From the Boarding School
This is my first chance to welcome you back to Pymble this term and I trust you are still feeling the joy of the term break. It has been lovely to return to sunshine and the happy faces of your beautiful girls. I have loved hearing stories of holiday adventures and it was especially heart-warming to hear tales of our Boarders who not only love being together throughout the term but also can’t resist the chance to catch up in the holidays as well. It truly is a wonderful extended family.
The start to the term has been smooth with our Boarders busy with their studies and co-curricular program. Foremost in our minds are our 2025 Year 12s who are applying their usual steadfast determination and resilience to their HSC examinations. They were certainly well prepared for Week 1 and continue to use their time in house effectively. As is tradition, we enjoyed an HSC examination eve celebration in Lang House, sending our Boarders off with good wishes for the weeks to come.
Our new Year 12 leaders
The baton has well and truly been passed to our 2026 Year 12s and it was wonderful to celebrate them at the New Student Leader Induction Assembly. Their experience as members of a residential community has ensured our Boarders are well equipped to meet the challenges of leadership with compassion and poise. It was especially nice to have so many of our Boarder family join us on this special occasion.
Keeping Up With Our Boarders.
As always, I am proud to share with you our latest edition of Keeping Up With Our Boarders. In this edition, you get to meet our new Boarder leaders and take a glimpse into just some of the magic of our lives here on campus. Please click the link and enjoy a lovely read.
Love It Mrs Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding
A very busy weekend was had by our Boarders in their first week back for Term 4. Boarders from Years 7-9 headed to Ascham on Friday night for a NEON social. They had an amazing time and it was lovely seeing lots of photos with their friends from other schools. Year 10 dressed up and celebrated the start of term with Shore at Miramare Gardens for Shoremal. Wahroonga Park was alive with music on Saturday evening for the Twilight Concert where several of our Year 7 Boarders enjoyed a picnic dinner. We still haven’t managed to convince any Boarders to head east and participate in a coastal walk to view Sculptures by the Sea – a challenge for next time. Our Big Sister/Little Sister Sunday afternoon of bowling and YoChi outing was a big success. The girls loved spending time together outside of the College and reconnecting after the holidays.
To see all the exciting activities we have planned for Term 4 please refer to our Love It Program below.
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Millie. I live in Dubbo with my mum, dad, and my sister. I’m actually the youngest of five siblings, which definitely keeps life interesting! Even though only my sister and I are still at home, having older siblings means there’s always someone to talk to or get advice from.
Dubbo is a great place to live – it’s a regional town with a lot of character. Some people call it “Dubvegas” as a bit of a joke, but honestly, there’s always something happening here. We’ve got the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo and a strong sense of community. I love that it still feels like a country town, but there’s enough going on that you’re never really bored.
One of the things I love most about being at home is the comfort and familiarity. I get to be around my family, sleep in my own bed, eat home-cooked meals, and just relax. It’s a place where I can be completely myself and recharge. I also really enjoy the little things – like catching up with my sister after a long term at school or just spending time with my family and friends.
When I look out my window I see a wide open paddock, gum tree and the warm glow of a fire crackling in the distance which brings the warmth of the country. Dad has surrounded the fire with the excavator which makes afternoons at home peaceful. From my window I see a broad expanse of vivid green lawn stretched out under the blue sky. Beyond the open grass I see a glint of water marking the pool where I spend most of my time when I’m at home swimming on hot summer days. Lastly, I see the sky glowing with shades of orange, yellow and a soft hint of pink as the sun begins to set. The colours stretch across the clouds painting with warmth. It’s quite calm and one of those moments that makes you stop and just enjoy the view when home being.
Returning to Boarding can feel like a mix of emotions. There’s always that bit of sadness when it’s time to say goodbye to home again, but at the same time, it’s exciting to return to Boarding life. I get to see all my friends again, and there’s something nice about being back in a structured routine. Boarding also gives me independence and helps me learn to manage things on my own, which I know will be really helpful later in life. Sometimes it’s hard, but I’ve learned that the more I throw myself into it, the better it gets.
One thing I’ve realised is that being away from home actually makes me appreciate it even more. I’ve come to value my family, my hometown, and even the quiet moments that I used to take for granted. Boarding has its ups and downs, but it’s taught me resilience, independence, and the importance of strong friendships.
Boarder of the Week
Congratulations to Alexis (Lexie) Kostalas, who received resounding support for her nomination as Boarder of the Week! Since joining us in Year 7 from Port Macquarie at the beginning of the year, Lexie has brought boundless energy, positivity, and goodwill to our community. She is always ready with a smile and quick to lend a helping hand wherever needed.
Lexie stands out as an excellent spokesperson for her peers and is an active, effective member of the Boarders’ Representative Council. Her kindness, consideration, and fun-loving spirit are truly appreciated by everyone around her. Lexie’s cheerful presence never fails to brighten our boarding community. Well done, Lexie!
Save the Date
1 November – Lang Housewarming for Year 12 2026 and their families
1 December – End-of-Year Chapel Service and Christmas Party*
3 December Year 7-12 Speech Day*, followed by end of term Travel Day.