics and Fitness centre. There is always a buzz of energy, with people playing sport, grabbing coffee or a snack at Archie’s or catching up with friends. That sense of community makes Boarding life exciting and full of connection.
Coming back to Boarding is always something I look forward to, not only because I get to reunite with my friends, but also because it gives me structure and routine. Pymble has taught me to balance my schooling and sport while opening doors to incredible opportunities. I’ve had a truly life-changing experience, and for that I will always remain grateful.
Overall, I am proud to be a Pymble Boarder and Pymble Ladies’ College. The friendships, opportunities and lessons I have gained, I will cherish forever.
Save the Date
19 September – Boarder Parent Group Meeting followed by FABBA event
20 September – Garden Party
25 September – Farewell to Year 12 Chapel Service* (all Boarders required to be in attendance until 6.00pm) followed by Year 12 Celebration dinner for Year 12 Boarders and their families
25 September – Boarders’ Travel Day
26 September – Year 12 Speech Day and Valedictory Dinner
Term 4
13 October – all Boarders return from 2.00pm
13 October – Eat Like a Boarder 6.00pm
14 October – HSC Examinations commence
17 October – Boarding Lock Down and Evacuation Drill*
14 November – Lang Housewarming for Year 12 2026 and their families
November- End of Year Chapel Service and Christmas Party*
3 December Year 7-12 Speech Day*, followed by end of term Travel Day.
* No leave will be permitted during this time.