Arts Day Info Booklet 2025 by Presbyterian Ladies' College

Arts Day Information

The Best Day of the Year

The History of Arts Day

In 1974, PLC held the first Senior School Arts Day.

It all started with a committee being formed in the early weeks of first term in 1974 and consisted of two representatives from each House and two members of staff. The committee President was appointed the inaugural School Arts Captain and in addition, each House had for the first time, a House Arts Captain as well as a House Sports Captain.

Members of the original Committee and the first House Arts Captains were:

Kerry Dowland (Carmichael)

Caroline McKenzie (McNeil)

Rebecca Clough (Ferguson); and

Wendy Carlin (Stewart).

“We were uncertain whether enough girls were interested or willing to participate in such a festival but the only way to find out was to make the opportunity available, and then it was up to the girls themselves to take it or leave it,” wrote Wendy Carlin, President of the Arts Committee in the ‘74 Kookaburra.

Arts Day

Co-ordinators over the years

Kate Montague 2014 - present

Felicity McKeever 2009– 2013

Anne Coughlan 2008

In 2025, we are celebrating 51 Years of “The Best Day of the Year”, our fabulous Senior School Arts Day, and with every year it keeps getting better and better.

The commitment and passion from the girls is what makes that day such a special day, The school is buzzing from 7.00 am in the morning with excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. It is a day to celebrate The Arts, support your house and most of all have fun!

It is a day that brings our whole community together to support each other and your House!

One of the most anticipated performances on the day is ”The PLC Staff Act” and every year the wonderful PLC staff do not dissapoint!

Shiloh Thomas Arts Captain

Shiloh.Thomas@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Kate Montague Arts Day Co-ordinator

FAQs

What do I wear to School on Arts Day?

You can come to School in your sports uniform with House shirt or your House Dance costume, but you need to remember:

Costumes should be appropriate at all times to a school setting, e.g. no visible bras, underwear, bathers or other inappropriate attire (if you are not sure about wear, please see a member of the Dance staff).

You must also bring your uniform to wear for House Choir. Students will change into their Uniform at 1.15 pm. Remember to pack your:

• Blazer

• Tie

• Shirt

• Skirt

• Stockings

• Shoes

(YES! you would not believe how many people forget to pack their black school shoes. Why not give them a special Arts Day polish the night before - Ms M)

Will there be food trucks on Arts Day?

Yes, there will be food trucks, and the Boarding Parents will be selling bacon & egg burgers on the Senior School Oval.

Will I need to bring money for the food trucks or Boarders Market?

Eftpos or cash will be accepted by food trucks. They will not accept your flexischool card.

The flexischool card is only able to be used at the Senior School Cafeteria and Bev’s Cafe.

Will the boarders still have lunch provided on Arts Day?

Yes, lunch is available in the Boarders’ Dining Room from 12 noon (to give the Boarders time to eat and get dressed for House Choir).

Boarders also have the option to purchase food from trucks or Boarders’ Market.

Can my family members attend Arts Day?

Yes, we warmly welcome family and members of our community to attend Arts Day each year!

Can we decorate our cakes in the Boarding House?

Yes! Please discuss it with Ms Nugent and she will give you all the information on where/when/how you can get creative with your cakes.

Contacts

Arts Day Co-ordinator

Ms Montague Kate.Montague@plc.wa.edu.au

House Advisor

Baird Ms Venturi Bianca.Venturi@plc.wa.edu.au

Carmichael Ms Hanbidge Esther.Hanbidge@plc.wa.edu.au

Ferguson

McNeil

Stewart

Summers

Mr Hickmont Thomas.Hickmont@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Lise Fouche Lise.Fouche@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Honeychurch Melinda.Honeychurch@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Moore Tamsin.Moore@plc.wa.edu.au

Ross Ms Spencer Justine.Spencer@plc.wa.edu.au

Design Tech & Materials

Mr Hinchley

Michael.Hinchley@plc.wa.edu.au

Music Mr Goff Chris.Goff@plc.wa.edu.au

Music Ms Sardi Jessica.Sardi@plc.wa.edu.au

Drama

Ms Edwards Carli.Edwards@plc.wa.edu.au

Drama Mr Craze Oliver.Craze@plc.wa.edu.au

Dance Ms Eaves Jacinta.Eaves@plc.wa.edu.au

Dance Ms Smith Patrice.Smith@plc.wa.edu.au

Textiles

Ms Lagrange Elizabeth.Lagrange@plc.wa.edu.au

Food Mrs D'Sylva Philippa.DSylva@plc.wa.edu.au

Photography Ms Venturi Bianca.Venturi@plc.wa.edu.au

Visual Arts

Ms Rockliff Toni.Rockliff@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Bennett Pia.Bennett@plc.wa.edu.au

Please see the House pages for House Captain, Choir Co-ordinator or your Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator

Georgia Fleay House Captain Georgia.Fleay@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Anne-Marie Banas Choir Co-ordinator Anne-Marie.Banas@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Harriet Duperouzel Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator Harriet.Duperouzel@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Bianca Venturi House Advisor Bianca.Venturi@plc.wa.edu.au

Carmichael

Anouk Flugge House Captain

Anouk.Flugge@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Laura Atkinson Choir Co-ordinator

Laura.Atkinson@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Isobel Noble

Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator eadie.barrett@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Esther Hanbidge House Advisor

Esther.Hanbidge@plc.wa.edu.au

Lily Clarke

House Captain

Lily.Clarke@student.plc.wa.edu.au

McNeil

Amelia Burke

Choir Co-ordinator

Amelia.Burke@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Rose Redman

Choir Co-ordinator

Rose.Redman@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Caitlin Seery

Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator

Caitlin.Seery@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Lise Fouche

House Advisor

Lise.Fouche@plc.wa.edu.au

MJ Cailliau

House Captain

MJ.Cailliau@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Ginger Fairweather

Choir Co-ordinator

Ginger.Fairweather@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Prudence Dhiya

Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator

Prudence.Dhiya@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Justine Spencer

House Advisor

Justine.Spencer@plc.wa.edu.au

Allanah Licciardello

House Advisor

Allanah.Licciardello@plc.wa.edu.au

Jorja Parsons House Captain Jorja.Parsons@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Tessa van de Veire Choir Co-ordinator natalie.row@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Ella Ausbruch Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator Ella.Ausbruch@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Melinda Honeychurch House Advisor

Melinda.Honeychurch@plc.wa.edu.au

Kaitlyn Sin House Captain Kaitlyn.Sin@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Amira Bin Jacob Choir Co-ordinator Amira.BinJacob@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Annika Pereira Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator Annika.Pereira@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Tamsin Moore House Advisor Tamsin.Moore@plc.wa.edu.au

Arts Day Running Order

Time Event Year Group Venue

8.30 am Staff Act all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

8.45 am Year 12 Act all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

9.00 am House Dance all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

9.30 am Boarders Dance all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

9.35 am Individual and group events all Various locations - see programme

1.15 pm Students to change into uniform for House Choir

1.55 pm House Choir all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

3.00 pm Announcement - Arts Day Winning House

3.10 pm Announcement - Student Prefects for 2026

3.20 pm Conclusion of Arts Day

The Point System

There are two points systems on Arts Days, the Individual Student’s Points and the overall House Points.

Individual Student’s Points

Each student can collect individual points to go toward their House points. A student can be awarded a maximum of six (6) points each. Points are allocated for participation in the following activities:

House Choir

2 points for participation (1 for attending a sufficient number of rehearsals and 1 for performing on the day).

Creative Arts

1 point for participation in one or two section(s) 2 points for participation in three or more sections

Performing Arts

1 point for participation in one or two section(s) 2 points for participation in three or more sections

House Points to win the Arts Day Cup

House points are collected from the winners of each section. The points are awarded as follows:

House Dance

House Choir

1st Place

Events

50 points

7 points

2nd Place 6 points

3rd Place 5 points

4th Place 4 points

5th Place 3 points

6th Place 2 points

7th Place 1 point

House Choir & House Dance

HTG Dance

Click here to enter HTG Dance

HTG Choir

Click here to enter HTG Choir

Please ask your House Tutor to check the lyrics of your song to make sure they are suitable, if you are not sure, please check with Ms Montague. All music must be sent to Ms Montague by Wednesday 6 August.

Sign me up!

Music Entries

Entry forms for Music are available from the Music Department reception. If you have any questions regarding an instrumental or vocal section, please speak to Mr Goff or Ms Sardi.

Music entry forms must be submitted to the Music Department by 3.30 pm on Wednesday 30 July.

All instruments, except voice, have Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Open levels based on experience and equivalent AMEB grades.

• Junior Beginners to Grade 2 AMEB (or equivalent)

• Intermediate Grade 3 to Grade 4 AMEB (or equivalent)

• Senior Grade 5 to Grade 5 AMEB (or equivalent)

• Open Grade 7 and above AMEB (or equivalent)

• Voice levels based on Year 7 & 8, Year 9 & 10, and Year 11 & 12

For the statement of conditions please go to the home.plc.wa.edu.au ARTS DAY tile.

Dance Entries

1. Log into home.plc.wa.edu.au and select on the ARTS DAY tile.

2. Click on DANCE online entry.

3. Fill out the form: Name, Dance style, Year Group, Section - Solo, Group (there is a separate HTG Dance Entry form) House Group member names (if applicable) with Houses. [for house enter B-Baird, C-Carmichael, F-Ferguson, M-McNeil, Su-Summers, St-Stewart, R-Ross]

4. Submit the form.

All items must be approved by a Dance teacher and all music will be checked to ensure that the song is appropriate. NO SATIRICAL ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Dance Sections

Year 7 & 8

Time - 3 mins

Year 9 & 10 Time - 3 mins

Year 11 & 12 Time - 3 mins

Dance online entries must be submitted by Wednesday 6 August.

All music for Dance performances must be submitted to Ms Montague by Friday 1 August. You can email a MP4 file or see Ms M in her office and airdrop.

Please name your file e.g. Dance Category/Year/House/Name/ Track Name by Monday 4 August.