From the Chaplains
Happy 106th Birthday Pymble Ladies’ College! We have come a long way in 106 years. Originally being the Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Pymble, until 1977 when the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) was born which included the Presbyterian Church – since then we have been Pymble Ladies’ College.
The birth of the Uniting Church, with its idealism, its inclusive attitude and celebration of diversity has definitely rubbed off here at Pymble. Our community is rich in diversity and inclusive in practice and ethos. We have so many nationalities represented here at Pymble, cultural and religious diversity and members of the LGBTQIA+ community represented and supported at our College.
It is important to acknowledge this diversity and to recognise the respect and support that every student and staff member can expect in a 21st century school. Celebrating our history whilst living in the 21st century context, in the leafy and highly educated area of the North Shore.
We celebrate 106 years of dedication to the education of young people. A girls’ school that seeks to enable and empower all of our students, celebrating who they are now, what they have to offer and the possibilities that await them in their future. A school which sees and supports individuals to be themselves and celebrate their own identity and culture. Raising awareness and practice of supporting the diverse community around us. ‘Watch us change the world’ is very positive and empowering and a very important message especially in the context of the small print. Changing the world by being good friends, caring sibling, justice seeking, and in areas of Science, etc.
It is a privilege to be a part of Pymble Ladies’ College and its amazing staff. An educational institution is an incredible place to belong to. Schools are about supporting and educating the children of the present and leaders of the future. We are a holistic school that recognises that our students are intellectual, social, physical, emotional and spiritual beings.
Blessings in Christ on this Foundation Day and many more.
Rev Lorenzo
Reverend Lorenzo Rodriguez Torres