Senior School Notices
TERM 4 WEEK 1
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Welcome back to all students and a special welcome to our new students who have started with us this term. This week, the whole school has been involved in a final farewell of the Class of 2022 with our House Lunches, Final Assembly, and our Valedictory Service and Dinner tonight. Many thanks to all the staff involved in organising these important rites of passage for our wonderful Year 12s.
This week, our Year 10 students have officially become Year 11 students, and our Year 11 students are embarking on their final year as they have now entered Year 12. Both of these cohorts have been involved in an exciting programme this week to prepare them for their new courses. This has included study skills workshops, Zumba, sound meditation, academic information, and a special guest speaker, Hayley Miller, Captain of the Dockers AFLW team. Later this term, we will be holding Parent Information Evenings for both groups and more information will be sent directly to these parents and guardians.
House Lunches
Yesterday's House Lunches were a wonderful way to wish the Year 12s all the best for the future and thank all those who contributed to House success over the past year.
Each House does it a little differently but the heartfelt speeches, words of wisdom, love, and generosity to each and every Year 12 student is wonderful to witness.
Year 12 Final Assembly
There were 145 heartfelt comments spoken yesterday about each and every Year 12 student at the Year 12 Final Assembly as we came together to celebrate the Class of 2022.
This year, those closest to each student were given the opportunity to contribute and the kindest and most inspiring words were spoken of each student – a true reflection of this incredible cohort.
I would also like to apologise for our Final Assembly running over time. We will review our processes to ensure parents are informed of any potential impact to the end of the school day and will ensure that our events run to schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
This term, we welcome back Mr Greg Williams from Long Service Leave and Ms Pia Bennet from Parental Leave.
We also warmly welcome Ms Fran Hannington as Weekend Co-ordinator in the Boarding House.
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Important Information
Year 11 (in 2023) Parent Information Evening
Year 11 in 2023 parents and guardians are warmly invited to their Parent Information Evenings.
Year 11 in 2023 (Currently Year 10 Parents)
Date: Thursday 27 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
The evening will provide parents with information about Year 12, including important dates and events, academic requirements, and pastoral care. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions as well as an opportunity to hear from Dr Jane Genovese, owner of Learning Fundamentals. Dr Genovese has been a guest presenter at PLC for many years and draws on academic research, as well as her personal experience studying law, psychology, and a PhD, to share with students what she considers essential study strategies and skills for students and parents.
Year 12 (in 2023) Parent Information Evening
Year 12 in 2023 parents and guardians are warmly invited to their Parent Information Evenings.
Year 12 in 2023 (Currently Year 11 Parents)
Date: Monday 31 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Induction Service
On Monday, we will be having our Induction Service for the Class of 2023.
We will be recognising all members of this cohort during the service and guests are most welcome to attend. The Induction Service will take place in the Junior School Swim and Recreation Centre from 8.30 am to 9.45 am.
Parent Cyber Safety Evening for Years 7, 8, & 9 Parents
Jordon Foster is a Clinical Psychologist and the founder and CEO of ySafe, a now nationally-adopted leader in the field of cyber safety. On Tuesday at 6.00 pm, she will be delivering a special presentation to our parents with the aim of offering information and tips for navigating our younger students' technology use. The presentation is aimed at parents and guardians of students in Years 7 to 9, however, all those interested are welcome to attend. Click here for more information and to register.
Cooking for a Cause
Cooking for a Cause is an opportunity for PLC families across all year groups to be involved in a Family Service Project.
Date: Tuesday 25 October and/or Wednesday 9 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 am - 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 canapes
Community Carols
We invite the community to come to 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.
Student Achievements
Chinese Award Winner
Emma Ryan (Year 9) has been awarded a Chinese Language Student Award (Secondary).
These statewide awards are organised by the Australian China Friendship Society Western Australia and are designed to honour and encourage those students who have made a significant effort towards the study of Chinese language and culture throughout the year in WA.
Poetry Wins Prize
Saskia Fleming (Year 12) has received a Highly Commended Award for her poem, ‘A strange dusk on the farm’ in the national Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards.
Congratulations, Saskia!
Short Story Writing Award
Lottie Dowling (Year 9) received a Highly Commended award in the Tim Winton Short Story Competition.
This is Western Australia’s most prestigious short story writing competition and Lottie should be very proud of her achievement.
Poems Published
The following students have had a poem selected to be published in Primo Lux.
This is a journal of poetry by students in Years 10 to 12 from across WA. There were over 300 entries this year and it is a great honour to be selected for publication in this journal. This is the third year Poppy Bell has had a poem selected for publication.
- Year 12 - Poppy Bell and Olivia Morton
- Year 11 - Sophia Gianotti, Scarlett Newman, Jacinta Cuthbertson, and Hannah Potts.
Important Dates
Year 12 Valedictory Service & Dinner
Date: Thursday 13 October
Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Parent Cyber Safety Evening for Years 7, 8, & 9 Parents
Date: Tuesday 18 October
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Book: Here
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
Year 11 (in 2023) Parent Information Evening
Date: Thursday 27 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Year 12 (in 2023) Parent Information Evening
Date: Monday 31 October
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Hazel Day Drama Centre
Kick Off to Year 12 Sundowner -
Current Year 11 Parents
Date: Sunday 23 October
Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Venue: 45 Broome St, Cottesloe
Tickets: Here
Year 8 Parents' Paella Night
Date: Saturday 29 October
Time: 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
Venue: 10 Palmerston Street, Mosman Park
Tickets: Here
PLC and Scotch College Year 10 River Cruise
Date: Wednesday 2 November
Time: 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Venue: Captain Cook Cruises, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
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
PLC Parents Meeting – Save the Date
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Coffee Morning -
Current Year 11 Parents
Date: Thursday 18 November
Time: 8.30 am
Venue: Freshwaters
Community Carols
We invite the community to come to 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
Tickets: Here
