From the Principal
‘Love over Hate’ may seem a bit abrasive for the title of this week’s Newsletter, but there’s a story behind it, which I’d like to share with you now.
College Highlights
From the Senior Deputy Principal
This year the College has partnered with the McGrath Foundation – a breast cancer support and education charity in Australia, which raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia.
From the Chaplains
Last week on Thursday 6 May, I had the privilege of accompanying some Year 11 students to a workshop led by Rev Simon Hansford, the Moderator of the UCA Synod of NSW and ACT.
Our Strategic Direction
Each week in the College Compass our strategic pillar leaders will provide an update on the Strategic Direction of the College. We also look forward to sharing the full strategic direction document with you in the coming months.
COVID-19 Update
Updated information regarding NSW Health regulations and requirements around the College. Thank you for playing your part in keeping our Pymble community safe.
Around the Grounds
From the Preparatory School
The benefits of being outside in the natural environment is a topic of many conversations in both early years development and as the wider community focuses on mental health and general wellbeing.
From the Junior School
As we continue to enjoy the autumnal colours around our Junior School playgrounds, we are continuing to reflect on celebrating our rich diversity. Our diversity of culture, passions and thoughts make us unique and that is what makes us special.
From the Middle School
Welcome to Week 4 in the Middle School. This week marks the first of our Outdoor Education programs this term, with Year 8 split between two locations at either the Colo River Expedition on the Upper Colo or the South Coast Adventure at Killalea State Park.
From the Upper School
This term in the Upper School, we begin to sharpen our focus on service to others with the launch of Year 9 Community Service and opportunities to support the Hornsby Women’s Shelter in Year 10.
From the Senior School
As we head into the middle of the term, it is useful to remember the almost magical effect of kindness and how this can change other people’s days and our own. There has been much written about random acts of kindness and I think we are all aware of the philosophy behind this movement – to carry out small or large acts of kindness as a matter of our daily practice.
From the Boarding School
It has been a real treat for me to be on the road this week and to spend time with our Boarding families and meeting future Pymble Boarders.
Co-curricular
Co-curricular Administration
The End of Term 2 Registration period will open for all students at 12.00pm on Wednesday 2 June.
Sport
Artistic Gymnastics, AFL, Basketball, Diving, Fencing, Football, Junior School Sport.
Artistic Gymnastics
Week 4 in Artistic Gymnastics
AFL
Week 4 in AFL
Basketball
Week 4 in Basketball
Diving
Week 4 in Diving
Fencing
Week 4 in Fencing
Football
Week 4 in Football
Junior School Sport
Week 4 in Junior School Sport
Performing Arts
From the Director of Co-curricular Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Language Arts, Music
Drama
Week 4 in Drama
Language Arts
Week 4 in Language Arts
Music
Week 4 in Music
Extended Learning
Week 4 in Robotics
College Notices
From Out of School Hours Care
Pymble Ladies’ College OSHC provides quality care for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Junior School campus next to the John Reid Building.
Years 10 and 11 Drama performance
Years 10 and 11 Drama students proudly present The importance of being earnest
Pymble compression tights
Pymble-branded compression tights are now available at the uniform shop.
Sony Camp Bake Sale – Saturday 22 May
Are you able to help us with our Sony Camp fundraising event? We will be holding a bake sale on Saturday 22 May.
Parent portal focus groups
Register here to attend an online focus group to help us further streamline communications here at Pymble.
Year 8 Elective Music performance
Year 8 elective Music proudly presents Moana Jr. on Thursday 3 June at 6.30pm. Purchase your tickets here
Careers, Courses, Competitions and Sponsorships
Week 4 in careers and courses available to girls
Preparatory and Junior School Focus Groups
Please register here to attend the Preparatory and Junior School focus groups
Indigenous Round
Indigenous Round will be happening on Saturday 29 May, please come along and show your support.
From the College Uniform Shop
Parents are reminded that girls should be in their full winter school uniform.
Activate Family Zone Account
Pymble has partnered with Family Zone to provide you with the tools, education and support you need to create a cyber safe home.
Arnhem Land Immersion
Last year’s cancelled trip to Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory is back on the table in 2021! This cultural immersion experience for students in Years 8 to 10 is now scheduled to take place in September.
Cyber Safety Hub
Your family, your school and cyber safety.
Community
From the Director of Community Engagement
Introducing the Pymble Business Directory and some exciting events happening next week.
From the Pymble Parent Association
Last Tuesday, more than 70 Pymble dads came together to discuss how we can design a dads’ community at Pymble at an informal session at the Greengate Hotel.
Pymble in Young
Pymble is coming to Young. Register here to attend on Sunday 6 June
PPA Trivia Night
The PPA Trivia night will be on Saturday 5 June. Please register here.
Year 6 Masquerade Dance
Year 6 parent and daughter masquerade dance on Saturday 29 May
Grandparents picnic
The Preparatory and Junior School Grandparents Picnic will be held on Tuesday 18 May
Mother’s Day Morning Tea
Wear pink to support the McGrath Foundation at the Mother's Day morning tea Thursday 20 May.
105 Years of Pymble
To mark 105 years since the foundation of Pymble Ladies’ College, College Archivist Enid O’Carroll…
Pymble Business Directory – Now Live
The Pymble Business Directory is now live and can be viewed on the Pymble website
Pymble Publications
Illuminate
This journal shines the light on Pymble teachers as designers and innovators of education, and the creative, connected and engaged practice in our community of learners.
Keeping Up With Our Boarders
Written and produced by our Boarding staff and students, Keeping up with our Boarders is a termly publication sharing the latest news from inside the Pymble Ladies' College Boarding houses.
Parent Handbook 2021
Our Parent Handbook provides a quick and easy reference for families on all things Pymble. We encourage all our families to familiarise themselves with the handbook.
