From the Upper School

A message from Victoria Harrison, Head of Upper School

We are looking forward to our annual Garden Party and our annual Bottle Bingo stall. We really appreciate the donations of two or three jars for Saturday. It is not too late for the girls to contribute so we hope to see some more jars arrive on Friday. We would love to be able to generate a fantastic Upper School charitable contribution on the day.

It is finals season in sport; it has been wonderful seeing so many Upper School students involved in Co-Curricular activities this term. For those girls in finals this weekend, we wish you good luck, and a shout out to the Year 9 and 10 students in the Intermediate Rugby Sevens’ 1sts for a hard-fought win over Kinross Wollaroi last weekend. The atmosphere on Main Oval and James Kelso Field was excellent and it was great to see the girls play with determination and show great Pymble spirit. Well done to these girls and all others involved in a great season.

We currently have 14 students away on Exchange. We are receiving regular updates from the girls and love seeing these highlights of our girls currently in Scotland, Japan, Argentina, and New Zealand.

Peer Support

On Monday this week, our Year 10 Peer Support Leaders celebrated the end of their peer support sessions with their beautiful Year 7 little sisters with a picnic. Peer support is a valuable way for each year group to develop connections and build ongoing relationships. We hope that all girls found these sessions helpful, and we look forward to continuing this program next year.

Olivia Song has shared this reflection:

Throughout my time as a Peer Support Leader for Year 7 this year, not only did I learn how to be an enthusiastic leader with effective communication and engaging sessions, I strived to become a genuine role model.

I tried to ensure that I made meaningful connections through sharing my own experiences and giving advice about a wide range of topics including school, academics and friendships. I learnt how genuine leadership does not necessarily come from the most knowledge or experience, but more so a true willingness to encourage and inspire the ‘followers’.

I hope that I was able to support these girls in the beginning of their high school journey while learning so much about leadership myself!

Year 10 Outdoor Education Program

In Week 6 next term, all Year 10 students will be involved in one of four Outdoor Education Programs. This program is a compulsory part of the Year 10 program, and we look forward to supporting all girls to enjoy this fantastic opportunity to be in nature and be involved in a rewarding experience.

Information letters and the links for consent and medical forms have been posted on MyPymble. It would be great if all parents could complete these by the end of term. Thank you for your support of this important part of your daughter’s journey at Pymble.

Important Dates

TERM 3

Saturday 21 September Garden Party (10.00am to 3.00pm)

Friday 27 September Boarder’s Travel Day + Last day of Term 3

TERM 4

Monday 14 October Boarder’s Travel Day/Staff Day

Tuesday 15 October First day of Term 4

Wednesday 16 October International Exchange Information Evening ONLINE – NEW TIME

Friday 18 October Year 10 Pymble-Shore Dance at Miramare Gardens

Sunday 20 October Year 9 Residential Program Group 4 begins at Vision Valley

Friday 25 October Year 10 Study Day (All girls to remain at home – no classes being held)

Monday 28 October Year 10 Examination week begins.