Annual Events
FOUNDATION DAY
COMMEMORATION DAY
GARDEN PARTY
An annual celebration marking the
An annual Chapel service for the
This tradition dates back to two very
founding of the College on 8 February
Pymble community held on the last
successful occasions, the Grand
1916. We are proud of our rich history
Sunday in July to commemorate
Fete (held on 19 September 1925)
of providing personalised, challenging
the Dedication of the College on
and the Maypole Fair (held on 7 May
and inclusive learning opportunities for
31 July 1919.
1938). Since 1956, a Garden Party has
girls and young women.
been held every year, barring three In 2020 and 2021 the Commemoration
exceptions: 1958, when the Principal,
Day service was held online due to the
Miss Knox, was overseas; and 2020 and
global pandemic.
2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally proceeds were directed to capital works or for specific projects. In more recent years, proceeds have been donated to selected charities.
36 THIS IS PYMBLE COLLEGE
