A new-look for a new term
Senior School Notices
TERM 3 WEEK 1
A New Look for Term 3
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
It was high time for the old way we communicate to enjoy a freshen up, so we have broken our normal Links e-Newsletter into three separate e-newsletters (Junior School Notices, Senior School Notices, and Boarding House News) and from now on, you will only receive the information relevant to you. All three notices will continue to be available to PLC families on the PLC App.
While we transition to these new communications, feel free to provide any feedback to cande@plc.wa.edu.au.
Welcome from Chris Robinson
Deputy Principal
Welcome back to what I always call the “vibrant term”; this term is packed with colour, excitement, creativity, leadership, and change.
In the Arts, we have the Years 11 and 12 Play, Kindness of Strangers, as well as the much anticipated Senior School Arts Day. With only 20 school days left until Arts Day, the campus is buzzing with entry ideas, costume preparations, and rehearsals.
This is also a term for handing over the batten with a new cohort of leaders preparing to step up in Term 4.
It was such a pleasure to see the Year 11 prospective leaders share their credentials and visions for their intended 2023 positions at Speakers’ Corner. Voting for Stage 1 positions will commence next week.
Term 3 also features a number of celebration weeks: NAIDOC Week, Spirit Week, Languages Week, and Book Week. Each of these acknowledges an important aspect of the PLC community and will recognise them with a unique set of activities for the students.
We also have the Year 10 2023 Quest Launch for current Year 9 students in September in anticipation of some fantastic programmes next year and two exciting new inter-state offerings.
I hope you have a wonderful term.
Student and Staff Achievements
Congratulations, Chonny
Director of Wellbeing, Chonny James, recently returned from a successful campaign as the Assistant Coach for the Australian Women’s Softball Team.
The Aussie Spirit played at the World Games in Birmingham Alabama, USA, over the holidays, and finished 4th.
Only the top eight countries in the world are eligible to play in the World Games.
Off to Nationals
Kate Banner (Year 11) and Sienna Hannikeri (Year 12) have made the WA state team for cross country.
They will head to the School Sport Australia National Championships in Adelaide and compete from Saturday 27 August to Monday 29 August.
We wish them the best of luck.
Youth Champs for Hannah
Hannah Reynolds (Year 9) has been selected for the Football West Goldfields State U14 Girls team.
Hannah will travel to Coffs Harbour from Sunday 18 September to Saturday 24 September to compete at the National Youth Championships.
Way to go, Hannah!
Hockey Heroes
Estella Weir (Year 11), Ruby Bell (Year 9), and Alex Enslin (Year 10) were selected for the School Sport WA Under 16 State Hockey team. They are travelling to Hobart on Friday 29 July and returning on Sunday 7 August.
A special congratulations to Alex who was selected as Vice-Captain!
Amazing AGC Results
Congratulations to those involved in this year's Australian Geography Competition. As a school, we achieved an average of over 70% in all sections.
These students achieved a High Distinction: Matilda Allen (Year 7), Elizabeth Webb (Year 8) top 1%, Emma Ryan (Year 9), Vicky Wei (Year 9), Katherine Lovegrove (Year 10), Fiona Tan (Year 10), Milly Wallis-Hughes (Year 10), Sophie Hardcastle (Year 11), and Linda Zhou (Year 12).
Visual Arts Success
Two students were awarded category prizes at last Thursday’s Award Night at the St George’s Art Exhibition. Sarah Spencer (Year 11) took out the 3-D category and Charlotte Williams (Year 12) took out the 2-D category.
Jemima Vaughan (Year 7) was shortlisted for the exhibition at the recent Shaun Tan Art Award, placing her in the top 15 of her age group of Years 7 to 8.
Bagpipe Solo Winner
Congratulations to Jasmine Ritchie (Year 9) who competed at the Perth Bagpiper Solo competition on the weekend and won first place in the Novice Grade.
Sam's Wimbledon Success
Earlier this month, Matt Ebden and Max Purcell won the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles title.
Acting Head of Sport, Sam Maxwell, has managed Matt’s career for the last 14 years and he has been his coach since October last year.
Important Information
Co-curricular Sign-Up
There are still some places available for Co-curricular activities for Term 3.
Tickets Available Now
Showing Thursday 11 August to Saturday 13 August.
Performed by Years 11 and 12 students, the five one-act plays selected for this performance include some of Tennessee William’s finest and most powerful work.
PLC Karratha Sundowner
- Date: Saturday 30 July 2022
- Time: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
- Venue: The Tambrey, Lot 4227 Tambrey Drive, Karratha
Important Dates
NAIDOC Week
Date: Monday 1 August – Friday 5 August
Spirit Week
Date: Monday 8 August – Friday 12 August
PLC Parents
Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday 9 August
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: TBC
Kindness of Strangers School Play
Date: Thursday 11 August –
Saturday 13 August
PLC Parents' Ball
Date: Saturday 13 August
Time: 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Venue: Frasers Restaurant
Arts Day
Date: Wednesday 17 August
Announcement of
Student Council 2023
Date: Wednesday 17 August
Time: 3.00 pm – 3.25 pm
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Founders' Day
Date: Thursday 18 August
Mid-Term Break
Date: Friday 19 August – Monday 22 August inclusive
OCA Art Exhibition
Date: Friday 26 August – Sunday 28 August
Last Day of Term 3
Date: Friday 23 September
Time: 1.00 pm finish
