Heritage October 2022

Celebrating 120 years of visionary education for girls, preparing them to confidently contribute and live generously.

Perth College is honoured to be situated on the ancestral Lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

We acknowledge First Australians as the Traditional Owners of the Lands we stand on and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the cultures and the hopes of Australia’s First Peoples.

Cover Image: Lia Shilo as Anya in Anastasia the Musical. Photographer: Stephen Heath Photography

Inside Cover Image: Year 5 and 6 students in the Body Mechanics sparc superflex.

Heritage Editor: Helen Shield

Contact: Helen.Shield@pc.wa.edu.au

Set goals, take risks and learn

My hope is that we are filled with gratitude for the learning, creative and sporting opportunities we’ve had.

One of the joys of the 120th year of Perth College has been the celebration this year of our students’ creativity, energy and enthusiasm.

We started the year cautiously, unsure about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, reconfiguring our camps and rescheduling our Term One musical production. We were delighted when, as health outcomes improved and restrictions relaxed, our students and staff were able to participate fully in creative, learning, adventure, sporting, community and innovative pursuits. My hope is that as the end of the year approaches, we are filled with gratitude for these moments.

In 2022, our students have inspired us with their problem-solving, resilience, creativity and effort in learning and sport.

They showed true grit, rebounding from early disappointments and throwing their energy into supporting and caring for each other.

As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions eased, our students seized every chance.

Now we are preparing to farewell our Year 12 Class of 2022. We are confident that they have embraced their opportunities to learn, reflect, be grateful, take risks, recover from failure, ask questions and solve problems.

This year, we have had so much to celebrate.

Our students have performed in Junior and Senior School Musicals, Seussical JR. and Anastasia The Musical, Chorales, Concertos, Senior and Junior Independent Girls Schools Sporting Association hockey, rowing, netball, golf, crosscountry, soccer, basketball and athletics, creative, charitable and adventure pursuits. As well as camps, music, drama, debating and myriad House activities.

Our flagship Sports Development Performance Program has gone from strength to strength. We’ve developed a growing number of community partnerships with volleyball, AFL, basketball clubs and fitness and conditioning experts to support long-term healthy activity and sporting participation rates for our students beyond their school years.

InsideOut continues to improve student wellbeing, allowing students to explore who they are and how to encourage behaviours that enable and empower.

Our innovation framework sparc, supported by expert teaching staff across every discipline, has built on entrepreneurial and innovation partnerships it has established with Bloom UWA, AIM WA and Educated by Nature. Under sparc, our students have been able to select from “superflexes” allowing them to choose areas of enquiry ranging from eSports to Body Mechanics (about how the human organs work) and Keys for Life (about how a car works) to Urban Design (about how design can help a city work better).

On behalf of our community, I want to pay tribute to our teaching staff. This year there has been vigorous public discussion about the environment in which teachers are expected to perform, how they are valued and some of the challenges facing the profession. We count ourselves lucky to be part of a community that values our teaching staff, respects their expertise and supports their work.

Our challenge to our students is to pursue “failure” as a necessary part of learning. If they are able to set goals, take risks, learn from setbacks and try again, to move forward, they will continue to grow into braver, innovative problem solvers.

We want our young people to emerge confident, curious and prepared to face the world with courage.

As our 120th year draws to a close I feel confident that Perth College continues to live out the Vision and Values of our Founders, the Sisters of the Church.

Our Perth College mantra, Be Brave, Not Perfect, comes from a deep-rooted desire to ensure each of our students develops the self-awareness they need to discover and nurture their strengths and develop the confidence and courage they need to tackle the world beyond our school gates with confidence.

Helen Aguiar PRINCIPAL

HELEN AGUIAR WITH 2023 PERTH COLLEGE STUDENT LEADERS.

Eudaimonia

The pursuit of virtue, excellence, and the best within us

Sister Emily had a vision for a ‘higher education’ that would encourage all students to reach for the highest places. These are the values and foundation on which we base our Gifted and Talented program at Perth College.

Through rebranding this program as Eudaimonia – an Ancient Greek word that translates as the pursuit of virtue, excellence and the best within us – we acknowledge that it is our responsibility to provide the tools and opportunities for our gifted and high ability students to achieve their personal excellence, the best within themselves, their eudaimonia.

We are shifting away from a traditional exclusive model of Gifted Education towards an inclusive model that caters for gifted students across the broad spectrum of talent fields. This inclusive approach is evidence-based and resonates with the core of what makes Perth College a unique and holistic environment for young learners.

Alongside a focus on classroom extension and enrichment, we have introduced short-term Learning Sprints focusing on students’ specific areas of talent or passion. Through the Eudaimonia program in 2022, we have seen the following achievements:

• Our first ever involvement in the da Vinci Decathlon, where our teams placed in the top three in multiple disciplines.

• A pilot peer-mentoring program between Year 8 students and potentially gifted students in the early years.

• Four students shortlisted for the Whitlam Institute’s What Matters writing competition

• Multiple students entering the National History Challenge; Eureka Sleek Geeks Science Competition and Red Room Poem Forest competition

We had an overwhelming response to Write a Book in a Day, raising more than $770 for The Kids Cancer Project. In Term 4, we are entering multiple teams in the World Scholar’s Cup.

Many of these initiatives have been a first for Perth College, providing a wonderful and necessary opportunity to showcase the amazing talents of our gifted students on the local and national stage.

Most importantly, this model recognises the classroom teacher as the core provider of extension and differentiation for students. The initiatives offered through Eudaimonia seek to supplement the excellent work of these teachers, not replace it. Department heads and classroom teachers are actively involved in the implementation of quality differentiated teaching, in addition to the identification and development of external opportunities.

“I love how the Eudaimonia program encourages us to extend across a range of subjects and areas, so we can find our personal best in areas we may not have expected.” – Joy, Year 8 (new to Perth College this year)

“It has been extremely rewarding working with the super bright pre-kindy, kindy and prep students as part of the Eudaimonia program. Spending Monday lunchtimes mentoring them has been a very special experience, especially as I get to reflect on my own time in Founders." – Mikaela, Year 8

Lucy Birts,

An opportunity to showcase the amazing talents of our gifted students on the local and national stage.

So much to share and celebrate

We’ve been excited to celebrate our 120th anniversary this year, sharing stories of students and staff past and present. Our founders, the so-called Renegade Sisters, Sisters Vera, Rosalie and Susannah, from the Community of the Sisters of the Church, started our School in 1902 with a vision to equip students to make their mark on the world – a radical proposition for young women of that era!

This year we have celebrated the way in which we are proudly living the Vision and Values of the Sisters, by sharing stories past and present.

We celebrated a selection of these stories and reflections in a special 120-year newspaper, Perth College Times, distributed on Friday 23 September, the day we had our whole-of-school celebration of St Michael’s Day.

In June, we acknowledged Sister Rosalie’s 1949 admission to the Order of the British Empire for her work in education. Sister Rosalie, a humble trailblazer, made a significant contribution to WA education and to Perth College.

We marked this milestone by giving each student and member of staff a commemorative pin, with vintage postcards that captured some of the special moments of our School’s history. Principal Helen Aguiar spoke on livestream from the Chapel to the whole school about Sister Rosalie’s humility and service.

Early in Term Three, we captured our students and staff, in logo formation via drone on our School oval! This massive, whole-of-school logistical exercise captures another significant point in time in the development of our school.

that developing a willingness to take risks, learn from mistakes and try again are vital to problem solving and creativity. By creating a safe environment for students to identify and build on their strengths and to stay curious, we will Set Them Free of potential limitations, giving them the emotional and intellectual tools they need to realise the Sisters’ Values and Vision. It’s a treasured heritage.

Be brave and be an ally

We started National Reconciliation Week with a profoundly moving Sorry Day Assembly on Thursday 26 May.

Our Year 10 students were joined by two Year 10 Aquinas College students Tre and Tremane, who told of the devastation of the Stolen Generations and the loss of important spiritual, cultural and family ties across generations.

Jorjah (Year 10) spoke about how hard it is for many Australians to understand how such a sad history has led to so many “broken families and broken souls”. She also talked about her pride in the strength and resilience of her people: “Be Brave and be an ally."

Jorjah said Sorry Day (and National Reconciliation Week) is an opportunity for all of us to come together to play a role in healing our country.

Jorjah, Tre and Tremane were joined by Lavinia (Year 9) who started our Sorry Day Assembly with an Acknowledgement of Country and also by Klara and Anya (Year 10) who read then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s historic 13 February 2008 speech.

Jorjah, Tre and Tremane told personal stories of family members affected by past actions. Their raw, passionate and powerful testimony touched the hearts of those who were able to be there.

As we move forward with greater awareness, we hope all in our Perth College Community will continue to gain greater understanding of the First Nations Culture and share in a strong and proud heritage.

A big thank you to all involved, especially Ms Karol Guglielmana for organising the day.

Nola McIntyre, BELIEFS AND VALUES TEACHER

TREMANE, JORJAH, KLARA, ANYA AND TRE, YEAR 10 STUDENTS FROM AQUINAS AND PC.

Madalah Youth Leadership Summit

Two of our Aboriginal boarding students, Jorjah (Year 10) and Lavinia (Year 9) were chosen to attend the annual Madalah Youth Leadership Summit in Geraldton. The camp was held at Gunnado Farm. The Madalah Youth Leadership Summit is an opportunity for students to extend their leadership skills and confidence in a cultural setting while building relationships with students from other Madalah schools who are travelling similar paths. The students must apply for their position in the group by demonstrating how they have strived to be leaders in their communities. This three-day trip to

Skills for life

Yamatji Country consists of cultural tours, activities to improve communication skills such as the Amazing Race and selection for the Madalah Student Council. These events are also such a great way for students make new connections/ friends and bonds that last throughout their years in high school. During this camp, Jorjah was elected Head Girl of Madalah for the next year and Lavinia was also elected as one of two Mentoring Councillors (one boy and one girl).

Perth College has forged a partnership with Madalah, which is a not-for-profit organisation offering scholarships for Aboriginal students from remote and regional West Australian Communities in a variety of schools.

Karol Guglielmana, ABORIGINAL STUDENT COORDINATOR

Zuleeyah joins WA’s silver medal winning National Indigenous Basketball Tournament team

Zuleeyah (Year 9) was part of the silver medal-winning WA team in Australia’s very first National Indigenous Basketball Tournament on the Gold Coast in the school holidays. The trip, including travel, accommodation and meal costs, was funded by not-for-profit Indigenous

Basketball Australia, founded by NBA basketballer and Indigenous Australian Patty Mills. The IBA delivers grassroots sport for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to give them a better chance to advance in basketball and succeed in life.

The Madalah Youth Leadership Summit is an opportunity for students to extend their leadership skills and confidence in a cultural setting while building relationships with students from other Madalah schools who are travelling similar paths.

PAITYN (YEAR 9), JORJAH (YEAR 10), ZULEEYAH (YEAR 9), LAVINIA (YEAR 9), LATOYA (YEAR 12), ALEXANDRIA (YEAR 10).

History, culture and achievements

We celebrated NAIDOC Week (NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) in September.

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and, at Perth College, we participated in dance workshops, a T-shirt competition, Bush Tucker Tasting, a student BBQ and facepainting. We held a book swap to support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. There were plans for cooking and creating grazing plates using native ingredients grown in the Perth College Ngalang Mereny garden.

Perth College staff also got involved in a Wattleseed Cooking Challenge, with concerns, yet again, that judges may have been swayed by factors

other than the best tasting recipes. Our Aboriginal Student Co-ordinator Karol Guglielmana, said she was grateful for the support of so many student and staff volunteers.

“Special mentions to Hannah Moxey, Alison Walker, Clare Hackett, Jonathan Dutton, Kylie Chatto, Caroline Philogene and Kath Carlton, the Maintenance Team, Ben and Brad from Affies, Glen from Chartwells, our Kaya Teachers and the many volunteers."

Staff celebrated with a special morning tea consuming the outputs of the hotly contested Wattleseed Challenge.

Exceptional talent, energy and creativity delights

The Junior School is always a hive of activity and even more so in the weeks leading up to the Junior School Musical, which takes place in September each year. The exceptional talent of our students is simply astounding, and this year was no exception, with four performances of Seussical JR. wowing the audience of parents, grandparents and invited guests.

We are proud of the collective opportunity our Junior School Musical offers for all our students in Kindergarten to Year 6 to learn songs and choreography through the specialist lessons of Physical Theatre, Music and Choir. It is a culmination of a term of practice in class, alongside an intensive rehearsal schedule and is an experience that brings great joy to so many.

We also celebrate other creative outputs in Term Three, showcasing our students’ visual artworks as part of the Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Art Exhibition. This offers another meaningful way to highlight the value of what the Junior School students can achieve through the Art specialist lessons afforded to them. Each student has an opportunity to shine or express their talent.

Such experiences are characteristic of a Perth College education. In our 120th year we reflect on how this aligns with the vision of the Community of the Sisters of the Church. The Sisters’ vision for Perth College students, eloquently expressed in 1916, was “that they may not merely gain distinction in examination lists, but also be fitted to gain distinction in the greater business of life”.

The heritage that we hold so dear is celebrated in our St Michael’s Day services. A day of quiet contemplation and a shared sense of pride in being part of the Perth College community, a community that has always had a future-focused outlook for young women and one that we feel rightly proud to be part of. The traditional St Michael’s Day sticky bun is welcome at the conclusion of this special day. We hope you enjoyed also the stories and reflections of Junior School students past and present in our special Perth College 120-year newspaper, which features all of our students and staff in an aerial photo on the last page.

Katie Petchell

DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

We are proud of the collective opportunity our Junior School Musical offers for all our students in Kindergarten to Year 6

Junior School

level Junior School Building.

We are excited about the progress we are making now that we can make a start on replacing our old building, which was demolished over the 2021-22 summer break.

Our new building will include 10 classrooms, three STEaM rooms, a staffroom and a conference room. We’ve got some artist impressions of what the new building will look like but these may be subject to change.

Online news about the City of Stirling approval reported our Junior School was unlikely create parking problems and that the design and scale was consistent with previous developments at Perth College and so did not adversely affect the amenity of surrounding properties. The new Junior School was respectful of the area’s heritage character.

The City of Stirling referred the application to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage because the building was close to two State heritage-listed buildings, the Perth College Chapel of St Michael and All Angels and Windsor Hall.

DPLH said the building would not affect the cultural heritage significance of the chapel or hall.

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and quirky costumes

While our Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 students were rehearsing for the Junior School musical Seussical JR.,’s September 15 and 16 performances, a small army of parent volunteers worked with our wonderful Costume House Co-ordinator Krystal Meek on design, stitching and slaving away over some extraordinary costumes. As this magazine went to press, our Capable, Courageous, Caring young performers established that they had soaked up a vast array of wild and quirky characters, including familiar faces such as The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Whos of Whoville, and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! We may still be raving about their performances for the next edition of Heritage but we can’t wait that long to thank Krystal and our extraordinary volunteers for their dedication and productivity!

Revelling in Seussical JR.

Students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 revelled in the opportunity to play a vast array of wild and quirky characters in the 2022 Junior School Musical, Seussical JR., a dynamic and colourful production based on the works of famed children’s author Dr Seuss.

Familiar faces brought to life in delightful performances included The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Whos of Whoville and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!

The rehearsals were exciting and challenging. Seussian characters require a huge amount of energy to bring to life. To top it off, Seussical JR. is almost entirely through-composed, which means even the moments of spoken dialogue are underscored and timed to music. The slightest rhythmic error had the potential to derail the entire show! This tested the students’ performance

skills like never before, requiring incredible focus, precision, and coordination to successfully bring the production to the stage.

The entire cast, led by a particularly courageous Year 6 cohort, totally embraced this challenge.

The Junior School Musical is more than just a performance opportunity; it is a chance for the students to explore the depths of their creativity, and learn about the dedication, teamwork, and organisation required to successfully complete a large-scale project. Watching the absolute commitment of the students involved with Seussical JR., as well as the care and support they have shown one another throughout the process, has been nothing short of inspiring.

Seussical JR. was a polished, entertaining and highly memorable Junior School production.

Tyler Jones, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR, SEUSSICAL JR.

Book Week

Dress Ups, Blankets and Inspiration. We met deadly real-life authors and rose to the challenge of writing a book in a day!

We embraced Book Week by dressing up as our favourite book characters for the Book Week Parade. We had princesses, fairies, Harry Potters, Minnie Mouses, Thing 1 and Thing 2. So many amazing characters lit up our stage. The Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary children also had a parade on the Founders Oval.

Pre-Primary students got a chance to meet Aboriginal author and illustrator Scott Wilson. He shared his book Little Bullock Ngooloog Ngooloog which outlined the importance of staying hydrated. Scott reminded students to stay deadly (amazing/good).

We also had Books on Blankets, with Year 4 to 6 students reading to those in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 3. Miss Stephanie Miller filled lots of baskets around the room with plenty of books to share. Students could choose to snuggle up with a book and a blanket inside or outside.

And our Year 5 and 6 students rose to the Write a Book in a Day challenge, raising more than $700 for The Kids Cancer Project. The initiative, Write A Book in A Day, was a great challenge. It involved weaving in certain characters, settings and scenarios and incorporating random words. Students did their own illustrations and the books will be distributed to children in hospitals across Australia

Collaborating in a virtual exchange

Perth College was excited to be invited by the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) to be involved in a virtual exchange with West View Primary School in Singapore.

The schools connected over a range of experiences relating to sustainability. Teachers and parents had the opportunity to nominate the students to be involved and our ambition was to identify students who were passionate about sustainability.

Thirty students from Year 4 to 6 took part.

As part of this, students took a “live tour” of the Bay of Gardens in Singapore, Green World Revolution in Perth and attended an online workshop with author James Foley.

Students from each school presented their sustainability projects to one another during the final session. Throughout the project students were also able to communicate with a buddy from West View via email allowing them also to connect with individual students.

This was an exciting collaboration as it allowed our students to share their passion for sustainability and develop global and cultural awareness.

Our students connected with students who were striving to solve similar problems to them.

West View Primary School shares similar learning ambitions for their students as we do at Perth College, striving to allow their students to

develop into global citizens who have the 21st century skills required to thrive in this changing world.

This project allowed students an authentic opportunity to share their learning with a global audience and develop their attributes alongside their growing passion for sustainability. We believe this collaboration between our two schools has the potential to be ongoing and we hope to continue cultivating the connection with West View in future.

Kylie Chatto, HEAD OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 6)

Shared values, stories and songs

For each member of our Perth College Community through its history, only God and the individuals concerned know the depth and complexity of their own stories. And yet, for all our particularities, we, as humans from this community share so much in common. We have shared values, shared stories, shared songs and shared understandings of what it means to be a member of the Perth College Community.

During Term Three Chapel Services

we have been reminded of the particular story of Sister Rosalie and her strong sense of calling. How, as a young woman, she resisted the distractions her father placed in front of her to follow her calling to become a member of the Community of the Sisters of the Church.

We have also reflected on the way she lived out that calling, in her care of the students here. Sister Rosalie demonstrated that she was capable, courageous and caring in all her dealings with members of our community. She too appreciated each individual’s story and encouraged students to be the best version of themselves in this world.

One of the privileges of my role in this community is that I get to encounter and guide current and past students during significant parts of their stories. This year it has been an honour to organise and conduct services of baptism, confirmation, marriage and even funerals.

As we grow, as we celebrate and as we grieve, the individual threads of our own stories are interwoven into the narrative of the whole community. Each thread supporting and giving meaning to the next. May we continue to value each other's stories.

The stories of our lives are myriad and unique.

Reverend Linda Pilton CHAPLAIN

As we grow, as we celebrate and as we grieve, the individual threads of our own stories are interwoven into the narrative of the whole community. Each thread supporting and giving meaning to the next. May we continue to value each other's stories.

REVEREND JOANNA COLGAN, ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN; VICTORIA (YEAR 12), OUR 2022 SACRISTAN; BISHOP KATE WILMOT; MAGGIE MCPHEE (ACTING HEAD OF STAFF GROWTH AND ENGLISH TEACHER) AND REVEREND LINDA PILTON, CHAPLAIN OUTSIDE THE PERTH COLLEGE CHAPEL AFTER THE BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION OF VICTORIA AND MS MCPHEE.

Striving for inclusion

Kay Goldsworthy blazes a trail from Chaplain to Archbishop

This year Perth College celebrates trailblazers, including honorary Old Girl Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy, one of a group of 10 women who were the first to be ordained Anglican Priests in Australia 30 years ago.

Archbishop Kay moved to Perth from Melbourne in 1988 to become Chaplain of Perth College. The Perth College Principal was Judith Cottier, Archbishop Kay was training for ministry, was newly married and had no school experience.

According to Built on Faith, Principal Judith Cottier, who regarded the term “eccentric” as a compliment, was thrilled to welcome then Deacon Kay Goldsworthy as new Perth College chaplain.

“I believe it is very appropriate that a school, whose founders pioneered women’s ministry in Western Australia, should have a woman as chaplain,” Mrs Cottier said then.

Fast forward four years to 1992 when then Archbishop of Perth, Dr Peter Carnley, made history as a great supporter of the “amazingly strong” movement to ordain women.

The very first ordination of women priests in the Anglican Church in Australia, scheduled to take place in Canberra in February 1992, was delayed by a court challenge.

In WA, however, an 11th hour challenge was not upheld.

Dr Carnley was able to ordain one man and all 10 of his WA women candidates, including Archbishop Goldsworthy and PC Old Girl Judith Peterkin (1959). And after the first 10, the floodgates opened.

“Around the country, 92 women were ordained in 1992,” Archbishop Kay says. “It was a pretty significant step.”

In her more recent reflections, Archbishop Kay says the Church is always calling us to live in the future.

“Patience and persistence are two hallmarks of leadership,” she says.

Archbishop Kay says she loves the story of the courageous Sisters arriving at Fremantle with nowhere to stay and starting Perth College.

“I don’t think Perth College has lost its audacity – (it has produced) a lot of audacious, strong women working in so many areas around justice and inclusion, opening new spaces for women as leaders and caring and striving for good in the world,” Archbishop Kay says.

Helen Shield

THEN PERTH COLLEGE CHAPLAIN KAY GOLDSWORTHY WITH PC STUDENTS AND HER NEWBORN TWINS IN 1990.

In a class of her own

Shaping the future and thankful for the past, Lynda Giglia says goodbye.

It was almost impossible to convince Lynda Giglia to do a farewell interview.

Not because our departing Vice Principal holds her students, her colleagues, her role and her contribution to Perth College in anything but the highest regard.

“There is not a single person that I’ve interacted with at Perth College that hasn’t affected me in some way,” she says. But she does not enjoy the limelight and, if she had her way, would prefer to slip out quietly when nobody is watching.

For Mrs Giglia, it’s been a stellar 40-year teaching career. Even though she’s held a number of very senior roles in the State and Independent sector, this is the first year that she has not taught because, with her longservice leave booked, she did not believe it would be fair to leave her students halfway through the year.

“Being in a classroom reminds me of why we are here,” she says, adding that for her it’s important as a support and leader of teaching staff to understand what it’s like on the frontline.

“The world of teaching has got tough,” Mrs Giglia says. “I think sometimes our staff really feel that pressure. We do have very high expectations. We expect our students to give us 100 per cent, so we need to give that back. But external pressures, regulations and compliance, teachers having to jump through millions of hoops ... it means that things you would like to invest time in as an educator get put on the backburner.”

Teachers, she says, have a very important role in shaping students’ world. It is a world that she is conscious is changing rapidly. And she does not like to see anyone stuck on a path that does not work for them.

She finds it hard to nominate career highs because she says she’s loved all of it. She loves sport - “all sports”music, creativity, learning, community and tradition, the mysterious sense of

being part of something bigger. It’s one of the reasons she finds the Perth College celebration of St Michael’s Day one of the most special days of the year. The commemoration of the school’s founders, the Sisters of the Church at the majestic St Georges Cathedral in the city, creates a strong sense of connection for the whole community, she says.

One of the highlights of being in a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school is visiting students in the early years. “To see the absolute and utter joy they have at being at school and learning because they have no fear,” she says.

“Everything you do brings you a different type of joy.”

However, for Mrs Giglia it’s been the small and unexpected victories of students that have delivered the magic moments.

“You’ve got to just embrace life,” she says, “It’s going to be up to you to shape your own future, so don’t let others do it for you.”

Helen Shield

One-of-a-kind community

Finding my feet has been made easier by a warm welcome from students, staff and parents

It has been humbling to be welcomed so genuinely into this inclusive and vibrant school.

I have been impressed by the warmth of the students, the support of staff and the collective community’s commitment to celebrating all that is unique about Perth College.

I am still finding my feet but already I’m inspired by working alongside our teachers, students and parents in continuing to build a future-facing learning environment for all.

Students have introduced themselves as I’ve moved around the School. I have been touched by the warm, welcoming, friendly faces that have greeted me throughout the term.

Staff have also been extremely welcoming and supportive of me as I transitioned into my new role midyear.

It is evident that our staff are passionate about their role in educating our students.

The breadth of learning experiences offered to our students and the flexibility of staff to think differently in a forever-changing environment is impressive.

The biggest thing I’ve noticed so far is how our PC values are evident every day in students, teachers and parents.

I love how PC promotes self-directed learners, giving them agency over their learning. It’s incredible that our students have access to such rich learning experiences within our flagship programs including our innovation framework, sparc ; InsideOut for wellness and selfgovernance; and our Sports Development and Performance Program for long-term exposure to the benefits of healthy activity and participation in active communities.

These programs are unique to Perth College and support well-rounded students in all aspects of their lives as confident, caring and capable young people who are prepared for an uncertain future. I’m excited to join our Perth College community.

Clare Johansen, VICE PRINCIPAL

Graduating from Council Chair

After 11 years on Perth College Council, including six as Chair, Andrea Burns stepped down this year. She shares her reflections.

Outside Excelsior House, three names on a paver commemorate the first Perth College students I ever met. They were smart, strong, fun, and kind. Yes. Remarkable women. I loved and admired them in equal measure. Joan King was my grandmother. Barbara and Molly, her sisters.

Decades later, the values that underpinned the King girls’ 1940s Perth College education still hold

true. Namely, that all young women deserve quality education and opportunity. That there is reward in giving things a go. And that being a decent, rounded person who can contribute to society, in whatever capacity, matters. It’s why my husband Andrew and I chose PC for our own daughters’ education and remains the best investment we’ve ever made.

Staying true to those PC values is at the centre of all Council decisions–everything from strategy to big projects like the current Junior School build and particularly when navigating challenges including COVID-19.

After 11 years, including almost six as Chair, I “graduated”. I have been so fortunate to serve alongside a generous and wise group of Council members, past and present. Our school is also in great hands under the stellar Helen Aguiar and her leadership team.

The role of Council Chair has passed to Vikki De Alwis. An Old Girl who came to PC on a scholarship, Vikki has been “paying it forward” ever since. Vikki is a principled leader and a terrific person; I know she will continue to impress.

It has been a privilege to Chair the Perth College Council. Our school continues to turn out empowered young women, able to take on the world in any capacity they choose. 120 years after those gutsy Sisters of the Church opened Perth College, it remains a very special place.

I’m certain my late Gran would be proud her school remains so remarkable.

Staying true to those PC values is at the centre of all Council decisions.

No limits on PC students

Introducing Vikki (Rhodes) De Alwis (1995), Perth College Old Girl and Chair of Council

“I am the person I am from my time at Perth College. We didn’t have the Be Brave, Not Perfect and Capable, Courageous, Caring articulated as values when I was there. But we did have the concept that you could be anything you wanted to be. There were no limitations

“There were definitely no limitations because you were a woman. It was all about being the best version of yourself.

“Mrs (Judith) Cottier, who was my Principal the whole time I was here, was very much about doing your personal best. It didn’t matter whether it was academic or sport or dance or drama. It really was about being the best (version of you).”

As a 12- or 13-year-old, Ms De Alwis, a competitive swimmer attending another high school, noticed some of her squad mates, excited and joyful about school, were from Perth College. So, much to her mother’s consternation, she set her sights on joining them by writing to then Principal Mrs Cottier and asking for a scholarship. “My Mum almost didn’t post the letter! But then she decided I need to learn a lesson.”

Far from a bruising rejection, the letter resulted in a Perth College Scholarship from Year 9, some adjustment to new friends and “the best time”.

“It was a really happy time. And I tried to embrace every single opportunity!”

The pathway to her current role, in Health, Safety and Environment at Chevron, took a number of turns, starting with Psychology, Commerce, Information Systems and Electronic Commerce, which quickly became obsolete. Ms De Alwis worked as an IT programmer for a financial company and then moved to London to work and travel. On her return she studied Physiotherapy, but as a student she yearned for her lost financial independence and returned to working full-time, settling for work that combined her health and business expertise.

She joined her school friends Bree (Shilkin) Ludlow (1995) and Jaz (Dromey) Brain (1995) on the Old Girls’ Association Committee and joined the Perth College Council in 2013 because she wanted to give back to the school that she felt had given so much to her.

"It didn’t matter whether it was academic or sport or dance or drama.

It really was about being the best (version of you)."

“I’m very passionate about my children, Madison and Mackenzie, coming here. I want them to have every opportunity. I feel they will be able to find their niche at PCwhatever is going to give them the confidence they need - to set them up to be the best person they can be.

“At Perth College we are centred on our values and, as a board, we recognise that and the pioneering work that the Community of the Sisters of the Church did. If we want to continue being the school we want to be, being pioneers in education, we need to innovate, embrace digital technologies and changes in education. Our sparc framework, our focus on wellbeing via InsideOut and the Sports Development Performance Program are all important elements in helping Perth College girls become remarkable women, ready to embrace the challenges of life.”

Pushing ourselves at Forest Edge

Year 6 Camp

We were all excited to finally be at camp and feverish with excitement to find out our dorm groups. Then the fun began. We rushed off to get ready for activities and played basketball against the teachers. We all had different activity groups, the activities for the rest of the day included Big Fox, Crate Climb, Billy Carts, and Island Bushwalk. The activities stretched us out of our comfort zone, but we pushed ourselves and had a lot of fun along the way.

After delicious lasagna for dinner we had a quiz- run by the Quiz Master (or Mr. O). It left us laughing even though we were exhausted and practically falling asleep at our tables.

We had a jam-packed, fun-filled day on Thursday. We had to work as a team in the Spider's Web, conquering our fears of heights during the Abseiling Nursery, and the Big Fox (which was over 200m long), and Crate Climb.

We learned new skills as we made Billy Carts and tried not to get lost during Orienteering.

After dinner we had a campfire. We sat shivering as we held up our hands to warm them on the fire. The chocolate coated biscuits and marshmallows were a bonus.

On Friday morning, we woke up and were faced with the pandemonium of packing up in the dorms. It was time to say our final goodbyes to everyone at Forest Edge. The bus was eerily quiet on the way back, with only the odd vomit to break the silence.

Year 8 Nanga Bush Camp

Our Year 8s headed out to Nanga Bush Camp for our first overnight camp experience of 2022! Each of our six groups had an opportunity to spend two nights sleeping in tents in the National Park and a night in the dormitory (The Woodshed) at Nanga Bush Camp. Our Year 8s learned how to waterproof a sleeping bag, pack for a bushwalk, set up and pack down tents, as well as working in teams to prepare meals, launch canoes and navigate bush trails. Some of the students’ reflections were:

Everyone slept. When we got back to PC, we were dead people walking. But it was all so worth it.

Written Harriet F, Madeleine J and Isla M, Year 6

“I enjoyed making food for the group. It was good to spend time with people I don’t normally spend time with.”

Noa, Year 8

“I loved the walks, because even though they were hard, they were fun and they were satisfying.”

Abby, Year 8

“I liked cooking meals on the Trangia (stove). The canoeing was great, the rapids were really fun.”

Grace, Year 8

Displays of courage and friendship distinguish Year 9 Camp

From Wednesday 27 April to Tuesday 3 May, students took part in a re-imagined Year 9 Camp at the Swan Valley Adventure Centre. This year the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to suspend overnight camps early in the year. Undeterred our dedicated staff found another way. Day trips! Our Year 9 “campers” were still able to take part in activities such as canoeing, abseiling, high ropes and InsideOut. Their whirlwind week finished with a day of service, Side by Side, removing weeds with the City of Kalamunda in the Perth Hills. There was a great deal of laughter, cementing of friendships and displays of courage. A great way to start the term!

Helen Avery, HEAD OF YEAR 9

“I really enjoyed playing games after dinner. It brought us all together. I just enjoyed the overall vibe of spending time with people. I really liked the (bush)walks and we sang 99 bottles all the way to zero and that got us through the walk!

Allegra, Year 8

“The best part of camp for me was getting to spend time with everyone.”

Bronte, Year 8

“My favourite thing was being in the tent with my friends. I got to sleep pretty well. I found the canoeing challenging. We got stuck a couple of times and capsized but we got through it in the end. I found the hike hard because we had to walk up big rocky hills. I didn’t think I could do it in the beginning, but I got through it!"

Millie, Year 8

"My favourite part of camp was the canoeing! It took a long time, but it was fun and exciting, and we got to try different things."

Caitlin, Year 8

"My favourite part of camp was when we hiked to our second campground because the view was very pretty."

Emily, Year 8

"My highlights were canoeing and the second night we camped out in the tent because there was a big storm. It was a bit scary because the lightning was really close, but it was fun after that."

Mikaela, Year 8

A special mention and enormous congratulations to Cameron Thorn, Head of Year 8, who worked with a dedicated team of Perth College and Outdoor Education Group staff to deliver an amazing camp experience to our Year 8 students despite the very many unexpected logistical challenges posed by overnight camps during a pandemic.

Year 10 Ninghan Station 10-day expedition

Our Year 10 students and staff this year survived a 10-day expedition at Ninghan Station. Congratulations to everyone for their determination, stamina and positivity in completing a challenging but rewarding experience. The culmination of our Senior School camp program, Year 10 camp, is an immersion in the stunning Gascoyne landscape. Students learn important skills such as teamwork, ingenuity, meal planning and leadership. They work together and draw on their strengths.

Reflecting on Camp From a teacher's perspective

After 10 days of sleeping in tents, wearing the same clothes, and eating only the food they carried, our Year 10s returned from camp! Once the joy of a hot shower and a home-cooked meal wore off, many reflected on the highlights: the morning sunrise views from the top of Warrdagga Rock, the

nightly rituals of storytelling and singing, the cultural session with Ninghan Station owner Ash Bell and the unaccompanied solo section, where students proved they could navigate, cook and collaborate independently. Whatever the highlight, Ninghan Station has certainly left its mark.

Cassie O’Connell, ENGLISH TEACHER AND

YEAR 10 CAMPER

Tuesday. Day nine of 10. Year 10 students finished their unaccompanied, or solo time yesterday afternoon, with all groups successfully navigating their way back to Base Camp after staff left them on Sunday. Base Camp was full of joy and laughter. Students were proud of their achievement and happy to be reunited with group leaders. We had some rain overnight. Some students chose to sleep in but many are venturing out of their tents between showers to watch a river that has been dry for some time flow.

Cameron Thorn,

HEAD OF SERVICE LEARNING, CAMPS AND TOURS

From a student perspective

Students learn important skills such as teamwork, ingenuity, meal planning and leadership. They work together and draw on their strengths.

Arianna and Belle

How did the Year 10 camp change you?

Belle – You know people better than you did before.

What did you expect?

Arianna – I thought the hiking would be a lot worse than it was.

What happened?

Arianna – We got to make Damper with Ash. We got to cook dinner for our group. The unaccompanied was the highlight, without the adults we did it all ourselves.

Belle – We woke up at 5.00 am to climb a big mountain so we could watch the sunrise.

What were the biggest challenges you faced?

Arianna – Not showering was hard but it was ok, we couldn’t smell each other.

Belle – Getting through longer hikes

when we were tired and some people wanted to walk fast and others slow, but we needed to stay together.

What gave you the greatest joy?

Arianna – I enjoyed the time after we had eaten dinner and cleaned up. We all sat around the fire and talked and debriefed the funny things that happened in the day.

What did you learn about yourself?

Arianna – I know now I am stronger than I thought.

What would you do differently next time?

Belle – It was really cold. I would take more thermals.

How do you think the experience affected your year group?

Arianna – It made everyone realise how nice everyone was. I got to know people from my Kaya better.

We are proud of our Year 10 students

as they left their comfort zones and supported each other. So much work goes on behind the scenes to ensure a successful experience for students. A huge thank you to Dr Ellen Fortini, Mr Cameron Thorn and other staff, who supported and guided students through a life-changing fortnight.

From author to podcast

This is a small shout-out to the unsung heroes in and around our Library. These Perth College information experts, including Jonathon Dutton, Phyllis Paioff, Rachael Borshoff, Jonathan Yum and Alison Walker, demonstrate a passion for literacy – reading, creating, writing – encouraging students to try new mediums, explore new visual dimensions and technology and listen and learn.

Time with author Leigh Hobbs

Leigh Hobbs, author of The Big Book of Old Tom, Stew a Cockatoo and Horrible Harriet and the Terrible Tantrum, conducted a library workshop with our Year 3 students. Hobbs delivered compelling backstories about his characters and brought in his canvas of Mr Chicken Man. In his lively workshop, he said there was no such thing as a bad drawing and encouraged students to embrace difference in interpreting their art and to have a go! Hobbs mesmerised his audience, talked about his characters, showed an animated version of one of his books and cracked jokes.

The Beaufort Street Bookshop Tour

Library staff took a group of eight Bookclub students on a walking visit to meet Jane Seaton the owner of Beaufort Street Books. The students were introduced to the ins and outs of owning and running a bookshop and how to select books for sale.

2022 Chronicles Art Exhibition

Our 2022 Chronicles Art Exhibition was opened by this year’s Artist in Residence Yvonne Zago on Wednesday 14 September. Students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 had their works on display. They included painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, jewellery and design.

The 2022 Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 exhibition, Chronicles, was based on the story theme that Perth College has adopted to celebrate its 120th year.

The exhibition was a joyful celebration. Madeleine (Year 12) won Principal Helen Aguiar’s award for ‘Where words fail, music speaks’.

Principal’s Acquisition Art Award

Jenny Do, Class of 2021, for ‘Home Away From Home’, capturing a forsaken childhood experience of feeling abandoned by hard working immigrant parents who sacrificed time with their children to work to give their children a better life.

Jenny says she was inspired by visual artist Mark Tweedie, a previous PC Artist in Residence, who explores themes of family, mortality and ageing. Co-ordinator of Visual Arts at Perth College Nicole Harbison says Jenny’s achievements, including having her work exhibited in prestigious 2022 Pulse Perspectives at the Art Gallery of WA, were magnificent.

MADELEINE (YEAR 12) WON THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME BY JENNY DO.

Term Four Music Album

We are launching a music album in Term Four, with recordings by music ensembles and students from Year 3 to 12. The album will feature performances by choirs, bands, jazz bands, contemporary vocal groups and string orchestra. We took a sneak peek while the Junior School Choir was recording. Even for an untrained ear, our sources tell us the album will be a genuine treat!

Concerto Night Friday 13 May

Concerto Night featured solo performances by Year 12 students accompanied by various ensembles,

including the Senior Concert Band, Senior String Orchestra and the Perth College Symphony Orchestra.

Into the Wild

We ventured Into The Wild for our Junior and Senior Choral Concerts in June. For the Junior Choral Concert on Thursday 23 June, and the Senior Choral Concert on Monday 27 June, students from Year 3 to 12 performed a wide variety of repertoire in choirs and vocal ensembles. It was an impressive showcase of student talent.

Senior Music Night

Our Senior Music Night in August, a collaboration with Aquinas, featured PC-Aquinas combined music groups, the PC Jazz Band, Year 11 and 12 Contemporary Voices and other Aquinas ensembles.

Anastasia The Musical

Congratulations to the cast and crew on a most wonderful and professional performance of Anastasia The Musical.

The passion of our performers, including our musicians, captivated the audience and the standout performances were clearly a result of sustained dedication.

Our students blew us away – a spectacular effort from staff and students to bring this story to life for the first time in Western Australia!

We received wonderful reviews of the performance, including one written by Kimberly Shaw in Stage Whispers: “Featuring a cast of around 90, a large student and community orchestra and excellent production values - this show was brought to life with enthusiasm and energy.”

Our students blew us away – a spectacular effort from staff and students to bring this story to life for the first time in Western Australia!

We are proud of the opportunities we offer our students in Dance, Drama and Music. We are also pleased that our performers regrouped, seemingly effortlessly, after the original performance scheduled for Term One had to be postponed because of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the cast. The company certainly showed a great deal of resilience to rebound from that disappointment.

We are thankful for the efforts of our performing arts staff, including our director Mr Tyler Jones who this year received a Performing Arts WA Musical and Opera Award for Outstanding New Work The Summer of our Lives. How fortunate our children are to have such wonderful professionals guiding them!

Boarding friendships rock

2022 Boarding Captain

Anastasia Kirby reflects on the year and her time as a PC boarder.

PC boarders get to forge bonds with a group of people roughly their age, they gain a unique sense of independence and the staff encourage us to be the best version of ourselves.

Over my six years at PC, I have made strong connections that I treasure because these people have shaped me into the young woman I am today. Whether it was Mary coming in late to tuck us in, hanging out with the older boarders in their rooms after prep, or chatting with younger students in the Green Room, these

people are a part of me. I’m going to miss opening my door, taking two steps across the hall and spending time with my friends.

The Boarding House has changed since I was in Year 7. There was a huge renovation of the entire interior in the 2018/2019 Summer Break. In Year 9, I came back to a new room. I was a little sad to see the hideous green carpet that had been in the boarding house since it was built go.

The new Green Room has been used every night since the renovation by boarders baking, making tea or playing Mario Cart. The new birdthemed wallpaper in the Garden Room turned some heads at first, but the quiet space has grown on people. Our gorgeous quads got

extra seating, so boarders could enjoy some time outside kicking a ball around or sunbaking. This renovation improved the living conditions in the Boarding House, and with the common rooms receiving a makeover in the 2022 July holidays, we boarders enjoy some quality time together in these refreshed spaces.

This year we got Boarding House chickens, named after the 2022 Boarding Executive, Kirby, Sylvie, George and Martini and blessed by Reverend Linda! In the Boarders Chapel for The Blessing of the Chickens, Rev Linda said:

“Kirby, Sylvie, George and Martini, you were created by God, and you are loved by God. May you and your

human family experience joy and companionship together and continue to be a blessing to each other.”

The most powerful memory I will take from the Boarding House is performing at Review for the Year 12s each year. Review celebrates the Year 12s and their journey through school. My year group may not have always agreed but we displayed a level of passion! In Year 10, we did a dance dressed in all black with the lights off. No one could see our faces, but it didn’t matter because we taped glow sticks to ourselves and danced around as multi-coloured stick people. I think we put on the best act that year! I can’t wait for the 2022 Review.

Revealing our 2023 Student Leaders

On Thursday 8 September we announced our 2023 Student Leadership Team.

It was a very thrilling and moving handover from our Year 12 cohort to our new Year 11 leaders. To be supported and selected by fellow students and staff is a great honour. We look forward to working with these students in their leadership journey and we have every confidence that they will take on their positions with enthusiasm and fulfil their responsibilities to the best of their ability.

The handover was such a joyous celebration as the new leaders were enthusiastically welcomed into the Big Quad as the whole Senior School student body clapped and cheered!

The student nominations were outstanding and testament to the high calibre of our Year 11 cohort. Congratulations to the following students who are our Student Officials for 2023.

We have every confidence that our 2023 Leaders will be outstanding in their new roles.

Lucy Sabatini, HEAD OF STUDENT WELLBEING (YEAR 7 TO 12)

OUR STUDENT OFFICIALS

School Captain: Isabella Brown

Student Leadership Team: Alice Cuerden, Eliza Ray, Anna Tang

SRC Captain: Laila Jolly

SRC Leadership Team: Camryn Cloughley, Alisabeth Kester, Catherine Liu, Grace Scally

Boarding Captain: Alana Metcalf

Boarding Leadership Team: Katharine Whitehead, Ruby Stanton, Molly Hodgkin

Service Captain: Grace Liu, Mia Lu

Academic Captain: Charlotte Gilchrist, Jacinta Letizia

Innovation Captain: Florence Barnett, Eliza Kent

Visual Art Captain: Elise Perrella

Dance Captain: Lia Shilo Drama Captain: Matilda Wilson Music Captain: Cindy Ma

Sport Captain: Maddy Booth, Lara West

Barron House Captain: Lily Bolton, Anna Salmon

Bedford House Captain: Lilly Holthouse, Danielle Tilly

Campion House Captain: Stella Pollard, Rachel Watson

Lawley House Captain: Olivia Berson, Bianca Gales

Netball

A fabulous season for Perth College Netball Academy, co-ordinated by Anne Green and Kerrilee Kenny. Perth College had five wins from eight Grand Final games! Congratulations to PC Apricot, PC Lilac, PC Orange, PC Navy and PC Pink. Each of our teams played exceptionally well and margins were tight. Mrs Anne Green, a life member of the Perth Netball Association, presented the Anne Green Award at our windup.

IGSSA Athletics Rowing

Tuesday 13 September turned on some challenging weather but our Perth College Athletics Team remained positive and determined, producing some fabulous results. Of the five records broken on the day, Perth College Year 9 students set a blistering 4 X 100m relay pace of 51.00 setting a new record! Congratulations. What a brilliant result!Our Perth College rowers gave a wholehearted demonstration of our school values at the IGSSA Head of the River in June. We are so proud of the way they worked as a team to race their way into second place, coming third overall for the season. There was some strong competition, particularly from PLC, winners of Head of the River for the seventh consecutive year. Amazing work by everyone. It was a sustained, determined effort.

Christening The VIII

On the evening of Monday 2 May, the PC Rowing community celebrated the addition of a new VIII to the fleet. The boat christening, at the PC boat shed, included a blessing by Reverend Linda Pilton. The new VIII was named after former Vice Principal Lynda Giglia. Mrs Giglia was a wonderful supporter and advocate for rowing throughout her career at Perth College and her favourite catch cry of "a heritage to hold with care" has pride of place on the new boat. We took a great deal of pleasure in seeing the First VIII out on the water at the first regatta Saturday 6 May at Champion Lakes.

LEAH

EMMERSON

IGSSA Golf

WA Pathway VIII Program

Congratulations to Finlay (Year 12), Sophie (Year 12), Alessia (Year 10) and Brianna (Year 12) who represented WA in the Rowing Australia National Underage Selection Trials in Canberra in May. As part of the WA Pathway VIII program, top rowers in each State get an opportunity to compete against their interstate counterparts.

Cross Country

We were mightily impressed by the effort put in by our team at IGSSA Cross Country on Friday 17 June. Big thanks to our Head Coach Sarah Jamieson (1992), former Olympian and Old Girl, and our stellar staff Courtney Guard, Kris Hailes, Nola McIntyre and James Cameron. Eilidh (Year 8) was our standout on the day, finishing second in her race! Our Year 10 runners were our best performing year group, finishing fourth overall. Dannielle (Year 11) put in a top 10 performance and was our first senior student across the line.

Congratulations to our IGSSA golfing team! IGSSA Golf was played on Friday of the Term Two Mid-Term Break at Cottesloe Golf Club, and four students played for Perth College. Alice (Year 10) and Kaela (Year 12) played in the 18-hole competition (13 students participated overall) and Alice finished third and Kaela fourth. Cate (Year 11) and Julia (Year 8) played in the nine-hole Ambrose event (where 19 players participate overall) designed for developing golfers. Cate’s team, which paired with students from PLC and St Mary’s, won the event! Congratulations on a great effort everyone.

PC first Year 7 to 12 Athletics Carnival

Dance Festival

On Friday 26 August, a small group of students performed at the annual IGSSA Dance Festival. We received wonderful feedback from the adjudicator, who commended the students on performing their own creations, their impressive choreographic choices and collaboration. We are immensely proud of the students and how they conducted themselves.

We had a wonderful first-ever Perth College Year 7 to 12 Athletics Carnival at HBF Stadium on Tuesday 28 June. The action was captured by our Year 10 Media team, preserving the day’s highlights. There were impressive efforts all round. However, Leah (Year 9) deserves a special mention for breaking not just one but four PC records over 100m (open), 100m (Year 9) and 400m (Year 9). The records broken were set 35 and 37 years ago. At the end of the day packed with track and field events, overall champion House was Barron, followed by Bedford, Lawley and Campion.

Expanded options with SDPP support

It’s been a busy year for Junior School sport, which has been supported and expanded with support from Adam Selwood, Head of our Sports Development Performance Program. In 2022 we added AFLW, Taekwondo and Community Run Club to our sporting and co-curricular program.

House Cross Country

Super Sophie

During Term Two we had Junior Independent Girls Schools Sports Association (JIGSSA) fixtures for our Year 6 students, who played Netball, Basketball and Soccer.

JIGSSA Netball, Basketball and Soccer State Schools Cross Country

For the first time this year, Perth College Junior School entered a Year 5 and 6 team in the State Schools Primary Cross Country competition.

Our Year 3 to 6 students got glorious weather for their House Cross Country event on Thursday 24 June. There were healthy levels of House spirit and competition and some fabulous runs. Congratulations also to the following students who were presented with a medal or trophy for their efforts. In Year 3, Isabelle, was the Champion and Iola the Runner Up. In Year 4, Isabelle was the Champion and Kensi was the Runner Up. In Year 5, Anastasia was the Champion and Eva was the Runner Up. And in Year 6, Sophie was the Champion and Genevieve was the Runner Up. Well done!

Sophie (Year 6) had an awesome time in Brisbane at the 2022 School Sports Australia Swimming Championships, which was held Friday 19 to Tuesday 23 August for the 10 to 12 age group. Sophie, 11, was representing WA and Perth College as part of the School Sport WA team and produced some fabulous results. Sophie swam personal bests in all her races and made two finals! An awesome effort. Congratulations Sophie!

PC RUNNING COACH SARAH JAMIESON WITH ADAM SELWOOD.

St Michael’s Day 2022

Perth College honoured St Michael's Day (which falls on Saturday 1 October) on Friday 23 September with a whole of school celebration including Chapel Services in St Georges Cathedral in the city.

Our Chaplain Reverend Linda Pilton has underlined the significance of our St Michael’s Day celebrations, which are an important day in the Perth College School year.

“St Michael is the patron saint of The Community of the Sisters of the Church,” Reverend Linda says.

“His story is told in the Bible as the Archangel who ultimately defeats evil. He is considered to be a protective angel as well as a comforter in times of sorrow or conflict. The name Michael means ‘Who is Like God?’ “

The 2022 St Michael Award was presented to Grace Adeniyi (Year 12) in the Senior School. The St Gabriel Award was presented to Lily Bowman (Year 6) in the Junior School.

Both awards are presented to students who demonstrate our Perth College values, Capable, Courageous, Caring, over a number of years, in acts of service to the School.

Our Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students marked St Michael’s Day with a Chapel service at Perth College on Tuesday 20 September.

It is also a Perth College tradition to celebrate St Michael’s Day with a sticky bun!

This year, we also distributed another marker of our 120-year milestone – a 120-year newspaper

Perth College Times. The newspaper brings together stories, reflections and celebrations, past and present, a commemoration of the Vision and Values of our Founders, Sister Rosalie, Sister Vera and Sister Susannah, who sacrificed so much to achieve a “higher education” for girls that would – and continues to – equip and empower our Perth College students to confidently embrace opportunity and contribute to improving the world around them.

REVEREND LINDA PILTON, WITH ST GABRIEL AWARD RECIPIENT LILY BOWMAN (YEAR 6) AND DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR SCHOOL KATIE PETCHELL.

REVEREND LINDA

PRINCIPAL HELEN AGUIAR

PRE-PRIMARY STUDENTS ENJOYING A ST MICHAEL’S DAY STICKY BUN!

REVEREND LINDA WITH FELICIA ADENIYI, 2022 ST MICHAEL AWARD RECIPIENT GRACE ADENIYI (YEAR 12) AND PRINCIPAL HELEN AGUIAR.

Find out more about Perth College

We are passionate about our School, and it gives us a great deal of pleasure to share that.

It’s why we welcome future students to join us to experience for themselves our creative educational community and one-of-a-kind flagship programs.

We offer PC Experience Day for Year 5 to 7 students; PC Student for a Day for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 10 students; Open Mornings on a school day for parents and future students to have an insider’s view of the school; Open House for Early Learning, with age-specific, hands-on activities for students; and the term-time PC Playtime for families of children from 0 to 3.

PC Playtime A one-hour session, during term, with entertaining activities designed for families of children 0 to 3, with places limited to 18 families a session.

Open House Held throughout the year with specialised events for specific age groups to allow children to participate in a range of activities on campus.

Open Mornings These take place each term, from 8.45 am to 11.30 am, giving future students and parents an opportunity to get inside our positive community and meet key staff during a busy school day.

PC Student for a Day Give it a go! Pre-Kindergarten to Year 10 students can join a class to experience a typical school day at Perth College. Three opportunities each term.

PC Experience Day Twice a year, Year 5 to 7 students participate in a taster workshop of our one-of-a-kind flagship programs. Students may try AFLW as part of our Sports Development and Performance Program; discover wellness and self-governance tips in InsideOut; participate in our performing arts program and build and race a robot, just one of the many elements of our innovation framework, sparc.

Private tours Book via our website. Our staff can answer any questions you may have while you get an insight into our School community.

To find out more please contact our Enrolments Team at enrolments@pc.wa.edu.au