Senior School Notices
TERM 4 WEEK 9
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Message from the Principal
It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of the school year. Another year has flown by and as quickly as it started, the year is over. As we head into Senior School Speech Night this evening, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate every student for their achievements and their effort this year. We have seen incredible achievements and progress in many students in both the Junior School and Senior School – academically, in The Arts, and in Sport. I congratulate every student on their effort in 2022.
At the end of this year, we have some staff leaving and I wish those staff all the best in their new positions and career paths. I would always say that I am proof myself that leaving PLC doesn’t mean that you will never return, and you never know what the future might hold. We wish you all well.
As always, we have some fantastic new staff joining us in Term 1, and we look forward to welcoming them into our community.
I wish all families all the best for a relaxing holiday break. It has been a very busy and another quite disrupted year and I hope that the holiday break brings with it an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. I look forward to seeing everyone back at school in 2023.
Cate Begbie
Principal
From the Head of Senior School
Merry Christmas
We wish all our students and their families a safe and relaxing Christmas break. To get us in the Christmas spirit, today we celebrated the end of the school year with a fun Christmas Assembly. Thank you to all our performers and to Mrs Bailey and the Year 9s for organising the event.
Earring Reminder
As often happens during the summer holidays, students may want to pierce their ears, however, please remember that in order to keep a neat and tidy appearance that showcases the school at its best, we ask that they follow our guidelines for uniform. For earrings, students may choose to wear one small sleeper or small plain (not stones) round gold, silver or pearl stud in the bottom of the lobe of each ear. Sleepers should be no larger than 12mm in diameter and studs no larger than 5mm in diameter. Of course, we won’t be going to the extremes of measuring earrings at the school, and really just ask your daughter to use her common sense to ensure she is looking her best and ready to learn in 2023.
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Rev Nalin's Reflections
Chaplain’s Christmas Reflections
I was delightfully surprised recently when I received a phone call from a friend I had not seen in over 40 years, now a resident in the US, on a visit to Perth to meet up with friends. Having lost contact a long time ago, it was a delightful and somewhat strange experience recounting the different directions our lives had taken us; reflecting on the significant milestones in our respective careers, and quite naturally discussing the blessings our children and grandchildren have brought to us.
Important Information
Speech Night Reminder
Today we will finish our celebrations with Speech Night tonight.
Students who are performing, prize winners, and Year 12 students have allocated seating. All other students will be seated in their House Tutor Group accompanied by their House Tutor. Attendance is compulsory and the House Tutor Group roll will be taken. Formal Summer Uniform must be worn by all students. This includes a tie, blazer, and ribbons for hair; students are not required to wear their panama.
It is always an amazing showcase of the many talents of our students and I look forward to seeing you all there as we farewell the Class of 2022.
Live Stream Speech Night
For anyone unable to attend Speech Night tonight, we are pleased to offer a Live Stream service commencing at 6.00 pm AWST tonight.
Early Finish Today
Please be reminded that school will finish on Thursday 8 December at 1.00 pm.
As this is outside of normal hours, the traffic warden will not be attending the Stirling Highway crosswalk at this time, however, PLC staff will help direct students across the road. As staff are not able to stop traffic, your assistance, where possible, with stopping to allow them to cross would be greatly appreciated. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas break.
First Day Back in 2023
On Monday 30 January all current students will begin the year by attending House Tutor Group followed by a Senior School Assembly.
For our new students in Years 8 to 12, you will be met by your buddies at either the McNeil Street or View Street Reception areas.
All Year 7 students will meet directly at the Hugh Baird Sports Centre with their bags. Your Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinator will contact each cohort before the school year begins with more details to make sure that each student is ready for an amazing 2023. Information, including important dates, relating to each year group will be sent to all parents in mid-January.
Co-curricular
Sign-up for Term 1 2023
The Sign-ups for enrolment in Term 1 2023 co-curricular activities are currently open.
Click here to view the timetable of Term 1 Senior School Co-curricular activities
Scholarships Available
We are proud to offer a range of scholarships for current and prospective students entering Years 5 – 10 in 2024, including Academic, General Excellence, Music, and Performing Arts.
Academic Extension Opportunity
Mathematics Enrichment Classes 2023
The Curtin University Mathematics Enrichment Programme 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.
Senior School Booklists
The Year 7 to Year 10 2023 Booklists are now live and 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.
For all digital resources, it is important that you use your daughter’s email address in the format:
studentnumber@student.plc.wa.edu.au
(eg 12345@student.plc.wa.edu.au)
The registrar’s office will provide new parents with this information. Boarders’ resources can be delivered to the School. Please tick the relevant box when placing your order.
Instrumental and Vocal Music Lessons 2023
New music enrolment applications for 2023 are welcome by completing the below form.
Uniform Shop Extra Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open during the following times for current students:
- Wednesday 25 January 2023
8.00 am – 6.00 pm - Saturday 28 January 2023
8.00 am – 5.00 pm - Sunday 29 January 2023
8.00 am – 5.00 pm - Monday 30 January 2023
8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Online Orders
Orders placed by Sunday 15 January 2023 will be ready for collection from Monday 23 January 2023.
Please collect from Senior School Reception between 8.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Orders placed after Sunday 15 January 2023 will be notified by email when the order is ready for collection.
PLC 2023 Sport Update
Swimming
For 2023 Years 7 to 12 students, optional Holiday Swimming Squad sessions will take place in the last two weeks of the January School Holidays from 7.30 am – 9.00 am as follows:
- Monday 16 January, PLC Pool
- Wednesday 18 January, PLC Pool
- Friday 20 January, HBF Stadium
- Monday 23 January, HBF Stadium
- Wednesday 25 January, HBF Stadium
- Friday 27 January, HBF Stadium
The Swim Schedule for Term 1 has been emailed to students and posted to the “Sport Tab” on home.plc.wa.edu.au.
Term 1 Sport
Over the last fortnight, students have participated in training and trial sessions for Term 1 IGSSA Team Sports (AFL and Volleyball). The match and training schedule for Term 1 has been emailed to students and posted to the “Sport Tab” on home.plc.wa.edu.au.
Training days and times for Running and Badminton in Term 1 have also been emailed to students and posted to the “Sport Tab” on home.plc.wa.edu.au.
Terms 2 – 4 Sport Schedules
The schedules for the remainder of the year will be finalised early in 2023.
Unless advised otherwise, training and match times for IGSSA Team Sports for 2023 will be:
- Years 7/8: Monday & Wednesday afternoons
- Years 9/10: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
- Years 11/12: Tuesday morning & Thursday afternoons (note: some fixtures will be played on a Tuesday afternoon)
Sport Strategy & Review
Over the course of this year, we have conducted a thorough review of Sport at PLC, with the development of a new Strategic Plan for Sport to be implemented from 2023. Focusing on the culture, communication, quality of coaching, recognition of sport, opportunities, and experiences for our students, among other areas, the details of the Plan will be shared with the community in the new year.
Please contact Head of Sport, Mr Sam Maxwell, for any Sport-related queries.
Bus Services for 2023
To help us to improve our bus offerings in 2023 and beyond, we are kindly asking every family who utilised any form of bus service in 2022 (or is planning to in 2023) to complete this quick two-minute survey.
Thank you for your support in assisting us in improving these services for our families.
Important Dates
Speech Night – Tonight
Date: Thursday 8 December
Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: HBF Stadium
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea
Join us to celebrate Chinese New Year at PLC.
Date: Monday 23 January 2023
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Venue: PLC Quad
RSVP: Here
Boarding Parents Sundowner
Date: Sunday 29 January
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: PLC Senior School Quad
RSVP: Here by Wednesday 18 January 2023
Dress: Casual
Year 12 Ball
Date: Saturday 11 February 2023
Time: 6.30 pm – 11.00 pm
Venue: The Westin Hotel Perth
RSVP: By Monday 30 January 2023
Tickets: Here
Year 11 Dinner Dance – Save the Date
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
Time: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Venue: Claremont Football Club, 3 Davies Road Claremont (Claremont Oval)
