From the Boarding School

Welcome back to Pymble! I trust it has been a happy and relaxing holiday, it was lovely to see the girls looking well rested and ready for the final term of 2024.

Term 4 is always a great time to enjoy our beautiful campus, sunshine and each other. This term we are delighted to welcome Ms Theresa Mimmo as our new Deputy Head of Boarding and I am not sure who is more excited – Theresa or the girls! Either way it promises to be a wonderful term of learning, friendship and fun.

Amidst all the adventures, our Boarders will be busy with their studies and co-curricular program. Foremost in our minds are our 2024 Year 12s who have made a good start to their HSC examinations and know we are there to support them each step of the way.

Live It, Love It, Learn It – Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding

My welcome into the Boarding community has been friendly and heartfelt. I am very excited about starting in this position and look forward to developing connections with all the Boarders and their families.

Our Love It program this week is full of exciting opportunities for the girls to be off campus. On Friday night Year 9 students have the opportunity for a picnic and evening swim at Balmoral Beach. For the Boarders that love music, there’s a twilight concert in Wahroonga Park featuring a Queen cover band, and for our art enthusiasts a trip to view Sculptures by the Sea along the coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama. A busy weekend indeed. You can view the entire term’s program by clicking here.

Learn It has commenced for the term and our tutors will be available from Week 2.

Boarder Parent Group

It was great to see so many parents in our events at the end of last term including our Boarder Parent Group meeting. Please click here to view the minutes of the meeting.

Keeping Up With Our Boarders

I am delighted to share with you the latest edition of Keeping Up With Our Boarders. I hope you enjoy reading about just some of our adventures. You can have a read below, or click here to view it on the website.

View From My Window

“Bula!” is how we say hello back at home. If you don’t know, my name is Zuleika, I am from the beautiful islands of Fiji, a tropical paradise with a population of less than a million. I am originally from the village of Nasekula in Labasa with chiefly heritage located on the second biggest island, Vanua Levu. However, I grew up in Suva, the capital situated on the southeast coast of the largest island Viti Levu.

At home, I live with my parents and my two pets, my German Shepard, Simba, and my tuxedo cat, Bubbles. I have five older siblings – three sisters and two brothers. Every evening, I get to witness some of the most incredible sunsets right from my window or from the seawall which is just a minute drive from home. In fact, getting to most places in Suva takes less than 10 minutes whether it’s school, supermarkets, parks or town.

Although I enjoy being in Sydney, nothing compares to being at home. As soon as I get off the plane, I’m welcomed by the friendliest faces and their big smiles. Fijians are the warmest people, and that’s what I love about home. Their genuine warmth makes me feel relaxed and connected right away. Plus, with summer all year round, the vibrant atmosphere and beautiful beaches just add to the feeling of being in paradise.

Besides catching up with family and friends, one of my favourite things to do is shark diving on the island of Beqa. Not only am I able to swim with beautiful tiger sharks, but I also get to appreciate the ocean and its incredible marine life. As a Pacific Islander, my love for the ocean runs deep, reflecting my cultural connection to it. Each dive reveals vibrant coral reefs and playful fish, reminding me of the importance of protecting these ecosystems. These experiences strengthen my bond with the ocean and inspire me to advocate for its preservation. In the end, Fiji is where I’m always happy to be. The warmth of the people and the beauty of the ocean makes it truly special.