Cover Credit: Rae/wei Jeffrey (Year 12) and Sophie Henderson (Year 1)
Kookaburra 2003 Editors
Tessa Thompson (L) alld Emily Keys (R)
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The past year has shone as a year of participation, encapsulated in the Student Council theme of 'Go For It'. Across the year, girls have shown a refreshing willingness to contribute to every aspect of school life. Pervasive enthusiasm has seen PLC excel in all areas, particularly on sports and arts days, perennial favourites on the School calendar.
PLC combines past traditions with new technology to create a dynamic learning environment, which encourages girls to embrace every opportunity and have a go. This year has seen significant changes within the College, notably the implementation of the Master Plan and refurbishment of the Boarding House. New faces have been welcomed and old farewelled; we have been touched by the tragic loss of Jenni Armstrong (PLC Leaver 2002).
Locally, 2003 saw the Fremantle Dockers make their first finals appearance, Pauline Hanson jailed under controversial circumstances and the retirement of Cathy Freeman. In the wider world, the SARS epidemic, US led invasion of Iraq and
on-going acts of terrorism, contributed to a climate of fear. In the face of this mood of uncertainty, PLC has remained a safe and welcoming haven, with a strong sense of community blackwatch, bagpipes and smiles I
We hope to capture within this publication, for the first time in full colour, the vibrancy of PLC life PLC girls love their Kookaburra and we aim to continue its role as a faithful record of the school year and prompter of memories in years to come.
Thank you to the School community for their willingness to contribute to the 2003 Kookaburra. We would like personally to thank PLC staff Ms Chavaune Francis, Ms Sheila Robinson, Ms Bianca Cazzulino and Mr Peter Dickson from Glidepath Consulting, who have worked with us and whose enthusiasm has made our experience in helping produce this magazine so rewarding.
To our fellow Leavers of 2003: best of luck for the future. Make the journey your own.
Emily Keys and Tessa Thompson
One of my favourite images of leadership is a story recounted by Fr Chris Gleeson, the former Head of two Jesuit school communities in Australia.
"Before the age of electricity, city streets were lit by gas lamps. Lamplighters lit their lights with a flaming torch. One night an old man stood looking across a valley to a town on a hillside. He could see the torch of a lamplighter lighting lamps as he went. But because of the darkness, he could not see the lamplighter He could only see his torch and the trail of lights he left behind. The old man said to a friend standing near him: "That lamplighter is a perfect example of how good people live their lives. You may never get to know them. But you know that they have passed through the world by the trail of lights they leave behind."
I find Fr Gleeson's story particularly pertinent in a year that has seen excellent leadership from Year 12 students They have led and served the PLC community well. Like the lamplighters they have been a source of light for others. The story also highlights a belief about leadership that underscores PLC's attitude and practice. Leadership is not the exclusive preserve
of extraordinary people, but comes from ordinary people. All Year 12 students have a responsibility to lead, and to remind others of their purposes and obligations. Actions speak louder than words and, in their actions, the Class of 2003 have demonstrated their care for others, their willingness to give service to the School and the wider community, as well as their strength of School spirit and loyalty.
Leadership is to be found in familiar, ordinary deeds. For example, the friendship Year 12s extended to our Year 7 students through the Big Sister programme demonstrated they remember what it is like to be new, that they can empathise, extend friendship to and encourage others.
Each year tnlS pUOlicatlon is produced by students who accept responsibility and co-ordinate others in order to record the year's events. Emily Keys and Tessa Thompson, as Editors of the 2003 Kookaburra, have striven to produce a quality publication and in doing so have proved to be creative, well organised and intelligent leaders.
This has been a year where world events and politics have impacted on our lives at PLC. In Term 1, the
In Sport many girls lent their leadership skills to captaincy, mentoring, coaching and umpiring. The fact we were able to improve on our previous performances had as much to do with the sportsmanship, energy, encouragement and example set by the team Captains as it did the individual talent of the girls.
predicted war with Iraq cast a shadow over a number of scheduled international tours, leading to their cancellation. Fortunately events had settled in time to permit the PLC/Trinity Chorale Tour to Wales to proceed in July. We have every reason to be proud of the standard of excellence achieved by this group through commitment to a demanding rehearsal schedule and talent.
Our community was shaken by the tragic death of Jennifer Armstrong ('02) in June It was also a time that demonstrated the strength of our community, with current and past students regrouping to comfort and support each other, to acknowledge the positive influence Jennifer had on their lives and to pay respect to her memory. I was touched by the number of past and present students who volunteered to playas a Stage Band at her Service. In the absence of a music teacher, these girls assumed leadership and in the space of just a few days networked with each other, arranged musical scores, acquired uniforms and instruments and organised a number of rehearsals. The wonderful spirit of Jenni was with them as they played the music she had so much enjoyed on the day of her Memorial Service
2003 provided some wonderful Performing Arts entertainment, particularly the Year 12 production of Cloudstreet, the musical Little Shop of Horrors, the TEE Musical Recitals, the combined PLC/Scotch Spring Concert and the IGSSA Dance performances.
Our Service team serves the important task of focusing on the needs of others and our responsibility to those who are poor, disenfranchised and underprivileged. Our Middle School students also responded with overwhelming generosity to the request for shoe box gifts to the children of orphanages in Bali.
The Year 12s motto for 2003 was 'Go For It'. Implied in the motto is the need for energy and drive, the willingness to take risks, the importance of setting and striving to reach goals and the passion to sustain effort in order to achieve results. All these traits were evident in the leadership provided to the School by this year's Year 12 group.
There is little personal recognition for the diverse responsibilities and leadership roles our students undertake but I hope there is the satisfaction that comes from giving, of a job well do • as well as the sense the have contributed to the good of the PLC community. Our hope, as a School, is that our students will continue to be leaders beyond the PLC community.
Beth Blackwood
One of my favourite images of leadership is a story recounted by Fr Chris Gleeson, the former Head of two Jesuit school communities in Australia.
"Before the age of electricity, city streets were lit by gas lamps. Lamplighters lit their lights with a flaming torch. One night an old man stood looking across a valley to a town on a hillside. He could see the torch of a lamplighter lighting lamps as he went. But because of the darkness, he could not see the lamplighter. He could only see his torch and the trail of lights he left behind. The old man said to a friend standing near him: "That lamplighter is a perfect example of how good people live their lives. You may never get to know them. But you know that they have passed through the world by the trail of lights they leave behind."
I find Fr Gleeson's story particularly pertinent in a year that has seen excellent leadership from Year 12 students. They have led and served the PLC community well. Like the lamplighters they have been a source of light for others. The story also highlights a belief about leadership that underscores PLC's attitude and practice. Leadership is not the exclusive preserve
of extraordinary people, but comes from ordinary people. All Year 12 students have a responsibility to lead, and to remind others of their purposes and obligations. Actions speak louder than words and, in their actions, the Class of 2003 have demonstrated their care for others, their willingness to give service to the School and the wider community, as well as their strength of School spirit and loyalty.
Leadership is to be found in familiar, ordinary deeds. For example, the friendship Year 12s extended to our Year 7 students through the Big Sister programme demonstrated they remember what it is like to be new, that they can empathise, extend friendship to and encourage others.
Each year tnlS pUOllcatlon is produced by students who accept responsibility and co-ordinate others in order to record the year's events. Emily Keys and Tessa Thompson, as Editors of the 2003 Kookaburra, have striven to produce a quality publication and in doing so have proved to be creative, well organised and intelligent leaders.
This has been a year where world events and politics have impacted on our lives at PLC In Term 1, the
In Sport many girls lent their leadership skills to captaincy, mentoring, coaching and umpiring. The fact we were able to improve on our previous performances had as much to do with the sportsmanship, energy, encouragement and example set by the team Captains as it did the individual talent of the girls.
predicted war with Iraq cast a shadow over a number of scheduled international tours, leading to their cancellation. Fortunately events had settled in time to permit the PLC/Trinity Chorale Tour to Wales to proceed in July. We have every reason to be proud of the standard of excellence achieved by this group through commitment to a demanding rehearsal schedule and talent.
Our community was shaken by the tragic death of Jennifer Armstrong ('02) in June. It was also a time that demonstrated the strength of our community, with current and past students regrouping to comfort and support each other, to acknowledge the positive influence Jennifer had on their lives and to pay respect to her memory. I was touched by the number of past and present students who volunteered to playas a Stage Band at her Service. In the absence of a music teacher, these girls assumed leadership and in the space of just a few days networked with each other, arranged musical scores: acquired uniforms and instruments and organised a number of rehearsals. The wonderful spirit of Jenni was with them as they played the music she had so much enjoyed on the day of her Memorial Service.
2003 provided some wonderful Performing Arts entertainment, particularly the Year 12 production of Cloudstreet, the musical Little Shop of Horrors, the TEE Musical Recitals, the combined PLC/Scotch Spring Concert and the IGSSA Dance performances.
Our Service team serves the important task of focusing on the needs of others and our responsibility to those who are poor, disenfranchised and underprivileged. Our Middle School students also responded with overwhelming generosity to the request for shoe box gifts to the children of orphanages in Bali.
The Year 12s motto for 2003 was 'Go For It'. Implied in the motto is the need for energy and drive, the willingness to take risks, the importance of setting and striving to reach goals and the passion to sustain effort in order to achieve results. All these traits were evident in the leadership provided to the School by this year's Year 12 group.
There is little personal recognition for the diverse responsibilities and leadership roles our students undertake but I hope there is the satisfaction that comes from giving, of a job well as well as the sense contributed to the good of the PLC community. Our hope, as a School, is that our students will continue to be leaders beyond the PLC community.
Beth Blackwood
Head Prefect
Jemima Pope-Brien
PLC girls and our 'go for it' motto, many took risks on the dance floor, outdoing their partners and the teachers!
This year has definitely been one of participation. From student assemblies to House Plays, concert band, public speaking and rowing, every girl has had a go; whether they did well or not so well.
thoughtful advice and to Ms Robinson; how would I have started the day without her uplifting morning greeting. The support network of the staff has been invaluable, likewise the support of my friends, the Year 12 Body and the Student Council. Congratulations on a grand year, you've really 'gone for it'.
PLC lias brought out tlie {Jest in llS, and now it's time
to show tlie rest of the world what a PLC girl can do.
PLC has been an amazing experience and will be forever stamped in my memory: the friends I have made and the person I have become. My quote in the Year 12 section is inadequate because it's just impossible to fit five years of fun, tears, sweat, homework and growing up into such a small space.
You know you're in Year 12 when you don't cover your ears at the sound of bagpipes tuning up or the maintenance men with THAT 'blowy machine'.
You're no longer a littlekid hiding from the scary Year 12s because you forgot your beret.
More telltale signs of a 2003 PLC leaver are the 'Leavers' insignia on their backs, the TISC books under their arms and that at Assembly they're not crying out of embarrassment at having to sing at the front. I'm sure PLC is the only place where I'll ever be asked to sing, speak or dance in front of an audience and I will miss it.
It feels like yesterday that I was leaving Perth to attend the Alliance of All Girls Schools' Leadership Conference. Armed with enthusiasm and anxiety, we headed to Sydney and spent a delightful ten days. We met school leaders from Australia and New Zealand, shared our fears and learnt new tricks. Not many delegates were familiar with WA, so it was a great opportunity for us to 'educate' them on Perth activities.
Once back in Perth, the real year began. Armed with our new skills, all Year 12s congregated in the Drama Centre to hear the wise words of Andrew Horabin and to start the year off with some finger painting and 'bogtrotting'. In other words, learning to really 'GO FOR IT'.
The next exciting event on the Year 12 calendar was the Ball. Early in February dates were arranged, dresses made, hairstyles fretted over and make-up booked. True to the style of
For those of us who are leaving, we take with us memories, friends, Kookaburras, and Old Collegian forms. One thing no one should leave with is regret, so remember: "There's no use in regret, its just things we haven't done yet." Beth Orton, singer/ songwriter.
Despite what many of us may think, there is a life after PLC, one in which we can achieve many things we might regret not doing while having the chance. To the girls still lucky enough to be continuing at PLC, make the most of these opportunities. Many activities offered at PLC are not a regular part of the wider community, for example the all-girl pipe band, kayaking lessons, 'nukemball' and the rowing boats. Girls, really enjoy these privileges while you can and make sure you leave PLC only with a white ribbon in your hair, a smile on your face and no regrets.
A big vote of thanks to everyone who has supported me throughout the year, particularly my right-hand maiden Amanda Osborne, who is always enthusiastic. Ms Cody is thanked for her constant support, chocolates and time (with her always-open office, I sometimes wonder how she finds time for anything else), Ms Blackwood for her wise and
Congratulations to Katherine Macpherson on being voted Head Prefect for 2004 Make the most of this unique experience. Make the position your own and good luck.
Finally, to the Leavers of 2003; this is the culmination of fiveyears, more or less for some, of cheezies, berets, Year 7 trolleys, House Plays, study periods, the quad, pink slips and, of course, Scot/and the Brave. Enjoy the times to come, don't forget the past and don't forget to 'go for it'!
Jemima Pope-Brien Head Prefect
" ... to filld the best ill others, to leave the Luorld a better place, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social conditioll. To kllow even olle life has breathed easier, because you have lived, this is to have slicceeded."
Throughout the year I have been continually amazed at what people will eat, wear and give for the sake of others' This year the PLC community has rallied to support everyevent that the Service Team has come up with. Your generosity has been incredible and together we raised approximately $11,650 for a wide variety of worthy charities.
The events began in October 2002, in response to the Bali bombings, with a display of hope and faith: drawing a peace sign on the quad with coins. We then held a Bandanna Day for teenagers with cancer and later in the Term the Houses sportingly competed to fill over 30 boxes with stationary and gifts for Ethiopian orphans.
2003 arrived with a bangpancakes flipping, music blaring, and the legendary Teachers versus Students Eating Competition the winner of which will not be mentioned. It was a hot
day, the pancakes were probably inedible and yet the contestants managed to eat up to 21 each. This event raised money for Uniting Care programmes that support millions of disadvantaged Australians. In Term 2 almost 250 girls took part in the 40 Hour Famine, raising money for Ethiopians affected by a disastrous famine. In Term 3, the Teddy Bears' Picnic was a terrific lunchtime spent singing, dancing, laughing and eating sausages with our teddy bears, to fundraise for Asiatic black bears cruelly imprisoned and milked for their bile.
The major project for 2003 was raising funds for SOS Children's Villages in
Zimbabwe. This charity provides shelter, emergency food aid and medical care to mainly women and children affected by AIDS and famine. In this cause, the Service Team, with volunteers, has been a real presence at the drama productions throughout the year and in the casual dress days. The casual dress days' themes of 'Op Shop Glamour', 'Black and White' and even the standard House Colours Day encouraged some very imaginative outfits!
The year has been challenging, stimulating and rewarding for all involved with the Service Team. I am very grateful to Reverend Elke, Mrs Green
and Ms Cody for their guidance. Thank you to Tracy Patterson and Eliza Cole, who have always been willing to help and the Year 12s who have made our events so much fun. To the House Captains: you are wonderful and I thank you for your enthusiasm, ideas, energy, dedication and assistance.
Giving is part of life, and I congratulate all who have done so this year with such faith and commitment Congratulations to the Service Captain for 2004, Aunchisa Foo. All the best for the team next year.
Libby Lissiman Service Captain
student council
Tracy Patterson,
Teacher: Ms Rebecca Cody
At the beginning of the year I felt fear, worry and determination to do my best. At the end of the year there is a sense of accomplishment and it feels great! What could be better than spending the last five years at a great School and, most importantly, ending it with an extraordinary group of Year 12s? For me, being Deputy Head wasn't just a transformation that took place at the beginning of the year, it has been a time when I could reflect and consider what I could really do for the School. Not only did I take part in an amazing Student Council, but I also spent time listening to the Senior School Advisory Council and the Middle School Forum as they voiced their concerns and ideas.
The Student Council is like one big happy family and, in one big happy 'Boardroom', we planned,
organised, looked at ideas from other years, and more. All the prefects had smart, snazzy, thoughtful ideas to contribute to the meetings, along with an awesome attitude towards issues raised by others. Student Council initiated and enjoyed many social events such as 'The Relay for Life', Student Assemblies filled with laughter (and hysterics), and Scotch versus PLC netball games. None of these events would have been as successful without the dedication of many of our Year 12s 1
Once again our Seniors were supported by a Senior School Advisory Council who were always on the ball! They were always willing to spend time helping at School events such as Open Day and, with the help of Ms Cody, were able to voice their opinions on matters concerning the older years. This Council was a very
positive and productive group throughout the year. thank Ms Cody, Tracy Patterson and all the girls involved. Your dedication and enthusiasm was greatly appreciated.
This year the Middle School Forum was a way to positively approach and raise concerns within the student body. It was great to see the enthusiasm towards such things as socials and the availability of printers and bag racks. They became comfortable raising ideas and were willing to help out at anytime. Indeed, at the end of both Semesters I could see positive leaders heading towards the future' I'd like to thank Mrs Edwards and Eliza Cole for their help this year.
I also thank Jemima PopeBrien, Ms Cody, Ms Blackwood, the staff and all Year 12s who have all been an amazing group
of people. Your effortsand kindness throughout my days at PLC and especially this year have been tops!
Good luck and best wishes to the 2004 Deputy Head Prefect, Niki Mossop. Just do it your way and you will succeed in every way!
Amanda Osborne Deputy Head Prefect
student council prefects
If there is one thing we have learnt this year, it is that the younger members of this school NEVER run out of energy. Every time we walked across View Street to visit the Junior School we were greeted with ear-to-ear grins and hundreds of exciting stories about what had happened over the last few days. Being involved with the Junior School was a great chance to encourage others to see the wonderful sense of fun the younger students have and to create friendships regardless of age. This year we have been dazzled by the many talents of the 'juniors' when attending their assemblies full of singing, acting, stories told in French, dances, dances and more dances. We decided these performances were too good to be missed and invited them to perform at a number of Senior Assemblies enjoyed by all.
Working closely with the Junior Captains allowed us the opportunity to see some of the potential future leaders of the Senior School in action, coordinating House cheers and dances. It was great to see the involvement of the House Captains in supporting these girls.
Being involved with the Junior School was, without doubt, the highlight of our year, but it was just one of our responsibilities. Our involvement in the campaign against bUllying resulted in the formation of the new Big Sister Programme. This is a buddy system between Year 7s and Year 12s and gave the Year 7s a base of support in the Senior School We had an orientation picnic on the oval that resulted in
increased communication and involvement between the year groups.
We have had an awesome year being involved in Student Council and hope the future Year 12s have the same. We received an incredible amount of support from many people and say a huge thank you to Ms Cody, Ms Blackwood and Mrs Robinson for their constant suggestions and encouragement. Thank you Mrs Wilmot for your guidance and enthusiasm throughout the year. Thank you to all our friends in the Junior School; you are all so bubbly and vibrant and this added that extra spark to our year. Thank you to the Year 12s and Student Council; we have had an excellent few years and wish everyone the best in the future.
Eliza Cole and Tracy Patterson Student Council Prefects
overseas student representative
At PLC we are distinguished and united by our differences and similarities. Australia is a multicultural society and I believe that PLC reflects this well. The School community affords empathy, patience, sensitivity and cultural knowledge to all students. This year has been an interactive experience that proved people do not respond to our intentions but to our behaviour.
This year, cultural fusion was encouraged through events such as Harmony Day, which gave us an opportunity to follow the global community by acknowledging the importance of the elimination of racial discrimination. In Semester One, Chinese New Year was celebrated by dancing dragons and the giving of red pockets to symbolise reunions, prosperity and
fortune. We celebrated culture and unity through the Diversity Party, a night full of games, food, dancing and plenty of unforgettable moments and happy memories.
Thank you to everyone for their support, in particular the Student Council, Ms Lukin and Ms Cody. Congratulations to Shruti Vijayakumar, our Overseas Student Representative for 2004. I wish you lots of luck and fun.
I believe the best thing we can do for ourselves is to learn to live together in harmony. We can learn from cultural differences and celebrate our similarities. If we unite, together we make a rainbow.
Kimberley Barker Overseas Student Representative
School Council
Moderator of the Uniting Church m WA
Reverend G Sherwood BA., DipEd , DipTh.
Chairman (Term 1)
Dr P Kailis A.M., O.B.E F.T.S.E., FALCO., M.B.B.S, Chairman
MrGN Reynolds A.A.I.I., FN.IB.A., FAIM., FALCO, CD
Mr A Bnen Dlp.PE., B.Ed M.Ed
Mr SCale LLB (Hans), FALCO
MrJ Franetovlch
Reverend S Gokavi B Th (Hans), M.Th. MrTM Gorey FCA Han Doc litt (Curtin)
Mrs C Hardie Dlp.Teach.
Ms A Jackson B.Sc.(Hons) (Wales), Grad.Cert.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.Admin, FACE., FAIM., Dlitt(Honons Causa)(Curlin)
Mr M K"kness B Comm. (UWA), FCA FHA.
Ms R Maclean BArch
Han Justice J McKechnie
MrM Snell B.Com (Hans) (UWA), F.C A.
MrA Wooles B.Comm GDlp Sec's, M.B.A. (Wharton), A.S.IA., M.A.ICD.
Life Members
Dr P Kailis AM, OBE
Hon J Craig AM
Mrs V HIli
School Administration
Principal
Ms BJ Blackwood B.A Dip.Ed.
Deputy Principal (Stall and Students)
Ms J Rankin RA. (UWA), MA (Cornell), TH.C., LSDA
Deputy Principat (Learning and Teaching)
Mr K Anderson B. Sc. (Hans), Grad. Dip. Sci. Ed., Dip. Ed.
Business Services Manager
Mr B Niven
Head of Junior Schoot
Mrs J Wilmot BEd., M.Ed., P.TD., MAC.E.
Head of Middle School
Mrs K Edwards B.P.E DipEd., M.Ed.Man.
Head of Senior School
Ms R Cody B.Ed (Hans)
Director of Boarding
Mrs L Robinson Dip.Teach., MA
Director of Information Systems
Mr Brett Clarke Dip.Teach., B.Ed., GradDip.Comp., Cert.IV (Assess & Train).
Counsellor
Mrs J Wise Dip. O.T, B. Psych., M.Ed., GradDip.Man.
Counsellor
Ms R Payne B.A., B.App.Sc. (Hons.), M.Ed.
Counsellor
Mrs H Rodoreda RA., Dip.Ed., B. Psych.
Chaplain
Rev Elke Riekmann
Registrar
Ms R Lukin
Director of Community Relations
Ms C Francis
Mrs 0 Murray B.A., Dip.Ed MPhil (Term 1)
Archivist
Mrs 0 Allan BA,Dip.Teach.
Accountant
Mrs W Castles B. Com., A.S.C.PA
Curriculum Leaders
English Semor School
MrR Leach BA, Dip Ed., M.PhiI.
Engtish Middle School
Mrs S Anderson BEd., Dlp.Teach.
Mathematics Senior School
Mrs R Saunders B.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Mathematics Middle School
Ms K Timms BA, DipEd.
SCience Semor School
Mrs C Pidgeon B. Sc M. Sc., Dip. Ed
Mr S Zander Dip I., REd., M.Ed., MACEA.
Science Middle School
MrS Zander Dip I., BEd., MEd., MACEA
Society & Environment Senior School
Ms A Philpot BA,Dip.Ed.
Society & Environment Middle School
Mrs P O'Hara BA, Dip. Ed.
Languages Other than English
Ms K Gecan BA. BEd
Acting PhYSical & Heatth Education & Sport
Ms J Hammond BA (Hans) Grad.Cert.
Ed.
Physical & Heallh Education Curnculum
Miss K Langdon BA, GradDipEd.
Technology & Enterprise
Mrs L Dymond BA, B.Ed. (Hans).
The Arts Drama
Mrs T Herman BEd.
The Arts MusIc
Mrs L Kowalik D,p.Kodaly Inst., GradDlp.Ed TeachD,p (Piano)., Perl.Dlp (Plano)., LMus
The Arts Visual Arts
Ms S Chescoe BA(Art) Han., Dip Ed.
Beliefs & Values
Mrs P Jane B.A Dip.Ed., L.TC.L.
Library Resources
MrG Green
Learning Enrichment Centre
Mrs J Hillin BA, GradDlp.Ed., Grad. DIp. TESOL
Outdoor Education
Mr P Nidd B.App Sc, Dlp.Ed.
Vocational Education & Further Studies
Ms J Hethenngton BA (Hans)., DIp. Ed.
Vocational Education & Further Studies
Ms N Wood BA Dip.Teach.
Deputy Head Junior School (Years K - 2) / LEC
Mrs S Jackson Cert. Ed., B.Ed., T.E.FL COG.E.
Deputy Head Junior School (Years 3- 6) / Athena Centre
Mrs 0 Mason DlpEd (Primary), B.Ed
LOTE Junior School
Mrs N Lewis BA, Dip. linguislics. Physical Education Junior School
Miss G Dovey BPEd., Dip.Ed.
Year Co-Ordinatorsl Pastoral Care
Year 12
Mrs C Robinson Dip., TC.
Year 11
Mrs L Bynon BA, DIp. Ed.
Year 10
Ms J Hethenngton BA (Hans)., DIp. Ed. Year 9
Ms N Darrington B.App.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed. YearS
MrG Johnston Asc.App.Maths. Physics., Teach Cert.
Year 7
MrM McTavish B Bus., GradDip.Acct.
International Students Co-ordmator
Mrs M Coate B.A Dip.Ed.
House Advisors
Baird
Mrs C Alvaro REd.
Carmichael
Ms S Robey B.A Dip.Ed.
Ferguson
MrM Saunders BA, Dip.Teach. McNeil
Ms S Barb" B.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Stewart
Ms T Jeffenes BA (Ed. Sec.)
Summers
Ms N Lange BEd.
House Arts Ms A Coughlan BAEd., REd.
Academic Staff
Accounting
MrM McTavish B.Bus., Grad.Dip.Acct. Beliefs and Values
Ms P Jane BA, Dlp.Ed., LT.C.L.
Mrs A Smith BA,Dip.Ed.
Dance
Ms K Charles-Twlght BEd (Secondary). Design & Technotogy
MrM Hinchley B.Ed.
Drama
Ms K Bell BA (Drama Studies)., GradDip.Ed.
Ms R Cody B.Ed. (Hons)
Ms P Herman B.Ed
English
Mrs S Anderson REd., Dip.Teach
Mrs L Bynon BA DIp. Ed.
Ms P Jane B.A., Dlp.Ed., LT.C.L.
Ms N Lange BEd
MrR Leach BA, Dip Ed., M.Phii.
Ms L MacKintosh BA (Eng)., Dip.Ed
Eng.
Ms 0 Netolicky BA., MA., (Prelim)., Dip Ed. (Term 1)
Ms J Rankin BA (UWA), MA (Cornell), TH.C., L.SDA
Ms S Robey B.A Dip.Ed.
Mr M Saunders BA, Dip.Teach.
Ms I van Staveren B.A., AssDlp Arts Home Economics
Mrs L Dymond B.A B.Ed. (Hons)
Ms J Frame DIp. Home.Ec., Teach Cert
Mrs C Robinson Fashion & Design DIp. TC.
Junior School
Mrs S Bailey BA, GradDip.Ed.
Mrs M Beer Dip. Teach.
Mrs V Biggs B.Ed., DIp. Teaching., Grad Cert. Special Needs
MIss J Gilibard B.A. (Ed) ECE.
Ms J Grant BA, Grad. Dip Bus, Grad. Dip Ed. ECE
Ms D Holmes Dlp.Teach.
Mrs S Jackson Cert. Ed., BEd TEFL C.O.GE
Mrs D Mason Dlp.Ed., (Primary), B.Ed.
Ms J-A Oke B.Ed.
Ms S Nicholls BA, GradDlp.Ed. MUSIC
Ms K Picker B.Ed. (ECS)
Mrs S Richards Dip. TE.C.E. PreKindergarten
Ms J Rickwood BA
Mrs A Sotleld B.A. (Ed), B. Ed.
Mrs A Viney B.Ed Dlp.Teach GradDlp. (ScI.Ed).
Mrs J Wilmot BEd., M. Ed., PTD., MACE
Mr R Wright B.S. (Social Science)., GradDip.Ed., MED. LEG
Ms J Hillin B.A Grad.Dip.Ed Grad. Dip. TESOL
Mrs L Robinson DlpTeach., MA
Mrs A Smith BA, Dlp.Ed. Library
Mr G Green B.Ed.
Ms C Miragliotta B.App.Sci., Dip.Ed
Mrs M Pottinger Grad. Dip., Applied Sci. Dip. Teach.
LOTE
Mrs S Falkner B.A. (Hons) DlpEd.
Ms K Gecan B.A B.Ed.
Mrs N Lewis B.A., Dip. linguistics.
Ms J Massey BA, Dip.Ed Adv Cert of French.
Mrs C Venables DlpTeach DIp. R.S.A., Grad.Dip. App.Lang.
Mr P Williams BA(Aslan St.) Grad.Dip.Ed Mathematrcs
Mrs C Alvaro B.Ed.
Ms T Jefferies BA (Ed. Sec.)
Mr G Johnston Asc.App.Maths. PhYSICS., Teach Cert.
Ms V Jones B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Semester 1)
Ms D McPhee BP.E., Dip.Ed.
Mrs D Miller B.Sc., Dlp.Ed. (Leave Sem 1)
Mrs A Saffen B. Sc. (Hons), Grad. DIp. Ed.
Mrs R Saunders B.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Ms K Timms BA, Dip.Ed.
Media
Ms B Cazzulino BA Grad.Dip.Ed.
Mrs K Lamond BA, Grad.Dip.Ed. (Leave Semester 1)
MultiMedia
Ms J Crosby Grad.Dip.Ed., BA (Multi Media)., Dip. (Art & Design).
Music
Ms C Burgess Dip PArts., B. Mus.
Ms A Coughlan BAEd., BEd.
Mrs A Gallo B.Mus.Ed.
Mrs K Jones
Mrs L Kowalik Dlp.Kodaly Inst., GradDlpEd., TeachDip (Plano)., Perf.Dlp (P,ano)., LMus.
MrsAMilier
Mr M Thomas B.Mus., Dlp.Ed.
Mrs M Williamson
Outdoor Education
Mr P Nidd B.App Sc., Dip.Ed. Physical Education
Ms S Barb" B. Sc., Dip. Ed.
Ms N Dornngton BPEd., DlpEd.
Ms G Dovey BPEd., Dip.Ed.
Ms J Hammond BA (Hons) Grad.Cert. Ed.
Mrs C James BPE., Dip. Ed.
Ms K Langdon BA, BEd.
Ms A Turnseck BA (PE)., GradDip.Ed. PVE
Ms J Hethenngton B.A. (Hons)., DIp. Ed.
Mrs N Wood B.A. Dip.Teach. Science
Mr K Anderson B. Sc. (Hons), Grad. Dip. Sci Ed, DIp. Ed.
Ms J Brandenburg Bsc., Grad. Dip. Ed.
Mrs K Edwards BP.E., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Man.
Mrs R Grayson B.Ed. (Semester 1)
Ms D Haughton B.Sc (Hons). Dip. Ed.
Mrs H Heptinstall B. Sc. (Hons). Dip. Ed., Dip. Library Studies. (Leave Semester 1)
Ms SKim B.Sci.,(Hons)., Grad.Dip.Ed.
Mr D Marshall B.Sc., Dip.Ed., (Semester 1)
Mrs C Pidgeon B. Sc., M. Sc Dip. Ed.
Ms N Rixon B.Sc (Hon)., GradDip.Ed.
Mrs R Silberstein B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Semester 2)
Ms J Webb Dip.Teach., B.Ed.
Mr S Zander Dip T, B.Ed., M.Ed., MAC EA. Science
Society and Environment/Humanities
Mrs M Coate B.A., Dip.Ed.
Mrs J Ford BA, Dip.Ed (Term 4)
Mrs C Gadsdon BA, Dip.Ed.
Mr R Hinks BA, Dip.Ed.
Mrs A Moon BA, DipEd.
Mrs P O'Hara BA, Dip. Ed.
Ms A Philpot BA (Arts), Dlp.Ed.
Ms D Quesnel BA, Dip.Ed. (Semester 2)
Mr R Vickers BA(Hons),GradDlp.Ed.
Mrs M Warburton BA, B. Ed.,Cert.FI.For.Lang.(Fr)
Technology Support
Mrs T Dick Visual Arts
Mrs M Barcham Ass. Art Teach B. Ed.
Ms S Chescoe BA(Art) Hon Dip Ed.
Ms A Wilcox BA, DipEd Year Seven
Mrs J Brennan BA (Pnmary)
Mrs K Cresswell B.A. (Educalion)
Mr P O'Bnen BEd (Pnmary)
Administration
Assistant to the Principal
Mrs D Lee
Executive Assistant to Council
Mrs K Taylor
Support Staff
Mr G Alexander Tch. Ass. Cert., Teachers' Assistant
Mrs J Astle Ass. Dip. Sci (Lib. Tech.) Library
Ms T Baker Media Assistant
Mrs B Bishop After School Care
Ms K Brennan Tch. Ass. Cert. Teachers' ASSistant
Mr T Bush Maintenance
Ms G Cunningham B.Bus Development Assistant
Ms H Dimmock Administration
Mr G Dwight Maintenance
Mr A Earnshaw Maintenance
Mrs J Frost DIp. App.Sc. SCience Laboratory TechniCian
Mrs M Giglia Library Junior School
Ms S Graham B.App.Sc. SCience Laboratory Assistant
Mrs J Green Functions Co-ordinator
Mrs N Henzen Administration
Mr G Hermans Maintenance
Mr C Holloway Maintenance Manager
Mr D Hounslow Theatre Manager/ Technician
Ms L Kennedy Dip. Tch. Ass Teachers' Assistant
Mr B Leech Maintenance Co-ordinator
Ms K Loughnan Junior School
Administration
Mr R McGuirk Computer Technician
Mrs L Major BAVisual Art., Dip Art Therapy Art Technician
Ms T Marshall Media TechniCian
Mrs G Martin BA, Grad Dip I.L.S Library
Mrs L Matthews Library
Mrs J Millar Administralion
Mrs V MyersHome Economics
Mrs M Olden Administration
Mrs M Osborn Tch. Ass. Cert. Teachers' Assistant
Ms E Piesse After School Care
Mrs L Pinto Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk
Mr D Radin Systems Administrator
Ms S Read Academic Secretary
Mrs G Ridley Teachers' Aide
Ms S Robinson Dip. PR. Community Relations ASSistant
Mr W Sampson Accounts Officer
Ms L Smith Physical Education
Mrs W Stower Canteen Junior School
Mrs M Seubert Registrar's Assistant
Ms L Taylor Administration
Mr Luke van der Zanden
Ms D Wells Clothing Store
Miss A Willers Dip. Tch. Ass. Teachers'
ASSistant
Ms Y Williams Adminlstralion
Mrs T Wilson Accounts Clerk
MISS G Wood Outdoor Education
Mrs H Woodings Administration
Ms A Yardley Music
Boarding House
Residential Staff Go-ordinator
Ms K Rowlands
Ms W Warlik BA, DIp. Ed., M. Phil.
Residential Staff
Ms G Adams
Ms G Hodges
Ms L Nugent
Ms R Pyrc (Semester 1)
Ms M-C Rigg
Boardmg House Assrstant
Ms C Edwards
Ms A Hightower
Health Centre
School Nurse
Mrs J Haselhurst R.N (Semester 2)
Mrs J Moullin B.App.Sc (NurSing), R.N
Mrs L Payne B.Health.Sc (Nursing), NLP
Couns. R.N (Semester 1)
Ms B Young B.Ed., B.(Nursing)., Dlp.Teach., R.N (Semester 2)
Visiting Music Specialists
Mr A Braham B.Ed (Mus)., A.Mus.A
Brass
Mr R Braham B.Mus., A.MusA Flute
Mr A Bridge Percussion
Ms J Brown B. Mus. Bassoon
Mrs M Gadsdon A.Mus.A. Piano
Mr M Kidd B. Mus Clarinet
Ms K Lommers B. Mus Ed. Oboe
Mrs E Morse A.MusA, Suzuki Accred.
Piano
Miss A-M Partington B.Sc (Hons) Psych. Violin & Viola
Mr T Pollio B. Mus (Hons)., L.Mus.A
Piano
Ms R Sarti B.Mus. (Classical) Percussion
Mr M Shanahan B.Mus Guitar
Ms M Skinner B.Mus Ed. (Jazz)
Saxophone
Mrs G Sumich B. Mus., A.MusA Piano
Ms J The B. Mus Ed. Violin
Ms J Tingley B.Mus. Cello
Mr M Tooby B. Mus. Double Bass
Mr P Venn Piano
english
The English Department returned from summer holidays wildly excited about teaching their students the things that really matter: all is not as it seems; texts are representations and can be dangerously persuasive. Besides this, the teachers develop in their students a great love of literature, film and non-fiction texts. What about the things that students do during the year? Year 12 Literature students learnt to go out and 'Disturb the Universe', to know that 'nothing is simply one thing'. Year 12
beliefs and values
Implementation of the new Beliefs and Values curriculum has been an exciting and challenging experience for the whole School. The focus is to make explicit the spiritual, moral and intellectual core of the PLC community.
Through exploration of the narratives of the great religions of the world and applying critical thinking skills to the philosophies that have shaped our culture, we expand awareness of what it means
English students learnt from Margaret Atwood's novel to 'beware the patriarchy', especially when 'rhetoric is dressed up in robes'. All learnt that language is not a transparentmedium that conveys the world and that language is never neutral. There were the lighter moments: Year 11 Literature students walked to the river, climbed trees and read poetry, capturing the spontaneity and joy of existence.
Year 10s caught the bus to Subiaco and viewed The Matrix Reloaded, noting carefully in the darkness
the philosophical issues. On non-camp week Year 9s wrote poetry in a Mongolian yurt and were said to have heard the distant sounds of hooves, or at least to have noticed the smell of goats.
There are a hundred other journeys undertaken by students in their studies and hopefully there will be moments when something will just click. Even a moment of epiphany perhaps, when something, however minor, may be understood for the first time and will be vital for the lives they lead.
to be a human being in search of meaning. Biblical literacy is pursued in the light of developments in biblical scholarship and in clear acknowledgement of the rich history of the Uniting Church.
PLC's Five Strand approach to religion and values education makes it possible for our students to confront questions with intellectual rigour and compassion.
maths
The introduction of the i-movie is a recent innovation in the Mathematics classroom. i-movies are made by the Mathematics teachers at PLC and can be downloaded from the PLC Intranet by students for viewing on their computers. i-movies cater to the learning styles and concepts taught in the classroom.
The reasons for students to use i-movies include:
• i-movies are accessible by students in any year and are useful as a reminder of skills covered in previous years.
• Students who have missed a class are able to view the concept taught during their absence.
• i-movies contain both visual and auditory prompts, neither of which are available when reviewing notes.
• i-movies may be referred to in class by students working independently.
• Students are able to watch a concept over and over for consolidation.
• i-movies help to clear up uncertainties.
• i-movies help students study for tests, in particular when revising out of class.
• i-movies enable parents assisting students at home to see the terminology and processes currently used in the classroom.
chemistry
Some highlights in the Middle School programme have included the 'Test Tube Beach Angels' project, which was a hit with the Year 8 students l Acting as a 'whole brain' four angels, each with different brain-thinking quadrant strengths, worked as a team to save 'Test Tube Beach' from oil pollution. The project involved much experimental work in learning and using separation techniques and in designing ways to contain and collect the oil.
There have been some outstanding efforts by students in this year's National Chemistry competition. Teams of senior students from PLC were represented in the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute's Titration competition and achieved certificates of merit and Ms Haughton's 'It's Elemental' personality profiles were a big hit with staff and students during Science Week. Ms Haughton created a profile of an individual's personality based on their birth dates and the elements the numbers represent.
physics
During the Year 9 noncamp week, students investigated ways of raising the temperature of water using only recycled black tubing, a sealable polystyrene bag, pieces of black and white paper and sticky tape. One group managed to raise the temperature of their water from 18°C to 48°C, an increase of an amazing 30°CI Students also investigated the making of bubbles, capillary action and surface tension in liquids, all things we usually take for granted.
At Years 11 and 12, Physics students have been busy putting together their research investigations. Some of the projects undertaken included designing a motorised system to move hospital beds, designing an automated fish feeder for when you go on holiday and a system to divert grey water to cut down on water usage. All of these projects involve students developing their problem solving and manipulative skills.
biology
This year the intrepid Year 12 Biology classes ventured into the bush, at Dryandra Woodland Reserve near Narrogin, for two days of hands-on experience of the environmental problems affecting the wheatbelt. It was great that the CALM guide was PLC Old Collegian, Kate MacGregor. Kate gave the students insight into agriculture and the ecosystem and, a good idea of the life of a working biological scientist. Some of the highlights of the trip included setting traps to accumulate data on native animal populations, a night visit to Barnia-mia where we observed bilbies, bettongs, woylies and many other endangered native species in their natural habitat.
We also took part in an energy study of a working piggery, which involved some interesting sampling techniques I The trip was very stimulating and gave students a fuller understanding of Year 12 Biology.
library
The Library's dual role has continued and extended during the year. This involves recreational reading and resource provision for the PLC Community as well as collaborating with teaching staff to enable better planning and provision for diverse learning needs.
The focus of our teaching role this year has been differentiation and Mr Green has shared with the College Community the ideas gained from exposure to a conference he attended in Chicago.
Library staff have worked collaboratively with a range of years and subject areas to provide support. This has ranged from ideas and contributions to the planning stage of units, developing and digiti sing units to cooperative teaching. This has made richer programmes possible with extended opportunities for learners to work at their own pace.
We've celebrated recreational reading with the PLC Community by involving:
• students in Thursday Club, book selection afternoons, book sharing, producing Book Nooz, movie nights and the 'Viper' reading programme;
• the parents with Friends of the Library and Parent Literature Circle;
• staff in Staff Literature Circles, Book Week participation and Departmental book profiles.
We are very grateful for the continued and valuable support of volunteers from the Friends of the Library who have assisted us over the course of the year.
sose
In 2003, Society and Environment students have been encouraged to address the pressing issues that have beset our world in 2003 Study of the repercussions of international conflicts, the events in Iraq and Bali and the refugee dilemma helped develop skills necessary for Year 10 students to enter postcompulsory courses. The economic effects of SARS and globalisation provided a focus for investigation and discussion.
An 'open forum', organised by Society and Environment students, provided the opportunity for all girls to present their unsolicited and very strongly heldviews on the invasion of Iraq by the USA. Similarly, approaches to world conflict provided the bases for Resolutions presented to the UNYA (United Nations Youth Association), in which Year 11 and 12 students participated successfully.
The various Middle East conflicts also formed part of the programme for our successful applicant in the prestigious Sir Charles Court Young Leaders' Programme 2003. Four students were chosen to attend the Defence 2020 Conference: an initiative of the Federal Government.
Additionally, outstanding students of Economics attended the Student Economic Forum 2003 to debate issues related to globalisation.
lote
This year PLC LaTE students had the opportunity to be involved in a number of extracurricular cultural and academic activities, These included student exchanges to Japan and to the beautiful Frenchspeaking island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean and outings to local French and Japanese restaurants,
The Alliance Franyaise Exams and the Australian Language Certificates provided avenues for demonstration of our language students' academic competence, About twenty most outstanding performers in each year level of the Alliance Franyaise Written Exams are invited for an interview which is the 'final' for selecting the annual state prize winners, Eleven PLC girls reached the interview stage, We were all very excited when it was announced that six of our girls were placed in the top eight positions:
Year 10 category:
1, Naomi Kohan (winner of the trip to La Reunion island in 2004)
3, Lauren Chalmers
8, Kitty Shakur
Year 11 category:
1, Tamsin Moran (winner of the trip to La Nouvelle Caledonie in 2004)
2, Caitlin Moran
5 Melissa Watts
Congratulations girls l
We look forward to another adventurous year in the LaTE Department in 2004,
t ip to la reunio
We arrived on Reunion Island after an eight hour flight andand were warmly greeted by our prospective host families, Reunion is a small tropical island off the eastern coast of Africa, We soaked up the culture surrounding us, relaxed on
the black sand beaches or cruised by vibrant market places, We grasped every opportunity to perfect our accents and master the local dialect l
We can't wait until the summer holidays when we can introduce our exchange students from Reunion to our friends here and show them how a barbecue is really done!
dinner at la cascade
Forty bubbly Year 10 French students ventured to La Cascade, a French restaurant, to test their skills at the French language whilst dining, We ate everything from a WHOLE fish (head, tail, scales and bones) to the flaming sugar cubes on icecream, which sparked much curiosity, It was wonderful to test the language out of the School environment. None of us will look at a garden snail the same way again!
to r to japan
Clare, Yuki, Audrey, Gilli, Heather (Year 9 Japanese) and Hannah (Year 10) and Williams Sensei joined 15 girls from MLC and their Japanese teacher Ms Anne Bunney for a Study Tour of Japan during the September holidays The girls were hosted by families from Kobe College and took part in a two week language and culture programme which included traditional paper making, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy and several sessions in the computer lab sending emails back home, Other highlights were a trip to the ancient capital of Kyoto, two nights on Miyajima Island and Tokyo Disneyland, We also placed 1000 cranes on a statue of Sadako in the city of Hiroshima, Itsumademo wasuremasen (We will never forget it l )
Peace
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Back row (L-R): Hallnah Steens, Courtenay Bombara, Ainsley Moore, Caroline Clugston, Alex Charleston, Isabella Woodhouse, Rebecca Miller, Sara Gibson, Grace Templemall, Sophie Kestevell, Mrs Janet Willl/ot. Seated (L-R): Lucy Mengler, Rebecca Keys.
Row 1 (L-R): Georgia Ogden, Mollie Atkins. Row 2 (L-R): AIlIW Quirk, Madeleine Watts. Row 3 (L-R): Ashleigh McClosky, Esmeralda Ashby, Saral/ Richardson, Jade Bates.
Front (L-R): Holly Doherty, Genevieve Watkins, Hannah Busby, Amelia Richardson.
french
"I like French because I can play lots of games and I can learn about languages. French people have dark skins like Aboriginals but they speak a different language."
"I like to learn new words. I love the games and the dancing and the songs. They wear things like berets."
"I get to do lots of different things in French and I can speak French. It's easy' French people look like Madame Lewis."
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"I like French fries. I like singing the songs with actions. I like the dancing. They look like me and you."
Row 3 (L-R): Max Baker, Ciara Taylor, Eliza Millar, Tiffany Evans, Angus McKenzie, Alyssa Van Heurck. Row 2 (L-R): Lauren Gibson, Millie Cooney, Nicholas Tait, Olivia Triglavcanin, William Sutherland, Elizabeth Painter, Hunter Boyd. Row 1 (L-R): Eleanor Wyn Owen, Fraser Burch, Michael Paganin, Hannah Johns. Absent: William Andrews, Edward Galluccio, Charlotte Salom. Teachers (L-R): Mrs Sue Richards, Mrs Brenda Bishop (Assistant). , 11
Row 3 (L-R): Alexander Clapin, Daniel Roden, Anneka Swan, Lia Marinko, Jade Sadler, Celia Peters, Christopher Shields, Rhys Williams, Lara Stewart. Row 2 (L-R): Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Olivia Italiano, Julianne Dutton, Matilda Birchmore, Alice Reilly, Elizabeth Kwon, D'Arcy Munn, Amber MacLeod, Isabella De Marte. Row I (L-R): Jared Ethelston, Rory O'Sullivan, Connor Meerwald, Max Strzelecki, Charlie Bond, Peter Cooke. Teachers(L-R): Miss Elizabeth Clark, Mr Grant Alexander (Assistant) Mrs Glynis Ridley (Assistant).
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Row 4 (l-R): Matthew Viney, Max Koster, Ricky Longley, Harrison Shepherd, Kyle Summers, Hugh Templeman. Row 3 (L-R): Sara Gibson, Siena Zamin, Hamish de la Hunty, Claire Breidahl, Nicholas Sutherland, Lara Miller, Hannah Cheir.
Row 2 (L-R): Georgia Tait, Eleni Tsaknis, Richard Cook, Charles McGuckin, Angus Barber, Zoe Bailey, Aryaan Horne. Row 1 (L-R): Annabel Skea, Stella Bramley, Alannah Ikin, Talitha Golding, Olivia Shannon, Hadley Lindsay, Isabella Leunig. Teachers (L-R): Ms Jennifer Grant, Miss Lee-Anne Kennedy (Assistant), { Mrs Margaret Osborn (Assistant).
mummy
Dear Mummy,
I like snuggling up to you in bed in the morning.
I love you very much.
I love having breakfast in the morning with you.
I love your glasses on your face.
I love drawing pictures of you.
I love going to the beach house with you.
I love going for walks with you.
I love your big warm hugs.
I love you mummy I !!!
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Dear God
Thank you for love and our families Amen
when we grow up
"I want to be a doctor because I can help people."
Carma De Rosa
"I want to be a hair dresser because I think it will be fun."
Arlane Klklros
"I want to be a horse rider so I can ride horses."
Emily Cooke
"I want to be a nurse because I want to look after people."
Olivia Hasel
"I want to be a gymnast because I am flexible."
Mane Martm
"I want to be a famous drawer because I like drawing and writing."
Nina McDermott
"I want to be an artist because I can paint nice pictures. "
Pamela Diamond
"I want to be a singer because I like singing songs at home."
Serena Louie
"I want to be Father Christmas because I want to give presents to people."
Emily Farquar
year on prayers
Dear God, Thank you for the toys in the world. Amen.
Dear God, Thank you for the water to drink and water to water the plants. Amen.
Dear God, Thank you for our friends and family. Amen.
Dear God, Thank you for the sharing and caring in the world. Amen.
Dear God
Thank you for the flowers and friends we have. Amen
On an island in the middle of the sea, completely surrounded by palm trees, lived a beautiful blue parrot. The parrot was a peaceful creature who delivered messages to the other creatures on the island. One day he delivered a message to a crab who lived down by the rocks. The message was that he had won a new house. The crab was very sad because he loved his old house. So he gave it to the blue parrot. The blue parrot felt very happy and said "Thank you so much." Then he flew to his new home.
Row 4 (L-R); Flora Smith, Anne-Marie Karageorge, Sarah Sloan, Caitlin O'Shea. Row 3 (L-R); Hannah Kwon, Gabrielle Hitchen, Kimberley Shepherd, Madeleine Lofthouse, Isabel Martin, Genevieve McCloskey, Louisa Painter. Row 2 (L-R); Madeleine King, Eve Bramley, Mabel Gill-Hille, Anna McGuckin, Isabel Sklarz, Nidal Fradd. Row 1 (L-R): Felicity Eustance, Tyko Kirsner, Sophia Glauert, Rosemary Bradley, Jasmine MacLeod, Tyla Cranswick, Alexandra Strzelecki. Teacher: Miss Sara Thorpe.
On Grandparents' Day we had a lovely time. On Grandparents' Day we had a very busy day because we dressed up and did a dressing up parade, they loved it and after we made tiaras. It was great fun. I dressed up as a fairy called Night Wing. Everyone had a lovely time, especially me.
Row 4 (L-R): Caitlin White, Isabel Mack, Kirsten Van Der Walt, Anna Bradley. Row 3 (L-R): Rebecca Hepbllrll-Brown, Laura Hull, Annabelle Evans, Georgina Moran, Clair-Louise Lawson, Jenna Cook, Isabella Blakiston. Row 2 (L-R): I/ldia MlInn, Grace Blackman, Olivia Pavy, Elise Karageorge, Isabelle Roden, Madeline Smith-Gander, Emma Smith. RolV 1 (L-R): Arielle Tay, Carrie Tiller, Georgia Kavanagh, Alexia Botha, Sarah Clairs, Victoria Somers, Katelyn Ivulich. Absent: A is ling Sloan. Teacher: Mrs Kellie Picker.
Georgia Aisling
CarrieOlivia Sarah
Caitlin
Isabel M Isabelle R
Laura Madeline
Alexia
Arielle Bella
Anna
Row 3 (L-R): Beatrice Harris, Sarah Pybus, Olive Gill-Hille, Frances Peters, Claudia Del Borrello, Ellen Marinko. Row 2 (L-R): Alice Garbutt-Wilkins, Felicity Tan, Sophia skea, Laura Hejleh, Stephanie King. Row 1 (L-R): Kira Cranswick, Casey Simms, Lynnett Ng, Charlotte McDermott, Lauren Bennett, Jia- Ying Choong. Teacher: Mrs soni Bailey.
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Row 3 (L-R): Alice Watt, Samantha Martin, Eleanor Lofthouse, Diel/e Horne, Alice Dormer, Chelsea Brumby. Row 2 (L-R): Isabel Kordic, Marli McGuckin, Courtney Certoma, Hannah Newnes, Sophie Clapin. Row 1 (L-R): Rosie Barton, Caitlin Bombara, Camilla Eus/ance, Toreigh Til/er, Claudia Henderson, Gigi Wong. Teacher: Mrs Alison Viney.
"I want to be a comedia n, like Dawll French, because she's fU11ny and kind."
"I want to be a volunteer person like my Grandma because she is cOllsiderate, caring a1ld just really . " lllee.
"When I grow up I want to be like David Attenborough because I love animals and listening to the outside world. When I grow up I would like to be a soccer player (I probably won't though.)"
"I want to be a doctor when I grow up because they help people."
"I want to be a photographer because it is a fun job, it is an easy job, you get good money for it and you can meet lots of different people."
"I want to be a famous soccer player because David Beckham is my hero."
"I want to be a vet to see cute puppies and dogs and help them stay healthy."
"I want to be my Mum because she's cool."
"I would like to be a writer and an actress beuse I would like to write adventure stories. I would also like to be an actress then I could be with my brother"
"I would like to be a hockey player, a wildlife photographer and an actor because you can be with animals, have fun and be different people."
"I want to be a designer because I love drawing clothes for other people."
singing at PLC
Singing loud singing clear, how could there be a winner here, every single talent there be, performing live at PLC, TI I'
the pillows Feathers, bows, sequins alld pearls Paillting mId se'wing dOlIe by all the girls. These pillmus arc not for our weary heads, So beautiful they will adorn our beds. The competion has flOW been 1"11 n we were all 7.UillJIerS cause we had such fUll.
Spending time with all our mums Completing these zvas lots offUll. For Mrs Biggs and Mrs Beer Lets give them all a great big cheer!
Row 3 (L-R): Esther Glauert, Belle Casey, Katie Andersen, Amelia Hawkins, Sasha Spiers, Asha Harris, Genevieve Graham, Stephanie Wright. Row 2 (L-R): Bonnie Stewart, Katie King, Nicola Kilbee, Bonnie de la Hunty, Anisah Nasir, Lydia Cl/lley, Holly Beeton. Row 1 (L-R): Cody-Sue Tl/rco, Madelaine Roden, Ariane Kingsbl/ry, Zoe Robson, Sarah Francis, Hayley Craig, Amelia Henderson-Pitman, Molly Garbutt-Wilkins. Teacher: Mrs Meredith Beer.
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Row 3 (L-R): Ashleigh Civiello, Isabella Hynes, Tessa Randles, Daniella Harlan, Farrah Munshi, Bernadette Nebel, Katelyn Prendiville, Phoebe Beurteal/x. Row 2 (L-R): Indiah Boyd, Leona McArdle, Clal/dia Whitcombe, Annabelle Henderson, Tamsin McLinden, Kate Barblett, Yukie Sato. Row 1 (L-R): Samantha Capelli, Nicole Platell, Amelia Foulkes, Isabella Caporale, Catherine Van Del' Walt, Melissa Brl/mby, Lucille Desai, Megan Kozak. Teacher: Mrs Victoria Biggs
an upside down day
I saw a cake eating a cook
I saw a speech reading a book
I saw a needle sew a thread
I saw a tiara on a every head
I saw a play speaking french
I saw a gymnast on a bench
I saw a sneaker run a mile On every face I saw a smile
I saw a voice singing a song
Oh what the heck I'll join along!1 an n
,if everything was thrown into one big story then it 'would all fall into place " .. the beginning the middle and the end
peac
Have peace in your family, care for your siblings and your mother and father, have patience with everyone as we are not all perfect.
Get along with friends, support them, include them, encourage them to live their dreams and pay attention to their thoughts and feelings
Give people love even if they are mean to you, as forgiveness is a powerful virtue.
Never say people are right or wrong let them state their point of view, that way harmony will be within you and everyone else. Love yourself, for who you are and control tantrums, as that only makes you a bitter person.
Be sensitive towards others who are different from you or believe other things, let us tolerate each other and communicate.
Row 3 (L-R): Sophia McGuckin, Camilla Golding, Natasha Pringle, Katie McIntyre, Esmeralda Ashby, Tessa Mead, Anna Quirk, Mary Bowman. Row 2 (L-R): Ella Jackson, Sophie Parker, Alex Charleston, Mollie Atkins, Genevieve Watkins, Maddison Gale, Veronica Sidjono. Row 1 (L-R): Mieke Wevers, Sarah Richardson, Lucy Bennett, Holly Doherty, Clare Johnston, Giorgia Mack, Isabella Woodhouse, Elizabeth Snell. Teacher: Mrs Andrea Sofield.
Row 3 (L-R): Ainsley Moore, Andonia Kailis, Emily Joyner, Sophie Kesteven, Amelia Richardson, Hannah Steens, Renata Koster. Row 2 (L-R): Hollie Gillespie, Grace Templeman, Courtenay Bombara, Hannah Busby, Georgia Ogden, Jade Bates, Christine Pavy, Eboni Tiller. Row 1 (L-R): Candice Chin, Veronica Del Borrello, Rebecca Miller, Sophie Joske, Eliza Kavanagh, Caroline Clugston, Gabriella Robson. Teacher: Mr Richard Wright.
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Row 3 (L-R): Emma Yole, Anna Lynn, Lucy Mengler, Rebecca Keys, Maitlyn Hansen, Sara Gibson, Julia Mugliston. Row 2 (L-R): Kim Sumura, Ashleigh McCloskey, Alice Riddle, Ilana Kohan, Ailsa McKechnie, Kelsey Brokaw, Kelsey Gill, Gabrielle McLeod. Row 1 (L-R): Liana Tay, Madeleine Watts, Chloe Leaker, Jamie Bradley, Laura Ng, Leah Baker, Portia Smallbone. Teacher: Ms Diane Holmes.
forever peace
If you understood every thing,
If you were a fully religious person,
If you never fought, If you never sinned, If you kept harmony in every relationship, If you were friends with everyone then you wouldn't be from this world
Because no-one is perfect, Not everyone is part of the cycle of peace but we can try to be We can try to understand, We can try to be religious, We can try to never fight,
We can try not to sin, We can try to keep harmony in relationships, We can try to have all as friends, if we were to be all these things, then there would only be one word, that could explain our actions and conversations and that is
PEACE
taken from a poem by
The move from the top of the Junior School to the bottom ranks of the Middle School was better than we had been told. The transition into Year 7 was a great experience.
A highlight of the year was the football day organised by Mr McTavish (Year 7 Coordinator). We all dressed in the colours of our favourite football team and Mr McTavish set up a guessing chart on who would win the Western Derby between the Fremantle Dockers and the
West Coast Eagles. The day was fun and full of surprises, including when Channel 9 News stopped by to film the Dockers' fans.
Year 7 camp was a great experience for all of us, especially the flying fox, big swing and rock climbing. Another interesting experience was cooking on camp out. We all agreed that our cooking couldn't beat the real food provided on camp (although many of us went back for seconds). Year 7
camp was a wonderful opportunity to get to know different people.
Thanks Mr McTavish, Mr O'Brien, Mrs Cresswell and Miss Brennan. This year couldn't have happened without you!
Georgia Drake-Brockman
year eight camp
Camp well what can I say? Cold nights, wet clothes, long bush walks and making our own food. It was great I Everyone has the best experiences on camp, and if you don't go on camp, you're missing out on a loti It's a great chance to be independent and make new friends. Go on camp, you'll enjoy it'
Meghan
Smallwood
year 8 non-camp week
It's really amazing how much you can cram into five short school days! While half of Year 8 were roughing it at Dwellingup, back at PLC the other half were having a ball discovering our inner circus performer, figuring out our brains, dancing, painting faces and much more' A real blast was Circus Skills; swinging on trapezes, doing amazing acrobatics, juggling anything and everything and suddenly becoming a couple of metres tall thanks to stilts. Everyone proudly displayed blue, green, red
or yellow stickers to show the dominant quadrant of their brain (very useful. it's a lot better to ask a green person to organise a project). Non-camp week was very entertainingand I'm sure everyone had a heap of fun!
Grace Edwards
arts day dance
When you think back, it took over five hours a week of organisation, stressing out about costumes, and rehearsals before school, at lunchtime and after school to get everyone involved and dancing! Our performance only lasted two and a half minutes on stage but, as always, we had a smashing time with lollies for all at the end I
Sarah
Jackson
funkshun
Since the start of this year, the Year 9 dancers have been working with Miss Charles-Twight to choreograph and learn a series of 'funk' dances. These have been performed at various concerts such as 'Achper'. The three Year 9 Dance classes learnt individual dances, which were then combined to form Funkshun, which proved to be one of this year's highlights in both Dance and for the Year 9s.
city after dark
City After Dark was a great learning experience about the dangers of the city, where not to walk and how to keep safe. Hopefully, none of us will be in a dangerous situation in the future but, if we are, we will know how to deal with it!
Harriet Swale
canberra trip
Of course we didn't go to Canberra for the 90 Scotch boys, we went for the sightseeing I Canberra may have a dull image, but there is still some exciting stuff to see. We visited Parliament House, the War Memorial, the Telstra Tower, and may other famous attractions. We also travelled an hour out of Canberra into the mountains. Skiing was great fun and some of us hadn't seen snow, which made it fantastic. We had the time of our lives and made some unforgettable friends. We recommend the Canberra trip as a fantastic experience.
Katherine Rickett, Elle Macpherson, Tessa Flynn
the transition
The transition from the oldest in the Middle School in Year 9 to the youngest in the Senior School in Year 10 has brought a lot of surprises. Buying the stylish Senior School tie at the uniform shop and the thought of our first social were just two things that made us realise that we were half way through secondary school.
We will look back and miss the Middle School, in particular the Middle School Assembly and less
homework and, although the camps were fun and exciting, it is something of a relief that there is only one more camp that is compulsory!
Poppy
Lissiman camp
Camp couldn't be too bad: we only had to last seven days without a shower!
Our arrival at Margaret River made us realise we were about to embark on a 60 kilometre walk!
Abseiling was great and
the high ropes course was extremely scary but lots of fun. Our beauty sleep was disturbed by the loud snoring of the people in the next tent.
The best aspect of camp was the friendships we made with everyone in our camp group and the exhilaration after completing eight days in the wilderness. Our camp leaders were awesome and we all had a fantastic time.
Isobel Woods
it's academic
It's Academic is a statewide television quiz programme for Year 10 students from all schools. The opposition had months of intensive training - we had two lunchtimes and our bare wits but with lots of support, then there is no doubt PLC can win.
Round one: meeting the opposition in the make-up room and then out in front of the cameras. We came second and the score was high enough to get us into round two. Round two: we lost - dismally. There are five stars on the New Zealand flag, not four, five!
Now it's all over, I have to admit it was lots of fun. It's a big thanks to Mrs Warburton and Mrs Venables. Don't forget, It's Academic is epidemic ... 1
Harriet Riley
uniform
It's amazing how the simple reward of food can transform a year group from a sloppy bunch of half dressed girls into a smart, respectable, sophisticated looking group of PLC ladies. In three weeks all Year 10s did just this. It was known as the 'uniform check'. In the mornings, each Tutor Group was under possible attack from Ms Cody's clipboard. The reward was not only the glory of winning but the 'Alannah Hill' bag: full of lollies, muesli bars and other goodies. McNeil eventually won gold with the least amount of infringements and Baird and Stewart won silver.
Ellie Peter
transition
The transition from Year 10 to 11 was a big change for us all. We were faced with many more challenges and were required to put more effort into all our subjects. We had grown from the babies of the Senior School to big Year 11 s.
A good thing about Year 11 was being able to choose our own subjects. No longer were we forced to do subjects that we loathed. Now we have settled in and are ready for Year 12 and the responsibility of leadership roles.
leadership
Over 70 Year 11 students participated in this year's Citizenship and Leadership Programme. From this course, presented by Ms Cody, we identified many qualities that are needed to be an active citizen and leader within the School.
the dance
After a year group meeting full of wild suggestions for a theme (such as Studio PLC!) we finally decided on 'An Evening in Paris' So the preparations began: a week of discussions about outfits, hairstyles, and partners, not to mention EVERYBODY stressing out! Most of all, everyone was excited about the big night. At 3:20pm on Friday 9th May we bolted out of school eager to get home to make ourselves look beautiful.
After many hours of preparation and braving we say, 'fantastique', the food was 'bon appetit' and the music was ROCKINI (Spice Girls hits and all!). Overall, it was a night to be remembered, giving us some relief from the exams to come!
the cheer squad Hockey socks, sport skirts and the cheer squad's own t-shirt, hair in pigtails, pom- p poms around your wrist, a big water bottle and a whole lot of fun. These are just some of the things that contribute to the cheer squad. In Year 11, all of this fun is passed down to a new generation of leaders. This year the team is full of bright and bubbly individuals who are full of new ideas and a will to achieve great results.
exams
For the Year 11 s who are doing TEE subjects, exam time appeared to be very stressful I Clutching clear drink bottles and graphic calculators, we wished each other well as we walked into our exams.
Earlier, Ms Cody had reminded us that exams were not about 'luck'. This was definitely indicated in the marks received by many, showing the hours of effort they had put in. I think that what we have learnt from our exams can really be summed up in the principles of Practice, Preparation, Punctuality and Performance but, undoubtedly, the most important would have to be Progress I
citizenship
On 3rd February, most students were at home organising themselves for the year ahead, but not the Year 12s 1 We spent the day at School, getting involved in Orientation Day. We were treated to motivational speeches by special guests, including former PLC girls, who encouraged us to strive for the highest and enjoy our last year of schooling. Most would agree that the best part of the day was the team effort to reach the materials required for our 'Go For It!' banners, encountering a range of obstacles along the way. The motto 'Go For It!' encompasses our year group's aim to do our best in every aspect of our lives this year.
op shop glamour day
Watch out world 1 From the shelves of Good Sammys and the Salvos, PLC presents 'Op Shop Glamour Day', with the Year 12s stepping out in true style. To raise money for the PLC Service Team, the Year 12s and other students dressed in outrageous combinations of fake fur, velvet and sequins with the donation of a gold coin. Lunchtime entertainment was provided by the queens of karaoke.
leavers 2003 jumpers
On 3rd June, after completing our first semester examinations, with only 74 school days until the end of our PLC life, we received our Leavers 2003 jumpers. Whilst getting our exam results, sitting cross-levels, dressing up for free dress days, going to various sports trainings, organising
entertaining student assemblies and cutting back on our social lives, the reality of leaving finally set in.
The Leavers' jumpers distinguish the Year 12s from the rest of the student body, whilst commanding that little bit of respect that comes with being the oldest. Designed by Kim Barton, the Leavers 2003 jumpers are white with the School Crest and, of course, a couple of blue and green stripes. To add a bit of drama, the jumpers displayed a grammatical error Horror! An apostrophe caused a pandemonium in the English Department! The Leavers don't own 2003 11 Never fear, Ms Robinson and Ms Cody were quickly on the scene with a huge variety of 'quick-unpicks' to resolve this unsightly error. Leavers' Jumpers an integral part of the Year 12 experience.
lunch with ms blackwood
One of the many events that Year 12s look forward to is lunch with Ms Blackwood. These lunches are an opportunity for us to share oUr future aspirations and achievements during our years at PLC. One-onone talks with Ms Blackwood enabled us to cut down barriers and hear her insight on School and life We considered this lunch to be a privilege as we were given the opportunity to learn new things about our peers as well as our Principal in an informal atmosphere.
the ball
The Year 12 Ball was an amazing and glamorous evening. Arriving in trams, fire trucks, limousines and boats was all about making a grand entrance. The buffet was divine and fuelled the appetites of the dancing queens. Because of the variety of the music, both students and teachers were able to dance the night away, enjoying themselves immensely. Everyone was disappointed
the night had to end but leaving with shoes in one hand and partner's arm in the other, the night was measured to be a great success.
Throughout my four years as a boarder at PLC, I have felt honoured to be part of a community that recognises girls for their different qualities. Coming from very diverse cultural and geographical origins, PLC boarders acknowledge and celebrate difference, taking pride in the individuality of girls whilst using their diversity to mould the shape of the Boarding House community. PLC boarders are a distinct presence within the College and one thing that sets us apart is our understanding of and support for each other.
This year has been an eventful one and has definitely been my best at PLC. It all started in 2002 when the Year 11 s (now Year 12s) did an amazing job with a 'football themed' Christmas dinner. This was a great farewell to the 2002 Year 12 boarders and I thank them for their guidance.
There was an unsuccessful attempt at creating 'popstars' with a karaoke night, when songs came out of the woodwork; it's not every day we hear 'Scandal'us' on the radio l A rendition of ABBA songs demonstrated how connected we all are.
The boarders' footy team was reformed and improved, managing a glorious victory over Swanleigh after a hard and well fought game. With regular training sessions we hope to have started a trend that will survive the 'trading' of several valuable players.
Vibrant colours, more cupboards and a safe have been added in a refurbishment of two rooms in the Year 10 area: something for younger girls to look forward to. Sadly,
we farewelled Ms Pyrc, Ms Randell and Mrs Marshall (fondly known as 'Marshy').
However, we welcomed new mistresses who have been wonderful and encouraging. Our Recreational Officer has brightened up the younger girls' days, with plenty of weekend fun activities, including trips to the shops I Nearly every weekend Mr Mac (Mr McTavish) takes the girls to the footy, all dressed up in some weird and wacky outfits!
The Year 12s have played an enthusiastic leadership role, making each girl feel welcome in the Boarding House. Each Year 12 girl has a wonderful and different quality which shone through this year. We wish them every success as they move on, building on the independence and friendships made during their time as boarders.
Being a boarder is a huge life experience, preparing one for the big, wide world. It develops independence and gives you a chance to shine as an individual in a diverse and supportive community. In order to achieve a community of people and represent that community to the outside world, one must acknowledge difference and accept people for who they are. This enables a truly civilised society.
I thank everyone in the Boarding House for their great spirit, individuality and good humour. This has enabled me to experience what I am sure will be one of the most amazing and rewarding times of my life.
Rebecca Sparrowhawk
chorale tour to wales
year 9 canberra trip
year 10 and 11 ski trip
