Junior School Notices
TERM 4 WEEK 4
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
On Wednesday, students in Years 5 and 6 took the opportunity to visit Scotch College to view the Year 5 boys’ Exhibition. As a fellow PYP school, it is important for our pupils to share both processes of learning and the learning of others, for these can open children’s and teachers' minds to possibilities and new ways of thinking. I am sure that the Year 6 students took the time to reflect on their own Exhibition and for the Year 5s, it provided an opportunity to consider their own journey for next year.
Years 5 and 6 JIGSSA Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to our students in Years 5 and 6 who competed at the JIGSSA Athletics Carnival yesterday. I am sure that you all represented the school well and gave of your best. Many thanks to our PE and classroom teachers for all that they did in supporting the running and organisation of this event.
Year 6 Migration Museum
Year 6 students' wonderfully informative Migration Museum this morning was an opportunity for the students to share the narrative of a family member who migrated, their reasons for migrating, and the impact of their relocation on their communities.
Dress Up Day
Last Friday, our Junior School took part in a free dress day with the theme 'Sporting Heroes'.
Students could dress up as any sporting hero they admired and we thank parents and guardians for their support in this. It was wonderful to see a vast array of athletes.
Weaving a Way Forward
The Year 4 students spent time today working with Reclaim the Void, an organisation born from Indigenous elders from Leonora.
The idea was conceived to symbolically ‘seal’ the holes created during the mining process by weaving rag-rugs. Our students spent a happy and productive time with Gorna Liyarn students weaving their rag-rugs which are to be donated, contributing to the larger dot weaving. What a powerful and significant cross-cultural learning opportunity for our community.
A reminder to parents and children of students in Years 3 to 6 that when wearing the summer uniform, the blazer is worn as the outer garment to and from school should the weather be cool. The jumper or Year 6 hoodie is to be worn during school time only; not on the journey to or from school.
Meredith Beer
Acting Head of Junior School
Important Information
PLC Parents’ Spring Soirée
- Date: Friday 4 November
- Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
- Venue: Senior School Oval
- RSVP: Friday 28 October
- Cost: $35 per person, includes all drinks and canapés
Cooking for a Cause
Cooking for a Cause is an opportunity for PLC families to be involved in a Family Service Project. This year, we are offering the opportunity for Years 5 and 6 families to be involved.
- Date: Thursday 17 November
- Time: 3.45 pm to 5.00 pm
- Venue: PLC Lighthouse – Food Room
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, Years 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.
Albany Sundowner
PLC Perth and Scotch College are heading to Albany for a Community Sundowner. We warmly invite the Albany community to join us for an evening uniting PLC and Scotch Old Collegians with past, current, and future families.
- Date: Friday 11 November
- Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
- Venue: Due South, 6 Toll Place, Albany
'Over the Hedge' – Movie Night Fundraiser for Matipwili Village
Dates: Friday 11 November
Times: 5.30 pm
Venue: Gooch Pavilion scoreboard, Scotch College
Scotch College and PLC have had strong links to Matipwili since 2003. Funds raised will contribute to improving access to online educational resources.
Families can bring a BYO picnic dinner, rugs, and beanbags. Please no alcohol or pets.
High School Musical Jr.
- Dates: Thursday 10 November – Saturday 12 November
- Times: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm and an additional performance from 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm on Saturday 12 November
- Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Community Carols
We invite the community to come and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols as PLC's Community Carols returns for 2022.
- Date: Sunday 20 November
- Time: 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
- Venue: Senior School Quad
Performing Arts Showcase
The Performing Arts Showcase will focus on a selection of the work Years 7 to 10 students have created in their Dance and Drama classes this semester. These pieces have been created collaboratively under the supervision and training of their Dance and Drama teachers. They would love to share their work with you and hope you will add this date to your diary.
- Date: Thursday 24 November
- Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Junior School Bulletin
Important Dates
PLC Parents’ Spring Soirée
Date: Friday 4 November
Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: Senior School Oval
RSVP: Friday 28 October
Tickets: Here
Junior School Assembly - Year 5
Date: Friday 4 November
Time: 8.40 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Early Years Athletics Carnival
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Time: 9.00 am - 10.00 am
Venue: Senior School Oval
PLC Parents Meeting
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Time: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse Studio Room and online via Zoom
Further Details: Click here
Community Carols
Date: Sunday 20 November
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
Venue: Senior School Quad
Tickets: Here
Pre-Primary Nativity
Date: Wednesday 23 November
Time: 9.00 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Heather Barr Memorial Chapel
Year 6 Final Assembly
Date: Friday 25 November
Time: 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
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 Swimming Carnival
Date: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm
Venue: Claremont Aquatic Centre
PLC Holiday Programme - Save the Dates
The next PLC Holiday Programme has been locked in for:
Date: Wednesday 18 January, Thursday 19 January, and Friday 20 January
Time: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: PLC Perth Lighthouse
More information and a link to book will be sent to families in the coming weeks.
