Reunion Updates

Saturday 14 May – 1960 – 60 Year Reunion

Our reunion was finally held on Saturday 14 May, 2022 – so it became our 60 + 2 Year Reunion!  It was a memorable day, as this event had been postponed three times since 2020 as a result of COVID restrictions which affected so many other reunions.  Katrina Corcoran, the Alumni Relations Manager, had been constantly manoeuvring us all around with new dates and I want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for all her support and kindness through what has been for her a very trying couple of years. 

Our reunion was held in the David MacFarlane Centre on what was a beautiful day, it was warm and sunny; quite an achievement as the weather before and after this date had been wet and chilly!  We were indeed blessed!  Many girls sadly had to pull out due to COVID  not only with them but family members.  The Centre itself had been beautifully set up by the College, the catering was excellent and much appreciated by everyone. The 29 girls who attended from our 1960 year were delighted to see each other again, renewing old friendships and catching up with current friends. While we were sorry that so many girls could not make it, there was a feeling that our next reunion, i.e. our 65th, could be organised for three years’ time in 2025.  

Written by Bronwyn Harvey (nee Lamy) and Barbara Fieldhouse (nee Dickson)

Saturday 24 September – 2006 – 15.5 Year Reunion

On Saturday 24 September at the David Macfarlane Centre, we held the 2006 15+1 school reunion. Rescheduled due to COVID in 2021. We had a lovely group come to the College, with some returning for the first time since leaving school. The atmosphere was very enjoyable and we all connected through our Pymble memories. A big thank you to Pymble for hosting such a special afternoon. 

 

Sunday 8 October – Toowoomba Reunion

Nine Pymble Ex-students from the Darling Downs region of Southern Queensland gathered for lunch at Cafe Valetta in Toowoomba on Saturday 8th October 2022 and were joined by two ladies who travelled up from Brisbane for the event.

  • Pam Strange (Kirk, 1952)
  • Robin Fulcher (Kirk, 1958)
  • Joan Kohler (Hindmarsh, 1944)
  • Debbie MacRae (Tweedy, 1969)
  • Rosalie Kierle (Kierle, 1957)
  • Helen Gibson (Colton, 1963)
  • Caroline Freyburg (Andrews, 1967)
  • Robin Baker (Duncan, 1964)
  • Jocelyn Doran (French, 1958)
  • Christine Brabrook (Mactier, 1954)
  • Jan Knight (Kirk, 1955)

By Helen Gibson (Colton, 1963)

Saturday 15 October – 2017 – 5 Year Reunion

The graduating class of 2017 came together for their 5-year reunion at ‘The Loft’ in Barangaroo. With a great turn out, we all caught up on recent travel adventures, university studies, entering the corporate world for the first time, some marriages and the first baby! We enjoyed reminiscing on school experiences and how many have stayed connected with the Pymble community. What a great atmosphere it was, hearing all about the different paths and industries everyone has embarked upon. It’s wonderful to see the relationships that continue to blossom after leaving the College. We missed the girls who couldn’t make it but hope to see them soon!  

By Amy Graham

Saturday 22 October – 2001 – 20+2 Year Reunion

The class of 2001 celebrated 21 years since their PLC school days and it was a fantastic night with a great turn out.

By Fiona Tyler and Angela Pearce (Gorick)

Saturday 17 September – 1997 – 25 Year Reunion

On Saturday 17 September the Class of ’97 celebrated twenty five years. We were so excited to have 80 girls join in the celebrations at Cabana Bar in Sydney for a night of beautiful canapés and drinks. We were very lucky to enjoy a gorgeous Sydney spring evening with lots to share and catch up on since our last reunion five years ago. Girls travelled from far and wide with many having moved to regional and country areas in the last few years. We had girls travelling from all over NSW, flying in from around Australia and an even a special  trip from Singapore just for the night was made. While many of us still remain in close contact and see each other regularly it was a truly special night to see so many of us from school together again with lifelong friendships proving to be as strong as ever. 

By Stephany Burton and Francesa Reynolds

Friday 21 October – 1967 – 55 Year Reunion

We had a great gathering of 60 1967 Leavers on Friday 21st October at lunchtime at Killara Golf Club. Everyone made a huge effort to get there through rain, floods, covid, illness, flight delays, traffic etc – so well done to the 26 from Interstate and Regional NSW.  It was a really happy and relaxed gathering with Meredith Birse composing a great song for us accompanied by ukulele players & singers!  Quite a few went on to the Greengate afterwards so it turned out to be a very long but fun-filled day! Till we all reunite again in 2027!
By Sue Macdonald (Sevier), Joc Chadwick (Parkhill), Di Fisk (Reid)

Saturday 22 October – 1970 – 50+2 Year Reunion

Such a terrific night with just so much fun !  A pleasure to get these “old girls” together once more!   

By Jo, Pam, Catherine, Janet and Jenny

 

Saturday 5 November – 1987 – 35 Year Reunion

It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces from the Class of 1987 at the 35 Year Reunion Cocktail Party.  Thanks to all who came back on campus for a fun afternoon of reminiscing and catching up!

Saturday 5 November – 1982 – 40 Year Reunion

The Class of 1982 had a lovely afternoon celebrating their 40 Year Reunion on the Chapel Lawn, something they weren’t allowed to step on when they were at school, so it felt even more special.

Saturday 5 November – 1992 – 30 Year Reunion

On Saturday 5th November, around 85 1992 leavers celebrated their 30 year reunion at the Oaks Hotel.  It was such a fabulous night, full of laughs and non-stop conversations, but never enough time to catchup with everyone! A couple of girls came from the US and NZ and with around 20+ boarders joining us, it was such a special night. Gina turned up in the senior summer uniform, and Mel, our head prefect, was on task getting everyone into the group photo!!  It was such a lovely feeling in the room, where we all just enjoy each other’s company and with many girls still in close contact, I know many will be looking forward to another catch up in 5 years. Best. Reunion. Ever! 

Thanks year of 1992 for making the night so special! 

By Annabelle Ashwin

Saturday 26 November – 1981 – 40+1 Year Reunion

On Saturday 26 November 2022, under lovely sunny skies, the Class of 1981 gathered together at the David Macfarlane Centre for their 40 year reunion.  Our day started with an informative tour of the School and its wonderful facilities followed by a cocktail style luncheon which stretched into the late afternoon.   It was a wonderful celebration of friendship and fun accompanied by a huge amount of laughter.  We are all looking forward to meeting again at our 50 year reunion.

By Kristin Siebel (Gissing)

Saturday 12 November – 1957 – 65 Year Reunion 

We had a wonderful day on Saturday 12 November.  Robina Scott came all the way from the UK, Rosalie Keirle popped down from Toowoomba.  Many of the boarders were caught up in the flood crisis but Ros Chick was there to represent them supported by Cate Moxham and Liz LaForrest.

The College looked amazing, the rain had stopped and everything was colourful and bright including the Jacaranda tree in full flower.  We were able to gather forty of us so there was much laughter and celebration of renewing old friendships, plus catching up on times past.  A great day was had by all.

By Margaret Scott

Saturday 19 November – 2002 – 20 year reunion

An excited bunch of more than 60 ladies from the Class of 2002 gathered at the DMC on Saturday 19 November to mark 20 years since graduating from the College. 

Stories were shared over canapes, trivia tested our memories and photos and memorabilia from the day helped us reminisce. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to catch-up again with old friends and also tour the school and fantastic new facilities. 

Money raised from ticket sales went to support the work of the Te Kworo Foundation, assisting children and women in Uganda through education and maternal health https://te-kworofoundation.org

Thank you to all involved, including the College Alumni Office.

By Georgia Lovell

Saturday 3 December – 1977 – 45 Year Reunion

We had an absolute blue bird day for the Class of 1977 reunion at the College. It brought back lots of memories for all of us standing under the trees in the dabbled sunlight sharing memories and the journey we have each taken since leaving school as the breeze rustled the tress and the birds serenaded us. There was no shortage of conversation and laughter.

We took a moment to remember Deidre Ashelford (Burgess) who passed away in July 2020 from a progressive degenerative condition. Christina Franks (Hodgson), a close friend of Deidre’s had planned to speak about Deirdre at the reunion but unfortunately couldn’t attend at the last moment due to COVID. Cathie Knox stepped in and brought to life Deidre’s contribution to theatre production over many years.

Gillian Miles (Judell) took a moment to tell us about the side of Mrs Judell our librarian at Pymble which we knew nothing about. She spoke at least four languages French, German, Russian and English and travelled widely throughout Europe. Could being our school librarian just have been a cover?! It did leave us wondering…

It was great fun and left us thinking about our 50 year school reunion!

By Christine Bartlett