General News

Jacaranda Day and Remembrance Day

On Tuesday 11 November, the College gathered on Gloucester Lawn for our annual Jacaranda Day Service, which this year also incorporated a Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration for Remembrance Day.

Held each November, Jacaranda Day is a time for reflection and gratitude. It is an opportunity to give thanks for service given and to look ahead to the positive difference we will continue to make as a community.

As part of the Remembrance Day service, we paused to honour those who have served and sacrificed in times of conflict, reflecting on their courage and the enduring importance of peace.

We were delighted to welcome back Mrs Greta Moran AO (King, 1948), who was a student at the College when the Jacaranda Tree was planted. It was a joy for students and staff alike to share this meaningful occasion with Greta and her daughters, Kerry and Barbara.

ARTEXPRESS 2025 Selections

Congratulations to Anais Burnicle, Charlotte Ford, Riya Kalva, Emily Kim and Evila Zhou on their selection for ARTEXPRESS 2025.

This prestigious recognition places their work among the most outstanding Visual Arts projects in the state and provides an exceptional opportunity for their creativity to be showcased in galleries across New South Wales. It is a testament to the girls’ talent, dedication and many hours of hard work, alongside the guidance of their teachers. Well done to all involved.

ONSTAGE Selection

A huge congratulations to Anais Burnicle, whose individual Drama project has been selected for inclusion in the HSC showcase ONSTAGE.

This is a remarkable achievement and an outstanding recognition of Anais’ creativity, commitment and performance skills. We are delighted to see her work featured on a state-wide platform.

AFL National Academy Selection

We are Pymble proud to congratulate Charlotte on her selection in the 2026 Marsh AFL National Academy Girls Squad.

This elite national program recognises 25 of Australia’s top emerging footballers and provides a direct pathway towards the AFLW Draft. As part of the program, Charlotte will participate in high-performance training camps, including an international experience in New Zealand, the first overseas camp for the AFL National Academy Girls.

Congratulations, Charlotte, on this outstanding accomplishment.

Tanzania Service Tour Reflection

Do you remember participating in an overseas Service Tour during your time at the College?

Reflecting on our 2025 Tanzania Service Tour, we are reminded of the power of connection and the lasting impact of learning through service.

In preparation for the tour, students developed teaching resources, established pen pal connections with Year 5 Junior School students, and raised funds to sponsor children and provide a special excursion to Arusha National Park.

During the tour, students worked alongside local communities at East Meru Community School, the School of St Jude and Kivulini Maternity Hospital. Their contributions included helping to build a new classroom, funding a six-month supply of rice, and assembling postpartum care packs for teenage Maasai mothers.

The spirit of service continues, with our next group of students preparing to follow in their footsteps in 2026. We look forward to seeing how these meaningful partnerships continue to grow.