From the Senior School
What a Week in the Senior School!
It’s been a busy and meaningful week in the Senior School, with students embracing opportunities for service, leadership and future careers. We celebrated the inaugural Behind the Curtain performing arts event, facilitated brilliantly by our Performing Arts Prefects Elizabeth and Madeline, showcasing talent and creativity behind the scenes. We also proudly announced our new Student Leadership Body for 2025–2026. Congratulations to all students stepping into these important roles.
In the spirit of service, students came together for our annual Knit-In, supporting Wrap with Love and raising valuable funds for the Sir David Martin Foundation. A huge thank you to all who participated and contributed—what an inspiring week!
Wrap with Love Knit-In: Every Stitch Counts
Our annual Wrap with Love Knit-In created a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, with students, staff and parents coming together to knit for a great cause. Knitting skills ranged from beginner to experienced, but as we like to say, every stitch counts! This year, we’ve set ourselves an ambitious goal: to beat last year’s total of 1200 squares. At the halfway mark, we’re a quarter of the way there, so there’s still plenty of time to get involved.
As the cooler weather sets in, we invite you to knit a few squares at home while you stay cosy by the heater or a crackling fire. All completed squares are due by Friday 19 September. Let’s see what we can achieve together!
Inspiring Talk: Sir David Martin Foundation
On Monday 16 June, we were honoured to welcome Ruth Markham, Philanthropy Manager, and Molly Hutchinson, Marketing and Communications Administrator, from the Sir David Martin Foundation. Their powerful presentation left us both inspired and deeply moved by the vital work of this small but mighty organisation. The Foundation raises much-needed funds for Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm, which supports young people aged 16–24 as they navigate recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and work towards a successful reintegration into society.
Our students have proudly supported the Foundation through a range of initiatives, including Trivia Night, selling hot chocolate and lolly bags, and spreading awareness throughout the school community. We are especially proud to see Ellie in Year 12 serving as part of the Foundation’s Youth Advisory Group, contributing her voice to such a worthwhile and life-changing cause.
Introducing Our New Student Leaders
Following a thoughtful and rigorous process that began in Week 1, the anticipation culminated in a special assembly where a buzz of excitement filled the air. We are delighted to introduce our new Student Leadership Team, led by Grace Beck and Jenny Xu. We look forward to the leadership, initiative and energy this new team will bring to the Senior School. Next term marks an important period of mentorship, as they work closely with the current Student Leadership Body to learn and prepare for their official transition into leadership roles in Term 4, 2025.
Congratulations to all members of the new leadership team!
Behind the Curtain – A Celebration of Performing Arts
The inaugural Behind the Curtain event offered a unique and inspiring glimpse into the world behind the stage. A more detailed article will be featured in the Performing Arts section, but we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the success of this special event. Congratulations to Maddie and Lizzie, who chaired a thoughtful and engaging Q&A discussion with Lisa Campbell, one of Australia’s leading theatrical casting agents. The sage advice shared by Ms Campbell, along with insights from our own talented Pymble alumni now working in the performing arts industry, provided our budding performers with valuable perspectives and plenty of food for thought.
Key Dates – Term 3
Secondary School Ensemble Concert (Term 2) – Tuesday 24 September
Boarder’s Travel Day – Friday 27 September
LAST DAY of TERM 2 – Friday 27 September
Patricia Gallardo
Acting Head of Senior School