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Every moment at PLC this year has been a new beginning, whether it has been the welcoming of a new Principal or the opening of the new Senior School. For us it was stepping into the new roles of 2016 Kookaburra Editors.
In an effort to continue this theme of new beginnings, we have created a modern and alternative look based on geometric beehive shapes in addition to some personal and fun touches to the publication. For example the new 2016 leavers awards, the addition of quotations and final statements and the Year highlights page. We really tried to make this year’s Kookaburra memorable and personal to all students, in particular the leavers of 2016.
We have enjoyed this role immensely and have Ms Freel to thank for support and guidance throughout this process.
The production of Kookaburra has been an amazing journey that we were lucky enough to share with each other. We believe this has given us an opportunity to grow stronger as a team and in our friendship in this collaboration.
The hexagonal theme throughout the pages of this year’s Kookaburra came to life through the desire to visually reflect the idea of Community. Our inspiration for this theme was to reflect our experiences and sense of Community at PLC in the symbol of a beehive. In our opinion, one of PLC’s defining qualities is our sense of Community and togetherness. Following the centenary year of 2015 we sought to continue this feeling of celebration and togetherness through our innovative layout.
In the PLC hive, the bee is symbolic to us of the nurturing, supporting people who make up this Community. We as PLC students are all bees working together with a common goal, ours being to gain a valuable education while making life-long friends and a positive impact.
A bee’s home is made of tightly packed cells in the shape of hexagons. In the PLC hive, the bee is symbolic to us of the nurturing, supporting people who make up this community. We as PLC students are all bees working together with a common goal, ours being to gain a valuable education while making life-long friends and a positive impact. The beehive theme reminds us that there is no “I” in teamwork. We believe this encapsulates PLC’s motto ‘Labore et Honore’ perfectly.

We hope the girls of PLC can treasure the Kookaburra as a reminder of the unofficial sisters and parents they have in this big PLC family. As the parting Year 12 girls face the challenges and excitements of a new beginning next year beyond the PLC Community, we hope Kookaburra will always be a reminder of the loving, supporting beehive that PLC is.
Lilli McKenzie and Eliza Perkins 2016 Kookaburra Editors
It has been a pleasure getting to know the girls, they are smart yet fun-loving, humble and, most importantly, caring.
PLC has had a spectacular sporting season, making history by winning the IGSSA Overall Champion School Trophy. We were also clear winners in rowing and for the first time in more than 30 years won the IGSSA Cross Country trophy.

Academically our school has continued to go from strength to strength with the 2015 leavers’ results for Diploma being the best on record. Layneisha Sgro was named WA’s Top Indigenous Scholar, an outstanding accomplishment. We also
Our facilities were greatly enhanced this year with the opening of the Beth Blackwood Senior School, boasting state-of-the-art learning spaces along with private study areas that promote our culture of developing independent life-long learners.
celebrated the triumph of our three General Exhibition winners Claire Breidahl, Morgan Bowen and Penny Hollingdale. In 2016 we entered teams in the World Scholar’s Cup competition and were delighted when our Senior team came second globally and first in the Australian American region. The Junior team were awarded Silver in the Overall Scholar Division.
Our facilities were greatly enhanced this year with the opening of the Beth Blackwood Senior School, boasting state-of-the-art learning spaces along with private study areas that promote our culture of developing independent life-long learners. Within the Senior School our Old Collegians welcomed the Year 12 girls into the OCA Year 12 Common
Room with cupcakes and other treats. Along with the internal facilities, Beverly’s Café, opening onto the beautiful quad, has been a welcome addition for students, staff and families alike.
Late in Term 4 our soon to be built Wellbeing Centre was formally named ‘PLC Lighthouse’ through a student competition. The centre will be completed by the end of 2017 and will be a beacon of light on our campus, offering a facility which will host all Health and Wellbeing lessons along with many other programs that work to support our girls as they transition through adolescence.
Finally, the words of Hillary Clinton in her 2016 concession speech remind us of our purpose: “To all the little girls who are watching this right now – Never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.” Thank you to all in our PLC community who support our girls, and little boys, as they pursue and achieve their dreams.
Dr Kate Hadwen Principal
This year has been one of change, achievement, friendship and fun at PLC. There is no doubt that our community is stronger than ever as we enter the second century of PLC’s life – what a year it has been!
We can’t quite believe how quickly our time at PLC has flown by, it seems like just yesterday we were nervously arriving at the slipway for the first time, tartan skirt to our ankles and pristine white panamas on our heads. Since the very beginning, our year group has been bonded together and it is hard to believe our adventure has come to a close, this year seeming to be the perfect ending to such an amazing time.
Our year has been privileged enough to be the inaugural beneficiaries of the Year 12 Common Room in the new Beth Blackwood Senior School. This space has given us a place to relax and de-stress amid the intensity of our final year. The Common Room has been a place of quick power naps during study time, stacking dishes while doing some last-minute revision and having
a chat whilst toasting sandwiches and sipping hot coffees. An incredible surprise when walking into the common room for the first time was looking up and seeing our 2016 motto ‘Now or Never’ frosted on to the glass of the classroom above. This motto has been especially applicable to our cohort as we have experienced so much together for the last time. From the Ball in February to our Year 12 Pyjama Party and mass participation in Inter-House events, the graduating class of 2016 has laughed,
An incredible surprise when walking into the common room for the first time was looking up and seeing our 2016 motto ‘Now or Never’ frosted on to the glass of the classroom above.
danced, stressed, crammed and shared endless amounts of fun and crazy times together, creating memories that will last forever.
Not only has ‘Now or Never’ encouraged enthusiasm across Year 12, it has encouraged participation across all year groups here at PLC. With this in mind, 2016 has definitely strengthened the PLC community and further labeled us as a ‘school to beat’.
Girls have showcased their incredible range of abilities on the stage, track and in the classroom, resulting in many personal and School-wide achievements.

To Dr Hadwen, you have had such a positive impact on us and PLC this year, bringing new energy and fun to our halls. It has been a privilege to have been a part of your first year here and to share so many moments with you as our journey ends and your journey begins.
Thank you to Ms Flint for your endless support, direction and humor, and to Ms Brandenburg for your enthusiasm and guidance as our Year Co-ordinator.
To all PLC girls, if we were to leave you with any advice, whether you’re graduating in one year or seven, it is to seize any opportunity that is made available to you, to cherish every moment and treasure your time here. It’s now or never! We have had the time of our lives at PLC and have the most irreplaceable memories – we hope you do the same!
Phoebe Johnson Head Prefect Amelia Mantle Deputy Head Prefect












“ The purpose of a school is to help a family to educate a child.”


Communities, relationships, partnerships and belonging are all words that might be used to measure the wellbeing of a school. An area of focus this year in the Junior School has been to create an environment that is conducive to developing a hospitable place – a place where families feel welcomed in joining students on their unique journeys.
In addition to Learning Journeys, parents have been invited to facilitate learning in mathematics in specific year groups. This year we have trialed online bookings for parents to participate in regular classroom lessons.
Students are always excited when opportunities arise to share their learning with friends and family. Regular invitations are extended for the community to become involved in a number of ways. Studentled Chapels, Assemblies, Arts Day, Grandparents and Special Friends Days, and three-way conferences, are just some of the regular events on our School calendar.
One of the most eagerly anticipated events is that of the Learning Journey. This allows parents to participate in their child’s learning across a range of experiences, in all subjects. By involving families in their children’s learning we build understanding which, in turn, develops an appreciation of what we are about, what matters and what we are trying to achieve for each and every one of the students. Through this process the students become the teachers and thus further develop and strengthen
their understanding of themselves as learners. Above all, the joy and high level of engagement the students exhibit throughout is a highlight for parents and teachers alike.
In addition to Learning Journeys, parents have been invited to facilitate learning in mathematics in specific year groups. This year we have trialed online bookings for parents to participate in regular classroom lessons. The students’ sparkling eyes bore testament to their enjoyment in sharing their knowledge, understanding and problem-solving prowess, as well as their mathematical reasoning. These opportunities provide a bridge between past and current teaching and learning practices in the ever-changing field of education.
Dr Donald E. Edgar, who was the Foundation Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, wrote: “The purpose of a school is to help a family to educate a child.” (The Patchwork Nation 2001) This resonated throughout the world and is as true today as it was when first written. Relationships are what matters most and it is to this end that we will continue to provide meaningful opportunities and keep growing together in honouring our students and their families.
Heather Pope Head of Junior School



























FRONT ROW Sam Haining, Lachlan Alder, Samuel Hodder, Oliver Clarke
SECOND ROW Emily Herrera, Fayola Anderson, Zara Bloch, Asha Bowers, Sophie Croce
THIRD ROW Harrison Dolling, James Wenn, Christian Cinanni, Marianne Gu
FOURTH ROW Teacher: Su-Ann Richards, EA: Danielle Magaraggia
ABSENT Seth Kwan, Cece Hatch









FRONT ROW Ethan Palassis, Casey Savill, Elliott Gladstone, Ryan Brown, Yannik Sullivan
SECOND ROW Olivia Barker, Ida Beccard, Erica Van Niekerk, Jasmine Yeoman, Jamelia Greenwood, Louisa Ng
THIRD ROW Sophia Caratti, Noah Aultman, Maali White, Divija Goswami, Eva Scully, Dashiell Thompson, Ella Sisson
FOURTH ROW EA: Rebecca Worthington, Teacher: Rebecca Dalton

THIRD
FOURTH
ABSENT Jack Kennedy,



















ROW Elizabeth Townsley, Airlie Suttar, Khadija Elnadi, Madeleine Slaughter, Phoebe Salom, Lucinda Davies, Payten Anderson
SECOND ROW Amelia Row, Genevieve Cinanni, Jemima Vaughan, Grace Lewis, Anastasia Paradiss, Saskia Lehmann
THIRD ROW Teacher: Beverley Spencer, Teacher: Graham Catley, Lily Rumpus, Jorja Hammer, Charlotte Kingdon, Amberly Osborne, Rishi Patel, EA: Catriona Consentino

ABSENT Scarlett








ABSENT





















FRONT ROW Amanda Henderson, Zara Ball, Adison Martin, Olivia Stephenson, Annabella Davies, Evie Salt, Mackenzie Harris
SECOND ROW Katherine Lovegrove, Isobel Marinko, Emily Hector, Ava Gillies, Abby Timmcke, Shireeya Jeyendran
THIRD ROW Teacher: Catherine Smyth, Anabella Fernandez Riveras, Poppy Maxted, Ruby Kollek, Paige Flowerdew, Alexia Leake, Jadira Sudwell
FOURTH ROW Eloise McVicker, Kendra Maclennan, Annecy Lyon, Jordyn Slocombe, Laura Kingdon

SECOND ROW Mawit
THIRD ROW
FOURTH ROW Lauren










FRONT ROW
Angélic Ng, Coco Paganin, Ksenia Murray, Nia Brown, Millie Goodliffe, Charlotte Wheeler, Madeleine Robins
SECOND ROW
Tess Marinko, Indiana Silbert, Annika Hofman, Sophie Hall, Tiggy Wake, Amber Lewis
THIRD ROW
Teacher: Mandy Clarke, Maggie Seward, India Row Mansbridge, Catherine Johnston, Lucy Correia, Jacinta Cuthbertson
FOURTH ROW
Isla Povey, Katie Marris, Nikita Lyon, Sarah Banks, Maddy Hansom
FRONT ROW
Isabel Oborn, Kate Banner, Isla Grant, Kate Wragg, Riko Fukuoka, Zu Rui McLeay, Isabelle Hyndes
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Ayomi Perera, Indyanna Hammer, Soraiya Munshi, Kassidy Anderson, Ava Deykin, Lulu Evans, Amilia McKenzie
THIRD ROW
Libby Hutton, Emma Osling, Bec Anderson, Sophia Papandroulakis, Zoe Kestell
FOURTH ROW
Amelia Quinn, Hannah Wilson, Eva Kapinkoff, Ella Cheir, Allegra Andrew

FRONT ROW
Anoushka Brims, Denby Shephard, Georgia Kronja, Trelise Mayo, Cassandra Beresford, Nelly Galluccio, Gabriella Goring
SECOND ROW
Madeleine Flugge, Lucy Finlay, Holly Pearce, Sophie Kestel, Katja de Boer, Mikayla Bowen
THIRD ROW
Teacher: Emily Green, Tess Landau, Claire Lauder, Katherine Gower, Chloe Schortinghuis, Tabitha Anderson
ABSENT
Grace Newton







FRONT ROW
Amelie Aquino, Zoe Jagger, Heidi Hill, Kate Pruiti, Scarlett Keys, Alice Fielder, Molly Alderson, Poppy Bell
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Kerri Cresswell, Robin Kollek, Ellie Psaltis, Insiah Riaz, Saskia Fleming, Sucheta Sengupta, Zarina Munshi, Bonnie Aakermann
THIRD ROW
Pippa Stewart, Annie Pfeiffer
Juliette Jarrett, Pippa Attwell, Olivia Muir, Anna Kathrina Ostergaard

FRONT ROW
Ella Brant, Hana Yusoff, Amelia Taboni, Noah Hall, Lulu Bux, Rylan Clover, Mischa Gardner, Emily Stevens
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Helen Jones, Katie Caron, Morven Johnston, Isabella Kessey, Nina Mannolini, Lucy Hood, Sienna Hanikeri, Sarah Bryant
THIRD ROW
Ellen-Grace Hobday, Jasmine Kestel, Sophie Dore, Mojisolaoluwa Daramola, Stella Andrew, Charlotte Williams

6P
FRONT ROW
Anoushka Paganin, Aisling Loughnane, Kirsty Wong, Mia Scully, Sreeja Roy, Isabella Flugge, Jacinta Beresford
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Prue Peardon, Leah Ward, Charlotte Gattorna, Ella Wagner Venn, Aarna Khanna, Lauren Ryding, Tayla Sargant
THIRD ROW
Kate Williams, Arabella Malet, Elizabeth Martin, Isabelle Ricciardello, Lucinda Mitchell, Bebe El-Raghy, Annabel Williams

6R
FRONT ROW
Isobel Wake, Lily Fairweather, Saskia Boquest, Chloe Streader, Neave Brookes, Chloe Fleay, Skye Malloch, Nina Sneddon
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Anita Roy, Darcy Slocombe, Ava Steinepreis, Kasey Osborne, Jayde Hayden, Holly McIntosh, Sienna Grubb, Tara Macfarlane-Grieve, EA: Lucy Chapman
THIRD ROW
Mimi Poll, Lucinda Blunt, Georgia Flavel, Sophya Thomas, Ellen Sinclair, Freya Tims, Jasmine Gray

Throughout the year I have seen the younger girls in the Junior School showcase their maturity and energy, the Middle School girls build up confidence and the Senior School girls develop their leadership skills.
PLC prides itself on its strong community, with connections in and out of school life. The Big Sister Programme allows for these bonds to form and this is an aspect of PLC that is widely acknowledged, separating us from other schools.
The idea behind the Big Sister Programme is to connect girls within the School, eliminating the barriers between the year groups and the tiers of the School. The Big Sister activities started with morning teas between Year groups. This resulted in immediate friendships and laughter coming from every part of the school. A variety of activities followed across the year, ranging from wink murderer, capture the flag, quizzes and, for some, lunchtimes in the Year 12 Common Room.


The focus this year was on developing strong connections between the girls. To achieve this I decided to create a buddy system for the new Year 7s with some of the older girls. This led to numerous emails passed back and forth between buddies, allowing for new friendships to flourish.
The amount of enthusiasm that the girls across all year groups show, along with their welcoming attitudes, has not failed to astonish me. Through the Big Sister initiative these attitudes are encouraged, giving the students of PLC time to bond with other year groups whilst feeling safe
The idea behind the Big Sister Programme is to connect girls within the School, eliminating the barriers between the year groups and the tiers of the School.
and comfortable. It also offers the older girls a chance to influence and inspire the younger girls, encouraging their own growth as young women.
Thank you to all the Year Co-ordinators and the girls who made this a successful and memorable year.
Lucy Banks Middle School/Junior School Captain


“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein


Our girls’ drive and commitment to be the best they can be constantly amazes me as they strive for excellence and persevere in the face of challenge. In an Olympic year, it is apt to recall the motto proposed by founder of the modern Olympics Pierre de Coubertin in 1894, ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’, because that is what our Middle School girls have done!
In an effort to learn to rest, recover and reset when things may not go according to plan, we have practised mindfulness and other ‘resetting’ strategies.
Our girls have embodied the ‘higher’ by setting themselves challenging goals and aspiring to be the best versions of themselves. The ‘stronger’ is reflected in our continued emphasis on wellbeing and, in a first this year, the launch of our Blackwatch Club for Year 7 and 8 girls. Mondays and Wednesdays have been abuzz with energy as girls go in all directions to participate and represent our school in physical pursuits ranging from our more well-established sports, through to cheer-leading and formation skipping! There is no doubt that our girls continue to lead busy, fulfilling lives, but even the fastest athletes need time to wind down!
In an effort to learn to rest, recover and reset when things may not go according to plan, we have practised mindfulness and other ‘resetting’ strategies. This is because research reveals that the way in which we use the space in between the
various activities in our day that keep us busy can have a profound impact in terms of wellbeing and performance.
In true Olympic spirit, the girls have demonstrated the ideals of de Coubertin’s motto, striving for greater heights and continuing to develop the skills to be stronger in themselves. They may well have been faster or more efficient, too. However, while speed is inherent in the ‘faster’ of the Olympic motto, I hope the girls also understand that varying speed can be a good thing. I hope that on their journey throughout this year, the girls have taken notice of what is around them; that they have taken in the view and that they have been mindful.
Albert Einstein once said: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” What is important in another busy year is that the girls have certainly kept moving; they’ve ridden up hills with strength; they’ve travelled with speed with the wind behind them and, ultimately, they’ve been able to keep their bicycles upright and to maintain their balance. Long may they continue to ride!
Sharon Anderson Head of Middle School







































I have noticed the surprise and envy on the faces of guests on campus when they see the magnificent facilities that support the teaching and learning at PLC.

The highlight of this year was the opening of the Beth Blackwood Senior School. It was with much anticipation and excitement that we were finally able to enter the new building and start making it our own.

For the Year 12s it was especially exciting because they had their very own Common Room and balcony overlooking the beautiful new Quad to enjoy.
The Old Collegians’ Association provided the girls with new cutlery and dishes to start them off in the Common Room, as well as giving them a beautiful morning tea to welcome them into the space for which the OCA had raised funds.
Other year groups in the Senior School have been encouraged to share the new space on the Quad.
The girls have also enjoyed the new Café and it has become a popular meeting spot for both staff and students. I have noticed the surprise and envy on the faces of guests on campus when they see the magnificent facilities that support the teaching and learning at PLC.
The Year 11s enjoyed finishing Year 10 with a Christmas party where each House decorated a tree. Scotch College joined us on the evening.
One of the highlights for the girls was the Year 11 Dance held at the Mounts Bay Sailing Club. It was a balmy night and the setting – overlooking beautiful Matilda Bay towards the fabulous city skyline – was a wonderful background for the sparkles, diamonds and other decorations for the James Bond-themed function.
The girls have also enjoyed the new Café and it has become a popular meeting spot for both staff and students.
Year 12s enjoyed their splendid Ball at Fraser’s in Kings Park. It is such a privilege and honour to have our Ball at a magnificent venue with beautiful views of the city.
This year we held our PJ party in the new Common Room so the space is being well utilised.
Girls have enjoyed the privileges associated with being in Year 12 and the sense of independence the school provides as we prepare them for the next stage of their lives. Phoebe Johnson, our Head Prefect, and Amelia Mantle, our Deputy Head Prefect, have been wonderful leaders and found the right balance in supporting their peers as well as the School. Their quiet but very effective leadership style has gained the respect of all the staff and students alike.
The Year 10s have enjoyed moving into the new building and the amazing new spaces to ‘hang out’ and study. The Personal Project had the girls try projects that tied in wellbeing and the environment. There was a very diverse range of projects and some of them were simply mind blowing. Their Social, with the theme Friday the 13th, provided a great opportunity for the girls to mix with the Scotch boys and the evening finished with a war cry from both groups of students.
With their Quest experiences, the girls had a good rest before they embarked on their newly chosen subjects for Year 11.
Finally, when you read this report in years to come, think about all the opportunities you have been given and pass it forward. Become an Old Collegian who also gives back to PLC so that those in the future can also enjoy their wonderful school.
Neesha Flint Head of Senior School



































































Throughout the entire year, something that has never ceased to amaze me is the determination and dedication with which PLC girls approach every aspect of their studies. This diligence does not simply emerge around exam time, or the night before an assignment is due. It can be seen, heard and even felt around the school every day. This is undoubtedly due to the passion shown by our teachers, whose infectious enthusiasm for their subjects motivates us to persevere in our studies.
This year PLC students have demonstrated their willingness to take advantage of every opportunity and truly embraced the 2016 motto ‘Now or Never’. Both in the classroom and in the co-curricular sphere, PLC girls have thrown themselves into academic life. Twelve students in particular have shown an incredible commitment to their studies, not only working to achieve their best, but also ensuring that their classmates have the support to do the same.


A highlight of the School calendar was the Inter-House Academics Competition, which included more than 250 Middle and Senior School girls. The wide range of subjects on offer (from mathematics and science to the arts and humanities) allowed an unprecedented number of students to celebrate academic achievement in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
2016 has been an incredible year for co-curricular academic activities, with PLC students achieving state, national, and global accolades in competitions such as OzCLO, the Honouring Vietnam Veterans Film Competition and the World Scholar’s Cup. We have also been fortunate enough to celebrate success in the Australian Chemistry Quiz, ICAS Science and Maths competitions, Have Sum Fun and countless other events.
This year PLC students have demonstrated their willingness to take advantage of every opportunity and truly embraced the 2016 motto ‘Now or Never’.
Some of the most rewarding and enjoyable academic events for PLC girls this year were the team competitions that allowed them to approach challenges in collaborative and creative ways. Events such as the Tournament of the Minds, the da Vinci Decathlon, and the World Scholar’s Cup made learning a truly joyful and exciting experience – an aspect of education that we can sometimes lose sight of when assessment and exams are looming.
I wish the class of 2016 all the best in their future academic endeavors. To the rest of the students who are fortunate enough to have more years at PLC ahead of them, I strongly encourage you to explore and appreciate the wealth of opportunities, resources, and support that academic life at PLC offers.
Clea Sanders Academic Captain















How lucky we are to be blessed with endless opportunities to be involved in the arts at PLC. This year has been one of excellent standards, creativity and participation among students in the form of performances and exhibitions.
The amazing Drama Department is constantly producing incredible performances.
We started the year with an absolutely stellar performance of Legally Blonde The Musical. About 60 PLC girls, and three boys (from Scotch College, Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School) participated. For three months they worked and rehearsed incredibly hard to showcase what was an epic performance over the course of four soldout shows. A spectacular live band played the music for the production.
The Pipe Band was lucky enough to travel internationally to the Unites States for the Virginia Tattoo, where band members performed exceptionally.
Additionally, we were lucky enough to have the Year 12 International Baccalaureate curriculum production Boo To The Moon, the Year 11s’ Daughters of Lear and the Middle School play Lord of the Flies. All were extremely successful performances of a very professional standard. The sets, lighting and costuming displayed a culmination of efforts by students and staff.
This year’s Dance Showcase, Through Breath and Form, was an amazing production and showcase of the talented Middle School Dance Collective and Dance Company. It was also a testament to the talented staff we have here at PLC.
PLC’s Dance Company attended the Independent Girls’ Schools Sporting Association Dance Festival, which showcased an outstanding standard of performance. In addition, a selected number of PLC girls who graduated in 2015 were chosen to perform in Performing Arts Perspectives – the highest standard of WACE set solos and original solo pieces.

Among many performances on the Music Department’s calendar was the annual Quarry Concert Under the Stars in which the Pipe Band, Chorale and PLC/Scotch Symphony Orchestra performed impressively for the crowd.
The Pipe Band was lucky enough to travel internationally to the Unites States for the Virginia Tattoo, where band members performed exceptionally.
Meanwhile the PLC orchestras performed at the WA Schools’ Orchestra Festival, with the PLC/ Scotch Combined Symphony Orchestra receiving the highest ranking of Outstanding.
The Stage Band performed at the WA Schools’ Jazz Festival and received top rankings for all aspects of its performance.
The Chorale continues to perform beautifully, singing at many events to an excellent standard.
In the visual arts, there was an explosion of colour at the Old Collegians’ Association Art Exhibition this year with a stunning display of students’ talents.
Last, but certainly not least, was Arts Day. It kicked off with a staff performance of epic proportions. Although it was Dr Hadwen’s first Arts Day here at PLC, she didn’t shy away to making an entrance on a Harley-Davidson as Sandra Dee from Grease!
The Year 12 performance also shone with some of the best musical hits to grace the stage. It was as incredible as it was nerve-racking for me to lead and choreograph! However, nothing could have been done without the help of my Year 12 family. Every single one of them put their hand up to participate in the performance. It was a standout day for me that I will truly cherish forever.
Congratulations to everyone who contributed in some way to the arts this year. I am extremely honoured to have led the girls this year as Arts Captain and I wish Sophie McDonald the best of luck as Arts Captain for the 2017 school year.
Carla Martin Arts Captain




















































Can you believe it! 2016 will forever go down in history as the year that a group of remarkable girls and a series of stunning results earned Team PLC it’s first ever Overall Independent Girls Schools Sports Association Championship crown.
It was clear from the get-go that Team PLC was a force to be reckoned with and our sporting spirit soared right up until the very end when our softball and water polo teams produced under enormous pressure to secure the prestigious IGSSA title.
Every sport had improved results, every athlete achieved a personal target and our sporting spirit soared.
When you add the Head of the River success enjoyed by our oar-inspiring rowers it has been a sporting year PLC will never forget.
The introduction of the Blackwatch Sports Club always meant 2016 would usher in a new sporting era of competitiveness and participation, but Team PLC went even further by combining effort and achievement to celebrate a host of major victories.
Every sport enjoyed improved results, every athlete achieved a personal target and our girls welcomed and embraced their opportunities for health, fitness, camaraderie and enjoyment.

We kicked off 2016 on the back of winning the 2015 water polo season for the third consecutive year and we were runners-up in softball.
On the courts, the tennis players managed to come away with the overall tennis pennant, the volleyballers came second, and in the pool the swim team finished eighth with the Year 7s winning their year group.

When Term 2 rolled around we stepped up another notch. PLC managed to win three out of the four sports.
Our runners dominated the cross country and broke a 30 year drought by winning the overall trophy. The sportsmanship and encouragement evident on race day made me extremely proud to be a member of Team PLC. The squad also won Best Overall Girls School at the State Cross Country Championships.
There’s something very special about our rowing shed. Maybe it’s the 5.30 mornings, the extra weekend sessions, or the sense of belonging to a fiercely determined sisterhood. We cleaned up again this year, winning all major trophies at the Head of the River Regatta. The first eight won a close HOR race ahead of fierce rivals MLC and all crews performed exceptionally well to claim the overall season trophy once again.
PLC also won the overall hockey pennant and we congratulate the PLC/Scotch hockey team on a commendable tour to New Zealand. Our netballers finished equal third.
In Term 3 the success continued with a first place in soccer, second in basketball and sixth in athletics.
Going into Term 4 two points behind St Mary’s in the Overall Champion School Trophy, softball secured a huge win for the overall softball pennant and waterpolo second.
Thank you to the respective sports captains, co-ordinators, coaches and PE staff for all the hard work and dedication you put in this year. These guys are the heart and soul of Team PLC. Congratulations to the 2017 sports captain, Emily Bradley. I’m sure under her leadership Team PLC will continue to be fierce competitors.
Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported me in this role this year. It has been such a privilege to watch the PLC sporting stars shine brighter than ever before.
Matilda Morfesse Sport Captain



















































“I was in awe at the number of individuals willing to express to me and other leukemia sufferers that they are here to help and want to be part of such a giving community. My hair was so special to me, but seeing other people rid themselves of theirs made mine feel less of a loss.”
These are the words of Kate Sinclair, a Year 12 student who was diagnosed with leukemia this year. She is also the girl who inspired our incredible PLC community to ignite the “8 for Kate” campaign, as a part of the World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukemia Foundation.
Students wholeheartedly engaged in challenges this year, including Live Below the Line, 40 Hour Famine, Walk for Sexual Abuse, Plastic Free Week, Dress Less for Refugees, Relay For Life and other initiatives
Hundreds of participants and donors filled the Quad with music, laughter, the buzz of shavers and the snipping of hair. I’m sure many of us will agree it was a memorable, powerful moment that encapsulates service leadership at PLC this year.



This year has been an incredible ride, proving that the PLC community is thriving and as compassionate as ever. Through friendship and teamwork, no goal was too high, no challenge too tough. Thousands of quiet hours were committed, as hundreds of service journeys flourished when girls gave of themselves and received so much in return. PLC continued to strengthen our relationship with UnitingCare West, meeting challenges through our appeals such as Operation Santa, Winter Warmer Appeal, and the Care Packages Appeal for the Women’s Refuge. I have discovered that when PLC is invited to raise awareness, advocate and act, the response is always impressively immense.
Students wholeheartedly engaged in challenges this year, including Live Below the Line, 40 Hour Famine, Walk for Sexual Abuse, Plastic Free Week, Dress Less for Refugees, Relay For Life and other initiatives. MAD week this year turned the Quad into a hub of passionate advocates, whose interest in reconciliation, social justice, and the environment was extremely inspiring and humbling.
At PLC, our privilege allows for opportunities that broaden horizons and take that step outside our comfort zone and community bubble. Many contributed to the family service projects at PLC and lifted those around us with their amazing efforts. Others took up the opportunity to embark on a service immersion tour, with girls travelling to Cambodia, Tanzania and the Kimberley.
Thank you to the dedicated staff who work tirelessly to enable such wonderful opportunities and thank you to all the students and families. Your endless compassion and kindness was felt by many.
Emily Ford Service Captain






















































My aim for 2016 was to create a closer Boarding House community and to help form relationships between the younger and older years. This was supported by the launch of the Best Buddies Programme at the end of 2015. As part of this programme, each incoming Year 12 student was assigned a new girl for the coming year, wrote a letter to them and sent it to their home. Once the girls came the following year, the Year 12s took the time to get to know them and helped them settle in.
It was an incredible two days with the girls choosing to drag their mattresses out from the cabins and sleep under the stars.
The year started off with an adventurous getaway to Serpentine to celebrate our annual boarding closed weekend. This was an amazing opportunity for the girls to get to know each other and bond together as a Boarding House. Everyone was split into teams and competed against each other in numerous activities that included pool games, soccer matches, quizzes and performing skits.



It was an incredible two days with the girls choosing to drag their mattresses out from the cabins and sleep under the stars.
The boarders participated in many sporting activities during the year, most famously in our boarders’ football team. While this wasn’t our most successful season, our Sports Prefect Annabel Wilson always made sure it was fun. During the Rio Olympics, Annabel organised a running challenge between the year groups, which encouraged them to undertake as much exercise as possible. The year groups became extremely competitive in this, with the Year 10s eventually taking the gold medal.
Boarders are extremely giving people and this was seen throughout the year when the girls participated in many service activities to give back to the community. Our Service Prefect Tahnee Carter ran a Clean Up Australian programme, for which girls collected rubbish in Peppermint Grove. We also entered a team of boarders into the well-known Relay for Life, organised by an outstanding Year 12 student, Nadia Bennier. This year we allowed girls from Years 7-12 to participate in this wonderful service opportunity, which they thoroughly enjoyed.
During the year we also organised our very successful PLC and Scotch Boarders Ball for the students in Year 11 and 12. Our Deputy Senior Boarder Maddy Reid and Arts Prefect Georgia Morrell arranged various activities including yoga, a photo competition, Friday fun night, World Vision service opportunities and themed dinners at Easter and during the Olympics.
It has been such an honour to be the Senior Boarder for 2016. I am so happy to be part of the close boarding community and to have shared the time with girls from many diverse backgrounds. This amazing experience has given me friendships that I will have for life.
Madison Noble Senior Boarder
















Taylor Swift’s hit song Bad Blood alludes to the importance of having a ‘squad’ – a group of people so supportive of each other that nothing can hurt them. The camaraderie within Baird House this year has been exactly that, which is why our ‘Baird Blood’ slogan was worn with pride amongst the Year 12s. This allinclusive give-it-a-go attitude led to incredible results this year for our mighty House.
We kicked off 2016 with the Swimming Carnival and it was exciting to see the Baird bay light up in orange for the first event of the year. While we finished 6th overall, the Middle School is looking promising for the future, coming an impressive third. The number of girls who took the plunge and gave it their all, contributing to the constant stream of orange swimming caps, was truly inspiring.

At each sporting event we’ve been led by Sports Co-ordinators Eloise Wiffen and Eva Annand, and had some fantastic action shots taken by Multi-media Co-ordinator Myra Shah.
I have always been proud of Baird’s academic pursuits. This year with the guidance of Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator Tabitha Malet, we had multiple successes in these competitions. In addition, Baird reclaimed the House Academic Trophy for the fourth time in a row.
The number of girls who took the plunge and gave it their all, contributing to the constant stream of orange swimming caps, was truly inspiring.
Next was Cross Country when we finished third in both Middle and Senior School, and placed fourth overall. Baird also came fourth in Inter-House Athletics. Although Athletics started with a cold morning, the day quickly came alive as events got under way, and again the orange team excelled with their participation and enthusiasm.


Finishing 2016 with a bang, Arts Day was Baird’s time to shine! Every member of the brilliant Baird House Choir couldn’t stop smiling as we belted out Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’. Our House Choir Co-ordinator Olivia Lowson conducted us to first place! Alongside Olivia, our Performing Arts Co-ordinator Lauren McTavish was pivotal in securing Baird’s spot as second overall for the Arts Day Cup.
A massive thank you goes to our House Advisor Mr Donaldson and to each of the 2016 Baird House Tutors for their support throughout the year.
My best wishes also to Asha Manton in her role as Baird House Captain for 2017. I can’t wait to see the heights you will all reach with Asha’s leadership. The amazing Baird spirit will stay with me forever – thank you for so many special memories. Good luck and go Baird!
Greta Bell
Baird House Captain
7

FRONT ROW
Samantha Cooke, Katherine Mahony, Dimity Andrews, Joslyn Dowling, Scarlett Murdoch, Sophia Hardie, Amelia Wragg
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Bev Sinclair, Jasmine Aitken, Helen Lovegrove, Leila Braddock, Shakana Garstone, Ginger Fogarty, Dorjesem Hoong
THIRD ROW
Emily Nixon, Monet Edwards, Charlotte Semmens, Aisling O’Farrell

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FRONT ROW
Lucy Pearce, Rebecca Donnelly, Charlotte Grant, Jaspa Kathiravelu, Jaime Sabavala, Ava Bux, Evi Bell
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Brian Scutter, Nisha Whittome, Georgiana Mirams, Isabelle Hamer, Ingrid Ledger, Bonnie Cox, Alexandria El-Raghy
THIRD ROW
Katherine Hutton, Matilda Lutze, Zanna Vos, Sahara Clarke

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FRONT ROW
Alexandra Ayers, Ella Fogarty, Niamh Wragg, Ashley Weatherall, Sari Kane, Holly Dowling, Alice Warner
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Bianca Venturi, Hunter Smith, Chloe Sneddon, Ava Fonti, Neha Bolla, Ruby Fogarty, Olivia Langsford
THIRD ROW
Alice Roden, Lucy Murdoch, Rachel Hammond, Eloise McMurtrie, Gwendoline Spiers, Tian Kaelin, Felicity Cooke

FRONT ROW
Georgia Andrews, Emma Rishworth, Isadora Rakich, Georgina Thorpe, Ruby Sloan, Renya Golestani, Athena Paizes
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Trudy Chick, Isabelle Lewis, Ellie Mellen, Carina Aakermann, Emma Thorpe, Leilani Minniecon, Imogen Maher
THIRD ROW
Sarah White, Alia Golestani, Kirsty Douglas, Matilda Malet, Ella Matthews, Portia Quenby, Alysha Alikhan

FRONT ROW
Yao Wen, Caitlyn Brennan, Helen Abbott, Indiah Fogarty, Asha Manton, Jane Lai, Emily Flynn
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Chris Scholten, Ava Fogarty, Farrah Corrigan, Madeleine Ward, Isabel Hollingdale, Hayley Thorne, Arianne Kane
THIRD ROW
Emer Lewis, Lauren Hutton, Olivia Mirams, Leilani Ozies
ABSENT
Amy Douglas

FRONT ROW
Myra Shah, Emily Murdoch, Nicole Battley, Eloise Wiffen, Lauren McTavish, Greta Bell, Bronte Wackett
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Elizabeth Lagrange, HA: Matthew Donaldson, Josephine Lai, Olivia Lowson, Charlotte Smith, Chiara Folland, Nicola Armstrong, Matilda Skinner
THIRD ROW
Julia Douglas, Eva Annand, Jade Sadler, Madison Pillinger, Katherine Curtis
FOURTH ROW
Briana Hay Leon, Tabitha Malet, Emily Bennett, Maddison Georgiades
ABSENT
Kate Sinclair

What a busy year 2016 has been for our Big Blue House!
Carmichael started off with a splash in the Swimming Carnival, and it was so inspiring to see every girl diving head first into what was an amazing start to the year. As always, the girls lived up to our motto ‘Play the Game’, and took on board the challenge to maximize participation with contagious enthusiasm. Their hard work paid off. We finished fourth overall and first in diving.

Carmichael went out strong on Arts Day! The sheer talent of girls in our House is outstanding, and the participation and inclusiveness was admirable. All the hard work done in the lead-up to the day really paid off with polished and exciting performances and we placed third in House Choir. The adjudicators’ description of Carmichael’s performance as ‘exciting’ and ‘energetic’ perfectly captures our spirit. A particular thank you to Brooke Gagiero, our Performing Arts Co-ordinator, and Lara Stewart, the House Choir Co-ordinator.
A huge congratulations to all the girls who stepped outside their comfort zone this year to participate in Debating and Public Speaking for the House.
The Cross Country had a sea of blue and some very red faces crossing the finish line. Whilst we didn’t place overall, at least one Carmichael girl placed from every House Tutor Group – a tremendous effort from our blue bloods.
The Athletics Carnival concluded our sporting efforts for the year. Despite the cold weather, every girl was amazing at helping the day run smoothly.
Year 12s Lara Stewart, Isobel Palmer, Madi Noble and Mia Simpson dominated in the 4x100 in the highlight of the day! In House Marching we pulled it together and finished in fourth place.

An enormous thank you to Grace Taylor and Pia Jacklyn, our Carmichael Sports Co-ordinators, whose organisation and commitment made our success possible throughout the year.
A huge congratulations to all the girls who stepped outside their comfort zone this year to participate in Debating and Public Speaking for the House and an even bigger thank you to Danielle Tan for co-ordinating each event.
A lot of your work goes unseen, but somehow you helped make the best day of the year even more spectacular than usual.
All these moments and events were captured by our wonderful Multi-media Co-ordinator Eliza Perkins, who did a spectacular job throughout the year.
In my final year I have really come to appreciate how much the support of Carmichael has meant to me. Amongst the craziness of Year 12, this family is something that constantly grounds me – each of you have made my day on at least one occasion this year and it has been such a privilege to experience that.
The biggest thank you to our House Advisor Mrs Letherbarrow and my House Tutor Ms Barnsley, who have helped and supported me through everything this year, as well as my gorgeous House Tutor Group – you are such an incredible bunch and you will do amazing things!
Well done to all of you blue bloods for 2016. It has been a packed, exhilarating and outstanding year for all of you, and I know this is the tip of the iceberg. I wish you all the best of luck for 2017.
Phoebe Metcalf
Carmichael House Captain
7

FRONT ROW
Megan Steinberg, Sophie Day, Emily Doney, Annabelle Hewartson, Lilly Johnston, Philippa Hann, Nichola Nash, Mia Anderson
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Esther Hanbidge, Noemi Sommerhalder, Ayesha Razvi, Emma Barrett, Alicia Dixon, Lola Meara, Elizabeth Marsh, Emily Anderson
THIRD ROW
Dimity Metcalf, Lily Macliver, Monet Van Straalen, Cassidy Douglas, Nicole Enslin, Stephanie Olson

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FRONT ROW
Amelia Berry, Ellie Thomas, Madison Waters, Isabella Stevens, Ava Drage, Ava Yu, Zsa Zsa Fiore Hart
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Boyd Cooper, Georgia Kestel, Jessamy Hamersley, Matilda McManus, Abbey Noble, Evangeline Bevan, Juliana Salazar Franco
THIRD ROW
Madison Marley, Karri Withers, Isis Porotto, Annie Price

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FRONT ROW
Lucy Palmer, Jaimee Leach, Shenielle Rose, Katherine Nash, Rachel Van Breda, Eliza Anderson, Siena McMeeken
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Gill Fistonich, Halimah Zaini, Sienna Robson, Sarah Whitaker, Lucie O’Sullivan, Ella Pearce, Georgina Purvis
THIRD ROW
Georgia Harper, Isabel Veitch, Georgina Dunsdon, Emily Veitch, Ada Perkins, Yinghan Zhao

FRONT ROW
Madelyn Johnston, Isabella McGregor, Rasheeka Razvi, Chloe Dew, Ellie Conn, Stella Finlay, Rachel Goodwin
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Rebecca Payne, Annabelle Muir, Eva Marsh, Ruby Cownie, Abbegail Waters, Emily Perrignon, Giorgi Devereux
THIRD ROW
Nikini Kumarasinghe, Olivia Tan, Enya Zankharia, Darcey Shepherd, Grace Bowen, Ellie Wilcox, Isabella Campbell
ABSENT
Lucy Constantine

FRONT ROW
Jadaja Torres, Meg Anderson, Amelia Crossing, Kimberley Ockerby, Tiffany Gossage, Emma Williams, Shannon Doherty, Kayley Dixon
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Lesley Kaye, Olivia Triglavcanin, Brie Ratten, Rebecca Dunsdon, Carmen Parker, Tess Bevan, Katherine Whitaker, Maddison Pyne
THIRD ROW
Ava Cadee, Lily McMeeken, Jordyn Verboon, Laura Simpson, Ella Capon, Madeline Olson
ABSENT
Emma Bougher

FRONT ROW
Rachel Marley, Yasmeen Razvi, Danielle Tan, Coco Farrell, Alannah Ikin, Kate Lucas, Madison Noble
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Hannah Barnsley, HA: Genevieve Letherbarrow, Lara Stewart, Phoebe Metcalf, Eliza Perkins, Grace Taylor, Mia Simpson, Megan Shepherd
THIRD ROW
Isobel Palmer, Isabella O’Loughlin, Gabrielle Morris, Brooke Gagiero, Pia Jacklyn

What a huge year it has been for Ferguson House, a record-breaking, trophy-winning year full of House spirit that could tear up any track, pool or field. 2016 was the year that Ferguson became unstoppable.
We made a huge splash at the first event of the year, the Inter-House Swimming Carnival. There were red caps everywhere and everyone gave each race their absolute all, allowing us to take away the first place trophy for Senior School Swimming.
Next we had the Cross Country and following a great warm-up, pump-up and a bit of face paint we saw the girls take off from the start line with no looking back, finishing the day with third place.

Arts Day was the day that topped off the amazing year of Ferguson House. It began with a historymaking bang by winning House Dance. Biggest of thankyous to Sasha McKee, our Performing Arts Co-ordinator, for getting everyone involved and for putting the whole dance together. Ferguson showcased an amazing Choir performance led by Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, our House Choir Co-ordinator, who did an incredible job and dedicated so much time and work to the choir. We finished off the day in celebrations, as we placed third for the overall Arts Day Cup.
We made a huge splash at the first event of the year, the Inter-House Swimming Carnival. There were red caps everywhere and everyone gave each race their absolute all, allowing us to take away the first place trophy for Senior School Swimming.
The Athletics Carnival was a highlight of the year for Ferguson as we sprinted our way towards the top, coming out with a second place finish. All the Fergo girls showed amazing House spirit cheering everyone on and we had a great finish to the day with the relays, especially the Year 11 teams who dominated on the track.
We couldn’t have done any of these sporting events without the hard work and encouragement from our amazing Sports Co-ordinators Sophia Wehr and Issy Grist.


I would also like to thank Sarah Willis, our Multi-media Co-ordinator, who did a great job of capturing all these great moments throughout the year and Grace Moscou, our Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator for all her hard work organising and helping out the younger girls.
We couldn’t have had such a great year as a House without Mr Saunders, the heart of the House, and we certainly wouldn’t have won House Dance without his spectacular solo! I would also like to thank Mr Kerrigan for stepping in as House Advisor in Term 1 and helping the House so much.
To my Year 12s, thank you for all the help you’ve given to the House across all our years and for all our amazing memories together in Fergo. I wish the best of luck to Annie-May Jannings, Ferguson House Captain for 2017, I know you will be extraordinary. Thank you to every single one of you Ferguson girls this year, as it has been filled with moments that make me proud to have lead such an incredible House.
Lauren
Sutherland Ferguson House Captain
7

FRONT ROW
Jasmine Barrett, Emily Rundus, Jessica Bootsma, Sasha Kronja, Anna Van Heerden, Isabelle Chitty, Abigail Hair
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Bilal Halim, Hee Lam Chai, Carlinea Savage, Sylvie Erickson, Eva Jackson, Asha Russell, Lucinda Buckland
THIRD ROW
Harriet Gilmour, Alexandra Feinauer, Ashley Spencer, Asha Correia
ABSENT
Lara Tovich

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FRONT ROW
Ruby McLellan, Tanniah Aquino, Philippa Joyce, Audrey Wilkins, Ruth Taylor, Annabella Liddelow, Juliette Hansen-Knarhoi
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Michelle Higgins, Verity Pattison, Namrita Khanna, Madeleine Grist, Manasvini Manikandan, Millicent McCarthy
THIRD ROW
Isabel Guster, Lucia Woodhouse, Eliza Murray, Stephanie Hair

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FRONT ROW
Jessica Van Heerden, Sophia Mowbray, Claire Bolton, Molly Haitjema, Alyssa BedfordBrown, Sophie Berry
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Damien Kerrigan, Meg Thomson, Zhifei Luo, Lois Andrew, Georgia Tovich, Aya Smith
THIRD ROW
Anais Hudson, Sascha Feinauer, Matilda Dyke, Isadora Roberts, Emily Simpson

FRONT ROW
Victoria Salem, Catherine Jones, Tegan Ward, Martha McKenzie, Madeleine Naylor-Pratt, Ella Sanders, Athena Finn, Misha Riaz
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Hilde Apel, Kiera Dunhill, Amy Dunhill, Ava Gajdatsy, Emma Wilson, Saskia Thomas, Philippa Sweeny, Ella Barwood
THIRD ROW
Isabella Mizera, Sarah Pfeiffer, Tiarna McGillivray, Georgia Youngman, Laura Moore, Aimee Correia

FRONT ROW
Willow Hallager, Juliette Adler, Eleanor Brooks, Bridget McConkey, Sarah Jones, Miah Smith, Sophia Azzopardi, Annie-May Jannings
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Greg Jones, Millie Evans, Gabrielle O’Brien, Anna Wedgwood, Alyssa Van Heurck, Grace Collins, Danielle Hooper, Jillian Boyd
THIRD ROW
Sophie Pfeiffer, Tiffany Evans, Yamina Ahderom, Maggie Johnston, Greta Yaxley, Emily Bradley

FRONT ROW
Sophie Debenham, Mandhakini Krishnan, Sophia Wehr, Matilda Birchmore, Amelia Eftos, Lauren Sutherland, Amber King, Sasha McKee
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Anita Samy, Maria Roux, Grace Moscou, Xiangmeng Tao, Isabelle Grist, Eleanor Simpson, Clea Sanders, Brodie Cunnold
THIRD ROW
Maja Healy, Ruby Thomson, Sophie White, Sarah Willis, Isobel Evans, Sofia Michael
FOURTH ROW
Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Alexandra Mary, Alice McGregor, Annabel Wilson

McNeil’s 2016 kicked off in the pool as girls adorned their yellow caps and tried their hand at freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and the ever-popular noodle relay at the Swimming Carnival. The atmosphere was buzzing and cheers of ‘Victory or Death’ echoed around the stadium as girls swam their way to podium finishes. A fantastic day was capped off with a first place finish, well and truly starting the year with a bang.
The next event was the Cross Country. Taking a trip back to the ’80s and drawing inspiration from Survivor hit Eye of the Tiger, our girls ran their yellow hearts out. We well and truly rose ‘up to the challenge of our rivals’ in the ‘thrill of the fight’, and ended up taking out first place.

The final big event of the year was Arts Day. Singing superstar Isy Cole conducted a stirring rendition of Like a Prayer in the House Choir Competition, which was a result of weeks of hard work and dedication. Speaking of hard work, our Performing Arts Co-ordinator, Sophie Rodda, did a magnificent job in organising our girls and ensuring we had an abundance of incredible entries across all categories. This paid off with McNeil taking out the Arts Day Cup in an exciting end to an exciting day.
The final event of the day was the marching competition when we marched to create a moving game of noughts and crosses whilst passionately chanting “left, left, victory or death!” Our creativity engaged the judges and we were stoked with a first place finish.
The Athletics Carnival had our McNeilians participating in a variety of track and field events ranging from javelin to high jump and the competitive running events. With a sensational attitude and glowing grins, our girls ran, jumped and threw to an Olympic-inspired standard!
The final event of the day was the marching competition when we marched to create a moving game of noughts and crosses whilst passionately chanting “left, left, victory or death!” Our creativity engaged the judges and we were stoked with a first place finish. The trophy for first overall in the athletics component of the day also left in McNeil’s hands. Our results in all three sporting carnivals throughout the year would not have been possible without our Sport Co-ordinators, Eleanor McLarty and Eloise Bolt, who excelled in organising and inspiring our girls in 2016.

Throughout the year, House Academic and Public Speaking and Debating Competitions kept our girls busy. These events were effortlessly made possible by our awesome Co-ordinator Madeline Woolgar, who made sure speeches were ready and girls knew the difference between first and third speaker. Capturing moments throughout the year was our Multi-media Co-ordinator Anna Ranford, who worked the camera and could always be relied upon for some action shots.
I have had an absolute ball this year and there was honestly nothing more I could have asked of you girls. You all brought the spirit, passion and participation, which have allowed for sustained successes across the year. Thank you for putting up with my excessive use of yellow power points and rev-up speeches! I owe a massive thank you to mother hen, Mrs Stewart, for being such a huge support this year as well as my Year 12 Tutor Group – or rather 23 sisters. I wish younger girls all the luck for the remainder of your years in McNeil and hope you continue to smile, laugh and thrive, as I have been fortunate enough to witness this year. Victory or death!
Eliza Reilly McNeil House Captain

7
FRONT ROW
Tara Rogers, Lola Hanna, Zara Moffat, Jessica Langdon, Charlotte Mawson, Zoe Burke, Audrey Purves
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Emily Rooke, Olivia Snook, Annika Mau, Jasmine McCully, Eloise Rosser, Charlotte Fairweather, Grace Alcock
THIRD ROW
Phoebe A Thompson, Georgina McLarty, Isobella Bates, Rose Vann-Lammonby, Ariana Papandroulakis
FOURTH ROW
Ellie Fry, Matilda Malloch, Alexandra Slocombe, Eliza Zagar, Jemima Davies

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FRONT ROW
Lily Arbuckle, Isabella Taylor, Lilli Everingham, Ashley Maddern, Kate Few, Myah Copeland, Taylah Edmondstone
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Shona Schwarz, Lili Streader, Clara Chen, Emily Gibbs, Georgina Mouda-Hughes, Paris Savill, Clare Shine
THIRD ROW
Holly Patrick, Kiara Wright, Abby Weber, Catherine Banks, Jennifer Carter

9
FRONT ROW
Kayla McCulloch, Saffron Fairweather, Gabrielle Woolgar, Danée Bairstow, Gabrielle Kennedy, Sophie Edgecombe, Lucy Alderson, Grace Purves
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Roland Leach, Eva Mallon, Maxine Ford, Rebecca Gunzburg, Sarah Hill, Poppy Bolt, Bailey Eastman, Tegan Abernethy
THIRD ROW
Samantha Deykin, Portia Knight, Gabrielle McDonald, Amelia Bates, Holly Culloton, Moonyean Le Roux

FRONT ROW
Ruby De Marte, Charlotte Pope, Kate Chamberlain, Scarlet Moe, Riley Hutton, Sophie Patrick, Amy Quinlivan
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Jo Clucas, Jie Ping Yap, Emily Davies, Madeline Thompson, Emma Zampatti, Natalie Everett, Jin Yuan Liu
THIRD ROW
Isabella Thomson, Amy Gibbs, Taylah Verbruggen, Elizabeth McLarty, Ella Holland, Eloise Shaw, Letitia Martin
ABSENT
Arabella Davies

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FRONT ROW
Jonica Fairweather, Georgia Burton, Charlotte Eckersley, Jacqueline Lightfoot, Olivia Kerr, Angelina Boladeras, Patricia Frazis
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Rebecca Garbenis, Eliza Hardy, Amy Abernethy, Elin Michel, Haley Dare, Eliza Millar, Sylvie Chadwick
THIRD ROW
Chloe Stewart, Ciara Taylor, Claire Durston, Sophie McDonald, Kirby Eastman, Kelsey Wright, Tatjana Fischer
ABSENT
Zakiah Kelanabejaya

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FRONT ROW
Charlotte Lee, Jessica Taylor, Sarah Holmsen, Anna Ranford, Emmanuelle Lee, Madeleine Woolgar, Emily Ford, Isobel Cole, Lucy Banks
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Wieneke Maris, Maisie Bannister, Matilda Morfesse, Anna Gill, Siobhan Le Roux, Catherine Calder, Eleanor McLarty, Jasmine Mouda-Hughes, Hannah Edgecombe
THIRD ROW
Anna Gunzburg, Harriet Martin, Eliza Reilly, Eloise Bolt, Sophie Rodda, Lyndell Bradshaw, Emily Newnham

Following Ross’s inaugural year, Maggie Joyner and the Ross House of 2015 left big shoes to fill – a challenge we rose to throughout the year. We continued our aim of remaining “a small house but a big family” with our girls putting their running, academic and dancing feet forward at every opportunity.
Swimming Carnival started the Inter-House sports activities, with our participation rate being one of the highest we saw all year.

Inter-House sport also led to success for Ross, as the Year 11 and 12 House Tutor Groups showed their leadership potential with their excellent participation, leading to second and tied-first place respectively.
In Inter-House Academics our Middle School girls proved their academic prowess, taking first place for both the Science and General Knowledge sections, with their general knowledge results being the only 100% result of the week.
Arts Day was, as usual, one of the most fast-paced days of the year as girls performed and created with all their spirit.
Cross Country was also an excellent show of Ross’s unity, from our whole House warm-up – using cheers written especially by the class of 2015 – to the final Year 12 race, where I can personally say I felt the whole House was running with me.
At the Athletics Carnival, marching was a particular highlight as we marched, chanted and executed formations all the way to third place – a result with which the whole House could be ecstatic.
With topics covering political correctness, compulsory voting and refugees, Inter-House Debating gave us a thought-provoking start to the year. Year 12s rose to their leadership roles in Inter-House activities this year, with high levels of participation, leading to excellent results in the first round of Debating.


Arts Day was, as usual, one of the most fastpaced days of the year as girls performed and created with all their spirit. Beginning with our Asia-inspired House Dance, the girls showed their creative abilities with notable performances from our Senior School in Dance and our Middle School girls in Music. We also had a number of crazy and colourful cake entries finding great success. Our wonderful day culminated with our Choir performance of Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac and the announcement of 2017’s House Captain.
All our achievements throughout the year would not have been possible without the help of our House Co-ordinators and their hard work. I would also like to thank our House Tutors and House Advisor, Ms Macdonald. The students may be the face of Ross but without the constant support and dedication of our tutors behind the scenes, we would not have had the success we enjoyed this year.
I hope that every Ross House in the future will continue to ‘Vedi, Vini, Vici’ – come, see and conquer.
Daniela Mwipatayi Ross House Captain
7

FRONT ROW
Matilda Lamb, Felicity Ostergaard, Caitlin Mair, Isabella Martelli, Celeste Dunn, Anna Koth
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Gemma Kidby, Christina Houdalakis, Emma Kinnaird, Grace Thompson, Skyla Ejai, Victoria Couzens
THIRD ROW
Alexandra Samaha, Asharnti Hicks, Jessica Blakeley, Taylah Anderson

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FRONT ROW
Jasmine Hewartson, Giorgia Chin, Elizabeth Crawford, Maeve Warnock, Quianna Williams, Charlotte Bell, Charlotte Berrisford-Thompson
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Justine Spencer, Aishna Singh, Claudia Tedjasaputra, Megan Henschel, Isabella Martin, Nyah Siegmund, Charlotte Wellmann
THIRD ROW
Laura Bailey, Lilah Barker, Eloisa Malet, Georgia Keamy

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FRONT ROW
Abigael Russell, Tiriei Kamide, Clare Johnston, Kiara Ramsay, Yingkun Li, Habiba Elnadi
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Sarah Robey, Alice Hood, Jessica Vinnicombe, Charlotte Bray, Paris Kay, Leisel Simpson

FRONT ROW
Sophia Gawan-Taylor, Bailey Duncan, Amelia Smith, Amrita Khanna, Lilian McDougall, Luiza Petrykowski, Skye Van Esch
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Patricia Higgins, Lauren Steel, Olivia Couzens, Zoe Young, Tallulah Williamson, Nyah Mills, Siahn Ejai
THIRD ROW
Caitlyn McKay, Ashlee Wearne, Clare Wray, Anna Konowalous, Kristen Smith, Kiara Wee, Grace Usher

FRONT ROW
Kiehana Carter, Natalie Cheveralls, Sophie Bell, Dominique Eastwood, Hannah Chulung, Jordenne Mills, Eliza Rimmer, Jiaqi Li
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Geetha Nair, Rachel Cornelius, Mia Calvetti, Abby Cooke, Ruby Handley, Amy Freestone, Isabella Trouchet, Emma Crisp
THIRD ROW
Matilda Andrew, Nell Thomson, Michali Oliver, Elizabeth Dixon, Isabella Blanchard, Stella Honey
ABSENT
Ailee Salter

FRONT ROW
Elena Rayner, Patrea Piwowarski, Tiarra White, Grace Fleay, Anna Kosterich, Louisa Dry
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Christine Madill, Emily Symondson, Chelsea Menmuir, Claire May, Gigi Parker, Daniela Mwipatayi, Tahnee Carter, HA: Maryanne Macdonald

What a year this has been. Stewart has dominated in hard work, dedication and commitment, with all the girls’ efforts paying off. This year has been one of many achievements, both individually and for the House and has been a true demonstration of outstanding House spirit.
Stewart started off the year as soon as the light turned green, straight off the blocks and into the Swimming Carnival. Whether swimming, diving or noodle racing, every single girl put in their absolute best and this showed in an overall second place. We couldn’t have done it without the enthusiasm and support from the stands and the determination to succeed in the pool. Without the organisation of Sport Co-ordinators Zara Wege and Meg Dempster, the day would never have run so smoothly.

The girls embraced the Year 12 motto for 2016 of ‘We can Stewart’ and never gave up, finishing with an overall fourth place.
Debating and Public Speaking Co-ordinator
Sarah Hatch encouraged the girls to argue their way through Inter-House Debating competitions.
Thanks also to Alice Reilly, our Multi-media Co-ordinator, who did a wonderful job capturing many memorable photos and videos of the girls in green throughout the year.
Stewart started off the year as soon as the light turned green, straight off the blocks and into the Swimming Carnival. Whether swimming, diving or noodle racing, every single girl put in their absolute best and this showed in an overall second place.
The Cross Country had a huge amount of House pride. Participation levels were high as each and every Stewart girl ran, jogged or walked across the line. It was amazing to see the support shown among the House to help get each other up those dreaded hills and across the line.
On Athletics Day, Challenge Stadium was flooded green on both the track and the field. It was a real showcase of Stewart pride as many skills were displayed in all areas from shot put to sprints.


Last up was Arts Day, the most anticipated day of the year. The time and effort put in for the many weeks leading up to the day did not go unnoticed, with many Stewart entries on show throughout the School. Harriet Mactier, Stewart’s Performing Arts Co-ordinator, led the girls to second place in the House Dance competition, in a very well-taught and choreographed African-themed dance. The day went out on an all-time high with Stewart placing an awesome second in House Choir, singing Fire and the Flood under the guidance of Choir Co-ordinator Julianne Dutton, who put in so much time and effort that really shone through on the day.
I would like to thank our Year 12 Tutor
Ms Kelley, and House Advisors Ms Clucas and Ms Honeychurch, whose support and assistance throughout the year made it so much more enjoyable. The Year 12 Tutor Group has shared so many special memories from the beginning. Stewart’s motto ‘Through Difficulties to the Heights’ was certainly embraced throughout the year and without a doubt will continue to guide Stewart girls in the future.
Hayley McAlpine
Stewart House Captain
7

FRONT ROW
Gabrielle Evans, Jenna Van Kappel, Annie Mitchell, Grace Mitchell, Elizabeth Playford, Annabelle Perkins
SECOND ROW
HA: Melinda Honeychurch, Lucy Johnston, Anneliese Mellick, Emma Anderson, Caitlin Weir, Briana Nicholson
THIRD ROW
Indigo James, Tallulah Pestell, Grace Fisher, Ella Harrison, Eliza Palandri

8
FRONT ROW
Julia Comstock, Anya Henharen, Natasha Psaltis, Bridget Wilson, Olivia Hewett, Lara Odgers, Charlotte Ball
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Ann Smith, Isabella Ahern, Isabelle McGinniss, Georgia Rieck, Emily Pruiti, Anneka Kenner, Jessica Hales
THIRD ROW
Emma Van Schouwen, Shenae Hewett, Ajahne Dorset, Stephanie Ford, Georgia Stokes

9
FRONT ROW
Maddison Ball, Tabitha Galluccio, Isabela Safar, Imogen Duncan, Sophie Gubbay, Nia Wege, Emma Rose Playford
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Cathryn Sinclair, Candace Ethelston, Charlotte Baddeley, Jemima Keys, Siena Mitchell, Ellie Stroud, Lucinda Easton
THIRD ROW
Lily Stewart, Arabella Smeulders, Georgina Fisher, Allegra Pestell, Phoebe Thompson, Victoria Steinepreis, Tess Cooke

FRONT ROW
Scarlett Downes, Georgia Schonell, Amber Kibblewhite, Claudia Padbury, Rachael Connor, Grace Johnson, Isabella Draper
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Robin Dunn, Ella Henharen, Poppy Evans, Riley Brogan, Jessica Schonell, Claire Wilson, Grace Farrell
THIRD ROW
Olivia Williams, Hayley Clarke, Sonya Frossine, Mollie Rossen, Emma Hewett
FOURTH ROW:
Stella Palmer, Lucy Baddeley, Isobel Byars, Alexandra Power

FRONT ROW
Ellen Odgers, Lily Gubbay, Anna Martin, Georgia Weir, Hannah Johns, Victoria Dodds, Ali Edgar
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Deb McPhee, Lauren Smith, Rieley Stewart, Gabrielle Martin, Prada Herron, Eyitoritse Mojuetan, Lilly Smeulders
THIRD ROW
Sascha Wilhelm, Claudia Palandri, Mia Separovic, Julia Newport, Isabella Mitchell

FRONT ROW
Phoebe Johnson, Alice Reilly, Julianne Dutton, Lilli McKenzie, Nadia Bennier, Emma Drury, Stephanie Lade
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Sarah Kelley, Georgia Morrell, Meg Dempster, Hayley McAlpine, Harriet Mactier, Carla Martin, Caitlin Attwell, HA: Melinda Honeychurch
THIRD ROW
Sarah Hatch, Maddison Reid, Zara Wege, Shilo Read

2016 has well and truly been a year of Summers domination.
The opening of the school year saw the first chance for the Summers haze to take its effect, with the swimming carnival consisting of outstanding achievements, both individually and as a team.
Next was the annual Inter-House Cross Country carnival, with our determination paying off, placing 1st in the middle school and 2nd overall.
At the athletics carnival we saw purple shirts turn to purple blurs with every single Summerite out on the track and aiming high. The day would not have gone so smoothly without the help from our incredible sports co-ordinators, Olivia Italiano and Charlotte Hill. This year Summers took out 2nd place in the marching, 1st place in the middle school and 3rd overall.

is more than contagious. Our house choir sure was an event not to be missed and I could not be prouder of each of you having a go and singing loud. A massive thank you goes to our amazing house choir captain Grace Chapman, what a job, you nailed it.
To Ms Salfinger, words cannot express enough thanks for the support, countless laughs, and of course your pumpkin scones. To Multi-media Co-ordinator Anneka Swan and Public Speaking and Debating Co-ordinator, Katherine Descant, endless thank you’s go to the both of you for fulfilling your positions and more. Of course, to the 12 House tute, we made it! It is safe to say there is
At the athletics carnival we saw purple shirts turn to purple blurs with every single Summerite out on the track and aiming high.
simply no other bunch of girls like you and I thank you for making this year the best one yet.
And now to the final show of the Summers euphoria, Arts Day. Summers took home a very impressive 3rd place in house dance, a big thank you to Lily Gherbaz, our performing arts co-ordinator for 2016, your energy and enthusiasm


Of course, we could not have made it through this year without the endless help and support from our amazing House Co-ordinator Ms Mfune. You truly are a credit to the House, thank you.
Finally to all the Summers girls, my most coveted pride of 2016 has been having the privilege of leading you all, I wish you all the best in 2017. I know you will continue to aim high and show the rest of PLC why Summers is the BEST house in the school. Congratulations to our new House Captain, Claire Fitzgerald. I know you will do an outstanding job and hope that you find as much happiness and joy in the house as I have.
Tessa Evans
Summers
House Captain
7

FRONT ROW
Isabella Macgregor, Grace Hyde, Edith Offer, Toluwanimi Daramola, Isobel Weir, Jemma Woolf, Audrey Chegwidden
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Emma Haining, Yasmine Cheir, Cara Mooney, April Webster, Georgina Roberts, Eloise Middlemas, Lucy Negus, Katherine Jackson, Mia Riekie

8
FRONT ROW
Scarlett O’Grady, Aspen Walker, Amelia McIntosh, Avery Clover, Tahlia Hanikeri, Harper Shephard
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Sabrina Earsman, Abigail Cullinan, Alexandra Kirkwood, Georgia Hyde, Amy Screaigh, Eva Coulson
THIRD ROW
Sophia Short, Isabelle Cooper, Luciana Treasure, Lauren Taylor, Isabella Poll

9
FRONT ROW
Lucy Cooke, Georgina Kopke, Lucy Muller, Maddison Welsh, Elizabeth Jackson, Georgia Grey, Victoria Walford
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Erica Walker, Aimee Mumme, Lucy Jarrett, Daisy Webster, McKenzie Banfield, Iyinoluwa Daramola, Dakota Tingwell
THIRD ROW
Jacqueline Swick, Paris Castledine, Karega Gibbs, Tegan Quinlivan, Louisa Jackson, Grace Lauder, Clover Negus
ABSENT
Georgia Eagleton, Clancy Offer

10
FRONT ROW
Amanda Goh, Natasha Bower, Eliza Donaldson, Jacqueline Morley, Qinyi Gao, Sacha Winter, Amelia Freemantle
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Nerrilee Pansini, Jessica Ezekiel, Silke Walton, Makenzie Thomas, Ciara Clarke, Emma Holloway, Georgia Krige
THIRD ROW
Zoë Malone, Selena Ballesteros, Désirée Rafferty, Yiwen Chen, Olivia Dry, Eleanor Swick, Sarafina Elliott

11
FRONT ROW
Angelica Villafuerte, Catherine Walford, Sanika Kulkarni, Isabel Byrne, Olivia Garbowski, Jamie Krige, Emily Kopke
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Guy Varndell, Lily Hallam, Isobel Dunn, Lauren Moore, Emily Johnson, Katherine Graham, Siobhan Brady
THIRD ROW
Emma Warburton, Alexandra Cowan, Georgina Middlemas, Claire Fitzgerald

12
FRONT ROW
Jessica Newland, Jasmin Barunga, Sasha Mack, Olivia Italiano, Angelina Moreau, Lily Gherbaz, Isla Cooke
SECOND ROW
Teacher: Lana Salfinger, Sasha Welch, Charlotte Hill, Grace Chapman, Paegan Erwin, Kate Eagleton, Zosia Tindale, HA: Josephine Mfune
THIRD ROW
Anneka Swan, Amy Johnston, Lia Marinko, Tessa Evans, Aude Mangharam, Amelia Mantle, Katherine Descant











Eva Annand
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” –Ferris Bueller

Maisie Bannister
A Bannister always pays his debts.

Emily Bennett
And where she stood, she stood tall.


Nicola Armstrong
If you look for the light, you can often find it, but if you look for the dark, that is all you’ll ever see.

Jasmin Barunga
Straight out of Mowanjum.

Nadia Bennier
You learn something everyday IF you pay attention.


Caitlin Attwell
If you bite off more than you can chew, chew like crazy.

Nicole Battley
“I’m not young enough to know everything.” – Oscar Wilde

Matilda Birchmore
“When life gives you lemonade make lemons, life will be all like whaaatttt?!” – Phil, Modern Family


Lucy Banks
“I forgot how small you are.” –Everyone

Greta Bell
Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.

Eloise Bolt
“All I could hear was your laugh.” –Everyone.

Grace Chapman
“The circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant… It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” – Mewtwo

Isobel Cole
No Ragrets.

Sophie Debenham
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.

Emma Drury
12 years of school and I still can’t spell.

Hannah Edgecombe
“Neatness doesn’t get you a good ATAR.” – Grace Taylor

Isla Cooke
Doing badly in your exams won’t end your life, it will just slam doors in your face.

Meg Dempster “Sorry I’m late, traffic was bad.” – Boarders

Louisa Dry ¯\_( )_/¯

Amelia Eftos
Hannah Montana said nobody’s perfect, but here I am.

Brodie Cunnold
Be good, or be good at it.

Katherine Descant “I was born to be a baller one way or another.” – RiFF RAFF

Julianne Dutton I’m not stupid, I have dyscalesia.

Isabella Erwin Labore et Honore.

Katherine Curtis
“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

Julia Douglas Carpe Diem.

Kate Eagleton
“They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style.” – Sex and the City

Isobel Evans
Learnt the hard way that maths can’t solve its own problems.

Tessa Evans
Sorry we’re late.

Emily Ford
“Make good choices!” – Maxi Ford

Anna Gill
If you think you can do better, then do it.

Sarah Hatch
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you.” – Mary Kay Ash

Coco Farrell You go Glen Coco.

Brooke Gagiero RIP Lil Sebastian.

Isabelle Grist ur mum.

Briana Hay Leon
If in doubt, trust the Brazilian.

Grace Fleay
“I feel like this year is really about, like, the year of just realising stuff. And everyone around me, we’re all just, like, realising things.” – Kylie Jenner

Maddison Georgiades
The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Anna Gunzburg
Gunzburg not Gunsberg.

Maja Healy
Just a student who is tired of repeating the pronunciation of their name.

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.

Lily Gherbaz
Sorry I’m late... it’s Harriet’s fault.

Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi
“I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative, one that I have never asked to be a part of, since 2009.” – Taylor Swift

Charlotte Hill Hydrate or die.

Sarah Holmsen
Yes, I did have 185,000 Twitter followers throughout my schooling.

Phoebe Johnson
As a student, the most comforting words you’ll hear are “I haven’t started either”.

Mandhakini Krishnan
I’m not procrastinating, I’m just waiting for the last minute to do my work because I will be older, therefore wiser.

Charlotte Lee
Behind you, all your memories Before you, all your dreams Around you, all who love you Within you, all you need

Ikin
Whether you think you can or you can’t – you’re right.

Amy Johnston
“So close… but not quite.” – Dad

Stephanie Lade
*Multiple choice test : A,B,C or D* “well I haven’t had a B for like 4 questions I’ll choose that.”

Emmanuelle Lee
When you try your best but you don’t succeed.

Italiano I am a vegan.

Amber King
Your unofficial Feminism Captain 2016.

Josephine Lai
If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan. But never the goal.

Olivia Lowson
“That’s who I am. If you don’t like it, I don’t care.” – Dr Marais


Anna Kosterich
“Never let anyone treat you like a yellow starburst, you’re a pink starburst.” – Unknown

Siobhan le Roux
I love me a good pancake.

Kate Lucas
“It’s not bragging if it’s true.” –Harvey Spector

Sasha Mack
Does it have to be put through turn-it-in?

Amelia Mantle Legend... (wait for it)...

Harriet Martin
I’m actually not funny, I’m just mean and people think I’m joking.

Alice McGregor
You will never have this day again, so make it count.

Harriet Mactier Mayday.

Lia Marinko
14 years and I’m finally out #lifer

Alexandra Mary
I’m not a stop along the way, I’m a destination.

Sasha McKee
You can catch flies with honey, but you can catch more honeys being fly.

Tabitha Malet
“I hope you’re pleased with yourselves. We could all have been killed – or worse, expelled. Now if you don’t mind, I’m going to bed.” –Hermione Granger

Rachel Marley
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss

Claire May Hydrate or die.

Lilli McKenzie
“I like being weird. Weird is all I’ve got, that and my sweet style.” –Moss, The IT Crowd

Aude Mangharam
I can’t, I have work.

Carla Martin
The roof is not my son, but I will raise it.

Hayley McAlpine
…dary. Legendary.

Eleanor McLarty
Labore eleanorè.

Lauren McTavish
I was too young to audition for The Bachelor but I still love you Richie!

Angelina Moreau
“The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.” – Captain Jack Sparrow

Grace Moscou Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!

Jessica Newland
You



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Matilda Morfesse
Pain is temporary, glory lasts for ever.

Jasmine Mouda-Hughes
Just remember, you can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.

Emily Newnham
I should’ve bought a Scotch

Georgia Morrell
“We can’t have it all but we can try.” – Tracey Emin

Emily Murdoch
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” – Dr. Seuss

Madison Noble
If you don’t own horses, how do you get around?

Gabrielle Morris
Sorry I can’t, I have rowing.

Daniela Mwipatayi
“People’s say nothing’s impossible but I do nothing everyday.” – Winnie the Pooh

Isabella O’Loughlin
“The planet does not need more successful people. It needs more peacemakers, healers, storytellers, compassionate people and lovers of all kinds.” – the Dalai Lama

Isobel Palmer
You’ll understand when you’re in Year 12.

Patrea Piwowarski
We cannot choose the time we live in. We can only choose what we do with the time we are given.

Shilo Read
Dear Ms Flint, where is this ring I’m supposed to throw my hat into?

Sophie Rodda
Can we play kahoot?

Gigi Parker
“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss

Anna Ranford
Geography does not teach you where places are in the world, so for all I know Mongolia could be vegetable.

Maddison Reid
You can be on the right track, but if you don’t move forward you’ll just get run over.

Cara Roux
All around me are familiar faces.

Eliza Perkins
Here is to the strong Women, May we know them, May we be them, May we raise them

Elena Rayner
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.

Alice Reilly Sorry what?

Jade Sadler Without school I don’t know which day it is.

It’s Madi not Maddie not Maddy, Madi.

Yasmeen Razvi
This wasn’t like High School Musical at all.

Eliza Reilly Left, left, Victory or Death

Clea Sanders
I blame High School Musical for my unrealistic expectations about the amount of spontaneous singing and dancing year 12 would involve.

Myra Shah
I’m not sure what that’s called in English…

Kate Sinclair
K8 with an 8.

Lauren Sutherland
Sorry we’re late.

Megan Shepherd Expelliarmus.

Matilda Skinner
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.

Anneka Swan
Well this wasn’t like High School Musical at all.


Grace Taylor “All maths is easy!”

Eleanor Simpson “I’m waving, you’re going.” –Saunders

Charlotte Smith Labore et Honore.

Emily Symondson Labore et Honore.

Jessica Taylor
In our short lives we have so much time for fun and success so let’s use every single second we’ve got.

Mia Simpson
Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.

Lara Stewart
Ok that’s it idk what to do this is so tough agh xoxo

Danielle Tan Yo ducking lo.

Ruby Thomson
“I’m sorry that everyone is so jealous of me, but I can’t help it that I’m popular.” – Gretchen Weiner

Zosia Tindale
Umm... It’s zosh-a.

Sasha Welch
Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.

Sarah Willis
Hi hungry, I’m Sarah.

Bronte Wackett
“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again. Only this time, more wisely.” – Iroh

Sophie White
Just your average white girl.

Annabel Wilson
“If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say ‘YES’ then learn how to do it later.” – Richard Branson

Zara Wege
Just a girl with back problems.

Tiarra White Labore et Honore.

Sophia Wehr
Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you will miss them.

Eloise Wiffen
“Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run There’s still time to change the road you’re on.” – Led Zeppelin

Madeleine Woolgar
“We didn’t realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” – Unknown
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Briana Hay Leon
Claire May
SECOND ROW Colette McKenna, Su-Ann Richards, Audrey Lee, Fay Wiltshire, Priscilla Cook, Stephanie Sinnamon, Amelia Turner, Anne Coughlan, Val Myers, Ann Smith, Sarah Saunders, Peta Wheildon, Hilary Price, Shannon Lovelady, Gregory Williams, Adele Ribnick, Esther Hanbidge, Andrea Sofield, Prue Peardon, Louisa Champion, Narelle Pendlebury, Danielle Magaraggia, Jia Liao, Jennifer Rickwood, Anita Samy
FOURTH ROW Angelica Huston, Karen Taylor, Liz Yeomans, Michelle Sobczak, Simone Cumming, Fran Howl, Sarah Robey, Iliana Harvey, Lesley Brady, Colleen Garland, Joanna Tugwell, Liam Sullivan, Helen Tutin, Beverley Spencer, Shelley Stewart, Toni Jefferies, Helen Jones, Phoebe Carre, Terri Karmelita, Katherine Hazlewood, Flora Lolev, Jane Hard, Mark Thomas, Jennifer Manners, Matija Franetovich, Philippa D’Sylva
Sarah Ghossein, Sara Harrison, Narelle Lange, Gerard Coleman, Ming Till, James Williamson
SIXTH ROW Radek Talma, Paul Trimboli, Karen Marais, Cathryn Sinclair, Gemma Freel, Wieneke Maris, Philip Crane, Justine Spencer, Ellen Barker, Victoria McDonald, Kirsty Nugent, Natalie Evans, John Stillitano, Glenn Hermans,Natalie Lucioli, Bilal Halim, Bauke Snyman, Sabrina Earsman,
Cecilia Muller, Damien McLeod, Jeremy Hetebry, Anita Roy, Tara Holmes, Liz Langdon, Nerrilee Pansini, Rob Kelly, Boyd Cooper, Stewart Neilson, Graham Catley, Christopher Scholten, Brian Scutter, Guy Varndell, Serge Flora, Duncan MacLaurin, Erica Walker, Chris Holloway, Debra Barnaby, Tony Baxendale, John Fry, Catherine Smyth
Rebecca-Ann Worthington, Debra Van Dongen, Michelle Clayton, Geetha Nair, Erin Jones, Susan Hodge, Ayomi Perera, Sam Kronja, Gary van Heerden, Heather Pope, Sharon Anderson, Kate Hadwen, Neesha Flint, Anna Hu, Chris Robinson, Chavaune Francis, Roland Leach, Jenny Hetherington, Kerri Cresswell, Lisa Graham, Fiona McAlwey, Jane Brandenburg, Lyn Taylor
FRONT ROW
THIRD ROW Kumiko Sue, Rebecca Payne, Carla Miragliotta, Seema Gookooluk, Bianca Cazzulino, Jenny Astle, Melissa Drake-Brockman, Julie Sampson, Elizabeth Lagrange, Trudy Chick, Simone Fleay, Catriona Cosentino, Susan Falkner, Jane Frame, Wayne Lillis, Carey Bouwer, Emily Rooke, Melinda Honeychurch, Deborah McPhee, Patrice Smith, Shona Schwarz, Meredith Beer, Justine Keys, Lesley Kaye, Maria Giglia, Meinan Jin, Rosalea Wallace
FIFTH ROW Susan Seeber, Beverley Sinclair, Nicole Dorrington, Amy Wichman, Christine Madill, Genevieve Letherbarrow, Sandy Barbir, Emily Green, Tracey Duncan, Mandy Clarke, Rebecca Garbenis, Jennifer Crisp, Philippa Roy, Melissa Sojan, Maria (Daleen) Engelbrecht, Kate Montague, Gemma Kidby, Shauna Corless, Maryanne Macdonald, Luise Lowndes, Kobie McGurk, Judith Boyne, Hannah Barnsley, Amy Jorgensen, Kelly Barron
Alison Viney, Rebecca Dalton, Christine Brockman, Paul O’Brien, Michelle Higgins, Hildegarde Apel, Emma Haining, Lana Salfinger, Chonny James, Greg Jones, Bradley Allen, Soni Bailey, Michael Hess, Robin Dunn, Tamsin Moore, Alice Beale, Josephine Mfune, Leonie Neervoort, Damien Kerrigan, Gillian Fistonich, Sarah Kelley, Tess Barritt, Kathleen Howes EIGHTH ROW
SEVENTH ROW

Senior Leadership
Principal Dr Kate Hadwen PhD, MEd, Grad.Cert.Ed(School L’ship), B.Teach, GAICD
Director of Teaching & Learning
Dr Andrew Cousins, PhD, BMus, BSc, PGradDipEd, AMusA (Piano), MACE, MACEL
Head of Senior School Mrs Neesha Flint BSc, DipEd, GradDipEdLship
Head of Middle School Mrs Sharon Anderson BEd, DipTeach, GradDipEdLship
Head of Junior School Heather Pope BEd, Dip IntSchool Lship,PGCE, Teachers Cert, Teachers Dip(NZ)
Director of Wellbeing Ms Laura Allison, BSc, BPsych, ProfCertEd (PosEd)
Deputy Principal Mr Keith Anderson BSc(Hons), DipEd, GradDipScEd T1
Chaplin Reverend Gary van Heerden BA(Hons) BTh(Hons), MA(Hons), MTh(Hons)
Director of Finance and Corporate Services Mr Sam Kronja BComm, CA, AGIA, FAIM
Head of Staff Mrs Chris Robinson TC, DipFashion&Design, GradDipEdLship
Director of Information and Learning Technologies Ms Anna Hu BEd(Hons), DipTeach
Director of Strategic Communications
Mr Mark Doran T2
Director of Community Relations
Ms Chavaune Francis BSc T1
Senior Staff
Information and Learning Technology
Manager Mr Ryan Beaton BSc
Deputy Head of Junior School
Mrs Meredith Beer BEd, DipTeach
Finance Manager Mrs Wendy Castles BComm, CPA
Human Resources Manager
Ms Jane Cook PGradHRM, CAHRI
Head of Information and Learning
Technologies Mr Jeremy Hetebry BA, BEd, GradCertEd(ICT), MEd
Director of Boarding Ms Liz Langdon BEd, MEd Man, GradCertCarDev
Registrar Mrs Allison Mackenzie
Executive Assistant to the Principal
Ms Kate Montague
Council Secretary Ms Karen Taylor GAICD
Key Learning Areas
Curriculum Leaders
Joint Co-Acting Head of Music (Curriculum) Yr K-12
Mr Jason Boron BMusEd(Hons), GradCertMus, DipKodalyMusEd, MA(Hons)AKC, S2 T4
Director of Innovation
Mr Doug De Kock BPrimEd
Head of Technology & Enterprise Yr 7-12
Ms Philippa D’Sylva BEd, DipEd, DipHEc, CertIV Wkplce Lng
Assistant Head of Science Yr 7-12
Ms Sabrina Earsman BSc, GradDipScEd
Assistant Head of Language & Literature Yr 7-12
Ms Rebecca Garbenis BA, GradDipEd, MEd T2
Director of Visual Arts Yr 7-12
Mrs Emma Haining BA, PostGradCertEd, Dance Co-ordinator Yr 7-12
Ms Skye Hegarty BA, GradDipEd, GradDipEdLship, AAICD T4
Head of Physical Education K-12
Ms Chantelle James BPE, DipEd
Director of Curriculum Services
Ms Toni Jefferies BA(Ed), GradDipEdLship
Head of Mathematics Yr 7-12
Mr Greg Jones BA, GradDipEdLship
Head of Science Yr 7-12
Ms Lesley Kaye BSc, DipTeach, DipSc, MScEd
Curriculum Co-ordinator, Humanities
Yr 7-12
Ms Victoria Kelleher BA MA PGDE T3
Head of Language & Literature Yr 7-12
Ms Narelle Lange BEd
IB Diploma Co-ordinator
Ms Luise Lowndes BEd
Assistant Head of Language & Literature Yr 7-12
Dr Christine Madill BA(Hons), GradDipEd, PhD T1
Curriculum Co-ordinator, Humanities Yr 7-12
Ms Wieneke Maris MSc, MA T1-2
Head of Language Acquisition Yr K-12
Ms Cecilia Muller GradDipAppLa
Head of Humanities Yr 7-12
Ms Geetha Nair BA, BSc(Hons), DipEd
PYP Co-ordinator Yr 3-6
Mr Paul O’Brien BEd(Hons), MEd
Head of Sport K-12
Ms Annette Pearce BHlthPhyEd
Joint Co-Acting Head of Music (Curriculum) Yr K-12 Ms Hilary Price BMusEd(Hons), DipKodalyMusEd PGD T4
PYP Co-ordinator Pre-K-Yr 2
Mrs Jennifer Rickwood BA(Ed)
Head of Music (Curriculum) Yr K-12
Ms Philippa Roy BMus(Hons), BMusEd, MMusStudies T1-3
MYP Co-ordinator Yr 7-10
Mr Chris Scholten BAEd, BASocSc T4
Director of Theatre Arts
Mr Bauke Snyman BA Drama, BAHons Drama, PGrad.Bus., PGrad.Ed
Assistant Head of Mathematics Yr 7-12
Mrs Shelley Stewart BSc, DipEd, GradDipEdLship
Director of Outdoor Education
Mr Liam Sullivan BBus, MA(Outdoor Ed), GradDipEd, GradCertBus
Director of Music
Mr Mark Thomas BMus, DipEd
Wellbeing Services
Learning Service Co-ordinator
Ms Tracey Bahen DipTeach, AssocDipAppSc, CertIV WTA
Middle School Psychologist Ms Daleen Engelbrecht BA, BEd, MEdPsych
Co-Director Career Development
Mrs Simone Fleay BA, DipEd, BEd(Hons)
Co-Director Career Development
Mrs Jenny Hetherington BA(Hons), DipEd
Co-ordinator Learning Support Yr 7-12
Mrs Michelle Higgins, BEd(Hons), GradDipLD
Learning Enrichment
Mrs Susan Hodge DipTeach(Primary)
Junior School Counsellor
Mrs Colette McKenna BA, Dip.Ed, PostGradDipEd, BPsy, MEd
Learning Enrichment Mrs Nerrilee Pansini BA, Dip.Ed, MScSp.Path.(Dist.)
Co-ordinator of Psychology & Counselling Services Ms Adéle Ribnick BA(HonsPsych), BA(HonsEnvGSc), GradDipEd, Cert.Family Therapy
Learning Enrichment Mrs Heather Saunders BA, GradCertEd
LEC Co-ordinator Junior School
Mrs Sue Seeber DipEd, BEd
Gifted & Talented Co-ordinator Yr K-12
Mrs Erica Walker BEd(SpecEd), BSocWk
Co-ordinator Indigenous Scholarship Programme Ms Tracey Walker DipTeach
Year Co-ordinators
Year 7 Ms Jenny Crisp BEd, DipTeach
Year 8 Mrs Soni Bailey BA, GradDipEd, MEdMan
Year 9 Ms Gemma Freel BA, GradDipEd
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
Carmichael Mrs Genevieve Letherbarrow BSc(Hons), GradDipEd
Ferguson Mr Murray Saunders BA, DipTeach
McNeil Mrs Shelley Stewart BSc, DipEd, GradDipEdLship
Ross Ms Maryanne Macdonald, BSc(Maths), BEd, MEd
Stewart Ms Melinda Honeychurch BSc, DipEd T1, T4
Stewart Ms Joanna Clucas PostGradEd, BSc, Dip.Bus T2 - 3
Summers Ms Josephine Mfune BA, GradDipEd, Cert IV WTA
Academic Junior School
Ms Tess Barritt BSc, PGCE
Mrs Kelly Barron BA(Hons), PGCE
Ms Alice Beale BECE(Hons)
Mr Jason Boron BMusEd(Hons), GradCertMus, DipKodalyMusEd, MA(Hons) AKC S2
Mrs Carey Bouwer PGCE, HDipEd
Ms Abi Boyle BComm, MTeach T2
Mr Graham Catley BA, GradDipEd
Ms Mandy Clarke BEd
Ms Michelle Clayton BEd, MEdMan, CertEd, MEd
Mrs Priscilla Cook BA, PGCE, T1
Mrs Kerri Cresswell BA(Ed), GradDipEd
Ms Rebecca Dalton BTchLn(Primary)
Ms Natalie Evans
BMus, PostGradCertEd T1-2
Mrs Colleen Garland DipArtEd
Mrs Emily Green BA, GradDipEd
Mrs Katy Howes BA, BEd
Ms Erin Jones BEd(ECE)
Mrs Helen Jones DipEd, BHM/Sc
Ms Jia Liao
BA, MLingSpec, GradDipEd, MEd
Ms Kobie McGurk GradDipEd, BSc
Mrs Aileen Murray BA(Hons), GradDipEd T2 - T4
Ms Prue Peardon BAppSc, GradDipEd
Ms Ayomi Perera BA, GradDipEd
Ms Hilary Price BMusEd(Hons), DipKodalyMusEd PGD
Mr Charles Porter BEd
Mrs Su-Ann Richards DipTeach, DipTECE
Ms Anita Roy BEd(Primary)
Ms Stephanie Sinnamon, BEd
Ms Catherine Smyth, BEd (Hons)
Mrs Andria Snelson BA, PGradDipEd
Mrs Andrea Sofield BA, BEd
Ms Beverley Spencer, DipTeachPrimary, MEdLearnDiff
Mrs Helen Tutin BEd
Mrs Alison Viney BEd, DipTeach, GradDipScEd
Mrs Rosalea Wallace, BEd
Ms Amy Wichman, BEd
Mrs Fay Wiltshire BEd
Ms Rebecca Worthington BEd T3-4
Academic Middle & Senior School
Outdoor Education Mr Brad Allen BOEd, GradDipEd
Visual Arts Ms Hildegarde Apel
BVisArts, GradDipEd T1-3
Language & Literature Ms Soni Bailey BA, GradDipEd, MEdMan
Outdoor Education Ms Ellen Barker BSc, GradDipEd, CertIV ORec
Physical Education Ms Hannah Barnsley, BSc, DipEd
Physical Education Mrs Judy Boyne BEd, DipTeach
Science Ms Jane Brandenburg BSc, GradDipEd
Teacher Librarian Ms Luciana Cavallaro, BAEd, BEd
Mathematics Mrs Trudy Chick BSc, DipEd
Physical Education Ms Joanna Clucas
PostGradEd, BSc, Dip.Bus.
Physical Education Mr Boyd Cooper BPHE & GradDipEd.
Humanities Ms Shauna Corless BA(Hons), DipEd T1-2
Drama Mr Oliver Craze BMusEd (Hons)
Language & Literature Ms Jennifer Crisp BEd, DipTeach
Physical Education Mr Matthew Donaldson BPE, BSc(Hons), GradDipEd
Physical Education Ms Nicole Dorrington BPE, DipEd
Technology & Enterprise – Home Economics Mrs Melissa Drake-Brockman BA, GradDipEd
Mathematics Mr Robin Dunn DipTeach, GradDipAppSc(Mathematics), GradCertGeostatistics, MMathPlan
Learning Enrichment Mrs Susan Falkner BA(Hons), GradDipEd
Science Mrs Gillian Fistonich BA, BEd
Humanities Mrs Simone Fleay BA, DipEd, BEd(Hons)
Technology & Enterprise –Home Economics Mrs Jane Frame TC, DipHomeEc
Technology & Enterprise, Language & Literature Ms Gemma Freel BA, GradDipEd
Science Mr John Fry DipEd, BSc, MSc(Hons)
Science Mrs Seema Gookooluk BA, PGradDipEd
Library Resource Centre Mrs Deanna Graber BA, BEd T1
Humanities Mr Bilal Halim BA, GradDipEd
Health and PE Mrs Esther Hanbidge BEd
Language Acquisition Mr Michael Hess GradDipEd DipTrans CertIVPE
Mathematics Ms Patricia Higgins BE, DipEd, MEd
Technology & Enterprise
Mr Michael Hinchley BEd T2-4
Mathematics Ms Melinda Honeychurch BSc, DipEd
Mathematics Ms Toni Jefferies BA(Ed)
Language & Literature
Mr Damien Kerrigan DipEd, BEd
Humanities Ms Gemma Kidby BCom, GradDipEd
Technology & Enterprise Ms Elizabeth Lagrange AssAppSc, GradDipEd
Language & Literature Mr Roland Leach BA, DipEd, MPhil
Humanities Ms Fiona Lee BEnvSc, GradDipEd
Mathematics Ms Megan Levitt BSc, PGradCertEd T2,3
IB Diploma Language & Literature
Ms Luise Lowndes BEd
Mathematics Ms Maryanne Macdonald, BSc(Maths), BEd, MEd
Health and PE Ms Tegan Maffescioni GradDipEd
Science Mrs Genevieve Letherbarrow BSc(Hons), GradDipEd
Mathematics Mrs Debbie McPhee BPE, DipEd
Humanities Ms Josephine Mfune BA, GradDipEd, Cert IV WTA
Technology & Enterprise
Ms Carla Miragliotta BAppSc, DipEd
Science Mrs Tamsin Moore BSc (Dual Hons) PGCE
Language Acquisition Mrs Rebecca Payne BA (Hons), Grad,Dip.Ed
Visual Arts Mrs Narelle Pendlebury DipEd
Music Teacher Ms Hilary Price
BMusEd(Hons), DipKodalyMusEd PGD
Humanities Ms Padminee Raja-Snijder BA, GradDipEd
Dance Miss Emily Rooke BA, DipEd, DipStDan
Science Ms Lana Salfinger BSc, GradDipEd
Language & Literature Mr Murray Saunders BA, DipTeach
Humanities Mr Chris Scholten BAEd, BASocSc
Mathematics Ms Shona Schwarz BCom, BSc, DipEd
Humanities Mr Brian Scutter, BBus, GradDipEd
Language Acquisition Mrs Beverley
Sinclair BA, DipEd, GradCertEd, RSA.Dip. TESL, MA(Prelim), CELTA
Language & Literature Ms Cathryn Sinclair BEd, GradCertLitEd
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Mrs Ann Smith BA, GradDipEd
Dance Ms Patrice Smith BA Dance, BA(Hons), GradDipEd T1-4
Science Mrs Justine Spencer BSc, DipEd
Language Acquisition Ms Kumiko Sue BA, CSDM, GradDipEd
Language Acquisition Ms Katherine Taylor BA(Hons French), DipEd T4
Science Ms Ming Till BSc, BCom, LLB, GradDipEd
Humanities Mr Guy Varndell BEd, GradDipEd
Technology & Enterprise – Media
Mrs Bianca Venturi BA, GradDipEd
Mathematics Mr Greg Williams BSc, BEd, DipEd, MEd
Mathematics Mrs Kerrie Williams BSc(Hons), GradDipComp
Humanities Mr Neil Williamson BA, MA, GradDipEd , MACE
Music Ms Kate Wilson BMus(Hons), BEd, AMusA
Visual Arts Ms Sandy Wingfield BA, PGCE T4
Instrumental Music Teachers
Pipe Band Teacher Ms Elle Ahearn BSc T3
Head of Strings Ms Anne Coughlan BA(Ed), BEd, Suzuki Accred(Int)
Pipe Band Co-ordinator/Bagpipes
Tutor Ms Matija Franetovich BSc, Cert IV T3
Pipe Band Co-ordinator/Drum Tutor
Mrs Kerry Jones T1 - T2
Woodwind Co-ordinator/Clarinet Tutor
Mrs Melissa Mulcahy BMusEd
Piano/Accompanist Ms Sarah Saunders
AdvDipMusEd, BPArts
Violin/Viola Mrs Michelle Sobczak
Suzuki Accred(Primary)
Operations and Administration Staff
Library Technician
Mrs Jenny Astle DipAppSc
Tours Co-ordinator
Ms Sandy Barbir BSc, DipEd
Junior School Receptionist
Ms Deb Barnaby
Maintenance Officer Mr Tony Baxendale
LEC Education Assistant Mrs Diana Boswarva BA, GradDipEd
Education Assistant (Art and Play)
Mrs Lesley Brady CertIII TA, CertArtDes
Education Assistant Ms Christine Brockman BA
Education Assistant Ms Lucy Chapman CertIII EdSup
Education Assistant Mrs Priscilla Cook BA, PGCE, S2
Education Assistant Ms Catriona Cosentino BComm, GradDipEd
Publications and Communications Co-ordinator Ms Simone Cumming
BA(Hons), MSc T1 -2
IB Administrator Mrs Melissa Cummins BBus, MBA
Administration Assistant (Theatre Arts)
Mrs Elizabeth Davies
Administration Assistant (Reprographics)
Mrs Lisa Davis
Language Acquisition Assistant
Ms Virginie Del Boca
Receptionist Ms Esmé Derrington
Education Assistant Ms Andrea Drumey-Grant
Human Resources Advisor
Mrs Brooke Dunwoodie, BCom T2
Uniform Shop Assistant
Mrs Marcelle Eastman
Foundation Administrator
Mrs Caroline Elms Grad.Cert.HRMgmt T1
Maintenance Officer Mr Ian Elshaw
Technical Support Officer
Mr Phillip Espie BA(MedSt)
Information & Learning Technology
Technical Officer Mr Serge Flora BLaws (Belgrade)
Technology Support Officer
Mr Travis Garbin
Media Technician Ms Sarah Ghossein
Library Technician Ms Maria Giglia
DipLibStudies
Personal Assistant to Head of Middle
School Ms Lisa Graham
Media and Publications Co-ordinator
Ms Christina Granger BA, BEc T4
Enrolment Administrator Mrs Jane Hard
Visual Arts Technician Mrs Iliana Harvey BA, MA
Grounds Co-ordinator Mr Glenn Hermans
Facilities Manager Mr Chris Holloway
DipBuildersReg
Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School Ms Tara Holmes
Laboratory Technician Miss Fran Howl BSc
Digital Content Creator and Website
Design Mrs Angelica Huston
Library Assistant Ms Lee Katavatis
Theatre Manager Robert Kelly
Accounts Receivable Officer
Ms Audrey Lee BComm
Maintenance Officer Mr Wayne Lillis
Administration Assistant Ms Flora Lolev
Archivist Mrs Shannon Lovelady
Education Assistant Junior School
Mrs Danielle Magaraggia Cert TA
Operations Administrator
Ms Justine Mail BComm T2
Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator Mrs Jenny Manners
Media & Publications Co-ordinator
Ms Brooke Marshall BA, GradDipJour, Hons, ELC T2-3
Education Assistant
Ms Fiona McAlwey BEc, Cert III EA
Reception Wellbeing Services
Ms Amy McDonald
Assistant to Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Ms Victoria McDonald T1-2
Uniform Shop Manager
Ms Paula McEwan T1-2
Maintenance Co-ordinator/Caretaker
Mr Damien McLeod
Head Rowing Coach Mr David Milne
Media and Publications Co-ordinator
Ms Kirsty Moore GradDipPubRel T4
Accounts Payable/Payroll Officer
Ms Melissa Murray BEc
Assistant Technology and Enterprise
Mrs Val Myers
Information & Learning Technology
Operations Manager
Stewart Neilson BSc(CompSc)
Assistant to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Mrs Leonie Neervoort T2
Alumni Relations Co-ordinator
Ms Leo Nye BA T1
Accounts Officer – Collections
Mrs Sandra Otranto BComm
Maintenance Officer Mr Jeff Patterson
Co-ordinator, PLC Foundation and International Enrolments
Ms Suzanne Pelczar
Outdoor Education Specialist
Mr Dan Pike BA, GradDipEd
Academic Assistant and Personal Assistant to the Director of Teaching and Learning Ms Hayley Randall
Education Assistant Junior School
Ms Julie Sampson DipTeach (Early Childhood)
Human Resources Officer
Mrs Irene Santini T1
Administration Assistant Ms Jessica Sardi BPerfArts Musicology (Hons), AdvDipMusTeaching
Receptionist Ms Di Simmons
PE Admin Officer Mrs Louise Smith
ILT Curriculum Co-ordinator
Mr John Stillitano BEd T1
Laboratory Technician Mr Radoslaw (Radek) Talma BScChemEng
Personal Assistant to Head of Senior School Ms Lyn Taylor
Information & Learning Technology
Technical Officer Mr Paul Trimboli, Cert III ET T1
Education Assistant Junior School
Ms Amelia Turner EN, Cert III Ed.Support
Library Technician Ms Debra Van Dongen AssocDegSc(LibTech), Cert.III Ed.Assist.
Assistant to the Head of Staff
Ms Nikolah Vermeersch T2
Groundsperson Ms Peta Wheildon
ILT Administration Officer
Mrs Katharine Williams, Cert.III EdSupp
ILT Technical Support Officer Mr James Williamson, Cert.II(TC), Cert.III(CC), CCNP
Education Assistant Junior School
Ms Rebecca Worthington BSc, BEd T1-2
Administration Assistant
Mrs Elizabeth Yeomans
Uniform Shop Manager
Ms Emma Young T2
Digital Content Co-ordinator Shu Zhang MCom
Health Centre
Health Centre Co-ordinator Mrs Louisa Champion, RN, BSc(Nursing), DipChNurs
Registered Nurse Mrs Nanette Smith RN, BSc(Nursing)
Registered Nurse Mrs Phoebe Robinson, BNurse RN
Boarding House Staff
Deputy Operational Miss Kirsty Nugent BA, DipAppSocSc, CertResCare
Deputy Pastoral
Ms Sarah Robey BA, DipEd
Year 7 Co-ordinator
Ms Terri Karmelita DipTch, DipCSTD
Year 8 Co-ordinator Ms Joanna Tugwell BA(Hons), PGCE Maths
Year 9 Co-ordinator
Ms Justine Keys DipAppSc(Nursing)
Year 10 Co-ordinator
Ms Sarah Robey BA, DipEd
Year 11 Co-ordinator Ms Katherine Hazlewood BA(MComm) Grad.Dip.Ed
Year 12 Co-ordinator Ms Hannah Vermeersch T2
Year 12 Co-ordinator
Ms Phoebe Carre T1-2
Assistant Miss Megan Kleynhans
Assistant Miss Nine Labuschagne, BSc
Assistant Miss Georgia Leech, BSc, MHydrGeo
Administration Assistant
Mrs Sara Harrison
Bus Driver Mr Geoff Goddard
Visiting Music Tutors
Ms Grace Ah-quee
Ms Nicky Boddy AdvDipMusTeach
Ms Jane Blanchard BA
Ms Linda Charteris DipMus
Miss Allie Clarke BMA, BCom
Ms Christine Counsel, BMus
Mrs Julie Durant BA, DipEd
Ms Susie Endersby BMusEd
Ms Josephine Fountain BMusPerf
Mr David Gioia BMus
Mr Dan Hart
Mr Steven Harmer BEd, BMus
Ms Katie How BMusPerf
Ms Kirrily Morison BMus, BMus(Hons), MMus
Ms Kendra Nailen-Smith LiceDip (Violin), BMus
Ms Tara Oorjitham BEd
Ms Anne-Marie Partington BSc, GradDipMus
Mr Shane Pooley BA(JazzPerf)
Ms Christine Reitzenstein
Mrs Hiroko Smith Suzuki Primary
Ms N Talbot, BMus, GradDipPerf, GradDipMusEd
Mr Paul Tanner BMus
Ms Louise Tayler-Lloyd BMusEd, AMusA, AssDipBr
Ms Julia Toussaint-Jackson BMusPerf, AMusA, GradDipEd
Mrs Rennae van der Laan BMus, BEd, MMus
Mr Richard Webster BMus, AdvDip(Contemporary)
Solstice of stilling where a planet hangs at its furthest edge in stillbirth silence
some solar clock tracks us down like fleeing future-tives dragging another year from us its lens never lingering on stillness, or the wonder that encroaches, the unspoken that nears each day the old skateboard run, the hill we’d thrill down in the middle of night when the hours did not count.
Roland Leach
