KOOKABURRA 1980

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PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE INCORPORATED

A College of the Uniting Church

14 McNEIL STREET, PEPPERMINT GROVE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6011

I have always dreamt of being able to leave some mark of my existence upon this school, in some way other than scribbled initials on a desk top. This desire does not originate from an excess of school spirit but rather a need to be remembered, which I think that nearly everyone has experienced at one time or another. Some girls are remembered for their outstanding academic success, others for their sporting achievements and even others for their social success but these achievements are merely ephemeral things like most of the things that we covet in our society today. However, one of the lasting possessions that we have is the memory of what has been. Not only is it enduring but it is always extending as we move through our ever-widening circle of life. It becomes like a stain on our minds-it may fade but will never completely disappear.

"As I look back" (how often have we heard that phrase?) on the five years that I have spent at this school, I can honestly say that I have not enjoyed every single moment of it. We are told by teachers, parents and older friends, that "your schooldays are the best of your life". This may be true, but how can we appreciate this now? It is only an allusion relative to what is, for us, yet to come.

Our schooldays are a time of education. By this statement I do not mean just academic development, but rather the personal growth of ourselves as people, a test of social interaction and personal values and ideals. The person who develops here will be the person who walks as the adult through the adult realms of life.

From schoolgirl to adult is a big transition to make. Immediately after the T.A.E. examinations have finished, are we miraculously transformed into mature adults? No! This transformation is the product of several years which has occurred unnoticed by many and even in some cases by the girls themselves.

The years that we spend in educational institutions give us the opportunity to reflect

upon what is important to us as individuals. The opinions that we develop will always, to some degree, be shaped by the school environment inwhich we circulate. If a girl does not like school, she will reject many of the ideals and principles which the school impresses upon her as being desirable. This does not mean that this same girl will be a failure in life. Quite often it is the people who do not conform in school who are more successful in life, as they possess the innovation and enthusiasm which are the necessary prerequisites of success and happiness.

We all eventually leave the sheltered school environment and continue on different pathways through life, striving for different degrees of perfection. Some will be successful, some will be happy, others unhappy and still others failures. Some friends will never be seen again and others will become closer friends. I wish everyone that I have known or have not known, during my years at this school, all the best in the years to come and just remember that it is your life. Take your opportunities as they come and do not be afraid to put your trust in dreams because no-one has ever proved that dreams do not come true.

Kathie Green

r----Thank YOU

My thanks, and in fact the thanks of all who read this magazine, must go to innumerable people, to Mrs. Godwin, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Mansey and Mrs. McMahon for all the work, time and advice given; the media girls who toiled for hours in the darkroom, and whose efforts can be appreciated in the quality of the photographs. Kate Bannister and Jenny Andrews also have my thanks-it was really great to know that you were there if I needed you. Another who cannot be forgotten is Sally D'Orsogna for her original designs. Last, but not least, my sincere thanks must go to Kathryn Roberts, the 1980 Kookaburra photographer, and all the girls who made written contributions.

HEAD PREFECT'S REPORT

As HeadPrefect, I am very proud of the many successes achieved by P .L.C. this year. However, these successes, in so many different fields, would not have been possible if it were not for the support given by girls to one another in these activities, and the school spirit that is engendered by this support.

It is commonly said that "A whole is greater than the sum of its parts" and I believe this statement is very applicable to our school. P .L.C. is much more than the collective aggregate of individuals-in academic, artistic and sporting achievement. It stands rather for the strong bonds that exist between the girls-the depth of support. This support and spirit is very evident in the events such as the Inter-school Swimming Carnival, where the cheer squads are vocal to the point of exhaustion, and on occasions where the school band performs. It is perhaps less evident, but nonetheless as strong, in the event of major and minor crises as experienced during this year. In dealing with these crises, I have had my job made infinitely easier through the loyalty of the girls to each other and to the school.

It is usually accepted that a school is where students receive an academic education. However, schools have a far greater role than merely producing great scholars. At school we are also taught valuable lessons in communication, friendship, organisation and participation. During the decade I have spent at P .L.C. I have learnt much about the community, my school friends and companions, and more importantly, about myself. This is especially so during this, my last year, when at times I have been under pressure, and I have had to ask many peoplefor their help and co-operation. I would like to thank all those who in some way, however seemingly insignificant, have helped in the running of the school. The willingness of so many to help in the many school functions throughout the year has made my position so much more enjoyable and rewarding. Good luck to Andrea and the 1981 Student CouncilI hope you will enjoy your last year at P .L.C. as much as I have.

Jane Fitch

Jane Fitch

Jane with swimming trophy

BOARDING HOUSE

Monday, II th February, and the Boarding House was once more invaded by excited, scared, disappointed, upset, cheeky, mischievous, delighted, giggling young ladies. You name it and we had it. Girls from as far away as Darwin, Sri Lanka and Christmas Island. Put them all together and you get one big, nearly all the time, happy boarding house.

The traditional trip to "Rotto" for the boarders' outing was arranged for the first Saturday back and girls took the opportunity to catch up on old friendships as well as make new friends and improve tans.

During first term, a social was held for Years 10 and II with Scotch and Hale and all years, excluding Year 12s, were lucky enough to be invited to functions such as quiz nights and dances.

Preparations for the new boarding house were well under way and most girls found that they were awakened early in the morning by drills and hammering caused by thebusy workmen.

The May holidays arrived and the break was really appreciated. Although all the girls usually get along quite well, too much time together does cause friction. By this time, the mistresses were also weary and were glad to get rid of us.

Back at the boarding house for second term and, oh ... the dismal faces, but everyone settled into the routine once more. The boarders' outing on the first Saturday was a little different from the usual; we were treated with some culture and visited the new art gallery in Perth. On other occasions, we had the opportunity of seeing the stage production of "Evita" as well as the crafts exhibition at the Concert Hall.

Years 9 and 10 organised a social with Scotch and Wesley and the Year 8s held a dinner and film night with the Wesley boys. Most girls appeared to enjoy themselves and the boys enjoyed the food more than anything.

The senior boys from Wesley were invited to attend one of our Sunday church services. This was followed by a hockey match which of course we won. The fun day concluded after lunch, which the boys said was "all right" except they didn't get enough ice-cream.

By this time, even greater progress had been made on the new Boarding House but we did experience some difficulties since three-quarters of the B.S.R. had been cut off for renovations and things did tend tobe slightly overcrowded. Year 12s kept their fingers crossed for the chance to spend at least one term in the new Boarding House, but we were quite sure that if we didn't get this chance, we weren't coming back the following year just to be in it.

The new Boarding House has been the highlight of third term and the year. Most girls couldn't

believe it and still can't-intercom, P .A. systems, smoke detectors! ... The mistresses are in seventh heaven, as their job has been made much easier. The whole atmosphere is more relaxed as everyone, not only the senior girls, get a chance to use the new facilities. The brand of "Boarding House" will never go, but at least for the time that girls spend here, whether it be two or five years or more, being away from home isn't as bad as it used to be.

Although the time that I have spent here hasn't been all roses, like all boarders I've had my ups and downs, but to look back on it all, the good by far outweighs the bad and my year as Senior Boarder has been great fun. Probably the time that I and other Year 12s will most appreciate "boarding house" life is when we have to "fork" out the first week's rent on the flat! Things were made so much easier for me with the help and support of Saibra and the Year 12s as well as the other girls in the Boarding House.

I would like to thank Miss Barr, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. West and the Boarding House mistresses for their encouragement and support throughout the year.

Congratulations and best wishes to Jocelyn Langley, Aurelie Bluman, Sue Fewson and Margaret McNeil for their senior positions in the Boarding House next year. Also to the prefects of the school and all seniors of P.L.C. Good luck for a most succesful year in 1981.

Karen Grieves

Karen Grieves

STUDENT COUNCIL

The constitution of the Student Council this year was similar to that of previous years except that new Year 11 s were elected to the Council at the beginning of each term, the third term representatives being the 1981 school officials. Meetings were also attended by Miss Barr, Mrs. Day and Mrs. Routley (and Mrs. Dharmalingam in second term). I would like to extend our thanks to Mrs. West and the office staff for their invaluable help throughout the year.

Although we found that the short term of office restricted our plans to someextent, we were able to implement a number of new ideas throughout the year. One of these is the introduction of braid on to the blazer pocket of all Year 12 students as a symbol of their seniority.

As happens every year, there were many appeals to the Student Council for socials for Years 9 and 10. These were arranged in first and term and proved successful.

The Space Age was the theme for this year's Prefects' Dance and with the help of a capable Dance Committee this event also ran smoothly. The hall was eventually cleared of people shortly after twelve o'clock, to the never ending strains of "Am I ever gonna see your face again?"!

The Common Room remained a sensitive issue throughout the year, its inadequacies and

negative aspects overcoming any advantages and thus resulting in its closure. Good luck to future Year 12s!

Accompanying the duties of the Student Council within the school are a number of official functions at which we were represented. These included the Sundowner at the beginning of the year, several Inter-school Prefects' Discussions, a function at Government House and the Annual School Church Service at St. Andrew's.

Finally, lots of luck to next and every future year's Student Council. Sally Field

STUDENT COUNCIL. Back row, I. to r.: A. Palmer, S. Twogood, D. Marshall, K. Grieves, S. Dharmalingam. Front row, I. to r.: H. Juillerat, A. Young, P. Manolas, D. Wishaw, J. Fitch, B. Chrystal, S. Field.

Miss Hutchinson

On 4th September, 1980, P.L.C.'s beloved "Hutchie" died. She was loved by hundreds of P .L.e. people-girls, staff, parents, and she loved the school.

She was on the staff for over forty years, from 1920 to 1965. She was a music enthusiast, and an enthusiast for people. Under her teaching, piano playing and choral singing flourished,the singing not being confined to the choir, but something in which the whole school participated. At Old Collegians' gatherings, it was "Hutchie" who led the singing of "Land of Our Birth", with everyone joining in, with no need for copies of the words. Friendliness, happiness, joy, enthusiasm, love of music and of people, a strong Christian faith, and a great love of P .L.e.-all of these are characteristics of Hutchie.

We .give thanks for all she has been to our school-teacher, friend, enthusiast, a person who appreciated music, beauty and all good things, and encouraged others to do so.

The Service of Thanksgiving in St. George's Cathedral was attended by many people associated with the school.

She will be remembered by those who knew her, and others will be reminded of her by the inscription in the piano teaching rooms which were opened in 1979: "These music rooms commemorate the inspiration, enthusiasm, encouragement and teaching of Miss Dorothy Hutchinson, who was a piano teacher and choir mistress at Presbyterian Ladies' College during the years 1920-1965."

School Dance

The annual School Dance was once again held at the spacious and attractive Subiaco Civic Centre. May 2nd saw 150 or so formally dressed couples enjoy this evening which was well organised.

Thanks must go to all who were involved in the arrangements of the evening, such as the Dance Committee and the mothers for the widely assorted supper, prepared for the rush of ravenous and thirsty dancers. It was interesting to see how the teachers' two supper tables remained respectable and only nibbled at, compared to the remaining tables which were quickly attacked and soon decorated with chicken bones and eclair crumbs. The decorations on the supper tables of white candles and ivy were effective for their short stay before the "crowds" came.

Thanks must also go to the afternoon helpers of staff, students and parents who laboriously slaved to achieve the stunning end results of the decorations. The "Space Age" theme was displayed in a striking black and white backdrop and complimented with green, black and white streamers. Balloons of the same colours were strung diagonally across the hall in a prawning net, but soon found their way to the dance floor after eight o'clock that evening.

Tuxedo Wave provided a suitable repertoire of popular songs which both students plus partners and teachers vigorously bopped to. The Year lOs soon quenched everyone's thirst with their lightning efficiency in the orange juice department.

All in all, the evening proved most successful and enjoyed by all who came, especially the

Year 11 s, to which this was a novelty. Congratulations to all the organisers, including the Student Council who had many months of preparation behind the arranging.

Sally

D'Orsogna, Year 12

1979 Speech Night

The 1979 Speech Night was another success with a capacity audience. If enthusiasm to attend these nights continues, we may have to consider the Entertainment Centre!

The night began with our school band playing, and the singing of the School Hymn. As the night got under way we heard Miss Barr's report, touching briefly on the many successes of the school in our state's 150th year, but also reminding us of the need to do our best when we are not in the limelight, as our own personal development is not just the result of our public actions.

The choir sang beautifully, especially Shantha Dharmalingam, who sang a solo passage. This was followed by the Moderator's message and an interesting talk by Mrs. Sue Broad,who then presented the prizes.

Jenny Kenworthy, the Head Prefect, then delivered her thanks and appreciation. This was followed by a lively 150th Celebration performance involving the band playing and girls dancing and singing.

At the end of the night, tears came to the eyes of some of the girls as the Year 12 band members one by one walked off stage, leaving the rest of the band to continue playing as the 1979 Speech Night drew to a finish.

Jackie Lang, Year 12

School Service

This year the Annual School Service was held at St. Andrew's Church on 17th August, two days short of the 65th anniversary of the founding of P .L.C. in 1915.

The sermon was given by Rev. Ian McPherson, who told us about the Passion Play held every 10 years in Oberammergau which he had the opportunity to witness earlier this year. Jane Fitch led the Call to Worship which was followed by Psalm 122 spoken by a group from Year 10. Karen Grieves, Senior Boarder, and Shantha Dharmalingam, Arts Captain, also read lessons.

The choir, led by Miss D orrington , sang Psalm 23-music by Franz Schubert, and "God be in My Head", accompanied by Mr. McCallum on the organ.

Mr. Page conducted the band during the singing of the other hymns, making this year's school service a service to be remembered and enjoyed by everyone.

Kate Bannister, Year 11

CARMICHAEL

Fellow Blue Murderers-Thanks for a great year of good sportsmanship and enthusiasm.

The year started off exceptionally well by our coming first in the Functional Arts Festival, third in the Swimming, seniors winning the Volleyball and juniors coming second. This boosted the confidence of all Carmichael members, showing that we certainly do have much talent.

Second term was not so successful, but much support was shown in most activities. The Carmichael House Play came fifth (last), much to many people's surprise, but the cast had much fun in rehearsing the play and many thanks must go to Karen Fleischer for the directing of the play. The other arts competition was the Performing Arts in which we came fifth. Thanks to all those who contributed in the Performing Arts and by combining this result with the Functional Arts Festival result we managed to come equal second for the Arts Festival Shield. In sport, the juniors did extremely well, by coming second in the Hockey and Netball and third in the Basketball. The seniors did not do as well but plenty of good sportsmanship was shown. In the Athletics we came fifth but I am sure this result will be much improved next year, for we have plenty of talent in the house. (Hint, hint standard points!) Lastly, there was the Gym competition in which many talented gymnasts in the House came first.

Speaking on behalf of the whole House, not enough thanks can be expressed to Jenny Robertson, our Sports Captain, and Karen Fleischer, our Arts Captain, for their continuous support in helping the House in all activities organised. Thanks must also go to Jocelyn Langley, Jill Leeming, Andrea Hamersley and all Year lIs for taking over the Year 12s' responsibilities at exam time. Lastly I would like to thank Mrs. Bull and Mrs. Jarvis for their continual support and enthusiasm throughout the year, particularly during our fete.

Although I have not mentioned all the activities that Carmichael was involved in this year, it can be seen that this year was a good one. Remember to join in wherever possible because the only reason inter-house activities are arranged is for people to have fun. The result doesn't matter-just "Play the Game".

Best of luck and best wishes for next year to all Carmichael members and the House officials.

STEWART

1 remember when 1 was in Year 81 used to watch the House officials run the House and gently persuade the girls to enter activities with morale boosting speeches such as, "You either join in or you'll get a detention!" This proved to be a successful strategy and produced an incredible number of "willing" volunteers. After four years of sitting back and watching these brave Gladiators, 1 found myself thrown into the Coliseum with 108 lions. My only protection was two other Gladiators, Sally D'Orsogna and Vicki Cruickshank, who joined forces in the Battle of the Lethargic House Members.

Sally managed to tame several lions and enter them in the Public Speaking competition. One young cub won the junior section but the senior contender proved less successful (I believe she was handed the wrong weapon). Late in second term, a large number of maidens were sacrificed in the Arts Festival. Stewart failed to gain victory in the Functional Arts but survived to compete in the Performing Arts and finished third. Earlier on in second term, several gallant soldiers took part in the House plays and acted their way to third place.

Vicki managed to find some Gladiators to compete in the sporting arena. The only outstanding successes experienced by Stewart House in sport were second place in the Athletics and third in the Marching. Unfortunately, the team games proved less successful.

1 would like to wish Caroline Stretch all the best for next year as House Captain and hope that her fellow fifth years are as congenial, willing and able as my colleagues have been this year. One never realises how difficult it is to encourage House suppport in all areas of House activities until one is actually faced with the task. My best wishes (and condolences) go to Suzi Short and Janet Livingston as Arts Captain and Sports Captain next year. Last, but by no means least, 1 would like to thank the House teachers who guided us like three blind mice through a difficult yet rewarding year.

Thank you to Stewart House 1980 for your support during this year.

Anne Palmer

Gumbooya '80

In the May holidays, five representatives of Red Cross Youth in W.A. were chosen as delegates for "Gumbooya '80", which was held in Melbourne and attended by about 65 delegates from Australia, Zealand other countries of the ASIan and PacIfIc region. "Gumbooya" , an Aboriginal word meaning "meeting place", is held every two years and is organised by the Youth. Department of the Australian Red Cross SocIety. The main aims of the conference were to promote international friendship and understanding, to encourage young people's involvement in Red Cross work, and to help them show others how much fun there is in working as a team for Red Cross. The delegation from W.A. were chaperoned by Mrs. Mavis Williams, leader of the P.L.C. Junior Red Cross Circle.

It is almost impossible to list all the high lights of "Gumbooya '80". Every an experience! However, the agency VISItS, 10 whicn we volunteered our services to a particular voluntary organisati?n for and the Community ObservatIOn ExercIse, 10 which we actually observed two communities in "operation" and noted the different needs of each, proved to be the favourites. The highlight of the "fun" side of the conference was the concert evening, entitled "Gumbooya Gaieties", in which everyone performed an item depicting different aspects of life in his or her own country or state.

"Gumbooya" certainly changed my attitude to the role of youth in Red Cross. I found that Red Cross is much more than "blood and bandages" and that young people can look forward to a bright future of "belonging" to the community and helping those in need.

Andrea Boys

M.L.C./P.L.C. Fellowship Camp

The M.L.C.lP.L.C. Fellowship Camp, held at Parkerville in March, was a great success. Thirty girls left after school on Friday and returned on Sunday afternoon. The three studies over the weekend followed on from one another and a short Communion Service was held on Sunday morning. Saturday night was great fun with a concert being put on. Lots of new friends were made over the weekend and many groups met again.

Kirsten Jacobs

Cot and Relief Fund

The Cot and Relief Funds of P .L.C. have, for many years, played a large part in the education of many past and present P .L.C. girls. I feel great satisfaction in knowing that each contribution donated by each girl has been given, not as a duty, but because of a genuine interest in and concern for others.

To cover the costs of our sponsorships and our regular donations this year's target was $1,200. That is $40 from each Form producing the sum of $200 from each House. Before the completion of third term our target had been reached although there was great variation between the 30 Form totals. At this point Summers House has made the greatest contribution which was over $500. This astounding figure was reached through the participation of all in the House Starvathon. Other fund raising schemes included: the sale of cookbooks, frustration pencils and many assorted tuckshop goodies and activities such as guessing games and shoe polishing stalls.

As the Cot and Relief representative I have taken part in many fund-raising activities outside the school and I would like to thank all those that joined me on those occasions.

All in all 1980 has been a good year for the Cot and Relief Funds. On behalf of the people that have benefited from Cot and Relief this year I would like to say, "Thank you, P.L.C., for your effort and best wishes for the future".

Beverly Saunders

"Here come the Aussies!"

On 2nd May, 1980, nine P.L.C. girls (JennyAnn, Sue, Alison, Jeannette, Margaret, Claire, Cathy, Ronnie and Andrea) and a very flustered P.L.e. French teacher (alias Mrs. Kotai) met 20 other girls and boys and Mr. Wapnah, a French teacher from Hale School, at Perth Airport, to begin what was probably the most beneficial (and most expensive!) school camp ever-a month's trip to France.

On our arrival at Orly Airport, Paris, we split into two groups. The boys caught a plane to Aix-en-Provence, while the girls caught a train for a two-week stay in Besancon.

In Besancon, each person stayed with a different family, who often spoke little or no English. For two weeks we visited almost everything the town had to offer-historic monuments, industries, shops, cafes, the theatre, a fair, and for five mornings-school. The rest of the time was spent with our families, who were very kind, and took us on all kinds of excursions. Some girls went north-east to Alsace-Lorraine, while others visited Switzerland. A highlight of these individual trips was the chance to see REAL snow.

After a fun farewell party we caught several trains to join the boys for a week in Aix-en-Provence, where again we stayed with families. Here, we had much more time to observe the day-to-day life of the Frenchshopping, cooking techniques,the weather. (It rained-in the sunny south of France!) Highlights of Aix-en-Provence included a visit to a gypsy festival by the Mediterranean Sea, and a visit to the Roman city of ArIes.

Then, early one morning, we all met at the train station for our journey to Paris. In Paris we stayed in the tiny Hotel Victor Hugo, and tried desperately to "do" Paris in five days. Among other things, we visited the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and spent a fantastic day wandering around the beautiful, enormous gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

However, at 4.30 on a cold Sunday morning, it was all over. Our bags were packed, and we were sitting outside a Paris metro station, waiting to begin our journey to Frankfurt, Germany, where we would catch our plane home-back to our families, school, and the English language.

Margaret Allen

Media Camp

On Friday, the 21st of March, Year 11 and 12 Media students set off in the new P. L. C. bus to Yanchep Holiday Village for a camp with six other schools.

After arriving, settling into our spacious villas and having dinner, all 70 students and 12 teachers-including our Mrs. McMahon and Mrs. Papineau-trekked their way to the dark and cold movie hall. Here we all sat patiently through "All the President's Men" which was unable to be heard let alone understood. Gradually students produced medically dramatic excuses so they could retire to their abode.

On Saturday the Year 12s remained at their bungalow to record their "anti-ads". The Year lIs worked on animation. The areas available for all students were television-studio and porta-pak; photography; film and animation.

On Saturday night we all crammed into the teachers' living room to watch the results of the day's activities. After leaving with cold square bottoms, most of the students held a bonfire on the beach which the Year 12s were able to avoid with the excuse of study.

Meanwhile, back at the bonfire one unfortunate Carolyn Stretch was found sampling the water with some encouragement from her "so called" friendly boarders.

In the following early hours of the morning an enthusiastic Anne Hood went forth with camera and colour slide film in hand and returned triumphantly with some spectacular beach scene photos. The Year 12s once again retreated to their bungalow to continue their life of study.

There was a planned barbecue on Sunday before we left which unfortunately the Year 12s were unable to attend as their planned meal had unexpectedly "gone off" as a result of a faulty fridge. However, they were soon rescued with generous donations from the left overs.

On the returning journey the usual singsongs and frolic were replaced by well earned grunts and snores.

As always the Yanchep media camp was thoroughly enjoyed by both students and teachers.

Kathryn Roberts

Year 11 Camp

It is impossible to suggest which activity at this year's camp gave the most enjoyment, just as it is debatable which was the most strenuous. Seventeen kilometres of bike riding seems easy when compared to early morning runs!

Each night girls headed into the darkness to go camping. A campfire was built to "heat" our choc milk, and we sat around it singing merrily into the mist.

Canoeing in the Serpentine River provided the most laughs. Many canoes were attracted to the rocks as if magnetised, however, several managed the miniature rapids. Although canoeing was very easy for some, it did not come naturally to others. Caroline Smith has set a P .L.C. record for falling out an incredible ten times, plus capsizing a further four. Even if this record is broken next year, she holds the distinctive "chocolate frog prize" , as Miss Weal and "realised that was what she must have been diving after!"

During her fishing expeditions, Mrs. Anderson demonstrated her ability to do anything except catch fish. However Lucinda Horley gave her plenty of competition by catching a new-yes, new-camera! Lucinda's camera was stolen by an interested dog who also managed mauling it beyond repair. The dog was tracked down to its home, where a very embarrassed owner put a smile back on Lucinda's face by buying her a new camera, that more than replaced her old otle.

By the end of the week our fun, exhaustion, and lack of sleep had taken its toll, as many baggy eyes testified. One group organised the formal dinner on the last night, when Andrea Boys gave us a side-splitting account of the week's happenings, and the teachers gave us dancing demonstrations.

We returned weary, but regretful that our camp had ended because lots of girls had relished the opportunity to really get to know other members of our year that were outside their school-circle of friends. I feel this was the best outcome of the whole week.

Carolyn Stretch

Geography Camp

At 7.45 on 6th May, 72 students were awaiting orders from our geography teacher to board the bus that would take us down to a comprehensive study of the south-west. After being introduced to Steve, the driver, we settled down to a two-hour bus journey to Pinjarra, the site of the controversial bauxite project.

We were given a talk by an Alcoa employee who showed us around the alumina site. Particular attention was given to the "grave yard situation" in which Alcoahad managed to restore "97 per cent of the natural vegetation including 40 per cent return of ants". We then travelled to Bunbury and were given an interesting talk by the Port Authority on the extensions to Bunbury harbour since 1894.

By 5 p.m. we finally arrived at the camp site, four wooden shacks and a mess hall. However, we were reconciled by a barbecue, despite the pouring rain. On the second day we toured the Cape Naturaliste peninsula on which we visited seven particular sites each containing a point of interest. Soil samples were taken at each site and the vegetation and geography of the site noted. At the end of the day we had a Quiz Night.

The final day was spent examining the land use. of central Bunbury and interviewing vanous people on their shopping habits. By 12 noon the bus pulled out of Bunbury and took us back to Perth and the holidays. All in all I am sure everyone would agree that the Geography Camp was a definite help in our geography studies and will prepared us for our final exam.

Joanna McKenzie

"Vivienne of Struan"

Twice this year two groups of 13 reckless girls have taken their lives in their hands and braved the wild seas on board the Vivo of Struan. For some it proved a seemingly never-ending ordeal with much of the time spent hanging over the edge of the boat, mouths agape, or reeling in drunken sea-sickness around the cabin. For others it was an exhilarating time as they triumphantly rode the high seas. The 27 tonne, three-masted schooner yielded to their, every wish as they hauled on ropes, erected sails and even went so far as to steer the vessel. (Those with no previous driving experience were easily discerned from their more experienced counterparts by their rather erratic zig-zag course as compared to the gentle meanderings of the others.)

Some of the girls proved their seaworthiness by accurately plotting positions and courses, taking depth and wind force readings. Others found their vocation below deck in the cabin; they produced cuisine a fa excellence and the crew dined in splendour on succulent roasts, bacon and eggs, and party pies. It was discovered that the staple diet of one of the crew proper, Lindsay, was pepperoni. Some of the more foolhardy girls partook of a morsel and thus returned to shore minus their palates and with an abject terror of the sausage instilled in their hearts.

At night the girls took turns keeping solitary vigil. Once again recordings were made. At times girls wondered if the vessel was being pulled slowly out to the jagged reef by the tide but decided against waking the skipper, John. The former was considered the lesser of the two evils. The thumping of tiny feet up and down the deck heralded the new day and after a hearty breakfast the girls were once again riding the seas.

The second afternoon the girls returned to land, secure in the knowledge that they had mastered the ruthless seas, and now, far removed from the relentless buffeting of the turbulent water and the incessant rolling of the vessel, the tales they relate are done with the gleam of the seasoned sailor in the eye.

Anne Young

Cunderdin French Camp

Sunday, 11 th May-Mothers' Day-a group of Year 12 students from the metropolitan area set out on an experience of a lifetime, to the wilds of Cunderdin-some were to undergo a complete change in nationality and return subconsciously spouting French phrases. We arrived, slightly apprehensive, at the train terminal, to be greeted by a lady speaking incomprehensible French-a premonition of what we were to experience in the following days.

After travelling several hours in the train, warily regarding the strange faces that surrounded us, and then being shuttled into a typical old school bus to travel a further few miles, we finally arrived at our destinationCunderdin Agricultural School.

The building and bedrooms were modern (and well equipped with various posters, ranging from Karen Pini to Chamberlain tractors) and the surrounding area was typical of any agricultural farm-except for the numerous school rooms. We were then summoned by a blasting siren, to a delicious banquet of bread and water, which, to our dismay, was to be themain constituent of each meal, every day.

The four days of the camp were long, but varied-consisting of four different lessons in the morning, the group work during the afternoon. Each group was responsible for organising one news report, which took place after tea, and a variety act which was performed on the last night. For the "less popular" acts, the audience managed to find an additional use for the left-over bread! The acts ranged from "The Sillyvans" -French style, to a brunette version of "Blondie"

Altogether the few days we spent at the camp were enjoyable, including the lesson times (in which we learnt everything from French culture to modern "slang"). However, a word of warning to any future Cunderdin campers-we strongly advise that you take with you a large dictionary and a survival packet of nutritional food and instant coffee!

Vicki Cruickshank, Peta Gibson

YEAR 12 FORMS

BAIRD. Back row, I. to r.: Kathryn Abbott, Samantha Strugnell, Naomi Cain, Jacki Machlin, Sue Porteous, Lim Siok Bee, Beverley Saunders. Front row, I. to r.: Frances Patterson, Seet Lai Kin, Deborah Machlin, Helen Juillerat, Anne Young, Leith Wende, Ktima Duguid, Catherine Patterson.

CARMICHAEL. Back row, I. to r.: Penny Radford, Penny Bryant, Amanda Teasdale, Kathryn Roberts, Joscelyn Packington, Carolyn Newman, Jenny Robertson, Caroline Roderick, Robyn Fernihough. Front row, I. to r.: Shelley Rose, Beverley Paterson, Kim Perkins, Lisa Bretnall, Karen Fleischer, Philippa Giles, Beth Chrystal, Genevieve Simpson.

FERGUSON. Back row, I. to r.: Louise Prentice, Julie Chester, Janine Braddock, Belinda Kelsall, Julie Gibbs, Jane Fitch, Linda King. Front row, I. to r.: Dimity Malloch, Didie Wishaw, Peta Gibson, Leone Baxter, Jenny Weston.

McNEIL. Back row, I. to r.: Kerri Gibson, Julia van Oriel, Sally Flecker, Clara Lukin, Kelsey Heath, Roshana Lewis, Louise Mardardy, Sally Twogood. Middle row, I. to r.: Rochelle Carrie, Angela Rex, Linley Crackel, Georgina Olden, Jillian Swan, Margaret McLoughlin, Moira Milne. Front row, I. to r.: Helen McCullough, Victoria Newton, Jillian Dare, Karen Grieves, Dixie Marshall, Penny Hill, Julia Lapsley.

STEWART. Back row, I. to r.: Anne Palmer, Amanda Seed, Alison Bean, Shantha Dharmalingam, Vicki Cruickshank, Alison Evans, Janet Nesbitt, Sally D'Orsogna. Front row, I. to r.: Susan Carter, Andrea Gillett, Sally Field, Elizabeth Herzfeld, Sara Flavelle, Sally Nottage, Lula Ventouras.

SUMMERS. Back row, I. to r.: Kathy Craig, Pene Manolas, Saibra Gomme, Francesca Nelson, Deborah Cohen, Linda Hockey, Fiona Benson. Middle row, I. to r.: Lynnette Kohler, Kathleen Green, Joanna McKenzie, Odette Blum, Felicity Silbert, Lynda Arthur, Sharlene Talbot. Front row, I. to r.: Peata Burgess, Catherine O'Meehan, Jacqueline Lang, Colleen Wright, Donna Shepherd, Suzanne Blechynden, Margot Reid.

Arts Captain's Report

Though by now it may seem hackneyed to say it, I reallv do feel that this year, the overall standard of arts activities has reached new heights. The challenge to future years will be to ensure that the standard is maintained, and I am sure it will be, now that the Arts Festival has a secure foothold in school life.

We assumed our duties in third term of 1979, and the Arts captains were faced with the seemingly impossible task of organising an entire house to sing for the choir competitions. From these shaky beginnings has emerged a group of confident and competent arts captains, willing to tackle anything. Many thanks are due to Anne, Karen, Dimity, Georgina, Sally and Joanna.

1980 started with the Inter-house Public Speaking competitions. They were well supported by both audience and competitors, and it would be hard for anyone to forget the magnificent performance given by Andrea Boys in the finals. Next were the Inter-house Band competitions won by Summers. Baird performed valiantly with only seven musicians. First term finished with the Functional Arts competition with entries ranging from magnificent Black Forest cakes to a quilted batik wall hanging.

The Inter-house Play competition followed in second term with a very polished performance given by Summers House in first place. The play was a parody of "Under Milkwood" directed by Donna Shepherd, a promising talent. The highlight of second term, and

Shantha Dharmalingam

indeed of the whole year, was the Performing Arts competition. The semi-finals were not as successful as we hoped, but the finals were great. Special congratulations are due to Vicki Newton-what will McNeil do without her! Andrea Boys was another outstanding performer. Items ranged from "Songs from the Gutter" and "Village People" impersonations to classical ballet and brilliant musical compositions.

The Arts Festival Cup was won by none other than Summers who have done well in all arts activities.

I would like to thank Mrs. Dharmalingam for her great organisation and support throughout the year, and all other teachers who have given help to their houses. Believe me, it was appreciated.

Best of luck to the next year's arts captains. I hope they derive as much fun and satisfaction through the year as we have.

Shantha Dharmalingam

Ferguson House Band

SCHOOL BAND

The beginning of 1980 saw the band without its conductor as, due to illness, Mr. Page was absent. Thus his two ever-capable "offsiders" Mr. Stewart and Mr. James took over and did an admirable job of keeping us "in tune" with the situation. Due to Mr. Page's illness we were not able to perform at as many engagements as we may have, though we did play at such functions as the Year 8 barbecue and the Festival of Perth at the Supreme Court Gardens.

On Mr. Page's return in second term the band began to practise for future engagements. On August 15th we played at the Inter-house Athletics Carnival, which was enjoyed by both the band and the spectators.

In late August the band entered a national competition in recording "What Will They Think of Next?" After recording this we received news that Channel Nine was most impressed, and wanted their Sydney team to take some film of the school band. At this news, the members of the band became extremely excited. The 6th September was set as the date to record and film. Tension grew as we waited (and waited, and waited ) for the film crew to arrive, and then at 2.30 p.m. they did. Although we had been waiting since 9 a.m. the girls all found new vigour and performed with great expertise. After recording and filming "What Will They Think of Next?" (eight times) we were on our way to becoming up and coming "stars". We have since seen the band on television, and received news that we have won the competition, with the prize being aT. V. video cassette recorder. Well done, band.

On 13th September we performed at the Scotch College "Save the Children Fund" Concert, along with the Scotch College Pipe Band and a variety of other acts. This was enjoyed by all and was to be a very worthwhile fund-raising event. On the 27th September the band marched at the Inter-school Athletics Carnival at Perry Lakes.

The Perth Concert Hall on Friday, 21st November, will be the venue for a performance with the 5th Military District Band as a farewell gesture to its Music Director, Captain Colin Harper. The massed band will be conducted by the Premier of Western Australia, Sir Charles Court.

The Year 12s and all band members would like to thank Mr. Page for his devotion, support and understanding, and Mr. Stewart and Mr. James who give him the same support. If the girls gave these three the support that they give us, we would have a perfect situation.

Pene Manolas

BA D. Back row, I. to r.: C. Martin, A. Bunning, G. Evans, S. Dharmalingam, S. Leighton, G. Hooke, K. Cox, R. Slatyer, S. Cox, S. D'Orsogna, V. Beresford, T. Newton, S. Cook, J. Clements, T. Ventouras, J. Anderson, J. McKenzie, J. Langley, S. Field, M. Airey. Fourth row, I. to r.: A. Wegner, K. Green, P. Burgess, . Williams, N. Young, K. Fairweather, A. Walker, J. Lissiman, D. Thompson, R. Merry, S. O'Meehan, J. Andrews, D. Perkins, J. Cox, N. Telford, R. Smith, F. Cooke, K. Langdon, S. Merry, L. Samaha, J. Stone, S. Hunt. Third row, I. to r.: F. Forsyth, S. Short, A. Evans, A. Gillett, P. Giles, J. Swan, R. Fernihough, S. Debnam, G. Vincent, A. Manners, M. Atchison, S. Kennealy, J. Nash, K. Fleischer, V. Rosser, S. Jones, A. Robinson, L. Braddock, K. Medcalf, P. Edge, J. Cain, P. Manolas, V. Croker, S. Evans, H. Gladstones, A. Blumann. Second row, t. to r.: V. Newton, R. Stafford, C. Walkley, A. Boys, C. Picton·Warlow, E. Anderson, S. Denham, H. Oliver, M. Yeneken, J. Eastwood, J. Purdie, 1. Fitch, G. Olden. Front row, t. to r.: M. Stafford, N. Fancott, 1. Ralph, N. Antoine, S. Owen, A. Holloway, A. Kailis.

DEBATING

The end of the 1980 debating season has seen a great improvement in the standard of interschool debating by the P.L.C. Debating Club. This year every member has gained greater confidence in her own ability as a public speaker and debator. This is particularly difficult to do when you have to convince yourself as well as an audience, but we have all learnt that this is the essence of good debating. By participating in many debates everyone has heard the different ways people argue their cases, ranging from humour and sarcasm, to exaggeration and wit, and have realised which is the best approach to capture an audience.

Our Year 8 and 9 members have gained a valuable introduction to debating by having social debates with other schools, including Scotch College. This year the number of teams actually debating in the competition was restricted, with only two junior teams and one senior, allowing Mrs. Papineau and Mrs. Hausted to concentrate on producing better quality in the teams. We were rewarded, as one of the junior teams gained a placing in the quarter-finals. Theona Ventouras, Katy Langdon and Helen Gladstones are to be congratulated for this achievement, as it has inspired the whole club to do at least as well in next year's competition.

CHOIR

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After the tremendous success of the choir's performance at Speech Night, last year, the choir has developed a reputation that it has had to maintain. However, the three appearances that have been made, the Annual Church Service, a service at St. Andrew's, and the Easter Service, have been successful.

The Speech Night performance was the culmination of much hard work. The choir sang "0 Holy Night" and "Five Eyes". The solo part of "0 Holy Night" was very movingly sung by Shantha Dharmalingam. The choir had an organ accompaniment and our thanks must go to Mrs. Steere for her support in accompanying us.

The choir has had a marked increase in numbers and is now preparing, with much enthusiasm, for Speech Night.

Special thanks must go to Miss Dorrington for the time and effort she has put in. It is her striving for perfection that has raised the choir to its present level.

Louise Prentice

CHOIR. Back row, I. to r.: C. Stretch, N. Williams, C. Smith, S. Horwood, A. Hood, S. Dharmalingam, R. Smith, M. Allen, J. McKenzie, S. Dharmalingam, J. Langley. Fourth row, /. to r.: K. Langdon, A. Kailis, A. Blumann, P. Woolf, B. Shepherd, S. Short, N. Lobry de Bmyn, F. Massey, L. Horley, A. Hodgetts. Third row, I. to r.: S. Leighton, L. Millard, M. Cohn, H. Gladstones, B. Wilson, J. Johnston, E. de Luis, M. McNeil, J. McKinnon, A. Lavery, L. Torre, C. Hatch. Second row, I. to r.: V. Raynor, N. Shepherd, K. Bannister, S. Coleman-Doscas, A. Thompson, J. Cox, M. Rodgers, H. de Burgh, S. Legge, R. Smith, K. Hewett, D. House. Front row, I. to r.: A. Bunning, G. Evans, J. Williams, S. Horley, F. Hogg, A. McKenna, L. Bremner, P. Clarke, K. Bullock.

Carolyn Stretch

DEBATING. Back row, I. to r.: T. Ventouras, J. Purdie, M. Adams, S. Waddell,

Langdon. Front row, I. to r.: C. Stretch, A. Boys, D. Perkins, H. Gladstones, L. Torre.

HOUSE PLAYS

There was lively anticipation on Wednesday, 11 th June, as the curtains opened on the first play of our annual Interhouse Play Competition. Everybody was very happy that the plays could once more be staged in our own Carmichael Hall.

Baird began the evening's entertainment with that well-known old farce "The Crimson Coconut". This was followed by Stewart with a gripping war drama-"There's Nobody Here But Us Chickens", and the last play for the night was McNeil's light comedy "Davy Jones' Dinner" .

The following night we saw Carmichael's updated fairy tale "The Cinderella Story" , Ferguson's comical mystery "There's an End of May". Summers concluded the evening with an experimental play "Under Beachy Head".

The range of material presented provided more than sufficient entertainment for every taste.

The adjudicator, Miss Caroline McKenzie, had the difficult task of placing the productions in order of merit. Her final decision was that Summers House had won with particular commendation to the director, Donna Sheperd. Best actress was Jodie Buzza of McNeil and runnerup Susan Denham of Summers.

The directors, performers and crew of all plays deserve sincere congratulations and thanks for making the Drama Festival a tremendous success.

Shantha

Dharmalingam, Year 12

PUBLIC SPEAKING

1980

This year's Interhouse Public Speaking Competition proved to be an entertaining and, indeed, exciting event for all concerned. On the whole, each house supported its speakers well, providing attentive audiences and, at times, enthusiastic cheer squads!

The topics chosen for this year's competition ranged from the evocative "Keep off the Grass" to the mind-boggling "My Pet Aversions". The

final, again held in the gym, was adjudicated by Miss Janet Turner, a former arts captain at P .L.C. The results were very close in all sections: Wendy Clarke (Stewart) defe:tted Kathy Bullock (Summers) in the Year 8 division, Nicole Wendt (Baird) defeated Kirsten Jacobs (Carmichael) in the Year 9/10 division and Andrea Boys (Summers) defeated Suzanne Pedlow (Ferguson) in the senior division.

Public-speaking also proved popular out of school with several girls entering the Rostrum Voice of Youth and the Commonwealth Societies' Speech and Leadership contests. Sara Flavelle (Year 12) was successful in reaching the semi-final and Helen Gladstones (Year 10) the quarter-final in their respective divisions in the Rostrum contest.

Hopefully, the enthusiasm and level of achievement attained this year in public speaking will be repeated in future competitions.

Andrea Boys, Year 11

HOUSE BAND COMPETITION

All arts captains found themselves feeling a little dubious this year, as the House Band Competition approached. They soon found, however, that there was little to worry about, and that their once reluctant musicians became proud professionals on the day.

The final results of the competition were as follows: Summers, Ferguson, Stewart, McNeil, Carmichael, Baird. I feel that 10 points must go to the Baird Band who, though few in numbers, were not light in talent. Despite intermittent giggles from both players and their audience, they continued to play to our admiration. Each band played the hymn "Crimond", and then we heard a great variety of songs. Our thanks go to the music staff who judged the competition and I hope that next year's competition will be equally successful.

Pene Mano/as, Year 12

SCHOOL PLAY

Four humans and 53 insects including butterflies, beetles, crickets, an ichneumon fly, a larva, a parasite, a chrysalis, and several "disco moths" with rainbow coloured hair made up the cast of this year's school play.

"The Life of the Insects" was written by the Capek brothers in 1921 and is about different aspects of the human race portrayed by different kinds of insects.

As everyone knows behind every good play is a good crew, and this play was no exception. There were approximately 16 crew members led by Mrs. Mell ("slave") and her family. The crew met every Sunday to help make the set. There were a few casualties backstage including a bad case of dandruff by those making the polystrene "Dungball" (pile).

Many people have seen rather smart windcheaters and T-shirts being worn by several members of the cast and crew of the play. This was a unique way to advertise the fact that "the insects were coming". The front of the T-shirts displayed the insect insignia and the back, depending on your job or part in the play, displayed: "Flitters", "Troops", "Bugs", "Moths", "Slave", "Queen B",

PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

The Performing Arts Festival was held on Tuesday, 19th August, in the gym and Carmichael Hall, with the Concert in the gym on the Wednesday night. The semi-finals for the competition, held during house-activities, were not as successful as they could have been, and more time will have to be allocated to these if they are to be a success next year; however the high standard of the performances during the finals and the Concert well made up for this. The Concert on Wednesday night was hailed by those who saw it as the best seen at P.L.C. in the past few years.

Although the overall standard was excellent, special congratulations must go to Vicki Newton who "dominated" the finals, making eight appearances. Other outstanding and popular performances included Liz Cornish's

"Glow-worm", "Improver", "Drones" and "Murian 1, 2, 3 or 4".

The 25th, 26th and 27th of September were the big nights and the play was performed in Carmichael Hall. The Canteen was transformed into a make-up room and the blue light hanging from the ceiling was a great morale booster for those who saw the real insects of this world being "zapped" up.

I am sure everyone in the whole cast and crew of the play would like to thank the play's director, Mrs. Hetherington, and everyone else connected with the school play for making it such a success.

Kate Bannister

dance, Louise Prentice's violin solo, the Summers' senior variety act (an unusual musical performance!) and McNeil's junior variety act ("The Villlage People"). The "Own Composition" section of the Festival was well supported with nine entries. Equal winners in this section were Anne Palmer's group and Louise Prentice. Among the hitherto unsuspected talent which emerged in this year's Festival, were Beth Chrystal and Nicole Silbert, both in the solo singing section.

The final scores in the Performing Arts Festival resulted ·in a win for Summers House, followed by Ferguson, Stewart, McNeil, Carmichael and Baird.

Everyone involved in the Festival would like to thank Mrs. Dharmalingam and Shantha for their organisation which ensured the smooth running of the finals. Our thanks also go to Miss Hill and Miss Dorrington for accompanying many girls, and also to all of the judges.

Karen Fleischer

Roseanne Cluett and Joanne Clements

JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Junior School has had a happy and busy year so far. The activities undertaken have been many and varied.

The Year 7 girls have done well academically with Anna Zwicky being awarded a Carmichael scholarship and 20 girls receiving either distinctions or credits in the Wales mathematics competition. The Year 7 girls have also completed a very useful course in elementary first aid. All girls in the school have been enthusiastic and hard-working in raising money for various charities.

Market Day, which raised $600 for charity, was a fun day for everyone, despite the hard work.

The new social studies syllabus has provided the impetus for some interesting excursions. These have been to the Elizabethan Village, Bickley Observatory, Parliament House, food processing factories, plastic factories and museums and art galleries.

Open Day, with the bake-off competition in the morning and the Junior School inter-house athletics in the afternoon, provided an exciting day on September 24th.

Miss Nylander has been busy with musical productions and French luncheons. Year 5 presented a most enjoyable musical version of "Aladdin" and Year 7 will be performing the "Pied Piper" later in the year. Year 6 will be having their chance to perform at the concert held for elderly people, in October. Years 4, 1 and 2 continue to provide tuneful music for our assemblies.

An orientation afternoon will be held for new girls, in November, and the Year 7 from Scotch College will visit the school for an afternoon of quizzes, debates and sporting activities.

For the first time this year, the Junior School will be having a separate Speech Night. This will be held at 5 p.m. in Carmichael Hall, on December 5th.

The year will draw to a close with our end of year church service and we look forward to 1981 with interest.

(Mrs.) Joy Evans

Gromark Plastic Factory

On the 29th July, Year 7A went on an excursion to Gromark plastic factory at Kewdale. Driven by Rev. Williams on the school bus, we set off and arrived at Gromark just after lunch. We were able to see the whole procedure of manufacturing plastics from some small beady granules to a coloured printed plastic bag. I think the extrusion process fascinated all of us. It was incredible how the raw materials were melted, blown into a bubble and then became a long roll of plastic film. We were given samples of the raw materials and two products made of Gromark. The visit helped us a lot with our science topic on plastics.

Susie Ormonde

Year 5s Excursions

Most children would admit that three of their favourite foods are ice-cream, biscuits and donuts.

This year, Grade 5, have been lucky enough to visit factories where all three of these foods were being produced.

First we went to Peter's ice-cream factory where they make ice-cream cakes, drum sticks and two different kinds of ice-cream are made a day. When we visited them they were making Ozie Oranges and Twin Poles (we each had an Ozie and a drum stick).

Later that term we visited Arnott-Mills and Ware's biscuit factory. The mixture was poured on the belt by machine and went down the oven. The longest oven was 63 metres long. When they came out the other end they were cooked and our group all had one.

In second term we were taken to Bakewell pie factory. Not only did we see hundreds of meat and apple pies, sausage rolls and pasties being baked, but layers of vanilla slices and rows of enormous jam donuts which some of us were lucky enough to sample.

Our thanks to Mrs. Davies for organising three such interesting and appetising excursions.

Joanna Farrell

A HAND

A friend is a hand that shares

A friend is a plant which grows stronger with care

A friend is an instrument playing the right tune or a backstop in baseball on a Saturday afternoon

A friend is a rubber erasing out your bad feelings

Or a business manager sorting out your dealings

Or just a person who you love and care for

Or a partner in a game throwing a tor-tor

But best of all until the end

A friend is someone on whom you can depend.

Kate

Kelly, Year 7

WINTER

My little dolls are Soft and light

The snow falls down In the soft moonlight

Brooke Ventouras, Year 3

AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND ARMY CORPS

Can you hear the sound of guns?

Breaking the silence of the night. Cannons blasting, praying nuns, Anzacs fighting with all their might, To save our country wild and free, To present us with our liberty. Soldiers dying the gunfire loud. Australia, the name so proud.

Australia, what a name!

Our unique wildlife brings our fame. Look at the beautiful red kangaroo. Not to mention the platypus too. But will man-destroy W.A., it's our state. Pollution and wars have decided our fate. Are wars really necessary?

The poor soldiers who died

Did not have a wife or family by side. So come on all people let's give all our thought,

To the brave men called Anzacs and the reason they fought.

Amanda O'Donovan, Year 7

RELIEF

Thud! Thud, the ball fell

She stared and cried

He stared at her frowning defiantly "No!" she cried and ran to the wood-house and climbed on top

Feelings flew out like a bird finding liberty. Then anger sprouted up and she kicked the shed. Sorrow, self-pity pierced her heart. Relief came in the form of an icecream-man 10c was all it cost.

Kate Kelly, Year 7

THE FANCY DRESS BALL

One day as I was looking in the letter-box, I saw a strange gold envelope. I opened it, I had been invited to Prince Arthur's "Fancy Dress Ball"! It was to be held on Saturday, 10th May. I had only a week and a half to get a costume and make a mask. I excitedly went to the costume shop where I hired a cat costume and mask. Finally the day arrived. I got dressed up and I went to the palace. As soon as I walked in I saw the prince sitting on his throne. I just stood there, my eyes fixed on him. Soon I found myself walking up to him and giving him a kiss. Soon after I came back to my senses and was overjoyed when he asked me for a dance. He took me into his own special dancing room, where we danced alone by ourselves and drinking champagne. Then all of a sudden light came shining in my eyes, it was morning. What a pity it was only a dream!

Jane Ledger, Year 6

THE FAIRY OF THE FLOWERS

The fairy of the flowers is very, very colourful. She comes around at night and takes the colours off her dress.

She put the colours on the flowers and then goes back to bed.

In the morning she wakes up and says how pretty the flowers are.

The children wake up and hear a small chuckle and they wonder who it could be. They hunt all around but they can not see a pretty little fairy in a flower.

Katie Stannage, Year 3

TINKS

Green eyes, brown nose, brown tummy and ears. Which prick up at every sound that he hears. What is left, is in black and grey stripes, With a rough pink tongue he continually wipes. He loves to curl up on my bed at night Into a furry ball, small and tight. His deep throated purring is a soothing sound. When into bed at night I would bound.

Jo-Anne Jarrott, Year 5

His hairy legs quivered with excitement as a racehorse go anna galloped down the straight. "Y ou little beauty," he thought in full admiration for the thoroughbred reptile. No sooner had it thundered away in a cloud of dust than purely by accident he kicked over a stone. Low and behold, it was the rare Boola Boola! sexy hat was set at a rakish angle. Finger by fmger he moved towards the elusive creature. There was a moment of tension-"Damn, it bit me!" He turned towards the camera, smiling sweetly, "Nifty little creatures these."

Undaunted he continued his search for nature's wondrous secrets of the wild. Behind the tufts of spinifex yawned the entrance to a cave. What lurked within no-one but Hairy knew. For this part of the land was dear to his heart. As he looked around at his beloved bats he uttered these immortal words: "Now from this pile of Manewa you can tell that these bats have been doing their business in this for about thirty years."

He squatted by the river, his knobbly knees winking in the sun, as the camera zoomed in on a tiger snake that just happened to be slithering past. Like the expert he was, fearless Hairy made a grab for the snake, "Oops wrong end." But, as luck would have it, a bull frog was sunning itself on a nearby rock. He picked it up and stroked its slimy back lovingly. Peering through his half spectacles Hairy revealed to his viewers the hidden beauty of the bull frog.

He returned the frog to its river-side home and from his lips could be heard his famous words: "Catch 'em, enjoy 'em, but always remember to put 'em back.

Nicole Silbert, Year 9

THE HAWK

High up above he hangs

Motionless

Like a spider on its silken thread

Searching.

The bushes rustle

A quail Walks into the open Unaware

From high in the heavens the hawk Plunges . Like a bullet to earth He strikes

A quick puff of feathers

Silence He rises again Satisfied.

Amanda Willis, Year 9

Rain. A torrential, drenching flood of rain. The cool, fresh, wash of water

Bringing new hope of life

To the cracked, dry, parched plain.

One raindrop

Caught by a leaf

More perfect than the most flawless crystal Its shape:

An effortlessly beautiful curve Perfection in symmetry. It hesitates, falls And is gone.

Louise Prentice, Year 12

UNITED IN HOLY BOREDOM

Every young girl yearns for that time in her life where she may devote totally, her body and soul, to just one of the millions of males in the world. She longs for that moment where no longer is life just full of self-satisfaction and fulfilment but time is spent on her spouse's wishes, ambitions and enjoyment.

Ah, yes! The young married girl has it made. No longer must she try to distinguish different low gruffs on the 'phone in the wee small hours or carefully plan her diary in her memory so as not to "double-book" herself. She now enjoys the satisfaction of one lover best-friend business partner and master for the rest of he; life. Ah, such bliss!

Now the young lady knows just exactly where she stands as she becomes very familiar with her husband's recreation pursuits as the same things occur with rigid frequency. Gone are the weekends ranging with partners and varying from parachuting to scuba-diving as the young woman "settles down".

As for all those evening gatherings "with the gang" they gently flow down the drain with the rest of the washing-up suds as the married woman busies herself with the upkeep of her own home and "her own man" .

Ah yes, the married couple have the great satisfaction of really knowing each other well. The pair hold hands in holy matrimony for three-quarters of their life. Three-quarters of their life spent with just one member of the opposite sex. Now that is really living it up.

Libby Frayne, Year 11

Sudden it breaks.

7"he first drops fall the dry, thirsty earth hungrily soaks it u"p. As the rain sets in, joy spreads- throughout.

With the breaking of a new day, A fresh aroma fills the "r

The leaves glisten in ,the new slfn Frogs croak happily as their thanks to the rain Magpies join in chorus.

New shoots will soon be appearing As life is renewed again.

Lynda" Vermeer, Year8

Photograph: Jodie Hyde

THE TASTE OF CHILDHOOD

Nothing was so deliciously delectable as the bitter taste of sour grass, Freshly picked from a field in full bloom, after early morning rain had cast down upon the Fleshy foliage.

Or as velvet-soft as a newly formed carpet of moss on the massive, granite boulders, which stood, side by side, like a group of local football veterans before a photographer. Nor anything like the view of the city from the well-positioned fork of a favourite tree.

There, the world was laid out before you, and the hours at your fingertips. The friendly crackle of kindling burning, the gentle warmth of the fire glow, coupled with a mug of minestrone soup, listening with interest, to the howling, mournful wind as it churned, chiselled and chased its way through trees and scrub, knowing that it was outside, while you were in.

A visit from the local M.D., with many thumps and taps, prods and raps, resulting in a friendly smile and a handful of fruit bonbons. But the best feeling was that of freedom, being a part of the breeze, birds and blossoms. Its flavour was sweet, and it seemed eternal. The taste ... it seemed eternal.

Andrea Boys, Year 11

N.B.-This poem was commended in "Young Writer's Compo "

THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH

Sky as black as velvet, Moon shining bright. Seagulls calling softly, Flying through the night.

Breeze, cool and sweet, Gently hits my face.

Sand, golden brown, Shells, white as lace.

Julia Morrison, Year 8

THOUGHTS OF MY STAY IN

AUSTRALIA

From what I have seen of Australia since I arrived in June, it is warm and friendly place. Everyone I have come upon has been very kind and helpful.

When I first arrived on Australian soil it was in Sydney at seven o'clock in the morning. Sydney is a huge place but very beautiful too. I was fortunate enough to be shown the Opera House which I had previously seen but only in pictures. When I left Sydney for Perth I felt the vast emptiness and large size of this country. Australia is geographically similar to America but not as mountainous.

I come from Denver, Colorado, where there is a population of 1'5 million. I was surprised to find that is significantly more than the population of Western Australia. I envy you however for having more space which makes one feel more comfortable. Denver is known as the "Mile High City" for it is a mile high in elevation. I live at the base of the Rocky Mountains, which I can see out of my bedroom window. It snows a lot where I live and on the weekends I go into the mountains to ski. Perth however has a warmer winter as well as a green one, so in a way I don't feel as if I'm missing my summer.

I cO,me from a co-ed. school where no uniform is worn. I find P .L.C. a delightful change. I don't have to worry about what to wear each morning. All the girls are very friendly and they are very kind at bearing with me as I learn different words and words with different meanings. The time seems to be flying for I'm enjoying it here very much. When I return home I shall carry with me very fond memories of the friends I have made and the places I've seen. This is an experience I shall never forget.

Kathleen Trotman, Year 11 (Visiting American Student)

FLY-AWAY WASHING

Washing on a Saturday is something that I do. Ironing in the afternoon is also needed too. But washing soggy chicken wings, unusual though it seems, Is necessary for to get the soggy chicken clean.

"Do you iron chicken wings?" A few of you may ask. What a stupid question! It's a very tricky task. Forget about the ironing, Just stick to tumble dry, For wrinkles in the chicken's skin, Shows only when you fry.

If you like a wrinkled wing, Fry it in a pan. But if you want it flat and smooth, Then boiling is your plan.

So if you want a handsome wing, Set down beside your peas, Wash it first, then tumble dry, But do not iron it, PLEASE!

Jane Cox, Year 11

Entries in the Functional Arts Competition

A COLOURED FACE

When I see a coloured face I start to wonder who is he that strange and different boy to me?

He is so very meek and frail He seems to hide behind a veil.

But when I look into his eyes, I see he's just the same. He runs, he jumps, he plays like me But never joins ouf games.

With courage I walk up to him My friends all standing by They laugh, they mock, they swear at him That's them, oh no, not I.

With these words I calm him He turns around and grins

This is what I have to say, I hope you now all know that coloured faces are like us In every way they grow.

Susie Ormonde, Year 7

WILD RHY

I'm really crazy about the $W8 Aivei Daisy, And the Bottlebrush makes me I'd risk pneumonia to gather B Under a cold, spring moon.

The Woolly Grevillia tickles me pi,*, I melt for the Geraldton Wax, The Flame Pea in flower is lovely, I thif*, And so is the Paperback Flax.

But best of all are the Christmas Tree, . And the bright Pink Gungurru, The Soursop and the Golden Top, I simply adore them -don't you?

WHY TWO SIDES?

Alone

Surrounded by an aura of complete serenity

Alone

Ultimately contented, my time of inexpressible pleasure

Alone

Time to think, to pray, to wonder, to laugh

Alone

Lost in a world of fantasy, delight, humour

Alone

Far away in the land of unreality and improbability

Alone

Under the scrutiny of no-one Alone

An illness which can kill Alone

My world of dreams shatters into a nightmare

My mountain of delight crumbles into panic

My balloon of unreality is burst by the prick of hard truth

The aura of complete serenity is eliminated by an ever advancing fog of loneliness

What was once inexpressible pleasure has rapidly become a life-time of inexpressible terror.

Destitute, unloved, uncared for, I am petrified I cannot be They cannot leave me Alone.

Samantha Strugnell, Year 12

MY LOVE, MY LI FE, MY FROG!

As I rode out one fine spring day, I met a frog along the way. His skin was green his eyes were blue, He said, "My love, I'll marry you."

We went to church all happy and gay, On one fine morn in the middle of May. The frog placed a ring upon my hand, And said to me, "My love you're grand."

One day, one day we both grew old, And my love the frog started to mould. We both went purple and then went red, And now we lie all day in bed.

My frog's eyes dropped out and his skin went grey, My leg fell off as I faded away.

Then! The frog dropped dead and so did I, So now I'll have to say goodbye.

Julie Waddell, Year 9

THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL LYING

Successful lying is probably the most commonly used art known to man. Men have been lying to one allother for centuries and they will keep on lying. You would think that man would learn after seeing all the trouble it gets him into. He has started wars by lying, he has even gone to gaol for lying. The poor arrogant creature, if he has to lie he might as well do it properly. Here are one or two points he should follow if he wants to lie and get away with it.

First of all, he must prepare his lie, make sure that it is foolproof, follow through every aspect of his lie and check it. He should have ready some evidence, however false, to back up his lie. For example, if he is saying he is sick, he should have a cup of hot water and a thermometer handy so that he could casually "up" his temperature. The liar must also be prepared to invent a quick lie on the spot if some unexpected question comes up.

Secondly, he must look the part of his lie. If he wants the day off school he mustn't skip in with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes and announce in a happy bubbly voice, "I'm sick." NO! He must slowly drag himself in, looking pale and sickly. Here also he must prepare himself well.

Another point is that the liar must keep a straight face. It is no good getting halfway

through a lie and then collapsing with laughter. The only way to do this is with practice. Try little lies during the day to build up your resistance to laughter. If you have to laugh, wait until you are out of hearing range of your victim.

Probably the hardest aspect of lying is the ability not to blush. This is the hardest, because it is virtually impossible to control. The main reason for a blush would be a guilty conscience. But, once again, if you practise lying you will be so conditioned to it, blushing would be the last thing you would do.

When. you lie, look your victim straight in the eye. This will assure him that you are not lying. Doing this though, is dangerous, because you might have that tell-tale twinkle in your eye, so be careful.

Just' follow these few simple rules and I guarantee that you will be a perfect liar in no time. But remember, if your lie falls through, because of lack of care and attention, you must be prepared to face the consequences. Unless, of course, you can lie your way out of them.

Remember that lying is an art, and must be treated as one, with respect. All you need is a cunning brain and no conscience. Do not forget the old saying: "Practice makes Perfect."

Heather Rowe, Year 11

TITLE COMPLETELY UNKOWN?

Growing up, what a complete waste of time! Why can't we just skip that part of our lives? Then all we'd have to do is go from being a teeny-bopper to being a mature young adult. I can assure you our lives would benefit greatly from this change. I used to think logically, now I wouldn't have the slightest idea at all of what was actually happening around me. At this particular stage in our lives, I am certain there is a little creature in our brain and when he gets the certain message that it is time for us to grow up, he flicks a switch and scrambles up our minds like eggs!

This has caused my goals in life to change at least four times a week.

On Tuesday my goal was to become a famous actress. I could imagine myself in a love scene with my leading actor Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford or even Sylvester Stillone. But when it came to Wednesday afternoon, I couldn't care if I was to star along with the Incredible Hulk!

Then on Friday I really got down to some serious thinking. I decided I should try and become something without it having to take too long to get there. So I decided to become a photographic journalist. There I was in my four-wheel drive travelling around Australia, snapping photographs of our wonderful wildlife, the beauty of the sunset over Ayres Rock, the Blue Mountains in Sydney and the surfing up at the Gold Coast in Queensland for a surfing magazine. But this brilliant idea too was shattered when I tried to calculate the cost of the four-wheel drive, the petrol I'd use travelling around Australia, the enormous cost of a good quality camera, the total cost of the film, not to mention camping equipment and food supplies such as ice-cream.

At the moment my thoughts have changed to: what shall I wear on Sunday to the movies, what colour nail-polish to wear with my maroon skirt, what to get Liz for her birthday, is he going to ring me tonight, will I get my science assignment in on time, did I promise to ring Mandy and finally will I ever get rid of these problems and grow up?

Confused Teenager

THE LITTLE ASCARIS

(Round Worm)

Wouldn't it be nice, To live in someone's liver, To travel through their lungs, At a slow slimy slither.

I am a little round worm, Of about four inches long. Who lives inside the human, And, can do a great deal wrong.

Sometimes I stray a little, And end up in your lung. There I form an abscess, That makes the works go wrong.

If you want to do without me, Make sure you wash your hands. And clean away the little bugs, That live about the land.

Julie Waddell, Year 9

SUNBURNT PADDOCKS

The sun beats down on ground baked hard, Cracked like a weathered face; The green of spring all marred; Black cockatoos rise with grace, A smudge in the sky as they fly: Silent sunburnt paddocks sigh.

The rustic windmill stands forlorn, No breeze to stir its soil: Black clouds blot the horizon at dawn, That foretell the coming gale. The restless stock do sniff the air; Raindrops drum on paddocks bare.

Fiona Hogg, Year 8

SCHOOL ESSAY PRIZE

"SCHOOL DAYS IN RETROSPECT"

What have I gained out of my twelve years of school life? Well-I have learnt how to read, write and use a calculator. I know how to find the mass of one mole of sulphur. I could probably recall all six names of Henry VII/'s wives, and with a little bit of help I am sure that I could write an essay on World War /I or Beethoven. But what have I learnt?

I have learnt that respect and courtesy are essential if you want to succeed in life. If you do not give them, do not expect to receive them. "Don't talk while I'm talking," is a common cry from many teachers. It is a plea for respect, a simple custom that is ignored by many. However, courtesy and respect grow on you, like facts. The more you see, read or hear, the more understandable their purpose or reason. One could say that while you gain respect from Year 8 to Year 12, you also become less stringent about who gets this respect. That teacher who terrified you in Year 8 just by looking at you, is probably now your good friend. But they are still teachers all the same. So, while your social relationships are more relaxed you still have that ever-valuable respect.

You also have authority which has to be treated just as carefully as respect. It is every Year 8's wish to put someone on detention. But once you reach Year 12, the novelty has worn off. When something is inaccessible to you, .it is all you. want. Once it is yours, it is just like a broken toy. It is ignored. It is the goal or aim that makes life, and school, more bearable. Just the thought of holidays makes the T.A.E. seem so much less important. But I cannot say that I am looking forward to six three-hour long exams. Nor will I be ecstatic about leaving my friends and the accompanying security associated with school life.

The hardest part of leavingP.L.C. will be leaving my friends-both teachers and students. As we students scatter over the globe, stretching our minds, meeting new people, P.L. C. will probably be the last thing we are thinking of. Maybe in forty years time, we will faintly recall that little white school which sheltered us from rain, provided us with friends, facts and fun, and nurtured us through adolescence to be "responsible adults". What will we treasure most? Will it be the intellect we gained, or should have? Will it be the friends we made and maybe left? 0rwill remember the personal and emotional sides of life-respect, courtesy, love, friendship-that we remember, and treasure, from our years ofschdol life that passed by so quickly?

Andrea

Gillett, Year 12

Sports Captain's Report

"It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game", appears to be the only way to sum up sport at P .L.C. in 1980. Participation was emphasised intensely, and the activities made available for girls ensured everyone was catered for, from the average to the excellent.

P .L.C. has a reputation for nurturing budding sportswomen, and from the following astounding records of student involvement in sport, it is no wonder! Almost every single girl played for her house in activities ranging from swimming to volley ball; 65 per cent of girls in the senior school had the thrill of representing the school in one of ten sports offered; numerous others played for their district in inter-club sport; and five P .L.C. girls represented their state in such diversified sports as gymnastics, and synchronised swimming.

How.ever, much to everyone's delight, quality has not been sacrificed for quantity. Success has been achieved at some level of every inter-school sport, notably swimming, lifesaving, and gymnastics.

The Junior School, too, have enjoyed a great year of sport which saw their involvement in a variety of sports such as tennis, netball ancl softball.

As my exhausting year as School Sports Captain finally comes to a close, my thanks must go to the wonderful P .E. staff, who have not only provided an instruction, but also an example, of how sport should be pursued. In addition, I would like to thank the House sports captains who have stood up admirably under some great stress.

To the sportswomen of P.L.C. in 1981-best of luck, and have a great time!

Dixie Marshall

Dixie Marshall

Participation and Fun Run?

SWIMMING

For the more enthusiastic members of the 1980 P.L.C. swimming team, the swimming season commenced early in the Christmas holidays. However, for the majority of girls, the onset of school meant the onset of swimming training. Training sessions were well attended and it was soon apparent that a very large, and a very keen squad was developing.

After the very successful Inter-house Swimming Carnival, which was won by McNeil, training sessions increased in both severity and frequency. As if in compensation, P.L.C. was invited to combine with Scotch to swim in meets against John XXIII and Newman Colleges. Both functions were enjoyed by all.

By March 13th, the day of the Inter-school Carnival, the team felt that all of the extra time, effort and high calorie intake was worthwhile. P .L.e. was never in danger of losing, and eventually finished 100 points in front of the nearest rival, M.L.C., thus retaining the Boans trophy for the fourth successive year.

The team is greatly indebted to Miss Wealand and Mrs. France for their untiring efforts in training us. Thanks must also go to Miss Barblett for coaching the divers, and to Miss Dwyer for helping so willingly. P.L.C. staff, students and parents must also be thanked for helping us achieve our wonderful win.

Jane Fitch

SENIOR SWIMMING TEAM. Back row, I. to r.: A. Bell, D. Wishaw, D. Malloch, L. Mardardy, D. Cohen, S. P. Wade, F. Coil. Third row, I. to r.: T. Hill, F. Silbert, F. Sadler, J. Clements, V. Cruickshank, J. Purdie, P. Giles, V. Newton. Second row, I. to r.: J. Burgess, R. Slatyer, G. Hooke, G. Olden, L. Samaha, D. Sinclair, L. Crackel, A. Masters. Front row, I. to r.: G. Simpson, S. Cox, L. Baxter, J. Fitch, C. Bremner, S. Field, S. Hunt, S. Carter.

SWIMMING CAPTAINS. Back row, I. to r.: J. Fitch, D. Cohen, A. Masters. Front row, I. to r.: V. Beresford, G. Pethick, S. Gordon.

INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING

SWIMMING RESULTS CHAMPIONS

I. P.L.e. 583 Year 8 Philippa Evans

2. M.L.e. 483 Year 9 Gina Pethick

3. St. Mary's 453 Year 10 Jessica Malloch

4. St. Hilda's 430 Veronica Giles

5. J.T.C. 388 Year II Sally Hunt

6. Penrhos 285 Year 12 Jane Fitch

7. Perth College 276

8. lona 205

JUNIOR SWIMMING TEAM. Back row, I. to r.: J. Terry, M. Rodgers, M. Stafford, S. Seward, K. McArthur, P. Evans, V. Giles, F. Kelsall, e. Stewart, S. Gordon, 1. Hyde. Fourth row, I. to r.: J. Carboni, 1. Evans, V. Beresford, V. Rosser, J. Malloch, K. Cox-Sutton, H. Gladstones, S. Merry, S. Legge, G. Pethick. Third row, I. to r.: A. McTaggart, S. Kelly, D. Cook, J. Denham, S. Flynne, V. Heath, K. Benney, F. Dowling, A. Dawes, P. Wright, D. Hill. Second row, I. to r.: S. Fitzgerald, S. Watkins, N. Fitch, C. McCulloch, F. Karlson, P. Dowland, J. Crawford, K. Norlin, N. Silbert, F. Russell, L. Brazier. Front row, I. to r.: 1. Busby, e. O'Dea, L. Bremner, J. Cox, S. Hope, M. Silbert, S. Kennealy.

LIFE-SA VING

This year P .L.C. gave a very creditable performance in the State Life-Saving Carnival at Beatty Park on Saturday, 12th April. Twenty-six teams competed with six victories which all contributed to the overall winning of the Carnival. P .L.C. came first in the Bader, Bunbury, McKellar Hall and Davis Cups and also gained records in the Curren and Marland Cups.

In first term the life-saving examinations for higher awards were held and special congratulations must go to the five girls who gained their Award of Merit.

Special thanks must go to all the P .E. staff who contributed to our success. Thanks must also go to Jane and Kim McNamara who were a great help in preparing girls for their higher award examinations.

Congratulations to all girls who participated and good luck for next year.

Georgina

Olden, Philippa Giles

LIFE-SAVING TEAM

Fiona Reynolds, Sally Gordon, Jane Purdie, Angela Masters, Janet Livingston, Prudence Wright, Felicite Kelsall, Alicia Eastwood, Amanda Dawes, Jenny Anderson, Jane Bell, Margot Gregg, Margot Evans, Philippa Giles, Jane Fitch, Fiona CoIl, Dimity Malloch, Genevieve Simpson, Sue Waddell, Theona Ventouras, Helen Gladstones, Kate CoxSutton, Caroline Bunny, Gina Pethwick, Sarah Walkley, Jodi Spencer, Jane Crawford, Jane Cox, Jeannette Clay, Gabrielle Hooke, Robyn Slatyer, Ceili Bremner, Vicky Newton, Sue Carter, Vicki Beresford, Gemma Cuzens, Suzanne Legge, Vanessa Rosser, Anna McTaggart, Gena Binet, Danielle Benda, Lisa Brazier, Feonagh Cooke, Kirsten Jacobs, Donna Hill, Selena Fitzgerald, Emma Hunt, Jo Clements, Lisa Samaha, Felicity Sadler, Sally Field, Jenny Eastwood, Lesley Bremner, Sally-Ann Nathan, Stephanie Matthews, AnneMarie Thompson, Philippa Nash, Toni Wright, Sally Hunt, Jane Evans, Jessica Malloch.

Bunbury Cup

Curren Cup

I.G.S.A. RESULTS

P.L.C. "A" 1st

P.L.C. "A" 1st (3.50·4-Record)

MmedeM. P.L.C. "A" 2nd

Anderson

Mourland

Goudie

P.L.C. "A" 4th

P.L.C. "A" 1st (2.21·6-Record)

P.L.C. "A" 2nd

Halliday P.L.C. "C" 1st

Davis P .L.C. "A" 1st

Bader P.L.C. "A" 1st (M.L.C.)

McKellar Hall

Aggregates

P.L.C. "A" 1st

Metropolitan Primary-P.. L.C., 3rd.

Metropolitan High-P.L.C., 1st.

FUN RUN

On Sunday, 13th April, about 33 girls and one staff member, Miss Dwyer, lined up for the 1980 City to Surf Fun Run. Mr. Melville was also seen somewhere at the start. This year a graded start was used, so the fastest were at the front, which greatly reduced the number of elbows in the side that the slower starters received as faster ones came through. After finding our group, we stood around patiently, or should I say nervously, for the start of our 12 km "run". The atmosphere at the start was overwhelming. This year's Fun Run was the largest held in Australia so far, with a crowd in excess of 5000 participants. I think most girls felt quite proud to be taking part in it.

Before the Fun Run most girls attended training organised by the P.E. teachers, and our thanks must go to them for helping us prepare for the event. Although few covered the distance in a reasonably good time, and some felt a little sick, sore and tired during the run, many managed to sprint the finish and most pain was forgotten soon afterwards. I think most of us would agree it was a great experience, and one they will never forget. I hope many girls will also participate next year.

Frances Patterson

TENNIS

TENNIS. Back row, I. to r.: M. Dare, S. Strugnell, K. Abbott, A. Rex, K. Green, J. Stone, K. Fleischer. Middle row, I. to r.: 1. Anderson, S. Flecker, 1. Morris, S. Nottage, C. Bremner, J. Livingston. Front row, I. to r.: 1. Clay, P. Slatyer, B. Chrystal, D. Wishaw, C. Smith, J. A. McLellan.

The emphasis of tennis in 1980 was placed on participation. A record number of girls turned up for trials and thus teams (other than Senior "A") were rotated, to ensure maximum involvement. Consequently results were not as good as in previous years. Overall P. L. C. finished sixth, with seniors equal fifth, and juniors seventh.

The Saturday morning competitions were keenly contested by P .L.C. teams. An unlucky draw prevented our Slazenger Cup Team (D. Marshall, B. Chrystal, D. Wishaw and S. Flecker) from being successful.

Mrs. Flecker's enthusiasm was greatly appreciated and thanks must also go to Miss Dwyer. Good luck to everyone for next year.

Dixie Marshall

I.G.S.A. RESULTS

SENIORS JUNIORS P.L.e. versus Results Scores Results Scores

JUNIOR TENNIS. Back row, I. to r.: D. Thompson, M. Doncon, K. Langdon, R. Eyres, S. Castle, P. Abbott, C. Fleay, C. Bunny, G. Gibbs. Middle row, I. to r.: H. Venerys, K. Cox-Sutton, Stevens, J. Hyde, A. Bunning, L. Braddock, F. orth. Front row, I. to r.: A. Bulleid, R. Sampson.

SENIOR

VOLLEYBALL

SENIOR VOLLEYBALL. Back row, I. fO r.: S. D'Orsogna, J. Purdie, F. Cumming, K. Grieves, M. Dare, J. McKenzie, A. Masters, K. Perkins. Middle row, I. fO r.: J. Leeming, G. Olden, J. Weston, J. Fitch, A. Hamersley. Fronl row, I. 10 r.: M. Hasleby, A.Gillett, L. Bretnall, K. Cornelius, J. Andrews.

This year has been a most successful one in volleyball for P .L.C., with the Senior "A" team winning an equal number of games as St. Mary's and thus both schools receiving pennants. All other teams competed cheerfully and sportingly under the expert guidance of Miss Barblett, whose support is truly appreciated.

The participation in volleyball for 1980 was very good with four senior and four junior teams competing. The teams also appreciate the assistance of Miss Wright and Miss Dwyer and would like to thank them for their time and concern.

Good luck to all who play next year!

Jenny Weston

1-4

Won 3-2 Won 3-2 lona Won 4-1 WonPerth College Won 4-1 WonSt. Hilda's Won 4-1 Lost -

JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL. Back row, I. 10 r.: L. Torre, J. Hyde, N. Gomme, V. Giles, S. Evans, K. Langdon, F. Harris. Middle row, I. to r.: 1. Jones, W. Hyde, S. O'Meehan, M. Weir, A. Miles. Front row, I. 10 r.: N. Taylor, M. E. Yencken, T. Wright, K. Cox.

NETBALL

The 1980 netball season began with a high level of enthusiasm and determination that P .L.C. should finish up as this year's premiership winners. After two good wins against lona and Perth College, our "goal" looked within our grasp-until we came up against the strength and long legs of Penrhos and J.T.C., who managed to out run, out jump and "out fight" a generally delicate P .L.e. team.

However, after these two losses for the "A" team and a couple of others for the "B" team, we managed to bounce back with a decisive and determined win over our long-standing rivals, M.L.C.-the first time in over five years!

Of course, the success of the 1980 season not only belongs to the players but also to our coaches, Mrs. Flecker and Miss Barblett-who managed to "train and maintain" the teams, even through Year 11 exams and an epidemic of winter colds. They were also able to set the infamous "good example" as to the level of physical fitness that they expected to be upheld by everybody-being able to do all the exercises faster and better than we could (although we never did see them run twice around the courts at the beginning!)

Thanks again to both players and coaches, for what has surely been a most successful netball season.

I.G.S.A. RESULTS

P.L.e. SENIOR "A" JUNIOR "A" versus Resulls Scores Resu{[s Scores

lona Won 73-15 Won 53-9

Perth College Won 32-20 Won 38-17

St. Hilda's Won 39-26 Lost 17-27

Penrhos Lost 39-42 Won 41-15

J.T.C. Lost 36-44 Lost 15-25

St. Mary's Won 31-27 Won 24-20

M.L.C. Won 53-39 Lost 19-50

NETBALL. Back row, I. 10 r.: J. Silbert, F. Harris, A. Leeming, A. Miles, F. Kelsall, C. Fleay. Middle row, I. 10 r.: N. Gomme, T. Ventouras, C. Stannard, N. Shepherd, V. Giles, M. Doncon. Fronl row, I. to r.: V. Beresford, A. Bullied, J. Malloch, G. Pethick.

SENIOR "A" AND "B" NETBALL. Back row, I. to r.: J. Cain, K. Grieves, M. Reid, 1. Dare, V. Cruickshank, F. Cumming, M. Hasleby. Middle row, I. to r.: D. Malloch, C. Smith, L. Crackel, S. F1ecker, A. Masters. Front row, I. to r.: S. Porteous, J. Burges, J. Morris, M. Gordon.

Vicki Cruickshank

GYMNASTICS

As usual we had a great year of gym with lots of work for the competitions but also lots of fun. Our coaches, Mrs. McCallum and Miss McFarlane, assisted us a great deal with training. Unfortunately we didn't do as well as we could have due to some of the team falling ill at a crucial point.

Thanks to Mrs. McCallum and Miss McFarlane for a lot of fun and good luck for next year.

Shantha Dharma/ingam, Liz Herveld

RESULTS

State Competitions

Senior "B" team: 1st place; Senior "A" team: 3rd.

Individuals: "B" team-1st Shantha Dharmalingam; Elite-1st Joanne McCallum.

Independent Girls' Schools Association Competitions

"B" team: Junior-3rd; Senior-1st. "A" team: Junior-2nd; Senior-2nd.

SENIOR GYMNASTICS. Back row, I. to r.: S. Dharmalingam, J. McCallum, D. Malloch. Second row, I. to r.: J. Nash, A. Holloway. Front row, I. to r.: E. Herzfeld, S. Dharmalingam.

JUNIOR GYMNASTICS. Left to right: C. Clements, 1. Silbert, H. Frazer, N. Silbert, M. Silbert. Front: S. Fitzgerald.

BASKETBALL

SENIOR "A" AND "B" BASKETBALL.

Back row, I. to r.: S. Gomme, K. Heath, R. Merry, P. Sinclair, D. Cohen. Middle rdw, I. to r.: J. Robertson, L. Smith, N. Scott, B. Chrystal, F. Silbert, D. Marshall, D. Wishaw. Front row, I. to r.: H. Rowe, M. Sorrel, F. Watkins, e. Patterson, 1. Langley.

This year was a tremendous success. P.L.C. has definitely been the strength of basketball for many years now and this year has been no exception.

Senior "A" and Senior "C" were successful in winning all their matches, and P .L.C. won the overall pennant.

The sport was supported with much enthusiasm in both the senior and junior competitions with senior girls entering three teams and junior girls entering four teams.

Miss Dwyer gave much encouragement throughout the basketball season and we thank her very much for her support and helpful coaching.

In the years to come we hope P .L.C. will continue the good team spirit and participation that has been shown over the years, and good luck for next year!

Didie Wishaw, Beth Chrystal

I.G.S.A. RESULTS

P.L.C. SENIOR JUNIOR versus Results Scores Resulls Scores

38-24 Won 33-14

St. Mary's Won 30-27 Lost 17-45 M.L.C. Won 59-22 Won 34-8

Placings: Senior "A", 1st; "B", 3rd; "C", 1st. Junior "A", 2nd; "B", 2nd; "C", 2nd.

Aggregate Trophy: P.L.C. won with Seniors first and Juniors second overall.

JUNIOR BASKETBALL. Back row, I. to r.: H. Oliver, N. Gomme, S. Jones, R. Walker, F. Kelsall, K. McArthur. Middle row, I. to r.: F. Harris, A. Manners, C. Fleay, M. Doncon. Front row, I. to r.: V. Giles, J. Malloch, V. Heath.

HOCKEY

SENIOR "A" AND "8" HOCKEY. Back row, I. to r.: F. Patterson, B. Wilson, S. Nottage, M. Dare, S. Fewson, J. Fitch, 1. Hayes, J. Swan. Middle row, I. to r.: M. McNeil, K. Cornelius, A. Hamersley, P. Gibson, J. Weston, C. Patterson, A. Young, Front row, I. to r.: G. Hooke, S. Twogood, C. Bremner, G. Olden, 1. Andrews. Absent: C. Wright.

1980 saw many interested and determined girls combine to make up four senior and four junior teams.

Congratulations must go to the Senior "C" and Junior "B" teams who won their pennants and also to the Senior "B", Senior "D" and Junior "D" teams who finished in second place.

Overall P .L.C. performed creditably with the Seniors finishing in equal second place and the Juniors finishing in a well-earned equal first place.

Special mention must be made of the Year 9 and 8 teams who came first and runner-up respectively in the Metropolitan School Girls Competition.

Thanks must go to Miss Wealand and Mrs. France for their untiring efforts and words of encouragement, although these fell on deaf ears at times!

I wish all teams the best of luck for 1981.

I.G.S.A. RESULTS

SENIOR JUNIOR

JUNIOR "A" AND "8" HOCKEY. Back row, I. to r.: W. Stephenson, G. Gibbs, J. Hyde, S. Castle, L. Braddock, A. Willis, J. Quinlivan, S. Clements. Middle row, I. to r.: B. Hyde, T. Wright, S. Evans, S. Waddell, S. Watkins, D. Hill, E. Wilson. Front row, I. to r.: E. Spragg, N. Fitch, S. Waddell, S. Fitzgerald, J. Weston. Absent: W. Hyde, K. Jacobs.

Georgina Olden

INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS

The Athletics Carnival was very closely contested this year with P.L.C., J.T.C. and M.L.C. frequently exchanging the lead. All the team positions changed often throughout the day which made the Carnival very exciting. P.L.C. did very well, coming second to J.T.C., followed by M.L.C., Penrhos, St. Mary's, St. Hilda's, lona and Perth College in that order. Year trophies went to Penrhos (Year 8), M.L.C. (Year 9), M.L.C. (Year 10) and J.T.C. (Open). P.L.C. was runner-up in Year 10 and Open Divisions.

Congratulations to Ticia Newton on her record breaking win in the Year 10 800 m, setting a new record at 2 min. 27'4 sec., and also to the girls of the Year 10 Second Division Relay (Theona Ventouras, Megan Doncon, Felicite Kelsall and Angela Donley) for equalling the Second Division Relay record for Year 10 set at 52'3 sec. Congratulations also to all the girls who did personal best records.

Many of the girls had to cope with injury or illness, either during the preparation period or on the day of the athletics, but generally they coped quite well despite these set-backs.

Our thanks go to the P .E. teachers for the time that they put into training and organising the team and the competition against Penrhos, prior to the athletics. We would also like to thank the coaches: Mr. Graham and Nicole Gibson-hurdles, and Ray McKinnon-long jump. It was greatly appreciated. The team would like to make a special thank-you to the Twogoods for holding the athletics party.

Cathy Patterson

r.: A. Blumann, A. Palmer, S. Twogood, D. Sinclair, M. Sorrell, S. Blechynden, F. Cumming, J. Purdie. Fifth row, I. to r.: E. Jones, C. Patterson, G. Hooke, A. Hood, V. Giles, B. Chrystal, P. Orr, A. Donley, S. Castle, K. Klug, C. Stewart. Fourth row, I. to r.: G. Pethick, J. Silbert, S. Clements, T. Staines, S. Flecker, J. Hyde, T. Ventouras, 1. Andrews, D. Wishaw. Third row, I. to r.: K. Jones, S. Watkins, F. Dowling, C. Barrows, K. Miles, N. Wilson, D. Benda, N. Gomme, C. Bremner, C. Miller, S. Jones. Second row, I. to r.: M. Turner, J. Terry, F. Bowskill, M. Gregg, N. Griffin, B. Hyde, B. Hardie, M. Doncon, J. McCallum, A. Hamersley, K. Medcalf. Front row, I. to r.: P. Watson, S. Walkley, D. Cook, J. Waddell, S. Fitzgerald, J. Maxwell-Davis, D. House, T. Newton, F. Kelsall, F. Patterson, R. Walker, S. Waddell.

ATHLETICS. Back row, I. to

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS

The 1980 Inter-house Athletics Carnival proved to be a very successful day. "The ball started rolling" just before eight when eager house members began to arrive clad in house colours. Further signs of house patriotism were as the oval became surrounded by bnlhant banners and bright balloons which set the scene for the rest of the day.

With the field events wound up, the drums began rolling and the school band was soon in full swing while house captains were hurriedly organising their houses into some form of Then began an "almost" military dIsplay of marching in front of admiring parents, teachers and judges. All houses put in a great effort but congratulations finally went to Ferguson who received the marching trophy for 1980.

As usual the novelties were a great success and enjoyed by all those who took part. One disappointment of the day, however, was the lack of Year 12 attendance causing the cancellation of the Year 12 obstacle race, a blow to those hoping to defend their title of the previous year.

Nearing the end of the programme the relays commenced. Excitement was high as they would determine the final outcome. At the time the struggle appeared to be between Baird and McNeil but Baird came away with most first places. As a grand finale, events were concluded by a school-girl versus teacher relay. The circular track was instantly lined by girls prepared for a bit of entertainment and they weren't disappointed. Various teachers clad in dashing athletic outfits, naturally the colour of their respective houses, made gallant 10 m dashes (or was it crawls) heroically to pass on their baton then collapse utterly exhausted after an admirable and memorable effort.

Each house performed well and irrespective of positions all were given a cheer. The results ranged from Ferguson, sixth followed by Carmichael, Summers, McNeil, Stewart and honours went to Baird, their first athletics victory along with the chant "Well done Baird". Well earned individual championships went to Justine Silbert, Nadine Gomme, Diana Sinclair and Cathy Patterson.

The weather throughout the day was almost ideal as was the attitude displayed by all girls which would have made next year's P .E. teachers, Mrs. Cairns and Mrs. Chidgey, who were visiting for the day, pleased to become members of P .L.C. staff. Mrs. Hunt's reappearance was also heartily welcomed. Thanks must go to all those teachers and parents who helped during the day and finally to the P .E. teachers who organised the programme which ran very smoothly and was much appreciated.

SQUASH

This year, squash became a more prominent sport at P .L.C. Inter-school squash competitIOns were held at the Peppermint Grove Squash Academy every Tuesday afternoon. P.L.C. had four teams competing, P.L.C. Red, Green, Blue and Yellow, with P.L.C. Blue winning overall and P .L.C. Red coming second.

Friendship rebounded from wall to wall as girls from M.L.C., St. Hilda's and P.L.C. enjoyed learning how to play the game and then to succeed at it.

Thanks go to Miss Dwyer for orgamsmg squash this year and to Maggie at the squash courts.

Alison Bean

SOFTBALL

SENIOR "A" AND "B" SOFTBALL. Back row, I. to r.: A. Bell, S. Cox, 1. Cain, A. Masters, J. Burgess, J. Livingston, J. Morris. Front row, I. to r.: R. Merry, K. Cornelius, F. Douglas, G. Hooke, R. Slatyer.

JUNIOR "A" AND "B" SOFTBALL. Back row, I. to r.: K. Jones, J. Hyde, M. Weir, S. Castle, C. Fleay, N. Gomme, F. Cox, A. Hamersley, A. Miles. Front, row, I. to r.: A. Gellard, M. Doncon, S. Rutherford, R. Walker, T. Wright, C. McCulloch, L. Loxton, H. Oliver. Absen: L. Braddock, K. Cox-Sutton.

Tribute to P. E. Staff

SPORTS POCKETS

Tennis: Dixie Marshall, Beth Chrystal, Didie Wishaw, Sally Flecker.

Volleyball: Karen Grieves.

Swimming: Felicity Silbert, Malloch, Jane Fitch.

The sincere thanks of the school must go to Miss Wealand, Mrs. France, Miss Barblett and Miss Dwyer, who are all leaving the school P .E. staff. They have guided the school sporting teams to numerous, varied successes, including the many wins in the inter-school swimming, life-saving and athletic carnivals.

Dimity

Hockey: Georgina Olden, Sally Twogood. Gymnastics: Shantha Dharmalingam, Liz Herzfield, Joanne McCallum.

Basketball: Karen Grieves, Beth Chrystal, Didie Wishaw, Kelsey Heath.

I am sure that every girl in the school will miss the energy and vigour in which Miss Wealand and her colleagues went about their work. Remember all those P.E. lessons that we were compelled to humiliate ourselves in, under their "loving" guardianship? The games of "pirates" played with much zest when we were lucky enough to have our P.E. lesson coincide with a mellow mood?

Thanks a lot to the leaving P .E. staff (and also to Mrs. Flecker). We really have appreciated your untiring efforts (especially when we won) and hope that you do not regret the time that you spent at this school.

NOTICE BOARD 1980

D.A.S. Examinations 1980

DIVISION 1

1. K. Green

2. A. Klepac

DIVISION 2

1. A. Boys

2. P. Edge

3. C. Goossens

DIVISION 3

1. J. Van Den Hoek

DIVISION 4

1. G. Denny

2. E. Kennedy

3. J. Loxton

4. E. McCall

5. F. North

6. P. Palassis

7. R. Sampson

8. F. Williams

9. A. Willis

10. C. Wilson

All girls passed.

T.A.E. Results 1979

P .L.C. students who gained at least 3 Grade 1s in their Certificate of Secondary Education, 1979. (Subjects in which they gained Is are shown in brackets):

Jane Brandenburg (Maths I, Geography, Biology)

Polly Croke (English, Literature, French, History)

Tonianne Dwyer (History, Maths II, Literature, Chemistry)

Kathryn Ellis (Maths II, Maths III, Chemistry)

Victoria Ellison (History, Biology, Literature, Maths I, Chemistry)

Penelope Hammond (Geography, Biology, Maths I)

Susan Kennedy (English, Geography, Literature, Human Biology)

Michele Lim (English, Physics, Chemistry)

Lisa Lobry de Bruyn (Maths I, Geography, Biology)

Lynnley Mell (English, Literature, Economics)

Joanne Saltmarsh (English, Geography, Biology, Maths I, Human Biology)

Fiona Tweedie (History, Maths II, Maths III, Physics, Chemistry, Literature)

Claire Whitaker (English, Chemistry, Maths I, Literature, Physics)

Index of Academic Standing of 100

The following girls had an Index of Academic Standing of 100. This means they were in the top 1 per cent in the State on the basis of their academic results.

Tonianne Dwyer, Kathryn Ellis, Michele Lim, Fiona Tweedie, Claire Whitaker.

Index of Academic Standing of 99

Victoria Ellison, Penelope Hammond, Amanda Silberstein.

Index of Academic Standing of 98

Kelly Beigel, Choo Ai Kin, Polly Croke, Lisa Lobry de Bruyn, Leanne Machlin, Joanne Saltmarsh.

University Exhibition

Fiona Tweedie, Dux of P .L.C. in 1979, won a General Exhibition. Her aggregate was 501'9 (out of a possible 550).

Congratulations to:

"iT Anna Zwicky who won a prize in The West Australian "Young Writers" Competition and Andrea Boys who was highly commended in the same competition.

"iT Jocelyn Langley, Andrea Boys and Cathy Hatch who all won cash prizes in the senior division of the Australian Mathematics Talent Quest and also to Seet Lai Kin who was awarded a Certificate of Merit.

"iTCarolyn Wilson, Catherine Hassell and Margaret Allen who won prizes in the Wales Mathematics Competition. In this competition 67 girls earned Distinction Certificates and another 75 Credits.

"iT Liz Herzfield for gaining second place in John Forrest Geography Award and the 11 other girls who gained Awards of Merit.

"iT Andrea Gillett who won the School Essay Prize with her composition "Schooldays in Retrospect" .

Mrs. Brain

My earliest memories of Mrs. Brain are of her helping. me overcome my dislike of the albumen of hard-boiled eggs. It was such a small act, yet it was so characteristic of her; always she was kind yet always she insisted on maximum effort on everyone's part. A strict disciplinarian, she was nevertheless full of humour and always just.

My brothers, her two children and I spent many happy hours together on our farms until they moved to Perth where Mrs. Brain became a teacher at P .L.C. She taught here for seven years and during that time became a favourite personality of the school. She was an excellent teacher, always ready to help her pupils, both in school work and in other ways. Her cheery face and vivacious personality endeared her to all.

In the Christmas holidays at the end of 1978 Mrs. Brain and her family moved back to Tasmania, the state in which she was born. Mrs. Brain loved the country and the family took up a small farm. Tragically, it was only a year later that it was discovered that Mrs. Brain had an incurable cancer and she passed away in August this year.

Everyone who ever knew Mrs. Brain grieves over the loss of a warm friend and bright personality. Those whom she taught will long remember her as one of those rare "special" teachers. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt regrets are extended to the Brain family for a loss that is felt keenly by us all.

Anne Young

Acknowledgements

Magazines were received from the following schools: lona Presentation College; Scotch College; Guildford Grammar School; Hale School; Perth College; Christmas Island Area School; Trinity College; Pymble Ladies' College; St. Mary's Church of England Girls School; Aquinas College; Methodist Ladies' College; Anglican Grammar School, Essendon.

We apologise for any possible omissions.

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COLLEGE COUNCIL

The Moderator of the Uniting Church in Western Australia represented by Rev. J. Hutchinson

Rev. H. J. C. Cox; Rev. N. Milne, M.A., B.D., M.A.C.E.; Rev. A. W. McAuliffe; Mr. W. D. Benson, M.B.E., B.A., RE., D.I.C. (Chairman); Mr. B. K. Bowen, RSc.; Mr. W. L. Brine, A.A.S.A.; Mr. J. S. Finney, A.A.P.T.C., F.R.A.I.A.; Mr. W. L. Lapsley, F.C.A.; Mr. J. Y. Langdon, M.Sc. (Agric.); Mr. 1. C. Livingston, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S.; Mr. A. J. T. Marshall, B.A., B.Sc. (Agric.), Dip.Ed., A.C.I.V.; Miss J. Randall, M.A., Dip.Ed.; Miss A. M. Tu)loch, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Representatives of the Old Collegians' Association: Mrs. G. BarratP-lill; Mrs. F. G. Stimson.

Life Members: Mr. F. G. Barr, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mr. A. E. Dry, F.C.A.; Mr. J. F. Ockerby, F.C.I.V.; Mr. C. H. Snowden, F.C.I.V.; Miss M. Stewart.

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

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

Deputy Principal: Mrs. H. J. Day, B.A., Dip.Ed., L.Mus.L.T.C.L., A.A.S.A., M.A.C.E., M.I.E.A.

Senior Mistress: Mrs. G. Matthews, B.Sc. (Econ.) (Lond.), Dip.Ed.

Mistress in Charge, Junior School: Mrs. H. J. Evans, Cert. in Ed. (Lond. UnL), B.Ed., M.A.C.E., M.I.E.A.

Chaplain: Rev. D. E. Williams, Dip.Div. (Qld.), C.F.

STAFF

Full-time Teachers: Mrs. D. A. Allsopp, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. D. I. Anderson, Teach. Cert.; Mrs. H. Atchison, Teach. Cert.; Miss J. Barblett, B.P.E., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. M. L. Best, Teach. Cert.; Mrs. G. M. Bull, Dip. Home Sc., Teach. Cert., M.A.C.E.; Dr. R. Charles, Ph.D. (Chern.) (A.N.U.), Dip.Teach. (Mercer House); Miss C. M. Clarke, B.A., REd.; Mrs. D. L. Conway, Teach. Cert.; Miss S. P. Cramer, Dip.Teach.; Mrs. M. R. Davies, Dip.Teach.; Mrs. J. D'Cruz, B.A. (Maths.), B.T. (Madras); Mrs. F. 1. Dharmalingam, B.A., Dip.Ed., F.T.C.L., L.S.D.A.; Miss M. L. Dorrington, L.Mus.L.T.C.L.; Mrs. J. I. Douge, Grad. Dip. Primary Teaching; Miss E. M. Dwyer, Dip. P.E. (Tas.); Mrs. T. M. Ebert, Dip. Teach.; Mrs. D. J. Edinger, B.Sc. (Hons.); Mrs. B. Godwin, B.A. (Hons.) (Leics.), Dip.Ed. (Cambs.), M.A.C.E.; Mrs. D. M. Grant, Dip.Ed. (Liverpool); Miss C. M. Harrington, Dip. Teach. (Science); Mrs. D. M. Haustead, B.A., Dip.Ed. (D.); Mrs. H. J. Heptinstall, B.Sc. (Hons.) (Manchester), Cert.Ed. (Leics.), Dip. Lib. Stud. (W.A.I.T.); Mrs. J. E. Hetherington, B.A. (Hons.); Mrs. J. Hicks, Teach. Cert.; Miss S. M. Hill, Dip. Teacll. (Music); Miss D. R. Holmes, Dip.Teach.; Mr. W. J. James; Mrs. S. M. Jarvis, A.C.I.A., Cordon Bleu; Mrs. E. Kenworthy, B.A., Teach. Cert.; Mrs. P. J. Kotai, B.A., Teach. Cert.; Mrs. V. K. Louden, Dip.Teach.; Mrs. D. McArthur, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. J. A. McMahon, Teach. Cert.; Mrs. J. B. Mell, Dip. Occ. Therapy (Melb.); Mr. D. M. Melville, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. E. M. Milne, B.Com. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.); Mrs. S. M. Morison, Dip. P.E. (Melb.); Miss A. G. Nylander, Dip.Teach.; Mr. E. Page, R.M.S.M., L.T.C.L., A.B.B.C.M.; Mrs. J. A PapIneau, Dip.Teach.; Miss M. J. Reilly, B.A, Dip.Ed.; Mrs. J. A. Robison, B.A. (A.N.U.), Dip.Ed. (Syd.), Dip. Lib. Stud. (W.AI.T.); Mrs. G. M. Routley, Teach. Cert.; Mrs. M. Sandover, Assoc. Dip. Home Ec. (W.A.I.T.), Teach. Cert. Cordon Bleu (Adv.); Mr. A. R. Stewart, R.M.S.M., A.L.C.M., L.L.C.M.; Mrs. C. A. Sumner, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. S. Tyler, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mr. A. Veth, M.A. (Urecht); Mrs. S. Ward, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. J. E. Watson, M.A. (Hons.) (Seat.), Dip.Ed. (Edin.), Teach. Cert.; Miss J. A. Wealand, B.P.E., Dip.Teach.; Mrs. M. L. Williams, Dip.Teach., Grad.Dip. (Read.), M.A.C.E.; Miss P. A. Wright, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Part-time Teachers: Mrs. D. J. Allan, Dip.Teach.; Mrs. S. Blue, B.A.; Mrs. J. R. Easton, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. M. Flecker, Dip. P.E., Teach. Cert.; Mrs. A. France, B.Ed., Dip. P.E.; Mrs. K. Frichot, B.A., Teach. Cert.; Mrs. R. J. Gard, Dip.Teach.; Mrs. L. R. Goldflam, Teach. Cert.; Mrs.

M. Healy; Mrs. V. K. Hutcheson, B.Bus. (D.); Mrs. P. M. Prevost; Mr. D. Ruddle, B.Ed.; Mrs. P. Smith, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.; Miss S. Tyler; Mr. F. G. Watson, D.A. (Edin.) (Arts and Crafts), Teach. Tech. Cert. (Scot.); Mrs. N. J. Wood, B.A. (Otago), Dip.Teach. (N.Z.).

Visiting Instructors: Mr. 1. Anderson: Keyed percussion; Mrs. A. Miller: Bagpipes; Mr. J. Cook: Flute, clarinet, saxophone; Mr. M. Douglas: Trumpet; Mr. L. Evans: Drums; Mrs. M. Gadsdon, AMus.A.: Piano; Mr. J. Harrison, Dip.Teach., A.Mus.A.: Oboe; Mrs. B. Robinson, A.R.C.M., M.I.M.T., A.T.M.A: Stringed instruments; Mr. A. G. Ross: Trombone; Miss S. Shellabear, B.Mus.Ed., A.Mus.A.: Strings and class music; Mr. B. Weekes: Guitar; Mr. A. Marshall: Tennis; Mrs. F. McCallum: Gymnastics.

School Counsellor: Mrs. J. Crooke, B.A., M.A.P.S.

Library Staff: Mrs. B. M. Shield, B.Sc., Senior School Librarian; Mrs. E. C. Smith, Senior School Library Technician; Mrs. H. Causton, Library Clerical Assistant; Mrs. D. Mellor, B.A., Dip. Lib. Stud., A.Mus.A., Junior School Librarian.

Ancillary Staff' Mrs. I. Hann, Kindergarten Aide; Mr. D. Burge, Dip. App. Sc. (Chern.), Laboratory Technician; Mrs. D. O'Hara, Laborator.y Assistant; Mrs. M. Olden, Music Librarian (part-time); Miss E. Stenhouse, Kindergarten Helper (part-time).

Head Groundsman: Mr. R. Pelham.

Nursing Sisters: Sister I. Greener, S.R.N. (part-time); Sister D. Gronow, S.R.N. (part-time); Sister P. Harris, S.R.N. (part-time); Sister E. Sadleir, S.R.N. (part-time).

Senior Boarding House Staff' Mrs. M. J. Cameron (part-time); Mrs. A. Coupland; Mrs. P. Hatch, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. M. Healy (part-time) (non-resident); Miss S. Leitch; Mrs. D. Phelps (part-time); Mrs. D. Stewart, Supervisor.

Office Staff' Mrs. H. Hammond, Receptionist/telephonist; Miss J. Hedemann, Office Head; Mrs. J. Kennedy (part-time); Mrs. E. McGinn, (part-time); Mrs. D. Salmon; Mrs. P. Walsh, (part-time).

Principal's Secretary: Mrs. A. West, A.I.P.S.

YEAR 12, VALETE 1980

ABBOTT, Kathryn, Ba

AGNEW, Phillipa, B<t

ARTHUR, Lynda, Su

BAXTER, Leonie, Fe

BEAN, Alison, St

BENSON, Fiona, Su

BLECHYNDEN, Suzanne, Su

BLUM, Odette, Su

BRADDOCK, Janine, Fe

BRETNALL, Elizabeth, Ca

BROOK, Patricia, Fe

BRYANT, Penelope, Ca

BURGESS, Peata, Su

CAIN, Naomi, Ba

CARRIE, Rochelle, Me

CARTER, Susan, St

CHESTER, Julie, Fe

CHRYSTAL, Bethwyn, CaCarmichael House Captain and Student Council

COHEN, Deborah, Su

CRACKEL, Linley, Me

CRAIG, Kathleen, Su

CRUICKSHANK, Vicki, St-Stewart

Sports Captain

D'ORSOGNA, Sally, St-Stewart Arts Captain

DARE,Jillian, Me

DHARMALINGAM, Shantha, StSchool Arts Captain, Deputy Head Girl and Student Council

DICKINSON, Bridget, Su

DUGUID, Ktima, Ba

EVANS, Alison, St.

FERNIHOUGH, Robyn, Ca

FIELD, Sally, St-Student Council

FITCH, Jane, Fe-Head Girl and Student Council

FLAVELLE, Sara, St

FLECKER, Sally, Me-McNeil Sports Captain

FLEISCHER, Karen, CaCarmichael Arts Captain

GIBBS, Julie, Fe

GIBSON, Kerry, Me

GIBSON, Peta, Fe-Ferguson Sports Captain

GILES, Philippa, Ca

GILLETT, Andrea, St

GOMME, Saibra, Su-Deputy Senior Boarder and Summers Sports Captain

GREEN Kathleen, Su-Editor of and Student Council

GRIEVES, Karen, Me-Senior Boarder and Student Council

HAMERSLEY, Simone, Ca

HEATH, Kelsey, Me

HERZFELD, Elizabeth, St

HILL, Penelope, Me

HOCKEY, Linday, Su

JUILLERAT, Helen, Ba-Baird House Captain and Student Council

KELSALL, Belinda, Fe

KING, Linda, Fe

KLEPAC, Ariana, Fe

KOHLER, Lynette, Su

LANG, Jacqueline, Su

LAPSLEY, Julia, Me

LEWIS, Roshana, Me

LIM, Siok Bee, Ba

LONGWILL, Melissa, Ca-Student Council

LUKIN, Clara, Me

MACHLIN, Deborah, Ba

MACHLIN, Jac1yn, Ba

MACKENZIE, Joanna, SuSummers Arts Captain

MALLOCH, Dimity, Fe-Ferguson Arts Captain

MANOLAS, Penelope, Su-Summers House Captain, Student Council, Band Captain

MARDARDY, Louise, Me;

MARSHALL, Dixie, Me-School Sports Captain, Student Council

McCULLOUGH, Helen, Me

McLOUGHLIN, Margaret, Me

MILNE, Moira, Me

NELSON, Francesca, Su

NESBITT, Janet, St

NEWMAN, Carolyn, Ca

NEWTON, Victoria, Me-Drum Major

NOTTAGE, Sally, St

O'MEEHAN, Catherine, Su

OLDEN, Georgina, Me-McNeil Arts Captain

PACKINGTON, Joscelyn, Ca

PALMER, Anne, St-Stewart House Captain, Student Council

PATERSON, Beverley, Ca

PATTERSON, Catherine, Ba-Baird

Sports Captain

PATTERSON, Frances, Ba

PERKINS, Kim, Ca

PORTEOUS, Susan,Ba

PRENTICE, Louise, Fe

RADFORD, Penelope, Ca

REID, Margot, Su

REX, Angela, Me

ROBERTS, Kathryn, CaKookaburra Photographer

ROBERTSON, Jennifer, Ca

RODERICK, Caroline, Ca

ROSE, Shelley, Ca

SAUNDERS, Beverley, Ba-Cot and Relief Fund

SEED, Amanda, St

SEET, Lai Kin, Ba

SHEPHERD, Donna, Su

SILBERT, Felicity, Su

SIMPSON, Genevieve, Ca

STAFFORD, Amanda, Fe

STRUGNELL, Samantha, Ba

SWAN, Jillian, Me

TALBOT, Sharlene, Su

TEASDALE, Amanda, Ca

TWOGOOD, Sally, Me-McNeil House Captain, Student Council

VAN DRIEL, Julia, Me

VENTOURAS, Lula, St.

WENDE, Leith, Ba

WERNER, Annette, Ba

WESTON, Jennifer, Fe

WISHAW, Dianne, Fe-Ferguson House Captain, Student Council

WRIGHT, Colleen, Su

YOUNG Anne, Ba-Baird Arts Student Council