From the Boarding School

It was inspiring to see our First Nations Scholars, all of whom are Boarders, take the lead during Reconciliation Week. The week culminated on Saturday, where our boarders embraced the opportunities of the First Nations Rounds. This special event began with a Welcome Ceremony opened by Uncle Neil Evers and led by our First Nations students. The ceremony included the sharing of stories, performances from our First Nations dance troupe, and speeches outlining the important role sport can play as a platform for increasing understanding and awareness of important national issues. Hearing these remarkable young women share their culture and personal stories was truly moving — made even more special by the presence of so many of their families.

Year 12 Boarder Dezi shared her Pymble journey with us and inspired us with her love of sport and goals for the future. Dezi has kindly shared her speech below for your interest and enjoyment.

Good morning everyone, my name is Dezi and I’m a proud Gamilaroi woman born in Narrabri and raised in Walgett, both located in northwestern NSW. I started my Pymble journey in Year 7 and I am currently in Year 12.

Sport has always been a major part of my life. Growing up, I was constantly surrounded by it, whether I was down at the footy fields or netball courts cheering on my family or just sitting around listening to stories of their achievements. My family’s sporting legacy runs deep. My great-grandfather Stanley was a boxing champion who also loved playing footy and cricket. My Uncle Ross competed nationally in running, footy, and cricket. My mum, Penny, represented Narrabri in netball and competed at State level for shot put. And my older brother Jayden played in National Indigenous Rugby competitions. With a family like that, it was almost impossible not to fall in love with sport myself! When I wasn’t in the lounge room watching Benji Marshall highlights, I was in the backyard perfecting my netball shots, passing the footy with dad or playing cricket with my cousins.

When I was 12, I was lucky enough to make my first representative netball squad, including the NSW Indigenous Echidnas and the Australian Budgies Indigenous Netball team. Those experiences were bigger than just making a team, it was about connecting with culture, finding pride in my identity and realising how powerful sport can be in creating opportunities and building community.

Today, athletes I admire are Api Korosou who plays hooker and is the co-captain for the Wests Tigers and has represented the NSW Blues. I admire his vision on the field in setting up tries for his team and himself. I also love Hannah Darlington who is an all-rounder in cricket for the Sydney Thunder, NSW Breakers and has even represented Australia in ODI cricket. She is the recipient of the Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year award, and a proud Gamilaroi woman. Hannah inspires me as she stands strong in her professional, personal and cultural identity and has also shown that moving a great distance for school pays off; she moved to Westfield High School to achieve her goal of becoming a professional cricket player. Another opportunity Pymble has given me was the chance to meet her. This was a surreal experience to have.

Because sport has always been a safe space for me, it also became a key part of how I adjusted to life at Pymble. While the new environment was a big change, I found comfort and connection through trying new sports I never imagined playing—like softball, AFL, cricket, and touch football. It helped me feel more at home and discover new strengths along the way. In fact, in Year 10 I was selected as Cricket Captain, a role that allowed me to develop my leadership skills, foster team spirit, and contribute to the team’s success and cohesion both on and off the field.

Now my biggest passion is Rugby League. I’m drawn to the fast pace, the tactical depth and the physical demands that push players to their limits. Whether I’m watching or playing, I’m inspired by the way teams rely on trust, communication, and hard work to succeed. Rugby League isn’t just a sport to me, it’s a community where passion runs deep and where every match teaches lessons about leadership, perseverance and respect.

Ultimately, sport has shaped who I am. It’s given me skills and assets I wouldn’t have had otherwise and I am inspired to take it further. When I graduate, I want to attend UTS to study media and communications to become a journalist for the NRL. Sports journalism is my passion, as I want to raise the profile of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous players. My dream is to work in an industry where I can interact with athletes I look up to on a regular basis and share their stories.

I am so happy, grateful and proud to be standing here in Year 12 with my graduation just around the corner.

As we come together for this First Nations Round, let’s remember that sport is more than just a game; it’s a platform for unity, respect, and reconciliation. Today, we honour the incredible contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our sporting culture and to our shared history. Let’s continue to listen, learn, and walk together, on and off the field, towards a future built on understanding, strength, and pride.

Jersey Day

Jersey Day is one of the most cherished days in our Boarding calendar as we remember our three beautiful Boarding sisters, Alanda Clark, Jane Gay, and Prudence Papworth, who tragically passed away when their plane crashed as they travelled home for the June long weekend in 1993. This special day of remembrance is an opportunity to remind us of the gift of Boarding and the ties that hold us together so closely. It was wonderful to see our Houses adorned with jerseys and our beautiful Boarders heading off to school, proudly wearing their jerseys.

Pink Ladies – By Head Boarders Celeste and Sophie

At the end of each term, our Boarders honour special people in recognition of their ongoing kindness and support of our Boarding family. The title bestowed on them is ‘Pink Lady’, and the gift of their time and talents enhances the lives of our Boarders and supports them to maximise their time here at Pymble.

This term, we would like to recognise our wonderful Head of English, Mrs Mandy Reynolds. English is the only subject which we are all required to study through to our Higher School Certificate. The expert teaching and dedicated support provided by Mrs Reynolds and the incredible English team is very much appreciated. Mrs Reynolds goes out of her way to support our Boarders, working with her team to provide specialised support and giving up her own time to work with us after school hours. Her kindness, care, and commitment to our Boarding family is deeply valued.

Our day girl recipient this term has been chosen for the immense impact she has had on our boarding lives since Year 7. Tully Black from Year 12, has been a constant supporter of the Boarding community, along with her beautiful family. Always offering lifts, a sweet treat, or a place to stay, the Blacks have continuously shown their thoughtful and kind nature – always willing to go out of their way to help out a Boarder. Thank you for being such a genuine and consistent friend to so many of us, Tully.

Hello Wagga Wagga 

Please don’t forget, we will be in Wagga Wagga on 21 and 22 June at the Boarding School Expo. If you are in the area, we would love you to call in and say hello. Better still, if you’d like to catch up on one of the evenings, please let us know!

Love It – Ms Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding

Last Sunday, we hosted the inaugural Pymble Boarding Colour Run. This was an initiative of Head Boarders Sophie and Celeste, with the view to bringing Boarders from boarding schools in the Sydney Metropolitan region together for a fun social occasion while raising money for the Country Women’s Association (CWA). It was a fabulous day with the added bonus of raising significant funds for the CWA. We haven’t managed to tally our profits yet, but will keep you posted. The CWA will funnel money to the disaster relief fund with the view to supporting families on the Mid North Coast who have been affected by the recent floods.

Thank you to all the Pymble staff who contributed in one way or another to make it such a special day!

View From My Window

With a well deserved spot light on Year 12 Boarder, Dezi, I thought you might like to take a second peak into her life away from Pymble. I hope you enjoy reading about Dezi’s view.

Hi, my name is Dezi and I am from Narrabri in North Western NSW. However, when I was six I moved to a small country town called Walgett; little did I know I would make some lifelong friendships there. I recently moved to Dubbo with my Mum, but Dad still lives in Walgett. I have a little sister, Lexi who is currently in Year 7 at St Catherine’s in Waverly, I also have three older brothers: Brandon who is 27, Jayden who is 26, and Blake who is 25. They all went to TAS in Armidale, so they were pretty jealous when I got to go to a big city school.

I love having such a big family as I always have someone to talk to and to be around. Fun fact about my name, I am actually named after my Pop whose name is Desmond but he gets called Dezi for short, so it can get really confusing when we are at family gatherings, Pop is a really big Beatles fan, he always likes to say his life is based around the song ‘Ob-La-Di-La-Da’ as his name is Desmond, he has a dog named Molly and his daughter married a Jones. Not to mention my Mum’s name is Penny, after the song ‘Penny Lane’.

When I am home, my favourite thing to do is just be with my family, they are a big part of my life. I always feel sad about leaving my family back home, but I have a family here at Pymble that I always look forward to coming back to.

Boarder of the Week

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It is hard to go past Year 12 Boarder, Grace, for our Boarder of the Week. You will have seen Grace’s lovely face pop up in almost all of the Boarders’ Week photos a few weeks ago. She made us super proud again this week with her wholehearted involvement in the Colour Run. A national athlete who, due to injury, was unable to compete in the various events, Grace demonstrated her trademark resilience and turned her talents to leading the cheering for our Boarders and encouraging others to make the most of the activities. I couldn’t have asked for a more enthusiastic and inclusive leader and, with good buddy Mia, the duo have taken Boarder spirit to the next level. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind as Grace heads off on her next adventure in 2026!

Save the Date

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

Monday 9 June – Boarders return from 5.00pm

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

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

Tuesday 24 June – Boarders’ End of Term Chapel Service

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

Monday 21 July – Boarders return from 2.00pm for the start of Term 3

** All Boarders to be collected by 4.00pm.

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Carolyn Burgess

Head of Boarding

From the Principal

One of the many things I value greatly at Pymble is the inclusion of our students’ voices in discussions and decisions that affect them. “Nothing about them without them”, is our unofficial leadership mantra. Before our Head Prefects launched their theme for this year, Emily and Ang-Ya invited groups of incoming and current students to reflect on what ‘Come Alive in 2025’ means to them, as individuals and as the student body. The feedback they received highlighted the importance of participation, kindness and celebrating everyday moments at school. With that, I give you my…

Top five ‘Come Alive in 2025’ moments of recent weeks 

5. From the excitement of decorating their vehicles in House groups, to cheers that lasted long after every competitor crossed the line, today’s inaugural student-led Billycart Race at lunchtime was a wonderful showcase of values, kindness and the joy of participation for our girls in Years 3 to 6. And the best news? The fun continues next week with Kindergarten to Year 2 in the driver’s seat and Year 6 as their metaphorical pit crew! 

This poignant reflection from Emma Wang on the final day speaks volumes about the character development, perspective and bonds that are formed on our life-changing program. If your daughter hasn’t been on ‘Resi’ yet, she has all this and more to look forward to, as the program continues to grow from strength to strength. 

3. Our campus was a beautiful mix of colour and community last weekend as more than 400 Boarding students gathered for a very special event. Led by our Head Boarders, Sophie Laing and Celeste McDermott, the Colour Run brought together Boarders from local schools to raise funds for the Country Women’s Association to directly support families on the Mid North Coast impacted by recent floods. I just love this spirit of having a go and camaraderie between the Boarding Schools, all wrapped up in care for our regional friends and families going through a tough time.

The Colour Run was a great backdrop as we moved into Jersey Day on Wednesday in honour of Alanda Clark, Jane Gay and Prudence Papworth who lost their lives in a plane crash on the way home for the June long weekend in 1993. Each year, we proudly honour their memory and raise funds for the scholarship in their names to enable other Boarding students to enjoy a Pymble education. 

2. You could almost hear a pin drop and feel the empathy growing at Tuesday’s Combined Assembly when one of our refugee students shared what life would be like had she remained in Taliban-occupied Afghanistan. Our girls showed the deepest respect as Baheshta imagined her only prospects as a teenage wife and mother who would not be free to use her voice or go out in public, compared to the freedom she enjoys today to concentrate on her learning and follow her dreams as a Foundation student at Pymble. This was truly a celebration of her courage and resilience, and the power of our community to change lives. 

1. And finally, a letter arrived recently from one of our parents who simply wanted to express their gratitude and appreciation for one of our dedicated PDHPE teachers, Miss Monique Millett.

“Miss Millett has had a special influence on my daughter’s personal growth over the past two years. She goes above and beyond in her dedication, support and kindness. Her passion for teaching, genuine care for students and ability to bring out their best has made a significant positive impact on our daughter…”

Our staff work incredibly hard to support each student and her individual passions and pursuits. To know that they are seen and valued for their dedication, commitment and positive impact they have on your daughters makes me ‘Come alive in 2025’. 

 
Have a wonderful long weekend. 

From the Junior School

A message from our Kindness Captains

Sooin Lee, Nouvelle Nicholson, Christina Yang, Isabella Yue

We are so excited that we have already reached the challenge target set by Mrs Brown! We have now achieved 2,300 acts of service so far this term and we’re still going! We are now looking to complete 5,000 acts of service as a Junior School. 

Thank you

Thank you to all our Year 3 and 5 parents who were able to attend our Windows into Learning last week. I know the girls were proud to share aspects of their learning with you and I am sure you were impressed by the girls’ depth of thinking, their confidence as learners and their willingness to seek out challenge and stick with things that are tricky.

As we head towards the long weekend, I hope we can all take the chance to enjoy life at a slower pace for a few days. Taking time out to be still, to be mindful and to just ‘be’ are powerful strategies to support wellbeing and it’s important we model these tools to the girls  wherever possible. They continue to give their all to each day and we are so proud of their efforts so far this term. I hope that time to relax during this longer weekend will help energise the girls ready to finish the rest of the term strong and seeking out challenge in their learning.  I know that as parents we often fear the phrase, ‘I’m bored…’ but being bored offers an opportunity for children to lean into their imagination and create their own play – so I hope our girls have time to ‘be bored’ this long weekend! I look forward to hearing about the games, adventures and stories they create through their boredom.

When I became Head of Junior School in 2020, I introduced the concept of unstructured play/risky play to our Junior School. At the outset some girls were unsure, as indeed were a number of teachers, about exactly ‘how’ to play with the loose parts on offer or what the expectations or ‘rules’ were for their play. We’ve come a long way together over the last few years and through our commitment to outdoor play with loose parts, bikes and scooters, our girls have grown in resilience and courage. Our focus on risky play has become an integral part of our Junior School and is much loved by the girls in Year 3-4 who have it timetabled into their curriculum. I want to thank you for your continued trust in us and the way we lead learning through play for our girls. Please enjoy reading more on the power of play from Mrs Giles, Head of Wellbeing K-6.

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

Active play in nature and outdoors, with risks, is essential for the girls’ healthy development. This risky play, alongside participation in sport, are the key drivers of resilience, confidence and academic performance in children, particularly girls. When children are trusted with risk and supported through challenge, they learn to trust themselves. They become more willing to try, to speak up, and to lead on the sports field, in the classroom and later in the workplace.

What do we mean by risky play?

Risky play does not mean engaging in dangerous or reckless behaviour, instead, risky play refers to play that involves thrilling, exciting and physically challenging activities that allow children to explore and test their limits in a controlled and supportive environment, such as:

• Height and elevation– such as the rope swings the girls make in the trees in the valley playground.
• Speed and momentum– such as the scooters and bikes the girls use at lunchtimes.
• Use of risky or adult tools– such as our bike mechanics, Formula Goblin and STEM leaders who use adult tools to create and fix things.
• Interaction with natural elements and loose parts– such as our unstructured play sessions where the girls play in the valley and use loose parts such as pipes, tyres, ropes and small items to construct, build and be creative.
• Play with a chance of “getting lost” – hiding in the bushes or wandering in the woods- such as play in the Riverbed or Valley Playground and our Outdoor Education Programs.
• Rough-and-tumble play – Such as during unstructured play where the girls build cardboard slides and slide down the hill on them together.

While the term ‘risky’ might sound concerning, this type of play is not about danger but about calculated challenges that help children to:

• Build confidence and resilience
• Develop motor skills and coordination
• Learn to assess risks and make safer choices
• Foster independence and problem-solving abilities.

It is essential that children learn to understand risk, how to take calculated risks and step outside of their comfort zone. According to a 2021 review published in Frontiers in Psychology, children who engage in risky play develop stronger problem solving skills, improved emotional regulation and a better sense of agency. These experiences teach children how to assess danger, learn from failure and take initiative, all of which are foundations to build resilience.

In the Junior School, we actively design our play spaces, curriculum and compass programs to include healthy challenges. We encourage the girls to take calculated risks, try new things and reflect upon what they have learned from these experiences. As parents and educators, our role is not to remove all risks- it is to guide the girls as they navigate them, helping our girls grow into capable, courageous and confident young women.

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

ICAS Assessments

Information regarding ICAS Assessments is available on the My Pymble Parent Portal. These optional competitions will be held before school for Years 3-6 in Term 3.

AMC Assessments

Information on the Australian Mathematics Competition Assessment is available on the My Pymble parent portal.

A Message from Mr Stephen Robinson, Deputy Head of Junior School – Operations

College Uniform

A few reminders regarding our winter uniform standards:

• Students are expected to wear their blazer to and from school throughout Term 2 and Term 3 on non-PE days
• When wearing PE uniform, students are to wear their tracksuit jacket for warmth. Students are not to wear co-curricular hoodies as their primary clothing.
• Please ensure all uniform is fully labelled, as we have an abundance of lost property collecting each day.

Junior School Canteen Helpers 

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

Please click here if you can volunteer your time. For the care and safety of your daughters, all volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check 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. 

A Message from our Performing Arts Teachers

You are warmly invited to attend the Year 5 Showcase, taking place on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 1.30 PM in John Reid Hall. This year’s theme, “Why Not?”, invites students to reflect on the power of possibility and the importance of imagination in shaping the world around them.

Through an engaging blend of dance, drama, and creative expression, students have worked collaboratively to craft a performance that challenges limitations and celebrates potential.

We would be delighted for you to join us for this special event, as we come together to recognise the creativity, growth, and enthusiasm of our Year 5 learners.

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025
Time: 1.30 PM
Venue: John Reid Hall

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Scholarship registrations open to current Year 5 students

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

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

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

Junior School Digital News

Important Dates

Saturday 7 June – No Saturday Sport

Monday 9 June – King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Wednesday 11 June – K-2 Athletics Carnival

Saturday 13 June – IPSHA Saturday sport

Friday 27 June – Last day of Term 2

Tuesday  27 July – First day of Term 3

From the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG)

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Upcoming Events

Year 5 Parents Night Out

📅 Date: Friday 13 June 2025

⏰ Time: 6.30 PM

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

💰 Cost: $59 pp includes canapés

📌 RSVP by: 26 May 2025,  Liz Greene 0415186013

Year 3 Dads’ Night Out

📅 Date: Friday 13 June 2025

⏰ Time: 6.30 PM

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

📌 RSVP by: 11 June 2025 to your Year Co-ordinator

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

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Kate Brown

Head of Junior School

From the Middle School

On Tuesday, at our Combined Assembly, we celebrated Refugee Week, acknowledging the challenging pathways many individuals are forced to tread and celebrating the incredible stories of belonging that can result from genuine attempts to understand and welcome all to our wider community. In Middle School, we are very fortunate to have three impressive young Afghan women who have been at Pymble for the last two years as part of our Foundation Bursary Program: Baheshta, Nawida, and Malali. The voices of these students rang out loudly and clearly throughout this special assembly where they stepped up to speak and inspire others. Our Principal, Dr Hadwen, invited Baheshta to share memories of her journey to Australia and reflect on the experiences that have shaped the strong woman she has become. The audience paused on her every word – deep listening and real understanding were taking place. I would like to acknowledge these girls for their courage and resilience. They are an asset to Middle School.

Last week, during our Compass Curriculum lessons, we reflected on last week’s Reconciliation Assembly. As part of our Circles activities, the girls created their own Compass yarning sticks, which they were then invited to put to use as they passed them around the circle whilst sharing ideas and observations based on the prompt questions provided:

• What are some small actions everyone can take in daily life to help achieve reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians?
• What are some lessons from Australia’s history with reconciliation that you think are important for the future?

This was a productive way to deepen understanding of First Nations perspectives and build respect and inclusion within our community. The beautiful yarning sticks will be used as part of our Middle School Garden display for NAIDOC Week next term.

Congratulations to the following students who will represent Pymble at the ISDA NSW Grand Final debates on Friday, 13 June, at Riverview. This is an amazing achievement, and we wish the girls every success for their final debate.

• Year 7: Sandra Wang, Lexie Wang, Bianca Ng, Alice Jiang, and Connie Huang
• Year 7: Anthea Wu, Emma Ouyang, Penny Xing, Selina Jiang, and Arabella Hoang

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The National Exchange program has concluded and was a great success, bringing together students from across the country to learn, share and grow. Over the course of the program, participants built strong friendships, explored new schools and developed valuable skills that will stay with them for life.

Secondary School Athletics Carnival

The 2025 Secondary School Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 12 June, at the Sydney Olympic Park Competition Arena.

• Years 7 and 8 Departure: 7:00 am sharp at the Kelso bus stop for a 7:15 am departure.
• Middle School students are to assemble at James Kelso Field under the correct compass group sign. Students must arrive by 7:00 am to have their names marked on the roll and then be escorted to the bus departure point by their compass group teachers. Students who require asthma medication, EpiPens, or other medications are expected to bring them to the carnival.

Millimgimbi Middle School Community Connection

We are excited to share with you an opportunity to build relationships with our Partner, Millingimbi School in North East Arnhem Land. Through connections with the Yadha Mura Foundation, Pymble Ladies’ College has worked with the Millingimbi school over the last two years, collaborating toward developing educational outcomes for First Nations students.

This year, the Middle School is part of an initiative to host 8 students from Year 7 and Year 8 from the Millingimbi School who will be visiting Sydney, attending school at Pymble and spending time at Vision Valley.

The purpose of the visit is to expose the students to new ways of learning and building their confidence and resilience. The program will run from Monday 25th of August to Saturday, the 30th.

At this point, we are reaching out to Middle School families in the hope that four local Pymble families will express interest in hosting two students each for three nights. Monday through Thursday. It is important to note that students will need to be dropped off and picked up from school on these days. All family members over the age of 18 in the household will need a valid NSW Working with Children Check (easy to apply for online via RMS website).

If your family is interested in learning more about hosting our visitors, please complete the EOI here by Friday13 June

The Athletics Carnival is a compulsory school event that aims to promote house spirit and participation. Girls who are unable to participate should provide a note via their school office by Monday, 9 June. It should be noted that the College maintains a record of student attendance for these important days in the calendar.

From the Year 7 Parent Co-ordinator

All Year 7 parents are warmly invited to join in a very relaxed evening to catch up over a drink at the Burns house in Turramurra. Come for the whole time or just drop in when it suits, we look forward to seeing you!

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Jenny O’Donnell

Head of Middle School

From the Upper School

A message from Victoria Harrison, Head of Upper School

As we approach the King’s Birthday long weekend, we acknowledge the hard work and dedication our Year 9 and 10 students have demonstrated throughout an action-packed first six weeks of term. It has been wonderful to see the girls making the most of various Co-Curricular opportunities while striving for academic success.

This extra day away from school is an ideal time to slow down, recharge, and prepare for the final month of the term. We wish all our families a safe and relaxing long weekend, whether you are enjoying some quiet time at home or heading away. As for our Boarders, we hope you make the most of this time with family.

We are excited to welcome back our Term 2 Vision Valley Adventurers from their residential program. A huge thank you to the Vision Valley staff for their energy, passion, and commitment to making the program such a positive experience for the girls. The girls began their first day back on campus with a two-period Reintegration Workshop, providing them with time to share stories from their time at Vision Valley, review their personal commitments, and get organised for the week ahead.

It was valuable for the girls to hear from the Curriculum department about our assessment guidelines and elective content, and to be reassured that their Year 9 learning has been carefully planned to accommodate the residential program. We hope the girls have enjoyed settling back in at home and at school and are feeling refreshed and ready for the remainder of the term.

Harvard Model United Nations

Isla-Rose Campbell

From the 29th of May to the 1st of June, thirteen Pymble girls and I had the incredible opportunity to attend Harvard Model United Nations Australia 2025 at Cranbrook. All four days were competitive and intense, but enjoyable, nonetheless. Despite being spread out between different committees, all of us threw ourselves into the experience from the start, getting to know other delegates and forming blocks of countries. I enjoyed meeting all the other delegates- there were students from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, New Zealand, India, and, of course, the student organisers from Harvard!

We had six committee sessions across four days, full of fierce debate, collaboration, new friendships, hard work, and the occasional threat of nuclear war. At times, it was challenging to make sure that everyone’s ideas were heard and to organise so many great ideas into a three-page resolution, but the effort paid off. After working incredibly hard on my resolution with students from all over Australia, I was lucky to see mine pass with an overwhelming majority. My highlights included getting our American committee chair to try Vegemite and delivering a strong speech against another bloc’s resolution, as well as forming lasting friendships with several members of my committee. I enjoyed HMUN so much and will be going again next year.

International Exchange

We are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to our three exchange students – Veronica, Giulia and Ginevra who have joined us from Marco Foscarini School in Venice. It’s wonderful to have you as part of our Pymble community, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with you.

At the same time, we have farewelled Phoebe, Isabelle, Meg and Lucy who are swapping Pymble for Woodford House in New Zealand for their own exchange adventure. We wish them all the best as they immerse themselves in a new environment, build new friendships, and make global connections.

Exchange programs like these are a fantastic way to develop cultural understanding and foster global connections. By building friendships and learning from each other, we help create a more open-minded and connected world.

We hope our guests from Venice quickly feel at home at Pymble and that this is the beginning of lasting memories and friendships. Welcome to our school!

Reminder to Parents

Athletics Carnival Portal notice was sent last week. Please make sure that you give your consent via the Parent Portal for your daughter to attend this compulsory school event.

Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Evening starts at 6.45pm on Tuesday 10 June in the GMCPA.

Wishing all Upper School Families a relaxing and safe King’s Birthday Weekend.

Senior Academic Scholarship registrations open to Year 9 students

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

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

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

From the Year 9 Parent Co-ordinators

We warmly welcome our Term 2 Year 9 girls back on Campus from their Residential programme at Vision Valley. We hope the girls are settling in well as their transition back to school life.

We are excited to have our Term 2 Year 9 Parents’ Gathering scheduled on 26^th or 27^th June.

A poll has been shared on the Parents WhatsApp group- please let us know your preference if you are able to join. More details will be sent out in the next few weeks.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Ira (0415 112 575) or Jenny (0422 716 808).

Key Dates – Term 2

Tuesday 10 June – Year 11 Subject Selection Information Evening

Thursday 12 June – Pymble Year 2-12 Athletics Carnival at Homebush

Tuesday 24 June – Secondary School Ensemble Concert

Friday 27 June – Boarders’ Travel Day

Friday 27 June – Last day of Term 2

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Victoria Harrison

Head of Upper School

From the Senior School

A message from Patricia Gallardo, Acting Head of Senior School

Rest and Reflection Over the Long Weekend 

As we head into the long weekend, we encourage everyone in our school community to take this opportunity to rest and recharge. The start of the term has been full of activity, from academic assessments and excursions to major events on the sporting and cultural calendar. It’s important to pause, breathe, and allow ourselves the time to reset.

Over the past fortnight, we’ve also taken time to reflect and commemorate significant moments in our national story. During National Reconciliation Week, students engaged in thoughtful discussions and activities that deepened their understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, and the ongoing journey towards reconciliation. The culmination of the week was the Indigenous Round of sport, where students proudly wore Indigenous jerseys and participated in matches that honoured culture and community.

We are especially proud of our First Nations students and senior student leaders who spoke with honesty and courage, sharing their experiences with their peers. Their words offered powerful reminders of the importance of listening, learning, and walking together.

Looking ahead, we will soon mark Refugee Week — another opportunity to reflect on compassion, resilience, and the strength that diversity brings to our community.

We hope this long weekend offers everyone a chance to rest, reflect, and reconnect.

Year 5 and Year 11 Mentoring Program 

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This week marked the second meeting of our Year 11 and Year 5 Mentoring Program, a wonderful initiative that fosters connection and mentoring across year groups. Each Year 11 student has been paired with a Year 5 buddy, creating meaningful opportunities for our senior students to guide, support, and connect with their younger peers.

It’s been heartening to see the enthusiasm and care shown by both year groups. During this week’s session, students engaged in shared activities and conversations that continue to build trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

The program not only encourages leadership and responsibility in our senior students but also offers our Year 5 students a valuable source of encouragement and friendship.

“During our Year 5 mentoring session yesterday, the Year 11 students had the opportunity to connect with our new Year 5 buddies. The Year 5 students brought along their ‘vision boards,’ which showcased a variety of their interests, such as hobbies, favourite foods, dream travel destinations, and future aspirations. These boards served as easy conversation starters, allowing us to ask questions and gain a better understanding of what they enjoy. The Year 5 students were eager to learn more about high school life, asking questions about the subjects we study and our personal experiences. A memorable moment for me was my buddy’s excitement when I shared that we get to cook food in Food Technology for different assessments. It was uplifting to see her so curious and excited about the subject and hearing her talk about how eager she is to start high school !” Summer, Year 11 

“I loved having the chance to connect with my year 5 buddy. It’s like looking into the past version of myself. I love knowing that I can guide her with advice and I hope to make her feel excited about her future at Pymble” 

Wrap with Love  

Parents Warmly Welcomed to Join Wrap With Love – Knit-In, Friday, 13 June

We warmly invite parents to take part in our Wrap With Love initiative, a meaningful opportunity to come together in service of others. This project involves knitting or crocheting squares that are sewn into warm blankets, which are then donated to people in need across Australia and beyond.

Let’s wrap the world in love — one square at a time.

For further details and to RSVP, please see the image below.

Senior Economics – KODA

Last month, Daisy, Sophia, Sophia, and I, accompanied by Ms Pearce, had the privilege of attending the KODA Capital: Economic and Market Update 2025. We had the opportunity to hear from Brigette Leckie, KODA Capital’s Chief Economist, who delivered an engaging and insightful presentation on the current Australian and global macroeconomic landscape.

Brigette explored the volatility and uncertainty currently affecting global markets, particularly in light of rising geopolitical tensions and a growing trend towards individualisation and deglobalisation. She provided thoughtful commentary on how these shifts are influencing investment behaviours and economic outlooks both locally and internationally.

What stood out most was how this experience brought the concepts we’ve studied in class to life. Instead of simply reading about economic theory in textbooks or news articles, we were able to witness how real-world economists interpret and apply this knowledge in a professional context. It was a fantastic opportunity that deepened our understanding of economics and its relevance beyond the classroom.

Madeline (Year 12 Economics)

Key Dates – Term 2

9 June – Public Holiday – King’s Birthday Long Weekend

12 June – Athletics Carnival

13 June – Wrapped with Love

Key Dates – Term 3  

24 September – Year 12 Picnic Clontarf – Students only 

25 September – Graduation Assembly – Students Only  

26 September – Year 12 Speech Day, Farewell Chapel  

26 September – Valedictory Dinner 

From the Year 11 Parent Group

Patricia Gallardo

Acting Head of Senior School

From the Chaplains

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Pentecost

How many languages do you speak?

I speak English and one phrase of Italian I recall from Year 9. Whenever I am overseas and travel home on a Qantas flight, it brings me so much joy to hear the stewards say ‘G’day.’ There is something about a shared spoken language that feels like home, it brings ease of understanding and lets friendships blossom.

When I asked our students whether they spoke more than one language, an overwhelming majority put up their hands. We are blessed with a rich and diverse variety of cultures represented by our students and staff at Pymble. Over 15 languages are spoken by our staff including Afrikaans, Cantonese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese.

This week in chapel we celebrated the beauty of our differences as we focused on Pentecost. Pentecost, also known as the “birthday of the church,” celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers- including women and men, young and old, and marks the beginning of the church’s mission. 

Pentecost is a time for joy, festivity, and embracing the diversity of the church as a multicultural family. As the Holy Spirit descended upon the group of followers, what seemed to be like tongues of fire fell upon each person. Enabled by the Spirit, they began to speak in different human languages- languages that they had never learnt to speak or understand. Visitors from across the world were nearby and heard their words.  Hearing languages in their own dialect they gathered to meet the disciples.

The Spirit’s presence on the believers honoured the beauty of all nations and languages. In their speaking in common languages, the Spirit brought unity and friendship, enabling the Good News to spread across the world. May we each live in step with the Spirit of Pentecost, with words that unite and hearts that see the beauty in difference.

A prayer for Pentecost

Bright God of life:

Burn in our lives

Bless us with courage and joy

Refine in us your justice

Blaze in us all our days.

(prayer written by Ruth Burgess).

Reverend Cass Blake
College Chaplain

From the Futures Team

Built Environment Workshop 

Several students attended the recent JumpStart workshop hosted by Multiplex at the NEXTDC site in Artarmon. JumpStart workshops encourage women into construction by using Multiplex projects as vehicles to educate and inspire. The program helps students explore what career paths are available and what it means to work within the construction industry.

Here are their thoughts…

Celine Soo – Year 9 

The Multiplex Jumpstart Workshop was a fun and engaging experience. I really enjoyed learning about the construction of a high-security building, and it gave me a unique insight into how complex and detailed those kinds of projects can be. There were lots of hands-on teamwork and design activities, like the paddle pop tower challenge. The quiz tested our knowledge in a fun way and the food incentive really motivated us all. Overall, it was a great mix of learning and fun, and I would recommend it to other students interested in engineering and the construction industry. 

Lyra Hambly – Year 9 

The site tour at NEXTDC’s new building was really interesting—especially seeing the backup power generators and getting to go up on the roof. The view was great, with a bit of sunset still visible, and the crane looked awesome up close. 

My favourite part was probably the tower-building competition with popsicle sticks and masking tape—our tower actually stayed up (almost), which was pretty exciting! The food and gift bag were also a nice bonus. Overall, it was a really fun and educating experience, and I’d definitely recommend it to other students. 

Joyce Li – Year 8 

It was interesting, it was useful, it helped with learning, my favourite part was going to the rooftop and seeing how they use water to cool things and the view was beautiful.  I would recommend it.  

Margaux Marcet – Year 9 

My favourite part was building the tower out of popsicle sticks. It was a fun challenge and helped us work as a team while thinking creatively. I also learned a lot about the different roles involved in construction. 

Upcoming Events (Internal) 

Masterclasses – email sent to student each week with sign-up sheet 

Week	Date	Topic / Presenter	Year groups
6	6/6	Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers	Year 12 only
7	13/6	UNSW COOP Scholarship	Year 11 and 12
8	18/6	UBS Cadetship Opportunity	Year 11 and 12
8	20/6	Elite Athlete Programs  UTS, USYD, UNSW, (MQ TBC)	Year 9-12

Upcoming external events 

Multiplex University and Careers Day 

Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025  

Connect with institutions and associations to learn about vocational pathways and opportunities available within the Built Environment.  

Registrations here: link.  

USYD – Sydney Conservatorium of Music -Audition Information 

Location: Online 

Date:  June 10 2025 

Find out more and register 

USYD – Year 12 Information Evening Online 

Date: Wednesday 11 June

Learn about university entry, scholarships, study options, accommodation options, interstate-specific information and more. 

Get expert advice on entry requirements and the application process from UAC and the Sydney Future Students team. 

Find out more and register 

UNSW Year 12 Info Evening  

Location: Online
Date: 10 June 2025
Find out more and register

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus 
Date: 12 June 2025 
Find out more and register

USYD Environmental Engineering  

Location: Online 

Date: 11 June 2025 

Find out more and register 

USYD Year 12 Information Evening  

Location: Online 

Date: 11 June 2025 

Find out more and register 

UTS: Early Entry Program Info Session 

Location: Online 

Date:  11 June 2025 

Find out more and register 

University of Newcastle – Campus Tours  

Location: UON Campuses – Newcastle, Central Coast 

Date: 13 June 2025 

Find out more and register 

National Institute of Dramatic Arts – Open Day 

Location: NIDA Sydney Campus & Online 

Date: 14 June 2025 

Find out more and register 

Kim Maksimovic

Director of Futures and Partnerships (K-12)

Events Calendar – Term 2 and 3

YES Club Pitch Night

The YES Club occurs throughout Semester 1, giving students from Years 7 to 10 the opportunity to develop innovative business ideas and take them through the full entrepreneurial process, from concept creation to presenting a final pitch to a panel of judges. Pitch Night was a fun and inspiring event, with quality presentations from our Year 7 and 8 pitchers. Their thoughtful and purposeful business ideas exceeded expectations. From all-purpose tote bags to multifunctional shoes and even health-checking apps; every group impressed the audience and judges with their creative pitches.

A highlight was the behind-the-scenes set up with Year 11 mentors helping with preparations, despite getting locked outside the SLT! A big thank you to all of you for fostering a supportive environment for your young club members. 

A huge congratulations to Roma Negi and Serena Shen from Year 7 for winning Pitch Night, with their engaging product called PERA Tote Bags. The judges were impressed with their highly feasible product, which aimed to address a combination of issues, such as shoulder pain, durability, sustainability, and style!

Jocelyn Ying and Oldina Xia 

Co-curricular Administration

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Term 3 and Semester 2 registrations will open at 12:00 pm next Wednesday, 11 June, via the online registration system and close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 9 July. Program information will be available from Friday, 6 June.

Please access the online registration via the Co-curricular pages on MyPymble by clicking here. A parent/carer login is required to be able to register. We recommend families check they can access the system well in advance of the opening date to avoid any technical issues on the day, as registrations cannot be processed via email or phone.

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

Sally Davidson

Head of Co-curricular Administration

From the Co-curricular Sports Team

2025 Secondary School Athletics Carnival

The 2025 Secondary School Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday, 12 June, at the Sydney Olympic Park Competition Arena. The carnival will involve all students from Years 7 to 12 who will be transported to and from the venue by bus.

The carnival will begin at 7:30 am for selected championship athletes and 9:00 am for all other students. Please click here see the attached note to parents, a registration link for championship events, and a program for your reference. 

The Athletics Carnival is a compulsory school event that aims to promote house spirit and participation. It is also a selection for our Pymble Athletics squad.

Mrs Katie Edwards
Head of Sport (7-12)

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AFL

NSWCIS AFL Championships

Good luck to Willa Pearson (Year 9), Stephanie Shaw (Year 8), Eloise Stewart (Year 10), and Evie Farr (Year 10) who are competing this week at the NSWCIS U15 AFL Championships in Albury.

Jack Garrad
Co-ordinator of AFL

Artistic Gymnastics

Congratulations to Our Senior State Gymnastics Champions!

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We are incredibly proud of our talented gymnasts who represented our school at the Senior State Championships last week at Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre. Every gymnast delivered outstanding performances, with each one achieving impressive results.

Siobhan Hsu (Year 9) is now the NSW Level 9 Beam Champion! She also placed fifth on floor, showing her strength and consistency across events.

Aimee Yap (Year 9) was awarded the prestigious Level 9 Gym NSW Artistry Award, which recognises a gymnast who transforms her floor routine into an expressive performance through choreographic flow, musicality, expressive engagement, and technical excellence. Aimee has also been selected to represent NSW at the upcoming Australian Championships on the Gold Coast in July — an incredible honour!

Ava Wang (Year 7) had a fantastic competition, placing third on floor and earning selection into the NSW Level 8 Unders Team for the Australian Championships. Congratulations, Ava!

Anna Wang (Year 7) has been selected to represent NSW in the Border Challenge Level 8 Team, and will compete this July in Logan, Queensland. Well done, Anna!

Rose Purcell (Year 9) competed in her first Level 8 Seniors competition and performed exceptionally well, showing great potential for future success. Congratulations, Rose!

We are so proud of all our gymnasts — your hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship continue to inspire us all. Congratulations on your incredible achievements and good luck to those heading to nationals!

Vanessa Clyne
Acting Head Coach of Artistic Gymnastics

Basketball

Round 5 – Pymble 1 Match Report

The Pymble Ladies’ College Senior Firsts took to the court this weekend for the First Nations Round, facing tough opposition under the watchful eye of basketball legend Lauren Jackson. Despite the absence of several key players due to injuries, the team displayed exceptional resilience and spirit, embodying the never-give-up attitude our programme cherishes.

From the outset, Pymble put in an impressive performance. For the first 30 minutes, the game remained fiercely competitive, with the margin held to within ten points for most of the contest. Our athletes showed grit in defence and commitment on offence, making crucial stops and hustling for every loose ball. The energy was palpable, spurred on not just by the occasion, but also by the biggest crowd attendance of the season and support from the sidelines.

Millie Sutcliffe (Year 11) led the way for Pymble, finishing as our top scorer and fiercest rebounder, battling under the basket at both ends of the floor. Ariana Ziolkowski (Year 11) anchored the defence, playing tough, physical basketball, and making life difficult for the opposition. Elizabeth Yates (Year 11) gave the team a vital boost off the bench, using her endless endurance and work rate to keep the team in the contest. Claire Murphy (Year 11) came onto the court and knocked down a key shot just when it was needed, helping to keep the game within reach.

In the end, however, Loreto Normanhurst proved too strong, using accurate outside shooting and converting too many free throws for Pymble to overcome. As fatigue set in during the final stages, Loreto were able to stretch their lead, and Pymble went down by 16 points.

Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Loreto Normanhurst Senior 1	26 to 39
Pymble 2	MLC 1	16 to 35
Pymble 3	Ascham 2	22 to 22
Pymble 4	SCEGGS 3	16 to 19
Pymble 5	Loreto Normanhurst 8	58 to 10
Pymble 6	Ravenswood 6	24 to 17
Pymble 7	Queenwood 4	43 to 4
Pymble 8	Abbotsleigh 15	7 to 34
Pymble 9	Abbotsleigh 17	45 to 29
Pymble 10	Brigidine 5	18 to 16
Pymble 11	Abbotsleigh 19	12 to 11
Pymble 12	Queenwood 9	33 to 3
Pymble 13	Tara 8	28 to 24
Pymble 14	Abbotsleigh 25	12 to 48
Pymble 15	Abbotsleigh 26	7 to 16
Pymble 16	Wenona 12	14 to 49
Pymble 17	PLC Sydney 14	16 to 10
Pymble 18	Monte 8	6 to 18
Pymble 19	Mount St Benedict 5	6 to 18
Pymble 20	Wenona 14	4 to 26

Lauren Jackson Academy Clinic

We had the excitement of hosting our second Lauren Jackson clinic on Saturday, with the basketball legend herself in attendance. Lauren Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, not just in Australia, but internationally. From New South Wales, Lauren quickly rose to fame through her remarkable skill, versatility, and dominance on the court.

During our Q&A, Claire Murphy (Year 11) asked Lauren what she was doing at 17, to which Lauren replied that she had just won a WNBL championship and MVP award, and was preparing for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Her outstanding achievements include being the first pick in the WNBA draft at age 19, winning multiple WNBA MVP awards, WNBA championships, and earning numerous All-Star selections. She also played a pivotal role in leading the Australian Opals to Olympic and World Championship medals, including three Olympic silvers, two bronzes, and a World Championship gold.

Beyond her unparalleled on-court success, Lauren is admired for her leadership, dedication, and resilience. She inspires young athletes, championing values of persistence, teamwork, and maintaining a growth mindset—values she continues to share through coaching and clinics like ours. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of basketball talent is particularly evident in her efforts to support Pymble Ladies’ College’s basketball program, helping it to reach new heights.

At Saturday’s clinic, Lauren provided our students with an outstanding opportunity to elevate their skill development through hands-on coaching. She focused on fundamental and advanced basketball techniques such as precise footwork, effective court movement, making tough, contact lay-ups, and defensive positioning. Lauren tailored each session to challenge the players at their current level, providing expert, individual feedback and encouraging students to persist outside their comfort zones.

Throughout the clinic, Lauren placed a strong emphasis not only on technical skills but on the mental side of the game—instilling a winning attitude and a growth mindset in each participant. Students left the session more confident in their abilities, equipped with actionable techniques and a new understanding of the importance of resilience and teamwork on and off the court. The clinic was a true inspiration for all involved and has undoubtedly set our athletes on an exciting path to further improvement and basketball excellence.

Maddison Scott
Co-ordinator of Basketball

Cross Country

NSW State Cross Country Relays

NSW State Cross Country Relays were held at The Armory, Sydney Olympic Park, on Saturday. This event is always a highlight of the winter calendar, combining the excitement of relays with the challenge of cross country racing.

Whilst they also form part of the selection criteria for the National Cross Country Championships, the relays are always fun, offering a unique opportunity for athletes to race as a team in what is typically an individual sport.

It was fantastic to see several of our girls out on course, representing their clubs and enjoying the team atmosphere. A special congratulations to Gemma Dixon (Year 9) and her Under 16 team who claimed first in their age group.

The event provided excellent preparation for next week’s NSWCIS Cross Country Championships, and we look forward to seeing strong performances as the season continues.

Deb Walsham
Head Coach of Cross Country

Football

igsa Football Round 5

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The fifth round of the IGSA Football season took place this past weekend with all 12 of our Pymble teams competing. After having 10 of our teams’ games cancelled last week, it was great to see everyone take the field. It was also Pymble’s First Nations Round of Sport, which we hold every year during Reconciliation Week.

Our Senior Firsts continued their winning streak with a comprehensive 9-0 win against Abbotsleigh. Please read the captain’s report below.

Our Junior Firsts had a tight tussle with Wenona, which ended in an entertaining two-all draw. All three of our junior teams had draws this weekend, which meant they went undefeated.

A Marlia Uhl (Year 7) hat-trick helped our Year 7 Firsts to a 3-1 win against a strong Ravenswood team.

Aniela Knight (Year 10) stole the headlines again by scoring all four of Pymble 3’s goals in a 4-2 win over Santa Sabina. That’s eight goals in the past two games for Aniela.

Results

Team	Opponent	Result	Score
Pymble 1	Abbotsleigh Senior 1	Win	9 to 0
Pymble 2	Queenwood 2	Win	6 to 0
Pymble 3	Santa Sabina 2	Win	4 to 2
Pymble 4	Loreto Kirribilli 4	Loss	4 to 8
Pymble 5	Roseville 4	Win	9 to 2
Pymble 6	Loreto Normanhurst 3	Loss	1 to 6
Pymble 7	Loreto Normanhurst 4	Loss	2 to 8
Pymble 8	Wenona 5	Draw	2 to 2
Pymble 9	Abbotsleigh 7	Draw	0 to 0
Pymble 10	Wenona 8	Draw	2 to 2
Pymble 11	Ravenswood 8	Win	3 to 1
Pymble 12	Santa Sabina 5	Loss	0 to 7

Round 5 MVPs

Pymble 1 – Willa Pearson (Year 9)

Pymble 2 – Madeline Taylor (Year 12)

Pymble 3 – Aniela Knight (Year 10)

Pymble 4 – Penelope Danziger (Year 11)

Pymble 5 – Emily Walker (Year 11)

Pymble 6 – Ainsley Alexander (Year 10)

Pymble 7 – Nikita Srivastava (Year 11)

Pymble 8 – Naomi Chan (Year 8)

Pymble 9 – Lucy Woodbridge (Year 8)

Pymble 10 – Nawida Rohullah (Year 8)

Pymble 11 – Sophie Chiang (Year 7)

Pymble 12 – Ishika Sethuram (Year 7)

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

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In the First Nations Round, we had the honour of wearing a special jersey that added extra significance to an already highly anticipated game.

We faced tough competition from Abbotsleigh, and while the final score of 9-0 reflected a strong performance, it didn’t fully capture the intensity of the match. Our midfield fought hard throughout, and the defensive line of Mary Staciwa (Year 11), Laura Januszek (Year 12), Eve Goldsworthy (Year 10), and Isla Devlin (Year 11) remained composed and disciplined under pressure.

What really stood out again was our strong passing and smooth movement up the field. Oh, and did I mention, nine top-class goals found the back of the net? Special mentions go to Lucy McLean (Year 11), Mary Staciwa (Year 11), Willa Pearson (Year 9), Amelia Bicego (Year 10), Sasha Chan (Year 11), Emily Visser (Year 12), and Victoria O’Sullivan (Year 10) for their memorable finishes.

A huge shoutout to our amazing coach Ally, whose consistent encouragement, focus on disciplined play, and overall belief in the team continue to lift the standard each week and bring out the best in the Senior First players.

After just four games, our goal difference stands at 28, a huge testament to the strength and determination of the Senior First girls.

School Pathway Updates

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Congratulations to Alethea Levy (Year 12), Amelia Brandon (Year 11), Eve Goldsworthy (Year 10), and Willa Pearson (Year 9) who competed for IGSA at the NSWCIS Football Championships last week. All four students helped guide IGSA to four wins and becoming eventual champions!

Further congratulations to Amelia Brandon (Year 11) and Willa Pearson (Year 9) who have both been selected into the NSWCIS Representative Football team to compete at the NSW All Schools Championships. This year’s championships will see both students compete against CHS and CCC at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility on Tuesday, 17 June.

Good luck to both Amelia and Willa!

Chris Wood
Co-ordinator – Football

Hockey

IPSHA Hockey

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As we kicked off Week Five of our hockey season, what an exciting journey it has been! All our teams have shown fantastic dedication, spirit, and sportsmanship on the field, and we could not be prouder of their ongoing progress.

This week was especially meaningful as we acknowledged First Nations Round. This is a special time to recognise and celebrate the rich culture and enduring contributions of First Nations peoples to our sport and our community. Teams from across IPSHA took part in ceremonies and displays of respect, honouring the traditional owners of the land on which we play and the deep connection between culture and sport.

As we look forward to the final two weekends of the season, we encourage everyone to keep enjoying their hockey, playing hard, and supporting each other both on and off the field. Let’s continue to show respect for the game and our opponents..

Thank you to our coaches and families or your support so far. We couldn’t do it without you.

Go Pymble!

Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Queenwood 1	0 to 1 Loss
Pymble 2	Kambala 1	3 to 3 Draw
Pymble 3	Wenona 4	8 to 1 Win
Pymble 4	Ascham 4	1 to 4 Loss
Pymble 5	PLC Sydney 7	5 to 3 Win

Player of the Match

Congratulations to the following students who received player of the match for Week 5:

Pymble 1 – Mia Farthing (Year 6)

Pymble 2 – Lia Sloane (Year 5)

Pymble 3 – Grace Edwards (Year 5)

Pymble 4 – Harley Bertrand (Year 4)

Pymble 5 – Kitty Mae Ruiz del Portal Greene (Year 4)

Have a Go Hockey Kindergarten to Year 2

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We are delighted to reach Week 5 of our Hockey skills program, and it has been wonderful to see our youngest players settling in so well!

Over the past few weeks, our Kindergarten to Year 2 students have made fantastic progress. Each session brings smiles, energy, and a growing confidence in their hockey abilities. From learning to hold the stick correctly to practising their dribbling and passing, everyone has shown tremendous effort and enthusiasm.

As we look forward to the rest of the term, we know the children will continue to grow in both ability and confidence. Thank you to our coaches and all families for your ongoing support and encouragement.

Let’s keep having fun and learning together on the hockey field!

Mollie Dive Hockey

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Round 4 of the Mollie Dive Hockey competition saw both Pymble teams in action, once again impressing us with their hard work, resilience, and team spirit.

Pymble 1 delivered a dominant performance against Abbotsleigh, showcasing their skills and determination right from the first whistle. It was fantastic to see their teamwork and confidence on display, securing a convincing result and continuing their strong run this season.

Meanwhile, Pymble 2 faced a very tough challenge against Willoughby/Marist. It was a tough contest with both sides battling hard for every ball. After a nail-biting match, neither side could be separated, and the result was a well-earned draw. We are proud of the effort and character our players showed in a high-pressure game.

Both teams are progressing nicely as they continue to develop their skills and understanding of the game. With the season moving into its backend and finals on the horizon, there is a real sense of excitement and purpose among all players.

We wish both teams the best for the coming rounds and thank our coaches and families for their ongoing support.

Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Abbotsleigh	6 to 1 Win
Pymble 2	Willoughby	0 to 0 Draw

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

Pymble 1 – Tessa Newitt (Year 12)

Pymble 2 – Zahra Craig (Year 8)

Representative Hockey

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In 2024, Bella Croker (Year 12) was selected in the 2024 National Futures Squad for Hockey following her outstanding performance at the Under 18 National Championships held last year on the Gold Coast.

The National Futures Squad is formed of 32 male and female pathway athletes who are all identified as likely to be at their best when the Olympic Games arrive in Brisbane in 2032.

Last week, Bella travelled up to the Gold Coast Hockey Centre from Sunday, 25 to Friday, 30 May. The squad of 32 males and females in the National Futures Squads were divided evenly into Green and Gold teams for an exciting three-match series and training camp.

Congratulations, Bella, on this exceptional achievement. We are immensely proud of your commitment, hard work, and sportsmanship, and we look forward to following your continued success in hockey.

Well done, Bella!

Shellie Rocca
Co-ordinator – Hockey

Netball

Week 5 Netball – IPSHA and NetSetGo

It was another eventful round for our Pymble IPSHA Netball teams. Pymble 2 battled bravely but went down by a single goal, 7-8, to Wenona. Pymble 7 secured an impressive 7-3 win over Barker, while in Year 4, Pymble 8 drew eight-all with Barker before recording an emphatic 11-0 victory against Redlands. Year 3’s Pymble 10 celebrated their first win of the season, overcoming Ravenswood 6-3, and Pymble 3 had a strong outing to defeat Roseville 9-5.

A special mention to Chloe Ma (Year 5) from Pymble 5, whose school spirit shone as she cheered on her team and shot brilliant goals.

Out at NetSetGo, Crazy Hair and Sock Day brought a real sense of community. The girls and coaches went all out with their wacky hair and colourful socks, all in support of The Kids’ Cancer Project. The courts were bursting with energy, fun, and creativity, and the Pymble spirit was clear to see through all the big smiles.

Each week at NetSetGo, our girls are having an absolute ball, constantly improving their skills and growing in confidence. It’s been such a warm and welcoming addition to our Netball program, and it’s wonderful to see so many happy faces thriving on and off the court.

Well done to all involved for another fantastic week!

IPSHA Netball Results

Grade Team A Tea

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Wenona 1	Loss
Pymble 2	Wenona 3	Loss
Pymble 3	Roseville 5	Win
Pymble 4	Ravenswood 3	Loss
Pymble 5	Barker 7	Loss
Pymble 6	Abbotsleigh 8	Loss
Pymble 7	Barker 9	Win
Pymble 8	Barker 12	Draw
Pymble 8	Redlands 7	Win
Pymble 10	Ravenswood 8	Win
Pymble 11	Barker 15	Loss

NetSetGo Results

Team	Opponent	Result
Pymble 1	Kissing Point 33	Loss
Pymble 2	West Pymble 35	Loss
Pymble 3	Kissing Point 30	Loss

IPSHA Netball Team Member of the Week

Team	Team Member of the Week
Pymble 1	Beatrix Lo (Year 6)
Pymble 2	Isabel Liu (Year 6)
Pymble 3	Alena Waterhouse (Year 6)
Pymble 4	Angela Sun (Year 5)
Pymble 5	Chloe Ma (Year 5)
Pymble 6	Alana Hilton (Year 5)
Pymble 7	Ishana Singh (Year 5)
Pymble 8	Elena Zhou (Year 4) (Game 1) Allie Li (Year 4) (Game 2)
Pymble 10	Audrey Yu (Year 3)
Pymble 11	Jessica Chen (Year 3)

NetSetGo Team Member of the Week

Team	Team Member of the Week
Pymble 1	Vanessa Ge (Year 1)
Pymble 2	Chloe Cao (Year 1)
Pymble 3	Evelyn Ren (Year 2)

Megan O’Keeffe
Head Coach – Netball

Rugby Sevens

First Nations Round of Sport

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It was a fantastic display of Rugby Sevens over the weekend in celebration of the First Nations Round of Sport. In the Under 14s, the Pymble girls took on Lindfield Rugby Club. Our girls were convincing winners, playing some fast-paced rugby with plenty of entertaining tries which had the spectators cheering. In the Under 18s fixture, we were up against a fierce Randwick Rugby Club who are a week out from their State Championship campaign. Pymble went into the break with a one-try lead. Randwick managed to stay in the fight, scoring two tries in the second half and clutching the victory with seconds to spare.

Overall, a very successful day of Rugby, and we are looking forward to continuing our pre-season into the Term 3 competition. A huge thank you also to the parents who assisted with the BBQ on Saturday morning; we could not have done it without you!

Frensham Rugby Sevens Gala Day

This year, we will be attending the Frensham Rugby 7s Gala Day (Under 16 and Under 18 girls competitions) on Saturday, 21 June. Please see the poster below for more information.

I have arranged two minibuses, which will be driven by myself and Jack Pennington. Exact details will be finalised closer to the time; however, we will look at leaving the College at 11:00 am and being back by 7:00 pm. Please keep in mind that this does clash with the final round of IGSA sport, and those matches will take priority over attending this event.

Parents, of course, are welcome to attend and transport their daughters if they wish.

If this is something that you are interested in, can you please email jgarrad@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au confirming and advising whether you would like a seat on the bus.

Jack Garrad
Co-ordinator – Rugby Sevens

From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team

Step Behind the Curtain – Discover Your Future in the Arts

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

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

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

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

Click here to book your place.

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

Venue: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts foyer

Cost: $10.00 (lunch and drinks)

Meet our third Behind the Curtain Alumni – Alumni Ally Morgan 

Ally graduated from Pymble in 2012 and is an AACTA nominated writer, actor, and musical comedian. Dubbed “a younger Tim Minchin” by The Sydney Morning Herald, Ally writes and performs for both stage and screen, incorporating her multidisciplinary skills into her screen-making practice. Ally’s original musical rom-com TikTok series ‘Girl Crush’ was funded by Screen Australia, TikTok Australia, and Screen NSW, and was released in March 2024. Ally wrote, produced, and acted in the series, garnering over 600,000 views on TikTok. As a comedian, Ally has created multiple one-woman shows. Her show ‘Not Today’ won ‘Best Musical and Cabaret’ at the Sydney Fringe Festival 2022 and was nominated for ‘Best Writing of a Cabaret’ at the 2023 Green Room Awards. Her short films have been screened at numerous festivals, including the Sydney Film Festival, OutFestLA, and Mardi Gras Film Festival. Ally studied Performing Arts at Actors Centre Australia and graduated with a Master of Screenwriting from AFTRS.

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Dance

First Nations Dance Debut 

First Nations Dance class debuted “Marryuna” at the First Nations Round of Sport on Saturday, 31 May. The students who co-choreographed this performance with their teacher performed with outstanding energy and artistry. Thank you to Ms Madeleine Gardiner and Ms Kate Howie for their support for this performance.

Congratulations! 

Katrina Cluff

Head of Dance

Drama

Eisteddfod Season Kicks Off with Incredible Success! 

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The past five weeks have been a whirlwind of creativity, courage, and competition for our Pymble Co-curricular Drama students, with multiple teams participating in a wide range of festivals and eisteddfods across Sydney.

Our season began with a bang at the Sydney Eisteddfod, where five of our Drama Eisteddfod Duo/Trio teams competed against up to 14 other schools in their sections. Our Year 7 to 8 teams impressed early, with Ishana Viswanathan (Year 8) and Ariana Singh (Year 8) receiving a Highly Commended for their comedic performance of The Odd Couple. The success continued with our Year 9 to 10 teams, earning Highly Commended for their powerful excerpts from The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband and The Blind Giant is Dancing. A fantastic start to the season and a proud moment for our Pymble performers at their first competition!

The excitement continued the following evening, when our Senior Theatresports team — Chloe Brown (Year 11), Grace McSweeney (Year 10), Lara Waterhouse (Year 10), Dakota Jiang (Year 9), and Sitian Chen (Year 10) — competed in the first heat of the Theatresports Schools Competition. The team placed fourth, walking away with high scores and making it through to the finals.

As our eisteddfod calendar expanded, so too did the performances. After a rigorous inter-class film competition, our Senior Filmmaking class took centre stage with the witty and well-crafted A Midsummer Night’s Meme. The team of Meredith Au (Year 10), Wendy Pan (Year 7), Samadhi Wanniarachchi (Year 7), and Shilin Zhao (Year 7) earned an incredible second place at the Regional Shakespeare Carnival, an exceptional achievement for this talented group of young filmmakers. 

As our eisteddfod calendar expanded, so too did the performances. After a rigorous inter-class film competition, our Senior Filmmaking class took centre stage with the witty and well-crafted A Midsummer Night’s Meme. The team of Meredith Au (Year 10), Wendy Pan (Year 7), Samadhi Wanniarachchi (Year 7), and Shilin Zhao (Year 7) earned an incredible second place at the Regional Shakespeare Carnival, an exceptional achievement for this talented group of young filmmakers.

Last week was perhaps our busiest yet, with five eisteddfods in just one week! At the Sharp Short Eisteddfod at Riverside Theatre, three Pymble groups competed, and we were proud to have Jessica Allman (Year 10) and Katerina Economou (Year 10) serve as event emcees. Our Year 10 Drama Eisteddfod group won the heat with their hilarious piece The Court Case of 7 8 9 and advanced to the finals, bringing the audience to tears of laughter. 

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Our performers also made history by participating in our very first Musical Theatre Eisteddfod, where the Years 9 to 12 Musical Theatre Small Group performed Your Fault from Into the Woods at the Sydney Eisteddfod. Their dynamic performance set a new benchmark for musical theatre at Pymble.

Over the weekend, we celebrated even more achievements at the Parramatta and Inner West Eisteddfods. At Parramatta, Cyma Shah (Year 9) and Isabella Benjamin (Year 9) earned second place for their duologue from Ruby Moon, while Matilda Bentley (Year 9), Cecilia Bryant (Year 9), and Ava Christofides (Year 9) performed powerful monologues, resulting in Highly Commended for Cecilia and Ava and fourth for Matilda in a highly competitive section. Simultaneously, our Year 9 to 10 Drama Duos and Trios returned to the Inner West Eisteddfod, tying for second place with their stellar pieces from The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband and The Blind Giant is Dancing.

It has been an exhilarating start to the eisteddfod season, and we are so proud of all our students for their commitment, passion, and professionalism. With many more competitions still to come, we can’t wait to see what our talented performers will bring to the stage next.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on your emails for upcoming performance times and venues — we’re only just getting started!

Language Arts

ISDA Grand Final!

Congratulations to our Year 7 and Year 8 teams who debated in the ISDA semi-finals last week. Both the Year 7 and 8 teams were victorious at MLC and Monte respectively. On Friday, 13 June, both teams will debate in the Grand Finals at Riverview.

Guests are welcome to watch the debates. Good luck, teams.

Transport To and From ISDA Debating Final

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

More Debating Opportunities

Social Debating coaches – Thank you to those who have volunteered to assist uni coaches with social debating. This competition runs until and including Friday, 27 June.

Social Debating girls – We look forward to seeing you after school in Jobson Theatre, KM Building, to continue your online season. Attendance is compulsory. Unfortunately, debates were adversely affected with a blackout in KM last Friday.

Archdale – Shield and Invitational

Round 4 Shield and Invitational Debating continued on Tuesday when we hosted Loreto Normanhurst for Shield. Pymble won six out of eight debates. Year 10 and Seniors Round 4 will be held on Tuesday, 5 August. Next Tuesday, Round 5 debates will be held at St Vincent’s Potts Point. Invitational will be run from IH. Please note that as Year 10 Pymble girls will be at their subject selection evening, their debates will be moved to a make-up date to be advised.

Public Speaking 

Public Speaking Classes and Ted X 

A special shout-out to all who attend Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday classes. It is encouraging to watch students gaining confidence and presenting some great speeches. Miss Shen will be replaced on Wednesday next week with Miss Lara Hogan. All the best to Miss Shen as she prepares to leave to pursue tertiary study overseas.

Model United Nations (MUN)   

 

Pymble Model UN Club (PMUN)   

PMUN runs each Monday lunch in DK06. Come along and join us this term; everyone is welcome. Learn how to prepare for a MUN conference. We will hold our own Winter conference again this year. We have also received invitations to MUN conferences to be held at various high schools including Trinity and Knox. Please see our MUN captain, Kiki Chen (Year 11), if interested and email your interest to Mrs Hubbard.

 HMUN   

Harvard MUN was held at Cranbrook from Thursday, 29 May, to Sunday, 1 June, this year. Over three hundred and fifty students attended from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, New Zealand, and India. Thank you to the fourteen Pymble girls and their parents who supported this event. Congratulations to Isis Lee who was awarded an Honourable Mention and to Imogen Kee who received a gavel and Best Delegate Award.

THIMUN 2026 Tour  

All who have expressed interest in the THIMUN tour have been contacted by Travel at Pymble. Any still interested must contact Mrs Hubbard ASAP. 

Mock Law

Bond Mooting   

The date for our online heat was Tuesday, 20 May, at 2:30 pm, and results are in! Our team has progressed to the semi-finals to be held at Bond University, Gold Coast, on Saturday, 7 June. Thanks to our mooters – Catherine Shi (Year 12), Kitty He (Year 11), and to Kiki Chen (Year 11), silent solicitor. Catherine and Kitty were also awarded honourable mentions for advocacy. They impressed the judges with their oral advocacy skills, their demonstrated understanding of the law, and their ability to articulate legal arguments and respond to judges’ questions. Certificates will be issued to these students shortly and presented at the Language Arts showcase.

Mock Mediation   

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

 Young Justice  

At our recent excursion to the Young Justice Day, we discovered that our lecturer was a Pymble alumna who lectures in Ethics and the Law. We’re delighted that she’s keen to return to Pymble for a tour and to conduct a lunchtime session in Jobson Lecture Theatre on Monday, 23 June, for all interested in Ethics and Law.

Language Arts Dinner! 

Our Language Arts Prefect Catherine Shi (Year 12) and our Language Arts Parent Support mum, Aimy Hoang, have been working hard behind the scenes to organize our first Language Arts dinner! Invitations will be heading your way soon. Stay tuned for this exciting end of term event. 

Bronwyn Hubbard

Head of Language Arts

Music

Congratulations

Congratulations to Caitlin Xi (Year 10) and Camellia Zhou (Year 10) for achieving their A.Mus.A on violin and viola. We are very proud of your achievements and grateful for your efforts in the string program at the College. Well done.

To all the musicians who are undergoing AMEB examinations this week, we wish you well. If you don’t receive the result you were hoping for, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and move on to the next challenge. Angela Duckworth is an icon in the area of grit and says, “As much as talent counts, effort counts twice, therefore talent × effort = skill. Skill × effort = achievement.”

Dates for your diaries: 

Dates for your diary

Wednesday 11 June – Behind the Curtain – A lunch event for students interested in pursuing a career in the Performing Arts.

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

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

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

Sarah Turner

Head of Music

After-Hours Study

Homework Help

Year 12 Study Camps

Click the poster below to register.

Subject Selection Advice on the Humanities

Hi! I’m Maya and I take English Extension 2, Modern, Ancient and Extension History, and Economics. When I started Year 11, I also did many Sciences and Mathematics so I’ve had some experience with a variety of subjects and I’m here to give my main thoughts and advice for Year 10s thinking about picking humanities.

Advice for choosing the Humanities

• Don’t be daunted by content-heavy subjects! Adopt productive memorisation techniques. Instead of using brute force and blurting, some ways you can learn your content without it seeming too hard are:
  • For Modern and Ancient History, draw lots of mind maps after you finish your notes. Use your notes to inform this and pick small sections within syllabus dot points to do this. Also, try to condense your notes as much as possible to constitute mainly specific details, sources, statistics, and interpretations. Structure them by syllabus dot points and try to find ways to structure them really well e.g. using tables and lists.
  • Doing lots of practice responses for all subjects with your notes will help you naturally memorise statistics and quotes. I haven’t found purposefully memorising quotes for my English essays to be as helpful as doing paragraphs, essay plans, and practice essays, which will make them naturally stick anyway.
  • Wide reading for history and economics is also really helpful – your teachers will give you things to read, and they’ll always be more material in your booklets.
• Do practice responses when you have time. Not only will you practice writing, but often you’ll find gaps in the content you’ve learned and be able to go back to your notes and fill it in. Using your feedback will help you increase your marks and remember things to include in the exam. I would also recommend doing timed practice responses, which are quite useful for English and short answer questions in History subjects.
• Make essay plans for history and economics. I found a good way to prepare for writing essays is to make a table under each Modern History syllabus dot point with a rough essay plan. For example, if the syllabus dot point was Reasons for Stalin’s Rise to Power, your table might include 5 reasons with statistics, sources and interpretations.
• There’s no such thing as too many writing subjects – doing many humanities can seem daunting at times but they do all help to strengthen your overall skills, and it’s lots of fun!
• With English, have conversations with your friends about what you’re studying – it will help you come up with new ideas and is enjoyable more generally.

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

Maya Garg (Year 12): Student Communications Prefect 2025
Abby Christopher: Year 12 Leader
Kitty He: Year 11 Leader
Catherine Li: Year 10 Leader
Nicole Fan: Year 9 Leader
Charlotte Pang: Year 8 Leader
Sahana Shashidaran: Year 7 Leader

You’ve invited: Behind the Curtain

Step Behind the Curtain – Discover Your Future in the Arts

Are you passionate about the performing arts?

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

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

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

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

See the details below:

Click here to book your place.

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

Venue: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts foyer

Cost: $10.00 (lunch and drinks)

Apply now for a range of Pymble scholarships

Senior Academic Scholarship registrations open to Year 9 students

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

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

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

Scholarship registrations open to current Year 5 students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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