From the Boarding School
Our beautiful Boarding Houses were ready for some Halloween action on October 31, and it was a joy to welcome some of our youngest Pymble students for a delightful round of trick or treating.
Our Boarders joined in the festivities as well, and we are especially grateful to the Waterhouse family who are fully aware that our Boarders often miss out on traditional trick or treating. They, once again, went above and beyond by providing a beautifully packaged bundle of treats to every single Boarder. While the costumes and treats are always a highlight, what truly made Halloween special was the incredible thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness of our Pymble community. Thank you!
A delicious afternoon
In what has become a much-anticipated annual tradition, last Friday we took a group of our Baking Boarders to Maggio’s at North Ryde. It is always a totally delicious and enjoyable afternoon, one that the girls truly love and look forward to each year. For me, however, the true highlight is listening to the owner and founder, Andrew Maggio, share his inspiring story of how he and his brother began the business with their mother baking out the back, and how that humble beginning has grown into a thriving business employing more than 100 staff. Andrew’s story is a great lesson in the power of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to giving back – a fantastic, real-world lesson for our Boarders!
Lang Room Draw
On Wednesday evening, we held our much anticipated room draw for Lang House. This is always an exciting but sometimes nerve-racking evening where the girls choose their rooms for the remainder of their time at Pymble. It was great to see ‘wins’ all round with all of the girls pleased to have a lovely room to reside in for the coming 12 months. We are now all looking forward to the big move and Housewarming next week. Stay tuned!
Avonmoore take 2
Last Sunday night, our current Year 8 Boarders returned to Avonmoore to reminisce about their happy times there. With s’mores and sport, they reflected on their first year at Pymble, and their journey towards Year 9 in 2026. It was lovely to see the interactions between the current Year 7s and their ‘big’ sisters as they reflected on the growth for both groups this year.
Love It, Ms Theresa Mimmo , Deputy Director of Boarding
Our Year 9-11 Boarders were invited to share Halloween at Abbotsleigh with other Boarders for a social event. Their creativity shone through in their costumes, and the night was spent dancing and socialising. Year 7 headed to Balmoral Beach for their beach picnic, enjoying a warmish night by the water. On Saturday, with the weather turning, we changed our activity to see a movie at Macquarie Centre called Kangaroo. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon and relax after a busy week. Sunday was a trip to a foodies market in the city called Hay St Market. With various foods on offer to view and sample, our Boarders were left very happy.
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Jocelyn, and I live in Orange, which is located four hours west of Sydney. My house is on the edge of town on a small property where I live with my mum, dad, and my two brothers, Hamish and Paddy. We have lots of animals, my dog Jimmy, our cats Coco and Pearl, my brother’s birds that he breeds, and my dad’s nine chickens. We also have some bee hives, where my dad harvests honey for our family and friends. Orange is known for its amazing food and wine, as well as its cold winters, where the lowest temp this year was -7°C, and it usually snows each winter.
When I look out my window, I see tall gum trees and a wide view overlooking town and Mount Canobolas. In winter, I can sometimes see snow covering the mountain, and in summer the sunsets light up the sky in bright shades of yellow, orange, and pink.
I love going home to see my family and friends, and something I always look forward to is going camping with my family on a friend’s property located in Rosberg, which is about two hours south of Orange, and this is usually when I bring my day-girl friends home to show them where I come from – I especially love teaching them things that you can’t do in the city like how to ride motorbikes.
Even though I love going home, I also love coming back to boarding. It’s always exciting to see all my boarding sisters and school friends again, and to start back at athletics training with my coaches and training group. The boarding staff make it feel like a second home, and it’s nice to know there’s always someone to talk to or have a laugh with after a long day.
Boarder of the Week
As our Head of Goodlet House, Kate Inglis writes, Allegra (Aggie) is a much-loved member of our Boarding community. With her active presence in community activities, her friendliness toward peers across Goodlet House, and her natural ‘big sister’ spirit, Aggie truly embodies the heart of Boarding life. Joining the Boarding community from Crackenback in 2023, Aggie has embraced every opportunity that has come her way. She is driven, passionate, and a talented rower who balances her academic pursuits, leadership commitments, and love of all things Boarding with grace and determination. Between rowing seasons, Aggie shines on the snowfields, competing at the National Championships in Mount Buller last term alongside her sister, Siri. She is also a familiar face across the Boarding houses, strengthening friendships both within her year group and with younger Boarders in Avonmoore. We thank Aggie for her ongoing contribution to our Boarding community – a well-deserved Boarder of the Week!
Save the Date
14 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.
And while you have the diary out… some important dates for 2026
28 January – New Boarders and current Year 12 Boarders arrive from 2.00pm
28 January – New Boarders’ Welcome Dinner
29 January – Current Boarders return from 2.00pm
29 January – Boarder Parent Group (BPG) meeting at 3.30pm
29 January – BPG welcome drinks at 5.00pm
30 January to 1 February – Boarders’ Community Weekend*
20 February – Boarding Family Friends’ Event
20 February – PPA Icebreaker followed by Boarding Parent “Afters”
15 March – Mother and Daughter Lunch
24 March – Boarders’ End of Term Chapel Service and Dinner*
1 April – Boarders’ Travel Day
2 April – Year 8, 9 and 10 learning discussions
* No leave during this time