Language Arts
ISDA Debating
Round 6 was held at Pymble on Friday 22 March with Abbotsleigh visiting. Well done to all students that participated and supported. While it was not our greatest round in terms of overall results, we enjoyed hosting.
Round 7 will be held at =Tangara School for Girls, Cherrybrook on Friday 5 April.
For students wishing to travel to Tangara 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.
FED Debating
Round 5 was held at Pymble on Friday 22 March with Sydney Boys’ High visiting. Well done to all FED debaters, winning five from seven debates. Year 11 Senior B FED will have a make-up debate to be advised. There will not be a Senior B debate this week.
Round 6 will be held at the Kate Mason Building, Pymble on Friday 5 April with Sydney Girls’ High visiting.
Please note there will not be any debating on Friday 29 March, as it is Good Friday.
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 all parents for the wonderful catering last week and thank you to our parents who stayed to serve and clean up. This was the last of our double hosts for the season. Our students and visiting teams enjoyed the Festive feasts.
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.
Representative Achievements
Lauren Korenblyum (Year 11) competed in Lions Youth of the Year, on Sunday 24 March. Lauren won this second tier and will proceed to the next round. Best wishes on your significant achievement Lauren.
Catherine Shi (Year 11) and Isis Li (Year 10) will compete in the UN Voice National Finals in April.
Public Speaking Auditions – Years 7 to 12
Thank you to all students in Years 7 to 12 who auditioned. Estelle Lee (Year 8), Leahara Wijesuriya (Year 8) and Arabella Hoang (Year 7) will represent Pymble in the Junior division of Rostrum. Madeleine Watson (Year 11), Jenny Xu (Year 10) and Evelyn Zhu (Year 11), will represent Pymble in the Senior division. Good luck to our Pymble public speakers! Pymble will host a Rostrum final on Wednesday 3 April.
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. Our online round will be held on Wednesday 15 May in the Conde Library from 12.15pm
Mediation Round 1 was held on Tuesday 26 March. Well done to our new team who competently performed. Results have not yet been released.
Mock Trial
Our first trial was held on Thursday 21 March at Pymble, winning against Knox. Well done team!
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