Hop on board for Boarding
YEARS 8 TO 11 TRANSITION GUIDE
Year 8 to 11 2026
Hop on board for Boarding Welcome
Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as you embark on your journey as a Pymble Boarder.
Welcome to Pymble Boarding
What a pleasure it is to welcome you and your daughter to our Boarding family. We treasure all of our Boarders, and there is always much anticipation at the prospect of new friends to join in the fun.
We aim to make this transition as smooth as possible so that your daughter can make the most of all the wonderful opportunities on offer here at Pymble Working in partnership with you is key to our success and I look forward to getting to know you and your family in the months and years to come.
I am lucky enough to live locally with my husband John and our three girls Lizzie, Kate and Charlotte. I love being able to pop into the Houses and John and I enjoy regular walks; you will see quite a bit of me! My office is right next to the Boarding Houses, in Joan Hammond House, where you will also find our Deputy Director of Boarding, Ms Theresa Mimmo and Boarding Administration Coordinator, Ms Laurel Foley. We love having visitors –
please do pop in and say hello whenever you like.
I have a long history at Pymble. Prior to taking on the role of Director of Boarding, I was Head of Technology and Applied Studies for over ten years and have a deep understanding of the demands of the day school.
Over the last eight years, I have been lucky enough to live and breathe Boarding and I am proud of the structures and programs we have in place to provide an outstanding Boarding experience.
This handbook, along with our Handbook for Boarders and their Families, provides you with details of these provisions and aims to be a comprehensive guide for Boarding at Pymble. I hope you find it useful. You and your daughter are about to set off on an exciting adventure! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this journey.
MRS CAROLYN BURGESS, DIRECTOR OF BOARDING
Looking to the past and celebrating the future
Boarding has always been an integral part of our Pymble family. Originally Presbyterian Ladies’ College Pymble, the school was founded on 8 February, 1916 as a branch of Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney. It opened with 60 girls on the roll, 20 of whom were Boarders.
In 2024 we opened Avonmoore, a beautiful home just for our Year 7 Boarders. This reimagined space is the perfect launch pad for our first time Boarders, with dedicated staff guiding them towards a successful Boarding journey. Our Year 8 to 11 Boarders enjoy living together in Marden and Goodlet Houses. As leaders in the House, out Year 11 Boarders enjoy having their own room, while younger Boarders have shared rooms to reflect their age and stage of development. Lang House remains a much loved home for our most senior Boarders.
Dr Kate Hadwen
PRINCIPAL
Our fabulous Principal is not only our biggest fan but also our greatest supporter. Dr Hadwen was a Boarder herself, as well as a Director of Boarding. She is so committed to Boarding she completed her PhD in this area and she has even written a book about Boarding! Dr Hadwen is a frequent visitor to our Boarding Houses and, along with her husband, Mr Bell, hosts regular dinners for our Boarders. Mr Bell is also a great asset to our ‘Love It’ program – running fun sessions including pasta making classes and gold panning adventures.
Ms Lamia Rockwell
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Ms Lamia Rockwell is a fount of knowledge on all things Boarding. She is a frequent and wise presence in the Houses and mentors many of our Boarders. Ms Rockwell works closely with staff to ensure that we have the optimal structures, programs and strategies in place to deliver an exceptional Boarding experience. As a former Head of Boarding Ms Rockwell is deeply committed to providing a life-changing experience for our Boarders.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BOARDING
Theresa is a dynamic and highly respected leader. She has a wealth of experience in wellbeing, having held the position of Head of Year in the day school and is also a highly accomplished teacher of Mathematics. Theresa oversees our ‘Love It’, ‘Learn It’, ‘Boarding Family Friends’ and ‘Big Sister, Little Sister’ programs and consistently looks for opportunities to maximise the experience for our Boarders. She is a regular presence in the Boarding Houses and, on the weekend, can be found on the sport sidelines cheering on our Boarders. Theresa lives on site with her son Ryan.
BOARDING ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR
Laurel is a warm and welcoming presence in our Boarding Administration hub and is the first point of contact for any enquiries during school hours. Laurel is passionate about getting to know our families and ensuring a seamless transition between Boarding and home. Laurel will liaise with you about any matters that arise during the school day. Please make sure you call in to say hello!
Ms Theresa Mimmo
Ms Laurel Foley
Our Heads of Houses
Danielle Bukovinsky
We are delighted to have Danielle joining us as our inaugural Head of Avonmoore. Danielle has more than 25 years of experience working in outdoor education, most recently as our Assistant Head of Residential Program at Vision Valley. As a mum of three to Sam, Hugh and Abbey, Danielle has a deep understanding of the need for empathy, kindness, consistency and a good dose of humour when caring for young people. With a passion for residential care, expertise in logistic management and a warm and welcoming personality, Danielle is the perfect fit for our Boarding family, especially our youngest Boarders. Danielle lives onsite with her family, including Felix the dog!
The doyenne of Boarding, Anne is our wise and much loved Head of Lang House, home to our Year 12 Boarders. Anne is a specialist in caring for our oldest Boarders, helping them manage the demands of their final year of school, while ensuring this special time is filled with fun. Anne is always just a step away from the action, residing in the Lang Flat.
Kate is a long-term and much loved member of our Boarding family and an expert in ensuring the young women of Goodlet House make the most of their time with us. Our families appreciate the open lines of communication that Kate promotes and the girls value her comprehensive commitment to all things them! Residing in the Goodlet Flat with her partner Jack and much loved dog, Mango, Kate enjoys sharing in the girls’ co-curricular triumphs and supporting them through the joys of Boarding life.
Anne Graham Kate Inglis
Danielle Pringle
Danielle grew up in Moree, New South Wales, and spent her formative years as a Boarder in Sydney. She understands first hand the unique challenges and opportunities that boarding life presents. Danielle ran her own business in education with a focus on Boarding schools for more than ten years and this along with her extensive experience in the Finance industry have shaped her strengths in leadership, strategic thinking, and people management. As a mother of four grown-up children – Jack, Henry, Molly, and Hugo, all of whom attended Boarding school, Danielle has deep empathy and commitment to nurturing young people as they grow and thrive.
Mrs Kathryn Wiedemann
BOARDERS GET BAKING CONVENOR
Kathryn initiated our Boarders Get Baking (BGB) Program six years ago, coupling her passion for all things food with her love for our Boarders. Held most Friday afternoons during term, BGB is a great program which balances the teaching of cooking skills with delicious food and fun. Kathryn also organises interesting (and tasty!) excursions for our girls. The program is a special favourite with our younger girls in particular.
Reverend Cass Blake and Reverend Danielle Hemsworth-Smith
Our ‘Revs’ are treasured members of our Boarding Family. Living onsite, they are our neighbours and regular visitors to our Boarding Houses. The Revs run our fortnightly Chapel services and are always available to support and nurture our girls. Our Revs work closely with our Spirit House Captains and bring their special brand of magic to our Boarding Family.
OUR HEALTH CARE TEAM
We are fortunate to have a well-resourced on-site Health Care Centre. The Centre is open from 7.30am until 6.00pm and run by our Nurse Manager, Mrs Lauren Green. Dr Tho Pham, a General Practitioner from Pymble Medical and Dental Centre, runs a clinic for our Boarders every Wednesday morning. Physiotherapists from Ku-ring-gai Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy also attend the Health Care Centre on a regular basis.
‘BIG SISTERS’
Our ‘Big Sisters’, lead by our Year 12 Prefects, are Years 10 to 11 Boarders who consistently demonstrate the College values. They are chosen as excellent role models and are charged with supporting our Year 7 and 8 girls throughout their early years in Boarding. They try, whenever possible, to go out of their way to assist their ‘Little Sister’ with homework, organisation, friendship conflicts and even homesickness. ‘Big Sisters’ have a wonderful opportunity to provide genuine support, interest and empathy for their ‘Little Sister’.
BOARDING FAMILY FRIENDS (BFFS)
Our BFFs are families of day girls who offer their support to our Year 7 and 8 Boarders. They are a generous group of people who open their hearts and homes to our Boarders, hosting afternoon teas and sleepovers, assisting with transport to sport and liaising with Boarding families. BFFs meet with our Year 7 and 8 families on Orientation Day with the goal of finding the perfect match.
ACADEMIC TUTORS
Academic Tutors are high performing ex-students who are hand-picked to assist the Boarders with homework, assignments and organisation during the Evening Study program, ‘Learn It’. If a girl is having particular difficulty with a subject, a regular session can be organised to help her get back on track, feel more comfortable and move forward with her studies.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Learn It
Monday to Thursday 5.00pm to 6.00pm and 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Year 7, 8 and 9 attend our Evening Study Program in the Kate Mason Senior School Centre or the Conde Library. Our Year 10 and 11 Boarders attend the Learn It program two or three times a week, respectively. Our older Boarders have the opportunity to complete study in their rooms at other times.
House Meeting
Takes place weekly in House Common rooms.
Boarders’ Chapel
Every second Tuesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Spirit House Circle fun and dinner
Commencing at 5.30pm on non-Chapel evenings with dinner at 6.00 pm. Boarders dine with girls from their Spirit House across Years 7 to 12.
Boarders Get Baking
Most Friday’s 3.30pm to 5.00pm in the Food Technology Room.
Technology
Laptops and phones are handed in before lights out each night. Use of technology on the weekend is limited with Boarders required to hand in their technology for set times on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bedtime
Boarders are in their rooms with lights out by 9.00pm for Year 8, 9.30pm for Year 9, 10.00pm for Year 10 and 10.30pm for Year 11, with variations on Friday and Saturday nights.
Laundry
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, sheets and towels and school uniform items are collected and sent out to our external laundry service. Staff will assist your daughter with her personal laundry.
WEEKENDS
Life is more relaxed for girls on the weekends. On Saturday, girls are woken in time for their various sporting commitments and breakfast is available in the House kitchens. While sport is not compulsory, we encourage all our Boarders to play sport as a great way to stay fit and make new friends. Following sport, there are a number of possibilities for the afternoon. There is usually an outing or activity on offer, or the girls may choose to spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying all that is available on campus.
On Sunday morning, the girls have the opportunity for a sleep-in and a later breakfast of egg and bacon rolls on the Marden Lawn, commencing at 9.00am.
Most Sundays, there is an activity or outing organised as part of our ‘Love It’ program. We aim to provide the girls with age-appropriate activities that help them make the most of Sydney. Typical activities include beach walks, visits to markets, catch ups with Boarders from other schools and trips to the movies. Sunday evenings are a great opportunity for the girls to get organised for the coming week. House staff are available to assist the girls with planning for the school week.
COMMUNITY WEEKENDS AND COMMUNITY DAYS
Community Weekends and Community Days are times in which special activities and inter-House competitions are held. These dates are advertised well in advance so you can plan ahead. Leave will only be granted during this time in exceptional circumstances.
Leave
Social contact with family and friends and outings away from the Boarding House are important for all Boarders. We are always keen for the girls to take opportunities to be out and about. We do, however, take great care to ensure we know where the girls are going and who they are with. This includes requesting a Working With Children Check from all hosts who are not family members. Most importantly, we will not approve leave that you have not first sanctioned by entering the leave in Orah, the software program used by the College to manage student leave. We also contact the host family to ensure that we can feel confident that our Boarders are kept safe.
For this reason, we ask that all leave is entered by no later than 9.00am on a Thursday. This gives staff adequate time to carry out appropriate checks so that we can all feel assured that our duty of care obligation is being met and families can feel confident that a strict process has been followed. Late leave will only be approved in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Head of.
House staff will orientate you to the Orah system on arrival. All Boarders taking leave are required to report to the staff member on duty and sign out using Orah before leaving the House.
Our Year 7, 8 and 9 girls are required to be collected by the host from the foyer of their Boarding House or to be escorted by a member of staff to meet the host. The same processes apply for signing in when the Boarder returns from leave.
Leave is an important part of our Boarding program and we ask that there is a focus on balance when the girls first start Boarding with us. There will be Boarding outings and occasions designed specifically for the girls to get to know each other so tight bonds can form across the cohort. These special opportunities mostly take place on the weekends and if the girls are repeatedly missing these shared experiences, it becomes more difficult for them to connect with the group. Please be mindful of this when planning visits for your daughter.
LEAVE DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Boarding staff are not able to approve leave for the day school. Requests for leave during school hours for up to one day must be submitted in writing to the relevant Head of (day) school, at least three days in advance. Leave in excess of one day needs to be requested through the Deputy Principal – Students, at least two weeks in advance. Once approval for leave from the day school has been granted, a leave request can then be entered in Orah for approval.
LEAVE WITH PARENTS
We encourage parents and carers to visit their daughters whenever they can and understand that opportunities for a visit to Sydney can come up at the last minute. Families are most welcome to take their daughters out and usual protocols around entry of leave do not apply. Families are also welcome to join us for dinner in the Boarders Dining Room at 6.00pm. The only exceptions are on our Community Days.
Type of leave Description When
Weekend leave
Dinner leave
Available to all Boarders. Boarders may go home or visit a pre-approved host or carer for all or part of the weekend.
Between 3.30pm on Friday and ending by 5.00pm on Sunday. Boarders returning to the house on either Friday or Saturday night must return by 9.30pm (Years 7 to 9) or 10.00pm (Years 10to 12)
Permission required
Entered into Orah before 9.00am on the preceding Thursday. Approval by Boarding House Leadership team.
Year 7 to 9 hosts are required to pick up the Boarder from the Boarding House. All hosts who are not family members are required to have a Working With Children Check clearance.
Appointment leave
Available to all Boarders. Boarders may attend outings with parents, grandparents, nominated carers or Boarding Family Friends.
Available to all Boarders. Appointments should be scheduled after school. Parents are required to organise an escort and appropriate transport during term time.
Available once per week between 3.30pm and 9.00pm (Years 7 to 9) and 3.30pm and 10.00pm (Years 10 to 12)
Ideally after school hours.
Request should be submitted through Orah before 9.00am on the proceeding Thursday.
Sport leave
Available to all Boarders for all sporting events. As required by sporting teams.
Request should be submitted through Orah before 9.00am on the proceeding Thursday
All Boarders may sign themselves out of their House if the sport is onsite. All offsite Sport Leave for Boarders must be entered in Orah for approval by the Boarding House Leadership team by no later than Thursday 9.00am
Please note: Community Days are exceptions to the above and leave will be only be granted during this time in exceptional circumstances.
Travel
It is a given that the majority of our girls live a long way from Pymble. We do all that we can to assist with travel while minimising impact on the academic program. Boarders who live more than two hours away from the College are able to access the Boarders’ Travel Day. This is available for long weekend travel and at the end of certain terms. Those girls joining us from Regional NSW are eligible for end of term travel with CountryLink.
Approximately five weeks before the end of term, you will be contacted by Boarding staff confirming your arrangements for the end of term. We will then book the girls on the bus or train services and you will be able to collect them at a destination close to you. You will also need to apply for a free Boarders’ Travel Pass. Details on how to apply will be emailed to you prior to your daughter’s commencement.
Visitors
Boarders are most welcome to have visitors to the College. All visitors must report to Marden House on arrival. They are not permitted to enter the girls’ rooms or Goodlet House and must use alternative places to meet, such as the foyer in each House, the Joan Hammond facility or the verandah and gardens at the front of each Boarding House.
Family members are most welcome to join us anytime for a visit and/or meal in the Boarders’ Dining Room at breakfast and dinner. Family members may even like to come along on one of our ‘Love It’ adventures.
For all other visitors: Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 5.00pm and Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
PARENT VISITING HOURS
Parents are welcome to visit at any time outside of academic program hours and are asked to let the House staff know prior to their arrival. Boarders who have training or rehearsal commitments must still honour them, and parents are welcome to attend the activity with their daughter, where appropriate.
SHOPPING
Our Year 8 to 11 Boarders are allowed shopping leave which is deemed appropriate to their age and stage of development. More details can be found in the Boarding Handbook for Boarders and their families.
GETTING READY
Moving away from home for the first time is a big step. There are, however, many ways in which we can work together to ease the way and make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your daughter.
Research has shown that the more time you can spend at the Boarding School prior to commencement, the smoother the transition. So please take every opportunity to call in and see us when you are in Sydney. We are always happy to show you and your daughter around, organise a visit to classes and/or overnight stays with us in Boarding.
Our ‘Hop on Board for Boarding’ program is the perfect introduction to Boarding for our newest recruits. In a series of meetings, you and your daughter will have the chance to get to know each other and us. This program is designed to complement the transition program for day school. A copy of the program can be found at the back of this booklet.
The to do list...
LABEL, LABEL, LABEL
Label everything, and I mean everything! Any item that is not directly and permanently attached to your daughter needs to be clearly labelled with either a permanent laundry marker or sew/iron-on labels.
SET UP A BANK ACCOUNT
While the cost of many activities and outings are covered by Boarding, your daughter will still require a small amount of spending money. Although we have facilities for the secure storage of cash, we don’t recommend bringing large sums of money to Boarding. A debit card is a secure and convenient way for girls to access funds.
OPAL CARD
An Opal card is a contactless fare collection system for public transport services in the greater Sydney area that is essential for travel. You can purchase an Opal card from convenience stores and newsagents. These cards can be easily ‘topped up’ at train and bus stations, using either a debit/credit card or cash or online.
MOBILE PHONES
Mobiles are an important way for the girls to communicate with you and teaching them to manage this technology effectively is part of our role. As part of this process, we collect technology for our Year 7 to 10 Boarders at various times each evening and limit their use at other times. We ask you assist us with this by planning phone calls to allow ample time for the girls to settle into their evening routine. We will spend time educating the girls about safe and appropriate usage, including the use of passcodes, and it is ideal if you go through practicalities such as how to check credit and making sure that they have a labelled charger before they leave home.
SOME BASIC LIFE SKILLS
Our ‘Live It’ program aims to teach the girls basic life skills, but it is always good for them to feel confident in the fundamentals before they arrive.
For example, your daughter will be required to make her bed every morning and change her sheets each week. Start practising this now so she is confident and capable come January. With the exception of sheets and towels, she will also be doing her own laundry. Of course, we will be there to assist but practice is invaluable, so do have the conversation about separating out colours and the dangers of washing the lovely new red T-shirt with the white sport shirt! Teaching her to hang her uniform while it is still wet from the machine will save her ironing time and ensure she is always well presented for school. You might also want to practice making simple snacks – ingredients for smoothies and toasties are always available and are popular afternoon or weekend snacks.
PACKING FOR A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Marden and Goodlet House will be a home away from home and it’s important girls make their rooms their own. Sheets and mattress protectors are provided. Girls should bring all other bedding – a shopping trip to choose a new doona cover is a perfect way to start thinking about the next adventure. She will need two sets of sheets, ideally patterned or coloured so they are easily spotted when they are returned from the laundry. Every bed has a large pin board and the girls like to decorate these with photos and mementos. There is space for the display of a few photo frames and special trinkets. Battery-powered fairy lights and pretty push pins are popular and make great stocking fillers at Christmas time. A small plastic basket with a handle is also a good addition to the shopping list and makes a great shower caddy to carry soap and hair washing supplies.
Storage in each room is limited, and for this reason we ask that clothing is kept to a minimum. Clothing suitable for the beach, bushwalking, shopping and doing homework, as well as smart clothes or “Sunday best” suitable for Chapel services, are suggested. Please ensure that all items and clothing are clearly labelled.
• 1 pillow
• 1 blanket and/or doona and doona cover
• 2 bath towels and face washers
• 1 smart casual outfit for Chapel Services and Formal Dinners
• 2 pairs of pyjamas
• Dressing gown and slippers
• Underwear
• 1 pair of good shoes
• 1 pair of casual shoes or sandals
• 1 pair of thongs
• 1 swim suit
• 1 beach towel and 1 bathing cap
• 1 umbrella
• 1 overnight bag for weekend outings/ visits
• Toiletries including soap, toothpaste and tissues
• Brush and comb
• Coat hangers
• 1 drawstring laundry bag (labelled)
• 1 delicates wash bag
• Sporting equipment (e.g. tennis racquet, hockey stick etc)
• Alarm clock
• Boarders’ jersey (an order form will be sent in January).
The girls are also required to have all the uniform items required in the day school. A separate list of these items will be provided by the relevant Head of School.
Forewarned is forearmed
An education as a Pymble Boarder is a priceless gift to your daughter. She will develop skills and knowledge that will take her far and build relationships that last a lifetime. She will become a woman of confidence and compassion.
She will be set to change the world. This will be a joyful journey, but there will be challenges along the way that will help her develop resilience and perseverance. The most common and obvious of these will be homesickness.
HOMESICKNESS
It is natural that your daughter will be homesick at some point during her Boarding years. For most girls, it is their first experience of being away from home. This is on top of the challenges of transitioning, often from a very small school, to a big, busy secondary school. They will be tired; they will miss you and their usual routines. The good news is homesickness is usually a temporary phenomenon. Our Boarding staff are highly experienced in supporting the girls through homesickness. We do all the practical things like ensuring she gets enough sleep, helping her to plan her time and walking alongside her as she negotiates new routines. We encourage the girls to talk to us and tell us how they are feeling. While being mindful of giving the
girls adequate ‘downtime’, we keep the girls busy and engaged. You will have an important role in helping your daughter manage homesickness.
Before your daughter starts, talk about a communication plan. Set a time when you will call. A call straight after school or around 7.45am is great versus after 8.00pm. Try to focus the conversation on positives and avoid things she may feel she’s missing out on. Be mindful about calling too often, especially in those early weeks. There will be times when you need to offer reassurance and others some ‘tough love’. One good framework to apply if your daughter is distressed is the LATE model:
Listen, listen, listen
Acknowledge
Talk about options
End with encouragement
It is also a good idea to plan for visits and leave. If your daughter knows that you will be visiting on a particular weekend or there is a special outing planned, she will look forward to these events and you will be able to remind her what is coming up. Don’t forget to consider special occasions, like family birthdays and traditions, and incorporate these into your planning.
SOME OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
Living in community has so many positives, but there will be things that your daughter may find difficult at first. It is a good idea to start talking through some of the challenges with your daughter over the next few months. She will be sharing a room with at least two other girls, there will be a loss of privacy and a need for compromise. We do always need to know where she is, and some girls find this lack of freedom and rules tricky at first. Getting used to new routines is another challenge she will need to meet. With gentle guidance and lots of support from all of us, she will find her way and build the beautiful qualities for which our Boarders are best known – fortitude, resilience and empathy. Being open, honest and positive is essential preparation. You could try role plays of potential scenarios and laugh at the possibilities. Encouraging your daughter to practice gratitude is an excellent way to equip her for the years to come and a gratitude diary is a perfect ‘leaving home’ gift.
AND FOR YOU
This is a time of adjustment for you, too. Please start thinking about how things will be different when your daughter heads off to Pymble. Just as you will have done with your daughter, focus on the positives and remember all the reasons why you have sent her to Pymble. Keep yourself busy, take up a new hobby and catch up regularly with friends. We encourage you to make new friends by connecting with other parents and our Pymble community! Be an active member of our Boarding Parent Group and reach out to the Year Group Parent Leader who will put together the contact list of our Year Group families. Contact details will be provided in the coming weeks. You might also want to join the Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association. Most importantly, know that you are now part of our Pymble Family and we will all be working together to provide the best possible opportunities for your daughter.
Time to hop on board Year 8 to 11
Welcome to Pymble Boarding Welcome to Pymble Being a Boarder Parent
THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER
5.15PM - 6.15PM
Join us online and meet key Boarding staff and your Boarding ‘sisters’. Learn about your soon to be homes, Marden and Goodlet House, as our current girls share their inside intel on getting ready for Boarding. This is also your chance to say hello to each other –most of you for the first time.
JOIN THE MEETING ONLINE
Meeting ID: 481 379 470 381 6
Passcode: qn7i2Qm6
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER FROM 8.30AM
An exciting day when you will come together with not just your future Boarding sisters but also the 2026 day girls. You will get to know your Compass teacher, key staff and much more.
Start the day in the Boarding House where you can drop your overnight gear and meet our Boarding Prefects. From here we will escort you to the day school, all set for a day of adventure!
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 9.30AM - 11.30AM
We can’t let your families have FOMO, so on this leg of the journey we’re welcoming them aboard! While you are off having fun with your new Boarding sisters, Mum and Dad have the chance to hear all about how they can help you get ready to join us at Pymble next year. There will be some practical tips and the opportunity to meet other parents and the option of a tour of the campus.
While the children are away...
14 NOVEMBER 7.00PM
This one is for the mums and dads – take advantage of free baby sitting and enjoy a night out with your new Boarding Family Friends. A local restaurant will be booked, all you need to do is turn up and enjoy the company of new friends.
Let the Sleepover begin!
FRIDAY 14 AT 2.45PM TO 15 NOVEMBER AT 9.00AM
We couldn’t resist the opportunity for a get together before the new year begins. Head back to the Boarding House following youe time in the day school and get ready for the ultimate sleepover. This will be one of many wonderful nights as a member of our Boarding family.
Enjoy pancakes in House on Saturday morning before we say ‘goodbye for now’ at 9.00am. You are very welcome to wander the grounds with your family before setting off home.
Ready, Set, Go!
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2026 2.00PM
It’s here! It’s been a long wait but you are now officially a Pymble Boarder!
On this super special day, your families will come together and all the wonderful knowledge you have gathered on your journey will come into play. A lovely day has been planned and more details will be forwarded to you in the weeks to come. We can’t wait to see you :)
