Pymble Perspectives

The 3rd edition of the Pymble student research journal, Perspective, was launched with a celebration of student voice. The edition contains over 30 items of student inquiry including historical research, scientific papers, transcripts of speeches, science posters and creative explorations. Guest speaker, Gracie Abadee (ex-student and journalist), highlighted the importance of combining interests in research and communications, and the diversity of voices in the media. She encouraged students to maximise their curiosity and ways of developing their perspectives.

This edition was edited, compiled and designed by a team of students who threw themselves into the editorial process, learning from the ground up. The sub-categories of English, Science, History and Politics/Philosophy/Economics were formed to cater for the articles submitted with younger students looking over and editing the work of older girls. This was a new experience and highlighted issues of the power editors of journals hold. One of the Editors reflected:

“A highlight of my experience with the PI was when I was involved with editing the Perspective journal. It was so inspiring to see the high quality of work that my peers were producing and I was able to get an understanding of what it would be like to be an editor”.

The digital edition of Perspective is available on the Pymble Institute website. Please enjoy some photos of the launch below.