Year 6 Final Assembly

I believe all of those who attended the fabulously entertaining Year 6 Final Assembly on Friday were impressed by the students' high level of performance and energy. It was a spectacular extravaganza and I would like to, once again, thank and acknowledge the staff and students who made this event such a memorable occasion. A special thank you to the staff and students in the Senior School who welcomed our Year 6 students by forming a guard of honour to greet the girls as they wound their way to join the Year 12s in the Quad.

Suzuki Christmas Concert

We all extremely enjoyed the annual Suzuki Strings Christmas Concert which was a very special celebration of learning and accomplishment.

Well done to all the teachers and students who performed so beautifully on Tuesday evening.

Jump Rope for Heart

Thank you to all students in Years 1 to 6 for participating in Jump Rope for Heart. We had a fantastic time learning new skipping skills and increasing our fitness levels. Thank you also to our amazing parents, grandparents, and special guests who joined us for our ‘Jump Off’. I know the students loved showing you their new skills and love for skipping.

We would like to mention that by participating in Jump Rope for Heart, PLC raised a staggering $6,206 for the Heart Foundation. Congratulations and thank you to the following students who raised vital funds to fight heart disease:

Sam Maxwell Announced as New Head of Sport

PLC is delighted to confirm Mr Sam Maxwell as the Head of Sport.

Mr Maxwell has been supporting PLC athletes for 18 years, initially overseeing Tennis, Cross Country, and Athletics. Now, as Head of Sport overseeing Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, his priorities will be providing sporting opportunities for every student, from just getting involved to high-performance athletes, and connecting those elite students with pathways to the professional space.

Bringing Christmas Cheer 

Our Junior School students are definitely on the "nice list" this Christmas as they have been doing lots of jobs around their homes to raise enough money to donate 101 Christmas chocolate stockings to Care Bags.

These chocolate stockings will be going to children entering into foster care. 

Thank you to each student and their families for their support. 

Early Finish on the Last Day of School 

As we prepare for the end of the year, please note that school finishes at 1.00 pm on Thursday 8 December.

We will dismiss the younger students from Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary at 12.45 pm, with the children from Years 1 to 6 being dismissed at 1.00 pm.

Please note that there will be no Homework Hub on that date or any after-school supervision available; all children will need to be collected by 1.00 pm.

Co-curricular 

Sign-up for Term 1 2023

The Sign-ups for enrolment in Term 1 2023 co-curricular activities will open at 7.00 pm tonight.

Click here to view the timetable of Term 1 Junior School Co-curricular activities

Academic Extension Opportunity

Mathematics Enrichment Classes 2023

The Curtin University Mathematics Enrichment Program for Years 5 to 11 will celebrate its Silver Jubilee by running a special year-long programme. It runs over the four school terms and enrolment will be offered on a semester basis. PLC students who have participated in this programme in the past have found it to be beneficial and it may be of interest to current students seeking extension in mathematics. 

Uniform Update

Unfortunately, there continue to be significant delays in the supply chain due to COVID-19. We have finally now received the samples of trousers and the updated blouse.

The Uniform Committee will meet before the end of the year to discuss the way forward and we look forward to giving parents an update early next year. 

PLC Holiday Programme

The next PLC Holiday Programme will run Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, and Friday 20 January from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at $50 per day. 

Some excellent community partnerships will deliver the sessions including Fremantle Football Club and Perth Scorchers (with current players), K2 Dance, Netball WA, Aspire Tennis, Mark Lee Football Club, Hockey (current Olympian), and MBA Sports. 

Each day is unique, with students covering four different sports sessions each day. 

This is open to female students from Pre-Primary to Year 7 in 2023 from any school, so book now to secure your spot! And don't forget to tell your friends. 

Code Camp School Holiday Programme

PLC Lighthouse is hosting the School Holiday programme Code Camp from Monday 23 January to Wednesday 25 January.

Children aged 7 to 13 with an interest in all things technological, can choose from YouTube Creators, Drone Camp or Roblox Legends classes running over two or three days. Click here for the poster and a promo code. 

Junior School Booklists

The Year 1 to Year 6 2023 Booklists are now available here. 

Please place your order by Monday 26 December to receive complimentary postage and to ensure delivery by Campion before the start of the new academic year.

Instrumental and Vocal Music Lessons 2023

All instrumental and vocal music lessons will conclude on Friday 25 November. Congratulations to all students on their musical development and achievements throughout the year!

Students who wish to continue with their instrumental or vocal tuition in 2023 do not need to re-enrol. Current enrolments will automatically roll over to next year. 

Parents are asked to notify the Music Department at music@plc.wa.edu.au by Friday 2 December if they do not wish to continue lessons in 2023 or need to change their current enrolment details.

New music enrolment applications for 2023 are welcome by completing the below form.

Give Write

IB CAS Service Project

As part of a student-led initiative between CAS IB students and the Junior School Service Leaders, we invite the PLC community to donate any new or recycled stationery no longer required, through the donation boxes located at View Street, McNeil Street, or Junior School Receptions until Thursday 8 December.

Donations

Your kind donations will be distributed through the charity group Give Write which collects donations of new and pre-loved stationery and recycles, repackages, and redistributes them to children in need so they have the tools to feel engaged and inspired to learn.

Packing Afternoon

In addition, Year 6 to 12 students are invited to assist with a stationery packing afternoon on Wednesday 30 November 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the PLC Lighthouse Community Room. Donated items will be sorted, cleaned, and packed by student participants and Service hours can be claimed for this activity. To register, click the button below and return to the Lighthouse Reception as soon as possible. Limit of 40 places.

Junior School Welcome Play Date in the Park

All PLC Junior School families are invited to attend a play in the park on Wednesday 25 January. It will be a great opportunity for the new families to the Junior School to meet other families from the PLC community before the new School year kicks off.

• Date: Wednesday 25 January 
• Time: 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm (following the JS Open Class Session at PLC) 
• Venue: Manners Hill Park Playground, next to Johnston Street boat ramp, Peppermint Grove

This is an informal gathering so please bring your own nibbles and drinks and look out for the PLC group in the shade beside the playground equipment.

For any enquiries please email Junior School Co-ordinator, Emily Chee. 

Also, pop in your diaries Friday 17 February from 6.00 pm for the PLC Parents Welcome Sundowner. This event is a wonderful way to kick off the new School year and the School will be sending information out closer to the date.

Junior School End-of-Year Assembly

Date: Monday 5 December
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm 
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre

Junior School Inter-House Swimming Carnival

Date: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm 
Venue: Claremont Aquatic Centre

PLC Holiday Programme 

Dates: Wednesday 18 January, Thursday 19 January, and Friday 20 January 
Time: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm 
Venue: PLC Perth Lighthouse
Book: Here