From the Senior School
A message from Patricia Gallardo, Acting Head of Senior School
This week, I am reminded of the incredible generosity and commitment of our Pymble students. Across the Senior School, so many students have generously given their time and talents to support others and strengthen our community.
A special thank you to our Year 11 students who volunteered at our Trivia Night, ensuring the event ran smoothly and everyone felt welcome. Our Year 11 Open Evening Tour Guides also did a fantastic job, guiding families and visitors with enthusiasm and pride as they shared what makes our College special.
It’s wonderful to see senior students supporting the initiatives of our Prefects – whether by helping to organise events, raising awareness or building a positive school culture. Many students have also proudly represented Pymble at conferences, demonstrating leadership and passion beyond the classroom.
And, on a creative note, we applaud the students who have joined the ‘Knitting for Wrap with Love’ project. This year, we have set ourselves a goal of knitting 1,300 squares, which we hope will create 54 blankets to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during the winter ahead.
Thank you to all our student volunteers for your kindness, dedication and willingness to give back. Your actions inspire us all and truly embody the Pymble spirit.
Celebrating Secret Talents in Chapel
At Pymble, we love celebrating the hidden talents of our students. This term, we’ve been delighted to witness uplifting musical performances in our weekly chapel services.
Congratulations to Zarina Nuralov, who has filled our chapel with beautiful and moving music, showcasing her remarkable skills on both the organ and piano. Each performance has added a unique and inspiring atmosphere to our gatherings.
A special mention also goes to Kathie Ong, whose energetic and dynamic drumming talents have brought a wonderful new dimension to our worship experiences. Kathie’s weekly performances remind us of the joy and power of music in bringing our community together.
Thank you to Zarina and Kathie for sharing your gifts and enriching our Chapel services every week. We look forward to more inspiring performances from our talented students!
Student Leadership
This week, I had the privilege to join the panel interviewing our candidates for student leadership positions. This process is always both challenging and inspiring.
Selecting our next group of student leaders is never an easy task. The calibre of applicants this year was exceptional, with each student bringing thoughtful ideas, genuine passion for our College and a clear commitment to making a positive impact. It is heartening to see such maturity, integrity and enthusiasm in our senior students.
We will be continuing this process into next week, taking the time to carefully consider each candidate. No matter the outcome, every student who stepped forward has displayed the courage to lead and a willingness to contribute to our Pymble community. Congratulations to all who have participated so far.
We look forward to seeing our new leaders continue this tradition of excellence and service.
Pymble shines at the 2025 National Schools’ Debating Championships!
On Saturday, the final of the 2025 National Schools’ Debating Championships (NSDC) took place at the State Library of NSW, following a week of spirited competition between all Australian states and territories. Pymble was honored to host all NSDC teams on Thursday and to be recognised as an event sponsor.
The highly anticipated national final, a fast-paced political debate between the NSW and Queensland teams, showcased the very best of student debating. We are delighted to announce that team NSW emerged victorious! Congratulations to Maya Garg (Year 12), the NSW captain, whose clear, logical and persuasive speech led her team to victory. We are also incredibly proud of Kitty He, our Pymble Debating Captain, who was an exceptional first speaker in this complex and powerful debate.
Following the NSW team’s win, the Australian Debating Schools’ squad was announced. We are thrilled to share that Maya has been selected to represent NSW as part of the prestigious Australian representative team. Stay tuned for updates on her journey!
We are so Pymble proud of Maya and Kitty’s passion and outstanding achievements in debating. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to mentoring and leading our younger debaters truly embody the Pymble spirit. It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic younger Pymble debaters in the audience—it’s clear the future is bright!
Congratulations once again to our remarkable students. It’s been an incredible week for Pymble, full of memorable experiences and inspiring moments. Watch this space, our debaters are set to change the world!
Written by Bronwyn Hubbard – Head of Language Arts
Key Dates – Term 2
29 May – Year 12 Photographs
9 June – Public Holiday – Kings Birthday Long Weekend
12 June – Athletics Carnival
13 June – Wrapped with Love
From the Year 11 Parent Group
Patricia Gallardo
Acting Head of Senior School