Performing Arts Showcase

Congratulations to all the Years 7 to 10 students who performed excellently at the Performing Arts Showcase last Thursday evening. 

It was a brilliant display of what students have been working on this semester in Dance and Drama. 

Sam Maxwell Announced as New Head of Sport

PLC is delighted to confirm Mr Sam Maxwell as the Head of Sport.

Mr Maxwell has been supporting PLC athletes for 18 years, initially overseeing Tennis, Cross Country, and Athletics. Now, as Head of Sport overseeing Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, his priorities will be providing sporting opportunities for every student, from just getting involved to high-performance athletes, and connecting those elite students with pathways to the professional space.

Cameron House Fundraiser

Every year, Cameron House invites the PLC and Scotch Year 12 (Class of 2023) cohort to participate in a soccer competition for their annual fundraiser. This year, the funds raised were donated to the Cancer Council (WA). They will use the funds to continue their work in life-saving cancer research, support services, and programmes, as well as advocacy and prevention initiatives. 

It was an enjoyable afternoon with our mixed teams versing each other in a round-robin competition. We look forward to being a part of this tradition with Scotch again next year.

Staff V Student Dodgeball

At lunchtime today, the annual staff versus student dodgeball game saw some incredible feats of athleticism – especially considering the students were dressed up as "oldies" complete with Zimmer frames! 

After an intense battle, the staff team was victorious defeating the Student Council team 3 to 2. 

Well done and thank you everyone involved. 

Early Finish on the Last Day of School 

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.

Co-curricular 

Sign-up for Term 1 2023

The Sign-ups for enrolment in Term 1 2023 co-curricular activities will open at 7.00 pm tonight.

Click here to view the timetable of Term 1 Senior School Co-curricular activities

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. 

Uniform Update

Unfortunately, there continue to be significant delays in the supply chain due to COVID-19. We have finally now received the samples of trousers and the updated blouse.

The Uniform Committee will meet before the end of the year to discuss the way forward and we look forward to giving parents an update early next year. 

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

All instrumental and vocal music lessons will conclude on Friday 25 November. Congratulations to all students on their musical development and achievements throughout the year!

Students who wish to continue with their instrumental or vocal tuition in 2023 do not need to re-enrol. Current enrolments will automatically roll over to next year. 

Parents are asked to notify the Music Department at music@plc.wa.edu.au by Friday 2 December if they do not wish to continue lessons in 2023 or need to change their current enrolment details.

New music enrolment applications for 2023 are welcome by completing the below form. 

Christmas Appeal 

Together with the St Vincent de Paul Society, PLC is supporting 20 families that have endured trauma by making a contribution of gifts, helping them to celebrate this holiday season. The generous donations from our PLC Senior School community will help fill 20 boxes with wrapped presents that will be given to these families.

You can help by buying, wrapping, and labelling a gift with the gender, family number, and age of the family member to be donated in the boxes located near the McNeil Street Reception for each House. Information on the allocation of family members will be provided to students during House Tutor Group meetings, at which students can also register.

Some age-appropriate gift ideas include:

• Adult Female: feminine products/hand or body lotion, skin care, perfume, scarf, purse, bag, candle, shampoos etc
• Adult Male: socks, aftershave, sunglasses, deodorant, backpack etc
• Teenage Girl: toiletries, games, perfume, stationery, sports equipment etc
• Teenage Boy: toiletries, games, sunglasses, school supplies, sports equipment etc
• Children: cuddly toys, books, games, puzzles, Lego, arts and craft etc

The wrapped and labelled gifts are to be delivered to the individual family box which will be at McNeil Street Senior School Reception by Monday 28 November. 

Tabitha Roche (Year 11 CAS IB student)

Give Write – IB CAS Service Project

As part of a student-led initiative between CAS IB students and the Junior School Service Leaders, we invite the PLC community to donate any new or recycled stationery no longer required, through the donation boxes located at View Street, McNeil Street, or Junior School Receptions until Thursday 8 December.

Donations

Your kind donations will be distributed through the charity group Give Write which collects donations of new and pre-loved stationery and recycles, repackages, and redistributes them to children in need so they have the tools to feel engaged and inspired to learn.

Packing Afternoon

In addition, Year 6 to 12 students are invited to assist with a stationery packing afternoon on Wednesday 30 November 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the PLC Lighthouse Community Room. Donated items will be sorted, cleaned, and packed by student participants and Service hours can be claimed for this activity. To register, click the button below and return to the Lighthouse Reception as soon as possible. Limit of 40 places.

Poppy the Problem-Solver – Correction

Thank you to the PLC parent who let us know that there were, in fact, other students who have been invited to participate in the Western Australian Maths Association Problem Solving Programme (WAMPSP). 

Congratulations to:

Diga Elnadi (Year 7), Freya Wakefield (Year 7), Lily Rumpus (Year 7), and Samantha Yang (Year 7).  

Year 7/8 Cricket Champs

Congratulations to the Year 7/8 B Cricket Team who competed in the IGSSA Cricket competition on a Thursday afternoon this term.

They were undefeated this year and were awarded the Year 7/8 B Cricket pennant.

Congratulations! 

Open B Cricket Champs

Congratulations also to the Open B Cricket Team who were also undefeated this year and took out the pennant.

Such incredible achievements for both teams.

Isabel Heads to Agricultural Camp

Isabel Kent (Year 10) has won an all-expenses trip to Tasmania for a camp called 'Feed your mind, feed the world' in December. 

This is a three-day camp for students wanting to learn about exciting career opportunities in agricultural science. 

Located in the north-west of Tasmania within the University of Tasmania's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Isabel will learn how science is solving real-world challenges. 

We can't wait to hear all about your trip, Isabel. 

Polocrosse Champ 

It's been a big year for Polocrosse star, Tatum (Year 10), who has achieved some outstanding accomplishments, representing WA on multiple occasions.

After travelling to NSW earlier in the year to represent WA, on her return, Tatum was chosen to represent WA to compete against a touring NSW junior team. She was stong in defence and helped her team to win the 2022 WA State Championships. Tatum also came away from the State Championships with the overall Champion Junior Australian Stockhorse award for her incredible mare “Stockcare Fortune”.

WA and NSW went head-to-head in two games at the Perth Royal Show as the series continued, putting on a Polocrosse spectacular for the crowd. Tatum’s WA team once again were awarded the winning team.

Barefoot Bowls - Current Year 7 Parents

Venue: Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club 
Date: Sunday 4 December
Time: 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm
RSVP: Sunday 20 November to plcclassof2027@gmail.com

Speech Night

Date: Thursday 8 December
Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm 
Venue: HBF Stadium

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 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)