Don’t you just love this photo? It was taken on Foundation Day in 2016, which also marked the College’s 100th birthday and the start of our year of Centenary celebrations. The photo shows students at the time modelling some of the uniforms of years gone by.
You may have heard snippets of news over the past couple of years about an updated Pymble uniform in the making.
At the PPA Annual General Meeting two weeks ago, our Deputy Principal, Ms Lamia Rockwell, gave parents an overview of the impending changes and the rollout timeline, from the beginning of the changeover period until Term 4 in 2028, when all students will be required to wear items from the new range.
The decision to modernise our uniform has not been made lightly. It follows two years of careful consultation with all stakeholders (including students, families, alumni, staff and Board members) and numerous trials, tweaks and revisions based on this feedback. We are delighted to have arrived at range of items that is perfectly Pymble with a more contemporary aesthetic. It is alsomore comfortable, more versatile and more sustainable than the current uniform.
Full details of the new range of items and the rollout will be communicated to all families in Term 1 2026, following final fittings, tweaks and a photo shoot with students next week. And yes, the girls who have been trying on our updated uniform are very excited. My favourite comment from one of our Junior School girls was, “Wow, it’s not itchy!”. Needless to say, the girls are enjoying discovering how much more comfortable the new fabrics are to wear.
While there’s no need for you to take any action now, I thought it would be timely to share Ms Rockwell’s overview to the PPA with the whole community.
Key points to note
Your daughter will need fewer compulsory items for each stage of her Pymble journey, which makes the new uniform more cost effective.
The range is trans-seasonal and can be layered up or down to suit the weather.
Fabrics are better quality and much more comfortable to wear than the current fabrics.
There is no change to the colour scheme, and our heritage is beautifully respected (yes, the blazer is staying Pymble navy!).
The changeover will be gradual, over the course of three years, not all at once.
Compulsory items (K-12)
White long and short sleeve shirt
Black watch tartan skort (Junior School only) or skirt (all Secondary School years)
Navy blazer
Black watch tartan tie (same as the current one)
Hat (same as the current white one – one hat for all seasons, instead of two)
Optional items (K-12)
Summer Dress (one style for Junior School, one style for Secondary students)
Pants
Jumper
Hijab
The rollout timeline
The first two items in the new range – blazer and jumper – will be available to purchase from mid-Term 1 2026.
All items in the range will be available to purchase from Term 4 2026.
Families will have two years to transition fully to the new uniform, from Term 4 2026 until Term 4 2028.
During this transition period, the old uniform items will be sold at a reduced price to support families at different stages of their Pymble journey. For instance, students in Years 10, 11 and 12 may choose to see out their graduation in the old uniform and simply top up with items as required.
As previously mentioned, all details will be sent to you next year, including a comprehensive guide for parents. My aim today was to ensure everyone had an overview of where we are at in the process, and the plan moving forward. We look forward to rolling out full communications in Term 1 2026.
The school uniform holds a special place in the hearts and memories of our students and families, past and present. We look forward to stepping into this next chapter of Pymble history and making many more memories with you during our very special year of 110th birthday celebrations.
From the Junior School
A Message from Mrs Kate Brown, Head of Junior School
Recently I’ve been reading Gavin McCormack’s book Raising Resilient Children and as someone who is partnering with us through the DREAM Diploma, it’s been insightful to read his research and opinions on how we best prepare our children for their future. McCormack talks about five crucial skills children need to develop to lead the most meaningful and purposeful lives:
Creativity
Determination
Compassion
Independence
Resilience
As I reflect on the year, I am mindful of the many ways we create opportunities for our Pymble girls to build these skills through their academic learning, their Compass learning, their sport, and co-curricular endeavours throughout the year.
This week alone we have had:
Creativity – Year 5 engineering and racing billycarts with Riverview, Year 4 designing and making soil erosion prevention systems, Year 2 creating art inspired by Van Gogh and Paul Klee.
Determination– Year 5 leadership applications, Year 6 problem solving as they build and wire systems and collate data to power vehicles using different forms of sustainable energies, Year 2 creating bridges with various materials and testing them for their load-bearing capacity, Kindergarten learning songs and lines in preparation for their Nativity performance.
Compassion – Year 4 writing persuasive letters to the Western Australian Government about overfishing and the need for sustainable fishing practices after reading Blue Back by Tim Winton.
Independence– Year 6 learning how to read the ocean and look for rips so they can be safe whilst at the beach, Year 4 setting self-care goals including being of help at home, and Year 3 exploring instruments they may want to learn through the Big Band Blow.
Resilience – K-6 learning to swim and perfecting their stroke skills in the pool and all our dancers as they practise diligently and in additional rehearsals in readiness for the much loved annual Dance Showcase.
Year 5 Billycart Grand Prix
Our Year 5 Pymble girls, together with Year 5 students from St Ignatius Riverview, worked together to engineer billycarts. They carefully considered the materials, components, and design features needed for strength and performance. They collaborated to construct billycarts that were efficient and safe, demonstrating critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork throughout the process. Working in teams they raced their billycarts across a number of courses, including air resistance avenue, gravity grove, and friction freeway (a relay course). Each race enabled students to build their confidence as drivers, their skills in steering, and provided opportunities to observe push and pull forces in action.
Year 6 Surf Education – Rachel Kingsell, K-6 PDHPE Co-ordinator
The Year 6 girls were fortunate to have perfect weather and surf conditions for the Surf Education excursion to Manly Beach on Monday. The excursion complements our Term 4 swimming and water safety program in PDHPE, and provides the girls with valuable experience in the ocean. The girls learnt how to catch waves on a soft board, and how to dive under the waves and navigate swimming at the beach. The waves on Monday gave our students optimal conditions to build their confidence in the ocean and improve their skills.
During our Year 6 Surf Education trip to Manly, I learnt new skills like dolphin diving, a skill that helps us move through breaking waves, and surfing with a board, which builds our strength and co-ordination on water. I also loved connecting with friends on the sand between activities. We walked to Shelly Beach to practise floating and sculling in calmer waters. Seeing everyone laughing and squealing in the water encouraged me to experience the fun. By the end of the day, I felt proud of trying new things and grateful for the new memories we made together as Year 6. – Anthea Yang
Surf Education was an amazing experience for Year 6. Our surf coaches were so encouraging as we practised floating and surfing, always motivating us to do our best. One of my favourite activities was floating, it felt refreshing and fun as we learnt to tread water and float on our backs at Shelly Beach. We also practised a technique called the eggbeater, part of active floating, which helps us stay safe and confident in the water. The skills we learnt will definitely help us become responsible beachgoers, and we all left feeling proud and grateful for such a memorable day. – Sooin Lee
Deputy of Head of Junior School – Operations: Mr Stephen Robinson
School and Co-curricular Attendance
A reminder to families that regular full attendance at school is essential for all students. When a child is sick and unable to attend school, they are precluded from attending after school co-curricular activities. Should students have appointments during the school day, please ensure they are at school by 11.45am in order to attend co-curricular activities.
Junior School Canteen Helpers
Thank you to the parents who gave up their time to volunteer last term. Term 4 dates are still available on the google form. Please click link if you can volunteer your time. For the care and safety of your daughters, all volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check Number (WWC). If we do not already have your WWC on file, please email to juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au your WWC number and date of birth so your WWC can be verified.
Message from Junior School Administration Office
A reminder to email juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au when your daughter is late or needs to leave early. Please continue to use the MyPymble application to mark your daughter absent. For any absence of two days or more, please complete the Exemption from Attendance at School form, which you can download from MyPymble, or email through a medical certificate for illness.
Important Dates for your diary Week 5
Tuesday 11 November
Jacaranda Day Assembly Years 3-12
Friday 13 November
Dance showcase Years 3-12 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Friday 14 November
Dance showcase Years 3-12 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday 15 November
Dance showcase K-2 11.00am – 12.00pm
Sunday 16 November
Dance showcase 12.00pm – 2.00pm ,4.30pm – 6.30pm
End of Year Junior School Celebration dates
Thursday 27 November
Year 6 Chapel, Celebration of Learning and Morning Tea
Tuesday 2 December
Years 3-6 Speech Day 9.00am – 11.00am Kindergarten Celebration of Learning and Nativity 11.30am – 1.00pm Years 1 and Year 2 Celebration of Learning 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Wednesday 3 December
Last day of Term 4
From the Middle School
From the Head of Middle School – Jenny O’Donnell
On Tuesday, Year 7 had the opportunity to attend Manly Surf School at Long Reef Beach as part of their annual Mind Body Spirit Day. This was a time to celebrate their wonderful achievements throughout 2025, and a chance to take time out of routines to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. The girls took to the water on longboards and boogie boards, expanding their skills and spending time walking along the beach in groups to explore the rock platforms with friends. A picnic lunch and some beach games rounded off the day, and by all accounts, the girls were sensational!
Please enjoy the student reflections below:
On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to go to the beach for Wellbeing Day. We got to school bright and early, and hopped on the buses taking us to Long Reef Beach. The sun was shining, which was perfect for our first activity – surfing. Before we got on the waves, we had a lesson on the basics of surfing and how to stay safe in the water. The waves were great, and some girls even managed to stand up. We then moved to our next activity – boogie boarding. The waves were massive, but the instructors kept us safe in the water. Afterwards, we warmed up and had some food before heading off on our beach walk. The scenery was beautiful; we took photos and even made sandcastles. By the time we got back on the bus, everyone was tired, sandy, and smiling from all the fun we’d had. – Luci and Taylor.
MBS day was really fun! We went for a walk along the beach and learnt how to surf and boogie-board. My group tried surfing first, which I enjoyed the most. We shared a board between two and tried to stand up while riding the waves back into shore, I definitely fell over a few times, which made it a lot funnier. Boogie-boarding was also great, the big waves would catapult us and it was HILARIOUS. At some points it would get really cold, so we took a break and I made a slide in the sand that we would ride down on our boogie boards! The walk along the beach was stunning, and the weather was perfect with blue skies and sunshine. I don’t think anyone has any storage left on their phone. If it was up to me I would do MBS day, EVERY DAY. – Lexie Kostalas
Year 7’s MBS day was certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To be able to try new things with some of your closest friends meant a lot to both of us and Year 7 as a whole. We started the day off with a lovely beach walk, the perfect start to a thrilling day! It was nice seeing everyone enjoy their time down at Long Reef Beach where we would dip in the water, take some photos of the ocean view, and just admire the scenery. I remember being hesitant to go in the water and having sandy feet for the rest of the day, but after going in the glistening water, it was definitely worth it in the end! After the quick walk back, we had a small lunch break where everyone talked, played games, and had a lot of fun! We spent our time playing Uno and laughing every time someone added a +4 card. We could smell the salty, sunscreen-scented air filling our lungs until that was all we could smell. Next up on the list was surfing! After getting a demonstration on how to surf safely, we headed down to the area where we would be riding the waves! The wind blew against our hair as the sand sprayed onto our skin. Our nerves were getting the best of us as we initially struggled to stand, but eventually, we had a go and finally stood up! After a tiring session of surfing, we moved on to our next activity, which in this case was boogie boarding! Smiles lit up our faces as this was something most of us were familiar with. On your marks, get set, go! Everyone raced toward the horizon, trying to reach the ocean first. It DEFINITELY wasn’t us, but we were close enough! Boogie boarding was a blast until we had to walk back shivering… Overall, the day was electrifying, and I would absolutely do it again if I could! I think everyone, including me, is looking forward to the next MBS day!! But I simply don’t think anything can top this one!! – Ishika S and Christina H
As Year 8 come to the end of their Middle School journey, and after completing their final assessment block this week, they will have the privilege of coming together as a year group next Thursday to enjoy a day at Luna Park – a new initiative that is very well deserved. The focus will be on independence, having fun, and being inclusive. This event is something that the girls are really excited about, and it promises to be a lovely farewell celebration as they prepare to step up to Upper School in 2026. Please ensure you have completed the permission form for your daughter to attend.
On Friday 21November we will be holding our traditional Christmas Chapel Service for Year 7. Invitations have been sent to parents, and we look forward to welcoming families back to chapel for this student-led celebration. Remembering that families joined us in Chapel on the first day of Year 7, this event bookends their entry year into Middle School. Afternoon tea will follow, providing a chance for parents to catch up and reflect on shared experiences.
Congratulations and good luck to the following girls who have progressed through to the UN Voice of Youth, State Semi-Finals to be held this Saturday.
Junior division: Aaira Khan and Arabella Hoang of Year 8.
From the Boarding School
Our beautiful Boarding Houses were ready for some Halloween action on October 31, and it was a joy to welcome some of our youngest Pymble students for a delightful round of trick or treating.
Our Boarders joined in the festivities as well, and we are especially grateful to the Waterhouse family who are fully aware that our Boarders often miss out on traditional trick or treating. They, once again, went above and beyond by providing a beautifully packaged bundle of treats to every single Boarder. While the costumes and treats are always a highlight, what truly made Halloween special was the incredible thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness of our Pymble community. Thank you!
A delicious afternoon
In what has become a much-anticipated annual tradition, last Friday we took a group of our Baking Boarders to Maggio’s at North Ryde. It is always a totally delicious and enjoyable afternoon, one that the girls truly love and look forward to each year. For me, however, the true highlight is listening to the owner and founder, Andrew Maggio, share his inspiring story of how he and his brother began the business with their mother baking out the back, and how that humble beginning has grown into a thriving business employing more than 100 staff. Andrew’s story is a great lesson in the power of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to giving back – a fantastic, real-world lesson for our Boarders!
Lang Room Draw
On Wednesday evening, we held our much anticipated room draw for Lang House. This is always an exciting but sometimes nerve-racking evening where the girls choose their rooms for the remainder of their time at Pymble. It was great to see ‘wins’ all round with all of the girls pleased to have a lovely room to reside in for the coming 12 months. We are now all looking forward to the big move and Housewarming next week. Stay tuned!
Avonmoore take 2
Last Sunday night, our current Year 8 Boarders returned to Avonmoore to reminisce about their happy times there. With s’mores and sport, they reflected on their first year at Pymble, and their journey towards Year 9 in 2026. It was lovely to see the interactions between the current Year 7s and their ‘big’ sisters as they reflected on the growth for both groups this year.
Love It, Ms Theresa Mimmo , Deputy Director of Boarding
Our Year 9-11 Boarders were invited to share Halloween at Abbotsleigh with other Boarders for a social event. Their creativity shone through in their costumes, and the night was spent dancing and socialising. Year 7 headed to Balmoral Beach for their beach picnic, enjoying a warmish night by the water. On Saturday, with the weather turning, we changed our activity to see a movie at Macquarie Centre called Kangaroo. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon and relax after a busy week. Sunday was a trip to a foodies market in the city called Hay St Market. With various foods on offer to view and sample, our Boarders were left very happy.
View From My Window
Hi, my name is Jocelyn, and I live in Orange, which is located four hours west of Sydney. My house is on the edge of town on a small property where I live with my mum, dad, and my two brothers, Hamish and Paddy. We have lots of animals, my dog Jimmy, our cats Coco and Pearl, my brother’s birds that he breeds, and my dad’s nine chickens. We also have some bee hives, where my dad harvests honey for our family and friends. Orange is known for its amazing food and wine, as well as its cold winters, where the lowest temp this year was -7°C, and it usually snows each winter.
When I look out my window, I see tall gum trees and a wide view overlooking town and Mount Canobolas. In winter, I can sometimes see snow covering the mountain, and in summer the sunsets light up the sky in bright shades of yellow, orange, and pink.
I love going home to see my family and friends, and something I always look forward to is going camping with my family on a friend’s property located in Rosberg, which is about two hours south of Orange, and this is usually when I bring my day-girl friends home to show them where I come from – I especially love teaching them things that you can’t do in the city like how to ride motorbikes.
Even though I love going home, I also love coming back to boarding. It’s always exciting to see all my boarding sisters and school friends again, and to start back at athletics training with my coaches and training group. The boarding staff make it feel like a second home, and it’s nice to know there’s always someone to talk to or have a laugh with after a long day.
Boarder of the Week
As our Head of Goodlet House, Kate Inglis writes, Allegra (Aggie) is a much-loved member of our Boarding community. With her active presence in community activities, her friendliness toward peers across Goodlet House, and her natural ‘big sister’ spirit, Aggie truly embodies the heart of Boarding life. Joining the Boarding community from Crackenback in 2023, Aggie has embraced every opportunity that has come her way. She is driven, passionate, and a talented rower who balances her academic pursuits, leadership commitments, and love of all things Boarding with grace and determination. Between rowing seasons, Aggie shines on the snowfields, competing at the National Championships in Mount Buller last term alongside her sister, Siri. She is also a familiar face across the Boarding houses, strengthening friendships both within her year group and with younger Boarders in Avonmoore. We thank Aggie for her ongoing contribution to our Boarding community – a well-deserved Boarder of the Week!
Save the Date
14 November – Lang Housewarming for Year 12 2026 and their families
1 December – End of Year Chapel Service and Christmas Party*
3 December – Year 7-12 Speech Day*, followed by end of term Travel Day.
And while you have the diary out… some important dates for 2026
28 January – New Boarders and current Year 12 Boarders arrive from 2.00pm
28 January – New Boarders’ Welcome Dinner
29 January – Current Boarders return from 2.00pm
29 January – Boarder Parent Group (BPG) meeting at 3.30pm
29 January – BPG welcome drinks at 5.00pm
30 January to 1 February – Boarders’ Community Weekend*
20 February – Boarding Family Friends’ Event
20 February – PPA Icebreaker followed by Boarding Parent “Afters”
15 March – Mother and Daughter Lunch
24 March – Boarders’ End of Term Chapel Service and Dinner*
1 April – Boarders’ Travel Day
2 April – Year 8, 9 and 10 learning discussions
* No leave during this time
From the Upper School
A message from Victoria Harrison, Head of Upper School
Last Friday, it was my turn to step into the courage zone when I had the privilege of joining the VV04 students for a canyoning and abseiling day in the Blue Mountains. The last time I took on the challenge of abseiling was back in Year 10, so it certainly required a little more courage than a usual day at work!
It was an incredible day, and I am so grateful to have shared the experience with a group of Year 9 adventurers who embraced each challenge with good humour and great spirit. This is a wonderful component of the residential program during the warmer months and an excellent way for the girls to be stretched physically and mentally in a truly beautiful environment.
The Vision Valley students are now either midway through their final expedition or preparing for their solo experience next week, marking the final stages of their Vision Valley journey.
Well done to Year 10 students who have now completed their exams and are taking on feedback while looking ahead to the exciting opportunities that mark their final weeks of the year. It was wonderful to see the girls celebrating the end of exam week with energy and enthusiasm, enjoying the pool inflatable setup, Just Dance, volleyball, badminton, and the gymnastics area.
Police Liaison Presentation – Domestic and Family Violence
Students recently took part in a NSW Police presentation as part of Operation Amarok, which focuses on preventing domestic and family violence, and raising awareness about coercive control. The session helped students recognise early signs of controlling behaviour, understand healthy relationships, and learn how to seek help or support others. Talks like these empower young people to make safe, respectful choices, and foster a culture of care within our community. Students were reminded about the appropriate support lines such as 1800 Respect and the Empower You app which a useful tool to report domestic violence or coercive control behaviours.
A reminder to all that next week is the Jacaranda Assembly, a special event in the school calendar. All students, including Boarders, are expected to wear their summer hat and take pride in their uniform, as they should every day.
Student Shoutouts
Alexa Kong – Equestrian
Last weekend I competed at the Stonewall Oaks Sport Horse Young Horse show Road to Brisbane. I was in the Junior division competing at 95cms on my horse Wizard. In a highly competitive field with numerous riders from all over the country I placed 1st overall champion. This competition has been a huge goal for me to attend as its significant to being a pathway for the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics.
Sydney FC Debutant – Willa Pearson
Last weekend, Willa Pearson made her debut for Sydney FC in the Ninja A-League Football competition. Willa is the youngest debutant for the club, impressively playing the full 90 minutes in her first match. Sydney FC was captained by Sarah Hunter, a Pymble alumni. It is wonderful to see Willa achieving her dreams and connecting with other talented students. Both Sarah and Willa have benefited from the Pymble Elite Sportswomen’s Program (PESP), which supports student athletes in balancing elite sport and academic studies, providing mentoring and specialist support. We look forward to supporting Willa throughout the season as she pursues both her football ambitions and her representative cricket commitments. The entire community shares immense pride in her achievements.
ASX Ringing of the Bell Ceremony
On Friday, I had the privilege of attending the ASX Ringing of the Bell Ceremony in Sydney, an event dedicated to celebrating financial literacy. The ceremony recognised students who had participated in the ASX Sharemarket Game, which is a program that simulates real-world trading using virtual cash.
The event offered valuable insight into Australia’s financial markets and allowed me to witness the official opening of the trading day at ASX. Listening to industry experts share their perspectives helped to deepen my understanding of how financial markets operate, the growing influence of artificial intelligence on the industry, and what a future career in finance may entail.
A highlight of the day was meeting with other students who share similar interests to me. I was inspired by their passion, dedication, and incredible knowledge of investments and brokerage (a term I learnt on the day).
Overall, the ASX Ringing of the Bell Ceremony was an enjoyable and interesting experience that strengthened my appreciation for financial literacy, and encouraged me to continue developing my knowledge in the field. I am honoured to have had such a wonderful opportunity!
Sydney Science Park STEM Challenge
Stage 5 Geography and Future Problem Solving students participated in the Sydney Science Park STEM Challenge Day in October. The SSP STEM Schools Challenge was established as an initiative to engage schools in real-world, project-based learning. Through collaborative efforts between students, teachers, and industry experts, the ‘Challenge’ encourages participants to develop innovative ideas aimed at improving urban living environments. Many different schools from various areas of Sydney participated in the event. Unlike most events of this style, we didn’t compete as schools – we were randomly assigned into groups with people who we had never met before. We were given a ‘Persona’ to be the base of our solution to concerns about the Sydney Science Park, which culminated in a 2-minute pitch to industry experts at the end of the day. Teams with Pymble students received 1st and 3rd places, which was a great achievement. Throughout the day, students engaged with new people, while applying their critical thinking and decision-making skills, and developing their interpersonal skills. Katherine Xu (Year 9)
From the Senior School
From the Head of Senior School – Mrs Nikki Wyse
Celebrating Our Year 12 Graduates
As the final HSC examination concludes with Food Technology at 5.00 pm on Friday, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Year 12 students on completing their HSC journey. This milestone marks the culmination of years of dedication, hard work and personal growth.
Throughout the examination period, our students have demonstrated exceptional commitment, diligence and composure. Their calm and focused approach, even in the most challenging moments, has been admirable. We are incredibly proud of the way they have represented themselves and our College community.
As they prepare to take their next steps beyond school, we wish them every success and happiness. Whether their paths lead to further study, work, travel or new adventures, we know they will continue to carry forward the values of care, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility.
To mark this important milestone, we look forward to welcoming our graduates back on Friday, 19 December for the Grad-u-bration. This is a special morning tea celebrating the completion of their HSC exams, the achievement of their results, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. All graduates from the Class of 2025 are warmly invited to attend. Members of the Futures and Curriculum Team will also be available to offer support, guidance and advice for students as they take their next steps beyond school.
Introducing Our 2026 Year 12 Leadership Team
We are also delighted to congratulate our newly appointed Year 12 (2026) Leadership Team. The group recently participated in a dynamic Leadership Training Day designed to build teamwork, communication and initiative. The day provided valuable opportunities for reflection, collaboration and the development of practical leadership skills.
The enthusiasm and sense of purpose shown by this group is inspiring. As they step into their new roles, we look forward to seeing their leadership grow and positively shape the year ahead. With their energy, integrity and vision, the future looks bright for the Class of 2026.
House Supports Sony Camp!
It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and generosity of our students at this week’s House event in support of Sony Camp. The atmosphere was full of fun and community spirit, with a range of activities on offer, a delicious bake sale hosted by the Sony team. Those who arrived early were rewarded with the tastiest treats before the tables quickly emptied!
Our Senior School students were on hand throughout the event, raising funds for this year’s Sony Camp, which will take place in December. The Camp provides valuable respite for families of children with disabilities, while offering a life-changing experience for the students who serve as companions.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this wonderful cause. Your contribution helps make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our wider community.
Term 4 – Key dates
16 October – 7 November HSC examinations
11 November – Jacaranda Day and Remembrance Day Service
3 December Years 7 – 11 Speech Day
3 December Final day of Term 4
Sport
Mrs Katie Edwards, Head of Sport (7-12)
Sport Awards Dinner 2025
On Friday 7 November, the College will honour the achievements of our talented and dedicated sportswomen in Years 7 to 12 who have achieved great success and demonstrated outstanding commitment to their sports throughout 2025.
On the night, students who participate in competitive sports will be recognised through several awards including Athlete of the Year, All Rounder of the Year, igsa Team of the Year, Representative Team of the Year, Strive for the Highest Awards, Sports Officials of the Year, Australian Representatives, Para Athlete of the Year, 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 girls to be challenged, 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 girls 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 girls who are 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 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.
Events Calendar – Term 4
From the Futures Team
This week, we are beginning our Futures sessions with the new Year 12 cohort, guiding students through planning for life beyond Pymble. We are helping students identify their current stage in Post Pymble Planning:
Self-Awareness: Unsure about what they want to do after school.
Exploration: Have some ideas but need guidance on where to find information.
Managing their Future (Applications): Know their pathways but need support with the process.
Planning A, B, and C pathways – including adjustment factors, early entry and special schemes, and various post-school options.
Overseas Masterclasses (open to Year 10 & 11) must sign up
Oxbridge Presentation: Friday 21 November in MBS library for any student considering Oxford or Cambridge in 2026.
ESCP Paris Presentation: Friday 28 November – (External presenter from Europe) Learn about a unique business degree delivered across various European cities. ESCP management degree
External Webinars:
Letz Live Gap Year in the UK: Online, 11 November 2025 Find out more
NEW : TPC and STAT Entry Schemes to the University of Sydney – Webinar for Future Students University of Sydney Online November 25, 2025 Find out more
How Parents Can Support
Year 12 2026
If you can encourage your daughter to:
Be fully present when attending presentations
Meet with the Futures team (especially if uncertain about their next steps)
Read and save weekly updates
Explore all available options
Ask for help when they need it
We encourage students to take charge of their own planning as this is good preparation for life beyond Pymble. Should you wish to be part of a meeting with your daughter and the Futures team, please email futures@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. Meetings are available during students’ study lessons, before or after school, and your daughter must attend with you.
Women in STEM scholarship opens 18th December – Find out more
From the Chaplains
What do you want for Christmas?
Have you started thinking about what you want for Christmas yet?
As a small child, you might have been encouraged to write a letter to Santa. This year I want to encourage you to do the same, but with a bit of a twist.
I want you to write a Christmas letter to yourself.
Dear Me…
In the letter I want you to think about the gifts that you NEED from an EMOTIONAL perspectivethis Christmas, rather than the gifts you want that you can buy from a shop.
This Christmas I need…
What is making you feel sad at the moment? What is something that might help you to you feel better?
What would be helpful to learn that you are struggling with, or that might help you achieve something you want to be able to do?
What are you scared of right now? Perhaps you are scared to do something that you admire others for doing? Perhaps there is an event or activity coming up in your calendar that is causing you some anxiety. Who or what could give you some courage?
Add these things to your letter. To your Christmas list to yourself.
How might you give these gifts to yourself?
And so I am going to…
Add these things to your letter too. These are your gifts for you.
Now that you know what you need this Christmas and how you are going to try to give these things to yourself, think about the things that the people you love need in the same way and add these things to your letter.
This Christmas the people I love need…
Where do you see your family and friends struggling?
Can you make dinner for your family?
Do you need to spend some time with a friend that you haven’t seen for a while?
What is something you can give as a gift to someone else that could help fill their metaphorical cup of hope, peace, joy and love this Christmas?
And so I am going to…
Add how you can addhelp to your letter.These are your gifts for the people that you love.
The gifts received by the Holy Family at the first Christmas, were these types of gifts.
Friendship,Love, Comfort,Care,Kindness.
Respect for difference.
Courage to enter spaces that were unfamiliar and unknown to be there for someone in need.
A community to of support and help when things were hard.
The last thing that I am going to invite you to do is to think about how where there are people beyond you and your family and friends who need support and think about how you might help them too.
This Christmas the gift I can give to those in need is…
Perhaps you can bring in an extra gift for Pymble’s Jacaranda Day Collection for the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation? Suggestions for gifts are below. You can drop them off at Hedgehog house, and the Middle, Upper and Senior School Offices.
Perhaps you can volunteer with a Charity or Community Service that needs support?
There are so many things you can do and it is really important that you do give these gifts, because once upon a time the people that you serve, that you don’t know, was the Holy Family. If it wasn’t for those that supported them during and after the birth of Jesus there may not have ever been a first Christmas for us to remember and celebrate in quite the same way.
When you are done with your letter sign it, and put it somewhere to read again and again over the next few weeks. May your letter be your prayer for you, for your family and for the world this Christmas.
Dear Me, This Christmas I am going to give the gifts of hope, peace, joy and love to myself, to the ones I love, and to people that I don’t know, but need it the most. Much love, the one and only (wonderful and uniquely extraordinary in my own way) ME xxx
Rev. Danielle Hemsworth-Smith
College Chaplain
From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team
Sally Davidson, Head of Co-curricular Administration
Term 1/Semester 1/Yearly registrations will open on Wednesday 19 November at 12.00pm. Program information will be available one week prior.
Stay Informed – Download the Pymble App
To ensure you receive the latest Co-curricular updates, including any changes or cancellations, please make sure your family has downloaded the Pymble App. Once the school term begins, most communication will be sent via the app, with only minimal updates provided by email.
For more details and download instructions, please click here.
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From the Co-curricular Sports Team
Sally Davidson, Head of Co-curricular Administration
Term 1/Semester 1/Yearly registrations will open on Wednesday 19 November at 12.00pm. Program information will be available one week prior.
Stay Informed – Download the Pymble App
To ensure you receive the latest Co-curricular updates, including any changes or cancellations, please make sure your family has downloaded the Pymble App. Once the school term begins, most communication will be sent via the app, with only minimal updates provided by email.
For more details and download instructions, please click here.
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Artistic Gymnastics
Alison Gestier, Head Coach of Artistic Gymnastics
Junior State Championships
We are heading towards the end of our competition season for 2025. Our amazing and very talented Junior gymnasts who qualified for the Junior State Championships represented the Northern Region on the weekend of Friday 31 October to Sunday 2November competing at the Sydney Aquatic and Gymnastics Centre.
A special mention to our following gymnasts:
Level 3
Mia Xu (Year 4) Silver Banding
Audrey Ren (Year 3) Gold Banding
Alice Ye (Year 4) Bronze Banding
Rosalie Leung (Year 4) Gold Banding
Scarlett Docherty (Year 5) Silver Banding
Claire Xu (Year 3) Gold Banding
Kate Li (Year 5) Gold Banding
Isabella Li (Year 5) Bronze Banding
Grace Wang (Year 5) Silver Banding
Celine Shen (Year 3) Silver Banding
Penelope Wang (Year 3) Bronze Banding
Charlotte Allen (Year 5) Gold Banding
Jelena Chen (Year 2) Gold Banding
Fiona Wang (Year 4) Bronze Banding
Aeka Ashwin (Year 3) Bronze Banding
Level 4
Sofiyah Khanche (Year 5) Silver banding
Aaisha Suresh (Year 6) Silver Banding
Well done to all our amazing gymnasts – you have competed strongly all year.
Aerial Circus
Aerial Circus Students Soar at Newcastle Regional Competition
During the October school holidays, a dedicated group of our competitive aerial circus students travelled to Newcastle to take part in the Bend The Air Newcastle Regional competition. This event brought together talented performers from across the state, and our Pymble girls truly sparkled.
I am delighted to share that every one of our athletes – Aaliyah Khanche (Year 8), Bethany Tucker (Year 7), Julia Farcash (Year 11) and Sophie Ahn (Year 7) – achieved exceptional scores, with all girls receiving marks above 90 out of 100. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and resilience throughout the year. Aerialists who returned for a second year were particularly impressive, each improving on their previous scores and demonstrating how much skill and confidence they have built since their first competition experiences.
Our girls presented beautifully developed routines, each one unique in its theme and artistry. What sets these performances apart is that every routine was student-developed, showcasing not just physical strength and technique, but also the imagination and creative spirit that define our circus program. Behind each performance lies a story of persistence, as the girls navigated challenges and setbacks in their training, only to emerge stronger and even more determined.
It is a privilege to witness their transformation and growth – in both their personal confidence and their camaraderie as a team. As their coach, I could not be prouder of what they have achieved and the standard they have set for themselves and others.
Congratulations to Aaliyah, Bethany, Julia and Sophie for representing Pymble with such grace, passion, and excellence. Our community has every reason to be proud of these remarkable young athletes.
Basketball
Maddison Scott, Co-ordinator of Basketball
IPSHA Basketball
IPSHA Basketball Round 3 delivered another weekend of action-packed games. Each week our IPSHA teams continue to develop and grow their skills both in teamwork, individual skill and Basketball IQ.
Team of the week for Round 3 goes to Pymble 10! Pymble 10 won their game in the final nail-biting minutes 14 to 10 against PLC Sydney. The team played with poise, incredible teamwork and determination on the court. Pymble 10 not only excelled on the court but on the side lines too. With a passionate and loud cheer squad of teammates and parents cheering on the time throughout the tense final moments of the game making it one to remember! Congratulations to Pymble 10 on being team of the week!
Team A
Team B
Result
Pymble 1
Abbotsleigh 1
13 to 34 Loss
Pymble 2
Roseville 2
44 to 4 Loss
Pymble 3
Ravenswood 3
10 to 10 Draw
Pymble 4
Redlands 4
6 to 24 Loss
Pymble 5
Kambala 3
46 to 26 Win
Pymble 6
Kambala 4
27 to 18 Win
Pymble 7
Ravenswood 7
14 to 16 Loss
Pymble 8
Wenona 9
4 to 14 Loss
Pymble 9
Redlands 5
24 to 22 Win
Pymble 10
PLC Sydney 8
14 to 10 Win
Pymble 11
St Catherines 9
10 to 10 Draw
Pymble 12
Abbotsleigh 17
14 to 22 Loss
Pymble 13
Meridan 14
4 to 14 Loss
Cricket
Jack Garrad, Co-ordinator of Cricket
NSWCIS U15 Cricket Trials
Last Thursday, Eloise Lawry (Year 8) and Roma Negi (Year 7) attended the NSWCIS U15 Cricket trials. Both girls represented the College proudly and performed at their best.
Congratulations to Eloise Lawry, who was selected for the NSWCIS team. Eloise will compete in the CIS team in early 2026!
Great job girls!
Diving
Jaimi Arthur-Newman, Co-ordinator of Diving
Diving NSW 2025 Metropolitan
Held on Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, the NSW Metropolitan Championships marked the last calendar event of 2025, and a phenomenal team performance from the divers of Pymble Ladies’ College. A season best performance in terms of qualifications, and medals, Pymble divers showcased their skill and grace on the springboards and platforms. Pymble fielded many debut performances and enjoyed the hard work and focus from fruitful training block during Term 3. Congratulations to every competitor and thank you to all the coaches, families, and supporters.
Pathways Level 5
Ariana Brandner (Year 4) shone bright, claiming first place (131.70 points), closely followed by the ever-determined Makayla Cui (Year 3) in second (103.80 points).
Under 11 Girls 1m and 3m Springboard
Emma Ware (Year 5) dominated the under 11 girls 1m and 3m events, taking away the coveted double springboard golds. Proving herself, unstoppable Emma toppled the podium twice! Dazzling the judges in the 1m springboard claiming first place (163.30 points) and backing it up with a second gold in the 3m springboard, finishing on 170.65 points.
Junior D/C Events 3m Synchro
The dynamic duo of Amélie Berg (Year 6) and Zara Ware (Year 6) wowed the crowd with their synchronisation, securing first place with a score of 194.64 points.
Junior C Girls 1m
Zara Ware (Year 6) delivered a show-stopping routine to seize the gold, scoring a remarkable 263.00 points.
Elite Junior C Girls 3m
Amélie Berg (Year 6) was in sensational form, capturing first place with a powerhouse score of 266.15 points
Elite Junior C Girls Platform
The ever-impressive Zara Ware (Year 6), soared to the top again, earning another gold with 224.95 points and a personal best.
12/13 Girls Platform
Amélie Berg (Year 6) stood tall on the podium, claiming first place with 173.95 points!
12/13 Girls 1m Springboard
Pymble had plenty of talent in the 12/13 1m Springboard. Nouvelle Nicholson (Year 6) kept the pressure on her competitors, securing silver (164.60 points). Freya Holland (Year 5) was hot on her heels, diving to bronze (164.00 points). Jasmine Smith (Year 5) fought into seventh place (141.30 points). Keddie Chen (Year 7) in her debut performance in the 12/13 age category showed great skill, finishing ninth place (140.10 points).
12/13 Girls 3m Springboard
Nouvelle Nicholson (Year 6) made another trip to the podium for silver (171.60) points. Freya Holland (Year 5) repeated her bronze-winning form finishing on (168.45) points. Two strong and consistent performances from Freya and Nouvelle.
Under 13 1m/3m Synchro Mixed
Jasmine Smith debuted in a mixed team that made us proud with a strong silver finish (110.31 points)
Under 13 1m/3m Girls Synchro
Nouvelle Nicholson (Year 6) dived her synchro team to a superb silver (141.30 points), with Emma Ware (Year 5) and Jasmine Smith (Year 5) securing bronze (125.97 points) in style
Girls 14/15 1m Springboard
Amélie Rahme (Year 7) delivered a stunning silver-medal performance finishing on 235.20 points, followed by Isabella Benjamin (Year 9) in her debut performance in the 14/15 years age category, put down an amazing performance, finishing seventh place on 181.05 points.
Girls 14/15 3m Springboard
Amélie Rahme (Year 7) put in another sterling performance, diving to fifth place with 232.45 points.
14 Years Girls 3m Synchro
Australian Age National Champion Amélie Rahme (Year 7) continued her partnership with a diver from PLC Sydney to synchronise their way to another podium gold. (168.30 points)
16/18 Girls 1m Springboard
Annie Chen (Year 9) in her debut performance in the 16/18 years age category, competed with determination and grace, earning a commendable tenth place with 169.15 points in a veteran field
Drama
Ms Eliza Bell – Head of Drama
Week 4 in Drama
It has been an incredible week for Pymble Drama, with the conclusion of the Years 7 to 9 Play Charlotte’s Web and the outstanding achievements of our Junior TheatreSports team.
Years 7 to 9 Play: Charlotte’s Web
On Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October, the talented cast of the Years 7 to 9 production of Charlotte’s Web, directed by Georgia Thorne (English Teacher), performed their wonderful production for enthusiastic audiences. The students brought E.B. White’s beloved story to life with heart, imagination, and professionalism well beyond their years. Every scene was filled with warmth and wonder, making it an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
Junior TheatreSports
Last week, our Junior TheatreSports team, with Alina Kharbanda (Year 8), Neve Anderson (Year 8), and Ishana Viswanathan (Year 8), delivered an outstanding performance at the Junior TheatreSports Competition. Their quick wit, teamwork, and creativity shone through in every round, earning them third place overall and a well-deserved spot in the semi-final competition.
Music
Mrs Sarah Turner – Head of Co-curricular Music
Week 4
Congratulations to the Junior School parents, who, to date this year, secured the most tickets sold for a concert within the GMCPA. The Junior School Ensemble Concert sold 522 seats and monies made will be used to help support the purchasing of instruments, as well as composition commissions and other necessities our ensembles require.
Thank you!!!
Dates for your diaries – Term 4
Friday 7 November – College Quartet and pianist to play at the Sports Awards Dinner at Miramare Gardens. 5.15pm to 6.00pm.
Tuesday 11 November – Jazz Ensemble to perform at the Visual Arts Event. 5.30pm to 6.00pm.
Tuesday 11 November –Jacaranda Assembly – String Orchestra (please remember instruments) and Capella Chamber Choir to perform
Sunday 30 November – College Carols. Join us for a sing along and some performances in the Chapel. A special visit from Santa between 6.00pm and 6.30pm. Please bring a BYO picnic, or order a BBQ dinner from the Music Support Group. Tickets can be purchased using the QR code on the poster included in the Newsletter.
Tuesday 2 December – Junior School Speech Day (Junior School Choir, Capella Chamber Choir, Grainger Concert Band and Hindson Chamber Strings)
Wednesday 3 December – Secondary School Speech Day (Pymble Chorale, School Choir and Symphonic Wind Ensemble).
Thursday 4 December – Pymble Chorale to perform with The Idea of North at the Concourse in Chatswood. Please check emails from Mr Schweinberger for details.
Tennis
Jufri Foss, Co-ordinator of Tennis
Congratulations
We are delighted to share some wonderful news from our youngest group of players! Congratulations to Lucia Yin (Year 1), who won her very first red ball tournament – the Tennis World North Ryde Hot Shots Challenge (Red Ball). Lucia played brilliantly, winning all six of her matches, including the final, and proudly brought home a well-deserved trophy!
Lucia trains at the Pymble Tennis Academy and is a member of our Tennis Australia Talent Hub squad. A fantastic achievement and a great example of where dedication and a love of the game can lead – well done, Lucia!
Touch Football
Shellie Rocca, Co-ordinator of Touch Football
igsa Round 3
What a sensational round of Touch Football we had in Round 3! Every single team gave it their all, playing with passion, skill, and determination. Well done to everyone who took the field.
A very special shoutout goes to Pymble 6, who have been awarded Team of the Week! Their commitment and spirit have been unmatched, with every player turning up to both training and matches. It really showed on the field as the girls were absolutely on fire, executing plays beautifully and displaying fantastic teamwork throughout the round. Their effort and dedication are an inspiration to all, congratulations Pymble 6!
Let’s keep the momentum going as we look ahead to Round 4. Stay committed, look after each other on and off the field, and let’s make next week just as memorable.
Go Pymble!
Team A
Team B
Result
Current Standing
Pymble 1
Abbotsleigh 1
3 to 5 Loss
5th
Pymble 2
Monte 2
6 to 9 Loss
2nd
Pymble 3
Loreto Normanhurst 8
5 to 1 Win
1st
Pymble 4
Abbotsleigh 3
2 to 1 Win
2nd
Pymble 5
Abbotsleigh 2
5 to 1 Win
2nd
Pymble 6
Brigidine College 6
5 to 2 Win
3rd
Pymble 7
Brigidine College 7
4 to 0 Win
2nd
Pymble 8
Stella Maris College
0 to 13 Loss
7th
Pymble 9
Loreto Normanhurst 19
4 to 3 Win
4th
Pymble 10
Brigidine College 12
1 to 10 Loss
7th
Pymble 11
Ravenswood 15
3 to 2 Win
1st
Please see below best and fairest for Round 3
Pymble 1 –Eve Goldsworthy (Year 10)
Pymble 2 – Sophie Ballantyne (Year 11)
Pymble 3 – Katherine Boyce (Year 10)
Pymble 4 – Tala Gubara (Year 10)
Pymble 5 – Aniela Knight (Year 10)
Pymble 6 – Delaney Burke (Year 11)
Pymble 7 – Zahra Hindmarsh (Year 8)
Pymble 8 – Charlie Slater (Year 8)
Pymble 9 – Sophie Harris (Year 9)
Pymble 10 – Kate Rogers (Year 9)
Pymble 11 – Molly Turner (Year 7)
Volleyball
Chris Wood, Co-ordinator of Volleyball
Round 3
Round 3 of the 2025 Santa Sabina Invitational Volleyball Competition took place this past Saturday. Our students had to battle the wet conditions, but we were able to get in all six of our games, with Pymble 6 having a bye week.
Our Year 7s (Pymble 7) had another impressive 3 to 0 win, which keeps them undefeated and on top of their ladder.
Pymble 5, our Year 8 Division 1 team, claimed another 3 to 0 win versus St. Scholastica, which also keeps them undefeated and on top of their ladder.
Pymble 4’s game was a back and forth match up against Loreto Kirribilli. Unfortunately, the deciding set just got away from our girls, but they can hold their heads up high for their efforts throughout the match.
Pymble 3, in a similar game to Pymble 4, losing by 2 sets to 1. The overall point score was 58/47, which meant there was only an 11-point difference over the three sets. It was amazing to see how reflective the girls were after their match and what they felt they needed to work on in training for the week ahead.
Pymble 2 had a comeback for the ages. Losing the first set by double digits, they didn’t let this deter them and they came back to win the next two sets, for a 2 to 1 win.
Team A
Team B
Result
Pymble 1
Rosebank College 1
Win
Pymble 2
Meriden 2
Win
Pymble 3
Monte 3
Loss
Pymble 4
Loreto Kirribilli 4
Loss
Pymble 5
St. Scholastica 8
Win
Pymble 6
BYE
BYE
Pymble 7
Santa Sabina 17
Win
Week 3 MVPs
Pymble 1 – Olivia Ayton (Year 11)
Pymble 2 – Angela Bai (Year 9)
Pymble 3 – Melissa Lou (Year 10)
Pymble 4 – Devishi Malla (Year 9)
Pymble 5 – Catherine Yu (Year 7)
Pymble 7 – Marlia Uhl (Year 7)
Senior First Match Report by Volleyball Captain, Olivia Ayton
Our comprehensive training sessions and refinement of team strategy were clearly reflected in this week’s game against Rosebank. We gave them no opportunity to take the lead, quickly gaining momentum with a succession of serving aces and winning the first set 25 to 0. Our opponents remained undeterred, however, featuring many more riveting plays and sustained rallies in the second set that attested to both teams’ tenacity. We secured the second set 25 to 14 our way, though a sudden deluge at the beginning of the third set presented some difficulty. Despite the reduced visibility and mud-slicked court, we maintained our composure and emerged victorious. Our movement to the ball and communication between teammates, which had been consistently targeted in past training sessions, proved decisive in securing our three-set victory. We will strive to uphold this level of performance and team cohesion in the weeks to come.
A huge well done to Year 9 student, Angela Bai, who stepped up after her Pymble 2 match to make her debut for the Senior Firsts.
Language Arts
Mrs Bronwyn Hubbard – Head of Co-curricular Language Arts
Festival of Speech – Saturday 25 October – A Stellar performance from Pymble
Our Pymble team placed first in the Junior Section and third overall. Well done team on these amazing results! All girls performed impressively. Thank you to the girls, parents and coaches.
Soapbox Junior – Sahana Shasidharan (Year 7) – First
Soapbox Senior – Grace McSweeney (Year 10)
Junior Public Speaker – Estelle Lee (Year 9)
Senior Public Speaker – Imogen Kee (Year 10) – Fourth
Junior Poetry – Leahara Wijesuriya (Year 9) – Second
Senior Poetry – Amrita Marwah (Year 10)
Current Affairs team – Kiki Chen (Year 11), Amber Wang (Year 11) and Jemma Hung (Year 10) – Second
Religious and Ethical Questions team – Jasmine Tran (Year 11), Kitty He (Year 11) and Isis Li (Year 10)
2027 Language Arts International Tour
Stay tuned for expressions of interest to THIMUN, The Hague. This international Language Arts MUN excursion will run again in January 2027 and will be open to girls in Years 9 to 12 in 2027.
Information will be emailed to Language Arts families in the coming weeks.
DEBATING
IDC – International Debating Championships
We look forward to Round 3 tomorrow.
The topic areas are as follows –
Round 1: Education
Round 2: Health and Technology
Round 3: Criminal Justice
Round 4: Politics
Please note that motions will be released in real time at the beginning of each debate. Teams are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the above topic areas and prepare broadly rather than focusing on a single perspective. Coaches have been allocated to teams.
2026 Debating Team Auditions
Language Arts Debating auditions are underway. Auditions are open to all students currently in Years 6 to 11.
Auditions are held after school from 3.30pm to 5.00pm on the dates listed below. The venue for each audition will be confirmed and sent to students registered prior to the audition date. Students must bring pen/pencil and paper to the audition and are required to arrange their own transport home. Online auditions can be arranged for new students to the College for 2026 who are not able to attend a face-to-face audition at the College.
Upcoming Audition Dates
Monday 10 November – Catch up auditions – Full
Tuesday 11 November – Catch up auditions
Thursday 20 November – 2025 Year 9 students (those attending Vision Valley) and catch up auditions
Please use the form in your MyPymble app notices to register for an audition. Reminders will continue to be sent throughout the term. Please email Mrs Hubbard at bhubbard@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au for any questions regarding Language Arts or the auditions. Please email ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au for any general enquiries or for changes to your submitted form.
PUBLIC SPEAKING, MUN AND MOCK LAW
UN Voice of Youth
Thank you to those who competed in UN Voice of Youth heats. Those progressing to the state semi finals this Saturday, are:
Aaira Khan (Year 8) – Junior division
Arabella Hoang (Year 8) – Junior division
Imogen Kee (Year 10) – Senior division
Katherine Xu (Year 9) – Senior division
Congratulations girls and best wishes!
Raise Our Voice
Imogen Kee (Year 10) recently won a Public Speaking competition, “Raise Our Voice” campaign, and her speech was read aloud in Federal parliament by her local member. You can watch it by clicking here.
Congratulations Imogen! We are proud of you. You offer great advice to our politicians.
Pymble Model UN Club (PMUN)
PMUN has resumed. Please contact Isis Li (Year 11), our MUN captain for more details.
Mock Law
Team auditions have been completed, and teams will be released soon.
Save the Date!
Language Arts Showcase 2025 Wednesday 19 September from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the Science Lecture Theatre.
Cattle Team
Pymble Cattle Team Shines at Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza (UHBB) 2025
The Pymble Ladies’ College Cattle Team has once again demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and teamwork, achieving outstanding results at the 2025 Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza (UHBB) in Scone. As one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious cattle shows, the UHBB welcomed more than 420 steers and an impressive 920 secondary and TAFE students from across the region, making this year’s event highly competitive and fiercely contested.
Steer Class Success
Our team exhibited three exceptional steers in the challenging Steer Classes:
Vector: 6th Place – Highly Commended (Heavy Middleweight)
Vinnie: 6th Place – Highly Commended (Heavyweight)
Vesta: 2nd Place (Heavyweight)
A special commendation goes to ‘Vesta’ for securing second place—a remarkable achievement that reflects our team’s skill in animal preparation and handling. Of note, ‘Vesta’ and ‘Vinnie’ were sourced from the Laurie Family (Georgia Laurie – 2018 Pymble alumni), whose steadfast support and partnership are greatly appreciated by everyone at Pymble Ladies’ College. We extend our sincere gratitude to Ted and Alison Laurie for their invaluable contribution to our team’s ongoing success.
Triumphs in Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ)
Building on their momentum, our students excelled in the Intercollegiate Meat Judging competition, achieving both individual and group honours.
Retail Cuts and Primal Identification – Individual:
3rd Place: Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
5th Place: Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
Retail Cuts and Primal Identification – Team:
Champion Team: Ella Armstrong (Year 9), Livia Armstrong (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
Beef Judging – Team:
Champion Team: Ella Armstrong (Year 9), Livia Armstrong (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
Overall, Team and Individual Achievements:
Champion Overall Team: Ella Armstrong (Year 9), Livia Armstrong (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12), Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
3rd Place Overall Individual: Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
4th Place Overall Individual: Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
Congratulations go to all champion teams, and to Adison and Annabelle for their exceptional individual achievements.
Showmanship in Paraders Classes
Our students also displayed exemplary showmanship in the Paraders divisions:
17 to 18 Years
3rd Place: Eilidh Skelton (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
16 Years
3rd Place: Adison Hartog-Smith (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
4th Place: Annabelle Jones (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
6th Place (Highly Commended): Anaïs Vander (Year 11, 2026 Year 12)
14 Years
3rd Place: Eloise Jenkins (Year 9)
6th Place (Highly Commended): Clara Mudaliar (Year 9)
These results highlight not only the hard work and commitment of our team members, but also the high standard set by our staff and students, serving as an inspiration to future participants.
Carcase Competition Results
1st Place: ‘Vector’ (Angus x Limousin, Heavy Middleweight class)
1st Place for Team of 3 Steers presented at the UHBB.
These achievements mark another highly successful showing for the Pymble Ladies’ College Cattle Team, embodying ‘Pymble Proud’ spirit through achievement, cooperation and community support.
Acknowledgements
The College extends heartfelt thanks to all students, staff, and supporters, especially the Laurie Family, for their continued encouragement and involvement. The Cattle Team’s achievements at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza stand as a testament to their passion, perseverance, and pursuit of agricultural excellence.
Congratulations to everyone involved for their remarkable efforts and for representing Pymble Ladies’ College with pride at this prestigious event!
Robotics
Cristhina Boni Lavratti, Robotics Manager
VEX IQ Competition at Darkinjung
On Friday 17 October, our teams set out for an exciting trip to Darkinjung School, where Pymble was proudly represented by five teams:
6510A Pro-testers – Rebecca Cooke (Year 6), Hayley Du (Year 6), Isabella Li (Year 5), Genevieve Wong (Year 6), Anna He (Year 4)
6510E AVAE – Vivien Huang (Year 5), Alex Xiao (Year 5), Alyssa Ng (Year 5), Euphemia Wang (Year 5)
6510N McDuckies – Anne Lai (Year 5), Emily Yan (Year 5), Hailey Zhang (Year 5), Sabrina Zhao (Year 5)
6510P It’s a Jam – Adela Wu (Year 5), Annabel Zhang (Year 5), Jacqueline Yang (Year 5), Madeline Martin (Year 5)
The outdoor competition was an amazing experience. Pymble teams cheered each other on, supported their alliance partners, and demonstrated excellent teamwork throughout the day.
A special congratulations to Team 6510A Pro-testers, who received the Judges Award for their outstanding effort and creativity!
VEX IQ Competition at Knox Grammar School
Following their success at Darkinjung, Pymble teams faced another exciting challenge on Monday 20 October competing at Knox Grammar School.
This time, eight teams represented Pymble with great enthusiasm:
6510B Shrekbots – Arin Sadananda (Year 5), Mia Farthing (Year 6), Caroline Liu (Year 6), Aisha Younus (Year 6), Chhichi Lee (Year 6)
6510C Copilot – Joy Hong (Year 6), Dorothy Ban (Year 6), Pipi Chen (Year 6), Alicia Miao (Year 6)
6510D Once Upon a Duck – Mikayla Kiang (Year 5), Sooin Lee (Year 6), Aurora Lin (Year 6), Claire Que (Year 5)
6510G – Evie Cho (Year 6), Ellie Zhang (Year 6), Anna He (Year 4)
6510J Nothing but Capybaras – Claire Cheng (Year 6), Joanna Li (Year 6), Avril Huang (Year 5), Sophia Wu (Year 5)
6510K ERROR: TEAM NAME NOT FOUND – Miranda Liu (Year 5), Jianing Li (Year 5), Jing Huang (Year 5), Mia Wang (Year 5)
6510M Tech Titans – Ariel Lee (Year 5), Tina Wang (Year 5), Celine Wang (Year 5), Norah Liu (Year 5)
6510P It’s a Jam – Adela Wu (Year 5), Annabel Zhang (Year 5), Jacqueline Yang (Year 5), Madeline Martin (Year 5)
The competition was filled with energy and determination. Even when teams encountered technical issues with their robots, they worked together to troubleshoot and get back into the game — a true demonstration of resilience and collaboration.
Pymble teams performed exceptionally well, taking home an impressive five awards:
Amaze Award – Team 6510P It’s a Jam
Build Award – Team 6510G
Create Award – Team 6510K ERROR: TEAM NAME NOT FOUND
Sportsmanship Award – Team 6510B Shrekbots
We are thrilled to share that Team 6510D (Once Upon a Duck) delivered an outstanding performance and was awarded the Excellence Award, recognising their excellence in design, coding, teamwork, and match performance. This fantastic achievement has also qualified the team for the upcoming State Championship, marking an exciting milestone for our robotics program!
Congratulations to all our teams for their outstanding performance, exemplary teamwork, and dedication to their projects — and best of luck to Once Upon a Duck as they prepare to represent Pymble at the state level!
VEX IQ Competition at Trinity Grammar School
After a wonderful week of robotics challenges, our Pymble teams were back in action at the VEX IQ Competition hosted by Trinity Grammar School on Wednesday 22 October.
Pymble was proudly represented by five talented teams:
6510A Pro-testers – Rebecca Cooke (Year 6), Hayley Du (Year 6, Isabella Li (Year 5), Genevieve Wong (Year 6), Anna He (Year 4)
6510E AVAE – Vivien Huang (Year 5), Alex Xiao (Year 5), Alyssa Ng (Year 5), Euphemia Wang (Year 5)
6510J Nothing but Capybaras – Claire Cheng (Year 6), Joanna Li (Year 6), Avril Huang (Year 5), Sophia Wu (Year 5)
6510N McDuckies – Anne Lai (Year 5), Emily Yan (Year 5), Hailey Zhang (Year 5), Sabrina Zhao (Year 5)
The competition was an incredible display of determination, focus, and teamwork. Throughout the day, students collaborated with alliance partners, refined their strategies, and demonstrated resilience in the face of technical challenges. Their enthusiasm and support for one another truly embodied the spirit of Pymble robotics.
We are proud to share that two Pymble teams were recognised with awards for their outstanding efforts:
Team 6510E (AVAE) – Inspire Award
Team 6510A (Pro-testers) – Create Award
Congratulations to all our amazing teams for their hard work, creativity, and perseverance.
A heartfelt thank-you to the participating schools and the volunteers whose time and effort made this event possible. It was a truly inspiring day celebrating innovation, learning, and community.
VEX V5 Competition at Loreto Kirribilli
On Friday 25 October, Pymble participated in the Loreto Kirribilli VEX V5RC Tournament, a blended competition that brought together Middle and High School teams from across Sydney.
65100F Screwed – Year 8 students: Eden Ni, Adele Jiang, Ella Su, Madeleine King, Duola Lin
65100G Gerf – Year 8 students: Audrey Wyldhill, Sophia Wong, Charlotte Pang, Isabella Fung
65100H Night Fury – Year 7 students: Olivia Chen, Florence Cheng, Wendy Pan, Emma Fu
65100M Goosey Woosey – Year 7 students: Charlotte Ma, Ashleigh Yip, Viha Vijayasaravanan, Zainab Sijal
Melanni Baker (Year 7) and Tian Xue (Year 7) also came along to support and help the team on the day.
The competition took a more strategic turn than usual, challenging teams to think critically about game plans and decision-making. It was inspiring to see our students collaborate, adapt, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills throughout the day.
A special congratulations to Teams 65100M Goosey Woosey and 65100C Pymble Potatos, who formed an alliance and finished as Tournament Finalists. These Year 7 students faced tough matches and we are proud of them for stepping outside their comfort zone, showing confidence in their choices, and standing by what they believed was right.
Congratulations also to Team 65100G Gerf for proudly earning the Innovate Award, Team 65100F Screwed for a well-deserved Judges Award, and Team 65100M Goosey Woosey for receiving the Sportsmanship Award, a true reflection of Pymble’s values in action.
A heartfelt thank-you to all volunteers and event organisers who made this day possible.
VEX V5 Robotics Competition at The King’s School
On Sunday 26 October 2025, three teams headed to the V5 Competition at The Kings School:
65100K Velocity: Bianca Ng (Year 7), Adeline Wu (Year 7), Chelsea Wang (Year 7)
65100H Night Fury: Olivia Chen (Year 7), Florence Cheng (Year 7), Wendy Pan (Year 7), Emma Fu (Year 7)
This was the final VEX V5 tournament of the year for Sydney teams. A blended event featuring both Middle and High School competitors. Pymble was proudly represented by three teams who demonstrated teamwork, creativity, and perseverance throughout the day.
Competing alongside High School teams provided our students with valuable learning experiences and inspiration to continue improving their robots and skills.
Congratulations to Teams 65100K Velocity and 65100H Night Fury for reaching the finals as Tournament Finalists. These Year 7 students, new to VEX V5 but bringing experience from VEX IQ, showed great skill and determination throughout the event. Also, to Team 65100K (Velocity) for winning both the Robot Skills Champion and Think Award, and to Team 65100A (Astronauts) for receiving the Innovate Award.
We are so proud of our Pymble teams for the incredible effort they’ve put into designing and building their robots this year. It’s been a fantastic season filled with growth, learning, and achievement!
Knox Grammar School VIQRC Mix and Match
Held on Monday 27 October, this was the last VEX IQ tournament in Sydney before the State Championship, a blended event with Elementary and Middle School teams. Pymble was proudly represented by eight Elementary teams who demonstrated teamwork, creativity, determination, and friendly competitiveness throughout the day.
6510B Shrekbots – Arin Sadananda (Year 5), Mia Farthing (Year 5), Caroline Liu (Year 6), Aisha Younus (Year 6), Chhichi Lee (Year 6)
6510C Copilot – Joy Hong (Year 6), Dorothy Ban (Year 6), Pipi Chen (Year 6), Alicia Miao (Year 6)
6510D Once Upon a Duck – Mikayla Kiang (Year 5), Sooin Lee (Year 6), Aurora Lin (Year 6), Claire Que (Year 5)
6510G – Evie Cho (Year 6), Ellie Zhang (Year 6), and Anna He (Year 4) who came to help the team
6510H – Lucy Ma (Year , Sarah Lu, Jessica Xu
6510J Nothing but Capybaras – Claire Cheng (Year 6), Joanna Li (Year 6), Avril Huang (Year 5), Sophia Wu (Year 5)
6510K ERROR 404: Team Not Found – Miranda Liu (Year 5), Jianing Li (Year 5), Jing Huang (Year 5), Mia Wang (Year 5)
6510M Tech Titans – Ariel Lee (Year 5), Tina Wang (Year 5), Celine Wang (Year 5), Norah Liu (Year 5)
Well done to Teams 6510C and 6510D for reaching the playoffs, and a special congratulations to Team 6510B Shrekbots for winning the Tournament Champion Award alongside Team 2076J from Knox Grammar School.
Team 6510D also achieved Teamwork 2nd Place and won the Amaze Award, Team 6510G earned the Innovate Award, and Team 6510K received the Sportsmanship Award.
We are so proud of all our teams for their outstanding effort and for representing Pymble with such enthusiasm and excellence.
VEX IQ Competition at Darkinjung Photos
VEX IQ Competition at Knox Grammar School Photos
VEX IQ Competition at Trinity Grammar School Photos
VEX V5 Competition at Loreto Kirribilli Photos
VEX V5 Robotics Competition at The King’s School Photos
Knox Grammar School VIQRC Mix and Match Photos
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Pymble Values Art Prize
Pymble Ladies’ College is proud to launch the inaugural Pymble Values Art Prize. The Prize honours our College value of Respect represented by the statement, I value diversity, my worth and the worth of others.
Help us to make our collection this year the BIGGEST EVER!!
Please give to our annual Jacaranda Day Christmas Giving Appeal for the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation through the donation of non-perishable food items, personal care essentials and gifts.
These essential and simple donations are used by the foundation for those most in need. The difference that these small gifts make those receiving them cannot be over-emphasized.
AND JUST IMAGINE
If every Pymble student and every member of staff, gives just ONE item, imagine the possibility!
If we all gave FIVE items it would be ENORMOUS! These small gifts from each of us together could change the world for the better.
Donations can be drop off any time from now until Friday 28th December 2025, and collection points can be found at Hedgehog House and the Middle, Upper and Senior School Office.
Middle School Office
Upper School Office
Senior School Office
Hedgehog House
Donating gifts is simple way that we, as the Pymble community, can bring hope, love, peace and joy at Christmas to people we will never meet, but really matter in our community, because everyone matters. Your support can give the gift of a smile to the face of a child and family who are scared, worried and/or hungry. And who knows what this might do into the future?
It is very possible, that these simple gifts, like the gifts of the Magi or Wise people into the Holy family at the first Christmas, can change the world. So please give. And let’s make this OUR BIGGEST COLLECTION EVER !
2025 Dance Showcase
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 2025 DANCE SHOWCASE!
Don’t miss the enthralling 2025 Dance Showcase, The Beat of Time These captivating shows promise to take you on an unforgettable journey through the decades — from the roaring ’20s to the viral hits of today. Each performance captures the spirit of an era, showcasing iconic music, legendary artists, and the dance styles that defined generations.
Click here to secure your tickets today and be part of this magical experience that honours the art of storytelling through movement – it’s an event you won’t want to forget!
Dates: Performances run from Thursday 13 November to Sunday 16 November.
Location: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts
The Magazine 2023 is now available!
The Magazine 2023 is now available!
This year, we are offering you two different options, to download or obtain a hard copy of the The Magazine 2023.
To provide a more environmentally and family-friendly alternative, this year we are giving families the option of viewing/downloading a digital version where once downloaded you can bookmark across synchronised devices, for example Apple Books and/or Google Play.
If you would like a hard copy version, please complete the order form. For printing purposes, we will need all orders submitted by Friday 14 November 2025.
Our aim, which we are currently on track to meet, is to have The Magazine 2024 out Term 1 next year.
Pymble Transport
Register now – Pymble Bus Service
A reminder to register your daughter for the Pymble bus service. Registrations are essential, as we cannot guarantee a seat without a booking. You can choose between a flexible registration, whereby you are only charged for the number of trips taken, or you can reserve a seat for your daughter for the full term.
Grey House Walk Closure – Alternative travel options
Grey House Walk remains closed during Term 4. The College will continue the following free initiatives to support students who usually walk to school from Pymble Avenue via Grey House Walk:
Minibus Shuttle Service (Pymble Loop)
Additional Pymble stops on our Hunters Hill Route (Bus 1)
For further information on travelling to and from Pymble Ladies’ College, please contact College Services on (02) 9855 7447 or collegeservices@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
