From the Middle School
This week the team has had the pleasure of interviewing shortlisted students for the Year 8 National Exchange Program, a newly invigorated program featuring partner schools from all states across the country. We will be finalising selections next week for this exciting opportunity and holding an information session for parents, early next term.
Happy Box Project Update
On Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes each week, Middle School girls have been busily engaged in a variety of crafting activities to add to their Happy Boxes. This service initiative requires the girls to hand make a number of items such as origami cranes, felt hearts, sewing scrunchies and soft animals, macramé pothangers just to name a few. The vibe in C8 is enthusiastic and productive. Please encourage your daughter to get involved not just as a way to clock up some service hours but as a way to also build new connections.
We had an overwhelming response to our Happy Box Bag Design Competition. Well done to the following girls who submitted beautiful designs. Due to the calibre of the submissions all designs will either be used on the bags or printed on cards. Congratulations to:
Syrena Lin, Estelle Lee, Maya Burgess, Sarah Quan, Emma Koorey, Devishi Malla, Kayla Ma, Jasmine Jung, Jenny Ling, Jessica Allman, Madison Landgrebe, Chloe Ayton, Peita Christofis, Cecilia Bryant and Stephanie Du.
Gloucester Gatherings
A reminder that our Gloucester Gatherings are continuing to happen across Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunchtime. Next Wednesday we are hosting an extended lunchtime with hot chocolate for all Middle Schoolers. Alongside this is an opportunity to join in a variety of inter-house games on the oval. This is our Semester 1 Big Sister/ Little Sister event to facilitate relationships between Year 7 and 8. For Thursday’s Gloucester Gathering will be hosting “Dog Heaven” as both Turi and Archie- our college dogs-will be with us. This is chance for a cuddle and a play for all four-legged friend fans.
Year 7 Taronga Zoo
On Tuesday Year 7 went to Taronga Zoo as part of their science assessment. It was a great opportunity for them to learn outside of the classroom. Here is what they have to share about the experience:
The zoo was so fun! We got to explore in groups and see our animal of interest and spend time learning outside of the science classroom. – Kayla Ma (Year 7)
On Tuesday we went to Taronga Zoo. This was a wonderful experience full of fun! We learnt so much including about our animal of interest and how amazing the Australian nature and animal is. – Hargun Dhaliwal (Year 7)
I would like to congratulate Karen Kim (Year 8) who performed the National Anthem at Women’s State of Origin with the Australian Girls Choir. What a wonderful achievement.
Last week the All-Schools Swimming and Diving Championships were held. There were some outstanding results for all our Pymble competitors. Congratulations to the following girls from Middle School who competed:
Sasha Dubrovina (Year 7)
Emma Ng (Year 7)
Imogen Jones (Year 7)
Megan Chia (Year 7)
Addison Woods (Year 8)
Annabelle Li (Year 8)
Jisoo Yeou (Year 8)
Thanks to Sophie Heap (Year 7) for sharing some photos from her Gymnastics competition.
Drama
At Inner West Eisteddfod, our Year 7 to 8 Drama Skills class all performed for the very first time in front of a large audience and did exceptionally well!
Saisha Golani Y7
Ella Gungor Y7
Emily Xu Y7
Aarushi Singh Y7
Amara Ahmed Y7
Cyma Shah Y7
Jane Lee Y8
Brielle McDonald Y8
At Sydney Eisteddfod, our Eisteddfod drama performers all showcased their original plays and showcased outstanding skill and commitment to their craft. I’d like to congratulate the following performers for their efforts:
Saisha Golani Y7
Jane Lee Y8
Equestrian
Well done to Clara Mudaliar and Rosie Purcell (Year 7) who competed in their first Equestrian competition in Coonabarabran last weekend. Clara and Rosie will be participated in dressage, show jumping and barrel racing.
Attendance Matters
Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best.
The Importance of arriving on time
Arriving at school and class on time:
- Ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day
- Helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine
- Give students time to greet their friends before class ظ
- Reduces classroom disruption
Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents.
A reminder regarding Leave Applications
Leave is only granted for illness, bereavement, elite sport or work experience. Vacations should be restricted to the prescribed holiday periods. Where possible, leave to attend medical appointments should be minimised. Students are expected to participate in whole-school activities and should avoid making appointments on these occasions.
Applications for special leave should be completed on the ‘Exemption from Attendance’ form found on MyPymble via the College website and signed by a parent or carer. Forms are to be sent to the respective school office as soon as possible or at least fourteen days in advance of the intended period of leave.
From the Year 7 Parent Group Leaders
Year 7 Dinner – Saturday 17 June
All parents and carers are warmly invited to the first Year 7 Dinner for the year. The dinner will be held in the beautiful surrounds of the Rooftop at The Governor Hotel, Macquarie Park. This popular venue is just down the road and will give all Year 7 parents a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new people from across our Year 7 community in a relaxed environment.
Venue: The Rooftop at the Governor Hotel, 9 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park
Date: Saturday 17 June
Time: From 6.00pm
Dinner & drinks: To be ordered and paid for at the bar
RSVP: By Thursday 15 June (via WhatsApp poll)
Numbers for the event need to be confirmed with the venue by Thursday 15 June. If you are attending the dinner, please complete the “Year 7 Dinner at the Rooftop” poll circulated in the “Year 7 Class of 2028” WhatsApp group. This is an event for parents only.
Please do not hesitate to contact me (Kai) at kai_look@yahoo.com if you have any further queries. A HUGE thank you to Sarah Martin and Sally Soo for getting involved in organising this event.
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School