Senior School Notices
TERM 3 WEEK 8
Dear valued member of the PLC community,
Chamber in the Chapel
Last Friday night, we witnessed another incredible musical display at Chamber in the Chapel.
Friends, family, and staff heard the Percussion Ensemble, Piano Trio 2, Flute Ensemble, Year 8 String Quartet, Guitar Ensemble, and Piano Trio 1 perform.
Congratulations to all the students, and staff on a truly wonderful evening.
Welcome Alisdair McLaren – Head of PLC Pipe Band
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Alisdair McLaren as our new Head of Pipe Band, who will commence with us on Monday 24 October.
IGSSA Athletics
Yesterday, despite the less-than-ideal conditions, we displayed true PLC pride at the IGSSA Athletics Carnival.
Over 70% of the squad ran, jumped, or threw a personal best on the day and a huge congratulations to Years 11 and 12 for winning the Year 11/12 Pennant!
Rebecca Watts
Head of Senior School
Important Information
Tickets on Sale
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 to be announced!
- Date: Friday 21 October
- Time: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
- Location: Magnificent Peppermint Grove gardens, a marketplace on View Street, and PLC Perth
PLC Holiday Programme
The PLC Holiday Programme will run Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, and Friday 30 September from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at $50 per day.
Some excellent community partnerships will deliver the sessions including the Perth Scorchers (with current players), K2 Dance, Netball WA, Aspire Tennis, and Lyn Foreman (Athletics).
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 from any school, so book now to secure your spot! Places are limited.
Co-curricular Sign Up for Term 4
Enrolment in Term 4 Co-curricular activities will open at 7.00 pm tonight.
Term 4 Co-curricular Sport
IGSSA Sports
Students in Years 7-12 received information last week advising how to register for the Term 4 Co-curricular sport trials. Sports include: Years 7-9 and Years 10-12 Softball, Water Polo, Tennis, Year 9-10 Badminton, and Year 7-12 Cricket.
Students are welcome to register for more than one IGSSA sport, providing training and games are on separate days. A commitment to each sport's training and games is required.
Trials for Years 7-9 Water Polo and Softball will be held from 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 September PLC. All other sport trials will be held in Term 4.
Swim Training
Years 7-12 swim training continues into Term 4 and will be held on Mon/Wed/Fri mornings at either PLC or HBF Stadium. The first session commences Wed 12 Oct and will be held in the PLC Pool.
A final training schedule will be available in Week 1 of Term 4.
Rowing
For information relating to Term 4 Rowing, please contact Mr David Milne, Head of Rowing.
For further information regarding co-curricular sports, please email Mr Sam Maxwell, Head of Sport.
PLC Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition
We invite you to attend the PLC Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition, where the View Street building will be transformed into a gallery showcasing the works of emerging artists and designers from Years 7 to 12. This year's Creative Arts & Technology Exhibition - In Sight, will display a spectacular array of visual arts, woodworks, textiles, design and media to be enjoyed by all.
Opening Night
- Date: Thursday 20 October
- Time: 6.30 pm – 8.45 pm
- Location: View Street Building, PLC Perth
Open for Open Garden Day
- Date: Friday 21 October
- Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
- Location: View Street Building, PLC Perth
Student Achievements
Basketball Pennant
Our Senior A Basketball team has secured the pennant after their win last week.
Technically undefeated, as they won every game apart from one draw, they've enjoyed an outstanding season.
Congratulations!
2022 CLTAWA State Chinese Writing & Speaking Competitions
Congratulations to the following girls who competed at the CLTAWA State Chinese Writing and Speaking Competitions organised by the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association at WA.
The competitions are state-wide and provide Chinese language students an opportunity to strive for excellence in their writing and speaking skills.
Category: Years 7-8 Writing
- Aurelia Qaqish 3rd place
Category: Years 9-10 Writing
- Emma Ryan 5th place
Category E4: Advanced Level Writing
- Grace(Yixin) Guo 1st place
- (Michelle) Beining Hu 3rd place
Category: Year 9 Speaking
- Emma Ryan 5th place
Important Dates
Year 8 Bush Dance
Date: Friday 16 September
Venue: Scotch College
Year 7 Family Sundowner – Save the Date
Date: Sunday 18 September
Time: 4.00 pm onwards
Venue: Cottesloe Civic Centre
Last Day of Term 3
Date: Friday 23 September
Time: 1.00 pm finish
Year 12 Mother & Daughter Garden High Tea en Blanc
Date: Sunday 9 October
Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Cost: $35 per person
Tickets: Here
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 – Save the Date
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 8 Parents Paella Night
Date: Saturday 29 October
Time: 7.00 - 11.00 pm
Venue: 10 Palmerston Street, Mosman Park
Tickets: Here
Year 10 River Cruise – Save The Date
Date: Wednesday 2 November
Time: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
PLC Parents’ Spring Soiree – Save the Date
Date: Friday 4 November
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: Senior School Courtyard - adjacent to the Hugh Baird Centre
Cost: $30 pp
We missed you all in February when the Sundowner couldn’t go ahead, so it's time to welcome the entire PLC parent community back on campus. Join us for an evening of music, drinks, and delicious food.
Community Carols – Save the Date
Date: Sunday 20 November
Time: 5.30 pm
