Alumni Relations Manager Update

Mrs Katrina Corcoran (Hum 1987)

Alumni Relations Manager

Pymble Alumni President Update

Amy Graham (2017)

President, Pymble Alumni

Upcoming Reunions and Events

Saturday 24 October – 1996 – 30 Year Reunion 

Sunday 25 October – Melbourne Reunion 

Saturday 7 November – 1986 – 40 Year Reunion 

Monday 9 November – Pymble Alumni AGM 

Saturday 14 November – 1976 – 50 Year Reunion 

Saturday 21 November – 1971 – 55 Year Reunion 

Careers at Pymble

Music Casual (Qualified Teacher) 

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department on a casual basis, Music 1 preferred. 

The successful candidate will be passionate about classroom music teaching and bring innovative, engaging and contemporary practice to the classroom. With a strong foundation in both music and teaching, you will inspire students to become confident, creative musicians through a balance of theoretical and practical learning. 

To learn more about the position and to apply, please click here. 

Casual Gymnastics Coach Positions 

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Gymnastics Coaches to join our Sports Department on a casual basis. 

To learn more about the position and to apply, please see the attached Position Description here: Casual Sports Coach PD 2026

Alison Hale Art Trail

Art made by Pymble women now has a permanent home at Pymble.  

Pymble Alumni is delighted to introduce the Alison Hale Art Trail, the first project of the Pymble Alumni Arts Initiative. Made possible by the Alison Hale Bequest, it expands the College’s permanent collection of artworks created by our alumni, and our artists have shared their time and ideas with current students along the way. 

Thank you to our alumni artists for giving so generously of their time and talent. 

The First annual Back to Pymble Round of Sport

This year, Pymble Sport proudly launched our inaugural Back to Pymble Round of Sport.  This event is a celebration designed to bring together our current students, staff, families and Pymble sporting alumni. 

The first of what we hope will become a much-loved annual tradition, the Back to Pymble Round was about recognising the important role sport plays in the Pymble experience, while celebrating the lifelong connections and memories created through it. 

It was fantastic to welcome former Pymble students back to campus and see them reconnect with their old teammates, coaches and friends. Across the day, our sporting program came alive, with our Netball, Hockey and Rub 7s fixtures providing a great showcase of Pymble sport.  

The significance of the day extended well beyond the results on the field. The Back to Pymble Round created an opportunity to connect generations of Pymble athletes, those who have helped shape the sporting culture of the College and those who are now carrying that legacy forward. 

For our current students, it was a chance to see that their Pymble sporting journey can extend well beyond their final day at school. For our alumni, it was an opportunity to return to a place that played an important role in their lives and to reconnect with the people and experiences that helped shape them. This was highlighted by a special Jersey Presentations, with our former Rugby 7’s leaders, passing the jersey onto the current team. 

Launching the Back to Pymble Round is an exciting milestone for Pymble Sport. We hope that, over time, it becomes a significant date in the Pymble sporting calendar and a day where generations of students return, reconnect and celebrate the enduring legacy of Pymble Sport. 

A huge thank you to our students, staff, coaches, families, alumni and visiting schools for helping make our first Back to Pymble Round such a memorable occasion. 

This was the beginning of something special, and we look forward to welcoming even more of our Pymble sporting community Back to Pymble next year. 

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Ex-Student Tours

Are you interested in visiting your old school grounds for a walk down memory lane? Every term we hold our much-loved Ex-Student Tours where our former students tour the campus, share some funny stories along the way and discover how much the College has grown and changed since they left.

If you would like to join one of our Ex-Student Tours in 2026, please email our Alumni Relations Manager, Katrina Corcoran, at kcorcoran@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au to secure your spot.

General News

Commemoration Day 

On Sunday 26 July, we were delighted to welcome members of our community back to campus for our annual Commemoration Day Service, celebrating the dedication of the College on 31 July 1919.

The service beautifully reflected Pymble’s rich history and enduring spirit, featuring a moving solo performance by recent graduate Zarina Nurlanov (2025) and a reading from Reverend Isobel Bishop (1952), the first female minister to graduate from Pymble.

We were also thrilled to officially welcome members of our newly inaugurated Jacaranda Society, a special community celebrating and connecting Pymble Alumni aged 65 and over. It was a wonderful opportunity to honour the generations of women who continue to shape the College’s story.

Rebecca Reardon (Scott,1989)

A lifetime on the land. A new chapter in leadership. 

Congratulations to Pymble alumni, Rebecca Reardon (Scott,1989), on her appointment as President of NSW Farmers, becoming the leader of the state’s peak farming body after a lifelong career dedicated to Australian agriculture.  

From growing up on a family farm to advocating for farmers across New South Wales, Rebecca is passionate about ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to thrive. Her appointment reflects decades of commitment, leadership and service to the agricultural industry. 

Pictured here with her daughter Alexandra (Y11), a fourth-generation Pymble girl, Rebecca’s story is also a wonderful celebration of the enduring connections across generations of our College community. 

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Rebecca’s achievement and wish her every success in this important new role.  

Read the full story via the link here.

Mackenzie Little (2014)

A huge congratulations to Pymble alumni, Dr Mackenzie Little (2014), on winning gold in women’s Javelin at the recent Commonwealth Games. 

Mackenzie’s remarkable achievement is the result of years of dedication, resilience and unwavering commitment to her sport. She continues to inspire the next generation of athletes, proving that with passion, perseverance and hard work, extraordinary things are possible. 

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone and can’t wait to see what comes next.   

Congratulations, Mackenzie! 

Tess Rickard (2021)

The NSW Selection Committee, chaired by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, met in Sydney this week and is delighted to announce the election of Tess Rickard as the NSW Rhodes Scholar-Elect. 

Tess completed secondary school at Pymble Ladies’ College, where she was Dux of School, an HSC All-Round Achiever, and achieved an ATAR of 99.95. She is a graduate of the University of New South Wales, completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Renewable Energy Engineering (2022–2025) with First Class Honours and the University Medal. 

Tess intends to pursue the Masters of Energy Systems and then either a DPhil in Zero-Carbon Energy Research at the University of Oxford, or the MSc Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment as a secondary course option. 

Professionally, Tess is an Ausgrid Graduate Engineer (from February 2026), undertaking rotations that build experience in network reliability, distributed energy resources and renewable-energy integration. She previously completed a six-month placement as a Tesla Applications Engineering Intern (August 2023–January 2024), supporting Powerwall and microgrid engineering projects across the Asia-Pacific region. Tess has also completed an interdisciplinary sustainability and ethical-design program at TEDI-London (July 2025), receiving the Engineers in Business Fellowship Prize, and undertook an international exchange at the University of Leeds (September 2024–January 2025) supported by a merit-based scholarship. 

New Beginnings

With endings come new beginnings.

As our Year 12 students approach their final day as Pymble students, they will always remain a cherished part of the Pymble community. 

The Ex-Students’ Union recently met with the Class of 2026 to welcome them into the Pymble Alumni community and share how this lifelong network can support them throughout their careers and futures – through mentoring, networking and ongoing connection to Pymble. 

We look forward to celebrating all they have achieved and welcoming them into the next chapter of their ESU journey.

Emily Sheppard (2019)

Congratulations to Pymble alumni, Emily Sheppard (2019), who has successfully rowed sweep for Australia for several years and recently switched disciplines and made her debut for the Rowsellas as stroke for the Women’s Quadruple Sculls in the 2026 Rowing World Championship.   

After a strong row, the quad is comfortably through to the semi-finals.  

Congratulations Emily! 

Annabelle Rosewarne (2015)

Congratulations, Annabelle Rosewarne (2015)!  

We are so proud of our Pymble Ladies’ College alumni, who is joining the cast of Elf The Musical at the Crown LIVE in Melbourne. How exciting to see a girl who found her love of the stage at Pymble now performing on a professional one. 

Wishing you a magical season, Annabelle. 

Supporting the family of Meaghan Bowler (2013)

We were heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of Meaghan Bowler (2013).

For those who may not be aware, Meaghan lost her life to domestic violence in the US in April this year. She leaves behind her devastated family in Australia and two boys who are currently living with her husband’s mother while her husband is in custody.

Meaghan’s sister Maddison and father have now relocated to the US to apply for custody of the children and bring them back to Australia to be raised by her family. In her sister Madisson’s words, “We want Meaghan’s warmth and love for people to live on through these two boys.”

The family has established a GoFundMe page to support their quest, which is expected to be complex, time consuming and expensive given the children do not have birth certificates or social security numbers.  

Any donation, no matter how small, will be gratefully received by Meaghan’s family.  

Help me bring my sister Meaghan’s children home to Australia  

Meaghan attended Pymble from 2011 to 2013 as a Boarder in Lang House. She loved life at the College and was an enthusiastic member of the tennis team and well-liked by her peers. She was also very creative, producing photography for her major work and sculpture, which her family still have and treasure today.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Meaghan’s family, friends and loved ones. 

Libby Cook-Black (2011)

Congratulations to AIEF Alum Libby Cook-Black (2011) for being nominated for the 2026 Shine Awards – recognising her extraordinary work empowering Indigenous and rural/regional women across Australia.

Featuring in The Australian, Libby shared her aspirations for her business Female First — a community-focused platform empowering Indigenous women with the opportunities, resources and support to achieve their dreams.

She shared how her experience of moving to Sydney to board at Pymble Ladies’​ College was what prompted her to start her business, with the goal of helping 20 Indigenous women become millionaires.

“I want to help them make the first $100,000 profit and create financial wealth for their families,” she told The Australian in a recent interview.

Only three years in, Libby says her goal so far has been “promising”.

AIEF is delighted to see alumni create meaningful change in their communities and is proud to count Libby as an AIEF Alumni.

Read more about Libby’s story here.

A Century of Boarding

A Century of Goodlet House 

After more than a year of planning, and what felt like a hundred years of anticipation, we gathered on 26 and 27 September to celebrate a century of boarding in Goodlet House. Pymble Alumni came together from near and far, with graduates as far back as 1957 joining more recent leavers for an evening of reminiscing and rekindled friendships. It was especially lovely to welcome three generations of Boarders, Anna Larke, Jyoti Larke and Sarah Thornton. The excitement was palpable from the moment the first guests arrived. 

For those staying the night, the celebrations began with guests settling into their rooms, with at least one of our Alumni finding herself back in the very room she had slept in as a Boarder (more luck than good management!). Before long, everyone had gathered on the Goodlet verandah, where the conversation and laughter flowed as though no time had passed at all. 

We then moved upstairs to the balcony for a delicious three course dinner. A slideshow of images from years gone by brought back many memories, opening with a short history of Goodlet House told in verse. No birthday would be complete without a cake, and our longest-standing Alumni, Rosemary and Elizabeth, did the honours of cutting the huge cake decorated, of course, with 100s and 1000s! 

Special congratulations go to the 1987 leavers, who took out the prize for the largest group with eight attendees and enjoyed reminiscing to their very own bespoke playlist. Each guest took home a Goodlet key ring and a personalised letter from our current Boarders, and many also received a Goodlet centenary rose. 

For the brave ones who stayed over, the morning began with breakfast in the Goodlet kitchen, followed by a tour of the grounds before friends said their goodbyes and set off for home. 

It was truly special to hear so many stories and to watch friendships pick up exactly where they had left off. A hundred years on, Goodlet remains what it has always been: a home where friendships begin and last a lifetime. 

Mrs Carolyn Burgess, Director of Boarding 

A Celebration of Goodlet House 

Goodlet House, our much loved home
A hundred years on we’d never roam
Born with Presbyterian Ladies’ College in full flight,
With Boarders arriving day and night.
Marden and Lang cried, “We’ve no more room!”
So Goodlet appeared — and banished the gloom. 

In March came Lord Stonehaven, splendid and grand,
To lay the Foundation Stone by hand;
By July of 1926, with admirable haste,
A new boarding house stood solidly placed.
First dubbed New House, a title lacking flair,
Until Goodlet gave it a name worth wearing with care. 

Named for Colonel John Hay Goodlet’s fame,
A benefactor of generous name,
It welcomed sixty-two girls through the door,
Though the verandahs became bedrooms for more.
Rain, hail, or shine, those Boarders slept game —
Strong in spirit, if not always in frame. 

Miss Nancy Jobson, stately and wise,
With kindly blue and discerning eyes,
Led “her girls” with purpose, grit and grace,
And standards enough to keep everyone in place:
A tennis racket, combs, a waterproof too,
A serviette ring, clearly labelled, mind you. 

There were horses to school and cattle nearby,
And one bold kangaroo who fancied a try
At a maiden swim in the pool that year,
Which, even for PLC, was slightly odd cheer.
The girls made tea, boiled eggs, and calm self-command:
Boarding has always made capable hands. 

And now, a hundred years have passed,
Yet Goodlet’s spirit holds fast.
It is still a home where friendships start,
Where girls are strengthened in mind and heart;
Where laughter echoes down the hall,
And kindness matters most of all.

So here’s to Goodlet, proud and true,
To all who were, and all who grew;
And to the fifty-five who call it home today,
May its fine tradition light their way. 

Reunions and Events – Reunion Recap

1991 – 35 Year Reunion

35 years, one unforgettable afternoon. The PLC Class of 1991 reunited at the David Macfarlane Centre for delicious food and drinks, treasured memories, and a playlist of George Michael, Madonna and 80s and 90s hits that had us all back in our school days.  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who travelled long distances to be there. Your effort made the afternoon all the more special, and we’re so glad you came. 

Sarah Still 

1961 – 65 Year Reunion

It was such a happy occasion when 36 of us gathered at our old school on Saturday 12 September.  From the large feedback, everyone enjoyed themselves more than they expected to.  Thanks to Jenny Crichton, an indefatigable boarder who has a heart of gold; this year we had many boarders gathered up from all corners of Australia to join the day girls and swell our numbers.  It was wonderful to have San Sippe with us, clearly enjoying herself and all appreciated the fresh flowers on the tables, in the school colours of Scarlet, White and Navy, tied with black watch tartan ribbons, arranged by Jenny.  A quartet of boarders, Pippy Smith, Rosemary Aggs, Tina Vickery and Jenny Crichton, had us all laughing and weeping at their memories of being young boarders at PLC.  Jenny also talked about her life on the land in outback Queensland, surviving droughts and flooding rains, shooting snakes, meanwhile teaching her children on their scratchy school of the air radio.  The youthful School Principal, Dr Kate Hadwen – who is light years away from our image of Miss Knox – arrived in white jeans, gym jacket and hair in a ponytail, after being out with the rowing team. She delivered a fascinating talk about Pymble today, 2,500 students, 1,000 total staff, and a vast syllabus including robotics and flying drones. Light years away from our ladylike education, which by comparison now seems like the 18th century. 

Janet Hawley  

2011 – 15 Year Reunion

On 12 September the class of 2011 met for afternoon tea and drinks to celebrate their 15 year reunion. It was a sunny and relaxed occasion to catch up with old friends and share updates. Guests enjoyed reminiscing about time at school and swapping stories but special little guests (and potentially future Pymble girls) definitely stole the show.  

Isabel Janssen 

2021 – 5 Year Reunion

We all had such a lovely time at the Class of 2021 Reunion! Hosted at the Greengate upstairs, it was so nice to reconnect and learn about the different paths everyone has taken. It felt like no time had passed since year 12, and I hope we all get the chance to reconnect many times before the 10-year!  

Alice Walker 

2016 – 10 Year Reunion

The Pymble Ladies’ College Class of 2016 celebrated their 10 Year Reunion at The Commodore Hotel in North Sydney on Saturday night. More than 80 former classmates came together to reconnect and reminisce. There’s been plenty of change over the years, including engagements, marriages, promotions, adventures and  some new additions to the group with the arrival of some babies! A great night was had by all, and everyone is already looking forward to the next one. 

Millie Travis 

Where are they now?

Katie Edwards – Teachers Edition

Growing up, my favourite thing to do in the world was simply playing sport. My parents encouraged me to try just about everything on offer, but Athletics, Swimming and Netball quickly became my favourites. Looking back, it’s no surprise that my love of sport naturally led me into a career in it.

I completed a Bachelor of Education in Human Movement and became a PE teacher, beginning what would be a wonderful 21-year career at MLC School in Burwood. I absolutely loved teaching and working with young people, helping them discover the joy of being active, building confidence, and creating lifelong memories through sport.

Along the way, I married my amazing husband Matt in 1998, and together we have two beautiful daughters, Kristie and Ashlie, who both grew up with a strong love of sport and being part of a team. Because of this, and Pymble’s reputation as a leader in school sport, we made the decision to send them to Pymble when the opportunity arose.

In 2016, I joined Pymble, bringing the chance to work much closer to home. At the time, Kristie and Ashlie were in Years 10 and 8 at Pymble, so it felt like the right moment for a new adventure. After more than two decades as a teacher, stepping into the newly created role of Sports Coordinator was a significant change, but one I embraced wholeheartedly.

In 2020, I was appointed Head of Sport 7–12, a role I continue to absolutely love. Every day is different, whether I’m supporting our coaches, developing sporting pathways, working with students to help them achieve their goals, or cheering on our teams from the sidelines. My aim is to create an environment where every girl can discover a love of sport, regardless of whether she aspires to compete at an elite level or simply wants to enjoy being active with her friends. I also love that Pymble offers such a wide range of sports, ensuring every girl can find her place and feel a sense of belonging.

Coaching has become a significant and deeply rewarding part of my life. One of the things I discovered early in my coaching journey was how much I loved helping athletes grow in confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve things they once thought were out of reach. What began with a love of helping athletes improve has developed into opportunities to work with some of Australia’s best athletes. Over the years, I have been fortunate to coach at national and international championships, including the World Para Championships and the Commonwealth Games. There is nothing quite like watching an athlete achieve a goal they have worked so hard for and being part of that moment.

This year has been particularly special, as I was selected as a Team Coach for the Australian Athletics Team at the Commonwealth Games. It is an incredible honour to represent Australia in a coaching capacity, and I have been very grateful for the encouragement and support of the Pymble community, which has enabled me to continue pursuing opportunities like this while leading sport at the College.

Some of my fondest memories at Pymble come from leading our World Schools Athletics teams. In 2017, we travelled to France and were crowned World Schools Champions, and in 2019 we travelled to Croatia where the team finished a close second behind Germany. What has made these experiences even more meaningful is seeing so many of those athletes continue their athletics journeys long after leaving Pymble. I still have the privilege of coaching several Pymble Alumni, including Olivia Inkster (2022), Samara Bond (2025), Alice Dixon (2021) and Sally Guthrie (2019). Watching these young women continue to pursue the sport they love is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.

This year, Alice earned selection in her first Australian team for the World Athletics Relays, while Samara was selected for the World Under 20 Championships. Olivia, meanwhile, was selected in 2025 for her second World Under 20 Championships and also represented Australia at the World University Games. Seeing former Pymble students achieve their dreams on the international stage is incredibly special and reinforces that the connections built through school sport last well beyond graduation.

One of the things I value most is watching young people grow in confidence through sport. Success is not always measured by medals or selection. Sometimes it is about having the courage to try something new, learning to work as part of a team, or building resilience after disappointment. These lessons often stay with us far longer than any result.

I feel incredibly fortunate that my career allows me to combine my two greatest passions: developing young people through school sport while continuing to coach athletes at the national and international level. It is a balance that keeps every year exciting and reminds me why I fell in love with sport in the first place.

People often ask what my greatest career achievement is, but for me it is not medals or teams. It is seeing a student who was once nervous to join a team grow into a confident young woman, or hearing from a former student years later still pursuing their sport and asking for guidance. Those relationships are what make this career so special.

Looking back, I feel very fortunate for the teachers, coaches and mentors who believed in me and shaped my journey. If someone had told the little girl who just loved playing sport that one day she would lead sport at Pymble, coach Australian teams and still be working with former students years after they’d graduated, I never would have believed them. I hope I can now do the same for the next generation of young women at Pymble.