KOOKABURRA 1999

B lRRA 199

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE

SUSANNAH MACKNAY

1999 HAS BEEN CHARACTERISED PRIMARILY BY TALK OF THE 'NEW MILLENNIUM'. AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE, THE PLC COMMUNITY REFLECTS NOT ONLY ON THIS YEAR'S EVENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS. BUT ALSO ON OUR PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE AND PLC'S PLACE IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

Many a literalist would argue that we are celebrating the end of the millennium premat,prely, and several Scandinavian governments have taken the official line that the third millennium does not begin until 1 January 2001. In Australia, however, as is common across most of the globe, the hype has firmly set in, and 1999, with its many memorable events, has particular significance in this context - as the final year of the millennium. The prospect of the 'Year 2000' has taken on an intrinsic fascination for the population, and what we are doing on 31 December of this year appears to take precedence over all else. In any case 1999 is not a year we will soon forget.

The significance of world political events this year is particularly striking. The conflict in Kosovo introduced us to the new style of international relations: NATO destroys an area through air strikes, and then pours money into rebuilding the territory. The conflict in the Balkans also prompted the world to reassess its values and priorities, and acknowledge the hOrtor of genocide in our midst.

Closer to home, East Timor voted overwhelmingly for independence, with 78.6% of the population voting in favour. The militia activity perpetrated by the other 12% or so led to international occupation of the region, with Australian soldiers leading the way. Australian troops stationed in East Timor have stirred public sentiment down under, and with no fatalities amongst the troops to date one hopes the peace will be maintained.

The man who granted the East Timor referendum, former President B.J. Habibe, finally woke up and

withdrew from the presidential elections held in October, and the first democratically elected President 'Gus Dur' was chosen by the people of Indonesia. Megawati Sukarnoputri, a symbol of democracy in the nation, gained the vice-presidency, and with Gus' delicate state of health the future may hold some changes for our closest neighbour.

The world also experienced its fair share of tragedy in 1999. Earthquakes devastated Turkey and Greece, and then twice shook Taiwan. The tragic deaths of John Kennedy Jm, Carolyn Bissette Kennedy and her sister Lauren confirmed the Kennedy 'curse'. Their deaths held reminders of Princess Diana's two years before, an anniversary which was marked by Burberry's of London releasing an official Princess of Wales tartan (no competition for the Black Watch).

1999 has also seen many significant events in Australia. For a nation which characterises its identity through sporting legends, perhaps most significant are our achievements in this area, illustrated by the fact that Mark Taylor was named the Australian of the Year. Ian Thorpe secured world swimming records, the cricket team beat Pakistan to take home the World Cup and Patrick Rafter was ranked

World #1 for a very short period of time. It was a big year for the AFL, with Tony Lockett, better known as 'Plugger', setting a record by scoring his BOOth goal, and the North Melbourne Kangaroos winning the Grand Final over the Carlton Blues. In WA, the Eagles sent coach Mick Malthouse back to the east, and the Fremantle Dockers won only five games of the season. The influence of sport is set to increase in 2000 with the Olympics to be held in Sydney.

A record number of Australians were nominated for Academy Awards this year; however all returned home empty handed. After narrowly missing out on the Best Actress Oscar for Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett can, however, take solace in her title of 'Best Dressed' for 1999.

Australia's economic structure is set to change, with Prime Minister John Howard finally passing his controversial GST legislation through the Senate. The negotiations which were entered into with the Australian Democrats and the compromises which were reached, signalled a new era in Australian politics. With nine seats, the Democrats now hold the balance of power in the Senate, so perhaps we can hope that there will be an increase in socially and environmentally responsible legislation coming out of Canberra. There's no harm in hoping.

Of paramount importance in the political arena is the referendum on the republic and preamble, held on 6 November. Whether or not Australia decides to become a republic will seriously affect our national identity and flagging patriotism in the next century. For many, particularly the young and those from a non-English background, a connection with the

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British monarchy is no longer relevant, and the centenary of Federation, 1 January 2001, represents an ideal time to become a republic. The proposed model does not alter our Westminster system of government, it merely grants us an Australian Head of State. However, there are still major psychological barriers to be overcome, mostly in the more parochial states such as our own. And it will also be interesting to see whether Australia chooses a constitutional preamble written by the Prime Minister. We may have managed to remove the reference to 'mateship', however for indigenous Australians, talk of 'kinship' is a poor attempt at recognition of ownership.

Closer still to home, WA experienced an interesting ye r. Premier Richard Court prompted debate over his controversial foreshore development, including the ubiquitous bell tower he has planned. Talk of secession againspread through the state. Hopefully such ideas will be short-lived.

The desire for affluence continues to dominate our society as we conclude this century, and this has many ill effects. Increased economic has improved material living standards for

many, but not for all. Gross inequalities in the distribution of income are still present globally as well as in Australia. There is a real need for society to reinvigorate an informing ethic to challenge our current perception of fairness and equity. Christianity has always provided this, and perhaps it won't be until there is a return to religion that our society will regain its sense of purpose and direction.

Finally we come to PLC. In the next century, the girls who leave PLC will take on an increasingly complex and challenging world, and with the benefit of education will be well equipped to do so. Perhaps most difficult will be finding our place as women in a post-feminist society, where gender inequalities still hamper success for many females and gender politics dominate both the workplace and home life. In the next millennium, women need to find a balance between asserting our equality, and retaining our femininity. Perhaps we can take heart in the fact that the original crusader, Emmeline Pankhurst, beat Margaret Thatcher for the title of Woman of the Century, with the Iron Lady coming in second.

The girls in tartan finished the century with characteristically high levels of achievement across all spheres of the arts, sports and academic pursuit. School spirit also peaked this year due to an enthusiastic and committed Student Council. Most encouraging is that all girls, from Kindergarten to Year 12, displayed a willingness to contribute to their magazine in order to document the events of an incredible year, and it is this involvement which makes all the difference. The Kookaburra aims to portray the essence of these events, and capture what 1999 meant for the PLC community.

SUSANNAH MACKNAY EDITOR

The views expressed in this editorial are not necessarily those of the management.

The Editors would like to extend their thanks to the Student Committee, Mrs McMahon, Mrs Lamond, Ms Baker, Mrs Murray, Miss Dalton and Binnie Design for their contributions and continuing support. Thank you also to Lisbeth Overheu and Effisha Blechynden (Editors of 1998) for revolution ising the Kookaburra.

KOOKABURRA COMMITTEE

Year 11 Natalia Cooper, Khia Mercer, Carolyn Wood, Belle Taylor, Danica van de Velde, Jane Forma, Beth Woodward, Georgina Harvey, Ashley Jeffrey, Nastasya Tay, Rachael King, Cara Hoppe, Brooke Marshall, Cari Vaughan, Tiffany Or, Bianca Burns, Emilia Firkins.

Year 12 Susannah Macknay (Literary Editor), Kathryn Locke (Photographic Editor), Zilla Turner, Jane Dunkley, Ellen Walker, Biz Kelly, Phoebe Glasfurd, Katie Elliot, Claire Alexander, Marianne de Leo, Emma Stone, Liz Perry, Louisa Cormack, Monique Latham. Middle School Representatives Clare Weeden, Carly Wise, Sophie Johnston.

BETH BLACKWOOD

THIS KOOKABUR.RA ABOUNDS WITH THE MANY ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS, EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS OF AN ACTIVE AND VIBRANT SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

Ata time when communities are under threat, when we watch and become emotionally involved in fantas' neighbourhoods, such as Sea change and Neighbours rather than build our own, at a time when technology puts us in touch with the rest of the world but not necessarily our own local community, we need to value and appreciate the sense of belonging that comes from being a member of this community - Presbyterian Ladies' College.

This magazine is testimony to the fact that this is a community where members can reach out and touch each other.

What binds this community together are the relationships that are formed within - teacher-student, teacherteacher, and of course students with fellow students. You can be very successful in this world, be admired by everyone, have endless possessions, a lovely family, success in your workhave everything the world can give,

but still feel lost and miserable. Our Bible shares the wisdom that if you have everything the world has to give but you do not have love then you are the poorest of the poor. No matter where we are, who we are or what we are, or what kind of journey we are on we all need love. As we enter the next century I wish you all the enduring qualities of community and friendships.

BETH BLACKWOOD PRINCIPAL

May you be blessed with good friends.

May you learn to be a good friend to yourself.

May you be able to journey to that place in your soul where there is great love, warmth, feeling and forgiveness. May this change you.

May it transfigure that which is negative, distant or cold within you.

May you be brought into the real passion, kinship and affinity of belonging.

May you treasure your friends.

May you be good to them and may you be there for them; may they bring you all the blessings, challenges, truth and light that you need for your journey.

May you never be isolated; but may you always be in the gentle nest of belonging.

From John O'Donohue's 'Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom From The Celtic World.'

BETH BLACKWOOD AND EMMA PARK (YR10)

GEORGIANA LILLEY

ONCE AGAIN, ANOTH ER SCHOOL YEAR HAS FLOWN PAST AN D IT IS TIME TO REFLECT UPON THE YEAR THAT WAS,

Whether you have just finished kindergarten and have all the rest ahead of you, or you are a Year 12 who is about to head out into the world, no doubt the year was full of challenges and new experie es with many valuable lessons learnt along the way. Above all, 1 hope it was an enjoyable year, filled with special friendships and memories gained at PLC.

The importance of leadership within PLC was introduced to the Year Twelves on the first day of Term 1. The whole year group spent the day at Challenge Stadium where we worked upon building teamwork and problem!.• solving skills necessary for the year of leadership ahead of us. Although we may never again need to move a group of people across a three metre 'river' by only using a plank of wood, a pole and some rope, the concept of teamwork was essential as every team member was required in some way to help move others and achieve the goal, a lesson that proved crucial many times during the year. The day was also important to catch up with friends, as it was the first time we had all been together after the summer holidays.

This year, PLC welcomed Reverend Susan Wickham. Her fresh attitudes about religion in life have certainly transformed chapel mornings for all students. Year Twelves found chapel services became spiritual counselling sessions that offered new perspectives upon our school lives as well as initiating thought about our future directions.

The 1999 Student Council was certainly successful in achieving their goals that they set before the school year commenced. The council met fortnightly to discuss ideas and activities to further these goals. One of the most important goals was to enhance school spirit. This involved a few key areas such as lifting standards of the school

uniform worn by all students and increasing the profile of our interschool swimming and athletics teams. The President of the Old Collegians' Association, Linda Arnold, entertained the school during an assembly as she spoke on the importance of the beret as part of PLC's heritage and drew the analogy of the beret being as 'the cherry on top' for the uniform. No doubt the beret became more popular after that perspective and girls no longer neglected their 'cherry'. Student Council also wanted to have girls experience other cultures, and one lunchtime the school was treated to a spectacle of two fighting dragons on the quadrangle as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.

I would like to thank all members of the 1999 Student Council, including the Year Elevens who made important and significant contributions at the meetings. The members displayed excellent willingness, cooperation and enthusiasm to get the jobs done, and the meetings were always humorous yet assiduous. A big thanks to Libby who was the secretary of the Council and who was always focussed and determined. Thanks also to Ms Blackwood and Mrs Browne who guided us through all our endeavours. The professionalism that they taught us will stay with us forever and it was a pleasure to be a part of the Student Council this year.

During the course of the year, I met with other school captains to discuss issues common to our schools. In addition to this, a School Prefects' Code was compiled with input from all the independent schools to form a document stating the high expectations that prefects should have, and how they should encourage other students to also achieve high standards. These meetings were a valuable learning experience for me as I represented PLC and was required to express the opinions of my school.

In third Term, the Year Twelves were given a talk from Andrew Horabin, a motivational speaker. His entertaining talk took us right back to Year One and through the years to Year Twelve, showing us how our values have changed over the years. He reminded us of the need to congratulate those among us who achieve highly and motivated us to continue studying hard in our final year of school during a time when we were feeling exhausted.

I thank the Prefects, Libby, Phoebe, Sophie, Alice, Shirin, Claire and Natalie for their massive contributions throughout the year. I wish all the best to Amy and Carolyn as they lead their band of Prefects, and indeed the school, through the Year 2000. I hope they find it as exciting as we did.

I feel very privileged to have been a member of a school such as PLC, where there is a strong sense of community to be found. The school gives so much to every student, so that they may reach their individual potential, by offering so much more than an academic education. In doing so, the students are able to mature as informed adults and leave the school with experiences that will remain with them forever.

GEORGIANA LILLEY HEAD PREFECT

GEORGIANA LILLEY

STUDENT COUNCIL

THE STUDENT COUNCIL HAS BEEN A SUCCESSFUL TEAM WHO HAVE ENJOYED THEMSELVES, WE HAVE MANAGED TO LEAVE OUR MARK ON A VARIETY OF AREAS OF SCHOOL LIFE,

Back in September 1998, when the members of the Student Council accepted their roles as Prefects for the coming year, we were naive individuals with extravagant ideas, thinking that we could completely reface PLC. N w, however, we are thoroughly educate' on the running of meetings and have all realised that change is gradual, and often controversial.

At PLC there are three student forum groups, incorporating Year 7 through to Year 12. They are the Middle School Forum, Senior School Advisory Council and Student Council. As Deputy Head Prefect, I was involved with all three of these groups, which allowed ideas to flow between the meetings. At these regular meetings the elected students discuss a variety of areas that directly concern their school life. The Student Council meets once fortnightly and consists of the eight school prefects, six house captains and four Year 11 students who are elected each semester. Ms Blackwood and Mrs Browne are also members of this Council, which allows valuable insight from a different perspective.

The Student Council of 1999 has been a successful team who have also enjoyed themselves. We have managed

STUDENT COUNCIL

Back (L-R) Sarah Nock, Carolyn Wood, Elissa James, Melanie Ring, Sophie Fuhrmann, Helen Andrich, Mandy Johnston, Amy Smith, Vera Lee, Andrea Lewis, Front Nataly Puspitasarie, Phoebe Glasfurd, Alice Duzevich, Georgiana Lilley, Libby Charlesworth, Claire Biggs, Shirin Reyhani.

to leave our mark on a variety of areas of school life. The most prominent achievements include introduction of 'Bust It Day', an increase in school spirit and the inaugural Year 12 Sleepover. Another of our goals was to break down the cultural barriers within our school community, An Overseas Student Representative was introduced to the Student Council in 1998 and this year Nataly made a significant contribution to furthering awareness

of the variety of cultures at PLC. An overseas dinner was held during third term bringing together Australian students and girls from overseas.

Student Council also hosted visits of prefects from Scotch College, St. Hilda's, Iona and Christ Church. On this day we held an informal meeting over lunch where we discussed common ideas and concerns that were arising in our respective schools. As a result of this, we initiated the use of 'infringement books' which allow Student Council members to report girls who are wearing their uniform incorrectly.

Finally, special thanks go to Georgiana, our Head Prefect who has chaired the meetings of 1999, and completed a fantastic job. It has been an honour to work with you. Thank you also to all of this year's Student Council, your ideas and endeavour have been invaluable. The Student Council of 1999 would like to wish next year's Council the best of luck. No doubt you will find it as challenging and rewarding as we have. Just remember to keep smiling and stay happy - it's all that really matters!

LIBBY CHARLESWORTH

DEPUTY HEAD PREFECT (SECRETARY TO STUDENT COUNCIL)

LI BBY CHARLESWORTH

SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

THE SERVICE TEAM FOCUSED ON THE HANDS-ON EXPERHNCE OF SERVICE. THE SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP HOPES TO BECOME A VOICE WHICH THE WIDER COMMUNITY RECOGNISES.

SERVICE

This year Service at PLC chose to follow a new path. At the beginning of the year the Service Team was formed an we decided to focus more on the hanas-on experience of service rather than just fund-raising. Looking into our different options it seemed impossible to find something suitable for a school community to participate in, with our barriers of time and transport. However, hopefully next year the boarders will be able to go to Princess Margaret Hospital on a weekly basis and help out in the recently formed Megazone. Thaftks to Holly Parker for organising that. It seemed that we could not escape the fund-raising aspect of Service, so the House Service Co-ordinators decided to work together to raise money instead of being in competition. The selling of Hot Cross Buns and the collection at House Plays raised money for the Red Cross Appeal for the floods at Moora. With the money raised from the first casual dress day we were able to support the Kwinana Mission in their Children's Playground project.

Then came our most successful event of the year, the sale of Save the Children badges. They were very popular and we were able to raise almost $3000 for the Save the Children Fund. Our second casual dress day raised money to support the Perth City Mission Winter Sleepout, which was attended by about twenty PLC girls. We are yet to decide where to send the money raised from the selling of chips, chocolates and drinks and the other casual dress days. We still plan

SERVICE TEAM

to support the 'Walk for the Cure' and Canteen.

Practical support has been given throughout the year to the Kwinana Mission with the donation of food, and we were also able to collect a lot of books, paper, pens and pencils for the Kosovo refugees who stayed in Perth for about six months. These were all greatly appreciated.

SHIRIN REYHANI SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR

SOCIAL JUSTICE

There are many issues in society that disturb us and we often wonder what we, as individuals, can do to make a difference. The Social Justice Group was formed in Third Term to gather concerned students and provide a forum and network for action. The Social Justice Commission for the Uniting Church in WA has sponsored the group; they will respond to any concerns brought to them and assist our activities where they can.

The group is structured so that any concerned individual is welcome to call a meeting. This means the constituency of the group changes depending on the issue. Interested persons (students and staff) discuss the issue and choose what action to take.

The major actiontaken this year has been in response to the crisis in East Timor. Girls have actively sought to raise awareness in the PLC community and beyond, and a number of students joined rallies and marches. Other smaller campaign responses have been for WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals) and a local concern about the removal of old growth trees for urban development.

The Social Justice Group has clear links with other groups in the School such as the Reconciliation Group, the Community Service Team and the Environment Team. These mmually helpful links are likely to develop as the group establishes itself.

As the Social Justice group develops as a network and forum, we hope to become a voice which the wider community hears and recognises.

REVEREND SUE WICKHAM

SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

Standing (L-R) Rev Sue Wickham, Julia Windsor, Shirin Reyhani, Letitia Lapsley, Holly Parker. Seated Bianca Guest, Andrea Lewis, Anna James.

SHIRIN REYHANI

JUNIOR SCHOOL 1999

IT HAS BEEN A PRIVI LEG E TO WORK WITH TH E STAFF AN D STUDENTS OF PLC JUNIOR SCHOOL THIS YEAR AND I CONSIDER MYSELF FORTUNATE TO HAVE SHARED THEIR LEARNING JOURNEYS WITH THEM.

There have been many moments during 1999 that [ would like to have frozen and kept forever. Every day, every hour an every minute seem to yield something special somewhere in our school. So much has happened in the short space of twelve months.

As we move quickly towards the year 2000, it gives a certain amount of pleasure to reflect on the history of PLe and on what has been achieved. For me this is relatively brief yet I am aware of the importance of the School in the lives of so many people. I delight in listening to their stories, (particularly those who tell of their time in Summers House. I am sure that the children who have spent this year in Kindergarten and Pre-Primary will also have their stories to tell.

Our Year 6 students will move to the Middle School in a few shorr weeks.

Each girl will take with her memories of life in the Junior School and each has contributed in her own unique way to our history.

They are an exceptional group of girls and we are enormously proud of them. Their honesty, compassion, kindness, hard work, trust and friendliness could serve as a lesson to manyadults in our community. I think that we are

fortunate that so many are able to continue their education at PLe.

It is also enormously exciting to look to the future and to contemplate what might be. We have spent many hours planning for the next few years. Whilst there is always an element of the unknown, we continue to strive to deepen our insights and understanding of how children learn. We are confident and excited about what lies ahead.

This edition of Kookaburra has attempted to 'freeze' some of 1999 for you. I hope that you will hold on to the memories and celebrate the successes of our students, each one of them.

JANET WILMOT HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

JANET WILMOT

KINDERGARTEN 1999

A SPECIAL THING WE DID WAS MAKE INSTRUMENTS FOR A BAND.

CHElSEA

I like playing in the Doll House with the girl, daddy and babies.

Robbie

I like playing in the sand pit. I painted a pink pig lashing in the mud.

ArieUe

I like playing on the monkey bars and doing activities. Ellen is my best friend.

Isabella

I like making things like frogs.

Anna

I like playing with Camilla.

Rosie

KIN DERGARTEN PREP -U PSTAI RS Row 4 Garret Burlas, William Rogers. Row 3 Harry Breidahl, Stephanie King, Campbell Hitchen, Emily Gillett, Abbey Donaldson, Marli McGuckin, William Moore. Row 2 India Munn, Grace Blackman, Christine Dunlop, Felicity Tan, Camilla Eustance, Rosie Barton, Clare-Louise Lawson. Row 1 Karoline Hammer, Marcus Skin, Lauren Bennett, Jacob Bailey, Katherine Beskow, Harry Smallbone, Mackenzie Dunn. Absent Anna Bradley, James Diamond, Stephanie Lowenhoff. Teachers tvliss Jodi Love, Miss Lee-Anne Kennedy, Mrs Claire Parker.

KINDERGARTEN PREP - DOWNSTAI RS Row 4 Sam Lyons, Angus McMillan. Row 3 Cameron Steens, Ellen Marinko, Dielle Horne, Eleanor Lofthouse, Sam Flynn, Georgia Hoskin, Christina Robson. Row 2 Jeremin Chan, Hilary Samuels, Laura Hejleh, Kylie Hornaday, Stephanie Breheny, Isabella Gillett. Row 1 Arielle Tay, Emma Smith, David Owen-Conway, Alexander Tsaknis, Sophia Skea, Taruna Raghu, Rachael Farquhar. Teachers Mrs Rachel Rule, Mrs Glynis Ridley, Miss Annwen Candy.

YEAR ONE

FINDING OUT ABOUT THINGS IS MY FAVOURITE THING TO DO.

I like drawing and we do lots of stuff.

Isabella

We do lots of writing. PLC is special because we have bagpipes. I love bagpipes. Als PLC is having a birthday. I love birthdaysit is turning 84. I love Mrs B.

Samantha

I like PLC 'cause we can paint. Gabriella

Doing sports. My favourite is basketball.

Rebecca

I love to come to PLC and doing home reading.

Melissa

FAItRAH

YEAR 1 Row 3 Bonnie de la Hunty, Alice Namtvedt, Daniella Harlan, Alex McMahon, Leona McArdle. Row 2 Stephanie Wright, Farrah Munshi, Asha Harris, Rebecca Beskow, Esther Glauert, Bernadette Nebel. Row 1 Samantha Capelli, Lucille Desai, Becky Lane, Ashleigh Civiello, Lucy Bennett, Isabella Caporale, Melissa Cramond. Teacher Mrs Marion Barnes.

YEAR TWO

WHEN I LEARNT ABOUT SPACE, I LEARNT THAT JUPiTER is THE BIGGEST PLANET. I LIKE YEAR2 BECAUSE IT IS GREAT. AMELlASKJN

This year we made treasure boxes. We went on a treasure hunt too. We also made pirate biscuits. They were very yummy. We also planted some seeds and watched em grow. I felt very happy.

Rebecca Keys

I really enjoyed art. In art we made treasure boxes and masks. On Performing Arts day we did our dance. It was called Alien Invasion. I am very happy in year two. BYE.

Ailsa McKechnie

At school I liked it when we had our pirate day. Everyone was dressed ul\ as pirates. We made pirate biscuits and had clues on where to find the coloured papers in each group for our treasure hunt. At the end we found a box and we looked inside it and we saw lollies. Then we ate them and it was recess and we had our biscuits. I felt happy.

Natahlia Glover

YEAR 2 Row 4 Amelia Skin, Julia Schwartz, Natasha Pringle, Veronica Sidjono. Row 3 Ailsa McKechnie,Natahlia Glover, Mey Sandison, Ellen McGuckin, Rebecca Keys, Hannah Steens, Tamsin Samuels. Row 2 Grace Templeman, Camilla Golding, Julia Mugliston, Allison Ginger, Sophie Kesteven, Jamie Bradley. Row 1 Portia Smallbone, Caroline Clugston, Candice Chin, Anneis Taylor, Sarah Richardson, Gabriella Robson, Liana Tay. Teacher Mrs J Candy.

YEAR THREE

THE BEST TH[NG ABOUT SILKWORMS WAS WATCH[NG THEM HATCH.

JULIA BURLAS

Playing netball this year was fun because I liked being part of a team. My favourite position was goal attack (GA) and Goal shooter (GS) because I like shooting goals.

Julia Burias

Dance club was fun because we danced to the Venga Boys. The music was good and we laughed lots!

Sarah Hejleh

I liked choir because we got to go in the Hazel Day Centre and perform on Performing Arts Day. One of the songs we sang was Bippity Boppity Boo.

Alice Carter

KALAMUNDA HISTORY VILLAGE

During our Kalamunda excursion we participated in a variety of activities. We took part in chores such as washing clothes, making flour, ironing and collecting eggs. We also played lots of games such as hopscotch, although knuckle bones was my favourite. Writing with ink pens was really fun. Overall it was a very enjoyable day and we learnt a lot of interesting things.

Sarah Hejleh and Alice Carter

YEA R3 Row 4 Lucy Fry, Alice Carter, Philippa Nilant, Courtney Hancock-Flynne, Louisa Robson, Jennifer Chan. Row 3 Cordelia Coleman, Katrina DeVaney, Laura Bailey, Daisy De La Hunty, Virginia Lannigan, Pascale Young, Nada Baradja. Row 2 Alison McLean, Sarah Hejleh, Chloe Hutt, Julia Burlas, Emily Alexander, Georgia Middleton, Cordelia Mortimer. Row 1 Annabel Hall, Lucy Treasure, Evelyn Hoon, AnnikaHouwen, Alyxis Smith, Aasha Priest, Sara Louie. Teacher Miss Renee Ball.

YEAR FOUR

[T [S FUN WHEN WE SEE OUR PREP BUOD[ES BECAUSE M[NE MAKES ME LAUGH.

RACHEl ARNOLD

When we saw Boori Pryor, at the Literature Centre, we did lots of dances and some of them were really funny.

Heather Bradley

In first term Year 4B ot a purple iMac. We voted for a name and came up with 'Violet'. We are very glad to have Violet in our classroom.

Claudia Nebel

We made clay dragons, it was really fun.

Michel1e Berg

I enjoyed selling for the cake stal1 to raise money for the St. Hilda's boarders. (\

Shahn Zalsman

I remember having the quiz with the Scotch boys, and I really like doing our chapel assembly on endangered animals and an assembly on Virtues.

Sophie Tan

Rev Sue took us for a cartooning class with one of her friends who was an illustrator.

Ciane Horne

In class we have been learning about space and planets.

Laura Young

YEAR 48 Row 3 Sophia Flynn, Claudia Nebel, Elisabeth Westphal, Hannah Mabillard, Stacey Hammond. Row 2 Michelle Berg, Claire Frisby, Prue Divitini, Julie Hammer, Adele Ferguson-Gander, Elizabeth Beskow, Georgia Munn. Row 1 Stephanie Barclay, Felicity Karageorge, Bonnie Christian, Fairy Turner, Julia Barker, Jennifer Payne, Gayatri Raghu. Teacher Mrs M. Beer

YEAR 4V Row 3 Lucy Greer, Justine Macaulay, Ciane Horne, Nina Johnson, Fearn Sandison. Row 2 Heather Bradley, Sophie Tan, Giorgia Vigano, Laura Kirby, Courtney Chircop, Rachel Hammond, Rachael Arnold. Row 1 Sarah McMillan, Shahn Zalsman, Natalie Breheny, Anna Speirs, Laura Young, Gabriella Greaves, Jennifer Liem. Teacher Mrs Victoria Biggs.

YEAR FIVE

MY FAVOURJTE THING THIS YEAR WAS THE PERFORMING ARTS. I WAS A MERMAID. HAYLEY TREASURE

The best thing would be Performing Arts and our fantastic teacher.

Katherine Chapman

I did a concert for Performing Arts and I was a lobster in the crustacean band for the song 'Under the Sea'.

Jessica Ikin

I can't wait until the sleepover! It will be great fun! I like the way Miss Major tells us about her dog, Kuma.

Izzy Gillett

We have the greatest teacher in the world because we work hard and have lots of fun as well!!

LaurenHarvey

Getting coloured laptops was pretty cool and so was learning about Egypt with Miss Major and my friends.

Alex Worrall

Mrs Mason, our teacher, is really funny and has lots of expression when reading to us.

Camille Connaughton

I really enjoyed doing Ancient Egypt. I like doing story writing and English. We are having a Year 5 sleepover tonight.

Choong Wei Sien

I love my teacher and I loved doing the Performing Arts Concert.

Isabel Butcher

YEAR 5M Row 4 Temby Fitzroy, Becky Butchart, Chelsea Hopper, Olivia Chin. Row 3 Jessica Ikin, Philippa Carrick, Morag McCallum, Angela Widjaja, Kiara Floyd, Isabel Gillett, Elizabeth Kordic. Row 2 Eleanor Samuels, Emily Meneghello, Louise Negoescu, Lauren Fisher, Audrey Quek, Georgie Treasure, Alexis Kusinski, Mathea McCubbing. Row 1 Alexandra Worrall, Rebecca Charleston, Gabrielle Carroll, Jennifer Strauss, Hilary Carter, Rebecca Hamersley, Yasmin Ketelsen. Teacher Miss Anna Major.

YEAR 5D Row 4 Laura Bulley, WeiWei Choong, Jayde Calderwood, Agia Sophiya Wallace. Row 3 Camille Connaughton, Dimitra Botha, Georgina Taylor, Alysha Nodwell, Sophie Heath, Brittany Mann, Courtney McAllister. Row 2 Courtenay McGill, Erica Ikenouchi, Kathryn Dunkley, Gabriella Barnes, Stephanie Clugston, Honey Shakur, Isabel Bucher. Row 1 Hayley Treasure, Cherie Tan, Emily McAllister, Katherine Chapman, Jessica Kwok, Jennaya Priest, Ruth Thillagaratnam. Teacher Mrs D. Mason.

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YEAR SIX

LEARNT A LOT IN MATHS AND I LOVED CAMP WOODY BECAUSE IT WAS SO MUCH FUN.

EMilY

HOPPER

I will miss leaving the Junior School and my buddies.

Marion McAllister

I think Year 6 has been really great and I have enjoyed i lot.

Holly MabiLlard

It will be sad leaving the Junior School.

Clementine Russell

Year 6 was fantastic and Year 7 will be even better.

Naomi Kohan

I enjoy playing with animals, I enjoy playing sport but most of all I enjoy PLCl I thought year 6 was fun and ," I'll miss all the teachers. As the work" got harder most of us became more capable. I will miss the small, cool Junior School.

Kendra Fouracre

Year 6 was great and I will miss the Junior School but I am looking forward to the Middle School.

Linda Tully

I'm looking forward to Middle School where you get lots of choices.

Blanche Alexander

YEAR 6K Row Alexis Trinh, Lytske Bakker, Danielle Turrell, Natasha Capelli. Row 3 Ashleigh Summers, Sarah Arnold, Nicole Grainger, Camilla Spry, Victoria Pearce, Melissa Watts, Susie Scholes. Row 2 Kitty Shakur, Sheila McKechnie, Daisy Pope-Brien, Annabel Merrison, Jane Sulestio, Freya Hopper. Row 1 Hannah Snell, Amy Sleight, Lucy Cooke, Francesca Hammond, Alice Breakey, Maddie Wallas, Elly Slattery. Teacher Mrs J Kingsnorth.

YEAR 6C Row 3 Charlotte Middleton, Eva-Victoria Bates, Lucy Hansberry, Roxzann McLean, Olivia Gardner. Row 2 Suzannah Bahen-Wright, Gita DeVaney, Caitlyn Burlas, Chard;' Lumley, Olivia Cole, Nicole Lee. Row 1 Jessica Flexman, Katie Williams, Daisy Loik, Natalie Turrell, Natalie Barris, Lauren Chalmers, Annaliese Catchpoole. Teacher Miss Deanna Cunningham.

YEAR 6H Row 3 Abigail Schwartz, Amy Tipton, Tara McGregor, Kendra Fouracre, Naomi Kohan, Jenna Evans, Linda Tully. Row 2 Katrina Purser, Kara Conran, Holly Mabillard, Bridgette Gale, Ali Trahar, Elizabeth Lowe, Emily Hopper, Marion McAllister. Row 1 Sophie Gibbs, Louise Fry, Sarah McDonald, Melanie McLean, Hannah Thambiayah, Blanche Alexander, Mary Lannigan. Teacher Ms Diane Holmes.

YEAR SEVEN

ON OUR EXCURSION TO THE ZOO THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE WAS HEAVENLY. OUR GLASSES FOGGED UP. SOPHIE MELLOR

In Term 3, twenty six Year 7 girls participated in the AirWatch program run by the Environmental Protection Authority and Channel 7. We learnt how to recognise different cloud cover, identify pollution in the air and collect daily data on Minimum and Maximum temperatures, rainfall, wind speed and direction, and levels of pollutants in the atmosphere. We sent the data to Channel 7 and logged it on the AirWatch WebPage. Fizz's jokes were mentioned by Jeff Newman and he congratulated PLC on sending excellent weather data.

Year 7 Air Watch Team

Camp was the best ever.

The food was actually nice.

Stephanie Waters

DT in Year 7 is great fun. Raelani Glover

Once we were big. Now we're small. Celia Lim (on coming into Middle School)

Writing our own wills with quills at the Francis Burt Law Museum was chilling.

Shirmaine Koh

Pia sang 'Lovely Bunch of Coconuts' at 2am! (on camp)

I loved getting a locker! I felt so important.

Felicity Houwen

The Year 11s and 12s hug each other too much. They're a bit weird.

Felicity Houwen

AND MeN ElL Back (I-r) Janine Speirs, Jane Trudgian, Caroline House, Hami James-Dentith, Lauren Cooper, Kylie Wallas, Gemma Willing, Jaime James-Dentith, Kavita Devaney. Centre Natalie Higham, Leila Williams, Alice Hennesey, Felicity Houwen, Shirley Feng, Evelyn Meads, Elizabeth Ward, Melissa Spurge, Mrs Kerri Cresswell. Front Jennifer Gow, Pia Van Straalen, Laura-Jane Alexander, Laura McKenzie, Tamure Challenor, Jessica Cupit, Claire Coni, Kate Cumming. Absent Alison Blechynden

SUMMERS AND STEWART Back (I-r) Agnes Kangdjaja, Victoria Blake, Natalie Greatrex, Alice Ralston, Raelani Glover, Fiona Boyce, Claudia Brewtnall, Amy Cornelius, Elizabeth Pope. Centre Mrs M Smallbone, Kimberley McDougall, Sophie Mellor, Jessica Chan, Jacqui Young, Shirmaine Koh, Caitlin Trumble, Stephanie Waters. Front Georgina Thomas, Ashlee Travia, Nicky Strauss, Amy Johns, Celia Lim, Melina Koshan. Absent Anna Westphal, Eloise Healy.

BAI RD AN D FE RG U SON Back (I-r) Paige Maloney, Harriet Carter, Gabrielle Starling, Shalini Gandhi, Jacqueline Payne, Emma Phillips, Kimberley Teo, Annie Taylor. Centre Bonny Wells, Hanna Baradja, Robin Bromage, Chardae Brasher, Kristy Dawson, Laura Hutt, Mr Jeremy Hurst. Front Claire Niccol, Suzie Short, Georgina Richardson, Pippa Johnson, Clare Weeden, Diana Bradley. Absent Kelly Dickerman, Shruti Vijayakumar, Adriani Dharma.

YEAR EIGHT

THE BEST THING ABOUT YEAR 8 IS NETBALL. TENNIS, CAMP AND MI D-TERM BREAK AN D LOCKERS. CAROLINE AND SARAH

CAMP

You will never learn how to appreciate a hot shower until you return from camp.

Ming Choong

we were otienteering Amy and I got lost and while we were lost we went all the way up the river and went for a swim. It was such an adventute to get lost.

Amanda Osborne

The most fun thing on camp was when Libby and Danica found a snake skin in their tent and they came screaming out and everyone <\ wondered what it was.

Jenny Bannister

PICTURE BOOK LAUNCH

My favourite part was drawing the pictures.

Mischa Knope

I enjoyed drawing, colouring in and making up the stories.

Don County

I enjoyed writing the story and drawing the pictures even though I'm not very good at drawing.

Carly Wise

BAI RD Back (I-r) Amanda Brooks, Katharine McPherson, Guthri Sohan, Tessa Thompson, Jayme Setters, Mischa Knopke, Tracy Patterson, Tessa La Mela, Ms Rebecca Cody. Middle Anna Chacko, Katie Burges, Rochelle Starling, Felicity Forbes-Ives, Lauren Jobin,Nandini Gandhi, Natalie Watkins.

Front Sor Vee Low, Sara Scott, Chloe Priest, Chloe Bartley

CARMICHAEL Back (I-r) Mrs E. Milne, Camilla Bibby, Hannah Corcoran, Jessica Schouten, Jessica Spragg. Centre Michele Swan, Kimberley Rowley, Miranda Nelson, Emerald Bond, Chloe Thomas, Clair Morison, Katie Rice. Front Justine Howard, Caroline Paull, Emily Keys, Sarah Hendricks, Alicia Anderson.

FER GUS 0N Back (I-r) Mrs Julie DeSilva, Kumiko Azuma, Tepy Pen, Lorraine Lim, Minah Munshi, Rachael Jeffrey, Shakira Durrant, Amy Willsher, Nateisha Norrish, Evelyn Angdrean. Front Nikki Taylor, Sophie Smith, Jessie Dare, Tanya Lee, Katherine Hewson-Bower, Casey Jenkins, Nicole Caporale, Rachel Carew-Hopkins, Alexandra Lyon.

McNEIL Back (I-r) Karen Lacheta, Amy Britton, Maria-Teresa Barnes, Sarah O'Neill, Stacey Forrester, Alison Barnes, Clare Cramond, Ms Haughton.

Front Don County, Samantha Platell, Kendal Giles, Charlotte Humphries, Caroline Jusman, Sally Kingsley, Gemma Maguire. Absent Kylie Wilmot, Jessica Allan.

STEWART Back (I-r) Mrs C Pidgeon, Nicola Clunies-Ross, MeidyTjoe, Sally Banyard, Ming Choong, Meliesse Palassis. Centre Emma Scogna, Laura Turner, Chelsea Stewart, Kate Stevens, Jemima Pope-Brien, Hannah Miller, Kimberley Barton, Jennifer Watts. Front Glenna Tan, Anneka Or, Eliza Cole, Tiffany Calvert, Angela Ring, Pascale Angliss, Charlotte Namtvedt.

SUM MER S Back (I-r) Lucy Murray, Amanda Osborne, Carly Wise, Dina Harsono, Sarah Kopcheff, Eliza Mellor, Alyssa Wright. Centre Mr Warren Beckwith, Jen Bannister, Dannika Warburton, Danika Thomas, Juanita Hyder, Lucy Donovan, Natasha Mcinnes, Amy Green. Front Libby McLean, Eliza Ho, Raine Gorter, Shiva Senathirajah, Stephanie Benoit.

YEAR NINE

THE BEST TH ING ABOUT YEAR. 9 IS THAT IT'S BETTER. THAN YEAR. 8.

YEAR 9 BOARDERS

CAMP

I don't know what I did on camp but I came back with the nickname 'Feral Beryl'.

Sarah Heather

Camp was fun. We did lots of cool stuff, like canoeing, caving, rock climbing and abseiling.

Laura Lane

Camp was great fun even though our tent got flooded.

Year 9 Boarders

CANBERRA TOUR

The most memorable thing on the Canberra Tour was when Asha and I went off skiing down Perisher by ourselves and we accidentally got lost, and then Asha nearly killed herself by sliding down an ice cliff and I had to save her.

Kate MacTieman

Skiing in Canberra was fun apart from the trees on the snow field.

Kath Merrison

BA I ROBack (I-r) Caitlin Maling, Jacqui Comb, Sophie Hellings, Robyn Flemmer, Jenni Armstrong, Sophie Johnston, Sarah Jackson, Aimee leroy, Miss Sarah Robey. Centre Hyun-Hwa Yoo, Amy Gillon, lauren Civiello, Marisa Aveling, Anita Robinson, Julia Brice, Sarah Coulon, Ainslie Walker. Front Karen Crum, Celine Stocker, Honor Calnan, laurie Hills, Poppy Coulson, Jamille Payne.

CAR M IC HAE L Back (I-r) Mrs C Gadsdon, Paige Marshall, Amy House, Elizabeth Roberts, Jo Ayers, Alex Walker, Sonia Waddell, Asha Atkinson. Centre Sophia Chapman, Briony Swire-Thompson, Daisy Bannerman, Isabel Johnson, Julie Hewitt, Kate lee. Front Sarah Heather, Jade Greenland, Zoe Van Straalen, Claire Stewart. Absent Alicia Burke, Emma Cullen, Alana Green, Ariel Katz, Claudia Newstead, Emily Woffenden.

FERGUSON Back (I-r) Mrs Jenny Maclean, Natasha Jensen, Alison Cook, Annabel Keenan, laura Gregson, Kathyrn Trahar, Jess Hull. Centre Sophie Kirov, Danielle Golledge, Amy larsen, Rowena Kendall, Erin Kiddie, Kaori Kusunoki, Genevieve Ong, Liz Seggie. Front Emily lang, Mija Thomas-House, Sophie Robinson, Fiona Henham, Jacqui Chellew.

MeN ElL Back (I-r) Miss G. Dovey, Emily Forward, Jade Barker, Emma Sturgeon, Laura Lane, Summer Chapman, Nina Durack, Sarah Bell, Phoebe McLarty. Centre Liv Levinson, Nadine Gregory, Chanelle Taoi, Marian Hennessy, Kate Thompson, Lauren Coulter, Anna Maguire, Amelia Gerrard. Front Jessica Alexander, Jessica Davies, Sophie Morris, Gabrielle Davidson, Emma Cumming, Annika Kristensen, Jessica Petry. Absent Tamika Harris, Sian Williams, Lara Wilmot.

STEWART Back (I-r) Laura Ludgate, Elsa MacKenzie, Katherine Thom, Christin Ardagh, Emma Forrester, Kelley Sloan, Tess Jack, Ms T Jefferies. Centre Kimberley Larking, Luciana Koshan, Filia Tjakradinata, Germaine Tan, Chantelle Grainger, Prue Newnham, Alysia Debowski. Front Jacqui Morgan, Georgie Adcock, Jessie Waters, Nicole Filar, Bianca Serich, Kia Bradbeer.

SUM MER 5 Back (I-r) Miss B. Smith, Monica Mcinnes, Bryony Worrall, Celia Bolden, Katherine Merrison, Tahryn Bolt, Marina Windsor, Cassie Charlick, Sarah Robinson. Centre Jess Williams, Sophie Sleight, Ginny Wiszneauckas, Kelly Summers, Jillian Locke, Kate MacTiernan, Sarah Thompson, Cindy Lesmana. Front Julia Watsford, Genevieve Simpson, Bianca Kailis, Emma Mitchell, Catherine Cao, Bai Lou Jia. Absent Em Bollinger, Yolande Chee.

YEAR TEN

IT WAS REALLY GOOD BECAUSE IT WAS CHALLENGING AND YOU GET TO KNOW PEOPLE REALLY WELL. SARAH KEYS - YEAR 10 CAMP

ARTS DAY

YEAR TEN

I will never dress up again. A comment after the social

When I forgot my clarinet on the first day of Concert Band, I knew it was going to be a long year!

Lucy Belbin

CAMP

I remember when three of us were walking in mud halfway up our bodies and everyone was laughing at us. It was really funny.

Sarah Keys

Sarah kept singing the whole time and would wake us up at four in the morning. She thought it was seven because she didn't wear a watch. She woke ALL of us up.

Alexia Bivoltsis

I thought camp was great. I loved hitch-hiking.

Susan Richardson

It was really funny when Kate's shorts caught on fire.

Georgie Lange

I don't know why she hates me. I only hit her over the head with a stick.

Tehani Mahony

That possum looks very comfortable inside my tent.

Melanie Camaro

The trip along the beach is much faster when you're on the roof of a fisherman's car.

Hayley Macalpine

Wombat, isn't that like a baby kangaroo or something?

Linden Freels (she's American!)

There was a lot of House spirit. Everyone was united. All the exhibits and performances were excellent.

Mishal Vasanthal

SKI TRIP

Ski Trip was heaps of fun. Our hotel can be described in one word BROWN! It was cool in a retro 70's kind of way!

Zoe Howe and Stephanie Scott

BA IRD Back (I-r) Chloe Mcintyre, Meg Kingsley, Blythe Calnan, Sheree Halford, Charlotte Dunn, Haley MacAlpine, Georgie Lange, Sophie Warburton, Jacqui Medway. Centre Sharmila Sripathy, Belinda Evans, Elkje Wevers, Jess Minshall, Jenny Packer, Fran Morrison, Olwen Scott, Mr R Vickers.

Front Ms K Whipp, Gabby McLean, Sophia Mather, Hannah Packwood, Emily Liddelow, Sarah Thomas. Absent Carlyn Kong, Amanda Clark.

FERGUSON Back (I-r) Lynn Koh, Katy Stanlake, Katherine Morison, Salome Drew, Claire Shadbolt, Tess Marshall, Anna-Lee Hazell, Mishal Vasantlal, Emily Thompson. Centre Mr Murray Saunders, Mala Kennedy, Stephanie Liem, Satia Pen, Sarah Keys, Mrs Jan Bishop, Laura Carew-Hopkins, Jennifer Clark. Front Alexia Bivoltsis, Jess Drake-Brockman, Casey Beros, Georgia Henderson, KylieThorn. Absent Sigourney Westgarth, Emm Drake-Brockman, Rebecca O'Rourke, Erliana Tanzi!.

MeN ElL Back (I-r) Mrs Margaret Wallace, Jasmin Islam, Esther Beecham, Emily Bond, Kirsty Banner, Lucy Belbin, Dimity Magnus, Samantha Burton, Katie Phillips, Ms Sandy Barbir. Centre Kate Mackinnon, Weiping Wang, Clare Shea, Sarah Apostolou, Pia Nairn, Julia Ngeow, Arlee D'Antoine, Tehani Mahony. Front Pippa Goodridge, Shannon Akers, Gina McKenzie, Emma Park, Dale Seaby. Absent Georgia Herbert, Tascha Crossing

STEWA RT Back (I-r) Holly McDonald, Alice Johnstone, Felicity Pearce, Helen Pow, Amanda Seabrook, Jessica Duckett, Kate Hendry, Stephanie Scott, Phoebe Anderson, Natalie Maguire. Centre Heather McGeorge, Lili Harman, Simren Grewal, Kate Rieben, Jasmine Maxwell, Casey Stratton, Su-Ning Tan, Mr Richard Rennie. Front Kate Miles, Sophie Cormack, Rachel Scogna, Jacqui Thomas, Byrony Parker, Diana Harvey.

5UM MER 5 Back (I-r) Ms Annette Moon, Jelena Maticevic, Joanne Dick, Taryn Sparrowhawk, Fiona Lester, Naomi Morrell, Suzanna Holley, Ms Colleen Ranger. Centre Bronwyn Kerr, Lizzie Kuehne, Zoe Howe, Susan Richardson, Stephanie Dodd, Jade Hall, Elisa Rouse, Aleesa Genat, Trina Tan. Front Masami Shimomura, Chrisyana Koshan, Jo Bannister, Skye Shanahan, Melanie Camaro, Natalia Budiman, Eriko Yamamoto.

CARMICHAEL Back (I-r) Harriet Darnton-Turner, Megan Laird, Natalie Swan, Emma Glasfurd, Ms Anne Coughlan, Kate Brisco, Jade de Nardi, Kirby Scanlan, Emily Read, Kim Binnie. Centre Susheel Singh, Pippa Chambers, Rebecca Turrell, Michelle Piesse, Lea Ridderhof, Merome Wright, Genevieve Leith, Alana Cupit. Front Megan Wright, Linden Freels, Michelle Maple, Jo Moullin, Vanessa Jackson. Absent Kate Gow, Emma Turner.

YEAR ELEVEN

I WENT TO KINDERGARTEN FOR WORK EXPERIENCE AND IT WAS REALLY GREAT HAVING 1'5 BOYS IN LOVE WITH YOU (EVEN IF TH EY WERE ALL FIVE!). GEORGINA HARVEY

YEAR ELEVEN

It was hard trying to do so many things at once freshie rowing, Black Roses and Pipe Band took up all my time plus more. Keeping busy all the time was a great way to keep my mind off schoolwork. }o Barrett-Lennard

WORK EXPERIENCE

I watched a delivery on work experience and now I'm going to have lots of kids!

Lisa MacDonald

Work experience was great especially the photocopying.

Beth Woodward

I thought it would be fun to work at the Ag Departmentall the spunky farmers.

Kirstyn March

I never knew going into the kitchen could be so exciting!

Kirsty Soeharto (about her experiences at the Cheesecake Shop)

This year's work experience was a lot of fun working in the community. But watching veterinarian surgery was a bit disturbing to the stomach.

Erinn O'Meagher

Doing work experience at a kindergarten was definitely worthwhile. I had heaps of fun and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to finger-paint and re-Iearn their alphabet.

Sandra Houghton

YEAR 11 DANCE

The Year 11 dance rocked! The music was um less than desirable, but the theme was fantastic!

Emma Goldie

Exciting, fun and unreal. This year's dance was great ... everyone had heaps of fun. Tip: wear comfortable shoes.

Sarah E Davis

The theme of the dance 'Enchanted Forest' worked really well the gym actually smelt like sap.

Natalia Cooper

The dance was great the chicken, strawberry and asparagus club sandwiches went down a treat, if you're into that sort of ,thing.

Rachael Greer

Everyone looked a million dollars!

Elizabeth Lang and Donna Simmons

BAI RD Back (I-r) Baverly Lo, Angela Riley, Odelle Templeton, Kirsty Grant, Carisa Grylls, Heather Bewsher, Sally Patterson, Erin Toll, Jami Adamson. Centre Viviene Brown, Anna Birmingham, Jo Butchart, Lissie Byrne, Amy Smith, Pippa Byrne, Miss Kate Langdon. Front Nicole Yoo, Louise Walker, Carolyn Wood, Sarah Brice, Ashley Setters. Absent Sandra Houghton

CARMICHAEL Back (I-r) Emily McFarlane, Krystal Waddell, Rachel Mathews, Catriona Dowding, Brooke Marshall, Bianca Burns, Kylie Cook, Melissa Cussons, Non; Basyarudin, Georgia Gerson, Laura Bond, Miss N Dorrington. Centre Ms C Leong, Cara Hoppe, Catherine Dunn, Belle Taylor, Marika Dunstan, Moira McKechnie, Amanda Aitken, Khia Mercer. Front Rebecca Deng, Sheena Cher, Rachael King, Clare Merriam, Natalia Cooper, Adriana Ruello.

FER GUS 0N Back (I-r) Ms Devon Cuneo, Lucy Atkins, Ashley Jeffrey, Rachael Greer, Emma Goldie, Jessica Telford, Bronny Fisher, Ms Lyn Blackwell, Amy Dry, Pia Robinson. Centre Ashley Lyon, Leanne Oehlers, Katie Costopoulos, Sandra Costopoulos, Donna Simmons, Elissa James, Sarah J Davis, Elizabeth Lang. Front Sally Pedlow, Edwina Nattrass, Stevie Shields, Emma Lyons, Nastasya Tay, Lesley Jiang. Absent Emily Marshall, Dominy Peacock.

MeN ElL Back (I-r) Selby Giles, Tia Bin Jacob, Sarah Latham, Jenny Buchanan, Mrs Krystyna Butchart, Melanie Fisher, Sarah Jackson, Claire James, Sally Hebiton, Cari Vaughan, Tilly Gollan. Centre Kristy Soeharto, Courtney Allen, Maureen Krisnadharma, Alison Hillman, Megan Johnston, Rebecca Mawhinney, Aimee Bayly, Peta Bateman. Front Mrs Jan McMahon, Kelli Taylor, Melanie Davies, Naomi Mills, Kirstyn March, Alex Humphry.

STEWART Back (I-r) Rie Hamada, Lily Rojanamitr, Katie Clunies-Ross, Georgina Harvey, Emilia Firkins, Beth Woodward, Jane Forma, Mrs Ann Smith. Centre Diana Tan, Tiffany Or, Min-Kyung Kim, Amanda Kusel, Sarah E Davis, Elizabeth Newnham, Lisa McDonald, Linda Brandenburg, Bianca Ring. Front Lee Peng Yaw, Ayrin Tjoe, Theresia Prijatna, Natsuda Kasisopha, Stephanie Hanrahan, Yuki Kobayashi.

SUMMERS Back (I-r) Natasha Cooper, Anthea Power, Erica Wiszneauckas, Katie Freeth, Emma Green, Anne Treasure, Naomi Ardley, Mrs Linda Bynon. Centre Cathy Ashley (on wall), Ms Chrissie Katz, Liz Armstrong, Nikki Beckman, Erinn O'Meagher, Monique Dopheide, I-Ling Chen, Meiliani Wijaya, Lisa Miller. Front Jenna Van Niekerk, Holly Brown, Rachel Wroe, Jo Barrett-Lennard, Marcella Kahrmadji, Lisa Gunawan, Joyce Liu, Mrs Julie Michelly.

YEAR TWELVE

YEAR 12 HURTS MORE THAN A 6KM ERGO.

HANNAH FORWARD

Trying to finish my Physics assignment at the Year 12 Sleepover was a challenge, but by waking everyone up at 5.00am in the morning with the alarm on my watch, I managed to get it completed.

Lauren McWhirter

Year 12, heavy books, runny nose and anti-depressants.

Elaine Aram

Do ten Panadol kill you?

Emma Stone

I don't remember much of Year 12 but the bits I do remember all took place in the common room.

Sarah Pynt

o matter how many preps you have a cycle, you always want more.

Sarah Nock

Year 12 has been an amusing and entertaining year. I have enjoyed myself despite the fact that it's 'Year 12'. However I would not wish to do it again. Once is enough.

DanieUe Little

Year 12 hurts more than a boiling iron in the face, or bamboo sticks under your finger nails, or running naked across Antarctica.

Hannah Forward, Jean Woodward and Anna James

In Year 12 rhere is just more shame involved in looking at picture books in the Library, but give me an easier way to relax and I'll take it.

Anna Bosich

Catch ya later PLC! I've had a great year at this fabulous school.

Hopefully I'll get a good enough score so I won't have to come back! Good luck to all the year 12's next year!

Holly Osborne

BAIRD Back (I-r) Peta Hawksley, Lareina Szpak, Anna James, Emma Pettemerides, Pippa Lawson, Claire Vanderboom, Carissa Poultney, Kym Reen, Michele Seymour. Centre Karen Marshall, Claire Glendinning, Tracey Harris, Sarah Nock, Gwen Hills, Claire Purse, Ms Neroli Wood. Front Mrs Karen Lamond, Anni Fordham, Lixia Liew, Sarah Khouri, Shirin Reyhani. Absent Louisa Fenny, Katie Newcombe, Heather Meredith, Mrs Maria Coate.

CARMICHAEL Back (I-r) Jenny Forrest, Alison Richards, Ellen Walker, Margot McTaggart, Marianne De Leo, Liz Perry, Yolande Hatherley, Libby Charlesworth, Phoebe Glasfurd, Biz Kelly. Centre Mrs D Miller, Erna Witanty, Asterlya, Kathryn Holt, Michelle Symonds, Sarah Ward, Andrea Lewis. Front Ms L Aston, Sarah Liddelow, Danielle Little, Anna Bosich, Janet Lee, Mrs J Duzevich. Absent Elaine Aram, Rebecca Caddy, Stephanie Freels.

FER GUS 0N Back (I-r) Bianca Guest, Beverley Pierre, Cindy Liu, Sai Wongcongsawat, Mia Mu, Kaiser Virkki, Jeni Anderson, Asha Sackville. Centre Chantal Ferry, Miss Narelle Lange, Shu-Fui Chai, Keturah Mathers, Susannah Macknay, Claire Biggs, Amanda Johnston, Zilla Turner, Miss Kristy Timms. Front Leniette Zalsman, Makara Pen, Katherine Lefroy, Jessica Slattery, Shae Paini. Absent Sarah Thillagaratnam, Rachael Scotland.

McNEIL Back (I-r) Lucy Shea, Lauren McWhirter, Megan Wilson, Helen Andrich, Jacqueline Goodridge, Rayna Thomas, Hannah Forward, Claire-Marie Alexander, Brooke Venables, Tessa Durack, Georgiana Lilley. Centre Mrs N Millar, Kate Elliot, Monique Latham, Nicki Bailey, Mr R Leach, Letitia Lapsley. Front Susannah Malcolm,Catherine Crompton, Piyaporn Limpiyasrisakul, Piyarat Kanpanayute, Lee Kim Tan, Jane Dunkley. Absent Asha Greenway, Hazel Vallance

STEWART Back (I-r) Vanessa Huang, Laura Peacock, Bree Kiddey, Jean Woodward, Heidi Sounness, Lucy Miles, Tania Zuvela, Alice Duzevich, Mrs M Warburton. Centre Tabita Tan, Rui Min Leow, Yati Hong, Vanessa Stone, Susan Hall, Holly Parker, Lauren Huggins, Emma Gianotti. Front Cassia Lovel, Emma Stone, Lisa Hamlet, Annette Newbold, Mel Ring, Tess Schenberg, Sophie Fuhrmann. Absent Yu Lin Chen, Jie-Seon Kim, Louisa Cormack, Ms C Edwards, Claire McAlister.

SUM MER S Back (I-r) Weiwen Chen, Emily Fenwick, Felicity Irvine, Lauren Myers, Jo Dossor, Holly Osborne, Kathryn Locke,Mrs Romaine Saunders. Centre Ms Pamela Jane, Kirsty Chisholm, Sarah Pynt, Caroline Chin, Min Kong, Natalie Puspitasarie. Front Julia Windsor, Greer Kopcheff, Vera Lee, Irini Verios, Stjepana Maticevic.

I'M

TEACHING STAFF

MR McTAVISH

Actually tupperware can be quite useful.

Mr Beckwith just moved out of home so be nice to him.

I don't have anything against Mr Beckwith. Just 'cos I said he was a crossdresser

It's like teaching the retards.

I'm going to throw myself out of the window.

I wouldn't abuse Miss Barbir, she'll flatten you.

People with hyphenated last names are trouble - and that's not a generalisation.

I'm happy mate, so stick it up your jumper.

All myoid girlfriends - the sheep. Don't you girls like mullets?

I told you I was part Maori - I can do it with the best of them, watch this!

(starts doing a tribal dance)

When I used to go to the Wesley Mothers' Club ...

Mr Saunders

Be quiet boys.

Mr Stansbury

I'm sure ethanol will soon become a large part of your lives. - to the Year 12's

Try to be intelligent and think.

Mrs Heptinstall

There's not much time left. We have to make the most of every minute we ha ve together.

Mr Beckwith

I wish I could pull out a gun, just like in Pulp Fiction, and kill you all.

How dare a sod park in my parking space. I should go and let down its tyres.

Mrs Hetherington

Sex Ed? Sex is boring

Mr Thornton

It's gotta be smooth, man

Mrs Bishop

It's a comedy, they're usually funny. Why don't you try living in sin?

Then again, I don't find much about maths erotic.

Mrs Bynon

I amnot a woman.

Ms Aston

Finish off those results girls and then go and hang yourselves from the ceiling.

Mrs Duzevich

It's like a little disembodied willy-willy. ext lesson, girls, we are going to teach you how to make an atomic bomb.

Mr Rennie

No, Janet, I haven't heard about the elephant that got its foot chopped off but I fear I'm going to

Mrs Saunders

Why didn't you tell me the instructions were in the book?

Miss Jefferies

What's the best way to hang out your washing? Come on girls, you'll need to know this when you're married to your hubby.

You're very frisky today girls. Red backs - small little male, big and bossy female. Really your typical female.

Mr Eyres

Peter Coombs was my Year 6 teacher in Adelaide - something good has come out of South Australia.

Mrs Moon

That's when I was a rebel and lived with my rebel mates.

I'm sure most brothels run most profitably.

Tell someone who cares.

As a teacher would you call me normal, abnormal or extraordinary?

Mr McTavish

Let's have a revolution of all the lazy sods out there.

Mr Leach

I've had the most amazing cravings for celery with peanut butter the last few days.

Mrs Warburton

.love Tony Modra - he's hot!

Mrs Coate

The staff in this school tend to be on the scruffy side don't quote me on that.

Mrs Wood

You should cheat from someone smarter.

Ms Haughton

VICKERISMS

(back by popular demand)

Don't worry about the AO at the borrom of the screen- it stands for Aliens Only.

In the sixties there were flares, which I wore. There were also platform shoes which I miss. Hitler was a bit of a sex symbol, like me.

I'm not just a pretty face.

Don't pick your nosewith the Archival gloves.

No, we can't turn up the fans, it causes problems with my hair. I'm cheating the photocopying system. Take your boyfriend to see Pocahontas, maybe he'll prefer her to you.

You know that star in Eyes Wide Shut? That was me girls

I'm sooo spunky

I go to a club to dance every Friday night, the Toy Boy Club.

I couldn't focus during the whole school photo, because Miss Langdon was behind me and she kept blowing in my ear.

I'm writing the poem for the Kookaburra this year instead of Mr Leach

The Overhead:

You can't have Nigel as Nigel doesn't like girls.

(when some girls needed the overhead projector)

This is my new overhead, Jeremy, he's named after a teacher at this school. He's bright.

BAIRD

THE BRHLlANCE OF OUR TEAM SPIRIT. ENTHUSIASM. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PARTICIPATION HAS ONCE AGAIN MATCHED THE BRILLIANCE OF OUR ORANGE SHIRTS!

Happiness, joyfulness, dare I say it pride sweep over me on viewing the sea of orange in the stands, cheering on their team.

Baird has had a fantastic year, with more of that orange tape stuff you get from Bunnings, varying shades of orange hair spray, funky cheers (thanks to Shirin Reyhani!), pig-tails, heaps of lollies, and of course Astro Baird!

Whether you have seen Bairdians running around in a mental institution (House Plays), singing Mater marata intermarata (House Choir), running 2-3 kms in the cross country, being in the Years 10, 11 and 12 Public Speaking finals, winning the Year 8 debating, seeing someone get a black eye in netball, winning gymnastics, making cakes, doing service for the School, or simply eating Founders' Day cake you can be sure that a lot of hard work went on

behind the scenes with superb House spirit, support and encouragement. There have been many memorable moments in Baird this year. Fantastic results were achieved in Athletics and on Performing Arts Day, but whether Bairdians win or lose, I can truthfully say that we have as much fun either way. The encouragement and cheering have been inspirational.

Best of luck to all the leaders next year and enjoy belonging to the mighty

Baird as much as I have. Thanks to all Year 12s for their support and leadership. I hope you look back on your years in orange with affection.

SARAH NOCK

HOUSE CAPTAIN

This year the Baird public speakers and debaters exhibited the traditional amounts of enthusiasm and effort. The Year 8 team should be congratulated for winning their final. In public speaking Baird performed exceptionally well and finished second, with the Senior School Final on Arts Day including representatives from Baird in every year. Special congratulations to Emma Pettemerides in Year 12 and Amy Smith in Year 11 whose brilliant speeches led them to victory. Best of luck to all the public speakers and debaters next year - keep up the good work!

SARAH KHOURI DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING COORDINATOR (12)

SARAH NOCK

ot in Baird? I'd rather die. The sight of that bright orange brings a tear to my eye.

Athletics and sports, they're always a hoot

For that Baird House spirit there's no substitute!

Senior Athletics '99 (that's right, we won!)

We beat them all -a job well done. When Arts Day came, our talent shone through The other Houses looked on, there was nothing they could do.

We danced, played, created and sang (A certain Austin Powers went out with a bang!)

Bairdians of '99, you've had a great year

And once again proved you have no fear.

You've caught the orange fever; never let it die.

Thanks for the memories this is goodbye!

Anni Fordham (12)

I lost my voice at the athletics. Go Baird!

Anneke Forster (9)

Everybody in the House c'mon and lemme hear ya say 'ho-oh!!

Shirin Reyhani (12)

For Arts Day this year, 11 Baird did an Austin Powers dance. We were all in our 60s costumes in the dressing rooms when a Year 10 walked in. She looked around, stunned, then walked back out shaking her head. To top it off Miss Langdon then came out in her Austin costume. All we could do was laugh.

Viviene Brown (11)

Miss Langdon looks awfully sexy in a blue crush velvet suit. Anon.

Wearing the mighty Astro Baird cape and forward-rolling over the finishing line, Tracey Harris was inspirational in the Cross Country.

Sarah ock (12)

What I love about Baird is the unconditional house spirit all Bairdians have. Plus it gives me an excuse to wear orange!

This year has been a great one, and no matter whether we were winning or losing, everyone had a great time. Thanks to the Yr 12 officials who put in heaps of effort and hard work throughout the year. And next year we'll be even better - Baird's gonna rule the school!

Carolyn Wood (11)

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Sarah Nock

CO-ORDINATORS

Choir

Emma Pettemerides

Debating/Public Speaking

Sarah Khouri

House Play

Clare Vanderboom

Performing Arts

Claire Glendinning Service

Anna James

Sports/Gym

Carissa Poultney and Anni Fordham

Swimming/Athletics

Karen Marshall and Lareina Spzak

CARMICHAEL

"PLAY THE GAME" IS THE CARMICHAEL MOTTO AND IN 1999. WE DID JUST THAT.

The hardworking crew and talented cast under the leadership of our finest director, Anna Bosich, gained a well deserved third place in the 1999 House Play competition, with A Difficult Age, setting our Arts year into full swing. Carmichael's many talented debaters and public speakers discussed, argued and rebutted the other houses to successfully complete an outstanding year. (Hey, sometimes it's all right to talk back!) A big thank you to Phoebe Glasfurd who undertook the demanding position of Public Speaking and Debating coordinator this year, and of course, to the speakers who did a tremendous job. Congratulations to Georgia Henderson of Year 11, who was runner up in her year's competition. House Choir sang the ever popular "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" to end a memorable Performing and Creative Arts day. Janet Lee led the fleet on this day and deserves much credit for her efforts.

1999 saw a triumphant and favourable year for the mighty blues in the sporting arena. 'Twas the year we discovered why the first place ribbon is blue! Sarah Ward and Margot McTaggart led us into the country, which we crossed and, most importantly, won. Congratulations to Amanda Aitken in Year 11 who was placed first and Libby Charlesworth of Year 12 who came equal first. Following this, we completed a gruelling Inter House sporting fixture that each year group completed with the utmost credibility and success, in one sport or another.

First term saw the Inter-House swimming carnival as just a warm up for the sporting achievements that were forthcoming in the year. However, a large amount of credit must go to all

girls who participated and excelled in the pool, especially to Jade Greenland, Year Nine champion, and Natalie Swan, Year Ten runner up. Our most enhanced performance was on the sporting track. The willingness and enthusiasm that each blue contestant and spectator displayed on the day paid off when Carmichael took first place The organisation and commitment donned by Libby Charlesworth and Jen Forrest was tremendous and the end result was well worth their efforts. Congratulations to Jessica Spragg, Year eight runner up, and Gemma Willing, Year seven year champion.

A big thank you to everyone this year who has competed in the sports or arts as your efforts have displayed the constant success that Carmichael thrives on. The wonderful guidance and managerial efforts of Ms Duzevich, Mrs Miller and Mrs Aston go without saying, and without them, Carmichael would not be close to what it is now - FANTASTIC! Good luck to Carmichael and its officials in 2000. Make it as successful and memorable as this year has proven to be. And remember, whether or not you win or lose, it's how you "PLAY THE GAME" that counts.

ANDREA LEWIS

HOUSE CAPTAIN

I had heaps of fun doing House Plays. If I had to do it again, I would not change a thing! We all worked hardand it showed on performance night. The play rocked!

ANNA BOSICH

HOUSE PLAY COORDINATOR

This year we have been really impressed with the high levels of participation and enthusiasm of all the Carmichael girls. Congratulations to the winning cross-country team and everyone else who did well in Inter House gym and sports.

MARGOT MCTAGGART

AND SARAH WARD

GYM, CROSS COUNTRY AND SPORTS CO-ORDI NATORS (12)

Pu blic Speaking's tomorrow? You've got to be joking!

PHOEBE GLASFURD

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATING CO-ORDINATOR

House Choir exciting?!? fun?!? stressful?!? I had a great time conducting. Good luck 2000 coordinators.

JANET LEE

CARMICHAEL CHOIR CO-ORDINATOR

House plays gave me the opportunity to fulfil my dream - to look like an idiot in front of hundreds of people. Belle Taylor (11)

ANDREA LEWIS

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Andrea Lewis

CO-ORDINATORS

Athletics/Swimming

Jenny Forrest and Libby Charlesworth

Choir/Performing Arts

Janet Lee

Debating/Public Speaking

Phoebe Glasfurd

Gym/Sports

Sarah Ward and Margot McTaggart

House Play

Anna Bosich Service

Andrea Lewis

FERGUSON

TH E FERGUSON GIRLS WI LL STOP AT NOTH I NG TO DO TH EI R BEST AT HAVI NG FUN (OH AN 0 PARTlel PAT I NG TOO).

It is with satisfaction I reveal the secret behind Ferguson's continual success at PLC. The dedication of the members of the House is relentless and this is evident with many members of the House going to great lengths to convert the blood which runs through their veins and the heart which pumps this blood to the colour of our house red.

The year commenced with the usual flurry of activities and extraordinary performances in the House Play "School Days" which earned a sensational second place. The next major school event was dominated by Ferguson, the Inter House Swimming and Diving where Fergo blew everyone out of the pool resulting in a Senior School and overall first place. Very impressive. As usual thousands of girls turned up for the various Inter House sports which meant fantastic results across the board. Cross Country was great fun and Ferguson changed the face of marching forever with a spectacular display of 'formation' creating a buzz at Perry Lakes. The results of Inter House Athletics, and Inter House Gym were impressive also. Debating and Public Speaking ran throughout the first three terms and Ferguson's passion was revealed with how emphatically girls argued their issues and points. Finally House Choir and Arts Day highlighted the amount of effort many girls put into their house and also the support for one another. Yes, Ferguson has proved for the last time this century how fiery and

passionate the girls are about their house, which is incidentally a superb example of the philosophy encompassed within the Interhouse system. We either won, or we didn't (Ferguson never lost) and we didn't really care how we played the game as long as we were all having fun. Thanks to all the House Coordinators and Mr Saunders and best of luck to next years' privileged Fergo leaders and members. GO FER! Keep that red blood pumping

MANDY JOHNSTON

HOUSE CAPTAIN

To everyone who took part in the Ferguson House Play - congratulations! A well deserved second place was received thanks to all the hard work and talent of the cast and crew. Preparation and rehearsals were hectic, first term being so short, but all the effort put in by everyone who was involved made it a lot of fun. Good luck for next year!

RACHAEL SCOTLAND

HOUSE PLAY CO-ORDINATOR (12)

Ferguson continued our tradition of excellence in debating and public speaking this year, with a high standard displayed across all years. Congratulations particularly to the Year 12 Debating Team for once again arguing to victory, and to Georgia Henderson in Year 10 and Gloria Ong in Year 7 for their first place public speaking. The enthusiasm, talent and commitment of Ferguson girls never ceases to amaze me - well done!

SUSANNAH MACKNAY

DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

CO-ORDINATOR (12)

MANDY JOHNSTON

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Amanda Johnston

CO-ORDINATORS

Choir

Jessica Slattery

Debating and Public Speaking

Susannah Macknay

Gym/Sports/Cross Country

Zilla Turner, Jeni Anderson

Performing Arts

Keturah Mathers

House Play

Rachael Scotland Service

Bianca Guest

Swimming/Athletics

Leniette Zalsman, Asha Sackville

McNEIL

I

HAVE NO CHOICE

BUT TO LABEL THIS FANTASTIC GROUP OF GIRLS IN YELLOW SHIRTS THE BEST HOUSE OF THE CENTURY.

As 1999 draws to a close, I reflect on McNeil House's performance this year.

Once again McNeil proved hard to beat in all sports, providing strong competition for all other Houses. Congratulations must go not only to those who participated but also to the talented cheer squad. Their voices surely suffered but they were always greatly appreciated. In the Inter House Swimming Competition McNeil gained an overall place of third, with Esther Beecham's talents proving outstanding by winning the Year 10 Champion girl. Further success came about on the 10th of February when McNeil brought home the Diving trophy for yet another consecutive year.

This year participation and enthusiasm led our House to finish a close second behind Carmichael in the Athletics Competition. Jessica Allan showed outstanding ability in being awarded Champion of Year 8, and Alex Humphries also demonstrated exception talent in achieving equal Champion in Year 1L

Aside from Mc eil's generally high level of sporting ability, credit is certainly due to those who organised the House's talents. Therefore well done to our Swimming and Athletics Co-ordinators Rayna Thomas and Hannah Forward, and our Sport Co-ordinators Katie Elliot and Monique Latham.

In 1999 Mc eil have proved themselves as high achievers not only in sport but we have also excelled in the Arts. The first House Arts activity actually began in 1998, when Kate Crompton, our House Plays Coordinator, decided that McNeil would perform The "Waiting Womb" the following year. This play proved to be an excellent choice, complemented by

our fantastic director, stage crew and of course talented actors. Many long, hard working and eating rehearsals contributed to a marvellous production, and congratulations are due.

Arts Day proved to be yet another success for Mc eil. From creative writing essays and cake making to dance and piano duets McNeil led all the Houses in both the performing and creative arts. Aside from talent this outstanding effort is once again a result of participation, enthusiasm and the organisational skills of Tessa Durack in her capacity of Performing and Creative Arts Co-ordinator.

Concluding Arts Day, McNeil was led courageously by Jane Dunkley onto the steps inside the gymnasium to sing California Dreamin' with all our hearts. The competition proved to be too good for our voices; however the most important thing is that we won everything else on that day (joking!). Seriously, we all had a lot of fun!

All the Year 12 House Co-ordinators have helped lead Mc eil to its success this year. I believe that Mc eil's pride stems from our enthusiasm, participation, the Year 12 and House Leaders, our brightly coloured yellow shirts and the smiling faces of the girls within the House. And of course, who could forget (I nearly did), those most annoying little black bugs which are

attracted to our shirts - but I suppose nobody could blame them!

Congratulations McNeil and best of luck to you all as you lead the school into the next millennium.

HELEN ANDRICH HOUSE CAPTAIN

Our dance on Performing Arts Day was wild. LONG LIVE ABBA! You can dance, You can jive! McNeil = Dancing Queens.

KRISTY SOEHARTO (11)

PERFORMING ARTS COoORDINATOR

I was flooded with entries for Performing Arts Day and it paid off with McNeil winning both Creative and Performing arts. Well done and thank you for your enthusiasm McNeil.

Tessa Durack (12)

This year we thought it was time to give someone else a go at the glory. That's the kind of House McNeil is."really thoughtful.

Rayna Thomas (12)

It's Mac Time.

Hannah Forward (12)

Footy tipping and gambling on the Melbourne Cup took up our House Tutor mornings. McNeil, always the competitive house.

Lucy Shea (12)

HELEN ANDR.ICH

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Helen Andrich

CO-ORDINATORS

Choir

Jane Dunkley

Debating and Public Speaking

Lucy Shea

Gym and Cross Country

Katie Elliot, Monique Latham

House Play

Catherine Crompton

Performing Arts

Tessa Durack Service

Letitia Lapsley

Swimming and Athletics

Hannah Forward, Rayna Thomas

STEWART

"JUST STEW IT'' IS OUR NEW MOTTO FOUNDED BY THE YEAR 12 STEWART HTG, THAT COULDN'T BE MORE PRECISE!

1999 has been a great year for the whole House and every girl in it. We started off this highly productive year by winning the Inter House Middle School Swimming, House Plays, House Choir and a few events here and there. But all of the mountains couldn't have been climbed without the support and commitment supplied by Stewartarians. Every single House event would be heard for miles by the girls! No matter the day or House we were up against, Stewart was there - holding their heads high, ready for a challenge -a good timeno matter what the activity involved.

Although not every Year 12 had a House position this year, they tackled it together. Each and every Year 12 put in 110% no matter the circumstances. The support for each other in Stewart is something you won't find in any other House, I suppose you could say that this dynamic House is gifted!

Well done on a top year girliesand good luck next year to all of you, especially the leaders (I hope you have as much fun as we did!)

Remember what this year's wise Year 12's always used to say; "Just Stew It" and "The green must be seen to be in the team"!

MELANIE RING HOUSE CAPTAIN

We are a house of vegetables.

Mrs Smith (11 Tutor)

We may not be the most House-spirited, but we are the best footy tippers by far!

Sarah E. Davis (11)

What an enthusiastic House!

Beth Woodward (11)

Our Stewart House dance and improvisations were first class performances - it's a pity the judges didn't think so.

Holly Parker (12)

The best singing ever. All that hard work paid off.

Tabita Tan (12)

House spirit is Grrrreat! Hey, we won House Choir! I think that says something! Gatta luv Lauren! I wonder if I'll miss PLC. ...

Yati Hong (12)

MELANIE

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Melanie Ring

CO-ORDINATORS

Choir

Lauren Huggins

Cross Country

Heidi Sounness, Lisa Hamlet

Debating

Susan Hall

House Play

Laura Peacock

Performing Arts

Tess Schenberg

Service

Holly Parker

Swimming/Athletics

Tania Zuvela, Emma Gianotti

SUMMERS

IF THERE WAS INDEED GOING TO BE A YEAR WHERE SUMMERS WOULD BRING HOME THE BACON, THEN IT WAS TO BE 1999.

And bring home the bacon we did. Looking into our bright white future, we had that look in our eyes, that spring in our step and the wind in our Superman bandannas.

The Summers power was unleashed firstly with the Inter House Swimming. Not only did we look the sexiest with our instantly recognisable silver face paint, we had wonderful participation and enthusiasm, swimming and cheering ourselves silly throughout the day. It was a great effort by everyone, with an exceptional performance from Dannika Warbuton, runner up Year 8 Champion. We followed this up with Athletics later on in the year, with a wonderful effort by Jenna Van Niekerk who was joint Year 11 Champion. Our energy and sparkle found Summers winning the trophy for Marching. A first in its history, we were led beautifully by Ginny Wiszneauckas the spunky baton twirler.

The enthusiasm of Summers continued throughout the year with the various sports, some of the highlights being: volleyball and tennis (2nd in Years 9 and 11/12), netball (1st in Year 11/12, 2nd in Year 10), hockey (2nd in Year 11112), and basketball (1st in Year 11/12). There were fantastic efforts in the Cross-Country with Summers being the winning house in Year 8 and coming 2nd overall, with 13 girls receiving places in the top 10 of the year group.

We had just as much success in the arts arena, with the Summers girls having the rare talent of talking their way into anything as was shown in the Debating. The debaters of Year 9 and Year 11 were first in their year groups with best speakers Sarah Robinson and Ivana Pearce, and the other year groups did well, placing us first overall. This year's House Play "Boss of the Pool" was superbly directed by Irini Verios and Kathryn Locke with many girls being involved in what was a great play

and a lot of fun. Performing Arts Day was a major House event with many Summers' performances gaining places, and all being lively and entertaining. There were weird and wonderful creations in the Creative Arts section not to mention a suspicious- looking KISS cake. Then came House Choir where we had the 'time of our lives' in the performance of the 80's classic from the movie 'Dirry Dancing' and the hymn 'I The Lord of Sea and Sky; conducted brilliantly by Stjepana Maticevic. The weeks of choir practice paid off with us being placed third. In the Performing Arts section Summers was placed second, third in Creative Arts, coming a fantastic result of second place overall.

As the year comes to a close, congratulations on what has been a fulfilling and rewarding year must go out to all of Summers who have supported their house. The efforts of all Summers girls have been reflected in our successes. All this would not have been possible without the fantastic work of the co-ordinators to whom a huge 'Thank you' must go, as well as the whole Year 12 tutor group. Thank you also to Mrs Bynon and Mr Beckwith for their advice and support which has been invaluable and greatly appreciated throughout the year. Best wishes to Jenna and the Summers Year Twelves of 2000, I hope that it is just as exciting and enjoyable as it has been

for me. The dedication, participation and enthusiasm has been wonderful.

Reviewing the events of 1999, it was indeed a special year for Summers, and this is just the beginning it's a long way to the top if you want to rock' n roll. I hope the successes of the past year will inspire you for the future. Keep the faith.

VERA LEE HOUSE CAPTAIN

House Plays were a lot of fun, but they also involved hard work and a number of worried, sleepless nights. At first there was a competitive feeling between the directors, but this was soon replaced by much needed support for each other. Stress aside, on the night everything was fabulous, the girls were great and I'd definitely do it again.

The most enjoyable part of being the director was being able to get to know all of the cast, in particular the girls from the younger years. Working so closely together enabled a special bond to be established and increased the Summers House spirit.

IRINI VERIOS HOUSE PLAY CO-ORDINATOR

The House Play was heaps of fun to be in, but it helps to learn your lines before the first performance night! Jo Barrett-Lennard (11)

1999 was a blast, Summers House went really fast. From swimming to athletics and everything in between, We're cool and we're hip and we're here to be seen.

The participation and spirit Was great and nobody could beat it With Ginny marching to lenna winning, We were all fabulous, proud and grinning.

Kristel Gosmann (12)

VERA LEE

HOUSE CAPTAIN

Vera Lee

CO-ORDINATORS

Choir

Stjepana Maticevic

Debating / Public Speaking

Stjepana Maticevic

Gym / Cross Country

Holly Osborne, Felicity Irvine

House Play

Irini Verios

Performing and Creative Arts

Greer Kopcheff Service

Irini Verios

Swimming/Athletics

Irini Verios, Kristel Gosmann

BOARDERS

THE BOAIillING HOUSE SOCIAL ROCKED. THE HAWAIIAN THEME WAS BRILLIANT AND WE ALL HAD A WICKED TIME. WE Alli THE YEAR 12

BOAIillERS AND THIS IS OUR STORY CARISSA POULTNEY (12)

For the Boarding House the year startedoff with a splash, literally."as the boarders headed off to the water slides at Hillarys for their first weekend 'in' for 1999. Accompanied by a trip to Timezone this was a memorable weekend for all the boarders.

1999 has proved to be an exciting, fun filled year in the 'bh'. With numerous special dress up dinners which have created a range of interesting costumes as well as lots of laughs. Spanish night, the Easter Bonnet Competition and Asian night to name a few, were certainly nights of good fun.

Another particularly memorable event for the boarders would undoubtedly be Karaoke Night...which only sought and proved the talent of the boarders further. The BSR was filled with

music and dancing all night long!!!! (until llpm).

The Boarders Social is an annual event, which this year saw the gym transformed into a Hawaiian Paradise. Hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts danced the night away. In addition to the social the Year 12's attended the second annual River Cruise and

Father-Daughter dinner. Both nights will be treasured memories for the Year 12's.

I would like to thank my two boarding house assistant leaders, Jane and Mel, and wish next year's leaders the best of luck...

PHOEBE GLASFURD SENIOR BOARDER

The Boarding House Social went off like no other!

Emma Stone (12)

1999 has been a marvellous year in the boarding house. We've had heaps of fun and various raging socials and other funky BH events.

Margot McTaggart (12)

The Boarding House is OK, pretty much like home".you fight with everyone.

Danika Thomas (8)

PHOEBE GLASFURD

OVERSEAS STUDENTS

THE YEAR KICKED OFF WITH A SEARCH FOR LIONS, TO BRING FORTH THE SPIRIT OF THE TRADITIONAL CHINESE NEW YEAR.

The Lions were found and successfully made their way to PLe. The 'Chung Wah Lion Dancers' ran, they danced, and last of all they kissed. It is questionable whether having the Lions embrace is part of Chinese tradition, but it was entertaining.

As we went into Second Term the pressure was building up. There was much to be organised, for PLC was about to have its first International Dinner Dance! All the preparations were discussed within the community of overseas students at PLC, with much fuss over food, music and decorations.

The event was made unbelievably successful with assistance from kind staff members. The dance started with a band called 'Saturday Detention' playing modern music, then we moved into the excitement of the evening everyone was getting 'jiggy with it'.

With the Year 12s heading towards Mock exams, there was still much to organise: the overseas dinner, the sushi stall for Arts Day, and the overseas dance and modelling preparations.

The overseas dinner was held at Bibik Chans and combined soy sauce, rice, noodles and satay to perfection. Each overseas student invited one nonoverseas student from our School, to become better acquainted with them. ot that we weren't already it was just another excuse to eat! We stuffed our faces ... but I did not realise the number of people who feared squid until that evening. There was much laughter and all had a great time.

Arts Day was the biggest event of the year for the overseas students, starting with the task of making 600 sushi for the stall the night before. The overseas students item began with girls from

various countries modelling their traditional garments, to the accompaniment of traditional Thai music. The event climaxed with the presentation of a rose to our Principal, Ms Blackwood, during the traditional Indonesian dance, and finished with a combination of Korean rep and Chinese dancing.

It was a pleasure for me to represent the overseas community at PLe.

NATALY PUSPITASARIE

OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVE

I enjoy my time at this school. I have also made lots of memories. For example there are the Inter House and Inter School Athletics, Arts Day and so on. Everyone has been really kind to me, Kiyoko and Ami. Before I came I didn't think that I would have such a nice time here. I had thought that I'd be studying and studying like I had been in Japan. Thank you very much for being kind to us for two months.

Yuka Vemura

2-months exchange student

The International Dinner was a fantastic social evening! Great to see old friends from other schools, loved the band it was very original. Thanks Nataly.

Keisty Soeharto (11)

I like PLe. I have seen lots of different things, such as Drama, Dance, the Boarding House, bagpipes, canteen and so on. Everything is new for me. I'm having a great time at PLe. I want to stay here longer.

Masami Shimomura (10)

At PLC everyone has to hurry up in the time between periods, which is surprising, because in Tsushima Girls High School we have 10 minutes break between periods. At PLC we also have to move every period. The students move around and they don't have their own classroom. In Japan it is the opposite. The teacher has to come to our classroom and we have the same class-mates in almost every lesson. We are all very happy here and we are learning new things every day.

Yuka Uemura (10)

PLC is a really good school. I am having a great time with all my friends and my teachers. They are all so kind to me. PLC is really different from myoid school in Indonesia. We had tests almost every day and they were so horrible.

Chrisyana Koshan (10)

I feel that PLC is a nice school. It is big and I really like the uniform. We use more advanced technology in class. The school also has access to Internet, and more creative subjects like SATs. I can choose the subjects which I like most. There's a lot of practical work so we can really understand, but in myoid school we are forced to learn. PLC has a longer school day.

Stella Gunawan (10)

Overseas students at PLC are fun and tolerant. We all feel like a big family here.

Erna Witanty (12)

NATALY PUSPITASARIE

SPORTS REPORT 1999

1999 HAS BEEN ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPORTING YEAR ACROSS THE BOARD. GIRLS HAVE ONCE AGAIN COMPETED WITH THE PLC PRIDE AND SPIRIT OF WHICH WE HAVE SO MUCH AND ARE WELL RENOWNED FOR IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY.

Many girls have been selected as State representatives for various sports in the fields of hockey, cross country, rowing, water polo, basketball and swimming. A number of girls have accredited Sports Honours this year, reflecting theirhigh performance and attitude towards sport. These girls include Holly Brown, Claire Biggs, Tania Zuvela and Libby Charlesworth and myself.

1999 has seen various changes to the sports uniform in particular the new track suit and shorts. These changes along with modifications to the sports awards system have bought about a new, rejuvenated atmosphere to the programme and have been very well received by all.

The second ever annual swimming camp commenced the sporting year with over 50 girls attending a two day overnight stay in the Mandurah Holiday Villas. The camp proved to be very successful and was a terrific beginning to the season. The girls ended up being placed 5th in the IGSSA competition, however this result hardly reflected the spirit and enthusiasm that went into the gruelling early morning trainings in the pool.

Term 1 also saw sports such as volleyball, tennis and diving get underway. The volleyballers finished up 5th, the tennis players came an outstanding 2nd and the divers, who performed with impressive amounts

of style and grace, attained a fantastic 3rd place.

The netball, gym, cross country and hockey seasons kicked off in Term 2 with the netballers coming a credible 3rd place and the gymnasts performing with much precision to also achieve an overall 3rd position. PLC was placed a well deserved 2nd in the cross country with the girls clocking up hundreds of kilometres leading up to the competition. Congratulations especially to Sarah Apostolou who not only crossed the line first in her IGSSA race but took out the State School Girls U/16 competition as well. Hockey also had a great season this year with the PLC/Scotch Hockey tour to Hong Kong, taking place in the first term holidays. The girls had a fantastic time and gained a lot of valuable experience which they used creditably in the IGSSA competition. The girls ended up being placed third overall, only one point off second place.

The Rowing season was completed midway through Term 3 after twenty weeks of early morning gruelling trainings. These were, however, paid off by the fantastic achievements made in the five regattas held throughout the year.

The Head of the River, marking the finale of the season, proved to be a great day with the crews performing at their best backed by an enthusiastic cheer squad. A special congratulations to the 2nd eight for winning their race and being awarded the Consistency Pennant for the season, and to the Freshman B division quad who also came first at the Head of the River.

The Inter School Athletics proved to be an outstanding achievement, due to the effort displayed by all who competed, particularly on the track. The very wet Tuesday didn't deter the girls from performing at their best and we wereplaced 3rd overall, just 3 points behind MLC. The team spirit and sportsmanship of the girls on the day was outstanding, and we were against competition of an extremely high standard. The girls should be congratulated on their sterling efforts.

PE week saw many activities to encourage participation throughout all fields of sport. The major events included a mass aerobics session instructed by Sarah Apoustolou and Hayley Macalpine in Year 10, as well as a 'Be Active Family Walk' which

ALICE DUZEVICH

went from Swan bourne Beach to PLC and concluded with a light, healthy breakfast. Friday lunchtime saw the famous event of the 'Staff vs Students' footy match get underway on the oval, and once again the 'Dockers' (Students) went down to the 'Eagles' (Staff).

The sport of Water Polo commenced its second season in Term 4 and it was great to see the increase in the number of teams that were entered into the comperition.

Participation has always been PLC's main objective, and if the IGSSA competition could not cater for our number of girls, development squads were established to make sure girls were able to play their sport. It was great to see the number of girls willing to have a go, particularly in basketball.

Thanks must go to all of the PE staff, and especially Mrs Whipp, who have worked tirelessly and enthusiastically to ensure a successful sporting year. A verywell done to all of the House Sports co-ordinators and the Captains of the various sports. Your leadership has helped make sport at PLC better than ever. A special good luck to Ivana Pearce, the Sports Captain for 2000. I know she'll do a great job.

A message finally to all girls who have been involved with the sports programme at PLe. I thank you for making '99 such a grear year in sport. You should be proud of your achievements and high levels of participation, and I trust these will continue to proliferate into the new millennium.

ALICE DUZEVICH

SPORTS CAPTAIN

SPORTS HONOURS

Alice Duzevich (12)

Claire Biggs (12)

Tania Zuvela (12)

Libby Charlesworth (12)

Georgiana Lilley (12)

Rayna Thomas (12)

Holly Brown (11)

SPORTS PARTICIPATION

POCKETS

Tania Zuvela (12) (omitted 1998)

Melanie Ring (12)

Rachel Wroe (11)

Bianca Ring (11)

Emma Glasfurd (10)

Bianca Serich (9)

Holly Brown (11)

Matilda Gollan (11)

Melanie Davies (11)

Hayley Macalpine (10)

Gabriella McLean (10)

Second Award

Megan Johnston (11)

Heidi Sounness (12)

SWIMMING

WHEN YOU'R.E RACING, YOU'RE LIVING, ALL THE R.EST IS JUST WAITING.

JANE

DUNKLEY

The swimming season really took off on the last weekend of the summer holidays. If anyone wants an adventure full of fun, incl uding swimming, eating, sleeping, eating and swimming, then the PLC Swimming Camp is the place for them.

I felt the swimming team made some of its greatest improvements this season. Not necessarily in terms of physical performance, but mentally we were definitely 'flying high'.

All you need is spirit, and talent will come naturally.

Good luck for 2000!!

HONK HONK

CLAIRE BIGGS

SWIMMING CAPTAIN

Who could have asked for a better team of girls? This year's PLC Swimming team was a fantastic bunch. We started off with a swimming camp in Mandurah which was, well how do we explain it? different yet a tonne and a half of fun. It wasan excellent time for both the younger and older girls to spend some time getting to know each other. And who could forget those starts that Paul repeatedly demonstrated?

Thanks must go to all the coaches and PE staff, especially Miss Darrington and Miss Dovey. Good luck to all the swimmers next year for the big 2000!

MELANIE RING

SWIMMING CAPTAIN (12)

Many a cold morning and sore muscle were experienced this swimming season. Overall in the IGSSA Carnival we were placed fifth. We should also extend our thanks to Scotch for inviting us to train with them in the mornings (I'm sure it encouraged some of the girls to come along!).

Sarah E. Davis (11)

Before school commenced for 1999 a heap of keen swimmers jumped in a bus and headed down to Mandurah for a couple of days of bone-crunching, muscle-building swimming training. Everyone was dreading the thousands of laps that lay ahead of them, but after discovering the pool was shallow enough to stand in, we walked most of the laps once we were out of the teacher's reach!

Bianca Burns (11)

The trainings with Scotch were very inspirational.

Marika Dunstan (11)

Inter School swimming was the best. There was heaps of team spirit, we all put in a lot of effort and had loads of fun.

Clare Merriam (11)

The swimming coach was a bit of a beast.

Helen Andrich (12)

Doodle, Blondie, Kazza, KristeJ, Duz, Lenny, Larry, etc. It was a fun night."

Karen Marshall (12)

The cheerleading spirit was really good this year. Everyone got really involved and into it and I thought that was a really good thing for school spirit.

Libby Charlesworth

SWIMMING POCKETS

Alice Duzevich (12)

Claire Biggs (12)

Leniette Zalsman (12)

Melanie Ring (12)

Alison Hillman (12)

SWIMMING

Year 7 Caitlin Trumble, Claire Niccol, Harriet Carter, Diana Bradley, Lauren Cooper Natalie Greatrex, Laura Hutt, Jai James-Dentith, Gemma Willing, Libby Ward. Year 8 Alicia Anderson, Pascale Angliss, Amy Britton, Eliza Cole, Helen Dodd, Felicity Forbes-Ives, Stacey Forrester, Charlotte Humphries, Rachael Jeffrey, Emily Keys, Kate McAllister, Miranda Nelson, Samantha Platell, Sophie Smith, Jessica Spragg, Danika Thomas, Dannika Warburton, Jennifer Watts. Year 9 Jess Alexander, Marisa Aveling, Kia Bradbeer, Nicole Filar, Amy Gillon, Jade Greenland, Sophie Hellings, Isabel Johnson, Rowena Kendall, Emily Kiernan, Katherine Lee, Anita Robinson, Bianca Serich, Chanelle Taoi, Julia Watsford, Danyel Zalsman. Year 10 Esther Beecham, Casey Beros, Pippa Chambers, Harriet Darnton-Turner, Jessica Drake-Brockman, Jessica Duckett, Lili Harman, Anna-Lee Hazell, Zoe Howe, Kate MacKinnon, Tess Marshall, Sophia Mather, Gabriella McLean, Frances Morrison, Jennifer Packer, Helen Pow, Lea Ridderhof, Amanda Seabrook, Susheel Singh, Natalie Swan, Merome Wright. Year 11 Amanda Aitken, Sarah E Davis, Marika Dunstan, Tilly Gollan, Alison Hillman, Elissa James, Ashley Jeffrey, Clare Merriam, Bianca Ring, Pia Robinson, Ashley Setters, Anne Treasure, Rachel Wroe. Year 12 Helen Andrich, Claire Biggs, Alice Duzevich, Jennifer Forrest, Hannah Forward, Emma Gianotti, Kristel Gosmann, Karen Marshall, Lauren Myers, Melanie Ring, Lareina Szpak, Rayna Thomas, Leniette Zalsman, Tania Zuvela.

CLAI R.E BIGGS

DIVING

TH E 1999 PLC DIVING TEAM BEGAN TH E SEASON WITH ENTHUSIASM AND COURAGE.

We kept up our spirit for both competitions, the State School Girls' Diving Championship and the IGSSA Diving Championship held in March.

During the months of training old dives were perfected while new ones were learnt under the guidance of coaches Shannon McGillvray, Rebecca Stevens and Mrs Whipp who was the coordinator for diving.

The team performed very well in both competitions, living up to PLC's reputation for excellence in diving. All the girls must be congratulated for their dedication and participation in this challenging sport.

ASHA SACKVILLE DIVING CAPTAIN (12)

DIVING

Year 12 Asha Sackville, Tessa Durack, Lucy Miles, Michele Seymour. Year 11 Ivana Pearce, Tilly Gollan. Year 10 Gabby McLean, Clare Shea, Pippa Chambers, Lea Ridderhof, Emma Park. Year 9 Chantelle Grainger, Kate Thompson, Yolande Chee. Year 8 Eliza Cole, Jenny Bannister, Jayme Setters, Karen Lacheta, Hannah Miller. Year 7 Claire Coni.

ASHA SACKVILLE

TENNIS

THE TENNIS SEASON COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE SUCCESSFUL FOR PLC IN 1999.

SARAH NOCK (12)

The 1999 tennis season can be summed up in a few phrases. We trained hard, we played harder, but in the end it was the natural PLC talent and school spirit which saw us through.

The PLC team was virtually untouchable. There were back to back titles for the Senior A team, and a first place for the Senior B team. PLC can look forward to more tennis success in the future, as the Junior A and Year 8A teams were also placed first.

There was a high standard of competition from all the schools, and our success reflects the degree of talent and commitment from our girls. All players should be commended for their efforts this year as they have shown not only immense ability but admirable sportsmanship as well.

Thanks must also go to the staff and coaches for their hard work and support throughout the extremely successful tennis season.

RAYNA THOMAS

TENNIS CAPTAIN (12)

Game, set, match, PLC.

Georgiana Lilley (12)

We had a ball.

Amanda Johnston (12)

PLC completed a very successful tennis season. We finished undefeated, although I'm sure that many of the girls suffered blisters and sunburn!

Sarah E. Davis (11)

This year's senior tennis was very successful as we finished the season undefeated. Many of the girls enjoyed the matches and gained great experience for next year.

Sarah E Davis (11)

Tennis was a ball!

Mandy Johnston (12)

TENNIS: I'm so glad we won. Once again, game set and match to PLC.

Georgiana Lilley (12)

TENNIS

Year 8 Sarah Hendriks. Don County, Natalie Watkins, Jayme Setters, Danika Thomas, Pascale Angliss, Emily Keys. Amanda Osborne, Kumiko Azuma. Charlotte Namtvedt. Kylie Wilmot, Carly Wise, Shiva Senathirajah, Hannah Corcoran. Year 9 Jacqui Morgan, Bianca Serich. Georgie Adcock. Julia Watsford, Phoebe McLarty, Claudia Newstead, Christin Ardagh, YolandeChee, Emma Turner, Sarah Heather. Ariel Katz, Emily Forward, Kaori Kusunoki. Year 10 Kate MacKinnon. Georgie Lange, Sam Burton, Dale Seaby. Tess Marshall. Joanna Moullin, Merome Wright, Michelle Maple, Arlee D'Antoine. Year 11 Edwina Nattrass, Nikki Beckman, Sarah E Davis. Ivana Pearce, Megan Johnston, Emily McFarlane, Holly Brown, Carolyn Wood, Jenna Van Niekerk, Bronny Fisher, Ashley Setters. Year 12 Rayna Thomas, Margot McTaggart. Georgiana Lilley, Tania Zuvela, Sarah Nock, Sophie Fuhrmann, Lucy Shea, Mandy Johnston, Krystal Waddell, Holly Parker.

RAYNA THOMAS

VOLLEYBALL

EVEN THOUG H I'M NOT VERY GOOD AT VOLLEYBALL, I STI LL ENJOY HAVI NG A GO.

Phenomena doop, doop (clap, clap), was the opening chant to every match played by the 1999 A Volleyball team. It was a season of intense volleyball and our spirits were lifted when Greg Barton, the Head Volleyball Coach from WAIS offered to coach us. One unfortunate loss placed us second overall.

Many of the teams were nominated in the State Team Cup Championships, and some teams, including the Senior A and B, achieved top places.

PLC has made huge improvements in IGSSA Volleyball. We had a very successful season in 1999. PLC has dug set spiked their way to the top over the last few years and we wish the following years the best of luck.

Claire Biggs and Tania Zuvela (12)

By the end of the volleyball season, Katie could serve over the net!

Georgina Harvey (11)

Volleyball this year was a blast. I'm not a sporty person but winning one set has changed my mind about participation. The choccie frogs might have helped too. Miss Langdon rocked the floor!

Katie Clunies-Ross (11)

Volleyball is really fun, except I was distracted by all the other games playing at the same time. So the ball was easily missed.

Amy Dry (11)

'99 was a good season for Volleyball. Luckily the glass doesn't shatter .I'm sure we hit it repetitively because of our slightly less than desirable aim. It was great to get involved and get the spirit pumpin'. We didn't do too badly either. Go PLC.

Natalia Cooper (11)

We're loving it, I'm telling you, we're loving it

Alice Duzevich (12)

I played volleyball in Term 1 and I really enjoyed playing it with my team members. Thank you.

Rie Hamada (11)

Even though I'm not very good at volleyball, I still enjoy having a go.

Amy Dry (11)

Good innings.

Heidi Sounness (12)

VOLLEYBALL POCKET

Hannah Forward (12)

Alice Duzevich (12)

Tania Zuvela (12)

Melanie Davies (11)

VOLLEYBALL

Year 8 Kendal Giles, Shiva Senathirajah, Helen Dodd, Samantha Platell, Juanita Hyder, Eliza Ho, Jess Schouten, Jessica Allan, Raine Gorter, Jemima Pope-Brien, Chelsea Stewart, Jessie Dare, Charlotte Humphries, Libby McLean, Miranda Nelson, Chloe Bartley, Amy Willsher, Rachel Carew-Hopkins, Nikki Taylor, Tiffany Calvert, Minah Munshi, Maria-Teresa Barnes, Lorraine Lim, Rachael Jeffrey, Emma Scogna. Year 9 Emily Forward, Phoebe McLarty, Lauren Civiello, Kelly Summers, Bryden Bell, Honor Calnan, Laura Ludgate, Elsa MacKenzie, Katherine Thom, Asha Atkinson, Alicia Burke, Summer Chapman, Amelia Gerrard, Fiona Henham, Briony Swire-Thompson, Alex Walker, Emily Woffenden. Year 10 Blythe Calnan, Joanne Dick, Lizzie Kuehne, Jelena Maticevic, Michelle Piesse, Merome Wright, Megan Wright, Arlee D'Antoine, Kate Hendry, Fiona Lester, Jacqui Medway, Julia Ngeow, Rebecca O'Rourke, Dale Seaby, Taryn Sparrowhawk, Emma Glasfurd, Sheree Halford, Kate MacKinnon, Natalie Maguire, Kate Miles, Naomi Morrell, Kate Rieben, Shannon Akers, Linden Freels, Olwen Scott, Weiping Wang, Kirsty Banner, Holly McDonald. Year 11 Holly Brown, Melanie Davies, Catriona Dowding, Sarah E Davis, Katie Francis, Megan Johnston, Rebecca Mawhinney, Clare Merriam, Naomi Mills, Bianca Ring, Lily Rojanamitr, Linda Brandenburg, Bianca Burns, Natalia Cooper, Amy Dry, Selby Giles, Alison Hillman, Alex Humphry, Sarah Jackson, Lisa McDonald, Kirstyn March, Brooke Marshall, I-Ling Chen, Katie Clunies-Ross, Melanie Fisher, Rie Hamada, Georgina Harvey, Cara Hoppe, Natsuda Kasisopha, Elizabeth Newnham, Erinn O'Meagher. Year 12 Claire Biggs, Alice Duzevich, Hannah Forward, Heidi Sounness, lrini Verios, Tania Zuvela, Emma Gianotti, Bianca Guest, Stjepana Maticevic, Margot McTaggart, Sarah Ward, Anna James, Letitia Lapsley, Vera Lee, Keturah Mathers, Joelanders Tulong Maramis.

AMY DRY (Il)

CROSS COUNTRY

THE CLiCKAS REALLY INTlMlDATED ALL THE OTHER SCHOOLS. KEEP CLICKING GIRLS!

ALlCE DUZEVICH (12)

1999 was yet another successful season for the PLC Cross-Country team, coming second to Penrhos in the overall competition. Once more we had a close bunch of girls who were extremely dedicated despite the freezing cold and fog at Perry Lakes early on the winter mornings. The hill sessions proved to be our biggest test, but at the end of the season our results clearly reflected the hard work that we had put in.

At the IGSSA competition the Year lOs won their age group pennant with Year l1/12s and Year 9s finishing second. The Year 8s came fifth. We also participated in the State Schoolgirls' Cross-Country meet at Burswood, and despite the extreme weather conditions, the PLC girls gave it their all, with Rowena Kendall, Sarah Apostolou, Amanda Aitken, Alice Duzevich and Libby Charlesworth all being named in the State squads. Sarah Apostolou took out the 1S-years age group pennant.

Special thanks must go to Mrs Whipp, Tim and Tony Gooch and Mr Beckwith for all their hard work and effort that enabled the PLC team to run like the wind. Good luck to all Cross-Country girls for 2000; you've only got to knock off Penrhos now!

LIBBY CHARLESWORTH AND ALICE DUZEVICH

CROSS COUNTRY CAPTAINS (12)

CROSS COUNTRY

Year 12 Alice Duzevich. Libby Charlesworth. Georgiana Lilley, Heidi Sounness. Year 11

Amanda Aitken, Alison Hillman, Elissa James. Year 10 Sarah Apostolou, Anna-Lee Hazell, Jade de Nardi, Emma Glasfurd, Natalie Swan, Sarah Thomas, Olwen Scott, Jacqui Thomas. Year 9 Chanelle Taoi. Rowena Kendall, Bianca Serich, Nicole Filar, Jessica Hull, Kate MacTiernan, Sophie Sleight. Year 8 Sophie Smith, Dannika Warburton, Lucy Donovan, Jennifer Watts, Rochelle Starling, Felicity Forbes-Ives, Kate Stevens, Emerald Bond Year 7 Claire Niccol, Harriet Carter. Fiona Boyce.

CROSS COUNTRY POCKET

Alice Duzevich (12)

ALICE DUZEVICH

LI BBY CHARLESWORTH

HOCKEY

THE HOCKEY TOUR WAS UNBELIEVABLY FANTASTIC. IT WAS A GREAT MIXTURE OF HOCKEY AND SHOPPING. I THINK WE ALL WISHED IT HAD BEEN LONGER THAN 10 DAYS. MOIRA MCKECHNIE (I])

With Sydney just around the corner and the ongoing success of the Hockeyroos, back here at PLC our enthusiasm on the hockey pitch continued. Early in the year, 14 of us ventured to Hong Kong on the PLC/ScotchCollege HockeyTour enabling us to be 'in form' before the season started! This year we had five PLC teams and we finished third overall, only 1 point behind Penrhos.

Wins seemed to elude the Senior As for most of the season, with draws and half-finished matches, due to appalling weather, preventing us from achieving the results we deserved. However the team enjoyed a fun and challenging season with Mrs De Silva as Coach. Good luck to the Senior As who will be the team to beat in 2000, losing only one Year 12 player. Senior As finished fourth, only two points from second and the Senior Bs finished equal fourth.

Our Junior teams did PLC proud, finishing second in both A and B grades, each team just one point off taking out the pennant. Year 8As finished third.

Special congratulations to Ivana Pearce and Jessica Drake-Brockman, who were

selected in the State 16s Schoolgirls team and Division 1 team respectively. Thank you also to Miss Dovey and all the coaches for 1999.

PLC Hockey spirit has been building in recent years with scratch matches against touring teams and parents becoming a feature of our calendar. It is great to see so many keen and interested parents getting involved, making hockey at PLC a close-knit group. Best of luck to all girls for 2000; I know you'll continue to flaunt the tartan skirts as you enjoy your hockey. Hockey 1, hockey 2, hockey 3!

LIBBY CHARLESWORTH

HOCKEY CAPTAIN (12)

Most of us went to Hong Kong together and played under extreme conditions. Some of us were nearly struck by lightning and every game was cut short due to storms. We ended up third.

Kirstyn March (11)

The highlight of the Senior B's hockey season was definitely playing next to Perth Glory. We stopped the hockey match and collected soccer balls for them. Overall it was a good season.

Karen Marshall (12)

HOCKEY POCKET

Jenna Van Niekerk (11) Emily McFarlane (11)

HOCKEY

Senior A Libby Charlesworth, Amy Dry, Catherine Dunn, Rachael Greer, Elizabeth Lang, Kirstyn March, Emily McFarlane, Annette Newbold, Ivana Pearce, Pia Robinson, Jenna Van Niekerk, Krystal Waddell, Carolyn Wood, Kate Balston. Senior B Marika Dunstan, Bianca Guest, Alex Humphry, Yuki Kobayashi, Letitia Lapsley, Margot McTaggart, Holly Parker, Carissa Poultney, Vanessa Stone, Megan Wilson, Naomi Ardley, Emma Goldie, Jacqueline Goodridge, Karen Marshall, Beverley Pierre. Junior A Emily Bond, Alicia Burke, Jacqui Chellew, Xian-Li Davies, Jessica DrakeBrockman, Emm Drake-Brockman, Anna-Lee Hazell, Hayley Macalpine, Phoebe McLarty, Frances Morrison, Claudia Newstead, Michelle Piesse, Dale Seaby, Bianca Serich. Junior B Shannon Akers, Christin Ardagh, Daisy Bannerman, Jessica Duckett, Pippa Goodridge, Julie Hewitt, Ariel Katz, Bronwyn Kerr, Emily Kiernan, Laura Lane, Jacqueline Morgan, Joanna Moullin, Susan Richardson, Sonia Waddell, Julia Watsford, Bryony Worrall. Year 8A Alicia Anderson, Pascale Angliss, Jenny Bannister, Eliza Cole, Jessie Dare, Charlotte Humphries, Juanita Hyder, Sarah Kopcheff, Elizabeth McLean, Tracy Patterson, Sophie Smith, Kate Stevens, Chloe-Louise Thomas, Jennifer Watts. Year 8B Emerald Bond, Amy Britton, Stacey Forrester, Nandini Gandhi, Raine Gorter, Amy Green, Katharine McPherson, Eliza Mellor, Minah Munshi, Nateisha Norrish, Sarah O'Neill, Katie Rice, Emma Scogna, Michele Swan, Danika Thomas, Amy Willsher, Carly Wise, Alyssa Wright. Year 7 Evelyn Meads, Kimberley McDougall, Jacqui Young, Hami James-Dentith, Jai JamesDentith, Georgina Richardson, Annie Taylor, Georgina Taylor, Natalie Greatrex, Natalie Higham, Jane Trudgian, Suzie Short, Robin Bromage.

LIBBY CHARLESWORTH

NETBALL

THE SENIOR.A TEAM'S ONE AND ONLY SET PLAY WAS CALLED 'YOBBO'.

MEL DAY I ES (11)

The 1999 Netball season proved extremely successful with wins occurring in several years.

The wins were not the only success that can be attributed to the teams; there was a definite competitive streak in the girls and coaches, but above all the sportsmanship and fun shone through. The netball season has been the most encouraging, supportive and lively group of girls PLC has seen in years, and for this all teams should be commended.

This year there was an emphasis on teamwork and team spirit; new friendships were formed and new skills learnt, and everyone competed to a very high standard.

RAYNA THOMAS NETBALL CAPTAIN (12)

NETBALL

Year 12 Rayna Thomas, Heidi Sounness, Sophie Fuhrmann, Jeni Anderson, Katie Newcombe, Emily Fenwick, Amanda Johnston, Lucy Shea, Lisa Hamlet, Ellen Walker, Holly Osborne, Monique Latham, Ashley Setters, Ruimin Leow. Year 11 Krystal Waddell, Nikki Beckman, Mel Davies, Melissa Cussons, Bronny Fisher, Catriona Dowding, Carisa Grylls, Naomi Mills, Kelli Taylor, Bianca Ring, Aimee Bayly, Lily Rojanamitr, Erinn O'Meagher, Sarah Latham, Jenny Buchanan, Kylie Cook, Ashley Jeffrey, Jessica Telford, Jami Adamson, Nastasya Tay, Erin Toll, Sara Ramli, Natsuda Kasisopha, Rie Hamada, Sally Pedlow. Year 10 Alice Johnstone, Kate MacKinnon, Georgie Lange, Helen Pow, Sarah Thomas, Casey Beros, Joanne Dick, Charlotte Dunn, Aleesa Genat, Genevieve Leith, Clare Shea, Merome Wright, Belinda Evans, Emma Park, Felicity Pearce, Taryn Sparrowhawk, Lea Ridderhof, Rebecca O'Rourke, Samantha Burton, Kate Miles, Kate Hendry, Michelle Piesse, Arlee D' Antoine, Dale Seaby, Claire Shad bolt, Jo Bannister, Holly McDonald, Naomi Morrell, Amanda Clark, Emma Glasfurd, Fiona Lester, Jelena Maticevic,

Julia Ngeow, Sheree Halford, Rebecca Turrell, Lili Harman, Gabby McLean, Sarah Keys.

Year 9 Georgie Adcock, Tahryn Bolt, Sonia Waddell, Jillian Locke, Nadine Gregory, Chanelle Taoi, Kathryn Trahar, Emily Woffenden, Jess Alexander, Tamika Harris, Lara Wilmot, Jessica Hull, Anita Robinson, Celine Stocker, Julia Brice, Sarah Heather, Nina Durack, Kia Bradbeer, Kate MacTiernan, Erin Kiddie, Sophie Sleight, Isabel Johnson, Marisa Aveling, Kelly Summers, Amy Larsen, Kate Thompson, Joanne Ayers, Jade Barker, Amy House, Lauren Civiello, Amy Gillon, Jacqueline Morgan, Elizabeth Roberts, Alison Cook, Laura Gregson, Katherine Merrison.

Year 8 Emily Keys, Kim Rowley, Dannika Warburton, Samantha Platell, Caroline Paull, Miranda Nelson, Sarah Hendriks, Amanda Osborne, Jemima Pope-Brien, Stacey Forrester, Kendal Giles, Tessa La Mela, Eliza Ho, Kumiko Azuma, Jessica Spragg, Kylie Wilmot, Helen Dodd, Katie Burges, Rachael Jeffrey, Chelsea Stewart, Mischa Knopke, Alison Barnes, Hannah Miller, Angela Ring, Nateisha Norrish, Natalie Watkins, Tessa Thompson, Meliesse Palassis, Rochelle Starling, Shiva Senathirajah, Elizabeth Lissiman, Justine Howard, Felicity Forbes-Ives, Camilla Bibby, Rachel Carew-Hopkins, Clair Morison, Lorraine Lim, Sara Scott, Clare Cramond, Lucy Donovan, Hannah Corcoran, Jayme Setters. Year 7 Caitlin Trumble, Melissa Spurge, Janine Speirs, Eloise Healy, Ali Trahar, Pia Van Straalen, Bonny Wells, Gabrielle Starling, Lauren Cooper, Maryam Ali, Nicky Strauss, Amy Johns, Kristy Dawson, Victoria Blake, Clare Weeden, Paige Maloney, Libby Ward, Leila Williams, Elizabeth Pope.

NETBALL POCKET

Rayna Thomas (12)

Heidi Sounness (12)

RAYNA THOMAS

GYMNASTICS

NO MORE 'I DREAM OF GENIE'!!! OH THIS YEAR IT WAS BETTER, SOME RAN DOM TROPICAL MUS IC! TRACEY HARRJS (2)

Attempting back flips when it's pitch black outside, you're still half asleep - the body and your fingers and toes haven't quite defrosted - but once again the PLC gymnastics team had a great season. All four divisions showed great enthusiasm and talent throughout the season and are to be congratulated on their success.

LUCY SHEA

GYMNASTICS CAPTAIN (12)

GYMNASTICS

Division 1 Karen Lacheta, Gabby McLean, Emma Park, Asha Sackville, Clare Shea, Lucy Shea, Genevieve Simpson, Jacqui Thomas, Ginny Wiszneauckas. Division 2 Liz Armstrong, Yolande Chee, Eliza Cole, Marian Hennessy, Rowena Kendall, SophiaMather, Kirby Scanlan, Lareina Szpak, Erin Toll, Zoe Van Straalen, Sian Williams, Tilly Gollan. Division 3 Jenny Bannister, Natalie Swan, Phoebe Glasfurd, Michelle Maple, Skye Shanahan, Tracey Harris, Megan Laird, Tessa La Mela, Briony Swire-Thompson, Hannah Miller. Division 4 Harriet Carter, Claire Niccol, Natalie Greatrex, Libby Ward, Gemma Willing, Janine Speirs, Kristy Dawson, Clare Weeden, Robin Bromage, Shalini Gandhi, Sophie Mellor, Victoria Blake.

ROWING

ONCE AGAIN THE ROWERS NEARLY DID IT. WE HAD A GREAT SEASON WH ICH I WON'T FORGET! GEORGIANA LILLEY (12)

Blisters, sore backs and speeding boats crashing into you at 6am are what you come to expect as a rower , not to mention angry East Fremantle rowing crews.

Alison Hillman (11)

It's the coolest". we won ."

GO THE 2ND VITI !

Georgia Gerson and Elissa James (11)

Alison Hillman: 'I've lost my nuts'

Tilly GolIan (11)

Freshie rowing was a great experience that I recommend to absolutely anyone.

Jo Barrett-Lennard (11)

First eight rowing is like being in a rowing cult.

Hannah Forward and Georgiana Lilley (12)

ROWING

1st VIII Georgiana Lilley, Heidi Sounness, Hannah Forward,Emma Gianotti, Alison Hillman, Lareina Szpak, Irini Verios, Jennifer Forrest, Jane Dunkley. 2nd VIII Mel Davies, Jane Forma, Melanie Ring, Rachel Wroe, Elissa James, Tilly Gollan, Jo Butchart, Heather Bewsher, Linda Brandenburg, Georgia Gerson. Year 10A VIII Katie Phillips, Amanda Seabrook, Harriet Darnton-Turner, Stephanie Scott, Jess Minshall, Susheel Singh, Sophia Mather, Hayley MacAlpine, Nat Maguire. Year 10B VIII Emma Glasfurd, Kirby Scanlan, Tess Marshall, Michelle Maple, Alexia Bivoltsis, Skye Shanahan, Rachel Scogna, Megan Laird, Tehani

Mahony. Freshman VIII Phoebe Anderson, Joanna Moullin, Merome Wright, Joanne Dick, Melissa Cussons, Jenny Buchanan, Joanne BarrettLennard, Arlee D'Antoine, Olwen Scott. Freshman Squad Taryn Sparrowhawk, Hannah Packwood, Sheree Halford, Fiona Lester, Georgia Herbert. Year 9A VIII Katherine Lee, Ainslie Walker, Emma Forrester, Amy House, Nadine Gregory, Danielle Golledge, Aimee Leroy, Marina Windsor, Emma Cumming, Emily Woffenden. Year 9B VIII (1)

Sarah Heather, Sophie Morris, Danyel Zalsman, Laura Ludgate, Jessica Williams, Chrystal Teh, Emily Bollinger, Erin Kiddie, Elsa MacKenzie Year 9B VIII (2) Bryden Bell, Annabel Keenan, Jacqueline Comb, Liz Seggie, Alex Walker, Sarah Coulon, Laura Lane, Laurie Hills, Alana Green.

ROWING POCKETS

Jane Dunkley (12)

Georgiana Lilley (12)

Melanie Ring (12)

Irini Verios (12)

Jennifer Forrest (12)

Hannah Forward (12)

Emma Gianotti (12)

Lareina Szpak (12)

Alison Hillman (11)

HEIDI SOUNNESS

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL REQ!)IRES US WORKING AS A TEAM AND A TEAM IS WHAT WE BECAME.

EMILY MCFARLANE

AND

CARlSA GRYLlS (II)

In late July, the 1999 basketball season began with anticipation, every team commencing what was to be a successful and fun-filled few months. Special congratulations go to the Year 8B and Junior B teams who won their respective pennants.

The Senior A team showed great team spirit and enthusiasm to persevere through a difficult season of coaches coming and going due to other commitments (and some travelling to St Mary's for a game scheduled at PLC!) and training sessions being lost through other activities. Despite this, the smiling faces remained (even at 7am in a cold, dark gymnasium complete with power cuts!) and as always, the PLC girls showed they know how to have fun in any situation!

Thanks must go to all coaches and Miss Dorrington for her organisation of the '99 season. Congratulations to all players on your superb efforts and best of luck for the 2000 season.

ANNI FORDHAM BASKETBALL CAPTAIN (12)

Basketball is like life you run up and down the court, dribble, fake, eventually get a clear shot and score.

Rebecca Mawhinney (11)

Tip 1: Wear helmets and mouth guards - the opposition have a tendency to head butt. Tip 2: Watch out for St. Marys - our team of five is equivalent to theirs of three. Tip 3: Wear platforms - to be at least equally tall.

Sarah E Davis, Stevie Shields and Krystal Waddell (11)

I swear this basketball ring just moved .! never miss my shots!

Stevie Shields (11)

BASKETBALL

Year 8 Alicia Anderson, Alison Barnes, Jessie Dare, Miranda Nelson, Amanda Osborne, Kim Rowley, Jessica Schouten, Dannika Warburton, Carly Wise, Kumiko Azuma, Sarah Hendriks, Juanita Hyder, Gemma Maguire, Eliza Mellor, Hannah Miller, Jemima Pope-Brien, Sophie Smith, Chelsea Stewart, Michele Swan, Chloe Thomas.

Year 9 Jessica Davies, Nadine Gregory, Sarah Robinson, Bianca Serich, Sonia Waddell, Chanelle Taoi, Emily Forward, Kathryn Trahar, Daisy Bannerman, Jacqui Chellew, Jessica Hull, Sophie Johnston, Celia Bolden, Christin Ardagh, Danielle Golledge, Emma Sturgeon, Elizabeth Roberts, Olivia Levinson, Anna Maguire, Kate Thompson, Kelley Sloan. Year10 Georgie Lang, Dale Seaby, Michelle Piesse, Emily Liddelow, Arlee D'Antoine, Blythe Calnan, Hayley MacAlpine, Genevieve Leith, Emma Glasfurd, Megan Wright.

Year11 Holly Brown, Sandra Costopoulos, Sarah E Davis, Amy Dry, Alex Humphry, Megan Johnston, Bianca Ring, Krystal Waddell, Katie Costopoulos, Carisa Grylls, Yuki Kobayashi, Rebecca Mawhinney, Emily McFarlane, Erinn O'Meagher, Sara Ramli, Stevie Shields. Year 12 Anni Fordham, Mel Ring, Bianca Guest, Margot McTaggart, Shirin Reyhani.

BASKETBALL

POCKET

Krystal Waddell (11)

ANNI FOR.DHAM

ATHLETICS

MY AI M WAS TO GO OUT WlTH A BANG.

The season of '99 was definitely a memorable one. Although extremely short, much enthusiasm was evident in the early mornings and late afternoons of throwing, running and jumping.

Despite a few hiccups in the timetable as a result of poor weather conditions, the very wet day of the Interschool competition didn't stop the efforts and determination of our star athletes. They fought it out to the end and came a very close third, only three points behind MLC who were placed second. Well done to all the girls who competed with the PLC style and sportsmanship which we are renowned for. There were many outstanding individual performances, and special congratulations must go to Jess Drake-Brockman of Year 10, and Bianca Serich of Year 9 who were both placed first for their age group in the carnival by achieving more points than any other girl in that year.

We are not only proud to be your captains, but have total faith in your abilities to climb even higher next year and beyond.

Thanks must go to all of the coaches, PE Staff and parents who helped make the season as successful as it was and especially to Miss Langdon and Ms Barbir for their tireless efforts.

ALICE DUZEVICH

AND LAREINA SZPAK

ATHLETICS CAPTAINS (12)

Mr Johnston tried to kill me.

Pia Robinson (11)

Despite the bad weather on the day I was happy that we didn't look like marshmallows this year!!

Anni Fordham (12)

There is a point when you're just so wet, puddles don't seem to matter anymore.

Anonymous Student After being made to sit in the rain for athletics presentations.

ATHLETICS

Year 8 Jessica Allan. Alicia Anderson. Kumiko Azuma, Jenny Bannister, Stacey Forrester, MariaTeresa Barnes. Chloe Bartley, Eliza Cole, Hannah Corcoran, Don County, Jessie Dare, Helen Dodd, Lucy Donovan, Kendal Giles, Eliza Ho, Emily Keys, Karen Lacheta, Minah Munshi, Jennifer Watts, Miranda Nelson, Nateisha Norrish, Amanda Osborne, Jemima Pope-Brien, Kylie Wilmot, Angela Ring, Jessica Schouten, Emma Scogna, Sarah Scott, Sophie Smith, Jessica Spragg, Rochelle Starling, Chelsea Stewart, Danika Thomas, Dannika Warburton. Year 9 Jenni Armstrong, Tahryn Bolt, Alicia Burke, Bryden Bell, Honor Calnan, Christin Ardagh. Cassandra Charlick. Jacqui Chellew, Emma Cullen, Jessica Davies, Xian-Li Davies, Joanne Ayres, Nicole Filar, Emily Forward, Chantelle Grainger, Jessica Hull, Amy House, Tess Jack, Isabel Johnson, Sophie Johnston, Ariel Katz, Rowena Kendall, Emily Kiernan, Sophie Kirov, Emily Lang, Jillian Locke, Elsa MacKenzie, Kate MacTiernan, Katherine Merrison, Prudence Newnham, Anita Robinson, Bianca Serich, Sophie Sleight, Chanelle Taoi, Kathryn Trahar, Sonia Waddell, Julia Watsford, Emily Woffenden, Summer Chapman. Year 10 Sarah Apostolou, Esther Beecham, Casey Beros, Samantha Burton, Jade De Nardi, Pippa Chambers, Emm Drake-Brockman, Jessica Drake-Brockman, Charlotte Dunn, Emma Glasfurd, Anna-Lee Hazell, Zoe Howe, Georgie Lange, Emily Liddelow, Hayley Macalpine, Kate MacKinnon, Sophia Mather, Gabriella McLean, Merome Wright, Joanna Moullin, Rebecca O'Rourke, Katie Phillips, Helen Pow, Lea Ridderhof. Olwen Scott, Dale Seaby, Clare Shea, Sarah Thomas, Jacqui Thomas. Year 11 Amanda Aitken, Holly Brown, Aimee Bayly, Catriona Dowding, Ashley Jeffrey, Matilda Gollan, Alex Humphry, Elissa James, Megan Johnston, Melanie Davies, Pia Robinson, Jenna Van Niekerk, Krystal Waddell, Rachel Wroe. Year 12 Alice Duzevich, Libby Charlesworth, Anni Fordham, Hannah Forward, Bianca Guest, Sarah Khouri, Janet Lee, Katie Newcombe, Heidi Sounness, Lucy Shea, Lareina Szpak, Rayna Thomas.

ATHLETICS POCKET

Libby Charlesworth (12) Alex Humphry (11)

RAYNA THOMAS (12)

LAIUINA SZPAK

ALICE DUZEVICH

SOFTBALL

"YOU GO AH EAD GUYS, I'LL KEEP TH E BENCH WAR.M." ANON

The perennial quote: "Don't slide in shorts, OUCH!!"

"We're not bad, they're just really really good!"

"Remember if we win we go out for pizza, if we lose what the heck , we'll go out for pizza anyway."

Anonymous Students

SOFTBALL

Year 8 Clare Cramond, Juanita Hyder, MariaTeresa Barnes, Sarah Hendriks, Caroline Paull, Jessica Spragg, Kate McAllister, Amanda Osborne, Sarah O'Neill, Danika Thomas, Glenna Tan, Angela Ring, Eliza Ho, Stacey Forrester, Charlotte Humphries, Chloe Thomas, Kumiko Azuma, Nateisha Norrish, Elizabeth Lissiman, Jessie Dare, Pascale Angliss, Eliza Cole, Hannah Corcoran, Shiva Senathirajah. Year 9 Annika Kristensen, Georgie Adcock, Phoebe McLarty, Emma Mitchell, Alex Walker, Claudia Newstead, Nadine Gregory, Lauren Coulter, Amy House, Elizabeth Seggie, Alicia Burke, Asha Atkinson, Jillian Locke, Laura Lane, Ariel Katz, Kelley Sloan, Joanne Ayers, Sonia Waddell, Emma Forrester, Kate Thompson, Katherine Thom, Christin Ardagh, Sophie Morris, Kelly Summers, Rowena Kendall, Elizabeth Roberts, Annabel Keenan, Lara Wilmot, Laura Ludgate, Julia Watsford, Sophia Chapman, Olivia Levinson, Julie Hewitt, Jeni Armstrong, Elsa MacKenzie, Sophie Kirov, Tess Jack, Zoe van Straalen, Anna Maguire, Julia Brice, Paige Marshall. Year 10 Georgie Lange, Dale Seaby, Lizzie Kuehne, Joanna Moullin, Fran Morrison, Jessica Minshall, Tehani Mahony, Fiona Lester, Jo Dick, Natalie Maguire, Naomi Morrell, Sharmila Sripathy, Taryn Sparrowhawk, Carlyn Kong,Weiping Wang, Mishal Vasantlal. Year 11 Amanda Aitken, Katherine Balston, Holly Brown, Jenna Van Niekerk, Megan Johnston, Ivana Pearce, Stevie Shields, Sarah E. Davis, Amy Smith, Erinn O'Meagher, Amy Dry, Catherine Dunn, Catriona Dowding, Marika Dunstan, Nikki Beckman, Donna Simmons, Kylie Cook, Sara Ramli, Ashley Lyons, Jenny Buchanan, Naomi Ardley.

SOFTBALL POCKET

Ivana Pearce (11)

WATER POLO

WATER POLO IS RIPPING LITERALLY LOOK AT MY BATHERS!

ELISSA JAMES (II)

Getting in the PLC pool early in the morning is ... uh ... really invigorating. We've had a really exciting season to say the least. So far we're doing pretty damn good and besides, PLC is the best because we travel in the Venga Bus.

Natalia Cooper (11)

I'm new at PLC and I've really enjoyed water polo. It's a good way to meet people.

Kerry Larkin (10)

There are many violent people out there. But water polo has still been really fun.

Sarah E Davis (11)

It's freezing!

Rachel Wroe (11)

WATER POLO

Year 8 Alicia Anderson, Pascale Angliss, Dannika Warburton, Jenny Bannister, Tiffany Calvert, Felicity Forbes-Ives, Emily Keys, Karen Lacheta, Elizabeth McLean, Miranda Nelson, Samantha Platell, Jemima Pope-Brien, Jessica Schouten, Kate Stevens. Year 9 Jessica Alexander, Nicole Filar, Danielle Golledge, Laura Gregson, Sophie Johnston, Bianca Serich, Chanelle Taoi, Marisa Aveling, Klaske Bakker, Kia Bradbeer, Emma Forrester, Julie Hewitt, Kerry Larkin, Katherine Lee, Jacqueline Morgan, Anita Robinson, Julia Watsford, Lara Wilmot. Year 10 Esther Beecham, Casey Beros, Samantha Burton, Blythe Calnan, Jessica Duckett, Anna-Lee Hazell, Hayley Macalpine, Kate MacKinnon, Sophia Mather, Jessica Minshall, Joanna Moullin, Amanda Seabrook, Merome Wright. Year 11 Natalia Cooper, Mel Davies, Sarah E Davis, Rachael Greer, Alison Hillman, Elissa James, Megan Johnston, Clare Merriam, Naomi Mills, Rachel Wroe.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT

PLC JUNIOR. SCHOOL spon HAS COMPLETED ANOTHER. ACTION PACKED YEAR. IN 1999.

The girls have continued to participate in many areas and develop a wide variety of skills within the curriculum. Peer teaching has again been an important part of learning with the Year 9 and 10 Sport and Recreation classes helping the Prep, Year 1 and Year 4 students on a one to one basis. The learning curvefor both age groups has been a delight to observe.

The students have participated in a number of Inter House events cheering on their house peers to perform to their best. This year the Inter House program included the Preps in the swimming carnival and the Kindy and Preps in the athletics carnival.

Phys.Ed. Week was enjoyed by all Junior School classes, with the Year 9 Sport and Recreation class running activities for the girls, as well as a mass aerobics session and walk during the mornings.

The extra curricular programme has been very popular this year and has taken on board three new sports - golf, cricket and soccer. The year 1 's and 2's have been given the opportunity to be involved in extra curricular sport with netball, gymnastics and basketball clubs being offered after school. Many of the extra curricular activities have given the chance for the girls to train towards participation in Inter School competitions. PLC has been involved in swimming, diving, netball, hockey, cross-country, gymnastics and basketball at an Inter School level, with many notable achievements. PLC continues to encourage participation and enjoyment of sporting activities for everyone. The growth in the numbers participating in extra curricular activities this year has been extremely encouraging. Well done everyone!

MISS JO HAMMOND

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR

ARTS REPORT 1999

IN SOME WAYS I FELT OBLIGED TO BEGIN MY REPORT, CREATIVELY, SHOULD I SAY?

SOPHIE FUHRMANN

However, I came to the conclusion that no amount of artistic flare from me would be able to describe the amount of talent we have at PLC in every aspect of the Arts. Every girl involved in the arts this year has put in her very best and all are to be commended on fine standards of performance.

Many outstanding plays of exceptionally high standard also took place this year, The year 12 TEE Drama Class kick-started the term with their somewhat unique interpretation of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle paving the way for what was to become a fantastic year for theatre. The combined efforts of the year 9/10 PLC and 8-12 Scotch College students in Smithy included a mammoth cast of over seventy, and their vibrancy and enthusiasm on stage made it a spectacle to watch. Black Roses showed us just how much fresh talent and how many budding young actresses we have in Year Eleven and they are to be commended on such fine performances. Yet theatre can only show its greatest potential when all technical and backstage elements work alongside the performers and thus the amazing backstage and 'tech' girls must be congratulated also for their dedication and professionalism throughout the year.

Whilst those of us were recovering from an eventful second term, the music students jet-setted off to Tasmania during the second term holidays to white water raft, hangglide, freeze to death - and get some music in along the way. This was a highly successful tour and a special thank you must go to all the teachers and parents who helped make it such

an enjoyable and productive trip. Music has always been an important aspect of the arts at PLC and offers girls not only the skills and understanding required to learn a musical instrument but also the chance to show off these talents in performance situations both within the school and the wider community.

Arts Day seemed to come around with perfect timing in Term Three and was (I believe) the most enjoyable and satisfying day of the year. Whilst girls showed off their talents in both creative arts and performance pieces, I was extremely impressed by their willingness to display their talents and to support others during performance. PLC girls have a strong sense of community and this is particularly noticeable on days such as Arts Day. Well done to everyone who had a go and thank you to those who readily took part in helping make it such a success.

The IGSSA dancers again lived up to their reputation of being the grooviest and most co-ordinated bunch of girls ever to walk on stage and with two very contrasting dance pieces proved that when we do it - we do it with style! No doubt the girls enjoyed

their chance to work together and display their talents at the IGSSA dance festival.

Our debaters and public speakers have also had an extremely successful year, and I'm always amazed (or should 1 say jealous) at how competent the younger speakers are. The girls faced some challenging topics; however they spoke with confidence and authority, and no doubt the debaters scared the life out of many of their opposition members with their 'unbelievable' knowledge on the various topics given. Special congratulations must go to all those girls who have put in numerous hours of work in the Art Department and their creative talents were very much appreciated on Arts Day. All aspects of the arts, both creative and performing, were of such a high standard this year and all involved are to be truly commended. I have enjoyed my year as Arts Captain tremendously and I thank all my friends, teachers and family members for being so supportive. Good luck to Mel for next year....

SOPHIE FUHRMANN

ARTS CAPTAIN (12)

ARTS HONOURS

Catherine Crompton

Lucy Shea

MUSIC HONOURS

Catherine Crompton

Tracey Harris

Kathryn Holt

Lauren Huggins

Stjepana Maticevic

Claire Purse

SOPHIE FUHRMANN

DRAMA

LOUD

COSTUMES, LOUD MAKE-UP. LOUD ACCENTS - WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?

NASTASYA TAY (11) ON BLACK ROSES

With Mrs Dunn on maternity leave and Mrs Montague leaving 'to make a tribe of Indians', the year started with kids peeking through the Drama office window trying to catch a glimpse of the new teachers. Since some smart cookie realised that Drama was in fact just as important as Chemistry and Calculus, the 12s were especially interested about who was going to get us through the first year of TEE Drama Studies. Together Miss Cody, Mrs Reid and good 01' Mrs Katz took us by the hand and led us through yet another magnificent year of Drama. The array of talent at PLC was shown when a mass of school kids took to the stage (and Bio box) for the House Plays. It was so thrilling to see all those involved experience the indescribable joy of theatre acting.

In April, Miss Cody took the Year 12 Drama class through a truly amazing experience in the production of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle. It was a perfect example of how theatre should work. Discipline, focus, trust, intuition and risk taking. Many new friendships were formed and the thrill was shared by all. A heartfelt thank you for teaching us to fly.

With an enormous cast, crew and orchestra, the musical comedy Smithy wowed us with its talent and spectacle. Directed by Mrs Katz this 9/10 production also involved students from Scotch College.

Next up was Black Roses which comprised Year 11s from Scotch, Christ Church and PLC. The students had a wonderful opportunity to perfect their Cockney accents when professional workshops were held. With additional dialogue written by Mrs Reid, this production was a great success.

In June the centre hosted Effie Crump's production of The Glass Menagerie. Following the lives of three ordinary people, this professional production was viewed by the Year 11s and 12.

A handful of PLC students were privileged enough to perform in the prestigious His Majesty's for Midnite Youth Theatre Company's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. With an estimated 4000 viewers this colourful musical was a lot of fun and a great success.

The Year 6s invaded the theatre in August with their witty production of HMS Pinafore and not long after, the end products of the PLC TEE Drama students were showcased. The Year 12s performed their original solos and scripted monologues (part of their TEE assessment) over two nights.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Mr Shakespeare, was time-warped into the 60s by the Year 11 TEE Drama students and Mrs Katz. Amidst giant dream catchers and funky costumes they performed using traditional techniques - showing their amazing talent.

The contemporary version of Oscar Wilde's classic tale The Happy

Prince involved Year 7s, 8s, Miss Cody, dance, body paint and refreshing vitality.

All those involved in Drama would like to thank the teachers on the staff and all the non-drama students who loyally supported the Drama activities of 1999. My final advice to the following year group of brave little actors is to set some high personal goals, get in there and go for it...you will meet them! Also, take the initiative and you will find some truly amazing sources of support and inspiration in the Drama office. I wish you all the strength that is needed to keep the spirit of theatre alive. ENJOY!!!

CLAIRE VANDERBOOM

DRAMA CAPTAIN (12)

Without tech theatre crews all the actors would be stumbling around in the dark with no clothes on in silence. We're under appreciated.

LAURA PEACOCK

DEPUTY DRAMA CAPTAIN (12)

Where's the switches? doh !I hit all of them, don't worry nothing will happen!. BANG oops.

Tracey Harris (12)

DRAMA POCKETS

Margot McTaggart

Laura Peacock

Cari Vaughan

Melanie Davies

Georgia Gerson

CLAIRE VANDERBOOM

ARTS DAY

SUSHI AND SATAY STICKS ON ARTS DAY WERE ABSOLUTELY YUMMY!!

SAl WONGCONGSAWAT

Creative and Performing Arts Day, an Inter House competition, was held on Friday, 3rd September. The day, as always, was a showcase of various talents within the school.

Categories included instrumental sections, singing, drama, dance, photography, poetry, cooking, textiles and woodwork. The day commenced with the Senior School Public Speaking finals. The Year 10 topic was: 'I can resist anything except temptation', and in first place was Georgia Henderson of Ferguson followed by Sharmila Sripathy of Baird. The Year 11 topic was 'The best things in life are free'.

Amy Smith came in first with Georgia Gerson of Carmichael runner-up. The Year 12 topic was 'We should go where the next train goes', with Emma Pettemerides of Baird in first place and Heidi Sounness of Stewart in second place.

Rachael King (11)

Performing Arts Day was exciting. It was an action-packed day and there was always plenty to do and heaps to see. There was constant entertainment and fantastic exhibits showing the wonderful skills and potential of PLC students.

Genevieve Simpson (9)

Everybody comes out on Arts Day!

Ashley Jeffrey (11)

Arts Day was a fantastic day where I got to know my House so much better. It's amazing because you see all these talents you didn't know people had.

Tess Schenberg (12)

It was a really slack day, I had heaps of fun.

Moira McKechnie (11)

DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING

TH EY WERE SO AFRAID OF US TH EY DlDN'T EVEN SHOW UP.

KATE

GOW (0)

DEBATING

This year we had a very successful debating season, with the Year 10 Team making it through to the semifinals of the WADL competition, the Year 9 Team coming second and the senior team winning the first division of the AHISA competition. The debaters all worked very hard as debating takes a lot of time not only to participate in but also to prepare for.

The Junior Debating, from Years 8-10, is very similar to the PLC Inter House Debating Competition, with interesting topics such as 'That babies should be made in the bedroom.'

The Senior debating is quite different from the type we do here at school, in that you get the topic an hour before you have to debate. In that time you have to prepare enough points for three people to speak for seven minutes each, and in doing so try to sound knowledgeable and not repeat yourself (often a difficult task!). As well as this you have to deal with points of information, which is basically where the other team stands up during your speech and tells you why you are wrong and then you have to rebut that on the spot! While this may sound incredibly daunting, it is actually a lot of fun and both teams are in exactly the same boat, so it can be quite a humorous experience.

To everyone who has debated this year - well done, you were fantastic! Very special thanks to Mrs Butchart and Miss Lange for their support and fantastic organisational skills throughout the year, and congratulations to Joanna Butchart, the Debating Captain for 2000. Good luck for next year to anyone who decides to give it a go because that is really what it's all about.

KATE CROMPTON

DEBATING CAPTAIN (12)

Debating wasparticularly interesting when we prepared the wrong side of the debate and had to rewrite 21 minutes worth of speeches in two minutes, but we still won so everything was all right.

Lucy Shea (12)

PUBLIC SPEAKING

In terms of Public Speaking, PLC enjoyed a very successful year. Although there was a lack of competitions available for Middle School students, we made the best of it and enjoyed ourselves. It was the first year that PLC has had a Public Speaking Captain which made my position more interesting, although I was also uncertain about my role. However, I only had to do what I enjoy most, talking, and with the help of the other students involved and Mrs Slattery's support, my job was made easier. Senior students were very successful in many competitions including The Plain English Speaking

Awards, Rotary Four-Way Test and Lions Youth of the Year. Public speaking is a very important skill which we could all benefit from, and school is the best place to start.

LUCY SHEA

PUBLIC SPEAKING CAPTAIN (12)

I highly recommend Public Speaking to everybody. I have participated in both Inter House and Inter School competition. The Inter School comp has the best food, even though you're always too nervous to eat and speaking does wonders for your self-confidence. It has given me the ability to talk in front of anybody and that has proved invaluable.

Amy Smith (11)

There were only girls at the State Final of the Plain English Speaking Awards. I guess that says something.

Nastasya Tay (11)

INTERSCHOOL DEBATING TEAM

Year 12 Kate Crompton (Captain), Lucy Shea. Year 11 Joanna Butchart, Rachael King, Nastaysa Tay, Melanie Davies, Catherine Dunn, Amy Smith. Year 10 Rachel Scogna, Trina Tan, Kate Brisco, Stephanie Dodd, Kate Gow, Elisa Rouse. Sharmila Stripathy. Year 9 Marian Hennessy, Sophie Kirov, Phoebe McLarty, Julia Watsford, Sophia Chapman, Alison Cook, Laura Gregson, Emily Kiernan, Aimee Leroy, Prue Newnham, Genevieve Ong, Jamille. Payne, Sarah Robinson, Elizabeth Seggie. Chane lie Taoi, Caitlin Maling. Year 8 Ming Choong, Tessa La Mela, Nateisha Norrish, Sophie Smith, Danika Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Helen Dodd, Lucy Donovan, Lauren Jobin, Natalie Watkins, Charlotte Humphries, Amy Willsher.

DEBATING POCKETS

Catherine Crompton

Lucy Shea

PUBLIC SPEAKING POCKETS

Lucy Shea

KATE CR.OMPTON

LUCY SHEA

MOCK TRIALS

MOCK TRIALS GAVE US A CHANCE TO USE OUR IMAGINATION TO STRETCH AND BEND WITNESS STATEMENTS TO DEFEND GUILTY CHOKOS AND SUE MEAT PIES. TIFFANYOROl)

Team One completed the first two rounds successfully but was defeated by Christ Church in the third round. Team Two made it past the other Christ Church team, by skilfully arguing the innocence of the choko. Unfortunately, we lost to Santa Maria in the fourth round. However, getting that far is quite an achievement considering this was the first of the elimination rounds with only sixteen teams left in the competition.

Many thanks to our coaches, Mr Robson and Samantha Quinn who tried to make us understand four years of law in very little time. Also, thanks must go to Mrs Moon, Mrs Bishop and Mr Vickers, who gave us endless support and encouragement, especially when the opposing team seemed to have an upper hand.

Tiffany Or and Rachael King (11)

MOCK TRIALTEAMS

Team One Vanessa Huang, Julia Windsor, Nastasya Tay, Yuki Kobayashi, Monique Dopheide, Bronwyn Kerr, Trina Tan, Rachael Scogna, Jade De Nardi. Team Two Lucy Shea, Kate Crompton, Tess Schenberg, Rachael King, Catherine Dunn, Tiffany Or, Naomi Mills, Anna Birmingham, Stephanie Hanrahan.

POCKETS

Catherine Crompton

Vanessa Huang

Lucy Shea

STAGE BAND

THE STAGE BAND OF 1999 HAD A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW AS 1998 WAS AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE BAND.

Having lost some of the experienced Year 12 students, the band once again proved its ability to rise to a challenge and quickly regained its rhythm (excuse the pun) in anticipation of the hectic year ahead.

We kicked off the year's performances with an outdoor performance on the quad for open day, the recess time entertainment proving popular with students as well as teachers, parents and visitors. There was no time to relax as the band's next performance followed soon after, this time being the rowers' wine tasting evening.

The music picnic proved a success for all ensembles, including the Stage Band, and the rain kindly held off until the concert had concluded. Our next performance was the farewell concert before the Music Tour. The band played impressively with popular numbers such as 'Can't Buy Me Love' and 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.

After much anticipation, we suddenly found ourselves in chilly Tasmania, wearing various warm clothing items we never knew even existed! Once we were over the shock of the temperature, rehearsals began and the focus was on music, as there were 8 concerts ahead for Stage Band in the next eleven days. As always, the Stage Band performed with class and impressed audiences from Launceston to Hobart, including many schools, a full house at Launceston Salvation Army Citadel, and of course, the unforgettable (for one reason or another) Salamanca

Place in central Hobart. The spirit and determination of all members of the band was revealed as we performed at Salamanca - complete with gloves, scarves, beanies, coats andany other form of insulation we could find! A member of the audience was later heard to say it was the coldest day Hobart had experienced for a number of years. A challenge, yes, but it was no match for this group of West Aussie muso's.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Stage Band for their outstanding efforts this year, as the band exceeded all expectations and every performance was of a high standard. I'd like to thank especially my fellow Year 12 students who have always been so willing to assist and have made my tasks a lot easier. Thanks must also go to Mr Underwood, for without his continued support and effort throughout the year, the band would not have reached the high standard of professionalism it has. Finally, to the Stage Band of 2000, best of luck. Enjoy the music and make the most of all the opportunities and

experiences that comewith playing in a music ensemble such as the Stage Band. Best wishes to next year's Stage Band captain, I hope the experience for you is just as enjoyable as it has been for me.

ANNI FORDHAM

STAGE BAND CAPTAIN (12)

Stage Band was a funny time girls without shoes, trombone slides "flying away" it's hard to play the trumpet when you're laughing!

Jane Dunkley (12)

This year's Stage Band has been so much fun - and quite honestly, I thought we sounded great!

Lauren Huggins (12)

When I first joined Stage Band I was the youngest and most scared of everyone I'm older now, but still scared of everyone!

Anni Fordham (12)

STAGE BAND

Year 9 Jenni Armstrong, Jessica Davies. Year 10 Kim Binnie, Alana Cupit, Emma Glasfurd, Meg Kingsley, Genevieve Leith, Tess Marshall, TrinaJean Tan, Sophie Warburton, Merome Wright. Year 11 Katherine Balston, Anna Birmingham, Selby Giles, Stephanie Hanrahan. Year 12 Jane Dunkley, Katie Elliot, Anni Fordham, Emma Gianotti, Claire Glendinning, Tracey Harris, Gwen Hills, Lauren Huggins, Sarah Nock, Claire Purse.

STAGE BAND POCKETS

Jane Dunkley

Anni Fordham

Claire Glendinning

Tracey Harris

Lauren Huggins

Claire Purse

ANNI FORDHAM

CONCERT BAND

CONCERT BAND IS ALWAYS FUN. AND THE TROMBONE SECTION IS ALWAYS THE BEST!

TRINA TAN (10)

The 1999 Concert Band developed very quickly considering the loss of the year twelves of '98. The new members settled in really well and have since proved to be a fantastic addition to the band.

We have given a total of 12 concerts this year and with each concert the band has continued to improve and display an extensive musical repertoire. The music picnic at Toodyay, the preMusic Tour concert and the September music concert were all very successful performances for the band.

At the start of the year, the Tasmanian Music Tour seemed so far away; however, the first two terms passed us by extremely quickly and before we knew it, we were in (as Mr Underwood calls it) "Taswegia". It was certainly a highlight for the band, performing eight concerts at various schools and one at the Salvation Army Citadel. We were able to display a varie,ty of pieces, including Les Miserables, Mancini Magic and Crimebusters. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and benefited musically from the experience.

Every concert we have given throughout the year has truly shown the hard work from all of our early

Tuesday and Friday morning rehearsals. They have all been of a very hi,gh standard, and this would not have been possible without the help of the senior members (Year Twelves in particular), who have led the way and helped make the newer members feel welcome.

I would like to say a huge thank you to every single Concert Band member, You have all contributed to making the band progress further musically, and as a result, have made my role a very enjoyable one! However, it would not have been so easy without the help of Mr Underwood, who has taught me so much throughout the year. Your support, dedication and expertise has been invaluable.

Best of luck to next yeat's Concert Band captain. I hope that you enjoy the position and the experience of conducting as much as I have this year. I also wish the Concert Band for next year and the years to come the best of luck. Keep having fun, working and performing as well as you have throughout 1999.

CLAIRE GLENDINNING

CONCERT BAND CAPTAIN (12)

Concert Band was a lot of fun, apart from the first rehearsal of the year when I brought my clarinet case without the clarinet inside!

Lucy Belbin (10)

Scoffing down toast seconds before shoving a reed under my tongue, playing high Cs in general pauses, going from bar 11 instead of bar 27 and getting really sick of playing the same song over and over again (with the exception of Batman) complain as I might, Concert Band has been pretty good!

Sarah Nock (12)

Concert Band is great fun, except it's hard for me to get there on time!

Jo Bannister (10 )

CLAIRE GLENDINNING

CONCERT BAND ONE

Year 8 Pascale Angliss, Justine Howard, Dannika Warburton. Year 9 Jessica Alexander, Jenni Armstrong, Jessica Davies, Laurie Hills, Prudence Newnham, Briony Swire-Thompson, Julia Watsford, Sian Williams, Emily Woffenden. Year 10 Jo Bannister, Lucinda Belbin, Kim Binnie, Laura Carew-Hopkins, Alana Cupit, Stephanie Dodd, Linden Freels, Aleesa Genat, Emma Glasfurd, Kate Gow, Georgie Lange, Genevieve Leith, Jelena Maticevic, Heather McGeorge, Joanna Moullin, Pia Nairn, Trina-Jean Tan, Emily Thompson, Kylie Thorn, Sophie Warburton, Merome Wright. Year 11 Catherine Ashley, Anna Birmingham, Pippa Byrne, Mel Davies, Selby Giles, Stephanie Hanrahan, Megan Johnston, Amanda Kusel, Lisa Miller, Ivana Pearce, Louise Walker. Year 12 Catherine Crompton, Marianne De Leo, Jane Dunkley, Katie Elliot, Emily Fenwick, Anni Fordham, Emma Gianotti, Claire Glendinning, Tracey Harris, Gwen Hills, Kathryn Holt, Lauren Huggins, Stjepana Maticevic, Sarah Nock, Claire Purse, Tess Schenberg, Rachael Scotland, Lucy Shea.

CONCERT BAND TWO

Year 6 Sarah Arnold, Jenna Evans, Olivia Gardner, Emily Hopper, Freya Hopper, Nicole Lee, Camilla Spry, Valerie Teo, Amy Tipton. Year 7 Laura-Jane Alexander, Harriet Carter, Tamure Challenor, Natalie Greatrex, Janine Speirs, Jane Trudgian, Kylie Wallas, Stephanie Waters. Year 8 Jessica Allan, Sally Banyard, Tiffany Calvert, Rachel Carew-Hopkins, Eliza Cole, Clare Cramond, Helen Dodd, Kendal Giles, Sarah Hendriks, Emily Keys, Sarah O'Neill, Katie Rice, Shiva Senathirajah, Sophie Smith, Kate Stevens, Glenna Tan, Amy Willsher. Year 9 Celia Bolden, Alysia Debowski, Julie Hewitt, Kaori Kusunoki, Olivia Levinson, Sian Williams. Year 10 Samantha Burton, Sheree Halford, Jasmin Islam, Katherine Morison, Jo Moullin, Pia Nairn, Kirby Scanlan, Kylie Thorn.

CONCERT

BAND POCKETS

Marianne De Leo

Jane Dunkley

Anni Fordham

Emma Gianotti

Claire Glendinning

Tracey Harris

Gwen Hills

Kathryn Holt

Lauren Huggins

Sarah Nock

Claire Purse

Tess Schenberg

Rachael Scotland

CHOIR

ONE R.EHEAR.SAL A WEEK, BLUR.R.Y OVER.HEAD PR.0JECTOR.S AND A FEW WR.ONG NOTES ON THE PIANO NOW AND THEN HAVE ALL BEEN A PAR.T OF THE CHOIR. EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR..

Although we don't have a lot of rehearsal time, the musical spirit in the choir is through the roof! Before Tasmania the whole choir put their full efforts and energy into ensuring that we sounded great. I am sure that everyone has enjoyed choir this year, as I know I certainly have.

Tasmania was a lot of fun for all choir members, and everyone had a laugh as Kat, Kate, Claire and I embarrassed ourselves by making some interesting animal noises, while Mel entertained us all with her dance and beautiful gold hat.

A great year of music and singing satisfied us all. I would like to thank everyone who participated throughout the year and I especially wish next year's captain the best of luck. I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I have this year! La la la

TRACEY HARRIS

CHOIR CAPTAIN (12)

CHOIR

Year 7 Allison Blechynden. Year 8 Pascale Angliss, M·T Barnes, Eliza Cole, Shakira Durrant, Kendal Giles, Anneka Or, Glenna Tan, Chloe· Louise Thomas. Year 9 Sophia Chapman. Year 10 Lucinda Belbin, Kim Binnie, Alana Cupit, Aleesa Genat, Jasmin Islam, Genevieve Leith, Sophia Mather, Jelena Maticevic, Jacqui Medway, Lucy Nevard, Emily Read, Katy Stan lake, Emily Thompson, Sophie Warburton, Merome Wright. Year 11 Peta Bateman, Laura Bond, Linda Brandenburg, Natasha Cooper, Mel Davies, Selby Giles, Megan Johnston, Natsuda Kasisopha, Rachael King, Ashley Lyon, Rebecca Mawhinney, Naomi Mills, Leanne Oehlers, Tiffany Or, Bianca

Ring, Diana Tan, Nastasya Tay, Louise Walker, Rachel Wroe, Lee Peng Yaw, Nicole Yoo.

Year 12 Kirsty Chisholm, Catherine Crompton, Emily Fenwick, Tracey Harris, Kathryn Holt, Vanessa Huang, Lauren Huggins, Sarah Khouri, Janet Lee, Uxia Liew, Stjepana Maticevic, Lauren McWhirter, Claire Purse, Lucy Shea, Julia Windsor.

CHOIR POCKETS

Catherine Crompton

Tracey Harris

Kathryn Holt

Lauren Huggins

Sarah Khouri

Stjepana Maticevic

Lauren McWhirter

TRACEY HARRIS

CHORALE

1999 WAS ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR THE PLC CHORALE.

In the absence of our regular director, Mrs Williamson, the Chorale began the year under the direction of Mrs Underwood, who was kind enough to stay with us throughout the first semester and join us on the tour to Tasmania in July. There was little time for introductions as we began rehearsing hastily for the induction service of the new Chaplain, Reverend Susan Wickham. Despite the time constraints, it was wonderful to begin the Chorale's year of performances in our favourite venue, the school Chapel, and our efforts certainly paid off. The Chorale has learned to adapt easily, performing at all kinds of services at a minute's notice, including Club 13 and Old Collegians' Lunches as well as weddings and funerals. However, the Chorale is not limited to sacred music, or indeed performing only at PLC venues. This year we again joined with the Trinity College Choir for a concert in June, fitting in weekend and evening rehearsals at Trinity between a very busy schedule of rehearsals and concerts in preparation for the Music Department's tour to Tasmania in July. Welcoming Mrs Williamson back in Second Semester,

and with the successful tour behind us, we returned to the relative normality of regular rehearsals, school concerts, weddings and other services in the Chapel.

Thanks must go to Mrs Underwood for all the time and effort she put into the Chorale in first semester, to Mrs Williamson for her determination in returning to us in second semester and of course to all the girls in the Chorale, who have all put in a fantastic effort this year.

1999 was another great year for the PLC Chorale, and I wish you all the best for the years to follow.

KATHRYN HOLT

CHORALE CAPTAIN (12)

CHORALE

Year 7 Allison Blechynden. Year 8 Elizabeth McLean. Year 9 Sophia Chapman, Cassie Charlick, Jessica Davies, Laurie Hills, Kimberley Larking, Genevieve Simpson, Claire Stewart. Year 10 Lucinda Belbin, Kim Binnie, Georgia Henderson, Sophia Mather, Chloe Mcintyre, Jacqui Medway, Lucy Nevard, Emily Read, Rachel Scogna, Katy Stanlake, Sophie Warburton, Sigourney Westgarth. Year 11 Naomi Ardley, Mel Davies, Rachael Greer, Sally Hebiton, Elissa James, Marcella Kahrmadji, Rachael King, Naomi Mills. Elizabeth Newnham, Leanne Oehlers, Tiffany Or, Sally Pedlow, Nastasya Tay. Year 12 Catherine Crompton, Tracey Harris, Kathryn Holt, Vanessa Huang, Lixia Liew.

CHORALE POCKETS

Catherine Crompton

Kathryn Holt

Vanessa Huang

KATHRYN HOLT

STRING ORCHESTRA

THIS YEAR THE STRING ORCHESTRA HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL AND WE HAD A GREAT MUSIC TOUR IN TASMANIA. MARIKA DUNSTAN (1])

Seeing the Year Twelves of 1998 leave the String Orchestra at the end of last year, it may have seemed to many of us left behind that what was in store for the String Orchestra this year would be comparable to a black hole - unpredictable.

However, after spending what may have seemed to each String Orchestrian as a never ending number of Monday mornings devoted to rehearsal, I am proud to say that the String Orchestra has continued to improve tremendously.

1999 proved to be yet another busy and challenging year for the String Orchestra, with performances both within the PLC community and outside PLC. For most, however, the highlight of the year would have been our Music Tour to Tasmania.

Unfortunately, not everyone was able to make it over there, but those who did go did the String Orchestra proud, providing our many audiences with music from our repertoire, including 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' and Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'. Despite the freezing weather, we all had a wonderful time, enjoying each other's company, and the trip gave us the opportunity to mix with members of

the other ensembles in the music department.

As the year draws to a close, a huge thank you must go to Ms Coughlan for dedicating her time, patience, support and encouragement to us over the year. It is also time to say goodbye and thank you to the Year Twelves who have guided the younger members through a very successful year, as well as thank you to all other members of the Orchestra, whose wonderful efforts have helped contribute to this enjoyable year.

Good luck to next year's String Orchestra leader, who I'm sure will do a wonderful job and enjoy the experience as much as I have. I hope that the String Orchestra continues to grow and succeed, but most

importantly, I hope you all continue to have fun. And finally, to the Year Twelves who left us last year, 'We rose to the challenge, we filled the shoes you left us and most importantly, together we made angelic music'.

JANET LEE

STRING ORCHESTRA LEADER (12)

We have played in many concerts and are sounding great.

Marika Dunstan (11)

ORCHESTRA POCKETS

Claire-Marie Alexander

Janet Lee

Keturah Mathers

Stjepana Maticevic

STRING ORCHESTRA

Year 7 Shirmaine Koh, Jacqueline Young. Year 8 Alison Barnes, M-T Barnes, Shakira Durrant, Felicity Forbes-Ives, Raine Gorter, Sarah Kopcheff, Mischa Knapke, Casey Jenkins, Rochelle Starling, Chloe Thomas. Year 9 Anneke Forster, Amy Gillon, Xian-li Davies, Rowena Kendall, Emily Kiernan, Sian Williams, Lara Wilmot, Gabby Young, Jamille Payne. Year 10 Stephanie Dodd, Linden Freels, Jasmin Islam, Heather McGeorge, Emily Thompson. Year 11 Laura Bond, Marika Dunstan, Cara Hoppe, Lisa Miller, Ivana Pearce. Year 12 Claire-Marie Alexander, Janet Lee, Stjepana Maticevic, Keturah Mathers.

JANET lEE

CELLISSlMA

TO ME, CELLISSIMA MEANS A YUMMY

AFTERNOON TEA. GOSSIPING AND WRITING ON THE WHITE BOARD - WITH A BIT OF CELLO PLAYING THROWN IN ON THE SIDE! STEPHANIE DODD (0)

Over the past year, Cellissimaformerly known as the Cello Ensemble - has undergone some exciting changes.

The change of name was accompanied by a series of new developments including the introduction of afternoon tea every Tuesday and a newfound enjoyment of scales. The afternoon tea proved to be very popular (particularly with Stephanie Dodd and Rowena Kendall) and will certainly become an ongoing tradition.

The most important event for Cellissima this year was the Tasmanian Music Tour. Leading up to the tour we prepared a number of pieces including Andante by T chaikovsky, Greensleeves and Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles. The tour gave us an opportunity to improve, and we all gained confidence in performing.

Apart from the Music Tour, Cellissima performed at the music picnic in Toodyay and at various school concerts. The music picnic was very successful and it was a wonderful experience to play outdoors against an outback setting.

A big thank you must go to Miss Tingley, our Cello teacher, for her many hours of encouragement and support she has given us over the past year. Without her sense of humour Cellissima would still be just the Cello Ensemble.

Finally, as the year is drawing to a close, I would like to thank all Cellissima members for their enthusiasm and the support they give to one another. We have shared lots of laughter throughout the year and I would like to wish everyone good luck for the years to come. May Cellissima continue to be as enjoyable as it is now.

ST JEPANA MATICEVIC

CELLISSIMA CAPTAIN (12)

This year with the help of delicious afternoon teas and Stef's beautiful sign, the members of Cellissima have really pulled together. We have had lots of fun this year and have not only been able to get to know each other better, but also become good friends.

Keturah Mathers (12)

CELLISSIMA POCKETS

Keturah Mathers

Stjepana Maticevic

CELLISSIMA

Year 8 Raine Gorter. Year 9 Rowena Kendall. Year 10 Stephanie Dodd, Linden Freels. Year 11 Lisa Miller. Year 12 Keturah Mathers, Stjepana Maticevic.

STJEPANA MATICEVIC

PIPE BAND

IT'S BETTER FOR YOUR HEALTH TO MARCH WHILE PRACTISING THE BAGPIPES; IT'S MUCH HARDER TO H IT A MOVING TARGET. JULIA NGEOW (10)

"Hellhath no fury like a cold piper at Salamanca Markets".

This year the Pipe Band has been busy as always, performing and marching around the streets of Perth. Some of the performances included the ANZAC day parade as well as school associated concerts. At thestarr of the year the Pipe Band also had our annual Pipe Band camp, a2 day non-residential camp at the army barracks which is aimed at initiating new members into the band as well as improving the standard of our playing and marching.

One of the highlights of the year occurred when the Scottish students from the Queen Victoria school of Edinburgh came to Perth. The PLC Pipe Band had a social evening with the members of the Rugby team and Pipe Band. During this evening, both bands gave separate displays. It was a fun evening enjoyed by all.

The highlight of the Pipe Band's calender this year, however, was the Tasmanian Music Tour. The Pipe Band

gave many excellent performances that were a credit to the school. The girls braved the cold on many occasions and gave their best for the host schools and audiences.

Thanks must go to Mrs Miller and Mr and Mrs Jones for their support throughout the year. Good luck to next year's Pipe Band officials, and best wishes to the band for the years to come.

ANNA BOSICH

DRUM MAJOR (12)

Prerequisites for Pipe Band: able to withstand extremely hot and freezing temperatures, a good memory, able to do more than one thing at a time and to play in any climatic situation, including rain.

Letitia Lapsley (12)

PIPE BAND POCKETS

Anna Bosich

Alice Duzevich

Greer Kopcheff

Kate Lefroy

Heidi Sounness

Megan Wilson

PIPE BAND

Year 9 Emily Kiernan. Year 10 Jo Bannister, Georgie Lange, Hayley Macalpine, Julia Ngeow, Katie Phillips. Year 11 Katherine Balston, Joanna Barrett-Lennard, Joanna Butchart, Mel Davies, Kirsty Grant, Georgina Harvey, Alison Hillman, Sarah Jackson, Elissa James, Elizabeth Lang, Dominy Peacock, Ivana Pearce, Adrianna Ruello, Cari Vaughan. Year 12 Anna Bosich, Libby Charlesworth, Alice Duzevich, Sophie Fuhrmann, Greer Kopcheff, Letitia Lapsley, Janet Lee, Kate Lefroy, Melanie Ring, Heidi Sounness, Megan Wilson.

ANNA BOSICH

JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC

A VISIT TO TH E ABC CUSH ION CONCERT, OUR CONCERT FOR GRANDPARENTS AND TH E YEAR 6 PRODUCTION OF HMS PINAFORE WERE AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS OF JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC ]999.

MUSIC ACTIVITIES 1999

Music activities during the year have included a visit to the ABC Cushion Concert, assembly items and Arts Day performances.

Year 1

A song, poem and story about spiders.

Year 2 Giant Finn.

Years 3/4

Choir and Years 5/6 - Choir performances.

Year 4

Mini-musical called The Starship Silver Grey.

Year 5

Concert for grandparents for 'Year of the Older Person' and a performance at the Concert Hall.

Year 6

HMS Pinafore production.

HELEN FRAZER

JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

E-TEAM

THE PERMACULTURE GARDEN HAS FLOURISHED UNDER THE CARE OF THE E-TEAM.

RACHAEL KING (II)

ENVIRONMENT

R E C. Y C. L. E, recycle, c. ON SE R Y. E, conserve, don't, P O L...L...U T E the sun, the surf, the sky, the sea, Or you will get what you deserve.

This sums up how I feel about the environment.

CLAIRE BIGGS

ENVIRONMENTAL CAPTAIN (12)

The Permaculture Garden this year has been run by Ellen Walker and myself, under the careful guidance of Mrs Bishop. The garden has been remodelled with defined beds and paths made from stakes and second-hand sleepers. The beds were finished by a hard-working group, including Susan Hall, Heidi Sounness, Erinn O'Meagher, Satia Pen, Holly Parker, Emily Fenwick, Emma Glasfurd, Byrony Parker, Netitia Norrish and Flick Irvine. These girls gave up most of theirweekend to get the garden ready in time for the School Open Day on 19th April. Like any working bee, there were highlights and low lights. The lowest lights were the sun and sore muscles from digging and

lugging buckets of weeds to the bins. Our best highlight was Flick placing a clean, shoed foot into the algae pond, causing pain to the onlookers from excessive laughter.

The garden was planted with a winter crop including fruits and vegetables such as carrots, silverbeet, broccoli, cauliflower, apples, passion fruit vines and spring onions. The centre of the garden has a herb spiral and flowers are scattered throughout the beds. To keep our garden 'all natural', we used sheep manure for fertiliser and tried to keep the bugs away by mixing vegetables together, thereby confusing them.

The Permaculture Garden is not only about planting seeds and seedlings; it

includes recycling of food and the housing of worms. A worm farm in the garden produces a bucket load of worm liquid every few weeks which is spread around the garden. Scraps from the canteen are tumbled three times a week in the four compost bins, which will eventually leave us with a rich compost.

Many girls have helped in the garden this year. Thank you to Rachael King, Sally Patterson, Kylie Cook, Melissa Cussons, Sarah Latham, Tanya Lee, Alison Hillman, as well as those mentioned above. A special thank you to Mrs Bishop. I hope more girls will join the E Team next year. After all, whatever we do now to help the environment will one day payoff.

Lisa Hamlet (12)

The garden has now been well and truly established and the fruits of our labour continue to grow (literally). The Permaculture Garden has continued to provide the canteen and Boarding House with fresh, delicious produce. The Boarder members of the E-Team have enjoyed corn on the cob, fresh watermelons and potatoes that they picked from the garden and the worm farm continues to grow .

Rachael King (11)

CLAIRE BIGGS

LITERATURE AND ART

ADONIS

PEACE

Sitting by the window, staring out, Watching

Pale wisps of cloud rolling past, The ginger cat lying outside, sunning itself on the bricks lazily. Everything still, everything peaceful. Peace - that would be nice.

Thoughts filling my mind, coming in, Squeezing to get through, Then leaving so quickly I have trouble remembering them. Why do we have wars?

Battles, fights, scuffles, World Wars, Dislike, jealousy, hatred, enmity.

Later - hundreds killed and injured, Lots of innocent civilians hurt. Nothing achieved, Nothing. Who was the winner?

No one. There was no victory, nothing gained. Willwe ever learn?

Why can't people work together, Help each other, live in harmony? We live to kill, we kill to live. Which way round is it? I hope it's neither. Why can't we forgive?

Is there no hope?

Sitting by the window, staring out, Watching again. Suddenly, in the corner of my eye, I see a movement.

A white dove flying past, A symbol of peace!

Maybe there is hope after all. Hannah Thambiaya

I met Adonis yesterday. He tricked me with a false name but I realised it was him. Only an Adonis could have such green eyes. They were blazing gems: as green as trees, as the sea, as the plastic emeralds in the costume jewellery he so liked to wear. He was so beautiful: I have never known anyone so beautiful. His hair was a little too long, his nose was tiptilted at the end, his mouth was too large and he had a scar running the length of his forehead.

He came and sat on the porch with me. He was so sad that day. I had known him since forever yet there was not one thing I could say to him. The porch looked out onto the sea and we just sat and watched the waves crashing on the break. I could not help him, could not find any way to comfort him. He was the saddest person I had ever met. Why one so beautiful should be so sad I do not know, but he was. We just sat together, wrapped up as one, in the golden daylight sun, watching the crashing waves. It was late afternoo!,J and the warmth dying when he stood up and kissed me. It was then I thought I knew what to expect, but Adonis was always full of surprises. He stayed up, shivering and stumbling, and went inside. The languorous feeling he had been waiting for all day to fade had not and he was ill with himself.

I went inside after him, for the day had made him so ill. He was shivering in the room and as I lay on the bed he joined me. The others walked in, six of them. We had four narrow bunks but it was purely platonic that day. The thin blanket did nothing to stop his shivering and he smelt strongly of the day. He fell asleep quickly, still shaking and clasped my arm so hard left bruises. I must have fallen asleep for when I woke it was dark and the room empty. I got up, fighting nausea, for I had partaken of the same as he that day.

I found him outside, watching the sun dive into the break. He was crying. He looked so thin and worn, yet still so breathtaking. I let him stand silent, and the tears fall. Why one so beautiful should evoke such sympathy I still do not know. We stood and as the sun died he kissed me, lips wet with tears, and left. I don't know why I let him leave. He was so beautiful, I should have let him know.

The paper today reported a death. I should have known my myths better. Adonis never lived to prosperity and happiness. He died so early and his beauty went to waste. He died with it soiled, though intact. When they were clearing the sea caves this morning they found him. The mouth of the cave had filled with water and he could not get out. His beauty was marred by scratches and cuts and his beautiful green eyes were clouded and empry. But he was still beautiful. He was still Adonis.

Sarah Brice (11)

Carly Wise (8)

Photograph to the left by Julia Ngeow (10)

COWS GATHERING TO BE MILKED

They accumulate like elderly people on Anzac Day, Silently, And appropriately, They're courteous old ladies, Lining up for a game of bingo, They mutter absent mindedly, As they stroll along the same familiar promenade, Conversing about former times, Intimate places, Like child-bearing women they traipse, Their udders rocking, to and fro, Like protruding shopping bags, The old man's dog watches on, Eyeing them cautiously, Threatening to cause a row, Instead the slow travellers nod decently, And continue on their way, When they reach the farmer's milking shed gate, They pause, Waiting as patiently and politely as possible, o one knows how they do it, Yet it' animal instinct, And sometimes these things go unnoticed.

Carly Wise (8)

JESSICA

My sister, beautiful and shining, a neon sign on a dim road, the brightest star in the night sky leaving me with a hug and the warm, comforting smell of her woolly jumper, flying off into the bright blue sky, a kiss, a secret handshake and she is gone.

Isabel Johnson (9)

THE SEA

ANXIETY

She dwells within the crevice called uncertainty, Which lies in the pit of your gut, She walks in a nervous shuffle, Scuffing her pink ballet'slippers, Like a crippled old man, with a serpentine cane, Her eyes are coins forgotten deep amid puddles, Wet, Cold, And shiny,

She wears ruby red lipstick, And forest green eye shadow, Which appears as if its been applied by an infant, Placed symmetrical on either side of her face, Are dimples, These like rain in the desert, Rarely make an appearance, Her velvet dress is a patch of wild honeysuckle, Swaying in the breeze, Yellow as the eye of heaven, Silver beads hang from herears, Like wind chimes in an abandoned warehouse, They echo, Sometimes hitting a raw nerve on your spme, Her nails painted fluro orange, are bitten short, Jagged and scratchy, Anxiety.

Carly Wise (8)

The waves are crashing, bashing against the rocks. Some people get a big shock from sharks. The dogs are barking in the distance. The pleasant breeze is whispering through the trees. Some fishermen are seizing their fish, ready to make a lovely dish. The waters are so nice, it's like a dream it seems so magical. I love the sea.

Anna Speirs (4)

Annika Kristensen (9)

DARKER

It was darker today the sky was different dim somehow

I never understood until now what had happened and of course why

I know now it was my fault no one helped simply too hard muttered words sail in rocky waters treacherous bays and don't forget here be dragons

I missed the warning it was too dark to see the map today was so khaki: but light enough to hear the rumours words sink ships so crack the shells and keep off foul hags so young and pretty all long coltish legs no hips or breasts and boyish features just little girls really I was already too old for all this wooden ships rot wormwood semen smells as salt water and forgotten promises unmapped and lost

so we drifted into theuncharted waters with no sun to guide us through the rocks

the meaningless islands en route were ancient nothings of abuse and heartache the sailors never cared for them

it was a shame people said but no more the shells should have broken else we hags follow light and beauty as the wind but it was too dark without the sun and the ship was rotting the rocks were prominent as piercing broken bones and all the little girls floundered and drowned it was reported a ship went down with Scylla and Charybdis all hands lost and not a soul left it was the darkness of the day

Sarah Brice

(11)

Rachael Arnold (4)

"EVERYBODY WEARS A UNIFORM ITS WHEN THEY GET MIXED UP REALITY HAPPENS"

She walks with an air of superiority and imagines that as she walks heads turn and stare following her figure until it is out of sight.

She thinks that people laugh with her not at her.

Her blonde hair is tossed; like a tug-boat on a stormy sea as to insure that people do look even if just to turn bewildered to their partners to question whether she has some type of tic, perha ps torretes disease.

Her words are spoken precisely; short and clipped, 'yes' and 'no' preferably monosyllabic to give that air of disdain to all around her.

People gather round her because she would not bring herself to gather round them.

Her emotions are hidden behind a mask of perfect makeup which shows no blemishes or imperfections

Her eyes stare coolly through you not at you Because your eyes might just stare back.

Her air is of a maturity That is not of her age.

She likes the way she looks and congratulates herself because if she didn't who would. She wears waterproof mascara but never cries crying is a sign of weakness and weakness is not appropriate. Life is hers for the taking and she grants herself that life a life of perfection, a life of monotony a life like that is not really a life, living for what people see instead of what they don't. But she doesn't care but if she doesn't care for herself who will.

All who look at her see her image and doubt the fact that she really is insecure. Day by day she repeats her pattern of life without living, but one day she looks in the mirror and sees herself as others do.

It was but a fleeting glance a glance into her soul. Her cool eyes fill and turn from blue. She strips down her make-up, strips down her protection and steps out.

Meeting people's eyes and smiling a warm, genuine smile but no one smiles back. Her image is there even if she isn't wearing it people still see it. She talks expressively and slowly waving her hands in gestures of description, but people take it as a mocking of their personality and turn and look away.

She tries to help an old lady across the street but the old lady timidly backs away throwing nervous glances in her direction.

She gets home greets her parents at the door says a nice word or two instantly suspicions are aroused, 'what do you want', 'and how much of it'.

She runs to her pristine room and throws things on the ground and weeps herself into a total state of disorganisation. Her parents hear and think what have we done to deserve this. Her razor lies discarded on her en suite floor her legs unshaven, her nails bitten, her eyebrows unplucked, she sees herself, and is sickened.

She seizes the razor and makes two jagged cuts down her wrists and she sinks and waits for someone to come and see what is keeping her, but nobody does.

The ghost of her image lies in their minds and it guards the door to her life.

A pale image of pristine, precise, perfection ruffles her subconscious as she sinks deeper into a real slumber, undisturbed by hair curlers and face creams.

It's like the first sleep of a ba be but from this she won't wake. Her brother comes home from school drags his bag across the floor making a fierce squeaking noise, and wonders why the banshee hasn't swooped upon him for making all that racket.

The parents talk loudly by the fire about tax-incomes and wonder why the brat hasn't come and kicked them out so she can perform her aerobics ritual.

The brother has got a good report so they call out goodbye and go out to dinner, not waiting to see if she doesn't want to come because what about her figure eating isn't her regular schedule. They get back tired but happy and sink into a slumber, almost as deep as hers but they wake the next morning And the father goes to work at his job something to do with business, and the little boy leaves early for footy training trailing a path of crumbs after him like Hansel through the woods, and the mother goes shopping for groceries and other essential items. She's not missed at school, on the contrary the 'weak' celebrate her absence by speaking freely for once in their lives, and the teachers are ha ppy for the gratification which comes from actually being able to teach something that someone in the class doesn't already know.

The cleaner arrives at the house and makes sure not to go into the bitch's bedroom and bathroom, after the eruption that happened when her shampoo bottles were placed in the bathroom bin which was supposedly only there for decoration a thing to make it look like a bathroom.

She left at 12:00 to go feed her puppy which nipped about her heels and pranced playfully, this disturbed her thoughts through the day such as she didn't notice the putrid smell from the bitch's bathroom.

The mother came back and hurriedly unpacked the shopping as she wouldn't want to be late for bingo would she, she had a chance at the state finals which would make her a very accredited player indeed.

At two the father and his mistress sneaked in for a little coffee-break fun and left again in 15 minutes laughing at their naughtiness. The mother returned five minutes before the boy who returned five minutes, before the father, and they sat down in front of the fire and discussed their days. The mother had come first and was off to the final, the Dad had landed a deal (plus other things),

and the brother was now first string They never thought to look for the banshee whose name wasn't mentioned once. It was as if her image loitered in front of the fire and blocked their exit into worrying about her.

Then the boy smelt something, and the mother smelt it too, and she pointed it out to father,

who most responsibly suggested they find the source.

It was like a hunt for missing car-keys humorous but also competitive. Mother jumped for joy when she discovered it was from the brat's bathroom two triumphs in one day she was happy.

But happiness was spoiled by disa ppointment because the bitch's bathroom was sacred a place of rituals known only to her and an interference might cause her bubble to burst entirely.

So she suggested the fact that it might be a new face cream of sorts and the rest of the family didn't want to disagree, because it was easier this way, easier on their curiosity, easier on their minds, and according to them easier on the banshee for now no questions would be proposed to her.

But by eight the brat had not appeared and Dawson's had started half an hour ago and even ice-maidens watch that even if they do familiarise with Abby. The smell had grown more fetid

and the mother decided to brave the dangers and opened the bathroom door, and that door was the exit door for the girl's image or at that one glance on her dishevelled body

the mother saw her daughter as the daughter had seen herself and the image of her disappeared.

The father appeared as did the brother and they went for the daughter/sister they thought they had known but now was gone.

Her funeral was one of precision, perfection, pristine as they thought she would have wanted it and the image returned getting a second chance to recreate itself but refusing it. People came just because they could and they cried because it was required. But upon leaving they only wondered why and wanted her back so they could ask.

But a life lost will never be regained and we must continue to live in pain.

Caitlin Mating (9)

Phoebe Glasfurd (12)

ckle

1 pale emptiness of uncertainty, stretching out intensely into, the unknowable, unforeseeable, untimely, end.

2 too big to sense or see, and too small to avoid realisation, hearing nothing but the inaudible roar of silence, tasting nothing but the wistful tale of a long forgotten dream, infinity in a walnut.

3 Pi 3.14

it could go on forever or at least, carryon its merry way filling the universe with decimal points, until it meets some previously forgotten end. what happens then?. the world of mathematics crashes and burns around us All because we failed to remember The finite nature of the cosmos.

4 the end of our universe, a barrier between us and the next dimension ... an abrupt line in the middle of space, which nothing may cross, and very few consider its existence. Perhaps should not be seen, As a full-stop in the tale of life-kind ... but more of a comma a well earned break to catch our breath and silently prepare for the next big bang.

Chloe McIntyre (10)

THE BUTTERFLY

The butterfly is a special creature, Filled with all it's cute little features. The eggs turn into caterpillars and grow long feelers.

The butterfly sucks up nectar from a flower Which probably gives it lots of wing power. If I were a butterfly who would I be? A tortoiseshell, a Monarch, a Birdwing? There are so many, I might just stay me!

Butterflys mate by sticking their tails Together. Some fly and mate at the same time, They must be as light as a feather. Butterflys are related to moths, Some people try to swat them with cloths!

As for me I LOVE the species, I wonder if they eat cheese?

Alyxis Smith (3)

Artwork on page 104 by Piyarat Kanpanayute (12)

MOTHER

Gazing up, Rat raced And gentle hands. She blends our threads, As we dye them our personalities. Re-sews them, As we tear them apart. And wipes away tears With a gentle smile.

Possessor of all the traits I love in thee with washed out eyes, you cope so well.

Weigh me a ton of trimmings, Birthday cakes and fun. And hold me when the nightmares Tackle sides and ends. Ward off monsters From the closets, Of hopes and dreams. She with powers beyond the deepest emeralds. Born into the stars to guide us home.

Dimity Magnus (10)

Tess Marshall (10)

THE EMU FROM WOOLLOOMOOLOO

There once lived an emu from Woolloomooloo

He sat on an egg and knew not what to do

When out hatched a chick and the mother said "Quick" "Let's run and run till we reach the sun"

They ran and they ran on that hot summer day

They met kangaroos, wombats and snakes on the way

The desert was dry and they wished they could fly

They passed the horizon so let's say goodbye!

Daisy de la Hunty (3)

Painting on page 107 by Shahn Zalsman (4)

EPIPHANY

Sliding into envelopes of blue summer. Watching surf gods glide Down green crests. Stressworry sli ps Silently into sprays of sunlight. a paradisical shimmer of HIM engulfs my chest. eyes bottomless coral slowly falling into an epiphany of utopia celebration. blankets of shivery excitement WRAP

Walking, he brings terror and contentment. His 123 friends with gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold and Surfboards tucked under their arms.

CLARITY

Of mind

Sliding into envelopes of HIM

Sarah Keys and Jade De Nardi (10)

THE BEAST

A peaceful forest, but not for long.

The Beast has come!

Beautiful, young, mere sparks, but deadly. First flickering, then growing stronger. Suddenly, roaring and raging, Searing heat, a blazing inferno, Incinerating anything in its path. Destruction is everywhere. Then the Beast calms down gradually, Glowing weakly, embers dying. The danger is gone for now, but the Beast is still there.

Hannah Thambiayah (6H)

Marina Windsor (9)

Samantha Capelli (1)

Art students modelling hand made bodices. (11)

LOST IN SPACE

Once upon a time thete was an alien that lived on Pluto. One day a man from earth came to Pluto and saw the alien. The alien and the man became friends.

One day when the man was going to see the coldest planet, Pluto, he got lost in space. The man said "Where am I? I want to go to the furtherest and the coldest planet made from rock and ice, the planet Pluto." The man landed on Mars. Suddenly the man saw another alien but this time it was a girl. She said "o-k a-k". The man was scared! The alien followed wherever the man went around Mars. They became friends.

One day the man asked whether the alien knew where Pluto was. "No", said the alien. "But I know it is one of the outer planets." The man asked what the outer planets were. "Outer planets are the planets that are on the other side of the Asteroid belt" said the alien. Up up and away as their space craft took off weeeee there it is! So they landed on Pluto. The girl alien and the boy alien both married and lived happily ever after. The man went back to Earth and also married a girl.

Gabriella

Greaves (4)

THE KILLER WHALE

There on the beach lay a killer whale, hot and tired was he.

The poor killer whale was as hot as the sun and stranded from the sea. He was hungry and weak and wanted to swim, nobody was there to help him. He pushed and he pushed, he couldn't move, Flexing his body but unable to slide to the ocean.

Then as he grew weak and dying of thirst, someone came along, padding softly over the white sand, They looked and came towards him. They saw that he was dying of thirst and ran to get some help.

As quick as a flash people were there to help him.

Amy

Tipton (6)

SUNDAY MOURN

They were gathered up for a shower

Given a bar of soap

Then pushed into a gas chamber And gassed to death with smoke

He lined them up with a gun in hand "Please don't kill me", one said Over his shoulder, he sniggered, "alright" And shot her best friend instead.

Little girl hiding under a ta ble

Too scared to make a sound

He found her there said, "Peekaboo" And shot her to the ground

She was pushed into a corner And raped until she bled

Then he pulled a knife from his pocket And stabbed her 'til she was dead

Why were these people tortured Why did they have to die

No one answered their helpless prayers

No one heard them cry

Emerald Bond (8)

Marcella Kahmadji (11)

TRAVEL BEYOND McNEIL STREET

STUDENTS

PURSUED MANY AND VARJED ACTIVITI ES THAT TOOK THEM BEYOND

SCHOOL GRDUNDS.

JAPAN TRIP

Unforgettable is the best word I can think of to describe my exchange in Japan. It has to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Katie and Sandra Costopolous, and I, were given the opportunity to spend four months at PLC's sister school in Japan, Tsushima Girls School. Being part of a different culture and lifestyle was so mind boggling and many times throughout my stay I had to pinch myself - it was all too good to be true! I went to many interesting places such as Tokyo Disneyland and Mount Fuji and tried many delicious, and rather unusual foods such as raw sea urchin and ox tongue! The girls at the school were very welcoming and soon Kate, Sandra and I were just one of the crowd. My host families, however, deserve the most credit for making my stay so enjoyable.

Naomi Mills (11)

HOCKEY TOUR

The Hong Kong hockey tour was the best 10 days of my life. The city is beautiful, (if you could look past the smog and dirty streets) and all the girls, including Ms Haughton and Mrs De Silva, made the most of all the shops and markets. Of course we did play plenty of hockey and it was great fun, especially playing in the Mixed Tournament. The hotel was a high point, with bar fridges, televisions and free inter-hotel phone calls (which many people made ample use of) in each room. The entire tour was full of good times, laughter and new friendships and the memories will last forever. Thanks must go to all the PLC and Scotch teachers for all their time and support and for letting us laugh at them.

Carolyn Wood (11)

NATIONAL SCHOOLS' CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The highlight of this year's Convention, which was held in Canberra in May, occurred when Prime Minister John Howard let the date of the republic referendum slip out by accident whilst addressing the 125 students from around Australia. Not only did this ensure us a profile on the evening news bulletin, we also witnessed a very embarrassed Prime Minister trying to redeem himself in front of the cameras!

Susannah Macknay (12)

STREET APPEAL

The street appeal was a good experience. It made you feel good when people gave money to the cause. It was nice to see how generous the people of Cottesloe are.

Sally Hebiton (11)

Pictured left Naomi Mills (11) on Japanese exchange. Below The Hockey Tour.

TASMANIAN MUSIC TOUR

The Tasmania tour, held in the Second Term holidays, proved an exciting and rewarding experience for students and staff alike. Over 100 girls participated in over seven concerts ranging across Tasmania and Melbourne. Every girl improved her confidence and skill to extremes which we wouldn't have thought possible. As well as performing, we enjoyed exciting activities including cable hang-gliding, mountain bike riding, horse riding and white water rafting, numerous shopping expeditions and a fulfilling and delicious trip to the Cadbury Chocolate Factory.

Genevieve Simpson, Julia Watsford and Cassie Charlick (Year 9)

On July 3rd, girls and teachers set off for an 11 day tour of Hobart, Launceston and Melbourne. We performed for several schools, and the Pipe Band performed for PLC in Melbourne. The Stage Band and Pipe Band also performed at the Salamanca markets. Besides performing, we were able to do lots of sightseeing, shopping and had the opportuniry to go Cable hang-gliding, horse trekking, mountain bike riding, as well as white water rafting, which some of us wish never to experience again! We travelled overnight aboard The Spirit of Tasmania to Melbourne and enjoyed a full day of shopping, before boarding the plane to come home. It was an extremely successful tour and we all had a fantastic time and have many happy and hilarious memories. It was the Coolest!

Georgina Harvey (11)

Pictured right Tasmanian Music Tour

REUNION TRIP

Our first impression of this beautiful French Island was that it is a Geography teacher's dream. All on the one island, there are mountains, valleys, waterfalls, beaches, cirques and an active volcano (which erupted while we were there!). The main challenge to arise in Reunion was the struggle to understand the language, but it didn't take long to adjust to "French speaking mode". The difference between the Reunion exchange and going to France, is that the island has a unique atmosphere. As well as all the French influences such as pain au chocolat and French TV, there's a lot of native Reunion culture such as the Creole language and cuisine and their unique type of music. And being an island of fairly small population, it was a very friendly community.

Carolyn Wood and Jo Butchart (11)

UNITED NATIONS COMPETITION

The United Nations Hammersk61d Trophy Competition is great because it makes you look at current issues from a completely different point of view; through the eyes of another country. This wasparticularly interesting when we represented Russia in the final and had to convince people to agree with the Russian perspective! We overcame this,however, and the team consisting of Kate Crompton, Susannah Macknay and Lucy Shea gained third place in the state. The timing of the final meant that we had very little time to prepare for our ball, but we did get a really nice breakfast thanks to Mr Vickers, and it would have been even nicer if [ hadn't been too nervous to eat anything!

Lucy Shea (12)

RECONCILIATION

The members of the PLC Reconciliation Committee for this year were: Nadine Gregory, Arlee d'antoine, Anna Lee Hazel, Tehani Mahony, Catherine Ashley, Viviene Brown, Catherine Dunn, Elissa James, Rachael King, astasya Tay, Vanessa Huang and of course, Mrs Bishop and Reverend Susan.

Although we are no longer aligned with the Hale Reconciliation Group, 1999 has seen the introduction of

Reconciliation badges and many reconciliation activities such as a school banner made of thumb prints in an Aboriginal design.

Duringthe first week of the third term holidays, Geelong Grammar School held the second 'Forum for the Future'. Following last years Darwin model, this conference promised to be a success. The Forum included creative workshops, discussion groups, guest speakers and celebrities, sight-seeing, socialising (dinner, movies, socials) and of course shopping. This year, the students have fund raised to pay for the trip and we would like to thank all the people who have bought our giant Caramello Koalas and Freddo Frogs. We must also thank Mrs Bishop and Reverend Susan for their hard work and enthusiasm.

The students who attended the GeelongReconciliation Forum were Elissa James, Viviene Brown, Catriona Dowding and Rachael King.

Rachael King (11)

Top Carolyn Wood and Joanna Butchart (11)Reunion Trip. Centre Hong Kong - Hockey Tour. Above Reunion Island.

GERMAN EXCHANGE

McDeutschland = McGermany

SIX WEEKS IN GbITINGEN OR LUBECK = FUN AND LOST LUGGAGE = US

- 13°C, SNOW = Random walk through West Berlin

NICE BUTTS = PERGAMON MUSEUM

FERKEL = PIGLET

WEIHNACHTSMARKT = Christmas markets

McPAPER & CO = SPEND LOTS OF MONEY

APOTHEKE = CHEMIST = EVERYWHERE

Ich bin in die Stadt gegangen = Pam's German lessons!

Nazis = Youth hostel in the Harz Mountains

NUR SITZEN = I wasn't with him!

GERMAN BOYS = RED HAIR NO FUDGE RED HAIR!

SLYVESTER =NEW YEAR'S EVE

VW Factory = langweilig

Wasser = Water? (it lost something in the translation)

BAUWAGEN = LIBBY & WIBBECKE

WARTBURG = SNOWFIGHT

FREE FALL =.

Libby Charlesworth, Keturah Mathers and Kate Crompton (12)

IGSSA DANCE

This year PLC entered two very original pieces into the 1999 IGSSA Dance Festival: 'Consumer Reality' and 'Intergalactic'. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and a special thanks to Mel Davies for all her work with 'Consumer Reality'. We'll never forget those Kookai bags!

Courtney Allen (11)

We had a great time. It was really enjoyable, especially in our role as changerooms.

Alex Humphry and Sarah J Davis (11)

IGSSA Dance was funny, especially the mannequins' complex poses

Beth Woodward (11)

Dynamic shop assistants, moving mannequins, silver change rooms and shoppers with attitude.

5,6, 7, 8.

PLC girls graced the MLC stage with feathers, tutu's, Kookai bags in all shades of pink, blue and purple. The original piece titled 'Consumer Reality' was performed on 18th August as part of the IGSSA dance festival. Congratulations to all the girls who danced with style and precision.

Mel Davies (11)

Top Keturah Matters, Kate Crompton. Far right Kate Crompton, Libby Charlesworth and Keturah Mathers in Germany.

Right Tasmanian Music Tour.

Below Reunion Island.

INSTEP

INSTEP STUDENTS, READY FOR THE REAL WORKING WORLD.

INSTEP STUDENTS GET JOBS.

INSTEP is an amazing program, where non-TEE students go once a week to a work placement in the industry of their choice. All INSTEP students receive hands on experience in the work place, which will help them to get a great job or into further training.

Instep is a great programme. It's great to get experience in the workplace before most of us end up out there.

Biz Kelly (12)

Instep has enabled me to gain experience in the work area of hairdressing and beauty therapy.

Kate Lefroy (12)

Is fun

Never boring

Satisfaction guaranteed TAFE

Educational

Prepared for the future

Alison Richards (12)

'NSTEP rulz!

Lauren Myers (12)

I would recommend INSTEP to anyone, as it is not only fun and interesting, but it has helped me get into my course next year.

Chantal Ferry (12)

I have been doing INSTEP for two years now and have found it really beneficial to what I want to do after Year 12.

Beverley Pierre (12)

INSTEP STUDENTS

Year 12 Liz Perry, Claire Mc Alister, Alison Richards, Lucy Miles, Lauren Myers, Shae Paini, Beverley Pierre, Chantal Ferry, Bianca Guest, Kate Lefroy, Biz Kelly, Melanie Ring, Kate Elliot, Emma Stone, Jocelyn Dossor.

Year 11 Bianca Ring, Linda Brandenburg.

YEAR 12 BALL

YEAR 11 DANCE

LEAVERS

CLAI RE-MARI E ALEXANDER

CLAI RE BIGGS

YU LIN CHEN

CATHERINE CROMPTON

ALICE DUZEVICH

JENI ANDERSON

ANNA BOSICH

WEI WEN CHEN

MARIANNE DE LEO

KATH RYN ELLIOT

HELEN AN DRICH

REBECCA CADDY

CAROLI NE CH IN

JOCELYN DOSSOR

LOUISA FENNY

ELAINE ARAM

SHU-FUI CHAI

KI RSTY CH ISHOLM

JANE DUNKLEY

EM I LY FENWICK

ASTERLYA

ELIZABETH CHARLESWORTH

LOUISA CORMACK

TESSA DURACK

CHANTAL FERRY

ANNI FORDHAM

EMMA GIANOTTI

ASHA GREENWAY

YOLANDE HATH ERLEY

VANESSA HUANG

PIYARAT KAN PANAYUTE

JENNIFER FORREST

PHOEBE G LASFU RD

BIANCA GUEST

PETA HAWKSLEY

LAUREN HUGGINS

ELIZABETH KELLY

HANNAH FORWARD

CLAI RE GLENDINNING

SUSAN HALL

GWEN HillS

FELICITY I RVI NE

SARAH KHOU RI

STEPHANIE FREELS

jACQ!JELINE GOODRIDGE

LISA HAMLET

KATH RYN HOLT

ANNA JAMES

BREE KIDDEY

SOPHIE FUHRMANN

KRISTEl GOSMANN

TRACEY HARRIS

YATI HONG

AMANDA JOHNSTON

JIE-SEON KIM

MIN KONG

JANET LEE

SARAH LI DDELOW

CINDY L1U

SUSANNAH MALCOLM

LAUREN MCWHIRTER

GREER KOPCHEFF

VERA LEE

L1X IA LI EW

KATH RYN LOCKE

KAREN MARSHALL HEATHER MEREDITH

LETITIA LAPSLEY

KATHERINE LEFROY

GEORG lANA LI LLEY

CASSIA LOVEL

KETURAH MATHERS

LUCY MI LES

MONIQ!JE LATHAM

RUI LEOW

PIYAPORN L1MPIYASRISAKUL

CLAI RE MCALISTER

STJEPANA MATICEVIC

MIA MU

PI PPA LAWSON

ANDREA LEWIS

DAN I ELLE LITTLE

SUSANNAH MACKNAY

MARGOT McTAGGART

LAUREN MYERS

ANNETTE NEWBOLD

HOLLY PARKER

BEVERLEY PI ERRE

AMBER Q!JINN

ASHA SACKVI LLE

JESSICA SLATTERY

KATIE NEWCOMBE

LAURA PEACOCK

CARISSA POULTNEY

KYM REEN

TESS SCH EN BERG

HEIDI SOUNNESS

SARAH NOCK

MAKARA PEN

CLAIRE PURSE

SHIRIN REYHANI

RACHAEL SCOTLAND

EMMA STONE

HOLLY OSBORNE

ELIZABETH PERRY

NATALY PUS PITASARI E

ALISON RICHARDS

MICHELE SEYMOUR

VAN ESSA STON E

SHAE PAINI

EMMA PETTEMERIDES

SARAH PYNT

MELANIE RING

LUCY SHEA

MICHELLE SYMONDS

LAREI NA SZPAK

ZILLA TURNER

ELLEN WALKER

ERNA WITANTY

LEE KIM TAN

HAZELL VALLANCE

SARAH WARD

SAl WONGCONGSAWAT

TABITA TAN

CLAIRE VANDERBOOM

ANCI LLA WIGNYOPRANOTO

JEAN WOODWARD

SARAH TH I LLAGARATNAM

BROOKE VENABLES

MEGAN WILSON

LENIETTE ZALSMAN

RAYNA THOMAS

IRINI VERIOS

JULIA WINDSOR

TAN IA ZUVELA

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The Moderator of the Uniting Church in WA.

Chairman

Dr P Kailis AM., O.B.E., FTSE., FAI.CD., M.B.B.S.

Mr R Brine Assoc. Dip., Civ. Engr.

Mr S Cole LL.B. (Hons), FAI.CD.

Mr F Crawley F.CA

Mr J Franetovich

Rev. S Gokavi B.Th. (Hons), M.Th.

Mrs E Gorter

BA (Hons), M.BA. FAI.CD., AS.I.A.

Mr J Lutz FCA

Mr R Slee BADip.Ed .• Grad. Dip.Spec.Ed .• M.Ed .• PhD.

Mr J McKechnie LLB B.Juris

Mr GN Reynolds

A.A.I.I., FN.I.BA, FAI.M., FAI.CD.

Mrs J Thompson

LLB, BA, G.D.BA

Mrs D Walker BA, Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Man.

Prof A Zubrick

LACS.T, B.Sc., M.Sc., MA, PhD.

Mrs V Hill Life Member

Mr TM Gorey

F.CA, Hon. Doc. Lilt. (Curtin)

Secretary to the College

Mr Charles Merriam

The President of Parents' Association - observer

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Principal

Ms BJ Blackwood BA, Dip.Ed

Deputy Principal (Learning and Teaching)

Mr K Anderson

B.Sc.(Hons), Dip.Ed., GradDlp.5ci.Ed.

Deputy Principal (Staffing)

Ms J Rankin BA (UWA), MA (Cornell), TH.C, L.SDA, MACE.

Business Services Manager

Mr B Niven

Head of Junior School

Mrs J Wilmot

B.Ed., M.Ed., P.TD, MACE.

Head of Middle School

Mrs K Edwards

B.P.E., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Man.

COUNCIL AND STAFF

Head of Senior School

Mrs B Browne B.Sc,DipEd.

Counsellor

Mrs J Hulcup BA, Dip.Ed., MAPsych.S.

Chaplain

Reverend S Wickham

B.Design., B.Theol., Dip.of Pastoral Studies.

Registrar

Ms R Lukin

Public Relations

Mrs D Murray B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Phil.

Archivist

Mrs D Allan BA, Dip.Teach.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

English

Mr R Leach BA, Dip Ed., M.Phil.

Design and Technology

Mrs J McMahon

B.Ed., GradDip. (Media)

Humanities

Mrs J Bishop BA, Dip.Ed.

Languages Other Than English

Mrs C Leong BA, Dip.Ed.

Mathematics (Acting)

Mrs R Saunders B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Physical Education

Mrs K Whipp BEd, M.Ed.Man.

Science (Leave Sem II)

Mr R Rennie B.5c., Dip.Ed.

Science (Acting Sem II)

Mrs J Duzevich B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Director of Boarding

Mrs L Robinson Dip.Teach., MA

Director of Drama

Mrs C Reid BA, Dip.Teach. (prim.)

Director of Information Technology

Mr B Jenkins

GradDip.Comp.Ed., Dip.Teach.

Director of Learning

Enrichment Centre

Mrs J Slattery Dip.Teach., B.Ed.

Director of Library Resources

Mrs H Allan Grad.Dip.Library and Info. Studies, B.Ed., Dip.Teach.

Director of Music

Mr B Mc Ness

B.Mus., Teach.Cert., AMusA

Director of Outdoor Education

Mr M Tait BA GradDip.Ed.

Director of Vocational Education, Further Studies and Community Liaison

Mrs N Wood BA Dip.Teach.

YEAR CO-ORDINATORS

Year 12

Mrs A Saffen

B.5c (Honsl. GradDip.Ed.

Year 11

Mrs C Robinson Fashion & Design Dip. TC

Year 10

Ms J Hetherington

BA (Hons), Dip.Ed.

Year 9

Mrs J McGuinness

BA, Teach. Cert.

Year 8

Mrs F Millar Dip.Teach., B. Ed.

Year 7

Mr M McTavish

B.Bus., GradDip.Acct.

HOUSE ADVISERS

Baird

Mrs P O'Hara BA, Dip.Ed

Carmichael (Acting Sem II)

Mrs D Miller B.5ci, Dip.Ed.

Ferguson

Mr M Saunders BA, Dip.Teach.

McNeil

Mrs N Millar BEd.

Stewart

Miss T Jefferies BA (Ed. Sec)

Summers

Mrs L Bynon BA, Dip.Ed.

CO-ORDINATORS

Art

Mr D Thornton

M.Ed. Dip Teach., ATA

Biological Sciences

Mrs C Pidgeon MSc., Dip.Ed.

Health Education

Miss K Langdon BA, B.Ed.

House Arts

Mrs H Heptinstall

B.Sc. (Hons), Cert.Ed., Dip.Lib.Stud.

Junior School Physical Education

Ms J Hammond

BA (Hons) Grad.Cert. Ed.

ACADEMIC STAFF

Junior School

Miss R Ball BA, B.Ed., (Hons)

Junior School

Ms M Barnes

T.Cert. Dip.Teaching B.Ed. (ECE)

Ms S Barbir

B. Sc., Dip. Ed. Physical Education

Mathematics

Mr W Beckwith B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Junior School

Mrs M Beer Dip. Teach.

Junior School

Ms V Biggs Dip.Teach.

Home Economics

Mrs L Blackwell BA, B.Ed. (Hons)

Languages

Mrs K Butchart BA(Hons), Dip.Ed.

Junior School

Ms J Candy BA

Humanities

Mrs M Coate BA, Dip.Ed.

Drama

Ms R Cody B.Ed. (Hons)

Music

Ms A Coughlan BAEd, B.Ed.

Year Seven

Mrs K Cresswell BA (Ed.)

Languages

Mrs D Cuneo BA, Dip.Teach.

Junior School

Miss D Cunningham B.Ed (Primary)

Science

Mrs J DeSilva B.Ed.

Physical Education

Miss N Dorrington B.P.E., Dip.Ed.

Physical Education

Miss G Dovey BPE., Dip.Ed.

Physical Education (Leave)

Mrs T Dunn BA, Dip.Ed.

Junior School - Library

Ms J Edmunds BA, TC, Grad Dip.Lib.St., GradDip.Children's Lit.

Mathematics

Miss C Edwards B.Ed.

Science

Mr J Eyres B.Sc.

Technology Centre

Mrs M Fiamengo BA (Ed), B. Ed.

Languages

Mrs S Falkner BA (Hons)

Junior School - Music

Mrs H Frazer Dip. Teach

HumanitiesIYear 8 Team

Mrs C Gadsdon BA, Dip.Ed.

Music

Mrs A Gallo B.Mus.Ed. (Hons) (Sem II) Library

Mrs L Gillett

B.Ed. (UWA), M.Ed.(Monash)

Music

Ms R Gregg B.Mus.Ed.

Junior School

Ms D Holmes Dip.Teach.

Science - Boarding House

Ms D Haughton B.Sc., Dip. Ed.

Year Seven

MrJ Hurst BA, B. Ed.

Junior School - Learning

Enrichment Centre

Ms S Jackson

English

Mrs P Jane BA, Dip.Ed., LTCL.

Music

Mrs K Jones

English (Leave)

Miss C Kanitsch

BA, Grad.Dip.Ed., English

Drama

Mrs C Katz BA, Dip.Ed.

Junior School

Library - Leave Sem II

Mrs M Pottinger

Grad.Dip., Applied Sci.Dip.Teach.

Mathematics - Leave

Mrs S Rankin BA, TeachCerl

EnglishlYear 8 Team

Miss S Robey BA, Dip.Ed.

Kindergarten

Mrs R Rule

Kindergarten

Mrs B Sinclair MA (Prelim), Dip.Ed., R.SA Dip., Dip. TE.S.L., FACE.

Year Seven

Mrs M Small bone

BA,Grad.Dip.Ed.

Boarding HouselPUE

Mrs A Smith BA, Dip.Ed. - PVE

Science - Sem II

Mr P Stansbury

BSe.(Hon), P.G.CE., MAI.P., THC

EnglishIYear 8 Team

Miss B Smith BA, Dip.Ed.

Mathematics

Miss K Timms BA, Dip.Ed.

Music

Mr B Underwood LTCL, MIMT

Junior School

Mrs C Venables T.C, DipTeach., Dip. R.S.H., Grad.Dip.App.Lang.

Humanities

Mr R Vickers

BA(Hons),Grad.Dip. Ed.

Mrs J Kingsnorth BA, Teach.Cerl. Junior School - Leave

Media

Mrs K Lamond BA, Grad.Dip.Ed.

English

Ms N Lange B.Ed.

Junior School

Miss J Love BA(Ed), B.Ed(E.CE.)

LEC

Mrs J Maclean

Dip.Phys Ed., Dip.Prim.Ed.

Junior School

Miss A Major B.Ed. (Primary)

Junior School

Mrs D Mason Dip.Ed., (Primary), B.Ed. (E.CU.)

Year Eight - Team

Mrs R McWaters BA, Dip.Ed.

Music

Mrs A Miller

Mathematics

Mrs D Miller BSe., Dip.Ed.

Year Eight - Team Leader

Mrs E Milne

Humanities

Mrs A Moon B.A., Dip.Ed.

Junior School - Counsellor

Mrs R Payne

BA, B.App.Sc. (Hans.), M.Ed., MAPS

Administration

Mrs H Dimmock

PayrolllAccounts Payable Clerk

Mrs L Douglas

Maintenance

Mr G Dwight

Academic Secretary

Mrs J Elliott Teach.Cert.

Maintenance

Mr A Earnshaw

Science - Laboratory Technician

Mrs B Frost Dip. App.Sc

Junior School - Library Assistant

Mrs M Giglia

Canteen - Senior School

Mrs N Glatz

Science - Labaratory Assistant

Ms S Graham B.AppSc.

After School Care

Ms L Gray

Clothing Service

Mrs K Harrison

Physical Education Assistant

Miss F Hazell

Administration

Mrs N Henzen

Grounds

Mr G Hermanns

Computer Technician

Mr CHocking

Maintenance Manager

Mr C Holloway

Mrs A Viney B.Ed., Dip.Teach.

Design and Technology

Mrs M Wallace

B.Ed. (Art & Craft), Grad.DipTech. Educ.

Humanities

Mrs M Warburton

BA, B. Ed.,Cert.FI.For.Lang.(Fr)

Music

Mrs M Williamson

ADMINISTRATION

Assistant to the Principal

Mrs D Lee

Accountant

Mrs W Castles B.Com., AS CPA

SUPPORT STAFF

Library Assistant

Mrs J Astle

Ass. Dip App. Sci.(Lib. Tech.)

Administrative Assistant, Public Relations

Miss C Dalton

Accounts Clerk

Miss T De Pinto

Assistant to Deputy Principal (Staffing), Heads of MS and SS

Mrs T Dick

Teacher's Aide

Miss L Kennedy

Teacher's Aide

Mrs 0 Knoch

Computer Technician

Mr R McGuirk

Library Assistant

Mrs L Matthews

Assistant Librarian

Mrs G Martin BA, Grad Dip I.L.S

Art Assistant

Ms L Mattys

Administration

Mrs J Millar

Administration

Miss V Newick

Administration

Mrs MOlden

Teacher's Aide

Ms M Osborne

Teacher's Aide

Mrs C Parker Cerl. Child Care

Maintenance

Mr R Parkin

Teacher's Aide

Mrs GRidley

Canteen - Junior School

Mrs W Stower

Registrar's Assistant

Mrs M Seubert

Canteen - Senior School

Mrs P Tucker

Junior School Administrative Assistant

Ms YWilliams

OTHER STAFF

Senior Boarding House Residents

Ms D Haughton

Mrs A Smith

Nursing Sister

Sister Hoile

Nursing Sister

Sister J Hunter

Nursing Sister

Sister J Moullin

Nursing Sister

Sister S Sadler

Boarding House - Supervisor

Years 7, 8 and 9

Miss C Harrington

Boarding House Supervisor - Year 12

Mrs P Hatch B.Se.,B.Ed., Dip.Ed

Boarding HouseSupervisor Year 10

Ms K Livingstone

Boarding House - Supervisor

Ms R Moore B.Ed., BA

Boarding House - Supervisor

Year 11

Mrs K Rowlands

VISITING MUSIC

SPECIALISTS

Violin

Miss L Atkinson B.Mus.

Flute

Mr R Braham B.Mus., AMusA

Percussion

Mr A Bridge

Piano

Mrs M Gadsdon AMusA

Piano

Mrs L Morse

A.Mus.A., Suzuki Accred.

Oboe

Miss A Shepherd

Piano

Mrs G Sumich

Cello

Ms J Tingley BMus.

Guitar

Miss E Yau B.MusT

Guitar

Mr M Zegir

TOMORROW

Tomorrow wake at dawn and walk down to the beach

watch fisherman with their rods like diviners feeling the nuances of the sea

see Picassos in the strangle of weed wide-hipped women as Mondiglianis

imagine legends of mermaids singing soft love songs the selves that you have already drowned beneath gashes of reef

and later in the backyard with sea breezes amongst smells of jasmine twisting in trellises the taste of watermelon and pear think of forever

ROLAND LEACH