Language Arts
ISDA Debating
Round 4 was held at Pymble on Friday 8 March with Newington visiting. Congratulations to all debating and supporting students. Pymble had an even result with both schools winning four debates each.
Round 5 will be held at Brigidine College, St Ives on Friday 15 March. Venue and parking details have been circulated to parents. For students wishing to travel to Brigidine via College bus, please ensure bus tickets are booked by clicking here. A reminder that the bus is not returning to Pymble and parents/carers are required to pick up students at the conclusion of the event from the assigned areas. Year 12 ISDA will have a make-up debate in early May.
Round 6 will be held at Pymble on Friday 22 March with Abbotsleigh visiting.
FED Debating
Round 3 was held at Pymble on Friday 8 March with Newington visiting. Pymble won five out of seven debates, with Newington Year 11 forfeiting. Congratulations to our FED debaters!
Round 4 will be held at Pymble on Friday 15 March with Trinity visiting.
Round 5 will be held at Pymble on Friday 22 March with Sydney Boys’ High visiting. Year 12 FED will have a make-up debate in early May.
Year 7 FED and ISDA will be debating on Friday 22 March following Year 7 camp with a notification reminder to parents. Students should remember their uniforms to attend the debate.
Transport
Buses will be arranged to most away venues and parents are asked to arrange collection of students following debates. Students are not permitted to travel home on public transport without adult supervision. Parents are welcome to watch their daughter/s debate. Further details will be published to parents shortly.
Absences
Debaters must inform Mrs Hubbard, their coach and team if they will be absent in advance of the debate that will be missed. We do not forfeit, and subs can be arranged with adequate notice.
Catering – Double Hosting
Thank you to the parents/carers who provided the abundant catering at last week’s debating. We would also like to thank our parents/carers who stayed for the whole evening: Sophia Fang, Aimy Hoang, Janet Zheng and Amy Li. Your time and assistance were much appreciated.
Pymble will host again on Friday 22 March. As there are plenty of non–perishables on hand, could we please ask parents/carers to provide savoury sandwiches, fruit, or drinks please. Please click here if you are able to assist.
57th session of THIMUN – The Hague, January 2025
The Pymble Language Arts International Tour group have been accepted as the first Australian school to attend THIMUN at The Hague. Congratulations on a wonderful achievement.
2024 NSW Debating team
Congratulations to Maya Garg (Year 11) who has been selected to join the 2024 NSW Debating Team. Maya was one of only two Year 11 students selected for this prestigious team. We look forward to hearing about your high-level training and debates.
Representative Achievements
Lauren Korenblyum (Year 11) – Lions Youth of the Year – Next round on Sunday 24 March
Amy Zhang (Year 11) and Alice Mao (Year 10) – Cambridge Schools’ Debating Competition – Finals held in the coming days.
Nikita Serban (Year 11), Isis Li (Year 9), Catherine Shi (Year 11) and Katherine Pan (Year 10) – UN Voice State Finals – Catherine and Isis will compete in the Nationals in April
Public Speaking Auditions – Years 7 to 12
Thanks to all students in Years 7 to 12 who auditioned for Public Speaking last week. The interest and standard were both high. Feedback will be emailed to students shortly. Thank you to Evelyn Zhu (Year 11) ezhu2025@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au, our Captain of Public Speaking for her hard work in setting up auditions.
MUN – Model United Nations
The NSW Student MUN Conference was launched at Pymble in February 2024. Please click here to view more information regarding the Conference.
Mock Law
Mooting has commenced.
Mediation auditions have been completed and the scenario has been released. Please ensure all registrations have been completed.
Mock Trial
Material for the first round was released on Monday 4 March. The first round will take place at Pymble on Thursday 21 March from 3.30pm.
Upcoming Debating programs
Archdale debating – Term 2 and Term 3
Social debating classes – Semester 2
IDC debating – Term 4
Bronwyn Hubbard
Head of Language Arts