From the Upper School
A message from Mrs Victoria Harrison, Acting Head of Upper School
The Easter break is a lovely chance for Upper School students and staff to recharge for the last few weeks of term. We are enormously proud of how well Year 9 and 10 have approached their end of term assessments and the involvement in the co-curricular life of Pymble.
At the end of Week 10, families will have the chance to discuss their daughter’s progress with their teachers. Learning Discussions provide a valuable opportunity for us to share insights into your daughter’s educational journey, highlight her achievements, and address any concerns or questions you may have. Your active participation is key to ensuring her continued growth and success. In the lead up to these conversations it is helpful to check in with your daughter about her progress this year. Chatting with your daughter about the subjects or topics they have found most engaging and why, how they feel about their progress compared to their expectations can help or if they need additional support can help frame a productive evening.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the recent Australian Rowing Championships and the Cattle team at the Royal Easter Show! It is exciting to celebrate the achievements of our students on the podium and those who bring home ribbons. However, what truly matters is witnessing the excitement and personal growth our students experience through their participation in co-curricular activities. As we eagerly await the outcomes of the finals in IGSA Saturday sport in the next few weeks, cheer on our Robotics team in Houston this week and enjoy the Year 10 drama production of Fangirls, we extend our best wishes to all the girls as they conclude their Term 1 activities. Good luck to you all!
Year 10 students have shared their reflections on their involvement in some recent events:
On the weekend, a group of Year 9 to 12s took part in Rowing Nationals. So many people from across the country came to compete. On Thursday we raced in our heats followed by the repecharge on Friday, the semi-final on Saturday, and the B and C final on Sunday. This was a great opportunity to introduce us to an elite rowing event. This was also an incredibly fun experience for everyone who took part in it.
Last week the Pymble Cattle Team went to compete at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with our four steers, Uno, Unit, Urchin and Teddy. This is our big show for the year so it was amazing to see all our preparation and hard work coming together. For many of the girls this was their first time parading at the easter show which is an amazing experience for everyone involved and provided many new opportunities to learn new things. Overall it was an amazing experience for everyone involved and everyone had a really wonderful time trying new things and playing with the steers.
- Annabelle Jones walked Uno school parader (Reserve Champion School Parader)
- Livia Armstrong walked Uno in Auction
- Addison Harthog-Smith walked Teddy in Auction
- Anais Vander walked Unit in Steer Class
- Eilidh Skelton walked Teddy in ASC paraders competition
We have included a photo of our Winning Compass group from the Year 10 Urban Challenge – a delighted Mr Peacock and his fellow golfers from 10GA.
We were also thrilled with the number of Upper School girls who came to our weekly Days for Girls workshop at lunchtime. They were so industrious, and found it to be a fun and rewarding way to spend their time.
Key Dates
Thursday 11 April – Year 8-10 Learning Discussions – Evening
Friday 12 April – Year 8-10 Learning Discussions – All Day (No classes)
Friday 12 April – Last Day of Term (For Year 9)
Tuesday 30 April – First Day of Term 2
Victoria Harrison
Acting Head of Upper School