From the Upper School
A message from Mr Riley, Head of Upper School
We had a fabulous day at the Athletics Carnival late last week. Whilst it was a cold start for our Year 9s up at James Kelso Field at 7.00am, it did not deter us, and it was fantastic to be able to cheer on our amazing athletes and to see so many students participating in the non-competitor races and events. I also loved seeing the amazing spreads of food being shared between friends, self-cooking noodle pots, and new card games that I had never seen before!
On the theme of competing, I could not help but be drawn to this recent interview by Giannis Antetokounmpo discussing ‘steps to success’. With so many talented young people at Pymble it can be tempting to think that not coming first, not being in the top class, missing out on a position or missing out on a great mark is a failure. Whilst about sport, Giannis’ interview is applicable to life and really helps to show that we all have good days and bad days, that these small developments are building blocks along the journey, and that, ultimately, if you want to be successful you must keep returning to the arena.
So, in closing I wanted to say a massive thank you to our girls and our parents for supporting this wonderful event and for helping to build some Pymble pride. It was great to see you in the arena!
A big shout of to Jahle Tez in Year 9 who, together with her Year 11 and 12 counterparts, put on a fabulous fundraiser for UNICEF supporting the those impacted by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The students sold gozleme, sweet treats and taught new painting techniques, and raised over $1500.
This week we also welcomed four French Exchange students from Colmar and Lyon. Bienvenue!
From the Upper School Parent Group
Click here to purchase your tickets for the Year 9 Cocktail Evening on Saturday 17 June.
Year 10 Zoe Green bzgreen@bigpond.net.au
Pamela McPherson bruceandpam@bigpond.com
Year 9 Monika Surana monsisurana@yahoo.co.in
Christel Vigne vignechristel@gmail.com
Social media community groups:
PymbleLC Parents Class of 2025 (Facebook for year 10)
PymbleLC Parents Class of 2026 (Facebook for year 9)
PymbleLC USPG 2023 (Facebook for all Upper School parents)
Or please contact us for an invite to a WeChat group or Dads WhatsApp group.
Key Dates
Monday 5 June – Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Launch to Students
Tuesday 6 June – YSafe Parent Online Event – Details on Parent Portal
Monday 12 June – King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 13 June – Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Evening (6.45pm to 8.30pm) – To be held in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA), Main Hall and Colonnade classrooms
Wednesday 21 June – Secondary School Ensemble Concert
Thursday 22 June – Last day of Term 2
Tom Riley
Head of Upper School