Wishing You a Safe Holiday

It has been a busy start to the 2023 school year and I hope our students all enjoy a well-deserved break. I spent some time in the Boarding House last night, and the energy from our boarders was palpable as they begin their journeys back home. We look forward to seeing our families safely return for Term 2.

Start of Term 2

School begins for all Senior School students on Wednesday 26 April at 8.35 am. Our students are to attend their House Tutor Groups to sign in with their House Tutor, before attending a special ANZAC Day Service in our Junior School Swim and Recreation Centre (SRC). This will be a formal-whole school service and your daughter/s will require a Senior School tie. 

On Friday 28 April, we will also be holding our Inter-House Cross Country Carnival. All students who are able to are required to participate. It is a great way to show House spirit and earn House points.

Years 11 and Year 12 Examinations

In weeks 2 and 3 of Term 2, we have our Years 11 and 12 examinations. During this time, there will be no classes for Years 11 or 12 running, however, if your daughter would like to come to school to study or to meet with teachers, she is welcome to sign into either the Library or the Year 12 Common Room. We ask that if she is on campus she is in her correct school uniform. If your daughter is sitting examinations, please make sure she has read her examination timetable correctly and that she arrives with plenty of time (half an hour before her examination is recommended). The Lighthouse will be open in the mornings and afternoons for any students who would like a quiet place to focus before their examinations, and I hope your daughter takes advantage of this if she would like to.

Senior School Photos
Now Available to Purchase

The Senior School Photos captured this term are now available for purchase. To purchase an online order:

1. Go to
   www.photohendriksgalleries.com
2. Click on the Presbyterian Ladies' College Senior logo
3. Enter password: radu21 
4. Enter your daughter's individual shoot key. If this has been lost, please contact Scorgie House Reception on (08) 9460 6444. For any other queries, please contact Customer Service at customerservice@photohendriks.com.au.

If you placed a cash-envelope order, your photo items have been distributed to your daughter/s. 

Please note that Junior School photos are still being processed and will be available at a later date.

Term 2 Co-curricular

Enrolments for Senior School Term 2 Co-curricular activities are now open.

Please click the button below for more information on each activity and to enrol. 

Term 2 School Uniform

Next term, we ask that all our Senior School students remain in their summer uniform until Mid-Term Break. Often there are still very warm days at this time of year and we want to make sure that all our students are comfortable. On cooler days during this period, students always have the option of wearing their jumper and blazer to help keep them warm.

The Uniform Shop will be open for bookings only, from 8.00 am until 4.00 pm on Monday 24 April for any last-minute purchases of uniform items.

The online store is always open for Click and Collect during normal shop opening hours.

For more information about the School Uniform, including opening hours, please click the button below.

Clothing Donations

Bindaring is celebrating 60 years on Saturday 20 May. In support, we are collecting women’s, children’s, and men’s clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories on behalf of the Bindaring Clothing Sale.

Bindaring donation boxes will be located outside our Junior School Reception and Senior School Receptions (McNeil and View Street) until Monday 8 May.

Volunteers will be accepting donations from the Junior and Senior School slipways on the following dates – keep an eye out for them! 

• Monday 1 May: 7.30 am – 8.30 am

For any inquires, please contact Amy McDonald on (08) 9460 6333.

All funds raised support Australian Red Cross Programmes in WA.

External Service Opportunity
Years 10 – 12

The Bindaring Clothing Sale is the biggest fundraiser for Red Cross in Australia and gives a second life to clothes and accessories, preventing them from going to landfill. 

Date: Saturday 20 May
Time: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Venue: Robinson Pavilion in Claremont Showground  

This is an opportunity for Years 10 to 12 students to earn up to eight service hours (remember to bring your service logbooks).

Student helpers will re-hang clothes, tidy display tables, help customers, and pack up at the end of the day. Student volunteers should wear their school tracksuit pants with a white or black t-shirt, and bring a water bottle and lunch. 

Please register your availability for Sale Day, by emailing Susan Miller.

Open Garden Day
Call for Volunteers

PLC Open Garden Day will take place this year on Friday 27 October. Plans are underway to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of this amazing community event and PLC Parents fundraiser. In the lead up to the event, PLC Parents are seeking volunteers to assist in the following key roles;

Cafe & Hospitality Assistant
Co-ordinator
Assist Year 12 parent, Susannah Evans, in co-ordinating the very popular Open Garden Day Cafe and food vans with the view of potentially taking on the role in 2024. This role involves supporting volunteers in setting up, running and packing up the cafe on the day.

PLC Christmas Cake Co-ordinators x 2
Two volunteers to take on the roles from Year 12 parent, Julia Brims, who will be available to support and handover. These roles co-ordinate the packing and collection of ingredients, as well as wrapping of the PLC Christmas Cakes for sale on the day.

Garden Co-ordinators x 2
Two volunteers to liaise with garden owners and co-ordinate setup and garden volunteers on the day.

Finance Assistant 
Assist Open Garden Day Treasurer, Tanya Dyson (Years 6 and 8 parent), with finances of the event, and provide support to setting up and running the money room on the day.

To discuss any of these roles further please contact PLC Parents Open Garden Day Co-ordinators; Michelle Barrett 0488 988 688 and Emily Chee 0409 686 942 or email plcogdvolunteers@gmail.com.

Grace Hosts Chinese Language Teachers' Association of WA Competition

On Saturday, Grace Guo (Year 12) hosted the 2023 Chinese Language Teachers’ Association (CLTAWA) State Chinese Background Students’ Storytelling Competition at UWA. There were over 40 contestants from 17 WA schools who participated in the competition, and over 100 audience members attended the event. Grace demonstrated a great level of Chinese language, public speaking skills, and received lots of positive feedback for being a great MC for the event.

Amelia Awarded For Excellence in Music

Amelia Corbett (Year 9) has received two outstanding awards at the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) annual awards ceremony last Sunday for her excellence in piano and trumpet. 

In most instances, students undergo one AMEB exam a year on one instrument. However, last year, Amelia sat three AMEB exams on three different instruments, and received an A+ for two of her exams; Piano for Leisure (Comprehensive) - Grade 3 and Trumpet (Repertoire) - Grade 4. 

Congratulations, Amelia!

Year 8 Coffee Morning 

Date: Wednesday 26 April
Time: 9.00 am 
Venue: To be communicated via the Year 8 WhatsApp

Year 9 Father-Daughter Camp 

Date: Friday 28 April – Sunday 30 April
Location: Jarrah Falls Bush Camp, Dwellingup
Activities: Treetop adventure, lane poole swimming, camping, pizza, BBQ, icecream van, and coffee truck
RSVP: Friday 10 March Here
Further details, the itinerary, and contacts can be found Here. 

Bindaring Clothing
Donations Collection

Date: Monday 24 April to Monday 8 May
Venue: Outside Junior and Senior (McNeil and View St) School Receptions

ANZAC Day Ceremonies

RFBYC ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Date: Tuesday 25 April
Time: 5.30 am – 6.00 am
Venue: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

ANZAC Day March
@St George's Terrace

Date: Tuesday 25 April
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Perth CBD

Scotch College ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Date: Tuesday 25 April
Time: 5.30 am
Location: Memorial Playing Fields
Register: Here

Term 2 Commences

Date: Wednesday 26 April

Senior School Inter-House Cross Country Carnival

Date: Friday 28 April
Time: First race commences at 2.05 pm | Presentations begin at 3.15 pm
Venue: UWA Sports Park (McGillivray Oval)

Years 11 & Year 12 Examinations

Date: Monday 1 May – Friday 12 May

PLC Dads' Night –
An evening with Justin Langer

Save the Date: Wednesday 3 May
Further details to follow

Mother's Day Breakfast
Save the Date

Date: Friday 12 May
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: Quad
Tickets: Here

National Boarding Week

Date: Monday 15 May – Saturday 20 May

Rescheduled Special Group and Catch-Up Photos

Date: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 8.10 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre
Schedule: Here

Year 12 Parent Sundowner
Parent Representative Event

Date: Sunday 11 June
Time: 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: TBC
RSVP: Here by Friday 24 March

Year 9 Mums' Weekend Retreat

Date: Friday 11 August – Sunday 13 August
Venue: Jalbrook Estate in Balingup
RSVP: Here
Enquiries: Contact Year 9 Parent Reps at plcperth2026@gmail.com