Term 2 Week 4
Junior School Notices
Term 2 Week 4
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Welcome back to another edition of Junior School Notices. We have had an action-packed week in the Junior School, with many celebrations, events and a number of exciting personal achievements.
Mother’s Day Celebrations
I hope families had time to get together and enjoy each other’s company last weekend. I know many mothers enjoyed the beautiful breakfast last Friday at school and spending time with their daughter/s.
Kindergarten Mud-Fun
In learning about plants and how they sustain life on earth, our Kindergarten class experimented what happens when water is added to dirt/soil. Students quickly realised their experiment created mud, and were very keen to get dirty and play. The girls thoroughly enjoyed fun, unstructured, active, outdoor play, and were particularly interested in the sensation of feeling the mud between their toes.
The Importance of Reading
I would like to encourage all our girls to read as much as possible. Reading regularly can help improve a child's cognitive skills, including their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking abilities. It can also enhance their memory and concentration skills. Each morning, when many students arrive at the Junior School Library before classes, we will be encouraging them to work on their REN Reading target and complete set comprehension quizzes. We hope to track some fantastic improvements over the term.
IPSHA Performing Arts Festival
Students, staff and parents enjoyed a wonderful show at Penhros College on Wednesday evening, as our Years 5 and Year 6 Deci-Belles performed at the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) Performing Arts Festival.
Students were accompanied by selected instrumentalists as they performed two pieces being; Scattered Islands in an Azure Sea by Dan Walker, and a special rendition of Fight Song by Rachel Platton fused with the traditional hymn Amazing Grace by John Newton. The performances served powerful messages and were inspired by the College's values of integrity (honore), community, learning, and effort (labore).
Thank you to all PLC Music Staff involved, along with Ms Hayley McDonald-Burns and Ms Lanny Sugiri, who directed and accompanied these performances.
Student Wellbeing at PLC - UR Strong Programme
In the Junior School, we use the UR Strong Programme to assist our students to form strong, positive relationships with friends and peers. Some of the strategies we speak to our students about include,
The four Friendship Facts:
- No friendship or relationship is perfect
- Every friendship is different
- Trust and respect are the two most important qualities in a friendship; and
- Friendships change and that’s ok.
Kind regards,
Geraldine Drabble
Head of Junior School
Junior School Co-Curricular Calendar
Important Information
International Competitions and Assessments for School (ICAS) - Registration Update
Please note that the registration process for ICAS has now been updated. If your daughter/s is interested, please click the link below to read further details on how to register. The previously advertised registration deadline of Friday 16 June remains unchanged.
JIGSSA Winter Games – Year 6
Good Luck to all Year 6 students who will compete in their first of three Netball, Soccer and Basketball fixtures tomorrow. Students have been training hard over the past couple of weeks and we look forward to hearing their results.
Parents are warmly invited to attend and support PLC students at the JIGSSA Winter Games.
Senior School Catch-Up Photos –
Junior School Welcome
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 8.20 am to 10.45 am
Venue: Senior School Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Any Junior School students who missed the Junior School Photo Day, are very welcome to have their photo taken on Wednesday 24 May. If your daughter would like their photo taken, please ensure they come to school in the appropriate uniform and familiarise themselves with the Photo Schedule.
If you wish to place a photo order, please click here.
Parents Learn-to-Row Evening
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Venue: The PLC Boatshed
Tickets: $80 per person or $600 for a crew of eight parents
Don’t miss out on this exciting and entertaining fundraiser, organised by two of our current Senior Rowers, Issy and Evie. Parents are encouraged to get together, throw on some fancy dress and learn the ins and outs of rowing, whether you have previous experience or have never hopped in a boat!
At the conclusion of the event, the Argyle Club will provide gourmet burgers (the famous PLC Rowing ‘Burgs that make Ergs') for all participants. It promises to be a fun afternoon and is a great way to help raise funds for PLC Rowing.
OCA Art Exhibition
The OCA Art Exhibition is being hosted at PLC from Saturday 10 June to Sunday 11 June. 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.
PLC in the Country
PLC Perth is heading to Narembeen for a Community Sundowner. We warmly invite you to join PLC Director of Boarding, Susie Edwards and Deputy Principal, Neil Walker, as we bring together past, current, and future members of the PLC community. PLC students will also be running a silent disco for any children who come along!
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Narembeen Recreation Centre
RSVP: Here
Important Dates
Junior School Assembly
– Hosted by Year 5
Date: Friday 19 May
Time: 8.40 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Swim & Recreation centre
Beach & River School
Years 1 & 2
Date: Friday 19 May
Time: 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm
JIGSSA Winter Games
– Year 6
Date: Friday 19 May
Time & Venue: View fixtures here
Languages Week
Date: Monday 22 May - Friday 26 May
Senior School Catch-Up Photos –
Junior School Students Welcome
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 8.20 am to 10.45 am
Venue: Senior School Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Parent Learn-to-Row Afternoon
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Venue: The PLC Boatshed
Costs: $80 per person or $600 for a crew of eight parents
Tickets & Further Info: Here
Zooper Dooper Day
Date: Friday 26 May
IGSSA Rowing Regatta #3 – PLC Hosted
Date: Saturday 27 May
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
Reconciliation Week
Date: Monday 29 May - Thursday 1 June
Mid-Term Break
Date: Friday 2 June – Monday 5 June
Junior School Winter Concert
Date: Wednesday 7 June
Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue: Swim & Recreation 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 June – Sunday 11 June
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: McNeil Street Foyer
Dance Showcase
Date: Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets: Opening Friday
Year 6 Current Parents Senior School Tour
Date: Tuesday 20 June
Time: 8.45 am – 11.00 am
Year 6 Current Students Senior School Tour
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Performing Arts Showcase
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets: Opening Friday
Festival of Science
Date: Thursday 29 June
Further details coming soon
