Junior School Notices
TERM 4 WEEK 1
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
I hope that all members of our community enjoyed the holiday break and were able to make the most of this time. It was delightful being able to welcome back the children on Tuesday. A very warm welcome to returning and new members of our community. We hope you settle in quickly and re-establish connections or make new friends and know that we are here to support you in any way we can.
Term 4 always seems to just zoom by, but as we keep our eye on the future and prepare for upcoming events, the holiday break also reminds us to enjoy the moment. There will be many special moments to appreciate this term as we learn, embrace challenges, celebrate, and commemorate.
Term 4 Staffing Updates
Ms Nat Medhurst has decided not to return to fulltime employment after Parental Leave. We thank Nat for her contribution and wish her the very best in the future.
We have been fortunate to have Mr Sam Maxwell as the Acting Head of Sport. We appreciate his leadership in this role and his contribution to the development of a new strategic plan for sport.
The sports strategy is set to be finalised before the end of the year when more information will be shared with the community.
Meredith Beer
Acting Head of Junior School
Important Information
Inter-House Athletics
The Junior School Inter-House Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 18 October. I know the children have been working hard during their Physical Education lessons to hone their skills for this event. Our Semester 2 House Leaders have their war cries written and the students are working well in their Houses as they practise their cheers.
Year 2 Assembly
Due to Open Garden Day on Friday 21 October, the Year 2 class will host the Junior School Assembly on Thursday 20 October at 8.40 am in the Junior School Swim and Recreation Centre.
Year 2 Information Session
Year 2 parents are invited to join Principal, Cate Begbie, and Acting Head of Junior School, Meredith Beer, for an information session regarding the Year 2 class for Term 4 and plans for moving into Year 3 in 2023.
As the Year 2 Assembly will be held on the morning of Thursday 20 October, the meeting will be held in the Junior School LEC classroom, opposite the Year 2 classroom, commencing at 8.00 am.
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 the 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
WIN $1,000 Worth of Prizes
Open Garden Day is only eight days away and to get you excited, we have a great competition for you to enter
Head to our PLC Instagram account and follow the instructions for your chance to win!
Open Garden Day
Explore some of Peppermint Grove’s most spectacular gardens as they blossom in spring, peruse the 45 market stalls, enjoy demonstrations, fabulous local entertainment, and more!
- Date: Friday 21 October
- Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
- Venue: Magnificent Peppermint Grove gardens, a marketplace on View Street, and PLC Perth
Volunteer at Open Garden Day
PLC Parents are still seeking volunteers from the PLC parent community for Open Garden Day. No special skills are required and your assistance would be greatly appreciated in helping to make PLC Open Garden Day the fantastic community event that it is.
Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition
Opening Night: Thursday 20 October
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.45 pm
Open for Open Garden Day: Friday 21 October
Time: 10.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Venue: View Street Building
Request for Books
Do you have any secondhand books you would be willing to donate to this year's Book Nook for Open Garden Day (in particular, books for young adults/teens)?
Books can be dropped off at the Junior School, McNeil Street, and View Street Receptions.
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
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
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
Co-curricular for Term 4
Have you booked your daughter's Term 4 Co-curricular activities yet?
There are still places available for both no-cost and paid activities.
Junior School Bulletin
Student Achievements
Chinese Language Awards
Congratulations to Ruby Clarke (Year 6) who has been awarded a Chinese Language Student Award for 2022 organised by ACFSWA (Australian China Friendship Society Western Australia).
The ACFS WA Chinese Language Student Awards are annual awards designed to honour and encourage those students in WA who have made a significant effort towards the study of Chinese language and culture throughout the year.
Congratulations, Ruby!
Important Dates
Inter-House Athletics Carnival - Years 1 to 6
Date: Tuesday 18 October
Time: 8.00 am - 2.00 pm
Venue: McGillivray Oval Athletics Track at the UWA Sports Park
Junior School Assembly - Year 2
Date: Thursday 20 October
Time: 8.40 am - 9.30 am
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition
Opening Night
Date: Thursday 20 October
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.45 pm
Free Tickets: Here
Open for Open Garden Day
Date: Friday 21 October
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Open Garden Day
Date: Friday 21 October
Time: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm (cafe open from 9.00 am)
Tickets: Here
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 – Save the Date
Date: Tuesday 8 November
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
