Today is R U OK? Day, with students across the College encouraged to “Stay cool and have a chat” over a Zooper Dooper in the Junior School or “Enjoy a Kit Kat and have a chit chat” in the Secondary School. Our Year 12 Wellbeing Prefects Emily Rothery and Alex Stansell, along with their Wellbeing Leadership team, also hosted a lunchtime event for students with mindfulness activities, friendly faces and good listeners to talk to, along with an opportunity to connect with our psychologists and counsellors in a relaxed environment.
If there’s one take-home message from R U OK? Day, it’s this:if you see something, say something.
There’s no right way to have a conversation about mental health. There’s no wrong way, either. The important thing is to simply start the conversation. Our Lead Psychologist, Mr Andrew Scott, offers the following advice for parents:
“Life is busy, so take a moment to slow things down by asking your daughter or son how they really are, right here, right now. Your aim is not to fix things but to be prepared to listen and understand. Don’t let the worry of saying the wrong thing stop you from trying. If anything you hear raises concerns, just call us, as we are always here to help.”
By “us” and “we”, Mr Scott is referring to Pymble’s Wellbeing team, including nine clinical psychologists who, as of next year, will work side-by-side with our five registered nurses in our new Wellbeing Centre in the Grey House Precinct. By co-locating our healthcare and psychology teams, we are intentionally creating a space where students can seek mental health support conveniently and discreetly, without worrying about any stigma associated with “going to the psychologists’ offices”. This will also allow for greater collaboration between the two teams, which is so important when treating co-existing physical and psychological health concerns.
Below is an artist’s impression of the welcoming space our girls will enjoy in just a few months. Our staff are super-keen to move into the GHP, too, as you can tell from this beautiful note sent to me by our Health Care Centre Manager, Mrs Lauren Green, following a recent site visit with the team:
“How incredibly grateful and fortunate we are! GHP is absolutely brilliant! We are so, so excited!😊”.
In other wellbeing news, we are delighted to welcome a dedicated Sports Dietitian to our Allied Health team from Term 4.
Our new Sports Dietitian will work closely with our Sports Medicine Physician, Dr Nicole Sly, two physiotherapists and our Health and Fitness Co-ordinator, Mr Jack Pennington, who also manages our athletes’ return to sport following injury. Available for onsite appointments, she will support students to build healthy nutritional habits that promote wellbeing and enhance performance.
By bringing these allied health professionals together onsite, we are making expert care more accessible for all and, most importantly, supporting the holistic health and wellbeing of our girls. This, above all else, is our aim for each student, every day at Pymble.
From the Junior School
A Message from Mrs Kate Brown, Head of Junior School
Congratulations to our Snowsport team
Huge congratulations to our Snowsport team who competed so fiercely and with such phenomenal success at the Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships recently. In summary, we had 25 students with 63 entries across 24 events. This has been our largest and most successful Junior School team to compete at National Championships.
Teams Results 2nd- Div 5 Snowboard GS Team (Michelle Zhang, Makayla Cui and Alyssa Wang) 2nd- Div 5 Snowboard Cross Team (Michelle Zhang, Makayla Cui and Alyssa Wang) 3rd- Division 4 Moguls Team (Christina Yang, Kimberly Zhao, Catherine Wang) 4th -Team Division 4 Snowboard X (Bella Geng-Yang, Ellie He, Christina Yang) 4th-Div 5 Alpine Team (Evelyn Zhu, Michelle Zhang, Makayla Cui, Evelyn Sang) 4th– Div 4 Snowboard GS Team (Bella Geng-Yang, Ellie He, Christina Yang)
Junior School competitors were runners up on the overall point score.
We’re so proud of the team, their Pymble spirit, courage and passion for their sport and their national success.
Congratulations to our MANSW Mathematicians
Woohoo! Our Year 3 MANSW teams (3R and 3B), who completed an investigation into the distances around Australia based on their reading of Alison Lester’s Are we there yet? , won the MANSW competition this year. This is a huge achievement and reflects the girls’ dedication to Mathematics and their creative and articulate showcase of their understanding of the large numbers and distances they were calculating.
Congratulations to our two Year 5 teams Miranda Chen & Vivien Huang and Alyssa Ng, Euphemia Wang & Rachel Zhangwho were both awarded Highly Commended. This is a fiercely competitive program so achieving this level of success across Year 3 and Year 5 is impressive. We’re very proud of all our Mathematicians, their hard work and collaboration.
Year 5 Outdoor Education – Vision Valley
This week our intrepid Year 5s are immersed in a range of exciting and challenging activities at Vision Valley for their Outdoor Education Program. I had the privilege of being out there with the girls today. The girls have explored a variety of activities, including archery, abseiling, bushwalking, rock climbing and participated in team challenges and games.
We are proud of the way the girls have embraced their fears with courage and enthusiasm and the way in which they have supported one another throughout the camp experience as they step outside their normal routine and comfort zone. I am also very proud of the respect the girls have all shown to the Outdoor Education leaders and the teachers who accompanied them throughout the week. Year 5 are definitely stepping up ready to lead the Junior School in 2026 with grace and kindness.
BKinder Symposium
Kindness Captains from Pymble joined peers from seven schools across Sydney on 5 September at the B Kinder Schools Summit hosted in partnership with Illuminate Education Australia. The theme “How Can I Make Kindness Even Better?” encouraged students to explore leadership through kindness, compassion and social responsibility.
The day was filled with collaboration and creativity as students worked to design initiatives that could make a positive difference in their communities. Ideas included school-wide clean ups and community events, all demonstrating that even small actions can lead to meaningful change. Students reflected on how empathy and teamwork are at the heart of strong leadership and how their voices can inspire others.
IPSHA Social Action Expo
Last Thursday six Year 5 and 6 students attended the IPSHA Social Action Expo at St Ignatius Riverview. The annual event showcases school service and philanthropy initiatives, celebrating advocacy and inspiring students to take action and make a difference. The girls showcased the Pymble Kindness and Service initiatives through a gallery display, including making a 1-minute pitch which concluded a commitment:
Our social action plan isn’t a list of jobs to tick off – it’s a promise. We’re not waiting until we’re older to change the world; we’re doing it now! Every meal cooked, every bracelet beaded, every piece of rubbish picked up, every preloved game or book swapped – these aren’t small acts. They’re the seeds of a kindness movement.
A message from Martha Itzcovitz, Junior School Teacher Librarian 3-6
The girls were buzzing with excitement when Kate and Jol Temple visited this week to launch their hilarious new book Mega Rich Guinea Pigs! We are so lucky that they chose Pymble as the venue for the launch! Kate and Jol had us laughing out loud as they shared how the cheeky guinea pigs came to life and gave us a sneak peek into the wild adventures in the story. The girls loved hearing about their writing journey, what inspires them and how they develop their zany ideas.
It was very inspiring to hear about how they come up with ideas, and they made us all laugh – Euphemia Year 5
The moment I got the book signed I didn’t stop reading it until I finished it – Hailey Year 5
Kate and Jol gave us a profound insight into how children’s authors compose their books – Lucy Year 6
I loved it so much it felt like a dream! The book is so good and even my little brother loves it and he hates reading – Gloria Year 5
I liked learning about the different types of frogs in their book, and I like how funny they were and their big rubber duck! – Willouw Year 3
Funny, intelligent answers to our questions and made us all laugh like we’ve never laughed before – Zarah Year 4
Sustainability Club News – Miss Avalon Treharne
Pymble Clothing Drive:
A friendly reminder about our Sustainability Club Clothing Drive. We are looking for donations of clothes that no longer fit or that you don’t wear anymore. By donating at school, you’re not only helping families but also reducing waste and giving clothes a second life! Please make sure all clothing donations are clean and in good condition. We can’t accept anything that is ripped, broken or stained.
You can drop your donations into the collection bin outside Hedgehog House anytime from now until Week 9.
Let’s work together as a school community to make a difference, one piece of clothing at a time!
Written by Harper Chen, Mia Farthing, Aurora Lin, Scarlett Qiu
Pymble Sustainability Journal:
A reminder to continue working towards completing the Pymble Ladies College Sustainability Journal by the end of Term 3. As you complete your challenges, please upload a photo via the QR Code. These photos will then be shared in Assembly.
Deputy of Head of Junior School – Operations: Mr Stephen Robinson
School and Co-curricular Attendance
A reminder to families that regular full attendance at school is essential for all students. When a child is sick and unable to attend school, they are precluded from attending after school co-curricular activities. Should students have appointments during the school day, please ensure they are at school by 11.45am in order to attend co-curricular activities.
Walking Groups
Do you want to avoid the traffic in the morning? Consider dropping your daughter off at Grandview Street (near the train station) between 7.40am-7.55am or Grey House Walk 7.30am-7.45am. Junior School staff are at these locations between these times and walk students to school. This eases congestion with vehicles on Avon Road and within the College and allows students to undertake a little morning exercise.
College Coach Travel to and from School
The College operates five private bus services, open to students from Kindergarten:
· Hunters Hill – Bus Route 1
· Lower North Shore – Bus Route 2
· North West – Bus Route 3
· Northern Beaches – Bus Route 4 (this includes an early and late service in addition to the school hours service)
· Lower Northern Beaches – Bus Route 5
Parents can opt for a full-term or flexible registration for their child. The full-term option allows your child to travel on the bus unlimited times throughout the term, mornings and afternoons. Alternatively, they may select the flexible registration and select the travel days and times you require and will only be charged for the number of trips your child takes during the term. This will be added to your account at the end of term.
Many Junior School students use the private bus service as a convenient way to get to school and a fun way to catch up with their friends. They are met at the Pymble bus stop at Kelso by a Junior School staff member in the morning and if in Years K-2 are walked to the Junior School. All students are walked to the bus at 3.15pm in the afternoon, ensuing full accountability for who is on the bus.
To find out more about the bus service or to register, click here.
Minibus shuttle servicePymbleLoop
Did you know that we have a complimentary minibus shuttle service to assist families during the closure of Grey House Walk in Term 3 and Term 4?
This free minibus service is available to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The minibus stops at Courallie Avenue, Golfers Parade and Pymble Avenue. Many families have found it convenient to drop their daughter at one of these stops, knowing that they will make it to school safely and on time without getting caught up in traffic around the College campus. To book your daughter a seat on the minibus, click here.
Message from Junior School Administration Office
A reminder to email juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au when your daughter is late or needs to leave early. Please continue to use MyPymble to mark your daughter absence, for two days or more absence please complete the Exemption from Attendance at School form or email though a medical certificate for illness.
After school arrangements for girls in YearsK-2, please email juniorschool@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au if you have changes to your daughter’s after school arrangements in Term 3.
Important Dates for Term 3 – Week 8 and Week 9
Friday 12 September
Year 5 OEP, return from Vision Valley, car line pick up 3.00pm
Friday 12 September
Walk-a-thon Year 3 & 6, Period 5 & Period 6 Event
Saturday 13 September
IPSHA Saturday Sport
Sunday 14 September
NSSWE Spring Fest – Junior School Jazz Band
Thursday 18 September
Friday 19 September
Year 6 Musical Performance 1 6.00pm
Year 6 Musical Performance 2, 6.00pm
Saturday 20 September
Garden Party
From the Middle School
From the Head of Middle School Jenny O’Donnell
This week in Middle School we had a visit from Senior Constable Lynda Hart who works with Hornsby Police. She spoke to both Year 7 and 8 students about a number of topics relevant to their safety. Below is a reflection from Year 7 Communications Leaders: Sahana Shasidharan and Megan Ow.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Middle School cohort had the opportunity to engage in an important discussion about social media, focusing on how to prevent stressful situations online and what to do if they occur. We were fortunate to welcome a special guest, Senior Constable Lynda Hart, who delivered an impactful presentation on topics such as sextortion, blackmail, cyberbullying, exploitation and online harassment. In the process of her talk, we learned practical steps to take in these situations and identified the right people to turn to when something goes wrong online. Senior Constable Hart also reminded us that once something is shared online, it remains there permanently and encouraged us to think carefully before posting.
She introduced us to the GRANDMA strategy, which highlights the importance of considering whether a post is appropriate before sharing it with others. We also saw situations virtually, as we watched videos on these scenarios and how it can make a big impact with just one click of a button. These videos showed that with one post, social media will always find a way to bring it back, making it an important thing to think about what you’re going to post and what you do in social media.
We are thankful to Senior Constable Hart for sharing her time and knowledge, and for equipping our students with strategies to stay safe and make positive choices online.
Sahana Shasidharan (Year 7) & Megan Ow (Year 7)
Our Middle School collaborative weaving project is coming along very nicely. The girls involved are excited to now be at the stage where they can see what the finished product will look like. Working throughout the Term with the representatives from Speaking in Colour, has provided us all with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of First Nations traditions. Below are some updated images to share.
Next week, Year 8 will be heading off to the Colo River for their 5-day Outdoor Education experience. Thank you to all the staff who have invested so much time to ensure the girls are well placed to get the most out of the opportunity. We will be meeting up at Kelso at 8.15am on Monday morning. If there are any late medical updates to share, please sent this directly to Somerset for inclusion.
Malalai Karimi of Year 8 was invited to speak at an event in Newcastle last weekend to share her passion for Afghanistan, women’s rights and the importance of freedom of choice. Below is an extract from a poem she shared as part of her presentation. Well done, Malalai.
“Never Comes”
The hope never comes, the scent of freedom, the smell of happiness, never comes.
Two hundred years in a war, I am exhausted from this world. Why does peace never come?
Why can’t we feel that freedom? Why us?
We have become selfish, greedy. We have forgotten the real us.
In the mountains of Panjshir, A voice raised, strong, unbreakable and fearless.
He guides us, teaches us: Fight for your rights, that right is not for giving.
Fight for hope, for the hope that will come.
Unity is the key we lost. Trust is the chain we broke.
When hands join, hearts open, the scent of freedom will finally come.
No more strangers over our land, No more turning against each other. Only us, standing side by side. Unbreakable, unbowed, waiting for the hope to come.
Message from Year 8 Coordinators
Join us for a delightful evening of connection and conversation at our Year 8 Group Mothers’ Drinks Party!
The Year 8 girls will be at Colo River next week. This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with fellow mothers, share stories and build our community spirit.
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun and friendship!
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School
From the Upper School
A message from Victoria Harrison, Head of Upper School
In last week’s Combined Assembly, we focused on young women’s health, with guest speaker Vanessa Ferguson from Adora Fertility presenting alongside two passionate Year 9 students, Ariana and Tala. Both students are exploring women’s health education and the importance of building awareness from a young age.
Through the PDHPE curriculum, PESP initiatives such as Kamana, and the annual PPEP Talk® program attended by Year 10, our students are encouraged to be mindful of their own health and the wellbeing of those around them. Being proactive about health is an act of strength and a key part of becoming an empowered young woman.
It is essential that students establish awareness now, learning to advocate for themselves and form habits that will sustain their health and wellbeing into the future. Young women can sometimes dismiss small changes or brush off symptoms, but it is important to listen to their bodies and speak up early if something doesn’t feel right.
Key messages included:
paying attention to changes, no matter how small
recognising the importance of rest, nutrition and movement
seeking support from trusted adults or health professionals when needed
We encourage parents to talk with their daughters about health literacy, helping them trust their bodies and speak up when something feels wrong.
Thank you to Ariana for sharing her reflection:
Hi! I’m Ariana, and this year my partner Tala Gubera and I decided to start up a passion project. Our project specialises in women’s health, addressing the gap in education for teenage girls. As part of our project on women’s health education, we researched and focused on conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Out of 22 Year 9 students asked in a mini-random survey, 16 had never heard of endometriosis, and the remaining six still didn’t know what it actually was. This shows just how rarely these important health issues are talked about. Did you know that severe period pain isn’t normal? Because women’s health has been historically under-researched, symptoms like these have been normalised, harming millions of women worldwide. Our goal is to make conditions like endometriosis a regular part of conversation, breaking down stigma and ensuring young people are informed rather than left in the dark, waiting decades for a diagnosis. We have been mentored by Dr Hadwen and more recently Vanessa Ferguson of Adora Fertility to help develop our project further, and to hopefully reach a larger audience.
We are publishing our current work in the school research journal: Perspective.
This week we came together to recognise R U OK? Day, a reminder for students to check in with their friends, classmates and teachers. Sometimes, asking “Are you okay?” and taking a moment to listen can make a big difference.
To make conversations a little easier (and sweeter!), students shared Kit Kats to have a Kit-Kat chat, because taking a break together is the perfect chance to talk.
Remember, you don’t need a special day to ask the question. Every day is a good day to reach out to support one another.
Student Achievements
Congratulation to our talented Upper School Fencers who competed at the Australian Fencing Circuit 1 in Melbourne last weekend. Lulu Hargraves placed 13th in theSenior Women’s Épée event and Rianne Leung placed 2nd in the in Melbourne. Both Rianne and Lulu have been selected in the Australian High Performance Fending Squad
Rianne has shared this reflection of her most recent competition.
Over the weekend, I competed at AFC#1 (Australian Fencing Circuit #1) to kick off the season. The event began with four pools of six and one pool of seven, everyone advances from pools to direct elimination, but the pool results determine your seeding. I was ranked third after pools and made my way to the finals and was unfortunately eliminated. Despite the loss, I’m happy to have finished second. More than the result itself, I’m really grateful for the opportunity to learn from my bouts and come back stronger. This is a great start to the season and I’m very excited for more to come.
2026 International Student Exchange Program
We are excited to launch the 2026 International Student Exchange Program, offering Upper School students a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons through cultural and educational experiences overseas.
An online information evening will be held at 6.00 pm on Wednesday, 17 September. This session is highly recommended as it will outline the program’s opportunities, responsibilities, and expectations, as well as the application process, required documents and key deadlines. Formal applications will open in Week 9.
For an overview of the program, please click here. Keep an eye out for a portal notice with the link to join the online event and please indicate your interest to attend on the attached form found here.
Year 10 Camp – Term 4
A reminder to all Year 10 parents to please complete the consent form for their daughter’s Term 4 Outdoor Education Program. This is due urgently!
All required links and detailed program information have been sent to families through the My Pymble portal, specific to each daughter’s allocated program. Additional information about the Year 10 Outdoor Education Program can also be found HERE
One Week to Garden Party
We’re excited about our annual Garden Party! The collection of bottles is steadily growing, but we are still waiting on contributions from many students. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our College service partners, and we need the help of our families to make it a success. If your daughter has not yet contributed, we would greatly appreciate your support in arranging this over the weekend.
Key Dates for Term 3
Garden Party – Saturday 20 September
From the Senior School
From the Head of Senior School – Mrs Nikki Wyse
It was fantastic to return to the KM today, after a short period of Long Service Leave. I would like to acknowledge Ms Patricia Gallardo and Mr Andy Heggie, who led the Senior School so well. Their care and dedication are sincerely appreciated.
Year 12
It is great to see the buzz in the atrium of girls working hard and collaborating as they consolidate their learnings from their recent HSC Trial examinations. This is a crucial time to review, refine and extend their understanding of key concepts and submit plenty of practice exam-type tasks for feedback. As always, maintaining routines and keeping to set goals builds strong progress.
Year 11 examinations
Year 11 students will finish their program of examinations this week. They are to be commended on their maturity and good sense over the past fortnight. The closing weeks of term will be spent in finalising course work and understanding the feedback from their examination results. It is important that the students maintain their focus and work ethic as they prepare for the beginning of Year 12 next term.
Showcase of talent
Over the past few weeks, we have been able to enjoy the skill, talent and sheer hand work of our Year 12 students, over a range of showcase events. Students of Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Textiles and Design, Music and English Extension 2 have showcased their work and we look forward to the upcoming exhibition of work from Aboriginal Studies. These students deserve our heartfelt congratulations for completing these major pieces of work and it is always such a joy to see their justifiable pride on display.
Garden Party
Students in Years 11 and 12 are asked to continue to support the Senior School projects for Garden Party. Year 11 students are donating items for a chocolate wheel and Year 12 students are selling raffle tickets. Students in both years are also requested to sign up for a duty shift on the day.
Many thanks to those students who have already made generous contributions. Funds raised at this year’s Garden Party will go to the Mahboba’s Promise and HerVillage Foundation.
Term 3 Dates
1 – 12 September – Year 11 Exams
20 September – Pymble Garden Party
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
Term 4 Dates
17 October – Year 12 and Student Leader Induction Ceremony
21 October – Year 12 Information Evening
From the Boarding School
We are always excited to offer a wonderful variety of fun activities for our Boarders, helping them make the most of their time here at Pymble. We’re equally committed to welcoming our Boarding families and making sure there are plenty of opportunities for you to be involved.
As a Boarding parent, you’re a valued member of our Boarding Parent Group (BPG). The BPG is a fantastic way to connect with other families and stay in the loop—providing support, sharing information, and helping foster our warm Boarding community. The BPG committee regularly meets with College leaders—our Principal, Deputy Principal, Director of Boarding, Heads of House, and key staff—to discuss the matters that mean most to our Boarders and their families.
We’d love to invite you to our Term 3 Boarder Parent Group meeting, which will be held on Friday 19 September—the evening before the Garden Party—starting at 2:00pm in Lang House. This is a wonderful chance to hear about the latest happenings in Boarding, and you’ll be finished in time to greet your daughter as she arrives home from school. If you have any items for the agenda, please send them through to boarding@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. We’ll send out a copy of the agenda next week.
Throughout the year, the BPG organises functions for Boarding parents to gather together in relaxed and friendly social settings to meet other parents and Boarding staff. Our next social event will follow the BPG Meeting. After some last minute Garden Party preparations, come along and enjoy dinner with other Boarding parents at the Butcher’s Block in Wahroonga, then continue the fun with an evening of live music and dancing at the Warrawee Club. As all Boarders are required to join us for this special night, we hope our Boarding families will be part of the celebrations too!
If you’d like to join us for the early dinner at the Butcher’s Block, you can find all the details and book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DEDPW.
And if you’re planning to dance the night away with FABBA, please let Laurel know at boarding@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
I hope you can join us for what promises to be a fabulous night!
Celebrating Year 12 2025
In just a few short days we will be saying goodbye to our much loved Year 12 Boarders. We have all been busily preparing to ensure these girls have a wonderful send off. This year, we are excited to introduce a new tradition – because our Boarders begin their Pymble journey with a Chapel service, it feels fitting to celebrate all they have given to our community with a special final Boarders’ Chapel service.
We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion on Thursday 25 September, from 5.15pm to 6.00pm. This will be a lovely opportunity for all Boarders to come together, say goodbye, and honour their Boarding sisters—and we would be delighted to have you there with us.
It was another busy weekend on campus with sport in full swing and our Boarders out and about and enjoying the sunshine. The coming weekend is also filled with opportunities for fun with the Year 7 to 9 Pool Party at Riverview a much anticipated event. Not to miss out, our older girls have their sights set on a shopping trip to Bondi and of course, there is plenty of fun onsite including Boarders Get Baking and an in-house games night.
Garden Party Ready!
Thank you to those of you who have already volunteered to help on the day and/or delivered items to the various Boarding Houses. We are keen to have as much local produce as possible – honey, jams, fruit, seeds, nuts, cotton, herbs, flowers, cakes and slices, etc. Any non-perishable items can be delivered directly to Marden House and we will make sure they are stored safely ready for Garden Party day. Fresh items can be brought directly to the produce stall on the day of the Garden Party.
Eat like a Boarder
We would love you to join us for dinner on Monday 13 October at 6.00pm following drop off of your daughter/s. This will be the ‘real’ experience, with you being able to enjoy the regular dinner service, just as the girls do each evening. All family members are welcome. If you would like to join us please rsvp to boarding@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au by Friday 3 October.
Love It Ms Theresa Mimmo, Deputy Director of Boarding
There was lots of activity over the weekend for our Boarders. Friday was a quiet night in the Houses with the common spaces being used well. After sport on Saturday afternoon a lot of Boarders travelled to Macquarie Centre for a delicious treat at YoChi. On Sunday, a group of Year 10s went to Bondi for a different shopping experience whilst our Years 7, 8 and 9 Boarders were taken to Riverview for a pool party to celebrate the start of Spring. Our Boarders have described their weekend for you:
Mataya and Stella Year 9described the Riverview Pool Party as social, exciting, entertaining, fun and unforgettable.
This weekend was full of fun outings! We headed to Macquarie Centre for a YoChi stop, where everyone enjoyed creating their own frozen yogurt masterpieces with plenty of toppings to choose from. The next day, we explored Bondi Junction on a shopping trip, giving everyone the chance to browse, shop, and enjoy a bit of retail therapy. Both outings were a great way to spend time together and enjoy some treats.
Annika, Year 10
On Saturday afternoon, we were able to go on a trip to YoChi at Macquarie Centre. We all enjoyed some frozen yoghurt together and were able to sneak in some shopping before we left. On Sunday, a few Year 10s headed to Westfield Bondi Junction for some shopping, which was a nice way to end the weekend.
Georgina , Year 10
View From My Window
Hi I’m Latiah, I’m a proud Gamilarray Woman from Dubbo NSW, a place which you probably know as the town with the zoo. I’m currently in Year 12, and my long adventure here started in 2021 when I joined as a Year 8 boarder. I was a bit quiet at first which is hard to believe if you know me now, but that phase only lasted about a week. I soon found my people that at first I called friends but now they’re the sisters I never got. I’ve grown up in Dubbo my whole life and it’s where my mum and brother live. We live in a cul de sac which makes it feel even more like home because my neighbours, who became my second family live less than a minute away. I also have the pleasure of living two minutes down the road from fellow Boarders, Grace, five minutes from Dezi and seven minutes from Sahara and Millie. It’s a big world but somehow we ended up in the same boarding school and that’s something I will be forever grateful for.
When I look out my window I see the obvious like the street lights, my mum’s car parked in the driveway and the oddly shaped bricked garden bed in the dead centre of the front lawn. But if I really look, I see my round street that holds memories of tree climbing, bike riding, BBQs, many birthdays, memories both the good along with the unconditional love that continues to flourish within my round street.
Going to boarding school was a decision that at the time felt easy and right but I soon came to realise it wouldn’t be all sunshine and rainbows and that I would miss my people back home, but somehow that felt more comforting than it being just perfect because I knew everyone surrounding me was in the same boat and that I really wasn’t alone. I got to know each and every one I live with and their stories that made them so unique. I got to watch how over the years we as a year group faced challenges but overcame them and how that brought us so much closer. I will forever cherish these moments where I got to truly understand the saying ‘family is not always blood’. Through my time as a Boarder, I learnt the ins and outs that had a way of teaching me life lessons I didn’t realise I needed until now as I’m finishing up. So here’s my top five tips:
1. Preparation: In winter, don’t forget to leave a jumper and shoes close by in case the fire alarm goes off at 1.00am. You’ll be cold.
2. Attention to detail: Check your pockets properly before doing your washing or you might find your airpods wet and not working.
3. Time management: Check the train times before you go out on leave so you’re not late.
4. Independence: Change your white pillowcases straight after fake tanning or they’ll stain
5. Communication: It’s better to talk to everyone than have regrets about not knowing them.
It was a journey and a half to say the least to get where I am today but truly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I do miss my family when I’m away from home but I’ve now learnt to appreciate their company a little more. I also miss watching the sunsets when I’m driving with my friends and how the lights at the lookout adds to our D&Ms but even in those times, I find myself missing my home away from home and the girls within it.
Boarder of the Week
Tilly joined us from Pokolbin in 2023 and has shown immense growth, taking every opportunity in her stride. She is our resident “yes” person in Goodlet House—always willing to volunteer, bring others together, assist staff, mentor her younger Boarding sisters, and be a friendly presence at Boarders Get Baking. Recently, Tilly lent her voice to the Pymbellas and generously gave up her weekend to tour ex-students—even after a 4.00am wake-up for sport at Frensham! She has inspired others with her resilience, care, empathy, and leadership in Boarding.Tilly’s gentle nature and big heart make everyone around her feel included, welcome, and valued. A very well-deserved Boarder of the Week!
Save the Date
19 September – Boarder Parent Group Meeting followed by FABBA event
20 September – Garden Party
25 September – Farewell to Year 12 Chapel Service* (all Boarders required to be in attendance until 6.00pm) followed by Year 12 Celebration dinner for Year 12 Boarders and their families
25 September – Boarders’ Travel Day
26 September – Year 12 Speech Day and Valedictory Dinner
Term 4
13 October – all Boarders return from 2.00pm
13 October – Eat Like a Boarder 6.00pm
14 October – HSC Examinations commence
17 October – Boarding Lock Down and Evacuation Drill*
14 November – Lang Housewarming for Year 12 2026 and their families
November- End of Year Chapel Service and Christmas Party*
3 December Year 7-12 Speech Day*, followed by end of term Travel Day.
Watch live on Instagram, YouTube or Facebook to find out more about applying through UAC including the Educational Access Scheme, key dates, adjustment factors, preferences and offers.
National Arts School. Bachelor of Fine Arts – online information session
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships – Information session
Location: Online
Date: September 25, 2025
The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship is for talented and inquisitive high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology and inspire good in the world of STEM.
Applications are open until 13 Jan 2026 and are valued up to $20,000 each. With a weeklong disruptive leaders program in Singapore and access to mentoring and networking opportunities, this scholarship is a unique opportunity to strengthen your passion and expertise in technology and inspire new ways of thinking
Fifteen years from now, Australia’s biggest healthcare system will likely face significant challenges due to factors like climate change, population and demographic changes, and rising costs. There will also be significant opportunities thanks to emerging technologies, breakthroughs in medical research, and advancements in all aspects of life and work.
Worldbuilding involves deep consideration of a different world and presenting this in different formats – writing, drawing, music, models, props, audio-visual – the choice is yours!
This competition focuses on a research-for-design approach to help us to think about how social norms, technology, economical drivers, the environment and values change and intersect over time. It is the process of understanding our world as it is now, identifying trends and signals of where our world is headed, and designing a preferable future.
Through this competition, you’ll get to dive into the megatrends that are expected to shape the future of healthcare in NSW and produce a creative vision of the future for a chance to win exciting prizes and gain unprecedented access behind the scenes of NSW Health.
ANSTO Science Discovery Tour
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre
Date: 27September 2025
This tour provides an in-depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry.
Subject to availability, we will visit Australia’s only nuclear reactor OPAL, the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
Date: 7-12December 2025 *Expressions of interest now open*
Engineering Summer School has been running for 33 years and supported by the Office of NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer. It is a collaboration between Engineers Australia, our Engineering Universities and Industry partners.
ESS2025 is for students sitting their HSC or equivalent in 2026. The aim of the week is to provide an insight into the vast number of areas where Engineers work, the numerous degrees available, and the amazing career opportunities both in Australia and globally.
ESS2025 is a fully residential program, allowing you to start building your networks as you find your “tribe”. You will:
Stay on campus at USYD
Visit 5 key universities and 5 key organisations
Meet loads of Engineers from wide and wild ranging areas
ANSTO Lego EV3 – Mission to Space – Beginners Workshop for Ages 9-14
Organisation: ANSTO
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre, Lucas Heights
Date: September 29, 2025
Calling all future space explorers and tech geniuses! Are you ready for an epic, top-secret mission? Join us for a thrilling adventure where you become scientists and engineers, programming your very own EV3 robots to tackle space-themed challenges!
Dive into an action-packed day filled with hands-on STEM activities that spark creativity, teamwork, and out-of-the-box thinking. Work on our awesome Challenge Mat – a space playground where your ideas come to life as you find exciting solutions to real space problems.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, with our expert facilitator guiding you from basic to advanced programming at your own pace.
Gear up for a day of building, coding, and conquering space challenges! Become the commander of your own LEGO robot and see if you’ve got what it takes to explore the final frontier!
LEGO EV3 – Bluetooth and Data Logging Masterclass Workshop for Students Aged 12-16 interested in Robotics
Organisation: ANSTO
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre, Lucas Heights
Date: September 30, 2025
Master workshop featuring “LEGO EV3 for Education” robotics kits.
Do you already have experience with LEGO EV3 or Spike and ready for the next level? Learn advanced functions such as Bluetooth and data logging and enjoy racing your robot in the Bluetooth Relay, calculate its top speed, and be the last one standing in Bluetooth Battle Arena. A fun and technical day to suit the keen coder and mathematician.
Additional information:
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the workshop at the ANSTO Discovery Centre to sign-in. The workshop starts at 9:30 am sharp.
Workshop includes a recess and lunch break outside (weather permitting). Please bring a bag with sunscreen, snacks/food, a hat and drink bottle.
All workshops are delivered by accredited educators with experience in science, engineering, programming and robotics.
Contact the ANSTO Discovery Centre on (02) 9717 3090 or education@ansto.gov.au if you have any questions.
Stop Motion Animation Half-Day Workshop for Beginners Aged 8-13
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre, Lucas Heights
Organisation: ANSTO
Date: October 1, 2025
This is a beginner’s class for those with little to no experience in creating Stop Motion Animations. Children will design their own backgrounds and film and edit movies starring their own toys and imaginations!
Learn movie-making techniques (claymation and stop-frame animations) used in TV favourites such as Wallace and Gromit, Morph, Pingu, and Shaun the Sheep.
Check out videos of the WeDo, Stop Motion and MicroBits workshops here: https://goo.gl/tkPihH.
Additional information:
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the workshop at the ANSTO Discovery Centre to sign-in.
Workshop includes a recess outside (weather permitting). Please bring a bag with sunscreen, snacks/food, a hat, and drink bottle.
All workshops are delivered by accredited educators with experience in science, engineering, programming and robotics.
Contact the ANSTO Discovery Centre on (02) 9717 3090 or education@ansto.gov.au if you have any questions.
Music Holiday Workshop – Mastering Performance, Sydney
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Sydney Campus
Date: October 3, 2025
AIM’s new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Performance. Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.
Over the course of the workshop, students will work with two professional musicians, Adrianna Cicchitelli & Gian Timothy Gho, to expand their performance skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment. They will workshop communication in an ensemble, chart reading, rhythm, pitch, dynamic, improvisation, stylistic interpretation and performance. Under their guidance, they will use these new rehearsal and performance techniques to create a small set of diverse songs in collaboration with other students in the class to present a performance for family and friends.
Music Holiday Workshop – The Songwriter’s Toolkit, Sydney
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Sydney Campus
Date: October 3, 2025
Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.
This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become.
National Fashion College Styling Workshop for Ages 16+
Organisation: National Fashion College
Location: NFC Sydney Campus
Date: October 11, 2025
You’re officially invited to the National Fashion College’s Styling Workshop, hosted at their incredible Sydney Campus. Taught by one of Tiffany & Co’s National Stylists, Emma Read, you’re not going to want to miss this!
Attendees will also work on two street-style photo shoots with a renowned fashion photographer, as well as learn about:
Styling celebrities and talent
E-commerce styling
Social media and content styling
By the end of the day you’ll leave with a portfolio of digital images and receive a certificate of completion.
This experience is recommended for guests aged 16 and older.
Sally Davidson, Head of Co-curricular Administration
Term 4 Registrations Now Open
Registrations for Term 4 Co-curricular programs are now open via the online registration system. Registrations will close on Wednesday 1 October.
To register, please access the online system through the Co-curricular pages on MyPymble by clicking here. A parent/carer login is required to complete registration. Please note that registrations cannot be accepted via email or phone.
Note both Kitchen Whiz and Smart Cookies are listed under Co-curricular TAS.
All registrations, including requests, are processed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Please choose your sport and/or activity carefully. Program fees are non-refundable and will not be adjusted for sessions missed due to illness, wet weather, or school events (including camps), in line with our terms and conditions.
All information regarding Co-curricular programs throughout the term will be communicated via the MyPymble app. If you have not yet downloaded the app, please click here to do so.
From the Co-curricular Sports Team
Term 4 Registrations Now Open
Registrations for Term 4 Co-curricular programs are now open via the online registration system. Registrations will close on Wednesday 1 October.
To register, please access the online system through the Co-curricular pages on MyPymble by clicking here. A parent/carer login is required to complete registration. Please note that registrations cannot be accepted via email or phone.
Note both Kitchen Whiz and Smart Cookies are listed under Co-curricular TAS.
All registrations, including requests, are processed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Please choose your sport and/or activity carefully. Program fees are non-refundable and will not be adjusted for sessions missed due to illness, wet weather, or school events (including camps), in line with our terms and conditions.
All information regarding Co-curricular programs throughout the term will be communicated via the MyPymble app. If you have not yet downloaded the app, please click here to do so.
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Drama
As students prepare for CentreStage at the end of the year in their co-curricular classes, we want to take a moment to highlight the incredible work happening in Years 7-9 Drama as they rehearse for their production of Charlotte’s Web, directed by Georgia Thorne. Wilbur the pig faces a grim fate on the farm. But Charlotte, a wise spider, spins mysterious words in her web, sparking hope. Will her clever plan save Wilbur’s life? Charlotte’s Web is a timeless story of friendship, hope and growth for all ages.
Charlotte’s Web will be performed on Friday, 24 October at 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 25 October at 2:00 pm, with two performances only in the GMCPA Theatre. Tickets will be available soon, so keep an eye on the newsletter and Pymble media so you don’t miss out.
Hockey
Shellie Rocca, Co-ordinator of Hockey
Week 7
What a season it’s been! The cheers, teamwork, and determination from all our Pymble igsa Hockey teams have truly been something special. Every single player and team have brought their A-game each week, and it’s been fantastic to watch the Pymble spirit shine on and off the pitch.
A huge congratulations to all our teams, your effort and sportsmanship have made us so proud this season.
Finals Spotlight! This week, the excitement is reaching new levels as we cheer on our very own Pymble 6 and Pymble 2 teams, who have both reached the semi-finals! They’ll be lacing up and hitting the turf this Saturday with eyes on the prize, and we know they’ll give it everything they’ve got.
Next Friday night we will see Pymble 1 and Pymble 3 take the pitch for their semi-final.
Let’s get behind them, bring our Pymble pride, loud voices, and unstoppable energy! Whether you’re on the sidelines or sending your best wishes from afar, let’s lift them up and show what true Pymble spirit looks like.
Best of luck, Pymble 1, Pymble 2, Pymble 3 and Pymble 6! We believe in you – go out there, play your hearts out, and let’s see Pymble through to the grand final!
Results
Division
Team A
Team B
Result
S01
Pymble 1
Frensham 1
4 to 0 Win
S04
Pymble 2
Frensham 3
0 to 2 Loss
J01
Pymble 3
Frensham 6
2 to 1 Win
J03
Pymble 4
Frensham 8
0 to 2 Loss
J05
Pymble 5
Ravenswood 4
0 to 1 Loss
J06
Pymble 6
Abbotsleigh 7
7 to 0 Win
Congratulations to the following students who received best and fairest for Round 7:
Pymble 1 – Tessa Newitt (Year 12)
Pymble 2 – Tully O’Regan (Year 12)
Pymble 3 – Selina Kerin (Year 9)
Pymble 4 – Blair Elliott (Year 9)
Pymble 5 – Molly Hardiman (Year 8)
Pymble 6 – Chloe Pedersen (Year 7)
Language Arts
DEBATING
Following our two Archdale grand final wins last week and the conclusion of the Social Debating competition and bootcamp, our Debating season is now in recess until the commencement of the International Debating Championships in October.
Forthcoming Debating Activities and Opportunities
Chinese Debating Auditions for the 2026 team
These auditions will be held after school on Monday 22 September in IH rooms. Co-curricular Administration are managing all registrations. Pymble entered this competition for the first time earlier this year and placed in the top ten teams. The competition will be held across weekends in the 2026 Easter break. All debates are held in the Business School at Sydney University.
International Debating Championships (IDC)
Thank you to the girls who have registered teams internally for IDC. Girls who registered as individuals, thank you for your patience as we finalise teams for this Term 4 online competition. We will try to accommodate you.
Garden Party – Saturday 20 September
Language Arts will present some Soapbox and some TEDx speeches at Garden Party, commencing at 11.20am at the Butterfly on Gloucester lawn. Please contact Mrs Hubbard if you have presented at the TEDx online showcase and are interested. Likewise, please contact Mrs Hubbard if you are interested in presenting a fun Soapbox speech on a pet peeve. We are also hoping to restage our Antigone Mock Trial.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking JSSA
Congratulations to Estelle Lee (Year 9) who attended the regional finals of the JSSA Junior Secondary Speaking Awards on Tuesday.
TEDx
Semester 2 classes continue each Saturday at 10.30am to 12.30pm, 1.00pm to 3.00pm, and 3.15pm to 5.15pm. Please note the venue has changed from KM to the Conde Library studio. Coach Swetha will return this week. Please note classes will not be held on Saturday 20 September due to the Garden Party.
UN Voice of Youth
Expressions of interest can be submitted by parents/carers by clicking here for this Term 4 competition. This year we are aiming to streamline registrations. A workshop will be run this term for students registering through Pymble by current senior Language Arts girls who have progressed to state and national finals in previous years. Two registration options are being presented. These are outlined in the content sent by Co-curricular Administration on the portal. Please contact them directly if you did not receive the expression of interest form.
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 have also received invitations to MUN conferences to be held at various high schools including Trinity and Barker/Knox. Travel details for Trinity MUN will be sent through Co-curricular Administration.
Music
Mrs Sarah Turner
Eisteddfod News
Congratulations to Cindy Zhou (Year 11) who placed first at the Ryde Eisteddfod in the 15 years and over “own selection”. She is also preparing for her preliminary examinations and therefore this achievement shows a high level of preparation and skill. Well done, Cindy.
Year 12 HSC Music
Congratulations to the Year 12 Music 1, 2 and Extension students who performed at their Showcase on Friday 5 September. The calibre of the talent these students possess never ceases to astound us. Every student enjoyed performing to their parents and friends, as well as staff members. Thank you, girls, for performing, and we all wish you luck in your HSC performances this week. At the time of reading this, all the students will have completed their performance exams.
Pizzicato Strings
Mrs Colbey, Mrs Purvis and Ms Buckley prepared the Pizzicato String students for a performance at Fridays’ assembly last week. The students all performed by memory, which is a fabulous achievement. They all looked professional, with perfect posture and their intonation was spot on. Each student seemed to enjoy the performance with huge smiles on their faces, and having Mrs Colbey at the helm only increased their joy.
Year 6 Musical – Peter Pan
A notice has been sent through the portal for the purchase of “Rainbow Roses”. Tickets for the roses can be purchased here.
Dates for your Diaries
Saturday 13 September from 1.00pm – Battle of the Bands – Barker College. This event is for the girls in the Rock Bands and part of the Barker Spring Fair. Please ensure permissions are returned ASAP.
Sunday 14 September from 12.30pm – Junior Jazz to perform at the New South Wales Wind Ensemble Spring Fair at the Concourse in Chatswood. This is a compulsory event. Please ensure permissions are returned ASAP.
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 Septemberat 6.00pm– Year 6 Musical, Peter Pan. Show GMCPA website for bookings.
Saturday 20 September all day – Garden Party – Various ensembles will perform at this event. Please see the times below.
Tuesday 23 September 5.00pm – Music Elective Night in the Music Gallery – all girls from Years 8 to 11 who study Music will perform an item for family and friends.
Friday 26 September – Year 12 Valedictory Dinner – Randwick Racecourse. College Quartet to perform. Please remember to complete permission through My Pymble for the girls chosen for this performance.
Garden Party Ensembles Schedule
Clarinet Ensemble
11.00am to 11.15am
GMCPA Foyer
Brass Ensemble
11.05am to 11.20am
Butterfly Space
Flute Ensemble
11.15am to 11.30am
GMCPA Foyer
Years 1 and 2 Piccoline School Choir Pizzicatos String Ensemble
12.30pm to 1.00pm
Music Gallery
Junior Jazz Band
1.00pm to 1.15pm
Music Colonnade
Jazz Ensemble
1.15pm to 1.30pm
Music Colonnade
Pymble Rock Band – KAIC
1.30pm to 1.40pm
Music Colonnade
Pymble Rock Band – The Thursdays
1.40pm to 1.50pm
Music Colonnade
Stage Band
1.50pm to 2.10pm
Music Colonnade
Junior School Grainger Band
2.10pm to 2.30pm
Chapel Court
Junior School Stanhope Band
2.30pm to 2.45pm
Chapel Court
Junior School Year 4 Training Band
2.45pm to 3.00pm
Chapel Court
Netball
Megan O’Keeffe, Head Coach of Netball
Week 7
As we approach the pointy end of the netball season, we are excited to cheer on the 22 netball teams that will be competing in the semi-finals this weekend!
For the teams that your season has come to an end, your commitment, energy and continuous effort across the season have been fantastic and we congratulate you all on a great season of netball despite all the wet weather.
Special shout out to Pymble 14 who won by two against Ascham despite being down by six goals at three quarter time. Other shout outs to Pymble 11 and Pymble 15 who are currently undefeated this season!
Results – igsa
Division
Team A
Team B
Result
S01
Pymble 1
Loreto Normanhurst 1
18 to 27 Loss
S02
Pymble 2
Frensham 1
17 to 25 Loss
S05
Pymble 3
Ravenswood 2
15 to 21 Loss
S07
Pymble 4
Meriden 3
35 to 18 Loss
S10
Pymble 5
Frensham 7
18 to 13 Win
S11
Pymble 6
PLC Sydney 4
20 to 25 Win
S12
Pymble 7
Frensham 5
25 to 14 Win
S13
Pymble 8
Ravenswood 6
26 to 9 Win
S14
Pymble 9
SCEGGS 4
26 to 6 Win
S16
Pymble 10
St Vincent’s 8
10 to 0 Win
S16
Pymble 11
Brigidine 11
15 to 8 Win
S17
Pymble 12
Pymble 13
18 to 13 Win
S19
Pymble 13
Pymble 12
13 to 18 Loss
S19
Pymble 14
Ascham 7
23 to 21 Win
J01
Pymble 15
St Catherine’s 4
35 to 20 Win
J03
Pymble 16
BYE
J07
Pymble 17
PLC Sydney 14
30 to 14
J09
Pymble 18
Brigidine 16
17 to 22 Loss
J11
Pymble 19
Ascham 11
2 to 21 Loss
J12
Pymble 20
Queenwood 10
17 to 8 Win
J13
Pymble 21
Brigidine 20
17 to 16 Win
J13
Pymble 22
Roseville 17
21 to 3 Loss
J15
Pymble 23
Abbotsleigh 29
16 to 16 Draw
Y701
Pymble 24
Abbotsleigh 30
40 to 10 Win
Y702
Pymble 25
Ascham 14
12 to 36 Loss
Y704
Pymble 26
Mount St Benedict 2
19 to 19 Draw
Y706
Pymble 27
Frensham 13
10 to 15 Loss
Y707
Pymble 28
Roseville 22
19 to 14 Win
Y707
Pymble 29
Brigidine 25
14 to 13 Win
Y709
Pymble 30
Roseville 23
16 to 6 Win
Y709
Pymble 31
Brigidine 26
10 to 16 Loss
Robotics
Ms Cristhina Boni Lavratti, Robotics Manager
Pymble Success at VEX V5 Robotics Competitions
Pymble Robotics Shines at Santa Sabina VEX V5 Tournament
Last Saturday 6 September, three of our VEX V5 teams represented Pymble Ladies’ College at the Santa Sabina tournament.
Team 65100A – Astronauts: Summer Makan (Year 8), Aliya Singh (Year 8), Vivian Tian (Year 8), Liz Park (Year 7)
Team 65100C – Pymble Potatoes: Renee Kong (Year 7), Michelle Ng (Year 7), Lexie Wang (Year 7), Angela Li (Year 7), Chloe Zheng (Year 7)
Team 65100N – Niminiminions: Lily Dao (Year 8), Jessica Franklin (Year 8), Ellie Lau (Year 8), Jing Yan Chung (Year 8), Athena Ng (Year 8)
From the very first match, our teams showed outstanding teamwork, focus and resilience. Students were fully engaged – driving, coaching, scouting, strategising and, perhaps most importantly, cheering each other on. Every match ended with celebrations, no matter the result, and when things didn’t go to plan, teammates were quick to offer encouragement and support.
One of the most memorable moments came when two Pymble teams were scheduled to play against each other. Unfortunately, one team was left to compete without an alliance partner. Despite being pinned and under pressure, they fought hard and scored points on their own. After the match, the Pymble team on the opposite side of the field immediately came over to congratulate and comfort them – a true display of sportsmanship and pride.
All three of our teams advanced to the playoffs, delivering impressive performances. Team 65100C, Pymble Potatoes, captained their alliance through tough finals matches and proudly earned the Finalist Award – a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and determination.
We would also like to thank all the volunteers and organisers who made this event possible. Their time, effort and dedication ensured that the day ran smoothly and provided an invaluable experience for all participants.
Congratulations to all our students on their achievements at Santa Sabina. Their passion, commitment and camaraderie made the day a memorable one for everyone involved.
Pymble Hosts Internal Robotics Tournament
On Saturday, Pymble Ladies’ College welcomed six of our FTC Robotics teams for a friendly in-house competition to prepare for the upcoming season.
Team Shark Sub: Leahara Wijesuriya, Ella Su, Celine Soo, Emma Popli, Madeleine King, Duola Lin
Over the past weeks, students have been working hard to develop their skills, refine their robots and build confidence ahead of the new game, Decode presented by RTX. This event gave them a chance to test their progress in a supportive and fun environment.
The tournament was designed and run by our dedicated mentors, who created a unique game especially for the day. The competition encouraged students to practice not only their technical skills, but also vital qualities such as collaboration, communication and adaptability.
Throughout the day, the atmosphere was filled with energy and enthusiasm as teams supported each other and celebrated every match. The focus was on working together and sharing in each other’s success, making the experience both enjoyable and rewarding.
The final matches saw Team Pymble Bees (Year 9) and Team Rice (Year 7) join forces in an alliance. Together, they achieved victory, with Pymble Bees leading as alliance captain. Every Pymble team demonstrated creativity, determination and spirit, and left the event ready to take on the exciting new FTC season.
We would also like to thank our mentors and other staff members for making this event possible. Their time, guidance and organisation gave our students an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow in a real competition setting.
Congratulations to all our FTC students on an outstanding start to the season.
Go Pymble Pride!
Extra Photos from the Ryde and Kings Competitions
We’ve included some extra photos from the previous weeks Ryde and Kings competitions below.
Internal Tournament Photos
VEX V5 Tournament Photos
Rugby Sevens
Jack Garrad, Co-ordinator of Rugby Sevens
Week 7
An amazing final regular round of Rugby Sevens was had over the weekend. Some amazing results and a notable mention to our Junior Pymble 6 and 7, who won both their matches. Leading into this weekend, our Pymble 1 Senior team are in first place, our Intermediate Pymble 3 team are in first place, and finally our Pymble 6 Junior team are also placed on top of the ladder.
We are very excited for our finals weekend this Saturday 13 September. We encourage the Pymble community to support our students on Main Oval from 1.30pm.
Results
Division
Team A
Team B
Result
Senior 1
Pymble 1
Ravenswood 1
28 to 12 Win
Senior 1
Pymble 1
Brigidine 1
70 to 0 Win
Senior 2
Pymble 2
Brigidine 1
19 to 7 Win
Senior 2
Pymble 2
Frensham 1
0 to 28 Loss
Inter 1
Pymble 3
Frensham 3
48 to 0 Win
Inter 1
Pymble 3
Brigidine 2
43 to 22 Win
Inter 2
Pymble 4
Brigidine 3
19 to 0 Win
Inter 2
Pymble 4
Frensham 4
0 to 25 Loss
Inter 2
Pymble 5
Loreto Normanhurst 4
7 to 35 Loss
Inter 2
Pymble 5
Ravenswood 3
5 to 59 Loss
Junior
Pymble 6
Frensham 5
43 to 0 Win
Junior
Pymble 6
Loreto Normanhurst 5
47 to 0 Win
Junior
Pymble 7
Loreto Normanhurst 6
33 to 21 Win
Junior
Pymble 7
Brigidine 4
21 to 19 Win
Co-curricular Learning
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Touch Football
TOUCH FOOTBALL
Shellie Rocca, Co-ordinator of Touch Football
Week 7
What a week it’s been for our IPSHA Touch Football stars and our energetic K-2 Skills legends! With the final round of Touch Football just around the corner this Saturday, we couldn’t be prouder of every single player who has brought their passion, teamwork, and touch footy magic to the field.
From our K-2 Have a Go players learning new moves and showing off their amazing skills, to our IPSHA teams playing with true Pymble spirit, it’s been smiles, high-fives, and unstoppable energy all round. It’s fantastic to see everyone improving, cheering each other on, and most importantly having loads of fun!
With this Saturday’s final round ahead, let’s give it our all one last time. To all our players, coaches, and fabulous supporters, thank you for making this season so memorable. Let’s show that famous Pymble pride, enjoy every moment, and celebrate a wonderful season of Touch Football!
Well done, everyone! We’re so proud of you all.
Go Pymble!
Results
Grade
Team A
Team B
Result
Year 6A
Pymble 1
Queenwood 1
2 to 2 Draw
Year 6B
Pymble 2
Wenona 2
4 to 6 Loss
Year 5A
Pymble 3
Queenwood 4
0 to 8 Loss
Year 5B
Pymble 4
Abbotsleigh 5
5 to 10 Loss
Year 5C
Pymble 5
Barker 10
9 to 3 Win
Year 4A/B
Pymble 6
PLC Sydney 8
3 to 7 Loss
Year 3A
Pymble 7
BYE
Year 3B
Pymble 8
Barker 16
12 to 0 Win
Year 3B
Pymble 9
Abbotsleigh 13
8 to 7 Wim
Congratulations to the following students who received best and fairest for Round 7:
Pymble 1 – Samantha Robson (Year 6)
Pymble 2 – Elyssia Scarbrough (Year 6)
Pymble 3 – Allegra Blackman (Year 5)
Pymble 4 – Adela Wu (Year 5)
Pymble 5 – Queenie Sun (Year 5)
Pymble 6 – Siena Cassidy (Year 4)
Pymble 7 – No Match
Pymble 8 – Isabel Brandwood (Year 3)
Pymble 9 – Neve Sadananda (Year 3)
Representative Touch Football
A massive congratulations to our superstar Pymble Ladies’ College students who took on the best of the best at the recent NSW All Schools Touch Football competition and truly did us proud.
Tuesday 2 September – Year 7/8 Team Our phenomenal Year 7/8 Pymble team hit the field with fire in their hearts. Their teamwork and determination saw them glide into the semi-finals, bravely battling it out against Mount St Benedict in a tough match. While it wasn’t our day in the semis, this team earnt a place in the prestigious NSW All Schools State Finals, happening next week.
Wednesday 3 September – Year 9/10 Team Next up, our Year 9/10 Pymble squad jumped into a fiercely competitive pool. The tenacity, grit, and genuine Pymble sportsmanship were on full display as they faced some incredibly tough rivals. Although the semi-finals slipped just out of reach this time, the effort and energy this team brought to every match was nothing short of inspiring. You did us proud!
Congratulations to both teams on a fantastic two days of Touch Football.
Year 7/8 Team
Ruby Azar (Year 8)
Georgia Blue (Year 8)
Maggie Brown (Year 7)
Adele Cassidy (Year 8)
Sophia Chiang (Year 7)
Milly Farr (Year 8)
Amelia Francis (Year 7)
Elsie Hindmarsh (Year 8)
Zahra Hindmarsh (Year 8)
Camilla Metcalfe (Year 8)
Chloe Pedersen (Year 8)
Grace Scammell (Year 7)
Stephanie Shaw (Year 8)
Marley Titley (Year 8)
Year 9/10 Team
Sanduli Bandara (Year 9)
Aaleyah Bookless (Year 9)
Matya Burgess (Year 9)
Francesca Chan (Year 9)
Emily Croker (Year 10)
Evie Farr (Year 10)
Helena Fitzsimmons (Year 9)
Eve Goldsworthy (Year 10)
Selina Kerin (Year 9)
Aniela Knight (Year 10)
Zara McAllan (Year 10)
Isabel Shorter (Year 10)
Holly Watson (Year 9)
Reserve: Annabel Swift (Year 9)
Year 12 Study Camps
Click the poster below to register.
After-Hours Study
Homework Help
Pymble Transport
Register now – Pymble Bus Service
A reminder to register your daughter for the Pymble bus service if you have not already done so. Registrations are essential, as we cannot guarantee a seat without a booking.
You can choose between a flexible registration, whereby you are only charged for the number of trips taken, or you can reserve a seat for your daughter for the full term.
Grey House Walk Closure – Alternative travel options
Grey House Walk remains closed during Term 3 and Term 4 to allow for the timely completion of Grey House Precinct. The College has introduced the following initiatives to support students who usually walk to school from Pymble Avenue via Grey House Walk.
Minibus Shuttle Service (Pymble Loop)
This shuttle travels down Livingstone Avenue and up Pymble Avenue via Courallie Avenue and Golfers Parade. This is a convenient way for parents to bypass traffic near the College on Pymble Avenue and Avon Road.
This supervised walking group is available for our Junior School students. It runs in the morning only, meeting from 7.30am at the entrance of Grey House Walk on Pymble Avenue, departing together at 7.45am. Register to join the walking group here.
Additional stops on our Hunters Hill Route (Bus 1)
The shuttle service is being supplemented by additional Pymble stops on our Hunters Hill route. These stops are free of charge during the closure of Grey House Walk. As seats are limited, bookings are essential to utilise this service and can be made here.
For further information on travelling to and from Pymble Ladies’ College, please contact College Services on (02) 9855 7447 or collegeservices@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
(PPA) (SSPG) and (JSPG) Roles 2025
Expression of Interest – Pymble Parent Association (PPA) (SSPG) and (JSPG) Roles 2025
We warmly invite you to submit your Expression of Interest for any of the available roles by completing the Google Form link
Garden Party 2025 – PPA BBQ Request for Volunteers
We are looking forward to our wonderful annual Garden Party on the 20th September. This is a fantastic school event bringing together thousands from our school community.
The PPA BBQ is a busy, exciting stall and we need volunteers to assist on the day. It is a wonderful way to meet other parents, while keeping busy preparing food, cooking and serving our wonderful school community.
The Garden Party is one of Pymble’s most beloved events on the school calendar, and the ever-popular Cake Stall remains a highlight for many visitors throughout the day. Its success depends entirely on the generosity and baking talents of our wonderful community.
How you can help:
Calling all bakers!
We are seeking delicious homemade treats to sell at the stall — whole cakes, tarts, cupcakes, biscuits, slices, jelly cups, or any sweet delights that can tempt our guests.
Join our friendly team!
We need enthusiastic volunteers to help staff the stall and share these delectable treats with visitors. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference!
Our stall caters to everyone — from those wanting a quick, energizing snack to those looking for a special cake, tart, or pie to take home.
Baked goods can be dropped off at the stall, located in the foyer of the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA), from 7:30 am on Garden Party day.
All proceeds from the Cake Stall will be donated to the HerVillage Foundation and Mahboba’s Promise charities.
Please contact the Cake Stall Convenor for further information:
Thank you for your support! Please click the link to volunteer your baking skills and/or to help out on the day.
Expression of Interest – Pymble Parent Association (PPA) (SSPG) and (JSPG) Roles 2025
We warmly invite you to submit your Expression of Interest for any of the available roles by completing the Google Form link
Unlimited Rides Pass
The Unlimited Rides Pass allows you to go on as many rides as you would like at Garden Party 2025 between 10.00am and 3.00pm. This is great value for money and is sure to keep all entertained over the course of the day.
Unlimited Rides Pass – Cost: $40.00 pre-purchase
Unlimited Rides Pass – Cost: $50.00 on the day of Garden Party
Each pass provides unlimited access on any ride or activity where the minimum height/age requirement is met:
The Superhero Ride (130cm and over) – Adults can ride
Dodgem Cars (NEW ride)
The Whirlwind (110cm and over) – Adults can ride (NEW ride)
Storm Ride (110cm and over) – Adults can ride
Cup & Saucer (2 years and over) – Adults can ride
Swinging Pirate Ship – (must be over 80cm) – Adults can ride
Turbo Flyers – (2 years and over – Adults can ride
Giant Slide (3 and Under must be accompanied by an adult)
Inflatable Obstacle courses
Soccer Shoot Out
Mini Golf
Please note that parents can ride for free only if they are accompanying their child(ren).
