KOOKABURRA 1977

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE INCORPORATED

A College of the Uniting Church

2 VIEW STREET, PEPPERMINT GROVE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 6011

KOOKABURRA . 1977

EDITORIAL

To have one's own Editorial-what a golden opportunity to immortalise one's thoughts in print, to leave a "Message" to following generations. And yet given this chance, what does one say? Should one talk about social issues, uranium, industrial unrest, world crises and What-Should-Be-Done? Or does one make it terribly amusing so everyone reads it without gaining anything? Or perhaps one could spend the 390 words pondering about Life?

Perhaps what has struck me most has been that, sadly, so many people tend to look down rather than up.

There is a tendency to look for the bad points of others, to find the worst and assume the worst, to write people off and having done so not be able to change your opinion; and to write them off because they don't agree with you, or because they have an annoying laugh, or because they offended you a couple of years ago.

When kicked in the shins girls tend to kick back, often turning ajoke into an argument, when the proffering of the other shin could turn the argument into a joke. And it is hard not to return a scowl with a scowl when a smile would cheer you both up. Why should you make the effort, you might say, when you don't owe them anything? And why should you conscientiously look for the best in people, for the best in life? Why? Because you owe it to yourself.

If one walks at eye level with rain clouds one can look up or down. Look down and you see rain and greyness, which though lovely on occasion does get depressing. People stay indoors or huddle into their separate raincoats and get home to their separate houses as quickly as possible. But if you look up, there is the sun; the umbrellas go down, the spirits go up. Warmth gets nature going and that is what everyone needs.

Search for the best-and if you search well you will undoubtably find it-and give your best, and you will be looking up. Offer the best of yourself, look for the best in others, even if you only do it for your own happiness, for purely selfish reasons, and the world becomes a better place for everyone.

The Editor gives her warm thanks to Miss Barr and to her supportive Magazine Committee; to Mrs. McMahon and the lIth Year Media girls for their untiring help; to the ever-patient Mr. Mansey; to the office staff to whom she was an almost daily visitor, and to Jacqui Blades, Claire Paton and all girls who willingly contributed. 2 Mrs. Watson

Mara

Vojkovic

Jane

McNamara

MaryEllen King

Tamara Silver

Magazine Committee

NOTES from the HEAD PREFECT

As the year draws to a close, I know that many Year 12s are wondering where their final year at school has disappeared. The time gon.e so but we all have many very happy whIch WIll last for ever. I can remember at the beginnmg of 1977 we were determined to make this year the best had ever had. This may not have been accomplished to Its fullest extent but for many girls 1977 has been a great year in their life.

The school had one of its greatest triumphs of the year when P.L.C. won the Inter School Swimming Sports. The enthusiasm and encouragement which backed up the swimming team was a good example of the tremendous spirit and unity which is typical of P .L.C. That night I think every student involved, whether she was in the swimming team or part of the great cheering squad, was proud to stand up and say "I am a member of P .L.C." This spirit and unity has continued throughout the school year and has definitely contributed to the many successes P .L.C. has gained.

After many worries and fears shared by the Dance Committee the Annual School Dance was a great success. The organisation dance is a good opportunity for people to share responsibIlIty. It was not at all encouraging to arrive at the venue on the morning of the dance and find that it had not been cleaned after the previous function. However, everyone got together to help and by five o'clock in the afternoon we all stood back to admire our work. The hall really did look fantastic! On behalf of the C?mmittee I would like to thank all those who helped, by sendmg m donations or by helping on the night, to make the School Dance such a great success.

Being one who was opposed to the introduction of the two new Houses, Baird and Summers, I was interested to see how the

system would work. I feel that all six houses have completed a successful year and I would like to congratulate the Houses' Arts and Sports captains, especially those of Baird and Summers since they have carried out the hardest positions in the new Houses.

A slightly different approach was used this year for the Arts

The system was an improvement on last year, but we have room for further improvements. However, the main aIm of the Arts Festival is for everyone to enjoy themselves and this has definitely been achieved, thanks to the hard work the Arts Council and the Arts captains of each House.

The Student Council has attempted to fulfil its duty of representing the students of P .L.C. Meetings of the Student Council were held once a fortnight, when uniform and other school matters were discussed and social events such as quiz nights were organised. A "Rice Day" was organised to raise money for "Freedom From Hunger" and to help make people more aware of "Third World" life. The Student Council is a very important of the school's organisation as it provides an avenue through whIch the students can express their views and criticisms. It aims at true representation of all the girls in the senior school and I feel that its members have attempted to do this in every way.

Through being Head Prefect of P .L.C. I have learnt to listen to others, to analyse their ideas and to give constructive criticism in return. My position as Head Prefect has been made a lot more enjoyable and interesting by my friends and fellow classmates who were always there when I needed support. As did many of the Year 12s, I always looked upon my final year at school as being one where you could stand up and express your ideas and somebody would listen to you. It was most rewarding when the teachers suddenly became people you could talk to and not "ogres" who stood at the blackboard muttering some incomprehensible language!

I have tried to listen to everyone's ideas, as Miss Barr and the teachers have listened patiently to the ideas presented by the Student Council. I'd like to wish next year's Head Prefect and Student Council lots of luck for 1978!

Comments from the BOARDING HOUSE

With the year drawing to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to present some of the opinions I have formed in my five years at P.L.C. The most important advantage of Boarding House life, in my opinion, is that it offers an independence unequal to any independence that could be experienced in the presence of one's family. The isolation of a boarder from her family, those who influence her most, presents an ideal situation for her to form her own opinions. Occasionally the boarder's acquisition of an independent mind leads to conflict with her parents and the Boarding House staff. Perhaps her parents' protection and the rules of the Boarding House both represent threats to her independence.

Some girls are mature enough not to be restricted by rules. However, the rules have to cater for the habits of every type of girl. Not only is there a great variety in the "type" of boarders but also in ages. The younger girls need to be subject to more regulation than the older girls and even within the age groups there is a great range in maturity. It is essential that the more mature patiently accept the regulations that are formed to protect the younger boarders.

Boarders come from a variety of backgrounds and the constant contact between girls of differing backgrounds leads to boarders, generally, becoming more tolerant people. New boarders, on arrival, tend at first to be thrilled by the company of so many others of thesame age. However, after a few weeks, the first disagreements come to the fore. One's initial reaction is to "fight" those one disagrees with, but one realises that fighting with the girls sleeping next to one isn't going to make her disappear so one learns to tolerate her. Even so tolerance reaches limits and violent disagreements, sometimes involving a whole year occur. These disagreements reach a peak around Year 9 and Year 10 and then usually by Year 12 have become obsolete.

One of the disadvantages that many see in the Boarding House is that girls influence each other.

Parents frequently express regret because they feel a particular girl is a bad influence on their daughter. Frankly, I consider this an advantage of the Boarding House. Firstly, people will always be influenced by one another and I couldn't think of anything worse than leaving school, knowing only one side of school life. Experiencing a variety of life-styles (even within a Boarding house) tends to broaden one's mind and make one more tolerant of others' faults. Secondly, "influence" is perhaps too strong a word, for often it's the girl's own wish to experience another boarder's idea of life, not the other girl's influence.

In view of my year as Senior Boarder, I would sincerely like to thank all the teachers and the Boarding House staff who gave me the encouragement and assistance I needed. However without the moral support of the Year 12 boarders the position of Senior Boarder would have been very difficult to fulfil. I cannot convey the gratitude lowe to so many Year 12 girls who sacrificed their time to listen to my problems when I became depressed. One incident I will never forget is the Year 8 and 9 Social, the success of which, initially, was very doubtful. However, it was not only the surprising success of the evening that gave me so much satisfaction, but the many Year 8 and 9s who came up to me afterwards to convey their thanks. It was expressions of satisfaction such as these that made my year as Senior Boarder an unforgettable one.

So, finally, to the boarders of 1977, you were a great lot (well most of the time!) and your satisfaction was my reward.

LEAVING BOARDERS

Karyn Seaby Mukinbudin

Lyn Dickins Dalwallinu

Kerryn Goodier Merredin

Sue Stratford Wyalkalchem

Julie Taylor New Guinea

Fiona Thyne Merredin

Linda Geraghty Mukinbudin

Sharon Yandle Narembeen

Janet Cornelius Tom Price

Cindy Leake Cuballing

Chris Lamer Gove, N. T.

Sally Newman Cuballing

Berceuse Bindle Groole Eylandl, N. T.

Vivien Thomas Esperance

Peta Smith Pingrup

Pam Hinkley Gnowangerup

Sally Penn Mt. Barker

Debbie Bradshaw Tambe/lup

Seet Mei Kin ", Rena Chew Chrislmas Island , Chrislmas Island

Fiona Howard Denmark

Sarah Hodson Augusta

Fiona Spragg Williams

Christina Eaton Goomalling

Barbie Smith Rollnesl Island

Susan Leeming Carnamah

Sally Hedgcock Exmouth

Jo Smith Perlh

Lee Choon Foong Rita Chua Chrislmas Island Chrislmas Island

Yvonne Shipley Yealering

Alison Green Carnamah

Edwina Lefroy Moora

LEA VING DA Y GIRLS

Back row, I. (0 r.: Anthea Henwood, Susan Kernot, Rosanne Dowland, Tessa Henriques, Judy Kyle, Tanya Campbell, Mary Ellen King, Helen Anderson, Julie Wallman, Rosemary Breidahl, Joanna Alcock, Leith Kohler, Karen Edwards, Venetia Marshall, Cindy Forrest.

Third row, I. (0 r.: Jane McNamara, Annemarie Wyatt, Liz Prater, Kelly Newton, Beth Jeffery, Susan Parker, Jane Wishaw, Suzanne England, Debbie MacBean, Helen Tweedie, Debbie Simpson, Felicity Evans, Fiona Campbell, Penny Leighton, Kirsly Cameron, Janice Porter, Sandra Dougall, Susan Manners.

Second row, I. (0 r.: Joanna Apsimon, Andrea Fraser, Alicia Pullman, Vanessa Smith, Kirstin Mardardy, Tracy Clifford, Lennie Barblett, Jill McFarlane, Karen Sharp, Chris Charnock, Sally Rowe, Jenny Wilson, Robyn Wilson, Fiona Rowe, Tamara Silver.

Front row, I. (0 r.: Anne Croker, Rochelle Marsh, Helen Hammond, Jenny Thornton, Joanna Cruickshank, Jandy Miller, Susan Milner, Virginia Cox, Susan Rees, Suzette Brackenridge, Rachel Buckeridge, Jane Fischer, Carolyn Vivian, Maria Kailis, Megan Edwards.

STAFF

Back row, I. to r.: Mrs. Morison, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. MacArthur, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Goldflam, Mrs. Brain, Dr. Charles, Mr. Lomas, Mrs. Gard, Mrs. Tyler, Mr. Melville, Mrs. Power, Mrs. O'Hara, Mrs. Edinger.

Middle row, I. to r.: Mrs. Robison, Mrs. Prince, Miss Dwyer, Mrs. Day, Miss Barr (Principal), Mrs. Gadsdon, Mrs. Watson, Miss Hickinbotham, Miss Dakeyne, Mrs. Allan, Mrs. McMahon.

Front row, I. to r.: Miss Dorrington, Mrs. Galpin, Miss Williams, Mrs. House, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Routley, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Godwin.

Insets, t. to r.: Mrs. Dharmalingam, Mrs. Jarvis, Mr. Page, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Mell, Mr. Stewart, Mrs. Bull.

THESTUDENTCOUNca

Student Council activities this year have been well-noted in the Head Prefect's Report. However, in past magazines, little or nothing has been said about the organisation of the Student Council and how it functions, and we hope to remedy this situation this year.

The Student Council this year has been made up of the Head Prefect, Senior Boarder, six House Captains, School Arts Captain, and Sports Captain, Secretary and one other, the person in charge of Communications within the school. As well as these, four or five elected Year 11 students attend meetings which are held every second Friday morning before school.

Matters discussed cover a wide range of areas. Most are, hopefully, criticisms and suggestions coming from girls in all

years, as well as the Student Councillors. Also, such things as socials for each Year, especially the Prefects' Dance are discussed and organised.

A highlight of the year for the School Council was when the staff challenged us to a volleyball match, giving us the opportunity to prove our superiority (in Volleyball!). The game was a great success with cheating on the part of the staff (obviously to no avail) and poor Mrs. McMahon being wounded when hit from behind. Thanks go to the gallant (?) Mr. Melville and Mr. Kennedy who dutifully carried her off on the stretcher. We recommend more of these staff-student matches as they are something that interest the whole school and involve staff and girls on a casual basis.

Finally, best wishes and every success to next year's Student Councillors.

Year 12 Student Council. Back row, I. to r.: A. Green, H. Anderson, R. Breidahl, M. E. King, H. Tweedie, K. Seaby. Front row, I. to r.: V. Smith, J. McNamara, J. Cruickshank, J. Fischer, R. Dowland, J. Thornton.

YEAR 11 STUDENT COUNCIL

K. Fischer, P. Cook, M. Vojkovic, E. Langdon, H. Barry.

Baird

Baird House was established early this year, honouring the Baird family and the contributions they have made to P.L.e. over the years. Orange was chosen as the House colour because it is distinctive and easily noticed. White Cotton Grass was decided upon as (he House emblem as it is in keeping with the Scottish heritage of the School. "Participate and Progress" was chosen as the House motto, as it was in keeping with the ideas of introducing the new Houses.

K. Sharp (Arts)

H. Anderson (House)

J. McFarlane (Sports)

Stewart

Stewart House was formed in 1934 and adopted the colour green, and the Acorn as an emblem. The motto is Per Ardua ad alta-"Through difficulties to the heights". Stewart is named after John Stewart, a mem ber of the early College Council, and an original debenture holder, providing finance for the school.

J. Miller (Arts)

J. Thornton (House)

L. Prater (Sports)

Summers

Our House was named in honour of Dr. Summers and she actively collaborated with us in choosing a suitable colour, emblem and motto. We were rather limited in our choice of colour but felt white was suitable especially when we chose White Heather as our emblem. Heather seemed appropriate because of its Scottish origin. We chose "Aim High" as our motto, which is inspiring and can b:: applied to all fields of endeavour.

P. Hinkley (Sports)

J. Fischer (House)

P. Leighton (Arts)

Carmichael

Carmichael House, established in 1934, was named after one of the founders of the school. Its colour is blue and the representative emblem is a Scottish Thistle.

S. Yandle (Sports)

R. Dowland (House)

L. Barblett (Arts)

McNeil

McNeil House was formed in 1943 and named in honour of Mr. Neil McNeil, a school beneficiary and member of the School Council. The colour chosen for the House was gold and the House emblem, the Sunflower with Leaves. The House motto became "Victory or Death".

K. Newton (Arts)

H. Tweedie (House)

K. Mardardy (Sports)

Ferguson

Ferguson House was founded in 1934 and named after the Ferguson family. The House emblem is the Sunflower and our motto is "Always straight forward".

S. Rees (Arts)

R. Breidahl (House)

J. Wallman (Sports)

BAIRD

A newly established House always has its problems to overcome but on the whole it has been an enjoyable year.

The majority of the House members were new to the school this year and this accounts for the hesitant attitude to participate, of many of the members in first term. However, there was a vast improvement in House participation and enthusiasm in the remainder of the year. This was seen by the large number of entries in the craft and cooking sections of the Arts Festival in which Baird obtained fourth place, production of the House play which gained third place, and Year 11 and 12s who were able to win both the Volleyball and Basketball competitions.

Baird House was the smallest House and there was an uneven distribution of numbers in the years,which posed many problems in both Arts and Sports activities.

Congratulations go to Phillip a Agnew and Kay Driemeyer for being Swimming Champions, and to the Year 8 Athletics Champion, Liz Viner.

I must thank the Year 8s and 9s for their enthusiasm and willingness to participate throughout the entire year, and Jill McFarlane and Karen Sharp for their support and organisation of the Sports and Arts respectively.

I wish the House success in its future years and feel sure that the House members have the potential to perform even more successfully next year.

SUMMERS

Helen Anderson

Many people were sceptical at the beginning of this year about the addition of two new Houses, but I feel Summers House has done very well in her first year and hopefully allayed the fears ofthose who felt the new system would not work. That we have been successful is due to the enthusiasm and spirit of the girls in the House-we are small in number and this has meant that we have had to depend on girls to participate actively in many areas, and this they have done.

We started off the year rather dubiously with a second last in the swimming (you can't be good at everything!) but then went on to achieve better things. We won the Senior Tennis, and both the Senior and Junior Volleyball teams came runners-up in the final. When we came to the winter sports in second term, everyone performed well and we came second consistently, including the athletics. Credit must go to Pam for all her organisation and untiring enthusiasm in this area.

There is room for improvement in the Arts field but we surprised everyone by gaining third place in the House Singing (there is obviously potential there!) and there were some good individual performances by girls in the Arts Festival, not to mention the House Band which won Theo's Trophy.

Thanks must go to Penny for all her efforts, and to all the girls who participated in the House Play, the Public Speaking and the Arts Festival.

I would like to thank Mrs. Brain very much for her support and the tremendous interest she has shown in all our activities. Good luck to Kate, Anne, Adele and the rest of the House for 1978-may our terrific spirit continue!

Jane Fischer

STEWART

Although 1977 has not been a year in which Stewart has excelled in any particular area, there has been a trend toward increased participation in inter-House activities. With the smaller numbers in the House, girls have played new sports, participated in more Arts activites and become better acquainted with other girls in the House.

Successes in sport this year have been few; we won the Senior Hockey and came second in the Junior Basketball. Stewart came fourth in the Athletics and Swimming, typifying the general feeling of apathy toward Standards. In both these events Stewart had a lot of talent and did well on the day, but were pulled back by the lack of standard points.

During first term, inter-House Public Speaking and Singing were held, in which we came second overall. In second term the House plays were performed and our thanks go to the cast and Jandy for all their hard work and effort. Thanks also go to all the girls who devoted so much time toward the Arts Festival in second term. Stewart came second in the Arts Festival and second for the Arts Shield.

Toward the end of second term Stewart held a Starvathon and raised over $400 for Cot and Relief. Our thanks go to the many mothers and Miss Hickinbotham who devoted so much of their time to help us.

Jandy, Liz and I wish to thank the teachers of Stewart for their support, especially Miss Hickinbotham who worked hard as House Adviser . We would also like to thank the girls of Stewart for the co-operation, especially the seniors who relieved us of a lot of work.

Best of luck next year, Stewart.

Jenny Thornton

CARMICHAEL

Another year of wins and losses for Carmichael has passed. It would be terrific to say that Carmichael has done remarkably well and excelled in all fields. However, sadly enough this is not the case.

One of our best efforts was the Public Speaking carried out in first term; we managed to take first place.

Where summer sports are concerned (i.e. the Swimming), we came first on the day, but when Standard points were added we went down to third. So next year Carmichael must make an all-out effort with standard points, and come in first-with some enthusiasm and hard work, why not?

Not so good was the athletics; and the marching on the day was a disaster-last!

I would like to thank all the girls who were enthusiastic and hard-working this year-your efforts were greatly appreciated by Lennie, Sharon and I. Good luck to next year's officials and all Carmichael girls.

Roseanne Dowland

given the House moral support at House meetings, and this "whole house" participation has been the key to our success.

McNeil began the year with a great response to life-saving, with forty-two girls gaining awards (ranging from Intermediate Certificate through Instructors' to Bronze Cross). Then, due to the efficient organisation of the swimming captains, and the House's efforts at standards, we won the inter-House Swimming (from Ferguson). The term finished on a high note with McNeil winning the Choir Section, house choir being (for a change) something many seemed to enjoy, and coming fourth in the House Plays.

Second term activities included a variety of inter-House sports, basketball, netball and hockey, these becoming more enjoyable to many due to the new tournament system for inter-House sport. The Arts Festival day at the end of term was the culmination of the miniArts Festivals held throughout the term. It showed the result of the outstanding efforts of individuals and small groups within the House as well as many others' general enthusiasm: McNeil subsequently won the Arts Cup! In the inter-House athletics the next day, McNeil came third to Ferguson and Summers, this day again the result of weeks of training. A highlight was the winning of the Marching and Presentation Cup (those hundreds of gold bands!).

McNEIL

McNeil has acquitted itself very well this year. The whole House responded with interest to inter-House activities; it is really encouraging to have consistently full and enthusiastic teams. I think every girl has participated in some sports or arts activities, or at least has

On behalf of the whole House I would like to thank Kirstin and Kelly for the great job they have done, as well as the many different people who have helped make this year such a fun one.

FERGUSON

Thank you.

Helen Tweedie

"It is better to have fought and lost than never to have fought at all."

As in all previous years, this year was to be Ferguson's year; unfortunately we didn't quite make it. But with a lot more effort from everyone, maybe 1978 will be ours.

We started the year well-with a second in the Swimming, the object being to get a lot of standard points and then the rest is easy. We won the Athletics by about 70 points, so congratulations to all involved.

Other inter-House sport was played, and the Netball had all success. Thanks to those who participated in sports activities.

The Arts Festival was rather a let-down. Few entered and we came last in the Singing. We did, however, produce one triumph-the House Play. My hearty congratulations to all those who acted in it, and to Susan Rees who spent hours putting together her masterpiece.

Congratulations must go to Julie Wallman and Susan Rees for their tireless efforts in bringing Ferguson forward. Thanks also to Felicity, Judy K., Jane W., Lynette, Judy C., Shelley, Fiona, Jo, Christina, Penny, Tessa and everyone else in Ferguson; it's been a great year.

Good luck for 1978.

Rosemary, Julie, Susan

AroundADout'77 '-/

The School Dance

The Prefects' Dance this year was a great success. Set with a "Bonnie and Clyde" theme, it was held at the Subiaco Civic Centre on 9th May. Many Year 12 girls spent that afternoon cleaning and decorating the hall; cleaning, because the hall had been found unswept from the last function. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, everyone rallied, and when guests arrived at 8 p.m. it looked unrecognisable. Every door was manned by a friendly-looking gangster (cardboard figures ingeniously painted) and the huge backdrop of Bonnie and Clyde (the achievement of Tracy Clifford and Rosanne Dowland), aided by balloons and streamers, completed a magnificent setting. The band, "Loaded Dice", was very popular, and when the girls and their partners got up to dance it was great to see the teachers join them. The mothers, as always, provided a delicious supper and the evening was enjoyed by all.

Everyone's warmest thanks must go to the Dance Committee who managed all the organisation and worries with undoubted success.

Speech Night, 1976

Speech Night of last year was a triumph for all concerned. Some parents made the criticism that it was more like a concert than a "proper" Speech Night. However, it is a false argument. The night of 7th December, 1976, had all the qualities of a

normal Speech Night, with an interesting report from Miss Barr; a thoughtful address by the guest-of-honour, Dr. Durack; a farewell speech from Sarah Jones and the distribution of the many prizes.

However, it also had much in addition to these. The night incorporated some real entertainment provided by many of the students. The international dance medley was colourful, well performed and great fun for dancers and audience alike; as the former serenely waltzed or swung their partners, the latter clapped noisily, and all joined in a rendition of "Waltzing Matilda", This could only be followed by P .L.C.'s beloved band and choir. The only worries were those of the students of other schools, who realised how boring their Speech Nights might seem in comparison.

Surely a Speech Night should be an occasion for everyone, especially the students, to work for and participate in, and in 1976 it certainly was.

Church Service

This year's Church Service was a dignified, happy occasion. The Rev. Keith Dowding, who led the service, gave an interesting sermon about the gods people worship, whether they be money, themselves, or a Heavenly God. Girls participated in the service, by leading prayers, reading lessons, by choral speaking and singing by girls of Year 8, and music from the School Band and Choir. Miss Barr led the Call to Worship and Miss Jackson led a prayer. It was a joyful service in the peaceful atmosphere of St. Andrew's Church.

Acknowledgements

Magazines were received with thanks from St. Mary's; Trinity College; Guildford Grammar School; P.L.e. Pymble; Christchurch Grammar; P,L.e., Burwood; Scotch College, Swan bourne; Hale School; Wesley College; Mendi High School.

The Uniting Church in Australia

On 22nd June, 1977, the Uniting Church in Australia was inaugurated, members of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches coming together to form the new Church of which P.L.C. is now apart. The W.A. Service of Inauguration, held in the Perth Entertainment Centre on Sunday, 26th June, was attended by more than 7,000 people. P .L.C. Choir sang as part of the Combined Uniting Church Schools' Choir, and Miss Barr read one of the lessons. Mr. R. D. Wilson, a Life Member of the P.L.C. Council and a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in W .A., was inducted as Moderator of the W.A. Synod at this historic occasion.

M.E.K.

Yesterday, 22nd June, 1977, was the beginning of the Uniting Church in Australia and the first service was held in Sydney. Miss Barr came into assembly to tell us about it. She showed us the Good News Bible. The Bible has the crest of the Uniting Church and the date, 22nd June, 1977, embossed in gold on the red cover. It has pictures as well as words and will be in our Junior School library .P. L. C., Scotch College, M.L. C., Penrhos, and Wesley College are all members of the Uniting Church and so now we are all brother and sister schools.

Years 2and3

It's Academic

Susan Kennedy, Fiona Tweedie, Mandy Silberstein and Lynnley Mell were the members of this year's "It's Academic" team. They performed very creditably but were not successful in reaching the semi-finals.

Debating

Junior Debating Team.

Back row, I. 10 r.:

L. Peake, M. Silberstein, H. Juillerat, L. Mell.

Front row, I. to r.:

J. Weston, Jane Fitch.

Debating this year has followed the long tradition in P .L.C. of starting off enthusiastically then gradually dragging to a halt. The year began with a few social debates with some of the boys' colleges to warm us up-for the Federation Competition which began at the end of first term. In this competition we entered a senior and a junior team. The senior team was a very mixed combination changing each week because of exams and social events. My thanks go to Jane Fitch and Helen Juillerat who upheld the junior team throughout the series. The girls were at a disadvantage as they were a year younger than the accepted age of entrants. However, they were still very competitive and gained a great deal of experience which will aid them in winning the competition next year. All the girls would like to thank Miss Hickinbotham, who was a competent and helpful debating teacher and organiser, and Miss Dakeyne who willingly came to our aid when needed. Also, we thank the mothers who often provided supper, and all the people who came along to give support at the debates. It is my suggestion, that in future years, a Year 10 girl also be appointed a position with the capacity to organise debates, so that the younger girls who have more time and enthusiasm do not miss out when the senior girls become involved in exams and other activities. I would like to thank everyone for their support this year and in all previous years when I have been participating in debating. Also my congratulations and thanks go to Maria Kailis who has done a splendid job in acting as secretary for the past two years. In the future I hope to see debating taking a larger part in the school's activities with much more interest being shown in it. Carolyn Vivian

CHOIR

The School Choir has definitely not been in the "limelight" this year, however, on the few occasions that we did perform I feel we managed to hold our own very successfully. At the concert held at Scotch on one of the last Sundays of second term, I was able to hear the Choir as a member of the audience, and I must say that I was delighted to hear how professional they sounded. The Choir also made a valuable contribution to the School Service at St. Andrew's Church in August. This year there was a separate choir for Year 8. They also sang at the School Service, and at a Service at St. Paul's Church, Nedlands, in September.

The Choir's last performance for the year, which I am sure will be a successful one, will be at theConcert Hall for Speech Night.

Kelly Newton

BAND

The Year 8 Barbeque gave the Band its first opportunity for an "airing" after the 1976 Speech Night.

Assemblies during first term were organised py year groups with year bands leading the hymns. These assemblies gave the various bands valuable experience, with the final assembly being led by the newly formed Year 8 Band.

On the Sunday before Easter, the Band played at a Mission Service at the Christian Centre in Beaufort Street. A concert held in the gymnasium during the term raised funds for the purchase of new band and choral arrangements; it also gave the Swing Band a chance to make its debut.

Second term proved to be a very busy time with engagements at Claremont Showgrounds, Hale School, Perth Rehabilitation Centre, Scotch College, the Annual Church Service and the Inter-House

Athletics. The Arts Festival included a House Band section which was won by Summers, conducted by Jane Fischer, who received the fine trophy presented by Theo's Music.

An influenza epidemic at the beginning of third term interrupted training for the MarchingBand. However, most girls rallied round and despite coughs and splutters 110 girls put on a creditable performance.

At the time of writing, the Band have further engagements booked to appear at St. Hilda's Garden Day, the Victoria Nursing Home, the Quairading Show, Carols by Candlelight at the School and, of course, Speech Night at the Concert Hall.

We would like to thank Jandy for being a very helpful Deputy, the girls of the Band for their loyalty and assistance, the Mothers' Club for the new instruments, and the Band Mothers for their unending support. Sally Newman. Band Captain Eric Page, Musical Director

P.L.C./Scotch

Well, the Arts this year have had their ups and downs.

Arts Council. Above, I. to r.: Mrs. Dhannalingam, Mr. Page, Mrs. Mell. Right, back row, I. to r.: Susan Rees, Karen Sharp; Front row, I. to r.: Jandy Miller, Vanessa Smith, Penny Leighton; Insert: Kelly Newton.

The "downs" include the weekly play-offs to choose House "teams" to compete on the Arts Festival day. They were not exactly a brilliant success; however, the end result of these was one of the "ups". The Arts Festival was a tremendous day. The quality of entries was excellent; enthusiasm was high and the entrants gave the judges a very difficult task in deciding the places. It had its funny moments, too; for instance, when a certain Junior variety group (who shall remain anonymous for obvious reasons) tried to dance to "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" while the record player kept jumping. They were constantly being left in mid-air trying to keep up with the record. Needless to say the audience was in fits of laughter! (By the way they did have another go at it!) It was a thoroughly enjoyable day topped off only by the concert that night which provided a great two hours entertainment and gave evidence of the incredible talent that there is at P.L.C.

Among the "ups" this year were play evenings. The first were the two school plays: "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (abridged) and "There's a Man in that Tree" providing a varied and thoroughly enjoyable night's entertainment. "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" provided an engrossing tale of the 1800s in Russia, while "There's a Man in that Tree", as a foil, kept the audiences in fits through the funny dialogue and antics of the actresses. The two plays were excellent, due to the efforts of these actresses, back stage teams, and to Mrs. Dharma and Mrs. Galpin for all their tireless work.

The other play evenings which were a great success were the House Play nights. Once again, the capacity crowds were treated to two nights of varied entertainment, as the six Houses vied for first place. The atmosphere was tense with anticipation when the first play, Carmichael's "Duet with Dowagers", was presented. It was an excellent production (well done, Lennie!) telling of a funny case of mistaken identity, providing some great laughs and gaining second place.

Next came "The Laundry Girls", presented by Ferguson, which was a very well acted and produced play (it gained first place, so congrats, Sue!), telling of the hard life poor girls lead. Linda Vuletic was the best actress of the two evenings and she greatly contributed to the success of the play. The third play of the evening was "The Stunt" by Summers, which provided a very interesting story of how a township raised money for a war widow and then the doubt as to who the real widow was-an interesting situation! Thursday night started with a play with a message. Stewart's "Women Like Princes". It told of a reunion of four school friends after fifteen years' separation, and how they had changed. It was well supported by the actresses, and had everyone's mouth watering with all the eclairs and cakes! Second play of the evening was easily the funniest of them all, a very well acted and produced melodrama by McNeil. The audience was kept in stitches throughout the whole play, the funniest play being the slow-motion fist fight between Earnest Endeavour (the hero) played by Lizzie Langdon and Basil Blackheart (the villain) played by Sally Rowe; it had the audience rolling in the aisles! They came a very close fourth-well done, Kelly! Next came a very good production from Baird, "The Un-natural Scene", telling of a school run by an unreasonable headmistress. It was of a high quality in production and the actresses gave a very creditable performance. Baird came a commendable third (congrats, Karen!). The two evenings were quite successful, I must say!

Lastly I would like to say the "ups" this year were due to a great Arts Council. Certainly we had our heated arguments (and I mean heated!) but all in all we pulled together (through thick and thin) as a united body working to make the Arts a success, and surely this is the formula for success.

Best of luck next year for a very successful and worthwhile Arts year. Vanessa Smith

On Saturday, 27th August, thirty-nine Presbyterian "ladies" and three "teachers" (Miss Hickinbotham and Mrs. Allan were often mistakenfor students) left from Perth Airport for Tullamarine. After a relatively uneventful plane trip we arrived in Melbourne and transferred to our bus bound for Wangaratta.

The night life wasn't particularly fantastic, unless you had a fascination for cows grazing next to the motel which was scenically situated across the road from the cemetery. Apart from the few disappointed girls who tried to talk to the cows (with no answer) we all went to bed.

After a "nourishing" breakfast we left for Bright. Our tour driver, Ivan, was a quietpleasant person (who we're sure was somewhat overwhelmed by forty-one talkative females) and a great help when it came to unloading and loading bulging suitcases and ski equipment.

We arrived at Bright in the morning and checked into the Elm Lodge where we stayed for five days. Bright (despite many pathetic jokes about the name) was a really beautiful, quiet and truly picturesque town.

A very special insertion must be made here about Mrs. Routley. She had a very unfortunate accident with a case resulting in a broken wrist and a visit to the mysterious "handsome doctor". We all felt very sorry for her especially as she had promised to show us how this "ski-ing" was meant to be done.

On the afternoon of arrival at Bright we went to Mt. Buffalo which was a one hour drive along numerous hairpin bends that looked as though they had been intended only for cars. However, thanks to the driving skills of Ivan there were no casualties. On the first trip to Mt. Buffalo there was some scepticism in many people's minds as to whether there was really any snow as there seemed to be very little about. Nevertheless, there was enough snow and that afternoon was spent tobogganing down hills. (Even though we come from the Sunny West we knew that you have to toboggan "down" the hills.)

The next four days were spent getting used to the bulky boots (both on and off the snow) and attempting to learn how to ski, although those who had already mastered the basic skills in previous ski-ing holidays were the envy of the "unco-ordinated four-legged" .

The ski instructors lived up to the reputation of their glamorous career; however, they were most unobliging when it came to helping females, entangled in skis and stocks heaped on the snow. Despite this, by the end of the week most people had at least learnt how to fall gracefully.

On Wednesday we went to Falls Creek where only the foolhardy and rich went ski-ing.

Thursday was the last day ski-ing and we were very sorry to leave the snow and vowed to return next year. After a farewell party on Thursday night we spent the next day travelling to Melbourne where we stayed at the Victoria Hotel.

Saturday morning was spent shopping in the much talked about Melbourne shops; however, the only shop worth mentioning was Daryl-Lea where we all blew our diets. The afternoon was spent touring Melbourne before returning to Perth.

We had a great time and a very special thank you must go to Mrs. Routley, Mrs. Allan and Miss Hickinbotham for making the holiday such a success. Maria Kai/is, He/en Anderson

United Nations Conference

I went to the United Nations Australian Hammarskjold InterSchool Conference in Perth during the May holidays, as one of 45 delegates from all over Australia. For the first day and a half of the four, each delegate represented a country of the U.N. Economic and Social Council, and we simulated the Council set-up, with "Ambassadors" seated at tables arranged in two concentric horseshoes. During the first day and a half we all forgot we were Australians, and indeed Australia seemed very insignificant when compared to the seemingly more important members of the Council, especially U.S.A., U.S.S.R. and China and even including Nigeria, Cuba, South Africa, Malawi and others. The previous day had been spent asking unknown delegates who they were (Le. what country they represented), working out whom one had relations with, and setting up power blocs, and now it was all brought into practice. The N.A.T.O. countries stuck together and East Germany, Hungary and Czechoslovakia had virtually no choice but to follow and vote with U.S.S.R. on most issues.

It was a marvellous personal experience, as well as being a revelation in that we looked at issues from our country's point of view and really saw Australia as a foreign country. We all made many new friends, most of whom may well be remembered by the names of their countries, which was how we usually addressed each other; one was simply called Israel or West Germany or whatever, even to one's face.

The conference knocked our apathy and cynicism on the head and gave us some hope for the world, and I hope many P .L.C girls take the opportunity to go to anA.H.M.I.C. in future years.

Mary Ellen King

Le camp de '77

"Nous allons passer une semaine des vacances de mai a parler franyais," nous avons dit anos amies. "Incroyable." "C'est bizarre!" "Vous etes folIes!" Mais nous avons debarque a la gare de Cunderdin tout de meme. Ce soir

meme no us avons ete mises dans les equipe. Chaque equipe avait un nom franyais, Marseille, Paris, Toulouse ....

II y avait plus de filles que de garyons (c'est dommage) mais ce n'etait pas si grave parce que chaque equipe avait un garc;on.

Nos repas etaient tres bons et on nous a servi de la cuisine franyaise-mousse au chocolat! Mais Ie matin, nous avons mange du pain, du beurre et pris du cafe au lait.

Nous avions les leyons de neuf heures et quart a quinze heures et demie. Dans l'apres-midi, nous avons prepare nos items pour Ie concert, qui a ete tres dr6Je avec. "Blanche-neige et les six ou sept nains."

A l'exception d'une explosion occasionelle tout a tres bien marche. 'T' SOl OK Ell KO 1. amara 1 ver, lV1ary en mg

Das Deutsche Lager

Wahrend des zweiten Trimesters fand ein Deutches Lager fur die SchUler and SchUlerinnen im zwblften Jahr statt. Ungefahr vierzig deutsche Schuler aus vielen Schulen kamen am Freitagabend in Yanchep an. Dort wohnten wir in den CMlets fUr das W ochenende. In jedem CMlet schliefen sechs oder sieben Schuler. Nachts blieben wir spat auf und wir sassen und schwatzten urn ein schbnes, helles Feuer. Taglich waren wir in Klassengruppen aufgeteilt, die nach deutschen Stadten genannt waren; zum Beispiel Munchen und Berlin. Am Samstag hatten wir stunden, in denen unsere Lehrer und Lehrerinnen uns etwas zu lehren versuchten. Am Samstagabend genossen wir aIle ein besonderes, deutsches Abendessen. Nach dem Abendessen nahmen aIle an einem Konzert teil. Die "beruflichste"AusfUhrung war ein Kasperletheater, das uns lachen machte.

Am Sonntagmorgen hatten wir mehr Stunden bis zum Mittagessen, da nach verliessen wir das Lager. All die Mahlzeiten waren deutsch. Zum Fruhstiick assen wir immer heisse Brbtchen mit Marmelade und Honig. Das Abwaschen und Vorbereiten wurde von den Freiwilligen getan. AIle halfen. Obgleich wir nachher sehr mude waren, amusierten wir uns sehr. Dennoch weiss ich nicht, ob wir viel deutsch gelernt haben.

Alison Green

JUNIOR SCHOOL

We have now completed a full year in the new Junior School buildings. However, the students and staff are still continuing to beautify the buildings and grounds.

Funds, provided by the Parents' Association and Swimathon, have been used to buy more native shrubs and the girls have worked enthusiastically to keep the flower beds watered and free of weeds. Pictures and wall hangings have either been purchased or produced by the children, to hang in the hall and corridors.

A very loyal band of mothers has given wonderful assistance to Mrs. Mellor in the Junior School library and once again we extend our sincere thanks to them.

A very successful Open Day was combined with our annual Bake-off Competition and followed by the Junior School House Athletics. It would appear that the Royal Show holiday is a very popular day to choose for these activities.

The Maiden Voyage of The Swan

At first the sea was calm and steady, pea green and blue, white foam capped,

The Swan set out on her maiden sail, not at all rusty was a spinnaker nail.

She glided with dignity and a swanlike grace, On and on at a steady pace.

As she rounded the Cape of Rayle, the winds blew up-an awful gale, Up a hill and down a vale of the great waves, that resembled caves.

Spray splashed over her heaving bow, even some thunder sounded now, Lightning split the rain streaked sky, rain pelting, almost melting the rocks nearby.

The tide was too strong, and the weather too bad, It looked like the Swan's maiden voyage was had. SMASH! She was driven straight on to the reef

And all her fine passengers sunk far beneath.

Weather had claimed yet another few knaves, and sent all the people to watery graves.

No-one can harness the weather you know, The weather can be peaceful, but the storms will soon grow.

Melissa Cohn, Year 7

One upon a time the queen was a woman.

Selene Robson, Year 1

I stand,

Protesting on the establishment, politics, standard values and women's lib.

My views on the subjects are secondary

As I willingly follow the group through protest marches and rallies.

Do I really believe in my surrounding happenings?

Or am I just a sheep following the herd?

Maybe I'm just a Sunday patriot.

Sunday

Virginia Cox, Year 12

(Written in the style of Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye".) Not the views held by P.L.C.

SO it's a Sunday. If there's one day in the week that shouldn't be there it's a lousy Sunday, with nowhere special to go and nothing to do-boy, do I hate it when there's nothing to do. So I get up, outside it's raining cats and dogs. If it only was, now that might make a Sunday seem worthwhile. Well, I grab some toast, get changed, and figure on going for a walk somewhere. But where? So I think, where would everyone else go? I figure they'd go to the park, so I will too. I'm on my way there, but I forget I have to pass a church, and there were all these people dressed in their best clothes, and all that. I wonder whether they're going because they like it, or whether they go just so that everyone can see 'em and think they're real good, going and all.

Anyway, I make it to the park and have to sit myself down near the old lake. I have to, 'cause the rest of the ground is covered by rubbish and old men are lying all over the benches. Boy, did that get me down, when I couldn't even sit where I wanted, and in a park an' all.

So with nothing else to think about and nothing else to do, it being a Sunday and all, I lie down and think about the cats and dogs that maybe could be falling on me. Sunday, what a day! Boy, does it get me down when there's nothing to do.

Debbie MacBean, Year 12

Dick and Dora Revisited

Dick had been to the seaside to stay with Aunt Jean. Nip went with him. Dora stayed home with Mother, Father and Fluff.

Owing to publication difficulties, Dick did not come home for twenty years. He did not recognise his home and he walked straight past Dora.

"Hey there! Dickey-boy. Long time no see!"

Poor Dick! It was Dora's voice, but look at Dora. She had on tight blue jeans and a Bay City Roller's T-shirt. He looked again, false eyelashes and aqua-blue eye shadow.

"Here is Dora?" he ventured uncertainly.

"Dora!" she gave a high pitched giggle. "Where have you been, man? I'm Susan now."

"Susan," said Dick. "Here is Susan," somehow it did not have the same ring to it.

"And you're no longer Dick," she flashed triumphantly. "You're David 'Cos David and Susan are sexier than flat 01' Dick and Dora these days!"

"Where is Nip?" said Dick-now-David.

"Nip! Why we had to get rid of Nip. He certainly didn't suit our trendy new image. Now we've got an Afghan called Genghis Khan. Oh, and by the way, before you ask, Fluff's gone too. Seems the censorship board decided Persian cats were a bit too bestial for kids to read about."

Dick-now-David's mind spun with the facts being presented, "What happened?" he asked faintly.

"Well, Davey-boy, we just had to move with the times you know. Cut the crap and hit the kids with where it's at. Relevance is the key word for today and the old lady and the old man are divorced.' ,

"Mother and Father?" said Dick-now-David in shocked disbelief.

"Oh sure," replied Susan. "The old lady wants a life of her own, she no longer wants the 'Mother does the ironing' bit while Father does all the interesting jobs. And you better not think that you play with the train set any more either."

"Do we visit the zoo any more or even go on a picnic?" Dicknow-David asked. "Are you kidding? Now it's 'David and Susan go to the Pop Concert.' 'David and Susan smoke marijuana.' And you better learn the new vocab 'cause they're teaching kids to read the way they speak."

"I don't know whether 1 can make the change," he said in a low, dismal voice.

"Hey don't get hassled!" Susan said brightly. "After all we're gonna have all these neat people come visit us."

Just then came a low rumbling sound from up the street and a leather-jacketed bikie came riding up.

"Heeeeeey, Heeeeeey!" said he.

"Oh no!" said David collapsing on to the sidewalk.

"Heeeeeey!" said Fonzie again.

Tamara Silver, Year 12

People

People in the city, hurrying up the street· Moving to the sound of all the bustling feet.

Early in the morning, buses, cars and trains, Bringing in the work force even when it rains.

Later in the morning, then the shoppers come, Many crying children and their frustrated mums.

Office girls at lunch time, giggling as they go, Business men and women talking in voices low.

Then the day is over and suddenly it's night, The city is deserted, silent, waiting, quiet.

The people of the daytime are all at home in bed, Leaving the city empty-its streets lifeless and dead.

Lis Herifeld, Year 9

Drought

The parched, bare earth lies dormant, dead. Nothing stirs.

In the still dry atmosphere

The heat clings; And the wind breathes not a whisper, The windmill thus remains immobile And a feeling of harsh beauty astounds the roaming eye. For miles around one can only see Through clear dryness; The red earth and the Brilliant blue of the sky; In all its vastness, a shimmering emptiness. A distant gnarled tree stands alone, And distorted in the heat.

A dead cow lies like a magazine Rack covered with a rug: As a remnant of the past.

In this place nothing is accepted And nothing is given. Everything remains exactly as it was; Asiffrozen by the heat.

Nicola Patrick, Year 11

A Warning from Hell!

Deep into a pit I fall, A pit which has no walls.

And in the nothingness I see, The image of my mind and me. And pictures flash before my eyes. My loves, my hates, my truths, my lies.

And though I'm dying to be gone, I can not stop, but travel on.

And natives dance about my feet, Their faces are of those I cheat. In deep despair I try to cry, But no tears are yielded from my eyes. The heat is strong and in the haze, I see the fires as they blaze.

And though I'm dying to be gone, I cannot stop, but travel on.

And though the light is dim I see, Ten thousand people facing me.

And in their hands they carry knives. I see my torture in their eyes. And I scream at them to halt, But I know it's my own fault.

And though I'm dying to be gone, I can not stop, but travel on.

With furrowed brows they looked upon, The hapless face that made them scorn. So if you think yourself like I, Perhaps I'll see you when you die. And when they torture you I'll cry, With tears of laughter in my eyes.

And though you're begging to be gone, You cannot stop, you'll travel on.

Sarah Donald, Year 8

Poor Old Gran

My granny is a hunchback

She's old and frail too, Her name is Ethel Alderman She lives at number two.

Her house is old and fallen down

She owns a fat black dog, And if you go and visit her You're sure to catch her wog.

She's been so sick for many years, The poor soul's nearly dead, The doctors think she's got the plague And she's confined to bed.

"She's been this way for quite some time,"

The doctor said and sighed.

"She's got no hope of recovering."

And with that she curled up and died.

Carolyn Newman, Year 9

Space going cheap!

Space car right up, all you Saturnians, and get one of the last blocks of "Unreal Estate" on the new reduced Earth! Some silly New Hollanders demolished, with a substance called URANIUM, the outer fifteen hundred kilometres, in the year 1999. If you buy now, you will find you can weekend away from Saturn whenever you like. Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to get away by yourself, whenever you liked to, on your own block of "Unreal Estate?" And it's only a few light years away from Saturn! We are selecting the buyers to be sure that the next fifteen hundred kilometres will NOTbe blown off. So come up and we'll see if you are suitable!

Kim Fraser, Year 6

Rain Drops

A light rain teased gently my window box of flowers

In delight, a change of weather

The cinerarias, phloxs, bluebells, fresias, all clumped close

Began to light up and dance and bob to and fro;

As though a change of mood brought forth their colours; Green a richer sparkling shade, yellow now a crisply gold, Pink and white pearly aglow.

Tiny raindrops transform, wake up, make laugh and shout the jungle of silent growth.

Vicki Brown, Year 10

Phew! Start again, gears into first, keeping one foot on the brake and start her up. Slowly, slowly. "Ease the clutch. We're off. "

No. No. Stupid.

Too fast.

Stopped again.

She goes through the motions again and is praised. Confidence builds up. Stop and we'll reverse into that driveway.

Not enough warning.

Slams on brakes.

Calm down!

Turn the wheel into reverse, clutch in first and round we go. "Get out of the way, dog".

Missed it.

Perfection in itself.

Back down the road again, slowing down for the boys playing football. Toot them to get out of the way.

O.K., now drive home.

Drive

He hops out and hangs one "L" plate on the back window and one on the front.

She slides over to the driver's seat; moves the seat forward so she can touch the pedals.

As he gets into the passenger seat she sits in anticipation. Into neutral.

"Start her up."

Clutch in and into first.

The keys rattle over and she gives a little more acceleration.

A glance into the rear-vision mirror and we are off.

A smooth start, clutch in and up into second.

"Turn right. "

Brakes on, flickers on, look into mirror, turn, "Watch out for that 'b-' car!"

Panic.

Brakes.

Stall.

Stop.

No thanks.

Karen Edwards, Year 12

"Did you hear about Mrs. Brown's cow at the Royal Show?" asked Sam.

"No, what happened?" answered Tony.

"Well," started Sam, "as Brownie went on parade, she started to stand on her back legs, put her front hoofs in her ears and poked out her tongue! And then she jumped into a bumper car and crash she went flying into the wild mouse and wizz in a moment she was on the ghost train. Boy! was her face pale when she came out! After that she was in the ferris wheel and then she found herself in fairy floss!"

"Gee, did everybody laugh?" asked Tony.

"You bet they did and she won too. 'Bye, Tony."

"'Bye, Sam."

Katrina Macgregor, Year 4

A Change of Rain

As I was walking down the street

I spied a puddle at my feet

I wondered how it came to be The puddle here in front of me

I thought that God began to cry And tears came pouring from the sky But then I had another think And thought that God had spilled his drink

"Oh, God up there if you hear me, Grant this wish that I will ask thee Please change the ways inside your head And make it rain lemonade instead. "

Jane Cox, Year 8

New Rooms

New rooms never come, only can ache in the heart. Year after year of dreary togetherness, of "ours", not mine . of "think of her too" . of tidying both sides of the room. No privacy or solidarity, Nor happy loneliness, only an ache in the heart.

Robyn Mellor,

Year 10

Express your personality

In everything you do, And not with great banality

Let the shining person through. It's your responsibility Not to blight this day, To the depths of your ability

Let the face that you display Express with bright tonality

That all the world is fine, And I say with finality Eternally will sun shine.

M.E.K., Year 12

Environment

Sitting on a bank watching, behind me a drill, Piercing vibrations nerve-racking. In front a lake, A tadpole choking on a piece of slime a meter long 8 dead tadpoles stilled, by slime covered food strangling, the continual belching, slopping of a pipe.

Delivering hopelessly, the filth of industry.

Katy Langdon, Year 7

"Poirier'

,

Pear tree weeps in our blood, Goldfish in the branches; Not ripe pears but dead fish Upturned in defeat, Scales and twigs are entwined.

Lovers stream past Drowning in superficial tears That engulf civilisations In cruel miracles of Science.

Negative void thoughts That die before birth, Confused twisted ideas, Like dead goldfish, Not fruit, Hanging in pear trees.

Lara Peake, Year 10

Soon

Amongst thousands yet alone, One is bored yet occupied, In a place where no-one walks, Only trees appear alive.

Lost and fearful of the world, Sick and weak against its torture, One cannot control one's mind, Far ahead there is no future.

Alison Hodgetts, Year 8

On a Stone

My first impression of this stone was that it was brown and grey and chalky. It brought to mind days spent with an old native woman down in the stony bed of the Metawandee. We used to build rafts to float in the creek when it ran, but it never rained and the creek never ran. So instead we very resourcefully put the rafts together and made hum pies and wove into the sides grass and leaves. They were quite spectacular humpies, and we were proud of them. Then the rain came, that longed for dreamed of magical moisture. The Metawandee emerged from the mountains, swirling and swift, a dirty, brown, froth of water to sweep down past the homestead. And so away went our humpies.

But nobody was sad-the rain had come, and out of desolate red stony ground, up wriggled jaunty green shoots. Pink and gold, purple and blue, red and orange-a magic carpet of beauty, the wildflowers covered the plains.

Anthea Henwood, Year

12

Cooigardie Educational Tour

On the 19th September at 8.15 a.m. we set off with our friendly bus driver, Terry, at the wheel. The bus trip took ten humid hours, but finally we reached our destination, the "Ghost Town Inn."

During the time we stayed in Coolgardie we visited many historical places. We found them all very interesting in different ways, but the one we found the most exciting was our trip down "The Hainault Tourist Mine" at Kalgoorlie. We went down 203 feet to the second level of the mine. The class also enjoyed a court case in which we all participated. It was acted out in the old court room of the main Exhibition Hall. After four strenuous days we returned home to find our families and comfortable beds waiting for us.

Nina Fitch, Nicola Kennedy and Philippa Pratt, Year 6

The Humble Landlord

"I think I'd like to see you," my landlord said to me, "About a matter of the rent-a trifling amount, you see.

My mother had a heart attack-my brother was killed in war,

My great-aunt fell down the stairs, and she's feeling blindly sore."

He shuffled his huge feet, "I hate to put you out,

But I need the money badly, because my doctor's begun to shout. "

"Your doctor?" I asked.

"Why yes," he said. "The bills are overdue,

And if it wasn't for the pressure, you see, I'd hate to worry you."

"Don't mind at all, "I reassured, teeth begin to grit.

"I don't mind paying a week advance, if you're feeling rather hit. "

"Why, thank you, so!" he cried with joy, his eyes filled to the brim.

"There are good people left, I say, in this great world so dim."

I watched him leave with this week's pay-pleased to help him out.

An hour later, off I went, for my evening bout.

I went past many things-the school, the church, the park,

And then walked along main street, to see the night-lights start.

I walked past our local inn: "The Horse, and Hick and Flail,"

Whereupon I spied my landlord, indulging in brown ale.

Jane Williamson, Year 9 29

The Optimist

Once there was a little old lady and she had a Pessimist little old man. Now one day the little old lady said to her husband, "I want to go for a trip on an aeroplane!" And her husband said, "Yes, why not."

So off they went. Once they were on the plane they took their seat. "Oh! Graichious", said the little old man. "The engine's broken." But the little old woman said, "Oh, well. I've always wanted a little tragedy. " They were still flying. But a tall fat man had eaten all the food. "Oh, I'll starve to death," said the man. "Oh don't be silly," said the woman, "we need a diet." "Oh, gosh>' said the little old man, "all I can see are white clouds." "Good for the eyes," said the old woman. "Did you remember the clothes, wife?" "No!" "Oh, I can't sleep in these sweaty clothes. I'll freeze to death." "Look on the bright side. That doesn't matter we'll both be gone soon. In a fabulous place."

Crash! The plane crashed but out popped the woman. "I like tragedies," said the little old woman.

Alexandra Jones, Year 4

This small and smooth pebble has beautiful spots and little patches of brownish colour.

It reminds me of the pebbles at Dolly Beach. I had been to the beach a few times and I liked the feeling of the pebbles under my feet. They are so smooth that it does not hurt my feet at all. The coldness to the touch of this small pebble reminds me also of the time when I woke up early in the morning to walk about the beach.

Especially very early in the morning. When the sun had barely risen. I could see beautiful light orange colour shine upon the small and medium sized pebbles. The morning breeze at the beach is so fresh it made me feel like dancing and then running at one time and to feel the breeze blowing on to my face.

Seet Kin, Year 11

Together joyful, united, devout in love and peace, A whirlwind of colours, emotions, So far apart but always inseparable, Each thought and reaction belonging to you both.

Do not fret or pine in bitter anguish, Do not be insecure in the belief of love, For nowhere can you find happiness but in yourself, Whether it stems from another, near or far.

Understand and be comforted,

Think only of the future and the life ahead, Do not live in the shadow of what was, But grow and flower in expectation.

You are not devoid of what would have been yesterday, You are preparing for tomorrow.

Live peacefully, work hard and be satisfied To wait for what is yours, and must surely come to you.

Sleep peacefully, and dream in quiet solitude, Enjoy the deep recesses of your mind. Your mind is all that is completely yours, Even though you may share part of it with someone else.

Love, be happy, and cast your vision forward to tomorrow. All is not lost, but is just beginning.

Marie Butterworth, Year 11

This is just a short poem to say, In a funny kind of way What fun you will do and see At our school, P.L.C.

Kelsey Heath, Year 9

The Cemetery

From the outside,

The cemetery is a well-ordered Garden of sorrow.

Prominent white headstones

Laid upon cultured green grass And solemn wreaths, Respectful in their remembrance, But-follow the well-worn paths Deep into the centre, To find where the true dead are buried. Dry, wild oats wave their heads

Above forgotten graves, Epitaphs, illegible, Worn by wind and rain, Here and there Lie faded plastic flowers And smashed vases. In here there is nothing

But wild, untamed loneliness ...

From the outside,

The cemetery is full Of solemn memories of loved ones.

But, in the centre, The dead are totally dead.

Jane Fitch, Year 9

Life

Life, what is life? Minutes, hours, days, weeks? Loving and giving? Impurities, whatever. Then what do we mean When we say we have lived a lifetime?

Nerida Croker, Year 10

The unnerving force That could take you away Without a struggle, Without a thought, The redeeming power that reigns unconcernedNo flight, no struggle, but gruelling power, I weep for you, you and all others Like you, Who have tried to fight Like a child against hate, But have been defeated, swallowed, Devoured, Weare deceived by the calmness, The beauty, the tranquillity. But the unnatural surging and force, And power of the ultimate centre, Intimately destroyed you and ruined What had once beenPerfect. Where once you had lain beside me, You lie there now, Forsaken, Abandoned to the mercy of the gulls, And the will of the waves.

Sally Hedgcock, Year 12

Anticipation

Silence spreads, Enveloping the people like a fog, All is still,

A little boy sits alone, Staring at the intricate roofing. No one moves.

A grandmother smothers a cough, With a thin, gnarled hand, They all wait.

There is hushed anticipation, As the lights dim. Silence reigns.

A man stands erect, His baton is raised. Music sounds.

Elizabeth Langdon, Year 11

We enter as strangers, mute beings amongst an assembly of desks and chairs. A whisper across the aisle turns into a friendship as we come to know the strangers about us. The desks and chairs become our companions. As time passes, the friendships change. We know where we arewe belong here. The end is in sight now, we prepare to become strangers again. The desks and chairs are older now, they have seen us through, -done their bit. We came unknown-we leave to be forgotten.

Susan Parker, Year 12

With all that freedom ...

"I'm

not really on the verge of suicide. "

What a lot of dizzying freedom one suddenly experiences! Then later, the realisation that more than half those longtreasured friends haven't been heard from in months and have now grown entirely out of your life. Still, the freedom! Just knowing you'll never have to remember that there are five million erythrocytes to the cubic millimetre any more leaves you drunken with power. So what if you spend every morning dredging through the multitude of deadly boring jobs in the "Sits. Vac." columns. So what if every week you receive a polite letter in the post informing you that "Misters-So-and-So" haven't really a vacancy at the moment but will be sure to put you on their files. Just remember all the exciting and adult activities you can pursue in your free time, by yourself and with no money. Oh, well, think of all those masses of things you'd do now if only you had the time. It's funny how quickly they come to bore you out of your skull. But surely with all that spare time you can meet lots of new people and really get out and experience LIFE? But surely that's not really me tucked away in that secure little house taking two hours to do something that anyone else would do in one, and learning to like it? It's funny how soon you learn to fill the long hours with trivialities, and even funnier how long it takes before you realise you've been locked away so long that you're afraid to come out. And all the time you know that's NOT what you want to do but you still go on doingit.

Christy Smith, Year 12, 1976

CONGRATULATIONS. CHRISTYI

Congratulations to Christy Smith (Year 12, 1976) who is among the 20 students selected, from more than 300 applicants throughout Australia, to attend the Australian Film and Television School in Sydney for three years, commencing March 1978.

SWIMMING

This year the swimming season started early for the keen and enthusiastic swimmers who wanted some extra training. Mrs. McNamara willingly gave up her time every morning to go to the Scotch College pool and train these girls.

The inter-House carnival proved, as always, to be a tremendous success, with McNeil the eventual winners. There were some fine performances on the day and congratulations go to these people. Thanks must also go to all the people who helped organise the carnival.

Friday, March 11 th, proved to be a more than successful night for the eighty or so P.L.C. swimmers. After two weeks of intensive training at the Scotch College and P .L.C. pools the girls emerged much improved. The team was successful right from the start with the P .L.C. divers coming third overall, and Kay Driemeyer giving a superb performance to win the Year 11 division. Once the swimming began, P.L.e. was right on top with the Year 12s winning tlteir freestyle relay.

Congratulations must go to the Year 8s who were runners-up in their Year pennant and the Year lIs and 12s who won their Year pennants under their captains, Lynley Cameron and Judy Kyle. The competition throughout the night was very close, the lead changing several times and P .L.C. always there. The highlight of the night came when the relays began. The results were

Swimming Champions

From left to right: P. Agnew (Year 9), K. Driemeyer (Year II), T. Campbell (Year 12), C. McArthur (Year 10).

Absent: S. Hunt (Year 8).

just what was needed to put us on top. The climax came when the final points were announced. P.L.C. first, 419 points, seven points ahead of M.L.C.!

The swimming would never be complete without thanking many people, in particular, Miss Williams and Mrs. McNamara for their untiring efforts in coaching the team in their final preparation, Mrs. Morison who was always at training to make sure we were there too; the whole school who was behind us all the way and finally the swimmers without whom (of course) we couldn't have won. Thanks must also go to Mrs. Warrilow for coaching the divers. Her efforts with the girls must not go unnoticed. We would also like to thank Mr. Kahler for organising a couple of swim meets against Scotch, and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and all the people who made the party afterwards such a great success.

TanyaCampbell, Swimming Captain

Swimming Team. Back row, I. to r.: A. Bell, S. Seward, S. Cox, J. Clay, J. Cain, A. Masters, T. Hill, F. Sadler, J. Clements, J. Burgess, J. Purdie, L. Samaha, P. Wade, L. Adamson, C. Viner. Fourth row, I. to r.: L. Mardardy, D. Wishaw, P. Giles, V. Ellison, M. McKay, N. Gibson, D. Bennett, C. McArthur,F. Smith, A. Cook, 1. Slatyer, N. Currie, S. Larard, S. Flecker, V. Cruickshank. Third row, I. to r.: V. Newton, P. Agnew, G. Olden, J. Fitch, L. Manners, L. Medcalf, L. Hatton, T. Owen, D. Gamble, A. Boys, S. D'Orsogna, D. Malloch, S. Twogood. Second row, I. to r.: G. Simpson, H. Barry, L. Crabbe, K. McNamara, L. Cameron, K. Johnson, J. Larard, K. Driemeyer, T. Fitzgerald, L. Crackle. Front row, I. 10 r.: R. Breidahl, D. Simpson, J. Wallman, J. McNamara, J. Kyle (Vice Captain), T. Campbell (Captain), J. Cruickshank, J. Wishaw, S. Parker, S. Kernol.

TENNIS

Although pennants eluded us in the inter-school competition this year, it was not due to the lack of interest and enthusiasm of the girls-and after all participation is more important than winning.

There were eight teams in the inter-school competition and many other girls tried but were not successful in gaining a place in one of the teams. However, this shows the interest there is in tennis generally and some social matches were arranged for these girls-I feel such matches are important and would suggest even more of these next year.

Congratulations to the girls who won the first division of the Herbert Edwards Cup in the Saturday morning competition.

The school tennis tournament this year suffered somewhat from a lack of competitors-the division into Years was organised to allow more girls to participate and I would like to see girls taking advantage of the opportunity.

Thanks go to Mrs. Hay who was responsible for the coaching and selecting of teams.

Good luck to all tennis players for 1978!

Senior Tennis.

Back row, I. to r.: E. Prater, J. Cruickshank, D. MacBean, J. Kyle, K. Goodier, J. Fischer, J. Cameron. Front row, I. to r.: S. Rigney, H. Thompson, K. Medcalf, J. Wishaw, K. Fischer, L. Dickins, V. Caldwell.

Jane Fischer

Junior Tennis

Back row, I. to r.: M. Borthwick, K. Hatton, L. Vuletic, D. Marshall, K. Green, F. Tweedie. Front row, I. to r.: S. Twogood, K. Gamble, S. Green, B. Chrystal, J. Anderson.

Year Champions.

Back row, I. to r.: J. Fischer (Year 12), D. Marshall (Year 9), Front row, I. to r.: K. Fischer (Year II), S. Green (Year 10).

HOCKEY

Hockey this year provided much entertainment for all girls concerned.

The alert "As", Boisterous "Bs", Cunning "Cs" and Dynamic "D" Seniors (!) all showed great style in winning their appropriate pennants. The "As" had a tough time but were eventually able totake the pennant from M.L.C. after a grand final played at St. Hilda's.

Unfortunately the Junior teams didn't do quite as well, but as the motto goes, "It's not winning that counts."

All four Senior, four Junior and two Year 8 teams deserve congratulations for their fine efforts and determination. Special congratulations must also go to the girls who received awards. Keep it up.

P .L.C. was fortunate enough to have social matches against Scotch College, Swanbourne Senior High, Elspars, Hollywood Senior High, Melville Senior High and John Curtin Senior High School.

Special thanks go to Miss Williams, Mrs. Hay and Miss Ferguson for training and advice throughout the season, which is much appreciated by all girls concerned.

Also thanks to Shelley and Kim for helping with the Year 8s, and the girls who volunteered to umpire matches.

Pam Hink/ey

Back row, I. to r.: J. Leake, C. Harrington, S. Richardson, R. Kelsall, C. Wright, F. Tweedie, G. Thorn, C. Patterson. Middle row, I. to r.: F. Patterson, K. Ellis, C. Spackman, S. Nottage, K. Green, A. Meszaros. Front row, I. to r.: G. Hodge, N. Currie, Y. Venn, S. Twogood, G. Olden, S. Field, J. McKenzie. Absent: G. Foulkes-Taylor.

Senior Hockey "A" and "8".

Back row, I. to r.: P. Vermeer, J. McNamara, S. Fisher, J. Fischer, S. Dale, P. Robinson, A. Green, K. Smith, H. Rennie, K. McNamara. Middle row, I. to r.: A. Stevens, E. Prater, P. Hinkley, 1. Cornelius, S. Hedgcock, C. Leake, F. Spragg, S. Stratford, L. Dickins. Front row, I. to R.: K. Seaby, V. Caldwell, H. Thompson.

Junior Hockey "A" and "8".

Junior Basketball, "A" and "B".

Back row, I. to r.: G. Hodge, D. Marshall, C. MacArthur, L. Vuletic, V. Cruickshank, J. Brandenburg. Middle row, I. to r.: J. George, C. Page, T. Patterson, K. Ambrose, S. Gomme. Front row, I. to r.: K. O'Meehan, S. D'Orsogna, S. Twogood, C. Patterson, A. Palmer.

Senior Basketball, "A" and "B".

Back row, I. to r.: K. Fischer, K. Mardardy, H. Barry, A. Balch, K. Kendall, R. Breidahl, S. Parker. Front row, I. to r.: H. Thompson, K. Driemeyer, J. McLean, J. Wishaw, V. Cox, J. McFarlane.

BASKETBALL

Yet again P.L.C. has done very well in basketball. A good season's competition finished with our Senior "A" and "B" and Junior "A" and "B" teams winning their grade pennants, and congratulations go to all team members.

The lack of support for other Senior teams was disappointing, and resulted in no Senior "D" team being formed as there has been in past years. However, the "C" teamperformed creditably.

Also somewhat disappointing was the tendency of girls in the Senior "A" and "B" teams to play individually rather than as a team, and it is hoped that girls in future years are careful of this; it is always a team effort which produces the best game. However, there was good team spirit and these girls were of course very successful in the competition.

Thanks go to the coaches and umpires and to all the girls playing this year.

NETBALL

In this year's season, many of the girls, both juniors and seniors, seemed to lack the dedication necessary to play Inter-School Netball. This was evident during training sessions where there was a lack of attention paid to fitness and fundamental skills.

However, all teams enjoyed the matches and participated with enthusiasm and interest despite the lack of success.

The senior netball matches provided keen competition, with the standard of the teams being far more evenly matched than in the past. The juniors had a reasonably successful season which could be improved upon next year by an increased effort at training sessions.

Congratulations to the Senior "C" for being undefeated Premiers.

Our thanks to Miss Bower and Mrs. Williams for their support and advice during training and at matches. Kirsten Mardardy, Helen Anderson

Senior etball.

Back row, I. to r.: B. Jeffery, J. Cameron, V. Paterson, J. Kyle, K. Kendall, H. Anderson, K. Mardardy, J. Cruickshank. Front row, I. to r.: J. MacLean, A. Brandenburg, A. Brown, K. Goodier, R. Wilson.

Junior Netball. Back row, I. to r.: T. Patterson, V. Cruickshank, S. Larard, D. Bennett. Middle row, I. to r.: C. Page, S. Smith, L. Farnay, N. Gibson. Front row, I. to r.: D. Malloch, B. Goodier, S. Flecker.

VOLLEYBALL

This year again saw great success, with P .L.C. taking off the overall trophy. Growing enthusiasm for the sport has now established sufficient teams in both senior and junior divisions, in fact, the "C" and "D" teams often had a lack of opponents. I think all girls had a lot of fun in volleyball this year, and many were successful; the senior and junior teams all brought home pennants, being undefeated throughout the season. Our thanks go to coach, Dr. Charles, for his enthusiasm and assistance. Best of luck for next year-we've got the potential to take the honours again in 1978.

Back row, I. to r.: M. Silberstein, J. George, K. Eckersley, R. O'Halloran, S. Adamson, P. Walton. Front row, I. to r.: P. Hammond, J. Williamson, S. Dharmalingam, A. Gillet, N. Croker, D. Fisher, C. Campbell.

Senior Volleyball, "A" and "8".

Back row, I. to r.: S. Milne, A. Bockman, E. Langdon, K. Jones, T. Walkemeyer.

Front row, I. to r.: D. MacBean, J. Lunay, J. Thornton, H. Tweedie, K. Driemeyer, S. Parker, T. Clifford.

Helen Tweedie

Junior Volleyball, "A" and "8".

Senior Gymnastics.

Back row, I. 10r.:J. Wallman, T. Owen, T. Holloway, N. Gibson, J. McFarlane. Front row, I. 10 r.: M. Walters, C. Farnay, D. Bennett. Absenl: J. Miller.

Junior Gymnastics.

Back row, I. to r.: L. Herzfeld, L. Mardardy, J. McCallum, P. Gibson. Middle row, I. to r.: D. Malloch, S. Dharmalingam, L. Cornish. Fronl row, I. 10 r.: L. Morrissy, L. Viner.

GYMNASTICS

Wearing the school's new gym leotards, our two senior and two junior teams competed in this year's State Schoolgirls' Gymnastics Championships; we also had one competitor in the Elite Championship.

Junior "A" did extremely well by coming first and receiving a pennant. Junior "B" did well and finished a very creditable second. Both Senior "A" and "B" came third in the Championships. This is pleasing since the school introduced a "B" team only at the beginning of this year.

Congratulations go to J 0 McCallum for doing exceptionally well in the Elite Championship, by coming first. This means she is the State Champion for Schoolgirls 1977/78. Congratulations also go to Junior "A" member Stephanie Seward, second in the State Schoolgirls' Championship, and Louise Mardardy who came sixth, and to Junior "B" members Peta Gibson, second, and Liz Herzfeld, third.

The seniorsdid not perform as well, however, as only Jill McFarlane, third, and Tracy Owen, fifth, gained placings.

Many thanks go to Mrs. McCallum and Caroline Brand for their many hours of hard work this year. Good luck for 1978!

Athletes. Back row, I. 10 r.: S. England, D. MacBean, D. Simpson, A. Green, H. Rennie, F. Cumming, P. Leighton, R. Breidahl, M. Evans, K. Kendall, C. Newman, C. Wright, K. Green, A. Brandenburg, V. Patterson, D. Benneu, S. Twogood, S. Snowball.

Third row, I. 10 r.: S. Cox, J. Clements, J. Andrews, A. Bell, J. McCallum, G. Hooke, L. Miller, M. Allen, K. Mawer, F. Patterson, S. Flecker, K. Fischer, K. Gamble.

ATHLETICS

Saturday, October 1st, provided a day of keen competition for the athletes and spirited support ably led by the school cheerleaders. The day was interrupted by rain, but that did not affect the enthusiasm of the girls or athletes.

Although the team had some fine individual performances, it must be remembered that team effort and dedication are what is necessary for an inter-school squad. The 'flu epidemic halved the team but doubled its efforts and, on the day, all P .L.C. athletes competed creditably to place P .L.C. third, behind

Second row, /. to r.: G. Hodge, B. Jeffery, A. Masters, J. Burgess, T. Hill, A. Palmer, C. Viner, K. Mardardy, N. Gibson, P. Hinkley, D. Wishaw, S. Larard, C. Patterson, C. Brooks, T. Patterson, C. Page, L. Dry, S. Green, F. Tweedie.

Fran! row, I. 10 r.: S. Richardson, S. Fisher, C. Spackman, G. Thorn, S. Bradshaw, A. Blumann, K. Smith, P. Gundill, F. Coli, A. Cook, F. Smith, J. Potter.

Penrhosand M.L.C. respectively. The Year 9s did well in coming second in the overall Year competition. Congratulations must be extended to them.

The team would like to thank Mrs. Morison, Miss Williams, Mrs. Hay, Miss Archer, Miss Dwyer, Jenny and Angela Rogers, and Dr. Charles. They spent many hours, showing interest and giving advice in training the team.

I would like to congratulate those girls who received awards for their attitude and performance. I hope that next year's team does as well or better than we did on Saturday 1st.

Good luck for 1978!

Kirsten Mardardy

SOFTBALL

Junior Softball" A" and "0". Back row, I. to r. .' K. Gamble, J. Dowland, L. Hatten, J. Airey, S. Smith, M. Evans, D. Bennett, F. Tweedie, V. Ellison, C. Campbell. Front row, I. to r. .' S. Flecker, A. Palmer, N. Gibson, L. Dry, S. Green, F. Smith, J. Slatyer, A. Cook, J. Potter, S. Snowball.

LIFE-SA VING

Senior Softball, "A" and "0". Back row, I. to r. .' K. Smith, H. Rennie, P. Vermeer, 1. Gawler, J. Kyle, T. Campbell, R. Breidahl, S. Fisher, H. Barry, K. Fischer, Front row, I. to r. .' V. Paterson, M. Vojkovic, H. Thompson, K. Mardardy, B. Jeffery, D. MacBean, J. MacFarlane, H. Tweedie, S. Parker.

The life-saving team this year gave one of their finest performances at the State lifesaving Carnival on Saturday, the 2nd April, coming second overall in the Carnival, beaten to first by one of the male schools. P.L.e. entered seventeen teams in the Carnival, involving over sixty girls, and had four victories, coming first in the Anderson Cup, an event for grade sevens, the Bunbury Cup, the Goudie Trophy and the Madame de Mouncey Trophy in which P.L.e. now holds the record. In the Chaffey Cup, Tanya Campbell and Jane McNamara came second and third respectively, and in a new event this year, the Beverley Moodey Trophy, Tanya Campbell came second.

In the State Water-skills Carnival Kim and Jane McNamara were both very successful, taking out between them three firsts and two seconds.

Over 140 girls took the various life-saving awards this year, with most being successful even though wintry conditions deterred a few. Recognition must go to Kim McNamara and Tanya Campbell for obtaining their Award of Merit, and Jane McNamara for gaining her Distinction.

P .L.C.'s success can be attributed to the organisation and advice of the P .E. staff, especially Miss Williams, and the time and effort put into training sessions by the girls themselves, Special thanks must also go to Mrs. Blake and Mrs. McNamara for all their help in preparing girls for the State Carnival and their life-saving exams.

Life-saving. Top row, I. to r. .' C. Goossens, S. Pedlow, J. Clay, A. Masters, T. Hill, F. Sadler, J. Clements, R. Slatyer, J. Burges, J. Purdie, J. Teasdale, Fourth row, I. to r. .' D. Wishaw, P. Giles, J. Fitch, V. Ellison, N. Gibson, D. Bennett, F. Smith, A. Cook, J. Slatyer, M. Walters. Third row, I. to r. .' M. Newman, L. Manners, L. Medcalf, L. Hatton, A. Boys, D. Mallocll, V. Cruickshank, S. Twogood. Second row, I. to r. .' P. Vermeer, H. Barry, A. Brown, K. McNamara, L. Cameron, K. Johnson, J. Larard. Front row, I. to r. .' T. Fitzgerald, J. McNamara, J. Kyle, T. Campbell, J. Cruickshank, F. Evans.

Congratulations to all those girls who received awards as they were well deserved, and best of luck for next year.

Jane McNamara

HOCKEY -I.G.S.A. Results

P.L.e. SENIORS JUNIORS

vs. Results Score Results Score

Methodist Ladies' College Drew 2to2 Lost 3 toO

John XXIII College Won 7toO Won 1 toO

St. Hilda's. Won 13 toO Lost I to3

Penrhos Won 5 toO Lost 5 toO

Perth College Won 7toO Won I toO

St. Mary's. Won 5 toO - -

lona . - - Drew lto I

Placings: Senior "A", P.L.C.-Ist; Junior "A", P.L.C.-5th.

Pennants: Senior "A", Senior "B", Senior "C", Senior "D".

Aggregate Trophy: P. L. C. -1 st.

NETBALL-I.G.S.A. Results

P.L.e. SENIORS JUNIORS vs. Results Score Results Score

Methodist Ladies' College Lost 36 to 17 Lost 28 to 21

John XXIII College Won 46 to 8 Won 33 to 21

St. Hilda's. Won 21 to 19 Won 30 to 19

Penrhos Lost 39 to 21 Lost 31 to 10

Perth College Drew 19 to 19 Drew 14 to 14

St. Mary's. Won 22 to 16 Lost 29 to 9

lona . Won 20 to 14 - -

Placings: Senior "A", P.L.C.-3rd; Junior "A", P.L.C.-5th.

Pennants: Senior' 'C".

Aggregate Trophy: P .L.C.-4th.

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BASKETBALL-I.G.S.A. Results

P.L.e. SENIORS JUNIORS vs. Results Score Results Score

Methodist Ladies' College Won 37 to 6 Won 36 to 22

John XXIII College Won 47 to 14 Won 23 to 17

St. Hilda's. Won 38 to 9 Won 20 to 13

Penrhos Won 33 to 16 Won 16 to 5

Perth College Won 40 to 16 Won 25 to23

St. Mary's. Won 46 to 25 Won lona. Won 39 to 11 Won 16 to 14

Placings: Senior "A", P.L.C.':-lst; Junior "A", P.L.C.-1st.

Pennants: Senior "A", Senior "B", Junior "A", Junior "B"

Aggregate Trophy: P.L.C.-1st.

VOLLEYBALL-I.G.S.A. Results

P.L.e. SENIORS JUNIORS vs. Results Score Results Score

Methodist Ladies' College Won 3 to2 Won 4 to 1

John XXIII College Won 5 toO Won 3 to2

St. Hilda's . Won Won 4 to I

Penrhos Won 3 to2 Won 4 to I

Perth College Won 3 to 2 Won 4 to 1

St. Mary's. Won 5 to 0 Lost 4 to I lona Won 4 to 1

Placings: Senior "A", P .L.C.-Ist; Junior "A", P .L.C.-2nd.

Pennants: Senior "A", Senior "B".

Aggregate Trophy: P.L.C.-Ist.

TENNIS-I.G.S.A. Results

P.L.e. SENIORS

JUNIORS

vs. Results Score Results Score

Methodist Ladies' College Won 6 sets 6 Won 8 sets 4

John XXIII College Won 12 sets 0 Won 10 sets 2

St. Hilda's. Won 9 sets 3 Won 8 sets 4

Penrhos Lost 9 sets 3 Won 7 sets 5

Perth College Won 9 sets 3 Won 11 sets 1

St. Mary's. Won 8 sets 4 Lost 7 sets 5

Placings: Senior "A", P .L.C.-2nd; Junior "A", P .L.C.-3rd.

Pennants: Nil.

Aggregate Trophy: P.L.C.-4th.

School Championships

Senior: Singles-Year 12, J. Fischer; Year 11, K. Fischer. Doubles-J. Fischer, L. Prater.

Junior: Singles-Year 10, S. Green; Year 9, D. Marshall. Doubles-Year 10, J. Anderson, L. Vuletic; Year 9, D. Marshall, D. Wishaw.

LIFE SAVING-State Carnival

Curran Cup: P .L.C.-3rd.

Anderson Cup: P.L.C.-1st.

Bunbury Cup: P.L.C.-1st.

Halliday Shield: P .L.C.-2nd.

Mme de Mouncey Trophy: P.L.C.-1st in a new record. E. Morland Trophy: P.L.C.-2nd.

Goudie Trophy: P.L.C.-1st.

BeverleyMoodey Trophy:T. Campbell-2nd.

Chaffey Memorial Cup: T. Campbell-2nd, J. McNamara-3rd.

Bader Memorial Cup: P.L.C.-2nd.

McKellar Hall Cup: P.L.C-3rd.

State Water Skills Competition: K. McNamara-one 1st, two 2nd; J. McNamara-two 1st, one 2nd.

SWIMMING-I.G.S.A.

Carnival

1st-Presbyterian Ladies' College (419) 2nd-Methodist Ladies' College (412) 3rd-St. Hilda's (338) 4th-Penrhos (321).

GYMNASTICS-State

Schoolgirls Gymnastic Championships

Senior: Division 1-3rd; Division 2-3rd.

Junior: Division I-1st; Division 2-2nd.

Elite Competition: Joanne McCallum-1st.

Inter-School Competition

Senior: "A", P.L.C.-2nd; "B", P.L.C.-4th.

Junior: "A", P.L.C.-1st; "B", P.L.C.-2nd.

SPORTS HONOURS POCKETS

Sports Honours Pockets for outstanding achievements and participation went to: Joanne Cruickshank

Jill McFarlane

Judith Kyle Kirsten Mardardy

SPORTS POCKETS

(First and Second Term)

Swimming: Tanya Campbell, Jane McNamara, Judy Kyle, Joanne Cruickshank, Kaye Driemeyer, Katie Johnson, Lynley Cameron.

Life-saving: Joanne Cruickshank, Jane McNamara, Judy Kyly, Tanya Campbell, Kim McNamara.

Volleyball: Helen Tweedie, Joanne Lunay, Debbie MacBcan, Sue Parker, Sue Milner.

Netball: Joanne Cruickshank, Helen Anderson, Kirsten Mardardy, Jan McLean.

Hockey: Pam Hinkley, Liz Prater, Jane McNamara, Lynn Dickins, Shauna Dale, Kim McNamara, Alison Green, Karyn Seaby.

Basketball: Rosemary Breidahl, Jill McFarlane, Virgina Cox.

HOUSE COMPETITION, 1977

HOUSE COMPETITION, 1977

T.A.E. RESULTS, 1976

Jane Dymond, Jennifer Hunt, Sandra Keay and Meroula Richardson were in the top 1 per cent ofthe State, each having an Index of Academic Standing of 100.

The following girls each had at least four Is (Le. their results were in the top 10 per cent in the State for the subjects mentioned below).

Julia Choo: Maths I, Biology, Human Biology, Geography.

Jane Dymond: English, French, Maths I, Biology, Chemistry.

Sara Fitch: History, Maths I, Biology, Human Biology.

Jennifer Hunt: English, Literature, Maths II, Maths III, Chemistry, Physics.

Catherine James: English, History, Maths I, Biology, Human Biology.

Sandra Keay: Economics, Maths II, Maths III, Chemistry, Physics.

Sue Kennedy: Geography, Maths I, Biology, Human Biology.

Linda Kenyon: English, Economics, History, Maths I.

Peta Makin: English, Literature, Geography, Maths I, Human Biology.

Meroula Richardson: English, French, Maths I, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Gai Rigney: English, History, Maths I, Human Biology.

Christy Smith: English, Maths I, Physics, Human Biology, Media.

Janet Turner: English, Economics, Literature, History, Biology.

Doris Yap: English, Economics, Maths I, Biology.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations go to Rosanne Dowland and Mary Ellen King for receiving Rotary Exchange Scholarships to the U.S.A. and to Patti McBain for receiving an American Field Scholarship.

KOOKABURRA LITERARYCOMPETITION

Congratulations go to the three winners: Sally Penn, Lara Peake and Jane Fitch. Also highly commended were Susan Parker and Jandy Miller. Our sincere thanks go to the judges, Mrs. E. Millett, Mr. P. Goldsmith and Christy Smith, and to Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Marsh who also assisted.

MATHEMATICS

I.B.M. COMPETITION

Adele Milne: Certificate of Merit, Senior Division. Fiona Tweedie: Equal 4th prize, Junior Division.

HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION FOR THE BURROUGHS MEDAL

Helen Juillerat: 1st in State in Year 9.

Margaret Allen: 1st in State in Year 8.

Jocelyn Langley and Susanne Ledger: Equal 2nd in State in Year 8.

In this competition students from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 from high schools all over Australia sat for the same 1 1/2 hour examination. Prizes were awarded separately in each State.

Distinction Certificates were awarded to the top 15 per cent in each year in each state and Credit Certificates were awarded to the next 30 per cent (Le. within the top 45 per cent) in each year in each state.

P.L.e. entrants gained 2 distinctions and 1 credit in Year 10; 6 distinctions and 11 credits in Year 9; 10 distinctions and 9 credits in Year 8.

TALENT QUEST

Senior Division. Cathy Crooke and Adele Milne: Equal 1st prize. Junior Division. Jane Williamson: Equal4th prize.

MATH-O-QUEST

Math-O-Questis a Year 8 competition conducted by the Mathematical Association of Western Australia.

Students enter in teams of no more than three members, and the competition has two parts-a project competition and a puzzle competition. 110 teams entered in the Math-O-Quest this year.

Prizes

Sara Brain, Andrea Boys and Felicity Massey won 1st prize in their project section and overall 2nd prize in the project competition.

Andrea Hamersley, Sally Hunt and Jocelyn Langley won 4th prize in their section of the project competition and also won 3rd prize in the puzzle competition.

Margaret Allen and Susie Short won 2nd prize in the puzzle com petition.

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS SUMMER SCHOOL, JANUARY, 1978

Congratulations to Catharine Crooke, Year 11, on being selected to attend this Summer School, which is a joint activity of the Australian National University and the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.

LORD JOHN FORREST GEOGRAPHY AWARD

Second place went to a joint project by Karyn Seaby and Kerryn Goodier; 3rd prize went to Helen Hammond. Congratulations to these Year 12 girls.

COUNCIL

The Moderator of the Uniting Church in Western Australia: Mr. R. D. Wilson, LL.M., Q.C.

The Chairman: Mr. W. D. Benson, M.B.E., B.A., B.E., D.I.C.

Mrs. G. Barratt-Hill

Mr. B. K. Bowen, B.Sc.

Mr. W. L. Brine, A.A.S.A.

Miss J. Randall, M.A., Dip.Ed.

Mrs. F. G. Stimson

Miss A. M. Tulloch, B.A.,

Mr. J. S. Finney, A.A.P.T.C., F.R.A.LA. Dip.Ed.

Mr. J. Y. Langdon, M.Sc. (Agric.)

Mr. W. L. Lapsley, F.C.A. Life Members

Mr. J. C. Livingston, A.A.S.A., A.C.LS. Mr. F. G. Barr, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Mr. A. J. T. Marshall, B.A., Mr. A. E. Dry, F.C.A.

B.Sc. (Agric.), Dip.Ed., A.C.I.V.

Rev. A. McAuliffe

Mr. J. E. Nicholson

Mr. J. F. Ockerby, F.C.A.

Rev. N. Milne, M.A., B.D., Mr. C. H. Snowden, F.C.LV. M.A.C.E.

Rev. D. N. McGregor

Miss M. Stewart

Mr. R. D. Wilson, LL.M., Q.C.

Secretary to Council: Mr. D. Walsh, F.C.A.

STAFF 1977

Principal: Miss H. M. R. Barr, B.Ed., Dip.Ed.Admin., F.A.C.E., F.I.E.A.

Senior Mistress: Mrs. H. Day, B.A., Dip.Ed., L.Mus.L.T.C.L., A.A.S.A., M.A.C.E., M.LE.A.

Full-time Teachers

Mrs. D. Allan, Dip.Teach.-Geography, Social Studies, Economics; Mrs. D. Anderson, Teachers' Cert.-Biology; Mrs. S. Brain, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. -History; Mrs. G. Bull, Dip.Home Sc., Teachers' Cert.-Home Economics, Clothing and Fabrics, Dr. R. Charles, Ph.D. (Chern.) (A.N.U.), Dip. Teach. (Mercer House)-Chemistry; Mrs. L. Conway, Teachers' Cert.-Junior School; Miss G. Dakeyne, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Sydney)-Geography, English; Mrs. M. Davies, Dip.Teach-Junior School; Mrs. J. D'Cruz, B.A. (Maths.), B.T. (Madras)-Mathematics; Mrs. F. Dharmalingam, B.A., Dip.Ed., F.T.C.L., L.S.D.A.-Spoken English, Speech and Drama; Miss M. L. Dorrington, L. Mus., L.T.C.L.-Piano, Accompanist, Theory; Mrs. J. Douge, Grad. Dip. Primary Teaching-Junior School; Mrs. D. Edinger, B.Sc. (Hons.) -Biology; Mrs. C. Galpin, B.A. (Hons.) (Leicester), Dip.Ed. (W.A.)English, Literature; Mrs. R. Gard, Dip.Teach.-Human Biology; Mrs. B. Godwin, B.A. (Hons.) (Leicester), Dip.Ed. (Cambridge)-English; Mrs. L. Goldflam, Teachers' Cert.-Mathematics; Mrs. R. Hay, Dip.Phys.Ed., Teachers' Cert.-Physical Education; Miss J. Hickinbotham, B.A., Dip.Ed.Geography, Economics; Miss D. Holmes, Dip. Teach.-Junior School; Mrs. I L. Hunt: M.A., F.T.C.L., Teachers' Cert.-History; Mrs. S. Jarvis, A.C.I.A., Cordon Bleu-Home Economics, Food and Nutrition; Mrs; M. Jones, Teachers' Cert., Dip.Soc.Sc. (W.A.I.T.)-Commercial Subjects; Mr. J. P. Kennedy, Teachers' Cert.; Mrs. E. Kenworthy, B.A., Teachers' Cert.-Junior School; Mr. P. B. Lomas, H.N.C. (Eng.), G.Th.-Human Development, Technical Drawing, English; Mrs. V. Louden, Dip.Teach.-Junior School;

Mrs. G. Matthews, B.Sc.(Econ.) (London), Dip.Ed.-Assistant Senior Mistress, Mathematics; Mrs. J. Mell, Dip. Occupational Therapy (Vic.)-Art/Craft, Applied Art, Science; Mr. D. Melville, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.-Physics, Chemistry; Mrs. S. Morison, Dip.Phys.Ed. (Melb.)-Physical Education; Mrs. D. McArthur, B.A., Dip.Ed.-English, Literature; Mrs. J. McMahon, Teachers' Cert.-Media, English; Mr. E. Page, R.M.S.M., L.T.C.L., A.B.B.C.M.MusicalDirector; Mrs. E. M. Prince, Cert.Ed. (Northern Universities)-English; Mrs. J. N. Read, Teachers' Cert.-Kindergarten; Mrs. G. Routley, Teachers' Cert.-Human Biology, Science; Miss B. Stanwix, Teachers' Cert.-Junior School; Mr. A. R. Stewart, A.L.C.M., L.L.C.M., R.M.S.M.-Instrumental Music; Mrs. D. B. Tyler, Teachers' Cert., M.A.C.E.-Mistress-in-charge of the Junior School; Mrs. S. Ward, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.-Science, Mathematics; Mrs. J. E. Watson, M.A. (Hons.) (St. Andrews), Dip.Ed. (Edin.)-English; Miss A. A. Williams, B.Ed., Education; Mrs. M. Williams, Dip. Teach., M.A.C.E.-Junior School.

Part-time Teachers

Mrs. S. Cattell, L.G.S.M.-Drama; Mrs. M. Healy-Grooming and Deportment; Mrs. M. Hetherington, B.A., Teachers' Cert., M.A.C.E.-Art; Mrs. J. House, Teachers' Cert.-Mathematics, English; Mrs. A. Pace, Dip.Ed.Sec., B.A.-French; Mrs. P. Prevost, Baccalaureat Philosophe (Paris)-French; Mrs. R. A. Saunders, B.Sc., bip.Ed.-Mathematics; Mrs. S. Tyler, B.A.Mathematics; Mr. A. Veth, M.A. (Utrecht), Teachers' Cert.-German, Year 8 Social Studies; Mrs. K. Walker, Teachers' Cert.-English.

Library Staff

Mrs. B. Shield, B.Sc-Senior School Librarian; Mrs. J. Robison, B.A. (A.N.U.), Dip.Ed. (Syd.), Dip.Lib.Stud. (W.A.I.T.)-Relieving Senior School Librarian; Mrs. E. Smith-Senior School Library Assistant; Mrs. D. Mellor, B.A., Dip.Lib.Stud. (W.A.1. T.)-Junior School Librarian.

Ancillary Staff

Mrs. L Hann-Kindergarten Aide; Mrs. B. Jagger, B.A., Dip.Ed., Teachers' H. Cert., M.A.Ps.S., M.A.C.E.-Guidance Officer; Mrs. D. O'HaraLaboratory Assistant; Mrs. F. B. Power, B.Sc. (Relieving Mrs. Matthews)Mathematics.

Visiting Instructors

Music: Piano-Mrs. M. Gadsdon, A.Mus.A.; Mrs. M. Steere, L.R.S.M., A.Mus.A. (Piano), A.Mus.A. (Voice Production and Singing); GuitarMr. B. Weeks; Stringed Istruments-Mrs. A. Gray. Tennis: Mr. A. Marshall. Gymnastics: Mrs. F. McCallum. Squash: Mrs. U. Rogers.

Senior Boarding House Staff

Full-time: Miss H. Jackson-Senior Resident and part-time Chaplain of the School; Mrs. C. Gray; Mrs. M. R. Russell, J.P. Part-time: Mrs. M. Healy; Mrs. D. P. Phelps.

Nursing Sisters: Sister E. Sadleir, S.R.N.; Sister I. Greener, S.R.N.

Property Officer (part-time): Mr. L. Lapsley.

Head Groundsman: Mr. R. Pelham.

Principal's Secretary: Mrs. M. Cullen.

Office Staff' Miss J. Hedemann, Mrs. D. Salmon. Part-time: Mrs. H. Causton; Mrs. J. Kennedy; Mrs. E. McGinn; Mrs. P. Walsh.

What do you leave now it's time to move on?

Will you miss it or cherish the thought that it's gone?

People say their school days are best of the lot -Because they remember Or because they forgot?

Jandy Miller, Year 12

PERTH, W.A.

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