From the Principal

It’s been a highly rewarding few days for our da Vinci Decathlon competitors in Years 5 to 11 and for Jenny Xu, Year 11, who took out second place at the Inaugural Dame Enid Muriel Lyons AD, GBE Oratory Competition at the Sydney Opera House last night. This competition is open to all students from girls’ schools in NSW and the 10 grand finalists had 15 minutes to prepare and then deliver an eight-minute speech – not an easy feat! 

The da Vinci Decathlon on the other hand was first established in 2002 as a local competition to celebrate the strengths of academically gifted students and has since evolved into a hotly contested national event with more than 12,000 students from Years 5 to 11 participating. All Pymble teams performed above and beyond our high expectations, with Year 8 placing first among 77 schools in the state and progressing through to the national finals in June; well done, girls!

At Pymble, we support existing academic challenges such as da Vinci Decathlon and engage in new ones like the Oratory Competition, in addition to continually monitoring global shifts, trends and the latest research to identify the emerging skills required to equip our students for success in our rapidly changing world. This evaluation often leads to the introduction of new courses and refinements to existing ones.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to a suite of exciting new future-focussed learning opportunities for Pymble students in 2025 and 2026.

Four new Secondary subjects…

1. Last year we were officially registered as a Cambridge School, which means we can offer any of the 70 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) courses for Secondary students. Our first Cambridge IGCSE course is Mathematics for Year 10 which began in Term 1 with Mr Eugene Jung. IGCSE courses are globally recognised (and highly respected) high school qualifications, which offer an established pathway to the international universities many of our students aspire to attend.
2. Global Perspectives will be our second IGCSE course, commencing in 2026. Offered as a two-year elective starting in Year 9, the course encourages learners to think about and explore solutions to significant global issues from different perspectives. Students will work collaboratively and individually to develop transferable skills in research, analysis, evaluation and communication as they are tasked with constructing arguments, presenting views and reflecting on their place in a connected world.
3. In line with our strategic intent to encourage more young women into STEM fields, including Construction and Engineering, this year saw the introduction of Engineering Studies as a 2-unit HSC course for students in Years 11 and 12 with Dr Glen McCarthy.
4. In 2026, we will be launching a Biotechnology elective for Years 9 and 10. Dr Kim Bunny and Mrs Akenese Sargent are collaborating with the Centre for Curriculum Redesign in Boston to create this course, which will appeal to students interested in learning about and addressing global challenges in healthcare, agriculture and the environment.

…and a new Junior School diploma!

Our Junior School leadership team is currently working on the launch of our new Dream Diploma in partnership with Cambridge. Open to students in Years 5 and 6, the two-year diploma will commence in 2026 and challenge participants to:

DARE to seek out challenge and hold themselves accountable for their learning journey.
REACH as high as they can and push themselves out of their comfort zone.
EXPERIENCE a range of activities which are new, exciting or sometimes scary.
ADVOCATE for things that matter to them and take steps to be a change maker.
MASTER new skills by working tenaciously on goals they set for themselves.

Working towards a series of micro-credentials and academic outcomes, students will learn to set and achieve effective goals and develop skills that are transferable between their learning experiences at school, home and life in general. Very exciting indeed!

Signing off in great anticipation about how these new opportunities will be received by our future-focused learners and their families. In the meantime, please enjoy this glimpse into the da Vinci Decathlon from some of the students involved.

From the Junior School

From the Head of Junior School

National Simultaneous Story Time

Yesterday girls in Kindergarten to Year 3 were lucky enough to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime.

The event opened with a beautiful rendition of Somewhere Only We Know by Tim Rice- Oxley, Richard Hughes and Tom Chaplin, arranged by Kathryn Griesinger and performed by our Junior School Strings Quartet: Alex Xiao, Sienna Yeung, Annette Ng and Violet Li.

Scarlett Yang (3S) led our Acknowledgement of Country and then Ivy Dao and Stella Shen (Year 2) totally engaged the audience with their animated presentation of their research about trucks. I had the pleasure of reading the text The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell, a story about diversity, inclusion, friendship and belonging. Archie was even there to assist with the reading!

Good luck to all our Balmoral Burn walkers/runners for Sunday. I am very proud that as a College we are on the leaderboard for fundraising to support the amazing work of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation which supports children in hospital.

A very special shout out to Amalia and Melaina Kekatos who have raised $3,860 and are top of the fundraising leaderboard for the event! Amalia and Melaina have surprised me with their fundraising idea, which was to seek sponsorship for me to run in the event dressed in one of the inflatable baby suits!

Given the money they have raised, I will be honouring their challenge and will be doing my best to get up the hill in the costume on the day! Oh, the things I will do for our Junior School girls and in the name of service and community kindness!

A message from our Kindness Captains

Thank you for supporting our service focus for this term. We are so proud of the Junior School as we have already completed 1,229 acts of service! We are on track to meet the challenge of 2025 acts of service this year.

Good luck to our amazing debating team who successfully debated a tricky debate around voting in Australia last Friday. Mrs Bird and I were so impressed by the depth of argument the girls presented and we wish them luck at this Friday’s quarter final.

Making history as a racing team

Our Formula Goblin team were honoured by a visit from the CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Mr Daniel Edwards, who flew in last weekend to meet the team and watch them practise their driving skills in our official launch. Representatives from our team presented to Mr Edwards on the team’s journey over the last four months and each spoke with confidence and pride.

Mr Edwards congratulated the team, Future Force Racers, on being the first team in Australia and spoke about how impressed he was by the girls’ knowledge, team spirit and driving prowess. He commented that our drivers are as fast as some of the fastest teams in Europe so we’re sending the representatives of our team over to England with lots of luck and best wishes.

Huge thanks to these teachers and staff who have helped the girls make their vision a reality through their support and mentorship over many weekends: Mr Dan Brown, Mrs Lara Bird, Mrs Annie Bala, Mr Locky Pryor, Mrs Lyn Wynne, Mrs Alana Hooper, Mrs Jayne Mercer, Ms Eunhye Kwon, Mrs Heidi Lynch and Mr Iggy Sandejas.

Good luck to all our Eisteddfod dancers who compete tomorrow afternoon at the Dance Life Unite competition. Mrs Bird and I are looking forward to cheering the girls on as they perform and compete.

Being part of any team is an important learning experience for our girls as it builds communication skills, perspective, responsibility, time management and organisational skills, resilience and friendships. There is much research around how being part of a team supports the fostering of a leadership mindset, particularly in women and I know being part of a hockey team for many decades helped shape me as the leader and person I am now. I am delighted that we are seeing more girls commit to team activities this year, including Saturday sport.

Please remember girls need to arrive at their Saturday sport fixture thirty minutes prior to the start of their game. For example, if their netball game starts at 10.00am, they must arrive by 9.30am. Arriving early to warm up before a game offers valuable physical and mental preparation. A thorough warm up increases blood flow, improves flexibility and warms up muscles, all of which reduce the risk of injury and ensure each girl is ready to play her best. This time also allows them to practise key skills, focus their minds and get comfortable on the field or court.

Additionally, arriving early builds positive habits such as punctuality and responsibility, while also strengthening team bonds. It provides a chance for the coach to offer last-minute instructions or encouragement, and for the girls to connect and motivate one another, making the experience more enjoyable and supportive for everyone involved.

A message from Mrs Kate Giles, Head of Wellbeing K-6

The power of downtime and rest

In today’s busy world, children often also have full schedules and numerous different activities, leaving little time for anything else. While the benefits of varied activities are clear, research shows that rest (including sufficient sleep), unstructured time and balance are just as essential for healthy development.

Primary school aged children (aged six to 12 years old) require between nine and 12 hours of sleep per night for vital brain development, emotional regulation, memory and learning (American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2016). Sleep deprivation has been shown to lead to difficulties with concentration, mood and behaviour, which then impacts learning (Beebe, D,W, (2011)).

In addition to adequate sleep, research also highlights the importance of unstructured time for executive functioning, including focus and memory (Barker, et al, (2014). Downtime, including free play and quiet rest, allows your daughter to process her experiences, regulate her emotions and recharge both mentally and physically. Furthermore, they suggest that girls who engage in more self-directed, unstructured activities demonstrate stronger goal setting and problem-solving abilities and are able to better regulate their emotions.

A balanced routine – including schoolwork, play, social time, rest and physical activity – is key to your daughter’s overall health and wellbeing. As we lead into our Junior School Wellbeing Week, where the girls will not have homework, I encourage you to support your daughter by:

• Protecting sleep time: ensure consistent bedtime routines to prioritise adequate sleep and avoid screen time at least one hour before bed.
• Schedule less: allow time for unstructured down time for play and relaxation.
• Model balance in your own routines and screen/technology habits.
• Encourage variety: encourage a range of activities across the week, including creative, social, physical and restful activities.

Parent Wellbeing and Academic Series – Dirty & Dangerous: Building resilient girls

The next event in the parent series will be held on Wednesday 28 May at 8.30am in the Junior School 3-6 Library. The session will be a panel discussion facilitated by Kate Giles, Head of Wellbeing K-6, exploring how sport and risky play contribute to children’s social, emotional and physical development and builds resilience.

The panel will include Mr Matt Tyson, Head of Sport K-6, Mrs Victoria Aikman, Kindergarten Co-ordinator, Mrs Hilary Alo-Emile, Year 1 Co-ordinator and Mrs Fi Stevenson, OSHC Director and Ms Lexi Ibbotson, OSHC Assistant Director.

If you would like to attend this session, please sign up by clicking here.

A message from Mrs Lara Bird, Deputy Head of Junior School – Academics

ICAS Assessments and Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

Information regarding ICAS Assessments and the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) will soon be available on the MyPymble parent portal. These optional competitions will be held before school for Years 3 to 6 in Term 3.

A message from Mr Stephen Robinson (Deputy Head of Junior School – Operations)

K-2 Carline Zone – No Parking Area

Drivers in this area would have seen new signage that aims to keep the road restricted to a single lane of cars only near the drop off zone. We kindly as parents to not park in this single lane area but rather find a space to park on either side. The small inconvenience of walking means we can all keep this area safe for students with slow and controlled car movement in the area.

Leave From School

If you are planning to have your daughter take leave during the school term for two days or more, you must complete the Exemption from Attendance Application form in advance of the absence.

Please do not enter ‘holiday’ into the free-form response on the MyPymble App.

Uniform and Appearance 

Thank you for showing respect to the College uniform policy with your daughter arriving to school in her full winter uniform for this term and Term 3.  

• All students are expected to wear their uniform correctly and with pride, which means the top button is done up and the tie is correctly fitted.
• Uniforms cannot be mixed with each season. This includes no co-curricular jackets as the primary source of uniform. These can only be worn underneath the PE tracksuit on such days.
• Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly labelled, including tunic belts and ties. We recommend white markers to be used to label dark clothing items. 

Junior School Canteen Helpers 

The Junior School Canteen will continue for Term 2 on Wednesday and Friday. Junior School allows students to purchase (through Flexischools) cold drinks and frozen desserts. Once your order is placed your daughter will have a brown paper bag, where she will go to the Junior School Canteen (lunch tub room) to collect her cold treat. 

Please click here if you can volunteer your time. For the care and safety of your daughters, all volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC). If we do not already have your WWCC on file, please email juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au your WWCC number and date of birth so your WWCC can be verified. 

Wise Phone Update

It has been six months since we launched the Pymble Wise Phone Initiative and we would like to take the opportunity to review the journey so far, share the information we have gathered and, just as importantly, hear any positive or negative feedback, questions and concerns you may have.

The session will be an online meeting next Monday 26 May from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, and will be held by Anthony England, Director of Innovative Learning Technologies and Kate Brown, Head of Junior School.

Please click here to join the meeting; we will also send you a reminder notice next Monday.

Scholarship registrations open to current Year 5 students

Pymble offers a number of scholarships each year to girls starting in Year 7 including current Pymble students moving into Year 7. Registrations for Year 7 2027 Rosalie Ramsay Junior Academic Scholarship and Year 7 2027 Performance Scholarship – Music are currently open to our Year 5 students.

Registrations close from 23 July 2025 depending on the scholarship. The examination will be held at the College on Sunday 10 August 2025.

Information about portfolio requirements and how to apply can be found online through the Scholarship webpage.

Junior School Digital News

Important Dates

Friday 23 May – Dance Eisteddfod and Formula Goblin team excursion

Saturday 24 May – Year 6 Parent Daughter Dance

Monday 26 May – Year 5 Buddy with Year 1 – 1.30pm to 2.15pm

Wednesday 28 May – Kindergarten to Year 6 Parent Academic/Wellbeing Series – Period 1

Thursday 29 May – Year 3 Windows Into Learning – Periods 1 and 2,

Thursday 29 May – Year 4 Windows into Learning – Periods 3 and 4

Saturday 31 May – PPA Trivia Night

From the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG)

Year 5 Parents’ Night Out

📅 Date: Friday 13 June 2025

⏰ Time: 6.00pm Till Late

📍 Location: The Governor Hotel, 9 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park, 2113 (Sky Tables area)

💰 Cost: $59 pp includes canapés

📌 RSVP by: 26 May 2025,  Liz Greene 0415186013

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Year 3 Dads’ Night Out

📅 Date: Friday 13 June 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Greengate Hotel, Cnr Pacific Hwy & Greengate Rd, Killara

Please contact us with any questions at pymblelcjspg@gmail.com

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Kate Brown

Head of Junior School

From the Middle School

The National Exchange Program kicked off this week and was an exciting adventure for the Year 8 students who travelled to Perth and Brisbane. Students had the unique opportunity to attend a new school where they experienced different teaching styles, school routines and made new friends.

Living with a host family was a big part of the journey, giving them a glimpse into a different way of life and helping them grow more confident and independent. The exchange was not only fun but also a great learning experience that created memories to last a lifetime.

Our students have shared their reflections on their experiences.

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My national exchange to Brisbane was such a fun experience and one I won’t forget anytime soon. One of the best parts was hanging out in the city – we went shopping and had a blast bowling with everyone. It was cool exploring new places and just having a good time with my friends. It kind of felt like a little adventure, and I loved the freedom of it all.

Staying at Clayfield College and living in the boarding house was really different but a lot of fun. It took a bit to get used to, but I ended up making some really close friends while I was there. Everyone was really nice, and it felt like we’d known each other for ages. The whole exchange was a really great experience and I’m so glad I got to be part of it.

Written by Aaliyah Khanche (Year 8)

We started our journey on Saturday afternoon with a pizza picnic at King’s Park with all the other girls. Later on we enjoyed some chocolate covered stories from the Scarborough Markets. Our next major spot we visited was Rottnest Island but before we arrived at the island we experienced a very intense boat ferry trip where we were airborne for a long period of time.

When we finally arrived at Rottnest Island we were amazed at our first quokka sighting. We then rode our bikes around Rottnest Island until we arrived at Little Salmon Bay.

On the Monday, we went off to MLC College and started our day at school. The girls were amazing and super nice. Overall my experience in Perth was amazing and I hope other people get the opportunity that I was so grateful to have.

Written by Georgia Blue (Year 8)

Our second group of girls will be travelling to Hobart, Toowoomba and Melbourne this Saturday.

Year 8 Musical

Congratulations to the amazing Year 8 Music Elective students (listed below) who performed in High School Musical JR! Your hard work, energy and talent lit up the stage and brought the show to life. From the catchy songs to the exciting dance routines, every moment was full of fun and enthusiasm. You should all be incredibly proud of your performance – what a fantastic achievement!

Here’s a student reflection from Isabella.

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High School Musical Jr was one of the best musicals I’ve ever participated in. The rehearsals were so fun, and it felt so magical to see the musical come together. The music elective community was so friendly, and we really enjoyed when we played games with the music prefects, or when Mr Schweinberger started dancing (even if the choreography was a bit wrong).

The whole crew with all the behind-the-scenes technical work were so nice and the lighting was outstanding. It’s one of the best feelings when you make the audience laugh or applaud. I think any Year 7 would be lucky to do Music Elective next year (and I will try and convince Miss Ashton to do Wicked for you guys, shh)!

Written by Isabella Afarin (Year 8)

Isabella	Afarin
Farah	Ahmad
Freya	Andrews
Emiliana	Barry
Bebe	Brennan
Adele	Cassidy
Jessica	Chen
Jing Yan	Chung
Orla	Cottrell
Rose	Craig
Kiara	Excell
Hilary	Eyers
Jessamy	Facer
Isabel	Fan
Jessica	Franklin
Isobel	Goodridge
Gabrielle	Guo
Sofia	Gurjian
Amelia	Hanstrum
Amelia	Hardas
Molly	Hardiman
Arabella	Hoang
Danielle	Hu
Ludovica	Iacovelli
Selina	Jin
Gawon (Kayla)	Kim
Evija	King
Jennifer	Kuniawan
Mia	Lam
Sze Lok (Charlotte)	Lam
Mirabelle	Lee
Sze Ching Jessie (Jessie)	Leung
Amber	Lewis
Alice	Lin
Rachel	Lin
Elyshia	Lung
Arianna	Ng
Annabelle	Rolph
Charlotte	Sadler
Chloe	Saya
Annabelle	Stack
Blair	Tang
Lucy	Woodbridge
Jihang (Penny)	Xing
Chloe	Xiong
Melanie	Xu
Mikayla	Yang
Sophia	Yeong

NSW Health will be running the Year 7 vaccination program starting Thursday 29 May. For your daughter to participate you are required to complete the vaccination consent form here.

To help answer questions you may have regarding providing vaccination and online consent, please visit the NSW Health website at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination

Scholarship registrations for new RTG STEM Scholarship open to current Year 8 students

Pymble has a new scholarship for students with a passion and competent skills in STEM. The RTG STEM Scholarship offered through the Pymble Foundation is open to Year 8 students (current and external students) for a scholarship commencing in Year 9 2026 until Year 12 2029.

Registrations close on 30 July 2025. Students are required to sit an examination held at the College on Sunday 10 August 2025.

Information about portfolio requirements and how to apply can be found online through the Scholarship webpage.

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Jenny O’Donnell

Head of Middle School

From the Upper School

A message from Victoria Harrison, Head of Upper School

It was a pleasure to catch up with many of the girls during my visit to Vision Valley this week. Despite some wet weather on their recent expeditions, the girls – and their Churchie friends – are thoroughly enjoying their time at the Valley. As they approach the final week of the program, it’s inspiring to see the strong connections they’re building and the impressive resilience they’re developing.

Throughout the program, many academic staff and members of the US team have made scheduled visits to Vision Valley, helping to run sessions and connect with students. Thank you to all the staff who have supported the girls and boys over the past few weeks. The girls are always excited to see familiar faces and truly appreciate sharing their residential experience with you.

To our parents: it won’t be long until you’re reunited with your daughters! We look forward to welcoming you to Vision Valley next Friday 30 May at 2.00pm for the Honouring Ceremony.

Learning on Country Milingimbi Island

Last week a group of Year 10 students (Mie Naito, Clare Ferreira, Ellie Pointon, and Evie Farr) and two staff members (Candice Cooper and Keli Stapp) travelled to Cape Stewart and Milingimbi Island in East Arnhem Land for an unforgettable eight-day cultural immersion.

After stopovers in Darwin and Milingimbi, we were warmly welcomed by students and teachers from Milingimbi Community School, Marcus from the Learning on Country (LoC) Program, and local Elders for the first LoC expedition of 2025.

The Milingimbi Learning on Country Program is a partnership between the local Crocodile Island Rangers and the local school. There are 14 schools engaged in this program across the Northern Territory. This program supports Indigenous students through ‘both-ways or two-ways’ learning — blending cultural knowledge with the school curriculum to build leadership, skills and pride.

We were privileged to share campsites, food and stories around the fire, and to learn about the local community’s history, stories and deep connection to Country. It was an inspiring and humbling experience we will carry with us for years to come.

Written by Candice Cooper and Keli Stapp

Thank you to Keli Stapp and Candice Cooper for supporting the girls on this trip. We are grateful for you taking the time away from school and your families to accompany the girls.

Thank you to Ellie Pointon for sharing this reflection:

Some of my favourite parts of this trip to Milingimbi were firstly meeting all the people, kids and elders. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. Everyone had so much knowledge about their culture, land, animals, water and family.

One of the things I loved was how everyone worked together, whether it was preparing food or hunting for food and animals. Yolngu Matha was the language they mainly spoke, alI of the kids tried to teach us some simple words which made it a bit easier to understand the context, but it was still a little difficult.

What made me really happy was how all the kids were so comfortable with us once they got to know us a little bit and we all got along so well and I will forever cherish the friendships, selfies and laughs with them.

On the last night there was a big cultural dance, where everyone participated. At the start it was the men singing and playing the didgeridoo and the women were dancing. Then we all joined in, one of the lovely ladies helped teach us each dance as after a few rounds the song would slightly change and so would the dance.

The overall experience was amazing, I felt like I connected a lot more to my culture even though it is not my specific mob, I just felt proud of how strong the culture and connection was.

Written by Ellie Pointon (Year 10)

And also, to Clare Ferreria:

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend a week on a Learning on Country trip to Milingimbi (an island of northeast Arnhem Land) in the Northern Territory. The day after we arrived in Milingimbi, we caught a barge to Cape Stewart, where we camped for the three nights and were accompanied by teachers, primary and secondary students from the school at Milingimbi, local rangers, and elders to participate in a Learning on Country camp.

All campers were able to learn firsthand from local elders and rangers, with most of the learning done in Yolŋu Matha, the tradition language in that area. We learnt about many things, including language, the environment and how they use and take care of it, the difference in roles between men and women, and even traditional dances.

We attended a couple of workshops about language (and the importance of the continuation of traditional language for Australia’s First Nations people) as well as one about animals and plants, which was helpful when identifying different species and learning the Yolŋu names for different parts of animals.

I tried some foods that were new to me, from turtle eggs that were cooked in saltwater to yams cooked in the sand under a fire. My favourite time was when the temperature cooled in the evening, and we were able to see the beautiful sunsets.

When we got back from Cape Stewart, we attended school with some of the Milingimbi kids we met. Their school was a lot smaller than Pymble and there weren’t as many students. I am grateful to have had this incredible experience where I could learn and observe first-hand the importance of country and community to Indigenous peoples.

Undies Drive

I have a big favour to ask: could every family please purchase a pack of undies over the weekend to donate in support of Days for Girls? In previous years, the Upper School collected over 1,000 pairs of undies, which were later included in menstruation kits. This year our donation boxes are looking a little light on. We’re eager to continue this wonderful tradition of support and know that even a small donation like this makes a real difference.

Student Achievements

Well done to:

• Celine Cai, Isabel Chook, Ruby Chu, Chloe Shao, Bella Yang, Sitian Chen, Emily Chiang, Nicole Fan, Harriet Gregory, Sophie Guo, Jenny He, Chloe Wang Isis Li, Hakone Liceralde, Angela Tao, Leahara Wijesuriya, for being part of the Pymble teams competing at the State da Vinci Decathlon at Knox Grammar School this week. Their results have still not come in, but we know that they will have continued the strong tradition of being talented scholars representing Pymble.

• Rianne Leung on her bronze medal in the Australian Fencing Federation National Championships in the Senior Women’s Foil event.

• Our super fit Upper School distance runners – Saja Abdel-Mageed, Layla Abel–Mageed, Poppy Barwick, Amelia Bicego, Amalia Bond, Hayley Browne, Gemma Dixon, Naomi Krajancic, Leander Mclaughlin, Harriett Murphy, Eloise Stewart, Isabel Shorter, Indianna Vale, Claudia Wyatt and Aniela Knight – who were part of the winning cross country team who proudly represented Pymble at the annual igsa carnival at Frensham last weekend.

Reminder Regarding Leave Applications

Leave is granted only for reasons such as illness, bereavement, elite sport or work experience. Holidays should be taken during official school holiday periods. Where possible, medical appointments should be scheduled outside of school hours to minimise absences. Students are expected to attend all whole-school activities and should avoid making appointments at these times.

Applications for special leave must be completed on the ‘Exemption from Attendance’ form, available on MyPymble via the College website, and signed by a parent or carer. Please submit completed forms to the school office as soon as possible, and at least fourteen days before the intended leave period.

We Encourage You to Watch: Pre PPEP Talk® Video  – Women’s Health

Next week, our Year 10 students will participate in the PPEP Talk® – a one-hour session delivered by trained educators from the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia. This important program empowers young women with knowledge about periods, pelvic pain,and endometriosis, helping them understand what’s normal, how to manage pain and when to seek help.

We encourage students and parents to watch the optional 13-minute Pre PPEP Talk® Video beforehand. This video offers a helpful refresher on periods and pelvic anatomy, ensuring everyone feels prepared for the session on Monday 2 June. Building health literacy and being empowered to seek help are vital skills for young women. By understanding their bodies and recognising when to ask for support, our students can take charge of their health and wellbeing.

Click here to watch the video.

Senior Academic Scholarship registrations open to Year 9 students

Pymble offers a number of scholarships each year to girls who are currently in Year 9 at Pymble or external to Pymble who will be in Year 11 in 2027. Registrations for Year 11 2027 Senior Academic Scholarships are currently open.

Visit the Scholarship webpage for more information and to register for the Academic Test in August.

Registrations close on 30 July 2025. The examination will be held at the College on Sunday 10 August 2025.

Around the Grounds

Key Dates – Term 2

Tuesday 27 May – Year 9 Residential Program Term 3 Parent Information Evening

Thursday 29 May – Year 10 Make-up Vaccinations

Saturday 31 May – PPA Parent Trivia Night

Tuesday 10 June – Year 10 Subject Selection Evening

Thursday 12 June – Pymble Year 2-12 Athletics Carnival

Tuesday 24 June – Secondary School Ensemble Concert

Friday 27 June – Boarder’s Travel Day

Friday 27 June – Last day of Term 2

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Victoria Harrison

Head of Upper School

From the Senior School

A message from Patricia Gallardo, Acting Head of Senior School

This week, I am reminded of the incredible generosity and commitment of our Pymble students. Across the Senior School, so many students have generously given their time and talents to support others and strengthen our community.

A special thank you to our Year 11 students who volunteered at our Trivia Night, ensuring the event ran smoothly and everyone felt welcome. Our Year 11 Open Evening Tour Guides also did a fantastic job, guiding families and visitors with enthusiasm and pride as they shared what makes our College special.

It’s wonderful to see senior students supporting the initiatives of our Prefects – whether by helping to organise events, raising awareness or building a positive school culture. Many students have also proudly represented Pymble at conferences, demonstrating leadership and passion beyond the classroom.

And, on a creative note, we applaud the students who have joined the ‘Knitting for Wrap with Love’ project. This year, we have set ourselves a goal of knitting 1,300 squares, which we hope will create 54 blankets to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during the winter ahead.

Thank you to all our student volunteers for your kindness, dedication and willingness to give back. Your actions inspire us all and truly embody the Pymble spirit.

Celebrating Secret Talents in Chapel

At Pymble, we love celebrating the hidden talents of our students. This term, we’ve been delighted to witness uplifting musical performances in our weekly chapel services.

Congratulations to Zarina Nuralov, who has filled our chapel with beautiful and moving music, showcasing her remarkable skills on both the organ and piano. Each performance has added a unique and inspiring atmosphere to our gatherings.

A special mention also goes to Kathie Ong, whose energetic and dynamic drumming talents have brought a wonderful new dimension to our worship experiences. Kathie’s weekly performances remind us of the joy and power of music in bringing our community together.

Thank you to Zarina and Kathie for sharing your gifts and enriching our Chapel services every week. We look forward to more inspiring performances from our talented students!

Student Leadership

This week, I had the privilege to join the panel interviewing our candidates for student leadership positions. This process is always both challenging and inspiring.

Selecting our next group of student leaders is never an easy task. The calibre of applicants this year was exceptional, with each student bringing thoughtful ideas, genuine passion for our College and a clear commitment to making a positive impact. It is heartening to see such maturity, integrity and enthusiasm in our senior students.

We will be continuing this process into next week, taking the time to carefully consider each candidate. No matter the outcome, every student who stepped forward has displayed the courage to lead and a willingness to contribute to our Pymble community. Congratulations to all who have participated so far.

We look forward to seeing our new leaders continue this tradition of excellence and service.

Pymble shines at the 2025 National Schools’ Debating Championships!

On Saturday, the final of the 2025 National Schools’ Debating Championships (NSDC) took place at the State Library of NSW, following a week of spirited competition between all Australian states and territories. Pymble was honored to host all NSDC teams on Thursday and to be recognised as an event sponsor.

The highly anticipated national final, a fast-paced political debate between the NSW and Queensland teams, showcased the very best of student debating. We are delighted to announce that team NSW emerged victorious! Congratulations to Maya Garg (Year 12), the NSW captain, whose clear, logical and persuasive speech led her team to victory. We are also incredibly proud of Kitty He, our Pymble Debating Captain, who was an exceptional first speaker in this complex and powerful debate.

Following the NSW team’s win, the Australian Debating Schools’ squad was announced. We are thrilled to share that Maya has been selected to represent NSW as part of the prestigious Australian representative team. Stay tuned for updates on her journey!

We are so Pymble proud of Maya and Kitty’s passion and outstanding achievements in debating. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to mentoring and leading our younger debaters truly embody the Pymble spirit. It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic younger Pymble debaters in the audience—it’s clear the future is bright!

Congratulations once again to our remarkable students. It’s been an incredible week for Pymble, full of memorable experiences and inspiring moments. Watch this space, our debaters are set to change the world!

Written by Bronwyn Hubbard – Head of Language Arts

Key Dates – Term 2

29 May – Year 12 Photographs

9 June – Public Holiday – Kings Birthday Long Weekend

12 June – Athletics Carnival

13 June – Wrapped with Love

From the Year 11 Parent Group

Patricia Gallardo

Acting Head of Senior School

From the Boarding School

It has been quieter week and the opportunity to reflect on another wonderful Boarders’ Week. There were a few events at the end of the week which I didn’t have a chance to share and they certainly deserve a special mention.

Our Head Boarders, Sophie and Celeste, had the wonderful idea of starting a new tradition with our local friends – the Knox Grammar School Boarders. The Inaugural Boarders’ Week Senior and Junior Interschool Challenge Cup was born and what followed was a fabulous Thursday evening of fun, sporting prowess and friendship.

While our Year 7, 8 and 9 Boarders headed to Knox for dinner and games with their counterparts, the Year 10,11 and 12 Knox Boarders joined us for dinner followed by a hotly contested netball game. In both cases, we were very narrowly defeated but also incredibly gracious and we look forward to the cups returning to Pymble as this tradition continues in 2026.

We were also grateful to have the various schools host us for morning tea. The offices were beautifully decorated in pink and the food delicious. A special shout out to Mrs Budd, Deputy Head of Middle School, who always joins in the fun including dressing up on theme.

The last day of Boarders’ Week was our chance to give back with the Boarders running a sausage sizzle to raise funds for Her Village Foundation and Mahboba’s Promise. Special thanks to Dr Kim Bunny and Science teacher extraordinaire for supporting the girls so generously.

Boarders’ Week really is a special time for us and I am grateful to everyone who cares for our Boarders every day and especially for the outpouring of love during Boarders’ Week. My special thanks goes to our Deputy Director of Boarding, Ms Theresa Mimmo, who worked tirelessly to coordinate the entire week along with the support of our Boarding Administration Co-ordinator, Ms Laurel Foley, and our fabulous Boarder Prefects and Spirit House Captains. I hope you enjoy the video which captures just some of the magic.

Year 12 Trivia Night

One of the highlights of the Year 12 calendar is the Trivia Night. Our Year 12 Boarders make the most of the opportunity to dress up for this special event and our Boarding staff enjoy all the fuss and fun that goes into getting ready. As always, Anne Graham, Head of Lang House, captured the spirit perfectly.

Pymble goes west!

It is always a treat to visit families on their home ‘turf’ and the Boarding Expos are the perfect opportunity to meet current, past and prospective families and to share the joys of life at Pymble.

Last weekend I was in Dubbo with our Deputy Principal, Lamia Rockwell, Head of Marden House, Danielle Pringle, Director of Enrolments, Clair Stock, and Enrolments Manager, Kylie Campbell. It was lovely to meet a great range of people at the Expo and celebrate together on Friday evening with a gathering of families and friends at Press Dubbo.

My special thanks go to our Relationships Manager, Jackie Garment, who sadly was unable to join us but still managed to ensure all the groundwork was in place to guarantee a successful event. Thank you also to Year 10 Boarder Alexandra (Ally) who represented the Boarders so perfectly.

Meet our newest (and youngest!) BRC members

The Boarders’ Representative Council (BRC) is integral to the success of our Boarding community and is charged with the following core accountabilities:

• building and sustaining the sense of community within Boarding;
• advising of concerns and recommending improvements and initiatives on behalf of all Boarders; and
• demonstrating and promoting the College values through exemplary leadership.

The council meets fortnightly and are ably led by our Head Boarders, Sophie and Celeste. This term we are delighted to welcome two of our Year 7 Boarders, Alexis (Lexi) and Molly, to the BRC. These Boarders join the following BRC members: Camilla (Milla) and Quinn (Year 8), Sasha and Stella (Year 9), Poppy and Leander (Year 10), Summer and Millie (Year 11).

Love It – Ms Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding

After a busy week, we all enjoyed a quiet start to the weekend. Year 8 spent time together in Goodlet House on Friday night. With the poor weather continuing during the weekend, on Saturday several girls were able to go shopping or to the movies together.

The pool was also available to Boarders, which was taken up by several to expel energy. There was a lot of excitement on Sunday for our long-awaited trip to see Annie the Musical. The girls were attentive and entertained by the show. They especially liked when the dog, Sandy, ran across the stage, with a loud ‘Aww!’ coming from our Boarders.

This weekend we look forward to Year 11 enjoying a pizza night, Vivid commencing and wish our Boarders good luck who are participating in the Balmoral Burn on Sunday.

View From My Window

Hi, my name is Emmy, and I’m from Burren Junction. It is a small town seven to eight hours northwest of Sydney. I live on a farm which is 9,000 hectares with my mum and dad. I also have another farm in Walgett which is 1,400 hectares. I have a cat named Smokey and a dog named Bolt.

My Boarding journey started last year in Year 7, and even though it was a rough start, I now enjoy every minute of it. For me it was a huge jump, since I had come from a school with 40 kids, seven kids in my year, and everything was pretty easy to understand. English first period, maths the second period, and history or sport last.

But now I had five periods, so many teachers, and especially way more new faces than I expected. I missed my old friends and our old jokes, and everything I had in my primary years. It took time to adjust, but over time I eventually found my feet, I hardly get homesick anymore and the new faces turned into some of the greatest, down-to-earth friends I’ve ever met.

Boarding has also made me way more independent, and I have learned important life skills from it already. Even though sometimes it can be hard, my Boarding sisters are always there to support me through thick and thin.

When I look out my window, I see green grass and tall trees casting shadows over the dusty brown weeds. I see the bulls and steers eating some of the plants, and occasionally a kangaroo or two will hop inside the yard. Sometimes I spot really good sunsets out my window, and sunrises if I get up early. I always enjoy coming back to Boarding to see all my friends after a long break at home.

Boarder of the Week

Skye joined us from Cudal in 2024 and has been a wonderful addition to our Pymble Boarding Family. She is caring, considerate and kind and ensures everyone feels included and valued. She is a superstar hockey player and rower, and is dedicated and committed to every task she undertakes. Skye is well organised, always on top of her homework and willing to help others during our Learn It program. She is always ready for a chat, is polite and thoroughly enjoys her downtime with the Year 8s on the Goodlet Balcony. 

Skye was passionate and engaged during Boarders’ Week and was instrumental in decorating Goodlet House. Goodlet transformed into a ‘sea of pink’ with Skye’s encouragement and enthusiasm. She was on the sidelines cheering for the Boarders throughout the week during lunch time activities. We are blessed to have Skye at Pymble and congratulate her on a well-deserved Boarder of the Week. 

Save the Date

Thursday 29 May – Boarder Parent Group (BPG) online meeting 7.00pm          

Friday 30 May – Boarder Parent Drinks, 7.00pm

Saturday 31 May – First Nations Round of Sport

Wednesday 4 June – Boarders’ Jersey Day

Sunday 1 June – Boarders’ Colour Run, 10.00am and 3.00pm:

Wednesday 4 June – Boarders’ Jersey Day

Friday 6 June – Long Weekend Boarders’ Travel Day**

Monday 9 June – Boarders return from 5.00pm

Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 June – Boarding Schools Expo, Griffith

Friday 20 to Saturday 21 June – Boarding Schools Expo, Wagga Wagga

Tuesday 24 June – Boarders’ End of Term Chapel Service*

Friday 27 June – End of Term 2 Boarders’ Travel Day**

* All Boarders required to be in attendance, no leave during this time. 

** All Boarders to be collected by 4.00pm.

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Carolyn Burgess

Head of Boarding

From the Chaplains

Have you ever wanted to live in a castle or perhaps explored one on your travels? I love home renovation shows like The Block and My House Rules, but my favourite one is Escape to the Chateau where a British couple buy a run-down French chateau and transform it to all its former glory. Could you imagine what it would be like to finish your day, to return home to your very own castle? 

This week in chapel we heard the story of St Teresa of Avila, Spain. Teresa was the daughter of a knight and grew up next to the resplendent castles of Spain in the 1500’s. She was a quirky nun who authored a number of works still in print today. She is most revered for The Interior Castle, in which she describes the journey to be closer to God. In the book she explains that becoming closer to God is not simply a journey to church or to the holy places but is a journey within to an interior castle. 

She explains the journey home to God is like entering a castle within our heart. This castle is made of very clear crystal in which there are many rooms. Each room has an inner door, which opens to the next room, until you come to the centre of the castle. It is so light there that you can see God. That whenever we like, we can open the door of our heart, walk through the castle to find God.  

Her story reminded me of the passage when Jesus describes his ‘homecoming’ to be with his disciples as he and the Father making their home in them. 

Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 

(John 14:23) 

As a response to learning about Teresa’s story, each of the students went on their own interior journey homeward through the use of a labyrinth. I’m not talking about watching the David Bowie movie, but rather than ancient Christian practice of prayer. You can find prayer labyrinths in most areas of Europe, the US and in even in Sydney. Praying with a labyrinth is a form of walking meditation, a physical expression of the interior journey towards Christ that characterizes all Christian meditation. A labyrinth is meditative “journey” into the “centre” of ourselves. Labyrinths can be “walked”, or the journey can be traced with a finger or coloured pen, even traced in sand. It can also be travelled mentally, with no body movement. 

Unlike a maze, which intends to trick and confuse. You cannot get lost in a labyrinth! Labyrinths are complex, geometric designs which are one long path, always leading to the centre and always leading back out to the beginning. We invited the students to enter their labyrinth with a feeling, a question or a burden they wanted lifted. As they journey through slowly, as their finger’s traced the path, we encouraged them to be mindful of their breathing, their mind, their heart and God’s presence with them. Upon entering the centre, in God’s presence, they may wish to sit, to shed the feelings they wish to leave as well as receive a gift. Upon exciting, moving back outside  we encouraged them to listen for their answer, to explore the lightness of the letting go and the ability to bring something back into the world. 

A Prayer On Journeying with God – by Annie Chen (Year 9) 

Loving and supportive God, 
You are our presence, our guide, and the Holy Spirit within us.  

As we hold hands and walk this journey together,  

You promise us perfect freedom 
Through every challenge we face, 
Every obstacle we overcome,  

And every light we see in the end. As we go after our passions 
And discover our true selves, 
We thank you for your guidance, 
Your patience, your uplift, and your kinship, Who has shaped us into beautiful beings, Growing through following your path.  

We stand ignited as transformed and growing people, Listening for your call. 

Amen.  

Reverend Cass Blake

College Chaplain

From the Futures Team

The Futures micro-site is full of careers information and resources.   

This week we are highlighting work experience and encourage students in Year 10-12 to look at the noticeboard for upcoming opportunities to dive a little deeper into areas of interest. The website and noticeboard have information on how the process works and how to apply. 

Several students have already seized the chance to work with different organisations and have some great stories share. 

Madeline Potts (Year 12) – Vogue 

During my time at Vogue, I supported the fashion team with a with key operations and behind-the-scenes responsibilities integral to editorial production. My role involved managing the fashion cupboard, preparing looks for photoshoots, coordinating sample logistics, and assisting with trend forecasting. I worked closely with both permanent team members and a rotating group of interns, gaining hands-on experience in the operational side of fashion media. 

A significant aspect of my role was liaising with PR agencies — overseeing the intake and return of designer samples for editorial features and brand campaigns. This provided valuable insight into the collaborative process between publications and external partners, as well as the high level of precision required to maintain brand integrity and logistical efficiency. 

While the experience offered practical exposure to the day-to-day functions of a major fashion publication, it lacked structured mentorship or deeper creative engagement. Despite not receiving a formal introduction to the broader organization or participating in strategic editorial processes, I developed a solid understanding of fashion PR workflows and the meticulous coordination required for large-scale editorial and brand projects. 

Swapna Baggam (Year 11) – F3 Financial 

During the April holidays, I had the valuable opportunity to complete a work experience placement through the “Future Females in Finance” (F3) program, where I was selected to join the MA Financial Group.

This placement provided an exceptional insight into the finance industry, particularly in the area of private credit, and allowed me to engage with professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Throughout the experience, I was able to connect with individuals working across various sectors within private credit, which deepened my understanding of the diverse career pathways and responsibilities that exist within finance. I also gained insight into the unique ways in which professionals progress through their careers in this dynamic industry. 

As part of the program, I travelled independently to MA Financial’s Carrington Street office, where I shadowed the Asset Management team. At the time, they were finalising a global deal with a team based in New York to introduce a new product to the market. During the week, I observed how the Asset Management team collaborates with other departments within the firm to acquire and integrate new products aimed at diversifying their investment portfolio and enhancing investor security. 

Emily Kim (Year 11) – Hills Dental 

I was so grateful to be able to work at Hills Dental Care from 22 to 24 April. Throughout my time, with the permission of the patient, I was able to watch an implant surgery where the dentist performed a tooth extraction, then cleaned the socket with some saline solution to prevent any cases of a dry socket. Then an implant was placed into the socket and an abutment was screwed into the implant. I learned from Melissa, the clinical coordinator, that the implant was used to make sure that the socket would stay open and the gum would not grow over it so that a crown could be placed on top.  

After watching the implant surgery, I shadowed the clinical coordinators, Melissa and Suzannah, by cleaning the bench tops and learning about how the different dental instruments were sterilised. In the sterilisation room, Suzannah showed me that once the debris and blood was removed from the instruments, they were placed in special plastic bags before being heated to approximately 300 degrees Celsius to remove any bacteria and germs.

The sterilisation room was organised to a dirty side and a clean side to make sure that clean materials did not become contaminated. The clinical coordinators used aseptic techniques by wearing gloves, cleaning every surface with antibacterial wipes and placing sterilised drapes over tools that were going to be used in the surgery.

Overall, it was a great experience that significantly increased my understanding of and passion for dentistry.  

Arana Roy (Year 12)  – Greencross Vet 

Over the school holidays, I got the wonderful opportunity to attend a week of work experience at Greencross Vets Ku-ring-gai. During my time there, I was able to observe the veterinarians and vet nurses in a range of different procedures, including dentals, desexing of cats and dogs and other surgeries such as a foreign body exploration and a cystotomy.

It was really interesting to see the ways in which these procedures worked and the amount of preparation that goes into them beforehand. While there, I also learnt how to correctly trim claws, how to take dental x-rays, how to fill out monitoring charts of animals under anesthesia and how to calculate the amount of anaesthesia for each animal.

It was fascinating to learn about the different experiences and backgrounds of the staff, and I loved seeing the dynamic between everyone. Most of the animals were various breeds of dogs or cats, but we also had a king parrot brought in. I got to observe how they put the parrot under anesthesia and how they took x-rays of it to check for any bone damage, and then got to help wake up the bird after it was taken off anaesthesia.

The vets and nurses were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and able to answer any questions I had for them. The whole experience of actually being in a vet was amazing and one I’m sure I will never forget. 

Year 10 Strengths and Skills Day  – Student Reflections 

The Strengths and Skills day for the Futures program was a helpful and valuable experience. In the morning, we explored our top five personal strengths and learned how to identify the type of person we are, which helped me better understand how I work best and how I can contribute to different situations.

We also discussed how to apply these strengths in everyday life such as schoolwork, teamwork, and problem-solving. Later in the day, we focused on writing a resume and learnt how to show our skills in a professional way using what we had learnt in the morning session.

Overall, the day really helped me gain confidence in my abilities and showed me how to use my strengths and skills effectively both now and in future scenarios.  

Upcoming Events (External) 

USYD – Music Portfolio Evening 

Location: Sydney Conservatorium of Music 

Date: Friday 23 May 

Find out more and register 

ACU – Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics 

Location: Online 

Date: Tuesday 27 May

Find out more and register 

UNSW – Business School Information Evening 

Location: Online 

Date: Wednesday 28 May

Find out more and register 

USYD – Architecture and design at Sydney: Build your portfolio 

Location: Online 

Date: Wednesday 28 May

Find out more and register 

Kim Maksimovic

Director of Futures and Partnerships (K-12)

Events Calendar – Term 2 and 3

Co-curricular Administration

Term 3 Saturday Sports registrations are now CLOSED.

The registration deadline of 12.00pm Friday 16 May has now passed. If you missed the registration period and would like to request registration into a sport, please click here. Late registrations are not guaranteed and will only be considered where space and resourcing permit.

We thank all families who registered on time.

For any further enquiries, please contact the Co-curricular Administration team ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au

Sally Davidson

Head of Co-curricular Administration

Basketball

Round 3 – Pymble 18 Match Report

Pymble 18 played a fantastic game on the weekend, securing a well-deserved win! Throughout the match, Pymble 18 maintained excellent effort and focus. Demonstrating impressive intensity in the second half, even with a lead. Their growth and improvement over just three weeks was evident, with many of the skills and concepts practised in training translating successfully into game play.

The team’s strengths included perseverance and teamwork in attack; the girls continued to hustle despite setbacks, and their passing was instrumental in their weekend success. It was wonderful to see the girls play so cohesively, sharing the ball and celebrating one another’s successes.

Looking ahead, the team is expected to continue improving, building on their achievements, and most importantly, enjoying their time on the court throughout the rest of the season.

Well done to Pymble 18 for their efforts on the weekend!

Season Shoutouts

This week’s season shoutouts go to several students from Pymble 18, along with two students from Pymble 15, who generously filled in for another team over the weekend. A special mention goes to Freya Andrews (Year 8), Alina Kharbanda (Year 8), Charlotte Ma (Year 7), Audrey Quan (Year 7), Olivia Zheng (Year 7), and Elizabeth Yeh (Year 7), all of whom demonstrated outstanding Pymble spirit and sportsmanship by stepping up to assist their peers.

Each of these girls took to the court with genuine enthusiasm and played with remarkable energy and Pymble pride.

Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Meriden 1	20 to 32
Pymble 2	Danebank 1	18 to 50
Pymble 3	Santa Sabina 2	19 to 16
Pymble 4	Abbotsleigh 5	28 to 24
Pymble 5	Monte 3	30 to 40
Pymble 6	Frensham 4	18 to 13
Pymble 7	Abbotsleigh 12	41 to 1
Pymble 8	Loreto Normanhurst 19	15 to 28
Pymble 9	PLC Sydney 7	44 to 13
Pymble 10	Frensham 5	8 to 43
Pymble 11	PLC Sydney 9	28 to 13
Pymble 12	Kincoppal Rose Bay 9	37 to 20
Pymble 13	Abbotsleigh 23	43 to 10
Pymble 14	Abbotsleigh 24	26 to 5
Pymble 15	Wenona 11	4 to 36
Pymble 16	Frensham 10	25 to 31
Pymble 17	Frensham 11	10 to 20
Pymble 18	Ravenswood 18	32 to 0
Pymble 19	Meriden 13	No game
Pymble 20	Tara 13	11 to 6

Maddison Scott

Co-ordinator – Basketball

Cross Country

Balmoral Burn

On Sunday 25 May, the famous annual Balmoral Burn will be run up the 420m hill of Awaba Street in Mosman. Pymble Ladies’ College have competed for many years in the annual Balmoral Burn and are fielding a strong field in 2025. Best of luck to all students, staff, and families who are competing on the day!

igsa Cross Country Carnival

On Friday 16 May, we attended the annual igsa Cross Country carnival. We left rainy Sydney at 6.00am and arrived at a pleasantly clear and dry Frensham School in Mittagong. Our girls performed exceptionally all day, and we could not be prouder of the efforts that were put on display. As a result, Pymble Ladies’ College were crowned Champion School for 2025, ahead of second place by 107 points. Congratulations to the below girls and age groups:

11 to 12 Years team point score – 1st

13 Years team point score – 7th

14 Years team points score – 3rd

15 Years team point score – 1st

16 Years team point score – 2nd

17 Years team point score – 4th

18 Years team point score – 1st

Congratulations to the below girls who finished top 15 in their age groups:

11 to 12 years

Anna Smart (Year 7) – 6th

Havana Gray (Year 7) – 7th

Harper Lee (Year 7) – 10th

14 Years

Gemma Dixon (Year 9) – 4th

15 Years

Isabel Shorter (Year 10) – 7th

Harriet Murphy (Year 10) – 9th

Naomi Krajancic (Year 9) – 10th

16 Years

Aniela Knight (Year 10) – 6th

Layla Abdel-Megeed (Year 10) – 14th

17 Years

Rachel Schwulst (Year 11) – 5th

Grace Beck (Year 11) – 12th

18 Years

Lily Jones (Year 12) – 8th

Tully Black (Year 12) – 9th

Sophia Slater (Year 12) – 12th

Tessa Newitt (Year 12) – 13th

NSW State 5km Road Championships

The NSW State 5km Road Championships were held on Sunday at Sydney Olympic Park, with our girls delivering outstanding performances – especially impressive given their strong efforts just two days earlier at igsa. This event also served as a qualifier for the Australian Athletics National Cross Country Championships, adding extra significance to the day.

Notable results included Gemma Dixon (Year 9) finishing seventh in the under 16 category, and Rachel Schwulst (Year 11) placing tenth in the under 18s – both excellent achievements in highly competitive fields.

Congratulations to all the girls who competed

Jack Garrad

Co-ordinator – Cross Country

Football

igsa Football Round 3

The third round of the igsa Football season took place this past weekend with 11 of our 12 Pymble teams competing. Unfortunately, due to the wet weather, Pymble 9’s game was cancelled. From our 11 games that were played, we had nine wins, one draw, and one loss.

Our Senior Firsts played in a rematch of last year’s igsa grand finale against MLC. After last week’s narrow win, the team really stepped up this week to take home a 12 to 0 win.

Our Junior Firsts team held out a strong PLC Sydney for most of the game, but a late rally from the opposition resulted in a three all draw.

Our Year 7 Firsts team notched their second win of the term with an emphatic 11 to 0 win against Danebank. A huge credit to Danebank who had to play up a division this week and fought valiantly to the very end.

Our team of the week goes to our Year 7 Seconds team who had a 3 to 0 win over PLC Sydney. Makiitah Washington (Year 7) grabbed the headlines with an excellent brace. Nina Peng (Year 7) was solid as ever in the backline, shutting down every attack. 

Results

Team	Opponent	Result	Score
Pymble 1	MLC 1	Win	12 to 0
Pymble 2	Frensham 2	Win	4 to 0
Pymble 3	Monte 3	Win	3 to 2
Pymble 4	Frensham 4	Loss	2 to 7
Pymble 5	Frensham 5	Win	1 to 0
Pymble 6	Frensham 6	Win	3 to 1
Pymble 7	Frensham 7	Win	8 to 0
Pymble 8	PLC Sydney 5	Draw	3 to 3
Pymble 9	CANCELLED
Pymble 10	Frensham 11	Win	2 to 1
Pymble 11	Danebank 4	Win	11 to 0
Pymble 12	PLC Sydney 10	Win	3 to 0

Round 3 MVPs

Pymble 1 – Willa Pearson (Year 9)

Pymble 2 – Lauren Gibson (Year 12)

Pymble 3 – Allegra Taubenschlag (Year 10)

Pymble 4 – Daisy Stoodley-Williamson (Year 11)

Pymble 5 – Ainslie Raymond (Year 11)

Pymble 6 – Eloise Fisher (Year 10)

Pymble 7 – Holly Graham (Year 11)

Pymble 8 – Havana Gray (Year 7)

Pymble 10 – Molly Hardiman (Year 8)

Pymble 11 – Alexis Kostalas (Year 7)

Pymble 12 – Sahana Shasidharan (Year 7)

Senior First Match Report from Football Captain, Alethea Levy (Year 12)

Under clear skies and welcome sunshine, the Senior Firsts put on a commanding performance against MLC, securing a remarkable 12 to 0 win. While it may not have been the most technically refined game (on muddy fields), the team’s cohesion, energy and intent were undeniable. This could be one of the biggest wins in our igsa competition history!

Twelve goals tell the story of an outstanding attacking effort. While it’s hard to single out individual moments in such a high-scoring match, standout finishes from Havana Gray (Year 7), Willa Pearson (Year 9), and Amelia Bicego (Year 10) were particularly memorable. At the other end of the field, Amelia Brandon (Year 11) also made her mark in goal, producing two excellent saves to keep a clean sheet, keeping MLC at bay and maintaining the team’s momentum.

The match reflected the depth and determination within the squad – a collective effort that showcased our offensive strength and growing consistency in defence.

With confidence high, we’re ready to take on our biggest challenge, the doubleheader that Round 4 brings.

School Pathway Updates

This Wednesday 21 May at North Turramurra Recreation Area our CIS Football Cup team took on Bishop Druitt College in the quarterfinals, and on Monday 26 May, our Bill Turner Team take on NBC Mackellar at the same venue. Please come back next week to read a full match review for both games.

Chris Wood

Co-ordinator – Football

Hockey

IPSHA Hockey

As we wrap up the third week of the season, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the excellent progress being made by our Years 3 to 6 hockey players. The growth, determination, and enthusiasm shown by all has been nothing short of inspiring!

It’s been wonderful to watch confidence grow on the field, with every individual showing greater ball control, better positioning, and more powerful passing each week. What’s most impressive though, is how these young players are coming together as a genuine team. Communication on field has stepped up a notch, with players actively supporting each other, sharing tips from the sidelines, and celebrating successes.

We’re incredibly proud of how far our Years 3 to 6 teams have come, and we’re excited to see their continued development throughout the season. Keep practising those skills, and above all, keep having fun!

Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	SCEGGS 1	Win 6 to 0
Pymble 2	Ascham 2	Loss 3 to 6
Pymble 3	Barker 3	Win 4 to 2
Pymble 4	Queenwood 5	Loss 1 to 6
Pymble 5	Barker 6	Win 4 to 2

Player of the Match

Congratulations to the following students who received player of the match for Week 3:

Pymble 1 – Emily Long (Year 6)

Pymble 2 – Rachel Shi (Year 5)

Pymble 3 – Jasmine Smith (Year 5)

Pymble 4 – Scarlett McMahon (Year 4)

Pymble 5 – Isabel Gao (Year 3)

Have a Go Hockey – Kindergarten to Year 2

It’s only Week 4, but we’re already seeing fantastic improvements in skills and confidence across the board in our K to 2 Have a Go Hockey program

From warm-up, it was clear that everyone was eager to put their best foot forward and the focus in each drill truly showed how much the group has grown. We’ve spotted clever dribbling, stronger passes, and some super goal attempts that had all the coaches cheering from the sidelines. The players are eagerly putting into practise the techniques we’ve been working on all while having plenty of smiles along the way.

Keep up the great work at home too! Little touches like practising ball control in the backyard can truly make a difference.

Thank you to all players and families for your enthusiasm and support. We’re proud to see such wonderful progress in such a short space of time and can’t wait to see what the next few weeks bring!

Mollie Dive Hockey

We’re buzzing with excitement as we reflect on a fantastic week for our Mollie Dive Hockey teams! Both squads brought their A-game, showcasing not only impressive skill, but also tremendous team spirit on and off the pitch.

What truly set this week apart was seeing the players supporting one another, celebrating each other’s achievements, and rising to every challenge. Coaches and supporters couldn’t be prouder of the sportsmanship displayed. Honestly, the smiles said it all!

Once again, congratulations on a brilliant week, Mollie Dive teams. Keep up the superb work, we can’t wait to see you back on the pitch showcasing your dominant performances again next week. 

Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Roseville College	Win 6 to 1
Pymble 2	Abbotsleigh	Win 3 to 0

Congratulations to the following students who received player of the match of Week 2:

Pymble 1 – Tessa Newitt(Year 12)

Pymble 2 – Leander McLaughlin (Year 10)

Representative Hockey

We would like to extend a warm congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent igsa at the NSWCIS U15 and U19 Hockey Championships.

U15s

Grace Scammell (Year 7)

U19s

Bella Croker (Year 12)

Gwendolyn Meek (Year 12)

Tessa Newitt (Year 12)

On a highly competitive day, the igsa U15s team achieved an impressive second place finish, while the igsa U19s team soared to the top and claimed first place honours. Both teams demonstrated outstanding drive, skill, and commitment.

A special congratulations go to our four remarkable girls, each of whom played an integral role in their team’s success. Your effort and determination lifted the whole squad and set a fantastic example for your peers.

A special mention goes to Bella Croker (Year 12) who has been selected for the NSWCIS U19s Hockey team! Bella will be representing our school and region at the NSW All Schools Championships in Newcastle, taking place on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 June. We wish her the very best as she competes amongst the state’s best. What a fantastic achievement!

We would also like to congratulate Grace Scammell (Year 7), who competed over the weekend at the U14 Division 1 State Championships. Grace represented Northern Sydney Beaches, and her team delivered a superb performance, finishing as runners-up. This is a brilliant result and a testament to Grace’s dedication and skill.

Shellie Rocca

Co-ordinator – Hockey

Netball

Week 3 Netball – IPSHA and Net Set Go

It was another wonderful weekend for Pymble Netball with plenty to celebrate across all our teams! Our IPSHA teams (Years 3 to 6) were fantastic out on court, with Pymble 2 taking a hard-fought 16 to 9 win over Kincoppal Rose Bay, and Pymble 3 scoring a 15 to 10 victory against Ravenswood. A special mention goes to Cheryl Ji (Year 5) for her outstanding work in defence – well played, Cheryl!

It was a milestone moment for our Year 3 teams, who enjoyed their very first home games at Pymble. It was heartwarming to see their skills developing, and there were smiles all round as they played with wonderful spirit and teamwork.

Our NetSetGo program (Kindergarten to Year 2) continues to flourish. The girls embraced another week of games, showing determination and resilience against some tough competition. NetSetGo has been a brilliant new addition to Pymble Netball and it’s such a joy watching our youngest players grow in confidence and skill each week.

Representative News

In representative news, the NSWCIS Challenge took place on Thursday 15 May. We were proud to see three Pymble students selected for the igsa representative team: Charlotte Craig (Year 12), Harriet Murphy (Year 10), and Sofia Lopez-Fisher (Year 7). While an injury kept Sofia off the court, it was lovely to see her supporting her teammates. Congratulations to both Harriett and Charlotte, who have been named in the NSWCIS team to compete at the NSW All Schools Challenge in June.

Well done to all our players, and a huge thank you to coaches, families and supporters for making each week a success. Go Pymble!

IPSHA Netball Team Member of the Week

Team A	Team Member of the Week
Pymble 1	Evelyn Haslam (Year 6)
Pymble 2	Charlotte Elliot (Year 6)
Pymble 3	Summer Wang (Year 6)
Pymble 4	Angela Lu (Year 5)
Pymble 5	Cheryl Ji (Year 5)
Pymble 6	Yoyo Wu (Year 5)
Pymble 7	Scarlett Xiong (Year 5)
Pymble 8	Grace Li (Year 4)
Pymble 9	Margot Gutkin (Year 4)
Pymble 10	Piper Martel (Year 3)
Pymble 11	Aleena Li (Year 3)

Net Set Go Team Member of the Week

Team A	Team Member of the Week
Pymble 1	Jade Wang (Year 1)
Pymble 2	Harin Pyun (Year 1)
Pymble 3	Ellie Zhang (Year 1)

Megan O’Keeffe

Head Coach – Netball

Swimming

2025 Sydney Open and UniSport Nationals Race Report

The Sydney Open and UniSport Nationals provided a fantastic opportunity for our swimmers to gain valuable race experience in the lead-up to NSW All Schools and trials. Held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May, the event featured a high level of competition, with our athletes racing alongside Olympians and elite swimmers from across the country.

It was also a proud moment to see several Pymble alumni racing for their universities — a reminder that our program not only develops strong athletes but also supports their journey beyond school. While only one alumnus is still training with us, it’s rewarding to see the continued impact of our program.

Well done to our swimmers on their best results:

Sarah Tian (Year 11)

9th       100m Backstroke

3rd       200m Backstroke

Jaya Lilienthal (Year 12)

24th     200m Freestyle

26th     100m Backstroke

Piper Gregory–Reid (Alumni)

15th     100m Breaststroke

16th     50m Breaststroke

Jessica Munk (Alumni)

6th       50m Backstroke

7th       100m Backstroke

3rd       200m Backstroke

We’re proud of how our swimmers represented themselves and our program. The lessons and momentum from this meet will carry into the key events still to come.

Jaimi Arthur-Newman

Co-ordinator – Swimming

From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team

Step Behind the Curtain – Discover Your Future in the Arts

Are you passionate about the performing arts?

Curious about where a love of film, theatre, music, costume design, production design or arts management could take you?

Behind the Curtain is your exclusive opportunity for students in Years 7 to 12 to connect with inspiring Pymble alumni who are forging dynamic careers in the creative industries. Join us for a lively panel discussion, followed by a seated lunch where students will have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with graduates who have transformed their artistic passions into successful professions. Gain valuable insights, ask burning questions, and be inspired to take the first steps into the world of the performing arts.

In the upcoming newsletters, we will introduce you to the alumni who have been invited to participate in this special event.

Places are limited for this special event – don’t miss your chance to go Behind the Curtain.

See the details below:

Click here to book your place.

Date: Wednesday 11 June, 12.45pm to 2.20pm (lunch and compass)  

Venue: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts foyer

Cost: $10.00 (lunch and drinks)

Meet our first Behind the Curtain Alumni: Catty Hamilton

Catty graduated in 2007 and has forged a career in musical theatre. She can currently be seen performing alongside HANS The German in his Young, Fun & 21 Australian Tour 2025. Her most recent theatre credits include Kiss Me Kate and The Apple Tree for Neglected Musicals, as well as starring as Frenchy in the 2024/25 Australian Tour of Grease (GFO/Crossroads Live).

Other theatre credits include the 50th Anniversary Australian Tour of The Rocky Horror Show (GFO/Crossroads Live), the Australian Premiere of The Deb (Rebel Wilson/ATYP), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Hayes Theatre Co), Muriel’s Wedding (Global Creatures) MAMMA MIA! (Louise Withers), Xanadu (Hayes Theatre Co), and The Monster Rock Show (Universal Studios). 

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Language Arts

Debating

NSW Won the National Schools’ Debating Championship (NSDC)

• Kitty He (Year 11), Captain of Debating at Pymble, NSW NSDC State team member
• Maya Garg (Year 12) 2025 Captain of the NSW NSDC team

We are so Pymble proud of these debaters. NSW won the nationals and Maya and Kitty spoke so persuasively at the final at The State Library last Saturday. The National Schools Debating Championship is Australia’s premier school debating competition and brings together the most talented young debaters from across the country, fostering excellence in critical thinking, persuasive communication and civic engagement. Details can be found on the NSDC events page.  We hope to have more Pymble NSDC debaters in the years to come.

Wait there’s more!

Congratulations to Maya Garg (Year 12) who was selected for the Australian Schools’ Debating team and will now travel to worlds. Wow!

ISDA and FED

FED

Congratulations to 8B who progressed to the quarter finals last Friday 9 May. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Knox.

ISDA

Thanks to all who assisted and debated last week at Pymble when we hosted seven schools. Congratulations ISDA. Six out of our eight ISDA teams broke to Octo finals – Primary B, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Senior A.  This was a significant achievement.

Congratulations to Primary B, Year 7 and Year 8 who are continuing their journey. Co-curricular Administration will send venue details for this week’s debates at Shore for Years 7 and 8 and Trinity for Primary B. Guests are welcome to watch debates. Good luck teams.

More Debating Opportunities

Social Debating coaches – Thank you to those who have volunteered to assist with Social Debating coaching commencing this Friday in KM and running until and including Friday 27 June.  Please ensure registration is completed through Co-curricular Administration and see you in Jobson Lecture Theatre (KM Building) after school on Friday.

Social Debating girls – We look forward to seeing you tomorrow after school in Jobson theatre, KM building, to start your season.

Transport To and From Debating Finals

As finals can mean multiple venues, please note that buses will NOT run through finals and parents must be responsible for their daughter’s travel both to and from events. Carpooling is recommended.

Parents are welcome to attend and please note that parents must arrange transport home following their daughter’s debate.

Archdale

Round 1 Shield and Invitational Debating began on Tuesday 13 May. Archdale Shield debating Round 1 was at Meriden. While we were a little rusty, it was good to see team bonding taking place and some great speeches.

This Tuesday’s round was at Mount St Benedict’s. We won seven out of eight debates, and our Invitational team won both their debates. Both teams debated up a division. Thanks to Imogen Kee (Year 10) for subbing. Next Tuesday’s Round 3 will be at Pymble with Kincoppal Rose Bay visiting. Hosting will be from the IH building.

Archdale Invitational will run from IH each week unless it is a HOME debate for Shield. In those instances, Invitational will run from Upper Colonnade.

Thank You!

Language Arts would like to thank our debating mothers! Our mums catered for around ninety NSDC visitors last week and then assisted with our hosting the ISDA final the following day. You were tremendous. Thank you Aimy, Amy, Elizabeth, Sylphia, Lisa, Joan, and all who supported Language Arts to feed the hungry debaters. A special thank you also to the music staff who kindly vacated rooms to enable Language Arts to host last Thursday. It was much appreciated.

Public Speaking

DELO – Public Speaking Invitation

“A woman with a strong voice is by definition a strong woman” – Melinda French Gates

Bravo to Jenny Xu (Year 11), our Public Speaking Captain, who was the first Pymble student to enter this inaugural competition and who was selected as a finalist. The Dame Enid Lyons Oratory competition is the most prestigious Public Speaking competition for girls in NSW.

The DELO final was held in the Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre, on the evening of Wednesday 21 May. The presenter was Dr Julia Baird.

Audition Feedback

While general feedback was given at a group meeting for Public Speaking auditions, we understand that many would like more specific feedback. Apologies for the wait. We are looking into using AI to assist with the distribution of specific feedback.

Rostrum Regional

Congratulations to Katherine Pan (Year 11) who progressed to Rostrum regionals at Ravenswood last week. Katherine spoke exceptionally well in both her prepared and impromptu speeches.

Model United Nations (MUN) 

Pymble Model UN Club (PMUN)

PMUN runs each Monday lunch in DK06. Come along and join us this term. Everyone is welcome.  Learn how to prepare for a MUN conference. We will hold our own Winter conference on Saturday 26 July this year. We have also received expressions of interest for a MUN conference to be held at Castle Hill High. Please see our MUN captain, Kiki Chen (Year 11), if interested.

HMUN

Harvard MUN will be held at Cranbrook from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June this year. Co-curricular Administration will provide further information to the twelve girls and parents who registered. All liability waivers need to be sent to Co-curricular Administration ASAP. Delegations will not be issued until all waivers are in.

THIMUN 2026 Tour

All who have expressed interest in the THIMUN tour have been contacted and girls are asked to submit their expression of interest letter by Monday 26 May. First deposits will be due by Monday 2 June.

Mock Law

Bond Mooting

The date for our online heat was Tuesday 20 May at 2.30pm.  Results to follow. Thanks to our mooters – Catherine Shi (Year 12), Kitty He (Year 11), and Kiki Chen (Year 11).

Mock Mediation

We have decided to open Mediation skills to more than one team. All those in Years 8 to 10 interested in Mediation will be invited to a lunchtime introductory talk. Stay tuned. This is a terrific life skill and will be a fun internal competition.

Young Justice

At our recent excursion to the Young Justice Day, we discovered that our lecturer was a Pymble Alumni who lectures in Ethics and the Law. We are delighted that she is keen to return to Pymble for a tour and to conduct a lunchtime session for all interested in Ethics and Law. Stay tuned.

Bronwyn Hubbard

Head of Language Arts

Music

Congratulations to the Year 8 Elective Music for their performance of High School Musical Jr. on Thursday night. The audience loved the energy and joined in on many of the songs. Thank you to the Year 8 Dance students who provided some of the choreography for the Music girls to learn, taking into consideration that they are music students, not dance students. Thanks to the theatre team and the Year 11 VET students for providing lighting, sound, and stage help. Massive thanks to Ms Ashton for her producing and directing of the show. It was a wonderful collaboration of skills, and the girls should be immensely proud of their performance.

Dates for your diary

Thursday 22 May – College Quartet to play at the Alumni event at Qantas House

Sunday 25 May – Eisteddfod at Knox Grammar School for Ivory Quartet, Brass ensemble and Andarta Trio. Notes have gone out for this event.

Monday 26 May – Chorale recording for Eisteddfod at 5.00pm in the College Chapel. Parents are invited to watch.

Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 June – Ensemble photos for Secondary Students

Monday 2 June – String Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Symphony Orchestra, School Concert Band, College Quartets, and Andarta Trio

Tuesday 3 June – Middle School Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble

Wednesday 4 June – School Choir, Chorale, and SWE

Monday 16 June – Eisteddfod for Hindson Chamber Strings and Senior Chamber Strings. Please check emails for permission notes for this event.

Tuesday 24 June – Term 2 Ensemble Concert in the GMCPA at 6.30pm. This is a concert for all students in choirs, bands and orchestras and is compulsory. Tickets will be $5.00.

Wednesday 25 June – FAREWELL LUNCH TO YEAR 12 musicians, hosted by Year 11 musicians

Sarah Turner

Head of Music

Robotics

Pymble Shines on the World Stage at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship

This week, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, was alive with innovation, creativity, and collaboration as it hosted the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship – the largest robotics competition in the world. Among hundreds of teams from across the globe, Pymble Team 6510V – 24 Quackers – proudly represented Australia in the VEX IQ Challenge, competing in a series of high-energy matches that tested their robot design, programming skills, teamwork, and problem-solving under pressure.

The three days of competition flew by. Our team moved quickly from matches to the practice field, barely having time to run their Skills Matches. The energy in the venue was incredible, and our pit was constantly buzzing with visitors – students, mentors, and teams from all over the world coming to meet 24 Quackers.

One of the highlights of the experience was the friendships made along the way. Our students shared stories, strategies, and laughs with other teams, exchanging more than just technical tips – they exchanged experiences. In true Pymble spirit, we also brought along 3D-printed ducks as small gifts, which were a big hit and disappeared almost immediately – a fun reminder to bring more next year! These little tokens turned out to be a great way to start conversations and build connections with teams from all over the world.

From the very first brainstorm to the final match, our students planned, strategized, built, and programmed their robot from the ground up. No outside builds. No shortcuts. Just teamwork, passion, and persistence.

Their journey is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just measured in trophies – it’s about growing, learning, and having the courage to compete on the world stage. We couldn’t be prouder of Team 6510V – a team that truly showed what Pymble spirit is all about.

Army Cadets

Ceremonial Birthday Parade

On Monday 19 May, the Pymble Ladies’ College Army Cadets Unit marked its eighth birthday anniversary with a memorable Ceremonial Parade. Despite the wet weather conditions that persisted throughout the day, the sense of unity and pride among our cadets remained undampened.

Originally planned for Gloucester Lawn, the event was seamlessly relocated to the GMCPA to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants and guests. The venue change did nothing to diminish the occasion’s significance or spirit. Families, staff, and friends gathered to witness our cadets’ impressive display of discipline and teamwork during the parade.

This milestone anniversary not only celebrated the achievements of the past eight years but also showcased the dedication and camaraderie that define our cadet unit. We would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to making this event such a success, particularly in the face of challenging weather.

Congratulations to all our cadets on this special anniversary. We look forward to many more years of service, teamwork, and celebration together.

Year 12 Study Camps

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This week’s edition of Clued In was created by Charlotte Pang from your Student Communications Leadership team:

Maya Garg (Year 12): Student Communications Prefect 2025
Abby Christopher: Year 12 Leader
Kitty He: Year 11 Leader
Catherine Li: Year 10 Leader
Nicole Fan: Year 9 Leader
Charlotte Pang: Year 8 Leader

Apply now for a range of Pymble scholarships

Senior Academic Scholarship registrations open to Year 9 students

Pymble offers a number of scholarships each year to girls who are currently in Year 9 at Pymble or external to Pymble who will be in Year 11 in 2027. Registrations for Year 11 2027 Senior Academic Scholarships are currently open.

Information and to register to sit the Academic Test in August visit the Scholarship webpage.

Registrations close on 30 July 2025. The examination will be held at the College on Sunday 10 August 2025.

Scholarship registrations open to current Year 5 students

Pymble offers a number of scholarships each year to girls starting in Year 7 including current Pymble students moving into Year 7. Registrations for Year 7 2027 Rosalie Ramsay Junior Academic Scholarship and Year 7 2027 Performance Scholarship – Music are currently open to our Year 5 students.

Registrations close from 23 July 2025 depending on the scholarship. The examination will be held at the College on Sunday 10 August 2025.

Information about portfolio requirements and how to apply can be found online through the Scholarship webpage.

Scholarship registrations for new RTG STEM Scholarship open to current Year 8 students

Pymble has a new scholarship for students with a passion and competent skills in STEM. The RTG STEM Scholarship offered through the Pymble Foundation is open to Year 8 students (current and external students) for a scholarship commencing in Year 9 2026 until Year 12 2029.

Registrations close on 30 July 2025. Students are required to sit an examination held at the College on Sunday 10 August 2025.

Information about portfolio requirements and how to apply can be found online through the Scholarship webpage.