Senior School Notices
TERM 4 WEEK 3
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Open Garden Day
Last Friday, we were lucky enough to have sunshine for our annual Open Garden Day. The perfect weather was a great backdrop to the activations, market stalls, performances and, of course, gardens on display.
The sense of community spirit was strong and it was great to see so many students and families in attendance.
A special thank you to the PLC Open Garden Day Committee, Melissa Alder, Chrissy Miller-McKinley, Susannah Evans, Michelle Barrett, and Tanya Dyson for their tireless efforts in putting this event together. We are extremely grateful for all you have done. We also thank our student helpers and PLC staff who made sure that the event ran smoothly.
Creative Arts and Technology Exhibition
Last Thursday night we held our annual Creative Arts and Technology Exhibition, Insight, and the phenomenal work of our students was put on display. The breadth and depth of the skill and talent on display was a credit to our students and a testament to the expertise of their teachers.
The opening night of the exhibition featured a fun fashion show wherein students were able to model their creations, along with the Food Science class serving up some delectable treats. Thank you to all the staff involved in putting together such an impressive exhibition.
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Rev Nalin's Reflections
Often, I am asked by students and parents alike what I do with my spare time or, as I prefer to think of it, my special time. My inevitable response is cooking, for not only is it a personal hobby I love, but at a different time in my life I earned my living from it.
One of my pleasures is being able to wander in my rear garden picking various herbs I want to use in creating a special dinner for guests.
Important Information
Year 11 in 2023 Parent Information Evening
Parents and guardians of Year 11s in 2023 are warmly invited to a Parent Information Evening.
Year 11 in 2023 (Currently Year 10 Parents)
Date: Thursday 27 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
The evening will provide parents with information about Year 11, including important dates and events, academic requirements, and pastoral care. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions as well as an opportunity to hear from Dr Jane Genovese, owner of Learning Fundamentals. Dr Genovese has been a guest presenter at PLC for many years and draws on academic research, as well as her personal experience studying law, psychology, and a PhD, to share what she considers essential study strategies and skills for students and parents.
Year 12 in 2023 Parent Information Evening
Parents and guardians of Year 12s in 2023 are warmly invited to a Parent Information Evening.
Year 12 in 2023 (Currently Year 11 Parents)
Date: Monday 31 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Senior School Auditorium
Year 8 PLC and Scotch College Tanzania Games Night
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Time: 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
The social event will provide Year 8 students with an opportunity to participate in fun sports games and build friendships whilst supporting Matipwili, a rural village in Tanzania that PLC and Scotch College have worked alongside to support education and community needs.
- This permission form needs to be returned to matt.donaldson@plc.wa.edu.au by Tuesday 1 November
- Click here for the information poster
IGSSA Tennis and Cricket
If your daughter/s are competing in the Senior IGSSA Tennis and/or Cricket Tournaments this term, please ensure you have completed this photo permission form.
Cooking for a Cause
Cooking for a Cause is an opportunity for PLC families across all year groups to be involved in a Family Service Project.
Date: Wednesday 9 November
Time: 3.45 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse – Food Room
Give Write – IB CAS Service Project
As part of a student-led initiative between CAS IB students and the Junior School Service Leaders, we invite the PLC community to donate any new or recycled stationery no longer required, through the donation boxes located at View Street, McNeil Street, or Junior School Receptions until Thursday 8 December.
Donations
Your kind donations will be distributed through the charity group Give Write which collects donations of new and pre-loved stationery and recycles, repackages, and redistributes them to children in need so they have the tools to feel engaged and inspired to learn.
Packing Afternoon
In addition, Year 6 to 12 students are invited to assist with a stationery packing afternoon on Wednesday 30 November 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the PLC Lighthouse Community Room. Donated items will be sorted, cleaned, and packed by student participants and Service hours can be claimed for this activity. To register, click the button below and return to the Lighthouse Reception as soon as possible. Limit of 40 places.
PLC Parents’ Spring Soirée
- Date: Friday 4 November
- Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
- Venue: Senior School Oval
- RSVP: Friday 28 October
- Cost: $35 per person, includes all drinks and canapes
High School Musical Jr.
- Dates: Thursday 10 November – Saturday 12 November
- Times: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm and an additional performance from 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm on Saturday 12 November
- Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Albany Sundowner
PLC Perth and Scotch College are heading to Albany for a Community Sundowner. We warmly invite the Albany community to join us for an evening uniting PLC and Scotch Old Collegians with past, current, and future families.
- Date: Friday 11 November
- Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
- Venue: Due South, 6 Toll Place, Albany
Community Carols
We invite the community to come to sing along to your favourite Christmas carols as PLC's Community Carols returns for 2022.
- Date: Sunday 20 November
- Time: 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
- Venue: Senior School Quad
PLC Parents School Fees Draw - Term 4
Congratulations to Tiffany Sutherland who is the lucky winner of the Term 4 school fees draw. The amount of $7,395 will be credited to the school fees account for Keira (Year 11) and Chloe (Year 7).
Thanks to all who supported this initiative. The net proceeds will go towards the purchase of new chanters for the PLC Pipe Band.
Congratulations to the Open Garden Day Raffle Winners
- First prize: Priscilla McLellan
- Second prize: Joanna Mayo
- Third prize: Claudia McAlpine
- Fourth prize: Billie Dashzevea
- Fifth prize: Donna van Bueren
Student Achievements
Mathematicians Compete at Olympiad
Last weekend, several students headed to UWA to compete in the prestigious Western Australian Junior Olympiad (WAJO).
PLC had two teams compete this year consisting of:
Livya Siford (Year 9)
Emma Ryan (Year 9)
Abigail Tait (Year 8)
Edith Hellings (Year 9)
Yuki Li (Year 9)
Vicky Wei (Year 9)
Elise Wright (Year 9)
Tessa van de Veire (Year 9)
Yuki Li was awarded a Merit Award for her strong individual performance.
The Olympiad also serves as a talent search to identify talented mathematicians who are invited to join a working group at UWA.
Linda Zhou (Year 12) and Yvonne Cui (Year 11) have been mentoring these students and running problem-solving sessions before school. They have both been working in the UWA groups over the past couple of years and are hoping to encourage other young talented students to follow in their footsteps.
Milly MCs in Chinese
Last Saturday, Milly Wallis-Hughes (Year 11) attended the 2022 Australia China Friendship Society of Western Australia (ACFSWA) Chinese Language Student Awards ceremony as one of the two student MCs for the event.
Her excellent performance showcased her wonderful Chinese speaking skills and received very positive feedback from the audience. Well done, Milly!
Important Dates
Year 11 in 2023 Parent Information Evening
Date: Thursday 27 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Year 12 in 2023 Parent Information Evening
Date: Monday 31 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Senior School Auditorium
PLC and Scotch College Year 10 River Cruise
Date: Wednesday 2 November
Time: 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Venue: Captain Cook Cruises, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
Tickets: Here
PLC Parents’ Spring Soirée
Date: Friday 4 November
Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: Senior School Oval
RSVP: Friday 28 October
Tickets: Here
PLC Parents Meeting
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Time: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse Studio Room and online via Zoom
Further Details: Click here
Coffee Morning -
Current Year 11 Parents
Date: Thursday 18 November
Time: 8.30 am
Venue: Freshwaters
Community Carols
We invite the community to come to sing along to your favourite Christmas carols as PLC's Community Carols returns for 2022.
Date: Sunday 20 November
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
Venue: Senior School Quad
Tickets: Here
Year 11 Dinner Dance - Save the Date
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
Time: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Venue: Claremont Football Club, 3 Davies Road Claremont (Claremont Oval)
