Jacaranda Day 2023

Pymble’s iconic jacaranda tree was planted 75 years ago on Gloucester Lawn to commemorate the visit of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester. In 1983, Mrs Raj Ram, who was a Science Teacher at Pymble from 1970 to 2000, started an initiative where students gathered around the jacaranda tree each November to focus on service and offer support to chosen charities.  

Pymble gathered again under the purple petals to celebrate Jacaranda Day, and were honoured to welcome Mrs Raj Ram (now in her nineties!) to the service as a special guest to see her ongoing legacy and speak with our students about service.  

We were also delighted to welcome Dr Andrew Browning from the Barbara May Foundation, to announce the Barbara May Foundation as Pymble’s chosen charity for 2024.  

Students got into the service spirit by donating non-perishable food items for The Rev Bill Crews Foundation (Exodus Foundation).