KOOKABURRA 2013

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE

The theme of the Kookaburra this year revolves heavily around the idea of ‘interconnectedness’, a word encapsulating the strong community spirit at PLC.

From the outset, we both knew that we wanted to create a yearbook that would highlight our School’s impressive diversity. In our search for inspiration, we came across a quote by spiritual teacher and author Swami Dhyan Giten:

“We begin to understand that we are not small separate islands in a great ocean, but that life is one and that we all are small parts of the Whole. We begin to understand what is really important and meaningful in life.”

We feel that this summarises where we wanted to take the Kookaburra this year, as it is the individual components of our School that makes PLC the vibrant environment that it is. In particular, we both agree that the School has strengthened its already strong community spirit, with students from across all four campuses contributing with their own unique talents. We have especially noticed this in our own year group: the Year 12s have certainly stepped up in participation and leadership across the board, but more so are known for their obliging inclusivity.

Past years’ editorials have chosen to represent singular aspects of the School, from the sporting sphere to academic progress. However, K13 (as we fondly refer to it) takes in all aspects of PLC, combining them to illustrate how each part is an integral piece of the whole. This is evident in the visual

layout and creative approach we have taken. In a deviation from previous years, we have chosen to use a large collection of students in a manner that highlights the way every individual at PLC is interconnected with those around them.

As our time here is drawing to a close, we have been able to reflect on how PLC has influenced us and provided us with such a great range of opportunities that have shaped who we have become. This year has certainly been a memorable experience for all. The class of 2013 in particular has developed such strong bonds and we have loved spending our time with such an outstanding group of girls. We wish every one of you the best of luck in your future endeavors and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Talia Clohessy, Kookaburra Student Literary Editor & Fiz Eustance, Kookaburra Student Photographic Editor

AScottish clan is a kinship group among the Scottish people. Clans give a sense of shared identity and descent to members.

For me, an absolute highlight of the year 2013 was to be part of the audience at the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, United States. This annual event is the largest military Tattoo held in the States and with performers from around the world it is a spectacular visual and musical concert. The sounds, colours and formations of over 900 military

bands, bagpipers, drill teams, dancers, choirs and orchestras filled the vast space of the Scope Arena and thrilled audiences of around 10,000 people across three days.

I watched with pride our Antipodean all-girls’ Scottish Pipe Band matching it with the best of military bands from around the world, including the 1st Battalion Scots Guards and marveled at the origins of our School and the historical journey that led to this event.

I thought of the vision, commitment and courage of a group of Scottish settlers in Perth, Western Australia who, nearly 100 years ago, dared to make real a dream to offer their daughters an education equal to that offered to their sons at Scotch College. How fitting then for Presbyterian Ladies’ College to be marching and performing alongside Scotch College in Norfolk.

Our Pipe Band represents our Scottish heritage and I have no doubt that the sounds of drums and bagpipes will always evoke memories of school days and a shared identity for members of the Presbyterian Ladies’ College clan or community.

We have taken the Scottish strong tradition of clans and their historical purpose of protection and nurturing and expanded it. The PLC ‘clan’ has become more inclusive, global and attentive to the diverse range of individual talents, needs and abilities. Individualism and community may seem to run counter to each other but “the community and the individual are of equal importance; none has a higher value or importance over the other. Without community, the individual cannot exist, and without the individual, the community cannot exist.”

In Norfolk, Virginia, I witnessed individual triumphs as well as the success of the whole Band. For example, our Drum Major, Maddie Lofthouse, seemed to stand taller as she marched alongside the professional

Drum Major of the Scots Guard. She stepped out into the arena as the only female lead. Another member of the Band, Sarah Fitzgerald, had the courage to take on an impromptu drum performance at rehearsals in the absence of the regular drummer. All members of the Band returned home individually richer for the experience but bonded as a community.

Our Kookaburra editors, Felicity Eustance and Talia Clohessy, have captured the essence of our community (or ‘clan’) in 2013. The colourful front cover portrays a community of individuals whose self-reliance is intertwined with one another. The shared events, traditions, achievements and history contained between the magazine’s covers tells the story of this community’s inter-connectedness. The Pipe Band adventure is but one story among many of students who, across this year, have grown in mind, body and spirit while contributing to the culture and community of Presbyterian Ladies’ College.

Beth Blackwood, Principal

It doesn’t seem like much time has passed since we were rehearsing the farewell song for the class of 2012. We had bagpipes, bagpipe harmonies, quartets, dancing and even singing teachers. Maybe this was so memorable because it was the beginning of an amazing year and from there the creativity did not end.

This year’s motto was ‘Bring it on!’. For the girls in Year 12, this has really been about embracing the challenges of the

year and facing them head on. It can be used in all situations, from an IGSSA hockey match to a first performance of the Middle School musical to studying for that dreaded maths test. I think the best thing about the Year 12s of 2013 has been our inclusiveness. There have been lunchtimes where our entire year has spontaneously sat together in a massive circle on the quad and taken part in impromptu flash-mobs to ‘Thriller’ on Halloween. Every day at school, I looked forward to lunchtimes with these girls.

As a year group, we began the year with our Year 12 Ball. It was held at Fraser’s in Kings Park and with all the girls looking beautiful, it was certainly a night to remember. However I think one of the highlights for us has got to be our legendary Student Assembly. It involved the majority of our year group planning and rehearsing together. There was a Harry Potter re-enactment with Mr Anderson as Dumbledore, who had the whole school in fits of laughter. There were videos and skits such as the annual boarders’ video, the hilarious elbow-licking documentary, ‘GleeLC’, a new take on Les Miserables and much more. It finished off with the staff-room skit, where 18 girls took on the roles of certain teachers and the School discovered the real ‘secret’ of the ‘Secret Men’s Society’. It was the whole year’s creative juices coming together in one massive showdown and I feel it really was a culmination of us as a year group.

There are so many people to thank for this amazing year. Thank you to Mia Egerton-Warburton who has been a great help as Deputy Head Prefect. I have loved going to the Boarding House for her calming words in times of stress as she always knew what to do. To Ms Blackwood – she has taken many forms this year. At Easter she was dressed in a rabbit ‘onesie’, she appeared in a feather boa on stage for karaoke at Assembly and for Arts Day she was dressed as Rhonda from the AAMI advertisement. In all her forms she has been a great support and inspiration to all the girls. The saying ‘my door is always open’ applies to Mrs Flint. All the students including myself felt comfortable walking into

her office at any time of the day for a chat and she was always there to listen and help. Mrs Brandenburg has been a friendly and supportive Year Coordinator and I say this on behalf of all the Year 12s that she has put in a huge effort to make sure everything has run as smoothly as possible. Thank you to all the teachers who always have our best interests in mind and are always putting in the extra effort to make sure we do the best we can.

My favourite thing about PLC is our culture of participating as much as possible. Every morning, lunchtime and afternoon there are girls at music practices, sport trainings, House Choir rehearsals and group study sessions. I always looked forward to meeting new friends across different years at all these events and this makes the School the friendly community it is. I thank you for the best years of my life, whether it was at early cross-country trainings or bagpiping and cheering on the rowers at Head of the River or even studying after school in the library. Whatever it was, there were always girls who would sing and dance with me, who would offer to help with homework and most importantly make me laugh – and I think this summarises life as a PLC student incredibly well.

To Annabel Watts, the Head Prefect for 2014, I know that you will be an incredible leader. From my locker on the middle level, I can sometimes hear your low laugh from the top floor and I hope it is heard in all corridors next year. Good luck with everything in your final year!

To the Year 12s of 2013, I know that each and every one of you will go so far. Each of you has the energy and motivation to achieve whatever it is you dream about. For some of you, we have spent 14 years together, others just a few, but they have each been memorable and I will miss seeing your smiling faces as I walk the corridors. I know that we will always stay close and I hope that we will have many reunions in the years to come. Go out there and ‘Bring it on!’

Rosie Bradley, Head Prefect

The most exciting, challenging and action packed year of my life would have to be the colossal event that was 2013 at PLC. i have been truly inspired by not only my fantastic Year group, but also the amazing Student Council, which has worked tirelessly and selflessly to make 2013 absolutely historic.

The 2013 Student Council began the journey together on a special bonding camp where we learnt leadership skills

and thanks to Mrs Flint, how to cook a proper curry. Amongst many activities such as white water rafting and Rebecca Cole falling overboard down a waterfall, we came up with a few ideas for the year, such as Bruce the ‘shark of kindness’. Paying homage to the Pixar film Finding Nemo, Bruce a toy shark head sitting at reception became a way that students could celebrate ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ they had seen around the School by placing notes of what others had done into his mouth –as nothing screams kindness more than the open mouth of a hungry shark. However not only did Bruce encourage good deeds around the School, he also emphasised that kindness can indeed come in many forms. The Student Council’s motto this year was ‘Bring It On’, which was created in collaboration with the Year 12s in order to encourage everyone to grab the year with both hands and involve themselves in all opportunities that arise.

The motto can be applied to anything, from signing yourself up for a sporting team to singing an Adele song on Arts Day. There is no doubt that this motto also encouraged the staff to take part in new experiences, which can be especially applied to ‘Teacher Karaoke’, where students paid a coin donation to see a particular teacher sing a song at Assembly. The fundraiser resulted in the courageous Ms Blackwood, Mr Scholten, and Ms Jorgenson belting out Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ in front of an enthusiastic mass of students.

Overall, it is safe to say that 2013 has been an incredible year, with the entire School being so supportive of the bizarre and innovative ways of the Student Council. Led by one of the most hard working, fun loving and cheekily wonderful Head Prefects, Rosie Bradley, it has been a fabulous year. I would also like to congratulate Catherine Berry on being elected Deputy Head Prefect for 2014 – I know that she will be incredible!

Mia Egerton-Warburton, Deputy Head Prefect

We believe that many hands make a House but many hearts make a School. As the Student Prefects of 2013, we feel that this truly embodies our role in the past year working with the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.

At the start of 2013, we set ourselves a goal, with our main aim to bring together the three tiers of the School in order to create strong bonds between students of all ages.

The Junior School is subject to isolation through the bitumen barrier of View Street, which segregates the young from the older students. In our role we wanted to cross this barrier, which was done through numerous activities such as the Big Sister programme and the Year 6 and 12 bonding lunch.

Big Sister is a programme that has been in place over the past few years to assist the new Year 7s and 8s and help them fully immerse themselves into the PLC community. The programme is run by the Senior School students, in particular the Year 10s and 11s and gives the younger students a chance to mingle and interact with older students and make them seem much less intimidating.

Initially the programme was to help strengthen the connection between all the Year levels of the School, but also turned into a really enjoyable time. Big Sister allowed the involved Senior School students to better enhance their leadership skills before heading into their final years.

Our time as Student Prefects has been an unforgettable experience. We have learnt many new skills in terms of communication, leadership and organisation. Good luck to the Student Prefect for 2014, Nina Wise. It is safe to say that you will take on this role with integrity and passion, so have fun and enjoy the ride!

Kate Forrester & Sophie Stockwell, Student Prefects

The year 2013 has left me a little speechless. Term by term, PLC students have demonstrated their commitment to the needs of others, a truly inspiring quality.

The number of girls involved across so many different activities was outstanding and led to the exceptional influence that our School has left on the lives of so many.

As part of the International Baccalaureate programme, the Middle School students have each achieved their MYP Service Bookmark, a fantastic first step in their service journey. I encourage them to continue on from this in the next few years and engage in the many service opportunities that PLC provides.

From working with disabled children at Sportslink, visiting the elderly at Amana Living, taking part in one of our Service Immersion Tours to the Kimberly, Cambodia or Tanzania, and initiating individual service projects within their House Tutor Groups, just to name a few.

I’ve had the privilege of meeting women and men who have reinvented their lives with the help of UnitingCare West and I’ve heard about the difference that this School has made.

The gifts that PLC girls give to complete strangers through our appeals each term are received with an appreciation that cannot be matched. I am so proud of each and every girl who has given of her time this year and I am so honoured to have held this position. I hope next year that the PLC community will continue to have this same impact.

I cannot go without thanking the Service Team of Sara Bergmann and Lucy Alcock (Reconciliation Captains), Caitlin O’Shea (Civics and Social Justice Captain), Holly Schwelm (Environmental Captain), Eve Bramley (Overseas Captain) and Michaela Miller (Boarding House Service Prefect) for all their help and leadership over the past year. I wish Sannah Maclean all the best and I know she will do an incredible job as Service Captain in 2014.

Kate Mannolini, Service Captain

The Service Team of 2013 began with a contribution to the annual MAd (Make a difference) week. As part of this, we decided it was important for the School community to celebrate Harmony Day as recognition of cultural respect between all nationalities within the School. Coinciding with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the message for 2013 was ‘Everybody Belongs’, with the theme ‘Many Stories – One Australia’. In order to develop this message, a whole School activity and lunch was organised, where we created a large mural by students placing their handprints in orange paint and writing their own views on why harmony is important. Students also sat together sharing lunches with a variety of international dishes. The artwork is now displayed in the Middle School building as a reminder that harmony is an integral part of social justice and belonging within our own community. PLC has actively promoted intercultural awareness for many years, with this year being no exception. Representatives from international schools around Perth have held successful socials celebrating the diversity of students in WA. In a school such as ours, where students hail from countries as diverse as China, South Africa, the United States, France and Japan, we believe it is vital for everyone to know that their cultural beliefs and origins are respected. It is integral to acknowledge that their identity is a valuable aspect of our multicultural Australian society.

This year has been challenging for the Australian international community, especially with our government facing the issue of refugees and asylum seekers. I thought it important to explore these issues in the School community, holding lunchtime meetings to discuss how Australia has responded in order to explore the debate so often only dealt with politically. We discussed the nature of human rights and how important the values of fairness, equality and respect for diversity are in all spheres of life. 2013 has been a very successful year in celebrating and recognising international awareness and belonging at PLC. This wouldn’t have been possible without Ms Bahen and Ms Lukin’s incredible support, as well as all the PLC students who enthusiastically participate within the School community. I am very proud to have been a part of the Service Team for 2013 and I wish the Service Team of 2014 continuing success!

Eve Bramley, Overseas Captain

SENiOR LEAdERSHiP

Principal

Ms Beth Blackwood BA, DipEd

deputy Principal Senior School

Mr Keith Anderson BSc(Hons), DipEd, GradDipScEd

deputy Principal Mrs Kim Edwards BPE, DipEd, MEdMan Head of Junior School

Mrs Heather Pope BEd, Dip. IntSchool Leadership, PGCE.(School Self Evaluation), PGCE(Gifted and Talented),Teachers Cert, Teachers

Dip(NZ)

Acting Head of Middle School

Mr Gary Green DipTch, BEd T2 Head of Middle School

Mrs Sharon Anderson BEd, DipTeach Head of Senior School

Mrs Neesha Flint BSc, DipEd director of Finance and Corporate Services Mr Sam Kronja BComm, CA, ACIS, FAIM director of Community Relations

Ms Chavaune Francis

Head of Staff Mrs Chris Robinson TC, DipFashion&Design director of information and Learning Technologies Mrs Anna Hu BEd(Hons), DipTeach

SENiOR STAFF

deputy Head of Junior School

Mrs Meredith Beer BEd, DipTeach

Human Resources Manager

Ms Jane Cook PGCHR

Chaplain Rev Gary van Heerden BA(Hons), MA, BTh(Hons), MTh

Co-ordinator indigenous Scholarship

Programme

Ms Tracey Walker DipTeach

Senior School Counsellor

Ms Adéle Ribnick GradDipEd, BA(HonsPsych), BA(HonsEnvGSc), Cert.FT

Middle School Counsellor

Ms Amanda Bahen BPsych, GradDipEd

Junior School Counsellor

Miss Megan Moosa BPsych, BBeh Sc

Finance Manager Mrs Wendy Castles BComm, CPA

director of Boarding Ms Liz Langdon BEd, MEd Man, GradCertCarDev

Council Secretary Mrs Karen Taylor GAICD

PA to Principal Ms Debbie Lee

KEY LEARNiNG AREAS

CuRRiCuLuM LEAdERS

Head of Languages Yr K-12

Ms Debra Doherty BA(Hons), LTCL (Teach), NPQH, PGCE T2-4

Head of Senior School Mathematics

Mr Greg Jones BA

Head of MYP Mathematics

Mr Greg Ladner BSc, DipEd, DipCouns, MEd S1 T1-2

Head of Senior School English

Mr Roland Leach BA, DipEd, MPhil

Acting Head of Middle School English

Ms Narelle Lange BEd

Head of Senior School Science

Mr Greg Moran DipTch, BEd, MEd, GradCertVit

Acting Head of MYP Science

Mr Neil van Herk BA, Bed

Acting Head of Middle School

Science Mrs Elke McKay PGCE, MAPhys(Hons), MSc

Head of Humanities Yr 7-12

Ms Geetha Nair BA, BScocSc(Hons), DipEd

Head of Technology and Enterprise 7-12 Ms Philippa D’Sylva BEd, DipEd, DipHEc, CertIV Wkplce Lng

director of Theatre Arts Mrs Liane Campbell BEd, DipEd, DipBusMktng director of Music Mr Mark Thomas BMus, DipEd

Head of Music (Curriculum) 7-12

Ms Philippa Tan BMus(Hons), BMusEd, MMusStudies

director of Visual Arts 7-12

Ms Sarah Chescoe BA(Hons), DipEd director of Library Resources

Mr Gary Green DipTch, BEd

director LEC 7-12 Mrs Erica Walker BEd(SpecEd), BSocWk

director of Outdoor Education

Mr Liam Sullivan BBus, MA(Outdoor ED), GradDipEd, GradCertBus

Head of Physical Education K-12

Ms Chantelle James BPE, DipEd

Head of Sport K-12 Ms Annette Pearce

director of Curriculum Services

Ms Toni Jefferies BA(Ed) T2-4

Community & Service Learning

Co-ordinator Ms Tracey Bahen DipTeach, AssocDipAppSc, CertIV WTA

director Career development

Mrs Jenny Hetherington BA(Hons), DipEd T1,3,4

Acting director Career development

Mrs Simone Fleay BA, DipEd, BEd(Hons) T2

PYP Co-ordinator Year 3– 6

Mr Paul O’Brien BEd(Hons), MEd

PYP Co-ordinator Pre-K – Year 2

Mrs Jennifer Rickwood BA(Ed)

YEAR CO-ORdiNATORS

PASTORAL CARE

Year 7 Ms Jennifer Crisp BEd, DipTeach

Year 8 Mr Chris Scholten BA(Ed), GradDipEd

Year 9 Mrs Soni Bailey BA, GradDipEd, MEdMan T1,2,3

Year 9 Ms Gemma Freel BA, GradDipEd, T4

Year 9 Ms Jennifer Crisp BEd, DipTeach T3

Year 10 Mr Michael Hinchley BEd

Year 11 Mrs Susan Hodge

DipTeach(Primary)

Year 12 Ms Jane Brandenburg BSc, GradDipEd

HOuSE AdViSORS

Baird Mr Matthew Donaldson BPE, BSc(Hons), GradDipEd

Acting Carmichael Dr Brenda Winning BSc(Hons), PhD

Ferguson Mr Murray Saunders BA, DipTeach

McNeil Mrs Shelley Stewart BSc, DipEd

Stewart Ms Melinda Honeychurch BSc, DipEd

Acting Summers Ms Casey Neame BEd

ACAdEMiC JuNiOR SCHOOL

Teacher Miss Cassandra Adams BSc, DipEd, MEd

Teacher Mrs Lindsey Allen BA(Hons), PGCE T1

Teacher Ms Tess Barritt BSc, PGCE

Music Teacher Mr Jason Boron BMusEd(Hons), GradCertMus, AKC

Teacher Mrs Carey Bouwer PGCE, HDipEd

Teacher Ms Mandy Clarke BEd

Teacher Ms Rachael Crawford BEd

Teacher Ms Kerri Cresswell BA(Ed), GradDipEd

Teacher Miss Emilia Firkins BEd

Teacher Ms Aleasha Franetovich BA, GradDipEd

Teacher Mrs Colleen Garland DipArtEd

Teacher Mrs Megan Hooper BEd, BTeach(ECE)

Teacher Ms Katherine James Bed T2

Teacher Ms Tracey Jensen Bed T1-3

Early Childhood Studies Teacher

Ms Erin Jones BEd(ECE)

Teacher Mrs Helen Jones DipEd, BHM/Sc

Teacher Mrs Emma Lane BT, BAppSc, MEd

Teacher Ms Louise Mann DipTeach, BEd

Teacher Ms Kobie McGurk GradDipEd, BSc

French Teacher Ms Aileen O’Brien BA(Hons), GradDipEd

Teacher Ms Prue Peardon BAppSc, GradDipEd

Teacher Ms Ayomi Perera BA, GradDipEd

Early Childhood Studies Teacher

Mrs Joanna Pletts BEd(ECE)

Teacher Ms Libby Renton BEd, MEd, GradCertEd

Early Learning Teacher Mrs Su-Ann Richards DipTeach, DipTECE

Teacher Ms Anita Roy BEd(Primary)

Teacher Mrs Andrea Sofield BA, BEd

Learning Enrichment Teacher

Ms Beverley Spencer DipTeach, GradCert(Learning Difficulties)

iLT Coach Ms Sarah Thomas BEd T2-4

Teacher Ms Emily Van Eijndhoven BA

Teacher Mrs Alison Viney BEd, DipTeach, GradDipScEd

Teacher Mrs Rosalea Wallace BEd, DipTeach

Mandarin Teacher Ms Sarah Wang BEc, GradDipEd

Learning Enrichment Teacher

Mrs Karen Woods DipTeach, BEd, MEd

ACAdEMiC MiddLE & SENiOR

SCHOOL

Language B (French)

Miss Caroline Andrault BA, PGCE

Visual Arts Ms Hildegarde Apel BVisArts, GradDipEd

English Mrs Soni Bailey BA, GradDipEd, MEdMan

drama Ms Alethea Bevilacqua DipEd, BPA

Physical Education Mrs Judy Boyne DipTeach, BEd, DipTeach T1,3,4

Science Ms Jane Brandenburg BSc, DipEd

Technology & Enterprise – Media

Ms Bianca Cazzulino BA, GradDipEd

Mathematics Mrs Trudy Chick BSc, DipEd

drama Ms Sarah Combes BA(Hons), GradDipEd

Physical Education Mr Boyd Cooper BPHE & Grad Dip Ed.

English Ms Jennifer Crisp BEd, DipTeach

Physical Education Mrs Christina Davini Bed T1

Physical Education

Mr Matthew Donaldson BPE, BSc(Hons), GradDipEd

Physical Education Ms Nicole Dorrington BPE, DipEd

Science Ms Sabrina Earsman BS, GradDipScEd

Humanities Ms Katiejean Enright BA, Bed T1

Learning Enrichment Mrs Susan Falkner BA(Hons), GradDipEd

Language B (Japanese)

Ms Niamh Fitzpatrick BA, DipEd, MEd(AppLing)

Language B (Japanese)

Mrs Simone Fleay BA, DipEd, BEd(Hons) Technology & Enterprise – Home Economics Mrs Jane Frame TC, DipHomeEc

Technology & Enterprise – Media

Ms Gemma Freel BA, GradDipEd

Science Mr John Fry DipEd, BSc, MSc(Hons)

Library Resource Centre

Mrs Deanna Graber BA, BEd

Physical Education Mrs Esther Hanbidge BEd

Language B (French) Miss Clare Hall BA

Joint Hons, PGCE

dance Ms Skye Hegarty BA, AAICD, GradDipEd

Mathematics Ms Patricia Higgins BEng, DipEd, MEd

Technology and Enterprise

Mr Michael Hinchley BEd

Learning Enrichment Mrs Susan Hodge

DipTeach(ESL)

Language B (French)

Mrs Nadia Holloway BA, DipLing

Mathematics Ms Melinda Honeychurch BSc, DipEd

Language B (French)

Ms Johanna Hundsdoerfer MA

Mathematics Ms Toni Jefferies BA(Ed) T2-4

10

English Ms Elizabeth Johnson BMktg, Bed S1

Science Ms Lesley Kaye BSc, DipTeach, DipSc, MScEd

The Theory of Knowledge/English

Mr Damien Kerrigan DipEd, BEd, DipIB Technology and Enterprise

Ms E Lagrange AssAppSc, GradDipEd

English Ms Narelle Lange BA, Bed Technology and Enterprise

Miss Nicola Leach BA, GradDipEd T1

Visual Arts Mrs Margaret Litton BEd, AssocArtTeach

Language B (French) Miss Holly Lees BA, GradDipEd S1

iB diploma Teacher Ms Luise Lowndes BEd

English Dr Christine Madill BA(Hons), PhD, GradDipEd

Humanities Ms Wieneke Maris MSc, MA

Language B (French) Mrs Jane Massey BA, DipEd BSc(Hons), GradDipEd

Science Ms Genevieve McCarthy BSc(Hons), GradDipEd T1-3

Mathmatics Ms Maryanne Macdonald, Bsc(Maths), BEd, MEd

Mathematics Mrs Debbie McPhee BPE, DipEd

Humanities Ms Joshephine Mfune BA, GradDipEd, Cert IV WTA

Technology and Enterprise

Ms Carla Miragliotta BAppSc, DipEd

Science Mrs Guinevere Murray MA(Hons), PGCE

Humanities Mr Keith Neale BEd, DipEd

Physical Education Ms Casey Neame BEd

Humanities Mrs Pauline O’Hara BA, DipEd

Humanities Mrs Adele Philpot BA, DipED

Teacher Ms Hilary Price BMusEd

Technology and Enterprise

Mrs Christine Robinson TC, DipFashion&Design

dance Miss Emily Rooke BA, DipSecEd, DipStDan

Mathematics Mrs Ann Saffen BSc, GradDipEd

Humanities Mr Murray Saunders BA, DipTeach

Humanities Mr Chris Scholten BA(Ed), GradDipEd

PRS Mrs Ann Smith BA, GradDipEd

English Ms Emma Solomon BA(Hons), GradDipEd

Science/Mathematics, Science

Ms Justine Spencer BSc, DipEd T1-3

Mathematics Mrs Shelley Stewart BSc, DipEd

Language B (Japanese) Ms Kumiko Sue BA, CSDM, GradDipEd S1

Learning Enrichment Ms Maylin Tai, BEd(SpecEd)

Humanities Mrs Mairead Taylor BA, BEd, MREd

Mathematics Ms Kristy Timms BA, DipEd

Humanities Mr Barney Trezona BA, GradDipEd

Physical Education Ms Gemma Triscari BA, BSc T2

Science Mr Neil van Herk BA, Bed

Language A English Teacher

Guy Varndell BEd, GradDipEd T2-3

Technology and Enterprise

Ms Alison Walker Bsc(Hons), GradDipEd T2-3

Learning Enrichment Mrs Erica Walker

BEd(SpecEd), BSocWk

Mathematics Mr Greg Williams BSc, BEd, DipEd, MEd,

Mathematics Mrs Kerrie Williams BSc, GradDipComp

Science Miss Alana Wilson BSc, GradDipEd

Science Dr Brenda Winning BSc, PhD

Humanities Mr David Yates BBus, GradDipEd

iNSTRuMENTAL MuSiC TEACHERS

Head of Strings Ms Anne Coughlan

BA(Ed), BEd, Suzuki Accred(Int)

Pipe Band Co-ordinator/drum Tutor

Mrs Kerry Jones

Piano Ms Ga Won Kim BMus, MMus

Bagpipes Mrs Ailsa Miller

Violin/Viola Mrs Michelle Sobczak Suzuki Accred(Primary)

Clarinet Ms Melissa Sojan BMusEd

Clarinet Ms Emma Scott BMus, MMus

GENERAL STAFF

Clothing Store Assistant

Ms Wendy Andrews

Library Technician Mrs Jenny Astle AssocDipASc(Library)

Administrator – School Tours

Ms Sandy Barbir BSc, DipEd

Junior School Receptionist

Ms Deb Barnaby

Outdoor Education Specialist

Ms Ellen Barker BSc, CertIV ORec, GradDipEd

information & Learning Technology

Manager Mr Ryan Beaton BSc

development Co-ordinator

Ms Joanne Beedie MA(Hons), PGDE

Laboratory Technician

Mrs Amanda Bellotti S1

Out of School Care Co-ordinator

Mrs Brenda Bishop NNEB

Assistant to director of Finance and Corporate Services Mrs Janice Bloy

Education Assistant Junior School

Mrs Lesley Brady CertIII TA, CertArtDes information & Learning Technology

Operations Manager Craig Burkett BSc T3-4

Registered Nurse Mrs Louisa Champion BSc(Nursing), DipChNurs

Publications and Communications Co-ordinator Ms Simone Cumming BA(Hons), MSc T2-4

Acting Publications and Communications Co-ordinator

Ms Shelley Garcia-Webb BA T1

Academic Administration Assistant

Miss Anna Curry

Administration Officer (Reprographics) Ms Lisa Davis

Language Assistant Ms Virginie Del Boca

Receptionist Ms Esmé Derrington

Café Manager Mrs Hazel Dickson

Education Assistant Junior School

Samantha Hall T3

Acting Community Relations Coordinator Mrs Jenny Manners

Maintenance Officer Mr Ian Elshaw

Education Assistant Junior School

Ms Anneliese Finlay BA(Ed) S1

information & Learning Technology

Technical Officer Mr Serge Flora BLaws (Belgrade)

Outdoor Education Specialist

Mr Jay Freap DipOEd, BEd

Library Technician Mrs Maria Giglia DipLibStudies

Middle School Receptionist

Ms Lisa Graham

Education Assistant Special Needs

Junior School Ms Janet Haar CertIV TA

Acting Assistant to the Registrar

Mrs Jane Hard

Language Assistant Ms Rina Hayashi

Grounds Co-ordinator

Mr Glenn Hermans

information & Learning Technology

Curriculum integration Manager

Mr Jeremy Hetebry BA, BEd, GradCertEd(ICT), MEd

Facilities Manager Mr Chris Holloway

DipBuildersReg

Laboratory Technician Miss Fran Howl BSc

Education Assistant Junior School

Ms Debra Hughes-Hallett BA, CertMusStud

information & Learning Technology

Operations Manager Mr Geoff Jagoe BSc, DipEd T1-2

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

Maintenance Officer Mr Stefan Kiefer

Accounts Receivable Officer

Ms Audrey Lee BComm

Academic Assistant to deputy

Principal Ms Rachel 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

Acting Registrar Mrs Allison Mackenzie T2-3

Education Assistant Junior School

Mrs Danielle Magaraggia Cert TA

Functions Co-ordinator

Mrs Elaine Masterson

Library Assistant Mrs Lin Matthews

School Shop Manager Ms Paula McEwan

Maintenance Co-ordinator/Caretaker

Mr Damien McLeod

Lead iLT Coach Ms Rebekkah McWatters

Library Assistant Junior School

Ms Francesca Meehan DipEdAss

Head Rowing Coach Mr David Milne

Human Resources Officer

Ms Kristy Monaghan T2-3

Music Assistant Mrs Kate Montague

Education Assistant Junior School

Ms Catriona Moran BEd(Hons)

Assistant to deputy Principal/House

Arts Co-ordinator Mrs Felicity Muir

iLT Administration Officer

Ms Melissa Murray B.Ec

Assistant Technology and Enterprise

Mrs Val Myers

Library Assistant Ms Philippa Nener S1

Registrar Ms Francesca Nelson T1-2

Education Assistant Junior School

Miss Catherine Newman BEd

Education Assistant Junior School

Mrs Megan Ostler CertIV TA T1

Accounts Officer – Collections

Mrs Sandra Otranto BComm

Maintenance Officer Mr Jeff Patterson

Education Assistant Junior School

Miss Kate Phillips CertIII TA, DisabilityWork, CertIV YouthWk,CommServ

Accounts Payable/Payroll Officer

Mrs Linda Pinto BSc

Registered Nurse Ms Lynne Power RN

Academic Assistant and Assistant to deputy Principal Ms Hayley Randall

Technology & Enterprise Assistant –

Media Miss McKenzie Goldsmith

Education Assistant Junior School

Mrs Heather Riley RN

Human Resources Officer

Mrs Irene Santini T3-4

College Records Administrator

Mrs Maureen Seubert

Receptionist Ms Di Simmons

PE Admin Officer Mrs Louise Smith

Registered Nurse Mrs Nanette Smith RN, BSc(Nursing)

Personal Assistant to Head of Junior

School Mrs Leanne Stainton

Senior School Receptionist

Ms Lyn Taylor

information & Learning Technology

Technical Officer Mr Paul Trimboli

Education Assistant Junior School

Ms Amelia Turner EN, Cert III Ed.Assist.

Library Technician

Ms Debra Van Dongen AssocDegSc(LibTech), Cert.III Ed.Assist.

Administration Assistant Theatre Arts

Ms Dee Walsh CertIV SmBusMgt, GradSCP, T2-4

Clothing Store Manager

Mrs Dee Wells T1

Academic Administration Assistant

Mrs Elizabeth Yeomans

BOARdiNG HOuSE STAFF

Team Leader Mrs Lee Nugent

Acting Senior Co-ordinator

Ms Sarah Robey BA, GradDipEd

Team Leader Mrs Julie Orrock

Supervisor Ms Terri Karmelita DipTch, DipCSTD

Supervisor Ms Justine Keys

Supervisor Miss Kirsty Nugent BA, DipAppSocSc, CertResCare

Supervisor Mrs Louisa Champion BSc (Nursing), DipChNurs

Supervisor Ms Joanna Tugwell BA HonsH, PGCE Maths

Boarding Assistant Miss Claire Burton BA(CommSt)

Boarding Assistant Ms Phoebe Carre

Boarding Assistant Ms Aimee Negri

Boarding Assistant Ms Hannah Smith

Administration Assistant

Mrs Sara Harrison

Bus driver Mr Paul Stewart

ViSiTiNG MuSiC TuTORS

Ms Emelia Blake BMusEd

Ms Jane Blanchard BA

Mr Kitt Byfield BMus

Miss Allie Clarke BMA, BCom

Mrs Julie Durant BA, DipEd

Ms Josephine Fountain BMusPerf

Ms Melinda Gourlay BMus(Hons), MMus

Mr Steven Harmer BEd, BMus

Ms Katie How BMusPerf

Ms Phoebe Jackson BMus (Classical Voice/ Opera)

Ms Tegan LeBrun BMus (Classical Perf)

Mr J Marangella

Ms Emma McCoy

Ms Jessica McKee AMusA, BMus

Ms Holly Norman BMusPerf

Ms Kate Pitcher BMus(Perf)

Mr Shane Pooley BA(JazzPerf)

Ms Christine Reitzenstein

Ms Jessica Sardi BPA(Hons), ADMT

Ms Melissa Skinner BMusEd(Jazz)

Mrs Hiroko Smith Suzuki Primary

Mr Matthew Stapleton

Ms Louise Tayler-Lloyd BMusEd, AMusA, AssDipBr

Ms Julia Toussaint-Jackson BMusPerf, AMusA, GradDipEd

Mrs Rennae van der Laan BMus, BEd, MMus

Mrs Rebecca Vouyoucalos BMus

Mr Richard Webster BMus, AdvDip(Contemporary)

Miss Kate Wilson BMus, BA (Ed), BA (Creative Arts), AMusA

LEARNING AREAS

“Setting goals and achieving them is fundamental to improvement and celebrating and discussing achievement along the way can keep students motivated to continue.”

CELEBRATE YOuR LEARNiNG

Mathematics, Science, The Arts and all other subjects are a key part of being a student, but how often do students celebrate their success? Yes, the winners and top achievers are recognised, but how often do students talk about their individual success no matter the level? Talking about academic subjects should become as common as talking about cocurricular activities around the dinner table. It should be normal to explain how students achieved a +5 increase in their mark for a WACE or Diploma subject, or perhaps an increase in level for a criterion in MYP. Setting goals and achieving them is fundamental to improvement and celebrating and discussing achievement along the way can keep students motivated to continue. These small steps help them improve during the year and maximise overall achievement.

eTExTBOOKS

Publishers of textbooks are finally providing effective electronic versions of textbooks rather than bland PDF versions. These eTexts provide an increasing amount of interaction and enrich the learning experience. During 2013, Years 7 to 10 have successfully been using eTexts in Mathematics and Science. It is expected that the use of eBooks will expand into the Senior School as new editions become available. There are also developments in the software that students can use to access these new versions that further increase the benefit and ease of use.

iNCREASiNG CHOiCE

Year 10 girls had an increase in choice of subjects this year and many took advantage of this to study Musical Theatre (Drama and Music), Sports Science (Science and Physical Education) and Fashion Fusion (Materials and Textiles). These electives brought together two areas for the students to explore in detail and investigate the relationships between the areas. These units showed that concepts, content and process overlap to provide a better understanding. This year, over 80 students took one or more of these units and this successful introduction of units has ensured their continuation for 2014.

WACE and Diploma students also had an increased choice in subjects due to the strengthening of links with Scotch College. Some subjects, for example Diploma Spanish ab initio and WACE Geography had been studied at Scotch College last year. However during 2013, the range of subjects showed an increase. Some were due to individual students solving a timetable clash by taking one subject at the other

school. Thus a combination that was not available at PLC became a possibility by going to Scotch College and vice versa. During Term 3 and the subject selection process, it has become obvious that even more girls and boys will be taking cross-campus subjects for 2014, thus allowing them to build their own individual courses that include new subjects and avoidance of timetable clashes.

SPREAdiNG YOuR WiNGS

Our girls now consider the world to be their oyster when it comes to tertiary education. Many students have completed their applications for entry to universities in USA, England, Japan and all States in Australia. Some of these applications require taking extra tests during the year and include the SATs for USA and the TSA for entry into Oxford University. Due to the increase in the number of applications, PLC is registered as a testing centre to help the girls perform at their best. The results from these tests are then added to the school results for determining entry.

Many girls are also applying for scholarships and early entry, which often require personal statements, school references and predicted grades before the end of Term 3. It is therefore essential that these girls have maintained a high work ethic and achieved consistently during the year to have the best possible set of results. This year, several girls were successful in receiving early offers and scholarships to universities in other States. While a cause for celebration, they did not rest on their laurels, as they also had to achieve an appropriate ATAR to keep their place at the university.

Congratulations to all who achieved their personal goals for the year.

Keith Anderson, Deputy Principal

THE BuSHFiRE BRuMBiES

When the spiteful sun reaches it’s peak on the hottest hour, The dry wind riders mount their steed and they ascend to power. Distant trotting of the bushfire brumbies on the cracked earth plains, They are gathering momentum as the sun beats on their manes. The stallion’s nostrils dilate with smoke; a sign of what’s to come As he calls for reinforcements and they answer, one by one.

All residents evacuate as the brumbies gather speed, Fresh fire from the sun as fuel is all the food these ponies need. Their hooves kick up ash on baking plains with every single stride, Helpless lizards burrow for the core, trying in vain to hide. Bushfire brumbies halt, pawing the ground, awaiting direction, Dry wind riders build again, not needing any protection.

Onwards and eastwards they travel, flames engulfing their fetlocks, Trampling eucalypts and saplings, cunning as a feral fox, The parched ground chokes as the hooves trample through; panic fills the air. Fire fighters muster the brumbies, hoping in vain to ensnare, Flightier than emus, stronger than gums, bolder than thunder, Dry wind riders are never harnessed and avoid a blunder.

Onwards and eastwards, their tails streaming behind, fire at their hooves, Cantering, a trail of flames as a scar, breaths held, nothing moves. Free with the wind, out of control, like wedge-tail eagles they soar, Smoke blinds all creatures, but the ponies see like never before. Flightier than emus, stronger than gums, louder than thunder, They run with wind, never give mercy, watch eucalypts sunder.

Surrounded at last with all exits covered, their end is nigh, Fire brumbies are forced to surrender, no sun left in the sky. Drowsy with defeat, they sink to the earth with their heavy hearts, Blaze is drenched with water; puff of smoke, the stallion departs. The dry wind riders have lost their strength and power with no steed, Bushfire brumbies have left their scars, and the bush is left to bleed.

Amidst the carnage are banskia seedlings that the embers spilt, From these seeds hope sprouts, then homes and lives are gradually rebuilt. But on the hottest hour the dry wind riders again will call, The brumbies will gather momentum; the fragile bush will fall, Flightier than emus, stronger than gums, crueler than thunder. They run with wind, never give mercy, their purpose is plunder.

Eva Marsh (Year 7)

CELLO

She is born in the arms of the forest

The great spruce her lifeblood and friend

Her form is a lesson in movement

Each fluid, carved crest and smooth bend

She plays like the wind in the evening

A beautiful, keening-sweet sound

Which makes people say all the things that they normally wouldn’t; their voicebox unbound

Her song is so painful and bitter

Yet sweet with the good times to come

Not catchy, but ever-elusive

That tune you keep trying to hum

She plays with the wind and the sunshine

The rhythm of rain on the ground

Her tone finds its root in the nature

Which creates and completes her surrounds

She sings with the pain of our Maker

When people don’t hear his words

And when we open our hearts to her message

The heat in our salt-tears burns

She is born in the arms of the forest

The great spruce her lifeblood and friend

Her form is a lesson in movement

Each fluid, carved crest and smooth bend

Tabitha Malet (Year 9)

black coffee for breakfast?

in the beginning, when water washed your earth, our pantheon was hung out to dry, parched then pontificated ‘woman’ is her name because she was taken out of man cooed mark and matthew so soft, now don’t fight papa grande is here, mourn right

bleating like a foghorn, silence says i’m older than plastic forks and linoleum flowers, than pink candy stoves and sinks that bubble like gum, and behind the cloud’s tissue depressions she hides her green-eyed indiscretions

and the artists said we’ve got you all figured out because delilah cut his hair and salome cut his head it’s whorticulture, we can weed pick and prune hand him the secateurs, hand him the scythe he’ll make you a wife

i’m backready and backbroken she entreats you’re bloodset and bonedumb he replies if from womb to tomb my apples fall only towards you, my gossamer dress soiled, can my flaking bones lie beside yours, will you bury me in chores?

beetroot stains my hands in Iscariot red a little water clears us of this deed, so prescribe me a penance my tears by your feet (on my knees) should atone an absolution in white, marry me and you’ll be anointed tie the knot and you’re appointed

black coffee for breakfast my sweet? your habit since infantry for with fists of irons i can only poach eggs, sunny side up, ripe and pert we’ll butter your cups we’ll take you hand-me-down man and you can take us at your command

then you’re second to one my darling, he’ll croon remember you’re only a star if there’s aniseed but first pillboxes suit you, it’s your shape your fit! so wait, lie in salt (it only stings a little) cure like meat as long as you’re fresh you’re not obsolete

again the sun is two hours late sullied and diluted by the prison yard concrete of clouds smoked like lapsang, behind his fat cigar i waited up, feathered and downed the splintering dust i glad-wrapped lunches and cut your crust

when you’re sick of the inner city squalor, tired of exhaust i’ve made a nest of asbestos and anesthetic with sweet bethesda, we can inoculate into apathy betadine for cuts and bicarbonate for stings watch fumbling fingers tie apron strings

and when we’re melting by your fire, or just you and i and the bougainvillea sunset (it’ll only give a rash you say, pretty in pink) we’ll chase sorrow back to her damask lair we’ll rip the rose ribbons out of her hair

so now i’ve saccharine starched your shirts and soles o darlings, come home sweet home into hibernation, you poor hares, poor greymen who whisper like parrots and sleep like wine

asleep by half past nine

Eliza Burton (Year 12)

LADIES’ COLLEGE

“Changes in the way that feedback is given and received… has seen teachers in the Junior School consider feedback provided through the eyes of the students.”

Professor John Hattie, the author of Visible Learning, a meta analysis of 800 individual studies that examine effective practices in teaching, espouses practice whereby teachers “see learning through the eyes of the student and when students see themselves as their own teachers ”.

Changes in the way that feedback is given and received, with a greater focus on how this is understood and used, has seen teachers in the Junior School consider feedback provided through the eyes of the students. Accordingly, students have been invited to become active participants in conversations related to what they know and understand about the learning process and about themselves as learners.

Typically teachers provide task-specific feedback for students after a particular assessment piece is completed. The primary concern for teachers has been about the feedback that they give, rather than how that feedback is received and used by the student. Little opportunity was provided for students to act on the feedback provided. Consideration by staff of the work of Professor John Hattie has influenced the development of a more dynamic system of feedback in the Junior School. We believe that using formative assessment to inform what is being taught and how it is taught supports and enriches learning for the individual, allowing the opportunity for improvement based on feedback received.

Traditionally teachers have assessed and reported on student academic performance twice a year, providing summative feedback to parents and students through formal reports sent home at the end of a semester. Such feedback comprised one-way communication with little impact on subsequent learning. Formative feedback served a less significant role in that although its impact on learning was known, the real power of feedback to further learning was not fully utilised. Clearly there was a need to address this, as considerable time and effort is expended on the writing of formal reports with little value placed on formative feedback.

The rationale for using purposeful formative feedback in the learning process is to develop ‘assessment capable students’ who are active participants in conversations with teachers. They ‘feed forward’ their ideas

regarding what they need to progress their knowledge, skills and conceptual understandings. Assessment capable students expect and utilise feedback that is ‘just in time’ and ‘just for me’ to advance their learning. Targeted feedback enables a student to clearly identify ‘where I am in my learning process’ and ‘what I need to help me make progress’. The role of the teacher in this process is to consider each child’s learning, providing specific detail regarding what is essential to inform the next steps. Information is constantly being collated, analysed and exchanged between teacher and student, as opposed to the student waiting until the end of a unit of work for feedback. Such detailed, evidencebased feedback supports student learning just in time and just for them. Also immediate evidence of student learning is conveyed to the teacher, thus informing subsequent lesson planning, classroom organisation and necessary support.

This shift to generating feedback that furthers learning rather than feedback that simply judges what has been done has greatly changed the discourse that occurs between students and teachers in all classrooms. The most effective schools today are those where students routinely have the opportunity to voice their views about the meaning and value of the educational experiences offered to them. Accordingly, the dialogue that is customarily overheard in the classrooms is of students who are active collaborators in their learning, expressing their needs in a knowledgeable and purposeful way.

Heather Pope, Head of Junior School

Pre-Kindergarten

BACK ROW: Mrs Su-Ann Richards, Victoria Smeets, Angelina Canci, Mrs Lesley Brady, Lily Rumpus, Mrs Danielle Magaraggia

MIDDLE ROW: Charlotte Kingdon, Saskia Lehmann, Matilda Ashton, Bunny Handley, Madeleine Slaughter, Lara Davies

FRONT ROW: Grace Lewis, Cooper Smeulders, Angus McIntosh, Sheppard Johnson, Berti Koth, Miyabi Hoogedeure

ABSENT: Payten Anderson, Faith Coumbaros, Valentina Franchina, Romilly Hinks, Stephanie Nelson, Avery Nix, Liam O’Brien, Violet Scully, William Simpson, Louis Stamatopoulos, Ella Vines, Marcus Whittome

Kindergarten J

BACK ROW: Miss Erin Jones, Thomas Lovegrove, Niamh Lewis, Oliver Campbell, Raphi Coulson, Harry Surtees, Ms Amelia Turner

MIDDLE ROW: Tommy Crage, Eloise Martin, Tilli Cook, Jaime Lively, Asha Kitcher, Kairina Ghadiali, Ruby Marinko, Cooper Little

FRONT ROW: Xinru Lai, Michelle Law, Zach Reis Lodge, Nathan Wong, Nathan Gibson, Aurelia Qaqish

ABSENT: Charlie Martin, Ava McGillivray

Kindergarten P

BACK ROW: Mrs Criona Moran, Flynn Towner, Isadora Thompson, Sophia Wenn, Zoe Cowan, Charlotte Wall, Marcus Panzich, Mrs Jo Pletts

MIDDLE ROW: Maya Yew, Kaira van het Kaar, Nash Shephard, Aspen Murray, Billy Black, Hudson Little, Kush Narula, Mira Yew

FRONT ROW: Brenn Armstrong, Tommy Anderson, Zeina Sadek, Freddie O’Neill, Lewis Fischer

ABSENT: Michelle Hender

Pre-Primary B

BACK ROW: Mrs Carey Bouwer, Amelie Slaughter, Madeleine

Ms Debra Hughes-Hallett

MIDDLE ROW: Isabella Stamatopoulos, Holly

Molly

FRONT ROW: Connally Kuykendall, Charlotte Kestell, Livya

Towner, Katie Stevens, Nikita Chaba, Natasha Whittome,

Naidoo,

Johnson, Elise Wright, Jasmine Naidoo, Amelie-Grace Foster

Siford

Pre-Primary J

MIDDLE

FRONT

BACK ROW: Miss Tracey Jensen, Shiloh Thomas, Euan Byars, Hudson Weir, Tristan Ilse, Matilda Burton, Miss Emilia Firkins

ROW: Ava Ford, Teagan Flowerdew, Georgia Fleay, Ruby Bell, Hannah Thomas, Giavanna Franchina

ROW: James Heggart, Jaxson Austin, Richard Gamble, Soi Kato

Year 1

MIDDLE

FRONT

ABSENT:

BACK ROW: Ava Gillies, Bella O’Neill, Charlotte Erwin, Minti Kitcher, Alexandra Enslin, Paige Flowerdew, Katherine Lovegrove

ROW: Mrs Kate Cross, Addison Collier, Chloe Ledger, Laura Kingdon, Lauren Russell-Weisz, Valentina Ambrosini, Izumi Lewis, Isobel Marinko, Miss Rachael Crawford

ROW: Natasha Playford, Amber Downes, Niamh Taylor, Eirwyn Siford, Adison Martin, Natalie Row, Annabel Price, Mackenzie Harris

Bridget Cook

Year 2

BACK ROW: Zoe Kestell, Alara John, Mischa Siciliano, Claire Lauder, Anna Kennedy, Lucy Wilson, Sophia Papandroulakis, Christy Hoogedeure

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Anneliese Finlay, Ksenia Murray, Amilia McKenzie, Nicole Wood, Sarah Banks, Estella Weir, Catherine Johnston, Mikayla Bowen, Ms Ayomi Perera

FRONT ROW: Andrea Sicilia Estrany, Mya Mallawarachi, Georgia Kronja, Denby Shephard, Sophie Kestel, Tess Marinko, Thea Hinks, Coco Paganin, Zu Rui McLeay Absent: Madeleine Flugge, Holly Pearce, Miss Catherine Newman

Year 3F

BACK ROW: Anna Kathrina

MIDDLE ROW: Lauren Ryding, Zarina Munshi, Laura Scriabine, Alice

Ms Aleasha Franetovich

FRONT ROW: Bella Reis Lodge, Aisling Loughnane, Anoushka Paganin, Chloe Fleay, Zoe Jagger, Molly Alderson, Kate

ABSENT: Sreeja Roy

Ostergaard, Libby Martin, Holly McIntosh, Sophya Thomas, Sophie Dore, Charlotte Gattorna, Tayla Sargant

Fielder, Scarlett Keys, Bethany Wood, Sienna Hanikeri,

Thomas

Year 3L

BACK

MIDDLE

FRONT

ABSENT:

ROW: Carson Kuykendall, Jenna Evans, Olivia Muir, Annabelle Barrie, Juliette Jarrett, Saskia Fleming, Seren Price

ROW: Maya Petzoldt, Charlotte Williams, Sienna Grubb, Kasey Osborne, Kate Pruiti, Jasmine Kestel, Kelsie Dowley, Mrs Emma Lane

ROW: Emily Stevens, Poppy Bell, Isabella Flugge, Insiah Riaz, Lily Fairweather, Chloe Sicilia Estrany, Lulu Bux

Moji Daramola, Mia Scully

Year 4C

MIDDLE

FRONT

BACK ROW: Victoria Couzens, Katie Mahony, Isobel Weir, Morgan Collier, Helen Lovegrove, Samantha Cooke, Polly Jones

ROW: Anna van Heerden, Madoka Shimizu, Annie Mitchell, Grace Mitchell, Ginger Fogarty, Lola Hanna, Harriet Hinks, Miss Mandy Clarke

ROW: Flora Malcolmson, Beth Playford, Natasha Jethwa, Sami Keys, Anna Koth, Lucinda Buckland, Emma Ramirez

Year 4V

MIDDLE

BACK ROW: Charlotte Fairweather, Nicole Enslin, Veronique Gavan, Cara Mooney, Stephanie Olson, Jemima Davies

ROW: Mrs Heather Riley, Olivia Snook, Ariana Papandroulakis, Monet van Straalen, Ella De Keulenaer, Ella Wilson, Mrs Alison Viney

FRONT ROW: Felicity Ostergaard, Annabelle Perkins, Sasha Kronja, Dimity Andrews, Grace Hyde, Emily Rundus, Audrey Chegwidden

Year 5A

BACK ROW: Zara Jonckheere, Ajahne Dorset, Eloisa Malet, Karri Withers, Katherine Hutton, Lauren Taylor

MIDDLE ROW: Laura Bailey, Manas Manikandan, Alex Kirkwood, Jaspa Kathiravelu, Georgia Stokes, Charlotte Grant, Zoe Thomas, Ms Cassandra Adams

FRONT ROW: Charlotte Ball, Aspen Walker, Bella Liddelow, Tahlia Hanikeri, Sophie Lim, Charlotte Berrisford-Thompson, Aishna Singh, Anya Henharen

ABSENT: Megan Henschel

Year 5P

BACK ROW: Catherine Banks, Isabel Guster, Delaney Pierson, Isabella Martin, Coco Sambell, Jessamy Hamersley, Georgia Kestel

MIDDLE ROW: Nicola Gullotti, Charlotte Bell, Natasha Psaltis, Nisha Whittome, Emily Gibbs, Jessica Hales, Giorgia Chin, Ms Prue Peardon

FRONT ROW: Rose Williamson, Lily Arbuckle, Lilli Everingham, Harper Shephard, Clare Shine, Lara Odgers, Rebecca Donnelly

Year 5SW

BACK ROW: Maeve Warnock, Lucia Woodhouse, Romilly Marshall, Madison Marley, Cait Dowley, Ingrid Ledger, Emily Pruiti

MIDDLE ROW: Lili Streader, Jasmine White, Bella Stevens, Pippa Joyce, Namrita Khanna, Amelia McIntosh, Charlotte Wellmann, Isabella Ahern, Mrs Karen Woods

FRONT ROW: Ava Bux, Juliette Hansen-Knarhoi, Piper Murphy, Georgia Hyde, Elizabeth Crawford, Zsa Zsa Fiore Hart, Lilli Pinkerton, Aysha Swanson

ABSENT: Ms Andrea Sofield

Year 6C

BACK ROW: Lucie O’Sullivan, Paris Castledine, Isabel Veitch, Emily Veitch, Siena Mitchell, Alice Roden, Emily Simpson

MIDDLE ROW: Bec Speirs, Olivia Langsford, Lucy Murdoch, Felicity Cooke, Sophie Gubbay, Amelia Bates, Isabela Safar, Mrs Kerri Cresswell

FRONT ROW: Lucy Muller, Siena McMeeken, Natalie Scriabine, Alyssa Bedford-Brown, Rebecca Gunzburg, Ella Pearce, Eliza Anderson, Alice Warner

Year 6J

BACK ROW: Tess Cooke, Shannon Wood, Anais Hudson, Tegan Quinlivan, Candace Ethelston, Jacqui Swick

MIDDLE ROW: Sari Kane, Neha Bolla, Charlotte Baddeley, Clare Johnston, Molly Haitjema, Saffron Fairweather, Eva Mallon, Mrs Helen Jones

FRONT ROW: Emma Rose Playford, Georgia Grey, Hunter Smith, Sadie Malcolmson, Katie Nash, Ruby Fogarty, Jessica van Heerden

ABSENT: Imogen Duncan, Phoebe Thompson

Year 6L

BACK ROW: Moonyean le Roux, Louisa Jackson, Gabby McDonald, Karega Gibbs, Grace Lauder, Jemima Keys

MIDDLE ROW: Jess Vinnicombe, Sarah Whitaker, Aya Smith, Tori Steinepreis, Sarah Hill, Georgina Purvis, Ms Libby Renton

FRONT ROW: Talola John, Rebecca Smith, Aimee Mumme, Jenny Wang, Bailey Eastman, Lucy Alderson

ABSENT: Sophie Berry, Lyne Brunelle, Lexie Weir, Gabrielle Woolgar

Year 6R

BACK ROW: Sunaina Rangarajan, Allegra Pestell, Imogen Hall, Maya Phinney, Lily Stewart, Rachel Hammond

MIDDLE ROW: Elizabeth Jackson, Poppy Bolt, Lucy Jarrett, Samantha Deykin, Ava Fonti, Georgina Dunsdon, Gabrielle Kennedy, Miss Anita Roy

FRONT ROW: Sophia Mowbray, Chloe Sneddon, Lily Anderson, Katya Dharmananda Day, Maddie Welsh, Tabitha Galluccio, Maddison Ball

ABSENT: Iyinoluwa Daramola, Maia Harlap

LADIES’ COLLEGE

“We

all need a place where we can be ourselves, where we can be understood, where we can grow and be accepted.”

During the year, i had the great fortune to travel overseas for an extended period of time.

As I struggled to make myself understood in the grocery stores of the tiny villages of Italy, attempted to barter at the Grand Bazaar in Marmaris, Turkey and didn’t get what I thought I had ordered for my meal in Paris, I experienced the value of intercultural awareness and language learning. Girls in the Middle School are fortunate indeed to have the opportunity to engage in language acquisition.

The glories of past civilizations in Italy, Greece and Turkey, the magnificence of the architecture in Paris and the delights of the countryside in Ireland and Scotland created the perfect backdrop for some rest, relaxation and inspiration. Never had I witnessed the past coming to life as in the ancient arenas of Ephasus or felt the ethereal quality of the mist swirling in the Scottish Highlands. However, if I had to single out one location, it would be Ireland. In a country that probably doesn’t have that much to be positive about (with a struggling economy, unfinished building projects, high unemployment and more Irish people living outside of Ireland than in it), I was struck by the people’s immense

optimism and the fact that young, old or otherwise, they connected to their ‘place’ and each other through their stories, traditional music and dance. And this is what reminded me of PLC! Our School plays a significant role in providing a ‘place’ for girls where, in a fast paced and what can sometimes be a lonely world, they can develop connections to others. They can connect from the past and in the present with others who share a common story and who share songs and a history. PLC provides a place for girls to grow and to be themselves. Throughout this year, events such as the first ever Year 7 and 8 musical production, the challenging yet enjoyable Outdoor Education Programmes and our Personal Goals project embraced by the Year 8 and 9 girls, have all provided a connection to ‘place’.

We all need a place where we can be ourselves, where we can be understood, where we can grow and be accepted.

MiddLE SCHOOL

On a card that I picked up at the Lanecost Priory in the north of England was the following prayer:

“If this is not a place where my spirits can take wing…

If this is not a place where tears can be understood…

If this is not a place where my questions can be asked…

If this is not a place where my feelings can be heard…

If this is not a place where you’ll accept me as I am…

If this is not a place where I can try to learn and grow…

Where can I just be me?”

I hope that for the girls in Middle School, PLC is that place.

Sharon Anderson, Head of Middle School

“…the class of 2013 has brought much enthusiasm, laughter and goodwill and has had a strong sense of community.”

PLC has always had a strong sense of community spirit, which is evident in the many events the School holds. This is a School that is shared and the community involvement is evident.

This year’s Year 12 Ball was held at Fraser’s, King’s Park. Again the parents of Year 12 past and present stepped up and helped with the table decorations befitting the beautiful location.

Over the years, we have had School Balls at hotels, sailing clubs and stadiums, but none have been as beautiful as this year’s Ball. I remember thinking on the night how lucky the girls are to be given such an amazing opportunity. They looked beautiful, their behaviour was perfect and it was truly a magical evening.

The Year 12s have had the motto ‘Bring It On’ – and bring it on they did! Each Year 12 group is unique and special in its own way but the class of 2013 has brought much enthusiasm, laughter and goodwill and has had a strong sense of community.

Head Prefect, Rosie Bradley and Deputy Prefect, Mia Egerton-Warburton have ably led the Year group. Rosie has brought a sense of fun, yet she has worked quietly behind the scenes to make sure so many things have run smoothly. I can say she has singlehandedly made sure her Year group bonded so that everyone had a sense of belonging. As an example, this was the first time there were no issues with Ball tables where Rosie, without most people knowing, took the responsibility for making sure everyone had a place. Whilst Rosie worked quietly in the background, the same cannot be said for her banter in the hallways: She was always laughing (loudly) and could be heard before she was seen. The staff and students will always remember Rosie as an inclusive Head Prefect with a great sense of humour. Mia has also quietly and efficiently completed her duties and has provided a good balance in the roles required by the two main leaders. It is always wonderful watching all the leaders of the School blossom and grow in their roles.

The Year 11 year group showed their community spirit when 59 girls signed up to be cheerleaders at Head of the River. This is 67% of their year group and shows that the girls realise that despite being the ‘half-year cohort’ they won’t do anything half-heartedly. I thank them for their commitment and they know, as there are less of them, they will all need to contribute to make their time at School memorable. They enjoyed their beautiful Year 11 Dance with the theme of ‘Into the Stars’. Again this event could not have occurred without the support of our Year 11 parent helpers and we thank them for their sense of community spirit.

The Year 10s have had a busy year with all the opportunities on offer. The Year 10 Social with the theme of ‘Black and White’ made for many interesting outfits. Again we thank the parents who helped with this event. The Year 10s managed the goal of completing their Personal Projects and have also enjoyed the rigours of the Year 10 Outdoor Education Programme. The year of challenges prepares them well for Year 11.

This year we introduced the ‘Peace and Tranquility Room’ in the second semester prior to all exams. This is a quiet room where the girls can go for some stillness and to avoid the corridor chatter. This is all part of ‘Positive Psychology’ and a chance for girls to have some calm before they write their papers.

Finally I would like to thank the three Year Coordinators, Mr Hinchley (Year 10), Mrs Hodge (Year 11) and Ms Brandenburg (Year 12) along with our Tutor Teachers and Ms Ribnick, the Senior School Counsellor, who work hard to make sure all girls in the Senior School are valued, known and are an important part of our community.

Past and present members always build a community, so I take this opportunity to wish the class of 2013 the very best for a happy, healthy future and hope they will come back to PLC to continue to contribute to this thriving community.

Neesha Flint, Head of Senior School

“The tolerance and inclusiveness induced by living with girls from different parts of the state, country or even the world is something that has really set us apart…”

At PLC, the boarders are renowned for having an attitude unlike any other; an attitude that embodies the 2013 motto of ‘Bring it On’ by giving it a go and overcoming challenges.

Whether it was welcoming new boarders, doing their best on the sporting field, meeting new people at social events, or simply keeping themselves entertained in the Boarding House, the boarders always exuded confidence and happiness.

The tolerance and inclusiveness induced by living with girls from different parts of the state, country or even the world is something that has really set us apart from the rest and given us this ‘give everything a go’ attitude.

The year 2013 commenced with the usual wave of screams and hugs that come from ‘sisters’ catching up after two months of separation. This was followed by the much-anticipated annual ‘Boarders’ Closed Weekend’, which was aimed at getting the new girls involved, bringing the year groups together and simply having a laugh. It is safe to say a trip to Adventure World and a bowling alley didn’t fail and everyone certainly had a lot of fun.

The boarders’ football team especially expressed our ‘Bring It On’ attitude this year. Despite our new coach bringing fresh techniques and training methods, which greatly improved our game over the season, the team led by Natasha Thompson was never able to bring home a win. Special mention must go to our leading goal scorer Sophie Maitland, who was able to score our only goal for the season.

Enthusiasm was also displayed across the many boarders’ service activities for the year. Along with our annual effort to raise money for the Salvation Army Door Knock Appeal, a record number of senior boarders participated in this year’s Relay for Life, showing the commitment of the Boarding House in helping others and giving of their time. Another example of this was a new initiative by our Boarding House Service Prefect, Michaela Miller, which saw a knitting epidemic take flight.

Through our efforts, we were able to make two blankets for the homeless –a project that I hope will be continued in the future as it was a fantastic way of getting the boarders further involved in service.

Congratulations and good luck to the Senior Boarder for 2014, Kendall Spurgeon. I know the Boarding House will be in good hands with her as their leader. Enough thanks cannot go out to our new Director of Boarding, Liz Langdon, who has made a fabulous transition into the position and has already made many positive improvements to the Boarding House. To the Deputy Senior Boarder, Megan Rex, and the rest of the phenomenal prefect team, you have made this year so special. Living with you all over the last five years has taught me the importance of true friendship and I know our bond will last long beyond the walls of the Boarding House.

Eleanor Lang, Senior Boarder

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE

Students learn much of value through meaningful contact with members of the local and global communities, beyond the walls of the School campus.

BEYONd MCNEiL

French Tour 7 – 24 December, 2012

Rowing Tour 17 – 24 March, 2013

Music Tour 30 May – 4 June, 2013

Pipe Band Tour 12 April – 3 May, 2013

NIDA Tour 20 – 27 April, 2013

Canberra Tour 28 June – 6 July, 2013

Kimberley Tour 9 – 17 July, 2013

Cambodia Tour 21 September – 10 October, 2013

THE ARTS

The Arts “is an area where every person can discover something new and unleash their true individual selves.”

As arts Captain for 2013, my personal goal was to excite, entertain and motivate my peers to participate within the fabulous range of arts at PLC and follow with this year’s motto, ‘Bring it on!’

I wanted to spark interest in the Arts and enhance its creativity and beauty, as I believe it is an area where every person can discover something new and unleash their true individual selves. It has been an honour and a privilege to have had the outstanding opportunity to work with such talented, enthusiastic and creative students this year.

I believe success in the Arts is only limited by one’s imagination and this year every girl has truly excelled. I am amazed at the creative talent that exists within the PLC community, whether it is dance, drama, media, visual art, public speaking or music; the passion that exists within the School environment is mind-blowing. Throughout the year, the commitment to rehearsals and trainings has produced amazing showcases of dedication and hard work. It all began with comedy sports, which was of course a hilarious and highly entertaining event.

Next, the Middle School musical, How to Eat Like a Child, displayed the talent of the Year 7s and 8s, who produced a dazzling performance that captured the hearts of every audience member. The year progressed with many musical performances and recital nights, including the Quarry Concert and Band Festivals. I strongly believe that “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything” and this quote by Plato has been captured in the many breathtaking musical performances from the various ensembles.

Dance, Drama and Art have been exceptional this year. The Senior School girls and the Middle School Dance Collective worked extremely hard to put on sensational performances at the dance showcase, Spectrum, which demonstrated pieces from a variety of genres including ballroom, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. The Drama girls produced many brilliant performances such as the Year 12 curriculum production, Tales of the Suburban Road, and the Year 11 curriculum production, Secret Bridesmaids’ Business. In Term 3, the 2013 visual art exhibition, Part of Me,

presented the work of talented artists in Years 10, 11 and 12. We even saw the spectacular media films of our budding directors at the annual Jumpcut film festival.

Arts Day was of course my favourite day of the year, as it was an entire day dedicated to the Arts, where amazing School spirit was demonstrated and all the skits were full of pleasant surprises. The day began with my own Marilyn Monroe skit of ‘Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend’. This was then followed by the hilarious teachers’ skit and the House Dances, which were the perfect start to an entertainment filled day. Following this we saw many amazing performances, as well as the most incredible decorated cakes, photography, graphic design, films, woodwork, textiles and more. To end this delightful day was the annual House Choir competition in which the House Choir Co-ordinators worked extremely hard to make each song absolutely unique. I would also like to congratulate all the House Arts Co-ordinators, who made the day run as smoothly as possible. I believe that

Arts Day displays the true essence of the spirit of participation at PLC. It is a day where every student has the opportunity to unleash their inner creativity and display their hidden talents.

It was a delight and an honour to have been the Arts Captain at PLC for 2013. To come from a farm, where I performed mostly to cows and horses, to being the Arts Captain at an absolutely outstanding school, has been an amazing experience. I have had so much fun introducing new ideas such as ‘Creativity of the Month’ and ‘Battle of the Bands’ and I am very excited to see how arts at PLC will progress with the fabulous Arts Captain for 2014, Tessa Moon. I would like to thank the captains of the various art areas who have been such an amazing help this year and have done such a good job in their various roles.

Every person has a creative gift to share and should believe in themselves. So I would like to leave you with my favourite quote by the great Dr. Seuss: “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”

Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Arts Captain

“PLC teams have had more direction through the implementation of goal setting, which has helped to create a stronger team atmosphere.”

There has been a revolution in the sports culture at PLC this year. My aim as sports Captain for 2013 was to maintain participation levels across the 13 sports offered, whilst increasing the levels of competitiveness in Inter-school events.

This year PLC teams have had more direction through the implementation of goal setting, which has helped to create a stronger team atmosphere. One of the goals the Sports Department set was to collect 21 pennants from across different sporting areas. At the time of going to print, we have accumulated 18 pennants, with only three to go.

Our first goal of the year was to achieve a top three finish at the IGGSA swimming carnival. We did manage to achieve this, placing third overall and only a mere 22 points off second place. IGSSA records were set by the Year 10 medley relay team (Hadley Lindsey, Salwa Sadek, Emma Wittenoom and Olivia Moore) who lowered the record set in 1996 from 2:11.27 to 2:10.38.

The Year 10s also collected the first pennant for PLC in 2013, while other notable swims included the Year 12 medley relay team who came second on the night. Congratulations to all

the members of the swim squad who believed in our goal and fostered the friendly and positive culture that allowed us to band together as a team and achieve it. I must also note the contribution of the Year 12 swimmers, who showed exceptional leadership and sportsmanship throughout the season and were pivotal in inspiring the younger girls to believe we could succeed.

Two pennants were achieved in softball this year by the Junior D and E teams. In softball, PLC placed third overall. The Senior Bs achieved another pennant in water polo and as a School, we placed fourth overall. In volleyball we achieved an overall placing of second, a huge improvement from seventh last year, and the Senior D team and the Year 9/10 E team won pennants. In tennis, PLC also finished in second place, with pennants awarded to the Junior A and B teams as well as the Senior A and B teams. The netball girls won two pennants in the Junior F and H teams and the Year 7/8 B hockey team also collected a pennant for their performance. As a

School, we came fifth in netball and third in hockey. Cross-country was a tough but rewarding season and we placed seventh.

Rowing, perhaps the most renowned sport at PLC, enjoyed outstanding results during the 2013 season. In the IGSSA rowing season, PLC won the Head of the River First VIII race for the second consecutive year, as well as a swathe of accolades including trophies for the Champion School and for winning the season overall. We collected five pennants in rowing for all four regattas and the Head of the River event. The level of teamwork, commitment and camaraderie is clearly evident amongst the PLC rowers and this bond between the members of each crew is what sets us apart from the rest. The willingness to support and help each other through the hard yards is inspiring and watching every rower in the PLC zoot suit charge towards the finish line at the Head of the River with everything they physically had was testament to that.

Congratulations to Isobel Payne on being elected Sports Captain for 2014. I have full confidence that the future of sport at PLC is in capable hands and she will do an incredible job motivating all the girls to achieve their potential. While Isobel will be at the helm of sport next year to support and guide PLC to the top across the board in all facets of sporting endeavours, it is up to each and every student to give their absolute all in each sport they participate in. Do what you love, and love what you do. Breathe passion into each of the sports you are involved in, lift each other up and dare to dream. Set goals, and turn those dreams into reality.

I thank each and every one of you for your level of participation and commitment to sport this year, whether it was at an Inter-House, Inter-School, state, national or international level. It all contributes to the amazing culture and atmosphere of sport at PLC. Remember girls, individually we are a drop, but together we are an ocean!

Jessica Moore, Sports Captain

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE

A A House is a home when you are a member of Baird, Carmichael, Ferguson, McNeil, Stewart and Summers.

every year brings about new challenges, but facing them with the fun and supportive Baird house made any challenge seem something to look forward to this year.

The exceptional display of dedication was a perfect reflection of our motto ‘Participation’. Taking the Swimming Carnival as an example, Baird girls jumped in the pool and performed at their best, full of Baird pride. A special mention must go to Martha Cornwell (Year 11 runner-up Champion Girl) and Aryaan Horne (Year 10 Diving Champion).

Cross-country was the next sports event and armed with coloured wristbands, the girls flooded through the finish line. The outstanding participation of all the ‘Bairdians’ contributed to our third consecutive victory. Congratulations to our Champion girls, Isadora Rakich (Year 7), Eliza Rakich (Year 10) and Alexandra O’Brien (Year 12) as well as our runners-up, Martha Cornwell (Year 11) and Leila Folland (Year 12).

The Athletics Carnival began a drizzly day, however despite the wind and rain, the defining orange was seen all around the stadium, on the track, in the field and among the stands. Well done to Alexandra O’Brien (Year 12) for another amazing achievement of runner-up Champion Girl.

The Inter-House sport events require a lot of organisation and without House Sport Co-ordinators, Alexandra O’Brien and Kendall Foulds, they would not have been as successful as they were.

There were many art competitions this year. To start with, House Improvisation brought out the inner drama queen in us all, with Amaani Alikhan, the Performing Arts Co-ordinator, motivating and igniting our creative spark. Under the help and guidance of Alma Jovanovic, our Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator, our season was very successful with the Year 9s and 12s winning the debating grand finals.

The buzz of Arts Day excited all the girls, with unbelievable decorated cakes and tarts, photography and many more creative entries, not to forget entertaining performance items and House Choir conducted by House Choir Co-ordinator Maisie Stein.

Our angelic hymn followed by the enchanting song ‘The Circle of Life’ won many hearts and was awarded second place – a definite highlight of the day.

In 2013, Baird had a fun-filled and vibrant year, full of Inter-House events. From the arts to sport to academics, the girls have all demonstrated incredible participation. Thanks to Kelly Irving, our Multimedia Coordinator, we have been able to capture these memories. To the Baird class of 2013, we can certainly be reminded of our pledge to be ‘Baird to the Bone’. It has been an exhausting but worthwhile year of coming together, encouraging one another and sharing the honour of belonging to Baird House.

My best wishes to Shireen Pandher, 2014 House Captain. Baird House is a unified team, each one of us a support to another, which creates the Baird legacy that will always live on!

Lucy Yang, Baird House Captain

7 Baird

BACK ROW: Alia Golestani, Carina Aakermann, Ella Matthews, Kate Bacarreza, Portia Quenby, Ellie Mellen, Alysha Alikhan

MIDDLE ROW: Georgina Thorpe, Nicharee Kitiyansub, Emma Thorpe, Ms Carla Miragliotta, Matilda Malet, Isabelle Lewis, Imogen Maher

FRONT ROW: Athena Paizes, Ruby Sloan, Renya Golestani, Emma Rishworth, Isadora Rakich, Georgina Aitken, Georgia Andrews

8 Baird

BACK ROW: Lydia Ozies, Lauren Hutton, Miranda Mills, Elizabeth Dixon, Olivia Mirams, Leilani Ozies, Farrah Corrigan

MIDDLE ROW: Ms Geetha Nair, Arianne Kane, Emer Lewis, Hayley Thorne, Elise Wood, Rachel Cornelius, Amy Douglas, Mrs Nadia Holloway

FRONT ROW: Asha Manton, Caitlyn Brennan, Emily Flynn, Jane Lai, Ava Fogarty, Katherine Curtis, Imogen Aitken, Courtney Nation

ABSENT: Indiah Fogarty, Madeleine Ward

9 Baird

BACK ROW: Madison Pillinger, Jade Sadler, Emily Bennett, Tabitha Malet, Julia Douglas, Laura Finch

THIRD ROW: Matilda Skinner, Charlotte Smith, Imogen Mohr, Maddison Georgiades, Georgina Viveiros, Nicola Armstrong, Olivia Lowson

SECOND ROW: Ms Elizabeth Lagrange, Elizabeth Mews, Kate Sinclair, Eva Annand, Nicole Battley, Chiara Folland, Lauren Williams, Mr Keith Neale

FRONT ROW: Greta Bell, Bronte Wackett, Eloise Wiffen, Josephine Lai, Lauren McTavish, Emily Murdoch, Myra Shah

10 Baird

BACK ROW: Georgia Blackley, Hannah Mitchell, Anne Hindenberg, Mia Del Popolo, Grace Hahnel, Grace Sloan

THIRD ROW: Aryaan Horne, Cara Donnelly, Mia Hughie-Williams, Cara Teusner-Gartland, Casey Kerr, Isobel Gammage

SECOND ROW: Rebecca Hobson, Amelia Watts, Alanna Curtis, Mrs Trudy Chick, Penelope Hollingdale, Rachel Harding, Alexandra D’Cruz

FRONT ROW: Eliza Rakich, Jessica Syamsuddin, Amy Manton, India Bailey, Janice Lai, Indiana Marusco

ABSENT: Emily Hartley, Indi Lamond, Madeline Fogarty

11 Baird

BACK ROW: Serena Green, Isobel Payne, Keely Atchison, Lena Hindenberg, Emily Cooke, Sally Sinclair

MIDDLE ROW: Yiling Xu, Rebecca Jordan, Shireen Pandher, Ms Patricia Higgins, Stephanie Leibovitch, Aimée Balfe, Sirada Kitiyansub

FRONT ROW: Lorna Flynn, Tzu-En Kuo, Martha Cornwell, Abigail Wackett, Saya Iwasaki, Nakita Blanco

12 Baird

BACK ROW: Annabelle Segler, Meike Hindenberg, Holly Schwelm, Genevieve Davidson, Alexandra O’Brien, Laura Murdoch

THIRD ROW: Eva Donnelly, Madison Merenda, Madeleine Lofthouse, Nidal Fradd, Amaani Alikhan, Anna McGuckin, Kendall Foulds

SECOND ROW: Ms Bianca Cazzulino, Maisie Stein, Isabel McElhinney, Miranda Quenby, Leila Folland, Kelly Irving, Mr Matthew Donaldson

FRONT ROW: Roisin Mohr, Sarah Savliwala, Tara McCully, Tyla Cranswick, Lucy Yang, Alma Jovanovic

the year 2013 – what a year it’s been for the legendary Carmichael house! every one of the blue-clad girls has exemplified our motto ‘Play the Game’ through their exceptional participation and house spirit. Our commitment, pride and sense of fun have made me truly proud to have led this amazing house.

The year kicked off with the Swimming Carnival at Challenge Stadium, where the rest of the School was able to witness the exuberant levels of blue pride emanating from our stands. While we placed a solid fifth overall, it is clear that our eagerness to participate – to dive, jump or flop into that pool – made it an enjoyable day. Special congratulations to the amazing Hadley Lindsay for taking out Champion Girl for Year 10. Some outstanding personal results in the diving pool resulted in one of our proudest moments of the year –Carmichael winning first place! We applaud Olivia Triglavcanin (Year 8) and Mia Simpson (Year 9) as Diving Champions, as well as Britt Doney (Year 10) and Olivia Hasel (Year 11) as runners-up.

Next on the agenda was CrossCountry, a gruelling but no doubt successful day for all who participated. It was great to see the blur of blue shirts crossing the finish line and we were thrilled to achieve a very close second place for the Senior School Trophy and an impressive fourth overall.

The Athletics Carnival was the final display of Carmichael’s talent and spirit on the sporting field. A sea of blue shirts and face paint could be seen running, jumping and throwing their way through a great day of competition. The willingness to participate by all the girls in blue saw Carmichael receiving some fantastic results, including an extremely close second place for the Senior School Trophy and a well-deserved third place overall.

Finally the infamous Arts Day arrived and with it a crowd of ‘Carmichleans’ ready to do their House justice by shimmying, shaking and grooving us to victory. We started the day by receiving first place in the Senior School and Middle School House Dance competitions and I can honestly say I have never been prouder of our efforts. It was wonderful to be walking around the School throughout the day and witnessing Carmichael girls congratulating each other as they made their way to their next performances. Parents, teachers and students alike could see the array of Carmichael’s

creative talents – from woodwork to photography to decorated cakes. We finished the day with the long-awaited House Choir, led by our talented House Choir Co-ordinator Jenna Verryn. Our performance of Van Morrison’s ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ saw us achieve an outstanding third place, of which we’re extremely proud.

None of Carmichael’s outstanding results could have been achieved this year without the extraordinary leadership displayed by the House Co-ordinators. Samantha Brenz-Verca showed exceptional organisational skills as Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator and I must give a special mention to Tia Madalena (Year 10) for achieving first place in Public Speaking. The tireless leadership and organisation of the Sport Co-ordinators, Annie Simpson and Kate Schweizer, made every Inter-House sport event run smoothly and successfully – I can’t thank them enough. Emily Byrne did an outstanding job as Performing Arts Co-ordinator, organising and choreographing numerous pieces for

our favourite day of the year. A big thank you also goes to Kate Ventouras, our Multimedia Co-ordinator, for being savvy with a camera and keeping our wiki and House board up to date with stunning photos of us girls in blue.

To the amazing Year 12 Carmichael House Tutor group, I can’t express my gratitude for all your support and all the great memories I’ve collected with you over the years. To Dr Winning, our House Advisor, thank you for your ongoing spirit and amazing organisation – the House couldn’t have run without you. Lastly, thank you to Carmichael for making my final year at PLC so enjoyable. Your smiles and laughter made every House meeting a lot of fun and I will cherish the memories of this experience forever.

Good luck to the 2014 Carmichael Captain, Alice Seymour and I hope the 2014 cohort has as a great year.

Adelaide Crossing, Carmichael House Captain

7 Carmichael BACK ROW: Olivia Tan, Lucy Constantine, Grace Bowen, Darcey Shepherd, Enya Zankharia, Ellie Wilcox, Amelia Smith

MIDDLE ROW: Chloe Dew, Annalise Goulding, Isabella Campbell, Giorgi Devereux, Eva Marsh, Celia Purvis, Ruby Cownie, Miss Holly Lees

FRONT ROW: Isabella McGregor, Stella Finlay, Annabelle Muir, Indiana Foskett, Emily Perrignon, Madelyn Johnston, Skye van Esch

8 Carmichael BACK ROW: Ava Cadee, Lily McMeeken, Jordyn Verboon, Rebecca Dunsdon, Laura Simpson, Madeline Olson

THIRD ROW: Kimberley Ockerby, Emily Pfau, Tess Bevan, Carmen Parker, Olivia Triglavcanin, Katherine Whitaker

SECOND ROW: Ms Nicola Leach, Meg Anderson, Amelia Crossing, Meg Ralph, Ella Capon, Emma Williams, Ms Lesley Kaye

FRONT ROW: Shannon Doherty, Tiffany Gossage, Jadaja Torres, Emma Bougher, Maddison Pyne, Brie Ratten

ABSENT: Kayley Dixon

9 Carmichael BACK ROW: Isabella O’Loughlin, Brooke Gagiero, Isabelle Archer, Gabrielle Morris, Pia Jacklyn

THIRD ROW: Danielle Tan, Grace Taylor, Chelsea Menmuir, Phoebe Metcalf, Isobel Palmer, Coco Farrell

SECOND ROW:

Ms Genevieve McCarthy, Mia Purvis, Lara Stewart, Megan Shepherd, Alannah Ikin, Kate Lucas, Ms Sarah Chescoe

FRONT ROW: Madison Noble, Anna Kosterich, Elise Walsh, Yasmeen Razvi, Elyse Naples, Mia Simpson

ABSENT: Rachel Marley, Alexandra Smith, Gabrielle Waite, Beatrice Manser

10 Carmichael

BACK ROW: Viola Vavrovsky, Georgia Hunt, Sarah Ghossein, Hadley Lindsay, Erin Lilburne, Ruby Watkins

THIRD ROW: Elsa Silberstein, Chaya Ahern, Morgan Bowen, Grace Muir, Lily Garbutt-Wilkins, Hayley Siciliano, Emma Stark

SECOND ROW: Gillian Scott, Kate Campbell, Layneisha Sgro, Madeline Conway, Pia Evans, Laura Mangano, Mr David Yates

FRONT ROW: Brittany Doney, Tia Madalena, Sophie Bevan, Clare Young, Aimee Kilpa, Melissa Taylor ABSENT: Ellen Dowley

11 Carmichael BACK ROW: Nicola Russell, Alice Seymour, Chloe Ferris, Hannah Gregson, Leah Crabb

MIDDLE ROW: Gabriella Poga, Amy Kirkness, Kathryn Froend, Mrs Christina Davini, Annique Cockerill, Abbey Mardon, Olivia Jacobsen

FRONT ROW: Holly Phillips, Desirée Tan, Rosie Lawford, Tanpasorn Chinda-Udom, Olivia-Kate Hasel, Nina Wise

12 Carmichael BACK ROW: Isabelle Masters, Adelaide Crossing, Kate Mannolini, Anna Ogilby, Rebecca Warrand, Kate Schweizer

THIRD ROW: Holly Shanks, Isobel Hicks, Samantha Brenz-Verca, Eleanor Lang, Jenna Verryn, Maoliosa Phelan, Gabrielle Scaffidi

SECOND ROW: Dr Brenda Winning, Elise Wilson, Sophia Glauert, Jessica Siciliano, Kate Ventouras, Emily Byrne, Anyapat Chinda-Udom, Mr John Fry

FRONT ROW: Emily Fernie, Mia Egerton-Warburton, Eliza RitchieMoore, Anne-Marie Karageorge, Annabelle Simpson, Caitlin O’Shea, Keduan Li

From the very beginning of the year, Ferguson girls have given of their best in every aspect of house life, with high participation levels across the board. I’m so happy to say that especially the Year 7s have put their best feet forward in everything they have participated in and I have loved getting to know them. I’m sure they will do fabulously in the years to come.

We started the year with a bang at the Swimming Carnival. Despite not placing highly in the overall results, every girl swam their hardest and contributed through either swimming, cheering or diving. In Year 7, Anna Konowalous did tremendously well by taking out Champion Girl, as well as Bridget McConkey in Year 8 who came runner-up Champion Girl in the diving. Jessica Moore also managed to remain Champion Girl for her fifth consecutive year! Ferguson came second overall in diving, an excellent effort by everyone.

Cross-country was a fabulous day where we came second overall and gave Baird a real run for their money (excuse the pun). There was exceptional participation on the day: nearly every girl ran the 3km run and in Year 8, Alyssa Van Heurk claimed Champion Girl with runner-up going to Emily Bradley.

Finally, we finished Inter-House sports for the year with an event that had all girls in red cheering wildly – the Athletics Carnival, which we won! I was so incredibly proud of every girl that ran, threw, jumped and cheered and it all payed off. A special mention to Isabella Mizera (Year 7) and Bridget McConkey and Millie Evans (Year 8) who all came runner-up Champion Girls on the day. The carnival was certainly made special with both Year 12 relay teams winning their divisions, as these girls have run together since their Middle School years. A massive thank you to our Sports Co-ordinators, Sophie Clyne and Tara Dunhill, who have been incredible at every sports event by being so organised and encouraging the girls to give of their best and participate where possible.

Throughout the year, the girls have been involved in public speaking and debating and have performed excellently, led by our Debating and Public speaking Co-ordinator, Tess

Parker. Through our great participation, we won Year 11 debating and public speaking, as well our Year 9s receiving second in debating; a special mention also to Catherine Berry of Year 11 who was awarded best speaker. Throughout all these events we had our Multimedia Co-ordinator Holly Boston at the ready with a red camera, so a big thank you to her for capturing Ferguson’s successful moments!

Finally we had one of the best days of the year – Arts Day. Led by our Arts Co-ordinator, Lavinia Wehr, who did an absolutely fantastic job, Ferguson had a very successful day. It was incredible to walk around the School and see red in many of the art sections. Everyone did extremelmy well and I cannot be more proud, especially of the girls in House Dance who put in a tremendous effort that truly paid off. To finish the day we had House Choir, conducted by Deborah Fisher, who did an amazing job as our Co-ordinator by taking us through the well-loved ‘ABBA mash-up’.

Now that our next big adventure is around the corner, huge thanks goes to all the Ferguson Year 12s. We have had an incredible year, everyone stepped up as leaders and was so supportive of each other, which has made it an absolute honour to have led Ferguson. A big thank you also needs to go our House Advisor, Mr Saunders and to our House Tutor, Mrs Philpot for being there for us over the years; we’ve loved having you both and Ferguson just wouldn’t be the same without you! Good luck to the new Year 12s and to Grace Harris – I know you’ll do a fantastic job and lead Ferguson to victory! I have been so very proud and privileged to have had this amazing opportunity and the memories we’ve made will stay with me always. To my Year 12s always remember – we’re the ‘Girls On Fire!’

Olivia Jurat, Ferguson House Captain

7 Ferguson

BACK ROW: Ashlee Wearne, Isabella Mizera, Kiara Wee, Anna Konowalous, Clare Wray, Aimee Correia

THIRD ROW: Georgia Youngman, Ella Sanders, Saskia Thomas, Alexandra Whiddon, Sarah Pfeiffer, Madeleine Naylor-Pratt, Tiarna McGillivray

SECOND ROW: Annie McCarthy, Tegan Ward, Shivana Dayawala, Olivia Couzens, Martha McKenzie, Ava Gajdatsy, Ms Hildegarde Apel

FRONT ROW: Misha Riaz, Amrita Khanna, Ella Barwood, Catherine Jones, Athena Finn, Victoria Salem

8 Ferguson BACK ROW: Millie Evans,

Alyssa Van Heurck, Anna Wedgwood, Tiffany Evans, Maggie Johnston, Amy Freestone, Sophie Pfeiffer, Ruby Handley

MIDDLE ROW: Ms Emma Solomon, Emma Peet, Eleanor Brooks, Jillian Boyd, Emily Forrest, Emily Zhang, Bridget McConkey, Miah Smith, Mr Barney Trezona

FRONT ROW: Willow Hallager, Sarah Jones, Gabrielle O’Brien, Emily Bradley, Khloe Chan, Sophia Azzopardi, Juliette Adler

ABSENT: Sasha Wozga, Nell Thomson

9 Ferguson

BACK ROW: Grace Moscou, Alexandra Mary, Eleanor Simpson, Alice McGregor, Sarah Willis, Clea Sanders

THIRD ROW: Sofia Michael, Xiangmeng Tao, Annabel Wilson, Isabelle Grist, Sophie White, Amelia Eftos, Matilda Birchmore

SECOND ROW: Ms Maylin Tai, Amber King, Sophia Wehr, Lauren Donsworth, Grace Whiddon, Isobel Evans, Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Mrs Elke McKay

FRONT ROW: Maria Roux, Mandhakini Krishnan, Brodie Cunnold, Lauren Sutherland, Sasha McKee, Brittany Cumming

ABSENT: Sophie Debenham, Ruby Thomson

10 Ferguson

BACK ROW: Elizabeth White, Maggie Joyner, Olivia Moore, Sophie Clarke, Charlotte Boston, Hannah Dunhill

THIRD ROW: Prima Unsuwan, Harriet Haining, Taylor Graves, Claire Breidahl, Grace Mizera, Grace Hounslow

SECOND ROW: Lillian Hollingsworth, Amelia Murray, Laura Whiddon, Mrs Kerrie Williams, Victoria Powe, Lara Miller, Jade Holmes

FRONT ROW: Charlotte Salem, Chelsea Craddock, Sachi Nevill, Stephanie Williams, Malorie McLerie, Charlotte Couzens, Catriona Reynolds

ABSENT: Sally Mathwin, Mr Greg Williams, Dori Xian

11 Ferguson

BACK ROW: Kaila Endebrock-Brown, Pamela Diamond, Annelise Willis, Georgia Symons, Annabelle Broun, Poppy Burrell, Leonie Van Der Weele, Grace Harris

FRONT ROW: Katie Hooper, Catherine Berry, Brianna Jones, Dr Christine Madill, Elizabeth Trahar, Emily Farquhar, Kam Man Chan

12 Ferguson

BACK ROW: Reinette Roux, Deborah Fisher, Michaela Miller, Jessica Moore, Anna Clixby, Kayla Cunnold, Siobhan Deacon

THIRD ROW: Holly Boston, Olivia Jurat, Tara Dunhill, Sophie Clyne, Annabella Packer, Annie Bowman, Gabrielle Clixby

SECOND ROW: Mr Murray Saunders, Isabella Hughes, Emma Salem, Rosemary Bradley, Pia Hofman, Madison McLerie, Lavinia Wehr, Ms Adele Philpot

FRONT ROW: Ashley Dunne, Kaitlyn Williams, Alexandra Strzelecki, Zoë Grayson, Scarlett Mackay, Xiaoyi Bao, Tess Parker

this year has been a terrific one for the ‘Mighty McNeilians’. From crazy costumes to the power of McNeil armstrong and our chicken-themed house Marching, it certainly has been a yellow year for all.

First up was the Swimming Carnival and the huge number of McNeil girls in the pool made it a really fantastic day for the House. We had many excellent results, with Salwa Sadek (Year 10) and Anna Ranford (Year 9) as runner-up Champion Girls, as well as Farrah Sadek (Year 9) who was the Year 9 Champion Girl. Salwa also attained a new record for the Year 10 50m Breastroke, which is an incredible achievement. Our success on the day was largely due to the dedication of our two top-notch Sport Co-ordinators, Sabina Fischer and Giorgia Callander. McNeil shone in debating and public speaking this year, under the superb guidance of our Co-ordinator Portia McDonald. We also did very well in many of the smaller events such as Inter-House Academics and House Improvisation. All of these special moments were captured brilliantly by our Multimedia Co-ordinator Ruby Frey and uploaded onto our regularly updated McNeil Wiki.

The Athletics Carnival was also a great day for McNeil. All the girls from the different Year groups accepted the challenge of trying new sports outside of their comfort zones, such as the dreaded hurdles race, in order to contribute to House spirit. Whilst participation was the main focus, our motto ‘Victory or Death’ was certainly evident in the number of McNeil Champions on the day. Runnerup Champion Girl went to Brianna Newnham (Year 10) and both Eloise Shaw (Year 7) and Tatjana Fischer (Year 8) were Champion Girls for their Year groups. The Middle School continued their winning streak with McNeil being awarded the Middle School trophy yet again! Overall we came second on the day, which is a wonderful achievement. Then of course there was Arts Day. As it was the last major event for the House, we really wanted to finish with a bang – and boy did McNeil do that!

Every section, both in the creative and performing arts, was flooded with McNeil entries. The success of the day was greatly due to the excellent leadership of Madeleine King, our Performing Arts Co-ordinator. She set the goal of at least one McNeil entry in every category and with her outstanding guidance we easily achieved this. However it is safe to say that the highlight of Arts Day was winning the House Choir competition. Felicity Eustance, our magnificent House Choir Co-ordinator, took a very organised and enthusiastic approach in running the choir this year. I think I can speak for everyone in saying that it was one of the best House Choirs that McNeil has ever been a part of.

But just as our House Choir song ‘Hello, Goodbye’ said, it is time for me to say goodbye and the rest of McNeil to say hello to many more years in this amazing House.

It’s been a privilege to lead the girls this year and even though there have been many times when I have embarrassed myself with my mediocre accents and poor jokes, they still laughed and smiled supportively. Thank you to Mrs Stewart who has been the most incredible House Advisor and always made sure I had everything organised and under control. Good luck to next year’s House Captain, Stella Brackenridge and to all the Year 12s of 2014 – you’ll have a great year. The rest of you, keep participating and striving for victory and your futures will be bright yellow.

Rebecca Cole, McNeil House Captain

7 McNeil

BACK ROW: Emily Davies, Emma Zampatti, Eloise Shaw, Isabella Thomson, Sascha Macgeorge, Amy Stegena

MIDDLE ROW: Samantha Ashby, Letitia Martin, Amy Gibbs, Ms Philippa D’Sylva, Arabella Davies, Natalie Everett, Joyce Liu

FRONT ROW: Sophie Patrick, Madison Reid, Sofia Fleming-Wilson, Jie Ping Yap, Margit Eijs, Scarlet Moe, Ruby De Marte

ABSENT: Elizabeth McLarty, Madeline Thompson

8 McNeil

BACK ROW: Isabella Blanchard, Ciara Taylor, Tatjana Fischer, Sophie McDonald, Chloe Stewart, Claire Durston, Paige Butler

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Esther Hanbidge, Patricia Frazis, Jacqueline Lightfoot, Eliza Millar, Jordenne Mills, Lila Skinner, Olivia Kerr, Ms Johanna Hundsdoerfer

FRONT ROW: Mei Tokui, Haley Dare, Kirby Eastman, Charlotte Eckersley, Sylvie Chadwick, Georgia Burton, Zakiah Kelanabejaya

ABSENT: Jonica Fairweather, Eliza Hardy, Georgia Nissen

9 McNeil

BACK ROW: Lyndell Bradshaw, Sophie Rodda, Eloise Bolt, Eliza Reilly, Matilda Morfesse, Harriet Martin

THIRD ROW: Lynsey Creeger, Catherine Calder, Siobhan le Roux, Emily Newnham, Anna Gill, Jasmine Mouda-Hughes

SECOND ROW: Ms Wieneke Maris, Anna Ranford, Maisie Bannister, Emily Ford, Emmanuelle Lee, Isobel Cole, Ms Kumiko Sue

FRONT ROW: Charlotte Lee, Jessica Taylor, Sarah Holmsen, Lucy Banks, Farah Sadek, Hannah Edgecombe

ABSENT: Eleanor McLarty, Anna Gunzburg, Madeleine Woolgar

10 McNeil

BACK ROW: Zoî Hanson, Emma Weston, Brianna Newnham, Miquela Vos, Katherine Wilson, Emily Maddocks

THIRD ROW: Elise Eijs, Jade Neal, Pepita Prince-Ruiz, Sarah Wright, Mckenzie Eastman, Mikayla James, Alaina Phinney

SECOND ROW: Alice Ford, Freya Boyle, Imaan Shakibaee, Lily Dale, Alanah Maclaurin, Grace Bannister, Salwa Sadek, Miss Emily Rooke

FRONT ROW: Laura Rogers, Victoria Craft, Olivia De Jonge, Ashlyn Hassett, Holly Chamberlain, Jemima Berrisford-Thompson

11 McNeil

BACK ROW: Kendall Spurgeon, Kailey Creeger, Katherine Butler, Rachele Devoto, Isobel Camerer

MIDDLE ROW: Celine Zufferey, Ella Newton, Catherine Tweedie, Ms Sarah Combes, Manisha Malcolm, Sannah Maclean, Chloé Stimbre

FRONT ROW: Ellen Frodsham, Jasirah Bin Hitam, Molly Anderson, Jeong Yun Moon, Rachel Gardner, Aviva Brackenridge

12 McNeil

BACK ROW: Ruby Frey, Ashley Cullen, Eliza Burton, Emily Hains, Daisy Douglas, Isabella Boladeras, Christina More-Booth

THIRD ROW: Giorgia Callander, Morgan Shaber-Twedt, Isobel Martin, Phoebe Ranford, Anna Henderson, Rebecca Cole, Madeleine King

SECOND ROW: Mrs Shelley Stewart, Grace Jones, Lucy Alcock, Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Stephanie Forsyth, Sabina Fischer, Sara Bergmann, Mrs Mairead Taylor

FRONT ROW: Felicity Eustance, Charlotte Leake, Victoria McKenzie, Sophie Stockwell, Genevieve McCloskey, Portia McDonald, Helena Otty

‘Just stewart’ was our motto for the year, coming from the Nike advertisement ‘Just Do It’. this encapsulated the 2013 attitude in stewart house, with girls giving everything a go and putting themselves out of their comfort zones. all the stewart girls have been so much fun this year, which not only made my job as house Captain easy, but also really demonstrated how kind and cohesive this group of girls are.

We started off the year with the brilliant result of second place in our Swimming and Diving Carnival. Through our overall participation and endeavour we were able to achieve such an outstanding result. A big congratulations to the runner-up Champion Girl for diving in Year 7, Scarlett Downes, runner up Year 8 Champion Girl for swimming, Ali Edgar, Year 11 Champion Girl for diving, Sophie Henderson and Year 12 Champion Girl for diving, Jana Harvey. Our Sport Co-ordinators, Eliza Carre and Lauren Campbell, worked tirelessly at organising the numerous sporting events throughout the year. They were absolutely incredible at helping me with whatever I needed and I am forever grateful to them both.

Group Improvisation was introduced as a new Inter-House event this year. This was an extremely entertaining competition, with so many from Stewart giving it a go. This competition was one of the highlights of my year because of the exuberant atmosphere created by our hilarious green girls.

Their fun-loving and creative nature allowed the Middle School team to come first overall with the Senior School girls placing second, demonstrating the great effort by everyone. Our Multimedia Coordinator Robyn Stewart showed her artistic flare for photography at every opportunity; thank you for capturing such memorable moments at this and all Inter-House events.

Cross-country was a day where all the Stewart girls gave it a go. It was great to see everyone either sprinting, running, jogging or walking the 3km race. Even though it wasn’t our strongest performance as a House, individuals from Stewart did shine with runner-up Champion Girl from Year 7, Lucy Baddeley, Champion Girl for Year 9, Caitlyn Attwell and Champion Girl for Year 11, Annabel Watts.

The Athletics Carnival once again showed how the Stewart girls ‘Just do it’ as they all got involved and tried their best. Our sixth place did not reflect the effort put in by everyone, especially those girls that had to step into events

on the day. Massive congratulations to runner-up Champion Girl for Year 11, Annabel Watts and Champion Girl for Year 12, Lauren Campbell.

Outside the sporting arena, the ‘green machines’ shined with Hanneka Gerritsen guiding the Year 9 public speaking girls to victory, as well as both Year 10s and 11s achieving second place. There was such a high level of participation within the Debating and Inter-House Academics competitions.

Our green family engulfed the PLC grounds in both the creative and performing arts this year, with Stewart jumping into Arts Day with our usual participating spirit. The day began with Claudia Nathan, our Arts Coordinator, brilliantly leading the way with her funky moves and creative choreography in House Dance. With her organisation, Middle School came second and Senior School came third and this was a really great way to start the festive day. Thanks must also go to Isobel Szklarz, our House Choir Co-ordinator and Tess Stroud, Libby Cullen and Emma Krantz who

contributed to our House Choir performance immensely.

Thank you to Ms Honeychurch, who is an invaluable asset to Stewart House –words cannot describe how much I owe her. Her love and pride for Stewart is so evident in the huge amount of work she does for us all. Congratulations to Lucy Stewart, you will be an amazing House Captain and leader in the School. To the Year 12 ‘Stewartarians’ of 2014, keep up the Stewart pride and keep it green.

Finally to the most beautiful Year 12 group I could ask for, without your support and help I don’t know how I would have managed this year. I have been so fortunate to have been in Stewart for the last 13 years and it has been an honour and a privilege to be your House Captain and friend.

Gabrielle Hitchen, Stewart House Captain

7 stewart

BACK ROW: Emma Williams, Poppy Evans, Kiri Johnston, Isobel Byars, Hayley Clarke, Lucy Baddeley, Sonya Frossine

MIDDLE ROW: Stella Palmer, Sophie Bruce, Ella Henharen, Isabella Devlin, Luiza Petrykowski, Mollie Rossen, Amber Kibblewhite, Ms Kristy Timms

FRONT ROW: Sophia Gawan-Taylor, Grace Johnson, Scarlett Downes, Riley Brogan, Ella Wilson, Leisl Lucerne-Knight, Rachael Connor, Isabella Draper

ABSENT: Grace Farrell

8 stewart

BACK ROW: Isabella Trouchet, Eyitoritse Mojuetan, Mia Separovic, Julia Newport, Sascha Wilhelm, Georgia Weir

THIRD ROW: Gabrielle Martin, Teagan Brierton, Prada Herron, Abby Cooke, Lauren Smith, Ali Edgar, Isabella Mitchell

SECOND ROW: Miss Alana Wilson, Kiehana Carter, Claudia Palandri, Anna Martin, Hannah Johns, Sophie Bell, Mrs Deborah McPhee

FRONT ROW: Lily Gubbay, Rieley Stewart, Olivia Sewell, Lilly Smeulders, Victoria Dodds, Ellen Odgers

9 stewart

BACK ROW: Tahnee Carter, Alisha Wilson, Claire May, Shilo Read, Isabella Steffen, Sarah Hatch

THIRD ROW: Lilli McKenzie, Carla Martin, Zara Wege, Tegan McCarthy, Meg Dempster, Maddison Reid, Gigi Parker

SECOND ROW: Mr Damien Kerrigan, Caitlin Attwell, Nadia Bennier, Hayley McAlpine, Harriet Mactier, Georgia Morrell, Julianne Dutton, Mrs Sarah Kelley

FRONT ROW: Elena Rayner, Stephanie Lade, Alice Reilly, Emma Drury, Miranda Bruce, Phoebe Johnson

10 stewart

BACK ROW: Hannah Garland, Jessica Picton-Warlow, Kira Vermeersch, Katarina Welborn, Mia Evans, Margaret Stroud

THIRD ROW: Meaghan Veitch, Emma Wittenoom, Lucy Rossen, Olivia Tate, Emily Stone, Ailsa Edwards, Cassidy Quantrill

SECOND ROW: Noa Gubbay, Elizabeth Gaze, Jessica Heggaton, India Stewart, Erryn Whyte, Olivia Shannon, Madison Paccani, Mr Gary Green

FRONT ROW: Sichan Lowjun, Napin Karnchanachari, Nicole Jenkins, Cailin Harvey, Sheridan Jefferson, Amy Rieck

11 stewart

BACK ROW: Alice Murdoch, Lucy Stewart, Georgia Repton, Alexandra Picton-Warlow, Anneke Rose, Annabel Watts

MIDDLE ROW: Erin Carlton, Annarose Reilly, Anya Robinson, Mrs Ann Smith, Jessamy Boys, Miranda Franklin, Nina Kennedy

FRONT ROW: Korchan Lowjun, Georgia-Rae Blake, Celeste Williamson, Bryony Dougall, Sophie Henderson, Serena Louie

12 stewart

BACK ROW: Lauren Campbell, Anita Ibbitson, Claudia Nathan, Robyn Stuart, Nicola Carter, Emma Krantz

THIRD ROW: Isobel Szklarz, Kate Forrester, Eliza Carre, Rebecca Kaard, Megan Rex, Gabrielle Hitchen, Elizabeth Drury

SECOND ROW: Ms Melinda Honeychurch, Hanneka Gerritsen, Krysta Mickelberg, Morgan Paccani, Natasha Thompson, Tess Stroud, Elizabeth Cullen, Ms Skye Hegarty

FRONT ROW: Naomi Free, Jana Harvey, Brittany Rose, Sarah Sloan, Erin May, Talia Clohessy, Isabelle Raiter

What a wonderful year it has been for the girls in purple! 2013 was full of fantastic sporting and artistic achievements and, even more importantly, incredible displays of house spirit from the summers family.

Summers tasted the sweet delights of success in our triumphant performance at the Swimming Carnival. New girls were gently folded into the Summers House mix as a plethora of purple caps were victorious in the pool. Selena Ballesteros (Year 7) and Miriam Hedges (Year 12) put on a beautiful display in the diving, both achieving runner-up Champion Girl. Congratulations to our Year group swimming Champion Girls, Olivia Dry (Year 7), Emma Warburton (Year 8), Arielle Downes (Year 11) and especially Sophie Foulkes for leading the swimming in Summers House with the sensational achievement of runnerup Champion Girl in Year 12.

The purple shirts were once again out in force at the Cross-country Carnival with a great display of House spirit as everyone put in their best effort. The Athletics Carnival then proved another fun day of enthusiasm and participation for the girls. Our champions included Selena Ballesteros (runner-up Year 7), Charlotte Hill (Champion Girl Year 9) and Sharni Webster (runner-up Year 10).

Congratulations to everyone who participated on the day – whether it was running, jumping or throwing, the Summers girls wore their purple shirts with pride. A huge thank you to Stephanie Gallagher and Siobhan Johnston, our Sport Co-ordinators, your organisation, dedication and general enthusiasm to sport in Summers House has been fantastic this year and the successes of the House are a credit to you both.

I see marching as one of the pinnacles of sporting achievement at PLC. With the Year 12s taking a rather dictatorial approach, the Summers girls shone down the athletics track with their heads held high and their purple shirts radiant. Congratulations Summers House on the fantastic achievement of first place – we really showed the other Houses what it means to stride in style! This year, Summers has not only excelled in sporting endeavours but has participated in the Arts with skill and enthusiasm. Across Middle and Senior School, all of the debaters and public speakers performed

exceptionally. Congratulations to Eve Bramley, our hugely talented Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator, who has led by example in every sense. Thank you also to Bella LeMessieur for your wonderful multimedia skills. Arts Day once again proved to be a highlight of the year for Summers House as all pursued each endeavour with uncontained enthusiasm. Whether it was the incredible cakes, the inspiring dancing or the amazing singing, our Summers family committed to everything with pride and most importantly a smile. The House Dance competition proved a highlight, with purple tulle filling the stage and Mr Scholten’s incredible moves being a highlight. A huge thank you to Mr Scholten for this and for everything you have done for us purple girls over the years, it wouldn’t have been the same without you. Special mentions to Bella Vinten, our Performing Arts Co-ordinator and Jessica Murray, our House Choir Co-ordinator, for everything they did leading up to Arts Day. You both had such massive jobs

and the successes of the purple girls prove that your efforts were nothing but extraordinary.

Alongside me this year has been an inspirational group of Year 12s, who I could not possibly have survived the year without. Thank you for everything you have done for the House and I know that you will approach the future full of the confidence, enthusiasm and spirit that is the essence of Summers.

To Mrs Walker, our second mother, a simple thank you for putting up with us! You have been supportive and enthusiastic and we couldn’t have survived these years without you. Ms Neame, you have been a fabulous new addition to Summers and the purple girls are lucky to have you.

I leave Summers House full of confidence that the 2014 Summers House Captain will lead you with enthusiasm and dedication.

Congratulations Emilie Ong and I hope your year will bring you as much joy and happiness as mine did. A big final thank you to all the girls in Summers

who have been a vital part of my life at PLC. I have loved getting to know you all and it has been a privilege and an honour to have been your House Captain. Keep wearing your purple shirts with pride and enjoy your years in the best House at PLC!

Annie Donaldson, Summers House Captain

7 summers

BACK ROW: Georgia Krige, Eleanor Swick, Grace Usher, Olivia Dry, Selena Ballesteros, Sarafina Elliott

MIDDLE ROW: Désirée Rafferty, Zoe Seale, Katarina Stuart, Zoî Malone, Eliza Donaldson, Lilian McDougall, Ciara Clarke, Mrs Jennifer Crisp

FRONT ROW: Camille Guinée, Ché Martin, Amanda Goh, Tallulah Williamson, Jacqueline Morley, Jessica Ezekiel, Nikita Jethwa

ABSENT: Amelia Freemantle, Ms Niamh Fitzpatrick

8 summers

BACK ROW: Emma Warburton, Hannah Chulung, Alexandra Cowan, Emily Johnson, Loulé Smith

THIRD ROW: Mia Calvetti, Katherine Graham, Lauren Moore, Claudia Hsi, Bethany Guy, Isabel Byrne

SECOND ROW: Ms Caroline Andrault, Natalie Cheveralls, Olivia Garbowski, Dominique Eastwood, Claire Fitzgerald, Emma Crisp, Miss Elizabeth Johnson

FRONT ROW: Emily Kopke, Lily Hallam, Jana Papantoniou, Jamie Krige, Eliza Rimmer, Charlene Green

ABSENT: Isobel Dunn

9 summers

BACK ROW: Anneka Swan, Paegan Erwin, Amelia Mantle, Tessa Evans, Lia Marinko, Amy Johnston, Katherine Descant

THIRD ROW: Aude Mangharam, Sasha Welch, Tiarra White, Kate Eagleton, Emily Symondson, Charlotte Hill, Arielle Downes

SECOND ROW: Ms Gemma Freel, Lucy Seale, Grace Fleay, Angelina Moreau, Grace Chapman, Patrea Piwowarski, Sasha Mack, Ms Lana Salfinger

FRONT ROW: Lily Gherbaz, Olivia Italiano, Jasmin Barunga, Isla Cooke, Zosia Tindale, Louisa Dry, Jessica Newland

10 summers

BACK ROW: Eleanor Seale, Emma Bruce, Siena Zamin, Jaimi Quinlivan, Minna Burton, Eleanore Lammers-Lewis

THIRD ROW: Anjelica Young, Marteila Cheedy, Phoebe Donaldson, Shannon Schulz, Ashton Arthur, Sharni Webster

SECOND ROW: Catriona Read, Naomi Robinson, Nola Moreau, Ms Josephine Mfune, Tasma Allen, Bronte O’Grady, Summer Walker

FRONT ROW: Georgia Ford, Sophie Lewis, Poppy Price, Jai Bin Swani, Amber MacLeod, Stella Bramley

ABSENT: Lucy Bell, Mikaela Dunn, Vinciane Gide, Aashi Pankaj

11 summers

BACK ROW: Pia Bassett, Chelsea Downes, Sarah Fitzgerald, Shelby Evans, Sophie Edlin

MIDDLE ROW: Emilie Ong, Chloe Moore, Ms Sabrina Earsman, Kate Cooke, Nicola Aniere

FRONT ROW: Paige Harvey, Ruby Gherbaz, Anne-Marie Toman, Christine Collier, Kelsey Lang, Morgan Witham

12 summers

BACK ROW: Georgia Mulholland, Sophie Foulkes, Alexandra Malone, Alisha Maclean, Allegra Di Francesco, Alexis Quinlivan

THIRD ROW: Miriam Hedges, Lucinda Diffen, Felicity Gallagher, Ella Woods, Stephanie Gallagher, Sophie Maitland, Gabriella Vinten

SECOND ROW: Ms Casey Neame, Jasmine MacLeod, Jessica Murray, Monique Hard, Anneliese Donaldson, Genevieve Stirling, Katelin Nelson, Mrs Erica Walker

FRONT ROW: Emily Jonklaas, Eve Bramley, Georgia Woodward, Bella Le Messurier, Siobhan Johnston, Flavia Lane Fry

ABSENT: Kimberley Shepherd

Leavers 2013

Lucy Alcock

Xiaoyi Bao

Amaani Alikhan

Sara Bergmann

Isabella Boladeras

Holly Boston

Rosemary Bradley Annie Bowman

Eve Bramley

Samantha Brenz-Verca

Eliza Burton

Giorgia Callander

Emily Byrne

Lauren Campbell Eliza Carre

Nicola Carter

Anna Clixby

Anyapat Chinda-Udom

Gabrielle Clixby

Talia Clohessy

Sophie Clyne

Tyla Cranswick

Rebecca Cole

Adelaide Crossing Ashley Cullen

Elizabeth Cullen Genevieve Davidson Kayla Cunnold

Siobhan Deacon Allegra Di Francesco

Lucinda Diffen

Eva Donnelly Anneliese Donaldson

Daisy Douglas Elizabeth Drury

Tara Dunhill

Mia Egerton-Warburton

Ashley Dunne

Felicity Eustance

Emily Fernie

Sabina Fischer

Leila Folland

Deborah Fisher

Kate Forrester

Stephanie Forsyth

Kendall Foulds

Nidal Fradd

Sophie Foulkes

Naomi Free Ruby Frey

Leavers 2013

Felicity Gallagher

Hanneka Gerritsen

Stephanie Gallagher

Sophia Glauert Zoë Grayson

Emily Hains

Jana Harvey

Monique Hard

Miriam Hedges Anna Henderson

Isobel Hicks

Gabrielle Hitchen

Meike Hindenberg

Pia Hofman

Isabella Hughes

Anita Ibbitson

Siobhan Johnston Kelly Irving Grace Jones

Emily Jonklaas

Alma Jovanovic

Rebecca Kaard

Olivia Jurat

Anne-Marie Karageorge Madeleine King

Emma Krantz

Eleanor Lang Flavia Lane Fry

Bella Le Messurier Charlotte Leake

Keduan Li

Scarlett Mackay

Madeleine Lofthouse

Alisha Maclean Jasmine MacLeod

Sophie Maitland

Kate Mannolini

Alexandra Malone

Isobel Martin Isabelle Masters

Erin May

Tara McCully

Genevieve McCloskey

Portia McDonald Isabel McElhinney

Anna McGuckin

Madison McLerie Victoria McKenzie

Madison Merenda Krysta Mickelberg

Leavers 2013

Michaela Miller

Jessica Moore Roisin Mohr

Christina More-Booth Georgia Mulholland

Laura Murdoch

Claudia Nathan Jessica Murray

Katelin Nelson Grace Newton-Wordsworth

Alexandra O’Brien

Anna Ogilby

Caitlin O’Shea

Helena Otty Morgan Paccani

Annabella Packer

Maoliosa Phelan

Tess Parker

Miranda Quenby Alexis Quinlivan

Isabelle Raiter

Megan Rex Phoebe Ranford

Eliza Ritchie-Moore Brittany Rose

Reinette Roux Sarah Savliwala Emma Salem

Gabrielle Scaffidi

Kate Schweizer

Holly Schwelm

Morgan Shaber-Twedt

Annabelle Segler

Holly Shanks Kimberley Shepherd

Jessica Siciliano

Sarah Sloan

Annabelle Simpson

Maisie Stein

Genevieve Stirling

Sophie Stockwell

Alexandra Strzelecki

Tess Stroud

Robyn Stuart Isobel Szklarz

Natasha Thompson

Jenna Verryn

Kate Ventouras

Gabriella Vinten

Rebecca Warrand

Lavinia Wehr

Elise Wilson Kaitlyn Williams

Ella Woods Georgia Woodward

Lucy Yang

POCKETS 2013

LADIES’ COLLEGE

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.

PrINCIPaL’s POCKets

aCaDeMIC hONOurs –

DIPLOMa

Eve Bramley

Meike Hindenberg

Erin May

Tess Parker

aCaDeMIC hONOurs – WaCe

Eliza Burton

Talia Clohessy

Tyla Cranswick

Siobhan Deacon

Ashley Dunne

Felicity Eustance

Kendall Foulds

Alma Jovanovic

Alexandra Malone

Kate Mannolini

Sarah Savliwala

aCaDeMIC suBJeCt POCKets –

DIPLOMa

Biology

Isobel Martin

Roisin Mohr

Georgia Woodward

Chemistry

Meike Hindenberg

Erin May

Tess Parker

economics

Eve Bramley

Tess Parker

Morgan Shaber-Twedt

english

Eve Bramley

Ashley Cullen

Leila Folland

Tara McCully

Isobel Martin

Erin May

Tess Parker

Emma Salem

Morgan Shaber-Twedt

Georgia Woodward

history

Morgan Shaber-Twedt

Mathematics

Meike Hindenberg

Erin May

Physics

Meike Hindenberg

theatre

Isabella Boladeras

visual arts

Eve Bramley

Ashley Cullen

aCaDeMIC suBJeCt POCKets

– WaCe

accounting & Finance

Alma Jovanovic

applied Information technology

Felicity Eustance

art

Eliza Burton

Felicity Eustance

Biology

Tyla Cranswick

Chemistry

Xiaoyi Bao

Rosie Bradley

Talia Clohessy

Allegra Di Francesca

Ashley Dunne

Keduan Li

Madeleine Lofthouse

Alexandra Malone

Kate Mannolini

Sarah Savliwala

Dance

Miriam Hedges

Gabrielle Scaffidi

Drama

Rebecca Cole

Allegra Di Francesco

Mia Egerton-Warburton

Elise Wilson

economics

Talia Clohessy

Alma Jovanovic

english

Felicity Gallagher

Stephanie Gallagher

Jasmine MacLeod

Food, science & technology

Daisy Douglas

French

Alexandra Malone

Chloé Stimbre

Geography

Kelly Irving

human Biology

Kendall Foulds

Sophie Foulkes

Felicity Gallagher

Jasmine MacLeod

Miranda Quenby

Sarah Savliwala

Isobel Szklarz

Japanese

Sarah Savliwala

Literature

Eliza Burton

Talia Clohessy

Siobhan Deacon

Felicity Eustance

Alma Jovanovic

Sarah Savliwala

Robyn Stuart

Materials Design and technology

– textiles

Rebecca Warrand

Lavinia Wehr

Mathematics

Siobhan Deacon

Keduan Li

Alexandra Malone

Kate Mannolini

Mathematics specialist

Keduan Li

Madeleine Lofthouse

Kate Mannolini

Media

Mia Egerton-Warburton

Modern history

Eliza Burton

Politics & Law

Siobhan Deacon

Alma Jovanovic

Physical education studies

Stephanie Gallagher

Ella Woods

Physics

Xiaoyi Bao

Rosie Bradley

Talia Clohessy

Eva Donnelly

Ashley Dunne

Kendall Foulds

Eleanor Lang

Keduan Li

Madeleine Lofthouse

Alexandra Malone

Kate Mannolini

Megan Rex

Sarah Savliwala

Psychology

Eliza Carre

Giorgia Callander

Anna Clixby

Allegra Di Francesco

Felicity Eustance

Isobel Hicks

Kelly Irving

Emily Jonklaas

Alma Jovanovic

Scarlett Mackay

Jasmine MacLeod

Alexandra O’Brien

Isabelle Raiter

Ella Woods

CO-CurrICuLar POCKets

arts honours

Rebecca Cole

Adelaide Crossing

Genevieve Davidson

Gabrielle Hitchen

Alisha Maclean

Grace Newton-Wordsworth

Rebecca Warrand

arts Participation

Rebecca Cole

Gabrielle Hitchen

Grace Newton-Wordsworth

Elise Wilson

Dance

Emily Byrne

Nidal Fradd

Miriam Hedges

Portia McDonald

Anna McGuckin

Scarlett Mackay

Gabrielle Scaffidi

Annabelle Simpson

Gabriella Vinten

Debating

Genevieve Davidson

Grace Newton-Wordsworth

Sarah Savliwala

Lucy Yang

Drama

Amaani Alikhan

Rebecca Cole

Adelaide Crossing

Allegra Di Francesco

Mia Egerton-Warburton

Gabrielle Hitchen

Madeleine King

Alisha Maclean

Grace Newton-Wordsworth

Jenna Verryn

Rebecca Warrand

Elise Wilson

Public speaking

Alisha Maclean

technical Production

Genevieve Davidson

Rebecca Warrand

MusIC POCKets

ensemble Pockets

PLC/scotch symphony Orchestra

Eve Bramley

Rebecca Cole

Genevieve Davidson

Anneliese Donaldson

Ashley Dunne

Gabrielle Hitchen

Olivia Jurat

Madeleine Lofthouse

Tara McCully

Alisha Maclean

Jasmine Macleod

Isobel Martin

Caitlin O’Shea

Reinette Roux

Pipe Band

Rosie Bradley

Eliza Burton

Allegra Di Francesco

Anneliese Donaldson

Ashley Dunne

Monique Hard

Anna Henderson

Madeleine Lofthouse

Tara McCully

Sophie Maitland

Isobel Martin

Caitlin O’Shea

Alexis Quinlivan

Isabelle Raiter

Brittany Rose

Kate Ventouras

Chorale

Rebecca Cole

Ashley Dunne

Lucy Yang

Bartok Orchestra

Eve Bramley

Rebecca Cole

Genevieve Davidson

Ashley Dunne

Tara McCully

Jasmine Macleod

Isobel Martin

Concert Band

Talia Clohessy

Adelaide Crossing

Anneliese Donaldson

Felicity Eustance

Sophie Foulkes

Felicity Gallagher

Anna Henderson

Gabrielle Hitchen

Emily Jonklaas

Olivia Jurat

Madeleine Lofthouse

Alisha Maclean

Erin May

Anna Ogilby

Caitlin O’Shea

Brittany Rose

Reinette Roux

Annabelle Simpson

Rebecca Warrand

Elise Wilson

Lucy Yang

stage Band

Adelaide Crossing

Sophie Foulkes

Felicity Gallagher

Anna Henderson

Gabrielle Hitchen

Alisha Maclean

Caitlin O’Shea

Lucy Yang

Chamber Music – Percussion

ensemble

Annie Bowman

Rebecca Warrand

Chamber Music – saxophone ensemble

Adelaide Crossing

Felicity Gallagher

Anna Henderson

Alisha Maclean

vocal ensemble

Felicity Eustance

Jessica Murray

Music Participation

Rebecca Cole

Adelaide Crossing

Anneliese Donaldson

Ashley Dunne

Felicity Gallagher

Anna Henderson

Gabrielle Hitchen

Madeleine Lofthouse

Tara McCully

Alisha Maclean

Isobel Martin

Caitlin O’Shea

Lucy Yang

Music honours

Rebecca Cole

Adelaide Crossing

Anneliese Donaldson

Ashley Dunne

Felicity Gallagher

Anna Henderson

Gabrielle Hitchen

Madeleine Lofthouse

Tara McCully

Alisha Maclean

Isobel Martin

Caitlin O’Shea

Lucy Yang

servICe POCKets

Keely Atchison

Morgan Bowen

Rosie Bradley

Eve Bramley

Emily Byrne

Talia Clohessy

Adelaide Crossing

Ashley Cullen

Anneliese Donaldson

Ashley Dunne

Mia Egerton-Warburton

Kate Forrester

Felicity Gallagher

Rachel Gardner

Hannah Garland

Anna Henderson

Grace Hounslow

Kelly Irving

Siobhan Johnston

Grace Jones

Emily Jonklaas

Olivia Jurat

Sophie Maitland

Isobel Martin

Roisin Mohr

Tessa Moon

Georgia Mulholland

Jessica Murray

Alexandra O’Brien

Morgan Paccani

Tess Parker

Miranda Quenby

Megan Rex

Brittany Rose

Lucy Rossen

Emma Salem

Sarah Savliwala

Morgan Shaber-Twedt

Annabelle Simpson

Sophie Stockwell

Robyn Stuart

Kate Ventouras

Gabriella Vinten

Elise Wilson

Lucy Yang

sPOrts POCKets

elite sportswomen

Nina Kennedy – Pole Vault

Alanah Maclaurin – Fencing

Gold sports Badge

Lauren Campbell

Eliza Carre

Kate Forrester

Gabrielle Hitchen

Eleanor Lang

Kate Mannolini

Katelin Nelson

Caitlin O’Shea

Natasha Thompson

sport honours

Eliza Carre

Sophie Clyne

Adelaide Crossing

Anneliese Donaldson

Sophie Foulkes

sport Participation

Annabelle Broun

Sophie Clyne

Sophie Foulkes

Emily Jonklaas

Katelin Nelson

Annabella Packer

Cassidy Quantrill

Miranda Quenby

Megan Rex

Natasha Thompson

Annabel Watts

athletics

Gabrielle Hitchen

Cross Country

Anneliese Donaldson

hockey

Sophie Foulkes

Felicity Gallagher

Stephanie Gallagher

Eleanor Lang

Caitlin O’Shea

Netball

Stephanie Forsyth

Annabella Packer

Isobel Payne rowing

Amaani Alikhan

Keely Atchison

Sophie Clyne

Kathryn Froend

Anita Ibbitson

Emily Jonklaas

Katelin Nelson

soccer

Sophie Clyne

Leah Crabb

Kailey Creeger

Grace Harris

swimming

Eliza Carre

Adelaide Crossing

Sophie Foulkes

Jessica Moore

tennis

Rosie Bradley

Leah Crabb

Sophie Maitland

Tessa Moon

Alexandra O’Brien

Annabelle Simpson

Natasha Thompson

volleyball

Adelaide Crossing

Acknowledgements

Editor: Simone Cumming

Student Support: Bianca Cazzulino

Student Literary Editor: Talia Clohessy, Student Photography Editor: Fiz Eustance, Design Consultant and Production Artwork: Glidepath Consulting Illustrations: Fiz Eustance

Photography Acknowledgements

Jenny Manners, Acorn Photography,Glidepath Consulting, The Sunday Times, Photo Hendricks, The Big Picture Factory, PLC staff and students

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Ephemera

This moment fleets to its feet and walks. Sediment falls and darkens, it is hoping to solidify, a foundation for others. The attraction and yearning, does its job and roams across the savanna, or from one street to the next. The urge is to hold tight, make permanent the summer’s heat, fix it in sight, write about it, paint, sculpt, make it last.

Call out the apostates, saints of No, six in a row, tour them through the great works, the immortal loves, stand beneath the arch’s sway, say this will last, these will last, and if not they will be remembered, and if not they were here that moment before we turned away.

Roland Leach