OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

A number of PLC Sydney students were selected for recognition as part of the HSC showcase events. To be nominated for any of these events is an outstanding achievement as it acknowledges their major works and performances as ‘best in the State’

Texstyle

For exemplary work in Textile and Design

Satsuki Ota-Jones TEXSTYLE (selected)

Exhibition for her costume to be worn by Elle Fanning at a launch party for the live-action remake of Peter Pan, in which Fanning plays the role of Tinkerbell. Inspiration is drawn from contemporary fibre-artist Channing Hansen, Rococo Era dresses and English folklore fairies. The costume includes a traditional laced corset, knitting and crocheting with fine Mohair Silk yarn and detailed embellishments throughout. (pictured on right)

Shape

For exemplary work in HSC Design and Technology and Textile and Design

Congratulations to our 6 nominees for SHAPE Design and Technology: Rhiane Fotaras, Deanne Kalis, Isabella Chanine, Jacqueline Clarke, Claudia Mortensen and Danielle Sandroussi and to Satsuki Ota-Jones who was nominated for SHAPE Textiles and Design.

OnSTAGE

For exemplary performance in HSC Drama.

8 Individual Drama Performance

Nominations: Lucy Hammond – Fleabag, Amy Le - Anne Boleyn, Georgia MacDessi

- When the Rain Stops Falling, Lily Ritchie

- Poor Man’s Orange, Emily Roberts - The Libertine, Imogen Sabey - A Doll’s House, Ruby Wilkinson - Jasper Jones, and Bella Yassen - A Thousand Splendid Suns

Congratulations to the HSC Drama Group Performance, Hysteria, created and performed by Stephanie Eldridge, Ava Hanmer, Georgia Macdessi, Lily Richie and Anastasia Vasilaris, that was selected for OnStage and will run for one week in February at the Seymour Centre.

Hysteria examines how the treatment of specific medical concerns, to do with female sexuality, have historically been dominated by male physicians. It is an innovative and thought provoking piece.

Encore

For exemplary performance in HSC Music. The three students below were nominated for their entire Music 2 and Extension program, which consists of 6 performance pieces each.

Jessica Chen

Nominated for Clarinet

Jane Ma

Nominated for Violin

Yasmin Yoo

Nominated for Cello

Encore

Nominated for exemplary composition in HSC Music

Jane Ma

Jane’s (Music 2) composition, Dune Seas written for Soprano Saxophone, Violin, Cello and Piano was nominated for Encore. This is an outstanding achievement for Jane, who also received a nomination for the performance.

Gold Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

The Gold Award is the most demanding of all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme and is made up of five components: Service, Physical, Skill, Adventurous Journey and Residential Project. It is a mark of great dedication that Year 12 students can balance the requirements of the Gold Award with their studies. In 2022, 9 students achieved this award.

Alexandra Abdelmalek

Jacqueline Clarke

Maia Dragicevic

Sienna Earls

Bonnie Hopwood

Annalise Lygdas

Sophie McLachlan

Olivia Papadopoulos

Marina Ruan