FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 From the Principal We have this word ‘integrity’ in our catch-phrase about the school. We state that we want to educate girls
and young women to value, indeed to have, integrity and purpose.
Whilst I thoroughly believe in it, it seems like such a weighty goal. Is it a bridge too far? We all know that
we can all deceive ourselves. We can each be tempted to exaggerate, or to make a partial truth work to
our advantage.
Why not just set the goal on growing successful women or powerful women or really competent women?
Last week’s IGSSA Swimming Carnival strongly reinforced to me why I think we should aim for developing
integrity in our young people. All throughout the afternoon Abbotsleigh and PLC Sydney swimmers were
stroke for stroke in the pool. They did better in butterfly. We did better in breast stroke. This was a fierce
and good spirited competition. We were the defending champions: they were the usurpers.
Both schools brought along Year 9 as cheer squads. Abbotsleigh students were placed next to ours. There
was also a good spirit in the cheering, and it was very loud.
It came down to the final four relays. We had to win each one to pip them in the points, assuming they
finished second in each. With great heart and drive our relay teams won the first three relays with
Abbotsleigh placing second in each. It had come down to the last race. Our team was magnificent in the
final race, but so was theirs and they took the trophy. By the skinniest of margins they had won the carnival.
And now to the thing that made me extremely proud to be the Principal of PLC Sydney. At the ceremony when Abbotsleigh was
declared the winner our Swim Team, and our Year 9 students in the stands, stood to applaud them. No teacher prompted them. No
Principal was waving his arms saying stand up. No parent said “Get up out of your seat”. They just did it. Despite the disappointment
they felt, they recognised Abbotsleigh with warmth and honesty. They were magnaminous. They told the truth to themselves and
others: Abbotsleigh deserved to be lauded on the day.
I loved that. It is so important to learn to both win and to lose graciously.
It is so important to think of others, even in your moment of disappointment – when you have given everything.
Well done PLC Sydney!
I wish to note also the tremendous efforts of our divers at the same carnival. They finished second – a great improvement on
previous years. I commend Mrs Michelle Olsson on the great work she has done enabling and lifting this team.
Dr Paul Burgis
Principal
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Highlights
From the Principal
2015 Open Day and Fair
2015 NSW Election – school education policies
2016 Scholarships and Bursaries
Outstanding speech results
Connect renaming – winner announced
Science Gifted and Talented Discovery Program
Year 12 Father Daughter Dinner – save the date
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – shows this week
Vietnam Trivia Night
Second-hand Uniform Sale – stock needed urgently
Music Notes
Year 10 Senior Uniform Fittings
Drama students brave Theatresports Inner West Cup
Sporting Success
Year 12 UMAT Preparation Course
Vanuatu
Adelaide Perry Gallery wants to take your picture!
Uniform Shop school holiday opening hours
Extension Centre – Preliminary Maths Courses
Les Miserables – hurry tickets selling fast!
Sports Update
Year 7 Mother Daughter dinner – save the date
Feminism pondered at Poetry Conference
Email
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Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 2015 Open Day and Fair The PLC Open Day and Fair is now only weeks way and plans are in full swing for another great event.
The day is an opportunity for us to showcase the school and also raise funds for the P & F Association which are used to fund
equipment, resources and tours that benefit the students. It is also a chance to get involved and meet other people in our
community who enjoy in the fun and relaxed atmosphere.
The Fair is run completely by volunteers and its success is dependent upon the generosity of those connected to the school. If you
would like to support this great event, please consider helping out with the following:
Start collecting your donations for the basket stall. A note will be sent home shortly with more details, but anything that could
be included in a Mothers’ Day gift basket would be appreciated.
Clean out your bookshelves to find donations for the second-hand bookstall. Collections will start in the coming weeks.
Send us an email with an idea for a stall, particularly anything that would fit into our fresh food/farmers' market.
Put your hand up as a volunteer to give an hour or two to an existing stall. We are happy to find a spot for you and
desperately need all the help we can get. Emails may be sent to Rosaria Cusumano at: [email protected].
Make a donation to the Silent Auction. We are looking for anything that you think may be of value such as tickets to events,
unique experiences or rare collectibles.
Sponsor a stall. If your family or company are interested in this then please contact Tony Nejasmic
at: [email protected].
Please note that bookings are now being taken for events on the day, so get in early to prevent missing out. Tickets to all events will
be available from Mrs Rosemary Tarpey at the Visitors' Reception and Enquiries Office. Please phone 9704 5666 to book your
tickets and pay by credit card. Alternatively drop into the Visitors' Reception and Enquiries Office where cash and cheque payments
are also accepted.
Ride Bands
These will be available from the last week of Term 1. We will again have separate ride bands for Evandale and Drummond Field. We
will also be selling tickets for ‘Zorb Balls’, which will be located outside of Hamilton. Spaces are limited so book early.
Boarders’ High Tea (11.00 am – 3.00 pm)
Please join us in College Hall for a sumptuous ‘High Tea’ with a selection of home baked goodies, bottomless tea and coffee and
music provided by some of our most talented students.
Bookings are available now, so why not book a table and celebrate Mothers’ Day in style with some special mums and grandmas.
Adults $25/ Students $15
The High Tea was a sell-out last year, so don’t miss out as seating is limited.
Sessions are 11-12 pm, 12-1 pm, 1-2 pm and 2-3 pm.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Books, CDs and DVDs
Donations are needed for our popular Book Stall. Please clear out your bookshelves and browse your DVD and CD racks for any
unwanted items. Items can be sent in now and left on the Boarders’ Verandah.
If you have any queries regarding the Fair, please contact the Fair Coordinator, Mr Daniel Bosco, at: [email protected]
2015 NSW Election – school education policies The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales Limited (AISNSW) recently issued a statement outlining the
pre-election commitments made by the main political parties regarding school education policies and announcements in relation to
non-government schools.
To read the full statement please click here.
2016 Scholarships and Bursaries The following Scholarships and Bursaries for 2016 are now open online:
Year 11 Academic Scholarship
Years 7–12 Music Scholarship – Double Bass, French Horn or Tuba
Years 7–12 Foundation Bursary
Years 7–12 Boarding Bursary
(The above scholarships/bursaries are open to new applicants only).
Years 7–9 Principal’s Scholarship of Excellence
(Open to new applicants and current PLC Sydney students).
Contact: Mrs Janine Disbery
Phone: 9704 5625
Years 7–12 Indigenous Bursary
(Open to new applicants only).
Contact: Mrs Rowena Barnett
Phone: 9704 5746
If you would like more information or wish to apply, please click here or visit the Scholarships and Bursaries page on the PLC
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Outstanding speech results ASCA CENTRE AWARDS
Each year the Australian Speech Communication Association (ASCA) gives special recognition to candidates who excel, not only in
their marks, but also through the positive attitude they demonstrate towards their examination program and delivery. Once again,
PLC Sydney achieved outstanding results, and these students were acknowledged at both Junior School and Senior School
assemblies that were held recently. Below are the very worthy recipients of each category:
Dr Paul Burgis with Gwendalyn Dabaja,
Laura Batchelor-Sharp, Kate Fahey,
Vanessa Li, Kelsey Lu
Dr Paul Burgis with Chantel Sargiss,
Chloe Sargiss, Anastasia Watson,
Raehana Taoube, Eujiny Cho, Jacinta Macaluso
The Studio Achievement Medal
The Studio Achievement Medal is a teacher nominated award, to encourage students to maintain their excellent effort and standard.
To be eligible for this award, students must perform with excellence, and work consistently and persistently throughout the year.
They must also be responsible, diligent, committed to practice and have exceeded expectations:
Eujiny Cho, Jacinta Macaluso, Iris Ghou, Ayo Jacobe, Georgine Hedge, Patricia Li and Penny Yee.
The Studio Medal
The Studio Medal is an award for students who achieved the second highest marks at PLC Sydney. They are rewarded for their
excellence in all areas of the examination:
Anastasia Watson, Chloe Sargiss, Chantel Sargiss, Raehana Taoube, Claudia Bonaccorso, Sara Ghani, Natalie
Lambropoulos, Marie Xistouris, Katherine Chen, Karen Zhang.
The Centre Medal
The Centre Medal is the highest award for the most outstanding presentations and highest examination results in the Senior School
in 2014. The following students all came equal first:
Gwendalyn Dabaja, Laura Batchelor-Sharp, Kate Fahey, Vanessa Li, Kelsey Lu.
Congratulations to all the Speech students.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 LIONS YOUTH OF THE YEAR QUEST
Karen Zhang, our 2015 Debating Captain, moved to the Regional Final of Lions
Youth of the Year Quest, held last Sunday. The day started with Karen being
interviewed by a panel of five academics and professionals for 40 minutes. They
asked probing questions, tested her general knowledge and assessed her
leadership abilities. The Public Speaking component was held in the
afternoon. Karen commenced with her Impromptu Speaking section which she
handled very well. She demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of our education
policy and the value of education. Her prepared speech made us think about the
alienated youth in out society and the consequences of not embracing all citizens.
Although the day was very demanding, Karen feels it was an incredibly value
experience, especially for a young person about to leave school and embark on a
life of interviews and public speaking opportunities. Well done Karen.
Above: Karen Zhang with Mr Anthony Cheung, Lions Club District Governor
Connect renaming – winner announced Congratulations to Mrs Samantha Smith (mother of Sascha in Year 8) and staff member Mrs Sal Wilding who are joint winners of
theConnect magazine renaming competition.
Mrs Smith provided 14 suggestions for the new name. Amongst them was The Camphor Laurel and The Laurel Tree in reference
to large tree that stands proudly in the centre of the College grounds.
Inspired by these names, Mrs Wilding suggested Camphora, which is part of the latin name for the Camphor Laurel tree, and has
been selected as the new name for the school's bi-annual magazine.
Dr Burgis is delighted with the new name. " Camphora encompasses the school's long and distinguished history, sits at the heart of
the school and provides shelter, and represents the academic, physical, emotional and spiritual growth of the students".
Both Mrs Smith and Mrs Wilding will receive a $200 David Jones gift voucher. Thank you to all other students, parents and staff
who contributed suggestions.
The first issue of Camphora magazine, which will be produced as an online publication, will be distributed in Term 2.
Science Gifted and Talented Discovery Program A record 17 PLC Sydney students have been offered a place in this year's University of Sydney Science Gifted and Talented
Discovery Program. To gain a place students in Years 8 and 9 had to complete a multiple choice test in November 2014.
The following students in Years 9 and 10 were successful:
Laurel Lu (27th in the state
in the test and only in Year 9!)
Cecelia Ngo
Zoe Shreeve
Alison Chen
Samantha Chen
Katarina Kiew
Stephanie Lee
Jade Lin
Nicola Tu
Holly Garner
Emma Liu
Alison Lowe
Kelsey Lu
Belinda Thomas
Lucy Huang
Sophia Law
Georgia Vance
The Science Gifted and Talented Discovery Program was established in 1996 and more than 1650 students have participated since
its inception. The aim of the program is to provide talented high school science students, in Years 9 and 10, with additional
challenges and stimulation in the areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The workshop also gives students an on-campus experience. It provides them with the opportunity to engage with University
teaching staff and current researchers, access first-class facilities and make friends with people who have a mutual interest in Science.
PLC Sydney received 16 places in 2014 and 11 in 2013. Students who attended last year enjoyed the program immensely.
Congratulations to all girls selected for the 2015 program.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Year 12 Father Daughter Dinner – save the date The 2015 Year 12 Father Daughter Dinner is fast approaching. It is a wonderful opportunity for daughters and their fathers,
grandfathers or other special male relative to spend an enjoyable and memorable evening together to celebrate their last year of
school.
Please mark the following date in your diary so that you don't miss this important event in the school calendar.
DATE: Friday 24 April 2015
TIME: 7.00 – 11.30 pm
VENUE: Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – shows this week We hope you can join Charlie Bucket and the other not-so-sweet
children on their deliciously exciting journey into Willy Wonka’s
chocolate factory. This cheeky Roald Dahl classic full of
oompa-loompas, gum chewers, golden tickets and of course,
chocolate, is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performances:
Dates: Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2015
Time: 6.30 pm
To book your tickets online click here or visit the Events page on the
PLC Sydney website.
Vietnam Trivia Night The Vietnam Fundraising Trivia Night is fast approaching. Year 11 would love your support in their efforts to raise funds for the Ba Vi
Centre. This year we hope to make enough money to assist in the development of a rehabilitation building and equipment to get
more of the children strong and moving.
When: Friday 15 May (Week 14B)
Time: 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start
Where: PLC Sydney, Rooms 31-33
How: To reserve your table, please download the Booking Form and return it along with your payment.
This year's theme is 'Music and Movies', so get into to the spirit by dressing up! Who will take out the top prize?
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Second-hand Uniform Sale – stock needed urgently STOCK NEEDED URGENTLY
Thanks to the continued and fantastic support of all our sales, the Second-hand Uniform Shop is in need of more stock.
Keep cleaning out those cupboards! Nothing is ever too small for us. If it doesn't fit anymore, and it's in excellent condition,
please just wash and send it in to us as soon as Term 2 starts.
A really special shout-out to the Evandale and Hamilton parents – there is always a big demand for small sizes, so send in
all those items your daughters have outgrown for us to sell for you.
Your uniform items can be dropped off at the collection points in early Term 2 – please see details below. Thank you again
for your ongoing support.
SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE DATE:
Wednesday 29 April 2015
TIME: 7.45 am – 9.15 am
VENUE: Second-hand Uniform rooms (located near Year 3 classrooms)
The next Second-hand Uniform Sale will take place in Week 2 of Term 2. Cash, credit cards and cheques are accepted for
payment.
Students change to the winter school uniform after the Open Day and Fair, so this is a wonderful opportunity to pick up all
your winter uniform requirements. Whilst there will be a second-hand uniform sale at the Open Day and Fair, it is usually very busy,
so buy your items at this sale to avoid disappointment.
Blazers, jumpers, shirts, most sporting uniforms, tracksuits and music performance items will be available. Senior blazers (uncrested,
Years 11 and 12) will continue to be sold for $65. The Athletics Carnival and Music Festival both happen in Term 2, so take
advantage of this sale to be prepared for these events!
Clothing items will be accepted for sale either as donations or on consignment provided they are in excellent condition (clean,
ironed or dry-cleaned). We cannot offer items that have holes, stains, or require stitching and other repairs to be made. If blazers,
tunics and shirts are provided on coat hangers, they are easier to offer for immediate sale. Sport and music performance uniforms
(black pants and pink top) are also most welcome.
If you wish to sell clothing on consignment, each and every individual item must be clearly and securely labelled with a
Second-hand Uniform Consignment Label (see below). Please remember that we are unable to accept socks or swimming
costumes.
Leave your items with Mrs Mary Tabuatamata at the Glencorse Uniform Store or Mrs Rosemary Tarpey at the Visitors' Reception
and Enquiries Office in Term 2 by Monday 27 April 2015. Please note that sales are not available from the collection points.
For information regarding all second-hand sales, please contact the coordinator: [email protected].
Second-hand Uniform Consignment Label
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Music Notes THANK YOU ELAINE YANG
Elaine Yang in Year 12 was asked to perform for the Welcome Evening for Prospective students and parents on 17 March. Thank
you Elaine for performing so capably at this event.
COMPOSERS AT PLC SYDNEY
From 16–20 March the Music Department, staff and students enjoyed a wonderful
week of composition and lessons with Mr Paul Jarman. Girls in the Junior School
from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 were treated to lessons on rhythm reading and
writing, pitch reading and singing games. In Stage 4, Years 7 and 8 students
worked on composition activities related to their rhythmic and melodic assessment
tasks, dissecting a known melody and also adding rhythms to words to create
ostinato patterns.
Girls in Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12) worked with Mr Jarman as they developed a
melody in the baroque style and/or added a ground bass line to the baroque
melodies they had already written. Year 12 students were able to work individually
with Mr Jarman on their HSC submitted core and elective compositions.
It was a wonderfully busy week during which Paul Jarman also spoke to the girls
in the Chamber Choir and Madrigal group about his commissioned work for the
choir calledMalala, which will have a world premiere at PLC Sydney’s Annual Music
Festival in June. Mr Jarman also discussed a new piece for the smaller PLC
Sydney Madrigal Group, which he is currently writing.
2015 OPEN DAY AND FAIR 2015 – CHANGE TO MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Students and parents please note:
At this year’s Open Day and Fair, Music students in both the Orchestra and Chorus from the Senior School will be heavily involved
in performingLes Miserables during the day. As a consequence many performance groups in the Senior School will not be performing.
Musical items will occur in two venues:
1. Junior School ensembles in the Science Amphitheatre
2. Individual items in College Hall at the Boarders’ High Tea throughout the day.
PIPE BAND TRIP TO PERTH – EASTER 2015
On Good Friday, 3 April, our PLC Sydney Pipes and Drums will be travelling to
Perth to help PLC Perth celebrate their 100th anniversary. Mr Wishart, Ms
Clouston and Mr Lambert will be accompanying the 17 girls from Years 7–12.
The group has been working hard in preparation for this event, which is also a
fine lead-up to a busy time as they prepare for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day.
The group will be involved with several major events during the four days that
they are away. On Saturday 4 April the band will march through the centre of
Perth in a massed bands event. On Sunday 5 April they will attend the Inaugural
Australian All School Pipe Band Competition and PLC Perth 100th Anniversary
Highland Games where they will compete against seven other school bands from
Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. On Monday 6 April the group will also
compete in the Western Australian State Pipe Band Championships and then
depart that evening back to Sydney.
We wish the students and staff a safe and enjoyable time in Perth.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 2015 EMERGING ARTISTS CONCERT SERIES
This year’s series begins in April, with the final winner’s concert at a date to be announced in November 2015. Concerts
begin at 2.00 pm and each will feature three pianists – two nominated from a high school and one from a tertiary institution.
The concert series features two talented PLC Sydney students, Grace Zhu, who will perform on Sunday 12 April, and Alison Chen,
who will perform on Sunday 14 June.
For more information, please click here.
Year 10 Senior Uniform Fittings Year 10 students are required to commence wearing the Senior uniform (kilt and blouse) from the beginning of Term 4, Wednesday
7 October 2015. To avoid long delays we ask that the girls book an appointment with the Glencorse Uniform Shop, either before
school, during lunchtime or after school. Please contact Mrs Mary Tabuatamata, Uniform Store Manager, by email at:
[email protected] or phone on 9704 5640.
The current costs of Senior uniform items are listed below (subject to price rise):
Kilt
Senior Blouse
Senior Blazer
Kilt pin
Green socks
Garters
$143.00 – $153.00
$29.00 each
$170.00 – $187.00
$7.00 each
$8.00 pair
$5.00 pair
Uniforms will be placed on order and be ready for pick-up at the end of Term 3.
We trust this will assist in the smooth transition for the girls into the Senior uniform.
Mrs Mary Tabuatamata
Uniform Store Manager
Drama students brave Theatresports Inner West Cup A group of very brave Senior Drama students took part in the annual Inner West
Cup for Theatresports at Newington College. Theatresports is an improvised form
of Drama where scenes must be created on the spot, without discussion. A large
number of PLC Sydney students and parents were present to cheer on the girls as
they battled their way through improvised poems, mimes, operas and open scenes.
Lucy Rowse (Year 11) and Rachel Raskopoulos (Year 12) won the 'Most Valuable
Improvisers' and were awarded trophies. We are very much looking forward to our
next big competition,The Carlton Cup, which will be held in Term 3 on Wednesday
15 July.
Ms Joanna Maxwell
Drama Faculty
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Sporting Success IGSSA DIVING
Congratulations to the entire IGSSA Diving team who performed exceptionally well and managed to go from fourth place in 2014 to
second place in 2015! Several girls placed at the Carnival and achieved the following results:
Elizabeth Macarounas (Year 11) 17 years – 2nd Platform, 3rd Springboard
Grace Kleppich (Year 10) 15 years – 3rd Springboard
Paige Banducci (Year 7) 13 years – 2nd Springboard
Maddie Gee (Year 7) 13 years – 3rd Springboard
Eloise Cain (Year 7) 12 years – 1st Springboard, 2nd Platform
Team PLC Sydney – Maddie Gee (Year 7), Jennifer Lim (Year 10), Lollee Kirikau (Year 8), Jade Barbar (Year 12) – 2nd Springboard.
Eloise Cain
Eleanor Clifton-Bligh, Phoebe
Cridland and Elizabeth Macarounas
(Diving Captain)
Grace Kleppich
Zoe Leckie, Emily Webb, Madeline Gee, Paige
Banducci, Charlotte Somboli, Imogen Howell
The following girls made it through to CIS: Elizabeth Macarounas, Springboard and Platform (Year 11), Grace Kleppich, Springboard
and Platform (Year 10), Eleanor Smith, Springboard (Year 8), Maddie Gee, Springboard and Platform (Year 7) Paige Banducci,
Springboard (Year 7) Eloise Cain, Springboard and Platform (Year 7).
A huge congratulations to Eloise Cain (Year 7) who won the Junior Diver of the Carnival.
Thank you also to our captain, Elizabeth Macarounas, who kept the girls cheering the entire day and provided wonderful support to
staff involved.
IGSSA SWIMMING
The PLC Sydney IGSSA Swimming team performed admirably at the IGSSA Carnival at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
on Friday 13 March. The team of 36 swimmers showed great determination and sportsmanship as they fought hard to defend our
Championship Trophy.
Unfortunately Abbotsleigh were marginally better on the day with the final point score being Abbotsleigh 316 points to PLC Sydney
310 points. The difference was just three places in one race. Less than half a race out of 40 events separated the two schools.
When Abbotsleigh were announced winners, the PLC Sydney team showed amazing dignity with a standing ovation, led by captains
Samantha Donaldson and Laura Batchelor-Sharp. Congratulations to all team members. You represented the school with pride.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 DIVING (STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS)
It was a big weekend for diving following IGSSA on Friday. Thirteen PLC Sydney girls took on the best in the State with all girls
putting in great performances. Here are some of the outstanding results:
Under 11s 1 metre Springboard Zoe Leckie (Year 5) 3rd
12/13s Eloise Cain (Year 7) 1st 1 metre Springboard, 1st 3 metre Springboard and 1st in Platform, Syncho 2nd
14/15s Grace Kleppich (Year 10) 2nd 1 metre Springboard, 3rd Platform
16/18s Elizabeth Macaronas (Year 11) 3rd 1 metre Springboard, 1st 3 metre Springboard, 3rd in Platform
EJC Lauren Flint (Year 6) 3 metre springboard 3rd, Platform 2nd.
Congratulations to all the girls who competed.
We also wish Elizabeth Macarounas (Year 11), Eloise Cain (Year 7), Paige Banducci (Year 7) and Grace Kleppich (Year 10) every
success for their upcoming National Championships, which will be held in Brisbane. All girls went through a qualification process to
be selected for the NSW State team.
GYMNASTICS
Amber Atcheson in Year 8 competed in State Trial 2 last weekend and showed how much she has improved over the past year by
finishing 2nd in the All Around. Amber’s apparatus results were also excellent, finishing 1st in the Hoop, 2nd in Ball, 2nd Rope and
2nd in Clubs. The State Championship will be held on 11–12 April at SGAC. Good luck Amber – we are thinking of you.
GOLF
Georgia Page in Year 11 took part in the Trial for the CIS Open Golf Team. She shot 90 off the stick, which placed Georgia in
second place on the day. Georgia will now take part in the All Schools Championships, which will be held in the Blue Mountains, on
the 28–29 April.
YEARS 7–12 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
Recently all girls from Years 7–10 competed in the Senior School Cross Country at Centenary Park in Croydon, under perfect
distance running conditions. Students in Years 11 and 12 also had the opportunity to compete later in the day and did so in great
numbers.
Congratulations to the following girls on fabulous performances in winning their respective age groups:
12 Years – Haley Mills (Year 7)
13 Years – Hannah Moloney (Year 8)
14 Years – Taylor Porter (Year 8)
15 Years – Megan McConnell (Year 10)
16 Years – Isabella Jobling (Year 10)
17 Years – Monique Rae (Year 11)
18 Years – Edwina Hobson (Year 12)
Taylor Porter from the 14 years group produced the fastest performance of the day with a time of 6.32:00. This is a PLC Sydney
record for this course.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Three students competed recently at the 53rd Australian Junior Athletics Championships. This competition brings together all the
elite junior athletes in Australia. With spots on the line for the IAAF World Junior Championships, to be held in Cali, Columbia and
the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa, the level of competition was of the highest quality.
Congratulations to Hannah Moloney (Year 8), Taylor Porter (Year 8) and Clementine Landels (Year 11) who represented NSW at
the five-day long competition at Homebush from 11–15 March. Hannah Moloney finished 22nd in the Under 15, 3000 metres, Taylor
Porter finished 8th in the Under 15, 2000 metres steeplechase and Clementine Landels finished 13th in the Under 17 100 metre Hurdles.
HAMILTON JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
This PLC Sydney event will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, 16 May from 12.30 pm to approximately 4.00 pm. Depending on
the number of girls who wish to play in this event matches will be played here at school and possibly Cintra Park. Girls who are able
to serve may enter either the Singles event or the Doubles event, but not both. Girls need to sign up on the Hamilton Sports
Noticeboard. Entries will close on Wednesday 6 May. For any enquiries, please contact Mr Justin Astri on 9704 5740, 0437 527 874
or by email at: [email protected].
IGSSA TENNIS
Good luck to the following IGSSA Tennis teams who look like advancing through to the play-offs to be held on Saturday morning, 28
March.
Junior teams (Years 8 and 9) 6, 8 and 10
Year 7 team 11 and possibly teams 13 and 14.
TILDESLEY SHIELD TENNIS
Congratulations to our 2015 Tildesley Shield Tennis Team. All girls tried extremely hard against some very experienced and
talented opposition. Our finest result was from Cindy Chen (Year 10) who reached the fourth round in the Singles event. Overall our
team came in 17th position from 26 schools.
EQUESTRIAN
Bridie Bland and Layla Williamson, both in Year 10, represented PLC Sydney at the Equestrian Interschools event held recently at
Central Coast Grammar. The girls had a very successful day.
Bridie Bland’s results:
Layla Williamson’s results:
1st D grade Show Jumping
Second in Rider
1st Snakes and Ladders
Best Educated
2nd Cloverleaf Bounce
Working Hunter
3rd Straight Barrels
Fourth in C Grade Show Jumping
7th Led Class
FOOTBALL
PLC Sydney played their first round game in the CIS Football Cup today. Our girls came up against a well-skilled and drilled All
Saints Grammar team and won three goals to two.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 ALL THE BEST TO EMILY
PLC Sydney wishes Emily Lizzio all the best as she competes in the 'Nations Cup' Ice Skating competition in France in the
coming weeks. Emily will be competing against skaters from the USA, France, Russia and Mexico. This is a wonderful achievement
for her. We are very proud of you Emily. Enjoy this wonderful opportunity!
Year 12 UMAT Preparation Course YEAR 12 UMAT PREPARATION COURSE – April 2015
The UMAT Preparation Course will expose students to the format, practice questions and strategies required for the UMAT Exam
later in year.
Dates: Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April 2015
Times: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm on each day
Venue: Macindoe Research Centre, PLC Sydney
Cost: $645 materials inclusive (PLC Sydney students only), NON-PLC Sydney students $795
To obtain an information brochure and enrolment form please click here.
Vanuatu Each of us is aware of the terrible devastation on Vanuatu.
The response of the PLC Sydney community to this event has been a great encouragement to the people of Vanuatu.
PLC Sydney will donate $32865.65 to the emergency aid and rebuilding cause. The money has now been submitted through the
Presbyterian Aid Fund. It will go towards drinking water, food aid and rebuilding programs. One of our Year 12 students, whose
parents live on one of the ‘rural’ islands of the archipelago, will be travelling there over Easter. Sarah Williamson will bring us back a
report on the work that is being done to assist the people of Vanuatu.
Thank you PLC Sydney.
Adelaide Perry Gallery wants to take your picture! The annual PLC Sydney Students' Photographic prize is calling for entries. This year's theme is 'Eyewitness'. All entrants' works will
go on show in conjunction with an exhibition of photography by esteemed photojournalist Narelle Autio.
Submit your best photographs to be in the running for some great prizes. Ella Rubeli, Walkley Young Journalist of the Year 2014
recipient, will open the exhibition on 23 April at the Gallery and present the awards.
Mr Andrew Paxton
Adelaide Perry Gallery Manager and Technical Assistant
'The Croydon' Centre for Art, Design and Technology
Uniform Shop school holiday opening hours The Glencorse Uniform Shop will be open during the Term 1 school holidays on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 15 – Friday 17 April 2015
8.30 am – 4.00 pm
Regular term opening hours recommence from Monday 20 April.
Extension Centre – Preliminary Maths Courses PRELIMINARY MATHS COURSE
Dates: Saturday 18 April 2015 – Saturday 29 August 2015
Costs: $850.00 total for the two terms. Minimum of five students required for course to run.
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: Room 27
For more information or to book a place, please click here.
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Dates: Saturday 18 April 2015 – Saturday 29 August 2015
Costs: $850.00 total for the two terms. Minimum of five students required for course to run.
Time: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Venue: Room 27
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PROFESSIONAL SPEECH TUITION
Professional Speech Tuition is a new offering of the Extension Centre at PLC Sydney. Speech tutoring and training can help student
to develop communication and presentation skills. These skills are foundational for the building of excellent diction and a capacity to
articulate clearly and confidently. Professional Speech Tuition will provide a lifetime of confidence in public speaking and
performance activities.
To obtain an information brochure and enrolment form please click here.
PROFESSIONAL SINGING TUITION
Singing tuition that is provided will uniquely suit your needs, and lessons will evolve as you progress in areas such as: deep and
controlled breathing; projection and power; and singing in tune.
Advanced topics include: sight-reading music, performance technique, microphone technique and much more!
To obtain an information brochure and enrolment form please click here.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Les Miserables – hurry tickets selling fast! Les Misérables, also known as 'Les Mis', is the stirring musical based on the
novel of the same title by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. Set in early 19th
century France, it tells the tale of Jean Valjean, a French peasant and his quest for
redemption after serving 19 years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his
sister's starving child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew
after a kindly bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy. However he is
relentlessly pursued by a police inspector named Javert. Along the way, Valjean
and a slew of characters, are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a
group of young idealists make their last stand at a street barricade.
Les Misérables will be performed on the following dates:
Preview Night
Date: Tuesday 28 April
Time: 6.30 pm
Performances
Dates: Wednesday 29 April, Friday 1 and Saturday 2 May
Time: 7.30 pm
Please note: Saturday evening's performance is close to sold out.
OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
Please join us on Wednesday 29 April to celebrate our landmark tenth anniversary
in the Audrey Keown Theatre. The evening will start at 6.30 pm with champagne
and nibbles in the marquee outside the theatre.
To book for the Opening Night Celebration, please choose 'Opening Night' tickets at
$40.00 when booking. For 'Show Only' tickets, please book Adult or Student.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
Tickets for this amazing production are now on sale. To book online, please click here or visit the Events page on the PLC Sydney
website.
Sports Update TENNIS CAMP
Enrolment forms are now available for our Easter Holiday Tennis Camp. This camp will be conducted from Tuesday 7 April to Friday
10 April. These forms can be found at the tennis courts or by contacting Mrs Jan Van der Weide via email
at: [email protected] by phone on 9704 5740 or 0412 397 385.
GYM FUN CAMP
Enrolment forms are now available for our Autumn Holiday Gymnastics Camp. The camp will be held from Monday 13 April to
Wednesday 15 April. The forms are available from Thompson Hall or by contacting Mrs Michelle Olsson by email
at: [email protected] or phone on 9704 5701.
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FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER OF PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE, SYDNEY Thursday 26 March 2015 Issue 5, 2015 Year 7 Mother Daughter dinner – save the date The 2015 Year 7 Mother Daughter Dinner will take place in Week 6 of Term 2. It is a delightful opportunity for daughters and their
mothers, grandmothers or other special female relative to enjoy a fun evening together to celebrate the start of their high school
years. It is also a chance for girls who commenced at PLC Sydney this year to make new friends and become part of the wonderful
College community.
Please mark the following date in your diary so that you don't miss this important event in the school calendar.
DATE: Friday 29 May 2015
TIME: 7.00 - 10.00 pm
VENUE: Ottimo House, 120 Great North Road Five Dock.
Feminism pondered at Poetry Conference On Wednesday 11 March, Dr Guy’s Year 12 X class and Ms Sidoti’s Year 10 X class
joined together for a Poetry Conference. The purpose was to exchange ideas
and explore the relationship between feminist and poetic ideologies.
The Year 10 students took the role of popular feminists such as: Andrea Dworkin,
Germaine Greer, Julia Kristeva, Helene Cixous and Luce Irigaray, and critiqued
famous poems which constructed women, from their feminist perspective. The Year 12
students then deconstructed these feminist perspectives commenting on the poem’s
portrayal of women and accentuating the preponderance of feminism in today’s
society. The Year 12s also helped extend the knowledge of the Year 10s by giving
their expertise on many of the poems including:
My Last Duchess by Robert Browning, My
Mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun by William Shakespeare, The Lady of Shalott
by Alfred Tennyson and Christina Rossetti’s, Goblin Market.
The conference ended with the Year 12s collecting a separate written critique from
each Year 10 student, which they later returned to the Year 10s with their review and
ideas for improvements.
Overall, the Poetry Conference was a huge success, which assisted the Year 10 students enormously in their understanding of
poetry and helped extend the Year 12 students’ knowledge on the history of feminism and the poetic construct of women. The
students are also exceptionally grateful for Ms Taylor’s attendance who helped keep the conference running smoothly by adding her
knowledge to the table. The English Department should be commended for this successful day, which helped both year groups to
consolidate and understand the role of women in poetry. Students are also especially thankful to Dr Guy and Ms Sidoti, who have
been a huge help in students’ learning of English.
Eleanor Davis
Year 10
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