From the Senior School
From Ms Patricia Gallardo, Deputy Head of Senior School
Congratulations to all the Senior School students who have worked hard this term with their assessment program and their co-curricular activities. You have shown an impressive sense of determination and commitment, which has made your teachers very proud. It is now time to take a well-deserved rest, to take this time to relax, pursue hobbies and spend quality moments with family and friends.
We understand that with examinations for both Year 11 and Year 12 students in Term 3, there is a need for the girls to maintain some academic focus, but this should not dominate her time. Planners are always available for the girls to collect from the front office to assist the girls with their time management.
Best wishes to you all for a safe and restful break. See you next term.
Key Dates for Term 3
Tuesday 23 July – Students return to school
Friday 2 August – Year 12 Study Day
Monday 5 August – Year 12 Trial HSC examinations begin
Monday 19 August – Last day of Year 12 Trial HSC examinations
Monday 2 September – Year 11 Examinations begin
Friday 13 September – Last day of Year 11 Examinations
Wednesday 25 September – Year 12 Picnic Day
Friday 27 September – Year 12 Speech Day, Year 12 Honouring Ceremony
Friday 27 September – Year 12 Final Chapel Service, Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Congratulations to our brave students!
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to a remarkable group of Year 12 students who participated in the World’s Greatest Shave, a courageous and compassionate effort to support the Leukaemia Foundation.
Their decision to shave, cut or colour their hair not only showcased their bravery but also their commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. Through your actions, you have raised both awareness and essential funds to support research and provide care for patients and their families.
A huge thank you to Mrs Karen Michie, the organiser of this activity, who helped Year 12 students Arabella Smithyman, Bella Jones and Harriet Maclean bring their idea to fruition.
The students have so far raised $12,000. If you would like to contribute to this amazing cause, please click here to donate towards Pymble’s team.
Annual School Captain’s Dinner hosted by Mr Alastair Henskens SC MP
School captains from various local schools were recently invited to a prestigious dinner hosted by the Member of Parliament (MP) Mr Alastair Henskens at NSW Parliament House. Our 2024 Head Prefects Julie Sheng and Bella Walker attended, representing Pymble proudly.
The event included a tour of NSW Parliament House, followed by dinner in the President’s Dining Room.
The leaders of the respective schools had the unique opportunity to network with influential community figures, exchange ideas, and discuss issues pertinent to their schools and broader society.
Congratulations to our Year 11 students
Congratulations on the fantastic effort of team Pymble at the Sony Camp fundraiser! Despite the rain on Saturday causing the event to be cut short, the dedication and hard work of our Year 11 students paid off. They successfully sold all the baked goods to the school students on Monday, making the fundraiser a great success.
Evatt Competition
Last week, Maya Garg and I competed at the Grand Finals of the Evatt Competition, held at NSW Parliament House. The Evatt Competition is Australia’s most prestigious Model United Nations competition, in which we placed first in the state and qualified for the national finals. Over 500 teams from across NSW participated in the preliminary rounds, from which 30 teams advanced to the semi-finals and 15 teams to the grand finals.
The competition requires us to represent a country through debating issues, negotiating with other delegations, and collaborating in creating solutions to international problems. Representing Guyana, Maya and I prepared extensively with research, writing speeches, and other materials relevant to our country and the selected topics.
The event was both enjoyable and informative, featuring guest speakers and three committee sessions on issues such as the internal armed conflict in Colombia and the establishment of an independent Kurdish state.
All the hard work and hours of preparation definitely paid off – we were delighted to come out of the competition as state champions! We are eagerly looking forward to representing NSW at the National Finals during the upcoming summer holidays.
Written by Catherine Shi (Year 11)
Patricia Gallardo
Deputy Head of Senior School