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CO-CURRICULAR
PREPARATORY SCHOOLCO-CURRICULAR Hello Girls!
SPORT We are excited to see the resumption of the IGSSA and IPSHA sport competition in Term 3 and other sports such as Swimming, Diving, Tennis, Gymnastics, Water Polo and Rugby Sevens.
The IGSSA Netball and Hockey competition will commence in Week 1 of this term (Saturday 25 July), except for the Year 7 competition, which will begin in Week 2 (Saturday 1 August). The IPSHA AFL and Touch Football competition will commence in Week 2 (Saturday 1 August) and there will be a training session for all Pymble teams from Week 1 (Saturday 25 July). We have implemented several COVID-19 safety protocols for Saturday sport.
IPSHA SPORT
What is different this term due to COVID-19?
IPSHA Sport has recommended a detailed list of protocols for student participation, including: • Only one parent or carer should attend from each family with a student playing • Spectators are requested to comply with social distancing guidelines • The sharing and/or exchanging of personal equipment, clothing or drink bottles is not permitted. The full set of protocols for Saturday IPSHA sport will be sent before the first competition.
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IGSSA SPORT Are parent spectators allowed to attend IGSSA Saturday sport this term?
No. IGSSA has decided parent spectators will not be permitted to attend IGSSA sport on Saturdays in Term 3. This decision applies to all IGSSA school venues and for all IGSSA sporting events. Each school venue will have designated zones and/or instructions for the dropping off and picking up of students.
What is the process to sign in for students on a Saturday morning?
All students playing either Netball or Hockey will be required, as usual, to sign in at the Convenor’s desk upon arrival.
How will the College keep a record of people in attendance onsite at Pymble each Saturday?
A register of all non-playing attendees at Pymble (staff, officials, coaches) will be taken each Saturday during Term 3. The sign-in process will be done via QR Code located at the main entry points to the College.
What other COVID-19 protocols will be in place?
All coaches will be equipped with sanitisation kits to wipe down balls and equipment between playing breaks. All students are required to bring their own drink bottles. These are to be kept near their own sport or school bag. While being instructed or giving instructions, all participants and staff will maintain a 1.5 metre distance. Sanitisers and hand-washing facilities will be available in prominent places.
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What about non-IGSSA sport during Term 3?
The full range of Aquatics sports will recommence this term. This includes Diving, Learn to Swim, Swimming squad training and Water Polo. For specific details regarding COVID-19 protocols for Aquatic sports click here. The Secondary School Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday 27 July on Main Oval, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, spectators are not permitted to attend. Training for Rugby Sevens will commence from Week 1 and competition will start in Week 5 (Saturday 22 August) at Pymble. Further details about specific venues and COVID-19 protocols will be provided in the coming weeks. The Health and Fitness Centre will be open as usual during the term, and all students will be required to sign in using the QR Code. The Fitness Centre has been reorganised to ensure appropriate social distancing and sanitisation protocols are followed. See you soon! Mr Greg Meagher DIRECTOR OF SPORT
Sport
CO-CURRICULAR
PERFORMING ARTS Hello Girls!
We can’t wait to see you back on campus to sing, dance, play, act...and just do what we love in Performing Arts together! All classes, rehearsals and activities have resumed as originally scheduled but there will be some alterations in place to accommodate COVID-19 protocols, which we will tell you about in due course. Please note that registrations for Dance and Drama activities are now closed. If you have any questions regarding Language Arts, please email ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au and Music to musicadmin@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. Please get in touch if you have any questions by emailing ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. See you soon! Mrs Sabina Turner DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR PERFORMING ARTS
PREPARATORY SCHOOL Performing A rts
CO-CURRICULAR
EXTENDED LEARNING Hello Girls!
It is lovely to be offering our Extended Learning programs for Semester 2. The full Extended Learning program has been offered with smaller than usual class sizes. Program teachers will be practising social distancing within their class spaces. Please ensure you read your confirmation email for venue locations, as some venues have changed from Semester 1. Registrations have closed however there are still some spaces available in handful of programs. If you would like further information regarding class availability, please contact the Co-curricular Administration Team by emailing ccsa@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. See you soon! Mrs Jenny Olsen HEAD OF EXTENDED LEARNING
PREPARATORY SCHOOL Extended Learning
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Hello Girls!
While a number of Experiential Learning activities and programs are still on hold, we are very excited to be resuming the following fantastic programs this term: • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • Army Cadets • Learn to Orienteer • Mountain Biking – Learn to Ride Program Each of these programs still have places available, so if you would like to know more or register, please email me at sclark@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au. The above programs will have some modifications applied to allow for safe and COVID-compliant participation. They will still be really fun though! International tours are of course still on hold, but we look forward to offering some amazing overseas opportunities when it is safe to do so. We are excited to be expanding the Experiential Learning program offering in the coming terms and welcome your feedback on what type of programs you would like to get involved with. Our focus in Experiential Learning is to push you out of your comfort zone with challenging and rewarding activities that you would not normally do – this is where some amazing learning and personal growth occurs. Best wishes for the term ahead! Drop in to the Avonmoore Building if you would like to chat about any of our programs or future projects. Kind regards Mr Stuart Clark DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
PREPARATORY SCHOOL Experiential Learning
CAMPUS CLOSURE PLAN
For immediate evacuation during the school day
Parents and carers will be notified by SMS, email and SkoolBag. Parents of daughters with mobile phones are encouraged to text or call their daughters on approach. Students will remain where they are until their teacher is shown the text, after which the student will be dismissed to the age-specific collection locations listed below. Siblings should go to the collection location of the youngest child in the family. If you wish your daughter to walk home or catch public transport, please send her a text to show her teacher; the text must state you give permission for the teacher to dismiss your daughter. Years 11 and 12 students will be required to provide parental permission in order to travel home in another student’s vehicle. An email to the Senior School Office providing permission for your daughter to travel in another student’s vehicle will be required prior to her being allowed to sign out. Preparatory and Junior School parents who cannot immediately collect their daughter(s) can nominate another family member or friend to do so. Click here to nominate.
Collection points (please see the full map here)
