From the Pymble Parent Association

Brigid Robson

It was lovely to see so many parents and carers at the Icebreaker last Friday night. Even though the weather had not been kind to us during the week, it held off so we we able to host the event both in and outdoors. The most common remark I received was how it was “lovely to have these get togethers, see people we have not seen for a long time and be back on school grounds”. This event was a success due to the magnificent organisation by the three parent organisers Monika Surana, Julie Xie and Christel Vigne. It was a pleasure working with them. As usual, Meredith Coleman, Pymble Events Manager, and the Community Engagement team also worked behind the scenes to make sure everything went according to plan on the night.

Term 1 of 2022 has now come to an end and I am sure a lot of us are glad the school holidays are upon us; time to put up our feet for moment! It has been a very busy term, especially as most events took part in March (including all the various year group’s breakfasts at The Greengate and the New Parents’ High Tea). Over the break, the PPA will start to get our main fundraiser event, Trivia Night, finalised and invitations will be out shortly. So while your feet are up with a glass of liquid in hand, start to get the general knowledge going, it promises to be a cracking night. Matt and Jon will be the organisers for the Trivia Night and the proceeds will be used to fund further development programs for two staff members and to pay for the Vicki Waters prize at the prize giving.

Part of PPA is our care and support team. The care and support team provide home-cooked meals to Pymble families who are having a tough moment (perhaps someone is sick in the family or a family member has passed away). There are freezers at the school where the meals are stored and when required are sent by the school to the family. The freezers are currently empty and so we would would some of our Pymble family to contribute a lovely home-cooked meal (that can be frozen). If you could please place the meal/s in a foil container, write its contents on the top and drop them off at each school’s Admin Office. Favourites include soups, curries, cottage pies etc.

Have a lovely break and see you in Term 2.

From the JSPG

Elizabeth Toh, Aimee Birch, Stephanie Pickford and Kai Jones

Save the Date: JSPG Family Picnic and Movie Night – Saturday 14 May

We are very excited to be holding the biggest event in our JSPG calendar, the Family Picnic and Movie Night, on Saturday 14 May from 3.30pm to 8.00pm.

Last year, this was tremendously successful and now with the addition of Years K-2, we are looking forward to making this year bigger and better.

For those who have not yet attended, the family picnic is like a carnival and a fun day out for the whole family. There is a variety of food and entertainment, including a giant slide, kindy farm, putt-putt golf, old-fashioned games and karaoke. There are also sideshow attractions for the kids, including guessing competitions and a spinning prize wheel. The event concludes with a family dinner and movie as the sun sets.

This is a fabulous opportunity for the Junior School community to gather and create special memories. We will be seeking parent assistance for the ever-popular cake, bake and lolly stand shortly, as well as the other fun stalls being run by year groups.

Please talk to your class parent or year co-ordinator (or alternatively email us at pymblelcjspg@gmail.com) if you are able to help out before or during the event.

Details on how to purchase tickets will be emailed out shortly by Community Engagement.

Upcoming Events organised by Year Co-ordinators and Class Parents

Kindergarten Park Play will be held during the holidays on Wednesday 13 April from 2.00pm at Bicentennial Park, West Pymble.

Save the date: Year 6 Parent Daughter Dance

Date: Saturday 28 May, 6.30pm to 9.00pm (Week 5, Term 2).

Theme: Springtime in Paris

Invitations to follow in Term 2 with venue details.

Communication with Parents

The parent contact directory is available on MyPymble and has been developed for parents and carers to opt-in to share their contact details with other parents and carers in their daughter(s) year group to help build community connections.

To check your details, log in to MyPymble, click on Parent Contact Directory (under My Shortcuts) and then your Roll Class. There are some parents/carers with names, phone numbers and email addresses missing. To update your details, please click on your name in the top right corner, and select My Profile.

Questions?

If you have any questions or require further information, please email us the JSPG at:

pymblelcjspg@gmail.com

From the JSPG, we hope you and your family have a very happy Easter period and safe holiday break.