Tips for transition to Upper School

They ensure that the girls who are leading, assisting Chapel Services, reading Bible passages, providing sermons and reading the prayer, are punctual and prepared to carry out their roles in a respectful manner. They also help co-ordinate Music staff, student musicians and singers.

Peer Support Leaders: Sixty-four Year 9 leaders are appointed in Term 4, to act as Peer Support leaders to Year 7 students in the following year. Peer Support is a valuable support to the Student Wellbeing system of the College. It is a program that orientates new Year 7 girls to Pymble, enables them to build connections with the wider school community and allows discussion of issues that students have in common.

Upper School Leaders: Eight girls per year group will be appointed each semester to be the Upper School Leaders. These girls represent the College at official school functions, act as ushers at school events, co-ordinate the termly Upper School assemblies and welcome and give the vote of thanks for guest speakers. They will attend leadership sessions with the Deputy Head of Upper School and work closely with the Upper School Prefect Liaisons to implement activities within the Upper School.

New Student Buddies: The role of a Buddy is to help new students (Terms 2 to 4) have a welcoming and positive experience from the very beginning of their time at Pymble. This role is essential in helping our new students settle in as quickly as possible.

Monitresses: Year 10 monitresses are appointed in Term 4. This position is essential to the smooth running of the school. Duties include: supervising crossings, performing uniform duties, helping at bus lines, acting as guides and representatives at functions and events. Monitresses need to demonstrate that they are reliable, responsible, confident and caring.

Alliance of Girls’ Schools: The Student Networking Alliance group started in 2014. Alliance members meet girls from other independent schools to discuss current issues concerning girls’ health and education in the hopes of making positive change. Students from Years 9 to 11 will be selected to represent Pymble Ladies’ College at meetings off-campus throughout the year.

Starting in a new school can present students with new challenges and opportunities. As our girls begin in the Upper School, we encourage them to reflect on the following: • Friendships will naturally change as new connections are made. We encourage