Senior School Notices
TERM 1 WEEK 6
From the Head of Senior School
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
IWD Breakfast
Yesterday, we celebrated International Women's Day with a special celebration on the Quad.
During this event, our students, families, and staff heard from two inspiring Old Collegians, Eliza Reily (2016) and Emma Barrett (2021), who shared their journeys of breaking into a male-dominated field and challenging the status quo.
Women in Tech Evening
Last night’s inaugural Women in Technology Evening was inspiring in many ways. Attendees were able to hear from incredible women guest speakers and panelists currently working in varied technology fields.
Potentially the most significant aspect of the evening, however, was the fact the whole event was driven and executed by current student and tech advocate Annabelle Lewkowski (Year 12).
Read more and view the photos on our Facebook or Instagram pages.
IGSSA Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday, students selected for the IGSSA Swimming Carnival competed at HBF Stadium.
What stood out on the day was the incredible culture we possess at PLC where students were cheering with unabashed enthusiasm for each and every student – regardless of where they placed.
Congratulations to every student who participated – whether they swam a personal best (there were a significant number of these), or broke an event record (Inez Miller broke the Year 11 50m Backstroke record), each student should feel very proud of their efforts both in and out of the pool.
Miss Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Important Information
Free Dress Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Free Dress Day across the whole school.
The theme is come dressed as something that matches the first letter of your name.
To participate, simply make one online payment of $10 to cover all three free dress days occurring this year.
The funds raised go towards two World Vision children, 13-year-old Josephine from Zambia and 12-year-old Margaret from Kenya.
Free Dress Days are not compulsory.
PLC Holiday Programme
The PLC Holiday Programme will run on Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, and Friday 14 April 2023 from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at $50 per day.
Each day is unique, covering a variety of sports and activities. This is open to female students from Kindergarten to Year 7.
We have some excellent community partnerships delivering each of the sessions such as:
- AFL (West Coast Eagles)
- Cricket (Perth Scorchers)
- Gym Warriors (Gymnastics WA)
- Netball (Netball WA)
- Dance (K2 Dance)
- Soccer (Mark Lee)
- Basketball (MBA Sports)
- Multisports (Floorball, Soccer, Basketball, & Netball)
- Team Games (MBA Sports)
- Musical Theatre (K2 Dance)
Speech Therapist
PLC is seeking Expressions of Interest from a suitably qualified Speech Therapist to operate on campus supporting the students of PLC.
Please click the button below for more information and to apply.
World’s Greatest Shave
Leukaemia Foundation
This year, there will be a range of options for our Senior School students to participate in the event being held on Wednesday 15 March 2023:
- Years 7 – 10 will be able to cut their hair at lunchtime (no shaving) on the Quad
- Years 11 – 12 are invited to spectate or cut hair in the lunchtime activity (as above)
- Students can cut their hair at home and bring it to school on Wednesday 15 March
- Years 11 – 12 are invited to join Scotch College Year 12 students after school at Scotch College to cut their hair.
All participants can join the PLC Team online PLC2023.
Please return the below permission form to the PLC Lighthouse by Friday 10 March.
Service Opportunity
The Smith Family Student2Student Reading Programme
The Smith Family Reading Programme is an 18-week 1:1 reading programme for students to help and encourage students from other schools with their reading and comprehension. The programme is delivered online or over the phone. Students need to be available 2-3 times per week for approximately 20 minutes each to read with their partners.
To register for the programme, fill in the details on the link below. Further information on the programme can be found on this Fact Sheet or please feel free to contact the PLC Lighthouse.
MAD Week
Reclaim the Void Project
As part of Make a Difference Week this March, PLC is partnering with Reclaim the Void giving Senior School students the opportunity to lead others in this ongoing project. If your child is interested in learning weaving techniques, being leaders, and passing on their knowledge to other students in House Tutor Groups, please complete the below permission form, containing further information.
We are also calling for donations of old single-coloured sheets and old hula hoops to be used in the making of the large-scale woven dot artwork. Donations are being collected at the PLC Lighthouse Reception until Friday 17 March.
MAD Week
Waste Management Audit
Have you thought about how much waste is thrown in the bin each day at school? Is PLC improving? Senior School students are invited to join other environmentally conscience students to compare our waste with last year’s data.
Our Waste Management Audit will take place on Tuesday 14 March 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm on the Senior School Quad where we will see first-hand what we throw out on a single day. Should your daughter wish to participate, please return the below permission form.
Student Achievements
Surf Lifesaving Champs
Congratulations to Eliza Wood (Year 10) and Nirmali Madigasekara (Year 11) who competed at the WA State Surf Lifesaving Championships last weekend and achieved incredible results.
Eliza won gold in the Under 17 Female Beach Sprint and together they finished 2nd in the state winning a silver medal in the Under 17 Female Beach Relay.
They will now contend in the National Championships which will be held at Scarborough Beach in three weeks.
Tessa Wins Title
Last weekend, Tessa Lammerts Van Bueren (Year 11) won the 14-15 Years Restricted Title and was awarded the Spirit of Highland Dancing award on Saturday followed by being the highest placed Restricted dancer on Sunday.
Congratulations, Tessa.
Important Dates
PLC Parents Term 1 Meeting
Date: Tuesday 14 March
Time: 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse Studio Room, and online via Zoom
For further details and to join online: Click here
Year 11 Dinner Dance
Date: Friday 17 March
Time: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Venue: Claremont Football Club, 3 Davies Road Claremont (Claremont Oval)
Tickets: Here
Quarry Concert
Date: Sunday 19 March
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: Quarry Amphitheatre
Year 9 Parent Event
Date: Friday 31 March
Time: 6.30 pm onwards
Venue: Year 9 Parent Rep, Jessica Bunning has kindly offered to host in her home.
Tickets: Here
Enquiries: plcperth2026@gmail.com
Year 9 Father-Daughter Camp
Date: Friday 28 April – Sunday 30 April
Location: Jarrah Falls Bush Camp, Dwellingup
Activities: Treetop adventure, lane poole swimming, camping, pizza, BBQ, icecream van, and coffee truck
RSVP: Friday 10 March here
Further details, the itinerary, and contacts can be found here.
Rescheduled Special Group Photos
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 8.10 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
