Junior School Notices
TERM 4 WEEK 7
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Pre-Primary Nativity
What a very special performance based on the Mem Fox story, Wombat Devine, was presented to the community by our Pre-Primary students. The children recreated the story so beautifully, and I am sure that many tears quietly welled up as the children shared this story around resilience and the Nativity story.
Thank you to everyone involved in the dramatization of this delightful Australian book.
Community Carols
On Sunday, we celebrated our second annual Community Carols event on the Quad. It was once again a resounding success with much Christmas merriment and cheer.
All the students played and sang beautifully, and they were joined by an enthusiastic congregation who sang with great gusto!
The Parent Community Choir was the surprise event of the evening, and many girl's faces lit up as they saw their mums hit the stage and sing 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' and 'Jingle Bell Rock'.
Meredith Beer
Acting Head of Junior School
Rev Nalin's Reflections
November has been a busy time in the diaries of Australian and international political leaders with the COP 27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt, the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, the G20 Meeting of world leaders in Indonesia, with some degree of thawing in the Australia-China relationship, and finally, the APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit in Thailand. Australia was very much in the world spotlight and generally speaking, commentators have been complimentary of the Government’s contribution to international debate.
Important Information
Year 6 Final Assembly
No doubt everyone is excited for the Year 6 Assembly to be held in the Junior School Sport and Recreation Centre on Friday 25 November commencing at 1.30 pm.
It is a special time of celebration as we join to reflect on this cohort’s year and to thank these students for the wonderful contributions that they have made to the Junior School, and to wish them well for the next part of their school journey.
Suzuki Christmas Concert
Another special occasion in our Term 4 calendar is the Suzuki Christmas Concert held in the Heather Barr Memorial Chapel on Tuesday 29 November from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
It is always a joyful concert and a celebration of not only Christmas, but the talents of our string players.
PLC Holiday Programme
The next PLC Holiday Programme will run Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, and Friday 20 January from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at $50 per day.
Some excellent community partnerships will deliver the sessions including Fremantle Football Club and Perth Scorchers (with current players), K2 Dance, Netball WA, Aspire Tennis, Mark Lee Football Club, Hockey (current Olympian), and MBA Sports.
Each day is unique, with students covering four different sports sessions each day.
This is open to female students from Pre-Primary to Year 7 in 2023 from any school, so book now to secure your spot! And don't forget to tell your friends.
Code Camp School Holiday Programme
PLC Lighthouse is hosting the School Holiday programme Code Camp from Monday 23 January to Wednesday 25 January.
Children aged 7 to 13 with an interest in all things technological, can choose from YouTube Creators, Drone Camp or Roblox Legends classes running over two or three days. Click here for the poster and a promo code.
Performing Arts Showcase
The Performing Arts Showcase will focus on a selection of the work Years 7 to 10 students have created in their Dance and Drama classes this semester. These pieces have been created collaboratively under the supervision and training of their Dance and Drama teachers. They would love to share their work with you.
- Date: Thursday 24 November
- Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Junior School Booklists
The Year 1 to Year 6 2023 Booklists are now 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.
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.
PLC Parent Representatives
The PLC Parents Committee are looking for keen and engaged volunteers to take on Parent Representative roles in both the Junior and Senior School. In these roles, you would help as a communicator to families from your year group, liaise with parents, the PLC Parents Committee and the School, assist with year group events, and play a role in the PLC Parents Committee decision-making. You might have a daughter/s or connection across this year group, and are enthusiastic to help foster an active and inclusive parent community!
To register your interest in this role, please email Emily Chee at emilyclare76@yahoo.com.au for Junior School Parent Representative positions and Kathryn Wilson at kathrynwils@gmail.com for Senior School positions.
We encourage all parents from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 to take on one of these valuable roles. A list of the 2022 PLC Parents committee members and their contact details can be accessed here.
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.
Junior School Bulletin
Important Dates
Performing Arts Showcase
Date: Thursday 24 November
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Tickets: Here
Year 6 Final Assembly
Date: Friday 25 November
Time: 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Junior School End-of-Year Assembly
Date: Monday 5 December
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Venue: Junior School Swim & Recreation Centre
Junior School Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Date: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm
Venue: Claremont Aquatic Centre
PLC Holiday Programme
Dates: Wednesday 18 January, Thursday 19 January, and Friday 20 January
Time: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: PLC Perth Lighthouse
Book: Here
