From the Boarding School
It’s been a wonderful week filled with celebration and connection, beginning with our Boarder Parent Group meeting on Friday. Our Head Boarders, Sophie and Celeste, provided an excellent round up of their year and it was great to hear the exciting plans for the new year from our 2025–26 leaders. We were also pleased to be joined by our College Principal, Dr Hadwen; Deputy Principal, Academics, Mrs Christine Kenny; and Mr Jake Turnbull, leader of the Drone Academy, each providing a comprehensive report and sharing their expertise generously. As a special bonus, Mr. Greg Hastie, Project Director, led a tour of the Grey House Precinct, much to the delight of our Boarder parents. You can read the minutes of the meeting here.
A Fabulous Follow on with FABBA
Our annual sojourn to Warrawee did not disappoint with our Boarders embracing all the fun of a live band. There was lots of singing and dancing once again, this time with FABBA which brought back happy memories for all. Many of our Boarder parents enjoyed dinner at Wahroonga before joining us at the event and they too made the most of the opportunity to ‘bust a move’ with their daughters.
Garden Party
Garden Party is truly my favourite day on the College calendar, and the Boarders’ Produce Stall is always a highlight. This year’s stall was brimming with a delicious array of offerings—from freshly harvested beetroot and Griffith’s finest pasta to Bourke’s specialty, Splashe Cola, and wonderful home-baked treats from all over New South Wales. Our signature gourmet pork rolls were another crowd-pleaser, perfectly complemented by an ice cold cider from the fantastic Hillbilly Cider Bar. It was a gourmet showcase in every sense.
None of this would have been possible without the amazing Edwina Beveridge who co-ordinated the Boarders’ stall. Edwina worked tirelessly with her committee of Sarah Curry, Tessa McLaughlin, Kate Greenwood, Loretta Brown and Tara Taubenschlag to ensure the day was a huge hit. Thank you to all of you who contributed in so many special ways. It was a fabulous effort and even better to know that all profits will go to the Boarder Parent Scholarship Fund.
Celebrating with our families
Tonight we celebrate our Year 12 Boarders with their parents and it promises to be a fabulous night of reminiscing and acknowledging the wonderful contributions of these special young women. We will begin with our Inaugural Year 12 Farewell Chapel service to which all Boarders and families are invited. This is followed by a celebratory meal together with speeches and dancing. I look forward to sharing photos and details, along with news of our Brooksie recipient in our next edition of Keeping Up With Our Boarders.
Eat like a Boarder
We would love you to join us for dinner on Monday 13 October at 6.00pm, when you return your girls from the term break. This will be the ‘real’ experience, with you being able to enjoy the regular dinner service, just as the girls do each evening. If you would like to join us, please rsvp to boarding@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au by no later than Monday 30 September.
Save the Date
Term 4
13 October – all Boarders return from 2.00pm
13 October – Eat Like a Boarder 6.00pm
16 October – HSC Examinations commence
17 October – Boarding Lock Down and Evacuation Drill*
14 November – Lang Housewarming for Year 12 2026 and their families
- November- End of Year Chapel Service and Christmas Party*
3 December Year 7-12 Speech Day*, followed by end of term Travel Day.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful girls with us for another term, it is such a privilege to have them living here on campus with us. I hope you all enjoy a relaxing and happy break together.