From the Boarding School
Pymble comes to you!
Last week I was lucky enough to be on the road and visit families in Port Macquarie and Jerrys Plains. It was lovely to catch up with past, present and new families. I especially enjoyed hearing the fond memories that our ex-students shared and meeting the little ones who plan to join us at Pymble in the years to come.
Boarders dominate the Cross Country course
Tuesday was certainly a special day for our Boarders with a fabulous turn out at the Cross Country event. This year, the Cross Country Carnival was a whole school event, and it was so lovely to see so many of our Boarders dominate. Congratulations to Phoebe Pockley, Sophie Beveridge, Lana Pike and Mads Gaden on their top-level finishes. The Boarders showed their strength in this sport with so many crossing the line early.
Loving Love It
Last weekend we had a few false starts with the Love it program on Saturday evening for our Marden girls. The outdoor cinema adventure to Puss in Boots was disrupted by the storms and our back up event of laser tag was disrupted by a black out! Thank goodness for Sunday – a great day for the beach and the Boarders from Years 7 to 11 loved all the sights and sounds of Manly. Sunday night was a special treat with 20 Boarders heading out to the Matildas vs Spain as part of the Cup of Nations event.
This weekend we are hosting out first BFF event for the year. While the parents all head up to the College Icebreaker, our new Boarders will have the opportunity to host a day girl for the evening for pizza and a movie. Saturday will be our last opportunity to head to the Glebe Markets as this Sydney institution closes down. We have scheduled another beach day on Sunday with a trip to Wylie’s Baths and Coogee.
Year 12 Formal
It was a flurry of excitement last week in Lang House as our Year 12 prepared for their formal. Spray tans, nails, hair, makeup, learning to walk in heels – we had it all. Some Boarders were joined by dates for the evening, and they were all treated to a beautiful sunset at Le Montage and then danced the night away. The Boarders looked stunning and by all accounts it was a great event.
View From My Window
Hey, my name is Ellie Pointon. At home I live with my mum, dad, two younger brothers, eight dogs, two cats, many birds and a few chooks. I live in Western New South Wales in Forbes. Forbes has a population of about 8,000 people and it takes me about five hours to get to Pymble by car.
My family first moved to Forbes in 2017 and I have enjoyed it ever since. I live on two acres in town. I first started at Forbes Public School in Year Two and I stayed there I’ve been there until I came to Pymble in Year 7.
When I look out my window, I first see my clothesline, but I also see a beautiful big palm tree and many different trees around it. In the morning the sun usually wakes me as it bursts through my window. What I love about home is all the close relationships I have with my friends and family friends. Just up my street is the ski dam and I love water skiing with my friends and family. Returning to Boarding was quite challenging, but this year I have made close relationships with both day girls and Boarders. I am really excited for the rest of the year.
Boarder of the Week
Congratulations to Lang Boarder Alice Hillsdon who is our well-deserved Boarder of the Week. Alice joined us in Year 10 from Port Macquarie and, over the last two and a bit years, I would be hard pressed to think of a time when she wasn’t wearing a huge smile. Alice is always kind, calm and responsible – she’s a cheerful friend to everyone – and always shows respect to her Boarding sisters and staff. She seems to glide through the day, getting on with everything she needs to do and involving herself in so many aspects of school and Boarding activities. She’s a great Year 12 role model who encourages others, especially younger Boarders. She balances her Boarding life with so many sporting commitments and takes a quiet pleasure in her achievements and the achievements of others – she’s always out there always cheering them on!
Save the Date
24 February – College Icebreaker and Boarders’ Family Friends Movie and Pizza Night
16-17 March – Pymble Comes to You: Port Macquarie and Jerrys Plains
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding