From the Middle School
It is hard to believe we are in Week 9 with the end of term fast approaching. This week our Year 7 Lang, Marden, Thomas and Wylie girls are out at Vision Valley for their Outdoor Education Program. By all reports they are having a great time, embracing the variety of activities and enjoying the change in routine. I’m so proud of those girls who were on camp last week as they were wonderful ambassadors for Pymble who demonstrated a strong can-do attitude. I have no doubt that this week the girls will be just as strong.
We have been impressed by the way Middle School girls are wearing their uniform with pride. There has been a marked improvement across the College, especially in relation to wearing the hat. Thank you for working with us to ensure the girls have all uniform items before leaving home.
We have now finalised the students who have been selected for the Year 8 National Exchange Program that will run early next term. Well done to all of those students who were selected for interview and to those successful candidates who will now have the chance to travel across Australia representing the College. It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to explore new places, connect with peers interstate and grow in independence. We know you will be impressive ambassadors.
The Year 10 Peer Support Program which works with our Year 7 cohort was a great success on Monday and the first of a series of mentoring opportunities across this semester. The girls always enjoy getting to know the older girls and sharing experiences.
A reminder that Year 8 Learning Discussions will be taking place on Thursday 10 April after school, and on Friday 11 April throughout the day. Year 7 Learning Discussions are scheduled for Wednesday 30 April after school. We all look forward to sharing our students’ individual progress and challenges. It is important that the girls also join in these conversations to share their perspectives on learning.
Thank you to the parents of Year 8 who have already completed their MMG Education surveys. I encourage all parents of Year 8 to share their feedback with the College through this survey as your input helps us understand a variety of views and enables us to hear your ideas. Look for the email from MMG Education sent on Friday 21 March or contact Dr Sarah Loch for more information (sloch@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au).
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School