PLC Newsletter 1

The PenHouse Concerts

House Concerts would have to be one of the most highly anticipated events in the College calendar. What is it that makes them so popular? I have walked around as the girls have been practising early in the morning, at lunchtimes, after school and then on Saturdays, seeing them painting, making costumes, singing in harmony around the piano, sitting together and planning how to make improvements to their items, rehearsing their stage set ups and drama parts; working in teams to get each element of their House Concert item across the line.

It has been amazing to watch the cross-age relationships that have developed, the enjoyment that the girls have taken in leading each group, large or small, and the positive manner in which they have taken up the challenge to all work together within their House, House spirit is high and it reflects the heart of our incredibly kind and supportive student culture. It has also been wonderful to see the many musically talented students we have, share and use their love of music in the lead up. The energy that the girls express for House Concerts has been palpable and we’ve all been swept up in the excitement in the lead up to the concerts on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

On Wednesday each House performed across a day in Wyselaskie Hall. Evening scheduling saw Leven, Rosslyn and Atholl perform on Wednesday and Balmoral, Stirling and Galmis on Thursday. Many parents and extended family members attended the evening performance along with recent Old Collegians who just came along to be part of the joy of the House Concerts and of course, support their House! The House Concerts are a wonderful PLC tradition spanning back for over 60 years and Glamis House will go down in our record books as the winning house in our 145th anniversary year.

Contents

The Pen 1 From the Director of Christian Ministries 2Senior School 7Career News 8Senior School Sport 9Music at PLC 11 Junior School 14Community 17Early Learning Centre 20

Senior

CALENDAR WEEK 5AMonday 24 FebruaryYear 12 IB TOK Presentations3.45pm GSV Senior (Yr11 & 12) Sport 4Tuesday 25 FebruaryYear 11 VCE Geography Field Trip2.00pm GSV Golf Event4.00pm GSV Swim/Dive Training Meet6.30pm SSPA Committee Meeting7.30pm Parents’ Association Term 1 MeetingWednesday 26 February12:45pm Neno Trip Student Info Meeting1:00pm House Passport Signing3.45pm GSV Intermediate (Yr9 & 10) Sport 46:30pm Theatre Studies Excursion - Torch the PlaceThursday 27 February8:30am Senior School Photographs (Group)1:00pm House Passport Signing1:30pm Senior School Parents’ Prayer GroupFriday 28 February12.00pm GSV Preliminary Swim/Dive5:00pm Twilight PicnicFriday 29 FebruaryRowing Victoria State ChampionshipSunday 1 March

6:00am GSV Triathlon

WEEK 6B Monday 2 March7.00am Year 7–9 Camps8.30am Year 10 Bright Stars Day9.00am Music Scholarship Auditions1.30pm 11IB TOK Camp departs3.45pm GSV Senior (Yr11 & 12) Sport 57.00pm Year 10 Bright Stars EveningTuesday 3 March11IB TOK CampYear 7–9 CampsWednesda 4 March11IB TOK CampYear 7–9 Camps8.30am Year 10 Careers Day3.45pm GSV Intermediate (Yr9 & 10) Sport 5Thursday 5 MarchYear 7–9 CampsYear 11 Art two-day immersion excursion1.30pm Senior School Parents’ Prayer Group3.45pm GSV Junior (Yr7 & 8) Sport 5Friday 6 MarchYear 7–9 CampsYear 11 Art two-day immersion excursion8:30am Year 10 Careers DaySaturday 7 MarchMID TERMSunday 8 MarchMID TERM

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www.plc.vic.edu.au | Friday 21 February 2020 | WEEK 4B

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The Pen

Annual House Concert

Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 January

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Celebrating IB results

This week I attended the IB Awards Night at Deakin Edge in Federation Square with some of our 2019 IB graduates. Mr Peter Francis, Acting Director of Studies and Ms Eirwen Stevenson, Acting IB Coordinator also enjoyed sharing in this celebratory event with the girls and their parents.

Foundation Day

On 15 February, PLC will be 145 years old! It was on this day, in 1875, the Ladies’ College as it was then known, held its first classes with just 60 students, in East Melbourne. Our history books tell us that there were no uniforms and girls wore what was fashionable at the time, very long, high neck dresses with bustles.

On Monday this week we celebrated the founding of PLC with our Foundation Day Assembly. A piece of the original foundation stone from the first college building was used to reflect the strong founding principles of our College that have endured over the decades. Students of every generation at PLC have experienced, and continue to experience a quality education within a strong Christian framework of service to others.

Our speaker on Monday was Ms Kim Lowe, from the Class of 1978 and she spoke to the girls about the ways that she has used her education to improve our world. Kim does inspiring work as the Co-Founder of Partnerships For Protection, a conservation organisation which supports the conservation of critically endangered wildlife and their rainforest home in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Her message to the girls was to make the most of their education, to build strong knowledge, and make the most of the broad range of experiences that the College offers, to then be able to go out into the world and actively contribute as a strong, principled and capable woman. Our sincere thanks is extended to Kim for her thought provoking message.

Start of the year

As we move into next week, most students are back at school, after self-quarantining due to Coronavirus requirements. I would like to express my thanks to families who have had to make arrangements for the care of students at home and to our amazing staff, who right across the College, have made many adjustments to the normal start of the year.

We are right into planning our next major school event, the Twilight Picnic, coming up on Friday 28 February and starting at 5.00pm. Please mark the date in your diary for the family to attend as it is a wonderful school community event for the students, parents and extended family members to enjoy together. I look forward to sharing the evening with you.

Mrs Cheryl PenberthyPrincipal

Whistleblower Policy

From 1 January, the College was required to have a Whistleblower

reporting mechanism and policy in place. The Whistleblower policy can be accessed from our website, and

outlines who is eligible to make a report and what types of disclosures

will be subject to protections available under the relevant legislation.

Reports can be made via this link: https://whistleblower.plc.vic.edu.au/.

Disclosures eligible for protection typically relate to breaches of the law

or serious / systemic wrongdoing. Complaints and Grievances from

our College Community will in most instances be handled with reference to

the Complaints and Grievances Policy available on our website.

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From the Director of Christian MinistriesApproaching our learning with a sense of ‘Awe and wonder’.

Recently I’ve been reflecting on the connection between Jesus and education. The series ‘Jesus the Game Changer’ has a great episode on ‘Jesus and Education and Health Care’. If you are interested in exploring the Christian foundations of universities and our hospital system I recommend it.

It has been nice to see the girls so full of creative energy as they go about putting together their creative masterpieces for House Concerts. It takes a lot of effort, sacrifice and hard work, yet hopefully the reward of the performance and the friendships along the way help to make it all worthwhile. Congratulations to all the girls, and the House Captains who do such an amazing job as well as Mrs Archman and Mrs Thomson who have been lovingly guiding the process along the way.

Although going to school can be tiring, the ability to engage in education and explore and navigate amazing things is a wonderful privilege. Working to the structure of a bell can seem hard at times as the tummy rumbles and you realise there is still another lesson to go to before lunchtime.

The basis of universal education for all people has strong foundations in the Christian Faith. After the resurrection Jesus addresses his disciples and tells them:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19 & 20.

This is known as ‘The Great Commission’. Of interest to note is that there is a teaching element to understanding God and it is for all people.

By God’s grace we can come into the knowledge of God. That is not to say we can know everything as God is Infinite and we are finite human-beings. By his mercy God has entered into humanity in Jesus and shown us what he is like, he has made a way possible for us to get to know Him.

The book of John starts with:

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.” God is Word and has revealed Himself through His word. John 1:1–5

There is a logic and reasonable approach to faith that can still leave room for the mysterious. It was thought that with an open mind and a humble heart as one learnt more about the world and learnt more about God through His word the Bible, one would come into a deeper understanding and relationship with God. The establishment of the early universities encouraged this understanding.

Above the great oak door of the Cavendish laboratory door in Cambridge are the words of Psalm 11:2 which states: “Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” The thought being the more you study the wonders of Creation, the more it should lead you to a sense and understanding of the wonders of the Creator.

Yale, established in 1636 stated in its rules and precepts: “Let every Student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider well, the maine end of his life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternal life” (original spelling).

Dates PLC CONNECT FAMILY CAMP, CYC, COWES FRIDAY 20 – SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2020

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Invitation to Connect CampFriday 20– Sunday 22 March

RSVP by Tuesday 12 March

Welcome to all those returning and to all those who have newly joined our PLC Family. Can I highly encourage you to come along to our PLC Connect Family Camp?

The Camp is being held on the last weekend before the end of Term, Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March.

It promises to be a lovely time of delving deeper into God’s word as we learn about the Reason for hope and explore what this is and look at some practical ways we can share this with our families and friends.

We are very excited to have John Carrick leading us in talks on the reason we can have hope. John is a minister at St Thomas Anglican church Burwood. John is married to Susan and has two children; Mia (14) and Noah (12). They have two Burmese cats Reggie and Stephanie; and four chickens! The family’s happy place is Point Lonsdale where they holiday several times a year. They like to play monopoly and John often lets Susan, Mia or Noah win! John is looking forward to sharing ‘A Reason for Hope’ with us and potentially playing monopoly or a game of chess.

This is a fantastic opportunity to draw closer to God and to get to know more people in the PLC Family, whilst enjoying all the comforts and activities at the Adventure resort at Phillip Island. This includes surf lessons on the Saturday afternoon for anyone interested.

RSVP is by Tuesday 12 March - Booking via https://www.trybooking.com/BIEWS

For any questions or queries please feel free to contact me at ncurtis@plc.vic.edu.au

We look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards

Nick Curtis

As the Bible teaches that all people are created in the image of God , Genesis 1:27, then all people are deserving of education. As people have shared the Good News around the world rising literacy rates have also followed. To understand about God’s great love is to also engage in reading about it as well as praying and living.

This understanding has directly impacted communities and societies – from raising people out of poverty, to fighting for human rights (and animal rights), to being good stewards of the environment, to establishing schools such as PLC Melbourne, where girls also deserved an education and the opportunity to know of God’s great love.

If you are keen to learn more about God and the impact that he can have in our lives, I again extend the invitation to come along to our ‘Connect Family Camp this term. Details are in this Newsletter and bookings are through ‘Try booking’. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=600878&

The Camp on Friday 20–22 March, which is at the Adventure Resort will be a fun time of learning and getting to know other fmilies in the PLC community. You are warmly encouraged to come along.

May you know and continue to grow in your sense of awe and wonder both of God and this beautiful world that we live in.

Blessings

Nick Curtis

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GUEST SPEAKER

John Carrick

For information email ncurtis@plc.vic.edu.au

A Reason for Hope

PLC CONNECT FAMILY CAMP

The Adventure Resort, Phillip IslandFriday 20 – Sunday 22 March 2020

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.1 Peter 3:15

Bookings through Trybookinghttps://www.trybooking.com/BIEWS

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Courtesy reminder about car park accessParents must not drive into the Senior School car park

between these times:

MORNING: 7.00am – 9.30am

AFTERNOON: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Your cooperation by dropping your daughter in Parer St or a nearby street is appreciated.

Senior School

Important notice

Learning Resource Centre For the safety and security of all senior school students, the following arrangements will be in place at the commencement of Term 1, 2020.

OPENING HOURSMonday to Thursday 8.00am - 6.00pmFriday 8.00am–5.00pm

All students must leave promptly by closing time because there will be no staff on duty outside these hours.

Parents should note that:

1. If students are not going home on public transport and are being collected from the Senior School carpark, they should contact their daughter(s) on their mobile to let them know that they have arrived.

2. Alternatively, parents can call the Learning Resource Centre main line on 9805 7829 to speak to staff on duty, so that staff can page their daughter(s) to let them know that their parents have arrived.

Note that for safety and security reasons, only PLC staff and students are allowed in the Learning Resource Centre building.

Learning Resource Centre Direct Line - 98057829

7.30am

V i s i o n P o r t r a i t sF a m i l y P h o t o S h o o t s

Save the DateSaturday 14th March

S S P A F U N D R I A S E R

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2 0 2 0 S e p t e m b e r A rt a n d P e r f o r m a n c e T o u rT h i s t o u r i s o p e n t o s t u d e n t s i n Y e a r 9 , 1 0 a n d 1 1I t i s h e l d o v e r t h e S e p t e m b e r s c h o o l h o l i d ay s .T h i s y e a r w e w i l l b e f o c u s i n g o n N e w Y o r k , C h i c a g o a n d L o s A n g e l e s . W e h a v e p u t t o g e t h e r a g r e at p r o g r a m . P l e a s e e m a i l M s R e n n e y o r M s S n e l l t o r e g i s t e r y o u r i n t e r e s t.

T h i s w i l l b e f o l l o w e d u p b y a m e e t i n g o u t l i n i n g t h e d e t a i l s .

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Career NewsYear 12 students who intend applying for entry into Medicine and Dentistry courses in 2021 and their families are provided with the following very important information.

University Clinical Aptitude Test 

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs. Universities requiring the UCAT are listed below. Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test.

University Course or Program

The University of Adelaide Medicine, Dental Surgery, Oral Health

Charles Sturt University Dental Science (for the CSU/WSU Joint Program in Medicine, refer to Western Sydney University/Charles Sturt University below)

Curtin University Medicine

Flinders University Clinical Sciences / Medicine

Monash University Medicine 

The University of Newcastle / University of New England Joint Medical Program 

The University of New South Wales Medicine  

The University of Queensland Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science

University of Tasmania Medicine 

The University of Western Australia  Medicine (Direct Pathway), Dental Medicine (Direct Pathway)

Western Sydney University/Charles Sturt University Medicine

The University of Auckland Medicine

University of Otago Medicine, Dental Surgery

Bookings will open on 2 March 2020 and close 11 May 2020 at 11.59pm AEST. The testing dates will be within the month of July 2020. Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test and the practice tests and preparation material provided at the UCAT website www.ucat.edu.au/

ISAT

ISAT is a 3-hour computer-based multiple-choice test designed to assess a candidate’s intellectual skills and abilities that are the foundation of academic success at tertiary level. The test is independently developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). ACER has an excellent international reputation and track record in the development, management and research of selection tests for undergraduate medical and health related programs. ISAT is administered as a computer-based test through Prometric Inc. centres around the world. ISAT is a mandatory requirement for international students to apply for some courses.

University Course or Program

Flinders University International undergraduate pathway

Monash University, Melbourne Undergraduate Medicine

Monash University, Malaysian campus Undergraduate Medicine

University of New South Wales (UNSW) Undergraduate Medicine

University of Queensland Medicine

University of Tasmania Undergraduate Medicine (Faculty of Medicine link)

University of Tasmania Undergraduate Medicine - 2 (International students link)

University of Western Australia (UWA) International Student Direct Pathway to graduate-entry Medicine & Dentistry

University of Western Sydney (UWS) Undergraduate Medicine (Apply via the International Office)

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Senior School Sport

Term 1 GSV Sport

GSV Sport is in full swing with round three matches having been played this week. It has been a busy week for girls as they juggle house concert and sporting commitments. The girls who were able to manage this are thanked and congratulated for their efforts. Results from the Round 3 matches are listed below.

Term 2 GSV Sport

Sign up for Term 2 GSV sport is now available on the WYSE Term 2 sport page https://wyse.plc.vic.edu.au/homepage/5711. All girls who would like to take part in the sports of Netball, Hockey, Australian Football, Senior Basketball, Senior Water Polo and Cross Country MUST sign up via the links on these pages. This is important as many administrative and risk management procedures rely on girls being in the Wyse system BEFORE participation. Training for all sports starts in the last week of Term 1 and sign-ups will close on Friday 13 March. Girls who do not sign up before the due date may not be able to join in if teams are full.

Unnamed Clothing

Every week there are many UNNAMED items of both school and sports uniform left in the Sport Department. It is impossible for us to return these to their owners if we do not know who they belong to. Could all students and parents PLEASE make sure all items of clothing are clearly named.

GSV Senior Sport

A welcome return to GSV Sport this week saw many committed and talented sports women take the field to represent PLC despite the fast pace of house concerts. The girls are to be congratulated for their ability to manage their time to encompass both of these very worthwhile activities!

On Monday the Senior A Tennis team, captained by Erin Atalla, travelled to Mentone for a convincing win and the Senior Softball Team, captained by Joanna Hare, were narrowly defeated by a strong St Margaret’s team in a very competitive and close encounter. The Senior B Tennis Team played a strong contingent from Our Lady of Mercy College but were beaten in some close matches. Overall a successful afternoon of sport with great match play and sportsmanship.

Erin Atalla – Tennis captain

Senior A Tennis Team

Senior Softball Team

GSV

Weekly Sport Results

GSV ROUND 3

Senior TennisPLC A v Mentone A WON 8/48 - 0/15PLC B v OLMC B LOST 6/45 - 2/29

Senior SoftballPLC A v St Margaret’s A LOST 10 - 8

Intermediate TennisPLC A v Lauriston A WON 4(34) - 0(22)PLC B v Lauriston B WON 4(32) - 0(5)PLC C v Lauriston C WON forfeit

Intermediate SoftballPLC A v OLMC A LOST 6 - 2PLC B v OLMC B LOST 9 - 8

Junior TennisPLC A v MLC A WON 3(29) - 1(14)PLC B v MLC B WON 4(32) - 0(10)PLC C v MLC C WON 4(24) - 0(2)

Junior SoftballPLC A v Lauriston A WON 6 - 5PLC B v Lauriston B WON 16 - 5

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WEEK 5A

Monday 24 FebruaryBefore School Training 6am Swimming 6.45am Rowing Fitness 7am Aerobics 7am Intermediate TennisAfter School Training Intermediate Softball Matches Senior Softball, PLC v Strathcona @ Balwyn Park Senior Tennis, PLC A v Firbank Girls School @ Firbank Senior Tennis, PLC B v Loreto B @ PLC

Tuesday 25 February Before School Training 7am Aerobics 7am Junior Tennis 7am Saturday Netball- JuniorsAfter School Training Junior Softball3.45pm–5.45pm GSV SWIM AND DIVE TRAINING MEET @ PLC AQUATIC2pm–7pm GSV GOLF EVENT @ Metropolitan Golf Club, Oakleigh

Wednesday 26 FebruaryBefore School Training 6am Swimming 7am Senior Tennis 7am Volleyball Club (Years 7-9)Lunchtime Training Senior Softball Afterschool Training Aerobics Diving Matches Intermediate Softball, PLC v Fintona @ Balwyn Park Intermediate Tennis, PLC v Star of the Sea (Star Forfeit)

Thursday 27 FebruaryBefore School Training 6.30am Rowing Fitness 7am Aerobics 7am Saturday Netball – Inter & SeniorAfter School Training Aerobics Matches Junior Softball, PLC v Shelford GS @ Shelford Junior Tennis, PLC v Genazzano @ Genazzanno

Friday 28 February Before School Training 7am Tennisworks Private Coaching 7am Volleyball Club (Years 10-12)11am – 4.30pm GSV PRELIMINARY SWIM AND DIVE CARNIVAL @ MSACAfter School Training Aerobics

Saturday 29 FebruarySenior State Championships Rowing @ Lake Wendouree

What’s coming up in sport…

WEEK 6B

Monday 2 March Before School Training 6am Swimming 6.45am Rowing Fitness 7am Intermediate Tennis 7am AerobicsAfter School Training Intermediate Softball Training Matches Senior Softball, PLC v Fintona @ Balwyn Park Senior Tennis, PLC A v Shelford @ Shelford Senior Tennis, PLC B v MLC B @ PLC

Tuesday 3 March Before School Training 7am AerobicsAfter School Training Diving

Wednesday 4 March Before School Training 6am Swimming 7am Senior Tennis Lunchtime Training Senior Softball After School Training Diving Aerobics Matches Intermediate Softball (Year 10s only) PLC v Lowther Hall @ Keilor Park Intermediate Tennis (Year 10s only) PLC v St Catherine’s @ PLC

Thursday 5 March Before School Training 6.30am Rowing Fitness 7am Aerobics 7am Saturday Netball – Inter & Senior 7am Tennisworks Private Coaching After School Training Aerobics All Schools Swimming Championships @ MSAC (5.45pm – 10pm)

Friday 6 March Before School Training 6am Swimming 7am Tennisworks Private Coaching 7am Volleyball Club (Years 10-12)

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Events

Friends of the Music School (FMS)

The FMS is a parent support group for the PLC Music Department and is open to parents from both Junior and Senior School. The FMS supports the Music Department in a number of ways including fundraising to supply bursaries for students, providing refreshments at music events, and assisting financially with the purchase of specific equipment.

New parents are always welcome to join the FMS and it is a great way to meet other parents from across the school community. There is no minimum commitment of time required and parents volunteer to assist in whatever capacity suits them.

If you are interested in joining the FMS or would like further information please contact Kerith Cummins or Fiona Cross in the Music Office by emailing music @plc.vic.edu.au

Term 1

We have two exciting events for parents and students to attend this term. The Feast of Music is an opportunity to hear members of the Music Staff in concert, while the Melba Music Concert showcases the commitment and passion for music of our Old Collegians.

Feast of Music

The FMS is holding a fundraising concert, ‘The Feast of Music’ on Friday 13 March in the PAC Auditorium. Commencing at 6.00pm, the concert will feature music items performed by the PLC Music Staff and will be followed by canapes and drinks in the foyer, accompanied by some light background music.

Tickets are $35 per person and are available through trybooking.com/BIBOG

This promises to be a wonderful night of entertainment and staff are busily preparing their items so please book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Melba Music Concert

The Melba Music Concert is a new initiative that is being put on by the Old Collegians. Scheduled for Saturday 21 March at 3.00pm in the PAC Auditorium, this concert will showcase the musical talent of over 40 past PLC students in a range of classical to contemporary music.

Tickets are available from trybooking.com/BHYSO and proceeds go to Dame Nellie Melba Scholarships.

Autumn Concert

The Autumn Concert will be held in the PAC Auditorium on Wednesday 18 March. Ensembles performing will include Chamber Strings, Vocalease, a String Quartet and the Senior Percussion Ensemble, as well as performances from a selection of our IB music students. Tickets are not required for this concert and everyone is welcome to come along and support our young musicians.

Parent Teacher Interviews

All parents of students who learn a musical instrument or take speech lessons are advised that the Music and Speech Parent Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 26 March and will run in the PAC from 4.00 – 7.00pm. This is the only interview session for instrumental music and speech for the year and is an excellent opportunity for parents to meet their daughter’s teacher.

Information regarding booking interviews will be emailed to parents nearer to the date.

CALENDARMonday 2 March

Music Scholarship auditions

Friday 13 March

6.00pm Feast of Music

Monday 16 March

1.00pm Woodwind Concert and Masterclass

Wednesday 18 March

7.30pm Autumn Concert

Saturday 21 March

3.00pm Melba Music Concert

Thursday 26 March

4.00pm Parent Teacher interviews

Musicat PLC

Music

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DAY TIME ENSEMBLE STAFF MEMBER ROOMMonday Before School Wind Quintet Brienne Gawler RR2

Lunchtime Band

Intermediate Perc

Erica Wright

Timothy Phillips

RR2

RR1

Tuesday Before School Chamber Strings

Intermediate Band

Voiceworks

Leah Hooper

Julie Danaher

Melanie Hillman/ Erica Wright

RR3

RR1

DDT

Lunchtime Vocalease

Band

Senior Perc Ensemble

Glee Choir

Piano Ensemble

Ben Hudson

Max Walker

Timothy Phillips

Mel Hillman/Erica Wright

Hildy Essex

Classroom 2

1.4

RR1

RR2

Studio 2.2 / 2.3

After School Symphony Orchestra

Pipes and Drums

Intermediate Strings

Richard Squibb

Moana Manu

Rob John/Angela Huang

RR1

Mollison

RR3

Wednesday Before School Wind Symphony

String Orchestra

Licorice Sticks

Richard Squibb

Rhianwen Bramble

Nicole Thomson

RR1

RR3

1.7

Lunchtime Band

Brass Ensemble

Max Walker

George Hronakis

RR2

RR1

Thursday Before School Senior Strings

Concert Band

Barklamb Players

Rob John

Tim Phillips

Peter Bartels

RR3

RR1

1.1

Lunchtime Guitar Group

Harmonics

Max Walker

Daniel Brinsmead/Hildy Essex

1.4

RR2

After School Melba Chorale Ben Hudson/Hildy Essex RR2

Friday Before School Latin Band

PLC Flutes

PLC Clarinets

Pied Pipers

Erica Wright/Hamish Upton

Peter Bartels

Nicole Thomson

Julie Danaher

RR2

1.1

1.7

RR1/RR3

Lunchtime Senior Stage Band

Pipes and Drums

Cont’ Piano Ensemble

Clarinet Quartet (Middle School)

Yr 9 String Quartet

L’Oiseau Lyre

Ben Hudson

Jono Quay

Erica Wright

Nicole Thomson

Rhianwen Bramble

Judith Dodsworth/Hildy Essex

RR2

Mollison

2.4

1.7

1.8

RR1

After School Tutorials (as required) Reh Rm 1

Ensemble Rehearsals

Senior School ensembles will begin rehearsals next week! Ensemble lists are up in the Performing Arts Centre and students should also be able to see which ensemble they have been placed in on their Wyse page.

The attached rehearsal schedule demonstrates what a busy place the PAC is! Any students who have queries regarding their ensemble rehearsal should address them in the first instance to the relevant staff member.

Musicat PLC

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Friends of PLC Music School

Presents

FEAST

OF

MUSIC

6 pm to 7:30 pm

PLC Performing Arts

Centre

F r i d a y , 1 3 t h Mar ch 2020

Enjoy performances by our

talented PLC Music

teachers in the PAC

followed by canapes in the

foyer.

Tickets: $35 pp

https://www.trybooking.com/BIBOG

https://www.trybooking.com/BIBOG

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Junior School

What an amazing variety of learning environments I have experienced this week! Apart from the fantastic program our staff provide in the classrooms, I also had the pleasure of watching our girls flourish as they visited our new Exploratorium and the YMCA campsite at the Queenscliff beach.

With the Year 4 Camp being held so early in the year it provided a great opportunity for our girls to strengthen established friendships and also develop new ones. The parents, who appeared to look so nervous as our buses departed from school, would have been truly amazed at how mature and independent their daughters were on camp. Every year I see our girls rise to the challenge and quickly learn how to take care of themselves and their belongings in the outdoor environment. I think their experience of camping at Queenscliff certainly gave them a much greater appreciation of what Mum and Dad provide for them at home!

It was fantastic to see our girls so excited and absorbed in their science activities under the guidance of Miss Defina in the Exploratorium this week. The lessons provided opportunities for collaboration and teamwork as Miss Defina encouraged her students to share ideas and develop solutions together. Our scientists were encouraged to approach tasks using their creativity, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Today the Year 6 girls enjoyed their Investiture Assembly with their parents, teachers and all of the girls in the Junior School. Each Year 6 student pledged to live out the values of the College and to serve the school as a senior student leader this year. They proudly received a leadership badge, presented to them by our Principal, Mrs Cheryl Penberthy.

A reminder to all families that they must register online with our Out of School Hours Care program, Extend. This process takes approximately 20 minutes. You may not plan to use the program, however, it provides a safeguard if you are running late and cannot make the 4.00pm pick up time. At 4.00pm staff on duty take all girls who are not picked up to OSHC. If your daughter is not enrolled she will be unable to attend. Therefore, it is a requirement for all families to create an online account. The details are below:

www.extend.com.au

Thank you to the parents who attended the Junior, Middle and Upper Primary Parent Information Evenings this week. These evenings provided an excellent opportunity for parents to become more aware of classroom procedures and programs and gave them the chance to ask questions.

John Law Head of Junior School

Year 4 students exploring the marine environment at camp

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Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Sports CarnivalAll students from Prep to Year 2 will participate in a Sports Carnival on Thursday, 5 March. Junior Primary students are to arrive at school wearing their full PE uniform and hat. Parents and friends are warmly invited to attend the Sports Carnival at the scheduled times below. All events will take place on the Junior School Oval.

Please take note of the different times for each year level.

PREP

The Prep carnival will be held from 1.50pm until 3.10pm.

YEAR 1

The Year 1 carnival will be held from 11.00am until 12.20pm.

YEAR 2

The Year 2 carnival will be held from 9:00am until 10.20am.

The girls will be given an icy pole after their events. If you do not want your daughter to receive an icy pole please contact Lisa Napier in the Office on 98057846 or email junior@plc.vic.edu.au The icy poles have been purchased for the girls by the Friends of Junior School as a treat. We are most grateful for this donation and for the ongoing support from our parent community.

The girls are sure to enjoy this exciting day.

Out of Hours School Care

Junior

CalendarWEEK 5A

Monday 24 February

8.40am CE Assembly

Tuesday 25 February

3.00-4.30pm Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sport

PLC v Strathcona (home)

Wednesday 26 February

8.30am JS Prayer Group

8.40am Music Assembly Year 5

12.45pm JOYCE 5 & 6

Thursday 27 February

Classroom Photographs

12.45pm Games Club

Friday 28 February

8.40am SRC Badge Assembly

12.45pm Music Assembly Auditions Year 3

5.00pm Twilight Picnic

WEEK 6B

Monday 2 March

8.40am CE Assembly

Tuesday 3 March8.30am Year 1 Excursion - Mont de Lancey

9.00am New Parents Morning Tea at

Zouz Café, Burwood

9.45-12.00pm SSV Division Swimming –

Monash Aquatic

NO Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sport (Bye)

Wednesday 4 March

12.45pm JOYCE 3 & 4

3.30-4.30pm French Session 1 –

New girls in Year 3 to 6

Thursday 5 March

8.40am Music Assembly Year 4

9.00-10.20am Year 2 Sports

11.00-12.20pm Year 1 Sports

12.45pm Games Club

1.30pm Author Visit Year 5 & 6 Steven Herrick

1.50-3.10pm Prep Sports

Friday 6 March

8.40am Assembly

12.45pm Music Assembly Auditions Year 2

12.45pm Art Club Year 1 & 2

FORTNIGHTLY NOTICES

New Students Year 3-6 French Sessions

Early Bird Classes

EAL Classes

Thinking Skills Classes

Harmony Choir

Year 3/4 Choir

First day in the new Exploratorium

PLC Newsletter 16

Friends of Junior SchoolFriends of Junior School (FJS) is a committee of Junior School parents who volunteer to organise events that help create a friendly and supportive community. 

The largest school event is the annual Twilight Picnic, which will be held on Friday 28 February 2020 at the Senior School oval. An array of activities and entertainment has been organised to cater for all ages. Junior School parents are regularly involved with the running of the food stalls, the cupcake decorating stall and contributing home-baked goods for the cake stall. If you could spare an hour on the evening, or if you would like to contribute a batch of cakes, cookies or slices, we would love for you to sign up as a volunteer at this link: https://bit.ly/2GXhYz5

To volunteer for other FJS events during the school year such as the Junior Sports Day (Prep, Year 1 and Year 2), Easter Bake Stall, House Athletics Sports Day, Mothers’ Day Stall and Mothers’ Day Breakfast, please sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/2tCMtHC

We appreciate your help at these events and we value your time in making each event a success for our children and parents. We look forward to seeing you throughout the year.

The Easter Service for this year will be held on Thursday 26 March (Week 9A) at 2.15pm (finishing at

approximately 3.20pm).

The Service will be held in the Betty Caldwell Hall, Junior School. 

Sharon Catchpoole

PLC Newsletter 17

A reminder that the College requires any members of our school community who have visited or transited through China, including Hong Kong, and have returned to Australia in the last two weeks, to not attend the College for two weeks clear from the time they left those areas. This quarantine requirement applies to students, extended family and staff and their extended families. Anyone entering the school site must be clear of Coronavirus symptoms after this quarantine period has been completed.

Community

PLC Newsletter 18

Community The first full-scale House Concerts were held at PLC in 1961

“The House competitions took the form of colourful concerts in which a great proportion of House members participated. Eachthirty-minute presentation consisted of singing, dancing, instrumental items, skits and an original play” Excerpt: Patchwork, 1961

PLC Newsletter 19

145th Anniversary

TwilightPicnic

CelebratePLC’s 145th Anniversary

at our Family Twilight Picnic with fantastic rides, food and

fun entertainment.

Friday 28 February 20205pm – 9pmNorman Oval

5pm Start

Community

PLC Newsletter 20

The Magic of ChildhoodThis is a wonderful time at the Early Learning Centre. The children are now becoming settled and beginning to feel that they are valued members of their group. Each child needs time to establish connections and friendships with the children and teachers in their class and internalize the timetable of the day’s activities. As I have walked from room to room I see busy, engaged children, all excited and eager to participate. They are sharing their world with each other and becoming active communicators.

At the ELC we are thinking about how to think; learning about how to learn. The children are already rich and strong and resourceful, natural thinkers with much to contribute. These early years are crucial learning years, for it is in this period that children form conceptions of themselves as users of language, as thinkers and as social beings. Their imagination, their curiousity and their inventiveness enables them to test out their ideas and build on their understanding.

A common theme throughout many of the programs during these first few weeks has been the discussion of identity. Who am I? What do I look like? Why am I special? What makes me happy? Many of the children have been busy drawing their self-portrait - they were asked to look in the mirror and draw their interpretations of what they saw. Each tells a unique story and is a window into their thoughts and many of these are on display throughout the Centre. Spirited discussions have followed and these have helped the children in their understandings of one another. The following quotes are a sample of their reflections.

• I’m 4 years old. I live up the road with my mummy, my brother, my sister and my dad. Vivian, Nate and Arya are my friends. I like to play with Lego and unicorns. I’m good at dancing, running, and soccer. I want to learn about science and about water. I want to know how the waves get up. My favourite food is pasta. I speak Italian and English. - Milana

• “My name is Amiya and I’m 4. I live in Surrey Hills. My family is mummy, daddy and Anjali, my sister. I have 5 fish and their names are Goldie, Mouldy, Shouldy, Soldy, and Rolldy. Arya and Carolyne are my friends. I like doing pasting, drawing and playing hide and seek with my sister. I’m good at drawing rainbows and flowers. I know about doing things like pasting. Mum says you can make a mess but you have to clean it up. I would like to learn how to draw dinosaurs and crocodiles. My favourite food is chicken and rice.” - Amiya

• “I love painting and pasting. I like to play at the playground, on the swing and slide. My favourite colour is blue, pink and red. I went to Luna Park. I went on a spider ride, it went very fast and my daddy was scared on it. I love my little toy dog, I like how fluffy he is. I live with my Mummy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa. My mummy is having a new baby soon and I am going to help her.” – Hannah

• “My name is Joelle and I am 4 years old. I live in a very big house in Australia with my mummy, daddy and grandma. My friends are Ella, Esme, Mira and Cindy. I like to play with them. I like playing with tea sets and the home corner and making some food. I want to learn about birds and how they fly. My favourite is butter and bread. I speak Chinese at home with mummy and daddy.” – Joelle

• “My name is Amelia and I am 4 years old. My parents and brother live at my house. I have a cat named Maggie. My friends are Ava and Ruby. I like to play with the blocks, cooking in homecorner and painting. I am good at making things at the making table. I am good at drawing and I like to draw flowers. I know about cooking. I cook cakes with mum. I love to eat popcorn. I talk English at home.” – Amelia

• “I love playing in the home corner in Balgonie, playing in the sandpit, playing with the blocks and making houses with them. I went to the beach and the water was a little bit cold. My Mummy and my Granny came along with me. My favourite colour is green. I have a dog and her name is Roxy, she is brown and white. I live with my Mummy and Daddy and Roxy.” - Gabriella

• “I am four years old and my name is Carlos. I have a lot of family: my dad, my mum, my grandpa and my sister Heidi. At home I like to build with my blocks, I make really tall buildings. My favourite food is French fries and pizza but I’m not allowed to have it every day.” - Carlos

Everyone has shared a positive image of themselves and we will continue to document their learning and support the children on their journey. The magic of childhood is all around us as we promote and celebrate each child’s unique contribution to the life of the Early Learning Centre at PLC!

Deborah HendrenHead of Early Learning

Early Learning Centre

ELC

CALENDAR – Term 1Friday 28 FebruaryPLC Twilight Picnic

Wednesday 4 MarchCurriculum Information Evening for Parents, 7pm – 8.30pm.

Tuesday 17 MarchELC Family Barbeque, 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Thursday 21 March‘Fantastic Fairytales’ incursion (Kinder groups)

Thursday 19 March‘I Can Dance’ incursion (Pre-Prep groups)

Friday 27 MarchEaster Hat Parade in Junior School Hall (Pre-Prep & Kinder groups)

Friday 27 MarchEnd of Term 1

Please note: Easter closure for children attending the 48 week program –Thursday 9 April, Friday 10 April & Monday 13 April

PLC Newsletter 21

‘Coding!’

The Magic of Childhood