From the Director of Community Engagement and Advancement
Our Pymble family has been very busy lately, both at home and abroad. Please enjoy these event updates.
1972 – 50 Year Reunion
The Class of 1972 met in style on 31 July, a beautiful sunny Sunday for drinks and canapés in the David McFarlane Centre, to celebrate 50 years since leaving school. And it was made more special because it was also Commemoration Day.
The vibe on the day was so warm and friendly! There were 82 alumni in attendance, some students coming face-to-face for the first time in more than fifty years. Ex-students came from near and far, travelling from Sydney, rural NSW, interstate and even New Zealand to attend the gathering.
1954 – 68 Year Reunion
On Sunday 31 July, a group of lovely 1954 leavers gathered to celebrate 68 years since they finished at the College. Unfortunately, a few ex-students couldn’t attend at the last minute, however the ladies who could attend were thrilled to have a lovely luncheon in one of the Colonnade Classrooms, evoking many beautiful memories of their time at Pymble.
Alumni Event – London
What a fitting way for Dr Hadwen to conclude her inspiring and memorable overseas sabbatical with a wonderful night spent with Pymble Alumni living in London. Proving that our girls are indeed, ‘once a Pymble girl, always a Pymble girl’, there was much reminiscing and great conversation to be had with these ex-students, who hold a special place for Pymble in their hearts.
Alumni Event – New York
While Dr Hadwen was in the Big Apple, she had a blast catching up with Leah Mitchell (1992), Kate Lanceley (1987) and Julie Parrinello (Tunnell-Jones) (1992). The ladies enjoyed the chance to meet each other and chat all things Pymble and more. It’s true, our Pymble family can be found in all corners of the world!
Alumni Event – Los Angeles
During Dr Hadwen’s trip to the US, she met up with three of our Pymble Alumni who reside in LA. Catching up at Superba Hollywood, Dr H swapped stories with Rebecca Vasak (2000), Vanessa Vasak (1999) and Sarah Stickeler (1988).
Commemoration Day
On Sunday 31 July, our ex-students and their families visited the campus for our Commemoration Day Chapel Service. Celebrating the Dedication of the College, which took place on 31 July 1919, our special guests enjoyed a performance by the ESU Choir, followed by a morning tea, which was hosted by the Ex-students Union (ESU). Alumni Emma Maple-Brown (McWilliam, 1991) was guest speaker.
If you missed the service and would like to watch a recording, please click here.
JSPG Years 2 and 3 Parent Daughter Dance
Thank you to everyone who attended our JSPG Years 2 and 3 Parent Daughter Dance last Saturday 30 July. The girls had so much fun getting their boogie on at the disco-themed dance, busting out their best moves alongside our Head of Junior School, Kate Brown and our Deputy Head of Junior School – Operations, Nerissa Davey. Please enjoy these photos from the evening and if your daughter’s dance or camp is coming up, please make sure you book your tickets ASAP (see more info below).
What’s coming up on the social calendar…
We have plenty of fun events coming up for your daughter/s – here’s a snapshot of what’s in store for our girls.
Kindergarten to Year 1 Parent Daughter Dance – last call!
We’re two sleeps away from the Junior School Parent Group (JSPG) masquerade-themed Kindergarten and Year 1 Parent Daughter Dance this coming Saturday 6 August. Tickets includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment. For your last chance to book, please click here.
Years 4 and 5 Parent Daughter Dance
On Saturday 27 August, the JSPG will host our Years 4 and 5 Parent Daughter Dance. The theme is ‘Sparkle and Shine’ and guests will enjoy entertainment, a barbecue dinner for children and a full buffet dinner for adults, together with dessert and beverages for all. Please click here to register by Wednesday 17 August.
Garden Party 2022 – Rides Stall convenors needed
Our much-loved campus Garden Party on Saturday 17 September is fast approaching; however, we need your help! We are after conveners for our Rides Stall to help set up, sell tickets, and wrap up at the end of the day. If you can spare one hour to assist at our Rides Stall, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers can sign up here.
We are also seeking donations of new and good conditioned toys for our Toy Stall. We will have more details to come regarding where to drop off etc, however please check your cupboards in the meantime!
Year 4 Parents and Daughters Camp (Vision Valley)
You are warmly invited to the Pymble Parent Association Year 4 Parents* and Daughters Camp - Saturday 8 October to Sunday 9 October 2022. The Parents and Daughters Camp will focus on fun games and activities, storytelling and a chance for each child to be recognised for their special gifts and talents. The aim is for the girls to feel a greater sense of connection to their family. RSVP by Friday 23 September 2022, but be quick, as places are limited and may sell out. For more information and to book, please click here. *One or both parents are welcome to attend.
Year 5 Dads and Daughters Camp (Vision Valley)
You are warmly invited to the Pymble Parent Association Year 5 Dads and Daughters Camp - Saturday 15 October and Sunday 16 October 2022. The Dads and Daughters Camp will focus on fun games and activities, storytelling and a chance for each child to be recognised for their special gifts and talents by their father. The aim is for the girls to feel a greater sense of connection to their family. RSVP by Friday 30 September 2022, but be quick, as places are limited and may sell out. For more information and to book, please click here.
To view all our upcoming events for Semester 2, please click here.
MyPymble App
The one-stop shop for College communications, aka the game-changing Pymble Portal, is fully operational and has already been updated to iron out any technical glitches and include new features. Please update your app in the app store to access these benefits if you haven’t already done so. We hope you’ve found it useful in keeping up to date with your daughter’s schooling journey at Pymble.
If you haven’t downloaded the MyPymble app, please do so here.
Mrs Kelly Mancey