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Principal
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS ACROSS THE SCHOOL THIS YEAR?
There have been so many memorable moments that it is difficult to identify specific occasions but I do think that the opening of the new PLC Music Building was a memorable moment in the life of the school. I know that discussions and planning for this building started well before my time as Principal and it is really to the credit of others that the building became a reality. To be in the Music Building on the first morning for the first ensemble rehearsal was a very special and memorable moment, and I am extremely grateful to everyone who was involved in the project. On that first morning I could see in the faces of the students and staff using it, what a significant impact it will have on our Music Programme at PLC and how it will benefit every student who has the opportunity to learn in it.
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR SCHOOLS, AND WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT?
The relationship between the Junior School and Senior School is critical to building a true sense of community at PLC. With community being one of our four core values it will always be important that we continue to explore avenues to further develop and strengthen all relationships between students at PLC. Whether they be in Pre-Kindergarten or Year 12, it is equally important that every student feel a sense of ‘belonging’ to our community. As a school we will continue to work with staff and students across the school to build our sense of community and one school. Events such as whole school assemblies will remain an important start to each term and will continue to explore avenues for Junior and Senior School students to work together and to build relationships.
WHO IS YOUR GREATEST ROLE MODEL, AND WHY?
My greatest role model is my grandmother. When I was young she was someone who believed in me and encouraged me to believe that, if I was willing to work hard, I could achieve anything. When I wanted to become a teacher, she encouraged me to be the first female in my family to go to university. She also had very high expectations of me and was the first person to tell me when I was not necessarily being the best version of myself. She was a woman of great integrity and compassion. She encouraged me to want to be a better person.
HOW HAS MAY PERFORMED IN HER ROLE AS ‘CHIEF HAPPINESS OFFICER’ THIS YEAR?
I think May has worked hard in her role as ‘Chief Happiness Officer’, I also think that she has thoroughly enjoyed it. She has excelled in assisting Pre-kindergarten learn their colours in her many dress ups and, although she found the content a little tricky did enjoy the opportunity to join in some Senior School Maths and BME classes. She is very good and making herself available should anyone come to Scorgie House Reception offering her a pat and has worked hard to refine her side roll move, to ensure she can be in the perfect position for a tummy rub. May does take her role very seriously though and has struggled a bit during the school holidays when school is very quiet, but she is very excited at the start of term when everyone comes back.
