Principal's News
TERM 4
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
As we commence what will undoubtedly be a very busy term ahead, I welcome all students and families back to school. I do hope that the holiday period has provided the opportunity to spend time with immediate family and to break from normal term-time routines.
Term 4 is a traditionally busy and exciting time in our school calendar, particularly for our 2022 Leavers who will officially graduate at their Valedictory Service next Thursday. For each of our Year 12 students, this time of year tends to be one filled with mixed emotions as the excitement of life after school collides with leaving behind the security of the routines that come with being a school student.
With a number of events planned for our Year 12 cohort next week, we all look forward to the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge a wonderful group of young people who will be greatly missed by all. While there is always a sense of sadness at saying goodbye to our Year 12 cohort, we also farewell them knowing that they will each be leaving school to embrace the exciting opportunities that come with entering that next phase of life.
As Principal, the week ahead is one in that I know I will be filled with pride as we take the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution that each and every member of the 2022 cohort has made to the life of our school.
To Year 12, you have certainly made your mark and you leave our school community better for having had the opportunity to spend our days with you. I do encourage each of you to remain connected to the College through the Old Collegains' Association and look forward to hearing of your individual stories, progress, and journeys through life. You may leave PLC next week, but PLC will never leave you and you will remain a valued member of our community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Edwina Mactier (Head Prefect), Sophya Thomas (Deputy Head Prefect), and our Student Prefects for their leadership of the school this year. As a team, they consistently demonstrated strong character, humility, and humour as they role-modelled our school values.
Following the Valedictory Service recognising Year 12, we will move immediately to the induction of our 2023 Year 12 cohort as the leaders of our school. I have no doubt that Lucy Correia (Head Prefect), Libby Hutton (Deputy Head Prefect), our student prefect team, and our Year 12 cohort as a whole will build on all that has been achieved in 2022 to provide great leadership of our school over the next twelve months.
This will be the first week in a busy and exciting term and I look forward to seeing community members at the many events ahead of us.
We are also very excited to announce we will be a Partner School with the University of Western Australia as of February next year.
UWA will pilot its new UWA Starter programme designed for senior secondary students. It provides students the opportunity to participate in a new and innovative micro-credential programme. Participating students may also stack micro-credentials and gain credit for one or more units when commencing an undergraduate degree at UWA.
UWA will join Curtin University’s Innovative Schools Scholars Programme and UWA’s Girls in Engineering programme as one of the many extension opportunities already available to PLC students.
I know I speak on behalf of all the teaching and administration staff at PLC when I say we look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus on Tuesday.
Cate Begbie
Principal
Important Information – Whole School
First Day Back & Summer Uniform Reminder
Please be reminded that the first day back for Term 4 is Tuesday 11 October with students wearing full summer uniform.
Please refer to this PLC Uniform Handbook, also available on the PLC website under the Quick Links tab.
Our Uniform Shop will be open on Monday 10 October from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Open Garden Day
Explore some of Peppermint Grove’s most spectacular gardens as they blossom in spring, peruse the 45 market stalls, enjoy demonstrations, fabulous local entertainment, and more!
- Date: Friday 21 October
- Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
- Venue: Magnificent Peppermint Grove gardens, a marketplace on View Street, and PLC Perth
Volunteer at Open Garden Day
PLC Parents are still seeking volunteers from the PLC parent community for Open Garden Day. No special skills are required and your assistance would be greatly appreciated in helping to make PLC Open Garden Day the fantastic community event that it is.
Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition
Opening Night: Thursday 20 October
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.45 pm
Open for Open Garden Day: Friday 21 October
Time: 10.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Venue: View Street Building
Request for Books
Do you have any secondhand books you would be willing to donate to this year's Book Nook for Open Garden Day (in particular, books for young adults/teens)?
Books can be dropped off at the Junior School, McNeil Street, and View Street Receptions.
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
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
Esperance Sundowner
PLC and Scotch College warmly invite you to a Community Sundowner in Esperance uniting PLC and Scotch Old Collegians with past, current, and future families.
This invitation can be passed on to family and friends who may be interested in attending.
- Date: Friday 14 October
- Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Venue: Lucky Bay Brewing
Personal Details
Please ensure that your family’s personal details including address, email, phone numbers, passport and visa status, parenting plan, and photo/media permissions are up-to-date.
If you do not wish to give your permission for publication of your child’s photographs or work, you must advise the Principal in writing.
Any queries or changes should be directed to our Admissions Team on (08) 9424 6555 or registrar@plc.wa.edu.au
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
Important Information – Junior School
Co-curricular for Term 4
Have you booked your daughters' Term 4 Co-curricular activities yet?
There are still places available for both no-cost and paid activities.
Junior School Bulletin
Important Information – Senior School
Co-curricular for Term 4
Have you booked your daughters' Term 4 Co-curricular activities yet?
There are still places available for both no-cost and paid activities.
Student Achievements
Water Polo Champs
After three fierce days of competition, Amelia Taboni (Year 12), Katie Marris (Year 11), and Izzy Scott (Year 11) have brought home the bronze medal representing WA in the 17&U Female National State Water Polo Championships on the Gold Coast last week.
Izzy has also been named in the Australian Youth Women's Squad which is an incredible achievement.
Important Dates
Year 12 Mother & Daughter Garden High Tea en Blanc
Date: Sunday 9 October
Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Cost: $35 per person
Tickets: Here
Year 12 Final Assembly
Date: Wednesday 12 October
Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Year 12 Boarding Parents’ Sundowner
Date: Wednesday 12 October
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
Tickets: Here
Year 12 Valedictory Service & Dinner
Date: Thursday 13 October
Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Tickets: Here
Parent Cyber Safety Evening for Years 7, 8, & 9 Parents
Date: Tuesday 18 October
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Book: Here
Inter-House Athletics Carnival - Years 1 to 6
Date: Tuesday 18 October
Time: 8.00 am - 2.00 pm
Venue: McGillivray Oval Athletics Track at the UWA Sports Park
Junior School Assembly - Year 2
Date: Thursday 20 October
Time: 8.40 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition
Opening Night
Date: Thursday 20 October
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.45 pm
Free Tickets: Here
Open for Open Garden Day
Date: Friday 21 October
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Open Garden Day
Date: Friday 21 October
Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm (cafe open from 9.00 am)
Tickets: Here
Kick Off to Year 12 Sundowner -
Current Year 11 Parents
Date: Sunday 23 October
Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: 45 Broome St, Cottesloe
Tickets: Here
Year 8 Parents Paella Night
Date: Saturday 29 October
Time: 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
Venue: 10 Palmerston Street, Mosman Park
Tickets: Here
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
Junior School Assembly - Year 5
Date: Friday 4 November
Time: 8.40 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Early Years Athletics Carnival
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Time: 9.00 am - 10.00 am
Venue: Senior School Oval
PLC Parents Meeting – Save the Date
Date: Tuesday 8 November
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
Pre-Primary Nativity
Date: Wednesday 23 November
Time: 9.00 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Heather Barr Memorial Chapel
Year 6 Final Assembly
Date: Friday 25 November
Time: 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Junior School End of Year Assembly
Date: Monday 5 December
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Junior School Swimming Carnival
Date: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm
Venue: Claremont Aquatic Centre
