Language Arts

Language Arts

Debating

ISDA Debating – We won! Year 10 ISDA Grand final!

Congratulations! Year 10 were successful in their Grand final debate against Knox at Cranbrook last Friday 14 June. Bravo Kiki Chen (Year 10), Kitty He (Year 10), Rosa Kim (Year 10), Alice Mao (Year 10) and Jenny Xu (Year 10) and coach Lara Hogan.

Archdale – Shield and Invitational 

Archdale Shield Round 4 was hosted by Meriden on Tuesday 11 June, however, an unexpected area power outage threw plans awry and the whole round will now be a makeup, with the date to be advised. Well done to Pymble teams for staying calm and thanks to parents who carpooled to ensure all students returned home safely.

Archdale Invitational, based at Pymble, had the advantage and successfully completed Round Four.

On Tuesday 18 June, Round 5 Invitational debates run again from the new IH classrooms. In Archdale Shield, Pymble hosted St Vincent’s in the Kate Mason Building. The topic area was ‘The Government’s Role in Society’. Results to follow.

Parents are welcome to watch debates and are reminded to collect daughters from venues.

Social Debating (SSD) – Sydney Social Debating 

Bravo to our six teams of SSD debaters who debated online in the SSD competition last Friday 14 June.  This Friday 21 June, there will again be Training, Preparation and Online Debates from 3.30pm to 6.30pm

All debates will be held in the KM (Kate Mason) building at Pymble.

We are pleased these new debaters are honing their critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills as well as developing Public Speaking skills and keeping up to date with current affairs issues. Thanks to all debaters and coaches.

Absences

Debaters must inform Mrs Hubbard, their coach and team, in advance, if they will be absent for a Debating round. We do not forfeit, and subs can be arranged.

Public Speaking 

PESA – Congratulations to Jenny Xu!

Jenny Xu (Year 10) has progressed to the State Finals of the Plain English Speaking Awards, following a successful morning last Friday, at the State Semi-finals. Congratulations and best wishes Jenny! The state final will be held on Friday 28 June, in the city.

MUN – Model United Nations 

Evatt

On Tuesday 18 June, Maya Garg (Year 11) and Catherine Shi (Year 11) progressed to the Evatt State Final which was held at NSW state Parliament House, Macquarie Street.

Congratulations Maya and Catherine.  Results to follow.

UN YOUTH National Conference

Congratulations to Jenny Xu (Year 10) who has been selected to attend the UN Youth National conference to be held in Brisbane in July.

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. Tour details have been provided by Travel@Pymble. The tour will depart Sydney on Friday 17 January 2025 and travellers will commence Term 1 2025 on Monday 3 February 2025. We are excited for this wonderful travel experience!  

Mock Law 

Mediation

Mediation Round Three will be held in C07 on Friday 21 June, during periods 1 and 2. Our score average to date is 93/100! Bravo team and coaches.

Mock Trial

Mock Trial Round Three will be held at Pacific Hills School, Dural, on Monday 24 June.  Results are due by 25 June. A minibus has been organised and girls will leave Pymble at 10.30am and arrive back at approximately 2.30pm. CCSA will send details.

Upcoming Programs and Events 

  • Farewell to Year 12 High Tea

This much anticipated annual event will be held on Thursday 27 June from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) for Language Arts students in Years 10 to 12. Parents of Year 12 students are also welcome. 

We hope to honour every Year 12 student who has debated this year! Parents are working hard to make this a lovely event. There will be personalised presentations, a delightful array of treats and fun games organised by our Language Arts Captains.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. (Please contact ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au for ticket purchase codes for Year 12/Year 12 parents and staff).

  • IDC Debating Term 4 

Staff v Student debate – stay tuned for this forthcoming highlight. The date will now be at the start of Term 3.

  • PMUN Winter Conference – Saturday 27 July 

New programs for Term 3!

Language Arts is pleased to offer two new Co-curricular programs.  Please click on the links below for more information:

Registrations for Term 3/Semester 2 programs are now open – please register your daughter through the registration portal (parent log-in required).

Bronwyn Hubbard

Head of Language Arts