The 2022 Prospectus
“If our girls can dream it, they can do it at Pymble.” DR KATE HADWEN PRINCIPAL
WATCH US CHANGE THE WORLD
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“The standard you walk past is the standard Contents you accept.” MRS JULIE SHAW SENIOR DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Principal’s Welcome......................................................................................................................... 4 Chair of the Board Welcome......................................................................................................... 5 Watch Us Change the World.......................................................................................................... 6 The Pymble girl...................................................................................................................................7 Influential and compassionate women....................................................................................... 8 Four schools, one College............................................................................................................ 10 Junior School....................................................................................................................................12 Middle School.................................................................................................................................. 16 Upper School................................................................................................................................... 18 Senior School...................................................................................................................................20 Secondary academic subjects..................................................................................................... 22 2021 HSC Results............................................................................................................................ 24 Boarding at Pymble........................................................................................................................26 Endless opportunities in Co-curricular......................................................................................28 Sport...................................................................................................................................................29 Performing Arts................................................................................................................................30 Extended Learning.......................................................................................................................... 32 Service Learning and Exchange Programs...............................................................................34 Scholarships......................................................................................................................................36 First Nations Scholarships ............................................................................................................36 Extended Day Student Program .................................................................................................39 Nutrition at Pymble.........................................................................................................................39 Pymble private bus service...........................................................................................................40 Outdoor Education.........................................................................................................................42 Vision Valley......................................................................................................................................44 Out of School Hours Care............................................................................................................45 Always a Pymble girl.......................................................................................................................46 Pymble family...................................................................................................................................48 Pymble Parent Association ..........................................................................................................48 Enrolments........................................................................................................................................50 College fees 2022........................................................................................................................... 52 Your daughter’s journey begins now.........................................................................................54
Welcome to Pymble Thank you for taking the time to consider
Our beautiful campus supports a culture
Pymble Ladies’ College for your daughter. of academic excellence as well as an enormous breadth of Co-curricular sport We are often asked, what makes Pymble
and activities that places Pymble in a
so special? That’s easy. It’s our girls.
league of its own. The recent acquisition
Pymble girls have every opportunity to harness their unique inner strengths and develop the knowledge and skills they need to reach their full potential. They bring passion and purpose to everything they do. They are change-
of the Vision Valley recreational facility in north-west Sydney is an important addition to our College facilities, enabling us to deliver transformative learning experiences through outdoor education and other curricular programs for our girls.
makers in the classroom, in their
Our vision is for your daughter
community and in the world. If our girls
to graduate as an influential and
can dream it, they can do it at Pymble.
compassionate young woman who
This is an exciting time for you and
is ready to embrace her future.
your daughter to learn more about
We warmly invite you to visit our campus
our College. Our new strategic plan,
and experience first-hand the culture
Watch Us Change the World, has
of our much-loved College. From our
been developed around four learning
family to yours, we look forward to
pillars designed to build academic,
welcoming you to Pymble.
emotional, digital and social intelligence. Underpinning the pillars is our new MindBody-Spirit Framework, which positively influences our girls in terms of their awareness, resilience, character, purpose, relationships and lifestyle choices.
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Pymble Ladies’ College Welcome to Pymble
DR KATE HADWEN PRINCIPAL B.ED, GRAD CERT ED LEADERSHIP, M.ED, PHD
“ We are often asked what makes Pymble so special? That’s easy, it’s our girls.” DR KATE HADWEN
CHAIR OF THE BOARD WELCOME The College was founded in 1916 by Dr John Marden, a man of forward thinking, great capacity and drive, who believed women should be given the best education had to offer. He encouraged girls to think for themselves and live by the College motto, All’ Ultimo Lavoro – Strive for the highest. Today the College exemplifies the spirit of its founder as a school renowned for its outstanding opportunities, dedicated staff, innovative programs and exceptional facilities, where each girl is known, guided and challenged. Pymble is an internationally acclaimed non-selective school that provides its students with the opportunities, encouragement and support to be extraordinary in whatever they choose to do in life. The greatest gift that a parent can give
Pymble Ladies’ College offers a comprehensive, well-rounded educational program that is designed to enable each girl to reach her full potential. Our mission is to create a personalised learning environment for each student, so she develops a passion for learning and scholarship, a strong assurance of her own worth, and the desire and values to contribute meaningfully to her local and global communities. Pymble students leave our gates as confident young women, equipped with a well-rounded education and the skills to pursue a rewarding and bright future. I have had the pleasure of watching my own daughter benefit from the ‘Pymble experience’ and it is with the utmost confidence that I encourage you to give your daughter the opportunity to explore everything that this great College has to offer.
their child is the opportunity to have the most enriching educational experience.
MR JAMES HUNTER CHAIR OF THE BOARD BSC (UNSW), DIPED (UNE), MBA (AGSM), GAICD
Watch Us Change the World ‘Watch Us Change the World’ is our
and a worldwide perspective central
statement of strategic intent and exists
to our strategic intent. Our girls are
to instil courage in our girls, to create the
compassionate and influential
future they want to see for themselves.
Pymble women, who will go on to change the world – not just for
At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship
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Pymble Ladies’ College Watch Us Change the World
themselves, but for the benefit of others.
The Pymble girl The Pymble Ladies’ College Mind-BodySpirit Framework is a multidimensional, holistic approach to wellness and growth, encompassing academic, social, emotional and digital intelligence. The framework serves as an active process through which we equip our young women with the knowledge and
These benefits include: • Girls’ schools create a culture of strong academic achievement, including better grades in numeracy, literacy, reading, languages and, ultimately, better tertiary entrance scores. • Girls in single-sex schools are better
skills to harness their inner strengths and
at STEM (Science, Technology,
make positive choices in life. It recognises
Engineering and Mathematics).
there are many opportunities to support
They have more favourable attitudes
wellness and growth. Understanding
towards STEM-related subjects, are
one’s self and the strengths we bring to
more confident, and are more likely
a challenge is a key part of our education
to engage in higher level mathematics,
and assists our girls as they develop into
chemistry and physics.
influential and compassionate women.
• In all-girls schools, girls are better able to develop a positive self-image
THE BENEFITS OF SINGLE SEX EDUCATION
with less fear of ridicule. They are
The decision of where to educate
of career choices, and embrace
your child is arguably one of the most
competition.
important decisions you will make on behalf of your daughter. Research indicates that girls who attend all girls’ schools are the beneficiaries of a
more likely to consider a wider variety
• Self-esteem and wellbeing in an all-girls’ setting are enhanced. • Girls in schools such as Pymble are
“competitive boost”. This research adds
more likely to engage in a wider array
to a growing body of evidence that speaks
of sporting activities, including sports
to the benefits of a single-sex educational
traditionally considered masculine
environment for girls when compared to
(such as rugby).
girls who attend co-educational schools.
“ The objective you seek may be closer at hand than you think!” ELIZABETH EVATT PYMBLE ALUMNI 1950 – CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE FAMILY COURT IN AUSTRALIA (RETIRED)
• Girls in all-girls schools experience fewer instances of sexist language, social anxiety and bullying. • Girls in all-girls schools are more aspirational, their voices are heard more readily, and they are more motivated.
Influential and compassionate women Watch Us Change the World introduces four new directional pillars or themes for teaching and learning, along with the enablers we believe will combine with the themes, to empower Pymble girls to become influential and compassionate women who have the knowledge, skills and courage to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
Five core values (see below) affirm our
STRATEGIC PILLARS • A cademic Intelligence: Knowledge for a better world • E motional Intelligence: Empowered to be courageous • S ocial intelligence: Diversity as the path to unity • D igital Intelligence: Technologies for an innovative future
commitment to the Christian heritage of Pymble Ladies’ College and our identity as a school of the Uniting Church in Australia.
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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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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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.
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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.
Four 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 her 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
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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.
Pymble Ladies’ College Four schools, one College
“ We have a comfortable, relaxing reading corner that looks like a garden.” GRETAL YEAR 2
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Pymble Ladies’ College Junior School
Junior School Our Junior School - Kindergarten to Year 6 - captures and extends the inquisitive nature of young children as they negotiate their learning adventures in a safe and supportive environment. We offer an exceptionally well-resourced
with support available for girls requiring
learning precinct to inspire wonder,
additional assistance in literacy and
collaboration, creativity and build a healthy numeracy, and more challenging connection to nature. Your daughter
activities to engage girls seeking
will enjoy her journey of discovery and
enrichment opportunities. Specialist
learning in our purpose-built precinct that
teachers plan and implement programs
provides creative, engaging and visually
in Physical Education, Performing
exciting learning spaces designed to
Arts, Visual Arts (for Years 3 to 6) and
capture each girl’s interests and ignite her
Languages. Learning is inquiry focused
love of learning. With small class sizes and
and enhances the development of critical
a commitment to knowing each student
and creative thinking skills, collaboration
as a unique person, we encourage each
and problem solving by asking our girls
girl to value herself and others as she
to pose questions and find solutions and
responds positively to being challenged in
connections to the real world.
her learning. Each girl is provided with an iPad as Girls benefit from extensive leadership
we focus on developing her digital
opportunities throughout our Junior
skills and sense of digital citizenship.
School to build an authentic sense of
The College has created flexible and
voice and advocacy in their world. We
innovative learning environments for
offer a closely linked wellbeing and
girls in Years 5 and 6 that support
academic program as we firmly believe
them to develop knowledge and skills,
a happy child is a child ready to learn.
independence, collaboration and choice.
Alongside our focus on our College
Our outstanding range of Co-curricular
values, there is a positive focus in our
activities provides further opportunities
Junior School on the power of kindness
for our girls to explore their passions
and being of service to others. Core
and potential and to create magical
subjects assist with the development
memories with their peers.
of strong foundational knowledge,
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Pymble Ladies’ College Junior School
“ My classroom has a nurturing and supportive environment.” LEAHARA YEAR 6
“ It’s important to have a go and develop the courage to put yourself forward, or even just raise your hand.” ISABELLE YEAR 7
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Pymble Ladies’ College Middle School
Middle School As she graduates to the Middle School - Years 7 and 8 - your daughter’s learning experiences will become even more challenging and inspiring. During these formative Middle School
Staff in the Middle School work
years, students’ abilities and interests
collaboratively to provide the ideal
are nurtured in a strong and caring
blend of structure and choice that allows
community. Comprehensive academic,
young women to flourish; offering them
Co-curricular and wellbeing programs
a supportive environment where they
support the intellectual, emotional,
feel challenged enough to grow, yet
social and spiritual growth of every girl.
confident enough to try new approaches. The teachers encourage students
Middle School students are encouraged
to achieve their personal best and to
to engage in intellectual pursuits, to
develop into compassionate and resilient
express themselves creatively, to extend
young women, capable of realising their
themselves physically and to develop
full potential.
their character and personal leadership in the many areas and social responsibility initiatives available.
Upper School Progressing into Upper School - Years 9 and 10 - your daughter is now recognisable as a young woman who will soon take on the world. In Upper School, our girls are guided
promote communication, problem-
to develop into young women of
solving, creativity and collaboration.
compassion and determination, who take
Pymble’s research-driven learning
responsibility for their own learning and
culture means Upper School girls benefit
the welfare of others. They are given the
from effective and engaging personal
opportunity to expand their horizons and
development experiences that focus
achieve their best in both academic and
on the College’s core values. External
Co-curricular areas of education.
speakers are regularly included in the Upper School programs, with leaders
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Beyond the direct curriculum
in the field connecting the girls to key
experiences, learning activities in the
issues influencing society, locally and
Upper School have been designed to
internationally.
Pymble Ladies’ College Upper School
“ I plan on changing the world, by inspiring others.” MIKA YEAR 9
“ The Senior School Centre is inspiring and enriching.” FRANKIE YEAR 12
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Pymble Ladies’ College Senior School
Senior School The Senior School - Years 11 and 12 - is preparation for what tomorrow will bring. Within a purpose-built Senior School Centre, designed to meet the unique developmental and educational requirements of senior students, your daughter will experience the independence and sense of community she needs to succeed. Building on the strong foundation of
As the most senior girls in the College,
the Upper School years, Pymble girls in
Years 11 and 12 students have many
Years 11 and 12 work collaboratively with
opportunities to develop their leadership
College staff to achieve their desired
potential by serving in various office
goals, both academic and Co-curricular.
bearing positions.
Our students are encouraged to develop an autonomous approach to their learning, In their final year at Pymble, all Year 12 girls are role models and leaders for the building self-efficacy and confidence. Supported, guided and challenged by
College. The Senior School aims to equip
dedicated and passionate staff, Senior
all students with the skills and desire to
School students can personalise their
make meaningful contributions in their
academic program through the broad
lives beyond Pymble.
range of subjects available in their Higher School Certificate years.
Secondary academic subjects Your daughter will be encouraged to
Classical Greek Continuers
explore a vast array of programs as she
(Years 11 to 12)
develops skills within an inspirational
Classical Greek Extension (Year 12)
and positive school community. The
Commerce (Years 9 to 10)
College proudly offers a comprehensive and balanced educational experience and will nurture her to make the most of her individual potential. The range and depth of subjects on offer at Pymble is extensive and includes:
A
Agriculture (Years 9 to 12) Aboriginal Studies (Years 9 to 12)
B Biology (Years 11 to 12)
C
Data Science (Years 9 to 11) Design and Technology (Years 9 to 12) Drama (Years 9 to 12)
E Earth and Environmental Science (Years 11 to 12) Economics (Years 11 to 12) English (Years 7 to 10) English Advanced (Years 11 to 12)
Business Studies (Years 11 to 12)
English Extension 1 (Years 11 to 12)
Chemistry (Years 11 to 12) Chinese Continuers (Years 11 to 12) Chinese Extension (Year 12) Classical Greek (Years 9 to 10)
Pymble Ladies’ College Secondary academic subjects
Dance (Years 10 to 12)
Big History (Year 10)
Chinese (Years 7 to 10)
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English Extension 2 (Year 12) English Standard (Years 11 to 12) English EAL/D (Years 11 to 12) Entertainment Industry (Years 11 to 12)
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G
H
Financial Literacy (Year 8)
P Personal Development to Health to
Latin Continuers (Years 11 to 12)
Physical Education (PDHPE)
French (Years 7 to 10)
Latin Extension (Year 12)
(Years 7 to 12)
French Continuers (Years 11 to 12)
Legal Studies (Years 11 to 12)
Philosophy (Year 10)
French Extension (Year 12)
Literacy to Learning 1 (Years 8 to 10)
Photographic and Digital Media
Geography (Years 7 to 12)
M Marine and Aquaculture Technology
German (Years 7 to 10)
(Year 10)
German Continuers (Years 11 to 12)
Mathematics (Years 7 to 10)
German Extension (Year 12)
Mathematics Advanced (Years 11 to
History (Years 8 to 10) History Modern (Years 11 to 12) History Extension (Year 12) Hospitality (Years 11 to 12)
J
Latin (Years 8 to 10)
Food Technology (Years 9 to 12)
History Ancient (Years 11 to 12)
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L
12)
(Year 10) Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) (Years 9 to 10) Physics (Years 11 to 12)
R
Mathematics Extension 1 (Years 11 to 12)
Religion and Ethics Education (Years 7 to 10)
Mathematics Standard (Years 11 to 12)
S Science (Years 7 to 10) Science Extension (Year 12)
Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12)
Society and Culture (Years 11 to 12)
Music (Year 7)
Software Design and Development
Italian Beginners (Years 11 to 12
Music Elective (Years 8 to 10)
Investigating Science (Year 12)
Music Contemporary Studies
Japanese (Years 7 to 10)
(Years 9 to 10)
Japanese Continuers (Years 11 to 12)
Music 1 (Years 11 to 12)
Japanese Extension (Year 12)
Music 2 (Years 11 to 12)
Textiles and Design (Years 11 to 12)
Music Extension (Year 12)
Textiles Technology (Years 9 to 10)
(Years 11 to 12) Studies of Religion 1 (Years 11 to 12)
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Technology (Years 7 to 8)
Thinkers and Ideas (Year 8)
V
Visual Arts (Years 7 to 12)
2021 HSC results Two hundred and fifteen students from
Seventy per cent of our students had
Pymble Ladies’ College sat for the NSW
at least one Band 6 result (above 90)
Higher School Certificate in 47 courses.
placing them on the Distinguished
Completing full Trial Examinations under
Achievers list and 22 students were
test conditions served as excellent
named as All-rounders with Band 6 in ten
preparation for their external HSC exams
or more units.
where improvements were seen across
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Pymble Ladies’ College 2021 HSC results
every learning area. When compared
Pymble shone in the following 21
to the state average, results in Bands 5
subjects in which the combined Band 5
and 6 (2 unit courses) and Bands E3 and
and 6 (above 80) results were 30 per cent
E4 (Extension courses) have remained
or more above the state percentages:
consistently high. On average, 74 per
Agriculture, Ancient History, Biology,
cent of Pymble candidates across all
Business Studies, Chemistry, Design and
2 unit courses offered at the College
Technology, Earth and Environmental
achieved results in Band 5 and 6,
Science, Economics, English EAL/D,
compared with 45 per cent of students
Food Technology, Geography, German
across the state in the same subjects.
Continuers, Hospitality, Investigating
“ In 2021, our HSC students have exceeded our expectations.” MRS NATASHA STANFIELD DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LEARNING (YEARS 11 TO 12)
Science, Japanese Continuers, Legal
Teachers and students worked tirelessly
Studies, Mathematics Standard, Modern
both remotely and after hours to
History, PDHPE, Studies of Religion I
complete major works in Dance, Drama,
and Textiles and Design.
Music, Design and Technology, Textiles and Visual Arts to an incredibly high
Six outstanding subjects in 2021 were
standard. However, as the major works
Investigating Science with Pymble
were marked differently in 2021 due to
claiming third and ninth in the state
COVID-19, schools were only permitted
and 42 per cent of students in Band
to nominate one or two students in each
6. In German Continuers, Japanese
subject for exhibition in the various HSC
Continuers and Japanese Extension,
Showcases. It was an impossible task as
Music 2 and Music Extension, every
Pymble traditionally receives multiple
student achieved results in the top band.
nominations across all these subjects.
Our other extension subjects were successful once again with 100 per cent of students achieving the top two bands in Chinese Extension, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, French Extension,
Showcase and Exhibitions – ARTEXPRESS
• Software Design and Development: 43 per cent • Studies of Religion: 43 per cent • Hospitality: 30 per cent • Textiles and Design: 26 per cent • Ancient History: 20 per cent • Design and Technology: 13 per cent • Visual Arts: 13 per cent • Economics: 11 per cent.
PYMBLE RANKED 25TH In SMH Top 100 Schools Report
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215 PYMBLE STUDENTS Sat for 48 HSC Courses
and TEXStyle.
class of 2021 to achieve incredible results
improvement in Band 6 results:
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major work exhibited at the HSC
It has been a privilege to help guide the
subjects made a significant percentage
PYMBLE 2-UNIT RESULTS In Bands 5 and 6
three students selected to have their
and Science Extension.
we were delighted that the following
74%
We are very excited that Pymble has
Latin Extension, Mathematics Extension 2
In the period from 2020 to 2021,
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22 ALL-ROUND ACHIEVERS 150 girls listed on the NESA Distinguished Achievers List
in what has been an extraordinary year. There are many stories of courage and persistence behind all of these statistics. We are so proud of all our Pymble students and wish them every success in the future.
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13 PYMBLE STUDENTS With ATARS above >99.00
Boarding at Pymble Our Boarders are the heart of Pymble.
Integral to our success as a close-knit
We celebrate the unique gifts that each
community is a Boarding team who
girl brings and provide a supportive,
is highly experienced, nurturing and
responsive and home-like environment
particularly attuned to the needs of
in which they can flourish. With access
young women. Our staff are deliberate
to exceptional learning opportunities,
in their efforts to know each girl and
state-of-the-art facilities, an extensive
to understand her hopes and dreams.
Co-curricular program, beautiful grounds
They take the time to guide her by
and caring and professional staff,
responding to her ideals and needs
our girls are empowered to embrace
as a unique learner and as a person.
opportunities to develop a broad perspective of life and to make meaning
We value our partnership with our
of their world as confident and capable
Boarding families and actively encourage
young women.
open communication. There are many ways in which families can engage
With more than 120 Boarders, our
with the Boarding community and we
community has a strong sense of
welcome your involvement in various
pride and identity. Opportunities to
events and learning opportunities.
build lifelong friendships with girls from around Australia and beyond abound,
We want the best for our girls, and it is
while the building of strong relationships
our hope that they will graduate from
with Day students is actively encouraged
Pymble Ladies’ College with a belief in
through a variety of initiatives. Our Live
their own capacity to create and engage
It, Love It, Learn It programs provide a
in a life that is filled with love and joy;
myriad of opportunities for connection,
fun and laughter; hope and faith. Most of
fun and engagement.
all we want our girls to know who they are and to value their own uniqueness.
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Pymble Ladies’ College Boarding at Pymble
“ There’s an unspoken bond that is formed when you become a Boarder – girls don’t just become friends, they become family.” MONTANA YEAR 8
“ Pymble has a reputation for being strong and determined on the sporting field.” SIENNA YEAR 12
Endless opportunities in Co-curricular
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Whether her interest lies on the sporting
be encouraged to pursue a wide range
The opportunities are endless and the
field, or in Performing Arts, Outdoor
of sports and activities outside the
support, coaching and mentoring she
Education or Extended Learning, your
classroom, which will flow on to enhance will receive are world class.
daughter will have the opportunity and
her learning within the classroom..
Pymble Ladies’ College Endless opportunities in Co-curricular
Sport Pymble supports its promise of a balanced education with a wide range of competitive and non-competitive sporting activities for every level of ability. Students are encouraged to participate in whichever sport they desire and the College will create new teams where there is interest. The College aims to provide all students
Junior School interschool Saturday
with a sporting experience that fosters
sport is available for students in Years
an appreciation of the benefits of
3 to 6. Both IGSA and IPSHA offer
competition and the spirit of fair play,
competitive pathways for a wide range of
the pursuit of excellence and fulfilment
representative sport.
of individual potential. Pymble students in Years 7 to 12 participate in Independent Girls’ Schools Sporting Association (IGSA) carnivals and competitions. The aim of IGSA activities is to reflect the values and ethos common to its member schools and reinforce the appropriate components of their Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) programs.
Age-appropriate sporting programs are available for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 through the Sport and Activities program. These include Swimming, Diving, Athletics, sports-specific skills programs, Gymnastics and introductory sport programs. The College also offers the Pymble Elite Sportswomen’s Program to talented athletes in Years 7 to 12 across all sports. The program is designed to
For those sports not offered by IGSA,
foster the development of these athletes
Pymble enters district, regional and
through assistance and motivation and
invitational competitions and carnivals.
to help maintain a balance between
Students in representative teams are
high-level sporting commitments and
offered the opportunity to travel to
academic study.
other countries including the United Kingdom, United States of America and New Zealand to participate in invitational sporting tournaments. Pymble Junior School students participate in Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) competitions.
The College offers an extensive range of sports, including Fencing, Taekwondo, Equestrian, Mountain Bike Riding and Sailing, ensuring Pymble girls have the opportunity to try a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports.
Performing Arts DANCE
LANGUAGE ARTS
Dance is offered as a curriculum subject
The Co-curricular Language Arts Program The mandatory Music course is completed
for girls in Years 10, 11 and 12. Pymble has
provides students with the opportunity
in Year 7 and continues to explore the
specialist Dance staff whose knowledge,
to participate in a variety of programs,
concepts of Music through the integrated
enthusiasm and professionalism allows
including Debating, Public Speaking,
learning experiences of listening,
students to learn, develop and refine
Mock Law and UN Advocacy. Small
performing and composing. Students
their Dance technique. Students also
group tuition in Speech and Drama
may then continue their Music studies by
learn to analyse and appreciate Dance
is offered from Kindergarten to Year
choosing the subject as an elective.
as an art form. Dance is also offered as a
12. Secondary students participate in
Co-curricular program. Students from all
invitational Debating competitions such
Pymble offers an array of opportunities
year groups are able to enjoy a variety of
as ISDA, Archdale, FED and International
for students to become involved in
styles of Dance including Royal Academy
Debating Championships as well as
musical ensembles including bands,
of Dance (RAD) ballet, contemporary,
Social Debating. Public Speaking classes
choirs, orchestras, smaller ensembles and
jazz, hip hop and musical theatre.
are offered in both Junior and Secondary
chamber Music groups. Many of these
All Co-curricular dancers perform in
Schools and again students have the
ensembles are graded, culminating in
the annual Dance Showcase in the
opportunity to enter several prestigious
select ensembles performing at elite levels
Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts.
regional, national and international
in the Middle, Upper and Senior Schools.
competitions. Mediation, Mock Trial
DRAMA Drama is a key aspect of performing arts at Pymble. Students can participate in four different Co-curricular components including Theatre Skills and Performance classes, Drama Productions in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts, Theatresports training and
and Mooting, as well as advocacy and diplomacy activities in MUNA and Pymble United Nations are all part of the broad Language Arts Program in the Secondary School. The Junior School students may also participate in Debating competitions and social Debating classes.
ensemble concerts, Chapel services, music festivals and eisteddfods, special concerts, full-scale Broadway-style musical productions and specialist recitals. Biennial overseas Music performance tours are also undertaken. Private tuition by practising professional musicians is
MUSIC
available in most instruments.
also an important part of the College’s
Pymble has a long tradition of excellence
VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN
curriculum. It is an elective subject from
in Music. Music is offered in curricula and
Year 9 through to the HSC, while Year 11
Co-curricular form. Music is offered as
Drama students select a play to produce
a subject through to Year 12 (HSC) level.
competitions and Film Clubs. Drama is
each year. The students learn about every Junior School students have regular
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Performance opportunities include:
aspect of production, from auditioning
classroom Music lessons as part of an
and rehearsing to designing sets and
integrated approach to the Performing
directing actors. Pymble encourages
Arts. Students entering Years 3 and 4
students to develop first-hand knowledge
are invited to participate in the String
and skills in theatre design, lighting,
Program and learn violin, cello or double
sound, directing and stage-managing
bass, or the Band Program and learn a
productions, and front-of-house roles.
wind, brass or percussion instrument.
Pymble Ladies’ College Performing Arts
Pymble students have extensive curricula and Co-curricular choices in the area of Visual Arts. Classes include photography, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, painting, pottery and art appreciation. Visual Arts tutors are practitioners with experience teaching students at all levels, from beginners through to those desiring to extend their skills, understanding and love of art.
“ The whole Drama program and our productions are absolute perfection.” ISLA YEAR 11
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Pymble Ladies’ College Extended Learning
Extended Learning The Extended Learning portfolio provides students with opportunities to increase
TAS (TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES)
their learning in the Co-curricular classes
We offer students opportunities in both
and clubs after school. The programs
textiles and food technology.
provide students with a wide variety of options from curriculum-related areas such as Art, STEM, TAS and Health, as well as special interest fields. In addition to classes, Extended Learning offers students the chance to join several clubs at Pymble
HEALTH Classes include Yoga to reduce anxiety, cope with stress and promote resilience.
SPECIAL INTEREST
where students can collectively discuss ideas, topics and subject matter in a safe and stimulating environment.
We offer a number of other types of programs including Natural Skincare and Wellbeing where students make
ART We have a variety of Art classes including oil painting, ceramics, cartooning, drawing and photography. These classes are run by highly-trained art teachers.
STEM Students can select to learn coding, from beginner through to advanced level, or they can join our Robotics team to build and compete using VEX, FTC and FRC robots. Our girls learn skills such as driving, coding and building in a great team environment and have opportunities to compete in local, national and international competitions.
natural health and skincare products, a Barista course and Cattle Team which provides opportunities for students to participate in agricultural shows and parade the Pymble cattle.
CLUBS Current clubs available for girls to join include: Book Club, Pymble Business Club, Ignite, Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) and Pymedia.
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Pymble Section Ladies’ NameCollege Title Name Service Page Title Learning and Exchange Programs
“ It was a lifechanging trip to Italy that instilled a deep love for Italy, inspiring my HSC studies in Italian.”
Service Learning and Exchange Programs Pymble offers a wide variety of Exchange
Canada, China, England, France, Germany,
Programs including language, cultural,
India, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland,
sport and gap year exchanges to a
South Africa, Spain and the United States
diverse group of countries. Language and
of America. Our students also undertake
cultural exchanges have historically been
Exchange Programs with several schools
conducted with schools in Argentina,
within Australia.
SASCHA YEAR 12, 2020*
* Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there have been no Exchange Programs.
Scholarships Pymble Ladies’ College offers several academic and performancebased scholarships with full or part remission of Tuition Fees for Middle, Upper and Senior School students. Detailed information for all scholarship opportunities available at Pymble can be found on the College website. Candidates for Academic, Performance, All-rounder, Boarding and Ex-Students’ Union Scholarships must register for and sit the Academic Assessment Services (AAS) Scholarship Test and provide supporting documentation as per the specific scholarship requirements.
FIRST NATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS The Evonne Goolagong-Cawley Performance Scholarship and the First Nations Leadership Scholarship (in partnership with the AIEF) are open to candidates with performance and academic abilities and leadership potential. The scholarships cover enrolment, Tuition, Boarding Fees, laptop, uniform and school-related expenses. Full details are available on the Pymble Ladies’ College website. Pymble Ladies’ College reserves the right to offer scholarships to candidates at its discretion.
“ I’m proud of who I am, and who I am is because of Pymble.” PIPER YEAR 11
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Pymble Ladies’ College Scholarships
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Pymble Ladies’ College Extended Day Student Program and Nutrition at Pymble
Extended Day Student Program The Pymble Extended Day Student
As part of the program, students have
Program (EDSP) is designed to facilitate
access to all Boarding facilities and attend
the needs of busy Secondary School
our Evening Study Program in the Library
students and their families. The program
where teaching staff and tutors are
enables students to participate in their
available to assist students with homework,
Co-curricular activities while enjoying the
study and organisation. Students from
convenience of returning to Boarding for
Years 7 to 12 may enrol in the EDSP on
afternoon tea, dinner, study and relaxation.
a daily basis from Monday to Friday.
Nutrition at Pymble The personal health and wellbeing of our
The College partners with a trusted and
students, staff and community is central
innovative supplier that shares our passion
to the provision of fresh, high quality and
for excellence through continuous
nutritionally-balanced meals.
improvement to the delivery of nutritional meals and snacks at Pymble.
The cultural diversity and dietary needs of our Boarders and day girls are delivered in collaboration with accredited nutritionists and dietitians.
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Pymble Ladies’ College Pymble private bus service
Pymble private bus service Pymble Ladies’ College has five dedicated bus services to transport girls safely to and from the College. The Pymble private bus service is a wonderful way for girls to connect with
BUS ROUTES INCLUDE: Bus route 1 – Hunters Hill Lane Cove, Longueville, Gladesville, Ryde, Macquarie
girls within their local area. Additionally,
Bus Route 2 – Lower North Shore
girls have an opportunity to form
Neutral Bay, Northbridge, Castlecrag,
relationships with girls across different
Castle Cove, Roseville, Killara
year groups at the College. Bus Route 3 – North West Buses are scheduled to arrive at the
Dural, Glenhaven, West Pennant Hills,
College at 8.00am and depart Pymble
Beecroft, Epping, Marsfield, Macquarie
in the afternoon at 3.35pm. Bus Route 4 – Northern Beaches Avalon, Newport, Mona Vale, Ingleside, Terrey Hills, St Ives Bus Route 5 – Lower Northern Beaches North Curl Curl, South Curl Curl, Freshwater, Manly, Balgowlah, Seaforth, Wakehurst Parkway, Frenchs Forest, Belrose
Outdoor Education The Pymble Outdoor Education program is a continuum of our education philosophy. It is a life changing program embedded in personal growth, connection to peers, life skills, service, rites of passage and environmental stewardship. In Kindergarten and Year 1, programs
In Year 9, girls take part in a long-stay
will involve nature walking, campfire
program at Vision Valley, where they will
experiences, storytelling, bush art, team
complete a series of expedition, fitness
building activities and reflection time.
and relaxation programs, alongside their academic program. Girls will have
In Years 2 and 3, our girls participate
the opportunity to create a lasting
in their first overnight experience.
relationship with both their peers and
Girls are involved in a regular program
the natural world. Students who do not
of environmental education and nature
participate in the long-stay experience
play across the Pymble and Vision
will complete a five-day program, which
Valley campuses.
will include some time at Vision Valley,
In Years 4 and 5, girls experience a number of team building and unstructured play opportunities at Vision Valley. Additionally, a two-night adventure, with a focus on connections to peers, staff and nature, pushing comfort zones and developing expedition skills. Our Year 6 girls are extended further, in preparation for their transition to Secondary School in a three-night overnight experience. As girls move into Secondary School, the duration and diversity of outdoor programs extends and will include Action Learning Initiatives, Exploration and Expedition, Urban Challenges, Outdoor Leadership and Retreats.
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Pymble Ladies’ College Outdoor Education
but will predominately be an expedition program in the Berowra Valley. In small groups, girls will be required to work together to navigate, feed and look after themselves in an expedition and tech-free environment. Year 10 girls will have the option of attending one of two programs, a five-day multi-activity adventure on the South Coast or an epic nine-day hike traversing Australia’s highest peaks and most spectacular mountain scenery. The Pymble Outdoor Education programs are carefully designed to support girls in the following ways:
COURAGE Supporting girls to step outside their comfort zones and build character to weather the storms of life.
WELLBEING Building connections with nature, peers and teachers and providing an opportunity to disconnect with technology and connect deeper with a sense of self.
LEADERSHIP Providing girls with a diverse range of opportunities for leadership.
MINDFULNESS Guiding girls to be present in their experience, having genuine downtime and being grateful for the moment and opportunities they receive.
PHYSICAL FITNESS The importance of physical fitness to support overall wellbeing and mental health. Extension opportunities in the Pymble Outdoor Education program include The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Australian Army Cadets.
Vision Valley Vision Valley is the home of Pymble’s
The site’s bushland backdrop allows
Outdoor Education and Experiential
off-grid activities, in addition to making
Learning programs.
use of the existing facilities – which include a conference centre, sporting
Set on more than 90 acres of land
field, archery range, canoeing, rock
bordering the Berowra Valley National
climbing, abseiling and a zip-line.
Park and located only 45 minutes’
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Pymble Ladies’ College Vision Valley
drive from the College, Vision Valley
Our girls are challenged to develop
provides an extensive, diverse range of
self-efficacy, resilience, courage,
opportunities for experiential learning
coping skills, safe risk taking, leadership
and wellness activities for our girls.
and teamwork at Vision Valley.
Out of School Hours Care BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
HOLIDAY CARE
Pymble Out of School Hours Care
After School Care is conducted from
Our ‘Kids on Campus’ Holiday Care
(OSHC) conducts Before School Care
the end of the school day until 6.30pm.
program is available to current and future
(BSC) for girls from Kindergarten to
A nutritious, varied afternoon tea is
enrolled Pymble girls as well as male
Year 6. BSC is held in the Junior School
provided each day and homework
siblings (in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year
precinct in a dedicated space next to
supervision is provided in the Library from
2) of current Pymble students in between
the John Reid Hall. BSC is available
3.30pm to 4.00pm. If your daughter is
school terms. The centre is open from
from 7.00am to 8.30am and includes a
waiting for collection by a sister in Senior
7.30am to 6.00pm and welcomes
nutritious breakfast for your daughter.
School, she will be cared for free of
children between the ages of five and 12
Girls in Kindergarten to Year 2 are
charge until 3.30pm.
years (Kindergarten to Year 6).
accompanied to their classrooms at the end of morning care. Years 3 to 6 girls make their own way to their classrooms.
“ You’ve had a lot of women go before you, and you have the opportunity to stand on all their shoulders.” DR CATHERINE YANG PYMBLE CLASS OF 1994
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Pymble Ladies’ College Always a Pymble girl
Always a Pymble girl A generous, international network of women awaits to support her on the next steps in her journey. Beyond Pymble, the College promotes
Our latest program, PymConnect is an
and celebrates the lives and careers
online mentoring service for Pymble
of Pymble alumni to inspire our girls.
alumni that continues to build on the
Through academic, cultural, social,
connections established at Pymble.
spiritual and sporting activities, the Ex-Students’ Union supports the
Your daughter will be afforded
welfare of the College and its students.
networking opportunities, mentoring relationships, career advice, and will
We recognise the importance of your
benefit from our diverse university
daughter being supported beyond her
and College alliances, both in
life at Pymble, giving her every chance
Australia and overseas.
at success in her chosen career.
Pymble family Our Pymble parents and carers are an essential part of our Pymble family and can join a number of support groups. At annual general meetings, parents are invited to take on a more active role on the elected committees. PYMBLE PARENT ASSOCIATION The Pymble Parent Association (PPA)
The PPA oversees the Parent Groups
is the Pymble leading parent body and
and helps to co-ordinate their activities.
organises functions that involve all of
Meetings are held once a term and
the College parent community, Parent
all parents and carers are welcome
Groups for each of the Junior and
to attend. Other parent groups at the
Secondary Schools organise the parent
College that you may like to join include:
functions relevant to their school.
• School Parent Groups • Boarding Parent Group • Performing Arts Support Group • Rowing Support Group • Music Support Group
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Pymble Ladies’ College Enrolments
Enrolments Pymble Ladies’ College is a school
If the College can make a provisional
for girls and young women from
offer, a non-refundable Acceptance Fee
Kindergarten to Year 12 with Boarding
of $1,100 will reserve a place for your
available from Year 7. Our main entry
daughter. If a place is not immediately
points are Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5,
available, your daughter’s name will be
Year 7 and Year 11, with occasional
placed on our waiting list. Two years prior
vacancies in other years.
to entry, students with a provisionally confirmed place will be asked to
As Pymble is a non-selective school,
confirm their intention to proceed with
girls are placed on our enrolment list
enrolment. Your daughter will be invited
according to the date on which their
for an interview with the relevant Head of
application is received. As our positions
School prior to a confirmed offer being
fill quickly, we recommend that you return
made and the request for payment of a
your Application for Enrolment form as
non-refundable Entry Fee of $2,200.
soon as possible, accompanied by the non-refundable Application Fee of $330.
To learn more about Pymble, we invite you to attend a College tour conducted
Students entering the College in
during term, online events or open
Kindergarten must be five years of
events held throughout the year for
age by 31 March.
prospective students and their families. Please view up to date tour information on the Pymble website.
College fees 2022 ENROLMENT FEE
TUITION AND BOARDING FEES
SIBLING DISCOUNT
Application Fee: $330 (incl GST)
All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).
The allowances for fee-paying sisters
Acceptance Fee: $1,100 (incl GST)
Fees are set annually by the College
currently attending the College have been
Entry Fee: $2,200
Board and are subject to change. Any
set as follows (per annum):
changes in fees will apply to both new All Enrolment Fees are non-refundable
TUITION
and existing enrolments. Annual changes
and are not credited towards Tuition Fees.
Second child: $900
in fees do not constitute a change in
The Application Fee is to be sent with the
Third child: $4,500
Conditions of Entry and Continuing
Fourth and subsequent children: $15,000
Application for Enrolment. The Acceptance Enrolment terms and conditions. Fee is payable when the offer of a
BOARDING
provisional place is accepted. The Entry
Second child: $7,275
Fee is payable after the student has been
Third child: $14,550
interviewed and the place is confirmed.
Fourth and subsequent children: $14,550
Tuition Fees
FEE PER INSTALMENT
BILLING INSTALMENTS
FEE PER ANNUM
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2
$5,983.25
4
$23,933.00
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Years 3 and 4
$6,611.00
4
$26,444.00
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Years 5^ and 6^
$6,836.00
4
$27,344.00
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Years 7+ • and 8+
$8,432.50
4
$33,730.00
UPPER SCHOOL
Years 9+ and 10+
$8,639.50
4
$34,558.00
SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 11+
$8,751.25
4
$35,005.00
SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 12+
$11,668.33
3
$35,005.00
FEE PER INSTALMENT
BILLING INSTALMENTS
FEE PER ANNUM
Boarding Fees BOARDING FEES
Years 7 to 11*
$7,492.50
4
$29,970.00
BOARDING FEES
Year 12*
$9,990.00
3
$29,970.00
+ An Extended Day Student Program is available for Years 7 to 12 at $50 per day, inclusive of GST on food components * Boarding Fees are in addition to Tuition Fees. Fees include GST charged on the food components ^ Students will be charged a compulsory annual iPad usage charge of $350 in addition to Tuition Fees in January 2022 fee instalment • A College-owned and managed laptop (student choice of HP or Mac) will be provided to students in Year 7 with a compulsory charge of $600 per year.
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Your daughter’s journey begins now Now you have read about all the
Pymble’s main entry points are
opportunities that await your daughter
Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and
at Pymble, we invite you and your family
Year 11, although girls are welcome to
to visit and experience our world-class
commence in other years. The College
learning environment for yourself. With
conducts weekly tours during term and
no entrance examination, Pymble caters
a range of open events throughout the
to girls of all abilities. The College’s
year for prospective students and their
academic standards are as high as our
families to learn more about Pymble.
desire to see students discover and
To arrange a tour of our magnificent
develop their own strengths and make
campus, please book online through the
the most of their natural abilities.
College website. For further information,
APPLY APPLYTO TOENROL ENROL SCAN QR CODE To complete the online Application Form
please contact our enrolments team: Pymble is a non-selective school and girls
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are placed on the College’s enrolment
Phone +61 2 9855 7799
list according to the date on which
Email enrol@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
applications are received.
Web
Pymble Ladies’ College Your daughter’s journey begins now
www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
SCAN THE QR CODE TO APPLY ONLINE
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.” MRS JULIE SHAW SENIOR DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which Pymble Ladies’ College and Vision Valley stand. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to other First Nations people within the Pymble Ladies’ College community.
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