From the Boarding School
Jersey Day is one of the most cherished days in our Boarding calendar as we remember our three beautiful Boarding sisters, Alanda Clark, Jane Gay and Prudence Papworth who tragically passed away when their plane crashed as they travelled home for the June long weekend in 1993. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the girls and our Remembrance service was an extra special one as we were reunited with the families and friends of Jane, Prue and Alanda. It was an opportunity to remind us of the gift of Boarding and it was heart warming to see the relationships that remain so strong amongst our ex-students more than 30 years later.
It was particularly special to me to see the beautiful manner in which our Boarders ‘turned up’. While it was good to see them perfectly attired in their pink and white jerseys, it was even better to hear them reflect on the service and show genuine empathy for the families and friends of the girls and a deep appreciation of the very special ‘club’ of which they are lifetime members.
The service was followed by a tour of the Boarding Houses and as you will see the from the photos there was much joy in reminiscing about times gone by. There was special fun to be had on the staircases at the front of the Houses, used every day by our current Boarders but absolutely out of bounds for our 1993 ex-students!
You can learn more about Jersey Day by watching the video below:
Love It – Mrs White
With winter well and truly here, our Boarders enjoyed their annual trip into the city for Vivid. As the sun set and darkness descended, Sydney’s iconic landmarks were transformed into a stunning canvas of lights and colours. Vivid allowed our Boarders to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and innovation, with breathtaking light installations.
But that’s not all! For sports enthusiasts, we headed to Homebush on Sunday for the GWS Giants AFL games. It was an opportunity to witness some of the country’s finest athletes battle it out on the field. The AFL games are always a combination of fierce competition, thrilling moments, and the electric atmosphere as passionate fans cheer for their favourite teams.
As we embark on this long weekend, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our Boarders, families and Day girls who are heading out to the country for visits. May this break rejuvenate your spirits, provide you with cherished moments of joy, and allow you to spend quality time with loved ones. Take this opportunity to explore new experiences, embrace the beauty of nature, or simply relax and recharge.
View From My Window
Hi, I’m Lauren and I’m currently in Year 11. I started at Pymble when I was in Year 9
I currently live in Doha, Qatar with my parents, (Jo and Andrew) but all my siblings live in Australia. I have an older sister who is at university, two older brothers who are both married, and a new little baby niece.
Doha is about a 15 hour flight from Sydney. During summer there is an average temperature of 42° Celsius, which is very different to Sydney. What I love over there is that you meet people from all around the world. Learning about different cultures and religions. In Doha, most of the expats live in compounds. These are gated communities with tens to hundreds of homes. I always enjoy going into the pool that is full of kids.
From my window I can see a skyscraper of the aspire tower. This tower was built for the Asian games in 2006. During the night it all lights up with a screen across it. I can also see the tennis courts of the compound which reminds me of my window at boarding.
Last time I was home was during the Christmas holidays, which was when the FIFA World Cup was there. My family and I went to many games. It was an amazing experience meeting all these people from around the world. After watching many hours of football, we are all fans now. Last holidays I was lucky enough to go to Germany and spent Christmas with Marie, who was an exchange student at Pymble in 2022.
When I am home we always go to cheesecake factory (they have the best cheesecake ever!) and sometimes go to Laduree which is famous for their macarons, and all the American/European stores that they have there. We also go to traditional places their like the Souq Waqif or Katara, which has market and traditional food, showing the history of Doha.
Boarding has been a great opportunity for me, getting to meet people from all around Australia and learning about their experiences both becoming a boarder.
Boarder of the Week
Harriett has been an exemplary Boarder since the moment she arrived at Pymble. She bounds out of bed early each morning, perfect uniform, tidy bedroom, ready to tackle the day. She is bright and bubbly and has embraced every opportunity offered to her.
Harriett calls Walcha home, where she loves spending time on the property marking lambs with her Dad, hanging out with the animals and looking after her younger siblings. Harriett’s love of family time has translated into lovely relationships with her Boarding sisters and Boarding staff, whom she loves to come and chat to about the things happening in her life.
Harriett says ‘yes’ to all opportunities presented to her and is always first to get involved in our Love It program, as well as any Boarding adventures that might pop up. We are delighted to have her as part of our Pymble Boarding family.
Save the Date
Friday 9 June – Boarders’ Long Weekend Travel Day
Monday 12 June from 5.00pm – Return to Boarding
Friday 16 June – Boarders’ Parent Group Meeting (online)
Thursday 22 June – Boarders’ End of Term Travel Day
Monday 17 July from 2.00pm – Return to Boarding Start of Term 3
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 August – Boarder Parents Regional Weekend in Mudgee
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding