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PLC i n P ri nt | Mar ch 2 0 2 2
Boarding House I am delighted to have been appointed as the new Head of Boarding at PLC and to be joining such a wonderful boarding community. In coming to PLC, I bring many years of experience working with young people in a range of settings. I am a qualified teacher and was most recently a Year Level Coordinator for over 150 students. Student wellbeing is my primary area of interest. I feel passionately about nurturing the development of young women so that they can become confident adults who have a positive impact on the people and world around them. I understand that joining the Boarding House is a significant experience for families. Our Boarding House is a home away from home for our girls where they can have fun, feel safe and are well cared for. As the year progresses, I continue to learn more about our girls as individuals and I am really enjoying discovering their personalities, interests, and goals. I have enjoyed a really positive start and I look forward to continuing to build strong connections with our girls and their families in the years to come.
Amy Munro Head of Boarding
PLC Community Senior School Parents’ Association
Boarders’ Parents’ Association On Thursday 27th January, the Boarders’ Parents’ Association had a wonderful start-of-year meeting with all the new boarders’ parents’ as well as College Principal, Mrs Penberthy, Deputy Principals Mrs Williams and Mrs Saffin and the new Head of Boarding, Ms Munro. Normally, the BPA AGM is held at this meeting. However, it was rescheduled this year to allow more overseas parents to join. Those families in attendance enjoyed a light lunch together and shared many stories of their journey to PLC. Another event postponed in 2022 was the College Twilight Picnic. This had a flow-on effect of reducing the BPA’s fundraising for 2022 as it would normally represent the group’s primary fundraiser. However, with funds already made available, last year the BPA purchased numerous items including new ‘egg chairs’, an X-Box and a drum kit, leaving the Boarding House well equipped for relaxation and socialising. The BPA looks forward to working with Ms Amy Munro as she settles into her new role at the PLC Boarding House. Clinton Dawson President Boarders’ Parents’ Association
The Senior School Parents’ Association began into the new year with a planning meeting held in January and a Term 1 meeting in February. Both meetings were held via Zoom and were well attended with many new members joining and exciting new ideas being explored. The group’s first fund raising event for the year was providing meals for girls prior to House Concerts. The dedicated team served dozens of pizzas and fried rice meals to the hungry performers and behind-the-scenes teams. Our volunteers were also busy at the Year 10 Bright Stars evening in March. The next major event was the Vision Portraits photo event, where families had the opportunity to create some wonderful family photo moments with these professional photographers. We are always happy to welcome new members to the SSPA. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact us at plcsspa@plc.edu.au
WED 16 MARCH AUTUMN MELODIES FRI 20 MAY MUSIC ROUNDABOUT FRI 15 JULY JAZZ CAB WED 3 AUG MUSIC SCHOLARS CONCERT SAT 3 SEP ORCHESTRA FUNDRAISING CONCERT WED 7 SEP SPRING CONCERT FRI 7 OCT RETRO NIGHT THUR 13 OCT FMS AGM TUE 6 DEC FMS XMAS DINNER
Clinton Dawson President Senior School Parents’ Association
Community Prayer Group This year the various Prayer Groups across the College have combined to work as a whole under the new title of the PLC Community Prayer Group. While the schedule is primarily devised to accommodate parents, we would be delighted to have anyone from across the PLC Community join us for prayer each week as we work to share and connect with those who value the role of prayer in the life of the College. A monthly newsletter is available, so please feel free to subscribe by contacting prayergroup@plc.vic.edu.au. You are also able to leave us any prayer requests or check meeting times via that email. May Lo Co-Convenor Community Prayer Group
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