Congratulations to every person involved in this major event in the PYP. Under the Transdisciplinary Theme, Who We Are, the students did a remarkable job in sharing their knowledge, skills, and attitudes and can be very proud of how well they represented themselves and our school. 

Year 3 Assembly

Last Friday, the Year 3 class hosted the Junior School Assembly and provided a very entertaining showcase of their learning and understanding of the Learner Profile attributes. 

Father's Day Breakfast

What a wonderful celebration of the special fathers and father figures in our lives this morning at the 2022 Father's Day Breakfast on the Quad. 

Indigenous Programme Co-ordinator Appointment

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Noongar Yorga woman, Michelle Ninyette, as our new Indigenous Programme Co-ordinator commencing Monday.

Michelle was highlighted as one of the increasing number of Indigenous women acting as leaders and change agents in their communities. 

Michelle has four daughters at PLC. Her empathy and passion for Pastoral Care make her well suited for this role and she is very much looking forward to further strengthening our PLC community. 

Year 4 Science Fair

Our wonderful Year 4 students will be sharing their learning with our community by holding their Science Fair from 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm on Friday 2 September. I am so looking forward to seeing what exciting science concepts have been explored.

Junior School Arts Week

This extraordinary week will be held in Week 9 (the last week of term) with Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Tuesday 20 September and Arts Day on Thursday 22 September.

Last week, a booking form was sent home for Grandparents and Special Friends Day, along with two forms related to the registration of students in Years 3 to 6 for Dance and Drama, as well as music performances on Arts Day. Please have your daughter return her booking forms by Monday 5 September.

Year 3 Outdoor Education

Our Year 3 students, Ms Perera, Ms Howes, and Outdoor Education Programme staff will be spending the night sleeping in the Junior School as the first step in the PLC ODE continuum. We hope that you have a great experience, but even more, we hope that you all get some sleep.

JIGSSA Cross Country

All the very best of luck to the students who are running in the JIGSSA Cross Country Carnival on Tuesday 6 September.

We are confident that you will give your event every effort and do us all proud.

Co-curricular Sport Registration

If your child would like to register for a Term 4 Co-curricular sport, please click the button below to register your details. 

A confirmation email will be sent to parents prior to the commencement of the sessions.

Please contact Mr Sam Maxwell, Head of Sport, or Ms Tash Tench, HPE Teacher and Junior School Sport Co-ordinator, if you require further information regarding Co-curricular Sport at PLC.

Code Camp – School Holiday Programme

PLC Lighthouse is hosting Code Camp during the second week of the school holidays from Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 October.

Code Camp runs a range of programmes for children aged 7 – 12 years, where they can design, code, create and have fun with friends. 

Music Scholarship - Years 3 to 6

To coincide with the opening of our new music building, we will be offering Music Scholarships for girls entering Years 3 – 6 in 2023.

Scholarships are awarded based on musical potential across all instruments, musical excellence, and the current needs within the PLC Music Department. 

Instrumental and Vocal Lessons – Term 4

Congratulations to all our music students for their hard work and dedication to their music lessons this term. 

Please note that any cancellations of instrumental and or vocal lessons for Term 4 should be received by the Music Department via music@plc.wa.edu.au by Thursday 15 September, otherwise students will automatically be timetabled for Term 4 lessons and tuition fees applied.

If you missed out on music this term, we would love for you to join the PLC Music family in Term 4.

Cooking for a Cause 

PLC families from Years 5 to 6 are invited to sign up for Term 3 Cooking for a Cause. 

Date: Wednesday 14 September
Time: 3.45 pm to 5.00 pm  

Call for Open Garden Day Volunteers

The volunteer registration is now open for parent volunteers to be involved with Open Garden Day on Friday 21 October. 

This wonderful event is one of our major community events, our only PLC Parent fundraiser; it is not possible without the support of our parent community.

No special skills are required to help out, just a willingness to get involved, connect with your PLC community and have a great time.

For volunteer enquiries please email Michelle at plcogdvolunteers@gmail.com

Bakers Still Needed for Open Garden Day

We are also seeking bakers to assist with the baking of cakes, cupcakes, and muffins prior to Open Garden Day.

If you can help, please use the link below to sign up.    

Scotch College Manure Drive

The Scotch College Pipe Band is once again holding its manure drive offering 70L bags of high-grade, weed-free sheep manure for $18 per bag. 

Orders close Monday 5 September. 

OCA Art Exhibition Raffle Prize Winners

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the PLC Old Collegians’ Association Art Exhibition Raffle. 

First Prize – Siobhan Way Celestine Necklace valued at $2,850

• Winner – Michelle Mitchell
  Ticket Number 0400 

Second Prize – Henri Living Voucher valued at $1,500 

• Winner – Vanya Franklyn
  Ticket Number 0454 

Third Prize – Penelope Sadler Designs Voucher valued at $300 

• Winner – Rebecca Watts
  Ticket Number 0168 

Fourth Prize – Urban Fable Scarf valued at $289 

• Winner - Paula Voce
  Ticket Number 0466 

Year 6 Netball on Fire

Well done to our Year 6 Netball team, the ‘PLC Firebirds’ for winning the Pennant for the Year 6 Saturday competition at Mathews Netball Centre.

What an amazing team effort. Congratulations!

Grandparents & Special Friends Day 

Date: Tuesday 20 September 

Junior School Arts Day

Date: Thursday 22 September 

Last Day of Term 3

Date: Friday 23 September 
Time: 1.00 pm finish