Junior School Notices

TERM 1 WEEK 4

From the Head of Junior School

Dear valued member of the PLC community,

PLC Parents' Welcome Sundowner

On Friday, we enjoyed a lovely evening with our parents and guardians for the PLC Parents' Welcome Sundowner on the Quad. Guests were entertained by the beautiful voices of Class of 2022 graduates Insiah Riaz and Olivia Muir.

A very special thank you to Lizzie Marinko and the PLC Parents' Committee for organising this wonderful annual event.

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Lunar New Year

Last Friday at the Senior School Assembly, Alyssa Lam (Year 4) performed Havana on the Guzheng. It was incredible and inspiring to watch.

PLC has recently purchased eight of these instruments which coincides with the appointment of Guzheng teacher, Ms Xueyan Chen. Ms Chen also performed Libertango. Girls in Years 3 and 4 have the opportunity to learn Gunheng this year!

Watch the Performances Here

Learning Beyond the Classroom

As a culmination of a six-month collaborative project between Year 4, Year 5, and Gorna Liyarn students, these students visited the Reclaim The Void Exhibition at the Boola Bardip Museum.

They spoke to the organisers about the project and were able to donate 12 rugs made by the students. We are extremely proud of our involvement and contributions in this project.

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Year 6 OEP

It was an exciting start to the week as our Year 6 students boarded the bus to attend their Outdoor Education Programme (OEP) adventure at Busselton. The focus for the Year 6 OEP is the development of self-leadership skills. The staff and girls participate in a variety of activities that promote:

Building independence and resilience
What can I do to set myself up for success?
What can I do when things don’t go to plan?
Working with others
What does a good team member look like?
How can I contribute positively to the group?
Exploring new environments
Self-awareness & self-management
Recognising strengths
Self-motivation – doing what we want to do, but also doing what we don’t want to do

As you can see, these essential life skills are closely aligned with our Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Learner Profiles that underpin all our learning in the Junior School at PLC. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others, and the world around them.

Years 1 and 2 River and Beach Nature Play Programme

Last Friday, our Years 1 and Year 2 students enjoyed another brilliant outdoor learning opportunity as they engaged in the River and Beach Nature Play Programme, and were joined by the Scotch students.

By the time I visited the girls down at the river, I was quickly swept into the creation of a natural museum that had been imaginatively designed and curated by our girls. It was so much fun to go through the ‘bag check’ before I ‘entered’ the museum. Once I was allowed to look at the incredible collection of artifacts on display, I was quickly reminded not to touch any of the museum artifacts because I didn’t work there! Absolutely priceless and wonderful to see our girls taking their nature play to the next level.

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The Magic of Manners

This week, I have had the absolute pleasure of hearing so many "please" and "thank you" comments coming from our girls. At our next assembly on Friday 24 February, we will be highlighting the power of good manners and what that looks like in our Junior School. I am getting wonderfully warm greetings in the slipway every morning.

Thank you to the girls who always say "hello Mrs Drabble", "yes please", and thank you". Some other manners we will discuss over the next few weeks are "excuse me", "how are you today?", and waiting your turn. All the staff are looking for the ‘Magic of Manners’ this term.

Mrs Geraldine Drabble
Head of Junior School

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Important Information

Expressions of Interest –Cottesloe Bus Route

We are working on a number of measures to ensure our students' safety with regard to the safe crossing at Stirling Highway near McNeil Street.

One solution we are looking into is an additional bus service in the afternoon taking students from PLC into Cottesloe.

Roll-out of this new route will be strengthened by the number of students prepared to use this service.

Please click this link to view the route and then click the button below to take the short survey to register your interest.

Start Survey

Parent-Teacher Interviews Week 6

Please save the date for Parent-Teacher interviews.

Date: Tuesday 7 March
Time: 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Further information and our interview booking system will be set up soon and communicated to parents.

Year 11 Curriculum Play

The Year 11 ATAR Drama students are thrilled to invite the Junior School to attend the Year 11 Curriculum Play for 2023, Impending Everyone.

Date: Tuesday 28 February – Wednesday 1 March
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Cost: $15 per ticket

Book Tickets

Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Years 1 – 6

Date: Thursday 2 March
Location: Claremont Aquatic Centre
Arrival Time: Students to arrive at the venue by 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start.

International Women's Day Breakfast

We would love you to join us for breakfast on Wednesday 8 March to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Time: 7.15 am – 8.35 am
Location: Senior School Quad
Cost: $20 Adults, $15 Students
RSVP: Friday 3 March

PLC has a strong emphasis on service and being active citizens in our community. This year’s International Women’s Day Breakfast will shine a light on the tremendous efforts by women in shaping a more gender-equal future.

Please note, our guest speakers are yet to be announced. Stay tuned!

Book Tickets

Free Dress Day

Date: Friday 10 March
Cost: Gold coin donation
Theme: Come dressed as something that matches the first letter of your name

The money raised will support two World Vision children (13-year-old Josephine from Zambia and 12-year-old Margaret from Kenya), with any surplus going to other PLC-supported charities.

Collection Notice for Parents/Guardians
2023 Student Residential Address and Other Information

Each year, PLC is required to provide the Australian Government Department of Education with student residential address (excluding student names), student education levels, and student boarding status. We are responsible for providing the department with the requested details, however, if your details have recently changed, please contact the school to update your family’s details.

Please click here to read more about the 2023 Student Residential Address and Other Information.

Important Dates

Years 1 – 6 Swimming Programme

Date: Week 2 – 10
Time: During normal PE lesson times
Venue: PLC Swimming Pool

Year 4 Parent Catch-Up

Date: Friday 24 February
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Claremont Hotel

Kindy Family Catch-Up

Date: Saturday 25 February
Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: Freshwater Bay

Junior School Assembly

Date: Friday 24 February
Time: 8.40 am
Venue: Junior School Sport and Recreation Centre

Year 1 Coffee Catch-Up

Date: Friday 10 March
Time: After drop-off
Venue: Freshwater Bay Cafe

Inter-House Swimming Carnival

Date: Thursday 2 March
Time: Drop off at 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start.

Swimming events finish at 11.30 am. Parents can pick up at 11.45 am or students can return to school.

Venue: Claremont Aquatic Centre – 12 Davies Road, Claremont.

Mid-Term Break

Date: Friday 3 March to Monday 6 March

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Date: Tuesday 7 March
Time: 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Booking system out soon.

Free Dress Day