Dear Friend of PLC

A Message From Ingrid and Ella 

Year 12 Ball

Last weekend's Year 12 Ball was an amazing experience that we will never forget. To have all of our friends in one room; dancing, smiling and having a great time was something really special.

The Gals 

This week we are creating a parallel to Valentine's Day - Galentine's Day. Our focal point of Galentine's Day is the relationships that we have with the 'gals' around us, because as the saying goes, it's always 'Sisters before Misters'.

Letters of Note

We reflected on one of our favourite books called 'Letters of Note' by Shaun Usher. This book is a compilation of 125 letters from people all around the world, each capturing the humour, seriousness, sadness and brilliance that make up all of our lives. In particular, we reflected on one of the letters written by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Author of The Great Gatsby), which he sent to his 11-year-old daughter while she was away on camp. The letter contains advice about which aspects of life to worry about and which aspects to not. These include 'courage' and 'efficiency', as well as things not to worry about, such as 'anybody getting ahead of you' and 'growing up'.

Friendship: A Two Way Street 

To us, friendship is a two way street; you must give some to take some. Fitzgerald's letter illustrates this perfectly through his unwavering support for his daughter. He offers her advice but encourages her to carry it out independently and therefore allows her to develop personally; allows her to become a better person through her own effort. 

Friendship functions in a similar fashion, you are there to make each other better people through your shared experiences, have fun and enjoy life. However, if you give too much support, the other person can’t handle you. If you give too little, you appear distant and unconcerned. So where is the sweet spot? The optimum level of support?

Build Each Other Up

As teenage girls, we feel that the optimum level of support is achieved through a ratio of 7:3 between encouragement and advice. Advice includes constructive criticism with regards to behaviour, whilst encouragement includes positivity, fun times, laughter and hope for one another.

Girls, it's important to remember that we need to build each other up, not tear each other down. As a result of this, we challenge you to self reflect on your friendship support levels by asking yourself the following:

1. Do you fall too far left or right on the scale?
2. How often do you make critical comments every day?
3. Are you always the first and last person to speak?
4. Do you consider the feelings of others before acting?

If you find your answer to any of these to be enlightening, take a step back, reassess and set goals for yourself. Self reflection makes us better and more effective people: and also better friends. If you don't feel like setting goals, that's fine. However we ask that you follow our golden rule:

Treat others the way THEY want to be treated.

Let's make this Galentine's Day a celebration of love, good quality friendship for all and fun!

- Ella Miels, Head Prefect
- Ingrid Ledger, Deputy Head Prefect 

From The Principal

Music Centre Update

It is exciting that demolition works have now been completed at the site of our new Music Centre. These works were undertaken during the school holidays to ensure there was no disruption to students during term time.  We had been hopeful that construction would start almost immediately on the new building, however, we have asked our Architect to refine the building design to ensure the construction is within budget. We are now expecting works to start mid-way through this year and will keep families updated throughout the semester.

I would like to thank all of the staff in the Music Department for their ongoing efforts and commitment during this transition period, while we await the new Music Centre. Our Music programme is one that has great benefits for all students of all ages and we look forward to the completion of the project.

Bike Racks

A reminder to all students who ride their bicycles to school, that there are two sets of bike racks available for their use. One is in the undercover parking area of the PLC Lighthouse and the other on the verandah of the View Street Senior School building, outside the Woodwork Rooms.

- Cate Begbie, Principal

Whole School Assembly

Date: Tomorrow - Friday 14 February
Time: 8.45 am
Location: Hugh Baird Sports Centre

Welcome Sundowner

Date: Tomorrow - Friday 14 February 2020
Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: PLC Senior School Quad
Tickets: $30 
Book here

International Women's Day Breakfast

Date: Monday 9 March
Time: 7.15 am
Location: Senior School Quad
Tickets: Click here

Make A Difference Week Movie Bushfire Fundraiser

Date: Wednesday 11 March
Time: 6.00 pm - 8.15 pm
Location: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets: $12 (1 ticket) or $40 (4 tickets)
Buy tickets here

Farm2Fork | A Community Food Event

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

Volunteer Opportunities 

Farm to Fork and Make a Difference Week (students Years 9 - 12)

A service opportunity for up to 15 students passionate about cooking, being waste wise and educating others has become available at PLC during Make A Difference Week and Farm to Fork. Volunteer students will be required to be at PLC on:

• Monday 9 March, 3.45 pm – 5.30 pm
• Saturday 14 March, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm and 5.30 pm – 10.30 pm 

The parental permission form with further information can be found here.

Cooking for a Cause (parents and daughters Years 8 - 9)

Cooking for a Cause is an opportunity for Year 8 and Year 9 PLC families to be involved in a Family Service Project, as part of PLC’s commitment to community and service. Partnering with UnitingCare West, PLC students with their parent/guardian spend time together to prepare meals that are provided to people who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. 

Dates (Year 8): Thursday 5 March or 2 April 2020
Dates (Year 9): Thursday 12 March or 26 March 2020  
Time: 3.45 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse – Food Room
Capacity: The Lighthouse Food Room can hold up to six families per session

More information in the documents below.

Year 8 Information
Year 9 Information

Community Conversations - The Language of Friendship

Years 3 - 6 parents and daughters are invited to join our first Community Conversation for the year on Thursday 5 March.

'The Language of Friendship' is a parent-child workshop, led by Deb Perich from UR Strong. The workshop provides concepts and tips for parents to create dialogue with their children around friendship issues. The same concepts are used in the PLC Junior School to help students develop the skills they need to navigate friendships, bullying and conflict.

Date: Thursday 5 March
Time: 6.00 pm
Location: PLC Lighthouse
Cost: $55 (1 parent and 1 child)
Booking: Click here

Make A Difference Week - Bushfire Movie Fundraiser

Raising funds for Farmers Across Boarders - Hay from WA, PLC will hold a movie night on Wednesday 11 March, during Make A Difference Week!

Come along and watch the gripping documentary, 2040. Award-winning director, Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. 

Date: Wednesday 11 March
Time: 6.00 pm
Location: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Cost: $12 (1 ticket) or $40 (4 tickets)

- Linda Malone, Head of Service and Community Partnerships   

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held at the Junior School on Monday 24 February in the SRC. These 10-minute meetings are an opportunity to speak one-on-one with your daughter’s teacher.

One Time One Venue

This year, we have emulated the very successful Senior School model of 'one time one venue' for the interviews. As these are the initial meetings for the year, we ask that all members of the community adhere to the 10-minute time frame, so all parents and guardians can have their time with the class teacher. 

Specialist Teachers 

Specialist teachers will also be available during this time and appointments with them can be made through the booking system. 

Book

To book, please click here and use the code: w23zd. Bookings close at 10.00 am on Friday 21 February. 

Communication and the PLC App

A final reminder that all Junior School communication is now being delivered through the PLC App. If you do not download the PLC App, you may miss information from the School. Also please set subscriptions in settings so you only receive information targeted at your child’s Year group. 

Community Conversations - The Language of Friendship

We invite you and your daughter to join our first Community Conversation for the year on Thursday 5 March at 6.00 pm.

'The Language of Friendship' is a parent-child workshop, led by Deb Perich from UR Strong, and is open to Years 3 - 6 students and their parents. The workshop provides concepts and tips for parents to create dialogue with their children around friendship issues. The same concepts are used in the PLC Junior School to help students develop the skills they need to navigate friendships, bullying and conflict.

This workshop costs $55 (1 parent and 1 child). Book here.

- Richard Wright, Head of Junior School 

JUNIOR SCHOOL KEY DATES

Year 6 Outdoor Education Programme

Depart: Tuesday 18 February
Return: Friday 21 February

Chapel Years 2 to 6

Date: Wednesday 19 February      
Time: 8.35 am – 9.10 am  
Venue: Heather Barr Chapel

Junior School Assembly 

Date: Friday 21 February      
Time: 8.35 am – 9.30 am  
Venue: Swim and Recreation Centre (SRC)

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Date: Monday 24 February      
Time: 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm  
Venue: SRC

Inter-House Swimming Carnival (Years 1 - 6)

Date: Thursday 27 February      
Time: 8.00 am – 11.30 am  
Venue: Claremont Aquatic Centre

Mid-Term Break

Friday 28 February - Monday 2 March

Year 12 Ball

The highly anticipated Year 12 Ball was held in the Convention Centre last Saturday! The Ballroom was transformed into an enchanted forest, complete with a stunning walkway of greenery and trees, and beautiful floral centre pieces. The Year 12s and their partners were treated to an extraordinary aerialist display and spent the evening enjoying the photobooth and dancing the night away.

My sincere thanks for the long hours and hard work put in by our parent committee who were led by Michelle Grist. I would also like to pass my thanks on to Mr Oliver Craze (Year 12 Co-ordinator) for his thorough organisation of the logistics for the evening and to the staff who assisted with the supervision for the night.

Our Year 12 students were impeccable in their behaviour and looked stunning in a wide array of beautiful outfits. They have set a great tone for the start of their final year of school.

Connections with the Junior School

This year, we aim to continue to build our connections with the Junior School. Last Friday, the Junior School invited our student School Councillors to attend their special Year 6 Presentation Assembly.

Whole School Assembly

Tomorrow morning, we are embarking on a Whole School Assembly, where the Junior and Senior School will come together as one. The Assembly will begin with a smoking ceremony to recognise and celebrate Indigenous culture, followed by a range of items presented by both Junior and Senior School students.

We look forward to welcoming our Junior School students to the Hugh Baird Sports Centre and hope that this can be a regular event at PLC.

Year 9 Support Your Daughter Evening 

Families of our Year 9 girls were invited to join the Year 9 Support Your Daughter Evening on Tuesday night, where various key staff members spoke about the ways in which, both staff and parents, can help their daughters navigate this year.

There is a recording of the night available for families who could not attend.
Click here to view/download the video. 

- Head of Senior School, Rebecca Watts

SENIOR SCHOOL KEY DATES

Year 10 Support Your Daughter Evening

Date: Tonight - Thursday 13 February
Time: 6.30 pm

Whole School Assembly

Date: Tomorrow - Friday 14 February
Time: 8.45 am
Location: Hugh Baird Sports Centre

Year 8 OEP Parent Information Evening

Date: Monday 24 February
Time: 6.00 pm
Location: Auditorium

Mid-Term Break 

Date: Friday 28 February - Monday 2 March 

Boarding House News 

Career News

For upcoming open days and career information sessions, download Career News below. 

Sports News

IGSSA Swim Squad Training

With the IGSSA Swimming Carnival only four weeks away, students selected in the IGSSA Swim Squad have been asked to attend a minimum of three training sessions per week. Mr Ryan Steenkamp (PLC’s Head of Swimming) is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the PLC P.E office, should students need to discuss balancing swimming with school commitments. Students can also contact Mr Steenkamp via email – ryan.steenkamp@plc.wa.edu.au. 

Most swim trainings are scheduled before school, however we have three afternoon trainings available at Scotch for those swimmers who are unable to attend at least three morning sessions, and those who think that they would benefit from additional training.

If students plan to attend any of the afternoon sessions, they are to:

• Email reception@plc.wa.edu.au by recess on the day they are planning on attending training, advising that they will be attending that afternoon's training session and require transport on the Scotch/PLC bus.
   
• Be outside the PLC Chapel by 3.28 pm to catch the PLC/Scotch bus to Scotch (please be prompt, as the bus will not wait).
   
• Arrange to be collected from Scotch College at 5.00 pm. There will be no bus returning back to PLC after training.
   
• On arrival to Scotch, students are to meet with Mr Steenkamp (PLC’s Head of Swimming) who will mark their name on the attendance list.

A training schedule can be downloaded from the Sports Senior School page. If you have questions relating to swimming at PLC, please contact Mr Ryan Steenkamp, PLC’s Head of Swimming - ryan.steenkamp@plc.wa.edu.au.

PLC Parents School Fee Draw

Congratulations to Dean and Katie Ryan, parents of Tatum (Year 8), who are the lucky winners of the Term 1 PLC Parents School Fee Draw! They will have $7,049 credited to their school fees account.

Net proceeds will be used to purchase Giant Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards.

Thank you to all who participated.

Parent Events Coming Up 

Year 6 Parents Sunset Soiree

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

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

PLC Partners

This term we are very pleased to launch PLC Partners – a directory promoting businesses owned and operated by PLC Parents. It is another way our PLC community can support each other. 

PLC Partners is accessible via the PLC App, which can be downloaded on both Apple and Android devices. When you download the App you will be asked for your username and password. This is the same username and password you use to access SEQTA, the Gallery or other password protected sites on home.plc.wa.edu.au

If you have forgotten your username or password please click here to reset it.

• For Apple IOS users, click here to dowload the App. 
• For Android users, click here to download the App.

Add Your Business 

Families who would like their businesses added to PLC Partners, please provide the details by filling out this online form.

Uniform Shop 

New stock of size 2 to 7 socks have arrived into our Uniform Shop, which is located on the ground floor of the PLC Lighthouse building, 2 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove. 

Shop Hours During Term Time

• Tuesdays and Thursdays – 12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
• Wednesdays – 8.00 am – 1.30 pm

Orders for socks and a wide range of other uniform items can also be placed from our Online Store which is open 24 hours every day.

PLC Perth KeepCups

Towards the end of last year, all disposable coffee cups were withdrawn from PLC. This was a fantastic initiative presented by our Service Captain, Bella Poll to encourage staff and students to bring reusable coffee mugs or cups.

Order your PLC branded KeepCup today! 

• Small size (8oz) -  $12 
• Medium size (12oz) - $13 
• Large size (16oz) - $15

You will be notified when your cup is ready for collection.