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Editors 2 Sports 62 Sports Report 63 Principal 3 Athletics 63 Basketball 64 Head Prefect 4 Cross Country 64 Diving 64 Service Review 5 Hockey 65 Gymnastics 65 Student Prefecture 6 Netball 65 Rowing 66 Staff 8 Softball 66 Swimming 66 Academic Review 10 Tennis 67 Volleyball 67 English 11 Water Polo 67 Beliefs and Values 11 Maths 12 Houses 68 Chemistry 12 Year Seven 69 Physics 12 Year Eight 70 Biology 12 Year Nine 72 Library 13 Year Ten 74 SOSE 13 Year Eleven 76 LOTE 14 Year Twelve 78 Baird 80 Junior School 16 Carmichael 82 Pre Kindy 18 Ferguson 84 Kindy 18 McNeil 86 Pre Primary 18 Stewart 88 Year One 20 Summers 90 Year Two 22 Year Three 24 Leavers 2003 92 Year Four 26 Year Five 28 Epilogue 100 Year Six 30

Middle School 32 Year Seven 33 Year Eight 34 Year Nine 35

Senior School 36 Year Ten 37 Year Eleven 38 Year Eleven Dance 39 Year Twelve 40 Year Twelve Ball 41

Boarders' Review 42

Beyond McNeil Street 44

Literature & the Arts 46 Arts Report 47 Art 48 Music 50 Drama 52 Dance 53 Media 54 Literature 54 Textiles 56 Inter-School Debating 57 Public Speaking 57 Materials 58 Food 59 Mutli-Media 60 Independent Living 60 Technology & Enterprise 61

Cover Credit: Rae/wei Jeffrey (Year 12) and Sophie Henderson (Year 1) kookaburraIeditors

Kookaburra 2003 Editors on-going acts of terrorism, Tessa Thompson (L) alld contributed to a climate of Emily Keys (R) fear. In the face of this mood of uncertainty, PLC has remained a safe and welcoming haven, with a strong sense of community ... blackwatch, bagpipes and smiles I

We hope to capture within this publication, for the first time in full colour, the vibrancy of PLC life PLC girls love their Kookaburra and we aim to continue its role as a faithful record of the school year and prompter of memories in years to come. In the face of Thank you to the School community for their willingness to contribute to ullcertainty PLC the 2003 Kookaburra. We would like personally to lias relllained a thank PLC staff Ms Chavaune Francis, Ms safe alld zue!colnillg !zavcII, with a strong scnsc of Sheila Robinson, Ms Bianca Cazzulino and Mr cOlnlllllnity ... blackwatcli, bagpipcs and slIliles! Peter Dickson from Glidepath Consulting, who have worked with us and whose enthusiasm has The past year has shone as PLC combines past made our experience in a year of participation, traditions with new helping produce this encapsulated in the technology to create a magazine so rewarding. Student Council theme of dynamic learning 'Go For It'. Across the year, environment, which To our fellow Leavers of girls have shown a encourages girls to 2003: best of luck for the refreshing willingness to embrace every opportunity future. Make the journey contribute to every aspect and have a go. This year your own. of school life. Pervasive has seen significant enthusiasm has seen PLC changes within the College, Emily Keys and excel in all areas, notably the implementation Tessa Thompson particularly on sports and of the Master Plan and arts days, perennial refurbishment of the favourites on the School Boarding House. New calendar. faces have been welcomed and old farewelled; we have been touched by the tragic loss of Jenni Armstrong (PLC Leaver 2002).

Locally, 2003 saw the Fremantle Dockers make their first finals appearance, Pauline Hanson jailed under controversial circumstances and the retirement of Cathy Freeman. In the wider world, the SARS epidemic, US led invasion of Iraq and

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In Sport many girls lent their leadership skills to captaincy, mentoring, coaching and umpiring. The fact we were able to improve on our previous performances had as much to do with the sportsmanship, energy, encouragement and example set by the team Captains as it did the individual talent of the girls.

2003 provided some wonderful Performing Arts entertainment, particularly the Year 12 production of Cloudstreet, the musical Little Shop of Horrors, the TEE Musical Recitals, the combined PLC/Scotch One of my favourite images of extraordinary people, but predicted war with Iraq Spring Concert and the of leadership is a story comes from ordinary cast a shadow over a IGSSA Dance performances. recounted by Fr Chris people. All Year 12 number of scheduled Gleeson, the former Head students have a international tours, leading Our Service team serves of two Jesuit school responsibility to lead, and to their cancellation. the important task of communities in Australia. to remind others of their Fortunately events had focusing on the needs of purposes and obligations. settled in time to permit the others and our responsibility "Before the age of Actions speak louder than PLC/Trinity Chorale Tour to to those who are poor, electricity, city streets were words and, in their actions, Wales to proceed in July. disenfranchised and lit by gas lamps. the Class of 2003 have We have every reason to underprivileged. Our Lamplighters lit their lights demonstrated their care for be proud of the standard of Middle School students with a flaming torch. One others, their willingness to excellence achieved by this also responded with night an old man stood give service to the School group through commitment overwhelming generosity to looking across a valley to a and the wider community, to a demanding rehearsal the request for shoe box town on a hillside. He could as well as their strength of schedule and talent. gifts to the children of see the torch of a School spirit and loyalty. orphanages in Bali. lamplighter lighting lamps Our community was shaken as he went. But because of Leadership is to be found by the tragic death of The Year 12s motto for the darkness, he could not in familiar, ordinary deeds. Jennifer Armstrong ('02) in 2003 was 'Go For It'. see the lamplighter He For example, the friendship June It was also a time that Implied in the motto is the could only see his torch Year 12s extended to our demonstrated the strength need for energy and drive, and the trail of lights he left Year 7 students through the of our community, with the willingness to take risks, behind. The old man said Big Sister programme current and past students the importance of setting to a friend standing near demonstrated they regrouping to comfort and and striving to reach goals him: "That lamplighter is a remember what it is like to support each other, to and the passion to sustain perfect example of how be new, that they can acknowledge the positive effort in order to achieve good people live their lives. empathise, extend influence Jennifer had on results. All these traits were You may never get to know friendship to and their lives and to pay evident in the leadership them. But you know that encourage others. respect to her memory. I provided to the School by they have passed through was touched by the this year's Year 12 group. the world by the trail of Each year tnlS pUOlicatlon number of past and present lights they leave behind." is produced by students students who volunteered There is little personal who accept responsibility to playas a Stage Band at recognition for the diverse I find Fr Gleeson's story and co-ordinate others in her Service. In the absence responsibilities and particularly pertinent in a order to record the year's of a music teacher, these leadership roles our year that has seen events. Emily Keys and girls assumed leadership students undertake but I excellent leadership from Tessa Thompson, as Editors and in the space of just a hope there is the Year 12 students They of the 2003 Kookaburra, few days networked with satisfaction that comes have led and served the have striven to produce a each other, arranged from giving, of a job well PLC community well. Like quality publication and in musical scores, acquired do • as well as the sense the lamplighters they have doing so have proved to be uniforms and instruments the have contributed to been a source of light for creative, well organised and organised a number of the good of the PLC others. The story also and intelligent leaders. rehearsals. The wonderful community. Our hope, as a highlights a belief about spirit of Jenni was with School, is that our students leadership that This has been a year where them as they played the will continue to be leaders underscores PLC's attitude world events and politics music she had so much beyond the PLC community. and practice. Leadership is have impacted on our lives enjoyed on the day of her not the exclusive preserve at PLC. In Term 1, the Memorial Service Beth Blackwood

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In Sport many girls lent their leadership skills to captaincy, mentoring, coaching and umpiring. The fact we were able to improve on our previous performances had as much to do with the sportsmanship, energy, encouragement and example set by the team Captains as it did the individual talent of the girls.

2003 provided some wonderful Performing Arts entertainment, particularly the Year 12 production of Cloudstreet, the musical Little Shop of Horrors, the TEE Musical Recitals, the combined PLC/Scotch One of my favourite images of extraordinary people, but predicted war with Iraq Spring Concert and the of leadership is a story comes from ordinary cast a shadow over a IGSSA Dance performances. recounted by Fr Chris people. All Year 12 number of scheduled Gleeson, the former Head students have a international tours, leading Our Service team serves of two Jesuit school responsibility to lead, and to their cancellation. the important task of communities in Australia. to remind others of their Fortunately events had focusing on the needs of purposes and obligations. settled in time to permit the others and our responsibility "Before the age of Actions speak louder than PLC/Trinity Chorale Tour to to those who are poor, electricity, city streets were words and, in their actions, Wales to proceed in July. disenfranchised and lit by gas lamps. the Class of 2003 have We have every reason to underprivileged. Our Lamplighters lit their lights demonstrated their care for be proud of the standard of Middle School students with a flaming torch. One others, their willingness to excellence achieved by this also responded with night an old man stood give service to the School group through commitment overwhelming generosity to looking across a valley to a and the wider community, to a demanding rehearsal the request for shoe box town on a hillside. He could as well as their strength of schedule and talent. gifts to the children of see the torch of a School spirit and loyalty. orphanages in Bali. lamplighter lighting lamps Our community was shaken as he went. But because of Leadership is to be found by the tragic death of The Year 12s motto for the darkness, he could not in familiar, ordinary deeds. Jennifer Armstrong ('02) in 2003 was 'Go For It'. see the lamplighter. He For example, the friendship June. It was also a time that Implied in the motto is the could only see his torch Year 12s extended to our demonstrated the strength need for energy and drive, and the trail of lights he left Year 7 students through the of our community, with the willingness to take risks, behind. The old man said Big Sister programme current and past students the importance of setting to a friend standing near demonstrated they regrouping to comfort and and striving to reach goals him: "That lamplighter is a remember what it is like to support each other, to and the passion to sustain perfect example of how be new, that they can acknowledge the positive effort in order to achieve good people live their lives. empathise, extend influence Jennifer had on results. All these traits were You may never get to know friendship to and their lives and to pay evident in the leadership them. But you know that encourage others. respect to her memory. I provided to the School by they have passed through was touched by the this year's Year 12 group. the world by the trail of Each year tnlS pUOllcatlon number of past and present lights they leave behind." is produced by students students who volunteered There is little personal who accept responsibility to playas a Stage Band at recognition for the diverse I find Fr Gleeson's story and co-ordinate others in her Service. In the absence responsibilities and particularly pertinent in a order to record the year's of a music teacher, these leadership roles our year that has seen events. Emily Keys and girls assumed leadership students undertake but I excellent leadership from Tessa Thompson, as Editors and in the space of just a hope there is the Year 12 students. They of the 2003 Kookaburra, few days networked with satisfaction that comes have led and served the have striven to produce a each other, arranged from giving, of a job well PLC community well. Like quality publication and in musical scores: acquired do~e, as well as the sense the lamplighters they have doing so have proved to be uniforms and instruments the~ave contributed to been a source of light for creative, well organised and organised a number of the good of the PLC others. The story also and intelligent leaders. rehearsals. The wonderful community. Our hope, as a highlights a belief about spirit of Jenni was with School, is that our students leadership that This has been a year where them as they played the will continue to be leaders underscores PLC's attitude world events and politics music she had so much beyond the PLC community. and practice. Leadership is have impacted on our lives enjoyed on the day of her not the exclusive preserve at PLC In Term 1, the Memorial Service. Beth Blackwood

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Head Prefect PLC girls and our 'go for it' thoughtful advice and to Ms Jemima Pope-Brien motto, many took risks on Robinson; how would I the dance floor, outdoing have started the day their partners and the without her uplifting teachers! morning greeting. The support network of the staff This year has definitely has been invaluable, been one of participation. likewise the support of my From student assemblies to friends, the Year 12 Body House Plays, concert band, and the Student Council. public speaking and Congratulations on a grand rowing, every girl has had a year, you've really 'gone for go; whether they did well or it'. not so well. Congratulations to For those of us who are Katherine Macpherson on leaving, we take with us being voted Head Prefect PLC lias brought memories, friends, for 2004 Make the most of Kookaburras, and Old this unique experience. out tlie {Jest in llS, Collegian forms. One thing Make the position your own no one should leave with is and good luck. and now it's time regret, so remember: "There's no use in regret, its Finally, to the Leavers of just things we haven't done 2003; this is the culmination to show tlie rest ofthe world what a yet." Beth Orton, singer/ of five years, more or less songwriter. for some, of cheezies, PLC girl can do. berets, Year 7 trolleys, Despite what many of us House Plays, study PLC has been an amazing It feels like yesterday that I may think, there is a life periods, the quad, pink experience and will be was leaving Perth to attend after PLC, one in which we slips and, of course, forever stamped in my the Alliance of All Girls can achieve many things Scot/and the Brave. Enjoy memory: the friends I have Schools' Leadership we might regret not doing the times to come, don't made and the person I Conference. Armed with while having the chance. To forget the past and don't have become. My quote in enthusiasm and anxiety, we the girls still lucky enough forget to 'go for it'! the Year 12 section is headed to Sydney and to be continuing at PLC, inadequate because it's spent a delightful ten days. make the most of these Jemima Pope-Brien just impossible to fit five We met school leaders from opportunities. Many Head Prefect years of fun, tears, sweat, Australia and New Zealand, activities offered at PLC are homework and growing up shared our fears and learnt not a regular part of the into such a small space. new tricks. Not many wider community, for delegates were familiar with example the all-girl pipe You know you're in Year 12 WA, so it was a great band, kayaking lessons, when you don't cover your opportunity for us to 'nukemball' and the rowing ears at the sound of 'educate' them on Perth boats. Girls, really enjoy bagpipes tuning up or the activities. these privileges while you maintenance men with can and make sure you THAT 'blowy machine'. Once back in Perth, the leave PLC only with a white You're no longer a little kid real year began. Armed ribbon in your hair, a smile hiding from the scary Year with our new skills, all Year on your face and no 12s because you forgot your 12s congregated in the regrets. beret. Drama Centre to hear the wise words of Andrew A big vote of thanks to More telltale signs of a Horabin and to start the everyone who has 2003 PLC leaver are the year off with some finger supported me throughout 'Leavers' insignia on their painting and 'bogtrotting'. the year, particularly my backs, the TISC books In other words, learning to right-hand maiden Amanda under their arms and that at really 'GO FOR IT'. Osborne, who is always Assembly they're not crying enthusiastic. Ms Cody is out of embarrassment at The next exciting event on thanked for her constant having to sing at the front. the Year 12 calendar was support, chocolates and I'm sure PLC is the only the Ball. Early in February time (with her always-open place where I'll ever be dates were arranged, office, I sometimes wonder asked to sing, speak or dresses made, hairstyles how she finds time for dance in front of an fretted over and make-up anything else), Ms audience and I will miss it. booked. True to the style of Blackwood for her wise and

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"... to filld the best ill others, to leave the Luorld a better place, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social conditioll. To kllow even olle life has breathed easier, because

you have lived, this is to have slicceeded."

Throughout the year I have been continually amazed at what people will eat, wear and give for the sake of others' This year the PLC community has rallied to support every event that the Service Team has come up with. Your generosity has been incredible and together we raised day, the pancakes were Zimbabwe. This charity and Ms Cody for their approximately $11,650 for probably inedible and yet provides shelter, guidance. Thank you to a wide variety of worthy the contestants managed emergency food aid and Tracy Patterson and Eliza charities. to eat up to 21 each. This medical care to mainly Cole, who have always event raised money for women and children been willing to help and the The events began in Uniting Care programmes affected by AIDS and Year 12s who have made October 2002, in response that support millions of famine. In this cause, the our events so much fun. To to the Bali bombings, with a disadvantaged Australians. Service Team, with the House Captains: you display of hope and faith: In Term 2 almost 250 girls volunteers, has been a real are wonderful and I thank drawing a peace sign on took part in the 40 Hour presence at the drama you for your enthusiasm, the quad with coins. We Famine, raising money for productions throughout the ideas, energy, dedication then held a Bandanna Day Ethiopians affected by a year and in the casual and assistance. for teenagers with cancer disastrous famine. In Term dress days. The casual and later in the Term the 3, the Teddy Bears' Picnic dress days' themes of 'Op Giving is part of life, and I Houses sportingly was a terrific lunchtime Shop Glamour', 'Black and congratulate all who have competed to fill over 30 spent singing, dancing, White' and even the done so this year with such boxes with stationary and laughing and eating standard House Colours faith and commitment gifts for Ethiopian orphans. sausages with our teddy Day encouraged some very Congratulations to the bears, to fundraise for imaginative outfits! Service Captain for 2004, 2003 arrived with a bang ­ Asiatic black bears cruelly Aunchisa Foo. All the best pancakes flipping, music imprisoned and milked for The year has been for the team next year. blaring, and the legendary their bile. challenging, stimulating Teachers versus Students and rewarding for all Libby Lissiman Eating Competition ... the The major project for 2003 involved with the Service Service Captain winner of which will not be was raising funds for SOS Team. I am very grateful to mentioned. It was a hot Children's Villages in Reverend Elke, Mrs Green

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student council Row 2 (L-R): Joy Gilmour, Eliza Cole, Rebecca Sparrowhawk, Sarah Coyle, Jennifer Watts, Amanda Osborne, Kim Barker, Sophie Smith. Row 1 (L-R): Tracy Patterson, Dallnika Warburton, Jennifer Bannister, Stacey Forrester, Jemima Pope-Brien, Elizabeth Lissiman, Chloe Thomas. Teacher: Ms Rebecca Cody

At the beginning of the year organised, looked at ideas positive and productive of people. Your efforts and I felt fear, worry and from other years, and more. group throughout the year. kindness throughout my determination to do my All the prefects had smart, thank Ms Cody, Tracy days at PLC and especially best. At the end of the year snazzy, thoughtful ideas to Patterson and all the girls this year have been tops! there is a sense of contribute to the meetings, involved. Your dedication accomplishment and it along with an awesome and enthusiasm was Good luck and best wishes feels great! What could be attitude towards issues greatly appreciated. to the 2004 Deputy Head better than spending the raised by others. Student Prefect, Niki Mossop. Just last five years at a great Council initiated and This year the Middle School do it your way and you will School and, most enjoyed many social events Forum was a way to succeed in every way! importantly, ending it with such as 'The Relay for Life', positively approach and an extraordinary group of Student Assemblies filled raise concerns within the Amanda Osborne Year 12s? For me, being with laughter (and student body. It was great Deputy Head Prefect Deputy Head wasn't just a hysterics), and Scotch to see the enthusiasm transformation that took versus PLC netball games. towards such things as place at the beginning of None of these events would socials and the availability the year, it has been a time have been as successful of printers and bag racks. when I could reflect and without the dedication of They became comfortable consider what I could really many of our Year 12s 1 raising ideas and were do for the School. Not only willing to help out at did I take part in an Once again our Seniors anytime. Indeed, at the end amazing Student Council, were supported by a Senior of both Semesters I could but I also spent time School Advisory Council see positive leaders listening to the Senior who were always on the heading towards the future' School Advisory Council ball! They were always I'd like to thank Mrs and the Middle School willing to spend time Edwards and Eliza Cole for Forum as they voiced their helping at School events their help this year. concerns and ideas. such as Open Day and, with the help of Ms Cody, I also thank Jemima Pope­ The Student Council is like were able to voice their Brien, Ms Cody, Ms one big happy family and, opinions on matters Blackwood, the staff and in one big happy concerning the older years. all Year 12s who have all 'Boardroom', we planned, This Council was a very been an amazing group kookaburra I student prefecture student council prefects If there is one thing we have learnt this year, it is that the younger members of this school NEVER run out of energy. Every time we walked across View Street to visit the Junior School we were greeted with ear-to-ear grins and hundreds of exciting stories about what had happened over the last few days. Being involved with the Junior School was a great chance to encourage others to see the wonderful sense of fun the younger students have and to create friendships regardless of age. This year we have been dazzled by the many talents of the 'juniors' when attending their assemblies full of singing, acting, stories told in French, dances, dances and more dances. We decided these performances were too fortune. We celebrated good to be missed and increased communication overseas student culture and unity through invited them to perform at a and involvement between representative the Diversity Party, a night number of Senior the year groups. At PLC we are full of games, food, Assemblies enjoyed by all. distinguished and united by dancing and plenty of We have had an awesome our differences and unforgettable moments and Working closely with the year being involved in similarities. Australia is a happy memories. Junior Captains allowed us Student Council and hope multicultural society and I the opportunity to see some the future Year 12s have the believe that PLC reflects Thank you to everyone for of the potential future same. We received an this well. The School their support, in particular leaders of the Senior incredible amount of community affords the Student Council, Ms School in action, co­ support from many people empathy, patience, Lukin and Ms Cody. ordinating House cheers and say a huge thank you sensitivity and cultural Congratulations to Shruti and dances. It was great to to Ms Cody, Ms Blackwood knowledge to all students. Vijayakumar, our Overseas see the involvement of the and Mrs Robinson for their This year has been an Student Representative for House Captains in constant suggestions and interactive experience that 2004. I wish you lots of luck supporting these girls. encouragement. Thank you proved people do not and fun. Mrs Wilmot for your respond to our intentions Being involved with the guidance and enthusiasm but to our behaviour. I believe the best thing we Junior School was, without throughout the year. Thank can do for ourselves is to doubt, the highlight of our you to all our friends in the This year, cultural fusion learn to live together in year, but it was just one of Junior School; you are all was encouraged through harmony. We can learn our responsibilities. Our so bubbly and vibrant and events such as Harmony from cultural differences involvement in the this added that extra spark Day, which gave us an and celebrate our campaign against bUllying to our year. Thank you to opportunity to follow the similarities. If we unite, resulted in the formation of the Year 12s and Student global community by together we make a the new Big Sister Council; we have had an acknowledging the rainbow. Programme. This is a excellent few years and importance of the buddy system between wish everyone the best in elimination of racial Kimberley Barker Year 7s and Year 12s and the future. discrimination. In Semester Overseas Student gave the Year 7s a base of One, Chinese New Year Representative support in the Senior Eliza Cole was celebrated by dancing School We had an and Tracy Patterson dragons and the giving of orientation picnic on the Student Council Prefects red pockets to symbolise oval that resulted in reunions, prosperity and

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Deputy Head Junior School (Years 3 - 6) / Athena Centre Mrs 0 Mason DlpEd.. (Primary), B.Ed LOTE Junior School Mrs N Lewis BA, Dip. linguislics. Physical Education Junior School Miss G Dovey BPEd., Dip.Ed.

Year Co-Ordinatorsl Pastoral Care Year 12 Mrs C Robinson Dip., TC. Year 11 Mrs L Bynon BA, DIp. Ed. Year 10 Ms J Hethenngton BA (Hans)., DIp. Ed. Year 9 Ms N Darrington B.App.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed. YearS Mr G Johnston Asc.App.Maths. Physics., Teach Cert. Year 7 Mr M McTavish B Bus., GradDip.Acct. International Students Co-ordmator School Council Business Services Manager SCience Semor School Mrs M Coate B.A.. Dip.Ed. Moderator of the Uniting Church m WA Mr B Niven Mrs C Pidgeon B. Sc .. M. Sc., Dip. Ed

Reverend G Sherwood BA., DipEd , Head of Junior Schoot Mr S Zander Dip I., REd., M.Ed., MACEA. House Advisors DipTh. Mrs J Wilmot BEd., M.Ed., P.TD., Science Middle School Baird Chairman (Term 1) MAC.E. Mr S Zander Dip I., BEd., MEd., MACEA Mrs C Alvaro REd. Dr P Kailis A.M., O.B.E.. F.T.S.E., Head of Middle School Society & Environment Senior School Carmichael FALCO., M.B.B.S, Mrs K Edwards B.P.E.. DipEd., Ms A Philpot BA,Dip.Ed. Ms S Robey B.A.. Dip.Ed. Chairman M.Ed.Man. Society & Environment Middle School Ferguson Mr G N Reynolds A.A.I.I., FN.IB.A., Head ofSenior School Mrs P O'Hara BA, Dip. Ed. Mr M Saunders BA, Dip.Teach. FAIM., FALCO, CD Ms R Cody B.Ed (Hans) Languages Other than English McNeil Mr A Bnen Dlp.PE., B.Ed . M.Ed Director of Boarding Ms K Gecan BA. BEd Ms S Barb" B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mr SCale LLB (Hans), FALCO Mrs L Robinson Dip.Teach., MA Acting PhYSical & Heatth Education & Stewart Mr J Franetovlch Director of Information Systems Sport Ms T Jeffenes BA (Ed. Sec.) Reverend S Gokavi B Th (Hans), M.Th. Mr Brett Clarke Dip.Teach., B.Ed., Ms J Hammond BA (Hans) Grad.Cert. Summers Mr T M Gorey FCA Han Doc litt GradDip.Comp., Cert.IV (Assess & Train). Ed. Ms N Lange BEd. (Curtin) Counsellor Physical & Heallh Education Curnculum House Arts Ms A Coughlan BAEd., REd. Mrs C Hardie Dlp.Teach. Mrs J Wise Dip. O.T, B. Psych., M.Ed., Miss K Langdon BA, GradDipEd. Ms A Jackson B.Sc.(Hons) (Wales), GradDip.Man. Technology & Enterprise Academic Staff Grad.Cert.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.Admin, Counsellor Mrs L Dymond BA, B.Ed. (Hans). Accounting FACE., FAIM., Ms R Payne B.A., B.App.Sc. (Hons.), The Arts Drama Mr M McTavish B.Bus., Grad.Dip.Acct. Dlitt(Honons Causa)(Curlin) M.Ed. Mrs T Herman BEd. Beliefs and Values Mr M K"kness B Comm. (UWA), FCA.. Counsellor The Arts MusIc Ms P Jane BA, Dlp.Ed., LT.C.L. FHA. Mrs H Rodoreda RA., Dip.Ed., B. Psych. Mrs L Kowalik D,p.Kodaly Inst., Mrs A Smith BA,Dip.Ed. Ms R Maclean BArch Chaplain GradDlp.Ed.. TeachD,p (Piano)., Perl.Dlp Dance Han Justice J McKechnie Rev Elke Riekmann (Plano)., LMus Ms K Charles-Twlght BEd (Secondary). Mr M Snell B.Com (Hans) (UWA), F.C A. Registrar The Arts Visual Arts Design & Technotogy Mr A Wooles B.Comm.. GDlp Sec's, Ms R Lukin Ms S Chescoe BA(Art) Han., Dip Ed. Mr M Hinchley B.Ed. M.B.A. (Wharton), A.S.IA., M.A.ICD. Director of Community Relations Beliefs & Values Drama Ms C Francis Mrs P Jane B.A.. Dip.Ed., L.TC.L. Ms K Bell BA (Drama Studies)., Life Members Mrs 0 Murray B.A., Dip.Ed.. MPhil (Term 1) Library Resources GradDip.Ed. Dr P Kailis AM, OBE Archivist Mr G Green Ms R Cody B.Ed. (Hons) Hon J Craig AM Mrs 0 Allan BA,Dip.Teach. Learning Enrichment Centre Ms P Herman B.Ed Mrs V HIli Accountant Mrs J Hillin BA, GradDlp.Ed., Grad. English Mrs W Castles B. Com., A.S.C.PA DIp. TESOL Mrs S Anderson REd., Dip.Teach School Administration Outdoor Education Mrs L Bynon BA DIp. Ed. Principal Curriculum Leaders Mr P Nidd B.App Sc, Dlp.Ed. Ms P Jane B.A., Dlp.Ed., LT.C.L. Ms BJ Blackwood B.A.. Dip.Ed. English Semor School Vocational Education & Further Studies Ms N Lange BEd Deputy Principal (Stall and Students) Mr R Leach BA, Dip Ed., M.PhiI. Ms J Hethenngton BA (Hans)., DIp. Ed. Mr R Leach BA, Dip Ed., M.Phii. Ms J Rankin RA. (UWA), MA (Cornell), Engtish Middle School Vocational Education & Further Studies Ms L MacKintosh BA (Eng)., Dip.Ed TH.C., LSDA Mrs S Anderson BEd., Dlp.Teach. Ms N Wood BA Dip.Teach. Eng. Deputy Principat (Learning and Teaching) Mathematics Senior School Deputy Head Junior School (Years K - 2) / Ms 0 Netolicky BA., MA., (Prelim)., Dip Mr K Anderson B. Sc. (Hans), Grad. Dip. Mrs R Saunders B.Sc., Dip.Ed. LEC Ed. (Term 1) Sci. Ed., Dip. Ed. Mathematics Middle School Mrs S Jackson Cert. Ed., B.Ed., T.E.FL Ms J Rankin BA (UWA), MA (Cornell), Ms K Timms BA, DipEd. COG.E. TH.C., L.SDA

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Ms S Robey B.A.. Dip.Ed. Mrs K Lamond BA, Grad.Dip.Ed. (Leave Ms S Chescoe BA(Art) Hon .. Dip Ed. Mr Luke van der Zanden Mr M Saunders BA, Dip.Teach. Semester 1) Ms A Wilcox BA, DipEd Ms D Wells Clothing Store Ms I van Staveren B.A., AssDlp Arts MultiMedia Year Seven Miss A Willers Dip. Tch. Ass. Teachers' Home Economics Ms J Crosby Grad.Dip.Ed., BA (Multi Mrs J Brennan BA (Pnmary) ASSistant Mrs L Dymond B.A.. B.Ed. (Hons) Media)., Dip. (Art & Design). Mrs K Cresswell B.A. (Educalion) Ms Y Williams Adminlstralion Ms J Frame DIp. Home.Ec., Teach Cert Music Mr P O'Bnen BEd (Pnmary) Mrs T Wilson Accounts Clerk Mrs C Robinson Fashion & Design DIp. Ms C Burgess Dip PArts., B. Mus. MISS G Wood Outdoor Education Mrs H Woodings Administration TC. Ms A Coughlan BAEd., BEd. Administration Ms A Yardley Music Junior School Mrs A Gallo B.Mus.Ed. Assistant to the Principal Mrs S Bailey BA, GradDip.Ed. Mrs K Jones Mrs D Lee Boarding House Mrs M Beer Dip. Teach. Mrs L Kowalik Dlp.Kodaly Inst., Executive Assistant to Council Residential Staff Go-ordinator Mrs V Biggs B.Ed., DIp. Teaching., Grad GradDlpEd., TeachDip (Plano)., Perf.Dlp Mrs K Taylor Ms K Rowlands Cert. Special Needs (P,ano)., LMus. Ms W Warlik BA, DIp. Ed., M. Phil. MIss J Gilibard B.A. (Ed) ECE. MrsAMilier Support Staff Residential Staff Mr G Alexander Tch. Ass. Cert., Teachers' Ms J Grant BA, Grad. Dip Bus, Grad. Mr M Thomas B.Mus., Dlp.Ed. Ms G Adams Assistant Mrs M Williamson Dip Ed. ECE Ms G Hodges Mrs J Astle Ass. Dip. Sci(Lib. Tech.) Ms D Holmes Dlp.Teach. Outdoor Education Ms L Nugent Library Mrs S Jackson Cert. Ed., BEd.. TEFL Mr P Nidd B.App Sc., Dip.Ed. Ms R Pyrc (Semester 1) Ms T Baker Media Assistant C.O.GE Physical Education Ms M-C Rigg Mrs B Bishop After School Care Mrs D Mason Dlp.Ed., (Primary), B.Ed. Ms S Barb" B. Sc., Dip. Ed. Boardmg House Assrstant Ms K Brennan Tch. Ass. Cert. Teachers' Ms J-A Oke B.Ed. Ms N Dornngton BPEd., DlpEd. Ms C Edwards ASSistant Ms S Nicholls BA, GradDlp.Ed. MUSIC Ms G Dovey BPEd., Dip.Ed. Ms A Hightower Mr T Bush Maintenance Ms J Hammond BA (Hons) Grad.Cert. Ms K Picker B.Ed. (ECS) Ms G Cunningham B.Bus Development Health Centre Mrs S Richards Dip. TE.C.E. Pre­ Ed. Assistant School Nurse Kindergarten Mrs C James BPE., Dip. Ed. Ms H Dimmock Administration Mrs J Haselhurst R.N (Semester 2) Ms J Rickwood BA Ms K Langdon BA, BEd. Mr G Dwight Maintenance Mrs J Moullin B.App.Sc (NurSing), R.N Mrs A Sotleld B.A. (Ed), B. Ed. Ms A Turnseck BA (PE)., GradDip.Ed. Mr A Earnshaw Maintenance Mrs L Payne B.Health.Sc (Nursing), NLP Mrs A Viney B.Ed , Dlp.Teach.. GradDlp. PVE Mrs J Frost DIp. App.Sc. SCience Couns. R.N (Semester 1) (ScI.Ed). Ms J Hethenngton B.A. (Hons)., DIp. Ed. Laboratory TechniCian Ms B Young B.Ed., B.(Nursing)., Mrs J Wilmot BEd., M. Ed., PTD., Mrs N Wood B.A. Dip.Teach. Mrs M Giglia Library Junior School Dlp.Teach., R.N (Semester 2) MACE Science Ms S Graham B.App.Sc. SCience Mr R Wright B.S. (Social Science)., Mr K Anderson B. Sc. (Hons), Grad. Dip. Laboratory Assistant Visiting Music Specialists GradDip.Ed., MED. Sci Ed, DIp. Ed. Mrs J Green Functions Co-ordinator Mr A Braham B.Ed (Mus)., A.Mus.A Mrs N Henzen Administration LEG Ms J Brandenburg Bsc., Grad. Dip. Ed. Brass Mr G Hermans Maintenance Ms J Hillin B.A.. Grad.Dip.Ed.. Grad. Dip. Mrs K Edwards BP.E., Dip.Ed., Mr R Braham B.Mus., A.MusA Flute Mr C Holloway Maintenance Manager TESOL M.Ed.Man. Mr A Bridge Percussion Mr D Hounslow Theatre Manager/ Mrs L Robinson DlpTeach., MA Mrs R Grayson B.Ed. (Semester 1) Ms J Brown B. Mus. Bassoon Technician Mrs A Smith BA, Dlp.Ed. Ms D Haughton B.Sc (Hons). Dip. Ed. Mrs M Gadsdon A.Mus.A. Piano Ms L Kennedy Dip. Tch. Ass Teachers' Library Mrs H Heptinstall B. Sc. (Hons). Dip. Ed., Mr M Kidd B. Mus Clarinet Assistant Mr G Green B.Ed. Dip. Library Studies. (Leave Semester 1) Ms K Lommers B. Mus Ed. Oboe Mr B Leech Maintenance Co-ordinator Ms C Miragliotta B.App.Sci., Dip.Ed Ms SKim B.Sci.,(Hons)., Grad.Dip.Ed. Mrs E Morse A.MusA, Suzuki Accred. Ms K Loughnan Junior School Mr D Marshall B.Sc., Dip.Ed., (Semester 1) Piano Mrs M Pottinger Grad. Dip., Applied Sci. Administration Mrs C Pidgeon B. Sc., M. Sc.. Dip. Ed. Miss A-M Partington B.Sc (Hons) Psych. Dip. Teach. Mr R McGuirk Computer Technician Violin & Viola LOTE Ms N Rixon B.Sc (Hon)., GradDip.Ed. Mrs L Major BAVisual Art., Dip Art Mr T Pollio B. Mus (Hons)., L.Mus.A Mrs S Falkner B.A. (Hons) DlpEd. Mrs R Silberstein B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Therapy Art Technician Piano Ms K Gecan B.A.. B.Ed. (Semester 2) Ms T Marshall Media TechniCian Ms R Sarti B.Mus. (Classical) Percussion Mrs N Lewis B.A., Dip. linguistics. Ms J Webb Dip.Teach., B.Ed. Mrs G Martin BA, Grad Dip I.L.S Library Mr M Shanahan B.Mus Guitar Ms J Massey BA, Dip.Ed .. Adv Cert of Mr S Zander Dip T, B.Ed., M.Ed., Mrs L Matthews Library Ms M Skinner B.Mus Ed. (Jazz) French. MACEA. Science Mrs J Millar Administralion Saxophone Mrs C Venables DlpTeach.. DIp. R.S.A., Society and Environment/Humanities Mrs V Myers Home Economics Mrs G Sumich B. Mus., A.MusA Piano Grad.Dip. App.Lang. Mrs M Coate B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs M Olden Administration Ms J The B. Mus Ed. Violin Mr P Williams BA(Aslan St.) Grad.Dip.Ed Mrs J Ford BA, Dip.Ed (Term 4) Mrs M Osborn Tch. Ass. Cert. Teachers' Ms J Tingley B.Mus. Cello Mathematrcs Mrs C Gadsdon BA, Dip.Ed. Assistant Mr M Tooby B. Mus. Double Bass Ms E Piesse After School Care Mrs C Alvaro B.Ed. Mr R Hinks BA, Dip.Ed. Mr P Venn Piano Mrs L Pinto Payroll/Accounts Payable Ms T Jefferies BA (Ed. Sec.) Mrs A Moon BA, DipEd. Clerk Mr G Johnston Asc.App.Maths. PhYSICS., Mrs P O'Hara BA, Dip. Ed. Mr D Radin Systems Administrator Teach Cert. Ms A Philpot BA (Arts), Dlp.Ed. Ms S Read Academic Secretary Ms V Jones B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Semester 1) Ms D Quesnel BA, Dip.Ed. (Semester 2) Mrs G Ridley Teachers' Aide Ms D McPhee BP.E., Dip.Ed. Mr R Vickers BA(Hons),GradDlp.Ed. Ms S Robinson Dip. PR. Community Mrs D Miller B.Sc., Dlp.Ed. (Leave Sem 1) Mrs M Warburton BA, B. Relations ASSistant Mrs A Saffen B. Sc. (Hons), Grad. DIp. Ed. Ed.,Cert.FI.For.Lang.(Fr) Mr W Sampson Accounts Officer Mrs R Saunders B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Technology Support Ms L Smith Physical Education Mrs T Dick Ms K Timms BA, Dip.Ed. Mrs W Stower Canteen Junior School Media Visual Arts Mrs M Seubert Registrar's Assistant Ms B Cazzulino BA Grad.Dip.Ed. Mrs M Barcham Ass. Art Teach .. B. Ed. Ms L Taylor Administration

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english English students learnt from the philosophical issues. The English Department Margaret Atwood's novel to On non-camp week Year 9s returned from summer 'beware the patriarchy', wrote poetry in a Mongolian holidays wildly excited especially when 'rhetoric is yurt and were said to have about teaching their dressed up in robes'. All heard the distant sounds of students the things that learnt that language is not hooves, or at least to have really matter: all is not as it a transparent medium that noticed the smell of goats. seems; texts are conveys the world and that representations and can be language is never neutral. There are a hundred other dangerously persuasive. There were the lighter journeys undertaken by Besides this, the teachers moments: Year 11 students in their studies develop in their students a Literature students walked and hopefully there will be great love of literature, film to the river, climbed trees moments when something and non-fiction texts. What and read poetry, capturing will just click. Even a about the things that the spontaneity and joy of moment of epiphany students do during the existence. perhaps, when something, year? Year 12 Literature however minor, may be students learnt to go out Year 10s caught the bus to understood for the first time and 'Disturb the Universe', Subiaco and viewed The and will be vital for the lives to know that 'nothing is Matrix Reloaded, noting they lead. simply one thing'. Year 12 carefully in the darkness

beliefs and values to be a human being in Implementation of the new search of meaning. Biblical Beliefs and Values literacy is pursued in the curriculum has been an light of developments in exciting and challenging biblical scholarship and in experience for the whole clear acknowledgement of School. The focus is to the rich history of the make explicit the spiritual, Uniting Church. moral and intellectual core of the PLC community. PLC's Five Strand approach to religion and values Through exploration of the education makes it narratives of the great possible for our students to religions of the world and confront questions with applying critical thinking intellectual rigour and skills to the philosophies compassion. that have shaped our culture, we expand awareness of what it means

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chemistry At Years 11 and 12, Physics Some highlights in the students have been busy Middle School programme putting together their have included the 'Test research investigations. Tube Beach Angels' Some of the projects project, which was a hit undertaken included with the Year 8 students l designing a motorised Acting as a 'whole brain' system to move hospital four angels, each with beds, designing an different brain-thinking automated fish feeder for quadrant strengths, worked when you go on holiday as a team to save 'Test and a system to divert grey Tube Beach' from oil water to cut down on water pollution. The project usage. All of these projects involved much involve students developing experimental work in their problem solving and learning and using manipulative skills. separation techniques and in designing ways to biology contain and collect the oil. This year the intrepid Year 12 Biology classes There have been some ventured into the bush, at outstanding efforts by Dryandra Woodland students in this year's Reserve near Narrogin, for National Chemistry two days of hands-on competition. Teams of experience of the senior students from PLC environmental problems were represented in the affecting the wheatbelt. It Royal Australian Chemistry was great that the CALM Institute's Titration guide was PLC Old competition and achieved Collegian, Kate MacGregor. certificates of merit and Ms Kate gave the students Haughton's 'It's Elemental' insight into agriculture and personality profiles were a the ecosystem and, a good big hit with staff and idea of the life of a working students during Science biological scientist. Some maths Week. Ms Haughton of the highlights of the trip The introduction of the i-movie is a recent innovation in created a profile of an included setting traps to the Mathematics classroom. i-movies are made by the individual's personality accumulate data on native Mathematics teachers at PLC and can be downloaded based on their birth dates animal populations, a night from the PLC Intranet by students for viewing on their and the elements the visit to Barnia-mia where computers. i-movies cater to the learning styles and numbers represent. we observed bilbies, concepts taught in the classroom. bettongs, woylies and physics many other endangered The reasons for students to use i-movies include: During the Year 9 non­ native species in their • i-movies are accessible by students in any year and are camp week, students natural habitat. useful as a reminder of skills covered in previous years. investigated ways of raising • Students who have missed a class are able to view the the temperature of water We also took part in an concept taught during their absence. using only recycled black energy study of a working • i-movies contain both visual and auditory prompts, tubing, a sealable piggery, which involved neither of which are available when reviewing notes. polystyrene bag, pieces of some interesting sampling • i-movies may be referred to in class by students working black and white paper and techniques I The trip was independently. sticky tape. One group very stimulating and gave • Students are able to watch a concept over and over for managed to raise the students a fuller consolidation. temperature of their water understanding of Year 12 • i-movies help to clear up uncertainties. from 18°C to 48°C, an Biology. • i-movies help students study for tests, in particular when increase of an amazing revising out of class. 30°CI Students also • i-movies enable parents assisting students at home to investigated the making of see the terminology and processes currently used in the bubbles, capillary action classroom. and surface tension in liquids, all things we usually take for granted.

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library sose The Library's dual role has In 2003, Society and continued and extended Environment students have during the year. This been encouraged to involves recreational address the pressing reading and resource issues that have beset our provision for the PLC world in 2003 Study of the Community as well as repercussions of collaborating with teaching international conflicts, the staff to enable better events in Iraq and Bali and planning and provision for the refugee dilemma diverse learning needs. helped develop skills necessary for Year 10 The focus of our teaching students to enter post­ role this year has been compulsory courses. The differentiation and Mr Green economic effects of SARS has shared with the College and globalisation provided Community the ideas a focus for investigation gained from exposure to a and discussion. conference he attended in Chicago. An 'open forum', organised by Society and Library staff have worked Environment students, collaboratively with a range provided the opportunity for of years and subject areas all girls to present their to provide support. This has unsolicited and very ranged from ideas and strongly held views on the contributions to the invasion of Iraq by the USA. planning stage of units, Similarly, approaches to developing and digitising world conflict provided the units to cooperative bases for Resolutions teaching. This has made presented to the UNYA richer programmes (United Nations Youth possible with extended Association), in which Year opportunities for learners to 11 and 12 students work at their own pace. participated successfully.

We've celebrated The various Middle East recreational reading with conflicts also formed part the PLC Community by of the programme for our involving: successful applicant in the • students in Thursday prestigious Sir Charles Club, book selection Court Young Leaders' afternoons, book sharing, Programme 2003. Four producing Book Nooz, students were chosen to movie nights and the 'Viper' attend the Defence 2020 reading programme; Conference: an initiative of • the parents with Friends the Federal Government. of the Library and Parent Literature Circle; Additionally, outstanding • staff in Staff Literature students of Economics Circles, Book Week attended the Student participation and Economic Forum 2003 to Departmental book profiles. debate issues related to globalisation. We are very grateful for the continued and valuable support of volunteers from the Friends of the Library who have assisted us over the course of the year.

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lote the black sand beaches or This year PLC LaTE cruised by vibrant market students had the places, We grasped every opportunity to be involved opportunity to perfect our in a number of extra­ accents and master the curricular cultural and local dialectl academic activities, These included student We can't wait until the exchanges to Japan and to summer holidays when we the beautiful French­ can introduce our speaking island of La exchange students from Reunion in the Indian Reunion to our friends here Ocean and outings to local and show them how a French and Japanese barbecue is really done! restaurants, dinner at la cascade The Alliance Franyaise Forty bubbly Year 10 Exams and the Australian French students ventured Language Certificates to La Cascade, a French provided avenues for restaurant, to test their demonstration of our skills at the French language students' language whilst dining, academic competence, We ate everything from a About twenty most WHOLE fish (head, tail, outstanding performers in scales and bones) to the each year level of the flaming sugar cubes on Alliance Franyaise Written icecream, which sparked Exams are invited for an much curiosity, It was interview which is the 'final' wonderful to test the for selecting the annual language out of the School state prize winners, Eleven environment. None of us PLC girls reached the will look at a garden snail interview stage, We were all the same way again! very excited when it was announced that six of our to r to japan girls were placed in the top Clare, Yuki, Audrey, Gilli, eight positions: Heather (Year 9 Japanese) Year 10 category: and Hannah (Year 10) and 1, Naomi Kohan (winner of Williams Sensei joined 15 the trip to La Reunion girls from MLC and their island in 2004) Japanese teacher Ms Anne 3, Lauren Chalmers Bunney for a Study Tour of 8, Kitty Shakur Japan during the Year 11 category: September holidays The 1, Tamsin Moran (winner of girls were hosted by the trip to La Nouvelle families from Kobe College Caledonie in 2004) and took part in a two week 2, Caitlin Moran language and culture 5 Melissa Watts programme which included Congratulations girls l traditional paper making, tea ceremony, flower We look forward to another arrangement, calligraphy adventurous year in the and several sessions in the LaTE Department in 2004, computer lab sending emails back home, Other t ip to la reunio highlights were a trip to the We arrived on Reunion ancient capital of Kyoto, Island after an eight hour two nights on Miyajima flight and and were warmly Island and Tokyo greeted by our prospective Disneyland, We also host families, Reunion is a placed 1000 cranes on a small tropical island off the statue of Sadako in the city eastern coast of Africa, We of Hiroshima, Itsumademo soaked up the culture wasuremasen (We will surrounding us, relaxed on never forget it l )

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15 Peace 1 9 e a vvu d of o dC ttl rk of w'la> t wo Id be ke The e w uld be reconci Ie tlon b tvvee a cc 'ltnes r w la be tlar'llony Ith eV8 r yC'le The w ria wou d be a calm and 'la py pldce tu Ive t wou d be lI"e pa ad se Peace I ... a Inng way away from our world but "'Tleday ~10p('lul y we vv " a II ve '1 harrro'1y, together

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.~ (l Back row (L-R): Hallnah Steens, Courtenay Bombara, Ainsley Moore, Caroline Clugston, Alex Charleston, Isabella Woodhouse, Rebecca Miller, Sara Gibson, Grace Templemall, Sophie Kestevell, Mrs Janet Willl/ot. Seated (L-R): Lucy Mengler, Rebecca Keys.

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french "I like French because I can play lots of games and I can learn about languages. French people have dark skins like Aboriginals but they speak a different language."

"I like to learn new words. I love the games and the dancing and the songs. They wear things like berets."

"I get to do lots of different things in French and I can speak French. It's easy' French people look like Madame Lewis." ( t "I like French fries. I like singing the songs with actions. I like the dancing. They look like me and you."

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u Row 3 (L-R): Max Baker, Ciara Taylor, Eliza Millar, Tiffany Evans, Angus McKenzie, Alyssa Van Heurck. Row 2 (L-R): Lauren Gibson, Millie Cooney, Nicholas Tait, Olivia Triglavcanin, William Sutherland, Elizabeth Painter, Hunter Boyd. Row 1 (L-R): Eleanor Wyn Owen, Fraser Burch, Michael Paganin, Hannah Johns. Absent: William Andrews, Edward Galluccio, Charlotte Salom. Teachers (L-R): Mrs Sue Richards, Mrs Brenda Bishop (Assistant).

, 11 Row 3 (L-R): Alexander Clapin, Daniel Roden, Anneka Swan, Lia Marinko, Jade Sadler, Celia Peters, Christopher Shields, Rhys Williams, Lara Stewart. Row 2 (L-R): Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, Olivia Italiano, Julianne Dutton, Matilda Birchmore, Alice Reilly, Elizabeth Kwon, D'Arcy Munn, Amber MacLeod, Isabella De Marte. Row I (L-R): Jared Ethelston, Rory O'Sullivan, Connor Meerwald, Max Strzelecki, Charlie Bond, Peter Cooke. Teachers(L-R): Miss Elizabeth Clark, Mr Grant Alexander (Assistant) Mrs Glynis Ridley (Assistant).

,pr 1 I{ Row 4 (l-R): Matthew Viney, Max Koster, Ricky Longley, Harrison Shepherd, Kyle Summers, Hugh Templeman. Row 3 (L-R): Sara Gibson, Siena Zamin, Hamish de la Hunty, Claire Breidahl, Nicholas Sutherland, Lara Miller, Hannah Cheir. Row 2 (L-R): Georgia Tait, Eleni Tsaknis, Richard Cook, Charles McGuckin, Angus Barber, Zoe Bailey, Aryaan Horne. Row 1 (L-R): Annabel Skea, Stella Bramley, Alannah Ikin, Talitha Golding, Olivia Shannon, Hadley Lindsay, Isabella Leunig. Teachers (L-R): Ms Jennifer Grant, Miss Lee-Anne Kennedy (Assistant), { Mrs Margaret Osborn (Assistant).

mummy Dear Mummy, I like snuggling up to you in bed in the morning. I love you very much. I love having breakfast in the morning with you. I love your glasses on your face. I love drawing pictures of you. I love going to the beach house with you. I love going for walks with you. I love your big warm hugs. I love you mummy I !!! f I

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Row 3 (L-R): Noel Yip, Georgia Norgard, Nina McDermott, Madeleine Southall, Grace Harris, Emily Cooke, Elizabeth Trahar. Row 2 (L-R): Meg Kowalik, Samantha Thomas, Pamela Diamond, Rachele Devoto, Manisha Malcolm, Marie Martin. Row 1 (L-R); Serena Louie, Ariane Kikiros, Mimi Robson, Emily Burch, Sophie Henderson, Olivia Hasel, Emily Farquhar. Teacher: Miss Jill Gillbard.

Dear God Thank you for love and our families Amen

when we grow up "I want to be a gymnast "I want to be Father "I want to be a doctor because I am flexible." Christmas because I want because I can help Mane Martm to give presents to people." people." Emily Farquar Carma De Rosa "I want to be a famous drawer because I like "I want to be a hair dresser drawing and writing." because I think it will be fun." Nina McDermott Arlane Klklros "I want to be an artist "I want to be a horse rider because I can paint nice so I can ride horses." pictures. " Emily Cooke Pamela Diamond

"I want to be a nurse "I want to be a singer because I want to look after because I like singing people." songs at home." Olivia Hasel Serena Louie

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year on prayers Dear God, Thank you for the toys in the world. Amen.

Dear God, Thank you for the water to drink and water to water the plants. Amen.

Dear God, Thank you for our friends and family. Amen.

Dear God, Thank you for the sharing and caring in the world. Amen.

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Dear God On an island in the middle of the sea, completely Thank you for the flowers and friends surrounded by palm trees, lived a beautiful blue we have. parrot. The parrot was a peaceful creature who Amen delivered messages to the other creatures on the island. One day he delivered a message to a crab who lived down by the rocks. The message was that he had won a new house. The crab was very sad because he loved his old house. So he gave it to the blue parrot. The blue parrot felt very happy and said "Thank you so much." Then he flew to his new home.

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Row 4 (L-R); Flora Smith, Anne-Marie Karageorge, Sarah Sloan, Caitlin O'Shea. Row 3 (L-R); Hannah Kwon, Gabrielle Hitchen, Kimberley Shepherd, Madeleine Lofthouse, Isabel Martin, Genevieve McCloskey, Louisa Painter. Row 2 (L-R); Madeleine King, Eve Bramley, Mabel Gill-Hille, Anna McGuckin, Isabel Sklarz, Nidal Fradd. Row 1 (L-R): Felicity Eustance, Tyko Kirsner, Sophia Glauert, Rosemary Bradley, Jasmine MacLeod, Tyla Cranswick, Alexandra Strzelecki. Teacher: Miss Sara Thorpe.

On Grandparents' Day we had a lovely time. On Grandparents' Day we had a very busy day because we dressed up and did a dressing up parade, they loved it and after we made tiaras. It was great fun. I dressed up as a fairy called Night Wing. Everyone had a lovely time, especially me.

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Row 4 (L-R): Caitlin White, Isabel Mack, Kirsten Van Der Walt, Anna Bradley. Row 3 (L-R): Rebecca Hepbllrll-Brown, Laura Hull, Annabelle Evans, Georgina Moran, Clair-Louise Lawson, Jenna Cook, Isabella Blakiston. Row 2 (L-R): I/ldia MlInn, Grace Blackman, Olivia Pavy, Elise Karageorge, Isabelle Roden, Madeline Smith-Gander, Emma Smith. RolV 1 (L-R): Arielle Tay, Carrie Tiller, Georgia Kavanagh, Alexia Botha, Sarah Clairs, Victoria Somers, Katelyn Ivulich. Absent: A isling Sloan. Teacher: Mrs Kellie Picker.

@ tJd] a LJ !2~ Victoria Georgia Aisling ~ e ~ 0 Carrie -Olivia Sarah Caitlin ~Qo ~ ~ r~ @J Jilt thel) Isabel M Isabelle R Laura Madeline birds-eye @ Q) @ Alexia @ Arielle Bella Anna

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25 kOOkabUrraljuniOr SChOOllyear four

"I want to be a comedia n, like Dawll French, because she's fU11ny and kind."

Row 3 (L-R): Beatrice Harris, Sarah Pybus, Olive Gill-Hille, Frances Peters, Claudia Del Borrello, Ellen Marinko. Row 2 (L-R): Alice Garbutt-Wilkins, Felicity Tan, Sophia skea, Laura Hejleh, Stephanie King. Row 1 (L-R): Kira Cranswick, Casey Simms, Lynnett Ng, Charlotte McDermott, Lauren Bennett, Jia- Ying Choong. Teacher: Mrs soni Bailey.

~ea 4 Row 3 (L-R): Alice Watt, Samantha Martin, Eleanor Lofthouse, Diel/e Horne, Alice Dormer, Chelsea Brumby. Row 2 (L-R): Isabel Kordic, Marli McGuckin, Courtney Certoma, Hannah Newnes, Sophie Clapin. Row 1 (L-R): Rosie Barton, Caitlin Bombara, Camilla Eus/ance, Toreigh Til/er, Claudia Henderson, Gigi Wong. Teacher: Mrs Alison Viney.

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"I want to be a doctor when I grow up because they help people."

"I want to be a photographer because it is a fun job, it is an easy job, you get good money for it and you can meet lots of different people."

"I want to be a famous soccer player because David Beckham is my hero."

"I want to be a vet to see cute puppies and dogs and "I want to be a help them stay healthy." volunteer person like my Grandma "I want to be my Mum because she's cool." because she is cOllsiderate, caring "I would like to be a writer and an actress beuse I a1ld just really would like to write . " adventure stories. I would lllee. also like to be an actress then I could be with my brother"

"I would like to be a hockey player, a wildlife photographer and an actor because you can be with animals, have fun and be different people."

"I want to be a designer because I love drawing clothes for other people."

"When I grow up I want to be like David Attenborough because I love animals and listening to the outside world. When I grow up I would like to be a soccer player (I probably won't though.)"

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the pillows Feathers, bows, sequins alld pearls

Paillting mId se'wing I dOlIe by all the girls. These pillmus arc not for our weary heads, So beautiful they will adorn our beds. The competion has flOW been 1"11 n we were all 7.UillJIerS cause we had such fUll. Spending time with all our mums Completing these zvas lots offUll. For Mrs Biggs and Mrs Beer... Lets give them all a great big cheer!

singing at PLC Singing loud singing clear, how could there be a winner here, every single talent there be, performing live at PLC, TI I' ~

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Row 3 (L-R): Esther Glauert, Belle Casey, Katie Andersen, Amelia Hawkins, Sasha Spiers, Asha Harris, Genevieve Graham, Stephanie Wright. Row 2 (L-R): Bonnie Stewart, Katie King, Nicola Kilbee, Bonnie de la Hunty, Anisah Nasir, Lydia Cl/lley, Holly Beeton. Row 1 (L-R): Cody-Sue Tl/rco, Madelaine Roden, Ariane Kingsbl/ry, Zoe Robson, Sarah Francis, Hayley Craig, Amelia Henderson-Pitman, Molly Garbutt-Wilkins. Teacher: Mrs Meredith Beer.

1/ Row 3 (L-R): Ashleigh Civiello, Isabella Hynes, Tessa Randles, Daniella Harlan, Farrah Munshi, Bernadette Nebel, Katelyn Prendiville, Phoebe Beurteal/x. Row 2 (L-R): Indiah Boyd, Leona McArdle, Clal/dia Whitcombe, Annabelle Henderson, Tamsin McLinden, Kate Barblett, Yukie Sato. Row 1 (L-R): Samantha Capelli, Nicole Platell, Amelia Foulkes, Isabella Caporale, Catherine Van Del' Walt, Melissa Brl/mby, Lucille Desai, Megan Kozak. Teacher: Mrs Victoria Biggs

an upside down day I saw a play speaking Oh what the heck I'll join I saw a cake eating a cook french along!1 I saw a speech reading a I saw a gymnast on a ~ an n book bench I saw a needle sew a I saw a sneaker run a mile thread On every face I saw a smile I saw a tiara on a every I saw a voice singing a head song

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, ifeverything was thrown into one big story then it 'would all fall into place ".. the beginning the middle and the end

peac Have peace in your family, care for your siblings and your mother and father, have patience with everyone as we are not all perfect. Get along with friends, support them, include them, encourage them to live their dreams and pay attention to their thoughts and feelings Give people love even if they are mean to you, as forgiveness is a powerful virtue. Never say people are right or wrong let them state their point of view, that way harmony will be within you and everyone else. Love yourself, for who you are and control tantrums, as that only makes you a bitter person. Be sensitive towards others who are different from you or believe other things, let us tolerate each other and communicate.

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Row 3 (L-R): Sophia McGuckin, Camilla Golding, Natasha Pringle, Katie McIntyre, Esmeralda Ashby, Tessa Mead, Anna Quirk, Mary Bowman. Row 2 (L-R): Ella Jackson, Sophie Parker, Alex Charleston, Mollie Atkins, Genevieve Watkins, Maddison Gale, Veronica Sidjono. Row 1 (L-R): Mieke Wevers, Sarah Richardson, Lucy Bennett, Holly Doherty, Clare Johnston, Giorgia Mack, Isabella Woodhouse, Elizabeth Snell. Teacher: Mrs Andrea Sofield.

I' ~ ~ Row 3 (L-R): Ainsley Moore, Andonia Kailis, Emily Joyner, Sophie Kesteven, Amelia Richardson, Hannah Steens, Renata Koster. Row 2 (L-R): Hollie Gillespie, Grace Templeman, Courtenay Bombara, Hannah Busby, Georgia Ogden, Jade Bates, Christine Pavy, Eboni Tiller. Row 1 (L-R): Candice Chin, Veronica Del Borrello, Rebecca Miller, Sophie Joske, Eliza Kavanagh, Caroline Clugston, Gabriella Robson. Teacher: Mr Richard Wright.

l/Lo,.6H Row 3 (L-R): Emma Yole, Anna Lynn, Lucy Mengler, Rebecca Keys, Maitlyn Hansen, Sara Gibson, Julia Mugliston. Row 2 (L-R): Kim Sumura, Ashleigh McCloskey, Alice Riddle, Ilana Kohan, Ailsa McKechnie, Kelsey Brokaw, Kelsey Gill, Gabrielle McLeod. Row 1 (L-R): Liana Tay, Madeleine Watts, Chloe Leaker, Jamie Bradley, Laura Ng, Leah Baker, Portia Smallbone. Teacher: Ms Diane Holmes.

forever peace We can try not to sin, ... If you understood every We can try to keep thing, harmony in relationships, If you were a fully religious We can try to have all as person, friends, If you never fought, ... if we were to be all these If you never sinned, things, If you kept harmony in then there would only be every relationship, one word, If you were friends with that could explain our everyone... actions and conversations ... then you wouldn't be from and that is ... this world.... Because no-one is perfect, PEACE Not everyone is part of the cycle of peace... taken from a poem by ...but we can try to be... We can try to understand, We can try to be religious, We can try to never fight,

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The move from the top of West Coast Eagles. The camp was a wonderful the Junior School to the day was fun and full of opportunity to get to know bottom ranks of the Middle surprises, including when different people. School was better than we Channel 9 News stopped had been told. The by to film the Dockers' Thanks Mr McTavish, Mr transition into Year 7 was a fans. O'Brien, Mrs Cresswell and great experience. Miss Brennan. This year Year 7 camp was a great couldn't have happened A highlight of the year was experience for all of us, without you! the football day organised especially the flying fox, by Mr McTavish (Year 7 Co­ big swing and rock Georgia Drake-Brockman ordinator). We all dressed climbing. Another in the colours of our interesting experience was favourite football team and cooking on camp out. We Mr McTavish set up a all agreed that our cooking guessing chart on who couldn't beat the real food would win the Western provided on camp Derby between the (although many of us went Fremantle Dockers and the back for seconds). Year 7

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year eight camp or yellow stickers to show Camp ... well what can I the dominant quadrant of say? Cold nights, wet their brain (very useful. clothes, long bush walks it's a lot better to ask a and making our own food. green person to organise a It was great I Everyone has project). Non-camp week the best experiences on was very entertaining and camp, and if you don't go I'm sure everyone had a on camp, you're missing heap of fun! out on a loti It's a great chance to be independent Grace Edwards and make new friends. Go on camp, you'll enjoy it' arts day dance When you think back, it Meghan Smallwood took over five hours a week of organisation, stressing year 8 non-camp week out about costumes, and It's really amazing how rehearsals before school, at much you can cram into lunchtime and after school five short school days! to get everyone involved While half of Year 8 were and dancing! Our roughing it at Dwellingup, performance only lasted back at PLC the other half two and a half minutes on were having a ball stage but, as always, we discovering our inner circus had a smashing time with performer, figuring out our lollies for all at the end I brains, dancing, painting faces and much more' A Sarah Jackson real blast was Circus Skills; swinging on trapezes, doing amazing acrobatics, juggling anything and everything and suddenly becoming a couple of metres tall thanks to stilts. Everyone proudly displayed blue, green, red

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funkshun canberra trip Since the start of this year, Of course we didn't go to the Year 9 dancers have Canberra for the 90 Scotch been working with Miss boys, we went for the Charles-Twight to sightseeing I Canberra may choreograph and learn a have a dull image, but series of 'funk' dances. there is still some exciting These have been stuff to see. We visited performed at various Parliament House, the War concerts such as 'Achper'. Memorial, the Telstra Tower, The three Year 9 Dance and may other famous classes learnt individual attractions. We also dances, which were then travelled an hour out of combined to form Canberra into the Funkshun, which proved to mountains. Skiing was be one of this year's great fun and some of us highlights in both Dance hadn't seen snow, which and for the Year 9s. made it fantastic. We had .,.", the time of our lives and city after dark made some unforgettable City After Dark was a great friends. We recommend the learning experience about Canberra trip as a fantastic the dangers of the city, experience. ~ where not to walk and how to keep safe. Hopefully, Katherine Rickett, none of us will be in a Elle Macpherson, dangerous situation in the Tessa Flynn future but, if we are, we will know how to deal with it!

Harriet Swale

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it's academic It's Academic is a statewide television quiz programme for Year 10 students from all schools. The opposition had months of intensive training - we had two lunchtimes and our bare wits but with lots of support, then there is no doubt PLC can win.

Round one: meeting the opposition in the make-up room and then out in front of the cameras. We came second and the score was high enough to get us into round two. Round two: we lost - dismally. There are five stars on the New Zealand flag, not four, five!

Now it's all over, I have to admit it was lots of fun. It's a big thanks to Mrs Warburton and Mrs Venables. Don't forget, It's Academic is epidemic... 1

Harriet Riley uniform It's amazing how the simple reward of food can transform a year group from a sloppy bunch of half dressed girls into a smart, respectable, sophisticated looking group of PLC ladies. In three weeks all Year 10s did just this. It was the transition homework and, although the high ropes course was known as the 'uniform The transition from the the camps were fun and extremely scary but lots of check'. In the mornings, oldest in the Middle School exciting, it is something of a fun. Our beauty sleep was each Tutor Group was in Year 9 to the youngest in relief that there is only one disturbed by the loud under possible attack from the Senior School in Year more camp that is snoring of the people in the Ms Cody's clipboard. The 10 has brought a lot of compulsory! next tent. reward was not only the surprises. Buying the glory of winning but the stylish Senior School tie at Poppy Lissiman The best aspect of camp 'Alannah Hill' bag: full of the uniform shop and the was the friendships we lollies, muesli bars and thought of our first social camp made with everyone in our other goodies. McNeil were just two things that Camp couldn't be too bad: camp group and the eventually won gold with made us realise that we we only had to last seven exhilaration after the least amount of were half way through days without a shower! completing eight days in infringements and Baird secondary school. the wilderness. Our camp and Stewart won silver. Our arrival at Margaret leaders were awesome and We will look back and miss River made us realise we we all had a fantastic time. Ellie Peter the Middle School, in were about to embark on a particular the Middle 60 kilometre walk! Isobel Woods School Assembly and less Abseiling was great and

37 kookaburra Isenior SChOOl1 year eleven transition the cheer squad The transition from Year 10 Hockey socks, sport skirts to 11 was a big change for and the cheer squad's own us all. We were faced with t-shirt, hair in pigtails, pom- p many more challenges and poms around your wrist, a were required to put more big water bottle and a effort into all our subjects. whole lot of fun. These are We had grown from the just some of the things that babies of the Senior School contribute to the cheer to big Year 11 s. squad. In Year 11, all of this fun is passed down to a A good thing about Year 11 new generation of leaders. was being able to choose This year the team is full of our own subjects. No bright and bubbly longer were we forced to individuals who are full of do subjects that we new ideas and a will to loathed. Now we have achieve great results. settled in and are ready for Year 12 and the responsibility of leadership exams roles. For the Year 11 s who are doing TEE subjects, exam time appeared to be very leadership stressful I Clutching clear Over 70 Year 11 students drink bottles and graphic participated in this year's calculators, we wished Citizenship and Leadership each other well as we Programme. From this walked into our exams. course, presented by Ms Cody, we identified many Earlier, Ms Cody had qualities that are needed to reminded us that exams be an active citizen and were not about 'luck'. This leader within the School. was definitely indicated in the marks received by the dance many, showing the hours of effort they had put in. I think After a year group meeting that what we have learnt full of wild suggestions for a from our exams can really theme (such as Studio be summed up in the PLC!) we finally decided on principles of Practice, 'An Evening in Paris' So the Preparation, Punctuality preparations began: a and Performance but, week of discussions about undoubtedly, the most outfits, hairstyles, and important would have to be partners, not to mention Progress I EVERYBODY stressing out! Most of all, everyone was excited about the big night. At 3:20pm on Friday 9th May we bolted out of school eager to get home to make ourselves look beautiful.

After many hours of preparation and braving we say, 'fantastique', the food was 'bon appetit' and the music was ROCKINI (Spice Girls hits and all!). Overall, it was a night to be remembered, giving us some relief from the exams to come!

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39 kookaburraIsenior school Iyear twelve

citizenship entertaining student On 3rd February, most assemblies and cutting students were at home back on our social lives, the organising themselves for reality of leaving finally set in. the year ahead, but not the Year 12s 1 We spent the day The Leavers' jumpers at School, getting involved distinguish the Year 12s in Orientation Day. We were from the rest of the student treated to motivational body, whilst commanding speeches by special that little bit of respect that guests, including former comes with being the PLC girls, who encouraged oldest. Designed by Kim us to strive for the highest Barton, the Leavers 2003 and enjoy our last year of jumpers are white with the schooling. Most would School Crest and, of agree that the best part of course, a couple of blue the day was the team effort and green stripes. To add a to reach the materials bit of drama, the jumpers required for our 'Go For It!' displayed a grammatical banners, encountering a error... Horror! An range of obstacles along apostrophe caused a the way. The motto 'Go For pandemonium in the It!' encompasses our year English Department! The group's aim to do our best Leavers don't own 2003 11 in every aspect of our lives Never fear, Ms Robinson this year. and Ms Cody were quickly on the scene with a huge variety of 'quick-unpicks' to op shop glamour day resolve this unsightly error. Watch out world 1 From the Leavers' Jumpers... an shelves of Good Sammys integral part of the Year 12 and the Salvos, PLC experience. presents 'Op Shop Glamour Day', with the Year 12s stepping out in true style. lunch with ms To raise money for the PLC blackwood Service Team, the Year 12s One of the many events and other students dressed that Year 12s look forward in outrageous combinations to is lunch with Ms of fake fur, velvet and Blackwood. These lunches sequins with the donation of are an opportunity for us to a gold coin. Lunchtime share oUr future aspirations entertainment was provided and achievements during by the queens of karaoke. our years at PLC. One-on­ one talks with Ms Blackwood enabled us to leavers 2003 cut down barriers and hear jumpers her insight on School and On 3rd June, after life We considered this completing our first lunch to be a privilege as semester examinations, we were given the with only 74 school days opportunity to learn new until the end of our PLC life, things about our peers as we received our Leavers well as our Principal in an 2003 jumpers. Whilst informal atmosphere. getting our exam results, sitting cross-levels, dressing up for free dress days, going to various sports trainings, organising

40 kOOkaburralsenior school Iyear twelve ball

baird (left) carmichael (right)

ferguson (left) mcneil (right)

stewart (left) summers (right)

the ball the night had to end but The Year 12 Ball was an leaving with shoes in one amazing and glamorous hand and partner's arm in evening. Arriving in trams, the other, the night was fire trucks, limousines and measured to be a great boats was all about making success. a grand entrance. The buffet was divine and fuelled the appetites of the dancing queens. Because of the variety of the music, both students and teachers were able to dance the night away, enjoying themselves immensely. Everyone was disappointed

41 kookaburra Iboarders' review

Throughout my four years we farewelled Ms Pyrc, Ms as a boarder at PLC, I have Randell and Mrs Marshall felt honoured to be part of a (fondly known as 'Marshy'). community that recognises girls for their different However, we welcomed qualities. Coming from very new mistresses who have diverse cultural and been wonderful and geographical origins, PLC encouraging. Our boarders acknowledge and Recreational Officer has celebrate difference, taking brightened up the younger pride in the individuality of girls' days, with plenty of girls whilst using their weekend fun activities, diversity to mould the including trips to the shape of the Boarding shops I Nearly every House community. PLC weekend Mr Mac (Mr boarders are a distinct McTavish) takes the girls to presence within the College the footy, all dressed up in and one thing that sets us some weird and wacky apart is our understanding outfits! of and support for each other. The Year 12s have played an enthusiastic leadership This year has been an role, making each girl feel eventful one and has welcome in the Boarding definitely been my best at House. Each Year 12 girl PLC. It all started in 2002 has a wonderful and when the Year 11 s (now different quality which Year 12s) did an amazing shone through this year. We job with a 'football themed' wish them every success Christmas dinner. This was as they move on, building a great farewell to the 2002 on the independence and Year 12 boarders and I friendships made during thank them for their their time as boarders. guidance. Being a boarder is a huge There was an unsuccessful life experience, preparing attempt at creating one for the big, wide world. 'popstars' with a karaoke It develops independence night, when songs came and gives you a chance to out of the woodwork; it's not shine as an individual in a every day we hear diverse and supportive 'Scandal'us' on the radio l A community. In order to rendition of ABBA songs achieve a community of demonstrated how people and represent that connected we all are. community to the outside world, one must The boarders' footy team acknowledge difference was reformed and and accept people for who improved, managing a they are. This enables a glorious victory over truly civilised society. Swanleigh after a hard and well fought game. With I thank everyone in the regular training sessions Boarding House for their we hope to have started a great spirit, individuality trend that will survive the and good humour. This has 'trading' of several valuable enabled me to experience players. what I am sure will be one of the most amazing and Vibrant colours, more rewarding times of my life. cupboards and a safe have been added in a Rebecca Sparrowhawk refurbishment of two rooms in the Year 10 area: something for younger girls to look forward to. Sadly,

43 kookaburraIbeyond mcneil street

chorale tour to wales

year 9 canberra trip

year 10 and 11 ski trip

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outdoor education

45 kookaburra literature and the arts

arts' fusion kOOkaburr~ literature and the arts

The entire Arts area at PLC 'Shrek' as well as the technical crew member while the works of our is like the 'discoball' at a popular 'Hot Latin'. The worked together to produce artists were displayed at nightclub. I know this may string groups had a brilliant a first-class performance the annual art exhibition strike some of you as year, with the String that was breathtakingly 'Eclectic Fusion'. completely odd, but there is Orchestra and Cellisima entertaining and deserved no other way to sum up the Ensemble featuring in to be on Broadway! Students have had an Arts at PLC. Not only is it numerous events. Many Thanks to Ms Herman, Miss opportunity to fulfil their the centre of school life, it's players had the opportunity Charles-Twight, Ms creative dreams whilst where people shine and it is to perform with the West Massey, Ms Coughlan, Mrs working in the many fun certainly where all the fun Australian Jazz Youth Kowalik, Mr Herman and Mr areas of Technology and happens! Orchestra at the 2003 PLC/ Hounslow for their Enterprise this year. They Scotch Jazz Night. dedication, commitment have demonstrated The Music Centre has been and energy which made initiative and persistence to full of life thanks to the new Yet again, the PLC Pipe the musical an outstanding find exciting solutions to the Director of Music, Mrs Band proved an piece of theatre. To end the design challenges that Kowalik. Music Camp was undisputed favourite within year on a high note was the have been set for them and held in the harmonious the School. They performed Year 11 Curriculum produced work that was surroundings of New Norcia at many events, including Production, 'An Absurd outstanding. The garments in the extreme heat of ANZAC Day, IGSSA Affair', which displayed produced in Textiles have summer, but there was no Athletics Carnival and Lilac extracts from various ranged from classically stopping our musicians and Hill and had a very absurdist plays and elegant to funky whilst the we fought on despite 40°c successful Pipe Band received rave reviews from delicious aromas drifting conditions, giving it all we camp at the Reserve all audience members. along the Maths corridor had. At the concert on the Barracks. As always, they indicated that mouth- final day every ensemble made us proud and kept Our debaters and public watering morsels were played with rhythm and flair. the tradition alive. speakers proved that they being created in the Food are not just pretty faces but area. The Cookery section Throughout 2003, each Special thanks to all the are packed full of brains. on Arts Day continues to music ensemble has given music captains who have With topics ranging from 'If grow with an amazing one hundred percent, led the various music it feels right do it' and 'The display - particularly the displaying their talents at ensembles throughout the day my laptop broke down' section for decorated many concerts and venues year; Pascale Angliss, the first-class debaters and cakes. Girls working in such as the Perth Concert Emily Keys, Kendal Giles, speakers proved to Materials have produced Hall and the Quarry Raine Gorter, Casey everyone that they are some very ambitious Amphitheatre. The Chorale Jenkins, M-T Barnes and tough talkers. projects which have been had an eventful year, Chloe Thomas, as well as successfully completed. travelling to the United all the group conductors. Outstanding work was This bodes well for the Year Kingdom and Wales in the produced by our dancers 11 Furniture Design Course July holidays. They were This year has seen PLC at the IGSSA Dance that will be introduced for awarded an outstanding shine in the Drama Festival. Lead by Kimberley the first time in 2004 Media 15th place overall and had Department, with the Year Rowley, the dance students have been extra the prestigious honour of 12 Drama girls company proved once busy in the darkroom being the best youth demonstrating their again that they are the developing wonderful chorale group in the amazing acting ability in grooviest and most co- photographs, some of southern hemisphere. The the curriculum production ordinated girls around with which have been newly formed Combined 'Cloudstreet'. Over the four absolutely amazing dance successful in competitions PLC/Scotch Wind Ensemble nights it was staged the routines. throughout the year. In Multi received an award of hard work, dedication and Media, Year 7 students had Outstanding at the WA energy each actor injected On September 3rd the the opportunity to 'put Schools' Band Festival. into the play produced an Junior School celebrated its themselves in the picture', unbelievable and emotional Performing and Creative and Year 8s learned how to The PLC Stage Band had a drama. After the 'bump out' Arts Day with a collection of design their own web page. fantastic year, with Pip Moir of 'Cloudstreet', 'The Little beautifully made crowns, The most recent addition to starring as the new vocalist. Shop of Horrors' came into funky Year 6 House the Technology and Highlights included full swing. The performance dances, confident public Enterprise Department, performing with Graeme was a wonderful success speakers and flexible 'Charlie James', has proved Lyall at the PLC/Scotch and displayed the true gymnasts. I can foresee a hit with the Year 11 Early Jazz Night and citations to talents of all who where now that the future of the Childhood Studies Adair Scott and Sarah Wells involved. The colour, flair arts is in great hands with students. However, some at the WA Schools' Jazz and talent of over eighty such budding young artists girls have decided, after Festival. PLC's Concert girls was unbelievable and already displaying energy having taken him home for Bands also provided much left the audience singing and flair. the night, that motherhood entertainment throughout "Bop Shoo Bop ... Little is not for them - at least not the year, with pieces from Shop of Horrors". Every The talent of our writers for a while! The most 'The Little Mermaid' and dancer, singer, actor and was published in 'Pastiche' enterprising group in the

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Department has been the opportunities that were Year 10 Small Business offered. From art to textiles, group. They have learned every area is loaded with the value of conducting talent and I wish to thank surveys to test the market every girl for their place and the need to participation, dedication produce quality items at a and most of all spirit. The price the target audience is Arts at PLC would not be prepared to pay Like all possible without your girls who have had the enthusiasm and the opportunity to work in this teachers who have area, they have learned contributed their time and that if you plan well, enjoy energy into making this what you do then success area so special. Good luck is guaranteed. to Hami James-Dentith (Arts Captain 2004). As I After many late night and say farewell, I hope that the early morning rehearsals future holds many more the pinnacle of the 'Arts crazy memories. Always World' finally arrived. remember to give Performing and Creative everything your best shot Arts Day was really and SHINE! amazing and everyone got involved and gave Chloe Thomas everything their best shot. It was a collage of Justin Timberlake dances, vogue fashion, amusing improvisations, fantasy art flowers, delicious cakes, amazing photography and of course, the House Choir Competition. The talent that was produced on the day was extraordinary and inspirational. Everyone should be full of pride for the effort that they put into every category. It is that enthusiasm, effort and passion for the arts which makes Performing and Creative Arts Day the best day ever! Baird, led by Anna Chacko, took the cup for the House Choir Competition with their collection of Michael Jackson tunes. Overall it Page 48 was Ferguson who really Top: Katie Southwell Yr 11 excelled, winning the Arts Above left: Amanda Brooks Yr 12 Day Trophy. An enormous Above top right: Amy Green Yr 12 thank you must go to Ms Above bottom right: Kimberley Barton Yr 12 Coughlan, all the House Page 49 Captains and House Arts Top left: Yr 10 Community Arts Project co-ordinators for their Top middle: Charlotte Humphries Yr 12 organisation, commitment, Top right: Yr 8 Community Arts Project support and energy. Middle: Charlotte HUlllphries Yr 12 Bottom left: Casey Jenkins Yr 12 Overall, the year of 2003 Bottom right: Yr 8 Oriental Armour was full to the brim with the Arts. I hope every girl ignited her passion for the Arts, and participated in the hundreds of arts

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49 kOOkaburra/literature and the arts I music

pockets M-T Barnes (Term 4) Amy Willsher Alison Barnes Caitlin Trumble Sophie Smith Sophie Smith M-T Barnes Agnes Kang Chloe Thomas Elizabeth Lissiman M-T Barnes Kim Rowley Amanda Osborne JacquiYoung Allie Clarke

Casey Jenkins M-T Barnes Shakira Durrant

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Jess Oldham Sarah Wells Adair Scott Raine Gorter Claire Batchelor Pia Humphry

Caitlin Trumble Emily Keys Yvonne Hii Rachel Carew-Hopkins Tepi Pen Justine Howard Camilla Bibby (Term 4) Pascale Angliss Glenna Tan Meliesse Palassis Emily Keys Justine Howard Rachel Carew-Hopkins

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The colour, flair and talent was unbelievable and left the audience singing "Bop Shoo Bop ... Little Shop of Horrors". Every dancer, singer, actor and technical crew member worked together to produce a first­ class performance that was breathtakingly entertaining and deserved to be on Broadway!

drama honours

Kendal Giles Shakira Durrant Justine Howard Chloe Thomas M-T Barnes Camilla Bibby

ts Alyssa Wright Rebecca Sparrowhawk Kim McDougall Niki Mossop Gemma Willing Joy Gilmour Hannah Corcoran Tanya Lee Tepi Pen Lauren Cooper Jillian Goodwin Sarah O'Neill Lori Lim Madison Cramer (Term 4)

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Outstanding work was produced by our dancers at the IGSSA Dance Festival. Lead by Kimberley Rowley, the dance company proved once again that they are the grooviest and most co­ ordinated girls around with absolutely amazing dance routines.

performing arts o s Sophie Smith (Term 4)

o Amanda Osborne Gemma Willing Jess Schouten Kimberley Rowley Shakira Durrant Kimberley Barker Meidy Tjoe Stephanie Wiryo Kendal Giles Aurelia Augustine Kate Macpherson (Term 4)

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Do not Ask I know everything yet nothing, only the books I memorise, and the news that passes by. I have seen the boys chase girls and tag along for a time but when it stopped and we are quiet I am speechless. I know everything and nothing as the worlds roll into one and I do not see it go by. Ask me a question of Newton or friends, I shall answer, but do not ask me the shape of the stars, the colour of her eyes. Tessa La Meta, Yr 12

Mum's Picture I spend a lot of time staring at the photo. Mum's favourite. An innocent smile,

Shining eyes, Nothing but happiness visible in this smiling image.

Stare into the eyes, wondering what was really there. The smile to hide the pain Dancing eyes for the intrigue.

Always hiding inside this body. Mum's favourite picture, But I don't know that girl. Past of what originally was, Before fear lost its grip on me.

Mum's favourite picture, And now I laugh at the past me, Drowning in my own mind, Waiting for someone else to change tomorrow, for some other eternity. top four: Ayla Dare-Collard Yr 11 bottom: Blanche Alexander and Amelia Broun Yr 10 Mathea McCubbing. Yr 9

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watermelon & peach squash call me sometime and we will sit on the roof eating yellow pipped watermelon and drinking peach squash just like we used to when mum wasn't around when i was eight and you were ten and we would talk of everything we knew barbies to playdo, hair to nails, or everything we wished we knew try something a bit zany like brushing our teeth ourselves or making playdoh without telling mum and the house & kitchen was a mess when she got home and she yelled for hours and we tried our hardest not to laugh, and now we are grown with boyfriends, school books exams so call me sometime and we will sit on the window sill and eat yellow pipped water melon and drink peach squash Lauren Winter, Yr 11

Ophelia floating a black river One last fig a reflecting window One last fig floating beneath to grandma's house we go rain dripping on yellow leaves a morning before winter weekly Sunday lunch relatives all around Bronte Lenigas, Yr 9 first thing I do rush to the old fig tree one fig one last fig the tender fruit, reminds me silence of the the sound of cold wind outside scorching sun twinkling like stars in the sky hot, blistering summers baskets of figs comforting as the texture of sit in a circle a warm rug eat everyone the sound of cold wind outside till our tongues cosy and secure are raw as the opening and our lips to the world are numb now as a mother of drifting clouds I watch of journeys children running around the warmth of mystical incense the old fig tree floating through the textured felt I go outside and take II' One last fig as I hear the silence of sleep top: Hayley Woodland Yr 11 middle left: Domini Marshall Yr 9, middle right: Claire Coni Yr 11 Pip Munckton, Yr 9 Isabel Bucher, Yr 9 bottom: Kathryn Cowley Yr 10

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56 kookaburraIliterature and the arts I inter-school debating I public speaking

et Ice mg ocket Tessa La Mela Charlotte Humphries Jane Trudgian Tessa La Mela Chloe Thomas

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top (left): Pippin Holmes Yr 9, top right: Megan Cinanni Yr 10 second from top: Lucy Hansberry Yr 10 third from top (left): Lilli Cook Yr 9, (right) Jane Kennedy Yr 8

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above: a selection oftile cakes made for Perforllling alld Creative Arts Day

59 kookaburraIliterature and the arts I multi media I independent living

60 kookaburra Iliterature and the arts Itechnology and enterprise

61 kookaburraIsports review

In February 2003, green 'zooties' (zootsuits)! energised PLC girls As the weather heated up stepped up to the starting in Term 4, beach volleyball blocks we were off and and waterpolo once again racing - literally, with the proved popular sports, swimmers the first to take whilst others playing their marks. The Inter­ softball were hitting home­ School team got PLC off to runs left, right and centre, a brilliant start, achieving signaling the end to fourth place overall and another action-packed extremely close to third. year I

Not to be outdone was the Other memorable events diving team, placed were the staff versus second overall and the students soccer match, the tennis team showing many sporting assemblies, Lleyton Hewitt-like talent the Boarders' footy whilst acing their rivals in matches and, of course, true PLC style. the chants of the cheer squad who are always With Term 2 came more lively, spirited and shaking early morning trainings at their 'bon-bons' (Ricky Perry Lakes, and the cross­ Martin style I ). country team rose to the challenge. Meanwhile, PLC has many talented netballers shot goals and athletes and I feel proud attacked and defended when I hear about all our their way to great success, sporting achievements, so I whilst potential Hockeyroos send collective showed their talent on the congratulations to oval. If you had entered the everyone who contributed 'old gym' early one to sport this year. A special morning, you would have mention goes to the seen gymnasts leaping, Captains of the individual flipping, and vaulting as sports and the House they prepared for the Sports Co-ordinators for all IGGSA competition, in their contributions this year. which they were placed Also, the many tireless third. parents on the Friends of Sport Committee (formed As the year rounded the this year) and the great corner and headed into the Physical Education home straight, PLC picked teachers and coaches at up the pace. In the second PLC. Good luck to Sarah week of Term 3, the Humphry, 2004 Sport stormiest and coldest day Captain. I know you'll do a of the year hosted the Inter­ fantastic job l House Athletics Carnival. This spirit continued into So to the finish line, to the Inter-School Athletics bring my race analogy to Carnival, which PLC hosted an end: I hope you this year. continue to wear your retro­ striped, Inter-School tops Also in Term 3, were (tucked into your basketball and rowing. trackpants) and that you Many girls rode their bikes always feel a flush of pride from the Bell Tower in the when the Pipe Band city to Canning Bridge to marches into the stadium watch the Head of the River with the stirring sound in which the First Eight "naaa, naaa, naa, na ,na, came third and PLC was na, na" (Scotland the placed second overall. The Brave!). girls really proved their strength, gliding along the Danika Warburton river at tremendous speed Sports Captain and looking great in bright

63 kookaburraIsports review I basketball Icross country Idiving

sports pockets athletics basketball hockey netball Jessica Allan Jasmine Bedford Pia Humphry Jasmine Bedford Alicia Anderson Shannon Seaby Kathryn MacTaggart Sarah Coyle Eliza Cole Shannon Seaby Pia Humphry gymnastics Kimberley Rowley Jessica Schouten Sarah Humphry Sophie Smith 64 kookaburraIsports review Ihockey I gymnastics Inetball

participation pockets second participation pocket Caitlin Bolt Katherine Park Lucy Simmer-Knight Eliza Cole Caroline House Ellie Peter Freya Symons Rebecca Smith Paige Maloney Alicia Rayner Emma Crisp Pia Humphry Taryn Seaby Meg Chute Catherine Pennock Meggy McFarlane Tessa Garside Christie LeCornu

65 kOOkaburral sports review Irowing Isoftball Iswimming

sports pockets rowing swimming Monika Cook Alicia Anderson Hannah Corcoran Emily Keys Jemima Pope-Brien Lauren Winter Emma Scogna Sophie Smith Caitlin Trumble

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tennis volleyball Sarah Hendriks Alicia Anderson Denby Kerr Sarah Coyle Meggy McFarlane Jessica Schouten Karen Lacheta Meggy McFarlane Jessica Spragg

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year 78 (L-R) Row 4: Katharina Spanbroek, Georgia Mackay, Julia Miller, Chloe Ng. Row 3: Sharnie Sammut, Sophie Milne, Ellen McGuckin, Daisy de la Hunty, Georgia Donaldson, Cassie McCloskey, Catherine Donnelly. Row 2: Morwenna Maclean, Sabrina Del Borrello, Lisa Kyle, Amy Clifton, Sam Willis, Chloe Hutt, Georgia Walter, Aarksara Faa. Row 1: Lauren Walker, Adelaide Nelson, Sophie Pember, Olivia Swan, Sarah Hejleh, Alice Carter, Heather Foulner. Teacher: Ms Jacqui Brennan.

year 7C (L-R) Row 3: Pascale Young, Alison Mclean, Tamsin Venter, Rosie Burton, Arabella Tole', Stephanie Bell, Grace McCallum, Madelene Mulholland. Row 2: Tessa McOnie, Holly Constantine, Nada Baradja, Emily Alexander, Isabel Hennessy, Georgia McLinden, Margot McGeoch, Philippa Bartlett. Row 1: Annabel Hall, Kristen Chiswell, Cate Willis, Jennifer Chan, Philippa Nilant, Lucy Treasure, Anna Balston, Georgia Drake-Brockman. Absent: Catherine Mews, Ellie Beurteaux. Teacher: Mrs Kerri Cresswell.

year 70 (L-R) Row 4: Ginny Lannigan, Holly Fulker, Hannah McKelvie, Abyan Nasir. Row 3: Rachel Chandler, Tori Gill, Hannah Murray, Laura Bailey, Amy Bilsby, Pippa Lightfoot, Emily Palmer. Row 2: Georgia Middleton, Grace Hwang, Cordelia Mortimer, Catherine Roden, Anna Curry, Cordelia Coleman. Row 1: Sara Louie, Darcy Phillips, Caitlin Ferrell, Sarah Maxwell, Lucy Fry, Rebecca Moffat, Aasha Priest. Teacher: Mr Paul O'Brien.

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year 8 baird (L-R) Row 4: Claire Ramage, Erika Ahmad, Eloise Hoey, Casey Bombara Row 3: Sarah E Young, Isabelle Dolin, Ciane Horne, Stacey Hammond, Georgia Cousins, Jessica Maslen, Jess Olsen Row 2: Natalie Berrell, Courtney Chircop, Stephanie Cooper, Catherine Pettemerides, Inessa Fouquet, Susie Leigh-Firbank, Tenika Smith, Maya Kavanagh Row 1: Tessa McCann, Brenna Day, Emma Routley, Casey Lister, Mia Muskett, Lucy Furlong, Jennifer Payne. Tutor: Mrs Pauline O'Hara.

year 8 carmichael (L-R) Row 3: Jenny Lee, Liz Warr, Georgia Stewart, Kate Hawkins, Lily Seabrooke, Tilly Caddy, Evelyn Froend Row 2: Adeline Goh, Caitlin Kingsbury, Amy Ingram-Gillson, Lucy Greer, Georgie Adams, Bianca Macliver, Elly Greenland, Meg Slater Row 1: Melanie Foo, Steve Rokich, Felicity Karageorge, Lisa Takei, Claire Frisby, Michelle Berg, Anna Speirs Absent: Julia Charlick. Tutor: Miss Nerida Rixon.

year 8 ferguson (L-R) Row 4: Giorgia Vigano, Clementine Packer, Brittany Hanson, Rebecca Whittaker, Susannah Lyon, Catriona Golledge Row 3: Meghan Smallwood, Laura Kirby, Rose Fisher, Anna Christensen, Adelaide Jackson, Verity Sewell, Emma Fredericks Row 2: Olivia Tait, Philippa Smirk, Nanwen Sounness, Adele Ferguson-Gander, Jacinta Brooker, Chloe Wroth, Abby Wallace, Essie Mitchell Row 1: Sandy Corbett, Yvonne Nai, Heather Bradley, Julia Barker, Porscha Turco, Shahn Zalsman, Belinda Kerl. Tutor: Miss Lisa MacKintosh.

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year 8 mcneil (L-R) Row 3: Sophia Flynn, Louisa Bahen-Wright, Eleanor Robson, Emily Mollison, Annelise Nielsen, Fiona Davis, Ariane Garside, Jennifer O'Neill Row 2: Caroline Sandover, Natasha Crompton, Hannah Lightfoot, Emily O'Keefe, Kate Matisons, Nina Johnson, Lauren Gilbridge Row 1: Lallra YOllng, Sarah McMillian, Lauren Mackaway, Jalllley Smith, Elizabeth Craig, Emma Dawson, Georgia Platell, Emily Booth. Absent: Katherine Will ia 1115. Tutors: Mrs Maxine Pottinger, Ms Robyn McWaters.

year 8 stewart (L-R) Row 3: Samantha Artleft, Lucy Dempster, Jessica Hesford, Sarah Young, Marie Dedigama, Bree Dunkeld Row 2: Georgia MlillIl, Lucy Kim, Claire Ransom, Alison Lowe, Marcelle Wooles, Jacilyn Davies, MOllica Pleydell-Bouverie, Jane Kennedy Row 1: Tallllee Tiller, Bonnie Christian, Grace Edwards, Fairy Turner, Jessica Bowler, Katie Newman, Sophie Coote. Tutor: Ms Deborah Netolicky.

year 8 summers (L-R) Row 3: Lorena Sumicll, Asha Bosman, Claudia Nebel, Caitlyn Fogarty, Harriet Dnmll1lond, Ella Ogden, Maki Stanborough, Madeleine Ashton Row 2: Isabel Rosenstreich, Millie Ross, Josie Gorter, Lyndsey Nicholls, Emily Mickle, Sarah Jackson, Lorraine Ng, Janine Mllrray Row 1: Gabriella Greaves, Ursula AllthollY, Olivia Blakiston, Annabelle Nguyen, Sophie Tan, Georgia Gralwnl, Katllerine Bryant, Sophia Vinten. Tutor: Ms Siti Kim.

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year 9 baird (L-R) Row 3: Lee Halford, Cheryl Kee, Jessica McCorkill, Hanllah Malillg, Natalie Andre, Lauren Murdoch, Nadia Hassall. Row 2: Erin Gleadell, Hannah MacLeall, Kathryn Dunkley, Heather Dymond, Nataslw Cocker, Freya Symons, Erika lkenouchi. Row 1: Erin Weiler, Pratima Malhotra, Becky ButcllOrt, Bec Beal, Pippa Patlersoll, Amanda lndrokarjono, Jennaya Priest. Tutors: Miss Jo Hammond, Miss Anna TllrI1seck.

year 9 carmichael (L-R) Row 3: Katherille Chapman, Tessa Flylln, Louise NegoesC/l, Allgela Goh, Katina Bacopanos, Emily Van Noort, Domini Marshall, Jayde Calderwood. Row 2: Mat/lea McCubbing, Kate Wallace, Harriet Swale, Elizabeth Kordic, Sophie Heath, Dimitra Botlm, Sascha Silberstein. Row 1: Elllily McAllister, Harriet Nelson, Amy Gamble, Eleanor Batchelor, Rebecca Hardy, Kristen Glass, Honey Shakur, Libby Reynolds. Tutors: Mrs Coralie Gadsdon, Mrs Jane Fraille.

year 9 ferguson (L-R) Row 3: Audrey Quek, Lauren Harvey, Bronte Lenigas, Stephanie Winter, Lauren Fisher, Pippin Holmes, Nina Hughes Row 2: Jane Michelly, Emily Scarff, Madeline Jackson, Rasheen Lee, Joanna Lang, Emma Moore, Hilary Carter, Kathryn Carew-Hopkins Row 1: Yuki Seghin, Ruth Tllillagaratnam, Jacqueline Loh, Emma Chaffey, Courtenay McGill, Melissa Gamble, Juliette Adamson. Tutors: Ms Kristy Timms, Mrs Christine Venables.

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year 9 mcneil (L-R) Row 4: Holly Poole, Katherille Ashbolt, Isabel Bucher, Georgina Martill. Row 3: Lilli Cook, Camille Connaughton, Gabriel/a Barnes, Claire Davidsoll, Catherine Pennock, El1Il1Ia Crisp, Alicia Ikeda. Row 2: Alexandra Sutherland, Tarina Ventris, Philippa Carrick, Elle-Mae Yu, Lauren Keightley, Jessica Walker. Row 1: Yasmin Ketelsen, Philippa MUllckton, Emily Meneghello, Chelsea Hopper, Krystal Cotterill, Ellen MacPhersoll, Asha Watkin. Tutors: Mr Roland Leach, Miss janine Webb.

year 9 stewart (L-R) Row 4: Kanyapak Wuttara, Georgia Leaker, Rebekka Oldllll/II, Ashley Kim Row 3: jessica Ikin, Alysha Nodwell, jemima Munro, Brittally Ma/lIl, Gloria Hwang, Emily Barrett-Lellllllrd, Zoe Campbell Row 2: SOllia Chawla, El1Iily Beer, Alex Soutar, Alexis Kusillski, Gilli Milne, Courtlley McAllister Row 1: Claire Allison, Rebecca Ha/uersley, Cherie Tan, Bee Sallgkllllphong, Rebecca Clayton, Leo//e Cllllre, Sophiya Wallace. Tutor: Mrs Margaret Warburtoll.

year 9 summers (L-R) Row 3: Lois Mitchell, Shalllloll McDougall, Harriet Fitzgerald, Caitlin Hofert, Georgie Treasure, Nikita Steele, Jacqueline Armstrong. Row 2: Gaby Carroll, Louisa Dent, jeHlly Strauss, AII//a Hockey, Hallllah Atkills, Katherine Rickett, Harriet Ellis, EI/lllla O'Dollnell. Row 1: Tessa Mitchell, Alex Worrall, Temby Fitzroy, jessica Kwok, Melissa KitsOIl, Allllabel Macleall, Hayley Treasure. Tutor: Ms julie Hillill.

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year 10 baird (L-R) Row 3: Lauren Scott, Ashleigh Coulon, Freya Morrison, Georgina Maslen, Kate Young, Erica Haworth, Kate Smith. Row 2: Olivia Chin, Lydia Hii, Hannah Thambiayah, Catherine Pollard, Laura Biven, Lee Quek, Verity Leigh-Firbank, Jia Mei Lim. Row 1: Olivia Gardner, Naomi Kohan, Kendra Fouracre, Jenna Evans, Isabel Woods, Melanie McLean, Lucy Simmer Knight. Tutors: Mrs Maria Coate, Miss Chantelle James.

year 10 carmichael (L-R) Row 3: Jessica Flexman, Philippa Martin, Annabel Corcoran, Madeleine Brown, Angela McTaggart, Marion McAllister, Sheila McKechnie, Natasha Capelli. Row 2: Stephanie Parry, Sally Dunn, Susan Lissiman, Mia Cramer, Poppy Lissiman, Francesca Hammond, Georgina Stevenson, Kate Markin, Kitty Shakur. Row 1: Sophie Beaman, Ushpal Kullar, Roxzann MccLean, Jess Larkan, Ashlyn Hendriks, Nikki Lee, Sarah McMichael, Rachel Frayzer. Tutors: Ms Jane Massey, Miss Kristal Charles-Twight.

year 10 ferguson (L-R) Row 3: Lisa Corbett, Hannah Snell, Lucy Cooke, Stephanie Jenkins, Katrina Kerl, Mary Lannigan, Eloise Slattery. Row 2: Sarah McDonald, Maleeha Gilani, Farah Somers, Louisa Bivoltsis, Rebecca Larsen, Jessica Thorn. Row 1: Kathryn Cowley, Alexandra Trahar, Samantha De Sillery, Katherine Park, Linda Tully, Kirsty Augustson, Eva-Victoria Bates. Tutors: Mr Murray Saunders, Ms Sarah Chescoe.

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year 10 mcneil (L-R) Row 3: Elllily Mackaway, AIllY Booth, Catherine Verrall, Lucy Hansberry, Lauren Pember, Alicia Rayner, Tara Newton-Wordsworth, Blanche Alexander. Row 2: Sophie Gibbs, Gladysa Wiryo, Kita Bedford, Rosa Marlow, Nicola Tarnowski, Lily Preston-Batt, Lauren Challllers, Pauline Wong, Harriet Riley. Row 1: Susie Scholes, julia Manton, Tara McGregor, Call1ilia Spry, Caitlyn Seaby, Suzannah Bahen-Wright, Ashleigh Davis, Sarah johnson. Tutors: Mr Michael Hinchley, Ms Sandy Barbir.

year 10 stewart (L-R) Row 3: Alexis Trinh, Lucy jack, Alice Breakey, Leah Vikingur, Sophie Hesford, Ellie Peter, Elly-jay Corlllack, Daisy Pope-Brien. Row 2: Whitney Stewart, Felicity France, jane Carew-Reid, Stephanie Webb, Lizzy Lowe, Olivia Moody, Megan Cinanni. Row 1: Louisa Carr, Rebecca Banyard, Charlotte Middleton, Olivia Cole, Alllelia Broun, Nicole Grainger, Christie Le Cornu, Alanna Strickland. Tutors: Mr Don Marshall, Ms Margaret Bare/lalll.

year 10 summers (L-R) Row 3: Katie Williallls, Natalie Barris, Bridgette Gale, Vanessa Kitty, Elllily Murray, Annabel Murison, Laura Faris, Kate Lester. Row 2: Ning Yuenyongrattanakom, Louise Fry, Adeline Chandra, Killl Fowler, jana SUlllich, AIllY Sleight, Verity Albert, Annika Bellou. Row 1: Matilda Ross, Fiona High, Zara Hockey, josephine janz, Elllily Randles, Michela Ashton, Ashleigh SUllllllers, Morgall Lane. Tutors: Ms Inneke Vanstaveren, Ms Carla Miragliotta.

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year 11 baird (L-R) Row 3: Sian Macalpine, Adair Scott, StefCarpenter, Clare Weeden, Caitlin Mornn, jacqneline Payne, Shruti Vijayakulllar, Jasllline Leatelllia. Row 2: Gina Richardson, Caitlin Cook, Rebecca SlIIith, Maryalll Ali, Jessicah Carlisle, Paige Maloney, Maryalll Reyhani, Lauren Gleadell. Row 1: Caitlin Hoey, Kristy Dawson, Jade Quill, Anthea Rodoreda, jellni Gorhalll, Suzie Short, Sofie Arlllstrong, Gabby Starling Absent: Shalini Gandhi. Tutors: Mrs Sllsan Falkner, Miss Kate Langdon.

year 11 carmichael (L-R) Row 3: Hallli jallles-Dentitll, Claire Batchelor, Caroline House, Allly Watkins, Pia Van Strnalen, Ashlee Rexilius, janine Speirs, jane Trudgian. Row 2: Erin Tholllpson, Elllily Olwyon, Elizabeth Ward, Kaila Atkinson, Jenny jiang, jai jallles-Dentith, Alexandrn Clarke, jessica Mariane. Row 1: Talllure Challenor, Kate MiIIChil" Keryn Anderson, Fleur Coid, Meglwn McFarlane, Gelnllw Willing, Lauren Cooper, jessica Cupit. Tutors: Ms Anne Coughlan, Ms Sarah Robey.

year 11 ferguson (L-R) Row 4: Elizabeth Wee, Adri Dlwmw, Jelllina Sandover, jessica Snell. Row 3: Hanna Barndja, Kerry Aiken, Din/w Bradley, Clelllentine Hubbard, Elllllla Phillips, Pia HUlllphry, Kolwma Ross, Claire Niccol. Row 2: Minako Hisalllatsu, Tess Carroll, Shayna Parrish, Pippa Johnson, Gelllllla Black, Sally Lang, Aunchisa Faa. Row 1: Katie Southwell, Harriet Carter, Bonny Wells, Lauren Winter, Gloria Ong, Kirsten Shadbolt, Laura Hutt, Sima Scanlon. Tutors: Mrs Lyn Diflllond, Mrs Adele Philpot.

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year 11 mcneil (L-R) Row 3: Laura McKenzie, Shirley Feng, Natalie Higham, Evelyn Meads, Melissa Spurge, jennifer Ley, Alice Hennessy, Laura-jane Alexander. Row 2: Mani Yu, Felicity Houwen, Ayla Dare-Collard, Erika Greenough, Kate Latham, Sarah Humphry, Kate Cumming. Row 1: Leila Willimns, LIICY Buchanan, Katie Strickland, Nicola Mossop, Claire Coni, Ellen Seaby, Kate Macpherson, jasmine Sims. Tutors: Mr Gary Green, Miss Bianca Cazwlino.

year 11 stewart (L-R) Row 3: Stephanie Waters, jessica Oldham, jacqueline Young, Celia LiI1l, Caitlin Tl'lllnble, Kiri Kobayashi, jessica Rogers, Emma Loughridge. Row 2: Clare Yap, Tamsin Moran, Melina Koshan, jane Ardagh, Aluy Cornelius, Kate Reid, Hayley Woodlmld, Natalie Greatrex, Amrita MalllOtra. Row 1: Amy johns, Elly Healy, Anna Westphal, Stephanie jolll1son, Alice COl'luack, Claudia Brewtual, Melissa Watts, Anll Sedhchindalert. Tutors: Mrs Ann Smith, Mrs Romelie Graysoll.

year 11 summers (L-R) Row 3: Kate Dempster, Agnes Kallg, Angela Graftoll, Fiona Boyce, Elle Hanly, Georgie Thomas, jessica Chan, Saul/llY McGinty. Row 2: Philippa Moil', Lauren Murray, Alice Ralstoll, SioblwlI Dow-Hall, Elise Ntollll/ellopoulos, Brooke Thomas, Yillg Tall. ROIl' 1: Victoria Blake, Nicky Stra1/5S, Sophie Mellor, Bridget Le May, jamie Peckham, Caitlill Bolt, Killlberley McDol/gall, Karissa DOUIOI/doll. Tutor: Ms Katril/a Bell.

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year 12 baird (L-R) Row 3: Felicity Forbes-Ives, Amanda Brooks, Natalie Watkins, Jillian Goodwill, Lesley Stephens, Chloe Bartley, Tessa La Mela Row 2: Katharine McPherson, Kathryn MacTaggart, Tracy Patterson, Chloe Priest, Anna Chacko, Yvonne Hii, Langa Zama Row 1: Joy Gilmour, Stephanie Watts, Tepi Smith, Tessa Thompson, Clara Heeroma, Kimberley Barker, Sara Scott. Absent: Rochelle Starling. Tutors: Mr Ron Vickers, Mrs Chantal Alvaro.

year 12 carmichael (L-R) Left-right: Row 3: Emerald Bond, Sarah Hendriks, Camilla Bibby, Michele Swan, Justine Howard, Gemma Gibson, Emily Keys Row 2: Miranda Nelson, Chloe Thomas, Elizabeth Lissiman, Kim Rowletf Caroline Paull, Jessica Spragg, Dorothy Liew Row 1: Sarah Coyle, Hannah Corcoran, Alicia Anderson, Anna Wallace, Jessica Schouten, Natasha Cousins, Monika Cook. Tutors: Mrs Viv Jones, Ms Kathy Gecan.

year 12 ferguson (L-R) Row 3: Jessica Dare, Alexandra Lyon, Miyuki Kokshoorn, Kirsty Henry, Sophie Smith, Casey Jellkins, Shakira Durrall/ Row 2: Minah MUllshi, Denby Kerr, Katherine Hewson-Bower, ROil/ana Bellcova, Lorraine Lim, Tepy Pen, Julia Wedlock, Ciara Spiers Row 1: Nicole Caporale, Amy Willsher, Chrissy Stamm, Nateisha Norris/z, Rachael Jeffrey, Rachel Carew-Hopkins, Tanya Lee. Tutors: Mr Stephen Zander, Mrs Ann Saffen.

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year 12 mcneil (L-R) Row 3: Chanel March, Charlotte Humphries, Sally Kingsley, Bronwyn Ventris, Gemrna Maguire, Stacey Forrester, Kendal Giles, Kylie Wilmot Row 2: Zoe Wong, Dina Tjoe, Brindlw Sithambarnathan, Sarah O'Neill, Sam Platell, Stephanie Wiryo, Shiane Aliwarga, Natasha Menon Row 1: Jessica Allan, Sarah Wells, Amy Britton, Shannon Seaby, Karen Lacheta, M-T Bames, Alison Barnes, Jaye Bedford. Tutors: Mr Peter Williams, Ms Dee Haughton.

year 12 stewart (L-R) Row 3: Nau Wuttara, Meidy Tjoe, Jemima Pope-Brien, Laura Tumer, Sally Banyard, Tiffany Calvert, Tzarina Ho Row 2: Kimberley Barton, Glenna Tan, Justie Tong, Anneka Or, Meliesse Palassis, Bobbie Hinkley, Ruth Boey Row 1: Chelsea Stewart, Kate McAllister, Kate Stevens, Jennifer Watts, Pascale Angliss, Emma Scogna, Eliza Cole Tutors: Ms Jane Brandenburg, Mrs Chris Pidgeon, Ms Toni Jefferies.

year 12 summers (L-R) Row 3: Danika Thomas, Jenny BallI/ister, Juanita Hyder, Amy Green, Lucy Donovan, Libby McLean, Dannika Warburton Row 2: Eliza Ho, Lia Steele, Eliza Mellor, Raine Gorter, Aurelia Augustine, Shiva Senathimjah Row 1: Amanda Osborne, Sarah Kopcheff, Jel1lw Lester, Cassie Winzar, Helen Dodd, Becky Sparrowhawk, Jessica Ip Absent: Lucy Murray, Alyssa Wright. Tutors: Narelle Lange (absent), Mrs Romaine Saunders.

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Throughout the year, when Thank you for all your effort House sports were on the and support: we are very agenda, whatever sport it proud! was, Baird was there! Everyone put in loads of Well done to all the girls energy and enthusiasm who competed in Public and we had lots of fun! Speaking and Debating. Throughout the year the Your eloquent contributions attendance record was have not gone unnoticed. admirable, and the girls' Special congratulations to zest and dedication was Stephanie Martino (Year 7 never-ending. Winner), Hannah Maling (Year 9 Winner) and Shalini Our year started with a Gandhi (Year 11 Runner­ bang at Inter-House up). Swimming. All the girls put in an amazing amount of The lunchtime choir effort and cheered their rehearsals for Performing hearts out. Congratulations and Creative Arts Day to Sarah Maxwell (Year 7 started off at breakneck Champion), Naomi Kohan, speed and lots of fun with (Year 10 Champion Runner­ Michael Jackson's up) and Natasha Cocker melodies and moon­ (Year 9 Diving Champion). walking

All the bright smiles and The year has been a bright iridescent orange really one for Baird; full of brightened the day for the laughter, fun and infectious Inter-House Athletics House spirit, all of which Carnival. We had a huge wouldn't have been turnout, and the girls gave possible without the of themselves 100 percent! continuous support of the Everyone participated in House Co-ordinators. A big everything they could, and thanks also to Mrs Alvaro we had quite a few for her support of, and winners! The Middle School devotion to, Baird - you are girls were all champions very much appreciated. To and showed the other everyone in our brilliant Houses what it meant to be Baird House, thank you for orange, by winning their your unfailing cheerfulness, division and making us all endless energy, incredible proud l Congratulations to enthusiasm and fantastic Daisy de la Hunty (Year 7 House spirit - you set high Champion), Bee Beal (Year standards girls and you 9 Champion Runner-up), have remained true to the and Sara Scott (Year 12 brightness of our name. Champion Runner-up). You May Baird House shine truly led the rest with your forever! outstanding efforts and lightening speed. Good Luck to the new House Captain, Shalini One of the highlights of the Gandhi and all the Co­ year was House Plays. A ordinators for next year. gifted bunch of Baird girls May your Year 12 be as performed 'Sticks and memorable and as much Stones'. Absolutely fun for you as ours has enormous congratulations been. Thanks girls. We're to all the Bairdians involved proud to be orange! in this winning performance, especially Joy Gilmour Sara Scott, our talented Director! We had a clean sweep with our technical support also taking first prize. Well done girls. kookaburra houses Ibaird

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At the start of the year, I their special talents in told the new girls that our cooking, craft, dancing, main aim was to have huge music, poetry, and the list House spirit. Many girls put goes on. Thanks to Justine themselves outside their Howard for balancing the comfort zone and every huge task of House Choir Carmichaelean played their Co-ordinator with her many special role in building other commitments. Our House spirit. rendition of 'Happy Days' was fantastic. The year started on a high with Carmichael winning At the Athletics Carnival we the Swimming Carnival. showed the same Fuelled by Gemma Gibson enthusiasm as at the of Year 12s 'yummy blue Swimming Carnival. We lollies', we managed to fire surely stood out as one of down the pool with some the wackiest Houses with spectacular results, costumes varying from blue including Alicia Anderson fairies to blue jokers and of Year 12 receiving even some blue mullets l Runner-up Champion Girl. Congratulations to Rachel Chandler of Year 7 for We sang, danced, acted breaking a 400 metre and laughed our way record and receiving through House Plays and Runner-up Champion girl Camilla Bibby, House Play for her Year, and the Year 7 Co-ordinator, relay team for setting a new choreographed our record. Gemma Willing performance in a most wowed us all by becoming professional way. Champion girl of Year 11 and Runner-up Champion We continued our busy year Georgia Stewart of Year 8. through Inter-House sport. I thank the Year 12 House Co-ordinators, Jess Spragg tutor group which proved and Sarah Hendriks made a how well a House can work fine effort of organising together. I also thank Ms each Year level for their Robey for completing her particular sports. The Year first year as House Adviser. 12s started with a winning Most of all I'd like to thank streak, and the Year 7s and everyone in Carmichael for 8s experienced a being so complete. contemporary game of 'speed ball'; so modern that Lastly, a few words of not even I am sure how it wisdom from a retiring works! captain: if you can remember one thing to In Public Speaking and build from this year, then Debating, co-ordinator build from the spirit, Hannah Corcoran led the because the best way to be way, with all participants successful is to feel making it through to the successful and spirit gives second round. Our fine you that. speakers, Annabel Corcoran and Jenny Jiang, Congratulations to our new made it through to finals, House Captain, Claire with Annabel taking the Batchelor, who will no Year 10 victory with her doubt lead Carmichael well ideas of what life would be next year and Hami James­ like if she were Prime Dentith who will succeed Minister. Chloe Thomas as Carmichael's Year 12 Arts Day, the event of the Drama Captain. I hope next year, was great fun. As year will be as 'wicked' as individuals, each 2003 Carmichaelean boasted Sarah Coyle kookaburra houses I carmichael

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"Sweetness after 'the best' and earned much difficulties... does that respect from the younger mean we get lollies?" . girls. Although we didn't do particularly well points­ ... a little something I wise, we were all covered picked up from the Year 8 in red and there were many girls at the Inter-House individual high achievers. Swimming, whilst explaining the House motto. Throughout the year there were many House sports As the first House going on, from gymnastics competition, the swimming to badminton. Ferguson was a great introduction for always had a great turn out all members of Ferguson. It of girls, revved up and was a fantastic start to the ready to go. Thanks to year, with new and fresh Rachael Jeffrey and faces eager to take the Nateisha Norrish for plunge. organising the House for all the sports. Special The House play, 'Butterfly', congratulations to the Year was a fine, polished and 11 and 12s victorious professional performance soccer team. with cast and crew ranging from Years 7 to 12. Lorraine "All is forgiven" was Mr Lim's direction of the play Saunder's immediate was excellent and we all reaction to Performing and thoroughly enjoyed working Creative Arts Day. After our under her leadership. not so good Athletics Day, we managed to make a Not only can we act, but we clean sweep on Arts Day also have some fine young winning both creative and public speakers. We nearly performing arts. We had a had a clean sweep of all fantastic start to the day debating and public winning the 7/8, 9/10 and speaking. This was very 11/12 group dances, which much a credit to Chrissy set the standard high for Stamm's exceptional the rest of the day. We organisation of the girls. In didn't do as well as hoped debating we were runners­ in choir but we had heaps up in Year 12, won Years 7, of fun and by the end, we 8,9 and 10 and were the had everyone humming to overall Champion House. Billy Joel. I thank Amy We also showed Willsher for the massive dominance in the public amount of effort she put speaking where Chrissy led into choir and Julia graciously, by example, Wedlock for having us so winning the Year 12 section. organised on the day and Remember for next year to for encouraging girls to put keep it loud and keep it in as many entries as they proud! could.

House Colours' Day was a My House tutor group is great day with red flying fantastic. They were always from all corners of the willing to volunteer to help School. I was so proud to in anything. Thanks so see the girls spreading their much for your support. Fergo spirit and there were some sure contenders for To our fabulous House the best costume in the tutors, Mrs Saffen and Mr School. Zander (our surrogate parents): you've helped us I am indebted to Denby through the years in so Kerr and Minah Munshi for many ways and somehow co-ordinating the swimming kept us on track. THANK and the athletics. They are YOU! kookaburra houses I ferguson

Mr Saunders, as is said every year, you are what makes Ferguson l The energy you drive through the House is invaluable and you will forever be part of our Ferguson memories. Hooray for the Kiwi man.

Finally, a MASSIVE good luck to all of Ferguson for the many years to come and especially to the 2004 Co-ordinators and House Captain, Kirsten Shadbolt. Always remember to KEEP IT REDI

Sophie Smith

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This year began with the Sarah Wells for their rise of a golden sun and endless time, effort and yellow sparks lighting up smiles in organising these the Challenge Stadium sky. events year long. Cheering erupted into victorious war cries ("Peel Athletics Day rolled around, Banana, Peel-Peel as McNeilians ran, threw Banana") as yellow-clad and jumped harder and McNeilians made a faster than ever expected! somewhat intimidating Sarah Wells (Year 12) and splash and took plenty of Taryn Seaby (Year 11) fancy dives. Bright caps proved amazing blinded the spectators as sportswomen, taking out our swimmers took to the Champion and Runner-up pool like steam powered respectively. McNeil also speed boats. We came an sported a sweet victory, amazing second place, WINNING the annual whilst simultaneously taking trophy. Congratulations to hold of the Diving Trophy. all participants, and to Jaye Big congratulations to Bedford and Sam Platell Sarah Humphry, who who remained bright and stepped up on the dais as chirpy whilst their blood Runner-up Diving and sweat went into the Champion and Tess organisation. Garside and Jess Walker as they took their places as McNeil Birthday was Runner-up Swimming celebrated with flair, yellow Champions. flowers and an abundance of headbands in all shapes Weeks later, McNeilians and sizes. Although McNeil were found standing in the has reached 60, the House limelight of the Hazel Day spirit and talents have Drama Centre for House shown no signs of ageing. Plays, after numerous hours slaving, gossiping and McNeil girls are to be laughing at rehearsals. The applauded for their hard magnificent director, M-T work, sense of humour and Barnes, whose passion for fantastic participation! the play was an inspiration, Extended thanks go to all tamed cast and crew. This the House tutors, especially resulted in many hilarious Ms Haughton, Mr Williams memories. 'One of the Girls' and House Adviser Ms provided high-quality Barbir, for their support entertainment and all throughout the year. Good involved are to be luck to Taryn Seaby and the congratulated for an awe­ rest of the vibrant Year 11 inspiring production. crew. It is a great relief to know the future of McNeil Pumping adrenaline and a rests in such House­ belching House spirit spirited hands. enthused herds of McNeilians to participate in Three cheers for McNeil all Inter-House activities (especially when food was "Hip-Hooray Hip-Hooray involved, surprisinglyl). The Hip-Hooray! I!" "Victory or gymnasts tumbled, Death" volleyballers spiked and basketballers ... dribbled! A Stacey Forrester big thank you to the entire House for their amazing participation, enthusiasm and craziness that has kept McNeil the bright sparks of all competitions I Thank you to Shannon Seaby and kookaburra houses I mcneil

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"er ardua ad alt" Moody achieving Year 10 Runner-up in Public For those of us who don't Speaking with her superb speak Latin, Stewart's 'If I were Prime Minister' motto "through the hard to speech. Many thanks to the high" was what 2003 Eliza Cole for her superb was all about. High, we co-ordination in this area certainly did go, with that fantastic House spirit that Athletics Day was another lies at the heart of every success on the Inter-House Stewartilian. calendar, and girls ran like the wind to secure The year began with the Stewart's fifth placing. Just Inter-House Swimming and as impressive was the Diving Carnival, and the marching, in which the girls green team consistently headed straight to victory. swam up the pool in the Well done to Leah Vikingur LEADI Well done to the (Year 10 Champion Runner­ Senior School girls who up). came first, with Stewart fifth overall. The Year 12 relay Performing and Creative team completed their fifth Arts Day was certainly a straight victory in the highlight of Term 3 medley relay. Organisation by Anneka Or Congratulations to divers led to superb participation Annabel Hall (Year 7 levels, with many girls Runner-up Champion), placed first in their Eliza Cole (Year 12 respective fields. House Champion Girl) and Jen Choir was a perfect end to Watts (Year 12 Champion a great day, with an Girl for Swimming). Thank outstanding rendition of 'My you to Pascale Angliss and Boyfriend's Back', and a Meliesse Palassis for co­ perfect melody (Choir Co­ ordinating the teams with ordinator Glenna Tan's excellent management of dream) in the hymn 'Beauty stress control. for Brokeness'.

Term 1 moved quickly, with It has been an honour for House Plays proving a very me to lead Stewart over the rewarding experience and past 12 months. There has taking up many afternoons been heaps of laughter and and weekends for all girls success. Thank you to involved. Tiff Calvert did an everyone who has excellent job with the participated throughout the production of the hilarious year, particularly the Year 'Royal Ructions'. 12 House Tutor group who has been motivated and Throughout the year ready to jump in and help Stewart girls continued to at any opportunity. You shine in Inter-House sports. have made this year's Gym was a huge success, journey so much fun. with Stewart placed second Thanks also to Miss overall. Meg Cinanni was Jefferies and our House the individual Senior School Tutors of five fabulous Champion, with Louisa Corr years, Mrs Pidgeon and Ms Runner-up. Congratulations Brandenburg. Good luck to to all who participated. the Captain and co­ Much appreciation is ordinators for next year. I'm extended to Katie Stevens sure it won't be difficult to and Kate McAllister for their maintain the spirit and taste fantastic job as Co­ for success that has ordinators. We also embodied the House this succeeded in Inter-House year. Remember, 'Just Arts, with the Years 9 and Stew-it'l 11 debating teams making ~~ it to the finals and Liv Jennifer Watts 'I~ ~ rfi' ". /, ~ , ~ " ~ kookaburra houses I stewart

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Summers shone at the hearts, our fit and strong Inter-House Swimming with Summers' girls burst their purple caps dotting the way into an overall second pool as we swam into sixth place l The Senior School place. Our divers graced was placed first and our the boards and Summers Middle School was placed was placed first overall in third. Congratulations to our the diving. Well done to the Summers stars Josephine girls who produced such a Janz and Janine Murray fantastic result. who were both awarded Congratulations to Elise Champion Girl in their Ntoumenopoulos and respective years. I thank Madeline Mulholland who every member of Summers were our Summers Diving for their tireless enthusiasm Champions on the day. and newly found brilliance Thank you to our dedicated in the athletics track and Co-ordinators, Jenna Lester field events. I especially and Juanita Hyder. thank our Sports Co­ ordinators, Jenna and Then auditions for the Juanita for the endless Summers House Play hours organising events began. My gratitude goes and girls on the day. to our House Play Co­ ordinator, Raine Gorter, who Throughout the year showed dedication, Summers girls have patience and resilience in excelled in numerous other producing a vibrant and Inter-House sports, amusing play that was including basketball, greatly enjoyed by all who tennis, softball, netball, saw it. I thank all members hockey, volleyball, soccer of the cast and crew, who, and badminton. Our Sports under Raine's direction, Co-ordinators, Danika made the play the success Thomas and Eliza Mellor that it was. have been active participants and organised Summers' girls brought a and supported teams in new meaning to the word every year level for all 'argue' as we skillfully sports. manipulated our way through the various rounds In the Arts area, two of debating that were members of our House conquered by our girls. The always participated and Year 12 team was gave their best to Summers successful, winning in each House this year: Shiva round and finally defeating Senathirajah, our Ferguson in the finals. Our Performing Arts Co­ girls also shone in public ordinator and Libbi McLean speaking, producing some who conducted the House great results in each year Choir. group. Our Public Speaking and Debating Co-ordinator, I have been lucky to be Lucy Donovan, did an part of a House that is full amazing job in motivating, of vibrant and energetic organising and supporting. girls, from Year 7 through to Year 12. Furthermore, I In the athletics, Summers would like to thank the Year House came close to 12 Summers Tutor Group victory. Summers has not who has made my position been overly successful in as House Captain full of the sprinting, leaping and fun, support and ease. To throwing departments, Mrs Saunders, our Year 12 always being placed an Tutor, thank you for your expected sixth. However, endless support and for all this year, with fire in our the cakes and slices you bellies and purple in our have made for us kookaburra houses I summers

throughout the year. Finally, purple run through your to Ms Lange, our Summers veins and may you feel House Advisor and Year 12 pride in being part of Tutor, we couldn't have Summers House. All the asked for a better person to best to Summers 2004 and be the Head of our purple to Fiona Boyce, next year's House. Thank you for your House Captain. Aim high guidance and support. and remember that with determination, there is To all Summers' girls; aim nothing that can't be high, strive for the best and achieved. never under-estimate the power of a team. May Jen Bannister

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Shiane Aliwarga Jessica Allan Alicia Anderson Pascale Angliss Aurelia Augustine McNeil HTG, ski trip, the Camps, socials, dances, Year 10 Sport, caramel 14 unforgettable years of Friends, Drama Centre day before the Ball and friends, coffee machine slices, thongs and socks on being a dag in tartan. with aircon, the Ball, uniform, rowing, PLC as a friends. and Year 12 in general. music camp. whole.

Jen Bannister Sally Banyard Kimberley Barker Alison Barnes MT Barnes Madness on the quad, Pika-pika-chu... (Amanda) Itchy stockings, folded socks, The feeling you get when 13 years, several pockets water fights, trolls, rats, my Year 9 maths. moments of happiness and you hear the sound of the and fifty shirts later, PLC is last exam ever, friends. despair, celebrations. three pace rolls of the snare my home away from home. drums behind you.

Chloe Bartley Kimberley Barton Jaye Bedford Romana Bencova Camilla Bibby 14 years = $102,693.00 A second home for 12 years. Life in the Boarding House. Great friends, crazy lunch After one month I still can't plus extras! How far will it Friends, smiles & memories times, learning to do up a tie. think of a way to fit PLC get me? that will last forever. memories into 20 words.

Ruth Boey Emerald Bond Amy Britton Amanda Brooks Tiffany Calvert The Ball, teachers, friendly Junior School cookies, leg I never thought being an ... when they played 'Mmm Happiness, beauty, staff and students, spirit of band chasey, pipes and under-achiever would come Bop' at the Year 12 Batl .. success and all things camaraderie. drums. back to haunt me. great in life.

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Nicole Caporale Rachel Carew-Hopkins Anna Chacko Eliza Cole Monika Cook Pipe Band auditions 2003. Thousands of good times, Painful Freo trips, Eminem Early mornings, sport, Rowing, Year 10 camp, If you are going to dream, all the embarrassing times and M.J. wannabees, funky camps, schoolwork, dressing up, side ponies, dream big. that by Year 12 are hats, best friends teachers, fun and friends! zooties, cockroaches. laughable.

Hannah Corcoran Sarah Coyle Natasha Cussons Jessica Dare Helen Dodd Seven years of memories After two years I can finally Boarding House, Year 12 Being the mad new girl in Year 8, the Ball, dances, and experiences can't be spell Carmichael. It's been Ball, crazy prep songs, Year 6 and jumping down socials, coffee machine, summed up in 20 words. a test and an adventure! dressing up, FUN! the school stairs! camps, rowing, sport, fun.

Lucy Donovan Shakira Durrant Felicity Forbes-Ives Stacey Forrester Ellen French Year 9 DT, oh the bliss of "Take care of your A friend is someone who Butter & sugar, washing The Boarding House tried paint wars... "It's an art memories, for God cannot doesn't notice if your house machines, HTG, quad, to corrupt me, but I'm still attack!" relive them" - Bob Dylan is a mess, but knows when awesome friends. 'sweet and innocent'. you are.

Gemma Gibson Kendal Giles Joy Gilmour Jillian Goodwin Raine Gorter Friends, fun, laughter, The Ball, ski trip, Adelaide, Pooh to Piglet - 'It isn't Anything is possible except First day of Year 1 When support. Year 10 camp, drama, art Brain,' he went on skiing through a revolving Summers turned purple. All and all my friends. humbly,'... but it comes to door. my great mates. me sometimes.

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Amy Green Clara Heeroma Sarah Hendriks Kirsty Henry Katherine Hewson­ Friends, laughter, tanning ... 'what... is that like a Waterfights on the quad, I had the time of my life 'll Bower legs on quad, water fights, bread roll?' - (copyright: laughter, Carmichael crew, Laughter with friends and a red rover, ski trip, camps. The Swede). Ball, study periods. sense of belonging for 14 years.

Yvonne Hii Bobbie Hinkley Eliza Ho Tzarina Ho Justine Howard Good friends and the time BOARDING!I! Put your Good friends, better All the nice people. Nearly rolling down a hill in you enjoy spending with panama on, no shorts in uniform than the other a trailer on Music Camp, them. the dining room, turn off the schools! Year 12 Ball' the sunrise after Year 12 TV. Ball.

Charlotte Humphries Juanita Hyder Jessica Ip Rachael Jeffrey Casey Jenkins White ribbons, laughter, Fridays - what we're doing Friendship continues' Monday morning goss, Lack of sleep, stress, Ball, blisters on Year 10 on the weekend. Mondays ­ lunch times on the quad overwork...and good camp, friendship. what we did on the and many great friends. friends. weekend.

Denby Kerr Emily Keys Sally Kingsley Miyuki Kokshoorn Sarah Kopcheff Laughing, experiencing Berets, teachers, laptops, Convincing teachers not to Gossiping in the toilets, Rats and trolls. everything possible, music, plaits and ribbons, give us homework on laughter, Ratto, grape memories and friends II sunny lunchtimes. Friday afternoons. farmers, panamas.

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Tessa La Mela Karen Lacheta Tanya Lee Jenna Lester Dorothy Liew It's all about balancing ­ Too much to write, too A journey of a thousand Friends forever, Year 12 New friends, new school, schoolwork, friends, many memories. Just one miles starts with a single Ball and those crazy hair change of lifestyle. relaxing and social life. important point, have fun l step PLC was my step days! "Laugh loud, live longerl "

Lorraine Lim Elizabeth Lissiman Alexandra Lyon Kathryn MacTaggart Gemma Maguire Year 10 camp, navigational 2002 Arts Tour, dance, Ball, Yr 8: new girl, Yr 9: cheeky Boarding House riots, Memorable moments with skills, Britney 'singalongs'. drama productions, Pipe gossip, Yr 10: 'the' quad, Yr School Balls, weekends friends Eating salad with Band, my friends. 11. "hey ladies l ", Yr 12 out, sport and friends. Karen and Kylie. beginning of the end.

ChaneI March Kate McAllister Libbi McLean Kathryn Macpherson Eliza Mellor Japanese classes, Boarding Fun and lazy lunchtimes, My friends who've made Spending two periods Friends, fun, laughter. House socials, locker lunch the Ball, Stewart House, PLC memories so special. trying to get Amanda's Sadness, sorrow, support, times, attempting to play friends, ski trip, Adelaide shoe from the nets in the a friend's hand when bagpipes. tour, drama. old gym. needed.

Natasha Menon Minah Munshi Lucy Murray Miranda Nelson Nateisha Norrish Anna... painful Freo trips I had 14 years of Coon­ Finally finishing my All my friends. I can remember feeling like .. funky hats, Coolio's Jaye cheese, lunchtimes, early anthology called 'How to a French artist when first and Kirsty. mornings ... the time of my waste a study period'. wearing my beret. life.

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Sarah O'Neill Anneka Or Amanda Osborne Meliesse Palassis Tracy Patterson Thongs & socks on Music Learning good things off PLC brought good times, I had 13 years of fulfillment, PLC taught me to fly .. in Camp, the final cut out in other people and becoming good times I friendships and challenges more than one wayl Pipe Band on my last smarter I from my first to my last day. speech night.

Caroline Paull Tepy Pen Samantha PlateII .Jemima Pope-Brien Chloe Priest School trips, Pipe Band, Lasciate ogni speranza voi Privileged, lucky to have I wanted to be the cool Eight years of friends, study periods, friendships, ch'entratel Talk to me about made so many friends with Year 12 with a wicked camps, sports and fun -I lunchtimes, laughter. myself and I will listen for compassion for each other. quote that makes you wouldn't change a minute. hours. think... so much for that!

Kim Rowley .Jessica Schouten Emma Scogna Sara Scott Shannon Seaby Lunchtimes, waterbombs, Lazy lunchtimes on the Friends, camps, friends, All my friends Hungry boarders, fantastic dancing, Pipe Band Tour, quad, house spirit and Pipe spirit fingers, friends, food, friends, Year 10 camp and hometime. Band camp. friends, the Ball and did I Year 12 Ball. mention FRIENDS.

Shiva Senathirajah Brindha Sophie Smith Tepi Smith Bec Sparrowhawk PLC is our small world full Sithambarnathan Rowing's been OARSOME, Year 10 camp, Head of the Never doubt that a group of of big opportunities. PLC has been a whole new you're crazy to miss out! River, mistresses, thoughtful, committed experience for me. bagpipes, the Ball ill citizens can change the world.

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Ciara Spiers .Jess Spragg Chrissy Stamm Rochelle Starling Lia Steele "It does not matter how PLC made me believe that The laughs, basking on the The first Monday morning. My best mates, Claire and slowly you go so long as no matter how many shots I quad with mates, water Countdown - 8.30 to 3.20, Hui. you do not stop." Confucius miss, I'm going to make the fights, weekend payouts. five days a week, for the next one. next 12 years.

Lesley Stephens Katie Stevens Chelsea Stewart Michele Swan Glenna Tan Things will never be the The evolution from a rat to a Falling on my butt and The crew - Natil, Black and Year 7 - showing a video of same, still I'm awfully glad I BFG, and Monday morning injuring my coccyx. I had to Sarah, CMAWA President, my dog giving birth to the came. payouts. sit on a donut cushion for Rats Rule. class just before lunch. four months.

Chloe Thomas Danika Thomas Tessa Thompson Dina Tjoa Meidy Tjoe Friendships, Pipe Band, the Friends, boarding, morning Sleepwalking on camp, my Don't cry because it's over, Friendships forever. Ball, waterfights, Greek sport trainings, Year 10 fireman suit and lunchtimes smile because it happened. dancing, berets, laughter. Camp, TEE. on the quad with great friends.

.Justie Tong Laura Turner Bronwyn Ventris Anna Wallace Dannika Warburton Good friends What...School starts at Walking 60 miles on Year The new opportunities, Yr 8 - ribbons, Yr 9 - purple

840 1...000hh. 10 Camp, playing footy at rowing, the Boarding House shirt, Yr 10 - tie, Yr Newman and getting House, independence and 11 - Kindy sized jumper, Yr dazzled up for the ball. friends. 12 - Leavers Jumpers.

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Natalie Watkins Jennifer Watts Stephanie Watts Julia Wedlock Sarah Wells Crying on the way home Who would have thought The fun, the laughter, the On my first day, I thought, PLC summers and winters, from year 10 camp from that 14 years of single sex friendships. "Oh help me, there's tartan berets, sport, music, NECT PLEA torture... nect education could have been everywhere I look". friend's smiles... lots of nect nect neca nect plea this good. workll

Amy Willsher Kylie Wilmot Cassie Winzar Stephanie Wiryo Zoe Wong PLC has given me Year 12 Ball ...and waiting Lunches on the oval with I'm going to miss rowing, Year 10 Camp and Year 12 something to do, something an hour afterwards for the Amanda's animal noises. Pipe Band, Maths classes Ball. to love and something to limo driver to pick us up. and most of all PLC hope for. berets II

Alyssa Wright Nau Wuttara Langa Zama I swear it was traffic on the Come here now Nau. The world's an open book. bridge...or would you Those who don't travel, believe me if I said the bus read only one page. PLC is broke down. a whole chapter.

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Pushing You can only know the world by pushing against it. Feet placed flat, leaning into it,

just a touch at first so it knows you are there. The world is not indifferent and may send you sprawling across the floor or in a whimsical moment, may smile, seeing a kindred heart and allows you to know its contours, hidden clefts, before sending you flying.

These are just lessons in the world, what you really learn is yourself- knowing what you will put up with, discovering something thought extinct, alive, that refuses to bend with the wind, to nod when spoken to, to please out ofthe sheer gratitude ofbeing left alone.

Roland Leach

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contact details 14 McNeil Street Peppermint Grove Western Australia 6011 telephone (08) 9424 6444 facsimile (08) 9424 6466 internet http://www.plc.wa.edu.au acknowledgements editor: Chavaune Francis student literary editor: Emily Keys student pictorial editor: Tessa Thompson design consultant: Glidepath Consulting layout and production artwork: Sheila Robinson photography acknowledgements: Acorn Photo Agency, Bianca Cazzulino, Damon Wood, Classic Studios West Photography, Pics in an Instant, Post Newspapers, Ron Tan, The Sunday Times

The assistance of staff and students in the production of Kookaburra is gratefully acknowledged.