Dear Friend of PLC

A Message From Service Captain, Bella Poll

This issue was also raised last week when I went to a talk by 2040 film director, Damon Gameau. He said that “if food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases.”

Small acts to reduce food waste can make a big difference. In my house, we compost all our food scraps and ensure that all our food is stored properly (without disposable plastic!) to ensure it lasts its maximum life span. Jenifer Keen told us her rule - "LOOK in the fridge before going to the shops, BUY only what you need, STORE your food properly and COOK where you can".

Waste Audit

On Tuesday, we had some fantastic girls help out in the waste audit. The results haven’t been finalised yet, however I'm sure our waste consumption has decreased following the waste-wise initiatives that have been implemented within the School over the past year.

Millennium Kids: Making Toothpaste and Deodorant 

During yesterday's lunchtime, Catrina and Bella from Millennium Kids taught us how to make deodorant and toothpaste! We learnt how to put the correct rubbish into the correct bin and also made pledges on how we are going to reduce our personal environmental impact. Millennium Kids is a not-for-profit youth-led environmental organisation that empowers young leaders. I have been involved with the organisation for quite a few years and the change they have been making is so inspiring. It was also great to see some of the Junior School girls come across and get involved in the activities!

Farmers Across Boarders Movie Night Fundraiser

Last night, we had a showing of the film 2040, an optimistic film by Damon Gameau about what our world could be like in 2040 if we introduce some of the sustainable practices already available to us. I recently saw Damon speak and was intrinsically motivated and inspired by his work and hope for our future. One of the quotes he left us with was, "the greatest threat to the planet is the belief that someone else will save it".

I encourage you to take ownership of our beautiful planet and make your difference. The 2040 website is fantastic and has lesson plans and suggestions for how you can make a difference. 

The movie night was a fundraiser for Farmers Across Boarders and we were really lucky to have Lavinia Wehr tell us about her experience with the organisation and the positive impact that it is making for drought-stricken farmers. Thank you to Chartwells who donated the food for the event.

Close the Gap Day

I am really looking forward to Close The Gap Day tomorrow. The Reconciliation Captains, Sophia and Abbey, will be running a quiz with some of the Prefects about Indigenous Culture. I certainly hope I don't lose...the punishment is cream on the face!!

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved in the events this week. I look forward to seeing how YOU make YOUR difference!

- Bella Poll, Service Captain

Farm2Fork This Saturday

Join us in celebrating delicious local produce this Saturday at Farm2Fork! 

Enjoy a degustation of some of WA’s finest produce, meet local producers and indulge in over 16+ gourmet dishes.

What makes this event so unique is that nearly all of the food producers will be attending this event and available to speak to you about the where’s, how’s and why’s of the food on your plate.

Saturday 14 March
6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
PLC Perth Senior School

Farm2Fork | A Community Food Event

Date: Saturday 14 March
Time: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Venue: PLC Senior School Quad
Book here 

Night at the Musicals

Date: Thursday 26 March - Saturday 28 March
Time: 7.00 pm 
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre 
Book tickets here

End of Term (Junior and Senior School) 

Date: Thursday 9 April
Time: 1.00 pm finish 

Making a Difference

‘What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.’ - Nelson Mandela

What would our legacy be: a good parent or partner, loving child, wise counsellor, custodian of the environment? Perhaps the last option sits uncomfortably with many.

The Environment

Civilisation seems intent on consuming the earths limited resources at an alarming rate – a rate that is unsustainable. Many believe that this impacts global warming, with the resulting droughts, rising ocean levels, and increasing bush fires, hurricanes and tornadoes. 

In addition to this, we find nature polluted by plastic and toxins and earth’s limited resources stretched by over population. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?

While we spend much time and energy in consolidating our relationships with our loved ones, perhaps we should invest more energy into securing the environment for the next generations.

If the current population inhabiting earth were determined to make a difference, we might not have an immediate effect in reversing the environmental devastation, but even small intentional changes by multiple individuals will prove powerful.  

PLC Girls Making a Difference

PLC's environmental themed 'Make a Difference Week' has proven that our young people are passionate about making a change and are looking for ways to improve. We are making a difference!

- Rev Manie Strydom, Chaplain

Senior School Free Dress Days
Support Trillion Trees & World Vision Child Sponsorship

If you would like to participate in any of the Free Dress Days this year, please give your $10 contribution to your House Tutor Teacher. Each $10 contribution will support a local charity, Trillion Trees, whose mission is to bring people together to plant and grow trees, and to achieve healthy, productive, sustainable landscapes. Donations also sponsor our two World Vision children, 10 year old Josephine from Zambia and 13 year old Lucy from Kenya.

Free Dress Days are non-compulsory, with the first of three held on Friday 3 April. Click here to see the poster with information on the theme.
 

The Smith Family Student2Student Information Session

Date: Monday 16 March
Time: 1.00 pm
Location: Lighthouse Studio Room

The Smith Family Student2Student Buddy Programme supports young people with their literacy. PLC students in Years 7 -10 are matched with young people around WA, helping them read a variety of books, with the aim of improving their literacy.

Overall, a commitment of 20 minutes, three times a week, is required for 18 weeks, beginning in May or June. The programme is conducted over the phone or via digital media. The application form and position description can be found here.

If you are unable to make the information session, but are still interested, please contact linda.malone@plc.wa.edu.au. 

World’s Greatest Shave

Senior School students

Date: Monday 30 March
Time: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Location: Scotch College Gooch Pavilion

Since 2016, PLC, together with Scotch College, have raised over $264,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation and donated hair to make wigs and other environmentally sustainable solutions.

If your daughter is interested in participating in the event, please return this signed permission form and register to join the PLC Team online here. 

Junior School students

Date: Monday 30 March
Time: 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm 
Location: Swim and Recreation Centre
The Permission form can be found here.

If you are unable to cut your hair or have it shaved, you can support your friends by sponsoring a friend on the PLC fundraising page. 

For more information, please contact Linda Malone -  linda.malone@plc.wa.edu.au.

- Linda Malone, Head of Service and Community Partnerships

Important Information - COVID-19

As the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, girls are being asked to wash their hands frequently, not to touch their faces, and to cough into their elbows or into a tissue (before disposing of it). Shaking hands and other physical contact is being discouraged. Our major initiative at school focuses all staff and students on good hand hygiene and we recommend you do the same at home.

If your daughter shows any sudden cold or flu symptoms, please keep her at home and contact your GP. 

Information about coronavirus changes by the day and we are keeping abreast of advice from the Department of Health, WA Department of Health, the World Health Organisation, and where required, our School Nurse, Ms Alana Coffey. We are heeding their warnings and doing all they recommend.

Thank you to all of our families for your ongoing co-operation and measured response to this matter. We will continue to keep you updated as more information comes to light.

Inter-House Swimming Carnival Results

Please click here for the Inter-House Swimming Carnival Results.

World’s Greatest Shave

We invite Junior School students and staff to braid their hair to raise funds for the Leukemia Foundation. Ongoing participation in this event was inspired by one of our former students, Kate Sinclair (2016) who faced her own Leukemia challenge in Year 12. The event is being held on Monday 30 March from 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm in the SRC. Permission forms can be found here.

- Richard Wright, Head of Junior School 

Junior School Upcoming Dates

Year 6 Parent Forum

Date: Tuesday 17 March      
Time: 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm  
Venue: Classroom 6P

Years 2 - 6 Chapel (Lead by Year 3)

Date: Wednesday 18 March
Time: 8.35 am - 9.10 am
Venue: Heather Barr Memorial Chapel

JIGSSA Swimming Carnivals – Years 4 to 6  

Date: Thursday 19 March
Various times and venues      

Junior School Assembly (hosted by Year 4)

Date: Friday 20 March      
Time: 8.35 am – 9.30 am  
Venue: Swim and Recreation Centre (SRC)

Year 11 Dance

Last Friday's Year 11 'Starry Night' themed Dinner Dance was certainly a night to remember! Thanks to the fabulous parent helpers, the Claremont Yacht Club was transformed into a real ‘Starry Night’ that the girls will remember forever. 

The girls looked so beautiful and behaved impeccably throughout the evening. I think it says a lot about how fantastic the Class of 2021 will be as the leaders of the School next year.

PROMS Concert & Gorna Liyarn Performance

I was most impressed with the talented Music students who performed at the Proms Quarry Concert last Sunday, as well as the Gorna Liyarn girls' performance at Wesley College the same night. 

The hard work and dedication from these girls is admirable. Well done!  

Good Luck To Our Swimmers

I would like to wish all the members of our Swimming Team and student helpers, the best of luck for tomorrow night's IGSSA Swim Carnival. There was certainly a buzz in the cafeteria this morning as the swimmer’s received a special gift...PLC slides!

I look forward to cheering them all on tomorrow night.

- Rebecca Watts, Head of Senior School

Senior School Upcoming Dates

Years 7 - 12 IGSSA Swim Carnival (selected students only)

Date: Tomorrow - Friday 13 March
Time: 6.00 pm
Location: HBF Stadium, Claremont

Year 8.2 Outdoor Education Programme

Dates: Monday 16 March - Friday 20 March
Location: Margaret River

Rowing Nationals

Dates: Saturday 21 March - Friday 27 March
Location: Sydney 

Night at the Musicals

Date: Thursday 26 March - Saturday 28 March
Time: 7.00 pm 
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre 
Book tickets here

Boarding House News

Out and about on the weekend!

Student Achievements

Kaitlyn Sin (Year 7) recently received an award of excellence for performance of music - Pianoforte -  AmusA at the AMEB Award presentation ceremony. 

Bryzlyn Sin (Year 10) has made the Semi-Finals in the Masonic Care WA/Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award, which forms part of the 2020 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards WA. 

Sahara Clarke (Year 12) has been selected as a finalist for the Indigenous Boarding Awards. Sahara has been awarded for her active community engagement and contribution. 

Congratulations to all three girls! 

PLC Foundation Scholarships Now Open 

The PLC Foundation offers a scholarship each year to a student who would otherwise be unable to attend PLC due to their family’s financial circumstances. The PLC Foundation Scholarship is offered to students commencing in Year 7 and provides full tuition until graduation in Year 12.

Application closing date: Monday 27 July 2020

For further information, please contact Suzanne Pelczar, Executive Officer, PLC Foundation - Suzanne.Pelczar@plc.wa.edu.au.

Parent Events Coming Up  

Year 6 Parents Sunset Soiree

Date: Friday 20 March
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: 15 Pearse Street, Cottesloe
BYO drinks (eskies and glassware supplied)
RSVP Here

Year 7 Parent Drinks 

Date: Thursday 2 April
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Cottesloe Beach Hotel
No RSVP required – you’re welcome to turn up any time

Year 5 Parents Drinks

Date: Friday 3 April
Time: From 6.00 pm 
Venue: Cottesloe Beach Club
No RSVP required – you’re welcome to turn up any time