From the Community Engagement Team
Upcoming Events
Pymble community events can be found in the MyPymble app under the Calendar tab. Parents are encouraged to check the app regularly to keep up to date with all College events. There are plenty of opportunities to meet other parents and connect with staff through our community events which you can find on the app and in the calendar below.
Thank you to our generous community!
We are delighted to announce that over $200,000 was raised for the Pymble Foundation at our inaugural Gala Ball last Saturday night. We are now pleased to welcome three new Foundation Scholars to Pymble in 2024 who have fled their home in Afghanistan.
The Gala Ball was a magical evening of laughter, connection and Pymble spirit and we were honoured and humbled by the incredible support shown to the Foundation’s investment in people, places and programs.
Thank you to everyone who bid in our silent auction, purchased a raffle ticket or made a donation. The generosity of our community and belief in the power of learning at Pymble has been a privilege to witness.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners and the very generous bidders.
Thank you also to our event partner Harvie Group and our sponsors Mercedes Benz Hornsby and Bathers’ Pavilion for making the night possible. We are very grateful for your support.
We have had many compliments and requests for the video footage shown on the night. You can view Kseniia’s story here and learn more about Pymble’s Masterplan here.
Garden Party
This year’s Garden Party was a fabulous success, with more than 10,000 at the College to enjoy the festivities. We were able to raise more than $22,000 for our two charities; The Smith Family and Wayside Chapel. A huge thank you to all volunteers, convenors and stallholders and to everyone that came to enjoy the day. Please click here if you would like to extend any feedback.
Parent and Carer Events at Vision Valley
Vision Valley has been bustling with Pymble families already this term, kicking off on the last Sunday of the term break with the Year 10 Mother and Daughter Day. The event featured a delicious buffet lunch, team activities like canoeing, a Year 10 Formal tips and tricks workshop and a scavenger hunt to finish the day.
Following the Year 10 event, Year 5 girls had the opportunity to share a camping weekend with their dads. After setting up their tents the girls were able to use the waterslide, play some games on the oval, participate in afternoon activities like archery, crate tower and giant’s ladder, and enjoy a campfire dinner. An early morning bush walk and barbecue breakfast preceded more father daughter activities before packing up and heading home after lunch.
This weekend Year 4 parents and daughters will arrive at Vision Valley for another adventure camp and on Saturday 18 November Year 8 dads and daughters will get their chance to enjoy a weekend together. There are still a few tickets available for the Year 8 event – for more information please click here.
Pymble Parent Association (PPA) News
With Term 4 in full swing the PPA continue to provide support across the College. On Tuesday evening we farewelled some long-standing office bearers and welcomed new members onto the PPA committee for 2024. We are grateful to have such a large and engaged group assisting the College with engagement opportunities for the community.
Tomorrow the PPA will sponsor and host the World Teacher’s Day Staff Appreciation Lunch for all College staff, fostering staff wellbeing and connection. This annual event held on Marden Lawn is definitely one of the our staff’s favourites! Next Tuesday morning at 8.30am the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG) will hold their Term 4 meeting in the Junior School library. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about the role of the JSPG and how they support the College.
Kelly Mancey
Director of Community Engagement and Advancement