Term 2 Week 6
Senior School Notices
Term 2 Week 6
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Reconciliation Week
This week we have celebrated Reconciliation Week with our students leading a number of activities in both the Junior and Senior Schools. Students have had the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture through participating in rock art featuring Noongar symbols, following a Be A Voice For Reconciliation Trail through the Senior School buildings, tasting some traditional meat such as crocodile and kangaroo, and many more activities.
It has been fantastic to see our students embrace the themes of Reconciliation Week and a big thank you to Indigenous Programme Co-ordinator, Ms Michelle Ninyette, for her organisation and enthusiasm.
Enjoy the Mid-Term Break
I wish you a very enjoyable and restful Mid-Term Break and on behalf of everyone from the Senior School, we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday 6 June.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Important Information
Inter-House
Athletics Carnival
The Inter-House Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 13 June at the WA Athletics Stadium, Stephenson Avenue, Floreat. Students are to register with their House Advisor in the stands by 7.45 am. The first event commences 8.00 am and students will be dismissed at 2.45 pm. A copy of the program can be downloaded here.
Uniform
PLC tracksuit top and bottoms, bike pants or shorts to compete in, running shoes, hat, house shirt, rugby top for extra warmth, and waterproof gear in case of rain.
Food
No canteen facilities are available at the Stadium. Students will need to bring sufficient food and water for the day.
Transport
Day students requiring transport to and/or from the WA Athletics Stadium, received a link to book a seat on the hire bus. Boarding students are not required to complete the signup as they have been accounted for. Rowers requiring transport are to contact Mr Milne, Head of Rowing, to arrange transport. Students being collected from the WA Athletics Stadium by a parent/guardian will need to be picked up by 2.45 pm. Students not picked up by 2.45 pm will be returned to PLC by bus.
Girls not participating in or helping at the carnival are expected to attend and support their Houses.
In the event of severe weather, the carnival will be cancelled. This decision will be made by 6.30 am and posted on the PLC App. If this occurs, students are to come to School prepared for a day of teaching.
Spectators are welcome to attend the carnival.
For questions in relation to the Inter-House Athletics Carnival, please contact Ms Anna Turnseck-James, Head of HPE anna.turnseck-james@plc.wa.edu.au.
OCA Art Exhibition
The OCA Art Exhibition is being hosted at PLC next weekend. 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.
Winter Uniform
A reminder that after 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.
Please refer to the Uniform Policy Handbook below for winter uniform clarification.
PLC Dance Showcase - Synchronicity
Join us for a captivating Dance Showcase where movement becomes an art form.
Date: Thursday 15 – Saturday 17 June
Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Cost: $25 per ticket
Through mesmerising choreography and emotive storytelling, we explore the infinite possibilities of human movement and highlight the importance of collaboration and creativity in producing intricate choreography. Synchronicity is a celebration of the incredible artistry of dance and its limitless potential to evoke a range of feelings.
Purchasing School Photos
To purchase an order:
- Go to
photohendriksgalleries.com - Click on the Presbyterian Ladies' College Senior logo
- Enter password: radu21
- Enter your daughter's individual shoot key. If this has been lost, please contact Scorgie House Reception on (08) 9460 6444. For any other queries, please contact Customer Service at customerservice@photohendriks.com.au.
Free Dress Day
Thursday 22 June
Theme: History Week – Come dressed in clothes from your favourite historical era.
Collection of once-off contributions continue for the privilege of wearing free dress over three terms this year. Each $10 annual contribution 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.
Free Dress Days are non-compulsory with the second of three scheduled for Thursday 22 June. Students who wish to participate will need to have made one $10 contribution.
Refugee Week Service Opportunity Year 7 – 12
As a part of a student-led IB Diploma CAS initiative, we invite students to connect with UWA for Refugees as part of Refugee Week. After school on Wednesday 21 June, up to 30 students will attend a presentation to engage students about what it means to be a refugee, and then practically work together to make gift packs that support the refugee health service through the Perth Children’s Hospital.
To register your child, please complete and return this permission form and purchase a $10 ticket via the link below by Wednesday 14 June.
Student Achievements
The Townes Take Campdraft 'by the Horn'
In honour of last week's National Boarding Week, we would like to commend some of our boarding students on their participation in WA’s recent campdraft competition. Well done to Annabelle Towne (Year 11) and Emily Towne (Year 10), who represented PLC at a high level. Both students rode beautifully and performed extremely well, with Annabelle now sitting as number one and Emily as number three in Australia for the Australian Bushmen's campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA).
Congratulations to our very talented drafters.
Hockey State Representatives
Amelia Sargant (Year 10) and Saskia Lehmann (Year 8) were selected to represent WA in the Hockey Australia Under 15s National Championships in Darwin during the April school holidays.
Estella Weir (Year 12), Alex Enslin (Year 11), and Ruby Bell (Year 10) were selected for the U18s team and will compete later this year.
Congratulations to these students on their achievements.
Inez Makes Comm Games Youth Squad
The 2023 Australian Age Swimming Championships were held on the Gold Coast over the April school holidays and Inez Miller (Year 11) took home three medals.
She took silver medals in the Girls 16 Years 200m Freestyle and Girls 16 Years 100m Backstroke as well as bronze in the Girls 16 Years 200m Backstroke event.
Inez has since secured her place in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games team which will be held in August in Couda, Trinidad.
Congratulations, Inez.
Important Dates
Mid-Term Break
Date: Friday 2 June - Monday 5 June
Languages Assembly
Date: Friday 9 June
Time: 8.45 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
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: In Between (used to be OBrother)
RSVP: Here
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 - 9.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets: Here
IGSSA Cross Country Carnival
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: Alderbury Reserve
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
