From the Boarding School
In the year of Pymble Gives Back our Boarders are always on the lookout for ways they can contribute to the community. Last week Year 11 Boarder Ella Graham once again gave her time and expertise, this time to support the Time is Precious Foundation. I hope you enjoy reading Ella’s recount.
The Time is Precious Foundation aims to raise funds to promote, prevent and provide for Bowel Cancer Australia. Raising money for cancer has a very special spot in my heart as my mum, aunty and nan have suffered from cancer in the past.
On 11 March I worked at the Foundation’s Biannual Ball, held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. It was a long night starting at 3.00pm and finishing at 1.00am with over 400 guests in attendance. Throughout the evening I assisted with setting up, checking in guests, helping guests find their tables and assisting with payments. It was a great experience and I was grateful to be able to assist in this important work. Together we raised almost $80,000. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please email me at egraham2024@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
Boarder Parents Regional Weekend in Mudgee
Save the date for what promises to be a fabulous weekend in Mudgee with our Boarding parents. An exciting itinerary that makes the most of all that is on offer in Mudgee is being planned. Please register your interest by April 5 to either Gicinta Browning or Jacqui Schofield.
Commonwealth Regional Scholarship program
On Wednesday morning the Federal Government announced a Commonwealth Regional Scholarship program to provide better support for boarding school students from regional Australia.
This pilot scheme will have 50 scholarships of $20,000 per year for six years of schooling to support low-income families, and 50 scholarships of $10,000 per year for six years of schooling for low to middle-income families experiencing financial hardship.
More details can be found by clicking here.
Eat Like a Boarder is Back!
I hope you can join us for dinner on Tuesday 25 April at 6.00pm, when you return your girls from the Term 1 break. This will be the ‘real’ experience where you will be 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.
Balmoral Swim for Cancer
Once again, we will be taking part in the Balmoral Swim for Cancer this year. Last year our Boarders raised over $1,500 for the Children’s Cancer Institute. In the year of Pymble Gives Back, I think we can look at going even further this year. We are hoping to enter as many Boarders as possible in this event.
If your daughter is interested in forming a team they should contact Mrs White in the first instance. Each parent will need to fill in the entry form as there are risk waivers that need to be signed. The entry fee will be $20.00 each and charged to the Boarder’s account at the end of the term.
The event takes place on Sunday 2 April and will take up most of the morning.
For more information please see the websites below:
Loving Love It – Mrs Katie White
Last weekend started with a trip out to Homebush to watch the Sydney Kings win the third game of the NBL playoff series. We celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday night with the screening of True Spirit – The Jessica Watson Story in each of the houses. Sunday was double the fun with two adventures. The Year 7 and 8 Boarders headed over to Watson’s Bay and the Year 9s and 10s joined their Boarding Brothers from Knox for a walk over the Harbour Bridge and a browse through the Rocks Markets.
This weekend our we will be attending A Chorus Line supporting our Boarding sisters who have been working hard on this production. Year 12 will have the opportunity to head to Newport Beach for a risk management session and some fish and chips. With parent permission, Beach Leave will be granted to girls who attend this excursion. On Saturday, Boarders without Saturday sporting commitments will have the opportunity to head out to the Head of the River Rowing Regatta, and on Saturday night the Boarders can invite a Day Girl in for some social tennis and dinner. Fingers crossed for some lovely weather on Sunday for a trip down to Balmoral. This will be a great opportunity for the girls who are planning on competing in the Balmoral Swim for Cancer on 2 April to check out the venue.
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Savannah Lorimer, I one of the new Pymble Year 7 Boarders. I come from a place called Ooraminna Station Homestead 30km away from Alice Springs. Ooraminna is a restaurant and farm that my parents run. I have two siblings, Mia who is currently in Year 9 at Pymble, and Colton who is in Year 10 at The Scott’s College.
When I look out my window I see the heart of Australia, the Outback. I see red sand, countless native trees and bushes and the amazing people who are lucky enough to enjoy our beautiful homestead. I often see locals or travellers who have come to hold events such weddings, or just to enjoy the tapas and swimming on a relaxed Saturday afternoon. When I am at home, I spend my time helping my Mum in the restaurant as a waitress or on more chilled days I will ride my horse, Moonshine, or swim in the resort pool. From the farm perspective, we have many animals that everyone loves including goats, horses, cows, chickens and many more. There’s also plenty of native animas, such a snake. When swimming in a dam at our last property, I had a very close interaction with a huge python that I had accidentally gone swimming with. Thinking it was a stick, I picked it up and waved it at my siblings. They ran away and I was left to realise the discovery on my own as a little six year old.
I love being home and I find myself very social, I meet new people every day and enjoy interacting with new staff and guests. I often make friends with new backpackers that come along and we become very fond of each other very quickly but in the end I guess it’s always the Lorimer circus running the show. I love my life at home and I am very lucky to be living it.
Boarder of the Week
If you have just read the above, it will come as no surprise that Savannah Lorimer is our Boarder of the Week. Savannah continues to demonstrate the courage and enthusiasm that she has developed in her Northern Territory home, here at Pymble. She is equally social and kind and always up for an adventure. Savannah is super organised and has embraced all things Pymble and we are super proud to have her in our Boarding family.
Save the Date
Saturday 18 March – Year 10 Boarder parent get together
Thursday 23 March – PPA New Parents High Tea
Monday 20 to Friday 24 March – ICPA Conference, Moree
Tuesday 28 March – Farewell to Rev Lorenzo and End of Term Chapel Service
Tuesday 4 April – Learning Discussions onsite for Boarder parents
Wednesday 5 April – Boarders’ travel day (for Boarders outside of the Sydney Metropolitan Area)
Tuesday 25 April – Boarders return to Term 2: from 2.00pm
Tuesday 25 April – Eat Like a Boarder, 6.00pm
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 August – Boarder Parents Regional Weekend in Mudgee
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding