Junior School Notices
TERM 1 WEEK 7
From the Head of Junior School
Free Dress Day Last Friday
Thank you to all students and staff who enjoyed our first free dress day last Friday. The theme was "come dressed as something that matches the first letter of your name". There was a buzz in the Junior School as children and teachers tried to guess each other's costumes. The funds raised will go towards supporting two World Vision children, 13 year-old Josephine from Zambia and 12 year-old Margaret from Kenya.
JIGSSA Participation Swimming Carnivals
The JIGSSA Participation Swimming Carnival for all students in Year 5 was held on Tuesday 14 March at Iona Presentation College.
The Years 4 and 6 carnivals were held today. Photos from today will be available next week. Our girls have certainly displayed the PLC values of Effort and Community when representing our school.
Year 4 OEP
Last week, our Year 4 students had an amazing time on their Outdoor Education Programme at Lake Leschenaultia where they fully embraced the theme "Dip Your Toe in the Water".
They developed their risk-taking skills and independence by trying new things and sleeping away from home in tents with a buddy. Everyone co-operated with each other to set up camp and supported their friends throughout.
The most popular activity was stand-up paddle boarding. Everyone enjoyed "falling in" and racing the other teams. The bush art jewellery was also a favourite and students learnt to saw, drill, and sand wood to make a beautiful eco-jewellery creation. We laughed loudly, made memories, and cemented lifelong friendships.
The whole Year 4 cohort would like to thank Ms Jessica Smith and the OEP Department for this incredible experience that has brought us together and made us realise we can do anything!
Mrs Geraldine Drabble
Head of Junior School
Junior School Bulletin
Rev Nalin's Reflections
Along with tens of thousands of others, I have always been encouraged and inspired by the writings of Thomas Merton. Despite living as a hermit Trappist monk, Merton’s radical writings and social engagement were so disturbingly influential. He was on the CIA’s “Most Wanted” list for his outspokenness against the Vietnam War, his critical stance on nuclear weapons, on made-in-America racism, and his cry against capitalism’s empire-building by way of global violence.
Important Information
NAPLAN Reminder
Years 3 & 5
Friday 17 March 8.45 am – Reading
Monday 20 March 8.45 am – Catch up
Tuesday 21 March 8.45 am – Conventions of Language
Wednesday 22 March 8.45 am –Numeracy
Thursday 23 March 8.45 am – Catch up
Friday 24 March 8.45 am – Catch up
Monday 27 March 8.45 am – Catch up
New Bus Service - Cottesloe PM
We are pleased to announce a new Horizons West bus service which will ensure safe student travel from PLC into the Cottesloe suburb.
To ensure the continuation of these bus services, it is vital that PLC students use them.
Please click the button below to view all the bus services PLC offers including the new afternoon Cottesloe route.
Accessing Parent Contact Lists on the PLC App
The PLC App will now be the only place to access your Parent Contact Lists. Due to security reasons, the Parent Contact Lists will no longer be emailed to parents, but will now only be accessible via the PLC App.
To view your Parent Contact List, please click the ‘Key Contacts’ tile, then scroll to ‘Parent Contact List’ and click on your daughter/s’ name. You will only be able to access the Parent Contact List for your daughter/s’ year group.
If you do not wish to have your details disclosed on the Parent Contact List, our procedure remains the same. Please notify our Admissions Team at registrar@plc.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9424 6555. We also request that you keep us up-to-date with your contact details by advising our Admissions Team of any changes.
We have included a copy of Principal, Cate Begbie’s Guidelines for Use of Parent Contact Lists here. We ask that you please read the guidelines carefully before using the Parent Contact List.
Early Finish
Last Day of Term
Please be reminded that students will finish at 1.00 pm on the last day of term on Thursday 5 April.
School Photos
Your daughter/s would have received an envelope at the time of their school photo. This envelope includes important details on how to purchase the photos, pricing, and packs available, along with your daughter’s individual shoot key.
Once photos become available, to make an online purchase, please visit Photo Hendricks here. You will need to provide the individual shoot key provided on your daughter’s allocated envelope to access the photos. If paying by cash, place the money within your daughter’s envelope and return it to Junior School Reception by the morning of Friday 17 March. Please note, envelopes only need to be returned if paying by cash.
If your children had a family photo taken, a Family Order Envelope will also have been distributed by the photographers on the day. Orders can again be placed online or returned to Junior School Reception by the morning of Friday 17 March.
If your daughter/s has misplaced her envelope, please contact Junior School Reception at (08) 9460 6428 to be provided with their individual shoot key. For any other inquiries, please call the Photo Hendricks Customer Service team at (08) 9361 3206.
Cyber Safety Information Session for Parents
Protecting children in their digital worlds is an ever-evolving task for Australian families. Now more than ever parents are looking for guidance on how to manage screen time and navigate the world of games and social media.
We are pleased to help our parent community by offering a crucial and engaging education session with ySafe, Australia’s leading provider of cyber safety education.
- Date: Wednesday 29 March
- Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
- Venue: Auditorium (Senior School)
This practical, strategy-rich session will cover the most important points that all families need to know about online safety, covering key information about social media and gaming, screen time recommendations and step-by-step instructions on how to set up a cyber-safe home for children of all ages.
If you’ve ever struggled with getting your children off their games and into bed, are worried about the content of the games that they are playing, or felt concerned that your child was spending too much time in the digital world, this workshop is for you!
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 from PLC and other schools.
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) and more!
Code Camp
PLC Lighthouse is hosting a Code Camp during the school holidays from Monday 17 April to Wednesday 19 April.
Children aged from 5 to 12 with an interest in all things technological can choose from Ignite, Animation Camp, or Curious Minds classes running over two or three days.
Click this link for the poster and click the link below to learn more and register.
Important Dates
Swimming Programme
Years 1 – 6
Date: Week 2 – 10
Time: During normal PE lesson times
Venue: PLC Swimming Pool
Years 1 and 2 River/Beach Nature Play Programme – Term 1 Dates
Dates: Friday 17 March & Friday 31 March
Time: 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm March
Venue: Mrs Herbert’s Park, Claremont River
Cyber Safety Information Session for Parents
Date: Wednesday 29 March
Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue: Auditorium (Senior School)
Tickets: Here
Year 2 Parent Catch-Up
Date: Friday 24 March
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: TBC
JIGSSA Swimming Carnival
Invitational
Date: Monday 27 March.
Time: 12.45 pm – 2.30 pm
Venue: TBC
Easter Service
Years 1 – 6
Date: Thursday 6 April
Time: 12.00 pm
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Early Finish on Last Day of Term
Date: Thursday 6 April
Time: 1.00 pm
Mother's Day Breakfast
Save the Date
Date: Friday 12 May
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: Quad
