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Junior School Notices
TERM 3 WEEK 3
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
It certainly has been a very wet week but fortunately, our students have been able to get out and play for most Recess and Lunchtime breaks. Children being outside enjoying fresh air and exercise has many benefits. On these wet days, please pack a plain raincoat for your child’s use.
Festival of Science
What a wonderful day of science exploration, wondering, and questioning.
Photos from the day can be found here.
Thank you so much to all members of our community who contributed so fully to this hugely successful day.
Speakers' Challenge
Congratulations to Anaya Hapuarachchi (Year 3) and Lucia Bennett (Year 4) for representing PLC so well at the Year 3 and 4 finals held at Wesley College on Tuesday night.
Our Years 5 and 6 finalists will speak after the Year 4 Assembly, with the top four students attending the IPSHA Seniors Final at Scotch College on Wednesday 7 September.
State Cross Country Championships
Good luck to all the PLC girls in Years 3 to 6 who will be participating in the State Cross Country Championships tomorrow.
Meredith Beer
Acting Head of Junior School
Rev Nalin's Reflections
During the mid-year break I lived with many mixed emotions, watching the country of my birth in economic and political meltdown, with ordinary people unable to buy sufficient food or fuel; the country economically bankrupt, unable to meet its foreign debt obligations; and the political leadership forced into resignation and exile.
Important Information
Year 4 Assembly
The scheduled assembly hosted by Year 4 has been moved to Thursday 18 August. We look forward to enjoying this event, and I know the students are excited about sharing their learning with you all.
Founders’ Day
On Thursday 18 August, we celebrate PLC’s 107th birthday. We will commence the day with the Year 4 Assembly, followed by a celebratory cupcake at Recess.
At midday, our Years 4, 5, and 6 students will be joining the rest of the school and Old Collegians in the Hugh Baird Sports Centre for the Founders’ Day service.
Please ensure that your daughter’s uniform, whether school or PE, is neat and tidy and a tie is worn where applicable.
Book Parade
We welcome our parents to attend the 2022 Book Parade on Tuesday 23 August at 8.45 am.
The theme for this year is “dreaming with eyes open” which lends itself to costumes being anything to do with the world of books and imagination. Students may choose to bring the book from which their character is taken.
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary students will parade in classes, assisted by our Year 6 Leaders. Students in Years 1 to Year 6 will parade in their Houses.
Parents as Learners
Further Parents as Learners presentations will continue next week for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 and Year 5 families.
All the information can be found in the 'Important Dates' section below.
We Need Your Old Books
This year at Open Garden Day, the Year 7 parents are running the second-hand book stall – The Book Nook – and are calling for donations of books (for children and adults), DVDs for children, and DVD documentaries. No magazines, please.
Please drop-off books into the collection boxes located at Junior School Reception.
Slipway Reminder
To avoid congestion during drop-off and pick-up at the Junior School slipway, and for the safety of our children, parents and guardians are reminded that cars are only allowed to enter and exit the slipway as per the diagram.
OCA Art Exhibition Cocktail Party
- Date: Friday 26 August 2022
- Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
- Venue: PLC Perth McNeil Street Entrance
Student Achievements
Fremantle Eisteddfod
Congratulations to award winners Imogen Manfield (trumpet) (Year 6) and Auretta Qaqish (cello) (Year 4) who recently competed at the Fremantle Eisteddfod.
Imogen was awarded 2nd place with her piece Trumpet Tune from The Indian Queen.
Auretta was awarded 1st place for Sonata No.2 in E minor, Op.1 (1st and 2nd mvt).
Important Dates
PLC Parents' Ball
Date: Saturday 13 August
Time: 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Venue: Frasers Restaurant
Year 5 Parents as
Learners (PAL)
The School Psychologists will lead a workshop to provide information on how to best support your daughter as she enters her pre-teen years.
Date: Tuesday 16 August
Time: 8.45 am – 9.45 am
Venue: JS OCA STEM Room
Pre-K to Year 2 Parents as
Learners (PAL)
Erin Jones, PLC Kindergarten Teacher, will walk you through the Heggerty Phonemic and Phonological Awareness programme as well as the Animaphonics programme.
Date: Wednesday 17 August
Time: 8.45 am – 9.45 am
Venue: JS OCA STEM Room
Founders' Day
Date: Thursday 18 August
Junior School Assembly - Hosted by Year 4
Date: Thursday 18 August
Time: 8.45 am
Venue: Junior School Swim & Rec Centre
Mid-Term Break
Date: Friday 19 – Monday 22 August inclusive
Book Day Parade
Date: Tuesday 23 August
Time: 8.45 am
Venue: Junior School Swim & Rec Centre
OCA Art Exhibition
Date: Friday 26 August – Sunday 28 August
Tickets: Here
Year 6 Exhibition
Date: Wednesday 31 August
Time: 6.00 pm
Junior School Arts Day
Date: Thursday 22 September
Last Day of Term 3
Date: Friday 23 September
Time: 1.00 pm finish
Junior School Bulletin
