Term 2 Week 4
Senior School Notices
Term 2 Week 4
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
National Boarding Week
This week is National Boarding Week and our Boarding House Prefects have ensured this week has been jam-packed with fun activities.
The activities have included face painting, a petting zoo, quizzes, a netball game between our boarders and Prefect team, wearing pink ribbons and boots to School (as pictured), and will finish with a live music Dance Party in the Quad tomorrow.
Our boarding students will also attend the 2023 Boarders' Ball at Scotch College next week. All Years 11 and 12 boarders are welcome to attend and bring a partner with them, while dressing to the theme of; Dress as the First Letter of Your Name.
The Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) sets a theme each year for National Boarding Week. For 2023, the theme is A Patchwork of Boarding, which focusses on 'something that is composed of many different elements'. Students from across Australia and the world build a diverse PLC boarding community, which is what makes each and every boarder so special and unique.
Our clever boarders have created and submitted a short video to represent the Patchwork of places our boarders come from in the ABSA video competition. The school with the most liked video will win a prize. Please click the button below find the video and like it for our chance to win!
Year 7 Outdoor Education Programme
Over the past two weeks, Year 7 students have been taking part in their first Senior School Outdoor Education Programmes. Being in nature, away from usual routines and comforts, allowed students to challenge themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. Students hiked through trails, learned wilderness skills and explored Wellington Dam via kayak.
Well done to all students who embraced this opportunty with such positivity.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Important Information
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. To familiarised yourself with the Photo Schedule, click the button below.
If you wish to make a photo purchase, please click here.
Parents Learn to Row Evening
Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 5.00 pm to 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.
Rowing 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
Managing Subscriptions on the PLC App –
Boarders Flu Vaccination Consent Forms
We wish to remind families that the PLC App is the central place to receive communications form the School. Important information, including Boarders Flu Vaccination Consent Forms, are released to the relevant subscriptions via the PLC App. It is critical that parents/guardians double-check to ensure they are Subscribed to receive information relevant to their daughter/s.
You can manage your subscriptions by clicking the settings cog on the bottom right-hand side of the app.
Student Achievements
Kobe Deemed Champion of WA Rapidplay Chess Tournament
On Sunday 7 May, Kobe Wu (Year 7) travelled to Corpus Christi College to compete in the 2023 Junior Rapidplay Championships, where she took out the Girl's Rapidplay Champion title.
Although eligible to compete in the Under-12 category, Kobe challenged herself to vie for the state's Women's Champion title, opting to play in the Open Under-18 category.
The competition was highly intense as Kobe, being younger, had to compete against older and so, more experienced players. Nevertheless, Kobe displayed exceptional bravery by being the only participant from the Under-12 group to fearlessly choose the Open category and emerge victorious as WA's female champion.
What an incredible act of bravery, personal growth and success!
Important Dates
PJ Party –
Year 12 Students
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: 8.20 am – 10.45 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Schedule: Here
Parents Learn to Row Evening
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: Here
Senior School Arts Assembly
Date: Friday 26 May
Time: 8.45 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
We would love for you to add this date to your diary and join us in celebrating the Arts at PLC.
Parents’ Pizza Night –
Year 7
Date: Friday 26 May
Time: 6.00 pm to 9.00pm
Venue: 48 Strickland Street, Mount Claremont
Cost: $35 per person, and BYO Drinks
Tickets: Here
IGSSA Rowing Regatta 3
– PLC Hosting
Date: Saturday 27 May
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Champion Lakes Regatta 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
Parent Sundowner –
Year 12
Date: Sunday 11 June
Time: 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: In Between (used to be OBrother)
RSVP: Here
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
Tickets: Opening *tomorrow*
Chamber in the Chapel
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Venue: PLC Chapel
PLC in the Country –
Narembeen Community Sundowner
Date: Friday 16 June
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: Narembeen Recreation Centre
RSVP: Here
Performing Arts Showcase
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Tickets: Opening soon
Senior Vocal Recital
Date: Wednesday 28 June
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Chapel
