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PLC NewsletterSenior School | Junior School | Early Learning Centre | www.plc.vic.edu.au | Friday 12 October 2018 | WEEK 1B

From the PrincipalSenior School Calendar

WEEK 2AMonday 15 October9.00am Year 7 GSV Expo – Periods 1 - 63.45pm GSV Senior Cricket 26.45pm Year 12 Boarders’ Farewell DinnerTuesday 16 October3.45pm GSV Water Polo 1Wednesday 17 October8.40am Year 12 Final Chapel3.45pm GSV Intermediate (Yr 9&10) Sport13.45pm GSV Senior Cricket 3Thursday 18 October1.00pm Year 12 Musicians’ Farewell3.45pm GSV Junior (Yr7&8) Sport 2Friday 19 October12.00pm Year 12 Celebration Day4.30pm GSV Intro to Diving 2 (MLC)Saturday 20 October7.00pm Year 12 Graduation Dinner

WEEK 3BMonday 22 October9.00am Leavers’ Assembly3.45pm GSV enior Cricket 4Tuesday 23 October3.45pm GSV Water Polo 2Wednesday 24 October9.30am School Tours3.45pm GSV Intermediate (Yr 9&10) Sport 23.45pm GSV Senior Cricket 57.30pm Music Scholars’ ConcertThursday 25 OctoberHouse Swim and Dive Carnival – MSAC3.45pm GSV Junior (Yr 7&8) Sport 3Friday 26 OctoberYear 10 Geography Field Trip 4.30pm GSV Intro to Diving 3 (MLC)6.30pm Christian Fellowship Evening

Table of ContentsFrom the Principal 1 Chaplain’s Corner 2Senior School 2Senior School Sport 3Senior School Music 5 Junior School 8Community 12Early Learning Centre 16

Dear College Families

Welcome back to Term 4 and life back at the College!

I hope that you were able to take time to regenerate and relax over this recent term break. I realise that our Year 12s would have been pacing their time carefully between study and breaks as this term is an important term for them with examinations and graduation at hand. At the end of last term, I reminded the girls at the senior school assembly that while the world expects a great deal from us which is always the way of things, to remember that because they were created for a purpose and are loved for just who they are, that they need to hold fast to the fact that they ‘measured up’ the day they were born, even before they had accomplished anything. I explained that each individual is a child of God and while the world will judge us according to our worldly achievements, our inner hearts can rest assured in the steady knowledge that despite worldly measures for which we will be equipped and prepared, we do have a God who considers our lives precious and who sees our worth as being far more than we can ever possibly imagine – more than the birds of the air or the lilies of the field.

On the last Saturday of the end of term I had the opportunity to present an address and to spend time with members of the LAMPAS group in our community. It was lovely to chat with PLC community members of past parents, collegians and teachers. Thank you to Christine Bradbeer, President of LAMPAS and members who continue to warmly welcome and keep strong the special links of community, collegiality and friendship.

Our Junior Primary Concert on the Thursday in the last week of term was also exceptionally well performed by our younger members of the student body. Congratulations to our teachers in Junior Primary who carefully prepared the girls for the production while enabling them all to also have fun. The theme of visiting planet Earth and enjoying the seasons and creation (from the point of view of two aliens who were actually two Year 6 girls in green alien disguise) was amusing and gave much scope for all our girls in Junior Primary to take to the stage in colourful costumes and strong singing voices.

As we return to Term 4, our staff will be planning operational responses to the strategic framework that Council and Executive produced in response to the salient points raised by the community consultative surveys conducted earlier this year. The process has been continuing behind the scenes and it is my pleasure to put the whole document together for presentation to our community by the start of next year. I am confident that it is a Strategic Plan that has embraced aspirational 21st century thinking and is contextually relevant for our community focusing authentically on ‘what is best for our girls?’ I look forward to revealing the final product to you early next year.

May God “...bless you abundantly, so that in all things, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)

My best to you,

Mrs Dawn Clements Principal

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Anger is one of the Seven Deadly Sins and as such is generally considered sinful. It is interesting, however, to see how anger is seen in the teaching of the Bible.

In our Year 9 Christian Studies classes we study Mark’s Gospel in Term 3 and one of the surprising outcomes of that study is to see how at least on occasions Jesus expresses some anger. One passage, in particular (Mark 8:27-33), shows Jesus getting angry with Peter for totally missing the point about what kind of Messiah Jesus actually was. Although the Gospels do not record much anger shown by Jesus, He never the less does show anger on occasions.

Likewise in other parts of the Bible, God is described as having anger. God’s anger is always a righteous anger, which is directed towards things such as injustice, oppression, mistreatment of the poor and ungodliness. To get some sort of appreciation of God’s anger it is helpful to read the five major prophets and twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament (Isaiah-Daniel and Hosea-Malachi). It is not surprising that the very things that God gets angry about in these books are still ongoing issues of concern today.

From a human point of view we generally exercise a fair amount of care about expressions of anger because we understand how easily things can get out of hand and how others can be wounded by our anger. Having said that, most of us feel anger from time to time and at least occasionally express it. Many of us would also recognise that the angry words of a true friend can actually be enormously helpful in terms of keeping us on track. Anger is not always bad.

The teaching of the Bible helps to put things into context and balance. So I thought I would leave you with four verses from the Bible that help to put the topic of anger in balance. They are verses which have helped and guided people from generation to generation and have been of great practical help for people who follow them.

In your anger do not sin; Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19

A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:1

Rev. Charles Green Chaplain

Chaplain’s Corner Senior School

Girl Power in STEM Program Camp – University of Melbourne, July 2018Over the July holidays, I had the marvellous opportunity to take part in the Girl Power in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camp, run by the University of Melbourne. This four-day camp was designed to empower girls in Year 9, interested in STEM subjects and careers, to experience and learn about these disciplines and discover what university life and career pathways would be like and is part of my ongoing participation in the University’s Girl Power in STEM Program. The selection process involved firstly a teacher letter of reference and my written application. This was reviewed by two panels, followed by a phone interview for shortlisted candidates. I was thrilled to be one of 30 students selected from the 350 who applied.

The four days at the University of Melbourne were jam-packed with a variety of activities, workshops and events regarding the six main sub-disciplines of Engineering. This included virtual reality, wind energy, and water filtration workshops, programming challenges and robotics, including the Robogals workshop, started by Melbourne University’s own Marita Cheng. Personally, I enjoyed the Arduino workshop, working with the Arduino program and connecting this to the circuit board to bring our program to ‘life’. During our stay in Melbourne University, we also had the opportunity to experience ‘dorm-life’, as some would say, in the accommodation of Trinity College. The evenings were filled with events to allow us to bond and get to know each other, including a Trivia Night and a Movie Night, during which we watched Hidden Figures. A particular highlight was the Panel and Networking evening, in which we had the opportunity to ask a panel of six women (chaired by Professor Sandra Kentish) in the engineering field what their experiences were in reaching their current positions, and what the prospects were for girls like us. Throughout the duration of the camp, we were able to bond with the fellow students in various group working environments and together share our passion for STEM.

This camp was just the first stage of the program, which will be followed by Work Experience in the University of Melbourne next year, and further mentoring opportunities in Year 11 and 12. This camp was an eye-opening experience, with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers with similar interests, as well as connecting and talking with university students and professors. This program truly allows girls to explore the world of STEM and look around at what our future could be. I strongly encourage girls to look out for this opportunity in the future and to venture into the leading world of STEM. I would particularly like to thank Mrs Knopfelmacher for her continued support in this endeavour!

Vaishnavi Muddam 9L

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Senior School Sport

GSV WEEKLY SPORT RESULTS

WEEK 9Junior Badminton PLC A V Ivanhoe WON GRAND FINAL 3/7/257 – 1/2/181 PLC B V Toorak LOST GRAND FINAL 0/3/283 – 4/8/317Junior Soccer PLC B v Firbank LOST SEMI FINAL 0 - 4 PLC B v Loreto LOST Runners Up FINAL 0 – 2Intermediate Badminton PLC A v Ruyton WON GRAND FINAL 2/4/217 – 2/4/180 PLC B v Ruyton WON GRAND FINAL 4/8/266 – 0/1/185Intermediate Volleyball PLC A v Lauriston WON GRAND FINAL 3-76 - 0-56 PLC B v Siena LOST Runners Up FINAL 1-87 – 3-98Intermediate Soccer PLC B v Star of Sea LOST GRAND FINAL 4 - 5 Senior Badminton PLC A v MLC WON GRAND FINAL 3/7/288 – 1/3/261 PLC B v Loreto WON GRAND FINAL 3/7/294 – 1/3/292

GSV Track and Field FinalsThe PLC Track & Field team finished off the season with some outstanding medal winning performances at the GSV Track & Field Finals evening held at Lakeside Athletics Stadium, Albert Park in the final week of term two. GSV compares the times, heights, distances etc. of each competitor across all three Division Carnivals (by age group) and the best eight – ten girls are invited to compete in this prestigious evening event. Twenty-eight PLC girls qualified for Finals and PLC won 3 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze medals. We congratulate the following team members on their achievements.

GSV TRACK AND FIELD MEDALLISTS 2018

Year 7 DiscusYear 7 Shot Put

Silver Silver

Margot Whitney

Year 7 100m Silver Amaya Wong

Year 9 400mYear 9 200mYear 9 90m Hurdles

SilverBronzeBronze

Mari Campbell

Year 9 High Jump Bronze Beth Campbell

Year 10 100mYear 10 200mYear 10 400m

SilverGoldSilver

Wednesday Shiel

Year 12 Javelin Gold Anke Oatley

Year 12 DiscusYear 12 Shot Put

GoldSilver

Chiamaka Adams

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Senior School Sport

WEEK 2AMonday 15 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am Rowing Fitness 6am GSV Swim training 9am – 3.30pm Year 7 GSV EXPOAfter School Training 3.45pm GSV Inter Basketball 4.30pm Rowing Matches GSV Senior Cricket, PLC v Sion (H) GSV Senior Basketball, PLC v Fintona (H)

Tuesday 16 OctoberBefore School Training 7am Saturday Netball - JuniorsAfter School Training 3.45pm GSV Junior Basketball 3.45pm GSV Junior Cricket 5.45pm Rowing Matches GSV Junior Water polo, PLC v Lauriston (H)

Wednesday 17 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am GSV Swimming 7am Aerobics TrainingYEAR 7 & 8 HOUSE SPORTPLC gym, period 3 & 4After School Training 4.30pm Rowing Matches GSV Senior Cricket, BYE GSV Senior Basketball, PLC v Camberwell (H) GSV Intermediate Basketball, PLC v Sion (H)

Thursday 18 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am Rowing Fitness 7am GSV Junior Water polo 7am Aerobics 7.15am Tennis Development – advanced 7am Saturday Netball – Inter and SeniorYEAR 9 & 10 HOUSE SPORTPLC gym, period 3 & 4After School Training 4.30pm Rowing Matches GSV Junior Basketball, PLC v Mentone (A) GSV Junior Cricket, PLC v OLMC (H)

Friday 19 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am GSV Swimming 7am Aerobics 7.15am Tennis Development - novice

What’s coming up in sport….

WEEK 3B

Monday 22 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am Rowing Fitness 6.45am GSV Swimming training YEAR 11 HOUSE SPORTPLC gym, period 5 & 6After School Training 3.45pm GSV Inter Basketball 4.30pm Rowing Matches GSV Senior Cricket, PLC v Siena (A) GSV Senior Basketball, PLC v St Catherine’s (H)

Tuesday 23 OctoberBefore School Training 7am Saturday Netball - JuniorsAfter School Training 3.45pm GSV Junior Basketball 3.45pm GSV Junior Cricket 5.45pm Rowing Matches GSV Junior Water polo, PLC v Ruyton (H)

Wednesday 24 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am GSV Swimming 7am Aerobics TrainingAfter School Training 4.30pm Rowing Matches GSV Senior Cricket, PLC v Ivanhoe (H) GSV Inter Basketball, PLC v Toorak (H) GSV Senior Basketball, PLC v Toorak (H)

Thursday 25 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am Rowing Fitness 7am GSV Junior Water polo 7am Saturday Netball – inter and senior 7.15am Tennis Development - advancedAfter School Training 5.45pm Rowing Matches GSV Junior Basketball, PLC v Strathcona (H) GSV Junior Cricket, PLC V Fintona (H)

Friday 26 OctoberBefore School Training 6.45am GSV Swim 7am Aerobics Training 7.15am Tennis Development - novice

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Senior School Music

Music Events in Term 4Thursday 18 OctoberYear 12 Musicians’ Lunch, RR28.00pm FMS AGM, PAC StaffroomWednesday 24 OctoberAMEB Piano exams @ PLC7.30pm Scholars’ Concert, RR1Thursday 25 OctoberAMEB Brass exams @ PLCTuesday 30 OctoberJunior String ConcertWednesday 31 OctoberAMEB Cello and Bass exams @ PLC5.00pm Junior School Speech and Drama Concert, JS Music RoomThursday 1 NovemberAMEB Violin and Viola exams @ PLC3.45pm JS Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Demonstrations, BCH Friday 2 NovemberAMEB Flute exams @ PLCThursday 8 NovemberAMEB Flute exams @ PLCThursday 22 November7.00pm Senior School Speech and Drama Concert, DDT Wednesday 5 December7.30pm Thanksgiving and Carols Service , Scots’ Church

2019 Concerto PerformancesStudents who are currently in Years 10 and 11 are welcome to apply for a Concerto performance in 2019. Application forms are now available from the Music Office and must be submitted by Friday 2 November. Students will be notified later in Term Four as to whether or not their application was successful, and auditions are held during Term One 2019 for successful applicants. Students who learn an instrument outside school are welcome to apply.

2019 Music ApplicationsStudents who wish to take up an instrument in 2019 should return their completed application forms prior to the end of the school year as this will assist with our planning. Forms are now available from the Music Office in the PAC and also from the Junior School office, as well as the school website.

Students who are currently learning but wish to discontinue should give notice in writing by the mid-term break, again to assist with our 2019 planning. Notice to discontinue may be emailed to music@plc.vic.edu.au

Please note that enrolment in the Music and Speech programs is ongoing and there is no requirement to re-enrol each year.

Past EventsWoodwind Concerts

Two woodwind concerts were held late last term in Rehearsal Room 1 in the PAC. On 3 September students of saxophone gave their yearly offering of solos with piano accompaniment provided by Erica Wright. ‘Bachelor Girl’ was a favourite!

The double reed concert was held on Wednesday 5 September and featured the oboe and bassoon students at PLC. Some promising players on both instruments are emerging. Thank you to Ms Kerith Cummins who accompanied the students on piano at short notice.

Ms Gillian Kinnear Head of Woodwind

Coming EventsFMSFriends of the Music School (FMS) is a volunteer parent association that aims to assist, support and strengthen the work of the Music School and the girls’ involvement in music at PLC. Parents are welcome to be involved to whatever extent that they wish and there is no minimum level of commitment required. The FMS holds meetings throughout the year, helps to organise events and musical activities, provides suppers at concerts and generally works to foster an interest in music for all members of the PLC community.

The FMS AGM will be held on Thursday 18 October, commencing at 8.00pm in the PAC staffroom. A nomination form for office bearers is included in this newsletter.

Band Instruments Demonstration and TalkStudents in Years 2-6Thursday 1 November at 4.00 pm

Is your daughter thinking about learning a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument in 2019? Lessons are available for Junior School students in Years 3-6 on the Free Introductory Scheme.

Parents and students are invited to come to a band instruments demonstration on Thursday 1 November from 4.00 pm to 5.15 pm in the Betty Caldwell Hall, Junior School. Instrumental Music staff will be demonstrating and speaking about these instruments and will be available to discuss your daughter’s options.

Band Instruments Woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophoneBrass: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tubaPercussion: including drums, xylophone, marimba, timpani

For more information, please email Ms Gillian Kinnear Head of Woodwind gkinnear@plc.vic.edu.au

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Senior School Music

Clair Wheatley 11TIt’s great to see someone embracing the vast range of opportunities that the PLC Music Department offers and Clair certainly does that! Because of the number of instruments Clair plays, she is involved in numerous ensembles including Melba

Chorale, Vocalease, PLC Clarinets, Wind Symphony and Pipes and Drums.

How long have you been learning your instruments?Clarinet – 8 yearsBagpipes – 5 yearsSinging – Well, ever since I can remember but I started taking lessons when I was 11.

What made you choose those instruments?Clarinet – I don’t really know, maybe because it looks like a liquorice stick, maybe because my older sister said “Play the flute! We should be flute buddies!” and I didn’t want to embarrass myself so chose something different. I think my dad mentioned something about Benny Goodman and I was curious as to who he was… !Bagpipes – My dad initially wanted me to play it because he said it was cool. You’ve got to admit though, it is a pretty cool and rare instrument to play.Singing/Opera – I guess I just really loved everything about opera; the arias, the costumes, the interesting and often scandalous story lines, so I decided to specialise in that style of singing, and yeah, I love it.

What music do you enjoy listening to?I have a very wide yet very picky taste in music. I really like 70s-80s music (I’m a 70’s-80’s enthusiast) (rock, smooth, synthwave), and I love Romantic and 20th century orchestral music. I don’t really like music from the 21st century, except non- mainstream music like Miami Horror or the 1975.

Who is your favourite musician?Probably George Gershwin, he was just an amazing guy. There are however, many more musicians out there that are up there, like Maurice Ravel and Leonard Bernstein

What do you enjoy about music at PLC?There are so many opportunities. There are a lot of performances throughout the year that you can be involved and so many groups you can join.

What advice do you have for new PLC students regarding the music program?Go and do a little bit of research about the various instruments offered, make a list of the ones you think are cool and then try them out (I think there are a few sessions at the start of the year when you can do that) . Then it’s just the process of elimination…you can do more than one instrument though so if you can’t choose take up both.

Is there a concert or performance that you have attended that has made a lasting impression?I attended The Age Aria grand finals at Hamer Hall because one of my singing teacher’s students was a finalist. All the performances inspired me so much to keep plugging away with what I’m doing in terms of music, and to really continue with my singing, because you just never know where you might end up. I think it is vital to expose yourself to what you love, and the area you want to go into by going to performances.

Why is music important to you?This might sound really cheesy, but music is what makes me a person. Without it, I would be nothing. There’s so much you can show; you can let out your emotions, tell stories, make people fall in love, and make others feel heartbroken. Music is so ambiguous, there are so many ways of interpreting different compositions, and that’s what makes musicians so special. You can let your individuality and personality shine through those different interpretations. It’s honestly so awesome; that’s why music’s so important to me.

Are you involved in music outside PLC? If so, please tell us about it!Yes, I am involved with music outside school. I study Classical Voice with Susan-Breen Clarke and I also do various concerts/eisteddfods related to that. I’ve won various prizes for those performances so that’s really nice.

How do you plan to continue your involvement with music after you leave school?I’m actually planning to audition for as many music institutions as possible in Australia and overseas so I can (hopefully) get into an opera course (I might try out for clarinet too). I then (fingers crossed) hope to have a career in the music industry as a performer.

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Senior School Music

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC SCHOOL

NOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Annual General Meeting of the FMS will be held in the PAC Staffroom on

Thursday 18 October 2018 at 8.00pmAgenda

Minutes of 2017 AGMPresident’s Report

Financial Statements of FMSDirector of Music School Remarks

Election of Office Bearers and Committee for FMSGeneral Business

ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTENDNominationsIn accordance with the Rules of the Association, all current members of the FMS Committee retire and are eligible for re-election. Nominations are now called for the following positions on the Committees:President, Two Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Committee members

The FMS is primarily a support group for the PLC Music Department. We welcome to the Committee any interested parents who would like to become more involved in their daughter’s school and in the musical life of PLC. There are approximately 7 meetings per year timed around organising key activities. The new committee will decide the meeting dates and times for 2019 and these will be published in the 2019 PLC School Diary.

If you wish to nominate please complete the form below and return it to the Director of Music by Friday 12 October 2018. Please address any queries to Ms Kerith Cummins, the Music School Administrator on 9805 7870 or email music@plc.vic.edu.au

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PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE FMS NOMINATION FORMTo be returned to the Director of Music by Friday 12 October 2018.

I nominate ____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Block letters please)

of (Address) __________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone No:_________________________________________ Mobile No: _________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Working With Children Check No:______________________ Exp Date: _______________ Nominee’s Daughter’s Name & 2018 Form: __________________________________________________________________

For the position of (circle one):

PRESIDENT VICE PRES. SECRETARY TREASURER COMMITTEE MEMBER

Signature of Nominee: __________________________________________________________________________________

Proposer Name: Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

Seconder Name: Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

Please note: The Proposer and Seconder can be a member of the current Committee and can sign the nomination form after it has been submitted.

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Junior School

From the Head of Junior SchoolA very warm welcome back to Term 4. We have been pleased to see the girls and teachers back at school refreshed from the 3 week break. Term 4 is a really busy term in the lead up to the end of the year. It is full of so many exciting events to look forward to! We look forward to sharing them with you.

Junior Primary ConcertWe had an exciting fun-filled end to Term 3. The theme of the Junior Primary Concert was ‘What a Wonderful World’. The stage was set colourfully and provided a vibrant backdrop for the much anticipated dancing and singing performances by each class in Junior Primary. It was quite remarkable to hear the strong projection of such young voices and the confident way they moved throughout each of the dances. Parents delighted in watching their daughter on the stage and the girls were so proud of their items. Sincere thanks to Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Casey for their preparation of the girls and for their creative construction of the program. Thank you also to the Class Teachers from Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 for all of their assistance with costumes and supervision backstage.

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Junior School

Junior School Sport Team Photographs The Junior School Sport Team photographs will be taken on Tuesday, 16 October by National Photography. Girls must wear appropriate full Sports Uniform (PLC Shirt and PLC Shorts/Skirt/correct PLC socks). Any girl who does not bring her correct PE uniform will not be included in the photographs.

Term 4, 2018 Class CaptainsOn Thursday, 11 October at Assembly Mrs Penberthy and Mr Law presented the Class Captain badges for Term 4. Congratulations to the following students:

3A Emily Ngo3B Latita Somu3C Aditi Sirugudi4A Samantha Yu4B Jasmine Tran4C Yiren Liu5A Tehmina Dubash5B Sahana Inpanathan5C Diya Ghelani5D Ruby Stafford6A Melody Liu6B Gayetresha Thilagar6C Angela Qi6D Linda Ye

Uniform Term 4Either summer and winter uniforms may be worn from the beginning of Term 4 until the mid-term holiday when summer uniform becomes compulsory for the remainder of the year.

Please ensure all articles of clothing are clearly named and dresses are at the correct length to the knee. Parents are asked to carefully check dress lengths as the girls will have grown over the last two terms! The girls must wear a hat when they are outside during the school day and as such will need their hat to be at school each day.

The girls’ shoes also need to be cleaned and polished for school each day. Parents are asked to purchase shoe polish for this purpose and ensure that the shoes are maintained to a high standard. Shoe polish is available in any supermarket.

Screen timeA recent report distributed by the Alliance of Girls’ School, Australasia focuses on the fact that Digital media is increasingly pervasive throughout society, including in the bedtime routines of children. Many parents may believe that watching a video or playing a computer game before bedtime is calming but, in fact, increasingly researchers are finding that these activities may have the opposite effect. The light emitted by digital devices signals our circadian system to suppress the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin, disrupting our body clock and sabotaging sleep. The effect is particularly pronounced in children as their eyes are still developing and their larger pupils and more transparent lenses are more susceptible to the negative effects of light than adults.

The following is recommended in this recent research:

• Make sleep a priority: Talk with your family about the importance of sleep, healthy sleep expectations, and the negative consequences of bright light in the evening.

• Encourage a bedtime routine that includes calming activities and avoids electronic media use.

• Encourage the removal of all electronic media from bedrooms, including televisions, video games, computers, tablets and mobile phones.

• Charge electronic devices in a central location outside bedrooms. Finally, they say, “Be a good role model.”

The report recommends that we “do all of the above yourself, too”, and if your child or teenager is exhibiting mood or behavioural problems, “consider insufficient sleep as a contributing factor”.

Research Summary Alliance of Girls’ Schools, Australasia, August 2019

Mrs Cheryl Penberthy Head of Junior School

Thursday Music Assemblies – Term 4Week Assembly date Year level Audition date1B Thursday 11 October NA 2A Thursday 18 October 5 Wednesday 10 October3B Thursday 25 October 6 Friday 12 October4A Thursday 1 November 5B Thursday 8 November 4 Friday 26 October6A Thursday 15 November 2 Wednesday 31 October7B Thursday 22 November Prep 8A Thursday 29 November NA 9B Thursday 6 December NA

NA = No assembly

PLEASE NOTE NEW CHANGES TO AUDITIONING SCHEDULEWith the exception of Wednesday 10 October and Wednesday 31 October all auditions will now be held on the FRIDAY 2-weeks prior to the performance. Auditions are held in the Betty Caldwell Hall, from 12.45pm – 1.30pm. Students are required to bring instruments/music/piano accompaniment where applicable. Shorter performance pieces are preferred, as this enables more students to play. (Longer pieces may either be appropriately shortened or not selected.) Do not include repeats in pieces.

VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHS

No cameras please! We ask that you refrain from taking photos or video recordings of the performers. After the assembly, parents are welcome to take a photo of their daughter on stage.

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Junior School

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion DemonstrationsJunior School Students in Years 3-6, Thursday 1 NovemberIs your daughter thinking about learning a Woodwind, Brass or Percussion instrument in 2019? Lessons are available for Junior School students in Years 3-6 on the Free Introductory Scheme.

Come to a performance and demonstration of these instruments on Thursday 1 November 2018 from 4.00pm to 5.15pm in the Betty Caldwell Hall, Junior School!

Your daughter can talk to students who are already learning these instruments and find out about their experiences.

Instrumental teachers will also be there to advise. Parents are welcome to attend.

Woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophoneBrass: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tubaPercussion: including drums, xylophone, marimba, timpani

For more information, please email Ms Gillian Kinnear, Head of Woodwind gkinnear@plc.vic.edu.au

Prep, Year 1 and 2 Swimming SportsOn Monday 22 October, Prep, Years 1 and 2 Swimming Sports is being held at the PLC Aquatic Centre.

The Swimming Sports will commence at:

Prep - 9.00am until 10.25amYear 2 - 11.00am until 12.30pmYear 1 - 2.00pm-3.25pm

(Please note the different times for Prep, Year 1 and Year 2)

All Year Prep, 1 and 2 students will be swimming in a variety of events and are required to wear PE uniform to school and bring bathers, towel, cap and goggles. Parents, friends and family are warmly invited to attend and cheer on the students.

Junior Primary Social ServiceI would like to extend a huge thankyou to all the Junior Primary parents who supported our recent walkathon. We joined other independent schools in tracking the number of kilometres walked in total to see how far all the children could ‘walk around the world’ whilst raising money for the important work of the Kids with Cancer Foundation (Australia), The Room. This organisation does wonderful work in providing funds for childhood cancer sufferers, their families and other institutions that assist children with cancer. The Prep, Year One and Year Two girls participated in our PLC walkathon during May and collected money from their very generous sponsors. Incredibly the girls raised over $6732.00!!!

Thank you so much. It is an amazing amount to be able to donate to such a worthwhile cause.

Airlie Loughran Junior Primary Coordinator

Obstacle Course and Footy Colours DayTowards the end of last term, the Middle Primary girls took great delight in showing their true colours as caring, generous children with a desire to serve others. By participating in an exciting obstacle course around the Junior School, they raised $3603.80 with the help of their families and friends. This money was used to purchase torches for the girls at Neno Girls’ School in Malawi. Not stopping there, the Year 4 girls organised a fun, Footy Colours Day, for all Junior School girls, who kindly donated $700.00 to the Fight Cancer Foundation. This money will be used to ensure children with cancer continue their education during treatment and recovery. It was wonderful to see such generosity from within our PLC community and a huge thank-you is extended to all, from the girls at Neno and the Fight Cancer Foundation.

Debbie Juchno Year 4 Classroom Teacher

Friends of Junior School (FJS)FJS will be holding more exciting events in Term 4. We hope that you will enjoy the final term of 2018.

The Prep to Year 2 Teddy Bears’ Picnic and the Junior School Swimming Sports will be held on Friday 2 November. FJS will be organising the sausage sizzle lunch for the girls at this event. Please look out for the Trybooking link and remember to order the special sausage sizzle lunch for your daughter.

FJS will also be organising a sweet and savoury stall including hot & cold beverages for the parents to enjoy at the Year 3 to 6 Swimming Carnival. We look forward to seeing all the Junior School parents cheering and supporting the girls in this event.

A reminder to the Year 6 girls to participate in the Donate-a-Book scheme that FJS is organizing together with the PLC Junior School Library. The donated books will be displayed at the Year 6 Graduation Assembly on Friday 30 November. The scheme will help spread the love of reading to the younger girls in the school.

In Term 3, the girls have been creating pictures to use as celebration greeting cards. Over the next few weeks, FJS will be sending out notices with the Trybooking link to order the greeting cards which will be available towards the end of the year just in time for the Christmas season and any other celebrations.

If you would like to help at any of our upcoming events please visit our Sign-Up Genius page at: https://goo.gl/ezbMbb or please email us at fjs@plc.vic.edu.au if you have any questions.

Fiona Royston and Pauline Mak FJS Co-Ordinators 2018

PLC Newsletter 11

Junior School

Junior School CalendarWEEK 2A Monday 15 OctoberSioux – Art Residency8.40am CE Assembly 9.15am FJS Executive Meeting 3.30-4.30pm Junior Netters CommencesTuesday 16 OctoberSioux – Art Residency8.30am JS Prayer Group8.40am Sport Photos 9.30-3.00pm Primary Girls State Chess Finals @ St Catherine’s2.45-5.00pm Yr3-6 House Tennis-SS Hockey FieldWednesday 17 October12.45pm JOYCE 5/6Thursday 18 OctoberSioux – Art Residency8.45am Music Assembly - Year 59.00am-2.30pm SSV Regional Athletics Y3-6 Bill Sewart TrackFriday 19 October 8.40am Assembly – Year 5/6 Public Speaking

WEEK 3B Monday 22 October8.40am Christian Education Assembly9.00-10.25am Year Prep Swimming Morning11:00-12:30pm Year 2 Swimming Morning2.00-3.25pm Year 1 Swimming AfternoonTuesday 23 OctoberYear 5&6 Intra School SportsWednesday 24 October 9.30 School Tours12.45pm JOYCE 3/4Thursday 25 October 8.45am Music Assembly - Year 6Year 3 Camp - Lady Northcote 9.15am Prep Transition 1 - BCHFriday 26 OctoberAnnouncement House School Song Competition 8.40am Assembly12.45pm Music Assembly Auditions Year 42.15-3.15pm Year 6 Transit Program Incursion3.15pm Year 3 Camp returns6.30pm Christian Fellowship Evening

Notices This WeekTerm 4 Date List Year 6 Camp to YMCA CampPE Sport Team Photographs Running Sheet Junior Primary Swimming Sports Information Simple Steps for Healthy Swimming

11 October 2018

Dear Parents,

The Junior School House Swimming Carnival for Year 3 to Year 6 girls will take place on Friday 2 November 2018.

Friends of Junior School (FJS) is organising a sausage sizzle lunch for the girls at this event.

If you would like your daughter to enjoy a sausage sizzle lunch with her friends at the carnival, please log onto the link below to place your order:

https://www.trybooking.com/433654

One sausage in bread, one juice box and one icy pole - $7Two sausages in bread, one juice box and one icy pole - $10

(Please note there is a vegetarian option available)

To ensure your daughter does not miss out, please place your order by FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER

Please note that the school tuckshop will be closed on this day.

Parents and friends are most welcome to join the girls and cheer them on at the Aquatic Centre. Don’t forget to bring your camera and support your daughter by wearing house colours!

FJS will be organising a delicious sweet and savoury stall for the parents. A selection of home baked treats including hot & cold beverages will be available for sale on the day.

FJS thanks you in advance for your continued support of fundraising for our girls.

To volunteer and help out at the sausage sizzle and bake stall, please sign up at:

https://goo.gl/ezbMbb

We look forward to seeing you there.Friends of Junior School

Year 3 class representatives organised a play dates on 9 September at Taskworks.

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Community

HETHERSETT GROUPNOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General meeting of the Hethersett Group will be held in the Hethersett House Conference Room on

Friday 2 November at 8.15am

The Hethersett Group is the longest established parent support body at PLC. The group’s primary objectives are to support the College in all ways, to foster opportunities

for friendship amongst parents, and to raise funds for projects in the Senior School.

We welcome any Senior School parent to the committee who would like the opportunity to be more involved in school life.

Meetings are held monthly at 8.15am on Fridays.

NOMINATIONSTo nominate please complete the form below and return to the Admin Office by

Tuesday 30 October 2018.

Contact Hethersett Group Secretary Pushparani Paramarajah on 0413 644 514 or pushparani.paramarajah@gmail.com if you have any queries.

The Hethersett Group Committee NOMINATION FORMReturn to the Admin Office by Tuesday 30 October 2018.

I propose (name of Nominee): _______________________________________________________

Phone No: ____________________________ Mobile No: _________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________

Daughter’s Name and Form: ________________________________________________________

For the position of: President Vice President

Secretary Treasurer

Proposed by: _____________________________________________________________________

Seconded by: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Signed by Nominee as acceptance: ___________________________________________________

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Community

Mark this date in your diary

F a m i l y C h r i s t i a n F e l l o w s h i p N i g h tFriday 26 October

Mothers & DaughtersF a i t h J o u r n e y

T H E R E W I L L B E S H O R T T A L K S F R O M S A R A H & W E N D Y M O O D Y , E R I N & M O N I S H A P A G E , H A N N A H & M E L I S S A H A R V E Y ,

N A T H A N I A Y O N G & D O R R A I N E T A Y

PROGRAM:6.30pm Light Meal

7.15pm Formal Part Of Program8.00pm Supper

RSVP Charles Green cgreen@plc.vic.edu.au

If you woud like to attend, please send an email reply to Rev Charles Green at cgreen@plc.vic.edu.au

F a m i l y C h r i s t i a n F e l l o w s h i p N i g h tYes, I/we would like would like to attend the Family Christian Fellowship Night on Friday 26 October 2018

No. of people attending

Names

Contact No.

Please contact Rev Charles green on 9805 7513 if you have any queries

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Community

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

The Principal, Mrs Dawn Clementsrequests the company of

Year 12 students and their families

at the

Class of 2018 Graduation

Dinner Enjoy delicious food and live music

at this final Year 12 celebration!

Saturday 20 October 20187.00pm – 12.00am

in

The Great Hallat

The Centre Ivanhoe275 Upper Heidelberg Road

IvanhoeDress: After Five / Lounge Suit

RSVP: Strictly Monday 1 October 2018

Tickets$110 Year 12s and Under 18s

$135 Adults$360 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Year 12)

Bookings at www.trybook ing.com/XYDG

Queries to kchittenden@plc.vic.edu.au

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Community

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Early Learning Centre

From the Garden to the TableA Recipe for Life!Early childhood is a wonderful time to involve children in education for sustainability. Through sustainability practices, young children are provided with learning experiences that enhance all their senses: these senses are the vehicle through which children can express their thoughts, understanding and ideas.

Growing vegetables with children provides a hands-on gardening experience where children do the authentic work and make connections between plants and food. These experiences provide opportunities for the children to dig the earth, plant seasonal produce and observe transformations. Most of all, they experience the pleasure of preparing and sharing food with others from the plants they have nurtured and harvested.

We are fortunate at the ELC to have our own large vegetable gardens which are situated within the large grassy area beyond our playground. The children have embraced their special responsibility of tending to and caring for the seedlings and plants and are always excited when the vegetables are ready to harvest.

The ELC vegetable gardens provide various forms of engagement for children, including designing, planting and maintaining gardens; harvesting, preparing and sharing food; working cooperatively in groups; learning about science and nutrition; and creating art and stories inspired by the natural world.

These gardens and the related activities also aim to help children connect and contribute to their world, to become socially responsible, to show respect for the environment and to enhance children’s sense of achievement.

Gardening is a life-long love and skill and is an ideal way to incorporate learning experiences in a meaningful way.

Deborah Hendren Head of Early Learning

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Early Learning Centre

‘Coding!’

ELC Dates for the Diary – Term 4Monday 15 October to Tuesday 23 OctoberLamont BookfairTuesday 23 OctoberCasual Clothes Day for Social Service (Kinder & Pre-Prep groups)Wednesday 24 OctoberSchool Tours (ELC, Junior School, Senior School)Thursday 25 OctoberPLC 2019 Prep children Transition Session in Junior SchoolFriday 26 OctoberBundoora Children’s Farm Excursion (Kindergarten groups)Tuesday 30 October‘Jungle Shimmy’ dance incursion (Pre-Preps groups)Tuesday 30 October‘Animals on the Move’ Mobile Farm (Barra & Inverness groups)Wednesday 31 OctoberPLC 2019 Prep children Transition Session in Junior SchoolMonday 5 November & Tuesday 6 NovemberSchool & Centre closure for Melbourne CupTuesday 13 NovemberPLC 2019 Prep children Transition Session in Junior School

Tuesday 13 November2019 ‘Kindergarten’ Parent Information EveningWednesday 14 November2019 ‘Pre-Prep’ Parent Information EveningWednesday 14 NovemberPre-Prep Lunch DayThursday 15 November‘Murrindindi’ incursion (Kinder & Pre-Prep groups)Friday 16 NovemberPre-Prep Sports Day (11am – 12noon) Wednesday 21 NovemberELC Family Picnic. 5.30 – 7.30pm (All groups)Monday 26 NovemberChristmas Concert (Kindergarten groups)Tuesday 27 NovemberChristmas Concert (Pre-Prep groups)Friday 7 DecemberPLC School Term Program concludes at 12.30pm.Wednesday 19 DecemberFinal day for ELC children attending 48 week Program