From the Senior School
From the Head of Senior School
Welcome back to all for a busy and exciting Term 3. I do hope that you all found time to relax and reconnect with your daughters over the break. Year 12 students have returned for the final term of formal schooling and many were very reflective about this on their first day back.
This term the Year 12 girls will sit their Trial HSC examinations in Weeks 3 and 4. They will also have a Study Day on 29 July. On this day, students can stay at home to work and of course, they are very welcome to come to school to study.
I would like to remind the girls that regular and consistent revision and practising the application of their knowledge by completing past papers are the best forms of preparation. Keeping to solid routines around sleep and exercise are also vital in the lead up to these examinations. The HSC Trials provide a very good reference point for the students to reflect on their areas of strength and those that need more attention. It is helpful to view these as a diagnostic tool which will help the students move forward and prepare thoroughly for their final HSC examinations.
Year 11 girls are beginning the process of the appointment of student leaders for next year and will be voting for their leaders this week. Information has been sent home to both parents and girls regarding the process that will be followed.
REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS
Learning for Secondary School students will be face-to-face and on campus from Term 3 as advised via the Parent Portal at the end of Term 2.
Secondary students who test positive to COVID or are not well enough to attend school are to follow the normal procedure by contacting their subject teachers via email and/or referring to Canvas to catch up on missed work.
From the Heads of Year 12
Year 12 have returned from the break refreshed and ready to commence their final term at the College. Lots of students spent time at the College during the Study Camp week or at other times finalising major works and studying. This week their focus is on the upcoming Trial period and final preparations for their exams.
In Directions, students have had their last session as part of the intercultural unit. This unit has generated awareness and conversation around diversity, stereotypes, cultural acceptance and respect. All student contributions have been valid and appreciated. Well done to our Year 12 students who thoughtfully prepared these sessions.
On Wednesday afternoon, after many reschedules, our prefects hosted their Prefect Afternoon Tea. All students enjoyed mixing with others from different schools and eating the treats that were available. All in attendance enjoyed the trivia and there was lots of excitement when the winners were announced. Congratulations to our prefect body on a successful afternoon.
From the Heads of Year 11
Welcome back!
We hope you had a wonderful break and managed to recharge your batteries.
Year 11 has an action-packed Term 3 before starting Year 12 next term. This week will see 2 very important events take place. Leadership voting will occur on Friday, with Year 11 applicants putting a lot of effort into their applications. The end of the week will see the Year 11 Formal take place at Luna Park. An event we know that the whole year group is anticipating with eager excitement!
As we start Term 3, it’s important to be aware of what’s around the corner. Year 11 exams will take place in Weeks 6 and 7 and early Term 3 Directions lessons aim to help students organise their study by exposing students to a range of different techniques. In addition to this, our Futures team is arranging a lesson where students will learn about various post school pathways, as well as university specific language.
We look forward to a busy yet rewarding Term 3 and hope everyone enjoys their last term of Year 11.
Homework Help in Term 3
Homework Help is an after-school service offered to all Pymble students in the Secondary School to provide assistance and support with everyday homework, assignments and research skills in a friendly, quiet environment. Homework Help is staffed by teachers from the Learning Support Team.
When: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school: 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Classroom C3 (Top floor of the Colonnade Building)
Dates: From Monday Week 3 (1 August) to Thursday Week 9 (15 September)
For further enquiries, please contact Mrs Lora Lim, Head of Learning Support at llim@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
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