Here at Pymble, which I affectionately call ‘Base Camp’, we have so very much to be thankful for. This feeling of gratitude sits with me regularly and is front of mind today after another week of wonderfulness and as we head into the weekend.
As I reflect on all that we have to be grateful for as a Pymble family, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has popped into my thoughts, no doubt prompted by our Foundation Ball on Saturday night. There was a palpable sense of joy in working together to build on our strong foundation of values, including our responsibility to care for others. The aim of the event was to raise funds for bursaries for refugee students to enable these girls to feel safe and loved, and to build their self-esteem in their new home. In addition, we hoped to contribute valuable funds to improve our facilities at Pymble so we can ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of all our students and staff now and into the future.
Congratulations and thank you to our Foundation Board, our Foundation Ball sub-committee members, and our Community Engagement team for all their efforts to create such a successful night. Together, we raised more than $230,000, which, to our great delight, means we can now welcome three refugee scholars from Afghanistan into our Pymble family in 2024.
One of my favourite parts of the night was listening to our Head Boarding Prefect, Amarley Bron, deliver the acknowledgment of country and share her story. Amarley spoke so beautifully about her journey at the College and how the support she has received from our Pymble family has enabled her to overcome many challenges to arrive at where she is now, on the cusp of completing her HSC. Next year the College hopes to have 24 First Nations scholars, our biggest intake to date, as our program continues to go from strength to strength. #PymbleProud.
We are blessed to have a community of families who choose to give in different ways. It was lovely to acknowledge our hard-working PPA on Tuesday night and to thank them for all they do to contribute to events on and off ‘Base Camp’. It certainly takes a village of dedicated volunteers to offer the range of opportunities for connection at Pymble that enhance the sense of love and belonging we feel as a community. Our PPA’s care for our Pymble family extends well beyond opportunities for parents to connect. Thank you in advance to our parents for hosting lunch for Team Pymble on Friday in recognition of World Teacher’s Day. Our academic and professional services staff look forward to this annual event and are grateful for the love and effort that goes into ensuring they feel valued for the work they do at the College.
We are also blessed to play a key role, alongside parents, in the learning journey of your daughters. It was wonderful to have our incoming Kindergarten class for 2024 joining our Junior School staff for a picnic on Saturday to build their sense of belonging to our Pymble family as they embark on the next stage of their development. Heidi the Hedgehog made a guest appearance, of course, and the popcorn (my favourite) was an equally big hit!
At the other end of the spectrum, we are grateful to see our oldest learners, our Year 12 girls, emerge so confidently from their HSC exams, having been well prepared for this milestone period of their lives. And our incoming Year 12s have had a great start to their first term of Year 12 subjects last week, having settled into their new digs in The Atrium and enjoyed a very special ceremony last Friday to induct our 2033/24 Prefects and the whole cohort as leaders of our school. Our 70 Prefects were at the beautiful Vision Valley site this week for two days of leadership training and planning sessions, during which they took a moment to film this cheery hello.
Of course, self-gratitude is equally important as we establish routines that enable us to be the best versions of ourselves. A few weeks’ ago, I shared this adorable self-affirmation clip in my Monday morning update to staff. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did, and, who knows, maybe you can establish a self-gratitude routine with your family members, too.
As we reflect on the week that was, the exciting opportunities coming up, and all the things we love about being a member of our Pymble family, perhaps the most important thing to remember is…
“Gratitude helps people realise that they wouldn’t be where they are without the help of others.”
From the Junior School
From the Head of Junior School
Term 4 is a truly special term as it’s the term in which we see the girls reflect on, and celebrate, their personal growth and the challenges they have overcome throughout the year. As we settle into the term, it’s wonderful to see how engaged the girls continue to be with their learning and our community.
It’s been impressive to watch and hear the courage and passion of our girls who are participating in the auditions for PJ Factor 2023. Wow! Our girls are so skilled, and it is inspiring to see them share their talent with us all. It’s a tough challenge to try and select just some of these students to perform in the final showcase as part of our Let’s Get Creative Festival.
Friday was a fabulous example of our Pymble pride as we gathered in House areas to begin learning and practising individual songs with choreographed moves in preparation for the House competition at our Let’s Get Creative Festival on Thursday 16 November 2023. I hope many of you are able to come to our first Creative Festival as it promises to be a spectacular day in which your girls will showcase so many talents and their learning. Please remember the art gallery will be open on the evening before, Wednesday 15 November 2023, for those parents who are unable to attend on the Thursday 16 November.
While more information about our Let’s Get Creative Festival will follow in the coming weeks, some of the highlights will include:
Opening ceremony and House procession
Individual House performances
Eisteddfod dance performance by students in Year 4 to 6
Student Marketplace led by some of our student entrepreneurs (raising money for charity)
Build-a-bear (Kindergarten and Year 2 pre-registrations only)
Year 6 MasterChef display
K-6 Art exhibition, with a piece of Art from each student
Plus much more!
With so many great activities as part of the Let’s Get Creative Festival, we certainly hope you and your family can join us on campus for a terrific morning on 16 November 2023.
The courage we see in our girls will stand them in good stead as they embrace their next year of learning on our Links Day on Friday 27 October 2023 for Kindergarten – Year 5 and on 10 November for our Year 6 students. As always, the teachers will welcome the girls into their new learning spaces and give the girls a taste of the exciting learning opportunities which await them in 2024.
Robotics Team success – more teams qualified for State Championships
A huge shout out to our Robotics teams in Year 5 and 6 who travelled to Yarramalong on Friday to compete in VEX IQ. Congratulations to all girls who competed on that day with Pymble pride and a strong sense of camaraderie. Special acknowledgement to these teams who now progress to State competition later in the year along with team Entity (Lily Dao, Isabella Dong, Jing Yuan Liu and Arianna Ng):
Lydia Chen, Emma Fu, Emma Popli, Charlotte Wu and Michelle Xing – team name: 24 Quackers
Tia Gao, Bianca Ng, Lakshi Rajeev, Chelsea Wang and Lily Zhang – team name: Udon
Both teams won the Teamwork award and their Finals match. 24 Quackers won the Excellence award and the Skills Champion award.
Kindergarten Nativity
Our Kindergarten girls are excitedly preparing for their Nativity musical play to be held in the Chapel during their Celebration of Learning on 5 December. The musical will include a range of songs which the girls will sing with gusto, narration and some fabulous costumes.
Year 1 Incursion
As a part of their Term 4 Science unit ‘Get Growing,’ Year 1 participated in the hands-on exploration of plants, their needs, life cycles and uses, that was led by our own wonderful Head of Horticulture, Sarah Shields, and her experienced Facilities team. The girls planted seeds, explored how the College grounds are maintained and the many uses that plants have for people and other living things.
“The best part of the day was when we went on a leaf hunt in the riverbed. We explored different types of leaves and learnt about photosynthesis” by Megan Ye
“Going to the farm was the best thing about our Science Incursion and I will tell you three reasons: patting the animals, feeding the animals, carrying the hens and touching the eggs” by Kitty Mae Ruiz del Portal Greene
“The stomata help create oxygen for us to breathe” by Penelope Lam
“I enjoyed meeting Farmer Dave and seeing all the animals at the farm” by Ella Birch
“I learnt that a capsicum is a fruit, and I was amazed to see how photosynthesis works” by Lua Jung
“Bees take pollen, and this helps more plants and fruits grow” by Melaina Kekatos
“We discovered that plants give us oxygen and they breathe in carbon dioxide” by Nora Fan
“I enjoyed going on a leaf hunt in the riverbed and looking for different types of leaves” by Cass Lam
Learning Legends – a new initiative led by our girls
This year we have introduced a new system whereby girls who are awarded 2 assembly awards in a year are recognised as ‘Learning Legends’ and they are invited to a morning tea with Mrs Lara Bird, Deputy Head of Junior School Academics and me. This is an initiative led by Betty Han (Year 6) and a group of Year 3 to 6 girls who worked with me earlier in the year to look at how we can celebrate more girls’ achievements and in different ways. This week we had a wonderful morning tea celebrating our K-2 Learning Legends who enjoyed a story, a zooper dooper and some play time with our new fairy gardens.
A message from Mrs Lara Bird, Deputy Head of Junior School Academics
Opportunity to be part of a Parent Focus Group – Homework and Academic Reports
Mrs Christine Kenny, Deputy Principal – Academics and I will be hosting parent focus groups on Thursday, 2 November with a focus on homework in the Junior School and academic reports. A portal notice will be uploaded with more information for parents on how to register.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the ICAS assessments. We are extremely proud of our girls and results achieved. We are currently waiting to receive all certificates from ICAS. Once we have received certificates across the assessments, we will present them to participating students.
A message from Mr Stephen Robinson, Acting Deputy Head of Junior School Operations
Pymble Gives Back
Thank you to all our wonderful families who have throughout this year donated clothes and linen as of our Pymble Gives Back initiative. With the end of year fast approaching and as we enter the warmer months, please consider donating any suitable items that are no longer being used. We would love to see the bin once again overflow with donations with the generosity of our Junior School Community.
A message from Mrs Kate Giles, Lead Coordinator K-3 and Mrs Jayne Mercer, Lead Coordinator 4-6
Parent Friendship Workshop – How to support your daughter with her friendships
We are starting a number of parent workshops following the parent wellbeing survey last term. These workshops will provide an opportunity for you to discuss various issues to assist supporting your daughter with her health and wellbeing. The workshops will be small to ensure a relaxed atmosphere and allow for discussions and questions, so will be capped at 20 parents.
The first workshop will be held on Thursday 9 November at 8.30am in the Junior School Library. Should you wish to attend this workshop, please sign up using this link: Parent Friendship Workshop sign up
In the lead up to Christmas, the HARK Clinic are seeking donations of toys, specifically Barbie dolls, baby dolls, playdough, matchbox cars, soccer balls and Lego. These items can be brought to school by your daughter or dropped at the Junior School office. If you have any questions, please email kgiles@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. We thank you for helping support the HARK Refugee Clinic at Westmead.
A message from our Sustainability Captains – Oriana Fenton & Richielynne Xiong
Thank you to everyone for bringing in your creative artworks for our recycled art competition. We were so excited to see the amazing entries so far. All artworks will all be displayed in the Art Gallery during the Let’s Get Creative Festival. It was a really tricky decision, but the winners of the competition were:
Hannah Lim (Kindergarten)
Grace Yu (Year 1)
Violet Li (Year 2)
Marni Parsons (Year 2)
Cecilia Cao (Year 3)
Arin Sadananda (Year 3)
Olivia Headley (Year 4)
Athena Ng (Year 6)
Runners up were:
Harlow Comiskey (Kindergarten)
Chloe Huang (Year 1)
Neve Sadananda (Year 1)
Charlotte Wang (Year 2)
Ellie Rose Ruiz Del Portal Greene (Year 3)
Ivanka Jia (Year 4)
Junior School Panel Event: A focus on student wellbeing for academic success
On Tuesday 14 November the Junior School will host a panel event in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. This event is best suited to parents of students in Kindergarten to Year 8.
The panel will feature experts in fields from child psychology, parenting strategies, child advocacy and digital media. Alumni Zoe Robinson will emcee the evening, centring the discussion on student wellbeing for long term academic success.
Zoe will be joined on stage by:
Brad Marshall, the Unplugged Psychologist
Judith Locke, author of The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student
Lisa Maltman, founder of The Sleep Connection
Andrew Scott, Leader of Psychological Services at Pymble
Date: Tuesday 14 November
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Venue: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts
Registration: This is a FREE event, but registration is essential and tickets are limited.
Pymble families are offered an early bird booking before tickets open to the wider community.
Please note: due to privacy guidelines there will be no recording of this event and no video link available following the panel.
Messages from Junior School Administration Office
Birthdays
There is no expectation that you supply treats for your daughter’s class. We will make every girl feel special on their birthday. But, if you would like to provide treats for the class on your daughter’s birthday, she may come to school with a small cupcake for each student in the class or an ice block if the weather is warm. Please do not bring in gift bags.
Late Arrivals and Early Departures
When your daughter is late to school could you please assist us by reminding your daughter to sign in at the Junior School Administration Hub (Hedgehog House). When your daughter needs to leave early for an appointment please send an email to juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au and sign your daughter out from the Junior School Administration Hub.
Please check that all your daughter’s items are named including socks, hats, lunch boxes and drink bottles. All unnamed items are stored in the K-2 Upper Performing Arts Room.
From the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG)
We hope you can join us for the the JSPG Term 4 meeting on Tuesday 24 October from 8.30am to 9.30am in the Junior School Library.
There is a call out for any parents who would like to fill the role of year coordinator in 2024. We would like to announce these candidates at the meeting. Please find further information below.
Other events of note include Build-a-Bear on Friday 16 November for Kindergarten to Year 2, and Swimming Carnival stalls on Thursday 15th November (Years 3 to 6) and Friday 30 November (Kindergarten to Year 2).
2024 Parent Year Coordinators
We would love to introduce our new year coordinators for 2024 at our upcoming JSPG Term 4 Meeting, so we are now looking to fill these roles.
The year coordinator role is a hands-on role in the coordination of school events/activities and provides support for each year level in the College. In the Junior School, our year coordinators act as a conduit between the JSPG leaders and class parents, help to find volunteers for various activities and work closely with the JSPG leaders, Community Engagement and school staff as needed.
If this is of interest to you, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally we will have one or two year coordinators per year group. Please reach out to your current year coordinator or a JSPG leader to discuss further, as planning will soon get underway for next year.
Please contact us at pymblelcjspg@gmail.com if you have any queries. Wishing everyone a fantastic term ahead.
Important Dates for Term 4
Saturday 21 October
Year 4 Father/Daughter Camp
Sunday 22 October
Year 4 Father/Daughter Camp
Tuesday 24 October
JSPG Term 4 Meeting and AGM
Wednesday 25 October
Junior School Ensemble Concert
Friday 27 October
K-6 Links Day and Kindergarten 2024 Parent Info Evening
Wednesday 1 November
Year 6 Surf Education, Dee Why Beach
Friday 3 November
Grandparents Day, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Tuesday 14 November
Jacaranda Day
Tuesday 14 November
Focus on Student Wellbeing for Academic Success – Expert forum for parents K-6
Wednesday 15 November
Years 3 to 6 Swimming Carnival
Thursday 16 November
Let’s Get Creative Festival
Thursday 23 November
Kindergarten to Year 2 Swimming Carnival
Thursday 30 November
Year 6 Silent Disco and Parent Cocktail Party, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Tuesday 5 December
Kindergarten Celebration of Learning, Year 1 and 2 Celebration of Learning
Kate Brown
Head of Junior School
From the Middle School
This week we are full steam ahead with final planning for the Year 7 Outdoor Education program which will run out at Vision Valley over the next two weeks. The schedule is diverse and engaging and promises to provide the girls with a positive experience and an opportunity to consolidate friendships. Thank you to Mrs Budd, Mr Heggie and Ms Mimmo for their dedication and organisation. We are praying for some beautiful weather!
Earlier this week we had a bit of a uniform blitz across Middle School and I am very pleased to report that the vast majority of students were doing the right thing. Can I please ask you to continue to work with us to ensure that uniforms are the correct length and that jewellery and makeup are left at home. All students with shoulder length hair are required to tie it back with a tartan, navy or green ribbon. Hats are to be worn to and from school. The girls look so smart when they wear their uniform with pride.
We are continuing to interview shortlisted Year 7 students for 2024 leadership positions after reading through all the applications. Across the board we have been impressed with the way the girls interact with confidence and a willingly to share their proposed initiatives across portfolios. Our college leadership process empowers the girls to step up and hone their skills. Not everyone can be nominated but we believe the individual growth that results from the process is well worth the investment.
The team are looking forward to attending the Years 7, 8 and 9 Drama production of Hating Alison Ashley this week and hope to see you there. Good luck to the Middle School cast and crew we know how hard you have been working in the lead up to the show.
On Wednesday our Year 8 girls attended a presentation from the staff at Vision Valley regarding the Residential Program for 2024. This was the first of their introductions to this bespoke program and an opportunity for them to ask questions and seek clarity.
Congratulations to our Year 8 Write a Book in a Day team who produced a wonderful composition: “Cake It Easy”: Fiona Pan, Eden Orena Barlin, Laranya Nanthakumaran, Jemma Hung, Kyraa Vig, Isis Li, Stella Sharp, Chloe Wei, Dia Verma. The girls worked collaboratively within a short deadline to co design their text building and sharing their skills.
Congratulations to Willa Pearson who was a member of the Under 14 NSW Metro team that competed at the National Youth Football Championships last week in Wollongong. Willa’s team were successful in reaching the final where they were narrowly defeated by Victoria 2 – 1 in final.
Please encourage your daughters to get involved in:
House Reading Challenge
Finished a book or two over the holidays? Our inaugural Pymble House Reading Challenge ends on Friday of this week. Don’t forget to enter a slip for each fiction, non-fiction and graphic novel book you have read over the past couple of months. Each entry wins your house 10 house points plus gives you the chance to win some awesome prizes. You can find the slips at the front desk of the Conde Library.
Gloucester Gatherings
Our Gloucester Gathering Liaisons along with our Middle School Liaisons, have put together a wonderful schedule for Gloucester Gatherings this Term. See below for the exciting activities planned for Middle School. We look forward to sharing many photos throughout the term.
From the Middle School Parent Group Leaders
Pymble Foundation Gala Ball
We hope that all parents had a fabulous time at the Ball! It was a wonderful evening and the incredible generosity shown to support the Pymble Foundation was phenomenal. A huge thank you to Natasha Rowe, Heidi Elliot, Shiva Rich and Carol Bai for their tireless effort in organising the Middle School parent tables.
Middle School Dinner for Parents in Years 7 and 8
As we rapidly approach the end of the school year, the Middle School coordinators warmly invite all parents and carers from Years 7 and 8 to come along to the Middle School Parents’ Dinner. The dinner will be held at Cavallino’s Italian Restaurant in Terry Hills on Saturday 4th November from 6.30pm. Please indicate your intention of attending this event by Friday 27 October 2023.
The cost of this event is $70 per person plus a booking fee.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with parents to celebrate the end of year school year in a relaxed social setting. Please click here to sign up for the dinner.
Year 7 Yum Cha Brunch
May Tai warmly invites all Year 7 parents and carers to join her for a Yum Cha Brunch to be held at Star Capital Seafood Restaurant in Chatswood on Friday 10 November between 11.30am and 1.30pm.
Please come along and catch up with friends to celebrate the end of the school year.
The cost of this event is $45 per person plus a booking fee.
Please RSVP to this event by Friday 27 October 2023 by clicking here.
Key Term Dates
Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October – Year 7 Camp Group 1
Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November – Year 7 Camp Group 2
Friday 3 November – Year 8 into 9 Transition Day
Wednesday 15 November – Year 7 Christmas Service
Friday 17 November – Year 8 Environmental Day
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School
From the Upper School
A message from Mr Tom Riley, Head of Upper School
Our Upper School students have had their heads down this week as they prepare for their examinations beginning next Wednesday. I will write a little more about this in my article next week, but really encourage parents to help their daughters with both their preparation (we spoke today of the 5Ps – ‘proper planning prevents poor performance’) and importantly keeping things in perspective. I also encourage parents to read the portal notice about leave arrangements during the examination block to ensure that they are aware of the options available to them.
There was time for our Year 10s to enjoy themselves though, with our annual social event with Shore occurring last Friday. This year we held focus groups to help modernise the occasion and it was great to see the student-led activities to begin the night and the increased conversation that occurred throughout the event as a result.
This week we enjoyed celebrating co-curricular awards in our Year Assemblies. Congratulations to all of our worthy recipients.
We also held our second collaboration with St Edmund’s College, helping them to coordinate their swimming carnival in the Pymble pool. Anais and Maddie share their reflection of the day below:
Today along with a selected group of Year 10 Pymble students, we were given the incredible opportunity to be part of the St Edmunds swimming carnival, having the pleasure of assisting to run the day. Today was a genuine gift, starting with getting to meet the St Edmunds students who were all so enthusiastic and kind. We absolutely loved getting to know the students to the point none of us could stop smiling as we were all filled with so much joy at the warmth and authenticity which was demonstrated towards all of us. Our day involved being allocated jobs which included swimming alongside students in the pool, timing races, judging, handing out ribbons, providing morning tea for the teachers, and to be house assistants whose role was be with the students in that house area and ensure everyone was having a good time. We made sure that each student was safe in the water and felt comfortable throughout the carnival. We helped students prepare for races safeguarding a seamless event and creating an enjoyable day for everyone. Overall, the experience was truly lifechanging and we can all agree it was one of the most wonderful things we have had the pleasure of being a part of. We will miss all our new friends and hope to do more activities with St Edmunds in the future, we are beyond grateful for this opportunity.
Written by Anais Rodwell-Burnicle and Madeline Arrange (Year 10)
Sincere congratulations to Emily Kim in Year 9 who has been awarded a bronze award in the prestigious Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. Please ensure Emily’s synopsis below:
For the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, I wrote about the different perceptions of laziness by the young and old generation. My essay was about a figure from the old generation who always blamed the young generation for ‘scrolling through Tiktok’ or ‘not working hard enough’. However, this figure was proven to be wrong as the reason why the young generation has become this state is in fact because of these addictive platforms that were created by the older generation. Through my essay, I debunked the fact that the young generation is lazy by choice but contrastingly have been lured from the compelling social media platforms created by the older generation.
We would also like to celebrate Aine Oo’s success at the Sydney Eisteddfod. Please enjoy her reflection below:
On Tuesday 10 October, I was privileged enough to receive first place in the Sydney Eisteddfod’s 2023 Alf and Pearl Pollard Memorial Instrumental Award for Performance Excellence (13-15 years) on my instrument, the clarinet. This competition is more of a mixed instrumental showcase by invitation of the year’s individual instrumental winners of their section. For example, I was invited to perform because I was a prizewinner of the under 15 Clarinet solo section. As you can imagine, every entrant ranging from tuba to guitar showed incredible talent, prowess and pride in their craft. The event was an incredible opportunity for me to represent Pymble and showcase my skills to a diverse audience, many of which were not very familiar to the realm of classical music. I’d like to give credit to and thank my teacher Frank, my parents, the music staff, and all my friends and family who supported me on the night and through the many hours of practice in the months leading up to it.
From the Upper School Parent Group
Volunteers Needed
Could you help your year group by organising social events? Both year groups in Upper School are looking for 2024 SSPG year coordinators (for Years 10 and 11 next year). This can be a solo role, or if preferred you can share with a friend. You would be supported by the experienced volunteers of the Secondary school parent group with lots of guidance available, so new volunteers are most welcome. If you would like to get involved, please contact any of your current year coordinators below prior to 30 October to discuss.
PymbleLC Parents Class of 2025 (Facebook for year 10)
PymbleLC Parents Class of 2026 (Facebook for year 9)
PymbleLC USPG 2023 (Facebook for all Upper School parents)
Or please contact us for an invite to a WeChat group or Dads WhatsApp group.
Key Term 4 Dates
Wednesday 25 October to Wednesday 1 November – Year 9 and 10 Examination Week
Thursday 2 November – Year 10 Allwell Testing
Friday 3 November – Year 10 into 11 Transition Afternoon
Friday 3 November – Sportswomen Awards Night at Miramare Gardens
Saturday 11 to Tuesday 21 November – Year 10 Namadji Outdoor Education Program (OEP)
Sunday 12 to Tuesday 21 November – Year 10 Snowy Mountains OEP
Monday 13 to Friday 17 November – Year 10 Blue Mountains and Murramarang OEPs
Wednesday 22 November – Secondary School Ensemble Concert
Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December – Year 10 Future You/Service Week
Wednesday 6 December – Year 7-11 Speech Day in Gym
Tom Riley
Head of Upper School
From the Senior School
From the Head of Senior School
Year 12 Higher School Certificate examinations continue this week. I am very proud of the way the students are presenting and should be congratulated on their calm and steady approach in the first week of papers. It was pleasing to chat to the girls after their exams and hear their confidence with their performance. Please remember that the Heads of Year 12, Ms Cara Foley and Mr Ray Howells (Acting) are here to assist with any issues if they arise.
I would also like to thank the Year 11 students (Year 12 2024) for their care, support and maturity in keeping the noise and disruption to a minimum around the Senior Centre while the HSC exams in are progress. It can be challenging, especially with some wet weather, but the girls have shown great respect to their peers with their support and kindness.
Year 12 (2024) Information Night
All parents and carers are invited to attend the Year 12 Information Night, which will be held on Tuesday 24 October, from 6:00pm in the Kate Mason Senior School. This is an opportunity to meet up casually with your daughter’s Compass teacher and hear presentations from the Head of Senior School, the Year 12 Heads of Year, the Futures Team and the Curriculum Department. We aim to be finished by 7:30pm. It would be wonderful to see as many of you in person, but for those unable to make it, the presentations will be recorded.
Student Leaders’ Induction
It was a lovely morning last Friday, celebrating the Year 12 Badge Ceremony and Student Leaders’ Induction, and welcoming so many parents and carers to share in this special event. Recognising the key role of all Year 12 students as they take on their roles as leaders in the College is an important rite of passage for the students and their peers. Over the course of this year, it has been impressive to watch the students meet their responsibilities and rise to the early challenge of Year 12, establishing solid routines around their study and school commitments, and social life.
Mentors
Our new Year 12 students have been reminded about the opportunity to work with a staff mentor. Many of the girls are already participating in this voluntary program and report high levels of engagement and satisfaction. Briefly, students can apply to work with a chosen senior member of staff as their mentor. The students themselves nominate areas that they would like to work on or would like to discuss and are responsible for making the meeting times. If they are interested, students have been asked to email me directly to organise a mentor.
Leadership Retreat
The new leaders for 2024 enjoyed a two-day retreat at Vision Valley earlier this week. The students heard presentations from alumni and key member of staff, regarding their roles and responsibilities over the next 12 months. They have started the planning process for their 2024 initiatives and goals, as always focusing on the legacy they would like to leave. Many thanks to the staff involved and to the girls, for their focus and hard work.
Term 4 – Key Dates
24 October Year 12 (2024) Information Night
6 December Speech Day Years 7-11
6 December Term 4 concludes
Nikki Wyse
Head of Senior School
From the Boarding School
One of the many bonuses of being a Boarder is having Dr Hadwen and Mr Bell as neighbours. These special people consistently go out of their way to enrich the lives of our girls and Mr Bell really out did himself this time! Following some hard bidding at the Pymble Foundation Gala Ball, Mr Bell secured the opportunity of a behind the scenes tour of Sydney Swans HQ and promptly donated the experience to our Boarders. Our fabulous Head of Year, Beth Ayling accompanied the lucky four Boarders and, as Beth writes, it was an unforgettable experience.
On Tuesday evening, four of our AFL-loving Boarders were granted the opportunity of a lifetime – to spend an evening at Swans HQ with the AFLW. Allyana Levy, Isabelle Johnston, Jaidey Samuelsson and Ineke Sunderland made their way to Moore Park with Head of Year, Beth Ayling for a private tour of the brand new, state of the art headquarters, as well as exclusive access to the SCG.
The excitement began with a tour of the facilities, including the amazing indoor field, the pools, the high performance gym, altitude room and production studio. They girls were also given the opportunity to watch the team train, which was at high intensity due to a loss against Hawthorn last weekend. The girls were then given an exclusive tour of the belly of the SCG – a place where the public is rarely allowed to go. They saw the warm up rooms for before the game, the private locker room and were able to run through the tunnel up to the field. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.
It was then back to Swans HQ to kick the footy with the Assistant Coach and Manager of the Swans AFLW. They were both highly impressed with the talent shown by the girls and gave them some pointers of how to build on their skills. A huge highlight was catching up with ex-student, Alice Mitchell, who was excited to see Pymble girls there for a visit.
The members of the Swans AFLW were incredibly welcoming and kind to the girls and the experience was one they won’t quickly forget. We are incredibly grateful to Mr Bell, who so kindly donated this experience to our Boarders and to Mr David Burns who generously donated the prize for auction.
Go Lethy!
Speaking of sporting super stars, last week I shared the news of Year 10 Boarder, Alethea (Lethy) Levy’s participation in the National Youth Championship Tournament in Wollongong as a member of the New South Country team. As Lethy shares below, it was a fabulous experience with a great outcome.
Last week I represented NSW Country U16 at the National Youth Championships. It was an amazing experience playing football against some of the best 15/16 year old girls in Australia. There is some incredible talent out there!
I went into camp three days before the tournament began and then spent the next five days of the tournament in Wollongong with the NSW coaches and players. We played five games in total with a win against Tasmania, a draw against both QLD sides, and a loss to SA and Northern NSW. The games are fast, physical and challenging and are used as further talent identification.
It has been a huge year of football for me. I have been invited to play with the Football NSW Institute in 2024, an amazing opportunity that will allow me to continue to further my football development.
Love It Mrs Katie White – Deputy Director of Boarding
What a weekend! We kicked off the term with Year 10 heading to the Dance with Shore, and Year 11 had dinner at Balmoral on Friday. Sunday the girls had the chance to head out to the basketball to watch the Sydney Kings. This is always a popular activity.
This weekend it will be Year 8’s turn to head out for a Friday night beach trip and then we are heading to Wahroonga Park on Saturday evening for a twilight concert. Our neighbours from KNox and Abbotsleigh will also be attending the event. equipped with picnic blankets and packed dinners it is sure to be a great event, the weather is looking promising for a beautiful spring evening. Sunday’s activity is a walk to the America’s Bay waterfall and pools in the Ku-ring-gai National Park. The weather looks to be warm, so pack your cossies for a dip in the natural pools along the way.
View From My Window
Hi, my name in Madeleine “Mads” Gaden. I am 12 years old, and I come from Dunedoo, in the Central West of NSW. The town of Dunedoo is situated between Mudgee and Dubbo. My family consists of my Dad (Will), Mum (Jacquie) and my brother (Ollie). Ollie is in Year 10, boarding at Shore. We also have a third child, the Jack Russell (Jilly), Labrador (Marley), seven work dogs, three poddy lambs (they are three now), Jimmy, Peanut and Louie, four horses, and Arthur the cat, they are all very much a part of the family. It really is quite the menagerie.
Dad is the third generation of farming on our properties “Lockerbie”, “Bullinda” and “Wheogo”. We own 8000 acres; 700 acres of cropping and the rest of our property is native grass country and introduced pastures. We run 7000 head of Merino sheep and we also run 300 head of Hereford and Angus Cattle. We run a lamb feedlot throughout the year when opportunities rise. This year we built a new five stand woolshed, holding 1500 sheep. It makes for a very productive shearing and maybe for future parties as it is a great space.
Outside my window I see all the animals roaming around the garden, I think someone has left the gate opened. Jimmy, Peanut and Louie are trimming the hedge, the dogs are sunbaking, the horses are in their paddocks grazing as well as the sheep, and cattle. The rolling hills and flats that go forever filled with grasses and the newly sown crops. My window also has the views of our beautiful big orchard with oranges, mandarins, lemons and more. There are also the stables, chook yards and dog kennels.
When I’m home on holidays the days start early to let the horses out of their stables and clean them. I ride my horse Rooster and then it’s out to help Dad. It’s mostly stock work at this time of the year and sowing the last of the pasture crops. I love being with my family the most. Spending time with them is always so special. Even though my brother is 20 minutes away when we are at boarding school, it is always good to be home with him riding motorbikes, canoeing on the big dam and being together helping on the farm.
I have only been Boarding for a short time and I miss my Mum, Dad and animals terribly, however when I return to Boarding it is always so good to see my friends and the Boarding staff as they are like family to me. Catching up with everyone on their holidays, and just regrouping with each other. Going back to Boarding is like another adventure because you never know what might happen in the term and what memories you are going to make. Although I am missing home, my time in Marden is like a home away from home.
Boarder of the Week
Livia (Liv) has been a delight to have in Marden since she first arrived from Darwin in Term 1 this year. Since Day 1, she has shown unwavering enthusiasm for all that is on offer at Pymble. She has thrown herself headfirst into every opportunity and she is never afraid to step out of her comfort zone to try new things. Liv’s kindness, consideration and genuine care for her Boarding sisters shines through in all of her interactions, and her positive nature never fails to make us smile. Nothing is ever a bother for Liv; she is always willing to put others before herself and consistently shows her strong sense of integrity and responsibility. Liv is a hard worker, always taking her studies seriously and using our Learn It Program to her advantage. Liv has stepped up to each and every challenge presented to her with determination and a calm and measured attitude. We are thrilled to have her as part of our Boarding family and can’t imagine a time without her!
Save the Dates
It will be a busy term! Please make note of important dates as follows:
Tuesday 28 November – End of Year Chapel Service and Boarding Christmas Party (all Boarders required to be in attendance)
Wednesday 6 December – Year 7 to 10 Speech Day (all Boarders required to be in attendance)
Wednesday 6 December – Boarders’ travel afternoon (following Speech Day)
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding
From the Chaplains
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 3:28
These astonishingly radical words, which the apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians (in modern day Turkey) in about 56 C.E., were ringing in my head during the last week of the school holidays.
I spent that week with dear friends; brothers and sisters in Christ, in the remote Aboriginal community of Minyerri, about 450 km SE of Darwin.
My church in North Turramurra has a precious and rare partnership with the church in Minyerri, and we have visited twice a year for over 10 years. Together we share our faiths, our struggles, our failings and our journeys. We read the Bible, sing, talk and pray together.
We do not visit to tell the Minyerri church mob how to do church. We do not visit to show them the best way. We visit to encourage and walk alongside a tiny remote church, and in turn we too are blessed and encouraged.
My daughter with Kaleisha, Mattie and Roberta in Minyerri (trying to make a love heart)
In most ways, life in Minyerri is as different from Sydney North Shore culture as you could possibly imagine. English is the second, third or fourth language for most people. The spoken language there is a dialect of Aboriginal Kriol. Some of the older people still speak some Alawa, the traditional language of that Country, but sadly their number is dwindling.
Cultural law is still followed in some cases. Initiation ceremonies still occur for young men. Everyone in the community (and indeed all across the Top End of Australia) is connected and related to one another via an incredibly complex and sophisticated kinship system which interconnects all people, animals, waterways and the land in a network of relationships. Everyone and everything has a place. On the weekends, families go out fishing and come back with barramundi, bream, goanna, and maybe even a turtle or kangaroo if they’re lucky.
Bush honey, tjupi (blackcurrants), yarlbun (waterlily – the stalk is crunchy like celery and the bulb can be ground to make a paste) and gulbarn (a leaf with a fresh scent that is drunk as a tea and helps with colds and flu) are gathered in season.
This place is worlds away from the huge houses, green lawns and cafes of the North Shore.
And yet. When our church mob visits the Minyerri church mob, we are all one in Christ.
We are bound together by the gospel of Jesus Christ, the good news that God loves each one of us (all human beings) so much that God sacrificed Godself to bring us back into an intimate relationship with our Creator.
Our shared faith, and the knowledge that each one of us is made in the image of God, cuts through all the cultural and language differences. The joyful experience of reading the Scriptures together, in a cross-cultural context, develops our faith and understanding of how God works in all kinds of ways that are not dependent on human language, culture, place or time.
Just as Paul tells the Galatians, the temporal and human differences of culture, language, sex, social status and ethnicity fade in comparison to the eternal union that we find in the forgiveness and the love of Christ.
Agnes Wilfred reading from the Kriol Bible as we pray together in the Minyerri church.
While I was in Minyerri, the terrible news came through from Israel and Palestine and I was reminded once again of how the differences between human beings can become justifications for violence and hatred. And how disputes over land can be at the centre of such violence, as it has been in our own Australian history.
I am sure many of you, like me, have been watching the media and hearing with horror and sadness the stories of violence and loss, and feeling helpless in the face of such deep-seated historical conflict.
I share with you below a powerful prayer from Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury; head of the Anglican Church in England.
Rev. Bent and I are praying for those families in our school community and others known to us who are grieving for or worrying about loved ones in Israel, Palestine and bordering regions. This Friday morning in our weekly staff Holy Communion service we will again be spending time in prayer for those caught up in the conflict.
Please, if you are a pray-er, or even if you are not usually, join me in prayer:
God of compassion and justice,
We cry out to You for all who suffer
in the Holy Land today.
For your precious children,
Israelis and Palestinians,
Traumatised and in fear for their lives;
Lord, have mercy.
For the families of the bereaved,
For those who have seen images they will never forget,
For those anxiously waiting for news,
Despairing with each passing day;
Lord, have mercy.
For young men and women,
Heading into combat,
Bearing the burden of what others have done
And what they will be asked to do;
Lord, have mercy.
For civilians in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank,
That they would be protected,
And that every life would count,
And be cherished and remembered;
Lord, have mercy.
For the wounded, and those facing a lifetime of scars,
For those desperately seeking medical treatment where there is none;
Lord, have mercy.
For medical and emergency personnel, risking their own lives
To save those of others;
Lord, have mercy.
For those who cannot see anything
But rage and violence,
That you would surprise them with mercy,
And turn their hearts towards kindness for their fellow human beings;
Lord, have mercy.
For people of peace,
Whose imagination is large enough to conceive of a different way,
That they may speak, and act, and be heard;
Lord, have mercy.
Mighty and caring God,
You promised that one day,
Swords would be beaten into ploughshares.
Meet us in our distress,
And bring peace upon this troubled land.
Edwina O’Brien
Assistant Chaplain
From the Academic Team
Year 12 2024 – HSC Myths and Active Study Methods
The Year 12 2024 cohort have started this term with a diligent work ethic and are demonstrating high impact learning strategies which will aid in their preparation for their upcoming assessment tasks.
In a recent assembly, we were able to debunk some common myths around how HSC marks are calculated, ranks, moderation, scaling and early entry university applications. Click here to view the presentation.
Our main message was that success is all about mindset:
Work together as a cohort from the start
Be proactive and use your class time, study periods and After Hours tutors effectively
Focus on your own journey and progress, success will look different for everyone
Own any mistakes, learn from them, and move on
In their Study lesson during MBS, we went through some ACTIVE study methods. Writing study notes is valuable but is passive so should only be a small part of study. Active methods which require students to recall their knowledge and understanding are most important. E.g., ‘Brain blurting’, flash cards for spaced repetition and practice HSC style questions.
We also discussed the importance of monotasking. Neuroscience research shows that we are not wired for multitasking. Setting a timer and focusing on one task at a time will increase productivity, quality and lower stress levels.
We asked our new Learning Prefects – Tijana Jayaweera and Mulan Xu and Academic Prefect -Yuki Wang for their advice as Year 9 and 10 prepare for exams and Year 12 prepare for assessments.
What is your best study method that you have used in the past?
For English, the best study method by far is to do practice essays or paragraphs, and to put yourself under timed pressure – not only does this get you more used to the stress of in-class writing tasks, but it also lets you overcome the need to make every sentence perfect. Sometimes, you’ve just got to get words out of your brain and onto paper – and often, when you get into the real flow of essay writing, the idea you are trying to articulate sorts itself out into a logical sequence and it’s so much easier to do again in the future. Understand and memorise quotes and key analysis to these quotes, make mind maps for your themes, and build your essay off that rather than memorising pre-prepared essays.
For maths and science (and whenever possible for all other subjects), one of the most worthwhile methods is to do lots of past papers, and don’t forget to mark them (ask a more objective friend to help out for long answer questions).
Lastly, our best study method in general is testing your knowledge with friends and learning together, as it really helps to consolidate your knowledge, and sometimes you will know what topics you are confident in and need to work on. Hearing the ideas and perspectives of others is also really beneficial for your learning, particularly with humanities subjects.
What is a mistake you made in preparing for exams that you would not want to repeat?
Not covering all the dot points in the syllabus. Sometimes the tiny details of a big topic get neglected but remember that it is important to study absolutely everything you have learnt.
An easy trap to fall into when studying for English and previously Chemistry was copying and re-writing notes to “study”. It can be a comforting activity because you have all the information in one place, and the ritual of writing is a passive, no-thought-required process (and super satisfying when you produce a neat stack of beautifully laid-out notes), and it’s totally a great thing to do if you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated and/or lost about the content – however, it is essential to remember that note-writing doesn’t activate the deeper, critical thinking you use when you are actively forced to create or write something, for example when doing a practice long response, practice papers, or teaching the concept to one of your friends.
Memorising essays for English. It’s a bad habit to get into and isn’t sustainable in the long run.
What is one thing that you like to ‘tell yourself’ on the day of an exam to help to have a positive mindset?
I tell myself that no matter what the result is, it is the opportunity to show my understanding of what I have learned and knowing what I am confident or not so confident in, so I can improve on my skills.
I tell myself that I can’t let negative thoughts get to me, remind myself that I know the content and acknowledge that I have prepared efficiently and sufficiently for this exam. I’ve found that talking to your friends right before an exam about how unprepared you are makes you feel so much more nervous and undermines your determination to do well before you’ve even started, so always think self-affirming thoughts!
It is vital not to compare yourself with others, both before and after an exam. Everyone prepares and studies differently and to different extents based on their needs, so comparing is pointless.
Year 9 and 10 Term 4 Examinations
Year 9 and 10 examinations will take place from Wednesday 25th October until Wednesday 1st November.
The timetable for the examination period was given to students in Week 10 of Term 3. And you can find a copy of them here:
Examinations are run in three sessions. Students are required to arrive to their allocated rooms at the following times:
Session 1: 8:15
Session 2: 10:40
Session 3: 1:30
Supervised study has been organised for students who wish to remain on Campus. Please note that there is the expectation that all students who have examinations in Session 1 and Session 3 will remain on Campus in Session 2.
A copy of the exam timetable has been emailed to students along with the examination protocols and procedures; you can access these documents by clicking on their respective file name:
Pymble community events can be found in the MyPymble app under the Calendar tab. Parents are encouraged to check the app regularly to keep up to date with all College events. There are plenty of opportunities to meet other parents and connect with staff through our community events which you can find on the app and in the calendar below.
Thank you to our generous community!
We are delighted to announce that over $200,000 was raised for the Pymble Foundation at our inaugural Gala Ball last Saturday night. We are now pleased to welcome three new Foundation Scholars to Pymble in 2024 who have fled their home in Afghanistan.
The Gala Ball was a magical evening of laughter, connection and Pymble spirit and we were honoured and humbled by the incredible support shown to the Foundation’s investment in people, places and programs.
Thank you to everyone who bid in our silent auction, purchased a raffle ticket or made a donation. The generosity of our community and belief in the power of learning at Pymble has been a privilege to witness.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners and the very generous bidders.
Thank you also to our event partner Harvie Group and our sponsors Mercedes Benz Hornsby and Bathers’ Pavilion for making the night possible. We are very grateful for your support.
This year’s Garden Party was a fabulous success, with more than 10,000 at the College to enjoy the festivities. We were able to raise more than $22,000 for our two charities; The Smith Family and Wayside Chapel. A huge thank you to all volunteers, convenors and stallholders and to everyone that came to enjoy the day. Please click here if you would like to extend any feedback.
Parent and Carer Events at Vision Valley
Vision Valley has been bustling with Pymble families already this term, kicking off on the last Sunday of the term break with the Year 10 Mother and Daughter Day. The event featured a delicious buffet lunch, team activities like canoeing, a Year 10 Formal tips and tricks workshop and a scavenger hunt to finish the day.
Following the Year 10 event, Year 5 girls had the opportunity to share a camping weekend with their dads. After setting up their tents the girls were able to use the waterslide, play some games on the oval, participate in afternoon activities like archery, crate tower and giant’s ladder, and enjoy a campfire dinner. An early morning bush walk and barbecue breakfast preceded more father daughter activities before packing up and heading home after lunch.
This weekend Year 4 parents and daughters will arrive at Vision Valley for another adventure camp and on Saturday 18 November Year 8 dads and daughters will get their chance to enjoy a weekend together. There are still a few tickets available for the Year 8 event – for more information please click here.
PymbleParent Association (PPA) News
With Term 4 in full swing the PPA continue to provide support across the College. On Tuesday evening we farewelled some long-standing office bearers and welcomed new members onto the PPA committee for 2024. We are grateful to have such a large and engaged group assisting the College with engagement opportunities for the community.
Tomorrow the PPA will sponsor and host the World Teacher’s Day Staff Appreciation Lunch for all College staff, fostering staff wellbeing and connection. This annual event held on Marden Lawn is definitely one of the our staff’s favourites! Next Tuesday morning at 8.30am the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG) will hold their Term 4 meeting in the Junior School library. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about the role of the JSPG and how they support the College.
Kelly Mancey
Director of Community Engagement and Advancement
From the Futures Team
Work Experience Stories – From TESLA Group #2
During the school holidays, we had another three students attend our second round of work experience at TESLA.
Here’s some reflections from their week:
The time spent at Tesla was a captivating experience showing both the front and back-end aspects of the business. Going on board with the work experience, I aimed to gain insight into the complex and overwhelming ends of a business whilst additionally seeing how my knowledge from robotics can be applied in a practical context. While Tesla AU does not handle the designing nor manufacturing of their products, spending time with their services department in Alexandria revealed many correlations between my work in Pymble’s robotics program and Tesla’s service operations.
Furthermore, I had the opportunity to see the crucial back end of the company, revealing how Tesla in Australia targets the specific needs of the country. This included some of their sustainable energy products like the Power Wall, and how its integration with solar panels creates a more efficient system for electricity usage and storage. Additionally, by meeting the dedicated and passionate team from Tesla, we were shown the unique role each worker has, emphaising how skills such as teamwork and communication are important for sustaining their success. Overall, the experience was highly informative, and I would recommend it to students who are interested in Business, Engineering, and Sustainability.
Written by Sabrina Rolinek (Year 10)
Early Childhood Education Careers Day at TAFENSW
University of Newcastle – HSC Seminars for Parents
Please see below information regarding the partnership between InspirationED and University of Newcastle to register for upcoming HSC seminars to relieve stress and anxiety for students starting year 10, 11 and 12.
We know how overwhelming the HSC can be at all stages, which is why we have partnered with InspirationED to present a set of free seminars designed to handle stress and motivate students in the lead up to their studies.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
· Practical tips to handle stress & motivation
· Tried-and-true strategies to nail your HSC
· A straightforward guide to understanding the ATAR
· An English seminar on the common module & how to write better essays.
For parents, we also have practical tips on how to support your child through the HSC.
Why your students will love these sessions:
· Real Insights: Direct, actionable advice. In these 45-min sessions, we’ll share the best study strategies, exam techniques, and ways to stay on track during your HSC year/s.
· Wisdom from the Experts: Our seminars feature expert HSC Markers and qualified counsellors ready to share their tips and years of experience.
Register now for this half-day event from 9.30am to 12.15pm on Saturday 18 November.
Work Experience Stories – ANZ Global Markets
Pymble was given the opportunity to provide five (5) students with the opportunity to attend the ANZ Global Markets Work Experience program.
Here is what Emily Rothery (Year 10) has reflected about her experience:
From the 16th – 17th of October, we were given the opportunity to be apart of the ANZ Global Markets Work Experience. For the duration of the program we were based on the trading floor and were able to see the different sectors that worked there (sales, trading, Foreign Exchange, research, e-commerce). We listened to talks from so many inspirational people in the industry and heard their opinions on the future of Australia’s economy and how banking will develop in our ever changing world. My participation in this program has further sparked my passion for finance and has encouraged me to look into similar opportunities for the future.
Here is what Sienna Hui (Year 10) has shared about her experience
had the incredible opportunity of attending the ANZ bank work experience on the 16th and 17th of October. This experience has exponentially enhanced my interest in the field of banking. During these two days, I communicated with and learnt from multiple professionals, each with experience in unique fields. Through this experience, I expanded my knowledge on bonds trading, forex trading, ETFs trading, as well as the sales, research and surveillance that goes into the final product.
Here is what Gemma Woo (Year 10) has shared about her experience:
During my stay at ANZ, I learnt about Institutional Rates Sales, Market Solutions, FX Sales, e-trading, rates / options / repo trading. The Hosts taught us valuable life lessons and ways to optimise our future as well as teaching us the ropes and inside tips if we continue in the Finance / Business Industry. Many of the things they said, have stuck with me and will definitely influence the way I handle my future.
Animal Logic Work Experience – Film and Animation
Have you ever been interested to learn how we make amazing films? You’re in luck, as Animal Logic is excited to announce our next ‘Work Experience Week’ in November 2023!
Work Experience Week is aimed year 10 and year 11 students who are interested in working in a feature animation studio, as we provide the chance to for students to learn about the roles and responsibilities related to a career in the Animation & Visual Effects workplace. Students will be involved in a combination of lectures, experimental artistic, technical learning and presentation skills, all by some of the best artists/technicians in the industry.
We have 10 places available and we will be looking for students who we feel will be able to best benefit from this opportunity. To determine this we will look for applications that:
demonstrate specific skills in relevant technical and/or creative areas
show specific interest in disciplines in our industry, through the cover letter and subject choices (i.e. computer studies, visual art, etc.)
‘Work Experience Week’ is completely free and we’ll provide you with lunch and snacks each day!
This program is open to current students at Australian High Schools only
Applications will be accepted from Year 10 and Year 11 students only
It runs on-site at Animal Logic’s Sydney Studio at Moore Park from 20 November to 24 November, 2023
How to apply
Submit your application by 9am Monday 30 October 2023.Late applications will not be considered.
It is strongly recommended that students provide examples of their own visual work/material using a link to an online show reel, portfolio or website. Please do not upload images or videos (these will not be accepted or opened).
Once all applications have been reviewed, applicants will be contacted about the outcome of their application by 10 November. Please email training@al.com.au if you have any questions.
Find out more information here – applications close 30 October
TAFE to Uni Pathways Webinar
Be informed about an option which is becoming increasingly popular.
Date: Thursday 26 October 2023. Time: 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Excerpt from Edition 23 – Study Work Grow Weekly Newsletter by Lucy Sattler
Let me start by saying I have three teens at home right now and I hold no illusions about my own ability to get teenagers to do things for themselves. I am grateful daily for the fact that I’ve somehow convinced them to put their socks in the wash, but I am by no means perfect and no young person is going to be completely independent and self-sufficient 100% of the time.
Getting them to pick up the phone or write an email is hard, and it’s often tempting to just do things for them, but this week I’m asking you to try not to wherever possible – let them do those things for themselves.
Why? Because when they are the ones to initiate contact they are more likely to be successful.
I was on a panel yesterday where one of the guests, Bridget Murphy, who just so happens to run a very popular STEM work experience program, made this comment:
And this is not the first time I’ve seen this occur – scholarship providers, people offering cadetships, even those looking for apprentices, they all prefer it when the student or young person contacts them, than if a parent or other adult does it on their behalf.
This all comes back to communication
On the Women in STEMM Australia Panel yesterday we were asked about the most important skills to build, and all of us on the panel talked about the power of communication.
Communication is the one core skill that comes up time and time again when talking with employers and industry; they want young people who are positive and competent communicators, because they can often teach the technical skills, but it’s very difficult to teach confident communication in the workplace.
Jobs and Skills Australia recently published a report into the Skills of the Future where they identified that not only is communication a key core skill, but that jobs which require strong communication are more resilient and less likely to be automated.
When young people learn how to contact employers and apply for work experience on their own, they are actively building the communication skills they will need in the workplace.
This article was originally published on LinkedIn, to read more, click here.
From the Co-curricular Sports Team
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Co-curricular Administration
End of Term 3 Registration Period
Registrations for Term 4 are now closed. Confirmation emails were sent to all families on Wednesday 4 October. If you missed the registration period and need to request a late registration for your daughter, please click here to complete a registration request. Please note that requests may take up to two weeks to process during busy periods and your daughter cannot begin participating until you have received confirmation of acceptance via email.
Term 1 2024 Saturday Sport Registrations
Registrations for Term 1 2024 Saturday Sports close on Friday 27 October at 12.00pm. Please access the online registration via the Co-curricular pages on MyPymble by clicking here. A parent/carer log in is required to be able to register. If you require any assistance with completing your registration, please contact Co-curricular Administration at ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au or on +61 2 9497 7848. A reminder that registrations must be completed online and cannot be processed over the phone or via email.
Reminder notices will be posted on the Pymble App in the weeks and days before registrations close.
The Term 1 Saturday Sport options will be as follows:
IGS AFL (Year 7 to 12)
igsa Tennis (Year 7 to 12)
igsa Badminton (Year 7 to 12)
Pymble Water Polo Competition (Year 7 to 12)
Pymble Softball (Year 8 to 12)
Sydney Sixers Cricket (Year 7 to 12 – Saturday afternoons)
IPSHA Football (Year 3 to 6)
IPSHA Water Polo/Flippa Ball (Year 3 to 6)
End of Term 4 Registration Period Changes
The End of Term 4 registration period will allow families to make selections for their Term 1, Semester 1 and Yearly 2024 Co-curricular Programs, as well as Term 2 2024 Saturday Sports. We are making several significant changes to this registration period as per the below:
The open date has changed from what was previously advertised. The End of Term 4 registration period will now open at 12.00pm on Wednesday 15 November. This is two weeks earlier than the registrations would normally open. One of the main reasons for this is to allow more time for families to register before going away over the holidays, and so that we can send families a summary of their current confirmed selections prior to school finishing. Changes can still be made to the registrations until the system closes in January, however this will help families better be able to plan for 2024 before the end of 2023.
The closing date will be moved forward one week to 12.00pm on Wednesday 10 January.
This registration period will no longer include Saturday Sports. Registrations for Saturday Sports will now open on the first Wednesday of each term and close on the third Friday, with registration for the sports being played the following term. As such, Term 2 2024 Saturday Sports will open for registration on Wednesday 31 January and close on Friday 16 February 2024.
Reminders of the opening and closing dates will be sent closer to each time, and a full calendar of registration dates will be provided at the start of 2024.
Monique Zahra
Head of Co-curricular Administration
Artistic Gymnastics
National Clubs Carnival – 24 September to 2 October
Gold Coast Sport Centre
Over the holidays 18 of our Pymble gymnasts from Level 5 to 9 attended the National Clubs Carnival, held on the Gold Coast. There were over 4000 competitors from across Australia. Each level did two days of competition while also having time to socialise and have fun at Movie World. All gymnasts had a fabulous time. Please see results below:
Sasha Clark (Year 9), Gabriella Sheh (Year 8), Stella Pieterse (Year 6), Anna Wang (Year 5), Mahika Swamy (Year 9)
5th Vault
12th Overall
Level 5
Crystal Gui (Year 5), Autumn Wang (Year 6), Miranda Wu (Year 6), Alice Liu (Year 5), Charlotte Elliott (Year 4
3rd Beam
8th Overall
Alison Gestier
Head Coach – Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics
Good luck to our four Pymble teams competing in the NSW Schools Teams Challenge at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday 18 October. Pymble athletes will be competing in junior, intermediate and senior age groups. This will be the last schools’ events for our 2023 captains, Gabriella Taylor (Year 12), Rhedyn Wong (Year 12) and Abigail Ballhausen (Year 12), who will be leading way in our senior team. Pymble has a long history in this great team event. Students who qualify for National Schools Teams Challenge will be heading to Perth to compete in December.
Congratulations to Grace Townsend (Year 10), Sarah Baker (Year 11), Tessa Newitt (Year 10) and Sophia Slater (Year 10) who competed at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Saturday 14 October. This Saturday 21 October, the Treloar Shield takes place at The Crest, Bankstown. All athletes are encouraged to please register at www.nswathletics.org.au to compete in this event.
We have had a great start to Term 4 training across all areas. We encourage students who would like to try high jump to come to training on Thursday afternoons on Kelso Field from 3.30pm.
Deb Walsham
Head Coach – Athletics
Junior School Sport
Team of the Week
Congratulations to IPSHA Basketball Pymble 14 (Year 3) who are our Pymble Team of the Week. Pymble 14 had their first basketball game over the weekend, and it was an exciting match. Many of the team were playing their first-ever basketball game, making it a special experience. The game was incredibly close, and our team showed great determination and sportsmanship throughout.
We had a big win, scoring over 20 points, but the most important aspect was that all players had a fantastic time while giving it their all. They played with enthusiasm and displayed excellent sportsmanship on the court. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable experience for the team, and they are looking forward to improving and having more fun in future games.
Matt Tyson
Head of Sport – Kindergarten to Year 6
Tennis
Welcome back to another season of Saturday morning tennis! This is a busy term for our tennis program with competitions for both igsa (Years 7 to 12) and IPSHA (Years 3 to 6) tennis. We also have our Hotshots and Have a Go programs running on a Saturday morning for our younger players. It has been great to see Mollie Dive Field and all of our hard courts in full use throughout the week for training and matches. Our teams are off to a positive start with strong wins for our Year 7, Junior and Senior teams.
Congratulations also to the following students for their amazing results in the school holidays:
19 Pymble students competed at the 2023 NSW LC Qualifying Meet at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October.
Some highlights from the meet:
Impressive number of personal bests (PBs) achieved.
Swimmers demonstrated courage and determination in their races.
Strong ownership and responsibility taken by each swimmer.
Several swimmers achieved qualifying times for Junior Metro, Senior State and Age Nationals.
Many medals secured, showcasing the team’s competitive spirit.
The meet showcased exceptional dedication and sets a promising tone for the season ahead. Looking forward to continued success and growth.
Congratulations to our Pymble swimmers:
Geena Cheng (Year 7); Oriana Fenton (Year 6); Georgia Friedel (Year 6); Imogen Jones (Year 7); Emma Deere (Year 4) ; Anne Liu (Year 7) ; Charlotte Sadler (Year 6); Zara Sandham (Year 7); Chenxuan Elsa Yu (Year 6); Lily Barlow (Year 10); Hannah Carmichael (Year 10); Megan Chia (Year 7); Jennifer Chong (Year 10); Annalise Chow (Year 9); Jessica Croll (Year 10); Jessica Munk (Year 12); Ruby Pickthall (Year 9); Keira Smith (Year 10) and Sarah Tian (Year 9).
Rafael Rodrigues
Coach – Swimming
Volleyball
Volleyball – Week 1
Round 1 of the 2023 Santa Sabina Invitational Volleyball Competition took place this past Saturday 14 October. Despite the results below, all games were highly competitive with most sets being lost by a couple of points. A great learning experience for many players, with teams at training already working on improvements for Round 2. Results from Round 1 are below:
Team
Opponent
Result
Score
Pymble 01
Santa Sabina College 1
Draw
1 to 1 (52 to 48)
Pymble 02
Kincoppal Rose Bay 2
Win
3 to 0
Pymble 03
Santa Sabina College 7
Loss
1 to 2
Pymble 04
Monte Sant’ Angelo 10
Loss
0 to 2
Pymble 05
Monte Sant’ Angelo 11
Loss
0 to 3
Pymble 06
Rosebank College 3
Loss
1 to 2
Pymble 07
Sydney Girls High School 5
Loss
0 to 2
Pymble 08
Danebank College 13
Loss
0 to 3
Week 1 Most Valuable Players
Pymble 1 – Chloe Teng (Year 11)
Pymble 2 – Lavan Cardo (Year 10)
Pymble 3 – Olivia Ayton (Year 9)
Pymble 4 – Sophie Lin (Year 9)
Pymble 5 – Ananya Upmanyue (Year 9)
Pymble 6 – Thiloksha Perera (Year 8)
Pymble 7 – Haylee Lam (Year 7)
Pymble 8 – Celine Cai (Year 7)
Senior First Report – Volleyball Captain: Chloe Teng (Year 11)
This week marked the start of the Santa Sabina Invitational Volleyball competition for 2023. The first match played by our Pymble Firsts against Santa Sabina reached a draw of 1 to 1 with Pymble winning in points. Our team showed great resilience in their passing as they struggled in an unfamiliar environment against the weather. The first set’s win relied heavily on setting and covering (especially Caitlin Costello (Year 11)) and using the opponents’ court side as an advantage. However, Pymble 1 found themselves in a slump in set 2 as they played on the sun facing courtside, which was challenging. The team spirit and smiles allowed each player to have fun and create a newfound sense of teamwork as they embraced the first round of competition. Players will now concentrate on improving skills at training and for players to achieve their full potential!
Chris Wood
Sports Co-ordinator – Volleyball
Water Polo
Round 1 of the igsa 2023 Water Polo season kicked off on Saturday 14 October. Well done to all teams. It’s great to see some new faces giving water polo a go for the first time and to also see our seasoned players back in the pool encouraging our newest players for a full igsa season ahead.
Shout out to all teams on the challenges that Saturday’s games brought – all Pymble Water Polo players worked together throughout the game to apply their skills and teamwork.
Keep up the good work!
Brigette Moore
Head Coach – Water Polo
From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team
The term has started triumphantly for the Performing Arts with a myriad of events.
The entire co-curricular student leadership body met early on Friday morning for a breakfast. The experience was a galvanising experience for the Performing Arts Prefects and Captains who emerged with a staunch sense of vision and fierce passion to remain strongly united in their leadership of programs across the coming year.
12 Angry Women was presented last week as the first major production in the Drama Theatre (SLT). A rigorously realistic drama, the 13 Year 11 actors playing the 12 jurors and a guard, rose magnificently to its richly complex challenges. All of the performers stayed on stage for the entire performance and were unrelenting in their belief and focus.
Commencing tonight is the production of Hating Alison Ashley, a charming and often moving interpretation of the classic novel. Involving over 40 Year 7 to 9 students, the production is a colourfully witty and delightful production celebrating the highs and lows of adolescence and especially the importance of recognising and celebrating who people really are.
A big shout out to the fabulous Pymble musicians who performed at the Gala Ball. Please read Mrs Turner’s report of their wonderful contribution to this fabulous event.
Michael Griffiths
Director of Co-curricular Performing Arts
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Music
Pymble Foundation Gala Ball
Thank you to our wonderful musicians who performed at the Pymble Foundation Gala Ball:
Charlotte Wykes, Claire Lee, Charlise Moodie, Lux Fritz, Annie Luo, Phoebe Cooper, Lizzy Tang, Zarina Nurlanov and Sitian Chen.
The College String Quartet and 5 Chorale singers performed magnificently at the Pymble Foundation Gala Ball on Saturday night. The elegance of the evening was matched by our girls, wearing lovely long black dresses, holding themselves professionally throughout. One guest asked about the College Quartet, wondering if they were Uni students from the Conservatorium. When I explained that the girls were in Year 8, 10 and 12, he was amazed! Many thanks to Mr Rossman for preparing the girls so well.
The Chorale girls sang alongside Mo Lovegrove and performed “Defying Gravity” with the standard expected of professionals. Mo commented on how talented and experienced the girls were, and I also heard many of the attendees comment on how fantastic they sounded.
AMEB Congratulations
Vocal
Lillian Wang – Classical Comprehensive Grade 5 – A
Annabella Bayfield – Musical Theatre Comprehensive Grade 2 – A
Violin
Emily Dao – Preliminary – A
Marisa Nayak – Preliminary – A
Sophie Woo – Preliminary – A
Madeleine Martin – Grade 1 – B+
Maisie Borg – Grade 1 – B+
Arya Shanmugaratnam – Grade 2 – B+
Linh Lan Dinh – Grade 2 – A
Ria Iyer – Grade 2 – B+
Karen Liu – Grade 3 – B
Gloria Yang – Grade 4 – A
Sophie Zhang – Grade 4 – A
Rebecca Mak – Grade 6 – B
Samantha He – Grade 6 – C+
Associate Award (A.Mus.A) This is a diploma awarded to performers achieving at an outstanding level.
Sophie Guo (Year 8) – Violin performance
Licentiate Awards (L.Mus.A) This is a prestigious diploma awarded to outstanding performers from the Australian Music Examinations Board in performance and/or theory.
Ella Liu (Year 10) – Piano performance
Aine Oo (Year 10) – Clarinet performance
TOUR 2024 – Spain and Portugal
If you or your daughter completed the EOI you will soon be receiving some information about deposits. Some girls have been invited to audition – please note that this is so that the conductors have a sense of what instrumentation is available. If your daughter has not received any emails asking her to audition, it is assumed she is confirmed for the tour, and you will receive notice about deposit payments.
Regarding costs, please note that if you were at the information session, we provided you with the amount that was the higher end of the spectrum based on smaller numbers of girls attending. The more girls we have going, the less the cost.
Concerto Competition
An EOI was placed on the portal for this. Please ensure you have read the information and discussed this with your tutor. Entries close 13 November.
Term 4 Events
20 October – Internal Scholarships take place. Information was delivered via the portal and email.
25 October – Junior School Ensemble Concert: 6.30pm in the GMCPA (this is a compulsory event for all Junior School ensemble members)
The Junior School Ensemble Concert will be held on Wednesday 25 October (Week 3) at 6.30pm in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts. This is a wonderful opportunity to see and hear the culmination of a year’s hard work by your daughter. The ensembles have achieved some outstanding results this year and I know you will be amazed and very proud of what your daughters have achieved.
The concert will be approximately 90 minutes in duration with no interval. Please note that no student will be allowed to leave during the concert. Students in the Band and String Ensembles will be arriving from 5.45 pm as directed by their conductors in order to tune their instruments. Students in Choirs only need to arrive at 6.00pm. Following the concert, parents are to collect their daughter from the holding room they were dropped off at for the start of the concert.
If students are not going home prior to the concert and need supervision from 3pm, please complete the following LINK. We have arranged for a College staff member to supervise students. Sign up for supervision will close on Friday 20 October. In addition, if your daughter has an after-school activity and needs to be collected for supervision, please indicate this on the online survey.
Please note that this is a free event, however all audience members will need to book a ticket by clicking here.
31 October – String Quartet performance for the opening of Barrenjoey House.
1 November – BIG BAND BLOW for Year 3 students. More details will be sent home for this very fun morning
13 November – EOI for the Concerto Competition Close
22 November – Secondary School Ensemble Concert: 6.30pm in the GMCPA (this is a compulsory event for all Secondary School ensemble members)
2 December – Choral Climate Festival – All School Choir (notes will be sent home)
3 December – Community Christmas Carols Service – from 5.00pm on Gloucester Lawn then the Chapel. Bring a picnic, your voices and your joy of Christmas.
6 December – Speech Day Celebrations for Junior and Senior Schools.
New uniform for musicians
Please watch your portal for information about the new uniform, how to purchase, and how to return your red jacket after the performances have finished.
Sarah Turner
Head of Music
Robotics
Darkinjung Barker Year 5 and 6VEX IQ Robotics Competition
On Friday 13 October, 13 of our Year 5 and 6 VEX IQ Robotics students attended the Darkinjung Barker Competition at Yarramalong on the Central Coast. All teams have worked hard to improve, program and drive their robots to prepare for the competition.
Congratulations to Teams 6510U and 6510V who were the Tournament Winners! Congratulations also to Team 6510V who won the Excellence Award. Well done to all students on their impressive achievements!
We wish our three Pymble teams below the very best of luck as they compete in State Championships at Knox Grammar on Sunday 5 November:
Team 6510V
Lydia Chen (Year 5), Emma Fu (Year 5), Emma Popli (Year 5), Charlotte Wu (Year 5) and Michelle Xing (Year 5)
Team 6510U
Tia Gao (Year 5), Bianca Ng (Year 5), Lakshi Rajeev (Year 5), Chelsea Wang (Year 5) and Lily Zhang (Year 5)
Team 6510N
Lily Dao (Year 6), Isabella Dong (Year 6), Jing Yuan Liu (Year 6) and Arianna Ng (Year 6)
Term 4 bus registrations are now open!
Registrations are now open for the Pymble private bus service during Term 4 – all students must be registered to catch the bus and must have a current student ID card to tap on and off each trip.
In Term 4, the bus service will operate from Tuesday 10 October to Wednesday 6 December 2023.
Please check thebus stops and timesfor your preferred bus route. This will also be attached to your registration confirmation email as per normal.
Registration for the Pymble bus service is offered on a term-by-term basis, in two formats:
Term registration enables the student to access the bus service every day in the morning and afternoon. The charge is currently set at $430.00 per term.
Flexible registration enables the student to register for specific day(s) with a choice of morning and/or afternoon runs. The charge is currently set at $7.50 per trip.
A reminder for parents and students:
Student ID cards must be used to tap on and tap off each trip. If your daughter has lost her card, please contact College Services for a replacement form. The cost for a replacement card is $15, charged to your College account.
Pymble buses can be tracked through the TransportMe Passenger app in real-time using the free app, available on Android and Apple devices.
Please contact College Services via collegeservices@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au if you have any further questions about transport to and from Pymble Ladies’ College.
Year 8 Dads and Daughters Camp at Vision Valley – Don’t miss out!
The PPA Camps at Vision Valley provide the perfect opportunity for Dads and their daughters to spend quality time together in the great outdoors at our beautiful bushland campus.
The Year 8 Dads and Daughter camp is on Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 November 2023 and places are filling quickly.
It’s a great weekend of adventure activities, toasting damper around the campfire and camping under the stars.
Places are limited to 60 Dad and Daughter pairs. All dads must provide a valid WWCC to Vision Valley prior to attending. See the flier for more information.
All Junior School parents are invited to attend the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG) Term 4 meeting on Tuesday 24 October from 8.30am to 9.30am in the Junior School Library.
Please click here to see the agenda for the meeting. We hope to see you there!
Get your copy of The Pymble Pantry!
A few months ago, Community Engagement put the call out to the Pymble community to submit your favourite recipes to feature within a College cookbook, and after an enthusiastic response and outpouring of contributions, we’re thrilled to announce The Pymble Pantryis now available to download for just $9.95!
Inspired by Lucinda Woodfield (Year 11), the 2023 Food Technology Captain, The Pymble Pantry is a crème de la crème, digital collection of over 100 recipes, crafted with passion and brought to you by the talented students, staff and parents of Pymble Ladies’ College.
Within these deliciously curated chapters, you’ll embark on a journey through the kitchen of our talented, cooking-savvy contributors, with each recipe a testament to the rich tapestry of flavours, techniques and cultural influences that shape our vibrant community. From classic comfort foods to exotic masterpieces, you are sure to find something to make your taste buds tango.
But this cookbook is about more than just good food – it’s about making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. As a part of the College’s 2023 Pymble Gives Back initiative, every cent generated from the sale of The Pymble Pantry will be divided evenly and donated to two amazing charities: Dignity and The Smith Family.
So, whether you’re a seasoned chef, an aspiring home cook or simply someone who loves enjoying a good meal, through The Pymble Pantry, we invite you to open your own pantry and experience the tastes of Pymble for yourself – all while contributing to the betterment of the lives of those doing it tough.
Click here to purchase your copy of The Pymble Pantry today!
A message from the PPA
Welcome back to Term 4!
Thank you to all who attended the Pymble Parent Association (PPA) AGM and the College Board Thank You Party on Tuesday evening, and to all the staff, teachers the and College Board – we appreciate your ongoing support.
It was a wonderful evening with so many new and existing parents who have put up their hand to volunteer in 2024. We covered many topics in an hour so following this newsletter, we will put together a PPA summary of events, plans and details of the committee members for next year towards end of this term for further information.
Just a quick update to let you know that unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, the Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview and Pymble Ladies’ College Vision Valley ’23 Reunion Family Picnic and Social to be held this Saturday 21 October has been cancelled.
We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for all that you do for your girls day in day out! We hope you have a great weekend with your friends and family.
Sunny Hres
PPA President
Sportswomen’s Awards Night
At the Sportswomen’s Awards Night to be held on Friday 3 November, the College honours our talented sportswomen in Years 7 to 12 who have achieved great success and demonstrated outstanding commitment to their sports throughout the year.
On the night, students who participate in competitive sports will be recognised through several awards which include Athlete of the Year, Para Athlete of the Year, All Rounder of the Year, Team of the Year, Representative Team of the Year, Strive for the Highest Awards, Sports Officials of the Year, Australian Representatives and Sportswoman of the Year.
Students and teams are nominated for these awards by the Sports Co-ordinators and Head Coaches and are then finalised by a committee. The dinner will celebrate the achievements of our students and teams and give due regard to the College values which these awardees exemplify. Awards are a way to encourage good performance and instil competitive spirit. Sport at Pymble provides a platform for students to be challenged, to achieve and grow and this awards dinner is designed to recognise those who compete at the highest level in their chosen disciplines.
Also, we acknowledge that not all students who show excellence and commitment to their sport can be recognised at the awards evening – there are simply too many students who represent the College in sport. For those students not receiving an award at the dinner, we recognise and acknowledge your contribution to Pymble and encourage you to continue to strive for your highest in your chosen sport.
I would also like to extend special thanks to our College Principal, Dr Kate Hadwen, and the College Council for supporting our exceptional Sport program, and to all the Parents/Carers who support their daughters in their varied sporting pursuits.
For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, please click here.
