Congratulations to our youngest students who celebrated a symbolic milestone this week – 100 days of Kindergarten. No doubt their parents and carers will appreciate the huge leaps and bounds their daughters have made in their learning and development since starting formal schooling at Pymble. Positively impacting on a child’s life is one of the unique joys of working in a school, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful Kindergarten teachers for the special care they take to instil the love of learning in our future graduates, who will be our Class of 2035!
On that note, a special shout-out to our Year 12 students who are one-third of the way through their Trial HSC exams, with two weeks left to go. Feedback from our girls is that they are feeling well-prepared and have not encountered any great surprises to date. I’m particularly proud of how our staff and students have worked together to ensure the best possible outcome for our Class of 2023.
Today’s column, however, is literally a TAS Fest, a celebration of our Technology and Applied Studies subjects, inspired by our inaugural TAS Fest event held in the GMCPA last Friday night.
It’s always exciting when an inaugural event is a huge success, especially when our students put their heart and soul into making it so. TAS Fest represented the first-time Pymble students and teachers of the different Technology and Applied Studies subjects have joined forces to present a combined showcase of learning. Guests viewed major works and creative projects by our Design & Technology and Textiles & Design students, while sampling food and drinks prepared and served by our Food Technology and Hospitality students. The evening culminated in our highly anticipated Textiles on Parade fashion show, which until this year was always a standalone event.
Our four Year 11 TAS Subject Captains, Stella Robertson (D&T), Manon O’Donnell (Hospitality), Arabella Sherlock (T&D) and Lucinda Woodfield (Food Tech) did an outstanding job working with their fellow students and staff to plan, promote and host the evening to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters. Thank you and great job, girls!
It’s no accident TAS at Pymble has grown in popularity and size in the last five years. Our two newest subjects, Design & Technology and Software Design & Development, cater to more than 150 students alone. TAS subjects are rich in opportunities for students to develop character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking, which are the core competencies they will require in their future working lives. In addition, there are now more than 70 career pathways (that we know of) for TAS-based subjects and this number is rapidly growing due to the fast pace of technology innovation in the fields of design, hospitality, digital communications, and fashion.
Earlier in the year, our Deputy Principal Ms Rockwell and I seized the opportunity to take our Year 11 and 12 Textiles students to see the work of one of the world’s most famous designers, Alexander McQueen, at the National Gallery of Victoria. The intent of the tour was to inspire students and assist with their current studies while potentially nurturing future careers – for many of us, it was a highlight of the year.
Have I mentioned the cool tools and toys? Each of our TAS rooms and workshop spaces is fully stocked with equipment, and one of the Textiles rooms has a sublimator printer and heat press that allows students to print their graphic designs onto fabric. We also have a 1.2m x 1.2m overhead router in the workshop for cutting plywood and aluminium sheets to CAD profiles, so the opportunities for creativity and design are endless, as our TAS Subject Captains happily attest to.
“Design and Technology has always been a creative outlet for me in which I’ve been able to push myself. I find that when I’m in the TAS rooms and the workshop there is no limit to what I can make, and I love to have a class where I can experiment and design freely. The TAS teachers are amazing people that make the subject worthwhile, each bringing a different aspect of learning to class to inspire and encourage everyone.”Stella
“Hospitality is a great subject to develop your understanding of food and beverage preparation, hygiene, safety, and working in a hospitality establishment as practicals reinforce the theory. It also allows students to collaborate in an exciting teamwork environment and experiment with a range of recipes and ingredients that are not always familiar. Students can achieve a CERT II in Hospitality: Food and Beverage, and an extensive skill set desired by many employers.”Manon
“As a Food Technology student, I appreciate the diverse learning it offers, including nutrition, the science behind food and cooking, and food presentation. Moreover, it allows us to work collaboratively in teams and unleash our creativity in the kitchen.”Lucinda
“Textilesand Design is such a fulfilling and enjoyable way to express who we are and what inspires us, whilst being able to learn new sewing techniques and creative forms to communicate messages. You are constantly working with your teachers to develop the best ideas and learn techniques. I love how something drawn on paper or a visual created in your mind can be transformed into a physical object; this is a moment when you can feel so proud of yourself and how far you have come.”Arabella
Say hello to our HOLAs
Having learnt all about TAS and TAS Fest, I hope you now enjoy getting to know a little bit about Mr Peter Ellis, our Head of Learning Area – Technical and Applied Studies. Mr Ellis commenced at Pymble in 2018 to lead the department that teaches Design and Technology, Food Technology, and Textiles and Design (Stages 5 and 6); Hospitality, and Software Design and Development (Stage 6); and Technology Mandatory (Stage 4). He currently teaches Years 11 and 12 Design and Technology students as well as a Year 12 Compass Group.
Peter, what was the ‘aha’ moment that led you into teaching?
“I was fortunate to work with Bob Britton who has a car and race car building career that stretches over 56 years and includes component repair, redesign and replacement. He mentioned that his knowledge and skills were not documented or transferred to others. He passed them on to me and I saw an opportunity to continue the legacy of knowledge and skills sharing in teaching.
What is the most rewarding aspect of the work you do here?
“I have unlimited freedom to be creative with my classes and within all TAS subjects. All students drive creativity with their passion and varying project ideas.”
What are you most proud of achieving as a Pymble HOLA?
“I am most proud of leading a strong team of passionate, dedicated and driven TAS staff members who have extensive industry experience that provides our students with richer learning opportunities linked to real world contexts.”
Work aside, tell us a fun fact about you…
“I aim to complete three hours of physical exercise each weekday and more on the weekends. I cycle to the College and home each day and by the end of this year I would have ridden the equivalent of one lap around Australia since starting at Pymble in 2018.”
Finish this sentence: If I could impart one life lesson to our students, it would be…
“Find joy in what you do and the times that you share with each other and your family.”
Well said, Mr Ellis, and thank you to Stella, Manon, Arabella and Lucinda for being such wonderful champions of TAS at Pymble. As for our students who are looking ahead to subject choices for Stages 5 and 6, I hope this inspires you to channel your unique gifts and talents, as well as your creativity, in a way that brings joy to you.
You’re invited to Garden Party 2023
Make sure you schedule a fun family day out in your calendar this year, by saving the date for Pymble’s Garden Party!
Garden Party will be held on campus on Saturday 16September from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
It is sure to be a fun-filled day with an array of fabulous food, coffee, entertainment, rides, games, produce, arts and crafts, plants, gifts, toys and much more.
As parking will be limited on the day, we recommend families catch the train to Pymble Station from where our campus is only a short five-minute walk away.
We look forward to welcoming students, their families and members of the public for a day full of fun, all while supporting a good cause!
Get your Unlimited Rides Pass!
The Unlimited Rides Pass allows you to go on as many rides as you would like at Garden Party 2023 between 10.00am and 3.00pm. This is great value for money and is sure to keep the young ones entertained over the course of the day.
Click here for more details on Pymble Ladies’ College Garden Party 2023. We look forward to seeing you on the day!
Cake + Cake Box Decorating Competition
Cake Box Decorating Competition
Garden Party is nearly here and this year’s theme for the Cake Box Decorating Competition is Under the Sea.
The Cake Box Decorating Competition is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12, with cake boxes available from school offices for students and parents to collect.
The judging will take place at Garden Party in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) foyer at 11.00am.
Included with the cake box is a cake board and label so you can fill your decorated cake box with home-made cakes or muffins to be sold at the Cake Stall at Garden Party.
Please deliver the finished boxes by Friday 15 September or Saturday 16 September before 10.30am.
Cake Decorating Competition
Like the Cake Box Decorating Competition, the theme for this year’s Cake Decorating Competition is also Under the Sea. Get your beaters out and ready to bake, its time to get creative with cake!
The 2023 Cake Decorating Competition will have three divisions and is open to our whole community:
Division 1 – Open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12
Division 2 – Open to all adults
Division 3 – Open for Family Collaboration
The judging will take place at the Garden Party in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) foyer at 11.00am. Any size, shape and skill level is eligible – we look forward to receiving your creation.
Please deliver the finished cakes by Friday 15 September or Saturday 16 September before 10.30am.
Please contact the Cake Competition Convenor for further information: Kai Jones | kai_look@yahoo.com.com | 0431 725 948
Junior School Garden Party Poster Competition
With just under two months Junior School students are encouraged to enter the Garden Party Poster Competition, with the overall winner receiving an Unlimited Rides Pass!
Entries are to be submitted to the Junior School Office by Tuesday 29 August 2023. All posters entered will be displayed in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts foyer at Garden Party 2023. Prizes and certificates will be presented at Assembly in the week before Garden Party. Multiple entries are welcome.
Click here to download a copy of the poster which you can print at home. Students/parents can also pick up copies at Junior School Reception.
Good luck!
From the Junior School
From the Head of Junior School
My school – a reflection on our school and the learning day by our girls
Last Friday, I was lucky enough to spend time with some of our Year 6 girls at Bowden Brae Aged Care home and whilst I was there, I had a heartfelt chat with Mrs Rosalie Ramsay, former Head of Junior School at Pymble Ladies’ College from 1973 to mid 2002, serving 36 years working at Pymble. Rosalie shared her memories and her wisdom as a former Head of School. What stuck with me was Rosalie’s explanation of her highlight as Head of our Junior School:
My highlight was most definitely watching the girls celebrate their learning. I loved it when I could see the girls’ interest spark, when they knew they had learnt something new by themselves or had a new experience.
Each day our girls are learning who they are, what interests them, what matters to them and how they learn. Our girls don’t learn through text books, tests or worksheets. They learn through experiences, through owning their own learning and challenging their thinking and deepening their understanding.
This week I wanted to hand over the newsletter to some of our girls across the Junior School so you could hear from them what life as a Pymble Junior School girl feels like from their perspective:
Kindergarten:
I love that when I read a book it makes me imagine I am in that book. I love our school because it’s kind. I am kind to other people when they are upset – Lily O’Neill
I love Art, drawing cards and being helpful and kind to my friends at school and my family. I also love reading my Moana book – Zanetor Nanewortor
I like to learn and I love learning digraphs. I also love playing my violin and building with Lego – Stella Shen
I love Art and drawing unicorns. I also love playing my little piano and my harmonica – Bronte Boulos
Year 1:
I love creating new things that I haven’t even done before. For example, I tried my best recently to draw a realistic horse as I love horses. I also love writing because I learn new words and then try to use them in my stories – Alice Han
I love doing speeches and I’m excited as we got to choose our own topic. I am going to speak about ‘when I grow up’ and I will talk about my hope to become a scientist in Antarctica – Kitty Mae Ruiz del Portal Greene
Year 2:
I love Science because I got to choose to do a project about a famous scientist. I chose Jane Goodall because she’s a woman and she discovered so much in the wild. In the past lots of women have not been recognised so I wanted to choose a woman. – Li-Ya Koo
I also love Science and have chosen to research two astronomers because they wanted to teach everyone about the importance of all planets not just Earth and no one would listen to them. I have also learnt about the significance of the sun as without its energy there would be no life on Earth. – Claire Huang
Year 6: Glenworth Valley
I loved Outdoor Ed. For me, I didn’t really feel homesick because I knew it wasn’t forever! My favourite activity was abseiling. I loved it because there was a risk involved and I was facing my fears. I did the 12m cliff and the 20m cliff. The 20m cliff was my favourite because you had to walk down the cliff before you could abseil. You were connected to a single rope while walking down, then we got connected to other ropes and belayed ourselves down. It involved a lot of self-trust but was completely safe. I love Outdoor Ed so much. It is so much fun. – Aaliyah Khanche
I enjoyed my learning experience at camp immensely, but my all-time favourite activities were definitely horse riding, kayaking, abseiling and bushwalking. I had an awesome time with my friends in my group and the horses. – Madeleine Birrell
What makes a Pymble girl?
I asked girls across the Junior School to describe what makes them a Pymble girl and asked them to finish this statement ‘I am…’ and here are some of their thoughts:
I am brave because I try things even when I’m scared.
I am funny, I make other people laugh.
I am kind and inspiring.
I am talkative and will talk to anyone. I love to talk a lot!
I am not always right about things and that’s ok.
I am creative.
I am a scientist.
I am willing to challenge myself and do really hard stuff.
I am looking for new ways to do things.
I am determined and will keep on trying when I don’t know something. When I get stuck, I think, think, think and then try again.
I am kind to myself and kind to others.
This week’s Kindness message from Semester 2 Kindness Captains, Amna and Jessamy (Year 6)
Kindness thought for the week: To give an act of kindness costs nothing, but to the receiver it’s worth everything in the world.
Tech Connect – Year 3 Dads and Daughters, Wednesday 30 August – an evening of dancing puppets
FIVE spots remaining **please sign up quickly if you would like to attend **
This event will be led by Mr Dan Brown, Head of STEM K-6, Mrs Lara Bird, Deputy Head of Junior School Academics, Mrs Alison Tedesco, K-6 Robotics Coordinator and Mrs Kate Brown, Head of Junior School
Come and create your own string puppet with your daughter. Bring your puppet to life by coding a micro:bit to play music and sound. Then enjoy the magic of making your puppet dance to its own music! At the end of the evening, we can enjoy a performance by all the puppets to celebrate the fun of this collaborative evening. Girls may take home their puppet (without the micro:bit) at the end of the evening.
Girls can attend the event in mufti (school uniform is not required)
Pizza and water will be served at 7.00pm for dads and their daughters to enjoy.
Congratulations to our Junior School Lyrical dancers who won at the Sydney Eisteddfod on Sunday and to our Junior School Jazz dancers who placed 3rd. Both teams dazzled in their performances in extremely competitive groups.
Drama
Congratulations to our Junior School drama students who placed 3rd at the Ryde Eisteddfod on the weekend. We are so proud of these girls and their courage and commitment to their craft.
Band
Congratulations to our Jazz Band and our Grainger Band girls. Both Bands placed 1st at the Ryde Eisteddfod. What an amazing achievement, a testament to hard work and dedication by girls and their teachers.
Academic Excellence – Mrs Lara Bird, Deputy Head of Junior School Academics
100 Days of Kindergarten
On Wednesday, 2 August our fabulous Kindergarten girls celebrated 100 Days of Kindergarten. During the first 100 days of learning at Pymble, the girls have learnt about living things, cared for ducklings, investigated push and pull forces, materials and life in the past. In both English and Mathematics, the girls have been developing strong foundational skills, becoming readers, writers and mathematicians. Well done girls! We are very proud of you and can’t wait to see where the next 100 days of your learning adventure takes you.
“You’re off to great places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So….. get on your way
~ Dr Seuss
NAPLAN
We are very proud of our girls’ performance in NAPLAN. NAPLAN Reports have been mailed to parents and you should receive your daughter’s report this week.
Both Year 3 and Year 5, achieved wonderful academic results:
We had many students who received “exceeding” across all tests which is a phenomenal result. As a school, we don’t ‘teach to the test’ and the format of the tests is different to the way we teach or assess our girls, so our girls have performed exceedingly well. For our Year 3 girls this is the first time they have sat a formal exam and it is scary, so we honour them all. We are proud of the wonderful achievement in our results as the girls completed these tests at the beginning of the year, when they were just settling into their new grade and they showed maturity and responsibility for their learning.
“The more that you read
the more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
the more places you’ll go.
~ Dr Seuss
Embracing Challenge through Academic Competitions
Congratulations to both our Year 5 and Year 6 students who competed in da Vinci Decathlon on Thursday 27 July. We are very Pymble proud of the girls’ commitment in preparing for this highly competitive academic competition. They participated in lunchtime workshops, learnt to work as a team and faced challenges together. We are also proud of their performance on the day. Our Year 5 girls were awarded 1st in Art and Poetry, 3rd in English, 2nd in Legacy. Year 5 placed 3rd overall in the competition.
Congratulations to Selina Jiang (Year 6) who entered the Kid News Short Story Competition and received Highly Commended for her story “A desolate world” and to Lily Zhang (Year 5) for having her work published in the “Oz Kids in Print” Magazine, her work “Seasons” is now eligible for the 2023 Young Australian Writer’s Awards. Lily was awarded writing excellence. Well done girls, we are very proud of you for having a go!
Submissions for Oz Kids in Print close on 25 September, if your daughter is a passionate writer, poet or artist, please send her submission (via email) to Mrs Lara Bird. Girls across Kindergarten to Year 6 can submit entries to Oz Kids in Print.
Submission for the Junior School Winter Art Competition and STEM Competition are due end of Week 4. Winners will be announced in assembly in Week 8. This competition is open to girls in K-6.
National Tree Day- Tree Planting event – Sustainability Club
Sunday 30 July was National Tree Day organised by Planet Ark.Some of our Year 6 Sustainability Club Leaders and their families, alongside some Pymble staff took part in tree planting to regenerate the bush area of Loyal Henry Park in Roseville with Kuring-Gai Council. Thank you so much to Georgia Friedel, Oriana Fenton and Richielynne Xiong for leading the way to make a difference by being kind to our local environment.
Pymble Gives Back – Our Be of Service commitment – led by Mrs Nerissa Davey, Deputy Head of Junior School Operations.
Clothing
This term we continue our theme of giving back. A reminder to all families in K-6 that there is a clothing bin in Sunshine Square for you to add clean and used clothing in good condition. We look forward to your donations which will be donated by the College.
HARK Refugee Clinic at Westmead
This week our Kindness and SRC Leaders began packing the hundreds of toiletry items our wonderful Junior School families donated. We thank you for the range of items donated for both boys and girls of various ages, these will be gratefully received by the refugee families whom they are given to.
Call out for more stationery please to help refugee children
Thanks to your donations in Term 2 which have helped so many families. The HARK Refugee Clinic has asked for more stationery packs to assist the children in their care. These stationery packs provide much needed essential school items for the refugee children in their care. If you are able to assist us, please send the following items to the K-2 or 3-6 Admin offices.
Kindy – HB pencils
Year 1 – rulers and sharpeners
Year 2 – erasers and glue sticks
Year 3 – coloured textas
Year 4 – coloured pencils
Year 5 – Pens – black, red and blue
Year 6 – A5 notebooks
Welcoming our new Assistant Chaplains
We are very privileged to have Mrs Edwina O’Brien and Pastor Michaela Antill-Cassie join us as Assistant Chaplains. They delighted the girls in Chapel this week with beautiful[ND1] singing and guitar playing. We are indeed blessed to have these role models who lead our girls in their faith each week, under the guidance of our wonderful Reverend Bent.
Keeping safe in carlines
We would like to remind all parents to please be vigilant during pick up and drop off times. We ask you to take particular note of the following – (we have used teacher vehicles for the purpose of dramatisation)
During drop off in the morning please do not use the teacher carpark as a road. This is very dangerous. I am worried that one of our staff could be injured. We know that parents driving through this area use this to push in line to get out the College quicker, this is not allowed.
2. When collecting your daughter from flagpole in the afternoons please do not double park. This is very dangerous as it means your daughters have to cross the road to get to your cars and could be seriously injured in the process. Please wait in 1 line as you do for pick up.
3. Please do not park in the No Parking zones outside the GMCPA. This area must remain clear for vehicles to pass by and ensure safety to our students when moving to flagpole and other locations.
4. if you are waiting for your daughter to arrive at flagpole, please wait in the lined area around the oval (see photo). Cars at flagpole should be loading or unloading only.
We thank you for your co-operation to allow us to keep our girls, staff, and parents safe.
Year 6 Outdoor Education Program
Message from the Administration Office
Morning Tea and Lunch
Please ensure that all lunch boxes and drink bottles are clearly named. Please note that we are a nut-free school and we ask for your assistance in this when preparing your daughter’s lunch so that we can safeguard the needs of all our students in the Junior School.
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.
Uniform and Appearance
Jewellery: please note that the girls are only permitted to wear plain gold or silver studs as earrings. Whilst sparkly and gemstone earrings are beautiful, they should only be worn on weekends (not to Saturday sport) or during school holidays. Girls are permitted to wear a religious necklace as long as it is not visible over her uniform. Please do not send your daughter with a smart watch that can receive texts, emails or phone calls. Girls are not permitted these devices during the school day.
Please refer to page 32-33 of your daughter’s student diary for further information.
Please check that all your daughter’s items are named including socks, hats, lunch boxes and drink bottles.
From the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG)
Years 3 to 5 Parent Daughter Dance – Saturday 19th August
Roll up, roll up, for a very glitzy and glamorous night at the Years 3 to 5 Dance! With a theme of “Glitz and Glam” (dress up is optional), the hall will be decorated to the finest, the red carpet will be out and it will be a very special occasion indeed! We look forward to celebrating with our girls and friends at the dance, enjoying our DJ, photos being taken and a delicious dinner.
Don’t miss out, please purchase your tickets here. If you have any questions or require further information, please email the JSPG at pymblelcjspg@gmail.com
Important Dates for Term 3
Friday 4 August
Jeans for Genes Day Barbecue – Years K-6 bring in a gold coin donation and wear jeans. Sausage sizzle for Years 2-6.
Friday 4 August
K-6 Author Visit – Kate and Joel Temple
Friday 4 August
K-2 Play Around the World
Saturday 5 August
JSPG K-2 Parent Daughter Dance – Mrs Brown, Mrs Davey and Mrs Bird will attend.
Monday 7 August
Emmy and Friends – Year 1
Monday 7 August
ICAS Assessment – Dig Tech – Year 5 (7.00am to 8.00am)
Tuesday 8 August
ICAS Assessment – Dig Tech – Year 3 (7.00am to 8.00am)
Tuesday 8 August
Year 1 and Year 2 Concert Rehearsals
Wednesday 9 August
ICAS Assessment – Dig Tech – Year 4 (7.00am to 8.00am)
Wednesday 9 August
Year 1 and Year 2 Concert for Kindy, 3-6 and filming (10.45am to 1.00pm)
Thursday 10 August
ICAS Assessment – Dig Tech – Year 6 (7.00am to 8.00am)
Thursday 10 August
Year 4 State Library online incursion – 2.00pm
Friday 11 August
Years 1 and 2 Concert for parents – 2.00pm and 5.00pm
**Note for your calendars: Academic learning discussions will take place on Monday 18 September 2023. All students will take home their iPad on Friday 15 September. As these discussions will be online and throughout the whole day no Junior School student will be on campus on Monday 18 September.
Kate Brown
Head of Junior School
From the Middle School
Happy Box Update
Many of our Middle School girls are continuing to actively contribute to the Happy Box Project service initiative that provides remote Indigenous girls with items they may not easily get access to. Alongside the sanitary items requested, we have crafted a variety of handmade gifts to send: fabric scrunchies, origami paper cranes, felt animals to name just a few. We are asking the girls who have committed to this project to please bring in the sanitary items in a plastic bag with their names clearly marked by tomorrow Friday 4 August. Our intention is to continue crafting on Wednesdays and Fridays across the term, culminating in packing the Happy Boxes into beautifully designed and printed calico bags for delivery over the next term break. We are encouraging the girls to log their Service hours and are signing off on many student record sheets each week. Great work girls!
It is never too late to get involved!! We would like to be able to send as many Happy Boxes as possible so please encourage your daughters to join the craft sessions and as importantly, to drop off any sanitary items to the Middle School office as soon as possible (all late items will be graciously accepted). We would love all our Middle School families to be involved.
Below, is a list of suggested items and a link to the organisation for your further information. Sanitary items: period pants, pads, tampons, roll on deodorant, sheet-face masks, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, face cleanser, moisturiser, hand sanitiser, shower gel, face washer and heat packs.
Congratulations to Isis Li (Year 8) whose essay has been shortlisted for the Junior Category of the John Locke Institute 2023 Global Essay Prize. Isis has now been invited to Oxford for the awards ceremony, at which the winners will be announced
The MMG Survey was completed by our Year 7 and Year 8 students this week. Parents would have received via a Portal notification, information about the MMG Wellbeing Surveys which parents have also been encouraged to complete via the Portal.
On Thursday 3 March, Year 8 students attended a workshop run by guest presenter Michelle Chevalley Hedge. Michelle is a nutritionist and sleep expert, who shared information to help the girls consolidate their wellbeing. Please encourage your daughters to share their insights with you. Year 7 will hear from Michelle on Thursday 24 August.
This week we launched the Transition Leadership positions with our Year 7 cohort during Year assembly on Tuesday. This is an opportunity for the girls to work with our Year 6 Junior School students on a program to assist with their transition to high school. We are asking the girls to write a letter of application to be considered for this position of responsibility and to submit here. More information regarding this role and other formal leadership positions is available on the Leadership Website. In Term 3 we will be launching the full suite of leadership positions for 2024 and would like to encourage all girls to consider applying.
Our First Nations students held a bake sale during our NAIDOC Week celebrations. They raised over $500. All proceeds are going to support sporting groups with indigenous students.
Our Da Vinci Decathalon State Championship winners were presented with their certificates during assembly. They will be presented with their winning medals during the school combined assembly.
Year 8 Forensics Excursion – Student Reflections
On Monday Year 8 took part in a problem solving forensics activity hosted by Education Interactive. We were given a crime scene photo and information about the mystery murder. Including the 4 possible suspects. The drug dealer, the couple and the accused. We used clues from evidence stations set up in the room including DNA, ballistics, arson, tyre tracks and more. From these clues we gathered information and solved the murder.
We had to use our minds to uncover the motives of the different peoples’ actions, because the clues didn’t tell us. This activity was a fun and interesting way to learn some of the ways people use science in the real world. Some of us solved the crime and others didn’t. Josh, the leader of the activity, was very helpful and taught us how to do beginner forensic science. We got to bond with other classes while having fun solving a mystery. We would love to take part in another activity like this as it was a fun and interesting way to learn.
Written by Sophie Rigg and Eloise Fisher (Year 8)
Year 8 Outdoor Education communications have been sent to parents on the Parent Portal. Please ensure you complete the consent forms by Friday 18 August.
Key Dates in Term 3
13 to 19 August – Year 8 National Exchange
Friday 25 August – Year 7 to 12 igsa Athletics
11 to 15 September – Year 8 Outdoor Education
Saturday 16 September – Garden Party
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School
From the Upper School
A message from Mr. Riley, Head of Upper School
It has been another action-packed week in the Upper School with Year 10 volunteers helping to run the St Edmund’s Athletics Carnival, Dr Andrew Browning from the Barbara May Foundation inspiring our girls in Chapel with his life of service, our Da Vinci Superstars showcasing their talents at Knox Grammar School, the Model UN filling the Senior School with students, laughter and debate, and our girls heading to Shore for a newly established focus group.
Elsewhere our exchange girls continue to enjoy Sydney and the beautiful weather we are experiencing, and we also had a visitor (Flavia) from Romania, who loved her time at Pymble.
This year we are working with our girls to develop more opportunities to build connection and understanding with young men at other schools in Sydney. Our joint Residential Program with Riverview provided an excellent opportunity for Year 10 to develop healthy and respectful relationships, and we have recently engaged in focus groups with Knox and Shore to ideate more opportunities for late 2023 and into 2024.
Please enjoy Mika Naito’s beautiful reflection on Dr Andrew Browning’s talk in chapel:
Listening to Dr Andrew Browning’s talk was an absolutely incredible experience. As an Obstetrician and Gynecologist working in some of the most remote areas of Africa, he shared his journey as one of the first senior fistula surgeons in the world. His dedication and passion for helping women in less fortunate situations left a profound impact on not just me but many of the girls in my cohort. Dr Browning’s honesty and openness about the struggles faced by these women truly shocked us. It confirmed once again how fortunate we are to live in Sydney and attend such an amazing school. One of the most inspiring aspects of his talk was when he emphasised that even as 15/16-year-old girls living in Sydney, we can contribute significantly by spreading awareness or donating to the Barbra May Foundation. It reminded us that no matter our age or background, we all have the power to create positive change in the world. Dr Browning is a truly remarkable and inspiring individual. His dedication to his work and his genuine concern for the well-being of others left a lasting impact on all of us. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to listen to him speak and to be reminded of the importance of making a difference, no matter how big or small.
Lastly, I have received numerous applications for work experience in Year 10 and encourage all of our families to consider this as an option for your girls. It is a wonderful way for our students to see what the world of work looks like, to collaborate with adults, and to begin to think about their future pathways. Please do visit the Futures section of the newsletter for a simple ‘how to’ flowchart, and enjoy Erin Porter’s reflections from her time at SBS:
During my week of work experience at SBS, I was lucky enough to experience the fast-paced environment of the news and media industry. I had the chance to explore all of the different jobs within SBS, such as marketing, production, sales and language translation. I found it so interesting to learn about all of the teamwork and time it takes to form a single news segment.
I took part in multiple different activities such as watching the live filming of the news, recording a radio ad, practising reading news scripts and going behind the scenes in the busy production studio. The camera crews took me along to a range of filming locations such as the city and Bondi, where I was able to watch them interview and film reporters.
I learnt so much about the SBS brand and the media industry – I really enjoyed this week and I am very grateful for this opportunity that I hope I will get to pursue into the future!
Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students UAC Guide
Year 10 students received a physical copy of the UAC Steps to Uni guide this week. To access a digital version, please click here.
From the Upper School Parent Group
Save the Date: Mother and Daughter Day at Vision Valley
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 3 Dates
Monday 7 August – YSafe talk to Year 9
Friday 11 August – YSafe talk to Year 10
13 to 19 August – Year 8 National Exchange
Wednesday 16 August – Music Scholars Concert in Chapel
Friday 25 August – Year 7 to 12 igsa Athletics Carnival
Friday 1 September – K-12 Father’s Day Lunch
Wednesday 6 September – Year 9 Subject Selection for 2024
11 to 15 September – Year 8 Outdoor Education
Saturday 16 September – Garden Party
Wednesday 20 September – Year 10 RYDA Excursion
Thursday 21 September – Year 10 Drama Showcase
Friday 22 September – Last day of Term 3
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School
From the Senior School
As we headed into Week 3, the Year 12 students sat their first HSC Trial examination – English (Paper 1) on Monday. All students are to be congratulated on their calm and sensible approach, which has continued throughout the week. After the first examination, the girls had a special surprise on Marden Lawn – some home baked cupcakes from Dr Hadwen and Mr Bell! It was a lovely opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat, take in the sun and chat to see how everyone felt.
I would like to offer my sincere thanks to our Year 11 students, whose routines have been a little disrupted during these examinations. The Year 11s have been respectfully quiet and following a different procedure, as well as offering their care and support to their older ‘sisters’ in Year 12. The Year 11s also have constructed a beautiful heart shaped collage of positive thoughts and best wishes for the Year 12s.
TASFest
Congratulations to all students and staff who were involved in TASFest last Friday evening. What an outstanding night of great food and drinks (the marshmallows in the hot chocolate were amazing!), clever designs and dazzling fashion. Special mention to Arabella, who hosted the evening with poise and confidence. It was so clear how much effort had gone into making this such a success and the girls certainly shone in their respective roles.
Year 5 / 11 Buddy program
Last week our Year 11 students reconnected with their Year 5 buddies for some more fun. It is wonderful to see the positive role models they are providing, as they engage with their younger peers. Positive peer pressure and strong connections to community are the most effective ways to build a sense of belonging and a stronger sense of self-worth, for both our Year 5 and Year 11 students. I am really enjoying hearing some of the great stories the older girls are sharing with me about their conversations and experiences in this program.
Pymble-Knox Connections
Year 11 students enjoyed a fun night of Trivia at Knox on Tuesday night, in our most recent gathering of the Pymble-Knox Connections group. It is lovely to see some genuine friendships being built and a some tremendous fun and talent on display.
GAP Program 2024
Year 11 students are reminded that there is a special GAP presentation for those students interested in learning more about the program. This will be presented by Ms Rockwell next Monday 7 at lunch in the JLT.
Year 11 Business Studies – Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre
Last week, the 88 Year 11 students who make up the Business Studies cohort visited Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre to investigate the way in which successful global businesses operate and the marketing, finance, human resource and operations strategies they have adopted.
After travelling to the centre, and a brief of our mission and intentions for the day from Mr Howells, we were given total independence to explore the competitive advantage Kmart, Ikea, Aldi and Coles possess. Whether we were comparing prices, assessing where different businesses were in the business cycle, investigating different market tactics and strategies to draw in and sustain customers or grabbing some sushi between customer interviews, the day was a success. Not only did we see businesses in action for ourselves and being able to apply the theory we we’ve learnt to real life practice, and a fun day and allowed us to be self-motivated in our business inquiry.
Everyone walked away with an extended understanding of the nature of business and business functions and a deepened understanding of how customers interact with those businesses after interviewing consumers within the stores, it was a great way to step out of our comfort zones! Following on from the trip, we will apply our findings and data collection to a business report back in the classroom.
Written by Saskia Raymond (Year 11 Business Studies Captain)
Year 11 – The Road Ahead Presentation
This week, Futures Advisors, Mrs Katrina O’Kelly, presented information to our Year 11s at their Year Assembly on key terms and tips for students to start thinking about ‘the road ahead’.
Important Updates and Information for Senior School Students
The Futures Department communicate regularly with students about important information such as deadlines and application procedures for early entry, scholarships and admissions testing for universities.
It is important that students are organised and keep an eye out for the methods of communication from the Futures Department. Please make sure to check emails from the futures@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au address and that they are not ending up in the Junk Mail folder.
The following are channels where we regularly keep our students informed:
Futures in Focus newsletter delivered via email
Weekly Year 12 Updates sent through the Year Advisors Update (View past ones here)
School Compass Newsletter
For essential updates such as deadlines, we will email specific year groups to ensure communication is made.
Term 2 Key Dates
31 July to 11 August – Year 12 HSC Trial Examinations
28 August to 8 September – Year 11 Examinations
Monday 18 September – Year 12 Picnic Day
Wednesday 20 September – Year 12 Honouring Ceremony
Thursday 21 September – Year 12 Speech Day, Year 12 Final Chapel Service and Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Nikki Wyse
Head of Senior School
From the Boarding School
It is no surprise that our Year 12 Boarders have taken the challenge of the HSC Trial Examinations in their stride. They have worked hard all year and are justifiably confident that they are well prepared to show what they know about each of their subjects. There is certainly a big fan club cheering them on here in Boarding and it is lovely to know that our extended family of Pymble and Gordon Uniting Church also hold them in their prayers. Our Year 12s were delighted with the delivery of high tea treats on Sunday afternoon from the local congregation. We look forward to welcoming the community to our War Memorial Chapel on Sunday 13 August for a celebratory service.
Boarders’ Parent Group meeting
It was great to catch up with our Boarder parents last Thursday night. The minutes will be emailed to Boarding families in the coming days. Please make a special note of our next meeting which will be held on site on Friday 15 September, prior to the Boarding family community event and on the eve of the Garden Party.
Our Football Superstar
This week we bid a brief farewell to resident football superstar, Althea (Lethy) Levy who is heading off to play for Football NSW at the HiFA Peace Memorial 2023 International Tournament in Japan. She was very excited to receive her playing shirt on the weekend and we wish her well for a fabulous tournament.
Love It – Kate Inglis (Acting Deputy Director of Boarding)
Last weekend was an action-packed one for our talented Boarders! They were on the move, participating in various exciting events and showcasing their remarkable skills.
Friday – TAS Fest and Knox Senior Social
Friday evening was a blast at the TAS Fest! Our Boarding students were busy baking, displaying projects, and even strutting their stuff on the catwalk! Staff and Boarding sisters were thrilled to attend, and they were blown away by the incredible talents of our TAS girls! Meanwhile, our Goodlet Boarders had a great time at the Knox Senior Social. Dressed in fun and stylish outfits, the girls enjoyed a fabulous evening of dancing, singing, and making new friends.
Saturday – Barbie Movie and Newington Dinner
On Saturday morning, our Boarders showed their dedication and commitment to sports with many participating in both netball/hockey and rugby. We applaud their enthusiasm and sportsmanship!
In the evening, the excitement continued with a Barbie Party at Hornsby Odeon Theatre for Years 7-9 and 11. All dressed in pink, the girls relished the highly anticipated movie of the moment! Back on campus, our Year 10 Boarders enjoyed a memorable Formal Dinner with Newington. The evening began with mocktails on arrival and continued with a delightful 3-course etiquette dinner. It was wonder to witness the lessons taught by our very own etiquette expert, Carolyn Burgess, on full display in the dining hall!
Sunday – High Tea at Pymble Uniting Church and Knox-Pymble Junior Social
Sunday morning brought more wonderful experiences. Twelve of our Boarders walked up to Pymble Uniting Church for the ‘High Tea with a Twist’ event. They proudly represented Pymble and engaged with members of the community, including many Pymble Alumni.
Meanwhile, our youngest Boarders had a fun-filled time at Chatswood during their junior social with Knox. Year 7 & 8 students were eager to showcase their fabulous bowling skills, resulting in many strikes and endless laughter.
We are proud of our Boarding students for making the most of their weekends and embracing the ‘Love It’ Program.
Love It Agenda for Week 3
Friday: Boarders Get Baking
Saturday: An evening of Laser Tag
Sunday: Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes (Art Gallery of NSW)
View From My Window
My name is Hannah Carmichael, I am 15 years old, and I come from Forster, on the beautiful mid-north coast of NSW. I started as a Boarder at the College in 2022 when I was in Year 9.
When at home I live with my mum (Julie), dad (Lachie), 12-year-old brother (Hamish) and my extremely cute and fluffy labradoodle, Paddy, in a beautiful house on the iconic One Mile Beach at Forster. For those of you who know the area, that’s the beach with the large sand dune at the North end.
My mum works as a high school teacher at one of the local schools in Taree and my dad is a helicopter pilot in Western Australia where he flies offshore to oil and gas rigs. My dad is a FIFO (fly in fly out) – he works two weeks away in Karratha and then has two weeks at home.
Forster is an amazing place to live. It is a very popular tourist location where lots of people come for holidays. It is popular all year round because of the amazing beaches and lakes and the whale watching in winter.
It is not only the view from my window that makes it special, but also the noise of the waves crashing on the sand in front of our house and the smell of the salt air. Through the trees in front of my window I can see glimpses of the ocean and the surf gently rolling onto the shore.
My favourite times of day on the beach are sunrise and sunset. At the start of the day the beach is full of people walking their dogs and exercising and enjoying the beautiful sunrise. At the other end of the day, the waves are packed with surfers enjoying the last few rolling waves of the day. This is my favourite time of day to surf – just as the sun is setting and the sky changes colour from blue to pink to orange.
Dolphins are frequent visitors to the beach. Sometimes if you are surfing you can get close enough to touch them. And in winter they are joined by migrating whales, jumping around, breaching, and slapping their tails with their calves.
My favourite thing about being at home is spending time on the beach. Every afternoon I like to go down to watch the sunset with my dog Paddy. I particularly love the long summer holidays as the weather is amazing and the days are long and warm. I like to sunbake on the beach or around my pool with my collection of bikinis and tanning oils.
When I go back to Boarding after the holidays I really the miss my family (especially my dog), the beach and the smell of the salt air. But I am always happy to go back to see my boarding and day-girl friends.
Boarder of the Week
Congratulations to Boa Kim of Year 10 who is our well deserving Boarder of the week. Boa joined us last year from South Korea and her kind, gentle manner quickly won her the respect and admiration of others. She is diligent, considered and is always willing to assist staff or her peers. Boa is a talented artist and enjoys spending her downtime in our music rooms with her Boarding sisters. Boa is caring and supportive of our younger Boarders, by visiting Marden House, escorting Boarders on leave, or enjoying activities around campus. Boa’s smile and friendly nature never fails to lift the spirits of her peers.
Save the Date
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 August – Boarder Parents Regional Weekend in Mudgee
13 August – Combined Chapel service – All Boarders required to be in attendance between 9.00am and 11.30am
8 September – Pymble in Orange
15 September – Boarder Parent Group meeting and Community Event – all Boarders required to be in attendance
16 September – Garden Party
20 September – Year 12 Boarder and parent celebration
21 September – Year 11 and 12 Speech Day and Valedictory Dinner
Carolyn Burgess
Head of Boarding
From the Chaplains
Hello! My name is Pastor Michaela Antill-Cassie, and I am excited to have joined the Chaplaincy team here at Pymble Ladies’ College. My first encounter with Pymble was in 1992. I was a student at St Luke’s College, an Anglican School situated on the Northern Beaches, and I have vivid memories of travelling to the Pymble campus to play in netball competitions on the weekends. I even have a photograph of myself holding a 1st ribbon on the courts, I assume St Luke’s must have been victorious on that occasion.
Since then, I graduated high school and completed a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education at Macquarie University. After working in childcare for several years I became involved with an organisation called Youth With A Mission, an interdenominational Christian training organisation, where I completed a Discipleship Training School and a three-month mission in Africa. During my time with YWAM, I discovered a strong sense of call to work for the Church and to encourage/support young people in their lives and walk with God – a call that I believe is still a big part of my life today. On returning to Australia, I took a part-time position as a Children’s Worker at a local Anglican Church and continued to search for a place to worship and call home. Throughout my life, I have been involved in numerous denominations, including Anglican, Baptist, C3, Hillsong and Uniting and have come to appreciate their different strengths and weaknesses. I have also had the opportunity to learn from other faith traditions and to experience the value and richness of such diversity.
In 2008, I extended my ministry experience from children into youth ministry and took on the role of Youth Worker at Roseville Uniting Church. As time went by, the youth grew up (as young people tend to do), and I stepped into the role of Youth and Young Adult Pastor. During my time at Roseville (15 years), I have been involved in Friday night youth groups, Sunday church services, camps, bible studies, mentoring programs, scripture teaching, lunch and after-school groups. And again, as part of this role, I found myself back at Pymble running the Ignite lunchtime group (of which there was only one, now there are three!) and as a guest speaker at a Boarders’ chapel service and facilitator of a Christian leadership camp. All of which have led me to where I am today.
Last year, I decided to formally pursue my call to ordained ministry and was accepted into the Uniting Church candidating program to become a Minister Of the Word. This process, which takes place over three years, involves academic study, weekly formation classes and field education. To participate more fully in the school, my family and I (which includes my spouse, 1-year-old son, dog and cat) have moved to the area and are enjoying exploring our new leafy surroundings. As I mentioned previously, I am excited to be back at Pymble after all these years. I am excited to be part of a Uniting Church School which proudly states that Christian faith is a core element of its identity and one where all students, from Kindergarten to Year 12 are encouraged to explore and express their spirituality in a manner appropriate to their age, understanding and their own culture and faith backgrounds. And ultimately, I am excited to watch Pymble change the world.
Blessings and Peace.
Michaela Antill-Cassie
Assistant College Chaplain
From the Futures Team
Masterclasses for University Pathway
To support students to begin their understanding of their post school pathways, we are hosting the following Masterclasses:
Choosing the right University Degree
18 August 2023
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Understanding Early Entry
25 August 2023
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Sessions will be delivered by our Futures Advisors and provide detailed information to attendees on the topic areas. For individual advice or support, please book a 1:1 Futures Meeting.
Students are required to RSVP to these sessions as they are during MBS Study time and will need to be marked present for attendance purposes. Location of Masterclasses will be confirmed to registered attendees.
On Thursday 10 August, Dr Catherine Yang will be joining us for an emPOWER Lunch to celebrate Dental Health Week.
emPOWER lunches are a great opportunity for students to meet professionals from various careers to learn more about
Students from Year 9 to 12 are invited to attend by reserving a spot by clicking here.
Pizza lunch provided.
Year 11 – The Road Ahead Presentation
This week, Futures Advisors, Mrs Katrina O’Kelly, presented information to our Year 11s at their Year Assembly on key terms and tips for students to start thinking about ‘the road ahead’.
Eight students from Year 10 and 11 have participated in a three-day work experience program hosted by TATA Consultancy Services this week.
Isabelle (Year 10) has shared her experience below:
This week, students from Year 10-11 attended the cybersecurity work experience course at TATA Consultancy. We learnt about the different types of cyber attacks and cryptography, as well as the process of a network intrusion. To apply our newfound knowledge, we participated in a hackathon where we completed various tasks to investigate the hidden functions of a webpage. It was a very engaging and informative course, and I would highly recommend it for students who wish to explore cybersecurity in the future.
Important Updates and Information for Senior School Students
The Futures Department communicate regularly with students about important information such as deadlines and application procedures for early entry, scholarships and admissions testing for universities.
It is important that students are organised and keep an eye out for the methods of communication from the Futures Department. Please make sure to check emails from the futures@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au address and that they are not ending up in the Junk Mail folder.
The following are channels where we regularly keep our students informed:
Futures in Focus newsletter delivered via email
Weekly Year 12 Updates sent through the Year Advisors Update (View past ones here)
School Compass Newsletter
For essential updates such as deadlines, we will email specific year groups to ensure communication is made.
From the Community Engagement Team
Upcoming Events
All College community events can be found in the MyPymble app in the calendar tab. We encourage parents to check the app regularly to stay up to date with ongoing opportunities to connect within the College with other parents. This week we look forward to welcoming Junior School families on site for the Kindergarten to Year 2 Parent Daughter Dance. For your reference Term 3 events are also summarised below.
Father’s Day
Pymble dads and special friends are warmly invited to a sausage sizzle on Friday 1 September on Main Oval to celebrate Father’s Day and raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The event is open to all Pymble students and their fathers or father figures. Tickets will go on sale early next week.
Garden Party
We are delighted to invite the College community to celebrate all things Pymble at our annual Garden Party on Saturday 16 September. This year’s event will feature exciting new rides such as the Riptide along with favourites such as the cups and saucers, dragon wagon rollercoaster, turbo flyers and the giant slide. There are rides for all ages along with arcade games and attraction in sideshow alley.
The Unlimited Rides Pass allows purchasers to enjoy all the rides at Garden Party between 10.00am and 3.00pm.
Cost: $35.00 each. Passes purchased on the day will be $40.00.
Please click here to purchase your Unlimited Rides Pass by Thursday 14 September.
Click here for more details on Pymble Ladies’ College Garden Party 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!
Commemoration Day
On Sunday 30 July, the Ex-Students’ Union (ESU) hosted ex-students and their families at the Commemoration Day Chapel Service featuring the ESU choir. The event celebrated the dedication of the College on 31 July 1919, followed by a morning tea service. Kids Mental Health advocate Helen Jarvis (nee Fisher, 1989) spoke at the event, which provided an opportunity for ex-students to connect through a cherished shared tradition.
Pymble in Orange
Community outreach to current and prospective boarding families is an important role for our enrolments team, who continue their tour of regional NSW next week to Orange. Attended by Mrs Carolyn Burgess, Head of Boarding and Mr Tom Riley, Head of Upper School, Pymble students and past, current and future Pymble students are invited to attend the event, connect with our College community and celebrate in our proud history.
RSVP: Please register by emailing Relationship Manager, Mrs Jackie Garment at jgarment@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au by 31 August and advise of any dietary requirements.
Foundation Ball
In 2023 the Pymble Foundation was established to lead philanthropic engagement across our community to benefit current and future generations of Pymble girls. The aim of the organisation is to fund buildings and facilities, scholarships, bursaries and other programs and to enable our College to remain a world leader in educating girls and young women.
We are excited to invite you to our inaugural Pymble Foundation Ball on Saturday 14 October at the Art Gallery of NSW for a night of fun and community. Tickets will go on sale Monday 14 August. Please mark this in your diaries as tickets are limited and we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
Kelly Mancey
Director of Community Engagement and Advancement
From the Co-curricular Sports Team
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From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team
One of the pleasures of this week was to attend, albeit briefly last Saturday, The PMUN training weekend held at Pymble which was ably led by the fabulous Mrs Bronwyn Hubbard. It was inspiring and galvanising to witness students in United Nations style contexts of proposal and debate of international scenarios from 22 schools including representatives from Abbotsleigh, James Ruse, Ravenswood, Barker, Knox and many schools located over Sydney and NSW rural areas. Well done to the Pymble students who were worthy representatives of their school in hosting this prestigious event.
Was also bowled over by the ongoing success of the Co-curricular Drama teams at the Ryde Eisteddfod. Surely a testament to not only the undoubted talents of the students but also the dedicated and expert leadership of Sarah Boyd as their co-ordinator.
I also had the opportunity to witness an ongoing rehearsal for King of the Polar Bears presented by Pymble Dance’s RAD ballet stream. A tantalising glimpse of what will be a magical performance. Please see below for booking details. A shout out to the Junior Lyrical and Jazz teams for their eisteddfod successes as well at the Opera House.
The range of the achievements of Music students in both Co-curricular and Curriculum areas of Music is a weekly wonder. I shake my head in admiration at the scope and integrity of their contributions. Please see the list of exciting events for Term 3 in Mrs Turner’s Music section and some advice concerning private music lessons.
In celebrating the outstanding success of Pymble students in this year’s Da Vinci Competition so brilliantly led by Mrs Debbie Tarrant, I wanted to acknowledge the achievements of the following Pymble students in the Creative Producers section.
The Year 8 team placed third in Creative Producers out of 81 teams.
The students involved were Sitian Chen, Emily Chiang, Sophie Guo, Jenny He, Emily Huang, Karen Kim, Angela Tao and Chloe Wang.
It was a pleasure to work with some of these girls in their skills training sessions.
Michael Griffiths
Director of Co-curricular Performing Arts
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Co-curricular Administration
Term 4 Saturday Sport Registrations
This is a reminder that registrations for Term 4 Saturday Sports will remain open until Friday 4 August at 12.00pm. The options available to students are as follows:
IPSHA Basketball (Years 3 to 6)
IPSHA Cricket (Years 3 to 6)
IPSHA Tennis (Years 3 to 6)
igsa Tennis (Years 7 to 12)
igsa Touch Football (Years 7 to 12)
igsa Water Polo (Years 7 to 12)
Summer Rowing (Years 7 to 11)
Santa Sabina Volleyball (Years 7 to 12)
Pymble Cricket (Years 7 to 12)
All registrations are made via the online registration system, which can be accessed from the Co-curricular at Pymble pages of MyPymble (click here; parent log in required).
Co-curricular Registration Requests
The cut-off date for Co-curricular Registration Requests was Monday 8.00am of Week 3, Term 3 (Monday 31 July). This is a reminder that all registration requests received are subject to the updated 2023 conditions of Co-curricular registration which can be found by clicking here.
Monique Zahra
Head of Co-curricular Administration
AFL
Congratulations to Charlotte Tidemann (Year 9) who represented New South Wales in the Under 15 State AFL Championships in Ballarat, Victoria. NSW came 3rd overall in the tournament out of eight teams, playing five games over seven days.
Congratulations on an incredible effort Charlotte – we look forward to seeing you bring that experience into the College AFL program in 2024.
Jack Garrad
Sports Co-ordinator – AFL
Athletics and Cross Country
After two weeks of igsa Twilight Athletics Carnivals, our Pymble Athletics Squad is shaping up for the annual igsa championships.
Thank you to all athletes who have been attending these carnivals at ES Marks Athletics Field.
A special mention to Bella Legge-Hughes (Year 7) with a number of incredible performances achieving four personal bests (PB’s) in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m events.
Well done also to Holly Watson (Year 7) who had PB’s in the 100m, 200m and 800m events.
We encourage any Track and Field athletes who are yet to participate in these carnivals (only two left) to attend. There is a chance to secure a spot in the Pymble Athletics team that will compete at the Annual igsa Track and Field Championships on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 August.
Good luck to all Pymble Athletes this Friday.
Laura Verlinden
Sports Co-ordinator – Cross Country
Artistic Gymnastics
NL3-4 Northern Region Invitational
Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club, Sunday 30 July 2023
On Sunday, some our youngest gymnasts participated in their first Level 3-4 competition of the Season. Pymble Gymnastics took 28 girls from Year 2 to Year 9 to Manly for a fun day of competition. All Pymble gymnasts put their hard work to the test and had a blast. Lots of smiling faces and fun was had by all.
Well done to everyone!
Alison Gestier
Head Coach – Artistic Gymnastics
Hockey
Round 2 of igsa Hockey over the weekend saw some close and exciting games.
Our Senior Firsts had a nail biter game against Ascham which finished in a 1 to 1 draw. Following the trend, our Year 7 Firsts also has a draw against Loreto Kirribilli.
Congratulations to our Pymble 2 team who defeated Ascham 2 to 1. Our Pymble 3 Team dominated the field in a 3 to 0 win over Frensham.
The Team of the Week goes to Pymble 4 who came away with a 4 to 1 win over Loreto Kirribilli. Two of our Argentinian exchange students, Justi Pinto Servente (Year 10) and Manuela Romero Victorica (Year 10), play in Pymble 4 and have proven to be a wonderful asset to the team.
Well done to our Pymble Hockey players!
Best of luck to all players as we head into Round 3. Our Senior Firsts will play away as they take on Ravenswood at Homebush Olympic Pitch at 10.00am. Our Junior Firsts will go up against Abbotsleigh at Pennant Hills Park at 9.00am.
Under 18s Australian Futures Squad selection
Congratulations to our Pymble Hockey Captain, Amalia Patterson (Year 12), who has been selected into the U18’s Australian Futures Squad.
Amalia’s classy display of skills and ability set her up to be identified and targeted for the 2032 Olympic Games.
This is an incredible achievement and certainly something her peers will look up to.
Well done, Amalia.
Laura Verlinden
Sports Co-ordinator – Hockey
Junior School Sport
IPSHA Team of the Week
Congratulations to IPSHA Touch Football Pymble 5 (Year 4) who competed against Ravenswood and emerged victorious with a narrow 4 to 3 win. The game was an intense display of skill, determination, and teamwork. Pymble 5 showcased their exceptional offensive capabilities, manoeuvring swiftly past Ravenswood’s defence to score crucial points. In the second half, Ravenswood fought back, creating several opportunities, and managing to fight their way back and score a couple of late tries. Pymble 5’s solid defence ultimately proved decisive, holding off the late surge to secure a hard-fought triumph. Well done to our Pymble netballers!
Australia Koala Mini Challenge 2023 Fencing Championships
Congratulations to Aimee Qiu (Year 3) who participated in Australia Koala Mini Challenge 2023 Fencing competition this month. She achieved first place in U8 Sabre and U12 Sabre team silver. Next month, Aimee will travel to Singapore for her first international fencing competition. She will be representing the State and Australia at this International Fencing Festival. Well Aimee and good luck in Singapore!
Matt Tyson
Head of Sport – Kindergarten to Year 6
Netball
We kicked off Round 2 of igsa Netball this Saturday on a beautiful sunny day! All teams are showing improvement already with working on quick passing, tight defence and teamwork.
Congratulations to our Team of the Week – Pymble 27, playing Abbotsleigh in a fantastic game to come away with a 20 to 3 win.
On Monday 31 July Pymble Ladies’ College held the Open igsa Netball trials. Congratulations to the following students selected to attend the Trials:
Jessica Cullen (Year 10)
Charlotte Craig (Year 10)
Juliette Mouton (Year 10)
Louise Lovell (Year 10)
Congratulations to Jessica Cullen (Year 10) who was selected into the igsa Opens Netball team to compete in the CIS challenge day on Monday 21 August 2023. Best of luck to Jessica!
As we head into Round 3 of Netball, I would like to remind all students to please attend both training sessions and games on time. If your games are not at Pymble, please make sure you allow time for traffic and parking. This will ensure players have adequate time to warm-up and teams are ready to play for the start of the game.
We look forward to seeing some great display of Netball and sportsmanship both on and off the court in the next couple of weeks.
We want you on the team! Come and be part of the Pymble rowing team this summer season by registering your daughter before registrations close on Friday 4 August. Registrations must be completed by a parent or carer through MyPymble. Program information regarding the upcoming season including start dates, schedules, camp dates and other important information can also be accessed in MyPymble.
Lewis Gray
Sports Co-ordinator – Rowing
Rugby Sevens
Saturday marked the beginning of the Rugby Sevens season! Our players were very excited after training in Term 2 to take the field in Round 1 of the Chloe Dalton Competition. There were some very promising results and it was great to see some Pymble students play their first ever match of Rugby Sevens.
A huge shout out to Meredith Reynolds (Year 11), Georgie Purcell (Year 11) and Hannah Weber (Year 10) playing multiple games for Senior Pymble 2 who were short on numbers on the day. An amazing effort from our Pymble Rugby players.
Team
Opponent
Score
Pymble 1
Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College 1
49 to 0
Pymble 1
Brigidine College 1 Rugby 7s
26 to 0
Pymble 2
Loreto Normanhurst 1
5 to 26
Pymble 2
Ravenswood 1
5 to 14
Pymble 3
Ravenswood 2
38 to 12
Pymble 3
Abbotsleigh 2
29 to 5
Pymble 4
Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College 2
7 to 21
Pymble 4
Ravenswood 3
19 to 0
Pymble 5
Brigidine College 3
28 to 0
Pymble 5
Pymble 6
35 to 0
Pymble 6
Ravenswood 3
10 to 24
Pymble 6
Pymble 5
0 to 35
Pymble 7
Loreto Normanhurst 4
49 to 0
Pymble 7
Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College 3
35 to 14
Pymble 8
Brigidine College 5
7 to 31
Pymble 8
Abbotsleigh 3
21 to 26
Jack Garrad
Sports Co-ordinator – Rugby Sevens
Volleyball
Term 4 Saturday Sport – Santa Sabina Volleyball Registrations
Term 4 Volleyball registrations are currently OPEN and will close on Friday 4 August at 12.00pm (Midday). The Santa Sabina Volleyball competition in Term 4 is a great way to introduce yourself to the sport. All games are played at the same venue (Santa Sabina College) at the same time, every week.
Chris Wood
Sports Co-ordinator – Volleyball
Water Polo
PymbleYear 7 played their third game of the season on Friday 28 July. Although Stella Maris College took the win, our Pymble athletes did not give up and showed bravery and resilience through all four quarters.
Pymble Intermediate teams had a great game on Monday 31 July with Pymble Inters Red vs Pymble Inters Blue. This was the last round games of the Term 2 and 3 season. Teams will begin playoff next week.
It was great to see the Pymble spirit through teamwork, high energy and respect for each other.
Brigette Moore
Head Coach – Water Polo
Dance
Sydney Eisteddfod
On Sunday, our Junior Eisteddfod dancers competed at Sydney Eisteddfod at the iconic Sydney Opera House. The weather blessed us with a perfect, sunny day, and we are absolutely delighted to share the outstanding success the girls had on the day.
The dancers showcased not only their exceptional skills but also represented the college with immense pride and talent.
We are thrilled to announce their remarkable achievements: a sensational First place for Junior Lyrical and a fantastic third place for Junior Jazz.
Being a part of this extraordinary event was an immense honour and the girls expressed their excitement and deep gratitude for the opportunity to dance in such a spectacular venue in front of thousands of audience members. Our groups even ended up having spontaneous audiences on the outdoors Opera House forecourt as they warmed up and rehearsed.
Thank you to all who attended and for your unwavering support.
Our Juniors are now eagerly preparing for their very last competition of the Eisteddfod season: The Hills Dance Spectacular on 27 August. After this, their next performance will be in our very own Dance Showcase in November.
King Of The Polar Bears Ticket Release!
Tickets will go on sale from Monday 7 August at 10.00am for the beautifully narrated ballet presented by Pymble Dance’s RAD Ballet Stream. Suitable for all ages.
The wise and mighty King of the Polar Bears loses his beautiful coat to human hunters of the artic. He is saved by the gulls who shower him with feathers from which he grows a new and magnificent plumed coat. But now because he is neither bird nor bear, his sovereignty is in danger because he looks different from his fellow bears. The King must overcome doubt and savage challenges to prove his worth and to show that after all, what really matters is what’s on the inside.
Performances: Friday 1 September at 6.00pm and Saturday 2 September at 11.00am.
Click Here to book your tickets from next Monday. Book early to ensure you do not miss this premiere performance!
Katrina Cluff
Head of Dance
Drama
Ryde Eisteddfod
Co-curricular Drama has had great success at Ryde Eisteddfod over the past two weekends! On 22 July, our Year 7 and 8 students competed in the ‘Duos and Trios’ category and achieved some wonderful results. We would like to congratulate the following students:
Brielle McDonald Year 8, Emily Xu Year 7, Ella Gungor Year 7 – ‘The One After the Superbowl’ – Highly Commended
Aarushi Singh Year 7, Cyma Chah Year 7, Amara Ahmed Year 7 – ‘The Abandoned Asylum’ – Highly Commended
On 29 July, our Improvisation students were tasked with creating an original scene in pairs on the spot at Ryde Eisteddfod. We are so pleased to announce that Pymble took home First, Second and Third place! Huge congratulations are in order for the following students:
First place: Nikita Srivastava Year 9 and Imogen Wu Year 9
Second place: Grace McSweeney Year 8 and Zoe Bloom Year 8
Third place: Kavya Surana Year 5 and Aaradhya Singh Year 5
Please see the below dates for some exciting upcoming events for Co-curricular Drama in Term 3!
August 15 – Devise-Off – a showcase displaying the work of all Year 7 to 11 Eisteddfod Drama students
30 August – ‘Roshambo’ – Year 7 and 8 Co-curricular Drama Showcase
11 September – Pymble Senior Theatresports Competition
12 September – Pymble Junior Theatresports Competition
Sarah Boyd
Co-curricular Drama Co-ordinator
Language Arts
Archdale Debating
Archdale main comp debaters resumed last Tuesday with Round 6. We won six out of the eight debates. Round 7 was also held at Pymble on Tuesday. We debated Mont Sant’ Angelo teams. Results are yet to be announced. Finalists for both Archdale competitions – Main Shield and Virtual/ Invitational, will be announced following Round 7. Teams needing to do make up rounds on 8 August prior to finals will be notified. There will only be make ups next Tuesday.
Sydney Social Debating (SSD)
SSD competition will resume each Friday at Pymble from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, from Week 4, 11 August. Please meet in C10 again. We are pleased to offer this developmental level comp to our 7 to 12 girls again this term. Thank you to our student coaches and our adjudicators. Co-curricular Administration have already sent registration information to all those who expressed interest.
IDC
Registrations will be sent to all who registered interest in IDC. Co-curricular Administration will prepare these in the coming weeks. This competition commences in Term 4.
PMUN Conference
Last weekend our PMUN (Pymble Model United Nations) team held our second inter-school Winter Conference. We had a student guest speaker and a UN Youth workshop on the Friday evening and a full day of conference on Saturday. It was a wonderful event with delegates from over 22 schools in attendance. Thank you to Mulan Xu, our MUN Captain and her team who have worked hard to prepare for this. Thank you also to the parents who volunteered time. It was much appreciated.
Legacy Public Speaking
Best wishes to Jenny Xu and Leahara Wijesuriya who will speak at Queenwood on 3 August, today.
Bronwyn Hubbard
Head of Language Arts
Music
Once again, we have the great joy in celebrating our uber-talented young ladies.
Our Year 12 Music 1, 2 and Extension cohort performed over two days as part of their trial HSC examinations. Mr Stafford, Mrs Colbey and I had the great pleasure of being spectators for this event, rather than marking the girls. It is times like these that we are humbled by the girls’ talents and attitude towards their studies. Congratulations to all who performed, along with each private tutor, who prepared the students. Particular thanks goes to Estella Roche, our College accompanist. Estella mastered every genre of music to accompany the girls, giving up hours of time to practise and work with the students to ensure they had polished performances.
Aine Oo is one of our year 10 clarinet students who had some remarkable success over the holidays:
At the Band Association of NSW Solo and Party championships held at Barker College, Aine won the U19 Clarinet section and placed second in the Open Clarinet section.
Aine also entered 3 events at the Sydney Eisteddfod where she placed Second in the clarinet U15 section and was Highly Commended in the hugely competitive Open Age Woodwind Concerto Competition.
Worth noting is that she also entered the Clarinet U20 section but was very unfortunately disqualified for being 20 seconds over the time limit. However, Aine has accepted the decision with impressive grace and has learned from this experience that boundaries are set for a reason.
It is a busy term in Music this term. Please note the following confirmed information and make note in your diaries.
6 August – Theme and variations performance:
Zarina Nurlanov of Year 10 has been chosen to represent the College at the Emerging Artists 2023. Come along and support her on 6 August from 2.00pm at the Theme and Variations Showroom in Willoughby.
7 August: Tour 2024 – Spain/Portugal Expression of Interest meeting: 6.15pm in the Music Gallery.
This is open to all students and parents from year 7 to 11 who play or sing in one of the College music ensembles.
8 August: Year 10 Elective Music performance opportunity: 11.00am to 2.00pm Turramurra Masonic Hall
Ms Zeltzer’s Year 10 Elective Music class has been invited to perform for the Easy Care Gardening High Tea, providing background music, as well as helping to host. Girls are welcome to add this event to their Pymble Passport. It is being held at Turramurra Function Centre (the Masonic Hall on the Pacific Highway) from 11.00am to 2.00pm
16 August: Music Scholars Concert – 6.30pm in the Chapel
Come and see our most talented young musicians perform and dazzle on their instruments – piano, cello, trumpet, double bass, French horn, Oboe, Euphonium, clarinet.
17 August: Open Evening – Year 7 and 8 ensemble KM Building
Hayley Lam and Chloe Lam will perform to new parents from 4.20pm to 5.00pm
18 August: Chinese Orchestra visit – Year 8 Elective Music classes
Lunch – end MBS in the Music Gallery
24 August: Year 12 Art Showcase – College Quartet to perform 5.00pm to 6.00pm
All are welcome to see the HSC artworks for 2023. The exhibition will be in the Main Hall and the College Quartet will be there providing background music – a wonderful example of drawing the Performing and Creative Arts teams together.
25 August: Tanith Bryce Vocal studio Concert – Mark Moran Nursing Home: Warrawee
All vocal students of Tanith Bryce have been invited to sing at the Nursing Home to entertain the residents. The concert commences at 6.00pm and girls are asked to include this event in their Pymble Passport as giving back to the Community.
1 September: HSC performance evening – Music Gallery 6.30pm
Please come and support our HSC Music students as they perform one last time for you, before they present to the NESA markers the following week.
16 September: Garden Party
Girls from the following ensembles will be performing throughout the day for Garden Party:
Clarinet Ensemble
Flute Ensemble
Kindergarten to Year 2 Choir
Pizzicatos
Middle School Concert Band
Junior School Grainger Band
Junior School Stanhope Band
Junior School Jazz Band
Year 4 Training Band
Senior Jazz Ensemble
Senior Stage Band
19 September – Music Elective Night
All girls who take Music Elective from Year 8 to 11 will perform in the Music Gallery from 6.00pm
21 September – Year 12 Valedictory Event. The Fullerton Hotel – 7.00pm to 7.30pm
College Quartet to perform for parents.
Private Music Lessons
Private music lessons are offered at the College for brass, woodwind, strings, piano, percussion, musicianship, and voice. All our private music tutors are professional musicians, performers, and teachers, having spent many years perfecting their craft as a musician. As with any other degree and qualification, a fee is charged and is expected to be paid. In recent months I have been informed of fees not being paid in a timely manner, or not at all. We completely understand rising interest rates and the pressures on families, and I ask that you remind yourselves that our tutors are in the same situation with families and living expenses and respect these valued staff members. All tuition must be paid according to the invoice delivered by the tutor – all tutors have their own terms and agreements. I respectfully draw your attention to the handbook regarding missed lessons. This is something all parents and tutors must adhere to, as a business arrangement has been made.
NOTICE IN WRITING OF TERMINATION OF MUSIC TUITION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE PRIVATE TEACHER BY THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND LAST WEEK OF EACH TERM. If no notice is received, the following term’s fees will be payable even if the student does not attend any lessons. It will be assumed that a student is continuing lessons unless such notice is given.
Student enrolments will be automatically rolled over into the following year unless appropriate notice is given. For students not continuing into the following year, notification needs to be given NO LATER THAN 2 WEEKS BEFORE DAY 1 TERM.
If payment has not been received within fourteen days of the invoice being issued, lessons may be suspended until payment has been received. Lessons lost due to suspension will be forfeited.
An additional fee for late payment of invoices may be applied at the discretion of the teacher.
Lessons missed owing to illness will be made up at the teacher’s discretion, and only when notice is received by the teacher no later than 7.30am on the morning of the lesson.
Notification of a student’s inability to attend a lesson due to a scheduled school excursion, examination or school event or a medical appointment is the responsibility of the parent or student and must be given to the private teacher at the earliest opportunity and no later than 48 hours prior to the lesson time otherwise the lesson will be forfeited.
It is the expectation that if a student is well enough to attend school, then she will attend her music lessons, even if a minor ailment precludes her from playing or singing, as aural work and musicianship can be covered in that lesson.
Where a teacher offers alternative times for missed lessons and these do not prove convenient, the lessons will be forfeited.
The term’s fees are not refundable.
Thank you for your consideration of these requirements which are for the benefit of both Music tutors and students.
Sarah Turner
Head of Co-curricular Music
Reminder – Term 3 Pymble Bus Service – Register now!
A reminder to parents to register your daughter for the Pymble private bus service for travel during Term 3 if you have not already done so and check that your daughter has her current student ID card to tap on and off each trip.
In Term 3, the bus service will operate from Tuesday 18 July to Friday 22 September 2023.
Please note changes have been made to Lower Northern Beaches (bus route 5). 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.
While face masks are no longer mandatory on Pymble buses or all public transport options as per the updated COVID-19 rules in NSW, students are encouraged to wear one when travelling on Pymble buses. Existing government guidelines for household contacts/positive cases remain in place.
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 6 Dads and Daughters Camp at Vision Valley – Registrations close tomorrow!
If you and your daughter would like to join us for a great weekend of adventure activities with other dads and their Year 6 daughters there are still a few places available.
But be quick; registration closes tomorrow for the Camp on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August 2023.
Places will be allocated by date of registration and confirmed WWCC.
The annual HSC and Elective Dance Showcase is an exciting event where our elective dancers can share their classwork with family and friends.
This year we have record numbers of elective dancers with a total of 41 Elective Dancers and 10 Core Composition Performers who have all produced outstanding performances and choreographic works that we are excited to share with the College community.
Please join us on Saturday August 19 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) for an exciting afternoon of Dance. Admission is free!
HSC Visual Arts Showcase
Pymble in Orange
Job of the Week
At Pymble, you will be wrapped in a culture of care, community and commitment to educational excellence. You’ll also enjoy all the benefits of a big and beautiful working environment. For more information about working at Pymble, click here.
Job of the week:Outdoor Educator
Our Outdoor Education team is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Educators to join us on a casual ongoing basis effective immediately. This exciting position at the College, encompasses a blend of, outdoor education and adventure-based learning, team-building and environmental education sessions for groups at our Vision Valley campus in Arcadia NSW. The role is for Centre based work, with the possibility of expedition work if interested. Casual employment can be across seven days.
Our kind of team member
You will display the following skills and attributes:
Proven experience in Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning including knowledge of best practice.
Demonstrated instructional experience/qualifications in areas such as canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and high ropes.
Be physically fit and healthy and promote a healthy lifestyle to students.
A working understanding of Risk Management and Work, Health and Safety in an outdoor environment.
Well developed communication skills and an understanding of the importance of student health and wellbeing.
Working with Children Check clearance.
Required qualifications:
Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation Qualification, or an equivalent or higher certificate/degree.
First Aid Certificate
Desirable qualifications:
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Qualification
Tertiary Qualification in Education or Outdoor Education
Wilderness or Remote First Aid Certificate or above
Bronze Medallion Pool Safety or above
Experience leading remote area expeditions
Activity specific qualifications in canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking or high ropes.
Tickets for King Of The Polar Bears on sale next Monday!
Tickets will go on sale from Monday 7 August at 10.00am for the beautifully narrated ballet presented by Pymble Dance’s RAD Ballet Stream. Suitable for all ages.
The wise and mighty King of the Polar Bears loses his beautiful coat to human hunters of the artic. He is saved by the gulls who shower him with feathers from which he grows a new and magnificent plumed coat. But now because he is neither bird nor bear, his sovereignty is in danger because he looks different from his fellow bears. The King must overcome doubt and savage challenges to prove his worth and to show that after all, what really matters is what’s on the inside.
Performances: Friday 1 September at 6.00pm and Saturday 2 September at 11.00am.
Click Here to book your tickets from next Monday. Book early to ensure you do not miss this premiere performance!
