Term 2 Week 3
Senior School Notices
Term 2 Week 3
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Students Rock 'n' Roll at High Voltage
On Sunday, our PLC Pipe Band participated in a performance that was a little different to the usual style - taking on the opportunity to rock ’n’ roll through the streets of Fremantle at the much-anticipated High Voltage event!
We had a fantastic time and were honoured to play at an event that celebrated the spirit of a largely influential, local legend!
We also had three PLC students perform on the Esplanade stage as part of their band, Sour. Well done to Scarlett Whyte (Year 9) – lead guitar and lead singer, Imogen Whyte (Year 7) – lead singer and Scarlett Davies (Year 9) – drummer, on your excellent performance.
Congratulations to all students involved.
Service Leadership – Young People. Small Steps. Real Changes.
Over the past week, Year 9 students were challenged to build bikes as part of a team building workshop. Along with other exercises, this allowed students to build on their communication, teamwork, agreed behaviours and listening skills.
At the conclusion of the session, we heard from Foster Care Association WA about the very real statistics of the number of children in care. At the conclusion of the presentation the bikes built by the students were able to be donated to children in care, some of whom arrived at PLC to be surprised by the gift. The bikes were also checked over first by a bike mechanic!
High Participation in Term 2 Academic Competitions
Congratulations to all students involved in the various academic competitions this week!
Ethics Olympiad
On Monday, a number of Year 10 students competed in the Senior School Ethics Olympiad.
Competing in a series of four heats, students worked as a team to come up with the best possible answer to difficult ethical questions. Our Year 10 'eth-letes' were awarded second place, securing their spot in the International Final in July.
Months of preparation went into this competition, with two dedicated teams working online with Scotch College each Thursday evening, to refine their understanding of ethical inquiry.
da Vinci Decathlon
On Tuesday and Wednesday, PLC competed in the da Vinci Decathlon at UWA. We had some excellent results with:
- Year 7: Third in Ideation
- Year 8: Third in Legacy
- Year 9: Second in Cartography
- Year 10: First in English and Third Overall
I wish to give a special thanks to Mr Guy Varndell, Ms Josephine Mfune and Ms Padminee Raja-Snijder, who supported the teams each day. I also wish to thank Ms Lesley Kaye and Ms Ming Till, for their assistance in preparing for this competition.
Bond University High School Mooting Competition
Next week, Year 12 students, Tess Landau, Isla Grant, Jessica Fry and Emrys Loveday, will compete in the Bond University High School Mooting Competition. This is a high-stakes competition that will provide an opportunity for students to build tangible legal skills. Our Year 12 students will battle it out with peers, learn to formulate a bulletproof argument, and receive valuable feedback from real judges, barristers and legal experts with decades of combined industry knowledge. We wish our students the best of luck.
Years 11 and 12 Mock Trials
Our Years 11 and 12 Mock Trials teams have their second round of the season in the coming fortnight. With six teams currently in preparation, students will participate in a simulated court case, which contests a fictitious legal matter presented in the Western Australia court system.
What a wonderful array of competitive academic opportunities students have been participating in. Well done to all who have represented PLC this week and good luck to those competing in the next few days!
Kind regards,
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Chaplain’s Reflections
At various points in our lives, no matter how long we have lived, there are moments that are like no other. Whether it is in some form of intellectual pursuit or spiritual encounter, something happens that changes us and sends us in a different direction. Yet between these relatively rare moments of enlightenment, we seem to meander from one life event to another.
We know that when we have gone through such an encounter, life takes on a different colour, as we realise that we view life and even ourselves, differently.
Important Information
Winter Uniform Reminder
We wish to remind families that after the Mid-Term Break, we will officially return to our Winter Uniform for all Senior School students. Currently, due to the change in weather, students are able to wear either the Summer or Winter Uniform.
The Winter Uniform consists of the following items:
- PLC beret (optional)
- Navy blue, Black Watch tartan or striped ribbon, navy blue scrunchie or navy blue or black headband or clip
- White blouse
- PLC green jumper (Years 7-11), or navy Leavers’ Jumper (Year 12)
- PLC blazer
- PLC skirt
- Black tights
- Plain black leather school shoes
- Scarf (if worn) - Black Watch tartan
- Senior School Tie – for formal occasions e.g. Senior School Assembly
Lost Property
We have an increasing amount of lost property in the Senior School that includes a number of named and unnamed items. All students have been encouraged to review the lost property, which is located outside the Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinators’ Office. Items are divided into year groups and unnamed items are grouped together. We have many unnamed items which appear to be brand new (particularly sports jumpers), so please do encourage your daughter/s to label all their belongings and to check lost property if they have a lost item.
PLC Parents Meeting – Term 2
Date: Tuesday 16 May
Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Venue: PLC Scorgie House Boardroom and online via Zoom
Online Access: To join the meeting online, please click here.
Rescheduled Special Group and Catch-Up Photo Day
The Senior School Special Group and Catch-Up Photo Day is taking place on Wednesday 24 May.
Please click the button below to download the photo schedule.
OCA Art Exhibition
The OCA Art Exhibition is being hosted at PLC from Saturday 10 June to Sunday 11 June. This is one of the most exciting events on the OCA calendar and we hope to see many Old Collegians and current families over the weekend.
Opening Night Cocktail Party
The OCA warmly invites you to attend the Opening Night Cocktail Party for the OCA Art Exhibition on Friday 9 June. This will be a fantastic evening of award-winning Flametree Wines, beer, canapes, entertainment, and a chance to preview and purchase the artworks.
Tickets are available for $55. All tickets purchased will go into the draw for a chance to win a fabulous Siobhan Way necklace, valued at $895.
Open Garden Day
Call for Volunteers
In the lead up to Open Garden Day (OGD), PLC Parents are seeking volunteers to assist in the key roles of Garden Co-ordinators, and Cafe Assistant and Hospitality Co-ordinator.
To discuss any of the roles further please contact PLC Parents Open Garden Day Co-ordinators; Michelle Barrett 0488 988 688 and Emily Chee 0409 686 942 or email plcogdvolunteers@gmail.com.
PLC in the Country
PLC Perth is heading to Narembeen for a Community Sundowner. We warmly invite you to join PLC Director of Boarding, Susie Edwards and Deputy Principal, Neil Walker, as we bring together past, current, and future members of the PLC community. PLC students will also be running a silent disco for any children who come along!
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Narembeen Recreation Centre
RSVP: Here
Student Achievements
Tatum Captains WA to Victory in Polocrosse
Over the April School Holidays, Tatum Ryan (Year 11) represented the WA Mixed Junior Polocrosse team at the 2023 Australian Polocrosse Junior Classic in Albury, NSW. After captaining her team to victory in hard-fought games, Tatum competed with WA in the Division 2 Final, where her team defeated United Kingdom. In addition, Tatum's horse, Berragoon Promise, was then awarded the Champion Australian Stockhorse ridden by a female.
What fantastic results, Tatum!
Kobe's Work on Display at Photographic Award Exhibition
The 2023 Photographic Award Exhibition opened last week at Subiaco Library, and Kobe Wu's (Year 7), photograph is currently on display. A whopping 699 photographs were submitted into the competition by budding and experienced photographers. Only 89 from 699 photographs were selected as finalists and Kobe's photo, Game Life is one of them! The exhibition will be running until Sunday 4 June.
Well done, Kobe!
Izzy Selected in Top National Water Polo Team
Congratulations to Izzy Scott (Year 11) on being selected for the 2023 17&U National Water Polo team. In June, Izzy will travel to Europe as part of the 17&U Women's Gold Team European Tour.
A big congratulations to Izzy!
Important Dates
Mothers' Day Breakfast
Date: Friday 12 May
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: Senior School Cafeteria
Ticket Sales: Closed
National Boarding Week
Date: Monday 15 May - Friday 19 May
Year 7 Outdoor Education Programme –
Group 2
Date: Monday 15 May - Friday 19 May
PLC Parents Meeting
Date: Tuesday 16 May
Time: 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Venue: Scorgie House Boardroom
Online Access & Further Details: Here
PJ Party –
Year 12 Students
Date: Friday 19 May
Time: 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse
Rescheduled Special Group and Catch-Up Photos
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 8.10 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Schedule: Here
Parents’ Pizza Night –
Year 7
Date: Friday 26 May
Time: 6.00 pm to 9.00pm
Venue: 48 Strickland Street, Mount Claremont
Cost: $35 per person, and BYO Drinks
Tickets: Here
OCA Art Exhibition Opening Night Cocktail Party
Date: Friday 9 June
Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: McNeil Street Foyer
Tickets: Here
OCA Art Exhibition
Date: Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 June
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: McNeil Street Foyer
Parent Sundowner –
Year 12
Date: Sunday 11 June
Time: 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: TBC
RSVP: Here by Friday 24 March
Senior School Inter-House Athletics Carnival
Date: Tuesday 13 June
Time: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: WA Athletics Stadium
Dance Showcase
Date: Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets opening soon
Chamber in the Chapel
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Venue: PLC Chapel
PLC in the Country –
Narembeen Community Sundowner
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: Narembeen Recreation Centre
RSVP: Here
Performing Arts Showcase
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets opening soon
Senior Vocal Recital
Date: Wednesday 28 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Chapel
