From the Boarding School
Last week Pymble was lucky enough to host the AIS Boarding Symposium. It was a fruitful day of connecting, sharing and learning for Boarding staff from around the state. The delegates enjoyed a host of workshops and keynote speakers on topics including wellbeing, resilience, risk and building cross-cultural identity and safety.
Our very own Dr H started off the day by sharing her wealth of knowledge of Boarding and was followed by a beautiful Acknowledgement of Country by Jaidey Samuelsson and Amarley Bron. Another highlight of the day was the View From Window presentations by our Boarders – Sasha Paris, Gina Lau and Andie Hodder. These girls shared stories about their lives in their hometowns with great pride, finesse and warmth. We could not have been prouder of them.
Winding Up the Term
In just on a week we will be saying goodbye to our Boarders for the holiday break and you will be welcoming your girls home. We will be allocating time over the coming week for the Term 3 move and packing up to get ready for the holidays. The Boarders will be asked to bring home all of their items so we can thoroughly clean the Houses. There will be the opportunity to donate unwanted items to our Pymble Gives Back clothing collection bins and we ask for your support in ensuring that the girls limit the items with which they return to the new term.
Eat Like a Boarder
I hope you can join us for dinner on Monday 17 July at 6.00pm, when you return your girls from the Term 2 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
Get ready for Garden Party!
Planning is underway for our 2023 Boarders’ Produce Stall and we are looking for volunteers to be involved in this most special event on the Boarding calendar. I am delighted to report that the wonderful Kylie Levy has once again offered to lead our efforts as our Boarding Garden Party Convenor. If you are interested in being involved please email Kylie at k_levy@bigpond.com. More details will follow soon.
Love It – Mrs Katie White, Deputy Director of Boarding
We have heard lots of lovely stories about everyone’s long weekend and with only one weekend left of term, we have some exciting events planned for our Boarders.
Get ready to unleash your inner pastry chef, dust off your aprons and prepare to whip up some delectable treats at Boarders Get Baking on Friday.
Saturday afternoon will be a special occasion as we open our doors to the day girls of our school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Boarders to connect with their day girl counterparts and forge lasting friendships – sharing stories, engaging in fun activities and discovering common interests. Embrace the chance to learn from one another and embrace the diverse perspectives that our community offers.
Sunday is Fun Day and we hope you’re ready to glide and twirl on the ice because this day will be all about ice skating at Macquarie! Lace up your skates and join us at the Macquarie Ice Rink for an afternoon filled with laughter and graceful moves. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a newbie, this experience is sure to leave you with cherished memories. Don’t forget your warm winter gear!
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Nandika, I’m in Year 10 and I live in Dubai. I have been living there for five years after moving from Sydney; it’s very different to Australia but I love both. I live at the beach with my mum and dad and my dog, Rio, and I have seen some of the prettiest sunsets from my window.
Dubai, like the rest of the Middle East, is extremely hot with temperatures (on average) ranging between 30 and 45 degrees Celsius during the summer and around 20 to 40 degrees in the so-called ‘winter’. Dubai is renowned for its multicultural environment, where people from all corners of the globe converge.
Spending the past five years in such a diverse city allowed me to embrace different cultures, traditions, and perspectives, develop a broader worldview, appreciate different customs and build lasting friendships with people from various backgrounds.
Boarding Parent Group Meeting
Given the time of term, we have made the decision to delay the previously advertised meeting on 16 June. The meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday 27 July at 7.00pm and we hope you can join us online at this time. A Teams meeting link will be sent through early next term. Topics on the agenda include Garden Party, parent events and an update on Boarding. Please send through any additional agenda items to boarding@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
Boarder of the Week
Ella Mitchell is a kind and considerate Boarder who makes it her priority to help those who need a little extra support and TLC. She is from the town of Jerrabomberra (near Canberra but not IN Canberra!) and she joined us midway through Year 8.
Ella has established herself as a ‘big sister’ figure to many of our younger Boarders, and she always goes out of her way to look after them and comfort them in times of homesickness or loneliness. Ella keeps her living space tidy; she is punctual and she’s first to put up her hand to assist staff around the house with day-to-day chores.
Despite an injury that ended her basketball season, she has been a constant cheerleader for her teammates. Ella always takes time out of her day to listen to those around her and engage in meaningful conversations. She is interested and makes others feel special. We look forward to seeing what she does in years to come; she has endless amounts to give!
Save the Date
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
Monday 17 July – Eat Like a Boarder, 6.00pm
Thursday 20 July – Pymble in Moree and Boarding Expo
Friday 21 to Saturday 22 July – Narrabri Boarding Expo
Thursday 27 July – Boarding Parent Group Meeting
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 August – Boarder Parents Regional Weekend in Mudgee
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding