From the Senior School
Our Year 12 students continue to manage their Trial HSC examinations with good sense and a calm approach. I have witnessed some very thoughtful acts of caring for each other and supporting each other, in amongst the Year 12 students and also offered by their younger peers in Year 11. These acts of kindness from the students and staff do create a ripple effect, that is passed on to others, and helps to build a supportive culture in the Senior School.
We are all gathering great inspiration from our two amazing Australian women’s sports teams – World Champions in netball, and the sheer determination and skill of the Matildas. I have been chatting to some of the Senior students about these women, and the idea that the strongest message in their performances is the value of a high-functioning team, where all know their roles and leave nothing ‘on the court / field’ in supporting each other to achieve their common goal. Across both teams, the player who ‘stars’ as the most valuable to the team is difficult to choose, and changes with each new match, and even within a game. Stepping up to lead when required and equally knowing when to support others are valuable skills for life. Alongside that is watching the sheer joy in the crowd, and sense of unity and community that such events create. Go the Matildas!
Year 11 Assembly
In Year 11 Assembly last week we enjoyed hearing from representatives from The Salvation Army, who came along to thank us for our efforts in fundraising during their Red Sheild Appeal this year. We also heard about the many service activities that they provide from their Hornsby base – ranging from food support through to skills development. Any students who are interested in getting involved in these activities to offer ongoing service should see Mrs Michie for more details.
Some students were involved in door knocking, whilst others ran a red bake sale, raising over $2000. Many thanks to those involved in supporting The Salvos – your efforts are truly appreciated by so many.
Gap Program – 2025
This week Year 11 students were invited to an information session with the Deputy Principal, Ms Rockwell, on the avenues available to those interested in pursuing a Gap position after HSC examinations. These include positions facilitated by the College with partner schools as well as schools who accept direct applications. The relevant information, including the application form, is now available on the Futures Intranet, which your daughter has access to. Applications for Pymble partner schools will close at the end of Term 3, to be followed by interviews during Term 4.
The gap program is open to all Pymble graduates, but it is important to note that in order to be eligible they must be 18 years of age by 1 January 2025 or hold British citizenship or a British passport, and be ready to depart Australia as early as 1 January, 2025.
Should your daughter have any questions, Mrs Wyse or Ms Rockwell can assist.
Students can find out more information about the GAP Year Program on the Futures site by clicking here.
A message from the Year 11 Parent Group Leaders
We hope everyone had a wonderful break and have settled back into Term 3. Our next event is a Mothers’ Dinner on Friday September 1 at 7.00pm at the Governors Hotel, 9 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park.
There will be some sharing plates on arrival and a cash bar for drinks and main meals. To RSVP, please contact me or Susan at:
Pianva99@yahoo.com (0425500123)
Sma.liu@yahoo.com (0488 998 713)
Hope to see you all and have a great catch up on how we are all going in Year 11!
From Pilar and Susan
Term 3 Key Dates
31 July to 11 August – Year 12 HSC Trial Examinations
28 August to 8 September – Year 11 Examinations
Monday 18 September – Year 12 Picnic Day
Wednesday 20 September – Year 12 Honouring Ceremony
Thursday 21 September – Year 12 Speech Day, Year 12 Final Chapel Service and Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Nikki Wyse
Head of Senior School