From the Upper School

A message from Mr Riley, Head of Upper School

With the lovely weather of late, it has been great to see our Upper School girls actively enjoying each other’s company.

We were also blessed with fantastic weather for our Year 10 Urban Challenge on Monday. The girls and staff did a fantastic job of dressing up in their themes before all 18 groups raced off around Sydney and back in an epic clue hunt! Whilst it was a hot one by mid-afternoon, the girls did not tire too much as they fathomed clues, chased bonus points challenges, worked out how to feed their team on a budget, and enjoyed escape rooms, laser tag, or a dance battle in Surry Hills! The day, designed in collaboration with Urban Challenge, was aimed at promoting leadership skills and teamwork, and dovetails nicely into our journey to interconnectedness as we prepare our girls to live and thrive in community.

We were also extremely fortunate with the weather for our Cross Country, and it was great to see so many Upper School students cheering on their peers, running with gusto, and participating for house points!

We look forward to seeing many of you at our Information Evening on Monday, and really appreciate you making the time.

Year 9 Commerce – Macquarie University and Centre Visit

On 17 February, Year 9 Commerce had the opportunity to take a trip to Macquarie Shopping Centre and Macquarie University to learn more about advertising, consumer behaviour, rights and decisions. We undertook a variety of activities while there, gaining an insight into how large companies sell and advertise their products to different customers.

One of the activities involved comparing Aldi and Coles to identify how their store layout, prices and marketing affected consumer purchasing habits, including their use of small items near the checkout to encourage impulse purchases. We also observed the types of customers in particular stores, identifying how businesses like Woolworths and Sephora target different demographics. The day ended with a tour through Macquarie University before heading back to Pymble.

From the Secondary School Parent Group

The Secondary School Parent Group (SSPG) warmly invites all Year 9 to Year 12 parents and carers to join us for breakfast on Monday 6 March at 7.30am in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) foyer.   

This is the first Secondary School event of the year and a great opportunity to meet other parents, as well as the Head of Senior School, Mrs Nikki Wyse and Head of Upper School, Mr Tom Riley.   

The cost for this event is $22.  

To RSVP, please click here by Tuesday 28 February.   

Key Dates

Friday 24 February            Pymble Icebreaker

Monday 27 February           Upper School Information Evening

Friday 3 March               Year 9 Residential Program 1A Returns

Tom Riley

Head of Upper School