THE MAGAZINE 2020
Senior School S E N I O R S CH OOL L I AIS O N S ’ R E P ORT International Women’s Day This year, International Women’s Day highlighted to the girls a new insight into the power of this global movement striving to celebrate the achievements of women and calling for action and equality. The theme for 2020’s International Women’s Day was ‘Each for Equal’; with the goal to create a world where every girl and woman has equal opportunities to fulfil their full potential. Guest speakers this year included ex-students Jessica Harwood and Tahire Wijetilaka. Jessica, a communications campaigner at the Sunrise Project in Sydney, is also a freelance illustrator. After graduating from Pymble in 2005, Jess attended the University of Sydney, gaining her Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Laws. Tahire, Head Prefect 2018, has worked as an Electorate Officer and debating coach since leaving Pymble. She has recently been accepted to study History at the University of Oxford. Both speakers provided strong female voices for the girls to look up to and to also see an example of life after school and the goals we can achieve.
Wrap With Love Wrap With Love, an annual event in the school calendar, saw the Pymble community join together to aid the wider community and to help those in need. The girls in Years 11 and 12 and their families knitted squares to be made into blankets for those displaced after natural disasters, spending winter in refugee camps, those who are homeless and/or living below the poverty line. Knit Ins were held at various Connect sessions allowing for us to connect whilst still making an impact on the wider community. The initiative was highly valuable as it showed the girls the importance of community service and helping those in need.
Niley Woodhouse and Isabel Ryan, Year 12
Thank You Although 2020 came with its challenges and obstacles the Senior School community was packed with celebrations and opportunities for the girls to make memories that will last a lifetime. All the students and staff came together to support and persevere throughout the year, making it an enjoyable time for all. We would like to thank Mrs Gallardo, Mrs Wyse and Mrs Harrison for their ongoing support throughout the year. We are so grateful to be a part of such an enthusiastic and loving cohort.
Isabel Ryan and Niley Woodhouse, Senior School Liaison Prefects
Niley Woodhouse, Isabel Ryan, Ms Tahire Wijetilaka (2018), Ms Jessica Harwood (2005), Annabelle Richens and Viveca Tang, Year 12
Hana Kassam, Charlotte Hill, Katrina Mitchell and Kelly Wu, Year 11
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