Lion's Roar 14 June 2019

lion’s roar Educating successful women of tomorrow in a Christian Environment

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Mrs Nicola Taylor Principal As another eisteddfod season draws to a close, with a range of results achieved, some highpoints, some more challenging and a range in between, the collective outcome demonstrated in our girls and staff a quality that has been the subject of a recent research study conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education - Resilience.

This particular study focused on why do some children do well under high-risk circumstances whilst others don’t. One of the key findings was that all children are vulnerable to risks and adversities. Adversity resulting in stress, affects development, behaviour, learning and health.

The study also found that resilience is a quality which may lead to positive outcomes for individuals faced with significant adversity. The researchers identified a number of factors which build resilience one of which being educational settings which provide developmentally rich relationships and experiences.

These practices…“support and derive from a school culture that aims to develop strong relationships, trust, positive interactions, and thoughtful development of student agency.” Darling-Hammond et al (2019) Implications for educational practice of the science of learning and development.

Experiences in and out of the classroom, rich learning tasks, excursions, incursions and co-curricular, pastoral care, outdoor education, sport and eisteddfod.

Quality experiences provided by caring, committed and highly professional staff contribute significantly to such a school culture.

I trust you enjoy reading throughout the Lion’s Roar the many experiences , opportunities and achievements of a wide range of students at the College.

A special congratulations to Sophie Bailey (Year 5) and Kate Loxley (Year 4) who took part in the CIS Cross Country this week. Sophie placed an impressive third with Kate following closely coming in 18th.

Congratulations also to our four teams who took part in the regional Shakespeare Carnival also held this week with three of the teams making it through to the State finals!

UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 2019 EVENT

DATE

EISTEDDFOD GALA CONCERT

16/06/19

BOARDERS’ CHAPEL

17/06/19

COLLEGE COUNCIL FINANCE MEETING

17/06/19

JUNIOR SCHOOL CHAPEL

20/06/19

YEAR 7 MATHS OLYMPIAD

20/06/19

UN YOUTH NSW EVATT EVENT

21/06/19

JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNING JOURNEY ‘EGGSHIBITION’

23/06/19

BOARDERS’ CHURCH SERVICE AT ST MARK’S

24/06/19

COLLEGE COUNCIL MEETING

27/06/19

JUNIOR SCHOOL CHAPEL

27/06/19

TERM 2 ENDS

27/06/19

STAFF DAY

28/06/19

ISHE INTERSCHOOLS HORSE EXTRAVAGANZA

28/06/19

INAUGURAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS’ SPORT CHALLENGE

29/06/19

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2019 For enquires, please contact info@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

JUNE JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNING JOURNEY Friday 21 June 2019 • from 2.30pm PLC Armidale Junior School Join our ’Eggshibition’ in the Junior School and stay for the official opening of the ‘PLC Poultry Palace’ followed by lots of other activities inspired by our integrated learning projects.

Enter the Colouring in Competition to WIN! For more information and to RSVP please email: juniorschool@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

AUGUST SAVE THE DATE... CONCERT FOR DROUGHT RELIEF A very special musical community event!

Friday 9 August 2019 • 7.30pm Lazenby Hall UNE PLC Armidale and PLC Sydney are teaming up to present a combined concert for drought relief.

More details to come

BLEDISLOE CUP - SAVE THE DATE Saturday 10 August • from 7.30pm • Astra Arts Centre Watch the Bledisloe Cup on the big screen in the Astra Arts Centre - brought to you by the PLC Armidale Sport Supporters’ Group (SSG)! Bring your fathers, friends and families. Drinks and snacks will be available. Entry by donation.

OCTOBER OGU REUNION Friday 18 - Sunday 20 October 2019 • PLC Armidale Music Alumni Event • Tickets $25 www.trybooking.com/BBWGK For more information and to RSVP please email: OGU President, Kathie Marquardt kathie@marquardtconstructions.com.au or Shona Eichorn, Director of Development development@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

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PLC ARMIDALE NEWS

SAVE THE DATE Drought Relief Concert

FRIDAY 9 AUGUST

PLC Armidale is teaming up with PLC Sydney to present a combined concert for drought relief at Lazenby Hall, UNE from 7.30pm.

Term 2 Lunch Menu The Term 2 Lunch Menu can be found on our website under the Current Families tab.

Mrs Shona Eichorn Director of Development Communications Survey Thank you to all those families and staff who completed our Communications Survey recently. Your feedback was appreciated and will form the basis of the PLC Armidale Communications Plan moving forward. More details available soon.

Education Perfect PLC Armidale has been successfully using Education Perfect in language learning for several years now. Last week, from 4 - 11 June, Education Perfect ran a statewide language learning competition. While the winning student did not come from PLC Armidale, two of our girls achieved great results by putting in a lot of practice hours. The highest-achieving girl was Chiyo Brown in Year 8, who received a Bronze award for her efforts. She scored over 1000 points for the week. Destiny Mills in Year 9 also received a Merit award, by scoring over 500 points during the competition time. Congratulations to both girls!

Hosting an International Student

Please click here:

http://www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/ current-families/dining-plc-armidale

Stories to Tell?

Photos to share?

NACEL Australasia www.nacel.com.au Bring the world into your home: Hosting an overseas student is a wonderful way to bring another part of the world into your own home.

It provides your Australian family with the opportunity to observe and hear the story of a young French person who is a long way from home and keen to experience life in Australia.

The students come from all parts of France, which includes the regional areas and have varied interests. We would match a student to a family at your school with similar interests.

Our students are involved in so many activities both in and out of school hours and we do our absolute very best to keep on top of all the information we receive, and then promote.

Nacel Australia’s commitment to social responsibility now extends to the host family to assist them in providing their generous student accommodation.

Should you have a news or a photo to share, please send directly to Mrs Renee Jones, Media & Communications Manager communications@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

For further information please don’t hesitate to contact Suzanne Tischler on 1300 735 732 or suzanne@nacel.com.au

Please also appreciate that not every single photo which is submitted will be used.

PL C A R M I D A L E

proud supporter and host of the

SATURDAY 6 JULY Mrs Sally McCook • Enrolments Manager enrolments@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shona Eichorn • Director of Development development@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

Miss Amy Chiu • Pathways Administrator achiu@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

and introducing... Mrs Renee Jones • Media and Communications Manager • communications@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au

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SENIOR SCHOOL Mrs Anna Caldwell Head of Senior School Finishing the Term Well With two weeks left of Term 2, I encourage everyone to reflect on what you have already achieved and maintain your focus and energy to finish the term well.

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bronze Qualifying Adventurous Journey What a fabulous way to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday and 60 years of the Award in Australia, by going on an Adventurous Journey to South West Rocks and Hat Head with our Bronze Awardees. The girls impressed with their teamwork, minimal impact camp craft skills, their gourmet feasts and sense of humour.

The coastal tracks, although overgrown and muddy, did not disappoint and we were treated to sightings of a large variety of bird life, whales and dolphins.

After hiking 20km over the two days, the girls enjoyed a quick swim at Hat Head before heading back to Armidale to enjoy the rest of the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend.

Our next Adventurous Journey will be a Silver/ Gold hike in the second week of the September / October holidays.

Compliments, Concerns or Complaints?

PLC Armidale welcomes feedback. To enable us to continually improve our school we encourage suggestions from parents, students, community members and staff.

Gold Award Congratulations to Hannah Croft who has completed and achieved her Gold Award. We look forward to your Gold Award Ceremony in Sydney.

Please submit any compliments, concerns or complaints here: http://www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/currentfamilies/compliments-concerns-complaints

Student Absence or Exemption from Attendance 2019 Under the NSW Education Act, school attendance is compulsory until the age of 17. As a school, we have a Duty of Care responsibility to see that students enrolled at the College are in a regular pattern of attendance unless there are special circumstances making this difficult.

To streamline our process of notifying the College when a student is absent, parents are asked to bookmark and use the online forms found on the College website:http://www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/current-families/notification-of-absence If permission is being sought for a period of absence longer than five consecutive school days duration a separate form is to be used, also found on the College website:http://www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/current-families/request-for-leave These online forms are received by our receptionists in the Junior and Senior school with our attendance records on Edumate adjusted accordingly. Parents are asked to use these forms to ensure that notification of absence, or requests for exemption from attendance are actioned promptly.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL Mrs Fiona Wake Head of Junior School Community Spirit looks like teamwork. It involves events and activities that bring members of the school community together in some way. This was certainly the case when dads and their daughters took place in a DIY Poultry Palace working bee a fortnight ago. Not only did our dads roll up their sleeves, mums took to the Global garden as well; weeding, pruning, fertilising, mulching and tidying up our garden beds ready for our winter planting. Our feathered friends, all named by the students; Candy, Peggy, Winter, Hey-Hey and Fluffy, enjoyed spending the day roaming the schoolyard under the girls’ supervision. Some even enjoyed taking a ride in the mini wheel burrows, and sticking their beaks in the business at hand as they got up close and personal to take a closer look at the handy work carried out by our palace engineers (our dads).

The Poultry Palace will provide the epicentre to our Eggs-hibition that our local member, Adam Marshall will officially open …

Poultry Palace OFFICIAL Opening Friday 21 June, 2pm - ALL Welcome!

It is time to officially open our Poultry Palace in the Junior School, designed by Year 6 student Milly Keeping in a design competition that was presented to our students to create enthusiasm and an appetite for Project Based Learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Thanks to the assistance of parent volunteers, Milly’s design came to life, 2D to 3D and her coop was furnished by our five feathered friends, escorted and donated to the Junior School by Greg Mills (parent, UNE Scientist in Schools facilitator and General manager of GoAhead Business Solutions); Candy, Peggy, Winter, HeyHey and Fluffy have comfortably settled into their new home and are laying approximately 2-3 eggs a day, perhaps you may like to buy a tray?

Our JS will open its doors to the community to showcase their projects, some of which are centred around an egg theme. Our Eggs-hibition will present projects of work that have resulted from the various Units of Inquiry, studied by our students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Year 5 and 6… have been busy designing packaging that will see their chocolate Easter egg survive a trip to Brisbane and back – the reward being the privilege of devouring the egg on its ‘intact’ return. We shall keep you posted!

Year 3 and 4… have been studying the Earth’s surface and will display their models of the Earth’s layers, and their egg artwork at our Eggs-hibition.

Year 2… have been studying mixtures, they tell me we are surrounded by them — the air we breathe, the food we eat and drink, and our personal grooming products. Chefs try mixing ingredients in different ways to make tasty combinations and interesting textures. Inquiry into mixtures has revealed for these young budding scientists that mixtures are useful for all kinds of purposes; paints, inks, glues, perfumes and detergents. Sometimes materials don’t mix and hands on investigations allowed our students to explore this concept.

Kindergarten… have been growing sprout ‘eggheads’ as they learn about what living things require to grow and survive.

Pre Kindergarten… have been watching butterflies hatch from a chrysalis and have taken delight in releasing them into our Global garden – they have shared in the story ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and have explored the garden, convinced their butterflies have taken up home amongst the vegetables because ‘they have seen them?’

Seeing is believing, come along to our Eggs-hibition and enjoy the FUN! Bring along family members, friends and spread the word… Great things are happening at PLC as we learn the 21 century skills that are preparing our students for their futures.

Eggs-hibition Colouring Competition…

Each of our students have been given a colouring competition to take home and by choice enter into a colouring competition to celebrate the opening of our Eggs-hibition. If your daughter would like to enter, she can hand her completed colouring page to Emma Young at Junior School Reception by Friday 21 June.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

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FEATURE CLASS: YEAR 3 Year 3 have been very busy indeed this term. We have tested our athletic skills, gymnastics abilities, musical talents, and who can forget our very first NAPLAN assessment week. We were so excited to realise that we could complete our papers in the given time and it really was just another piece of work to help us with our learning.

In English, we are studying the stylistic features of Roald Dahl in his imaginative writing. We have discovered that the vocabulary and punctuation choices really do shape the way that we read and make sense of the text. Learning about this as we read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has really helped us achieve our goal to “Read with expression. Don’t read like a robot.” We have a fun little song and dance to accompany this goal. Keep an eye out for improved vocabulary in our marvellous creative writing.

In Science, we have been learning all about the scientific method and how to investigate questions about weathering and erosion by following procedures, designing models, making observations and carefully reporting our findings. We look forward to sharing more with you in our Eggs-hibition next week.

Year 3 and Mrs Robertson

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PLC ARMIDALE

SPORTS REPORT AROUND THE GROUNDS Mr Peter Le Surf Director of Sport This week has again been a busy time for sport at PLC Armidale. It is great to see so many girls out and about enjoying all the benefits that sport brings.

I would like to commend the girls on their continued sportsmanship and amazing behaviour and team spirit that they have demonstrated so far this season. You should be proud of yourselves.

Tennis I was lucky enough to accompany Sophie Bailey (Junior School) and Lauren Williams and Julia Hattingh (Year 8) to the Junior Development Series Tennis Tournament recently held in Glen Innes.

Sophie B competed in the Under 12 category and finished in 2nd place which is a fantastic result, considering Sophie is only 10 years old.

Congratulations

Julia had a tougher time and had a few hard matches before getting back on track to finish 3rd in the under 14. Her final match of the day was against Lauren which she won, however this still placed Lauren 4th.

Congratulations to the Equestrian Team for their success at the Coonabarabran Event.

The girls played extremely well in tough, cold and windy conditions. They will be a force in coming years.

RESULTS: Mariah ODE: EVA60 11th SJ: 1st RH 17yr 60cm AM7

Equestrian

SPORTING: 5th Flag, 2nd Barrel POLO X: Finals HACKING: 4th Show Hunter 16th. Made second split in rider. 1st Team of Four

Lucy CT: 3rd CT3 WHC: 3rd 14 Year Old

Our PLC Armidale Equestrian Team had some of the best results that they have had in years at Coonabarabran.

Our Equestrian manager, Amanda Kennett said: “ I just wanted to congratulate the girls on their overall performance, behaviour and team spirit during this year’s Expo. For those of you that experienced the event for the first time, I sincerely hope that you enjoyed every moment. It is a long week and horses, ponies and parents get tired by Tuesday afternoon, so I just wanted to acknowledge the way you all represented your school, right down to the end of presentation on Tuesday.

Every one of you girls should be super proud of yourselves. Each of you are on your own journey with your horses, each of you at different levels, with different challenges to overcome and different learning paths. I believe that regardless of results, you all excelled in your individual journeys and partnerships with your horses. Every horse and rider combination is a work in progress, no matter how far you get, there is always more to do and learn.” - Amanda Kennett

SPORTING: 5th Flag, 5th rider POLO X: Finals HACKING: 2nd Pairs, 1st Team of four

Jesse

CT: 7th CT2 SJ: 1st RH 14 Year Old 60cm AM7 POLO X: Finals HACKING: 4th Hack, 1st Team of Four

Charlie

DR: 62% Prelim HACKING: Made second split in rider, 4th Pairs

Our girls next compete at ISHA and the Hunter Valley Grammar Interschool and I would like to wish them every success.

Tilly

CT: 7th after DR but elim after SJ SJ: 1st RH 12 Year Old 60cm AM7 HACKING: 4th Show Hunter Galloway, 4th Rider, 4th Pairs

UP-COMING EVENTS:

Frensham College visit On 29 and 30 June, Frensham College will be visiting Armidale to play in a Netball and Hockey Carnival, organised by PLC Armidale.

Jazz

ODE: EVA60 3rd SJ: 3rd Open 80cm 2 phase SPORTING: 5th Barrel, 5th Bend HACKING: 3rd Open Lightweight Hack, 2nd Pairs, 1st Team of Four

Games of Hockey and Netball will be played between PLC Armidale, TAS, NEGS and Frensham in a ‘friendly Carnival’.

All games will be played at Sport UNE. Games will commence at 8am on Saturday 29 June until 3pm. Finals will be played on Sunday 30 June between 9am - 11am.

It would be great to have plenty of support for our girls.

For the parents we will be hosting a ‘Parents and Supporters Gathering’ at the Wicklow Hotel on Friday 28 June. This is an informal gathering of all parents and supporters from all the schools. This will commence at 6.30pm. Feel free to call in at any time and say “hello”.

I look forward to catching up with everyone on the sidelines on the weekend.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT Mrs Lucy Donaldson Junior School Sport Coordinator The long weekend was a nice break from the normal hustle and bustle of Saturday mornings, but of course, I am looking forward to getting back into it this weekend, as are the girls!

CIS Cross Country I would like to wish two of our Junior School Girls, Kate Loxley (Year 4) and Sophie Bailey (Year 5), who are heading down to Sydney to compete in the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Cross Counrty Carnival on Thursday, the best of luck!

An outstanding effort and we are all so proud of you!

Hockey This year we have five Junior School Hockey Teams in the local competition and they are really enjoying building their skills, competing, and of course, the social aspect of team sport! After school trainings have been a positive change from lunch time trainings, allowing more time for a more productive training session.

U9’s Tigers and Panthers - Who would have known that some of these girls have never played hockey before?! Our Kindy, Year 1 and Year 2 players have played some great hockey and having so much fun!

U11’s Lions and Jaguars - Our Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 girls have been playing some spectacular hockey this season. The Lion’s have only had one loss and they are sitting at the top of the table and the Jaguars haven’t had a loss yet. Each week we see more and more improvement and skill development.

U13’s Lightning - Also containing Senior School girls in year 7 and 8, the U13’s are a relatively young side. They are really starting to come together as a team and played an amazing game against Harlies (competition leaders) to win 4-2 in their last game. They are only getting better and better!

Representative Sport Representative hockey (New England), netball (New England) and cross counrty (CIS) Juinior School girls’. From Left to Right: Zoe Webb, Sophie Young (netball), Kate Loxley, Sophie Bailey (cross country) and Macey Wake and Elsie Wake (hockey). Super stars in the making!!

Just a friendly reminder to please remember to let you daughter’s coaches know or myself, if they will be absent from training or games.

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2019 Eisteddfod Results MUSIC CHOIRS/ENSEMBLES

ST68- Duet on any bowed instrument 14 years and under -

CH08 - Vocal Ensemble - Open Bel Canto - 1st

Jennifer Sung and Chiyo Brown - 2nd

CH09 - New England Choral Championship - Open PLC Senior Choir - 3rd

ST35 - Violin or Viola solo 20th/21st Century 10 Years and under-

Chamber Ensemble Quartet - first prize Jennifer Sung - 1st

CH03 - Choir, Unison Years K-6 PLC 3-6 - 2nd

ST55 - Violin or Viola solo Baroque 10 Years and under Jennifer Sung - 2nd

CH06 - Choir Year 10 and Under

ST83 - New England string age Championship 10 years & under

PLC Polly and the Anna’s Vocal Ensemble - 2nd

Jennifer Sung - 1st

PLC Years 7/8 Choir - 3rd

Violin or Viola solo romantic 10 Years and under - 1st

EN08 - Class Ensemble Years 11-12

KEYBOARD

PLC Year 11/12 Class Ensemble - HC

EN14 - Chamber Ensemble Years 8 and under

EN27 - Jazz Ensemble Years 7-12

PLC Piano Trio - 2nd

PLC Jazz Ensemble - 1st

KB25: Piano solo 20th/21st century (AMEB Grade 7 and 8 standard)

STRINGS

Chiyo Brown - 1st

EN20 - Any Instrumental Group - Open

KB07: Piano solo (13 Years and under)

PLC Orchestra - 1st ST76 - Ensemble on any bowed instruments Years 7-12 PLC Cello Ensemble - 1st ST81 - Large Ensemble on any bowed instruments Years 7-12 PLC Senior Strings - 2nd ST29 - Violin or Viola solo, restricted (12 Years and under) Nathea Ping Kee - 1st ST47: Violin or Viola solo, Romantic (14 Years and under) Chiyo Brown - 1st

Chiyo Brown - 1st KB40: New England Piano Age Championship (13-15 Years) Chiyo Brown - 3rd KB37: Piano duet/trio (15 Years and under) Chiyo Brown & Yuko Takayama - 2nd KB17/18 - Piano Solo restricted 11-14 Years Anviti Sinha - 3rd KB21 - Piano Solo, 20th/21st Century, Grade 2 standard) Anviti Sinha - 1st

ST05: Violin solo (14 Years and under)

KB41 New England Piano Age Championship - 16-18 Years

Chiyo Brown - 1st ST68: Duet on any bowed instruments (14 Years and under) Chiyo Brown and Jennifer Sung - 2nd

Xinyue Li - 1st KB12 - Piano solo Novice Years Years K-4 Rebecca Sung - HC

ST07 - Violin Solo - Opens

KB04 - Piano Solo 10 Years and under -

Elinor Warwick - 1st ST85 New England String Age Championship 16-18 Years Elinor Warwick - 1st ST86 New England String Age Championship - Opens Elinor Warwick - 1st

Jennifer Sung - 1st KB16 - Piano solo restricted (9-10 Years) Jennifer Sung - 1st KB35 - Piano duet 11 Years and under Jennifer Sung - 1st

ST41 – Cello/Double Bass solo, 20th/21st Century (12 years and under)

KB24 - Piano 20/21st century ameb grade 5 and 6 Jennifer Sung - 1st

Amelie van der Werf - 2nd ST13 – Cello/Double Bass solo (12 Years and under) Amelie van der Werf - 1st

KB26 - Piano solo Baroque AMEB 4-6 Jennifer Sung - 2nd KB21 - Piano Solo, 20th/21st Century (AMEB Grade 2 Standard)

ST53 - Cello, Romantic 16 Years and under

Sophie Bailey - 2nd

Sarah Hughes 1st

KB28 - Piano Solo, popular or jazz (10 Years and under)

ST 15 - Cello Solo 16 Years and under Sarah Hughes 2nd

Sophie Bailey - 3rd

ST66 - Duet on bow instrument 10 Years and under - Rebecca Sung and Jennifer Sung - 1st

KB35 - 2nd Piano Duet/Trio (11 Years and under) Sophie Bailey with Jolanda Hess - 2nd

Cello or or Double bass solo (8 Years and under)

KB20 - Piano solo 20/21st century AMEB Grade 1 Standard and under Anaïs Dettwiler: 2nd

Rebecca Sung - 2nd Piano solo Novice

VOCAL VC06 - Vocal Solo 18 Years & Under - Classical Repertoire Isabelle Taylor - 2nd Lily Graham - HC

Rebecca Sung - HC ST- Violin or Viola Solo 10 Years and Under Jennifer Sung - 1st

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2019 Eisteddfod Results MUSIC VC25 - Vocal Solo 18 Years and under - Musical theatre, Operetta, Disney film Lily Graham - HC VC29 - Vocal Solo - Popular Song 18 Years and under Isabelle Taylor - 1st

Jenna Marquardt - Variety solo - 2nd - Modern expressive duo - 1st - Contemporary trio - highly commended

SPEECH AND DRAMA 2019

VC33 - Vocal Duet 18 Years and under

SD17 - Verse Speaking, solo (12 years)

Lily Graham and Isabelle Taylor - 1st

Nathea Ping Kee - 1st

VC39 - Vocal Leider (15 Years and under)

SD04 - Character Sketch, solo (12 years)

Lauren Williams - 1st

Nathea Ping Kee - 2nd

VC09 - Vocal Solo restricted (14 Years and under)

SD36 - Public speaking, prepared speech (12 years)

Lauren Williams - 1st VC13 - Vocal Solo, Folk song or ballad (15 Years and under) Lauren Williams - 2nd

Nathea Ping Kee - 2nd SD62 - Improvisation duo (Year 8) Lauren Williams and Nathea Ping Kee - 2nd

V04 - Vocal Solo (14 Years and under) Lauren Williams - HC

SD46 - Century, dramatic extract/short play group- (Years 7-9) Lauren Williams and Nathea Ping Kee

ORGAN KB43 - Organ Solo Open section

SD33 - Mime, solo ( Years K-6) Kyanna Ping Kee - 1st

Sarah Miron - 1st

Sophia Smart - 2nd

WOODWIND,BRASS & MIXED INSTRUMENTS

SD20 - Verse Speaking Solo 15 Years

WB61 - Wind solo - Romantic, 18 Years and Under

Pearl Rogers - 1st

Crystal Dai - 1st

SD07 - Character Sketch Solo 15 Years

WB42 - Flute solo, Open

Pearl Rogers - 1st

Crystal Dai - 1st

SD71 - Improvised Storytelling Solo 12-15 Years

MX04 - Popular or Jazz solo, Open

Nathea Ping Kee - 1st

Crystal Dai - 1st

Pearl Roger - 3rd

MX09 Duet on Contrasting Instruments, Years 7-12

SD31 - Impromptu Prose Reading Solo 14-15

Helen Zhou & Crystal Dai - 1st WB59 - Woodwind 20/21st Century AMEB grade six and above Isabelle Douglass - 1st

Pearl Rogers - 2nd Prepared Storytelling Solo 14-23 Years 1st SD39 - Public Speaking Prepared Speech 15 Years

WB63 - Woodwind Age Championship 13-15 Years

Pearl Rogers - 3rd 1st

Isabelle Douglass - 1st

SD64 - Improvisation Duo yr10

WB23 - Recorder Solo 18 Years and under

Pearl Rogers and Sienna Catterell - 1st

Isabelle Douglass

Senior C’ship Speech and Drama

WB30 - Recorder duet 14 Years and under

Pearl Rogers - 3rd

Isabelle Douglass & Charlotte Allan (not PLC)

SD67 - Improvisation space jump, group Years 7-8

MX08 - Duet on contrasting instruments Years K-6

Abigail McDonald, Sophia Ruig, Sophia Smart & Marigold Patterson (not PLC) - 1st

Flurina and Anaïs Dettwiler - 3rd WB40 - Flute solo 12 Years and under Flurina Dettwiler: 2nd WB38 - woodwind Solo 13 Years and under Sophia Ruig - 1st

Dance Eisteddfod News Amber Hahn (Year 7) attended the Border District Eisteddfod at Stanthorpe, placing in ALL her 11 solo dances.

Her results were: 1st - Modern Expressive solo, Classical Ballet duo 2nd - Demi Character solo, Song and dance solo, Jazz improv 3rd - Classical Ballet Solo plus ballet, modern & contemp improvs Very Highly Commended - Contemporary solo Highly Commended - Jazz solo

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2019 Eisteddfod Results SPEECH AND DRAMA AWARDS:

SOPHIA WHIBLEY 2nd Space Jump

Senior Championship: Sienna Catterall 1st $250 Pearl Rogers 3rd $75

CHARLI MACK 1st Improvisation Duo Year 7

Junior Championship: Catie Alcorn 1st $100 Scarlett Loxley 2nd $50 Nathea Ping Kee 3rd $30

LAUREN EARLE 2nd Space Jump CATIE ALCORN 1st Public Speaking 13 Years 1st Space Jump Years 7/8 1st Verse 13 Years 1st Character Sketch 13 Years 2nd Space Jump Years 9/10 3rd Improvisation Duo Year 8

Potential YEARS 7 - 12: Thurkka Jeyakumar $80 Encouragement 7 - 12: Sarah Waters $50 Encouragement PRIM: India Smith $50

RESULTS: PEARL ROGERS 1st Prepared Storytelling 1st Improvisation Duo 1st Verse 15 Years 1st Character Sketch 15 Years 2nd Impromptu Reading 14/15 Years 3rd Improvised storytelling 12-15 Years 3rd Public Speaking 15 Years

ISABEL FREEMAN 2nd Verse 13 Years 2nd Character Sketch 13 Years 2nd Space Jump HC Public Speaking 13 Years HC Improvisation Year 8 LAUREN WILLIAMS 2nd Improvised Storytelling 12-15 Years 2nd Improvisation Duo Year 8 2nd Dramatic Extract Years 7-9 HC Space Jump

SIENNA CATTERALL 1st Impromptu reading 16+ Years 1st Improvisation duo Year 10 1st Impromptu Speaking Years 9/10 1st Character Sketch open 2nd Prepared Speech open 2nd Improvisation Duo Year 10 2nd Prepared Speech open 2nd Verse open

KAITLIN MUNGALL 1st Mime 7-12 Years 3rd Public Speaking 13 Years 3rd Improvisation Duo Year 8 HC Space Jump Years 7/8

CHARLOTTE THOMAS 2nd Improvisation Year 10 3rd Impromptu Reading Year 9/10

JULIA HATTINGH 1st Improvisation Duo Year 8 3rd Dramatic Extract Years 7-9 HC Verse 13 Years HC Character Sketch 13 Years

PHOEBE IMBERGER 1st Impromptu speaking Years 7/8 1st Improvisation Year 8 2nd Public Speaking 13 Years 3rd Character Sketch 13 Years 3rd Dramatic Extract Years 7-9

GRACE ROBERTSON 2nd Verse 9 Years 3rd Prose 9 Years KATE LOXLEY 1st Verse 9 Years 2nd Prose 9 Years

MIA BROTHERSON-MOFFITT 2nd Space Jump Years 9/10 2nd Character Sketch 14 Years 2nd Public Speaking 14 Years 2nd Dramatic Extract Years 9/10 2nd Verse 14 Years

KHUSHI AILA 1st Prose 10-11 Years 2nd Verse 11+ Years Primary 3rd Space Jump HC Character Sketch Primary

DESTINY MILLS 3rd Impromptu Speaking Years 9/10

TEYA CATTERALL 3rd Space Jump Year 7/8 3rd Verse 11+ Years 3rd Mime K-6 Years 3rd Prose 10-11 Years HC Character Sketch Primary

BETHANY EICHOFF 2nd Space Jump 2nd Dramatic Extract OLIVIA HOPPE 1st Poetry Composition Years 7-12

INDIA SMITH 2nd Dramatic Extract Primary 2nd Prose 10-11 Years 3rd Character Sketch Primary 3rd Space Jump Years 7/8 HC Verse 11+ Years

CAITLIN HANSFORD 3rd Impromptu Reading 16+ Years CHLOE CLARK HC Character Sketch Year 7

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2019 Eisteddfod Results SPEECH AND DRAMA ABIGAIL MCDONALD 1st Space Jump Years 7/8

LIBERTY COOK 1st Improvisation Duo Year 7 2nd Prose 12 Years

SOPHIA SMART 1st Space Jump Years 7/8

JEMIMA MCINTYRE 2nd Improvisation Duo Year 7 3rd Prose 12 Years

SOPHIA RUIG 1st Space Jump Years 7/8 2nd Mime Years K-6 3rd Dramatic Extract Primary

CAITLIN KABLE 1st Prose 13 Years 2nd Improvisation Duo Year 7 3rd Verse 13 Years

SARAH WATERS 1st Public Speaking 14 Years 1st Prose 14 Years 1st Verse 14 Years 1st Character Sketch 14 Years 2nd Impromptu Speaking Years 9/10 3rd Improvisation Duo Year 10

KAYLEE SWICK 1st Impromptu Reading 12/13 Years 3rd Public Speaking 12 Years 3rd Character Sketch 12 Years 3rd Verse 12 Years HC Space Jump

THURKKA JEYAKUMAR 1st Impromptu Reading 14/15 Years 1st Impromptu Speech Years 11/12 1st Verse Duo Years 7-12 1st Prepared Speech 15 Years

NATHEA PING KEE 1st Improvised Storytelling 12-15 Years 1st Verse 12 Years 2nd Character Sketch 12 Years 2nd Dramatic Extract Years 7-9 2nd Improvisation Duo Year 8 HC Space Jump

ZOE MARTIN HC Improvisation Year 8 MAKENZIE ROBERTSON HC Improvisation Year 8

ANNABELLE MILLS 2nd Prose Years 10-11 3rd Verse 10 Years 3rd Public Speaking Primary

JESSICA LI 1st Prepared Speech open 2nd Impromptu Speech Years 11/12 2nd Impromptu Reading 16+ Years

KYANNA PING KEE 1st Mime Years K-6 3rd Verse 10 Years

ISABELLE TAYLOR 1st Verse Duo Years 7-12 3rd Pepared speech open 3rd Impromptu Speech Years 11/12

RACHEL MUNGALL 2nd Verse 10 Years GRACE RUIG 1st Prose 9 Years 3rd Verse 9 Years 3rd Dramatic Extract Years K-6

KATE SPENCER 3rd Prose 12 Years HC Verse 12 Years SCARLETT LOXLEY 1st Public Speaking 12 Years 1st Prose 12 Years 1st Character Sketch 12 Years 1st Poetry Composition Years 7-10 2nd Verse 12 Years

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PLC ARMIDALE production of

Book DENNIS KELLY

Music & Lyrics TIM MINCHIN

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

UNE ARTS THEATRE

30 OCTOBER - 2 NOVEMBER

PLC PATHWAYS Chris Spencer Director of Pathways Boarders’ weekend is an opportunity for girls to get home for a few days in the middle of the term, but for International students last weekend was a reunion for past Pathways’ students.

A number of past students returned to us to reminisce about their time at PLC Pathways and to share their experiences in their new Sydney schools. Current Pathways’ students had the opportunity to learn from these girls’ experiences and glean some insights into mainstream school life at PLC Armidale and our partner schools in Sydney.

In all the discussions and sharing, a common thread appeared which was very encouraging – our International students feel very cared for and well prepared by the Pathways’ program and in the boarding environment. All the returnees are in boarding schools and found that the experience of being gently introduced into an Australian girls boarding school was invaluable in helping them to adapt to their new lives.

We spent some time doing “lessons”, but there was also fun to be had. The girls cooked their own hot-pot dinner, gave themselves facials and had a bit of a karaoke contest and a dance-off. Sunday was the perfect day to visit Coffs Harbour, a favourite day-trip destination for our girls. And at sunset there was a bit of a water fight on the beach to bring the day to a close.

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PLC ARMIDALE P&F ASSOCIATION The PLC Armidale P&F Association is once again running a PIE DRIVE this term to stock the freezers for those cold winter nights.

The forms went to families this week with all the details on what is available and the ordering process. To ensure that both day and boarding families can take advantage of this fundraiser, orders will be available for collection on the last day of term from the Hospitality centre.

We once again thank you for support with all P&F initiatives. All funds raised will go towards purchasing more Wish list items for the College.

Please contact us with any suggestions or queries throughout the year via email pandf@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au We look forward to working with all the families to continue to strengthen the College community.

PLC ARMIDALE OLD GIRLS’ UNION Casual Drinks Event For all PLC Armidale Alumni!

WHEN: Friday 14 June, from 5.30pm WHERE: Charlie’s Last Stand, Beardy Street Armidale RSVP: Kathie Marquardt, PLC Armidale OGU President, kathie@marquardtconstructions.com.au or just turn up!

PLC ARMIDALE FOUNDATION 2019 Annual Appeal More details on our website www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/annualgiving

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2019 ANNUAL APPEAL

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/annualgiving At PLC Armidale, the support of our community has never been more important. Each year we reach out to ask for support in improving and growing our beautiful learning environment along with opportunities for girls. This year three significant building projects have been identified where your support will make a visible difference now and in the future.

Additionally, we are mindful that in the midst of a devastating drought, regional families are in need of assistance, so a specific Drought Relief Fund has been established. More details on our website www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/annualgiving

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THE MARJORIE TODD ROSE GARDEN RESTORATION

The glorious gateway to our Senior School and location for many of our marquee College celebrations.

ARCHIVES DISPLAY CABINETS

Preserving the memorabilia from our rich history in a permanent showcase in Senior School.

JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERCOVER WALKWAY

Connecting classrooms from Pre-K, providing protection for the youngest members of our community.

REGIONAL BOARDERS DROUGHT RELIEF FUND

Established to specifically assist rural families experiencing genuine hardship.

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to the 2019 PLC Armidale Foundation Annual Appeal.

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Thank you for your gift. It means the world to our girls and PLC Armidale.

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CREDIT CARD Please contact the College on 6770 1700

All gifts over $2 are tax deductible within Australia.

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PASTORAL CARE Paula Goode Pastoral Care Coordinator Keep Learning Most of us are aware that we should be taking care of our wellbeing, but when it comes to improving our overall state of contentment, comfort and health, it can be hard to know where to start. The five steps to wellbeing were developed by the New Economics Foundation in 2008, and can help give you some ideas on how to improve your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of others. Evidence suggests that making small improvements to wellbeing can decrease some mental health problems and help people to flourish.

They say we learn something new every day, and science is telling us this sentiment is important for our wellbeing. Whether it’s signing up for a new hobby, rediscovering something you used to love or taking an opportunity at work or school, learning new things boosts your confidence and this is great for your wellbeing.

Learning new things is a good way to keep your mind active and give you a sense of achievement, which is great for your wellbeing. There are many benefits to learning, it can help you feel motivated, engaged and boost your self-esteem, as well as add to your skillset. There are plenty of ways to learn at school, work or home: • Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food.

• Set up a group or class where you can learn something with your friends and colleagues, for example a language or a craft, they may even be able to teach you some new skills; • Find out about your friends and colleagues’ interests and skills outside of school, and consider asking them if they could teach you about them; • Research something you’ve always wanted to learn about; • Read a book in your lunch break; • Learn a new word and try to use it at school and home.

• Take your learning outdoors with an activity like growing your own vegetables or nature photography.

• Become a citizen scientist and learn about how you can contribute to scientific research to help protect our natural environment.

• The cold weather is also the perfect time to learn about planting some natives in the garden.

The list is endless, so set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

PASTORAL CARE

insights Encouraging healthy attitudes towards women

by Dr Rosina McAlpine

Recent events and current statistics highlight that as a nation we have a serious problem when it comes to domestic violence. While there’s no easy solution, together, we can do our part to stop violence against women. If you’re a parent or guardian, you can play an important role. Disrespect towards girls can begin in childhood, and we can break the cycle when we teach our children to be respectful and caring right from the start.

As parents, we have three main jobs: First, to love our children and build a strong lifetime bond Second, to keep them safe from harm until they can do that for themselves Third, to teach them all the skills they need to thrive in life and to make a positive difference in the world

Life skills approach to raising children So what life skills do children need to learn when it comes to the issue of preventing violence against girls and women? As parents, we can talk with our kids about: Behaving respectfully towards others Communicating their needs using words and without the need to hit, snatch or shout Managing their emotions and their behaviours so as not to ‘fly off the handle’

Start the conversation about respect early Start by responding to your child calmly when they are disrespectful to others. The following three-step communication approach can be used from early childhood through to teen years. Let’s put it into practice.

If a boy is making fun of his sister or a female friend: 1. STOP: Respond calmly rather than react asking him to stop the teasing.

2. EMPATHISE: Invite your son to see the behaviour through the eyes of his sister. ‘How do you think your sister/friend feels right now?’

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3. EDUCATE: Provide options such as ignoring his sister or friend if she’s annoying him or providing an appropriate social script he can use to communicate his thoughts such as, “I find it annoying when you don’t share the computer”

It’s a marathon, not a sprint When it comes to gaining academic knowledge and learning skills, parents know it takes years of consistent effort from childhood through to adolescence. In the same way, parents can take a long-term approach to teaching life skills beginning right from toddler to teen.

Parents lead the way Parents are powerful teachers and role models for the next generation. We can teach our children how to be respectful and kind to each other. By stopping disrespect and violence at the start we can play a crucial role in putting an end to violence against girls and women.

Resources you can use The Stop it at the Start campaign provides parents, family members and others with information and practical resources to self-reflect, and talk to boys and girls aged 10-17 about being respectful and caring. You can find videos, guides and other resources to help you have conversations with your children at www.respect.gov.au/resources/talking-about-respect.

There is so much we can do in families to develop healthy attitudes toward women. Through modelling and teaching we can change entrenched attitudes and behaviours that will put an end to the cycle of violence against women.

Dr Rosina McAlpine Dr Rosina McAlpine is an author, parenting expert, mother and CEO of Win Win Parenting. Win Win Parenting supports busy working parents to effectively navigate work and family for success at home and at work. Parents learn practical strategies to manage day-to-day parenting challenges like struggles with technology, emotional outbursts and keeping calm even in the most volatile situations. Connect Dr Rosina at WinWinParenting.com or DrRosina.com.

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COMMUNITY

ALL registrations close 17 June

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COMMUNITY

This is an event not to be missed if excelling at school and then later in life is your jam.

Motion Fitness Retreats has paired up with Signature Success to run a one-day seminar for years 11 and 12. This seminar is designed to inform and help students develop skills on a range of topics and issues young people face today.

This seminar includes: - Resume Writing Workshop - Interview Skills Workshop - Time Management and Workflow Workshop - Tips to help you remain productive and energetic during study and school - And get to hear our tips on surviving years 11-12.

You will have the opportunity to sit and ask questions of our presenters in an interactive one-day seminar, leaving you with a tool kit ready to be used during school and life. You will have the opportunity to Network and develop your personal skills in a social and relaxed environment.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Orders are filled from MOXONS BAKERY ARMIDALE

2019 PLC Armidale P&F PIE DRIVE Please return the order form(s) by Monday, 17 June 2019 to Main Reception or Junior School Reception ORDERS TO BE COLLECTED FROM PLC Hospitality Centre (near AAC) 2.00 pm- 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 25 JUNE (Last week of Term 2) Please feel free to give this form to friends, family and colleagues.

Any queries please phone Kathie Marquardt on 0409722149 or email kathie@marquardtconstructions.com.au NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ DAY PHONE NUMBER:_________________ EMAIL: _______________________________ ORDERED THROUGH:_________________________________________________________ (if not a family of the school) Please find enclosed Cash/Cheque (PLC P&F) to the value of $ or direct debit to PLC Armidale BSB: 062-128 Account No: 1034 5355 Please use reference: “Surname – Pie Drive”.

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Family Pies (9”)

Plain Steak

$15.00

Steak/Curry

$15.00

Steak/Mushroom

$15.00

Steak/Potato

$15.00

Steak/Cheese/Bacon

$15.00

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Pies/Rolls (Individual – ½ dozen)

Plain Steak

$20.00

Steak/Curry

$20.00

Steak/Mushroom

$20.00

Steak/Potato

$20.00

Steak/Cheese/Bacon

$20.00

Sausage Rolls

$15.00

Party Pies- Steak (1 dozen)

$25.00

ORDER TOTAL $

Type

Price

Fruit Pies (9”)

Apple

$15.00

Berry

$15.00

½ Apple ½ Berry

$15.00

Lamingtons (½ dozen)

Chocolate

Biscuits (Pkt of 10)

$10.00

Jam Drops

$8.00

Double Choc Chip

$8.00

Anzac

$8.00

Quiche (Family) Ham/Cheese

$18.00

Ham/Cheese/Tomato

$18.00

Cheese/Asparagus

$18.00

Garden Vegetable

$18.00

Thank you for your support

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