Arts Day 2025
The Best Day of the Year
CAMPUS
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 2025
3.20 pm Conclusion of Arts Day
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
Kari Boelen
Creative Arts Captain Kari.Boelin@student.plc.wa.edu.au
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
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
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 Hickmott Thomas.Hickmott@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
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
Isobel.Noble@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
Prudence Dhiya
Choir Co-ordinator
Prudence.Dhiya@student.plc.wa.edu.au
Pia Brown
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Pia.Brown@student.plc.wa.edu.au
Justine Spencer House Advisor
Justine.Spencer@plc.wa.edu.au
Jorja Parsons House Captain Jorja.Parsons@student.plc.wa.edu.au
Tessa van de Veire Choir Co-ordinator
Tessa.vandeVeire@student.plc.wa.edu.
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
House Dance
1.
2.
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Ella Ausbruch
3.
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Annika Pereira
4.
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Pia Brown
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Harriet Duperouzel
5. 6.
7.
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Isobel Noble
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Selen Rodriguez Mallo
Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator
Caitlin Seery
House Choir
1.
2.
Choir Co-ordinator
Prudence Dhiya
3. 4.
Choir Co-ordinator
Tessa van de Veire
5.
Choir Co-ordinator
Amira Bin Jacob
6.
Choir Co-ordinator
Amelia Burke
Rose Redman
7.
Choir Co-ordinator
Stella Wandel
Choir Co-ordinator
Laura Atkinson
Choir Co-ordinator
Anne-Marie Banas
