From the Boarding School
There is nothing like an Easter Egg hunt to herald the start of Easter for our Boarding family. On Tuesday night the race was on to uncover as much chocolate as possible and our Spirit House Captains did not disappoint in their distribution of eggs. Most of our Boarders will be home with you by now and I am hopeful (but not optimistic) that some of the eggs found their way back to you.
ABSA onsite
Last week members of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA), New South Wales division, joined us at Pymble for a morning of learning about all things Boarding. The morning commenced with a presentation by David Ford on the legal aspects of boarding and was followed by a presentation on neurodiversity. In between there was time to share ideas and make plans to help ensure that our Boarders receive optimum care so they can the most of living in a school environment.
Boarding Leaders Get Together – Skye and Aspen, Head Boarders
Last Friday, 22 March, the Pymble Boarding Prefects hosted a Boarding Prefect Afternoon Tea with the intention to build new connections with fellow boarding schools within Sydney. We were gladly joined by Boarding leaders from St Joseph’s College, Knox Grammar School, Newington College, Loreto Normanhurst, Ravenswood School for Girls and Wenona School Boarding prefects. This event was a great opportunity to exchange initiatives and insights from a diverse range of communities. Our afternoon was filled with much chatter, games such as Scattergories and Pictionary Relays, as well as an array of delicious treats. We aim to keep these connections in the future to further extend our Boarding community and strengthen these interschool relationships.
Balmoral Swim for Cancer, Mrs White, Deputy Director of Boarding
Last weekend, the Balmoral Swim for Cancer brought together our beautiful Boarders in a touching display of togetherness and athleticism. Against the backdrop of Balmoral beach, our swimmers raced with determination, not just for the finish line but for a greater cause – supporting cancer research and treatment for kids with cancer.
A highlight this year is the awarding of the Charity Cup, recognising fundraising efforts of our Boarders. Together they raised $5,300 for this worth cause.
We would love you to join us and ‘Eat Like a Boarder’
I hope you can join us for dinner on Monday 29 April at 6.00pm, when you return your girls from the Term 1 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.
Keen for a fabulous weekend away with our Boarding families?
Following last year’s amazing parent weekend in Mudgee, the McLaughlin family has organised another action-packed weekend away, this time in the Hawkesbury.
After checking into Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley, only a 50-minute drive from Pymble, we will catch a coach to the McLaughlin’s Hillbilly Cider for a late lunch. After returning to the Crowne Plaza, and enjoying the facilities, dinner and drinks will be served at the hotel.
On Sunday morning we will check out of Crowne and make our way to the Windsor Polo Club where we will enjoy a picnic lunch to conclude what’s set to be another wonderful weekend getaway.
We would love to have as many parents join in the fun. Please click on flyer below to book your activities, and click here to book your accomodation for the weekend.
Loving Love It
View From My Window
My name is Xyla, I’m in Year 9 and I have been a Boarder at Pymble since the start of Year 8. I live in Moss Vale (Mossy) with my parents and younger brother. It’s located in the Southern Highlands in the Wingecarribee Shire NSW, about two hours from Sydney. The best thing about Mossy is the scenery and how beautiful and green it always is. I also love the cafes there because they always have really good food.
I didn’t always live in Moss Vale, I have also lived on two farming properties out west near Dubbo and now have lived in Moss Vale for almost five years now. It’s good to board close to home because that benefits me when I want to go out on the weekends and it’s comforting to know that my family is not far away. During the holidays we always go back to Wellington and Warren, the places we used to live, to see my grandparents who still live out there.
While being at home I love to go shopping with my friends in Bowral which is about ten minutes away from Mossy and I also enjoy watching sunsets at my house because they are always really pretty.
Boarder of the Week
Coming from the small town of Scone, it has been lovely to watch Quinn settle into Boarding at Pymble. Quinn is a caring, no fuss, “always happy to help” Boarder and a friend to many. Quinn enjoys getting involved in everything at Pymble from cooking in the House and banding together the Avonmoore song troupe where she accompanies on ukelele, to all things sport including AFL, basketball and of course her passion, swimming.
Quinn is independent with her busy schedule and gets up without complaint at 5.30am four mornings a week where she is escorted by staff to the pool. Last Sunday, Quinn; along with three others from Avonmoore, denied herself a well-earned sleep-in by waking at 6am to participate in the Balmoral Swim for Cancer Schools Relay Challenge. Not only did Quinn swim in the Juniors relay, but she also immediately backed this up by swimming with the intermediate team who were down a swimmer due to injury. Thank you, Quinn, for making your mark in Boarding and Avonmoore 2024!
Happy Easter!
Sending every good wish for a happy, holy and family filled long weekend with your family. We look forward to welcoming back your girls from 5.00pm on Monday 1 April.
Save the Date
28 March Boarders’ Travel Day for the Easter Long Weekend
1 April Boarders return from the Easter Long Weekend from 5.00pm
9 April End of Term Chapel and Dinner for Boarders
12 April End of Term Travel Day
29 April Boarders return and Eat Like a Boarder for parents
Extra-special must-save dates!
18 and 19 May Regional Weekend on the Hawkesbury for Boarder parents only.
25 August Father, Daughter event
20 September Boarders and their Families event
21 September Garden Party
3 November Mother, Daughter Lunch (please note revised date)
Boarder Parent Group Meetings
7 May – 7.00pm Microsoft Teams meeting
20 September – 2.30pm onsite
24 October – 7.00pm Microsoft Teams meeting
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding