Anaphylaxis Tips for HostsLate last week you should have received information from me regarding anaphylactic reactions to food on campus. In discussing this with some of our parents of girls with allergies and anaphylaxis, a suggestion was made regarding education for families when hosting 'gatherings', sleepovers and other get-togethers. We all want these events, often hosted in our homes, to be a wonderful success and the thought of one of the girls reacting badly to a food product consumed at such an event is of concern for all involved. Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia (AAA) has produced a wonderful Help Sheet entitled: Top Entertaining Tips when a guest has a food allergy. Top Five Food and Safety Tips:- Know the nine: It isn’t widely known, but when it comes to food allergies, 90% of reactions are caused by only nine foods. So, take the time to know what foods are the ones most likely to cause a reaction, and try to avoid them where possible, or let your guests know if any of these foods are present in a dish. The nine foods to be aware of
are milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts (e.g. cashew, almond, walnut), fish, shellfish (e.g. prawn, crab, lobster) soy, wheat and sesame.
- Less is more: Keep recipes simple. Don’t add extra sauces, dips or marinades where possible, and make sure you know exactly what makes up each dish. If you plan to BBQ, remember that ready-marinated meats may contain allergens.
- Fresh is best: By buying fresh ingredients, you know exactly what it is you are getting. Processed foods often contain many ingredients sourced from several suppliers. Although all packaged foods must be labelled, there is less room for accidents if using fresh ingredients. Simple to prepare, fresh foods are often safest for those with food allergy.
- Read the label: This one is as simple as it sounds and, although it may be a little time consuming, it is worth the investment. Read the label so that you know what you are getting. Look for food labels each and every time you purchase a packaged food. If there is no label, ask the person serving the food about allergen content and safety during preparation. This way, you can have the most confidence about the contents of what you buy. By remembering to always read or ask about food content every time, you can avoid any unpleasant surprises. For instance, did you know that ham from the deli is often glazed with egg?
- The guest knows best: Check with your guests to see if they are allergic to anything. They’ll be happy you asked, and if you do have a guest with food allergy, find out what products they trust and then keep all labels so they can read them too.
- Dr Kate Hadwen, Principal
International Women's Day BreakfastDate: Friday 8 March
Time: 7.15 am for a 7.30 am start - 9.00 am
Venue: PLC Quad
Click here to book. Boarders MarketDate: Friday 12 April
Time: 7.30 am - 11.00 am
Venue: Outside Heather Barr Memorial Chapel
There will be cake, produce stalls, bacon and egg burgers and hot drinks, as well as several raffles. Money raised will go towards the Boarding House. PLC OCA Art Exhibition Date: Friday 24 May - Sunday 26 May
Inviting all Artists from the PLC Community to register for the 2019 PLC OCA Art Exhibition. To register your interest, click here and for all other enquiries please email: artexhibition@plc.wa.edu.au.
Please note that all parent events are listed in the Communications & Engagement section of Links.
International Women’s Day BreakfastMembers of the PLC community are invited to spend the morning of Friday 8 March enjoying a buffet breakfast and hear a panel discussion with three inspiring Old Collegians as they share their experiences in their respective industries.
Jennifer Grove: Headhunter - Executive SearchJennifer has more than 15 years’ experience working with the CEOs of some of Australia’s largest organisations as a trusted advisor in executive search. She has substantial experience in the health, research, aged and community care, Government, membership and financial services industries as well as many years working with NFP boards on CEO assignments. Prior to this, she worked as a political journalist and as an adviser to the Federal Attorney General. Danielle Benda: Content Director - ABC RadioDanielle is a journalist, editor and broadcaster who has also worked as a senior advisor at the highest levels of government, gaining extensive experience in policy development, communications strategy, stakeholder management, crisis response and issues resolution. Danielle has worked in the media since gaining a cadetship at The West Australian in 1989 and is currently the Content Director for ABC Radio Perth. Annalisa Oxenburgh - Producer and Arts ManagerAnnalisa is
a performing arts producer and manager with many years of experience working in Australia and internationally for: the Royal Shakespeare Company (Barbican Centre), Assembly Theatres (Edinburgh) for the Edinburgh Fringe, Stoll Moss Theatres (London), Black Swan Theatre Company (Western Australia), Adelaide Festival Centre, Dainty Consolidated Entertainment and Louise Withers and Associates (Melbourne), WA Academy for Performing Arts (WAAPA, Perth) and, most recently, Tura New Music in Perth. When: Friday 8 March
Where: PLC Quad
What time: 7.15 am - 9.00 am
There are lots of great Service Projects coming up, which you should be a part of! Waste Management AuditSenior School students are invited to join our Environmental Captain, Lucie O’Sullivan, along with support from the Environmental Committee and Science staff, to compare our waste with last year’s data. Date: Tuesday 12 March
Time: 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
More information and permission form. The Smith Family Student2StudentThis project supports young people in our community who could use help in improving their reading skills. PLC students in Years 8, 9 & 10 are matched with young people around WA to read a variety of books to help improve their reading. Can you help make this change in a student’s life? Date: Monday 11 March (information session)
Time: 5.30 pm - 6.15 pm
Venue: PLC Senior School Auditorium
More information and application form. World’s Greatest ShaveStudents in Years 7-12 are invited to participate in this event. Join your friends from PLC and Scotch to cut or shave your hair, or support those who do! Date: Monday 1 April
Time: 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Venue: PLC Senior School Quadrangle
Further details, a permission form, guidelines and registration information. External Charity Event for You and Your FamilyThe Team Sprint Cup is an inclusive event held by Autism West. This fun-filled community swim event features 6 x 50m relay races for school children from Year 3 to Year 12. Date: Sunday 7 April
Venue: HBF Stadium
More information and registration.
If you require any further information regarding any of these events, please contact Linda Malone linda.malone@plc.wa.edu.au, Head of Service and Community Partnerships. - Linda Malone, Head of Service and Community Partnerships
A Brilliant Inter-House Swimming Carnival What a wonderful day we had at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival on Tuesday! My congratulations to the students for performing so well on the day. House Champions
Baird HouseWar Cries
Carmichael HouseRecord Breakers Chloe Ng (Year 4) - Backstroke
Ruby Bell (Year 6) - Freestyle, Butterfly and Breaststroke Individual ChampionsYear 4 Champion: Chloe Ng / Runner-up: Gisele O’Byrne
Year 5 Champion: Charlotte van Dongen / Runner-up: Stella Early
Year 6 Champion: Ruby Bell / Runner-up: Tessa van de Veire
Goal Setting and Effort I know these results would reflect a great deal of effort and training. Presently, I am discussing goal setting with the Years 2 - 6 girls and after writing the goal, the next line asks, ‘What do you have to do to achieve the goal?’ These girls, and many more, would have set a goal and worked hard to achieve it – well done to them. Every student’s effort in a carnival is required for personal bests or a team result and, therefore, my congratulations go to all who were able to compete on the day. Parent/Teacher Interviews I hope you have found the parent/teacher interviews rewarding. The entire staff look forward to working with the community, as partners, for the benefit of every student. Mid-Term Break I hope the students enjoy the mid-term break; a great time to revel in the joy of childhood! - Richard Wright, Head of Junior School
Gifted Awareness Week When it comes to gifted education, what does belonging mean? Does it refer to a sense of connectivity with one’s tribe? Does it call into question how and where gifted education fits into our education system?
According to Mind Matters, a sense of belonging provides young people with purpose, meaning, self-worth and social control, all of which are contributors to positive mental health. Students with a sense of belonging are more motivated to participate actively in the life of the classroom than those students who do not have this kind of experience. Conversely, the feeling of not belonging or social isolation can lead to a range of negative — and under some circumstances, long term — consequences, both physical and psychological. At PLC, we invite you to come on a journey of ‘Belonging’ during Gifted Awareness Week by joining in one of the events below or participating in activities on campus. Gifted 2E Support Perth Meet UpCome out for a day out with other Gifted 2E Support families at Hillarys’ Boat Harbour. Where young and old can enjoy spending time with like-minded peers on the beach, while you chat with other parents of the group. For more information and registration, click here. Date: Sunday 17 March 2019
Time: Afternoon
Venue: Hillary's Boat Harbour
Target audience: Families with twice exceptional children Reflections on Gifted Children and Friendship – AAEGT Affiliate EventA presentation followed by a Q&A Panel, discussing friendship and social skills in gifted children. Hosted by Mrs Jennifer Burton and Dr Kate Burton of Gifted WA. Panel members include graduates of Gifted and Talented Programmes who will reflect on their journey in relation to friendship and belonging. Register Here. Date: Tuesday 19 March 2019
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Venue: Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus
Target audience: Adults only - parents, teachers, other professionals
Price: Members: Free; Non-Members: $25 - Michelle Clayton, Gifted and Talented, Junior School
Mid-Term Break Dates: 1 March – 4 March Chapel Years 2 - 6 Date: Wednesday 6 March
Time: 8.35 am – 9.10 am
Venue: Heather Barr Chapel Junior School Assembly Years 1 - 6 Date: Friday 8 March
Time: 8.40 am – 9.15 am
Venue: Swim and Recreation Centre (SRC)
Setting up your Daughter’s Device Safely
While it may be too late for some, I came across this visual recently that I thought was really good. With simple explanations on ‘how to’, as well as ‘what to’ do to help your daughter stay safe when using her mobile phone, it should make it easier to understand the functions on phones and to set things up with safety in mind.
WACE Revision CoursesI receive information from a variety of providers about WACE revision courses for students. While I am not in a position to endorse (or otherwise) any of these companies, I am happy to make the information available to families or girls if required. I have recently received flyers about courses being run at Hale School from April 23 - 26 and another at Christchurch Grammar School from 15 - 18 April. If you are interested in this information, please contact Lisa Graham and she will forward it to you. Year 12 Important Dates Year 12 parents, please note these important dates in your diary.
- Sharon Anderson, Head of Senior School
Achievements Congratulations to the following three girls who will represent WA in the 2019 Under 15 National Hockey Tournament in Narellan NSW in April! - Sophia Papandroulakis (Year 8)
- Ariana Papandroulakis (Year 10)
- Eloise Rosser (Year 10)
Boarding House NewsThe Year 11 and Year 12 girls loved the silent disco, hosted at Guildford Grammar School! Click the button below to find out more.
Career News For University information, scholarships and testing - download Career News.
Extend NewsIntroducing Extend News, where you can learn more about before and after school care and find out what the PLC students have been up to recently. Extend News will feature in Links fortnightly.
Mid-Term Break Date: Friday 1 March - Monday 4 March Make a Difference Week Date: Monday 11 March - Friday 15 March
Participate in various programmes and activities throughout the week. Email linda.malone@plc.wa.edu.au for more information. PLC Proms Quarry Concert Date: Sunday 17 March
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: Quarry Amphitheatre Year 7 Outdoor Education Programme Dates: 19 March - 22 March
Location: Margaret River MAWA Mathematics Expo for Families Date: Sunday 31 March
Time: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: Crown Convention Centre
More information through their Facebook event page.
A free, fun and interactive day that aims to provide support to parents and students with mathematics and learning at home.
PLC Parents Community Facebook PagePLC Parents have created the PLC Perth Parents Facebook Group. This is a place for PLC parents and Old Collegians to sell or trade textbooks, uniforms, sports gear or anything else school related. It is a closed, moderated group and you need to answer questions to join. Click here to join. Parent Events Coming
UpYear 8 Parents Labour Day Picnic Date: Monday 4 March 2019
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Venue: Freshwater Bay River Foreshore under the biggest Moreton Bay fig tree (intersection of Irvine Street and The Esplanade) Year 12 Parents Coffee Morning Date: Tuesday 5 March
Time: 8.30 am
Location: Shorehouse, 278 Marine Parade Swanbourne
RSVP: Nicole nsimpson@amnet.net.au Year 11 Parent Function Date: Thursday 7 March
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: 43 View Street, Peppermint Grove PLC Boarding Parents' Dinner 2019Date: Friday 22 March
Time: 6.30 pm till late
Venue: The Albion Hotel Cottesloe
RSVP: Click here Parents' Pizza Night Date: Saturday 23 March 2019
Time: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue: Private residence
Cost and Booking: $25 per person. Click here to book.
RSVP: By 20 March, 2019 Year 9 Parent FunctionDate: Thursday 4 April 2019
Time: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Venue: Private residence
More information coming soon PLC Parents Tennis MorningDate: Tuesday 9 April 2019
Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Cottesloe Tennis Club
RSVP here
Fun way to meet parents from all Year groups. The morning concludes with a delicious lunch. Numbers are limited to 40 due to court availability. Year 12 Father/Daughter Dinner Dance Date: Thursday 22 August
More information coming soon PLC Parents MeetingsPLC Parents meetings take place every term and all parents and carers are invited to attend. The next meeting takes place on Tuesday 5 March, 9.00 am and 6.30 pm at the Lighthouse Community Room. Click here to see the agenda. If you would like to read the minutes from February's meeting, click here. Calling for Open Garden Day VolunteersThere are several positions to fill and we need to get moving ASAP to ensure the day is a success. Please come along to the meeting next Thursday 7 March at 2.30 pm in the Scorgie House Boardroom. The following positions are
available:- Open Garden Day Co-ordinator
- Assistant Co-ordinator/Garden Co-ordinator
- Café Co-ordinators - Position Filled
- Market Co-ordinators
- Money Room Co-ordinator - Position Filled
- Volunteers Co-ordinator
- Music Co-ordinators
- Art
Co-ordinators
- Ticket Sales Co-ordinator/VIP Guests
- After party Co-ordinator
If you think you can help, please come to the meeting. If you can’t attend, we can put you down to help in any of the roles that you think might suit you best. Any queries, please contact Susannah Evans tonysuz@bigpond.net.au.
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