Black Watch 2023 Semester 1

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE A COLLEGE OF THE UNITING CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA

2023 Semester 1

Message from the Principal

The future is now.

In the face of rapid technological advancements and societal changes, a future-focussed education is imperative for preparing young people to navigate the complex challenges of the present and the unknown opportunities of tomorrow.

As we embrace a future-focussed approach to education at PLC, I would like to present our brand pillars that shape who we are, as well as our students’ learning journey. They serve as guiding principles, reflecting our commitment to providing a transformative educational experience.

As you will notice throughout this edition of Black Watch, everything we do and what we stand for falls neatly within each of these pillars. They also serve as the guardrails to ensure we protect our culture and heritage that ties our future students with those who have come before them.

Lead Authentically

At PLC, everyone is a leader.

We nurture every student for who they are, and how they see themselves. Students are known, valued, and encouraged to lead themselves to pursue their unique passions.

We consistently prioritise our students and strive to support each student’s unique journey. We provide opportunities for our students to lead, to be led, to partner, and to support their peers in and with the local community.

Future Skills

Our students develop future skills such as communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, social influence, and proactive community-building techniques.

Learning Takes Many Paths

We set a mandate to explore passion. When education stands as the preparation for a unique and varied existence, every student can be guided to see for themselves. That is where aptitude shows itself, through a modernist “why not?” attitude to the opportunities and possibilities of life. PLC students will grant themselves permission to embrace challenge and have a go. They will then grant themselves permission to excel. We offer countless opportunities to discover things that students didn’t know they were good at. We encourage our students to regularly try new things, to start something new and to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

Future Skills

Our students develop future skills such as critical thinking, creative thinking, analysis, complex problem-solving, creativity, originality, and systems-thinking.

Balance Defines Us

We are resolute in the belief that education, in and of itself, is where real privilege lies. That, regardless of circumstances, our students take advantage of that privilege to apply themselves to their full potential and to recognise that we are all part of

something bigger than ourselves. We strive to unlock an educated worldview, and every day we value an open and diverse culture.

PLC is a school with a social conscience that supports efforts to “leave the place better”. Young people can take small steps to make real changes.

Future Skills

Our students develop future skills such as empathy, resilience, adaptability, and skills to find opportunities that will bring a sense of purpose.

Our Past Moves Us Forward

Our heritage informs our culture, and we protect our permission to evolve.

PLC is a school where oversight and scrutiny go hand-in-hand with an evolutionary mindset.

We know where we come from and have a firmly held mandate to protect where our past has brought us – and where it will take us next.

We look to our many extraordinary Old Collegians who inspire our current students to know what is possible. We are proud to come from a tradition of being brave, being bold, and being confident in the decisions we make. Our students continue that tradition through their own agency and voice. They have the same duty to contribute to the making of a modern legacy.

Future Skills

Our students develop future skills such as inclusivity and a diversity mindset, knowing that diversity in thinking comes from diversity in lived experiences. Through these pillars, we aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to thrive in life beyond school and who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, values, and community to support their success in the future.

Ms Cate Begbie Principal

LEARNING TAKES MANY PATHS BALANCE DEFINES US OUR PAST MOVES US FORWARD LEAD AUTHENTICALLY

In November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT was released, gaining widespread reporting in the media. Recognising that AI will fundamentally shift the way we learn and work, PLC was clear in its statement that we would not be banning such technology and, instead, have a clear responsibility to ensure our students build the critical thinking and judgment skills to use these technologies ethically and effectively, and to thrive in the opportunities they present.

These technological advancements will fast change the landscape of the future careers that our students will experience. As such, we need to ensure that the skills our students have when they graduate PLC are fit for the

Message from the Chair of Council

new and exciting opportunities of this uncertain future.

Recently, Futurist Gihan Perera spoke with staff at PLC on what he sees as key skills when he looks to the future. Pleasingly, his talk was full of optimism, including how the many jobs that will be replaced by technology will be surpassed by the vast increase in jobs that will be created by technology.

As you would have read in Ms Begbie’s message on the page previous, the PLC Pillars all include various future skills that we see as essential for our students to be able to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.

While our students are on campus, it is important that their experience supports and encourages learning these future skills and, as such, work on the Master Plan continues at pace. We have approved plans to remodel the Junior School outdoor areas, creating outdoor teaching and play spaces that ignite creativity and imagination.

The Council is grateful for the support of the PLC Foundation who have agreed to contribute to the funding of these works and thus ensuring it starts as soon as possible. Key plans surrounding a new PLC Sports and Aquatic Centre as well as upgrades to the Boarding House are now subject to business case review and we eagerly await the day we may share the plan in detail.

Our community will always be enormously important to the culture at PLC, and it has been wonderful to welcome our families back on campus in the same numbers that we saw during pre-pandemic times. We were delighted to see more than 300 students and their mothers, grandmothers and mother-figures join our Mother’s Day Breakfast earlier in Term 2 and we look forward to this continuing throughout the rest of this year and beyond.

Ms Claire Poll Chair of Council

We have recently spent much time discussing the rapid changes in the technological landscape, and what it might mean for our students.

Chaplain’s Address

Leadership Beyond Titles: Finding Purpose and Success in Life

The purpose of life is a life of purpose. When we understand why we are here and have a reason for our existence, we feel more connected and alive.

Leadership can take many forms and exist in various contexts, extending beyond traditional roles. It is important to recognise that leadership is not solely about holding a position of authority or ‘being in charge’ of others. Leadership can be demonstrated through actions, values, and the ability to inspire and influence others, regardless of one’s position or role.

Not all successful individuals are formal leaders, but they often exhibit leadership qualities such as initiative, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and influence others. For instance, consider individuals who have taken charge of a project or initiative without holding a formal leadership position. Their ability to motivate and guide others showcases their leadership qualities.

“If it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:8

This verse implies that leadership can be recognised as a gift bestowed upon individuals, irrespective of their formal roles or positions within an organisation or community. Leadership is not limited to those with titles or designated responsibilities, but rather it emerges from within individuals who possess the qualities and willingness to make a positive impact.

Regardless of whether a person considers themselves a leader or a follower, when they are passionate about their pursuits, it often translates into enthusiasm, dedication, and perseverance—essential qualities for achieving their goals. By staying true to their dreams and working diligently towards them, they increase the likelihood of finding success and satisfaction in their chosen path. True success lies in aligning their actions and achievements with their innermost desires and values.

Furthermore, success is not solely measured by external factors such as wealth or fame. It encompasses a sense of personal fulfilment, happiness, and wellbeing. For instance, someone who finds contentment in a simple, meaningful life surrounded by loved ones can be just as successful as a high-powered executive. Success is about finding harmony between personal aspirations and a sense of inner satisfaction.

By embracing passion and living with purpose, individuals are more likely to experience a sense of fulfilment, contentment, and success in their endeavours. It is crucial for individuals to define success on their own terms and pursue their unique paths to achievement, embracing their passions, and aligning their actions with their personal aspirations.

Rev Nalin Perera Chaplain

“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.”

FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY

in conjunction with Scotch College.

As part of this exciting new programme, students in Years 1 and 2 from both schools enjoy a series of hands-on learning and discovery sessions in nature. Terms 1 and 4 are held at the foreshore of the Swan River and Terms 2 and 3 are at the beach. These outdoor classroom experiences strongly encourage student agency and voice and build resilience through connection to nature, self, and community.

Through a variety of different pedagogical strategies such as singing, rhythm, nature calls, wondering circles, mapping, storytelling, and team-building, students explore and learn with time and freedom to let their imaginations run wild. This is balanced by boundaries and guidelines to keep them safe.

Mrs Drabble believes that these programmes foster a sense of connection with nature, which can be a powerful source of inspiration and motivation and was the driving

Beach and River School

force in her decision to participate in this programme. Delivered by Educated by Nature in conjunction with classroom teachers, the benefits of this programme have already been realised with deepened understanding of the natural environment. Year 2 students have recently passed this knowledge forward to Principal Ms Cate Begbie by teaching her the language of crow!

“Research has shown that learning in nature increases physical activity, enhances creativity and problem solving, and encourages empathy and social skills. In addition, it encourages children to be more aware of the environment and helps them to appreciate the natural world,” Mrs Drabble said.

“Most importantly, time outside the classroom can help to build resilience and reduce anxiety in children. Research shows that even a short period of time in nature can reduce levels of cortisol and result in improved student wellbeing.”

When Head of Junior School, Mrs Geraldine Drabble, commenced at PLC at the start of the year, one of the first initiatives she rolled out was the Beach and River School

Curriculum Beyond the Classroom

Snorkelling is a great way to dive deeper into underwater learning and the Year 10 Outdoor Education students have been doing just this throughout Term 1. Training began in the PLC Pool where students learned important safety protocols and how to communicate with other snorkellers.

Before entering the water at Cottesloe Beach, they discussed the dangers of swimming in certain areas and the importance of being mindful of currents and waves. The group then plunged beneath the depths at Omeo Wreck in Coogee and learned about the diverse array of marine life, from colourful fish to vibrant coral reefs, and gained a greater appreciation for the beauty of the ocean.

Students also learned about the impact of human activities on marine environments and their inhabitants and were encouraged to take an active role in conservation and preservation efforts.

The combination of safety training, guided instruction, and real-world exploration has helped students develop important life skills that will make a lasting impact.

Discovering Life Below Water

As a futures-focussed school, PLC continually looks to equip students with real world experiences and opportunities that take them beyond the classroom.

In February, the Year 11 Biology and Marine and Maritime Studies classes ventured to Cottesloe Beach where they had the opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of ocean ecosystems!

Students observed tide pool marine life, examined the intricate details of seashells, and saw firsthand how certain marine mammals interact with each other and their environment. Students even got to see a dolphin swimming and playing in the distance – an unforgettable moment.

This immersive education prepares students to pursue careers in marine science, or simply enjoy the wonders of the ocean as lifelong learners.

Early Starters Music and Movement

Neuroscientific studies have shown that music can enhance brain function in children through the formation of new neural connections. Studies also prove that young children who participate in music classes have improved speech and reading development.

This is why PLC is now offering the Early Starters Music and Movement programme for boys and girls aged 2 to 4 years of age. Families from within and beyond PLC are welcome to join. Every Tuesday, students explore music, learn, dance, play instruments, and most importantly, have lots of fun all within PLC’s state-of-the-art music building.

PLC has partnered with Advantage Music Academy to deliver this weekly music programme. The class size is small to maximise learning outcomes for each individual student; they are able to receive more attention from the instructor and a more personalised curriculum.

So far, students have been enjoying exploring their vocal range including singing, shouting, whispering, and counting as well as movement such as stomping, tiptoeing, running, and spinning. Playing percussion and piano has also been a highlight with the added bonus of developing fine motor skills.

Impressive Placings for Pipe Band

The PLC Pipe Band performed exceptionally well in March at the Floreat Fives Pipe Band Contest.

The Floreat Fives is designed to be the “Big Bash” of pipe band competitions and is a great way for different combinations to compete.

The terrific results came after all the hard work out in throughout Term 1.

Juvenile Quartet: 1st place

Juvenile Quintet: 1st & 2nd place

Grade 4B Quintet: 2nd & 3rd place

Grade 4B Quartet: 3rd place

Head of Pipe Band and Piping, Mr Alisdair McLaren, was impressed with how they sounded, performed, and how professional they looked.

The PLC Pipe Band continued their moving performances during a series of ANZAC Services including the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club ANZAC Day Dawn Service and the ANZAC Day March.

The benefits of exposure to and immersion in music from an early age are numerous and widely known.

PLC Pipe Band Rocks High Voltage Festival

The PLC Pipe Band enjoys a rich history steeped in Scottish tradition and it would not usually be something one would associate with Rock ‘n’ roll, electric guitars, and leatherclad rock stars.

Such is the talent, versatility, and new direction of the PLC Pipe Band under the leadership of Head of Pipe Band and Piping, Mr Alisdair McLaren. It was a not-to-be-forgotten performance on the main stage of Fremantle’s High Voltage Festival in May where they performed a unique rendition of ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)’ much to the delight of onlookers.

Inspired by smash hit ‘Highway to Hell’, High Voltage brought Bon Scott’s Rock ‘n’ roll spirit to Fremantle in the form of an AC/DC-themed festival. Featuring a line-up of well-known local bands, the event attracted thousands of people from all over WA.

Quarry Concert Returns

This year marked the return of the much-loved Proms Concert at the Quarry which has unfortunately been cancelled every second year since 2018.

In March, on what could only be described as a perfect night for performance, the at-capacity crowd of over 450 attendees marvelled at the musical pieces, culminating with a spectacular performance by the PLC/Scotch Big Band.

This year showcased more combined PLC ensembles which provided an enjoyable point of difference to previous years.

Showcasing Dance at PLC

Towards the end of Term 2, Dance students from Years 7 to 12 performed 16 captivating pieces over three nights.

The highly anticipated Dance Showcase, Synchronicity, saw students dance in multiple genres including contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, Irish dancing, and musical theatre.

Setting the tone for the Showcase, the esteemed Dance Company opened the show with a dynamic jazz piece, radiating professionalism and exuberance. Their second performance, an evocative and contrasting piece, delved deep into the realm of emotions, leaving an indelible imprint on the hearts of the audience.

The Year 11 ATAR Dance students, in a breathtaking display of their versatility, presented three pieces; their student choreography showcased their creative abilities and individuality while their poignant contemporary piece explored the intricate web of relationships we form throughout our lives. Their final piece, Footloose, further ignited the stage, leaving the audience exhilarated and enthused.

Stepping into the limelight, the Year 12 ATAR Dance students showcased their technical finesse and artistry in three mesmerising contemporary pieces. The opportunity to collaborate with a guest choreographer expanded their repertoire to include different styles of contemporary dance and developed their creative artistry.

The Year 10 Dance students performed a captivating and stylised jazz piece with hard-hitting, strong, and stylised movements. This performance highlighted technical aspects of alignment, extension, and uniformity.

The Dance Collective showcased their versatility with two contrasting pieces choreographed by guest choreographers. It was truly a magnificent showcase of talent within PLC’s Dance programme.

Online Safety Hot Topic in Play

The Year 11 Curriculum Play, Impending Everyone, was performed in Term 1 for students, staff, and parents, and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal information in the digital age.

Data breaches are becoming more common, and the College wanted to educate students and the broader PLC community on the dangers of this issue. The play followed the story of a group of students who were victims of a data breach, and how they had to work together to solve the problem. Through this story, the students learned about the dangers of sharing personal information online, and how to keep their data safe.

“With the increasing use of technology in our daily lives, it is important for students to be aware of the risks and how to protect themselves,” PLC Drama Teacher, Miss Edwards, said.

“The play was a great way to reach out to students and engage with them in a meaningful way.”

2022 Academic Results

A PLC student is so much more than a number.

Instead of judging a student by a number they achieve at the end of Year 12, the true mark of success is how successful they feel 10 years after leaving the College. Do they feel professionally successful? Are they happy? Do they have nurturing friendships and connections? Have they achieved their goals?

While PLC acknowledges that a student will never be defined by a number, it is important to also celebrate individual and collective successes and the College experienced the strongest overall academic results since 2016.

Vocational Education and Training Vocational Education and Training students completed a number of Certificate II, III and IV and some have accepted university offers including Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Murdoch University, Bachelor of Creative Media in Games, Art and Design at Murdoch University, and Bachelor of Primary Education at Notre Dame.

PLC’s combined IB and ATAR median

92.15

(or 92.45 with UWA conversion)

TOP ATAR STUDENTS

Poppy Bell | Linda Zou

99.95

(perfect score)

60% of students achieved an ATAR of over 90

33% of students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above

PLC was listed for 14 subjects, with three General Exhibitions, one Special General Award and two Subject Exhibitions. 11 Subject Certificates of Excellence were achieved.

TOP IB STUDENTS

45/45

99.95 ATAR equivalent

Indah Jenkins

Olive Erickson 44/45

99.75 ATAR equivalent

63% of IB students achieved an ATAR equivalent of over 90

35% of IB students achieved an ATAR equivalent of 95 or higher

90% of students achieved above the world average Level 7s were achieved in 17 subjects

1 student achieved a

Bilingual Diploma

which was only achieved by 27% of students worldwide

Assembly Recognises Academic Excellence

On the second school day of 2023, when the campus was abuzz with anticipation for a new school year, PLC came together to recognise the achievements of the Class of 2022 at the annual Academic Recognition Assembly.

It honoured those students who achieved an ATAR equivalent of above 95 or a Certificate IV in VET qualifications.

Following a Welcome to Country performed by Wadjuk Noongar Elder and Emeritus Professor, Mr Simon Forrest, the Certificates of Excellence were awarded by Principal, Ms Cate Begbie, while Deputy Principal – Teaching and Leaning, Mr Neil Walker, shared each recipient’s plans for 2023.

Ms Begbie spoke of excellence in her whole school address stating, “I hope you see your achievements as evidence that excellence can be yours whenever you want it and are willing to work for it.”

Further acknowledgements of excellence were made when the top-performing student in the ATAR and International Baccalaureate pathways were announced. Poppy Bell was awarded this accolade for her efforts in the ATAR pathway, while the top performing IB student was awarded to Olive Erickson. Poppy has been offered a Chancellor’s Scholarship at the University of Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Arts with Assured Pathway to Juris Doctor and Concurrent Diploma in Languages (French), while Olive will also head to the University of Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Science (Computing and Software systems) and concurrent Diploma in Mathematics.

Newest Old Collegian Receives Coveted Fogarty Scholarship

Sienna Hanikeri, a multi-talented Old Collegian from the Class of 2022, has been granted one of the highly sought-after Fogarty Scholarships, awarded to only eight recipients this year for study at UWA.

With her sights set on a career in medicine, Sienna has commenced her Bachelor of Philosophy, enjoying the assurance of a pathway to her dream profession.

Her passion for medicine stems from her father’s career as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. From a young age, she would play with her dad’s stethoscope while eagerly listening to his work stories. This early exposure sparked Sienna’s interest and in Year 10 she made a firm decision to structure her International Baccalaureate Year 11 and 12 subjects around her ambition. Despite warnings from older students about the challenging workload, Sienna fearlessly took on both Chemistry and Biology and fully committed to her goal.

Sienna expressed her gratitude to Mrs Simone Fleay, PLC’s Head of Careers and Pathways, who played a pivotal role in preparing her for the interview panel during the scholarship application process. Sienna’s teachers also provided invaluable support throughout her educational journey. With her future brimming with potential opportunities, Sienna believes that her hard work, combined with the guidance of her teachers, has paid off.

Junior School Semester 1 Leaders

Head Prefects

Service Leaders

Arts Leaders

Baird House Leaders

Carmichael House Leaders

Ferguson House Leaders

Leaders

Leaders

Student Leaders Impress on Tours

Throughout Semester 1, our Year 6 Leaders have taken on the role of tour guides to show prospective parents and their daughters around the beautiful Junior School campus. Previously, students have been involved in tours, however, this is the first time the tours have been led entirely by the girls, giving families an insight into not only the PLC facilities but the confidence and passion that the students possess when talking about their school.

Wonderful feedback has been received from visitors and the opportunity has given the students added responsibility in their roles as Leaders and a chance to develop their communication skills.

Stewart House

Ruby Carlson

Paige Dyson

Olivia Lemin

McNeil House Leaders

Charlotte Gilmour

Aaradhana Rao

Beatrix Connor

Sofia Lambo

Lucy Weatherill

Elena De Felice

Emily Weaver

Scarlett Sekulov

Erica van Niekerk

Summers House

Olivia Barker

Bronte McPharlin

Sienna Hurst

Samiya Kefford

Louisa Ng

Alexa Sewell

GORNA LIYARN Perform at Moorditj

The Moorditj by Moonlight Festival was a celebration of the strength of Indigenous culture.

Held at Wesley College in early March, the festival saw several stories told through song and dance and included performances by the PLC Gorna Liyarn students. The festival highlighted the rich history of Indigenous culture.

As part of PLC’s Indigenous Programme, Indigenous students are given the opportunity to join the Gorna Liyarn group, which teaches students

about their culture through various dance and song projects.

Indigenous Programme Co-ordinator, Ms Michelle Ninyette, said that the Gorna Liyarn programme plays a significant role in creating an environment that encourages students to embrace their culture and identity.

“By providing opportunities for cultural learning, language revitalisation, and community engagement, the programme has helped to empower Indigenous students and foster an understanding of Indigenous culture among the wider student body,” Ms Ninyette said.

While the Gorna Liyarn group has performed on many occasions, the opportunity to collaborate with the community on such a large scale at this festival was truly special.

“Various communities coming together to tell stories through dance strengthens student’s culture and remind them to be proud of their knowledge,” Ms Ninyette said.

Women In Technology Evening

Annabelle Lewkowski, Technology Captain

On International Women’s Day in March, I ran PLC’s first Women in Technology Evening.

It was an inspiring event that brought together women from all different STEM fields and industries to discuss the opportunities and achievements of women who use technology in their careers.

Technology is evolving rapidly, and it is increasingly essential for students to keep up with these changes because jobs in the future will need technology-based skills.

The evening consisted of guest speakers and panellists who came from a range of backgrounds, including coding, data science, and cybersecurity as well as medicine, epidemiology, marketing, finance, and astrophysics. They spoke about their different career paths and the technologybased skills and qualifications that were required to succeed in each of these areas.

The speakers all had one common thread message: do what you love and are passionate about and use technology as a tool to get you there.

Thank you to everyone who made the evening possible. Special thanks go to the guest speakers including Science Ambassador, Lyn Beazley AO, Developer Engagement Lead, Data Science & AI Microsoft, Michelle Sandford, and MedTech CEO, WA Innovator of the Year 2022, PLC Old Collegian and my mother, Kate Lewkowski (Broadbent 1991).

Other panellists included Astrophysicist and founder of the #IncludeHer movement, Kat Ross, Associate Lecturer in Programming/Software Development, Dr Caren Han, Technology Consulting, Banking, Simran Malhi, and Senior Manager, Cyber and Strategic Risk, Courtney Carr. They, too, were inspiring and answered many of the audience’s questions.

Many students attended and I hope that the evening inspired and empowered them to pursue careers and qualifications in technology.

Year 12 Student Leaders –The journey so far

Lucy Correia –Head Prefect

So far, the role has been great. Of course, there are challenges as with anything but the support and positivity from those around me has gotten me through. I’ve loved building better relationships not only with my own year group but throughout the whole PLC community in general. I’m so thankful for the opportunity and all that I have learned through this role.

Before the start of the 2023 school year, Head Prefect, Lucy, and I went to a leadership conference which was an amazing experience. One thing I learned from it is how to connect my vision to realistic actions, which will help the Student Council implement the changes we want to see happen in the school.

In Term 1, an exciting new initiative with the Year 7s was introduced wherein the Year 12s ran multiple clubs involving different interests within the College. The purpose of this initiative was to help the Year 7s bond with their peers and the Year 12 cohort and to help showcase the clubs that all students can join.

I am grateful to have been able to offer my creative input across the many activities and projects at PLC especially Arts Day, for which I am specifically working towards showcasing visual arts through a new initiative. This year, we are aiming to increase awareness for the fine arts and build House spirit with a more collaborative and hands-on project for Houses to partake in.

Captains

We’ve steadily gotten used to standing in front of everyone during whole school assemblies and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone participate in the activities we organised so far including many having their faces painted on National Close the Gap Day.

I have enjoyed getting to know all the boarders and organising events in the Boarding House such as our Closed Weekend, Boarders’ Ball, and National Boarding Week. I have loved being able to support all the boarders in any way I can and being able to represent the Boarding House.

My first initiative was to start up the Big Sister Programme with its flagship Big Sister Bench Game Tournament. Held over two weeks, students competed in Houses with Ferguson taking the trophy. I then organised House lunches from Years 1 to 12. All the students gathered for lunch, and mixed between the year groups, playing games and getting to know one another.

saw various Service projects undertaken, including weaving during MAD Week for Reclaim the Void, as well as packing 2,500 Outback Packs. Free Dress Day raised funds for the education of sponsored students from Zambia and Kenya through World Vision and the World’s Greatest Shave was a huge success, raising over $38,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Libby Hutton –Deputy Head Prefect

Denby Shephard – JS/SS Prefect

Katie Marris –Service Captain Semester 1

Imogen Famlonga –Senior Boarder

Tess Marinko –Arts Captain

Emma Holtham and Kalani Buckle –Reconciliation

Ally Negus –Academic Captain

Johnston –Sports Captain

A couple of highlights this year have included finishing 2nd overall in the AFL Championship by 1 point, 1st place in the Senior A Badminton, and the only IGSSA school to race in the Division A and B Final at the National Rowing Championships. During my first six months as Sports Captain, I have learned that sport might not be for everyone, however, through PLC’s new Sports Strategy, I am aiming to improve participation and enjoyment.

International Women’s Day Breakfast

Miels –Wellbeing Captain

On Valentine’s Day, I organised for students to write loving and meaningful messages to themselves, friends, or family on red hearts and hang them up on a tree on the Quad. The purpose was to display the love within PLC and thus spread more love across the PLC community. Currently, I am planning Wellbeing Wake Up! which is a day to improve the wellbeing of students and grow the positive atmosphere of PLC.

Celebrated every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day recognises the contributions and achievements of women worldwide. This year’s theme, Embrace Equity, aimed to get the world talking about why equal opportunities are not enough.

Embracing this theme, PLC celebrated International Women’s Day with an empowering breakfast. It highlighted that people start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.

The International Women’s Day Breakfast was a huge success, with students, parents, and community members coming together to celebrate the achievements of women. Guests had the privilege of hearing from two Old Collegians, Eliza Reilly (2016) and Emma Barrett (2021), who shared their personal experiences

and insights into the challenges faced by women in ‘male-dominated’ workplaces.

Sports journalist, Eliza, spoke about the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. She encouraged women to believe in themselves and to stand up against misogynistic behaviour.

“Moving into the AFL industry, I was constantly told that I didn’t know what I was talking about because I was a woman,” Eliza said.

“It took me a while to gain the selfassurance to confidently advise people that I actually do know what I am talking about.”

Guest speaker and electro-technician, Emma, was a prominent believer in and advocate for challenging the status quo. She spoke passionately about the need to break barriers for women to work across all industries.

“When I first started my apprenticeship as an electro-technician, my place of employment had to create a new uniform for me as they didn’t even stock a women’s fit,” Emma said.

Tilly

Ava

Welcome Sundowner Returns

The PLC Parents’ Welcome Sundowner in February was a tribute to the resilience and optimism of our community as this event returned to its former place in the calendar after pandemic disruptions.

While last year, we were fortunate to come together in spring for a soiree equivalent to this event, there is nothing quite like being able to welcome parents, guardians, and staff to the PLC campus at the commencement of the school year to celebrate the optimism and passionate support of our PLC community.

Chair of PLC Parents, Mr Alan Ng, made a memorable toast celebrating our thriving community and looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in 2023.

A very special thank you to the PLC Parents’ Committee and especially to Mrs Lizzie Marinko, mother of Ruby Marinko (Year 9), Isobel Marinko

(Year 11), and Tess Marinko (Year 12) for organising this terrific event. Thanks also go to Class of 2022 graduates, Insiah Riaz and Olivia Muir, for their beautiful singing which was the perfect entertainment for canapés and drinks on the Quad.

Year 11 Dinner Dance

The Year 11 students had a fun-filled night on Friday 17 March at their Year 11 Dinner Dance.

After a jam-packed term, the Dinner Dance was the perfect way to celebrate the end of Term 1 as a cohort. Students enjoyed a red-carpet arrival before entering the venue, where they danced the night away, enjoyed mocktails and took endless photos in the photo booth.

Teachers also busted a few moves on the dance floor with students, enjoying

Year 12 Stars Shine at Hollywood Glamourthemed Ball

In true Hollywood style, our Year 12 students and their partners arrived at the Westin Hotel in early February greeted by a star-studded line-up including a Marilyn Monroe lookalike, cabaret dancers, top hat-clad dapper gentlemen performers.

They then proceeded to walk down the red carpet under a beautiful star entry sign thoughtfully crafted by the Year 12 parents before being met by the “paparazzi”. Students then enjoyed a quick mocktail before being piped into the ballroom by Senior Pipe Band members, piper Katy Lovegrove and snare drummer Maddy Mayo.

During the night, guests were entertained with a performance by a contortionist and 1920s-style dancers. The ballroom was beautifully decorated by our Year 12 parents – which is a wonderful tradition – and the attention to detail was greatly appreciated by students and PLC staff alike. A very special thank you to the wonderful Year 12 parents for their decorating efforts led by Mrs Dawn Banner and Mrs Lizzie Marinko.

Eight Ironmans for Turnseck-James

An Ironman is widely considered to be the gold standard of endurance triathlon competition. It’s not for the faint-hearted and consists of a 3.8km swim, 180km ride, and 42.2km run.

In March, Head of Health and Physical Education, Mrs Anna Turnseck-James competed in her eighth Ironman. She joined 1,100 athletes from all over the world to compete in the Ironman New Zealand in Taupō.

This event is the world’s second longestrunning Ironman and it showcases the

best of New Zealand’s natural wonder with a pristine freshwater swim, scenic bike ride, and a stunning lakefront run.

As PLC’s Head of Health and Physical Education, Mrs Turnseck-James certainly practises what she preaches when it comes to the importance of staying active and healthy.

“The oldest athlete competing was 76 so maybe that can be me one day,” said Mrs Turnseck-James.

Indigenous Leadership Award

Curtin University recognised its inspiring future leaders in February and awarded PLC’s Indigenous Programme Coordinator, Ms Michelle Ninyette, with the Curtin University Centre for Aboriginal Studies’ Director’s Future Leaders Award.

This was presented along with her Certificate of Graduation for her Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices).

Principal, Ms Cate Begbie, said this recognition is a testament to her terrific leadership skills.

“We are so excited to see what comes next for Ms Ninyette here at PLC. She is a brilliant leader and role model for students in our Indigenous Programme and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her shape our own First Nations student leaders.”

Pengelly Smashes Port to Pub Record

PLC’s Humanities Teacher, Ms Jessica Pengelly, was one of the four athletes in the winning team from March’s Port to Pub swim from Fremantle to Rottnest Island.

Ms Pengelly was joined by Olympic swimmers, Cate and Bronte Campbell and 19-year-old ocean swimmer Rosie Wilson and together they shaved over an hour off the record. Multiple records were smashed in this, the event’s seventh year.

Gold at Margaret River Ultra

For the past six years, over 1,500 runners have flocked to the Southwest to take part in the Margaret River Ultra Marathon – an 80km race along the Cape to Cape coastline.

In May, PLC’s Head of Sport, Mr Sam Maxwell, once again competed in the male team category with his team Settlers Express finishing 1st place in their category with a time of 6 hours 17 minutes.

Ms Pengelly is a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa and competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 200m Individual Medley and the 400m Individual Medley. Then in 2013, she represented Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She retired as an Australian Dolphin as ‘Dolphin #750’ in 2016.

Head of Sport Wins Bronze

How fast do you think you could run 3km?

PLC’s Head of Sport, Mr Sam Maxwell, competed in the 2023 WA Senior State Track and Field Championships on Thursday 2 March and ran the 3,000m open event in a time of 8 minutes 55 seconds.

This incredible time earned Mr Maxwell 3rd place on the podium.

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Ms Kaye Recognised for Research

At PLC, students are encouraged to be lifelong learners – always seeking new and deeper understanding in whatever path they take.

The same applies to our teaching staff who continuously extend themselves from a professional development standpoint to garner an expertiselevel of knowledge, which further enhances themselves as educators and the educational experience for our students.

Head of Science, Ms Lesley Kaye, has recently completed a Masters in Education by Research at UWA. Her research investigated Adolescents’ Response to Meditation by identifying how her Years 11 and 12 Physics students responded to daily meditation at the start of each lesson.

Gold for Surf Club Legend

Ms Kaye was acknowledged for achieving the top marks in the Masters Course with the Francis George Bradshaw Prize in Education at The University of Western Australia.

Last year, Ms Kaye was also nominated as an Honorary Fellow at UWA followed by a two-year appointment as an Honorary Fellow in the Graduate School of Education. Her appointment has been awarded in recognition of her excellence in education and the work she has done for the UWA School of Education Master of Teaching programme for which she presents lectures for post graduate teachers on how to teach Science and Physics.

“I feel humbled by the recognition and excited about what I can continue to offer the Graduate School of Education to ensure that teachers have success in the world of Science teaching,” Ms Kaye said.

Ms Kay is now embarking on a PhD at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in which she will be investigating ‘Psychoacoustics and the Therapeutic Nature of Sound’.

“I am excited to bring together all of my passions – fusing physics, sound, mediation, neuroscience, education, and wellbeing,” Ms Kaye said.

The name Tegan Maffescioni has been synonymous with Surf Life Saving for going on three decades with her illustrious career competing in national and international Surf Life Saving competitions seeing a recent resurgence at the 2023 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships. Held at Trigg Beach in March, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Ms Maffescioni represented her club, North Cottesloe, at the championships and claimed gold in the 30-34 Flags and Sprints. She then went on to compete at the Australian Championships and her team won a gold in the Beach Relay – 140-year division (the accumulative total of the ages of all racers must be under 140 years) as well as two individual bronze medals in the sprint and flags events (30 to 40 age group).

National Indigenous Summit Paves the Way Forward

The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voice) project was led by Commissioner June Oscar AO, in partnership with the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Human Rights Commission and was held in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country over three days in May.

I had the honour and privilege of attending alongside my daughter Montanna Reidy (2022) and PLC’s former Indigenous Programme Co-ordinator, Rokiyah Bin Swani (2010) as thought leaders in this space. The summit brought together over 800 First Nations women delegates from all walks of life. It was a once-in-ageneration platform for agreementmaking where First Nations women came together to raise their collective voice and determine the way ahead. Four concurrent sessions were hosted at the summit which were derived from the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report in 2020. The sessions came under the following headings:

• Leadership and decision-making for self-determination

• Language, land, water and cultural rights

• Societal healing and intergenerational healing; and

• Economic justice and empowerment.

The summit aimed to improve the nation’s approach for advancing rights, health, safety, wellbeing, and prosperity of First Nations women and girls.

On the opening day, June Oscar AO gave a speech and these words are exactly what our young Indigenous students need to hear.

“Over the next three days I want you to see yourselves for the resilient, wise, incredibly intelligent, and knowledgeable women that you are. You are everything you need to be. Don’t let the world tell you that you are any less. In your hands you hold the past, the present, and the future. They are hands of the custodians of this continent. At this vital point in history, where everything we do matters, you are going to use those hands, to mould the world into what it is meant to be.”

She spoke of hope, courage, and strength for a sustainable pathway for our future. She reiterated how important and significant First Nations women’s hands are and the knowledge they hold. This knowledge is thousands of years old and it is now being recognised for its value and worth. The summit created a culturally safe platform for First Nations women to highlight and showcase their knowledge, skills, and expertise.

My daughter, Montanna, came away with a similar sentiment – one that we will pass on to the Indigenous PLC girls and will guide the College’s strategic approach to reconciliation going forward. She, too, felt the strength of what the summit is hoping to achieve. She felt empowered as she was able to network and form relationships with like-minded women from around Australia. We both left motivated to improve the outcomes for justice equality for Indigenous women. We know we can make a difference.

Ms Michelle Ninyette, Indigenous Programme Co-ordinator

DEFINES US

RECONCILIATION

Reconciliation Week

This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week was Be a Voice for Generations and throughout the week just before the Mid-Term Break of Term 2, PLC put this theme into action with a range of activities and implementing movements of change.

Students from both the Junior School and Senior School came together throughout the week for several activities including making paper butterflies with messages of what reconciliation means to them, face painting, and tasting crocodile and kangaroo meats.

Students Help to Heal Country

The project Reclaim the Void was born from Ngalia elders in Leonora, WA expressing their pain and grief at “those gaping mine holes left all over country”.

One such Elder was Boarding House Assistant, Ms Ammbi Muir’s grandmother, Dolly Walker, whose acrylic painting Tui – Claypans was utilised as the concept image by creative director, Ms Vivienne Robertson.

The idea was conceived to symbolically ‘seal’ one of the abandoned mine sites with an artwork expressing the story of country. The vision is to cover a mining pit in the northern Goldfields with a large-scale dot artwork made up of thousands of handmade circular rugs woven from natural fibre discarded fabric. The installation will be able to be viewed by drone from the air and a visitor’s centre is planned to support the local community.

For this project to be realised, it needed circular rugs, and lots of them. In 2022, Mrs Blascetta from Reclaim the Void visited PLC to explain the project, the purpose, and the significance of ‘reclaiming the void’. Under her guidance, the Year 4 teachers, Mrs Beverely Spencer, Mrs Kerri Cresswell, and the Visual Art Teacher, Mrs Colleen Garland, worked with the Years 4 and 5 students and in Term 1 2023. The Senior School Indigenous students joined to collaboratively make the woven artworks.

The students travelled to the Boola Bardip museum to gift their rugs and hear from Ms Vivienne Robertson herself about the songlines of this important initiative. The rugs were displayed in the Reclaim the Void exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip to raise awareness of this collaborative and cross-cultural project. They will eventually be sewn together to make this incredible and enormous art installation. While this project is not “anti-mining”, it does aim to reclaim the void left by mining companies. It is a project of healing –both country and people.

The Junior School students prepared their own Acknowledgement of Country and read them aloud in front of the Indigenous Programme students before the Gorna Liyarn students then performed a dance to a song titled Strong.

The week culminated with a netball game which traditionally has involved the staff versing the Indigenous Programme students. This year, however, in the true spirit of reconciliation, it was decided that the teams would be mixed with both teams consisting of Indigenous students and staff.

Lifelong Participation in Sport in the Fixtures for Mr Matheson

Since commencing the role of Junior School Sports Co-ordinator in May, Mr Ben Matheson has set ambitious goals for himself.

Sports Strategy Update

PLC’s exceptional sporting culture drives the opportunities and experiences that develop the skills and behaviours to seek challenge, build resilience, and contribute to a team, leading to active participation for life.

Over the last 12 months, PLC has undertaken a comprehensive review of all co-curricular sport across the Junior and Senior Schools, with the development of a strategy and focus for the next five years.

The process involved extensive feedback from students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders with the aim to assess the current state of sport at PLC and identify areas for improvement, growth, and development.

Central to the review process was the development of a mission statement which ultimately guides the direction for Sport at PLC and defines the College’s “win”. While committed to competitive improvement and achievement, sport is also a vehicle for personal growth, resilience, teamwork, and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

Several key themes emerged throughout the review process. These included the importance of developing and fostering a positive sporting culture across the Junior and Senior Schools and in all sport programmes at PLC. Importantly, the College wants this to be recognised and visible, both internally and externally.

Alongside his position as a Health and Physical Education Teacher, Mr Matheson strives to foster lifelong participation in physical activity and raise the profile of Junior School sport at PLC. With his passion and dedication, Mr Matheson is making a positive impact on the students and the sports culture at PLC. He has strategically planned and developed opportunities within both the curriculum and co-curricular activities to foster healthy and active lifestyles among students. His focus is to continue to provide caring, supportive, and safe environments that encourage students to engage in physical activity and become informed lifelong participants.

For Mr Matheson, the determination, drive for improvement, and willingness to challenge themselves displayed by PLC students is what he adores most about working at PLC. He believes this is something everyone at PLC should be proud of. Additionally, he appreciates the opportunity to work with a staff and community that shares his passion for creating and developing sporting opportunities for all students. Collaborating with like-minded educators within the Physical Education Department adds to the fulfilment he finds in his role.

Mr Matheson eagerly anticipates the challenges that lie ahead and is excited about the prospects of creating a thriving sporting environment. With his dedication, strategic planning, and commitment to lifelong participation, he aims to leave a lasting impact on the Junior School sports programme.

Commitment and accountability were also identified as key aspects, with a specific focus on student attendance and participation in sport across all year levels. The allocation of time for sport seasons, training, competitions, and other opportunities was also examined.

Recognition of sporting achievements (teams, individuals, and as a school) and ways in which this success is highlighted is an essential element. The quality of coaching, communication, the structure of competitions in which PLC participates, as well as the use and access to sporting facilities both on and off-site were also areas of focus and consideration.

With initiatives stemming from the review already implemented in the first half of 2023, PLC looks forward to sharing the

State and National Achievements

CYCLING

In Term 1, Karri Buchanan (Year 11) competed in the WA State Criterium Cycling Championships and had a brilliant win to be crowned the WA State Champion.

Karri now has the right to wear the WA State Criterium Jersey (the black and gold) for the forthcoming 12 months.

During the April school holidays, she travelled to Adelaide to compete in the South Australia Junior Tour.

After cycling 106 kilometres over two days in a four-stage competition, Karri placed 3rd overall in the General Classification.

FLOORBALL

Four PLC students have been selected in this year’s WA State Floorball Teams. Arabella Handley and Saskia Lehmann (Year 8) have been selected in the U15 Girls State Team, Tilly Burton (Year 10) has been selected in the U21 Girls State Team, and Annika Hofman (Year 12) has been selected in the Women’s Sate team.

In the July school holidays, all teams will travel to Singapore and compete in the Singapore Floorball Open which is an international tournament where state teams play against teams from Asia and around the world.

FUTSAL

Hannah Reynolds (Year 10) has been selected for the Australian Futsal U15 national team travelling to Greece in October following her performance at nationals.

At the nationals in Sydney, Hannah captained both the U15 and Women’s U16 teams. The U15s were successful in winning the tournament, beating NSW 5-2 in the Grand Final.

The following week, she captained the U16s to a silver medal, just losing to NSW 2-1. Hannah was also selected for the 16 Women’s Australian All Stars team.

HOCKEY

Amelia Sargant (Year 10) and Saskia Lehmann (Year 8) were selected to represent WA in the Hockey Australia Under 15s National Championships in Darwin during the April school holidays.

Estella Weir (Year 12), Alex Enslin (Year 11), and Ruby Bell (Year 10) were selected for the U18s team and will compete later this year.

SWIMMIMG

The 2023 Australian Age Swimming Championships were held on the Gold Coast over the April school holidays and Inez Miller (Year 11) took home three medals.

She took silver medals in the Girls 16 Years 200m Freestyle and Girls 16 Years 100m Backstroke as well as bronze in the Girls 16 Years 200m Backstroke event.

Inez has since secured her place in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games team which will be held in August in Couda, Trinidad.

NETBALL

Chloe Ramsay (Year 11) has been selected in the 17/U National Squad for netball for 2023-24, following a successful campaign at the National Netball Championships in Darwin in April.

Chloe helped the West Australian State 17/U Team secure bronze at the National Netball Championships and her performance on court has caught the attention of the national selectors securing her spot in the Australian 17/U squad.

AFL

Three PLC students have been selected in the underage state AFL teams. Lola Angus (Year 7) has made the State School WA Under 12s girls’ team and will travel to Lavington in August.

Jessie McCarthy (Year 9) has been selected in the State School WA Under 15s girls’ team will travel to Ballarat in July.

Ella Slocombe (Year 12) has been selected in the Under 18s girls’ team and recently competed against South Australia coming away with one goal and 15 touches. She will travel to Sydney in August for a game against NSW.

POLOCROSSE

Over the April School Holidays, Tatum Ryan (Year 11) represented the WA Mixed Junior Polocrosse team at the 2023 Australian Polocrosse Junior Classic in Albury, NSW. After captaining her team to victory in hard-fought games, Tatum competed with WA in the Division 2 Final, in which her team defeated the UK. In addition, Tatum’s horse, Berragoon Promise, was then awarded the Champion Australian Stockhorse ridden by a female.

WATER POLO

After an incredible year in the pool, Izzy Scott (Year 12) has been selected for the 2023 17/U National Water Polo team. In June, Izzy will travel to Europe as part of the 17/U Women’s Gold Team European Tour.

Sophia McManus (Year 7) represented the UWA Water Polo Club in the U12 Girls Gold Division of the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships held in Perth in January. The team finished minor premiers before losing the

Rowing Nationals

PLC rowers came away with some terrific results at the 2023 Australia Rowing Championships in April.

The week was filled with very tough, fast racing and the PLC crews achieved some inspiring results in the finals.

The Schoolgirl Coxed Four came away with 5th in the A Final while the Schoolgirl Eight ended up 6th in the B Final.

The Under 17 Schoolgirl Eight A crew finished 5th place in the A Final, while the Under 17 Schoolgirl Eight B crew came an incredible 2nd place in the C Final.

PLC was the only WA IGSSA school to make an A or B Final in any of the boat categories and the community couldn’t be prouder of how the girls performed and represented PLC both in and out of the water.

Term 1 IGSSA Sport Wrap Up

AFL

Year 7/8 A: PLC has gone through the season undefeated and have taken the Year 7/8 AFL Pennant for the second year in a row.

Year 7/8 B: Tied for 2nd.

Year 9/10: Tied for 2nd after a 1 point loss in the last round.

Volleyball

Year 7/8s B finished equal 3rd and the Year 7/8 C finished 2nd. This year has seen the biggest number of volleyball teams in Years 7/8 and 9/10 compete.

Badminton

PLC A Division teams came 2nd and 3rd in the Senior IGSSA Badminton as well 1st, 3rd and 4th in B Division.

Reconciliation Week Netball Game

During PLC’s celebration of National Reconciliation Week in Term 2, the weeklong celebration culminated with a netball game involving indigenous students and PLC staff.

Traditionally, this game has seen the indigenous students take on the staff in a quest for glory, however this year, for the first time, staff and students played in mixed teams.

This new initiative saw students and PLC staff rally together and finesse different combinations in a way that truly embraced the spirit of reconciliation. The match drew a crowd of students from all ages and staff to watch the match in the Hugh Baird Sports Centre.

Boarding Family Inspires for Futures Focus

Three members of PLC’s Senior Leadership Team, including Principal Ms Cate Begbie, Deputy Principal, Mrs Chris Robinson, and Director of Wellbeing, Ms Chonny James, spent the day at a boarding family’s farm near Narrogin to learn more about the agriculture sector as part of PLC’s ‘Futures Focus’.

PLC parents Dawson and Lisa Bradford gave an informative guided tour in early May of their piggery, sheep farm operations, and grain production.

They have developed highly innovative infrastructure to create their own special blend of pellet meal that they feed to their pigs. Innovation runs in the family as Dawson’s father, Dawson Snr, has an OAM for his innovative contribution to the sheep industry whereby he’s bred a new breed of sheep called UltraWhite that shed their wool and therefore do not require shearing.

All areas of their operations use automation and significantly more advanced technology than the special guests from PLC had anticipated – it’s a clear indication of just how innovative Australian farmers are and continue to be.

Ms Begbie was thoroughly impressed and returned to the campus invigorated and inspired by her trip. PLC is always looking for innovative ways to teach future-focussed skills.

“While many think that WA is primarily mining dominated, we are doing

incredibly innovative things in agribusiness, space, and IT to name a few. We are in the privileged position to look locally for inspiration and career opportunities. As a school, we have a responsibility to meet the needs of the future,” Ms Begbie reflected.

“It’s now common for people to have multiple careers. At PLC, we don’t talk to students about what they want to be when they leave school, but instead, what problems they want to solve in the world.

“Today was an opportunity to learn more about one of WA’s most important employment sectors and to see first-hand families solving their own production problems.

“I found the whole day fascinating. I look forward to extending our PLC Futures Focus and, of course, visiting more PLC boarding families.”

Boarders at Home

Since Term 1, students from the Boarding House have been taking terrific photos at home as a part of a new Boarders at Home competition. Winners are awarded vouchers for Bev’s Café and are announced after each holidays and Mid-Term Break.

Updates Continue

The Year 12 area of the Boarding House has recently had an upgrade with the shared corridor in Korawilla modernised and many bedrooms transformed from shared rooms into single rooms.

Senior Boarder, Imogen Famlonga, said the boarders have loved the refurbished look.

As part of the ongoing refurbishments, PLC will continue to update other areas in a similar fashion over the next few years.

Photo submission from Emma Wilkinson (Year 12)

Photo submission from Mateya Browne (Year 8)

Photo submission from Claire Birtles (Year 7)

Photo submission from Claire Trainor (Year 10)

PLC OCA President’s Report

Fostering connections and building a community for life, where memories are cherished and relationships are nurtured continues to guide the activities and that events both PLC and the OCA organise for Old Collegians.

It gives me great pleasure to share some of the activities and events that have taken place within our Old Collegian community over the past few months.

At our annual OCA Welcome Day Afternoon Tea hosted in January, we had the privilege of welcoming several Old Collegians families and their daughters and granddaughters back to the College. We are always thrilled to see Old Collegians return to PLC as they give their own daughters or granddaughters the gift of a PLC education.

Giving Old Collegians opportunities to stay in contact and continue to learn from each other, long after we have left school remains at the heart of what the OCA does. So, it was fantastic to see 80 PLC and Scotch Old Collegians, and Year 12 students attend our annual Tartan Lawyers’ Networking Breakfast in February.

Thank you to Old Collegian and Clayton Utz Partner, Liz Humphry (1998), for generously hosting this event. To our ‘NextGen Law’ panel of young PLC and Scotch Old Collegians; Mathea McCubbing (2006), Senior Associate, Allens; Ed Fearis, Senior Associate, MinterEllison; and James Nagle, Senior Associate, KingWood Mallesons, thank you for sharing your valuable and inspiring insights about a career in law and the future of the legal profession.

Participating together in sporting events remains a great way for our Old Collegians to stay connected and the annual Independent Girls Old Scholars Tennis Competition, now in its 25th year, is a wonderful example of this.

Congratulations to our Old Collegians’ tennis team of Denise Cramer (Dowland 1975), Jane Glass (Lange 1974), Cate McKenzie (England 1986), Diana Edmunds (1985), Mareena Weston (Hopkins 1996), Pippen Parissis (1983), Judy Kozak (Lange

1976), Kirstin Prendiville (Smith 1978) and Sarah Stretton (Davis 2000), for taking yet another victory at this year’s competition held in March.

The hotly contested competition has been won by our Old Collegians’ tennis team an incredible 18 times since 2000, with this year’s victory being the seventh win in a row. With these results, it is no surprise that this is a favourite fixture on our PLC Old Collegians’ calendar.

We look forward to next annual Combined Independent Girls School (CIGS) Golf Day being held in October and organised by Jane Metcalf (Linfoot 1988).

PLC’s annual Easter Service and Old Collegians High Tea returned this year after a hiatus in 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions. It was lovely to see so many Old Collegians’ and a few Old Boys who left PLC over 50 years ago at an afternoon that was filled with many fun and some rather naughty stories from years past.

Most recently the OCA hosted another incredibly successful Art Exhibition. It was wonderful to see so many Old Collegians exhibit, visit and purchase artworks over the weekend.

Thank you to the 60 artists from our PLC community including Old Collegians, current parents, past parents, past staff and other friends of PLC and Scotch College, as well as 49 Year 6 students who all took part in exhibiting over 250 artworks.

Events of this size rely upon amazing organisation and the generous support of our community. To Liz Towner (Clarke 1958), Jody Fewster (Bond 1983) and Siobhan Way (1989), thank you for your continuing support and generosity. Thank you also to the very talented Catherine Connor (McArthur 1979), whose wonderful artwork was the face of all our promotional materials. Congratulations to the event organiser, OCA Vice President Winks Shephard (Sheedy 1988) who has worked tirelessly for months to stage this event. Great work, Winks!

Staying Connected

PLC and the Old Collegians’ Association provide many opportunities for Old Collegians to stay connected with each other and with PLC including reunions, career networking events, guest speaker and other events. We warmly invite you to keep the OCA updated with your details so we can keep our community connected.

If you have changed your name, email address, or postal address, please send your updated details to oca@plc.wa.edu.au or via telephone on (O8) 9424 6520

Finally, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the amazing OCA Committee; Winks Shephard (Sheedy 1988), Justine Cerini (1988), Natusha Wenn (Petrelis 1995), Jane Anne McLarty (Symington 1963), Devon Cuneo (Nankivell 1965), Leanne Ikin (Hatton1979), Liz Langsford (Jones 1983), Louise Aakermann (Cullen 1988) and Zoe Burke (2021); for your unwavering dedication and efforts in organising and supporting the various activities the OCA leads throughout the year. Your commitment and the example you set is inspiring and continues to enrich the incredible Old Collegian community of which we are all a valued part.

Warm regards,

Jessamy Mahony President PLC Old Collegians’ Association

OCA Art Exhibition

We were once again thrilled to hold our much loved and anticipated annual OCA Art Exhibition, showcasing the incredible talents of 62 established and emerging artists from our PLC community, including Old Collegians, PLC parents, and friends of PLC.

The exhibition was launched at the Opening Night Cocktail Party on Friday 9 June, where guests were welcomed to peruse the beautiful artworks on display, including those of our feature artist, Catherine Connor (1979) whose honest, vibrant pieces reflect everyday scenes from the remote community of Ramingining, NT.

This year, the OCA introduced a new art prize to honour the late Old Collegian and artist Ray Eastwood (Cullen 1955). As an accomplished artist who decided to take up art much later in life, Ray exhibited at every past OCA Art Exhibition and while her talent was awarded by her art word peers, Ray’s greatest joy as an artist was to be recognised by those in the PLC community, a community she was an active part of for her entire life. The inaugural Ray Eastwood Memorial Art Award was awarded to Alice Ford (2015) for her ‘Marsupial Hotspot’ piece.

Exhibiting artist, Kirsten Hocking’s (1987) ‘Catch A Golden Key’ piece was awarded the Francesca Nelson Memorial Art Prize. Now in its 10th year, this Prize was named in honour of Francesca, a much-loved Old Collegian, past OCA President, and school staff member.

The exhibition continues to be a celebration of the creativity and vitality of the arts within our community, and this year we were delighted to showcase the talents of our Year 6 PLC students in the wonderful Celebration in Miniature display.

The OCA Art Exhibition is the principle fundraising activity for the Old Collegians’ Association and is a major source of income for the OCA to fund bursaries and other donations to the College. This exhibition exists thanks to the wonderful support from our sponsors, event supporters, and the many volunteers who make this fabulous PLC community event possible.

Tartan News

Bassist Pivots to Become Doctor

The average person will now change careers five to seven times during their working life, according to career change statistics. In preparing students for this reality and empowering their many passions, PLC encourages students to give everything a go.

Amelia Murray (2015) is a name that may be familiar to those who follow the Australian indie music scene – she was one of the founding members of the successful band Spacey Jane. However, in early 2019, she made a surprise announcement that she would be leaving the band to pursue a career in medicine.

Anthea Hodgson (1988): Country Girl Makes Waves in the Literary World

Author and radio producer Anthea Hodgson (1988) has made a significant impact in the literary world with her latest book, The War Nurses. It is partly inspired by the life and death of Anthea’s great aunt Minnie Hodgson (1925), who was one of 21 Australian nurses killed in the Banka Island Massacre during WWII (read more in Black Watch 2022 Edition One, page 29).

Anthea came to PLC as a boarder from her family’s Yealering farm in 1984 and developed her passion for storytelling. Her love for writing led her to pursue a career in journalism and broadcasting after school, and she worked as a radio producer here and in the eastern states.

In 2016, she published her debut novel, The Drifter, followed in 2017 by her second, The Cowgirl

Anthea’s subject matter and writing style are heavily influenced by her wheatbelt upbringing. She explores the lives of rural Australians, and her books provide a unique insight into the challenges faced by those living in regional communities.

Anthea, who lives in WA with her husband and two children, is passionate about inspiring the next generation of writers, and her journey from wheatbelt country girl, to radio producer, to celebrated author is an inspiration.

‘Beer Park’ Renamed Minnie Hodgson Park

In the week before ANZAC Day, the Town of Cambridge paid a meaningful tribute to Minnie’s life and death when West Leederville’s ‘Beer Park’, on the corner of McCourt and Woolwich Streets, was officially renamed ‘Minnie Hodgson Park’. Minnie’s childhood was split between the family’s Yealering farm and their home in nearby Tate Street, and she attended West Leederville State (now Primary) School before coming to PLC in 1923. As the sun rose over West Leederville, with Anthea and nearly a dozen more of Minnie’s relatives in attendance, Town of Cambridge Mayor, Keri Shannon, spoke movingly about Minnie and her dedication as a nurse, before and during WWII. Deputy Mayor, Cr Kate Barlow, then revealed she had conceived the idea and embarked on the campaign to rename ‘Beer Park’ in Minnie’s honour. The sign, bearing Minnie’s name, was then unveiled.

Photos: Town of Cambridge

Murray’s decision was unexpected, but not entirely surprising given her background. While she was exposed to a wide range of musical genres and styles through PLC’s Music programme, Amelia had also always been academically driven.

At PLC, Murray excelled in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. She received the Year 12 Academic Excellence Award, in addition to the Year 12 PLC Best All-Rounder and the Year 12 Dorothy Hutchinson Prize for Piano.

While studying medicine at UWA, Amelia formed the band Spacey Jane with her friends. The band quickly gained a following in Australia, however, as the band’s success grew, Amelia found herself increasingly torn between her love of music and her desire to pursue a career in medicine.

In a statement to ABC News announcing her departure from Spacey Jane, Amelia cited the late nights that came with touring as a challenge, especially for someone who didn’t feel like the party scene was for her.

Chelsea Williamson Starts First TikTok Agency

When Chelsea Williamson graduated from PLC in 2011, TikTok didn’t yet exist. Fast forward to 2023 and Sydney-based Chelsea is now the Founder of First Base MGMT – the first content creation and TikTok agency.

When Media Studies teacher, Mrs Bianca Venturi, reached out to her to present to the current Year 10 Media Masterclass students about her career thus far in social media, Chelsea couldn’t resist the opportunity to dial in for a digital presentation and impart wisdoms.

Chelsea’s main clients are in the lifestyle, fashion, and beauty industries and she specialises in creating unique content for Instagram and TikTok.

Some of her clients include Garnier, Nimble, Coles, Big W, MCoBeauty, and Lancôme.

During the March Zoom meeting for which she was projected onto PLC’s Auditorium screen, Chelsea let students know about all the different career opportunities that exist in this space from Content Creator to Talent Manager, Digital Marketing Manager to Videographer.

With no signs of slowing down, she listed her brand partnerships for her own personal accounts @chelseawilliamson_ on Instagram and @chelseawilliamson on TikTok, along with brand events and recent PR articles about her personal brand’s content creation.

Three From PLC Selected for Pulse

Every year, WA’s talented young artists are celebrated during The West Australian Pulse Exhibition where the best artworks by the previous year’s graduating Year 12 Visual Arts students are exhibited.

PLC is very proud that Class of 2022 students Saskia Fleming, Georgina Godfrey, and Charlotte Williams each had their artworks chosen for this exhibition.

The exhibition features 61 artworks from 36 schools across WA. Artworks are put forward by the school or teacher and they are judged by a panel at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) with only the best artworks selected. This year, the exhibition explores themes of mental health and social pressures, gender and culture, environmentalism, and technology.

“To have three students’ artworks chosen for exhibition is a great achievement and a testament to the strength of the Visual Arts Department here at PLC,” Principal, Ms Cate Begbie said.

The West Australian Pulse is currently being exhibited at the AGWA and will run until Sunday 20 August.

Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Award for which the winner will pocket $2,500 and the school the artist attended will receive an AGWA workshop and tour package.

Gold for Cole

Eliza Cole (2003) took home four gold medals at the 2023 Australian Age Diving Championships at Sydney Olympic Park in April.

She won the Women’s 35-49 Platform, the Mens/Womens/ Mixed 19+ 3 metre Synchro, the Womens 35-49 1 metre and 3 metre springboards.

Eliza is currently training hard for the World Aquatic Masters Championships in Kyushu, Japan in August.

From PLC to Fashion Week

Taking place twice a year, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is reserved for the crème de la crème of fashion photographers and Maggie Joyner (2015) has been busy shooting the most stylish individuals and designs at the esteemed event.

Every fashion week photographer starts their career somewhere. For Maggie Joyner, hers began at PLC.

“I was at PLC for nine years and my time there definitely encouraged me to become an independent and hardworking woman,” Maggie reflected. With a passion for all things digital, Maggie said her teachers always encouraged her to strive for her personal best.

“I had the most amazing teachers. Mrs Venturi taught me Media (although I knew her as Miss Cazz!) and it became my favourite subject,” Maggie said.

She continued, “She was an incredible and passionate teacher, and my Year 12 film ended up being selected for Perspectives, which was so inspiring!”

Maggie then followed this passion and went on to study Screen Arts and Marketing at Curtin University, and also the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she was taught

by Hollywood cinematographers and screenwriters.

Moving back to Perth in 2020 due to COVID-19, Maggie gained experience working at an advertising agency, whilst freelance photographing on the side. Eventually, she gained enough photography clients to start her own company, MLJ Media.

While shooting for a local fashion label, her work was passed on to a New York Fashion Week employer, who asked Maggie to join their digital team.

“I couldn’t believe it. Working at NYFW had always been my biggest dream, but I never thought it could become a reality…and suddenly it was,” Maggie said.

“The next thing I knew, I was at Tommy Hilfiger, taking photos of Julia Fox with Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian casually walking by. That was the moment I knew it was real.”

Since working at NYFW in September 2022, Maggie has been shooting some of the biggest international events and modelling agencies around the world.

“My biggest belief is that women have to support women, and that includes supporting yourself! Don’t be afraid to take up space and talk about yourself and your accomplishments; own it.”

PLC Foundation Scholarships Awarded

In 2023, PLC warmly welcomed three new scholarship students and is proud to be supporting 15 scholarship students this year.

Summers’ Society Morning Tea

In Term 1, Summers’ Society members joined Chair of Council, Ms Claire Poll, Principal, Ms Cate Begbie, Director of Music, Mr Chris Goff, and Foundation Board Members Julia Lambo, James Mactier, and Alexandrea Thompson for a morning tea in the new PLC music building.

Following the morning tea, they enjoyed a tour of the new facilities.

The Summers’ Society was established to celebrate and recognise the generosity of the PLC community. Summers’ Society members meet as a group a couple of times a year to hear news of the College.

2023 Annual Giving Programme

Each year, PLC Foundation’s Annual Giving campaign forms an essential part of the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives. Annual Giving is a way that members of the PLC community can contribute today and leave a legacy that makes a real difference to every student who attends PLC.

Donations can also be arranged by emailing foundation@plc.wa.edu.au or calling the Executive Officer of the PLC Foundation, Suzanne Pelczar on (08) 9460 6534.

Donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

Photo (L to R): Director of Music Chris Goff, Patron of Summers Society the Hon June Craig AM (Lynn 1947), Principal Cate Begbie, Liz Bedford-Brown (1959), Helen Shilkin-Reinhold (Shilkin 1960), Carol Lovegrove, Margaret Atkins OAM (Cusack 1947), Jenny Rankin, Rosalind Lilley (McClelland 1961), Chair of Council Claire Poll, Foundation Board Member Julia Lambo.

A.J. Betts Inspires Creative Writing

The PLC Creative Writing group recently took part in some writing sessions run by the esteemed West Australian author, A. J. Betts, who has made a significant impact on the literary scene.

Her latest work, a captivating two-book speculative fiction series called Hive and Rogue, has garnered widespread acclaim.

The renowned author, speaker, teacher, and columnist visited the Creative Writing group twice this year, providing valuable insights and guidance to PLC’s aspiring writers. During her first session, Ms Betts delved into her writing process and shared the foundational aspects of starting a novel. Using her novel Zac and Mia as an example, Ms Betts discussed how different covers were utilising in different countries, shedding light on the intriguing world of international publishing. The session buzzed with energy as students actively participated and posed numerous thought-provoking questions.

The second visit took on a workshop-style format, allowing students to share their own works and ideas. This interactive session provided a nurturing environment for budding writers to receive feedback and enhance their creative pieces. Ms Betts expertise and guidance helped ignite the imaginations of the students, encouraging them to further develop their unique writing styles.

The enriching experiences with Ms Betts were made possible through the generous donation of Mr Green on behalf of his wife, Helen (Novakov 1961). Mr Green has not only contributed financially but has also had the pleasure of attending these sessions, witnessing the joy and enthusiasm radiating from the students as they immerse themselves in the world of creative writing.

Foundation Scholarship Student Sets Sight on Asia

Past PLC Foundation Scholarship student, Claudia Tedjasaputra, from the Class of 2020, has recently been awarded a 2023 Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship study at the National University of Singapore.

Claudia, who was the 2020 Environmental Captain at PLC has continued on her course of sustainability and change-making, and is eager to learn and engage with Singapore’s alternative protein scene, sustainable food systems, and food engineering.

Her latest scholarship is part of the Westpac Scholars programme, which offers scholarships to inspiring changemakers and innovative undergraduates to drive and lead positive change in Australia.

“I am incredibly happy and thankful for this scholarship and I can’t wait to meet the other amazing scholars at the Singapore Leadership Summit,” Claudia said.

“My sustainability journey started at PLC, and I was fortunate enough to receive a Foundation Scholarship. It’s been invaluable in helping me launch into a career in sustainability, technology, and innovation.”

Photo: Barry Green and A.J. Betts.

Thank you for your generous gift to the PLC Foundation

We are grateful to have your support. Through your donation, we have been able to continue to serve as an independent manager and custodian for the provision of sustainable financial support to PLC over the longer term.

The PLC Foundation Board members extend their gratitude and would like to thank supporters of the Annual Giving Programme and families who donate through Voluntary Contributions.

The Foundation also thanks all those who meet their commitment to the 2017 Scholarship Fundraising Campaign and the 2020 PLC Student Hardship Appeal.

Your donation truly makes a difference, and we are extremely grateful.

The PLC Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation and donations of $2 and over are tax deductible for all donations to the Building Fund and the Scholarships Fund.

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From the Archives

Leaving Boarders, July 1963

L-R: Jenny Rushton, Jennie Murdoch, Jane Drummond, Carol Anderson, Jenny Broad, Priscilla Robinson, Rhonda Herbert. (Merome Darlington behind camera) From Merome Darlington (1963)

Ms Shannon Lovelady, PLC Archivist, Curator and Historian

A Decade of ‘Time Travel Tuesday’!

It’s a wonderful feeling to stumble upon a beautiful old photograph or recall a cherished memory out of the blue. In an instant we can be transported back to a time filled with laughter, camaraderie, and youthful exuberance. When prompted in this way, we are suddenly able to remember so many things:

• The Summer House (on either side of View Street), where we sheltered from sun and rain, shared countless confidences, held team meetings or took lessons

• The entire dormitory filled with Dutch girls who were evacuated from Singapore, Java, Batavia and Borneo, during WWII

• The old Junior School playground with the high, high see-saw, and the jarring thump to the ground when the lower friend jumped off, or being badly winded by a fall from the top of the monkey bars

• Making and cutting Hairy Harrys in Kindy downstairs in Summers House with Mrs Nancy Read, or Dippity Glass upstairs, with Mrs Vivian Louden

• The pavilion classrooms which once stood on the Quad, which were as hot as Hades in summer, and as freezing as the coldest glacier in winter

• Dr Vera Summers’ distinctive hairstyle (was it really because her fontanelle never closed?), her passion for French and the international language of Esperanto.

• The old Hugh Baird Gymnasium, and having to take our shoes off as we entered, lest we scratch the floor; and

• The staff we loved, the ones with whom we made a connection and who inspired us and made a difference to our lives.

• And of course, the dear, lifelong friends we made while here.

Each Tuesday during term, we’ve opened the virtual doors of our Archives with a Time Travel Tuesday post on Facebook to showcase our nearly 110 years of incredible memories, carefully catalogued and stored within our physical Archives. Sometimes it’s simply a photo we need your help in identifying, or sharing an obscure PLC memory so it’s not forgotten. When time allows for serious research, we can give a more complete story, or reveal a more significant, complex piece of our history.

During these 10 years of Time Travel Tuesday posts, Old Collegians and others have engaged and contacted us directly, or shared their own stories and other memories in the comments below each post. This has also led to lost friends being reconnected, and the joyful rekindling of many friendships.

From our perspective, the response to sharing our history has been sustained growth in our Archival Collection (we outgrew our original premises in 2015) through generous donations ranging from precious objects like PLC-crested 1920s crockery and a WWII sewing kit, to photographs, prize books, student works, and uniform items such as the iconic white tracksuit and the very first

version of our beret – a flat, woven, military style beret worn from 1949 to 1969.

But most importantly – for what’s a school about, if not its people – we’ve been listening to people’s stories. Stories are not quite what people consider the normal purpose for an Archives. More often, the word conjures a mental image of a repository lined with shelves on which dusty books, stuffy boxes, files and photo albums sit. When, actually, it’s a testament to storytelling – the conduit to every facet of our long history, of the legacy of the students we’ve educated, and the exceptional staff who’ve taught them. These welcome glimpses into the past would be impossible without your generosity in sharing your memories and your history with our Archives. Your insights, anecdotes and memories have ensured our long history remains vibrantly alive.

Thank You to Archives Volunteers

Thank you to dedicated Archives volunteer Jane Meneghello (McGibbon) who never fails to show up, week after week, to assist wherever she can, however it may be – typing correspondence or lists of items within a file, laundering new textile donations, organising the Photographic Collection into chronological order, or working with her daughter Emily Meneghello (2006), to creating a range of beautiful new Archives labels for files and boxes.

Recent Accessions

Mary Hillman (Alexander 1966)

Order of Service for Independent Schools’ Combined Carol Concert; Speech Day Programmes 1965 and 1966; Order of Service for 1966 Founders’ Day; 1969 Schedule of Fees; Black Watch magazine, Oct 1970; Campaign compendium including Questions and Answers/Challenge and Response and Committee Members’ Guide; 1969 letter to Miss Mary Alexander (1966) acknowledging her donation to the campaign, signed by W D Benson; scrap of paper on which template for OCA Minutes are written (Miss Gwyther in the Chair); photo of the new Hugh Baird Gymnasium (1965); newspaper clippings from: The West Australian, 11 August 1966, ‘Choirs Win Shields’ (Festival Choir); The Daily News, undated but Dec 1966, ‘Headmistress Gives Advice to Teenagers’; The West Australian, undated 1967, ‘Head of PLC to Resign’; The West Australian?, undated late 1967, ‘College Appoints New Head’ (Miss Heather Barr); The West Australian, 10 Apr 1969, ‘PLC Plans $350,000 Extensions’; The Daily News, 23 Sep 1972, ‘College Extended’.

Betty Trotter formerly Anderson (Gibbs 1939)

Photo of PLC staff and students taken in November 1927 featuring Betty’s aunt, Bea Chubb (Matron 1924-1928). There were two photos taken on the day –one from the left and one from the right. This one is taken from the left.

Helen Keys (Venerys 1983)

Kookaburra 1951 and 1952; Black Watch magazines, Sep 1972 and Aug 1975; PLC News, Apr 1972, Sep 1972 and Jul 1974; Schedule of Fees for 1972 and 1974; School Handbook 1972 (only one in the Collection); 1972 School Calendar for Second Term; PLC 1977 Cook Book (2); Speech Night Programmes for 1976 (2), 1979 and 1981; Kookaburra (2008), produced by the PLC OCA; Booklet: We Love Food (2013), produced by Year 6 Community Leaders; 1954, 60th Reunion booklet, 2014; Order of Service, Founders’ Day 2014; Parents’ Association invitation to Sundowner, Feb 1976; Notes for PLC Kindergarten, 1973; End of Term Notes, Dec 1971, May 1972, Dec 1972, Aug 1973, May 1974; Notice to parents of Grade 1 and 2 children, 1972; Canteen Roster for Term 2, 1972.

Order of Service for the State Funeral for Vivian Statham (nee Bullwinkel) AO MBE ED, 10 Jul 2000; Order of Service for the 81st Anniversary Commemoration Service of The Vyner Brooke Tragedy, 12 Feb 2023; ‘Bullwinkel’ (1999), by Norman G Manners, inscribed on inside front cover: “12.4.2000 – To Jill, with best wishes, from Vivian”; Newspaper clippings: The West Australian, undated, ‘Let’s Walk with Pride’, ‘Untitled letter’, and ‘A Barbaric Action’; The West Australian, 11 Jul 2000, ‘Nation Mourns a War Heroine’; The West Australian, 11 Jul 2000, ‘Farewell to Vivian Bullwinkel’; The Australian, 7 Jul 2000, ‘Obituary: Vivian Statham (Bullwinkel) – Nurse’s wartime bravery beyond duty’.

Vince McInerney

Two postcard photos of Miss Dorothy Hutchinson (Music Mistress 19201965) sent to her piano teacher, Vince’s grandfather, Herbert Davidson: one from Dec 1916; and one from Jun 1922.

Peter Bird, nephew of Margaret Bird (1929)

1929 silver Prefect’s Badge once belonging to Peter’s aunt, Margaret Bird (1929); digital photo of Margaret in her RAAF Nurse’s uniform during WWII.

Jillian Brown

Middle: Margaret Bird’s (1929) silver Prefect’s badge donated by her nephew Peter Bird.

Right: Scorgie House from the tennis courts, early 1930s From Peter Collins, son of Marion Collins (Sounness 1933)

Above: 1960 Leavers at PLC: Back, L-R: Merome Lyn, Wendy Davis, Leonie Clarke, Marilyn Watson, Mignon Darlington, Marie Hitchings Front: Helen Ambrose, Marion Keys From Marie Gerrett (Hitchings 1963)

Clockwise: Boarders’ Tennis Party, November 1962; Mrs Olive Cusack (Deputy Principal 1941-1962) and Mrs Hilda Davies (Matron 1951-1965), from Merome Darlington (1963); Back of the photo Miss Dorothy Hutchinson (Music Mistress 1920-1965) sent to her piano teacher, Herbert Davidson, at Christmas 1916, from Vince McInerney; Friends relaxing near the pine tree, early 1930s, from Peter Collins, son of Marion Collins (Sounness 1933); RAAF Nurse Margaret Bird (1929), during WWII, from her nephew Peter Bird; Miss Dorothy Hutchinson in June 1922 and in December 1916, from Vince McInerney.

Merome Darlington (1963)

Fourteen photos of Merome and friends during School days, c1963.

Christine Foulkes-Taylor (Morgan 1958)

Three PLC hat badges, two of which belonged to Christine and one to her daughter, Sophie Foulkes-Taylor (1986); Stewart House Badge; three enamelled tiepins: one belonging to Christine, and the other two originally belonging to Morgan family friends Primrose and Janie Robertson (1954 and 1959 respectively).

Marie Gerrett (Hitchings 1960)

Seven named images from Marie’s days of boarding 1956-1959, including the 1959 Commercial Class, the 1959 Prefects’ Ball, groups of Boarders and other friends, and the 1959 B Hockey Team.

Peter Collins, son of Marion Collins (Sounness 1933)

Eleven photos from his mother’s time at PLC (1930-1933): Junior (now Finlayson) House; Scorgie House; School gardens and grounds; 1930 Senior School; 1931 A Netball team; 1932 B Hockey team; the 1932 dress rehearsal for ‘Much Ado about Nothing’; and Marion’s friends relaxing on School grounds.

Obituaries

Brenda Gordon Mazzucchelli OAM (Sloane 1957)

1 December 1939 – 3 March 2023

By Patrick Cornish

Far from the leafy streets of Nedlands where Brenda Mazzucchelli was born and grew up, she saw firsthand why Old Kent Road was the cheapest of London properties in Monopoly, a favourite board game all over the world.

On this major thoroughfare, south of the River Thames, she caught a bus to work teaching at a secondary school for girls in the district of Bermondsey.

“The students were rough but lovely,” she wrote in a later memoir. “They mostly lived in tiny high-rise apartments, often without bathrooms, necessitating weekly visits to public bath facilities. The only place students could do homework and study was in cramped living rooms with the rest of the family and a blaring television.”

The fact that Brenda’s own education in Perth had been at Presbyterian Ladies’ College made Bermondsey seem even more under-privileged, but instead of complaining and trying for somewhere like Mayfair or Park Lane (Monopoly’s richest venues) she dug in her heels. Having heard the Head of Science give resigned assurance that “our girls aren’t clever enough to go to uni”, Brenda set about rectifying the situation. Four of her students passed A (advanced) Level Zoology and were accepted into universities. One became the school’s first winner of an A (distinction). Brenda was soon appointed Head of Science, even though she had no formal teaching qualifications.

This was more than 60 years ago. Brenda was in England because her geologist husband, Richard Mazzucchelli, was studying for a doctorate at the University of London’s Imperial College. Their travels included adventures on sea and land, but the memoir made her eventual priorities clear.

“When the family started with the birth of Keith in 1965, I told Rich I didn’t want to do paid work in the immediate future. I wanted to focus on our children, our home and if I had any spare time, I would devote it to voluntary work. He readily agreed and supported me in my voluntary work for the ensuing decades.”

The four Mazzucchelli children would benefit gratefully from Brenda’s resolve, unequivocally stated and fully enacted in practice.

Yet she managed to spread the volunteer canvas well beyond her own household. She lived up totally to her school motto, Labore et Honore (by Work and with Honour).

Brenda Gordon Sloane was born on 1 December 1939, second daughter of Sylvia (nee Newbigin) and Gordon Sloane, an engineer who became the then Perth City Council’s city building surveyor. He was “ahead of his time”, Brenda recalled, in insisting that females could do anything men could, so urged her and her sister Patsy, seven years older, to get tertiary qualifications.

In 1960 Brenda completed a Bachelor of Science Degree, with Zoology as the major, at the University of Western Australia. She also studied Geology,

which enabled her to appreciate Richard’s expertise and career demands. In 1961, Brenda the graduate worked as a demonstrator in the university’s Zoology Department. Thus was she well equipped to help those schoolgirls in London.

Richard and Brenda married on Australia Day 1962. He was completing his Honours thesis and had agreed to join Western Mining Corporation in Kalgoorlie.

Brenda’s recollections of the Eastern Goldfields attest to her determination and adaptability. There is gritty humour too: “Our house, transported from Wiluna, was spacious but basic. The hot-water system was dependent on the Metters wood stove in the kitchen, which added a few degrees to the already high summer temperature. A side passage ended in a door to the outside, but via a considerable drop, hard against the side fence.”

The 1960s were a boom time, largely through nickel mining, that brought many families to the Goldfields region. With the prime aim of raising money for the Save the Children Fund, parades, opera, drama and comedy featured more than the area had ever known before or since. “Our group’s guiding principle,” she said, “which I adopted throughout my volunteering career,

ABOVE: Prefects and House Captains, 1957; Back, L-R: Val Angus, Rosemary Bonner, Jennifer Staniland, Geraldine Hill, Merrilyn Waddell 3rd row: Brenda Sloane, Ruth Boundy, Dr Summers (Principal 1934-1961), Rosemary Holmes (Head Prefect), Jennifer Cottrell 2nd row: Diane Gribble, Penny Kerr Front: Valerie Sutherland, Eithne Thomas, Barbara Baird

ABOVE: Geography Excursion, Winter 1957; L-R: Brenda Sloane, Unknown, Penny Woods, Unknown, Jenny Cotterill, Sue Copping, Coral Hamilton

was providing a quality product or experience that would leave donors and volunteer workers feeling satisfied they had been part of something of value.”

As a practical contributor, holding fast not only to her Christian faith but also a fun element in various constructive activities, Brenda never wavered from this stance. She was to enjoy a 20-year relationship with Guildford Grammar School, from when Keith started attending in 1978. Geoffrey and Trevor followed. Jessica went to Perth College. The citation for her award of an Order of Australia Medal in 2004 read: “For service to the community, particularly through education and welfare organisations associated with the Anglican Church of Australia.”

Brenda died on 3 March, survived by Richard, their daughter, Jessica, sons Keith, Geoffrey and Trevor, and nine grandchildren.

As a girl, Brenda had rather admired Guildford’s historical touches — the elegant and imposing chapel … the boaters topping off the uniforms. One day she would make history herself, becoming the first woman to join the school council. Her father had been proven absolutely right to encourage his daughters to leap gender barriers and head for the finishing line.

Note: Brenda was the younger sister of Patsy Littlejohn (Sloane 1949, dec). She was at PLC for 11 years (1947-1957), and a Prefect in her final year.

Elizabeth Youle Bower (Dean 1950)

10 March 1933 – 12 November 2021

Noriece Shannette Bradbury (Mouritz 1973)

2 March 1956 – 25 March 2018

Bryanne Alba Buchanan (Smith 1941)

10 October 1924 – 26 December 2022

Cecilie Adele Clarke (Harmer 1954)

11 November 1937 – 2 March 2023

Doreen Percival Clemens (Hall 1944)

24 February 1927 – 28 November 2022

Roderick Quentin Cooper (1968; Kindy 1955)

19 November 1951 – 16 February 2023

Doreen Jean Crawford (Macbean 1947)

25 June 1929 – 4 September 2022

Audrey Grace Dixon (Sutherland 1948)

25 October 1931 – 24 December 2022

Ray de Barran Eastwood (Cullen 1955)

8 January 1938 – 23 February 2023

Elizabeth Anne Ferguson (Black 1958)

6 March 1941 – 9 January 2023

Ray Isobel Fernie (Conochie 1944)

3 January 1927 – 17 April 2023

Sandra Mary Gillett (1978)

10 April 1961 – 19 March 2023

Margaret Anne Green (Howson 1968)

5 March 1951 – 30 November 2022

Helen Byers Henderson (Meston 1950)

22 September 1933 – 16 April 2023

Valerie Joan Hobson (Robins 1952)

21 February 1936 – 8 January 2023

Anne Elizabeth Isbister formerly Pontague (Fleming 1962)

21 November 1945 – 1 April 2023

Lorna Fay Jarman (Noble 1947)

8 January 1931 – 3 June 2020

Frances Mary Johnson (Beilby 1947)

25 August 1929 – 4 June 2021

Nancy Johnson (Mercer 1937)

7 April 1920 – 25 December 2022

Eva Hope Kearney (Fraser 1961)

11 December 1944 – March 2023

Judith Diane Law (Holmsen 1951)

1 September 1934 – 8 March 2023

Mavis Lesley Mackiewicz (Anderson 1953)

3 October 1936 – 24 February 2023

Laretta Elizabeth ‘Betty’ MacLean (Gill 1943)

9 September 1926 – 14 September 2016

Brenda Gordon Mazzucchelli OAM (Sloane 1957)

1 December 1939 – 3 March 2023 (see Obituaries)

Frederica Ann Millar (Brockman 1949)

14 June 1932 – 1 July 2019

Marion Sophia Liston Milton (James 1950)

16 January 1933 – 10 September 2021

Sylvia Mary Murray (1953)

27 December 1936 – 9 March 2023

Pauline Dale Patterson (Kirkby 1948)

11 May 1931 – 13 August 2022

Janett ‘Jan’ Pontifex (Cleaver 1944)

22 November 1927 – 26 February 2023

Raymonde Vivienne Remnant (Daw 1944)

21 January 1927 – 6 January 2017

Pamela Mary Rixon (Fawcett 1947)

2 January 1931 – 15 April 2021

Rosemarie Joan Roberts (Woods 1945)

4 March 1928 – 3 April 2020

Kerry Ann Rollo (Reilly 1956)

12 December 1939 – 23 February 2023

Shirley May Rose (Yelland 1951)

23 April 1934 – 25 April 2023

Yvonne Sylvester Rulikowski (Bell 1948)

30 May 1931 – 9 June 2021

Coral Dawn Sinclair (Hewitt 1948)

26 October 1931 – 12 November 2021

Agnes Phyllis ‘Nesta’ Thomson (Campbell 1951)

14 December 1934 – 25 April 2022

Pamela Twentyman (Sampson 1950)

10 October 1933 – 23 May 2023

Valmai June Forbes Waghorn (Smith 1947)

30 June 1930 – 15 September 2022

Shirley Wallman (Morrison 1949)

20 February 1932 – 2 February 2021

Susan Jennifer Watkins (Baird 1955)

30 October 1939 – 15 April 2023

Margaret Ivy Zanetti (Rintoul 1948)

26 December 1930 – 5 August 2022

Tracey Walker

Indigenous Scholarship Programme

Co-ordinator 2012-2019

26 July 1962 – 17 December 2022

Rev Philip Sindle MA

PLC Council 1986-1994, Minister of St Andrew’s and Ross Memorial

Uniting Churches

1934 – 5 May 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the following Old Collegians, and offer our sincere condolences to their families:

TOP: 1957 Leavers in Primary class (with Miss Woodman), 1947; L-R: Geraldine Hill, Brenda Sloane, Robin Brazill-Smith, Gabrielle Carbans

And we are also enormously saddened at the passing of these members of staff and our wider community:

Semester 2 Tour Dates

2 August

29 August

6 September

15 September

2023 Upcoming Reunions

10 Year Reunion (Class of 2013) Date: TBA

Venue: TBA

Contact: Gabby Hitchen at gabrielle.hitchen@gmail.com

20 Year Reunion (Class of 2003) Date: Saturday 14 October 2023 Venue: The Cott Beach Club, Cottesloe Contact: Jemima Pope-Brien at j_popebrien@hotmail.com

30 Year Reunion (Class of 1993) Date: Friday 13 October 2023

Venue: The Claremont Hotel, Claremont

Contact: Nicki Farley at nickifarley@live.com.au

40 Year Reunion (Class of 1983) Date: Saturday 2 December 2023 Venue: TBA

Contact: Kate Akerman at katecupatea@gmail.com

50 Year Reunion (Class of 1973) Date: Friday 13 October 2023

Venue: TBA

Contact: Jennifer Moore at jennifermoore@iinet.net.au

55 Year Reunion (Class of 1968) Class of 1968, if you would like to assist in the co-ordination of a reunion event, please contact Greer Hancock – PLC Alumni Officer at oca@plc.wa.edu.au.

60 Year Reunion (Class of 1963)

Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023

Founders’ Day Service and Luncheon Service 12.00 pm | Luncheon

School Principal’s Tour

Field Days

26 October

1 November

23 November

Mingenew Midwest Expo Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 August Dowerin Show End August

Newdegate Show Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 September Esperance Function

Show

16 September

10 & Saturday 11 November Join

1.00 pm – 2.30 pm

Venue: Hugh Baird Sports Centre | PLC Boarders’ Dining Room

Contact: Greer Hancock – PLC Alumni Officer at oca@plc.wa.edu.au

65 Year Reunion (Class of 1958) Class of 1958, if you would like to assist in the co-ordination of a reunion event, please contact Greer Hancock – PLC Alumni Officer at oca@plc.wa.edu.au

70 Year Reunion (Class of 1953) Class of 1953, if you would like to assist in the coordination of a reunion event, please contact Greer at oca@plc.wa.edu.au

Friday 27 October 10 am - 2 pm