From the Senior School
Year 12 2024 – HSC begins!
This week saw the start of the HSC examinations, with the English papers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Alongside all their teachers, I am so very proud of these students, as they have prepared so well and been wonderful leaders for the College. The students showed up with characteristic calmness and quiet confidence, while also providing support for one another. They sit these exams in the firm knowledge that they have the good wishes of the entire College community behind them. We all look forward to hearing their plans for next year and beyond!
The Year 6 girls had prepared a special surprise for each of our graduating students – a specially made felt heart with a personalised message of best wishes! This was a very touching gesture, and warmly received by our Year 12 girls.
Year 12 – 2025
Welcome back! As your children embark on their final year of school, I want to take a moment to express how excited I am to be working alongside them as our new student leaders of the College. This year is a significant milestone in their academic journey, filled with opportunities, challenges and experiences that will shape their futures.
New Student Leaders Induction Ceremony
We look forward to welcoming all Year 12 (2025) parents to our Year 12 New Student Leader Induction on 18 October, where all Year 12 students are recognised as school leaders in the College and presented with their Year 12 badges, alongside those students with specific leadership responsibilities. This event will be held in Jeanette Buckham Centre for Physical Education. Parents are requested to meet at Marden Lawn from 9.00am and there is morning tea on Gloucester Lawn following the ceremony.
Year 12 (2025) Information Night
Year 12 (2025) parents and carers are invited to the Year 12 Information Night. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the journey through Year 12, and meet with the College leaders, Compass Teachers, the Head and Deputy Head of Senior School, the Curriculum leaders and the Futures Team. Please note that this is a parent’s only evening.
This will take place on Thursday 24 October, from 5:30pm, in the Kate Mason Senior School.
The presentation will be recorded and a copy of this will be made available to parents who are unable to attend on the night.
Pymble – Knox Social Event
We all had a fantastic time at the inaugural Pymble-Knox Social Night held at Hijinx Hotel on Tuesday night! The students enjoyed a variety of activities, including arcade games, dodgem cars, laser tag and bowling. It was wonderful to see new friendships forming in such a relaxed and informal setting. The energy and excitement in the air were palpable, creating lasting memories and connections between the students of both schools. My sincerest thanks to Ms Gallardo, Deputy Head of Senior School, the Heads of Year 11 Mr Levin and Mrs Richter, and teachers, Mr Moynihan, Mr Zeeman, Mrs Schumann, Mr O’Connor, Ms Inglis and Mrs Kennedy Martin, who gave up their time to supervise this event.
16 Days of Activism
The 16 Days of Activism Committee consists of other students from Knox, Hornsby Girls, and Normanhurst Boys working together to brainstorm effective ways to raise awareness about domestic violence. The 16 Days of Activism is working in partnership with the Hornsby Women’s Shed. The Hornsby Women’s Shed supports vulnerable women in our community who have experienced domestic violence. The Women’s Shed offers a range of supports and aims to maximise opportunities for women.
Students from schools across the area are working on an initiative to build healthy and positive relationships. We welcomed student visitors from Knox Grammar School who presented alongside our Pymble girls at our last assembly. Lily, one of the Year 12 leaders of this program, has outlined the initiative below:
“The 16 Days of Activism is an event that runs from the 25th of November to the 10th of December for human rights especially violence against women and girls.
This committee had the focus of starting the conversation between male and female students about building healthier relationships and encouraging communication which is a common goal across schools. The sub-committee is now participating in Walk the Talk held on the 27 November which is a march through Hornsby as well as a human rights conference at Knox Grammar the following day.
Together as a committee, we have created 16 infographics consisting of helplines, signs of abuse, types of abuse and community-supporting events one of which will be released each day of the 16 days.
Leading up to the 16 days students will have the opportunity to participate in an art competition where they are encouraged to create art pieces around the theme of healthy relationships and have the opportunity to have their art pieces displayed in Hornsby’s youth centre.”
Congratulations to the students who are committing to make a difference to this very important social issue.
Key Dates
15 October to 8 November HSC examinations
18 October New Student Leader Induction Ceremony
24 October Year 12 (2025) Information Night
8 November Sportswomen’s Awards Dinner
12 November Jacaranda Day
4 December Years 7 to 11 (2024) Speech Day
4 December Last day of Term 4
Nikki Wyse
Head of Senior School