This Olympic year has provided the PLC community with a reminder of the possibilities open to individuals who work with extreme diligence to achieve their goals in whatever field they choose.
This concept inspired the 2012 Kookaburra’s central theme of ‘10,000 hours’. This is based on the theory that in order to truly master a skill one must invest 10,000 hours of practice in it – an idea that has been aptly demonstrated by all PLC girls who have striven to achieve excellence in 2012.
This year we have seen Rebecca Cole (Year 11) sing an Adele song better than Adele at Arts Day, Merry Li (Year 12) blitz three State and one National creative writing competitions as well as countless sport records rewritten. This year we also remember the legend of Natasha Gay’s (Year 12)
rowing prowess. A committed Natasha pushed herself so hard during an ergo that she vomited mid-stroke over her shoulder without missing a beat – this is a story younger rowers will re-tell for years to come.
While on the surface the 10,000hour theory may appear to be very achievement focused, the ultimate goal is really for individuals to be able to fulfill their potential. Every person has the capacity to realise their goals and can contribute the most to the world by finding their talent and honing it, with both time and dedication. It’s not the individual Grammys The Beatles won that people remember but their contribution to the music world, achieved through hard work and persistence.
Throughout this school year students have taken risks with new experiences and explored their potential, inspired
by this year’s motto ‘Challenge Accepted.’ From new experiences at Year 10 camp to standing up and singing in front of a crowd at Arts Day, PLC has provided opportunities for students to try their hand at endless skills. Every girl was given the chance to find something she has a gift for. The people who make a lasting impression on their community are those who take pride in striving to achieve excellence in an area they are motivated by. Our Head Prefect for 2012, Bella Blakiston is an astonishing example of genius that can’t be quantified or awarded medals. She is astoundingly talented in knowing how to talk to everyone, and she remembers every student’s name! 2012 has shown all the girls at PLC that it’s within our reach to achieve excellence in whichever discipline we choose; all we need is 10,000 hours.
It seemed fitting in 2012, the year of the Olympic Games, for Year 12s to adopt the motto ‘Challenge Accepted’. But what exactly does ‘accepting a challenge’ mean? The Oxford dictionary offers a number of definitions for ‘challenge’ of which the two most appropriate to the PLC environment would seem to be ‘demanding or difficult task’ as well as ‘an invitation to contest’.
I would hope that the majority of PLC students challenged themselves this year to take on demanding or difficult tasks. Learning should be about extending ourselves, moving into unfamiliar territory, making mistakes, practicing new skills, reflecting on progress and seeking support of, or feedback from, teachers or peers. It should be about gaining a sense of achievement and the satisfaction that comes with knowing that our hard work and effort has brought about new understandings, skills and knowledge. Doing what we can already do is not learning!
This year two Year 8 Tutor Groups have been engaged in a pilot project, Personal Learning Plans, whereby students have met once a term with their Tutor to set goals for the coming term. Using the acronym, SMART, the students have identified goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. Each term the students have met with their Tutor to discuss progress made on their previous goal, discussed refinements necessary, and reestablished their goal for the coming
term. This programme formalises what has always been good advice to PLC students to set and strive to achieve goals. As an unknown author states, “in absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.” The Personal Learning Plans, however, allow teachers, students and parents to work in partnership in order to support individual’s ambitions and challenges. In 2013 PLC will offer this opportunity and training to all Year 8 and Year 9 students. One amendment will be to change the A in the acronym to represent ‘ambitious’ rather than ‘attainable’ for it implies having to stretch beyond one’s current capacity to achieve new learnings.
The School Musical, Seussical provided an opportunity for the cast and crew to challenge themselves to perform a near-professional and very entertaining production. Music did not disappoint this year with outstanding performances at both the Spring Concert and 3AB Music Recital Night with exceptional performances from Marissa Loh, Kate McElhinney, Caitlin Brice, Isabella Macliver (Year 12) and Lucy Yang (Year 11).
2012 was the inaugural year for International Baccalaureate Diploma course. Nine students have studied this challenging and enriching course that has built an international reputation for breadth and depth of study as well as excellent transition for tertiary studies. I thank our first cohort who proved to be adventurers in education, resilient and committed learners.
Challenge as ‘an invitation to contest’ was accepted by PLC rowers who had an historic success this season, taking out the Head of the River race, the Head of River Regatta as well as the Perpetual Trophy for Schoolgirl Premiers for the 2012 season. This is the first time in 21 years of rowing that PLC has won the Head of River title. Much of the success was due to the number of Year 12 students who were prepared to accept the challenge of balancing their Year 12 academic studies with the discipline and demands of rowing. Persistence, hard work, teamwork and self-discipline are a powerful combination. All traits were evident in four members of the PLC community who were selected to represent Australia in the
Olympic games this year – Fiona Boyce (’04), Janine Murray (’07), Kobie McGurk (staff) and Hannah Vermeersch (’09). Nikki Chung (’12) was also selected in the Olympic squad for Gymnastics prior to injury. We were all very proud of their achievements. This year also saw Merry Li, Year 12, a gifted writer win the Secondary section of the national Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Award from 10,000 entrants.
Our Head Prefect, Bella Blakiston, in partnership with Deputy Head Prefect, Kate Wambeek and the Student Council have been instrumental in role modeling and encouraging students across 2012 to be active, engaged members of the School community. Their catch cry of ‘Challenge Accepted’ was heard and accepted across all four corners of the campus. I thank Bella for her leadership and heart. In accepting the challenge of leadership she has demonstrated to PLC the qualities of ‘honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity, and readiness to serve others’. Nelson Mandela refers to them in the following quote. Living by them is probably the greatest, but most rewarding, challenge for us all.
‘In judging our progress as individuals we tend to concentrate on external factors such as one’s social position, influence and popularity, wealth and standard of education. These are, of course, important in measuring one’s success in material matters and it is perfectly understandable if many people exert themselves mainly to achieve all these.
But internal factors may be even more crucial in assessing one’s development as a human being. Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity, readiness to serve others – qualities which are within easy reach of every soul – are the foundation of one’s spiritual life’.
Beth Blackwood, Principal
2012, what a year it has been. Our motto was ‘challenge accepted!’ This was all about saying ‘yes’ to any opportunity and having the guts to jump in and give everything a go. We soon learned that the motto could be adapted to any situation, including sports, arts, academics and everyday life. In 2012, the School lived by these two words – ‘challenge accepted’.
From PLC’s fine form on the sporting field, including our first ever win at Head of the River, to the outstanding Seussical the Musical we really have a lot to be proud of. Surfing, rock climbing, book club and orchestra – you name it, and we PLC girls were involved in it.
There have been many memorable moments for Year 12s this year. The ball, wow, what a great night! The decorations were amazing and the dance floor was vibrant with some great tunes – everyone had a ‘ball.’ The Year 12 PJ party was another night to remember including a whole-year game of ‘Blink Murder’ and ending the night watching (and of course, singing along to) Grease
It seems such a short time ago that the Student Council for 2012 was elected. Our roles have brought us together this year, from the long, long hours we spent training so hard for our netball victory over Scotch College to the fortnightly meetings that enabled us to represent the students of PLC and enjoy some good food. I would like to thank the Student Council for their support this year.
Squish (Kate Wambeek), thank you so much for everything you have done this year. You have been the best partner in crime I could have asked for. Whenever anyone needed help you were there. Your organisation and brilliant ideas have brought so much to the whole school. Congratulations to Rosie Bradley, I wish you the best of luck for 2013. You are going to be an amazing Head Prefect, especially with your great jokes!
There are many people to thank for such a great year. First of all, to Ms Flint for her endless help, chats and direction which have been invaluable, Mr Green for his help and organisation during Term 2 as well as his endless supply of lollies, Tay Tay (Ms Taylor) for being our second mother, keeping us in line
“The world is full of challenges that are just waiting to be accepted …”
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and always knowing the right thing to say, Ms Blackwood for her leadership and guidance throughout the whole of our schooling life and to all of the Year 12 tutors. Finally, I would like to thank Mr Hinchley for guiding us through our time in the Senior School. He has always been there for us with exactly what we needed, and I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say we feel so lucky to have had him as our Year Co-ordinator!
To the Year 12s, we really are family. Our support for each other this year has been inspirational. We are the Year 12s from 2012, and looking back on the year it’s hard to express how fortunate I feel to have been able to share all of these experiences with you. We gave our best in every situation, and now looking back on the year it would be an understatement to say that it was a good one. You have made me proud 1,000 times over.
Now that we have completed our school life and are going out into the big wide world we have, as they say, closed one chapter and are awaiting the next. The world is full of challenges that are just waiting to be accepted, and I sincerely
believe that each and every one of you will leave this school ready to take on whatever opportunities come your way. Just as you have all left your own marks on the School, I know soon I will see and hear of each of you making your mark on the world.
To all of the PLC girls who are continuing their schooling, if I can leave you with just one piece of advice it is to make the most of every moment at PLC whether you’re graduating in one or seven years. I know I have had the time of my life at PLC and I wish you all the best for the rest of your time at the School. I only hope you have as much fun as I did.
Finally, I would like to thank the teachers, students and extended PLC family for the most memorable years of my life. You all contribute to making PLC such a wonderful community. It’s sad to be leaving it behind, but I leave with the best memories. Wherever the southeast breeze may take you, make sure you continue to accept challenges and make the most of any opportunity with ‘Labore et Honore’.
Bella Blakiston, Head Prefect
The role of 2012 Service Captain was an amazing opportunity to encourage girls to be involved in service programmes throughout the year.
In the PLC community, making a difference in the modern world is a central component of our personal identity and sense of school community. After careful consideration and research I chose one organisation to focus on over the year, the UnitingCare West iniative The Rainbow Project. The Rainbow Project is an initiative developed to provide friendship to adults with a mental illness through
the assistance of volunteers. The service provides connection and support for individuals who are socially isolated.
Awareness, support and funds were raised through Free Dress, Pancake Day and the annual Athletics carnival sausage sizzle, which also maintained sponsorship of our two World Vision children. As Service Captain I was not alone in my contribution to the service culture of our PLC community. I was joined by Environmental Captain, Hannah Bougher; Overseas Captain, Rebecca Tran;
“… making a difference in the modern world is a central component of our personal identity and sense of school community.”
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Reconciliation Captains, Alexandra Bailey and Callee Pigram; and Social Justice Captain, Jo Akehurst. I would like to take this opportunity to thank these girls for their incredible efforts and ongoing work over the year. These girls played a significant role in ‘Make A Difference’ (MAD) week.
Each House Tutor Group generously supported appeals such as Operation Santa and Winter Warmer. House Tutor Groups also support, raise funds, gain awareness and inform our community of over 36 different organisations, largely through lunchtime events that aim to raise awareness and funding for these causes.
This whole year has been a wonderful experience, packed with
fun, excitement, challenges and achievement. I feel privileged to have been your Service Captain for 2012 and finish with wisdom from Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!”
Morgan Wolpers, Service Captain
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2012. A year in which the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was overshadowed by PLC’s spectacular musical and the Olympics were dwarfed by the athleticism of the PLC vs Scotch Netball match.
All jokes aside, if ever there was a year in which hard work, perseverance and enthusiasm were portrayed by the PLC community, it was 2012. This was truly a year in which PLC shone.
If a phrase could sum up this year, it would surely be ‘challenge accepted’ –our 2012 motto. Little did we know at the start of the year, just how well the
School would embrace these words. This phrase could often be heard repeated in corridors and sports fields, wielded by friends, teachers and parents alike as encouragement, and in some cases (by the more unscrupulous members of the Maths Department) as blackmail.
This year was huge, with many historic events occurring around the world. I can only hope that 2012 will be remembered by all as the year that PLC really stepped up. I believe our year’s legacy has been in bringing the PLC community closer together. As a Year group we have worked really hard on something we
“… if ever there was a year in which hard work, perseverance and enthusiasm were portrayed by the PLC community, it was 2012.”
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Student Council
BACK ROW: Ms Beth Blackwood (Principal), Elise Labuschagne, Brittany Pethick, Alana Martin, Jessamy Burton, Daisy Atkins, Stephanie Bell, Mrs Neesha Flint (Head of Senior School)
FRONT ROW: Georgia Clarke, Anna Bradley, Caitlin Davies, Isabella Blakiston, Kate Wambeek, Morgan Wolpers, Olivia Seymour
like to call ‘bonding’ (spoken with an accompanying fist pump), holding numerous Year 12 lunches to help create a strong bond in our Year group. Some doubted that this could be achieved, but to them we simply smiled and said ‘challenge accepted!’
We have worked hard this year to try to bring the School closer together, with many activities in the quad, and also through the Snaps Cup. After all, what could possibly bring a community closer together than a fluorescent pink cup that allows us to share the kind (and more often than not, humorous) acts of our peers?
The current Year 12s and the whole School have been so accepting and encouraging of the sometimes wacky ideas of our Student Council, led by the completely insane, wonderful and
talented Bella Blakiston. We could not have asked for a more enthusiastic, hardworking, all-singing, all-dancing Head Prefect, and I have been so lucky to work alongside her. Furthermore, this year could not have been such a success without the support of the completely dedicated staff. Thank you for everything!
I’d also like to congratulate Mia Egerton-Warburton on her election as Deputy Head Prefect for 2013. I know that she’ll do an absolutely brilliant job!
Kate Wambeek, Deputy Head Prefect
As Overseas Captain for 2012 and a member of PLC’s ever-growing diverse community, I was given the privilege to work alongside a number of international students over the course of the year.
The PLC community prides itself on its diversity, which is shown through the large number of students coming from different countries all around the world. At PLC, we acknowledge and celebrate our cultural differences as a way of uniting as one community, no matter what differences each individual may have.
Whether it be through interaction with exchange students or the celebration of different cultural festivals, students of the PLC community have been able to appreciate and experience another school year in a multicultural environment. Throughout the year, many PLC students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of international events such as Chinese New Year celebrations, Make A Difference (MAD) week and Harmony Day. Term 1 of the 2012 school year started off with a bang, with a lion dance performance to celebrate Chinese
“At PLC, we acknowledge and celebrate our cultural differences as a way of uniting as one community, no matter what differences each individual may have.”
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New Year. Following this was the MAD week celebration. The focus of MAD week this year was to emphasise PLC’s diverse community and to come together as one. With this focus, students took part in an activity named ‘Place Your Flag’, in which students could place a flag, that represented the country from which they came on a map outlined on the quad. This activity enabled students to take a step back and acknowledge the different nationalities making up the student body and PLC community.
As a member of the Independent Schools’ International Students’ Association, I have had the opportunity to liaise with representatives from various schools to organise social events for both international and domestic students, such as the James Bond River Cruise held in Term 2 and the Nightlife Social in Term 3. Students thoroughly enjoyed both events, as they were given the opportunity to meet other international students from partnering schools. Finally, I would like to thank staff, students and in particular, Registrar, Francesca Nelson and Education
Assistant, Rosemary Lukin for their guidance and support throughout the year. Being Overseas Captain for 2012 has truly been a delightful and rewarding experience. I wish all the very best to Eve Bramley, Overseas Captain for 2013 and also those in the future.
Rebecca Tran, Overseas Captain
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SENIOR LEAdERSHIP
Principal Ms Beth Blackwood BA, DipEd deputy Principal Senior School
Mr Keith Anderson BSc(Hons), DipEd, GradDipScEd
deputy Principal Middle School
Mrs Kim Edwards BPE, DipEd, MEdMan
Head of Junior School Ms Heather Pope BEd, Dip.IntSchool Leadership, PGCE.(School Self Evaluation), PGCE(Gifted and Talented),Teachers Cert, Teachers Dip(NZ)
Head of Middle School Mrs Sharon Anderson BEd, DipTeach
Head of Senior School Mrs Neesha Flint BSc, DipEd T1,3,4
Acting Head of Senior School Mr Gary Green BEd T2
director of Finance and Corporate Services Mr Sam Kronja BComm, CA, ACIS, FAIM
director of Operations Mr Robert Niven S1
director of Community Relations
Ms Chavaune Francis director of Human Resources
Mrs Tina Phillips GradDipBus(HR), DipMktng, DipBus, DipHRM, CertIV WTA T1
Head of Staff Mrs Chris Robinson TC, DipFashion&Design
director of Information and Learning Technologies Mrs Anna Hu BEd(Hons), DipTeach Co-director of Boarding
Mrs Leanne McTavish BA, BEd Co-director of Boarding
Mr Malcolm McTavish BBus, GradDipAcc
SENIOR STAFF
deputy Head of Junior School
Mrs Meredith Beer BEd, DipTeach Chaplain Rev Gary van Heerden BA(Hons), MA, BTh(Hons), MTh
Outdoor Education Specialist Mr Jay Freap DipOEd, BEd
JS Library Technician Mrs Maria Giglia
DipLibStudies
Theatre Manager Mr Blake Granston
Education Assistant Special Needs Junior
School Ms Janet Haar CertIV TA
Human Resources Officer Mrs Jane Hard
Language Assistant Ms Rina Hayashi
Grounds Co-ordinator Mr Glenn Hermans
ILT Curriculum Integration Manager
Mr Jeremy Hetebry BA, BEd, GradCertEd(ICT)
Facilities Manager Mr Chris Holloway
DipBuildersReg
Laboratory Technician Miss Fran Howl BSc
Education Assistant Junior School
Ms Debra Hughes-Hallet BA, CertMusStud
Head Rowing Coach Mr Bill Hutton NSCA
L2 Rowing
ILT Operations Manager Mr Geoff Jagoe
BSc, DipEd
Alumni Co-ordinator Mrs Colette James
Reception Student Services
Mrs Amy Jorgensen
Visual Arts Technician Miss Illiana Jordanov
BA, MA
Library Assistant Ms Lee Katavatis T2
Maintenance Officer Mr Stefan Kiefer
Accounts Receivable Officer Ms Audrey Lee
BComm
Personal Assistant to Principal
Mrs Debbie Lee
Maintenance Officer Mr Wayne Lillis
Archivist Mrs Shannon Lovelady
Laboratory Technician Ms Elizabeth Lourensz
CertIV LabTech, CertIV TA (SpecNeeds)
Classroom/Education Assistant
Mrs Rosemary Lukin
Enrolment Administrator
Mrs Allison Mackenzie S2
Administration Officer (Reprographics)
Mrs Jenny Manners T1
Education Assistant Junior School
Mrs Danielle Magaraggia Cert TA
Functions Co-ordinator Mrs Elaine Masterson
Library Assistant Mrs Lin Matthews
Assistant to deputy Principal MS
Miss Felicity McKeever
Maintenance Co-ordinator/Caretaker
Mr Damien McLeod
Library Assistant Junior School
Ms Francesca Meehan DipEdAss
Assistant to deputy Principal SS
Miss Angela Milias S1
Head Rowing Coach Mr David Milne
Music Assistant Mrs Kate Montague
Middle School Receptionist
Mrs Claire Morgan ADHM
Registered Nurse Mrs Janet Moullin
BAppSc(Nursing), CertCH, RN
ILT Administration Officer
Mrs Kathryn Muller T2-4
Assistant Technology and Enterprise
Mrs Val Myers
ILT Administration Officer Ms Fern Nicholson
CertIV WTA T1
Education Assistant Junior School
Ms Eleanor O’Connell BA, MSc, HDPE
Education Assistant Junior School
Mrs Megan Ostler CertIV TA
Accounts Officer – Collections
Mrs Sandra Otranto BComm
ILT Coach Mr Tuyen Pham BBus, GradDipSecEd T1,2
Education Assistant Junior School
Miss Kate Phillips CertIII TA, DisabilityWork, CertIV YouthWk,CommServ
Accounts Payable/Payroll Officer
Mrs Linda Pinto BSc
Counsellor Ms Dionne Pole BA(Hons), MPsy T3-4
Registered Nurse Ms Lynne Power RN
Academic Assistant and Assistant to deputy Principal Ms Hayley Randall T2-4
Technology & Enterprise Assistant –
Media Miss Indiana Read S2
Education Assistant Junior School
Mrs Heather Riley RN T2-4
Middle School Receptionist
Mrs Theresa Scott T1
College Records Co-ordinator
Mrs Maureen Seubert S2
Enrolment Administrator
Mrs Maureen Seubert S1
Receptionist Ms Di Simmons
PE Administration Officer Mrs Louise Smith
Registered Nurse Mrs Nanette Smith RN T2-4
Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School Mrs Leanne Stainton
Technology & Enterprise Assistant –
Media Miss Hayley Staples S1
Senior School Receptionist Ms Lyn Taylor
Council Secretary Mrs Karen Taylor GAICD
ILT Technology Officer Mr Paul Trimboli
Education Assistant Junior School
Ms Amelia Turner EN
Administration Assistant Theatre Arts T2-4
Ms Dee Walsh CertIV SmBusMgt
Clothing Store Manager Mrs Dee Wells
Maintenance Officer Mr Carl Willis
Academic Administration Assistant
Mrs Elizabeth Yeomans
Librarian Ms Molly Yeong BA (Hons), DipLibStudies
BOARdING HOUSE STAFF
Team Leader Mrs Lee Nugent
Team Leader Ms Sarah Robey BA, GradDipEd
Team Leader Mrs Julie Orrock T1,3,4
Supervisor Ms Terri Karmelita DipTch, DipCSTD
Supervisor Miss Kirsty Nugent BA, DipAppSocSc, CertResCare
Supervisor Ms Louisa Champion DipChNurs T1-3
Supervisor Mrs Kate McGee BSc T1
Supervisor Miss Mary-Clare Rigg T2-4
Supervisor Ms Joanna Tugwell
Supervisor Ms Bonnie Ogilvie T2,4
Boarding Assistant Miss Claire Burton BA(CommSt)
Boarding Assistant Ms Kaitlyn Plyley CertIII Design, BA T1
Boarding Assistant Ms Maya Breen BSc S1
Boarding Assistant Miss Sophie Goyder
Boarding Assistant Ms Aimee Negri T4
Boarding Assistant Ms Hannah Smith
Administration Assistant Mrs Sara Harrison Bus driver Mr Paul Stewart
VISITING MUSIC TUTORS
Ms Emelia Blake BMus
Ms Jane Blanchard BA
Mr Kitt Byfield BMus
Miss Allie Clarke BMA, BCom
Ms Dorée Dixon BMus, BMus
Mrs Julie Durant BA, DipEd
Ms Josephine Fountain BMusPerf
Ms Melinda Gourlay BMus(Hons), MMus
Mr Steven Harmer BEd, BMus
Ms Phoebe Jackson BMus(Classical Voice/Opera)
Ms Jessica McKee AMusA, BMus
Ms Kate Pitcher BMus(Perf)
Mr Shane Pooley BA(JazzPerf)
Ms Christine Reitzenstein
Ms Jessica Sardi BPA(Hons), ADMT
Mr Mark Shanahan BMus
Ms Melissa Skinner BMusEd(Jazz)
Mrs Hiroko Smith Suzuki Primary
Ms Louise Tayler-Lloyd BMusEd, AMusA, AssDipBr
Mrs Rennae van der Laan BMus, BEd, MMus
Mrs Rebecca Vouyoucalos BMus
Mr Richard Webster BMus, AdvDip(Contemporary)
Mrs Maribeth Williamson
Miss Kate Wilson BMus, BA (Ed), BA(Creative Arts)
High marks did not just happen
This year, like every other year, huge numbers of students have achieved outstanding results. They have achieved personal bests in tests, have handed in their best ever assignment and some have become top of the year in specific subjects. Girls have achieved remarkable success in school and at State, National and International competitions. This does not just happen.
Everyone expects and recognises that to be in the top handful of athletes for a sport there must be dedication, training, training, and more training. This is often in the early morning or evening depending on the sport and is apparent when
looking at the training regimes for PLC girls. Dance, Drama, and Music are other areas where many hours are put into rehearsals for the numerous productions throughout the year. Both individuals and groups participate in rehearsals, with many girls sharing an inter-dependence in aiming for the top.
This is also the same for any academic subject. To be top in Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, or any of the other MYP, WACE or Diploma subject takes an extraordinary amount of time. Not only are there the formal lessons and the mandated homework, but also the many hours needed to consolidate and practise for assessments and examinations.
Great marks came this year from a similar dedication to the subject as shown by an athlete or actor. In the academic subjects, students had to develop a deep understanding of the process and concepts, and followed this by learning, learning and learning. Then there was the need to apply knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar situations. Throw in the need to practise answering
Merry Li, DJ Carmichael & Company Dux of School (WACE)
“Girls have achieved remarkable success in school and at State, National and International competitions.”
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questions and writing assignments, and there was a recipe for success. All it needed was sufficient time and the will to do one’s best.
To be the best one can be takes time. The amount is different for each girl, but can be managed. It requires planning, repetition, and putting off something else until after the final event. All the practice and the hard work for sport, arts, and school subjects are planned and fit into a finite number of hours each week. Sacrifices are made. This year, many of the top achievers watched little or no television, and limited their use of social media. They learnt how to make use of all available time and did not procrastinate. They knew when to ask for help and how to make best use of their coaches and teachers. They put limits on their leisure time, but really enjoyed what time they did have. They found time to be involved in helping others. Above all, it became a matter of balance, to fit in the many aspects of life at PLC. In the academic area, our girls were champions. They showed that it is okay to do well in their school subjects.
The last pieces of the IB continuum fall into place
This year the IB Middle Years Programme was extended to the Year 6 girls. These girls finished their PYP exhibition in Year 5 last year and embarked on the MYP in 2012. They will become the first girls to complete the full five years of the MYP programme.
At the other end of the IB continuum, the first group of nine Diploma girls completed their two-year course in 2012 and wrote their international examinations in November 2012. They studied three subjects at Higher Lever and three at Standard Level. To complete their courses they also wrote an extended essay on a topic in one of their subjects, and one on Theory of Knowledge, and completed well over a hundred hours of Creativity, Action and Service. The hard work and dedication shown by these girls has set the standard for the Diploma at PLC.
Keith Anderson, Deputy Principal
It has been said that leaders are born, not made and yet experience from working with students would prove otherwise. In every school there are those students who, with guidance and support, develop their skills in taking the time to seek a means to find the greatest good for the greatest number of people. This is leadership in the truest sense.
The Junior School has over the past year been developing an approach to student leadership with regard to service and action as well as redefining the roles of our House leaders. The aim has been to establish a foundation on which to build leadership within the School. From this foundation it is envisioned that students who have been entrusted by their peers with this responsibility will have honed their capacity to initiate and lead service and action in a meaningful and authentic way.
“Those who utilise leadership skills every day, in play and in work, are well on the way to lead others in their future world.”
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Clear procedures and guidelines have been established to assist in this process.
Student leaders are aware that an effective student leadership team will assist all our students to participate and feel empowered by their education. It will also provide the platform from which they can share their needs and views, feeling that the School has responded to these. Ultimately it is expected that in partnership, students, teachers and parents will work to make the School a better place for all.
As an IB school, which supports action within and beyond the community, leadership is based upon open communication and respect. Leaders are given the opportunity to learn how to effectively share their views, understand the wider picture and work collaboratively with others while addressing all attributes of the IB learner profile across the School community. Service leaders’ roles are closely aligned to the PYP curriculum model, inclusive of service and action in the areas of the Environment, Arts,
Community, Communication and Connections.
Together we have begun the process of forming this powerful entity within the School. Next year, those students aspiring to learn the skills of leadership both in service and action and in House leadership will be provided with a leadership pack detailing the election process, campaign guidelines and online voting procedures. To become an effective leader will take time, perhaps 10,000 hours and certainly well beyond what can be learned in one year in the Junior School. Those who utilise leadership skills every day, in play and in work, are well on the way to lead others in their future world.
FRONT ROW: William Howie, William Salom, Frederick Fielder, Antonio Ramirez
ABSENT: Laura Kingdon
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BACK ROW: Ms Eleanor O’Connell, Katherine Lovegrove, Lauren Russell-Weisz, Valentina Ambrosini, Mia Fletcher-Falco, Charlotte Erwin, Izumi Lewis, Ms Tracey Jensen
MIDDLE ROW: Thomas Harris, Eirwyn Siford, Annabel Price, Addison Collier, Amber Downes, Mackenzie Harris, Willem Campbell
FRONT ROW: Karl Evans, Charles Bowles, Yahya Sadek, Jack Wood, Jonah Hanikeri
Year 1
BACK ROW: Miss Kate Phillips, Tess Marinko, Alara John, Zoe Kestell, Lucy Wilson, Mischa Siciliano, Sophia Papandroulakis, Sophie Kestel, Ksenia Murray, Georgia Kronja, Miss Rachael Crawford
MIDDLE ROW: Denby Shephard, Amilia McKenzie, Matilda Kitchen, Anna Kennedy, Sarah Banks, Claire Lauder, Estella Weir, Poppy Kimberley, Sophie Long
FRONT ROW: Mya Mallawarachi, Sasipa (Mimi) Kritpipat, Nicole Wood, Mikayla Bowen, Kharis Ferrier, Zu Rui McLeay, Coco Paganin
ABSENT: Theodora Hinks, Christina Hoogedeure
Year
2
BACK ROW: Mrs Marita Adams, Alice Fielder, Anna Kathrina Ostergaard, Jasmine Kestel, Annabelle Barrie, Juliette Jarrett, Elizabeth Martin, Chloe Fleay, Lily Fairweather, Ms Ayomi Perera
BACK ROW: Rachel Hammond, Sarah Hill, Allegra Pestell, Emily Veitch, Louisa Jackson, Anais Hudson, Isabel Veitch, Lily Stewart, Shannon Wood
MIDDLE ROW: Tess Cooke, Georgina Dunsdon, Eva Mallon, Jessica Vinnicombe, Ms Prudence Peardon, Sarah Whitaker, Ada Perkins, Georgina Purvis, Sophia Mowbray
FRONT ROW: Mealea Rowlands, Talola John, Hunter Smith, Sophie Gubbay, Elizabeth Jackson, Gabrielle Kennedy, Georgia Grey, Sadie Malcolmson, Emma Rose Playford
Year 5SA
BACK ROW: Saffron Fairweather, Aya Smith, Moonyean le Roux, Tegan Quinlivan, Imogen Hall, Siena Mitchell, Victoria Steinepreis, Maia Harlap
FRONT ROW: Alice Warner, Maddison Welsh, Alyssa Bedford-Brown, Lucy Alderson, Janette (Jenny) Wang, Tabitha Galluccio, Jessica van Heerden, Eliza Anderson
ABSENT: Lucy Murdoch, Mrs Andrea Sofield
Year 6C
BACK ROW: Olivia Dry, Saskia Thomas, Sascha Macgeorge, Elizabeth McLarty, Poppy Evans, Arabella Davies
FRONT ROW: Isadora Rakich, Camille Guinée, Ella Barwood, Scarlett Downes, Carissa Cardaci, Grace Johnson, Georgia Andrews
ABSENT: Olivia Couzens, Amvita Khanna
Year 6J
BACK ROW: Emma Thorpe, Eva Marsh, Emily Davies, Isobel Byars, Grace Bowen, Amelia Freemantle, Shivana Dayawala
MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Helen Jones, Margit Eijs, Eliza Donaldson, Sofia Fleming-Wilson, Alysha Alikhan, Ella Henharen, Jemima Baum, Ava Gajdatsy
FRONT ROW: Athena Paizes, Renya Golestani, Jacqueline Morley, Catherine Jones, Isabella Draper, Ruby Sloan, Skye van Esch
ABSENT: Nikita Jethwa, Enya Zankharia
Year 6O
BACK ROW: Natalie Everett, Letitia Martin, Carina Aakermann, Alexandra (Sasha) Whiddon, Joyce Liu, Giorgi Devereux
MIDDLE ROW: Amber Kibblewhite, Annabelle Muir, Samantha Ashby, Amy Stegena, Mia Osborne, Zoe Seale, Ella Wilson
FRONT ROW: Annie McCarthy, Emily Perrignon, Stella Palmer, Mr Paul O’Brien, Rachael Connor, Isabella McGregor, Jessica Ezekiel
ABSENT: Kate Bacarreza, Kiri Johnston, Georgia Krige, Madeline Thompson
Year 6R
BACK ROW: Lucy Constantine, Ellie Mellen, Grace Usher, Kiara Wee, Hayley Clarke, Isabella Thomson, Alia Golestani
MIDDLE ROW: Miss Anita Roy, Zoë Malone, Eleanor Swick, Nicharee (Nidia) Kitiyansub, Georgina Thorpe, Amy Gibbs, Olivia Tan, Isabelle Lewis
FRONT ROW: Ruby De Marte, Athena Finn, Tegan Ward, Georgina Aitken, Sophie Bruce, Riley Brogan, Indiana Foskett, Misha Riaz
George Bernard Shaw once said that the true joy in life was “being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap of History.”With this in mind, during 2012, our focus has been on helping the girls to see their worth and find their purpose, to set inspiring and achievable goals, to develop a clear vision for the future and to have them, as an old Arabian proverb says, “throw (their) hearts out in front of them and run ahead to catch (them).”
Our pilot project on Personal Goals (PG) conducted with our Year 8 Summers and Ferguson girls gave us the opportunity to begin to formally establish a practice and culture of goal setting with a view to enhancing the girls’ sense of achievement, independence and control over their futures.
The feedback from the girls involved was overwhelmingly positive and for me, the additional benefit was that their relationships with their tutors flourished. Having someone at the School, who took a personal interest in each girl was, again and
“… our focus has been on helping the girls to see their worth and find their purpose … and to have them, as an old Arabian proverb says, “throw (their) hearts out in front of them and run ahead to catch (them).”
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again, mentioned as being another positive aspect of the project. I was fortunate to attend a lecture early in the year at which Professor Seligman reminded us of the importance of PERMA in well-being. PERMA is an acronym for Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment. Of these, the importance of relationships was brought home through the PG pilot project when one girl said, “I think that goal setting is great because I can talk to someone about school and how I’m going at school work! Thank you”. This shows the power that a strong relationship built on trust can have in an individual’s life.
Our PG data also demonstrated the importance of relationships to well-being. The impact of just one significant friend on a girls’ sense of well-being is vast, decreasing anxiety and depression enormously. In the Middle School we constantly provide opportunities for the girls to foster new relationships with other girls through our practices of coteaching, teacher generated groupings in classes and whilst on programmes
outside of the classroom. The new friendships that emerge each year as a result of experiences such as the Outdoor Education programme and the Canberra tour are testimony to the effectiveness and importance of these practices.
A compelling purpose energises life and it is my hope that our PG project will offer us another way of assisting our girls in leading purposeful lives. As Land and Jarman say in their book Breakpoint and Beyond: Mastering the Future Today, “Abundance comes to those who have the courage to follow their dreams.” Across 2012, it has been my hope that the girls have recognised that “mighty purpose” to which George Bernard Shaw refers and, while hopefully not being “thoroughly worn out”, may at least have come a little closer to recognising a “dream” and begun working towards making it their reality.
Sharon Anderson, Head of Middle School
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The theme of this year’s Kookaburra is about the ’10,000-hour rule’, which claims that the key to success in any field is to a large extent, a matter of practising a specific task for a total of about 10,000 hours. The idea of 10,000 hours comes from the book Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell who examines people who do not fit into our normal understanding of achievement. As this year was an Olympic year, PLC was lucky enough to have four representatives perform at the Olympics in London. As we watched Hannah Vermeersch (Rowing, 2009), Fiona Boyce (Hockey, 2004), Kobie McGurk (Hockey, former staff member) and Janine Murray (Rhythmic Gymnastics, 2007) we can only imagine the hours that they completed to get to where they are today. Although, Nikki Chung (Year 12) did not make it to the Olympics due to injury, she made a speech in front of the Senior School about her passion for
gymnastics and how she estimates that she has put 8,000 hours into training and has at least 2,000 hours more to give so that hopefully she can continue to excel at a high level and compete again.
So, the Senior School girls need to realise that reaching your goals and dreams takes time, a lot of time and usually a few sacrifices along the way when you start working on a particular ambition. You may need to give up a particular sport to play another, a certain instrument to concentrate on another, a certain subject because you just can’t fit it in or you may wish to do a little bit of everything so that you have a balanced perspective on your life. At PLC, there are so many opportunities for the girls to try new things. Winning the champion girl, getting a subject pocket, getting all As for effort, performing in the Pipe Band should feel just as good as winning an Olympic medal. Our goals need to be realistic and we
“… the Senior School girls need to realise that reaching your goals and dreams takes time, a lot of time and usually a few sacrifices along the way …”
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need to keep a healthy perspective on what is important in life. Give of your best in all you do and no one can ask any more of you. If you want to be an “outlier” then, start putting in the time but make sure it is your dream and not someone else’s that you are fulfilling.
2012 will be the first graduating class of the IB Diploma at PLC. Nine girls completed the Diploma this year and as stated above, the IB Diploma is all about balance within subject areas and other interests. We look forward to seeing where these girls will study in the future and how the Diploma helped them achieve their personal goals and ambitions. Along with the WACE girls, all the Year 12 students have put a lot of time into their studies as was evident by the number of Effort certificates achieved by the group.
The Year 12s have been ably led by Head Prefect, Bella Blakiston and Deputy Head Prefect, Kate Wambeek. The year started with a very beautiful Year 12 Ball at the Pan Pacific Hotel. The Year 11s had a wonderful Year 11 Dance with the theme of Midsummer Nights’ Dream enjoyed by all. The
Year 10 Social had the theme of Tribal for their dance with Scotch College. None of these events would be possible without the help of parents who give up endless hours to assist at events. Whether it be the loaning of equipment, the creativity in displays of flowers, elegant table settings, the preparation of beautiful food, the security, the setting up and cleanup at the end, none of this would be possible without the individual talent of parents and the time some parents give to the School. On behalf of the staff and girls, we thank you for your help at these important occasions. Time, time, time is needed in all walks of life. Give time to service, family, friends, sports, the arts, your studies, but always take time out of your day for random acts of kindness and to laugh, and always place your wellbeing high on the list of priorities. It has been another brilliant year.
Neesha Flint, Head of Senior School
It has been said that it takes 10,000 hours of doing an activity to become an expert. It is safe to say that after five years and roughly 40,000 hours of living together, boarders can confidently declare they are experts in every aspect of boarding life. They have an amazing ability to look at situations with a wide perspective. We are influenced by girls from various regions of our state, country and the world. This has enabled us to achieve great things throughout the 2012 school year.
One key aspect of boarding life, in which this year’s boarders have well and truly managed to gain expert status in, is that of friendship. Boarders are often renowned as the crazy girls who will give anything a go and are always willing to include everyone. The year began with much enthusiasm and excitement as we welcomed our new boarders into the Boarding House. The Boarding House becomes not only your home away from home but also your family.
“… after five years and roughly 40,000 hours of living together, boarders can confidently declare they are experts in every aspect of boarding life.”
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This was very much apparent at our annual Boarders’ Closed Weekend. The celebrations gave the girls the opportunity to mix between the years and get to know both new and existing boarders in a different light.
This year’s group of boarders have definitely not lacked in generosity or enthusiasm for community and service activities. They have become experts in caring for others with many of the girls participating in community activities such as Purple Haze Day and the Relay for Life. A highlight for many of the boarders was having a special visit from West Coast Eagles star, Matthew Priddis. He spent the day discussing his football career and thanking us for our involvement with the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Unfortunately, any football tips that we may have learned did not help us gain a professional status in the annual girls’ football competition. The football season, however, did show off our talent for persistence and good sportsmanship. The Year 11 and 12 boarders team, coached by Mr McTavish, had an amazing season with many improvements, scoring
multiple goals and managing to win our first game in three years.
Congratulations to the 2013 Senior Boarder, Eleanor Lang. I know you will do an excellent job leading the Boarding House next year and making 2013 a year to remember. To all the younger boarders, boarding is what you make it; seize every opportunity and make it your own. Thank you to all of the 2012 Boarding House Prefects. Your support has been invaluable and your friendship has made every day memorable. Thank you also to our CoDirectors of Boarding, the Macs for all your guidance and the care that you show to all of us. To the current Year 12s, after this year we have shown that we can make it through anything. Keep the memories of the fun, laughter and love from the Boarding House close to you and remember that we all now graduate as experts in boarding life and everything this brings with it.
Caitlin Davies, Senior Boarder
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This year PLC students travelled far and wide, participating in tours to South Africa, Cambodia, China, Tanzania, Canberra, and the Kimberley.
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go”– Dr. Seuss. Whether it’s through drama, dance, music or visual arts, this year at PLC has seen it all; the performance standards of 2012 have raised the bar higher than ever. This year has been filled with arts from a variety of different forms. These include the extraordinary Arts Day, the wonderful Musical, the amazing Dance Showcase and much, much more.
We began the year with Comedy Sports, which every year never fails to exceed its limits of participation. We then witnessed the incredibly talented musicians and singers at the PLC Proms Concert under the stars at the Quarry Amphitheatre. Through playing a mix of popular and well-loved music, the Proms Concert featured the senior combined ensembles with Scotch College and Trinity College and the debut performance of the PLC/Scotch symphony orchestra. Next we had the Year 12 curriculum performance entitled Minefields and Miniskirts, showcasing the rare yet invigorating style of the Year 12 Drama class for the
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” and remember, “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! – Dr. Seuss.”
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final time! Then came the Middle School showcase of Jigsaw, a funfilled performance of Middle Years Programme dance and drama in the Middle School. Summer ended with the mesmerising performance of He Said She Said, the Dance Showcase for 2012. The performance drew on inspiring quotes to develop and inspire the choreographic process of each dance piece. He Said She Said revealed the glowing talents of the Middle School Dance Collective, Year 11 Dance, Dance Company and the Year 12 Dance students in their final showcase at PLC, with pieces developed by globally renowned choreographers.
After a much anticipated performance and heavy rehearsal schedule, we were indulged in the life of Dr. Seuss and his creations through PLC’s musical performance of Seussical the Musical. I congratulate the cast and crew for their amazing performance in the Musical; you should all be exceedingly proud of yourselves!
Along with the performances and productions, the continuous
presentation of the PLC Pipe Band is in full swing non-stop throughout the majority of the school year, proudly led by Victoria Somers, Drum Major, and accompanied by the traditional sound of the bagpipes, led by Emily Mackay, Pipe Major.
23 August brought Arts Day, beginning with House dancing and ending with the successful win by McNeil House choir, led by Kate McElhinny. I congratulate the Arts Co-ordinators of each House for their excellent effort and leadership skills. A tremendous thank you is in order to Ms McKeever, who dedicated so much of her time to making Arts Day perfect. It would not have been possible without her! And thank you to the Heads of Departments in all other fields of the Arts who kept physically and mentally involved throughout the year in keeping their area of the Arts perfectly on track!
The circuit of Arts ended with the performance of the Year 11 curriculum production A Master of Two Servants, in the style of commedia dell’arte. I am delighted to say that not only
do the Year 11 Drama class have an outstanding array of talent, but they are also a great pleasure to watch and I wish them all the best for their future in drama.
I would finally like to commend Rosy Edwards, Madeleine Swan, Ruby Van Beem, Candice Stevens, Saskia Wield, Rebecca Duke, Grace Moloney, Emily Mackay, Victoria Somers, Marissa Loh, Eleanor Norman, Ella Nield, Amy Blanco, Sophie Taylor, Elizabeth Kuiper, Annie Cormack and Rebecca Lynch for taking on and demonstrating leadership in each field of the arts in a tremendous way this year! And congratulations and good luck to the amazing Grace Newton-Wordsworth, I wish you all the best for 2013.
“So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act.” –Dr. Seuss. The Arts is a self-driven community. You push yourself to your limits, you choose your level of confidence and you establish your own comfort levels because “If things start happening, don’t worry, don’t stew, just go right along and you’ll
start happening too.” – Dr. Seuss. So to the Year 12s who completed their final year in the Arts, again, in the words of Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” and remember, “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! – Dr. Seuss.”
Alana Martin, Arts Captain
An afternoon spent at 39 Mandowie Road
In the back room of our old house, in front of glass walls saturated by sunlight, sat my father’s desk. On it, a computer monitor and a keyboard with the a, s, f, j, backspace and return keys eroded to shiny plastic.
On the other side of the glass my mother watered her fig tree, with the fingery branches that bled white sap, and the furry leaves that would have made very prickly undergarments.
Snaking the hose under the handprints of shade, she plucked the figs with a twist of the wrist, handed them to us, heavy with rain and impregnated by the seed of summer.
We tore them in half, squeezing from the little hole at the bottom, revealing the flesh: pink-tipped, perfectly, artfully graduated to white.
Fig flesh, I thought, was like the alveoli of lungs that I had seen illustrated in the faded watercolours of Dorling Kindersley’s The Human Body.
The alveoli came off so easily, we slipped our tongues and teeth between the soft rind and bitter skin, white blood dripping into the webs of our fingers until we were left with seeds between our teeth and two halves of a heart-shaped shell.
When the mosquitoes came, my mother slapping at her bare arms, we hurtled through the sliding doors.
On my father’s lap, our faces white in the Microsoft glow, I pulled at the levers of his office chair and pointed at the graph of Fig1 on the screen. My father explained that it meant ‘Figure 1’, and explained to me the nature of science.
Merry Li, Year 12
Verlang verlang/longing
seer/pain
eensaam/loneliness
kwaad/anger magteloos
Can the absence in my language be read
Can the weight of it be felt
The words are both the same in meaning
But as I speak this rare tongue
You understand only these:
Dermis/Dermis
Pigment/Pigment
Trauma/Trauma
Therefore I give you my poem about the irreversible mark: a tattoo poem
To carry the pigment from the point of the needle to the dermis that contains me
You may not see it, but I do It’s my tattoo
The lead, iron oxides, rusts, metal salts and plastics of the ink in my bloodstream
Burden me
I turn to homemade tattoo inks, made of soot, dirt and blood
roet/soot as/ash brand/burn and there was ink and there was memory and there was no pain
the final curtain call and I bow to bear my tattoo to you
Sunday
My parents’ bed on a Sunday afternoon
An open wall to let in the sky
So it can hold my face
And kiss my cheek
Gentle-gentle, just-barely warm
The breeze in specially imported
Dispatched by an old and tired moth Telling stories at the dock
For this only-right-now moment
To tickle restless toes.
On the park bench between stone walls. With his wood and steel string lover, Counting clouds across the garden. They name the flowers
He makes her sing.
A tiny sailboat in a storm
Frightened but stalwart
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Covered in gold
A tune for his mother
But she doesn’t know I crept in and stole it.
Now it’s my pirate’s treasure
My sailboat full of gold
A tiny-sunday on my parents’ bed
The distant sound of people rushing And my sun-bright stolen lullaby.
Ella Nield (Year 12)
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The only end that came, was game after game, race after race, green, blue and white no other schools were anywhere in sight. Every ball that was hit, or caught in a mitt, every kick that was made, from the pool to the field every ball that went flying, was won or shielded, each stride faster, each pull stronger, each throw further, each jump longer all sports have one thing the same they had the committed PLC girls in every race and game!
“This year Head of the River was hosted by PLC on a lucky, sunny day. For the first time ever, we won the overall rowing season, the Head of the River regatta and the first VIII race!”
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I thought I’d start off with a poem because I couldn’t express in plain words the enthusiasm and commitment that every girl has put into sport this year, whether it was the Inter-House carnivals, IGSSA sports, club teams or sport at State and National level.
Term 1 started with the Inter-House Swimming carnival, where Stewart won both the Swimming and Diving trophies. Emilie Stockwell, Emily Mantle and Emma Bennett led the IGSSA Swimming team, and we came a close fifth on the night! Rebecca Tran captained Volleyball. Tennis Captain, Kristin Arthur led the Senior As and Bs to victory, winning the pennants, and overseeing PLC’s third place overall. The annual staff vs student Volleyball match was ‘very narrowly’ won by the staff but I’m sure next year we will regain our title.
Term 2 commenced with Inter-House Cross Country, held at City Beach ovals for the first time and where Baird prevailed! The Cross Country team led by Olivia Swan and Georgie Siciliano, came seventh overall but the Year
11/12s came second to Penhros by only two points. Britt Pethick was Netball Captain this year. PLC Hockey finished fourth, captained by Olivia Pisano and Britt Sparrowhawk. The Inter-House Athletics carnival was held at the end of Term 2. The Stewartians won the carnival and Baird was victorious in the marching. The PLC Student Council team beat the Scotch Prefects in an intense game of netball for the second year in a row. But I have to admit there were quite a few practices to get us there! The trophy has been retained in its rightful place for safekeeping in Ms Flint’s office!
The long rowing season started at the end of Term 1, and the PLC team led by Emily Mantle and Katie Baronie Shaw won all the regattas. This year Head of the River was hosted by PLC on a lucky, sunny day. For the first time ever, we won the overall rowing season, the Head of the River regatta and the first VIII race! Congratulations to all the girls for the massive commitment they put in, not forgetting the huge support from the staff, coaches and parents enduring
up to six 5.00 am mornings per week. It definitely paid off!
Three PLC Old Collegians were in the London Olympics, which really brought the Olympic spirit to school.
Hannah Vermeersch (2009) rowed in the women’s eight. It was great when they made it into the finals, placing sixth! Janine Murray (2007) represented Australia in the Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Fiona Boyce (2004) played well for in the Hockeyroos. They won five of their six games and came fifth overall.
A special mention must be made to current student Nikki Chung (2012), an Olympic hopeful, who was selected in the Olympic training squad for Gymnastics but unfortunately missed out on the London Games because of a knee and ankle injury. Nikki has trained since Year 6 and has completed Year 12 this year while also undertaking approximately 30-hours of gym a week. She will continue training with the hopes of competing in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
I’d like to say a big “well done” to the PLC girls who have competed or been a part of teams on a state, national or international level and recognise all the extra hours they have put in. On an international level, Nikki Chung competed in the Gymnix Competition in Canada, Em Reudavey competed in the International Pony Society Teams Dressage Challenge in England and Georgia Rankin competed in World Junior Slalom Kayak Championships in the USA.
A humongous thanks to all the PE staff in particular Ms Pearce and Ms James for all the hours they put into PLC Sport. All of PLC’s successes and the increasingly large number of girls participating in a wide range of sports would not have been possible if it weren’t for their commitment and dedication.
I have been really privileged to have been PLC’s Sports Captain and a part of the Student Council this year. I have loved every minute of it playing, competing and supporting from the
sidelines! Congratulations to Jessica Moore, Sports Captain for 2013. I am positive she will do an incredible job and have as much fun as I have had being PLC’s Sports Captain!
Anna Bradley, Sports Captain
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Beginning with the always adrenaline pumping Inter-House Swimming, it was a daunting scene for the new girls but they took to the pool with true Bairdian buzz. Our motto ‘participation’ was showcased perfectly with shiny orange caps prominent throughout the day.
Baird took out fifth place overall. Congratulations to individual Swimming champions, Lauren Williams (Year 8 Runner-Up) and Isobel Payne (Year 10 Runner-Up). Baird performed well in Diving, with Aryaan Horne (Year 9) and Nidal Fradd (Year 11) being named Champion Girls for their respective year groups and Kendall Foulds (Year 11) placing Runner-Up.
Theatre Sports was a success with Baird coming first overall after a tight competition. The performers and cheerleaders provided extraordinary
entertainment. Well done to the girls who took part in the event, it takes great courage and confidence to get up in front of an audience!
Next on the agenda came Inter-House Cross Country. The enthusiasm amongst the younger years was incredible. We faithfully stuck to our motto of ‘participation’.
Congratulations to champion girls Eliza Rakich (Year 9) and Alexandra O’Brien (Year 11) and runner-up Isobel Payne (Year 10). Baird came a rewarding first overall for the second year in a row. Keep up the wicked running girls!
Throughout the year our talented Public Speaking and Debating Bairdians took to the stage to wow the crowds. With fabulously bubbly Public Speaking and Debating Co-ordinator, Victoire McKelvie by their side the girls showed they were ready to put up a fight.
“Our motto ‘participation’ was showcased perfectly with shiny orange caps…”
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After the much-anticipated wait for Inter-House Athletics, we gave it our all with pockets of orange filling the stadium. Fifth place overall was a credit to the girls’ participation and coming first in House marching, showcasing our funky routine to finish off the day in true Bairdian style! With an array of lollies in the grandstand, the girls and Sports Coordinators, Andie Sones and Grace Wilson were never short of energy. Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and House Sports would have been a shambles without them. A million thanks to you both!
Capturing moments of Baird history was a vital task for our Multimedia Co-ordinator, Sarah Corke. Always on task and ahead of the rest, her captured moments meant the Baird Board was full of Baird successes, smiles and uplift.
The suspense, energy and excitement leading up to the annual Arts Day provided an insight into the passion and time girls put into their talents. Wow Bairdians! What a creative bunch we are! Taking part in performing and
creative arts, Baird House outdid themselves on the day. Of course this wouldn’t have been possible without the Performing Arts Co-ordinator, Georgia Ladner – thank you! Thanks must also go to Isabelle Roden, House Choir Co-ordinator who led us in an original Fleetwood Mac medley.
Well, this is it girls. To Baird House, there isn’t one of you whom I have not come to admire and love! You are all amazing, good luck for the future! To the Year 12 House Tutor Group, we’re finally here. Without your support, this year would have been impossible! To our House Tutor Mrs Chick, thank you for your support and wise words.
To Mr Donaldson, your aspirations for Baird show that the House can achieve wonderful things.
I wish the best of luck to the 2013 Baird House Captain, Lucy Yang.
Stephanie Bell, Baird House Captain
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BACK ROW: Madeleine Ward, Arianne Kane, Lauren Hutton, Elise Wood, Emer Lewis, Jane Lai
MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Jennifer Crisp, Ava Fogarty, Elizabeth (Lily) Dixon, Miranda Mills, Farrah Corrigan, Rachel Cornelius
FRONT ROW: Imogen Aitken, Courtney Nation, Emily Wood, Emily Flynn, Caitlyn Brennan
THIRD ROW: Madeleine Edwards, Nirvana Marchetti, Shifan Deng, Georgia Kavanagh, Stephanie Bell, Yixiao (Eysha) Zhao, Amelia Dymond, Lara Thompson
SECOND ROW: Mr Matthew Donaldson, Mrs Trudy Chick, Rose Wilson, Victoire McKelvie, Georgia Clarke, Saskia Wield, Amelia Blanco, Sarah Corke
FRONT ROW: Rachel Kwong, Sonia Shah, Chloe Muskett, Natasha Hughie-Williams, Georgia (Jorja) Gammage, Sarah Clairs, Amelia McDermott, Georgia Ladner
Carmichael has truly ‘played the game’ in 2012 achieving some amazing results. Our beautiful house of blue ‘accepted the challenge’ with heart and soul in both individual and team events. All Year 12s deserve huge credit for their enthusiasm, leadership and friendship.
The Swimming carnival was a great start to the year with girls throwing themselves wholeheartedly into the pool. We finished fourth place overall, fifth in the Senior School and third in the Middle School. The House celebrated two Swimming champions, Hadley Lindsay (Year 9 Champion Girl) and Adelaide Crossing (Year 11 Runner-Up). Diving was also a great success, with the House boasting champion divers in a number of Year groups: Lily McMeeken (Year 7 Champion
Girl), Mia Simpson (Year 8 Champion Girl), Emily Williams (Year 10 Runner-Up) and Nikki Chung (Year 12 Champion Girl) leading us to second place.
Cross Country took place on a beautiful, sunny day with all Carmichaelians getting involved in this tough but fun event. Our results were outstanding with great performances by Maddie Olson (Year 7 Runner-Up), Kate Schweizer (Year 11 Runner-Up) and Georgie Siciliano (Year 12 Champion Girl). We placed second in Middle School, third in Senior School and second overall.
Carmichael spirit triumphed again at the athletics carnival with crazy cheering and awesome athletic talent. It was fantastic to see so many blue costumes speeding down the track or killing it on the field, not to mention the sparkly blue
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hot pants worn by the Year 12s. Our individual champions were Brittany Doney (Year 9 Champion Girl), Olivia Jacobsen (Year 10 Runner-Up), Kate Franklyn (Year 12 Runner-Up) and Georgie Siciliano (Year 12 Champion Girl). We were third overall, fourth in Middle School, fourth place in marching and an ecstatic first place in Senior School. Year 12 Carmichael took out both 4x100m relays to ear splitting cheering from the stand.
Many thanks to our amazing Sports Co-ordinators, Georgie Siciliano and Madeline Smith-Gander who led with outstanding House spirit, organisation and sporting talent.
Arts Day was a fantastic event, with so many enthusiastic girls putting in an effort in the lead up preparation and also on the day. House Choir was a great finish to the day with a thousand thanks to our amazing Choir Co-ordinator, Isabella Macliver for her dedication and passion.
The House Co-ordinators couldn’t have done better jobs – with Ellen Kennedy’s organisation and enthusiasm (Performing Arts Co-
ordinator), Breanne Mills’ great photographic skills (Media Coordinator) and Elinor Scott’s spirit and commitment (Public Speaking and Debating Co-ordinator), and our amazing House Representative Juliette Goldfinch. Big thanks to Mr Yates, our wise and wonderful House Tutor, always keen to help out and share advice when we needed it most.
Another special thanks goes to Dr Winning, our amazing House Advisor, who is always involved and present at every House event, joining in on the spirit of blue!
I have had the best year leading the amazing Big Blue House and am so grateful for this unforgettable experience. I wish these amazing girls the best for the future, especially 2013 Carmichael House Captain, Adelaide Crossing. Good luck and carry on the blue pride!
Olivia Seymour, Carmichael House Captain
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BACK ROW: Meg Ralph, Tess Bevan, Lily McMeeken, Ava Cadee, Madeline Olson, Olivia Triglavcanin
MIDDLE ROW: Ms Lesley Kaye, Carmen Parker, Rebecca Dunsdon, Jordyn Verboon, Kimberley Ockerby, Laura Simpson
FRONT ROW: Shannon Doherty, Sophea Rowlands, Emma Williams, Emma Rose Bougher, Maddison Pyne, Brie Ratten, Katherine Whitaker
BACK ROW: Eleanor Lang, Samantha Brenz-Verca, Adelaide Crossing, Anna Ogilby, Kate Mannolini, Isabelle Masters
THIRD ROW: Maoliosa Phelan, Isobel Hicks, Kate Schweizer, Rebecca Warrand, Jenna Verryn, Gabrielle Scaffidi, Kate Ventouras
SECOND ROW: Mr John Fry, Anne-Marie Karageorge, Sophia Glauert, Emily Byrne, Holly Shanks, Jessica Siciliano, Keduan Li
FRONT ROW: Mia Egerton-Warburton, Eliza Ritchie-Moore, Caitlin O’Shea, Anyapat (Sui) Chinda-Udom, Annabelle Simpson, Elise Wilson, Emily Fernie
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BACK ROW: Madeleine Swan, Tess Inglis, Kate Franklyn, Hannah Bougher, Olivia Seymour, Jessica Russell
THIRD ROW: Alexia Botha, Ellen Kennedy, Joanna Akehurst, Hannah Dunkley, Juliette Goldfinch, Isabella Macliver, Elise Karageorge
SECOND ROW: Mr David Yates, Dr Brenda Winning, Katherine Baronie Shaw, Georgia Siciliano, Caitlin Davies, Jessica Wellman, Madeline Smith-Gander
FRONT ROW: Kate Wambeek, Freha Potter, Jenna Cook, Breanne Mills, Elinor Scott, Eloise Taylor, Nikola Chung
What better way to start the year than being surrounded by red pompoms and a bunch of enthusiastic Fergo girls? The 2012 Swimming carnival was Fergo’s first test, yet our placement in the results table was by no means a measure of the red spirit!
Congratulations to individual Swimming champions Sarah Jones (Year 7 Runner-Up) and Jessica Moore (Year 11 Champion Girl) as well as Amelia Jeffries (Year 12 Champion Girl) for Diving. Fuelled by plenty of red lollies everyone got involved by participating and supporting.
At this year’s Cross Country carnival, every Fergo girl took up the challenge to run for red. With Sports Captain, Anna Bradley, leading the way, we had a fantastic day. Congratulations to champion girl, Alyssa Van Heurck (Year 7). Fergomites proved their true resilience when the Athletics carnival rolled around and we finally had a taste of victory. Congratulations to the Middle School girls who, together with Stewart House, took out the trophy; we have high hopes for the future of Fergo! We had a fantastic result of second overall, undoubtedly with the help of the Year 11 relay runners’ power and precision as they won
“Fergo girls never cease to amaze me with their variety of talents and their willingness to participate in every aspect of the House.”
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both the division A and B events. Well done to individual champions, Millie Evans (Year 7 Runner-Up) and Jessica Moore (Year 11 Runner-Up).
Inter-House Sport this year was another highlight. A big thank you goes to the super organisation and hard work of Sports Co-ordinators, Grace MacLeod and Rachael Farquhar. Fergo girls showed off their talents away from the sporting arena through debating, public speaking, InterHouse academics and comedy sports. Inter-House academics proved to be our strong point, with Middle School girls answering tricky questions that even baffled some of the Year 12s! We had a successful debating and public speaking season with individual winners and debating teams making finals, all led by our expert Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator, Megan Gammie.
Keeping up with all the action throughout the year was our fantastic Media Co-ordinator, Minnie Burrell, as she captured some of Fergo’s finest moments.
Leading Ferguson House this year has been an incredible opportunity and an experience I will certainly never forget. From Year 7 to Year 12, Fergo girls never cease to amaze me with their variety of talents and their willingness to participate in every aspect of the House. Thank you all for making this a wonderful year.
I would especially like to thank the Year 12 Tutor Group for being so supportive and all stepping up as leaders this year. Mr and Mrs Williams have been wonderful House Tutors and always provided us with valuable advice. Of course Ferguson would simply not be the same without our House Advisor, Mr Saunders, who embodies Ferguson spirit and always brings a smile to the House. I wish the best of luck to Olivia Jurat for next year as she will surely lead Fergo to new heights. Just as our motto states, ‘Sweetness After Difficulties,’ Fergo girls will reap the rewards of their efforts throughout the year by contributing to the fiery spirit of Ferguson House.
Elise Labuschagne, Ferguson House Captain
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BACK ROW: Jillian Boyd, Anna Wedgwood, Sophie Pfeiffer, Tiffany Evans, Ruby Handley, Alyssa Van Heurck
MIDDLE ROW: Ms Emma Solomon, Charlotte Cameron, Emily Forrest, Uchechukwu (Blessing) Emole, Millie Evans, Emma Peet
FRONT ROW: Willow Hallager, Sarah Jones, Miah Smith, Bridget McConkey, Emily Bradley, Juliette Adler, Sophia Azzopardi
ABSENT: Gabrielle O’Brien, Emily Zhang
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BACK ROW: Clea Sanders, Eleanor Simpson, Alice McGregor, Sarah Willis, Annabel Wilson
THIRD ROW: Isabelle Grist, Marli van Breda, Amelia Eftos, Sophie White, Amber King, Sophia Wehr
SECOND ROW: Mrs Elke McKay, Ms Maylin Tai, Sofia Michael, Grace Whiddon, Matilda Birchmore, Isobel Evans, Mandhakini Krishnan
FRONT ROW: Sasha McKee, Lauren Sutherland, Maria (Cara) Roux, Sophie Debenham, Brittany Cumming, Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Brodie Cunnold
ABSENT: Laura Donsworth, Alexandra Mary, Xiangmeng (Helen) Tao
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BACK ROW: Hannah Dunhill, Olivia Moore, Sally Mathwin, Maggie Joyner, Charlotte Boston
THIRD ROW: Lara Miller, Laura Whiddon, Elizabeth White, Claire Breidahl, Amelia Murray, Harriet Haining
SECOND ROW: Ms Katiejean Enright, Lillian Hollingsworth, Grace Mizera, Victoria Powe, Stephanie Williams, Chelsea Craddock, Ms Sarah Chescoe
FRONT ROW: Charlotte Salem, Catriona Reynolds, Grace Hounslow, Malorie McLerie, Jade Holmes, Sachi Nevill, Taylor Graves
ABSENT: Sophie Clarke, Charlotte Couzens, Ms Hildegarde Apel
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BACK ROW: Poppy Burrell, Annelise Willis, Georgia Symons, Annabelle Broun, Leonie Van Der Weele
MIDDLE ROW: Dr Christine Madill, Elizabeth Trahar, Pamela Diamond, Kaila Endebrock-Brown, Grace Harris, Brianna Jones
FRONT ROW: Sabrina Dickinson, Kam Man Chan, Katie Hooper, Catherine Berry, Emily Farquhar
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BACK ROW: Deborah Fisher, Kayla Cunnold, Michaela Miller, Sophie Clyne, Gabrielle Clixby, Isabella Hughes
THIRD ROW: Reinette Roux, Annabella Packer, Anna Clixby, Jessica Moore, Siobhan Deacon, Olivia Jurat, Tara Dunhill
SECOND ROW: Ms Adele Philpot, Rosemary Bradley, Pia Hofman, Holly Boston, Annie Bowman, Madison McLerie, Emma Salem
FRONT ROW: Tess Parker, Ashley Dunne, Alexandra Strzelecki, Scarlett Mackay, Lavinia Wehr, Xiaoyi Bao, Zoë Maxwell, Kaitlyn Williams
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BACK ROW: Lakshmi Jones, Sheridan (Rachael) McClellan Whittle, Rachael Read, Alexandra Bailey, Rebecca Duke, Minnie Burrell, Emily Abernethy
THIRD ROW: Alexandra Eftos, Sophie Taylor, Greta Mack, Laura Hull, Jessica Harvey, Anna Bradley, Grace Blackman, Megan Gammie
SECOND ROW: Mr Murray Saunders, Rebecca Lynch, Emily Mackay, Victoria Somers, Tess Harken, Elise Labuschagne, Emily Reudavey, Mr Greg Williams
Watching the Olympics this year, I have seen some distinct similarities between McNeil and particular Olympians that competed at the Games.
Sport started with the Inter-House Swimming, where McNeil came away with a well-deserved bronze position. The Senior School plunged like Seebohm, achieving third place, whilst the Middle School raced to the line like James Magnussen, just being touched out for first. Whether it was our Year 12 medley team, which continued its sixth consecutive win, or the smooth participants perusing down the pool, every race was met with McNeilian style. Congratulations to individual swimming champions, Matilda Morfesse (Year 8 Runner-Up) and Emilie Stockwell (Year 12 Runner-Up). The future for McNeil diving looks promising with a number of young divers performing well. Congratulations to
Kirby Eastman (Year 7 Runner-Up), Lucy Banks (Year 8 joint Champion Girl) and Anna Ranford (Year 8 Runner-Up).
With gold paint streaked on our faces, McNeilians took to City Beach oval, placing fourth overall at the Cross Country carnival. McNeil had speed at the front and back end of the pack, many placing in the top ten for their Year group. Other participants implemented the technical walking skill of Jared Tallent, flying past teachers and the other Houses. Congratulations to Charlotte Lee (Year 8 Runner-Up).
Athletics showcased McNeil’s skill on both the track and field. The Senior School did their best, coming sixth, with the Middle School achieving third. This rewarded us with fourth place overall. The yellow shirts leaped as far as
“I started last year with three sisters, and I now have 150 new ones. May the gold keep on shining for you all in the years to come!”
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Mitchell Watt, and jumped hurdles like Sally Pearson. Congratulations to Year 7 Champion Girl, Tatjana Fischer. Marching saw a yellow horde of little Indians running into the silver medal position.
Without the organisational help of our two Sport Co-ordinators, Britt Liebeck and Olivia Swan, these achievements would not have been possible. They are the team behind the team and we thank them for providing constant support and a laugh at the end of a stressful day.
On the Arts side of the field, McNeil began with Theatre Sports, an afternoon of hilarity with a fine effort from our cheerleading squad. McNeil participants had everyone in stitches, placing second overall.
Debating and Public Speaking was led by Lara Borshoff, who guided the younger years to excellent results. Inter-House academics was also hotly contested by McNeil, who excelled in both the Middle and Senior School.
Arts Day was the final event and everyone put in their best efforts. House Choir provided the closing
ceremony to a year of gold, with House Choir Co-ordinator, Kate McElhinney, bearing the flag out the front. Our chosen song, Stop! In the Name of Love, shone, and we give thanks and congratulations to Kate, whose organisational work and personalised recordings delivered us first place. Our thanks and congratulations also go to Kylie Yu, our dedicated Performing Arts Co-ordinator who pulled everything together.
Mrs Stewart has been the wind to McNeil’s sail, driving us steadily down the course as fast as Tom Slingsby. Her dedication and support to the House has been uncontested. Our amazing McNeil Captain for 2013, Rebecca Cole, will be in safe hands. To all the McNeil girls – I started last year with three sisters, and I now have 150 new ones. May the gold keep on shining for you all in the years to come!
Jessamy Burton, McNeil House Captain
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BACK ROW: Isabella Blanchard, Paige Butler, Chloe Stewart, Madeleine Nye, Sophie McDonald, Tatjana Fischer, Lila Skinner
MIDDLE ROW: Miss Sarah Combes, Celine Zufferey, Ella Newton, Manisha Malcolm, Molly Anderson, Jasirah Bin Hitam
FRONT ROW: Aviva (Stella) Brackenridge, Jeong (Tessa) Yun Moon, Ellen Frodsham, Sannah Maclean, Rachel Gardner
ABSENT: Isobel Camerer
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BACK ROW: Christina More-Booth, Isabella Boladeras, Emily Hains, Eliza Burton, Daisy Douglas, Phoebe Ranford
THIRD ROW: Stephanie Forsyth, Isobel Martin, Jackalena Ansey, Ruby Frey, Ashley Cullen, Anna Henderson, Rebecca Cole
SECOND ROW: Mrs Mairead Taylor, Morgan (Rose) Shaber-Twedt, Sabina Fischer, Lucy Alcock, Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Giorgia Callander, Sara Bergmann, Madeleine King, Sophie Stockwell
FRONT ROW: Felicity Eustance, Nina Ahmed, Victoria McKenzie, Grace Jones, Genevieve McCloskey, Portia McDonald, Charlotte Leake ABSENT: Helena Otty
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BACK ROW: Zoe Mottershead, Rebecca (Mimi) Crompton, Sophie Allen-Fisher, Britt Liebeck, Jessamy Burton, Ella Green, Maraiah Magson
THIRD ROW: Emily Gardner, Emilie Stockwell, Georgina Moran, Tessa Poot, Remy Trusler, Laurence Malloch, Sophie Mills
SECOND ROW: Mrs Shelley Stewart, Miss Emily Rooke, Eleanor Norman, Kylie Yu, Marielle Hanratty, Lara Borshoff, Saskia Oma, Amarah Ingrilli
FRONT ROW: Marissa Loh, Merry Li, Caitlin White, Olivia Swan, Napas (Mint) Chaiyakul, Kate McElhinney
This year has seen Stewart go from triumph to triumph, with Stewartarians willing to step up and commit to what has been an incredibly successful year. Stewart is well known for outstanding participation, and this year has been no exception.
The Inter-House Swimming carnival in February saw Stewart win the Middle and Senior School divisions as well as the Diving, and ultimately win first place overall. A big congratulations must again go to our awesome swimmers, Emma Bennett (Year 12 Runner-Up), Annabel Watts (Year 10 Champion Girl), Shilo Read (Year 8 Champion Girl) and Sophie Henderson (Year 10 Diving Champion Girl). Each Year group displayed exemplary sportsmanship and participation.
We couldn’t have won it without our amazing Sports Co-ordinators, Emma Bennett and Paige Counsell who have worked tirelessly throughout the year. This year the Cross Country was held at City Beach for the first time. Determined to prove ourselves, all Stewart girls ran the three kilometre race or were support crew on the day. The mighty Stewartarians placed third overall – a fantastic effort. Congratulations to Annabel Watts (Year 10 Champion Girl) and Caitlin Attwell (Year 8 Champion Girl).
The Athletics carnival was another highly successful day for Stewart House. Together with Ferguson, we won the Middle School trophy, and were overall the champion House on the day! Congratulations to Lauren Campbell (Year 11 Champion Girl),
“This year has seen Stewart go from triumph to triumph, with Stewartarians willing to step up and commit to what has been an incredibly successful year.”
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Annabel Watts and Nina Kennedy (joint Year 10 Champion Girls), Jess PictonWarlow (Year 9 Runner-Up) and Caitlin Attwell (Year 8 Runner-Up).
Throughout the year we have seen a number of Stewart girls participate in Public Speaking and Debating. A massive thank you goes to our Public Speaking and Debating Captain, Elizabeth Kuiper, who placed first in the Year 12 competition.
Stewart girls took the opportunity on Arts Day to support the House by singing, dancing, acting, baking and much more! This year, House Dance was led by our Arts Coordinator, Annie Cormack, with her determination and some serious moves! Our wonderful House Choir Co-ordinator Zoë Akindele-Obe had Stewart performing Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, alongside Arielle Tay – Stewart’s legendary pianist for three years running.
Behind the scenes there were a lot of girls and teachers who contributed to Stewart’s success, including our awesome Year 12 Tutor, Madame Weston. Special thanks must go to
our wonderful House Advisor, Ms Honeychurch. We are so lucky to have Ms Honey. She is incredibly organised and caring, and I have loved every second that we have worked together this year.
I must also thank my Year 12 Tute girls. I couldn’t have done it without you. You have supported me from the very beginning with big smiles and hugs and I am so grateful.
Thank you to all my Stewart girls. It’s because of you that I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at PLC, and I am so proud to have been your House Captain for 2012. Your commitment, enthusiasm and courage make Stewart House what it is. Best of luck to Stewart’s 2013 Captain, Gabrielle Hitchen. I know you and the other Year 12s will keep the green pride strong!
Britt Pethick, Stewart House Captain
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BACK ROW: Abby Cooke, Georgia Weir, Eyitoritse (Toritse) Mojuetan, Mia Separovic, Sascha Wilhelm, Harriet McGrath, Lauren Smith
BACK ROW: Anneke Rose, Alice Murdoch, Lucy Stewart, Alexandra Picton-Warlow, Annabel Watts, Jessamy Boys
MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Ann Smith, Erin Carlton, Anya Robinson, Annarose Reilly, Miranda Franklin, Bryony Dougall
FRONT ROW: Sophie Henderson, Celeste Williamson, Nina Kennedy, Georgia-Rae Blake, Korchan Lowjun
ABSENT: Serena Louie
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BACK ROW: Lauren Campbell, Rebecca Kaard, Emma Krantz, Claudia Nathan, Gabrielle Hitchen, Isobel Szklarz
THIRD ROW: Eliza Carre, Hanneka Gerritsen, Nicola Carter, Robyn Stuart, Anita Ibbitson, Megan Rex, Kate Forrester
SECOND ROW: Miss Skye Hegarty, Natasha Thompson, Elizabeth Drury, Morgan Paccani, Krysta Mickelberg, Sarah Sloan, Elizabeth Cullen
FRONT ROW: Naomi Free, Jana Harvey, Talia Clohessy, Brittany Rose, Erin May, Isabelle Raiter
ABSENT: Imogen Ridout, Tess Stroud
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BACK ROW: Brittany Pethick, Elizabeth Kuiper, Georgia Langoulant, Alana Martin, Natasha Gay, Kate Pestell
THIRD ROW: Zoë Akindele-Obe, Claudia Haberland, Amy Stewart, Emma Bennett, Annabelle Evans, Annie Cormack, Morgan Wolpers
SECOND ROW: Ms Melinda Honeychurch, Paige Counsell, Malika Chawla, Rosannah Edwards, Prue Dempster, Sarah Campion, Jessica Stone, Grace Moloney
FRONT ROW: Aisling Sloan, Indya Blake, Madeleine Farr, Kirsty Jenkins, Ariane Moir, Skye Richmond, Yi En (Arielle) Tay
ABSENT: Mrs Janet Weston, Georgia Rankin
To me this year was all about participation. Whichever event it was, a purple shirt could be seen.
The year started off with a bang. The girls in the purple shirts swam their best and dived with precision. An enormous congratulations goes out to all the girls who swam and dived. Summers placed second in the Swimming and third in the Diving. Congratulations to swimmers, Emma Warburton (Year 7 Champion Girl) and Anjelica Young (Year 9 Runner-Up) and also to diver, Siena Zamin (Year 9 Runner-Up).
This was the year for Summers in the academic arena with the Year 11s winning Debating, Years 10 to 12 winning the Humanities and Science competitions, and
the Years 7 to 9 also winning the Science competition. Another thank you goes to our Public Speaking and Debating Co-coordinator, Abigail Sim. Without her, Summers would not have enjoyed so many successes in Debating.
Cross Country was a day of great fun. With almost every Summers girl participating, we had ten girls in the top ten for their year group which was a terrific effort. Congratulations to Phoebe Donaldson (Year 9 Runner-Up) and Emily Mantle (Year 12 Runner-Up).
Throughout the year, all Summers girls participated in a variety of sports. Our dedicated Sports Co-ordinators, Kristin Arthur and Emily Mantle, were extremely devoted to their role and they are thanked for their incredible efforts.
“To me this year was all about participation. Whichever event it was, a purple shirt could be seen.”
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The Athletics carnival gave all Summers girls the opportunity to showcase their House spirit. The track was a sea of purple ranging from purple wigs to purple morphsuits.
Although we came sixth overall, it was a fantastic day enjoyed by all. Special mention must go to Charlotte Hill who was named Year 8 Champion Girl.
Arts Day was the next event with the girls singing their hearts out to Uptown Girl. A huge thank you and congratulations to Caitlin Brice, who spent an enormous amount of time working to ensure our singing met last year’s exceptional standards.
The main reason Arts Day was so successful was because of the efforts of our Performing Arts Co-ordinator, Ruby Van Beem, who had the massive task of organising our talents and did an amazing job of it. We were all kept up-to-date on the wiki and noticeboards by the creative efforts of Rosie Burke, which were both eyecatching and informative.
To all of the Year 12s – thank you for your support and dedication throughout the year. Your House spirit
has been incredible and I could not think of a better bunch of girls to share our final year of school with.
To Mrs Murray, thank you for putting up with us all of these years. You have been so supportive and helpful. To Mr Green, thank you for stepping in for Mrs Murray and bringing us comfort and confectionary. Ms Neame, you were very helpful and organised in your short time as House Advisor and we are all very thankful. Ms Lange, you are a fabulous member of Summers House. I will never forget how much you helped and guided me.
I now hand over the Summers flag to Anneliese Donaldson, the 2013 Summers House Captain. I hope that next year brings you as many memorable times as this year did for me. Good luck Summers. Keep the spirit going and the purple shining through.
Daisy
Atkins, Summers House Captain
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BACK ROW: Lauren Moore, Emily Johnson, Georgina Middlemas, Alexandra Cowan, Arabella Baum, Katherine Graham
MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Sharon Anderson, Olivia Garbowski, Isabel Byrne, Emma Warburton, Mia Calvetti, Dominique Eastwood
FRONT ROW: Emma Crisp,
Max Anna Van Meeuwen, Bethany Guy, Jana Papantoniou, Isobel Dunn, Charlene Green
ABSENT: Claire Fitzgerald, Loulé Smith
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BACK ROW: Anneka Swan, Amelia Mantle, Lia Marinko, Paegan (Isabella) Erwin, Kate Eagleton, Tiarra White
THIRD ROW: Charlotte Hill, Esther McCourt, Amy Johnston, Sasha Welch, Sasha Mack, Emily Symondson, Patrea Piwowarski
SECOND ROW: Mr Christopher Scholten, Jasmin Barunga, Grace Chapman, Katherine Descant, Olivia Italiano, Louisa Dry, Ms Gemma Freel
FRONT ROW: Paige Harvey, Christine Collier, Kelsey Lang, Morgan Witham, Ruby Gherbaz
ABSENT: Chelsea Downes
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BACK ROW: Georgia Mulholland, Allegra Di Francesco, Alisha Maclean, Alexandra Malone, Alexis Quinlivan, Miriam Hedges
THIRD ROW: Lucinda Diffen, Felicity Gallagher, Ella Woods, Kimberley Shepherd, Sophie Foulkes, Monique Hard, Stephanie Gallagher
SECOND ROW: Mrs Erica Walker, Bella Le Messurier, Anneliese Donaldson, Sophie Maitland, Jessica Murray, Genevieve Stirling, Jasmine MacLeod
FRONT ROW: Flavia Lane Fry, Eve Bramley, Katelin Nelson, Azusa Tanabe, Siobhan Johnston, Georgia Woodward, Emily Jonklaas ABSENT: Gabriella Vinten
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BACK ROW: Emma Bassett, Toby Joske, Emily Mantle, Eva Kruimer, Georgia Ramm, Candice Stevens, Clara (Sophie) Cullen
THIRD ROW: Caitlin Brice, Isabella (Bella) Blakiston, Rosie Burke, Georgia Brierley, Brittany Sparrowhawk, Shannon Chamberlain, Sofia Servan Naranjo, Sophie (Daisy) Atkins
SECOND ROW: Ms Narelle Lange, Mrs Guin Murray, Ruby Van Beem, Madeleine Pervan, Ella Nield, Desné Smalberger, Elizabeth (Nathascha) Nelsiana Chandra, Angharad Shambler
FRONT ROW: Maddison Loxley, Rebecca Tran, Kristin Arthur, Callee Pigram, Lauren Grey, Abigail Sim, Molly Anderson
Pockets are awarded to students across all areas (Principal’s Citizenship, Academic, Sport, Arts and Community Service) who have demonstrated outstanding performance, commitment, contribution, service and leadership across their years at PLC.
