PLC Principal's News
Principal's News
TERM 2 2023
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
I hope you and your families have had a wonderful break and are looking forward to returning to school on Wednesday.
Over the past months, we have undertaken a PLC Brand review, which has been an interesting and worthwhile journey.
From this work, I would now like to introduce you to our PLC Core Pillars, which I believe define who we are and what we stand for very well. At PLC, we do not judge ourselves by the number our students receive at the end of Year 12, but by how successful our students feel 10 years after leaving PLC. Do they feel professionally successful? Do they have good friendships and connections? Are they emotionally well? Are they physically active? These Core Pillars describe the priorities PLC has for our staff and students, and are at the heart of our Strategic Plan, which we will present to parents later in the year.
Lead Authentically
At PLC, everyone is a leader.
We nurture every student for who they are, and how they see themselves. Students are known, valued, and encouraged to lead themselves to pursue their unique passions.
At PLC, we consistently prioritise and strive to support each student’s unique journey. We provide opportunities for students to lead, to be led, to partner, and to support their peers in and with the local community.
Central to this pillar is ensuring all staff also feel valued, understood, and supported to thrive and develop, professionally. We expect all staff to reflect and develop their own leadership styles and consider how they may change in various situations. This pillar is about exceptional teachers modelling, encouraging, and providing opportunities to develop a personal and effective leadership style.
Learning Takes Many Paths
We set a mandate to explore passion.
When education stands as the preparation for a unique and varied existence, every student can be guided to see for themselves. That is where aptitude shows itself, through a modernist ‘why not’ attitude to the opportunities and possibilities of life.
PLC students will grant themselves permission to embrace challenge and have a go. They will then grant themselves permission to excel. We offer countless opportunities for students to discover things they didn’t know they were good at. We encourage our students to regularly try new things, to start something new, and to be comfortable being uncomfortable.
Our staff embrace life-long learning and explore their passions. We support staff to be agile; to continuously evolve their competencies and remain future-focussed. We routinely challenge each other to engage in new ways and model continuous learning.
Balance Defines Us
We are resolute in the belief that education, in and of itself, is where real privilege lies. That, regardless of circumstances, our students take advantage of that privilege to apply themselves to their full potential and to recognise that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves. We strive to unlock an educated worldview, and every day we value an open and diverse culture.
PLC is a school with a social conscience that supports efforts to 'leave the place better'. Young individuals can take small steps to make real changes.
Research has shown that we are at our best when we feel good (mentally well), function well (physically well), and connect to others (finding community and purpose), and there are many ways we provide our students and staff with opportunities to learn and grow to support their own wellbeing.
Our Past Moves Us Forward
Our heritage informs our culture, and we protect our permission to evolve.
PLC is a school where oversight and scrutiny go hand-in-hand with an evolutionary mindset. We know where we come from and have a firmly held mandate to protect where our past has brought us – and where it will take us next.
We look to our many extraordinary Old Collegians who inspire our current students to know what is possible. We are proud to come from a tradition of being brave, being bold, and being confident in the decisions we make. Our students continue that tradition through their own agency and voice. They have the same duty to contribute to the making of a modern legacy.
In holding our history and heritage in such high regard, our staff connect and contribute to our culture. Our actions reflect our values, and our values drive everything we do.
While we continue with the work we do for our students, I believe these Core Pillars beautifully describe PLC Perth, who we are and what we stand for.
As always, I thank you for your support.
Kind regards,
Cate Begbie
Principal
Important Information
First Day Back & Summer Uniform Reminder
Please be reminded that the first day back for Term 2 is Wednesday 26 April with students wearing full summer uniform with a tie to attend a special ANZAC Day Service.
We ask that all our Senior School students remain in their summer uniform until Mid-Term Break. On cooler days during this period, students have the option of wearing their stockings, jumper and blazer to help keep them warm.
Traffic Warden –
Update
Please be advised, WA Police are still unable to provide traffic wardens to supervise students crossing before and after school on Stirling Highway at McNeil Street. Where possible, the College will continue to endeavour to provide staff to assist the students.
We kindly ask that you encourage your children to make use of Cottesloe Bus Services or use the traffic lights outside the Grove Library (Napoleon/Leake Street) when crossing Stirling Highway, as this provides a safer alternative. They may also cross at Eric Street.
Expressions of Interest –Nedlands Bus Route
PLC is continuing to improve our bus services for the convenience of our families. We are gauging the interest in adding a Nedlands Bus Service, travelling through Claremont, Dalkeith, and Nedlands.
To view the proposed route, click this link and select the drop down Proposed Nedlands Bus Service - Now accepting EOI.
Co-curricular for Term 2
Have you booked your daughter's Term 2 Co-curricular activities yet?
There are still places available.
PLC Dads' Night
An Evening with Justin Langer
Date: Wednesday 3 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Venue: Mosman Park Bowling Club, 39 Bay View Terrace, Mosman Park
RSVP: $45 per person, available here.
This event is targeted to bring our community of dads together - but any interested parents, grandparents and guardians from across the PLC community are most welcome to attend.
Mothers' Day Breakfast
Date: Friday 12 May
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: PLC Senior School Cafeteria
Tickets: Adults $15 | Students $10 (includes a buffet breakfast and door prizes)
RSVP: Friday 5 May
Rescheduled Special Group and Catch-Up Photo Day
The Senior School Special Group and Catch-Up Photo Day is taking place on Wednesday 24 May.
Please click the button below to download the photo schedule.
OCA Art Exhibition
Our annual OCA Art Exhibition to celebrate established and emerging artists from the PLC community is being hosted at PLC from Friday 10 June to Sunday 11 June, with the Opening Night Cocktail Party taking place on Friday 9 June. For further information and tickets, click here.
If you are an established or emerging artist, we welcome you to register your interest in exhibiting in this year's Art Exhibition. Please apply via the button below. Registrations close on Friday 5 May.
Senior School Photos
Now Available to Purchase
The Senior School Photos captured this term are now available for purchase. To purchase an online order:
- Click here
- Enter password: radu21
- Enter your daughter's individual shoot key. If this has been lost, please contact Scorgie House Reception on (08) 9460 6444. For any other queries, please contact Customer Service at customerservice@photohendriks.com.au.
If you placed a cash/envelope order, your photo items have been distributed to your daughter/s.
Please note that Junior School photos are still being processed and will be available at a later date.
Important Dates
Bindaring Clothing
Donations Collection
Date: Monday 24 April – Monday 8 May
Venue: Outside Junior and Senior (McNeil and View St) School Receptions
ANZAC Day Ceremonies
RFBYC ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Date: Tuesday 25 April
Time: 5.30 am – 6.00 am
Venue: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
ANZAC Day March
@St George's Terrace
Date: Tuesday 25 April
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Perth CBD
Scotch College ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Date: Tuesday 25 April
Time: 5.30 am
Location: Memorial Playing Fields
Register: Here
Term 2 Commences
Date: Wednesday 26 April
Year 8 Coffee Morning
Date: Wednesday 26 April
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: To be communicated via the Year 8 WhatsApp
Year 9 Father-Daughter Camp
Date: Friday 28 April – Sunday 30 April
Location: Jarrah Falls Bush Camp, Dwellingup
Activities: Treetop adventure, lane poole swimming, camping, pizza, BBQ, icecream van, and coffee truck
RSVP: Friday 10 March Here
Further details, the itinerary, and contacts can be found Here
Senior School Inter-House Cross Country Carnival
Date: Friday 28 April
Time: First race commences at 2.05 pm | Presentations begin at 3.15 pm
Venue: UWA Sports Park (McGillivray Oval)
Years 11 and Year 12 Examinations
Date: Monday 1 May – Friday 12 May
PLC Dads' Night
An Evening with Justin Langer
Date: Wednesday 3 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Venue: Mosman Park Bowling Club
RSVP: Here
Star Wars Dress Up Day
Date: Thursday 4 May
Year 7 Outdoor Education Programmes
Date: Monday 8 May - Friday 19 May
Mothers' Day Breakfast
Date: Friday 12 May
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: Senior School Cafeteria
Tickets: Here
National Boarding Week
Date: Monday 15 May – Saturday 20 May
PLC Parents Meeting
Date: Tuesday 16 May
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Scorgie House Boardroom
Year 12 PJ Party
Date: Friday 19 May
Time: 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse
Languages Week
Date: Monday 22 May - Friday 26 May
Rescheduled Special Group and Catch-Up Photos
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 8.10 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Schedule: Here
Senior School Arts Assembly
Date: Friday 26 May
Time: 8.55 am - 9.45 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
IGSSA Rowing - Regatta 3
Hosted by PLC
Date: Saturday 27 May
Time: 8.00 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
PLC Perth and Scotch College Boarders Ball
Years 11 and 12
Date: Saturday 27 May
Time: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Venue: Scotch College
Reconciliation Week
Date: Monday 29 May - Friday 2 June
IGSSA Golf
Date: Friday 2 June
Time: 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Venue: Cottesloe Oval
Mid-Term Break
Date: Friday 2 June - Monday 5 June
Senior School Languages Assembly
Date: Friday 9 June
Time: 8.55 am - 9.45 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports 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 - Sunday 11 June
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: McNeil Street Foyer
Year 12 Parent Sundowner
Parent Representative Event
Date: Sunday 11 June
Time: 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: TBC
RSVP: Here by Friday 24 March
Senior School Inter-house Athletics Carnival
Date: Tuesday 13 June
Time: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: WA Athletics Stadium
Dance Showcase
Date: Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Senior School IGSSA Cross Country Carnival
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: Alderbury Reserve
Chamber in the Chapel
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Venue: PLC Chapel
Free Dress Day
Date: Thursday 22 June
Senior School Head of the River & Pockets Assembly
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 8.55 am - 9.45 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Performing Arts Showcase
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
IGSSA Rowing - Head of River
Date: Saturday 24 June
Time: 8.00 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
Rowing Dinner
Date: Saturday 24 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: PLC Lighthouse
Senior Vocal Recital
Date: Wednesday 28 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Chapel
Term 2 Concludes
Date: Friday 30 June
Time: 1.00 pm finish
