Strategic Direction
The Pymble Institute mission of driving thinking forward proudly supports the College’s four strategic pillars through research. We prioritise research in the domains of Academic, Social, Emotional and Digital Intelligence.
Academic Intelligence: Knowledge for a better world
Learning at Pymble inspires students and staff to explore what matters to them and see themselves in futures they may not have imagined.
Developing the desire for intellectual tenacity and rigorous scholarship, Pymble people think critically, creatively and collaboratively, with commitment to decisive action.
Inspired by open-ended learning experiences, Pymble encourages girls to invest in their own learning, think beyond the immediate and accept the challenge to change their world.
Research projects include:
- Literature reviews to support the Teaching and Learning framework and Future Pathways initiative
- Global Action Research Collaborative project 2021/22.
Social Intelligence: Diversity as the path to unity
Pymble students and staff embrace opportunities to learn in collaborative environments where different perspectives are encouraged and valued.
As a school of the Uniting Church, all faiths, beliefs, abilities, identities, backgrounds and cultures are welcome. We value diversity of thought and understand the power of an inclusive and united community.
Developing skills in cultural connectivity, Pymble fosters respectful, resilient and inclusive relationships and harnesses the power of diversity to enrich our worldview.
Research projects include
- Student-developed anti-racism curriculum
- Literature reviews to support the Service framework
- First Nations girls’ education and culturally responsive pedagogies.
Emotional Intelligence: Empowered to be courageous
Pymble girls are courageous and determined learners who approach new challenges with a sense of optimism and excitement.
They develop the emotional intelligence and strength of character to thrive in new and unfamiliar situations and inspire others.
Pymble appreciates that character is developed in times of adversity and that we learn to embrace life with humility, gratitude and grace.
Research projects include:
- The Vision Valley Residential Program
- Global Action Research Collaborative project 2023/4
- Cognition and resilience UNSW Researchers
Digital Intelligence: Embracing technology for a positive future
Pymble students and staff are active, responsible and engaged global citizens who harness the power of technology to effect positive change.
They understand the importance of technology to activate human potential, enable connections and make the world a better place for all.
Students are encouraged to be part of, and fuel, the technological revolution; to build, change and co-create the future.
Through developing digital fluency, students and staff cultivate healthy digital habits and are equipped to use technologies in beneficial and sustaining ways.
Research projects include: