From the Boarding School
Gosh it’s nice to see some sunshine this week and even better to enjoy the lighter evenings. The thought of spring is becoming very real!
With spring comes the promise of our Garden Party, my favourite event in the Pymble calendar! As you will read below, our parent committee have planning well underway for our Boarder Stall and are keen for your support to make this a wonderful day for everyone.
Dear Boarding Families,
The Garden Party is our biggest fundraiser of the year for the Boarding Community – and it’s always a highlight! 🎉 Last year we raised $15,000 (and $17,000 the year before), with all proceeds going directly towards our Boarder Parent Scholarship Fund, helping support families within our boarding community.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday 20th September, 10am–3.00pm 📅 and we’d love your help to make it another huge success.
We’ll be running three stalls:
- 🍓 Produce Stall – a crowd favourite with our city folk! Some ideas include baked goods, jams, chutneys, sauces, pickles, fruit, eggs, bunches of herbs, flowers, wheat or cotton – anything made or grown by Boarding families is welcome.
- 🥓 BBQ Stall – serving bacon & egg rolls with tomato relish (10–11.30am) 🥚, followed by our famous pork & slaw rolls. Donations of eggs would be amazing.
- 🍏 Hillbilly Cider Stall – always a hit! If you have an RSA ✅ and can help serve on the day, we’d especially love to hear from you.
We’ll also have a 🎁 raffle, so if you can donate a prize, we’d be very grateful (please note: no alcohol due to school rules). All donations can be dropped to the Marden Quiet Room for storage until the big day.
If you can spare a little time on the day, we’d love your help 🙌. It’s a great way to meet other parents while supporting the school. You can sign up here:
Sign Up to Help
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email kate@greenwooddesigns.com.au Thanks for your support.
Kind regards,
Kate Greenwood
Big Sisters, Little Sisters
Our Big Sister/Little Sister program has long been a cherished feature of our Boarding community. Each year, our Year 10 and 11 Boarders volunteer their time to mentor our youngest Boarders, offering guidance, friendship, and support. It’s a meaningful opportunity for the younger girls to learn from those who know Boarding life best — their fellow Boarders.
This term, we’ve taken the program to the next level. Every Thursday, Big Sisters now join their Little Sisters for dinner, creating even more space for connection and conversation. Last Thursday was particularly special, with a gathering in Avonmoore that brought everyone together. The evening coincided with Boarders’ choice for dinner, and paired with fun games and laughter, it made for a memorable night.
It’s been heartwarming to see stronger bonds forming across year levels, and we’re excited for more shared activities to take place in Goodlet and Marden Houses in the weeks ahead.
Narrabri and Moree Expos – Ms Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding
It was a very wet and windy few days in Narrabri and Moree. The weather didn’t deter prospective families from attending the Boarding Schools Expo which was held at Narrabri Bowling Club. On Sunday, we met five of our current families and a new Year 7 2026 family for lunch in Moree. We were so grateful to have that time with the families and visiting some of their hometowns.
And Orange is up next!
Pymble will be at beautiful Printhie Wines on September 12 between 5.30 and 8.00pm. Everyone is welcome and we hope you can join us for a lovely celebration of all things Pymble.
Love It
Our Year 10 and Year 11 Boarders spent time with their respective year groups on Friday night enjoying dessert treats and playing games and cards. Tilly in Year 11 said “it was lovely to hang out with her year group” and enjoyed the laughs. Another weekend with most sport cancelled, bowling was the next best option. A trip to Strike Bowling for a group of Boarders ensured that they enjoyed their Saturday afternoon and were able to exert some physical activity. Sunday was a relaxing shopping trip to Hornsby where the Boarders were able to peruse at their leisure.
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Molly and I am in my first year here at Pymble in Year 7. I come from Mudgee in the Central West of NSW and live on a small farm about five minutes out of town. I live with my parents Arnya and Ed and my two older brothers Toby and Will.
I have two dogs named Rodger and Sam. Rodger is a ten-year-old Jack Russell and Sam is a six-year-old Groodle. I also have a cat called Buzz. On the farm I have some very naughty steers including two friendly Speckle Parks named Milo and Ferdinand.
When I look out my window, I see the cattle grazing in the paddock slowly making their way to the water trough. Rodger and Sam race each other to chase off the cheeky magpie that won’t give up trying to steal their bones. I see my brothers playing cricket in the net and the pool glistening in the afternoon sun.
What I love about being home is that there is always something going on whether it is the steers creating chaos or trying to figure out what the dogs are barking at. I love spending time with my pets and having sleep-ins without having to get up for school. The best part is definitely Mum’s home-cooked meals. I always know I am home when I smell something delicious coming from the kitchen.
I love coming home for the holidays, but I also enjoy returning to Boarding and seeing all my friends again and getting back into everything Pymble has to offer. Both places feel like home in their own way.
Boarder of the Week
A big congratulations to our Year 8 Boarder, Daysie, who has been a wonderful addition to our Boarding family since joining us in 2024. She is thoughtful, organised, and always willing to help out, no matter what the task. Whether she’s greeting everyone with a friendly smile or quietly lending a hand, Daysie has made a positive impact on all of us. In addition to her helpful nature, Daysie is also a talented sportswoman and a dedicated student. Despite her busy schedule, she always finds time to offer support to others. Her ability to make those around her feel valued and appreciated truly sets her apart.
We’re lucky to have Daysie with us and can’t wait to see what she’ll continue to achieve in the future.
Save the Date
4-19 August – HSC Trial Examinations
31 August – Dads and Daughters – Burgers and Bowls Father’s Day Celebration
19 September – Boarder Parent Group Meeting followed by FABBA event
20 September – Garden Party
25 September – Farewell to Year 12 Chapel Service (all Boarders required to be in attendance) followed by Year 12 Celebration dinner for Year 12 Boarders and their families
25 September – Boarders’ Travel Day
26 September – Year 12 Speech Day and Valedictory Dinner
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding