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“ We don’t just dream. We do.”

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‘Watch us Change the World’ is our statement of intent and exists to instil courage in our girls, to create the future they want to see for themselves. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent. Our girls are compassionate and courageous Pymble women, masters of their own fate, who will go on to influence and change the world. Our vision is for our girls to become influential and compassionate women. Our five values of Care, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility reflect our spirit, heritage and traditions, our Christian beliefs as a Uniting Church school, and our commitment to providing meaningful, personal learning experiences for every Pymble girl.

Courage, through the attributes of fortitude, strength of character, resilience and determination, gives us the confidence to stand up for what is right, respond to the needs of others and make a positive, purposeful contribution to the world around us.

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Care for self and concern for others sustain and enhance our social, physical and learning environment. We express care daily through considerate and compassionate attitudes and behaviour.

Integrity is evidenced through sincerity, a commitment to the truth, and habits of sound judgment and ethical conduct. By adhering to high principles, we develop the moral framework fundamental to achieving great personal fulfillment and contributing positively to society.

Respect enables the richness and diversity of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities to be held in high regard. Through respect, we promote greater self-esteem in ourselves and others, and create a community where achievement, education and life balance, and a love of learning are supported.

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Responsibility encourages leadership and initiative, a spirit of service and commitment and the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the College community and, ultimately, society at large.


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Contents Principal’s message........................................................................................................................... 6 Message from Head of School – Jennifer O’Donnell..............................................................7 Our Middle School campus............................................................................................................ 8 Academic, digital, social and emotional intelligence............................................................. 10 Learning..............................................................................................................................................13 Digital fluency ................................................................................................................................. 14 National Exchange Program.........................................................................................................15 Middle School Transition Program...............................................................................................17 Leadership......................................................................................................................................... 18 Service Learning.............................................................................................................................. 19 Outdoor Education.........................................................................................................................20 Mind-Body-Spirit.............................................................................................................................. 23 Co-curricular – Performing Arts.................................................................................................. 24 Saturday Sport..................................................................................................................................29 Co-curricular Extended Learning................................................................................................30 Co-curricular Experiential Learning.............................................................................................31 Extended day student program................................................................................................... 33 Nutrition at Pymble......................................................................................................................... 33 Transport options............................................................................................................................34 Five schools, one college..............................................................................................................36


Welcome to Pymble Thank you for taking the time to consider

Our Middle School is a warm and

Pymble Ladies’ College for your daughter. welcoming place for girls in Years 7 We are often asked, what makes Pymble so special? That’s easy. It’s our girls.

“ Being Pymble Proud starts with being the best version of you.” DR KATE HADWEN

and 8, with a comprehensive transition program designed to establish a sense of belonging and connection for the

Pymble girls have every opportunity to

youngest members of our Secondary

harness their unique inner strengths and

School. Girls are challenged at their

develop the knowledge and skills they

individual levels to grow as learners,

need to reach their full potential. They

try new approaches and flourish,

bring passion and purpose to everything

supported by the Middle School’s

they do. They are change makers in the

‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ program –

classroom, in their community and in the

Connect, Take Notice, Keep Learning,

world. If they can dream it, they can do it

Be Active and Give – which encourages

at Pymble.

students to take responsibility for a

This is an exciting time for you and your daughter to learn more about our College and our Middle School. Our new strategic plan, Watch Us Change the World, has been developed around four learning pillars designed to build academic, emotional, digital and social intelligence.

healthy balance in their school life. We warmly invite you to visit our campus and experience firsthand the culture of our much-loved College. From our family to yours, we look forward to welcoming you to Pymble.

Underpinning the pillars is our MindBody-Spirit Framework, which positively influences our girls in terms of their awareness, resilience, character, purpose, relationships and lifestyle choices.

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DR KATE HADWEN PRINCIPAL PHD, M.ED, GRAD CERT ED LEADERSHIP, B.ED


HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL WELCOME We are delighted that you are taking

Various learning environments,

the time to find out more about what

experiences and programs in Middle

our Middle School can offer your

School are deliberately designed to

daughter during Years 7 and 8 in the

enable academic and personal growth.

NSW school system.

Learning is social, learner-centred, perspective rich, challenging and

Middle School provides students in

personalised. There is a deliberate

Years 7 and 8 with challenging learning

focus on mastering subject-specific

experiences and the emotional support

skills and deepening knowledge, as

appropriate for this unique stage of

well as developing competency in

their lives. During these formative years,

communication, collaboration, critical

students’ abilities and interests are

thinking, problem solving and creativity.

nurtured in a caring community. Teachers in Middle School work A comprehensive academic, co-curricular collaboratively to offer students a and wellbeing program supports the supportive environment where they intellectual, emotional, social, physical,

feel challenged enough to grow –

and spiritual growth of every girl.

yet confident enough to become

Middle School students are encouraged to engage in intellectual pursuits, to express themselves creatively, to extend themselves physically, to engage themselves spiritually and to develop

independent, try new approaches, and flourish. Students are encouraged to set high standards to attain their personal best and to develop into compassionate, confident and resilient young women.

their character and personal leadership by participating in the many opportunities on offer. These approaches assist in creating connections between peers, older students, staff and the community.

MRS JENNIFER O’DONNELL HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL



Our Middle School campus Our Middle School precinct is an

Middle School girls spend time in many

inspiring and dynamic learning space

different locations within the sweeping

for the exclusive use of girls in Years 7

grounds of the Pymble campus. From

and 8. The wide verandahs outside our

the new Centenary Sports Precinct

heritage classrooms overlook the historic

with Aquatic and Fitness Centre, the

Gloucester lawn, and our majestic

contemporary Conde Library, extensive

Jacaranda tree shades girls on warm

resources of the David Blackwell Music

summer days at the heart of our Middle

School and the first-class Gillian Moore

school precinct.

Centre for Performing Arts with 750-seat auditorium. The opportunities available to Pymble girls are endless.


Academic, digital, social and emotional intelligence At Pymble, we commit to knowing each

Emotional

thrive in tomorrow’s workplace, to

student as a unique person. Learning at

Pymble girls learn to love life with

create and change and innovate,

Pymble is holistic, and girls are supported

humility, gratitude and grace, and to

making connections and activating

to grow and nurture their intelligence in

build character and resilience in the face

human potential in the digital world.

four key areas:

of any adversity. We encourage our girls

Academic We are here to share knowledge with

to connect with each other and with others and seek enjoyment through every experience.

our students, to cultivate their curious

Pymble girls understand the power of an inclusive and united community. They embrace their own story, respect

minds, to springboard their growth

Digital

diverse representation in faith, ability,

and strengthen their abilities. Girls are

We support girls in building a healthy

background and culture, and value

challenged to think critically beyond the

relationship with technology, developing

diverse perspectives from people of

textbooks, to collaborate and to engage

the digital fluency they will need to

all backgrounds.

with the world.

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Learning Pymble’s Middle School provides each

Students can also select the ‘Design

girl in Years 7 and 8 with tailored and

Thinking’ elective which covers a range of

challenging learning experiences while

20-hour subjects such as Entrepreneurship,

nurturing their abilities and interests in

robotics, coding and more.

a caring and supportive community. Co-curricular and Mind-Body-Spirit

LEARNING SUPPORT AND GIFTED AND TALENTED

programs every girl has the tools she

Our Student Support Services team is

needs to develop her intellectual,

dedicated to ensuring that the learning

emotional, social, physical and spiritual

environment at Pymble is fully inclusive

growth during these formative years.

and that every girl can access what she

Through our comprehensive Academic,

Our Middle School program focuses on mastering subject specific skills, while developing competency in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. Learning is designed to be social, learner-centred and perspective-rich so girls are challenged

needs, from a broad range of learning experiences. Our targeted programs ensure that students with a physical learning or English language difficulty can participate in the education and choices provided by the College on the same basis as all students.

enough to grow while confident enough

Pymble’s targeted English as an

to become independent.

Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)

In Year 7, all girls study English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Religion and Ethics, PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical

programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will help girls develop and consolidate their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Education), Music, Visual Arts and

Meanwhile our Literacy and Learning

Technology, and select one language

program underpins core programs to

from French, Japanese, German or

provide additional support for girls with

Mandarin (Beginner or Heritage level).

identified learning needs.

In Year 8, students add History as a

Gifted and talented students at Pymble

learning area and are given the choice

also have the opportunity to extend

to continue their Year 7 language choice

their learning and to embrace academic

along with an additional elective; or they

excellence through inter-school

can select two electives. Year 8 elective

academic competitions such as the

subjects are: Financial Literacy, Latin,

da Vinci Challenge, through the Hypatia

Visual Arts, Music, and – by invitation only

program, and via Challenge Café and our

– Literacy and Learning.

Sokratis program.


Digital fluency At Pymble, girls are equipped with skills

Both the Academic and Co-curricular

to become confident innovative and

programs empower our students with

responsible users of digital technology and

the passion to develop leadership in

positive digital citizens, prepared for the

the field of technology. Girls work with

changing nature of the global landscape.

their teachers to co-design diverse opportunities in response to their

Digital Fluency is one of our Four

evolving interests, supported by mentors Strategic Pillars and prepares our students and external experts. for the future of work and life in a digital world. Technology provides girls with

Pymble girls have many opportunities

the opportunity to think critically to

to excel in technology by participating

understand problems, gain insights and

in excursions and a range of national

creatively develop solutions.

competitions in areas such as robotics, STEM, coding and entrepreneurism.

In the Middle School, girls take on greater responsibility for their own learning through their ownership of a laptop. With greater independence comes more explicit instructions how to confidently manage and operate in the digital world.

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National Exchange Program Girls who are selected to join Pymble’s

Students apply for selection and are

Previous exchange schools have

National Exchange Program in Year 7 and

billeted with families for four days and

included: Wilderness School (Adelaide,

Year 8 will experience a taste of what it

then return to Sydney to provide a

South Australia); St Catherine’s School

is like to attend a school in other parts of

reciprocal experience for their exchange

(Melbourne, Victoria); Radford College

New South Wales or in another state.

sister. A Pymble teacher accompanies

(Canberra, ACT); John Paul College

This unique pathway builds resilience

each group and the eight-day program

(Brisbane, Queensland); Fahan School

and independence and prepares girls for

culminates in a Sydney exploration day

(Hobart, Tasmania); Worawa Aboriginal

possible future international exchange

which allows the students to showcase

College (Regional Victoria); and Perth

experiences offered in the Upper School.

highlights of the city of Sydney.

College (Perth, Western Australia).


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Middle School Transition Program Making the move to Secondary School

Our Peer Support program connects

marks an important transition in every

girls with Year 10 mentors so they can

girl’s educational journey.

enjoy the support of a trusted older role model as they make the transition to

We know each student experiences the

Secondary School.

Primary to Secondary transition differently, taking their own time to adjust to their

Peer Support Leaders offer regular contact

new routines.

outside the formal sessions organised by the school, helping Year 7 students with

Through our Compass program, each

settling in and friendship concerns.

girl joins with a group of 16 students who meet regularly in a safe and welcoming

Through the transition, students are

environment to support each other

encouraged to focus on their wellbeing

through our holistic Mind-Body-Spirit

through sufficient sleep, exercise and

program, and who remain together

healthy eating, and having a sensible

through to Year 12. Students will also

amount of screen time.

have one Directions class each week, which gives an opportunity for each girl

Our Homework Help, Study Skills and

to build skills in making positive choices

Organisation sessions are designed to

and managing their own academic,

help girls to manage the transition to

emotional and social wellbeing.

secondary school.


Leadership Pymble’s Middle School Student

Leaders, Connect Captains, Chapel

Leadership program encourages girls in

Leaders, Middle School Leader, Transition

each class to take up leadership roles.

Workshop Leaders, new student buddies

These range from Student Representative

and Morning Tour guides.

Council Leaders, to House Liaison

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Service Learning Through Service Learning, students

opportunity to participate in community

connect purposefully with the world,

service activities supporting charitable

becoming active and informed citizens

organisations and environment initiatives.

through community service, sustainability initiatives and charity experiences.

Year 8 students also take part in sustainability initiatives, such as the

Our College Peer Support program

Science, Earth and Environmental Design

provides an opportunity for young

Solutions (SEEDS) program, where

people to participate in their school

environmental projects and solutions can

community and build strong relationships

be presented at the Kids Teaching Kids

with each other. Pymble’s Community

conference day.

Service-Learning Program offers girls the


Outdoor Education Outdoor education is an important part of the Pymble learning experience. Girls have remarkable opportunities for experiential learning, understanding and building knowledge through learning by doing, and through exposure to natural environments. Pymble’s iconic Vision Valley outdoor

In both Year 7 and 8, students will have

retreat at Arcadia is set on 90 acres

the opportunity to participate in an

of land bordering the Berowra Valley

Outdoor Education program which offers

National Park, just 45 minutes away from

students the opportunity to experience

the College. Here, girls take part in fun,

individual challenge through a range of

uplifting and challenging activities to

adventurous activities. Through these

expand their physical, emotional, spiritual

programs, girls learn to take positive risks

and intellectual selves.

and develop outdoor skills in a natural environment requiring initiative, resilience and an awareness of others.

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Mind-Body-Spirit Pymble’s Compass program begins in

positive relationships and resilience,

Middle School. Here, your daughter is

gaining a strong sense of community and

allocated to a core group of 16 girls,

environmental awareness. We focus on

who will meet before recess each week

inclusiveness and support for adolescent

from Years 7 to 12 and go on a teacher-

girls at a time of great change in their

led journey through the ‘5 Ways to

lives, developing acceptance, perspective

Wellbeing’ framework.

and understanding.

Pymble’s Mind-Body-Spirit Framework

Through supervised peer-led activities,

is a multidimensional, holistic approach

we encourage physical activity,

to wellness and growth, encompassing

creativity and connectivity between

academic, social, emotional and digital

Middle School students.

intelligence. Through weekly Directions classes,girls gain the knowledge and skills

Our Year 7 girls learn about transition

to harness their inner strengths and make

to Secondary School through our

positive choices in life, and to develop

‘Connection Week’ program, focusing

into influential and compassionate

on time management, organisation,

young women.

communication and use of technology. Year 8 girls develop a greater awareness

Through our Mind-Body-Spirit program,

of themselves as learners and are taught

students learn about identity formation,

to set goals in an effective way.


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Co-curricular Performing Arts Co-curricular Performing Arts at Pymble incorporates five disciplines; Dance, Drama, Language Arts, Speech and Drama and Music (outlined separately). DANCE

DRAMA

Our Co-curricular Dance program is

Students in the Middle School have

renowned for its diversity, high quality

a variety of Co-curricular Drama

and holistic approach to Dance in

options. Festival Teams teach students

education, with classes offered across

to hone their stagecraft and dramatic

different styles and levels.

performance skills; Theatresports

Onstage Stream – Classes in a

will develop improvisation skills; while in Filmmaking, girls can learn

variety of styles, such as Jazz, Lyrical

cinematography, visual special effects

and Contemporary, develop skills in

and film direction.

technique and performance, aiming to perform at the annual Dance Showcase.

Sidestage Stream – Classes help further

Drama students can join interschool competitions throughout the year to perform what they have learned during

improve student’s technique and develop

their classes. In Term 4, all Co-curricular

the dancer for the stage. Girls do not

Drama students participate in either the

perform at the Dance Showcase.

On Camera Film Festival or the Centre

Ballet Stream – The Royal Academy of

Stage Drama Festival to showcase their

Dance (RAD) Ballet Stream offers classes in the RAD syllabus, to complete a Class Award or Examination, and perform at the Dance Showcase.

Eisteddfod Stream – Girls can audition for these select groups of dedicated Dance teams. All classes perform at Eisteddfods and the annual Dance Showcase. There are three Jazz and three Contemporary groups in the Secondary School.

year’s work to their fellow students, family and friends.


LANGUAGE ARTS

SPEECH AND DRAMA

Our Co-curricular Language Arts program Small group and individual Speech provides girls with the chance to join

and Drama lessons are offered to

various debating and public speaking

help to develop confident speaking

programs and competitions.

skills and improve communication

Debating – Girls can audition to join

Board (AMEB) examinations in Speech

through the year, including Independent

and Performance or Voice and

Schools’ Debating Association (ISDA),

Communication.

(FFED), as well as Social Debating classes in Semester 2 each year.

Public Speaking – Classes in Public Speaking are held during Semester 1 each year, with selected students invited to compete in competitions such as Rostrum.

Mock Law – We offer programs in Mediation, Mooting and Mock Trial, as well as advocacy and diplomacy activities in Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) and Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN). Girls join a Mock Law team via audition. Middle School Handbook

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invitational debating competitions

Archdale and Friday Evening Debating

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CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC Pymble has a long tradition of excellence

Choral Program – The School Choir

in music and offers an array of bands,

is open to girls in Years 7 to 12 who

choirs, orchestras and small ensembles

enjoy singing; no audition is necessary.

for students to join, as well as private

Selected students may be invited to

music tuition. Various ensembles receive

audition for the Pymble Chorale, an elite

performance opportunities throughout

performing group of approximately 50

the year and attendance at performances

students in Years 8 to 12.

is compulsory for all students in participating ensembles.

Other Instrumental Ensembles – Advanced players may be invited

String Program – All string players in

to audition for other instrumental

Years 7 to 12 are invited to play in the

ensembles throughout the year, including

String Orchestra. Girls may also be

the Senior Flute Ensemble, Baroque

invited to audition for our advanced

Ensemble and the Symphony Orchestra.

ensembles, including the Chamber Strings or String Quartet.

Private Music Tuition – Private tuition on several instruments is offered as 60,

Band Program – All Years 7 and 8 players 45 or 30-minute lessons, depending on are invited to play in the Middle School Concert Band. Girls may also be invited to audition for our advanced ensembles or bands, such as the Symphonic Wind Ensemble or the School Concert Band.

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Co-curricular Sport At Pymble, our huge range of Co-

field and multipurpose courts and

curricular options lets girls learn new

ovals. Middle School sport includes: AFL,

team or individual sports, join social

Athletics and Cross Country, Badminton,

or competitive sport – and provides

Basketball, Cricket, Diving, Equestrian,

pathways for our elite sportswomen

Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic

to strive and excel. Our coaches are

or Rhythmic), Health and Fitness, Hockey,

among the best in the industry and our

Netball, Rowing, Rugby Sevens, Sailing,

world-class sporting facilities include

Snow Sports, Softball, Surfing, Swimming,

an indoor aquatic centre for swimming,

Taekwondo, Tennis, Touch Football,

diving and water polo, a fully equipped

Triathlon, Volleyball and Water Polo.

gymnastics centre, synthetic hockey

Saturday Sports Pymble has an extensive weekend

and skills of their chosen sport during

interschool competitive sport program,

twice-weekly training sessions held

and many codes are played through

before or after school. Most games are

the Independent Girls Schools’ Sporting

held on Saturday mornings against teams

Association (IGSSA). Our experienced

from other IGSSA schools at various

coaches guide students through the rules

Sydney locations, including Pymble.


Co-curricular Extended Learning Additional extended learning options

Technological and Applied Studies –

include a wide range of co-curricular

includes classes in both Textiles and

classes and programs in Art, STEM,

Food Technology.

Technology and Applied Studies and Health, as well as special interest fields.

Health – Classes include Box-Fit,

Extended Learning also offers students

where students learn basic self-defence

the chance to join Pymble special-

techniques, and Yoga for Stress

interest clubs where students can discuss

Management to reduce anxiety, cope

ideas, topics and subject matter in a safe

with stress and promote resilience.

and stimulating environment.

Special Interest – We offer a number

Art – Our Art classes are run by highly-

of other types of programs including

trained art teachers and include oil

Natural Skincare and Wellbeing where

painting, ceramics, cartooning, drawing

students make natural health and skincare

and photography.

products, Book Club, a Barista course and Cattle Team which provides opportunities

STEM – Coding classes teach students

for students to participate in Cattle shows

from beginner through to advanced.

and parade the Pymble cattle.

Our Robotics team builds and competes using VEX, FTC and FRC robots. Students

Clubs – Challenge Café, Pymble

learn skills such as driving, coding and

Business Club, Young Entrepreneurs

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Co-curricular Experiential Learning Programs available to students include

designed to offer students challenge,

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International

achievement and growth by placing

Award, Army Cadets and various

them outside their comfort zones and

adventure programs. Each of these is

providing new and exciting experiences.


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Extended day student program Pymble’s Extended Day Student Program

facilities after school hours, in the safety

(EDSP ) for Years 7 to 12 is co-ordinated

and care of our Boarding staff. Students

through our Boarding School and provides from Years 7 to 12 are welcome to enrol Day students with the opportunity to

in the EDSP on a daily basis from Monday

access a range of learning and ‘home’

to Friday.

Nutrition at Pymble BREAKFAST ON THE GO We offer students from Years 5 to 12 a small range of economic and nutritious breakfast choices, served between 7.00am and 8.00am daily from the Pymble Food Van. It is ideal for students involved in early morning Co-curricular

activities or for those girls who arrive early at the College from time to time. The service helps our students to be punctual to class after Co-curricular activities, to provide nourishment, to avoid mid-morning energy slumps and to reduce congestion at the local shops in the morning.


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Transport options Pymble Ladies’ College is easily accessible

• North West – Dural, Glenhaven,

by train or bus. The School Student

West Pennant Hills, Beecroft, Epping,

Transport Scheme (SSTS) provides eligible

Marsfield, Macquarie

school students with free or subsidised travel on public transport between their home and school.

PRIVATE BUS SERVICE The College has five private bus services

• Northern Beaches – Avalon, Newport, Mona Vale, Ingleside, Terrey Hills, St Ives • Lower Northern Beaches – North Curl Curl, South Curl Curl, Freshwater, Manly, Balgowlah, Seaforth, Wakehurst Parkway, Frenchs Forest, Belrose

to help parents avoid the peak-hour commute when transporting students to and from school each day. The morning run delivers the girls to Pymble before 8.00am and the afternoon run departs from the College at 3.30pm.

PICK-UP/DROP-OFF Our Middle girls share a dedicated pickup/drop-off area with the Preparatory School supervised by College staff. The safe location on the Lower Road can

The five bus routes include:

be reached from the Avon Road Gate 1

• Hunter’s Hill – Lane Cove, Longueville,

entry and is a short walk from both the

Gladesville, Ryde, Macquarie • Lower North Shore – Neutral Bay, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Castle Cove, Roseville, Killara

Preparatory and Middle School so our youngest girls can be safely dropped off and picked up each day.


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Five schools, one college Situated on 20 hectares of beautiful

woman ready to graduate, each new

park-like grounds on Sydney’s upper

school will offer girls greater challenges,

North Shore, Pymble Ladies’ College is

responsibility and opportunities.

a non-selective, independent school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, with

The College offers a world-class learning

Boarding available from Year 7.

environment that provides opportunities for excellence in academic studies, sports

Pymble is a school that inspires and

and the arts, a comprehensive curriculum

excites students to explore and extend

with outstanding facilities and a nurturing

their potential. As your daughter moves

pastoral care program that recognises

from the dependence of her first years

and develops each girl’s unique strengths

through to the independence of a young

and qualities.

B Agricultural Plot C Art Centre (Ferguson House) D Avonmoore

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BOARDING

F G H I J K L

CENTENARY SPORTS PRECINCT

E Boarders’ Dining Room (Main Hall)

raith Williams Aquatic M B and Fitness Centre N Centenary Car Park O Centenary Walkway and Centenary Artwork P Gym, Artistic Gymnastics Centre (Jeanette Buckham Gymnasium) Q Mollie Dive Field R Sporting Courts

Goodlet House Goodlet Lawn Joan Hammond House Lang House Lang Lawn Marden House Marden Lawn


Gate 3

Gate 2

Main Oval

P Gate 1

Pymble train station

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ollege Reception C (Isabel McKinney Harrison Centre)

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eritage Centre (Archives, H Development, Alumni)

T College Uniform Shop

b James Kelso Pavilion and Field

U David Blackwell Music School

unior School (John Reid J c Building) OSHC Centre

V David Macfarlane Centre (DMC) W Dorothy Knox Building X Facilities Management Y Flagpole Lawn Gate 1 – Main Gates Z (John Marden Gates) 8 Gate 2 – Staff Parking 9

ate 3 – Deliveries G (Roland Love Gates)

Junior School Pick-up / d Drop-off Area at Flagpole Lawn e Liane Tooth Field f Main Colonnade g Main Hall h Main Oval i Middle School (Main Colonnade) j

Preparatory School Pick-up / Drop-off Area

n

Science Centre Science Lecture Theatre

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econdary School Library S (Conde Building)

enior School Centre S (Kate Mason Building) p CISCO Room Jacaranda Café Jobson Lecture Theatre q Speech and Drama Centre r Sufferance Pathway s

echnology and Applied Studies T Centre (TAS)

t The Hub – IT Centre

illian Moore Centre for G : Performing Arts (GMCPA)

k Preparatory School

; Gloucester Lawn

l Pymble Train Station

v

< Grey House Walk

m Riverbed

w War Memorial Chapel

= Health Care Centre

u The Pavilion Upper School (Robert Vicars Building)


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Articles inside

Co-curricular Extended Learning

1min
page 30

Saturday Sport

1min
page 29

Co-curricular Experiential Learning

1min
pages 31-32

Outdoor Education

1min
pages 20-22

Mind-Body-Spirit

1min
page 23

Leadership

1min
page 18

Co-curricular – Performing Arts

3min
pages 24-28

Service Learning

1min
page 19

National Exchange Program

1min
pages 15-16

Middle School Transition Program

1min
page 17

Principal’s message

1min
page 6

Digital fluency

1min
page 14

Our Middle School campus

1min
pages 8-9

Academic, digital, social and emotional intelligence

1min
pages 10-12

Learning

1min
page 13

Message from Head of School – Jennifer O’Donnell

1min
page 7
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