Pymble Ladies' College

Sports Wrap🏆✨

Our students have competed at state, national and international level, with selections, records and podiums along the way. Behind every one of these results are early mornings, long training sessions and a great deal of hard work. We could not be prouder.

Swipe through for this week's highlights.

Congratulations to Dr Fiona Radford, our Assistant Head of Learning Area - History, Society and Ethics, who has been awarded a NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarship for the high level of skill, innovation and dedication she brings to her teaching. At Pymble, our culture is built on a love of learning and this is shared by our exceptional teachers every day in the classroom. We are excited for Dr Radford who so richly deserves this recognition.

We are so proud of you Dr Radford!

Trials are over. The cupcakes have arrived🧁💙

To celebrate our Year 12 students finishing their HSC Trial examinations, Dr Kate Hadwen baked cupcakes for every single one of them. Weeks of study, early mornings and quiet determination, all recognised in the way that matters most at the end of a long fortnight.

Well done Year 12!

🚣‍♀️ Australian Crew of the Year 🇦🇺

We are thrilled to celebrate the Pymble Ladies’ College schoolgirl eight, named Australian Crew of the Year by JRN.

After a nine-year wait, the crew made a triumphant return to the top of New South Wales schoolgirl rowing in 2026. Their remarkable season culminated in victory at the Schoolgirl Head of the River, where they reclaimed the Rose Evans Memorial Trophy for the first time since 2018—and set a new SIRC record of 6:33.33.

This outstanding achievement reflects the crew’s speed, resilience and commitment, as well as the dedication of their coach, Harry Randell.

“It was an amazing feeling to cross the line and lift the trophy for the first time in nine years, knowing that all our hard work together had paid off,” said crew stroke Leander McLaughlin.

Congratulations to our rowers and coaches on this well-deserved recognition. Your determination and teamwork have made Pymble proud—and inspired the next generation of rowers coming through. 💙❤️🤍

🇦🇺 Congratulations, Zara & Keira! 🇦🇺

We are incredibly proud to share that Zara (Year 12) and Keira (Class of 2025) are representing Australia at the World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships 2026 in Spain! 🏊‍♀️🤽‍♀️

The Australian squad recently competed in pre-tournament matches in Barcelona against China, Croatia, Canada and New Zealand — winning all four games. They have now travelled to Tenerife, where they will face Spain and the USA in further warm-up matches before the tournament begins.

📍 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
📅 16–23 August 2026

🇦🇺 Support the Australian team

Sunday 16 August: Australia v Brazil — 10:30 pm AEST
Tuesday 18 August: Australia v Serbia — 7:30 pm AEST
Wednesday 19 August: Australia v TBC — Time TBC

Further fixtures will depend on the results of the opening matches.

📺 Matches will be streamed live on the World Aquatics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Zara will be wearing Cap Number 7. Let’s get behind our Pymble girls as they compete on the world stage!

Go Australia! 🇦🇺💙💛

Our Performing Arts students have been busy taking to the stage in the Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods and the Platinum Dance Challege, as well as preparing for our 110th Birthday Concert, Odyssey: The Journey Illuminated.

Odyssey: The Journey Illuminated will take place at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 18 August. It's not too late to join us for this special event. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/PymbleLCOdyssey