ISSUE 10 SUMMER 2019

STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE HSC SHOWCASES AND EXHIBITIONS

WINTER SCHOOL IS IN!

JUNIOR SCHOOL ENGAGES WITH THE ART WORLD CONTENTS | ISSUE 10 SUMMER 2019

01 From the Principal 30 A year of SEED 02 Early entry relieves the pressure of exams 31 The doll in the Junior School library 03 Winter school is in! 32 PLC Sydney Preschools Open Day 06 Junior School engages with the art world 33 PLC Sydney and PLC Armidale combine to support drought relief 08 Students nominated for excellence in the HSC Showcases and Exhibitions 34 Muck Up Day: A great Australian tradition 10 Hats off to Cate! EX-STUDENTS’ NEWS 11 PLC Reads Australia 36 President's Report 2019 12 Striking a creative light in the Countess of Jersey Society 37 ESU announcements 14 An incredible scientific adventure 40 Save the date 16 A hands-on experience for Year 3 41 Alumni events 2019: Honouring an iconic PLC Sydney teacher: 17 Enriching science with our Miss Audrey Keown OAM Scientists-in-Residence 42 Celebrating PLC Sydney across 18 Performances showcase the best generations of drama and music 43 Getting to know the Ex-Students' Union 20 In profile: Zilin Zhang, Sherry Zou, President Marina Clark (Lvoff, 1978) Maggie O’Reilly and Imogen Stewart 44 Welcome to the ESU Class of 2019 Same latitude, different longitude, 23 Class of 2020: Common Room handover different schools 44 Once upon a time they were all girls in 24 Nine days in New York, two in LA and 45 Croydon… today women reunite for the lots to do! Croydon Circle We are only one being— 26 How can the “old girls” network we are a pipe band! 46 help today’s students? 27 Seniors buddy up with juniors 47 A morning of college history for reading 48 Where are they now? 28 60 seconds with… Mr John Trimble 29 60 seconds with… Ms Julie Shields FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1

Education is in a period of significant change.

The draft curriculum review The big ‘mover and shaker’ is document written by Professor Macquarie University. They made Geoff Masters has been very well some significant offers to high level received by independent school courses to our students before the principals. HSC commenced. The new documents recognise We are ready for these changes. the following: The future will require ‘T’ graduates: students with great depth of 1. The need to build transferable understanding and breadth of skills into the curriculum connection. Our commitment 2. The inadequacy of the ATAR to academic rigour in NESA and system Cambridge courses is building ‘depth of understanding’. Our introduction 3. The importance of literacy and of courses with transferable skills numeracy for all (eg. The Enterprise, Global 4. Greater flexibility with university Perspectives, PaTh) and our entry requirements commitment to teaching students how to research is helping build We are excited about the future. Enjoy connectivity. To indicate the reading this magazine which includes We also have specialised staff helping highlights of the year. changes in university students achieve tertiary entry in the entry I note that about PLC Sydney Futures Centre. They are: 5% of our students Mrs Rowena Barnett – Assisting with local universities gained early entry in Mrs Sue Arnaudon 2017. This year 30% – Assisting with local universities achieved this. Mrs Deb Wheeler Dr Paul Burgis – Assisting with overseas universities Principal

OUR MAGAZINE TEAM

EDITOR CONTRIBUTORS Mrs Nicole Paull Dr Paul Burgis, Mrs Rowena Barnett, Ms Mel Shannon, Emma Hooton, Ms Eleonora Johnston, Emma Bosco, Chelsey Johnson, Cerqua, Miranda Raguz, Ms Renate Cross, COVER Mrs Alison Lloyd, Ms Jo Knight, Mrs Casey Katia Nastasi, Georgie Mortensen, Claudia Allen, Mrs Joanna Golotta-Maxwell, Ms Jo Mortensen, Mr Malcolm Heap, Mr John Performed by Elisheva Biernoff-Giles, Sophie Herrmann, Ms Carolyn Lain, Cate Weir, Trimble, Ms Julie Shields, Mrs Suellen White, Montague, Lucie Roberts and Alexandra Dr Suzana Sukovic, Ms Veronica Trainor, Mrs Renee Jones, Ms Debby Cramer. Raleigh, Maralinga has been selected to appear Sarah Pattinson, Angie Rofail, Emily Moloney, in the HSC showcase for Drama, OnSTAGE. Julia Cummins, Mrs Mary Mitchell, Ex-Students' News: Marina Clark, Philippa Mrs Annie Martin, Dr Maria Luisa Gutierrez, Zingales, Ann McDonald, Lesley Meldrum, Helen Humphries, Mia Joseph, Elizabeth Camphora incorporates the Dr Stephanus van Heerden, Mr Philip Harper, Maggie O’Reilly, Sherry Zou, Zilin Zhang, Gregory, Margot Kelly, Katherine Sherrie. Ex-Students’ News , the magazine of Imogen Stewart, Jasmine Higgs, Maia Thank you to all the ex-students and their PLC Sydney’s Ex-Students’ Union. families who contributed.

PLC Sydney acknowledges the Wangal people, of the Dharug dialect, on whose land the College resides, and pays respect to Elders both past and present.

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 2 EARLY ENTRY RELIEVES PRESSURE OF EXAMS

Many students go into the HSC examinations with the weighty belief that entry into a university or college course could depend on how they perform over the next few weeks.

However 30% of PLC Sydney Year and it is reassuring for students to know 12 students went into their exams that they have offers in place based on having already taken their first more that just a ranking score. definite steps into the next stage of of Management in Sydney, Bond Several of our students have already their life-journeys—before even lifting University, Whitehouse Institute of been offered places at: a pen in their final examinations. Design and Queens University in • Australian Catholic University under Charlotte, USA. Prior to the commencement of HSC their CAP (Community Achiever exams, almost one third of our students Many universities will offer students a Program) which recognises had received offers into the university leg up into courses in which they have a student’s participation in her courses of their choice. This provides achieved good marks in Year 12: Sydney community. tremendous reassurance as they round University and UNSW offer adjustment the final corner of their HSC race. • Macquarie University under their factors to students who do well in Leaders and Achievers Program English and Mathematics or in courses There has been much discussion in the which recognises a student’s that relate to their chosen pathway media recently about the value of the leadership and co-curricular (although there are exclusions). ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission participation as well as Year 11 Rank). It is a rank, not a mark, which academic results. has been used by tertiary institutions Many students receive to select students into courses. It is • Australian National University. offers from universities calculated based on students’ HSC results and can exert pressure on • The University of Notre Dame under before the HSC results students to reach a particular selection similar schemes based on Year 11 are released in number to get them into a particular results and co-curriculars. university course. However, tertiary Others have been offered places at December. institutions are now choosing to look Sydney University’s Conservatorium wider when selecting students for places of Music, the International College Even after the results come out, students can change their preferences for courses and adjust their thinking and decision making. There is plenty of time for students to consider their direction and what the next step will be. In this rapidly changing scenario, our students are well prepared. PLC Sydney offers students a breadth of experience as well as a depth of achievement. We also offer our students opportunities to explore their range of future options through our Futures Centre. We start non-pressurised future conversations with students early. It is very rewarding to see our students taking the first steps beyond school and to know that they are moving forward with purpose. Mrs Rowena Barnett Director of PLC Sydney Futures Centre

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We all know that feeling, the holidays are coming to an end, we start shopping for stationery and getting our school bags ready for the start of another school term.

Ten weeks of sitting in the classroom academic standards. They follow in the listening to the teachers go on and on footsteps of previous PLC Sydney elite and on. Imagine instead, packing snowsports athletes, Lucy Glanville your suitcases, filling them with 2014 Sochi Winter Olympian (Biathlon) all the winter clothing you can find and Sabrina Howell 2015 Junior World and heading to the Australian Alps Championships, who were both where you will spend most of Term 3 members of the PLC Sydney Winter skiing, snowboarding and completing School. Other students have gone on your schoolwork in a beautiful high to pursue careers in snowsports as country setting. snowboard Instructors (Lilli Glenn 2017) or elite judges in the extreme sport of PLC Sydney is the mogul skiing (Genevieve Martin 2013). only girls’ school in A typical day at Winter School might involve rising at 5.30 am, packing lunch Australia to offer such and a bag for the day, catching the ski a program. tube to Perisher and Blue Cow Resort where you will meet your coach for the The Winter School allows students in day. Returning to the house at 4.00 pm, snowsports races. Any student who is Years 7 to 10 the opportunity to take it’s straight into school work for the next competent on green and blue runs are part in their chosen sport, train on a full several hours. All members of the house welcome to take part in the events. time basis and complete their studies take it in turns to cook and prepare without the 10-hour return drive every dinner for their teammates. Cleaning Events are age-based and students weekend. and clothes washing are also skills that can compete in alpine giant slalom, individuals master in their time away. snowboarding, cross country skiing, As members of the PLC Sydney Talented moguls and slopestyle/terrain park Individual Program (TIP), athletes like Throughout the July school holidays, events for senior students. PLC Sydney Emma Bosco and Chelsey Johnson there are additional opportunities for is also proudly represented at these have been able to develop their skills all students from PreKindergarten– events by a developing team of athletes on snow while maintaining their Year 12 to take part in the Interschool

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ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 with disabilities who passionately development camps for students in that create a holistic approach to athlete 4 partake in a range of DWA and multi- Years 7–11 and the Evandale snowsports development. For more information class programs. family weekend exist for this purpose. about snowsports camps, winter school or interschool events and competitions, Many entry-level programs also exist As a three-time National award winner email [email protected] for beginner and intermediate skiers for snowsports school of the year, who want to develop their racing PLC Sydney takes pride in being a leader Ms Mel Johnston experience. The PLC Sydney snowsports in delivering quality sporting programs K–6 PDHPE Coordinator

RISING STARS: EMMA BOSCO AND CHELSEY JOHNSON

What are some of the challenges you face with juggling school work and competing/training? It’s difficult to come home after a big day of training and sit down and do school work. I am always pretty exhausted so it can be difficult to concentrate. It’s also hard to motivate myself to work when I am the only one on my team still at school.

Where are you currently competing/ training? I train in Perisher, Melbourne, Whistler Canada, and Colorado USA. I do a few competitions domestically each year, but the majority are in Northern America over their winter.

What is the next event you will be competing at? I will be competing at the US Selections in January in Steamboat Colorado, What sport/s are you involved in? followed by the North American Cup Mogul skiing. Circuit in February, with stops in Deer Valley Utah, and Calgary Alberta. How old were you when you started? 9 years old. What do you think has been your EMMA biggest sporting achievements BOSCO How did you get involved? so far? I started competing at the interschools I came first at the 2018 Australian Interschools Championships. YEAR 11 snow sports events, and liked moguls the best so I signed up for the Perisher Winter Sportsbet Club program and What is your greatest sporting have been training ever since. ambition? I would like to compete at the Olympics. What do you like to do when you are not competing or doing school Are you a member of a squad/team? work? I am on the Australian mogul skiing I love mountain biking and going to team which is supported by the the lake or beach. NSW Institute of Sport.

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CHELSEY JOHNSON YEAR 11

Where are you currently competing/ training? I spent my winter season training and competing in Perisher, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and at Falls Creek. I'm currently just doing my training around Sydney but when I head overseas for the European winter season, my training base will be in Italy, and I'll be competing in Italy, Austria, France and Switzerland.

What is the next event you will be competing at? When I go overseas for the European winter season, I'll compete in a few Alpen Cups (small Italian/Austrian biathlon races) or IBU Junior Cups (International Biathlon Union races) in preparation for my main competition, which is the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

What do you think has been your biggest sporting achievements What sport/s are you involved in? I happened to pick it up quickly and so far? really enjoyed it, so my involvement in Biathlon (cross country skiing and I think my biggest achievements would biathlon really started from there. shooting). be: competing in an Alpen Cup in Italy during the 2018/2019 European winter What do you like to do when you How old were you when you started? season and achieving the best shooting are not competing or doing school I started biathlon when I was 16, and results out of all Australian athletes work? cross country skiing when I was 14. who competed; placing 3rd in my first When I'm not competing or doing school season of biathlon in Australia at the work, you will usually find me watching How did you get involved? 2019 Australian Biathlon championships catch up tv or the latest movies, reading in the individual event, with equal best I became involved after competing in a book, sleeping, or grabbing a coffee. shooting in my race; and qualifying for cross country skiing at interschools the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games. in 2016. I felt like I developed a good What are some of the challenges relationship with the PLC coach (who you face with juggling school work was an ex-PLC girl and an Olympian!) What is your greatest sporting and competing/training? and really enjoyed it so I continued ambition? doing some training during summer and It can be tough to maintain a balance To qualify and race on the Biathlon just gradually became more involved. between school work and competing/ World Cup Circuit by 2026, compete After getting some good results training; especially when I’m away from at the 2022 Winter Olympics, and to and really starting to focus more on school for the majority of the winter compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics. cross country skiing during the 2018 season. For me, the biggest challenge is Australian winter season, I was invited having good time management. This is Are you a member of a squad/team? usually because I’m not making the most to go on a European training camp I'm currently on the NSW Biathlon of those spare hours I have outside of with NSW Biathlon over the Christmas State Team, and I have also been my training, and waste this time doing holidays. Here, I tried biathlon for the selected for the Australian Biathlon other things rather than getting straight first time and incorporated shooting Development Team. into my cross country skiing, where into school work and study.

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Mrs Melissa Watters speaking at the official Kidsart exhibition opening 2019

JUNIOR SCHOOL ENGAGES WITH THE ART WORLD

This year brought with it a host Our Year 5 artists were the first to participate in workshops facilitated by multidisciplinary artist Rachel Honnery. of exciting hands-on Visual Arts Rachel, also a Year 6 parent, explores the intersection and experiences for our young Junior connection between the disciplines of art and science in her art practice. She creates artworks that communicate School students that culminated in awareness about the challenges facing our natural the annual showcase of the KidsArt environment to highlight the need for change in how we can better care for the earth. Rachel explained her exhibition in the Adelaide Perry specific environmental focus of marine plastics and the Gallery in November. disintegration of marine environments to our students during the workshop. She explored this issue in depth during a recent artist residency in the Arctic Circle. The girls were In the lead-up to the exhibition, students from Years 2, thoroughly engaged as Rachel spoke about her practice and 5 and 6 engaged in workshops with invited practising they developed a desire to learn about and communicate Sydney-based artists. These experiences allowed these about environmental issues to bring about awareness creative young girls to expand their appreciation of local through art. artists, whilst simultaneously inspiring their own artmaking Ms Honnery introduced Year 5 students to work produced through the fun exploration of a wide variety of materials by the Mankaja artists of Fitzroy Crossing in Western and technical processes.

Year 2 students with Karleen Green Year 4 students at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA Australia. Students examined in particular, the nature of the Karleen demonstrated to students how to create a ‘message installation created by Mankaja artists for The National 2019: stick’ through wrapping different coloured wool and twine 7 New Australian Art, exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary around found sticks before securing emu feathers to the end Art, Sydney. From this study and discussion, students gained of their piece. Students went on to develop both individual inspiration for their own art of creating an acrylic painting and collaborative works which were then exhibited in on recycled plastic, depicting organic and abstracted shapes classrooms and our KidsArt exhibition. and forms. These works demonstrated the influence of In conjunction with our Visual Arts program, students in the Mankaja artists as well as Rachel’s, as she encouraged Years 4 and 6 visited the Art Gallery of NSW earlier this students to use recyclable materials as a medium for year to view exhibitions that linked in with their practical artmaking and communication. experiences being facilitated in their classroom. Giving Ms Honnery continued to inspire our Junior School students students the opportunity to see the work of well-known as she facilitated workshops for Year 6 students the following artists that they have been learning about in the gallery week. The workshops took place in the basement darkroom setting is invaluable to their own development as artists. area of The Croydon, Centre for Art, Design and Technology Year 4 looked closely at the practice of Indigenous artist and where the girls were able to engage with the process of shell-worker, Esme Timbery this year and thoroughly enjoyed creating Cyanotype photographic prints. As Rachel uses this viewing her portrait in the Archibald Prize, as created by Blak very early form of photography within her own practice, she Douglas (an artist who delivered workshops at PLC in 2018). was an expert educator in this area. They found the process Students further explored the Gallery to discover Timbery’s of using light sensitive fabric, UV light and the darkroom to sculptural shell-worked pieces including Sydney Harbour create bold compositions a unique and exciting artmaking Bridge, 2002. experience! As a part of an initiative by our Adelaide Perry Gallery Indigenous artist and weaver, Karleen Green took excited Curator, Ms Courtney Wagner, KidsArt 2019 became a part Year 2 girls on a journey of historical and cultural significance of the Edge Creative Trails run by the Inner West Council in early Term 4, as she worked with groups, to teach them for the Damun/Djarrawunang Precinct (Newtown/Enmore/ traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques. Karleen is eager to Petersham/Summer Hill/Ashfield) on Saturday 9 November. pass on her knowledge of Indigenous artmaking practices to The Trail allows visitors to discover where art is made in the younger generations, particularly weaving so Year 2 students Inner West and explore hidden artists’ studios, independent sat in a circle whilst she told them stories and information galleries and artist run initiatives. Those who participated in about her life and ancestral heritage. the event had an opportunity to visit KidsArt and discover the Adelaide Perry Gallery. Young visitors were given a miniature This unique experience gave our keepsake of ‘Jackie’ the robot, one of the Pre-Kindergarten young artists a thorough insight into collaborative sculptures, shown in the exhibition. Mrs Alison Lloyd traditional Aboriginal artmaking and Junior Art Specialist further developed their knowledge Ms Jo Knight and skills. Head of Visual Arts

Year 6 in the darkroom producing cyanotype prints with Rachel Honnery Jackie the robot—our mascot for the Edge Creative Trails

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 8 STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE HSC SHOWCASES AND EXHIBITIONS

Each year the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) nominates students for possible inclusion in the annual HSC exhibitions and showcases for their performances and major works.

We congratulate the following students from the Class of 2019 for their nominations.

ARTEXPRESS ARTEXPRESS is an annual exhibition of exemplary artworks created by students for the HSC in Visual Arts. The works represent a broad range of subject matter, approaches, styles and media including painting, photomedia, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, documented forms, textiles and fibre, ceramics, time-based forms and collections of works. Claire Shi Falls the Shadow - Painting Ally Que Into the Binary Sea - Collection of works Berry Fei Re-Play - Drawing Gabrielle Hawkey A Truth Concealed - Drawing Ally Que Into the Binary Sea - Collection of works (ARTEXPRESS) Eva He Cultural Warriors - Drawing Lara Ho Ba noi - Photomedia Sarah Ong The Consequence of Light - Painting (selected) Samantha Rorie Five - Photomedia Jasmin Wiesner Her Secret Is Patience - Painting

ENCORE ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the HSC Music examinations. Vanessa Lin Music 2/Extension Performance Program (6 pieces) Sophie Montague Music 1 Performance Program (4 pieces) Lucy Roberts Music 1 Performance Program (4 pieces) Grace Zhu Music 2/Extension Performance Program (6 pieces)

Vanessa Lin was nominated for ENCORE

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Maralinga: Elisheva Biernoff-Giles, Sophie Montague, Lucie Roberts and Alexandra Raleigh were nominated and selected for OnSTAGE

Sylvia Zhang's costume to be worn at the Met Gala Ball was Esther Rutherford's lighting range was nominated for SHAPE nominated for TEXSTYLE

OnSTAGE SHAPE OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of group and The Shape exhibition features a selection of exemplary individual performances and projects by HSC Drama students. Major Projects from HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students from (selected) Individual performances 2019 Higher School Certificate examinations. Eli Biernoff-Giles The Bleeding Tree Hemans Chan (Brief: Design and create a music box with Lucie Roberts A Song for Judy pop-up illustrations depicting landmarks of different cities.) Alex Raleigh Testimony Esther Rutherford (Brief: Design and construct a lighting range that revolves around the idea of being adjustable, Sophie Montague Educating Rita transformable or changeable.) Ana Graham Things I know to be true Clair Brown (Brief: To design and display a lighting installation that will celebrate Australian architecture from the past and Group performances present.) Maralinga: Elisheva Biernoff-Giles, Sophie Montague, Lucie Roberts and Alexandra Raleigh (selected) Sylvia Zhang (Brief: Costume to be worn at the Met Gala Ball with the theme: Mythological figures.) Boys Don't Cry: Rejheki Bone, Ana Graham, Kate Shanahan, Marinella Tsaroumis, Zoe Castorina and Madison Yazbek.

Aged Care: Michelle Smith, Lani Bailey, Nairie Tzakos and TEXSTYLE Briana Neowhouse Texstyle is an exhibition of Higher School Certificate Textiles OnSTAGE Exhibition and Design Major Projects. Yashica Moodley Director’s Portfolio ‘Tartuffe’ (selected) Sylvia Zhang (Brief: Costume to be worn at the Met Gala Ball with the theme: Mythological figures.) (selected)

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Hats Off2019. Photograph by Joy Lai (Courtesy of State Library of NSW)

HATS OFF TO CATE!

Year 4 student printed with the words DO NOT ENTER. This would be the ideal place Cate Weir has been to hide until the museum closed. presented with a Silver Bustling crowds of New Yorkers and a big tour group ran inside, pushing award in the NESA security guards and staff out of the WriteOn competition, way. Carter ran towards the room. He must or else he would suffer the an annual writing consequences. If only he hadn’t sold competition for NSW that hat he wouldn’t be stuck in this students in Years 1 to 6. situation. He sprinted to the far corner, quickly Cate Weir from Year 4 was presented with a silver award in the NESA scanning the room, then slipped WriteOn competition. It is designed to encourage young inside. Luckily it was a storeroom as students to develop their writing dark as coal, so surely no one would skills in an engaging way. Using a come in. There were rows and rows photograph for inspiration, students of paintings, sketches and other Five minutes later in front of him were asked to write a short piece in artifacts, the perfect place to hide. were the hats of some of history’s an imaginative, persuasive and/or Now he just had to wait. Fortunately, greatest heroes and heroines. informative style. he had overheard his parents talking There was Napoleon Bonaparte’s about the will that was inside his and Nancy Wake’s; it was a history Award recipients will have their grandma’s hat. He needed to get that buff’s dream. Forcing himself to focus work published in an anthology. hat back before they noticed it had on the task at hand he searched for Congratulations to Cate on her disappeared. the pink feathers. Then he saw it. outstanding achievement. His grandma’s hat on the back wall. Finally, closing time had come, it was Cate’s award winning entry is Slowly but carefully he approached eight o’clock and everyone had left. shared below. the corner to grab the hat and put this The museum’s lights had flicked massive mistake behind him. Ms Carolyn Lain off, and it was as dark as ink. Carter Junior School EALD Teacher slowly opened the door and peeked Carter touched the feather and a around the edge, and there stood piecing blare was set off. Freezing in a burly security guard scanning the place, he heard pounding footsteps THE MUSEUM OF WONDERS room torch in hand. Rays of torchlight getting closer and closer. Unfreezing, Staring at the big brass door with splayed across the room revealing he ran into darkness knowing nothing millions of locks was the last thing his squashed faded yellow hat and except he must get out of the Carter wanted to do. The Museum crinkled blue uniform. A scowl spread museum. of Wonders was known for its quirky across his face until he saw the guard way of putting priceless artefacts on slowly walk towards The Flying High The security guard was not happy, show - every item was displayed on an exhibition. Carter knew this was he lunged for Carter but missed. uncovered plinth. This would help him his chance. A grin spread across Carter’s face as complete his task. he ran out of the door into the night. Bolting across the vast hallway The darkness wrapped around him The doors creaked open revealing towards The Historic Hat’s room, he saving him from discovery. items of wonder, like a plane hoped his plan would work. He pulled suspended from the ceiling. In the the bobby pins from his pocket ready Cate Weir far corner, Carter saw the glass doors to pick the locks on the door. Year 4

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As exams and assessments are winding down and the anticipation of SENIOR SCHOOL long summer holidays is building up, our students and their families have BOOK SELECTION more time and mental space to embrace reading. STAGE 4 (YEARS 7-8) My Brilliant Career Social reading—sharing books, reading together, by Miles Franklin discussing issues and explaining reasons for one’s likes Written by a 19 year old girl as her and dislikes—is an effective way to promote reading and start evening entertainment and initially conversations about meanings and values. Most importantly, rejected by all publishers, this book it is a powerful way to build a reading community. was published in 1901 to become an Australian classic. My brilliant career At the beginning of this term, PLC Sydney’s Research and is still a fresh coming-of-age story worth reading as Library Services launched a reading initiative PLC Reads good literature and a historical record. Miles Franklin’s Australia inviting students, their families and College staff to biography may inspire insightful conversations about the read a book together and talk about it. We intend to travel far position of women in Australia. Two prestigious literary with our reading next year and what is a better place to start awards honour Franklin’s legacy, the Stella Prize (after than home? Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin’s first name) and the PLC Sydney librarians selected an Australian book for each Miles Franklin Literary Award. stage of schooling and invited the school community to read the suggested book. Our selection includes old and modern STAGE 5 (YEARS 9-10) classics as well as new award recipients, covering a wide range of topics. We have shared with students a brochure with short Take Three Girls plot outlines, suggestions for families how to get organised by Cath Crowley, Simmone Howell and some conversation starters. People who use Twitter can and Fiona Wood join our reading community online by sending a request to This collaborative piece of writing tells @plcsydney_reads. a story about living in our digital world, cyber-bullying and friendship from the A copy of the brochure can be downloaded online from Senior perspective of three girls. The book deals Library pages at https://sites.google.com/plc.nsw.edu.au/ with contemporary issues in a way that will resonate mrcseniorlibrary/MRC/WHATS-NEW with high school students and, possibly, inspire them to Happy reading! engage with collaborative writing. Last year the book was long-listed for Inky Awards and ABIA Book of the Year for Dr Suzana Sukovic Older Children, short-listed for Indie Book Awards Young Director of Research and Library Services Adult, and awarded the CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers.

STAGE 6 (YEAR 12) The Secret River by Kate Granville This is a historical novel about a family of settlers who want to make their home on the Aboriginal land. It brings Australian history to life through stories about pain, struggle, power plays, disobedience and love. The novel was used as the basis for a play, ABC series and children’s book. While interesting in its own right, our Year 12 students may like to spend some time with this text at their leisure before they consider it as an HSC text next year.

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ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 12 JUNIOR SCHOOL STRIKING A BOOK SELECTION CREATIVE PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN Silly Birds LIGHT IN THE by Gregg Dreise A beautifully illustrated book COUNTESS OF by Gregg Dreise, an Indigenous author and teacher, tells a humorous story about JERSEY SOCIETY community and the value of listening. From conversations about Aboriginal style of painting and Australian animals, to people’s behaviours, this book provides many opportunities for conversations with our youngest readers. The book won the Speech As well as being the Year of Reading Pathology Australia Indigenous Book of the Year Award for 2015. at PLC, 2019 has also been the year in which PLC Sydney students have STAGE 1 (YEARS 1-2) embraced the joy of writing, with the The All New Must Have introduction of a new writers group, Orange 430 the Countess of Jersey Society. by Michael Speechley This book deals with the omnipresent consumerism and Writing purposefully and creatively and communicating environmental issues in a light meaningfully with one’s audience are vital and and engaging manner. With empowering tools that have been brought into sharp Christmas just around the corner with all the bells and focus, particularly with the commencement of the new NESA whistles on display in shops, it is a good time to step back HSC English courses Reading to Write and The Craft of Writing. and ask questions about our need to own more stuff. The Celebrated author Marilynn Robinson describes the nature of book was shortlisted for the Book of the Year 2019 by the the writing as “wrestling with the angel: On the one hand you CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia). feel the constraints of what can be said, but on the other hand you feel the infinite potential.” This infinite potential is at the heart of the Countess of Jersey Society. STAGE 2 (YEARS 3-4) The society was formed earlier this year and named after Blueback the Countess of Jersey who, when visiting PLC to open the by Tim Winton new College buildings in 1891, delivered a speech displaying The sea and beach form a recognizable exceptional wit, warmth and the talent of connecting deeply backdrop of many Winton’s stories. This with her audience. Nearly 130 years later, the Society seeks is particularly true in the Blueback, a story to harness the essence of the Countess’s skill and linguistic about a boy who lives in a close connection vivacity. with the sea. The story about the natural beauty of Australian coastline and urgency In this writers group, students have to preserve the environment will open conversations a remarkable opportunity to explore about contemporary issues while providing an immersive reading experience. and grasp their own potential as writers, discovering the joy of STAGE 3 (YEARS 5-6) creative expression and building Lenny’s Book of Everything confidence, literary skill and by Karen Foxlee In a story told by Lenny about their single- technical flexibility. parent family and, especially, about her brother who has gigantism, there is a lot to make us sad and hopeful. A central place in this story has a multivolume encyclopedia, which opens children’s eyes to the wonders of the world. Acknowledged by CBCA as Honour Book in the Book of the Year for Older Readers 2019, this book will be an Australian favourite in the years to come.

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA The Society is facilitated by University Sarah Pattinson of It was her unique, metaphorical take on of Technology Sydney creative writing the competition theme of ‘Strike’ that 13 teacher and published author Annabel Year 7, one of the captured the attention of the judges. Stafford. Inspired by writers from We congratulate Sarah on such a Robinson, Kurt Vonnegut, J.M. Coetzee youngest members of wonderful achievement. to David Sedaris, students from Years the Countess of Jersey An extract of the short story is shared 7 to 12 are presented with a series of below. workshops aimed at developing their Society, recently had understanding of narrative, point of her short story “Little Ms Veronica Trainor view, and character. Most importantly, Director of Language and Literature students are encouraged to pursue Matchstick” shortlisted their creative passions and develop their for the Overland own unique style as writers through hands-on experience, giving voice to Journal’s annual Fair original ideas and interests and feeling Australia Prize. the incandescence that comes from using language with confidence and precision.

“But if it’s not that then what is wrong? Why is her temperature so hot? You must be able to come up with something. Surely.” My mum is shouting LITTLE now, throwing her arms up and pointing MATCHSTICK to me like I am a pest. “There really is nothing we can do,” the doctor says defensively. “ I’m sure she BY SARAH will eventually grow out of it.” PATTINSON “And what do you suggest we do till then? Let her burn everything in her path?” I stand up and kicked at the chair, knocking it to the ground. I hate how everyone talks about me. I understand My family have always thought of weight, reflexes, and blood pressure. that there is something wrong with my gift as sickness and for a long me, but they act like it’s a life or death “Well everything but her temperature time, I believed them. My skin is hot. situation. Also, people don’t grow out seems normal,” says the doctor. “ I could Not like a cold hot, but like extremely of things like hot skin so why does do some more tests, but really it would burning hot to touch. Everyone that everyone keep saying it as if it’s wrong? be a waste of time.” My mum shakes touches me gets burnt. My parents her head. “Come on Lola we’re leaving. This place have taken me to countless doctors, but is just as useless as all the others.” none have come up with a solution. My “Surely there’s something Doctor. Could My mother goes to grab my hand but father says that I should learn to grow you test her mental health too?” thinks otherwise. I stand up and follow up, which makes no sense because you “I guess.” The doctor sighs. “ Lola could her out the door. Not even glancing at can’t just grow out of having hot skin. the doctor as I walk out. My mother took me to doctors and says you please step into that room over she’s here for me, but really she just there. I’m going to do a quick scan.” When we get home I go straight to my wants the sickness to go away. My sister I nod and walk into the room and sit bedroom. teases me all the time. She calls me down on the chair. The doctor presses “Hey, matchstick why do you keep doing matchstick and complains that I’ve burnt a few buttons, the lights go off and this to our family? You’re causing mum her when really I’m miles away. I hear a beep. After around a minute and dad to fight. Why don’t you go and My mum took me to a new doctor. there is another beep and the lights die in a pit?” My sister Rose shouts at He was thin and wore black glasses that flash on. me as I enter the room. I ignore her and sat on the edge of his nose. He did the ‘’Well there’s nothing wrong with that climb into my bed. I pull the fireproof normal tests, checking my breathing and either” the doctor says to my mother. covers over my head and close my eyes, heart rate, my temperature, my height, trying to block all noise out of existence.

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AN INCREDIBLE SCIENTIFIC ADVENTURE

During the September school holidays, we travelled to Tasmania to attend the 15th Annual International Student Science Conference (ISSC) at The Hutchins School in Hobart.

Over the course of the week, we had the privilege of listening and presenting among top Australian scientists and students from Hong Kong, China, Italy, Australia and Taiwan, who presented research relating to the theme of the conference, ‘Human Impacts on the Environment: Prevention and Mitigation’. We were taken out to fantastic activities over the week, one of the highlights being visiting the Aurora Australis, the uniquely Australian Antarctic research vessel. For a few hours, we got to stand in the shoes of an Antarctic marine biologist as we toured the impressive marine laboratories, cramped crew dorms and the captain’s bridge. We learnt about the ship’s research procedures, the history of the vessel, and some of the studies that were conducted aboard. Another highlight was visiting the Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory where we learnt about how events such as pulsars are detected in space. We also learnt about Grote Reber, who built a radio telescope in his mother’s backyard and conducted the world’s first sky survey in the radio frequencies!

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA to optimise its practicality in a real-life situation, and through this, we were given a taste of the satisfaction of humanitarian 15 engineering. At the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, we also had the opportunity to participate in some activities such as testing the turbidity of several water samples in order to analyse how well algae can photosynthesise in those environments. Again, in engaging in these activities, we were given a lens into the amazing work of experts in different fields. Between the science, we ventured to the popular tourist sites of Hobart. After the bus carried us up the narrow, winding road leading to the top of Mount Wellington, we were gobsmacked with the breath-taking views from its 450m peak. As we shivered violently from the cold we witnessed views of rolling hills, wallabies and Angie saw snow for the first time (it was only a tiny patch—but it still counts!). We then visited the renowned Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) where we were confronted with some controversial works of art… definitely nothing like we’ve seen before! This excursion was followed up by a fascinating presentation Regardless, it’s an experience we will never forget. from University of Tasmania lecturer Stas Shabala, who described his research on black holes and sea-level rise. Cuddling a koala was also ticked off the bucket list when we went to the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where we also got We were lucky enough to visit to feed kangaroos, pat wombats and look at two adorable Tasmanian devils. Our final touristy adventure was to the the University of Tasmania and famous Salamanca Markets which left us broke after our participate in fun and thought- impulse purchases of honey, fudge and Mrs Hendiks’ jar of saffron worth $100,000 per kg. provoking activities involving This trip was absolutely phenomenal and we are truly grateful plant science, architecture and for this once-in-a-lifetime experience generously offered to us. engineering. In particular, we would like to thank The Hutchins School, Dr Gutierrez, Mrs Hendriks, and of course Dr Burgis. This amazing opportunity would never have been made possible The most memorable was the engineering activity where we without them! had to build a stand for an iPhone to ensure that the flashlight feature can be used hands-free whilst doing the dishes. Angie Rofail, Emily Moloney and Julia Cummins We produced a necklace design that ensured water-proofing Year 10

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A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR YEAR 3

In Science and Technology, Year 3 to bring two of their lambs to PLC Sydney to visit Year 3. Jessica and her father presented an informative slide show where they students learnt about farming and demonstrated and explained many aspects of sheep farming gardening. The syllabus requires including drenching, shearing, feeding and general care of the animals. This enabled the children to smell, touch and feel pupils to describe how agricultural wool both on and off the sheep. The girls were also exposed to processes are used to raise animals the impact the current drought is having on Australian farmers for food and clothing. and their livestock. Year 3 students loved feeding the lambs with warm milk and watching their cute little tails wiggle in excitement. In today’s world, many children do not have the Thank you to Charmaine and Andrew Steventon for taking the exposure or hands-on opportunity to observe and time out of their busy lives to share this wonderful experience interact with farm animals. We are very fortunate at with our girls. PLC Sydney to have so many families with a huge diversity of farming and business backgrounds who are very happy Mrs Mary Mitchell to share their expertise with our girls. Year 3 Teacher The Steventon family (Amelia, Year 5 and Jessica, Year 3) run an Mrs Annie Martin established sheep farm in NSW and were recently kind enough Junior School Science Coordinator

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA ENRICHING SCIENCE WITH OUR 17 SCIENTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

Photosynthesis was the central from bacteria to algae, dinoflagellates to higher plants. Students learnt how to measure the gases involved in the theme of a new co-curricular process, oxygen and carbon dioxide, both directly using program launched by the Science sensors and indirectly using photosynthesis techniques. The extraction and separation of pigments from various faculty in Term 3. plants was a skill that the students were taught. All of this equipped the girls with a handful of lab techniques The Science Enrichment Program (SEP) was designed to apply to the design of their own experiments. The feedback to extend the scientific skills, science knowledge and has been very positive—the girls have had a great time and understanding of Years 7 and 8 students, through short learnt so much! tutorials, hands-on activities and experiments in a series of workshops. The program was delivered by the College’s two The final product of their hard work was showcased as scientists-in-residence, Dr Gutierrez and Dr van Heerden. a poster displayed during a special lunchtime session. The Science faculty judged the posters and the best three Students learnt about the Biology, Chemistry and Physics of received awards. this fundamental process that keeps Earth alive. There were two parts to the program. Part 1 involved informative sessions This program has been a wonderful on theoretical concepts and practical activities that ran throughout Term 3. Part 2 in Term 4 involved the completion opportunity for students in Years 7 of an experiment where students devised their own research questions and designed an experiment on a particular aspect and 8 that love Science and would of photosynthesis. like to learn more and develop their The SEP enrolled 17 enthusiastic and committed students scientific skills. that have a passion for Science. They engaged very well with the challenge of designing a unique experiment We look forward to more of this enthusiastic participation using simple techniques learnt during the program. next year. Dr van Heerden, an expert in lasers, taught the girls how they can use a spectrophotometer to measure the different Dr Maria Luisa Gutierrez pigments responsible for photosynthesis. Science Teacher and Scientist-in-Residence Dr Gutierrez led the girls into appreciating the biological Dr Stephanus van Heerden diversity on the planet that can carry out photosynthesis, Scientist-in-Residence

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PERFORMANCES SHOWCASE THE VERY BEST OF DRAMA AND MUSIC

Semester 2 featured so many performances it's hard to cover them all, whether it was the Strings Concert, the Tattoo, the Choral Concert, the Junior School Concert, Curtain Call—even the HSC trial performances, and the actual HSC performances for that matter.

To highlight one event is impossible and Drama HSC classes and is a true Sydney, the stage played host to our considering they all have a special indication of what is offered with youngest students. It really is a thrill place in the PLC Sydney calendar, the Performing Arts Department. to watch and hear from the Year showcasing the many different areas The Drama students present both 1 String Program, the Year 4 Band within the Music Department. The one their Individual and Group projects Program and the many Junior School thing that can be said is that there is whilst students studying the Music 1, ensembles. The delight on the girls something for everyone, whether it's Music 2 and Extension Music subjects faces demonstrates the joy they all jazz, classical, vocal or Baroque and present one item from their programs. have in performing and playing their many other genres. Congratulations must be made to all instruments. students. This year we saw a record Within the space of one week the Mr Philip Harper number of students nominated for AKT stage showcases the very best Director of Performing Arts Encore and On Stage. of the talented Year 12 students in Coordinator of Bands Curtain Call. This concert features One week later, after hearing from almost all students from the Music the most senior students at PLC

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ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 20 IN PROFILE

MAGGIE O’ REILLY YEAR 11

What sport/s are you involved in? Touch football, netball, soccer, athletics, cross country and tennis.

How old were you when you started? I started touch football when I was 11-years-old.

How did you get involved? My older brother started playing park touch at first, and as any little sister does, I watched him play and decided I would do the same.

What are some of the challenges you face with juggling school work and competing/training? I train for many different sports and teams within these sports, which ultimately requires a lot of my time. This means I have limited time to complete my schoolwork as I am always either travelling to and from sport or playing sport. But I think this has given me the ability to become more organised and schedule in time for this work.

What do you like to do when you are not competing or doing school work? I really enjoy going to the beach with my friends and surfing.

Where are you currently competing/training? I train in different teams for my sports, but in touch football I recently played in the NSWCIS team at the National Youth Championships. I also usually play all year round at my touch football club, Balmain Tigers.

What do you think has been your biggest sporting achievements so far? When I played in the NSW U/15 All Schools side in Tasmania and received the ’players player’ award from my teammates.

What is your greatest sporting ambition? I hope that one day I can play for my country.

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA What do you like to do when you are not competing or doing school 21 work? I like reading, playing with friends and SHERRY practicing golf. Where are you currently competing/ ZOU training? Bexley Golf Club, The Lakes Golf Club YEAR 3 and Beverley Park Golf Club.

What is the next event you will be competing at? JNJG Encourage Shield Beverley Park. What sport/s are you involved in? Golf. What do you think has been your biggest sporting achievements How old were you when you started? so far? 7 years old. Jack Newton International 2019 Girls 10 Years and Under Nett Runner Up. How did you get involved? A friend asked me. What is your greatest sporting ambition? What are some of the challenges Being the captain in the state team. you face with juggling school work and competing/training? Are you a member of a squad/team? Time with practicing versus study/social I am in the team of the Beverley Park activities and pressure at competitions. Encourage Shield.

What are some of the challenges What is your greatest sporting you face with juggling school work ambition? and competing/training? To play the Olympic Table Tennis game I need to finish my school work and on behalf of Australia. training more efficiently. ZILIN Are you a member of a squad/team? What do you like to do when you I am a member of the NSW State Team. ZHANG are not competing or doing school work? YEAR 4 Reading books and listening to music.

Where are you currently competing/ training? Kim's Table Tennis Training Center.

What sport/s are you involved in? What is the next event you will be Table tennis. competing at? The biggest event is the 2020 How old were you when you started? Australian National Junior Table Tennis Championship. 6 years old.

What do you think has been your How did you get involved? biggest sporting achievements My father found a good coach for me. so far? Playing in the Australian National Junior Table Tennis Championship on behalf of the NSW State Team.

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 22 What sport/s are you involved in? Athletics and cross country.

How old were you when you started? IMOGEN 7 years old. STEWART How did you get involved? My whole family run, and thought that I should give it a try as it YEAR 8 looked fun. I ended up loving it! I loved it mainly because it was really nice to run with my family.

What are some of the challenges you face with juggling school work and competing/training? The balance between training and study/homework is very hard, and at times it feels like it's all too much as I don't have very much time outside of my sport. I have learnt to ask my friends and teachers for help and tips whenever I am under pressure and have learnt that time management is very important.

What do you like to do when you are not competing or doing school work? Whenever I have free time I love to spend it with my family by going out or sitting in and watching a movie. I also love to hang out with friends and watch Netflix :)

Where are you currently competing/training? I train with my mum, brother and training group that my dad coaches. We train around the area that I live, which is in the Shire. My competitions are mostly at Sydney Olympic Park, and Nationals is in a different state each year!

What is the next event you will be competing at? Unfortunately, I have been injured on and off this whole year. My next competition would have been National Athletics in WA, where I would have raced in the 1500m and the 3000m. As a result of my new injury I have to skip that competition, but I am keen to get back at it when I have recovered and go for it next year!

What do you think has been your biggest sporting achievements so far? My biggest sporting achievements would have to be when I won National Athletics last year in Cairns in the 800m, 1500m and the 3000m. I also have multiple world age records from when I was 8-years-old until 13-years-old in distances ranging from 800m to 3000m, which were my most exciting achievements!

What is your greatest sporting ambition? I would love to represent Australia, but most of all I want to fulfill my potential :)

Are you a member of a squad/team? Yes, NxtGen Track Team, which my dad coaches :)

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SAME LATITUDE, DIFFERENT LONGITUDE, DIFFERENT SCHOOLS

Our school, PLC Sydney, platforms to those at PLC are used up of students from Years 8-12 and was to teach. Students moved between arranged in Houses. As a result, there is located 33.86 degrees subjects, to attend lessons in a room was less hierarchy between grades south of the Equator. where the teacher was based, just like because girls of different ages were the arrangement is here. As Herschel is mixing with each other on a daily basis. In another continent, one of the most prestigious schools in Every two weeks, one afternoon was at a similar latitude of its province, staff had high expectations allocated to exam time. of their students, standards of lessons Teachers at Herschel organised extra- 33.92 degrees south, were high and students put pressure on curricular clubs, such as hiking, knitting, is Herschel Girls’ School, themselves to achieve. We think there is LGBT support and many other interests. our sister school in the same academically rigorous culture here at PLC Sydney. One of the very noticeable differences Capetown, South Africa. between Herschel and PLC Sydney was Interestingly, Herschel ran a similar the security measures. There were many United Day for each year group. Believe high walls and constant security when it or not, we also sang similar hymns, We had the privilege of travelling entering and during classes. on exchange to Capetown, where such as ‘Shine Jesus Shine’, a favourite we were hosted by two of their amongst the students of PLC Sydney. We were welcomed warmly at Herschel Girls’ School. Our time away was students, Amelie de Villiers and Do the differences between the two interesting and rewarding. We have Mia Guerrini. We were in South Africa schools stem from the large difference made friends with not only our host from 11 July until 19 August 2019. When in their longitudinal positions? Sydney, sisters, but the other exchange girls in attending school on another continent, Australia is 151.20 degrees east of the in a city very different from the one we the school, who were from the United Greenwich meridian, while Capetown, usually live in, we found it interesting to States of America and the United South Africa is 18.42 degrees east of examine the similarities and differences Kingdom. Greenwich. of the two schools. We recommend exchange to Year 10 Senior school at Herschel starts in Could we consider that the similarities students. If you travel, you too could Year 8, not in Year 7 as it does here. between the two schools are related to compare PLC Sydney to the exchange The school day starts later and finishes their almost identical latitude? school you travel to. early each Friday. Herschel has a formal Herschel offers a similar choice of and an informal uniform. We found it Jasmine Higgs and Maia Shannon subjects to PLC Sydney. Similar learning fascinating that Homeroom was made Year 10

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 24 NINE DAYS IN NEW YORK, TWO IN LA AND LOTS TO DO— WELCOME TO THE NEW YORK DRAMA TOUR

The New York Drama Tour was an amazing experience, packed with stimulating drama workshops, Broadway shows, famous landmarks and interesting New Yorkers.

With only nine days in New York, two in LA and lots to do, everything was jam-packed. Some of the highlights were the parks we visited: Battery Park, where we took a ride on the SeaGlass Carousel and squinted across the harbour at the Statue of Liberty; Union Square, where we bought beautiful fresh produce from the markets; Washington Square, where we watched buskers, students and one man walking his pet chicken; and of course, Central Park where we took a stroll around Strawberry Fields and the lake. We also spent a day in Brooklyn, and enjoyed hours lying in the sun at Prospect Park. In the 9/11 museum we lost ourselves in a maze of rooms full of photos, videos and objects (including a whole fire truck). I was confronted by the tragedy of the event, but I also felt an atmosphere of respect, unity and recognition through the profound stories and artworks on display. We completed so many workshops. At Broadway Classroom I watched my classmates workshop songs and monologues with an experienced Broadway performer and we got to meet Doron Mitchell from the cast of To Kill A Mockingbird, and ask him lots of questions. Also at Broadway Classroom an ex-Rockette taught us some moves in a dance workshop, which was great fun if, maybe, a touch mortifying.

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At a workshop hosted by SITI theatre had us all in tears. I think we were all It was great fun working with them and company we learnt a bit about the particularly amazed that the incredibly answering their unexpected questions Japanese art of Suzuki and viewpoints— talented lead was a seventeen-year-old about Australia. We also went to a the class on viewpoints was relaxing and boy—our age. church service in Harlem where we involved us moving around the space heard amazing Gospel singing and The Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre and engaging with each other to create ate lunch with the community. In Los in Harlem and the long-form improv intriguing positions and patterns, which Angeles we spent an exhilarating day night in Chelsea were great shows filled at Disneyland, screaming on lots of gave us a chance to warm-down after with comedy and audience participation. rides and eating lots of sugar, leaving us the tense, muscle-straining positions We watched Antigone, performed by completely exhausted. On our last day of our Suzuki training. We also did an Shizuoka Performing Arts Center, we did a short bus tour, looked around improv workshop at the Upright Citizens a show performed wholly in Japanese Observatory Hill and ate lunch at The Brigade, a voice workshop (where with English subtitles, executed over Grove before hopping on a plane back we recited Shakespeare in American a large pond of shallow water. It was to Sydney. accents) and a class at the Lee Strasberg bizarrely exhilarating and I’ll probably Theatre and Film Institute, where we never see anything like it again. We saw The experience has left performed exercises for relaxation the Broadway musical, Come From Away, us with new, enriching and emotional memory. My personal that recounted the true story of 7000 favourite was a writing workshop at the passengers whose planes were diverted knowledge about Roundabout Theatre Company. to a small town in Newfoundland as theatre, and led to the We went to Central Station, the New a result of 9/11. My favourite show was To Kill A Mockingbird—the sets, actors York Library and the Guggenheim. forging of wonderful and costumes were amazing and we got We walked over the Brooklyn Bridge, connections with to meet Jeff Daniels, who played Atticus, did a tour of Radio City Music Hall and at the stage door afterwards. visited the Top of the Rock to admire the New York, and with amazing view. We watched Dear Evan One of the most rewarding experiences each other. Hansen, a Broadway musical that tackles of the tour was teaching Year 2 students adolescence and mental health—the a Drama lesson at the Neighbourhood Emma Hooton music was amazing and the story Charter School in Harlem. Year 11

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 26 WE ARE ONLY ONE BEING, WE ARE A PIPE BAND!

“Pipe band, by the right, quick march!”

On 29 June, after a 24 hour flight, students from Year 8 to 11 took part in the European Pipe Band Championship in Inverness, Scotland. After the competition, they had the opportunity to travel and perform around Scotland and England conducted by Mr Wishart and accompanied by Ms Mela and Ms Chiba. Miranda Raguz had to step in for the usual lead drummer, who was injured, and she did so excellently. Upon returning to Sydney, she shared her memories with Snare Drum Teacher, Ms Giorgia Di Girolamo, and myself. Ms Eleonora Cerqua Tenor Drum Teacher

On the day of the competition, each and every one of us was having mixed feelings, the excitement was palpable and the memory of it is still vivid... 10:15 am on a clear and sunny Saturday, bags are getting inflated, sticks are rolling fast and mallets are spinning in the air while the bass drum strokes resound deeply. However, this time is different from all the others... this time, there is the Scottish sky above us and the European Championship field under our feet. The music flows smoothly, time flies quickly and, eventually, the snare drum beats on the left step lead us outside the field. The performance has just finished when it starts to pour down on us. We all laugh and run around seeking for shelter until we hop on the bus The trip was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for all towards our accommodation. Some of us did indeed get sick of us, also thanks to Mr Wishart, Ms Mela and Ms Chiba who the next day but we soldiered on! were able to accommodate us on this incredible journey— and we are so grateful for that. It was a unique opportunity and we will cherish this moment forever. We played at our best and we ended up being the number one female pipes and drums band in Europe! It is needless to say that the group After the championship, we did a number of street really bonded together and we performances and who would have thought that Scottish made some awesome memories! people were obsessed with pipes and drums?! We were always surrounded by a huge audience who enjoyed our Being part of a pipe band represents a wonderful chance to music and even recorded us playing! make friends. We all feel part of the team and our common In addition to our performances, we also did some shopping goal is playing beautiful music. Moreover, playing in a pipe and a lot of interesting and fun activities around the UK. band you develop a sense of responsibility and community. We tried new types of food (but of course we also went to Obviously we have our ups and downs but we always get Starbucks) and we met a few different people. The most through them as a team. stressful part of the trip was the pipes and drums exam but even that one was pretty fun and we all tried our hardest! The bond within a pipe band is unique. We all move and play simultaneously as if we belong to a single being which My favourite part of the trip was going on the ‘Harry Potter, speaks through music and when the simultaneity is perfect Hogwarts Express’, I will never forget when I bought items and you close your eyes, you cannot say if we are 10 or 30 from the trolley saying “we’ll take the lot”. I also enjoyed people... in fact, we are only one being, we are a pipe band! taking the boat on Loch Ness and, although we could not find the monster, we befriended a number of ducks (one of Miranda Raguz them named Steve). Year 8

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA SENIORS BUDDY UP WITH JUNIORS 27 FOR READING

2019 brought a very exciting initiative to the Junior School, the MacqLit program, and with it an opportunity for Hamilton students to buddy with Senior students, in order to enhance their reading skills.

An essential part of the MacqLit program’s success is "The opportunity to help with this reading program for Duke of regular, daily, reinforced reading with a reading tutor Edinburgh students has been beneficial for both myself and the using the ‘Pause, Prompt and Praise’ method. In our busy student I help. I feel very privileged to be in this position where lives it is not always possible for parents and family members I can assist a younger student. I feel that the MacqLit program to find time to read with their daughter every day. Senior helps gain reading skills and improved confidence for the Junior school students doing their Service component of the Duke girls. I believe working one on one with a Hamilton girl encourages of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards participated in her to reach out of her comfort zone. She is more willing to take reading sessions with Hamilton students for thirty minutes risks and give something a go when it is just the two of us working twice a week. Students gathered in the JS library during together. I am very thankful to have this opportunity to complete lunch and after school for reinforced reading sessions with my Duke of Edinburgh Service hours whilst helping a younger their buddies. PLC student." The Senior students had the responsibility of viewing a Claudia Mortensen, Year 9 training video and ensuring they used the Pause, Prompt Ms Renate Cross and Praise method. They took a 100 word count to ensure Literacy Learning Enrichment Teacher their students were reading text at an appropriate level and Assistant Head of Learning Enrichment checked their understanding by asking them to summarise Junior School what that had read. Explaining new vocabulary, asking relevant comprehension questions and sharing their reading habits, together made their sessions lively and enjoyable. For some Senior students it is not just a service experience to assist a younger student with her reading. Katia Natsasi, Year 11, sees it as so much more: "For my Gold Duke of Ed, I read with a student in Year 6. While I love to hear the improvement of the girl’s fluency and see her approach to reading change, I feel as though it is more substantial than that. My favourite part of this process is to see the growth in her confidence and character from the first lesson at the beginning of the year. I am humbled to have the ability to share my knowledge with the student whilst simultaneously learning from her."

Two sisters, Georgie and Claudia Mortensen, both involved in the program share their experience on the MacqLit Reinforced reading: "My name is Georgie and I have been doing MacqLit since the start of the year. I have enjoyed it so much because I know it helps me. I think it is a great opportunity for all PLC girls because I am reading so much more and I feel more confident. As part of MacqLit I get to work with my reading tutor, Anais Lowe who is in Year 10 and she has helped me the whole time I’ve been doing the program. I feel very grateful to work with her every Tuesday and Thursday. Anais makes me feel very comfortable and she speaks to me in a positive way that makes me want to try harder. She helps me without giving me the answer and I love it when she’s proud of me for getting hard words correct when I’m reading. I have learnt how to sound out words and give things a go that would have scared me before." Georgie Mortensen, Year 4

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 28 60 SECONDS WITH.... MR JOHN TRIMBLE

Science Teacher Have you always been a teacher or have you had other careers before teaching? I worked in a company that researched packaging materials, Where did you start teaching? for one year. The main packaging material tested was for 1990. In London. It was a very challenging school to be soft drinks in tetra packs and there were lots of bubbles in a starting teacher. Incredibly socio-economically under- the packaging and we had to get rid of these. Soft drink and privileged, 68 nationalities of pupils as I recall and on my first bubbles… I don’t miss it. day, a Year 11 boy the size of a moderately sized house firmly told me to sit in the corner and not say a word. By the end of What led you to a career in education? that year, he was my homeroom captain. After deciding medicine involved meeting too many sick people with too many ailments and complaints, I opted to go into teaching. Little did I realise that in the classroom I would be exposed to bugs and germs every single day. Excellent for building up immunity I suppose.

What has been your greatest challenge in the classroom? I believe it’s that most students find it difficult to hear my soft, quiet, dulcet tones. Yes, that’s it.

What do you enjoy most about being involved in education? It asks me to be a learner, and this happens every day. I love that.

What do you find most rewarding about teaching? Meeting brilliant minds in the classroom and in the various departments I’ve worked in. Most teachers are astonishingly talented.

Do you have a most memorable career point to date? I hope it's still to come, but I doubt it. Life is full of lots of small great moments.

Who has been your greatest influence? An English literature teacher I had at school in Ireland. She really made me think, she rarely ever answered a question directly and her perspective on life was interesting and provocative.

Do you have any interests/hobbies? Tech gadgets have a particular appeal. I love cycling, reading, walking and I am now moving into photography. You know you’re getting old when family genealogy becomes a thing in your life, but it is amazing to learn about people five generations ago.

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA It iswhatitis. What isyourmottoinlife? white Birmancat,threeturtlesandabunchoffish. renovating andmyanimals.Ihavetwotoypoodles,onefluffy I amanavidfollowerofFormula1,lovegoingoncruises,home Do youhaveanyinterests/hobbies? footage, soIthinkitistimeforanewlunchtimehobby. hardcore dashcamwatchersnow.Wehaverunoutofnew lunch wewatchdashcamfootageonYouTube.Weare Busted! Ifafewofusmanagetositdowntogetherhave spare time.Isthistrue? Services staffliketowatchdashcamvideosinyour The wordonthestreetisthatyouandotherTechnology involved increating change. us sane. Itisinteresting being a lotoflaughswhichiswhat keeps We have agreat team andhave Solving problems feels good. Services? What doyouenjoymostaboutworkinginTechnology problems allthetime. up withallthechanges.Itcanalsobedrainingdealing The industrymovesatsuchafastpaceitishardtokeep challenging whenitisnotsomethingyouhavestudied. Understanding technicalterminologyanddetailscanbe What hasbeenyourgreatestchallengeinrole? a Helpdesk/ITpositionandmovedmeintothisrole. understandably, Ithinkthisannoyedmybosssohecreated go-to personforhelpwithcomputerandprinterproblems large softwarecompany.Overtime,somehowIbecamethe I endedupworkingasthePAtomanagingdirectorofa What ledyoutoacareerinIT? became aPA. a traineetypesetter.Ididtypesettingforaboutfiveyearsthen myself ajobandstartedworkingforprintingcompanyas I didn’thavetogobackschool.Well,madesurefound agreed thatifIfoundafull-timejobovertheChristmasbreak the endofYear10.Myparentswerenothappyaboutitbut No, Ididn’tstartoffinIT.reallyenjoyschoolandleftat careers? Have youalwaysworkedinITorhavehadother Technology Services Manager,Support SHIELDS JULIE MS

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60 SECONDS WITH... 30 A YEAR OF SEED

It was in Term 4 last This, along with a professional waste This year SEED also turned its efforts audit carried out by contractors a little towards becoming more energy efficient year that PLC Sydney’s later, led the school executive this year as a community. We carried out an old Green Team saw to approve the purchasing of a food energy audit during one lunchtime and waste dehydrator, the Enrich 360. This unfortunately found that not all of us its rebirth as the new machine converts all our food waste into are turning the lights, screens and air environmental group an organic fertiliser that can be used in conditioning off at the end of lessons, gardens. The SEED team will carry out particularly going into lunchtime. of the College—SEED. an experiment to work out which is the We are working hard to remind all how optimal concentration of this fertiliser important it is to do so and will continue to use in our gardens. with these efforts into next year. SEED stands for Sustainable Education and Environmental Having a food waste dehydrator, Development, and that is exactly what however, does not mean that we have SEED has four main we are all about: educating ourselves the ‘moral permission’ to continue to committees: Waste, and the community about sustainability be wasteful with our food, but rather it and developing as individuals towards means that we should be more mindful Energy, Water and a more environmentally friendly of the waste we create. It also gives us Conservation and we existence. SEED’s values are well rooted a unique opportunity to recycle back into the College’s values of care, respect to Earth what we cannot eat. We are have many exciting and responsibility for the environment incredibly fortunate to have the support and all of its members are passionate of College Council towards this (and plans for the next individuals that truly live these values other) environmental initiatives. year around each of in their own way. As the waste audit also pointed out that these areas. Last year the group started its activities we are sending to landfill a substantial by carrying out a waste audit of our amount of paper, we decided to take action to stop this. We recovered some Anyone is welcome to join the group at playgrounds, café and classrooms. anytime, both teachers and students. It We were lucky to have a visit from second-hand cloth materials from the Design and Technology faculty and used is as simple as going to the Co-curricular Sydney environmentalist Jo Taranto it to cover and decorate cardboard tiles in PLACES and clicking on the link to (Creator of Good for the Hood: boxes to act as paper bins. By collecting the SEED website (https://sites.google. www.goodforthehood.com.au) and ABC the classroom’s waste paper and taking com/plc.nsw.edu.au/seed). We look celebrity Costa Georgiadis to guide us it to the blue paper recycling bins, we forward to continuing to minimise our and share their enthusiasm for this are further contributing to recycling the environmental footprint at PLC Sydney cause. The results of the audit were very waste we produce at school. and contributing to making the world clear: most of our waste is food scraps, a better place for generations to come. then paper, then everything else. We It has been a big task for the girls, but were very proud to see that there was we are very proud of our boxes and Dr Maria Luisa Gutierrez minimal amount of single-use plastic continue to encourage students and Science Teacher and Scientist-in-Residence bags and bottles being thrown out. teachers to use them. Why wouldn’t you?

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA THE DOLL IN THE 31 JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the doll in the Junior School Library? She stands on top of one of the bookshelves and gazes out on everyone who visits there.

In 2013, the 125th year of PLC Sydney, twins Brianna and Tegan Neowhouse were in Year 6. It was a tradition for Year 6 to present a present to the school at the Farewell Luncheon. Mrs Grace Neowhouse made the doll as an extra present specifically from the twins to the school. She is a ‘Journey To’ doll, purchased from a popular retailer of the time, Toys R Us. Grace Neowhouse sewed the blouse, the uniform, the socks and added the authentic badges. The shoes came with the purchase of the doll. Due to the fact that Brianna and Tegan gifted the doll to the school, the doll’s name is Bregan Tianna, a combination of the twins’ names. Brianna Joy and Tegan Esther Neowhouse graduated from Year 12 at PLC Sydney in 2019. Mrs Suellen White Director of International Studies Mathematics Teacher

Mrs Grace Neowhouse made the doll as a gift to the school from her daughters when they graduated from the Junior School in 2013.

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PLC Sydney Preschools opened With our first PLC Sydney Preschools established in Ashfield, we are welcoming boys and girls aged their doors on Saturday 2 November 3-5 years old. to showcase our beautiful preschool Delivering a curriculum guided by a play/inquiry-based learning that will start operation in program informed by the National Early Years Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, January 2020. our centre is guaranteed to give children a wonderful start to early education. New purpose built facilities have been designed to facilitate curiosity and learning, with beautiful gardens and outdoor play areas, open and undercover spaces, sandpits and age appropriate climbing and play equipment. Children can run, play, dance and explore their world and continually challenge themselves. The children have opportunities to extend their thinking processes through small group learning projects with access to innovative technological resources, including robotics. Learning about the natural world will be a particular focus, with access to the PLC Sydney Animal Exhibits Officer and her huge variety of invertebrates. We will also offer a rich music program in our preschools. PLC Sydney Preschools will offer 2/3 or 5 day programs for girls and boys and will be open extended hours from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. With a highly experienced team, led by director, Kelly Nickless, our qualified staff will ensure the children have a wonderful start to early education.

Mrs Renee Jones Communications Manager, PLC Sydney Preschools

Visit www.preschools.plc.nsw.edu.au to find out more.

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA PLC SYDNEY AND 33 PLC ARMIDALE COMBINE TO SUPPORT DROUGHT RELIEF

PLC Armidale and PLC the scene for the evening. Musical items from ensembles and individuals Sydney, both known highlighted the exceptional talent for the quality of of PLC Sydney and PLC Armidale’s accomplished young musicians. their music programs, PARCHED was not a night of a few, for recently combined to a few. PARCHED was a demonstration present a wonderful of the power of teamwork and collaboration. The collegiality and community benefit collaboration between the two schools concert, PARCHED. was a testimony to what is possible when we work towards a common goal for a worthy cause. An opportunity The concert, held at the University to serve and bring joy to others was of New England (UNE) in Armidale, evident throughout the evening, aptly raised vital funds to support those demonstrated in the generous supper affected by the drought. provided by PLC Armidale’s P&F as well. Attended by a huge crowd, including Thank you to those who attended, to a number of high profile dignitaries, those who enabled the performance, as well as many guests from both the to those who gave generously and to all PLC Sydney and Armidale communities, those who made PARCHED the visible the benefit concert raised an enormous demonstration of community. $38,000. This money has now been Mrs Renee Jones donated to the Country Womens’ Media and Communications Manager Association (CWA) NSW. PLC Armidale Setting the scene for the evening was a number of very moving video presentations, providing a visual reminder of the devastating drought. Using the voices and stories from those in the regional community, including politicians, business people, PLC Sydney and PLC Armidale Principals and the NSW CWA, we were all deeply moved at the far reaching effect of the drought. Families who have lived on the land for generations told stories of never seeing a drought like this one. The quality of the performances on the night were diverse, polished and entertaining, but it was also evident the commitment to a very worthy cause which motivated all involved to give of their best. The opening item featured a complex original composition by PLC Armidale’s Director of Music, Matthew Minter, which was inspired by the beauty of the New England Region, allowing the combined orchestra of PLC Armidale and PLC Sydney to set

ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 34 Muck Up Day: noun. Australian MUCK UP DAY: slang. 1) An end of year celebration for school students, especially “A GREAT those in their final year. 2) The last day of school before the annual AUSTRALIAN examinations, marked by practical TRADITION” jokes and other student pranks.

1957. Acknowledgement: ex-student Robyn Anderson (Class of 1957)

Finishing secondary education at PLC Sydney is marked by a number of traditional events, including a graduation service, a luncheon hosted by the Principal—and Muck Up Day. This is a day of fun and camaraderie for Year 12 students, a chance to let off a bit of steam before the Higher School Certificate examinations begin, and a final opportunity to enjoy being “at the top of the pile”. Here are images of PLC Sydney end-of- year revelry from seven decades. Ms Debby Cramer Archivist 1948: in front of Biology Hut. Acknowledgement: Ex-Student Gwen Bosler (Stuart, Class of 1949)

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1961: “Leaving” refers to the Leaving Certificate, since replacement by the Higher School Certificate. Acknowledgement: Ex-student Jean Maxwell (1961)

1992: Boarders’ Muck Up Night. Acknowledgement: Ex-student Leisa Caines (Grantham, 1992)

1986: Assembly in College Hall; Kerrie Hislop impersonating the Principal Dr McKeith. Acknowledgement: Ex-student Prudence Wales (1986)

2009: Muck Up video filming. 1979: at Croydon railway station. Acknowledgement: Acknowledgement: Ex-student Madelaine Stirton (2009) Ex-student Elizabeth Tugwell (Harley, 1979)

All images are held by PLC Sydney Archives. If ex-student readers have Muck Up Day images they wish to donate to the Archives or loan for scanning, please contact Debby Cramer, Archivist, [email protected]

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2019

ducts and despite my best intentions ESU I proceeded to weep my way through the assembly. COMMITTEE The School Hymn has a similar effect AND OFFICE and how easily the words seem to flow from some deep recesses of our minds. BEARERS 2019 "God Be With You", sung at the end of each term, also takes us back to the anticipation of the final bell and the mad scramble to get to the station, past Patron: Gwendoline Bosler the prefects on gate duty, pulling up socks and trying to sneak by in a crowd (Stuart, 1949) of friends if some essential item of the President: Marina Clark school uniform wasn't quite there. (Lvoff, 1978) We all have memories from our days at PLC and those of the graduating Vice President: Catherine class of 2019 will be different from Marvell (Davidson, 1975) some of ours. Yet the essence of what it means to be a PLC girl will always be Secretary: Elizabeth Gregory a unifying factor. (Cornish, 1961) So what does it mean to be a PLC girl? Treasurer: Rae Gower The committee is working hard to try (Hoore, 1949) define what this could be. Hence our recent survey. Not another one, some of NCW Representatives: you might say! We are fortunate to have Helen Humphreys (Neal, 1968) a wide range of ages on the committee The recent ceremonies Mia Joseph (Illias, 2009) to farewell the (although we would love to have more of you join us) and it has become apparent Committee Members: graduating class of that whilst there are many traditions in Megan Carrillo (Hor, 1998) 2019 stirred up all sorts common, other aspects separate us. The hat badge hasn't been in use for Edwina Hobson (2015) of emotions in me. over ten years. The school colours have also undergone some changes. Sara Keli (Thorp, 2001) Lesley Meldrum (Morgan, 1955) Why is it that bagpipes always make me In the not too distant future we look cry? Some might say that the reason is forward to finding some commonality Robyn McBride (Hailey, 1976) on which to build a stronger sense of obvious but in my case, I have found the Ann McDonald (1965) sound to be both wistful and rousing. identity for all ages of ex-students to It is said that music and smells are the relate to. Johanne Stapelfeldt (1978) most effective tools in conjuring up Marina Clark (Lvoff, 1978) Director of Alumni Relations memories. Sure enough the moment ESU President and Committee Member: the bagpipes started, so did my tear Philippa Zingales (Harris, 1998)

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA planning aweddingforNovember2020. at CircularQuay(inanescaperoomnoless!),andtheyare Jessica ‘Jessey’Blake(2012)andRossHayhurstwereengaged 17.07.19 for April2020. engaged on7JulyatPalmBeachandareplanningawedding Sarah Williamson(2015)andNikhilChaudharywere 7.07.19 ENGAGEMENTS ESU ANNOUNCEMENTS forward tocelebratingtheirmarriageinJanuary2020. Edwina Clark(2003)isengagedtoEthanRuheandtheylook 10.01.19 wedding on4.10.20atBendooleyEstateinBerrima. Sophia (2000)andBrigitte(2009).Theylookforwardtotheir celebrated theirengagementwithfamily,includinghersisters Gabriella Poletto(2008)andfianceMarcelDonnelly 26.10.20 ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 10 /SUMMER ISSUE 37

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11.07.19 11.10.19 Alicia Franklin (2000) and Francis Egan welcomed Mia Kitty Leah-Brooke Mano (Pavlis,1999) welcomed Marcus Vaugn a few weeks early on 11 July. Mano on 11 October 2019 in Hong Kong, joining his older brothers Alexander and James.

WEDDINGS DEATHS 02.06.16 17.08.19 Freya Wolf (Perec, 1963) Dr Zeina Najjar (1998) married Alfredo Gelche on 17 August 2019 at the Centennial Parklands. They travelled to Jordan, Lebanon and Iceland for 18.07.17 their honeymoon. Barbara Elvie Underwood (Petch, 1953)

20.06.19 Alyson Wormald (Payne, 1957)

August 2019 Maureen Margaret Gough (Belshaw, 1953)

September 2019 Linda Bell (1992)

9.10.19 Catherine Shand (1975)

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA ACHIEVEMENTS Women of Influence for 2019. Professor Lochhead is Women ofInfluencefor2019.ProfessorLochheadis recognised asoneoftheAustralianFinancialReview's Professor HelenLochhead(1975)hasbeen in NewYorktostudyandalsoplay waterpolo. student/athlete scholarshiptoWagner College Abbey Simshauser(2018)receivedafour-year NSW GovernmentArchitect. Foreshore Authorityandwasmostrecentlydeputy Sydney OlympicParkAuthorityandHarbour the CityofSydneyincludingExecutiveDirectorrolesat of influentialpositionsintheNSWGovernmentand Prior toherappointmentasDeansheheldanumber and sheisUNSW'sDeanofBuiltEnvironment. an Australianarchitect,urbanandlandscapedesigner,

future offashion. sourced designshavebeenrecognised asthenew Oxford FashionStudioandherwhimsical, consciously- invited toshowasanemerging designer aspartof collection atNewYorkFashionWeek.Hannahwas Hannah Green(2015)showcasedherHaanHaan ISSUE 10 / SUMMER 2019 10 /SUMMER ISSUE 39

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JERSEY DAY 2020 INTERSTATE CONTACTS Saturday 14 March 2020 ADELAIDE CARD DAY 2020 Patricia Becket (Lamrock, 1959) Monday 23 March 2020 [email protected] BRISBANE Petrina Hawkins (Campbell, 1970) ARCHIBALD PRIVATE TOUR / EVENING [email protected] Wednesday 3 June 2020, 7.00pm CANBERRA Suzanne Clubb (1957) ARCHIBALD PRIVATE TOUR / MORNING (02) 6238 1531 / [email protected] Thursday 30 July, 9.30am GOLD COAST Jeni Bone (Payne, 1987) ESU GENERATIONS BREAKFAST (07) 5526 0092 / [email protected] Tuesday 28 July MELBOURNE Leonie Gillett (Cresswell, 1961) CROYDON CIRCLE ANNUAL LUNCH (03) 9848 5058 / [email protected] Tuesday 20 October 2020 NEW ENGLAND/NORTHERN DISTRICT Helen Loveday (Kinross, 1951) *dates are subject to change (02) 6721 0583 SUNSHINE COAST Jane O’Hare (Provan, 1970) WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2020? 0448 003 895 / [email protected] In 2020 the ESU and Futures Centre are planning WESTERN AUSTRALIA Futures Breakfasts on the following topics. If you are Kay Ralph (Teasdell, 1970) an ex-student or member of the College Community 0438 932 690 / [email protected] and who would like to be a guest speaker for one of RIVERINA these events, please contact the Alumni Office. Catherine Cruickshank (Bassingthwaite, 1986) • Finance / Commerce • Architecture (02) 6927 6353 • Health Sciences • HR / Management The Alumni Office is available to all ex-students. If you would • Education • Graphic Design like to volunteer to coordinate a reunion, be a year group • Vet and working with • Arts and Entertainment ambassador, update your contact details or get in touch with animals • Psychology a lost classmate, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Philippa Zingales on (02) 9704 5635 or [email protected].

STAY IN TOUCH – UPDATE YOUR DETAILS TODAY

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PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA www.plc.nsw.edu.au/microsites/alumni/ To readESUPresidentMarinaClark'sspeechinfull,pleasevisit school tocelebratetogether. alumni travelledfromalloverthecountrytoreturn teachers andtospendamomentwithMissKeownmeant The chancetocatchupwitholdfriends,reconnectpast Miss KeownspreadacrossCollegeHall. which wasafittingwaytoendbeforestandingovationfor personalised song-“TheLadyisaChamp”(arr.JeanneHope) of MissKeown's,MsLydiaGrozdanovic,performedaspecially Miss Keown'sstudentsandfriends.Musicteacherfriend to PLC,sharingmanypersonalanecdotesandlaughsfrom Clark spokeaboutMissKeown'searlylifeandhowshecame a generouswelcomefromDrBurgis,ESUPresidentMarina HSC musicpiecestogreatapplauseandemotion.Following The eventopenedwithLucieRoberts(2019)performingher a dedicatedandiconicteacherinourCollege'shistory. tea onSaturday9Novembertocelebratetheimpactof alumni, paststaffandguestsbacktotheCollegeforafternoon the CollegeandEx-Students'Union(ESU)welcomed100 role atPLCSydneyandtohonourthistremendousmilestone, 2019 marks60yearssinceMissKeownwasappointedtoher diction andsomuchmore. girls, theimportance ofelocution, plays andteaching hundreds ofPLC 2002, producing 30annualschool the College for 43years, retiring in Miss Keown went onto teach at Speech andDramateacher. In 1959,principalFredaWhitlam teacher, MissAudreyKeowntobetheCollege's IN 2019 EVENTS ALUMNI

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Rosaria Cusumano (1982) with Louisa Cusuamno (School Captain 2020).

CELEBRATING PLC SYDNEY ACROSS GENERATIONS

The ESU’s annual Generations Breakfast is a chance for the College to come together to recognise the deep family connections within our community. Grandmothers, mothers, aunts, cousins, godmothers and of course, sisters, enjoyed breakfast in Marden and had the opportunity to meet with families from the College who share similar long-standing connections to the College over time and history. 2019 ESU Scholarships recipients Louisa Cusumano (2020) and Miriam Ly (2020) both spoke about the pride they feel in their families’ deep connection to the College and the joy it is to share school experiences that their mothers and aunts did. The ESU Scholarship is a two-year partial scholarship for a girl entering Year 11 at PLC Sydney with an ex-student connection to the College. For more information and dates for 2020 applications, visit Karen Kwan (1992) with her daughters Keira https://www.plc.nsw.edu.au/microsites/alumni/esu--ex- and Skye McAlister, and neice Ellie Kwan. students

Philippa Zingales (Harris, 1998), Kirsten Hannan (Campbell, 1987) Edwina Hobson (2015), Marina Clark (Lvoff, 1978), and her daughter Grace Hannan. Whitney Luxford (Hughes, 1985) with her daughter Piper Lee

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA Prejudice and being a tall girl, I got to Prejudice andbeing atallgirl,Igotto a greathighlight.OurplaywasPride and Year 11playwithMissKeownwhich was of theCollege.Ofcoursetherewas the donned ourkiltsandtookonleadership The SeniorYearswerewonderful aswe new place. to anotheruntileverythingwasinits other, passingthebooksalongfromone formed achainfromonelibrarytothe library ontopoftheoldgym.Everygirl library booksfromMardentothenew There wasalsothefamousmovingof hazardous andMrsMcGrathverycross. over thefloor,makingwalkingquite a disasterwithballbearingsspillingall graduating todissectingaratandhaving Miss Tan.Scienceinthelabs,eventually introduced tousandLatinRootswith grown up.GermanandFrenchwere a pageboyhaircutandfeelingvery Onto SeniorSchool,Iwassporting compulsory bottlesofmilkatrecess. and beingallowedtoputMilointoour elastics andquoits,gamesofrounders There werehappydaysofplaying for ourbirthdaysfromMissTownsend. Jesus), gettinglittlepadsandpencils was holdingthedoll,representingbaby being Maryinthenativityplay(bestbit for SpeechDayatStrathfieldTownHall, the maypole,dressinginwhitedresses are ofBranxton,learningtopolkado life asastudent.Theearlymemories I absolutelylovedeveryaspectofPLC to thisday.AsdoesPLCSydney. for swimminganddogsremainpassions swimming poolhadmeatonce.Mylove Crinkle theLabrador.Thedogand but Ihadeyesforonlyoneinthatroom: room withmyparentsandMissWhitlam I rememberbeinginthefrontsitting I wentformyinterviewattheageofsix. My PLCSydneyjourneybeganwhen PLC! Ican’tseemtokeepaway. It wouldappearthatIamaddictedto to PLCSydney? an overviewofyourconnection ESU President-canyouprovide entering yourthirdyearasthe captain, apastteacherandnow, You areanex-studentandschool MARINA (LVOFF, CLARK 1978) EX-STUDENT’S PRESIDENT UNION TOGETTING KNOW THE

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ESU NEWS 44 WELCOME TO THE ESU CLASS OF 2019

On Friday 23 August the Class of 2019 was officially welcomed to the ESU and the alumni community. Established in 1905, the ESU is one of Australia's oldest ex-student school unions. The College and the ESU value the experience, skills and knowledge of our alumni community and we offer a number of opportunities for our alumni to continue to be part of the College community and activities in their lives beyond school. All Year 12 students are invited to join the ESU in their final year of school with an optional membership fee. This year's lunch marked what we hope will be a new tradition, as ESU President Mrs Marina Clark (School Captain 1978) congratulated all the students on their time at PLC Sydney and welcomed those who have joined the ESU with their membership badge.

CLASS OF 2020 COMMON ROOM HANDOVER

Gaining access to the Year 12 Common Room is always an important step on the PLC Journey—a rite of passage. On Wednesday 20 November the ESU was able to play a part in this significant event for the Class of 2020 on the day they were first given access to what is generally called the Year 12 Common Room. Today, the common room is officially known as the Deirdre Coleman Year 12 Studies Centre. The students arrived in the amphitheatre at the beginning of recess and were met by Dr Burgis, Mrs Halkidis and Marina Clark, thanks to Head of Year 12 Mrs Nichols, who had shepherded them there. They knew something was up, of course! School Captain 2020, Louisa Cusumano cut the ribbon at the doorway into the room whilst a loud cheer went up and photos were taken by the new Year 12's. The red and white donuts, formed in the shape of 2020, were consumed number by number, throughout the day. Life-long memories are made during a students' final year at school and the Common Room plays a big role in this time of friendship, laughter, hard-work and fun. Here's to the Class of 2020!

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA to attendthislovelycollege." 1956 sowelcome.Alwaysbringsbackwonderfulmemories.Wewerefortunate Helen Waddington(Keir,1956)said:"Thankyoutoallinvolvedmakingtheyearof has beenoverwhelminglypositive. This yearwewelcomed70alumnibacktoschoolandtheresponsefromourguests and connectingwithalumnioversharedexperiencesasPLCgirlsinCroydon. Speech students.Our2020LeadershipTeamledtheeventasMC's,hostingtables reunited toenjoymusicfromtheStageBandandperformancesfromourtalented In CollegeHallon22October,ex-studentsagedbetween75and91yearsold, (formerly knownastheOctogenarians/Nonagenarians). Upon their75thBirthday,alumniareinvitedtobepartofTheCroydonCircle connection toourCollege'shistoryandtraditions. Each yeartheCollegeinvitesouroldestalumniforlunchtocelebratetheirlong FOR THE CROYDON CIRCLE TODAY WOMEN REUNITE ALL INCROYDON… GIRLS ATIME WERE ONCE THEY UPON

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HOW CAN THE “OLD GIRLS” NETWORK HELP TODAY’S STUDENTS?

The ESU Committee is continually looking for new ways to engage with current and former students, and offer meaningful opportunities for all students to connect and reconnect. This year, for the first time, the ESU played a pivotal role in the annual PLC Sydney Careers Forum. The Forum was held on Thursday 22 August and provided an opportunity for students and parents from Years 10, 11 and 12 to meet with representatives from tertiary institutions to discuss their futures beyond PLC Sydney. In addition, 14 alumni who have completed their studies at PLC Sydney since 2009 were invited to the Forum and held 'Career Conversations' with current students. The alumni work in diverse fields including, Medicine, Construction, Marketing and Finance. Current students were able to ask alumni about their experiences, the university subjects they chose, and about the job prospects in the various career pursuits. Later in the evening, a small group of alumni shared their career journeys in a panel discussion during which they reflected on the career and life lessons they have learned since leaving PLC Sydney. These alumni discussed the challenges and adversities they have overcome, as well as the opportunities they have grasped. They encouraged current students who were in the audience to keep an open mind when considering their futures and to never be afraid to reassess their chosen study and career paths if they do not find fulfilment in their choices. Many current students and their parents provided overwhelmingly positive feedback about the various roles the ESU and alumni played in the Forum. It was a privilege to be involved in this important event in the College calendar, and the ESU looks forward to continuing to bring an "old girls'" perspective to the Careers Forum for many years to come. Thank you to Mrs Rowena Barnett and Mrs Sue Arnaudon for inviting us to play a key role and for supporting this new ESU initiative. Mia Joseph (Ilias, 2009) ESU Committee Member

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chosen career, a good ATAR does make What advice would you give to our life easier, so I comfortably got into students today about their journey a great journalism degree at UTS. beyond PLC Sydney? In first year, I secured an internship that There is often a cultural cringe with turned into a full-time job. In final year being ‘privileged’. Going to PLC is a I quit work, lived off my savings and privilege and one for which you should spent my spare time volunteering at the never be ashamed. People would community radio station 2SER. It saved make huge sacrifices to have what PLC me from what was becoming debilitating gives you – and your parents no doubt anxiety. This seems common among my made huge sacrifices. Honour them by PLC friends. Community radio taught me embracing the gifts you’ve been given. that being reliable and on time was more The gifts of critical thinking, discipline, important than being perfect. the ability to craft an argument and to learn. The gifts of a love of music and I got an internship with ABC Radio in art, enjoying a range of sports and the Sydney and then convinced someone capacity to lead a team. that I, a city girl raised in an apartment in Sydney, should be a rural reporter in Take the good, make it your own and regional Tasmania. On Boxing Day 2015, run with it. MARGOT KELLY I boarded a plane to the Apple Isle not (2009) knowing my hay from my silage, heifer What are some of your favourite from steer. memories about PLC Sydney? I’ve since fallen in love with agriculture The best memories are moments and the bush. It’s a privilege to now work that felt like I was part of a group that for ABC Landline, Australia's Preeminent was greater than the sum of its parts. rural affairs TV program. Rowing, and the intensity of rowing Since leaving school I have… camp over summer holidays. The Had a lot of fun, made a lot of mistakes What role has your time at PLC musicals, and the buzz of opening night and 10 years later I’ve finally ‘fallen on Sydney played in your life and/or followed by the exhilaration of closing my feet’ (for now). how has your education at night. And speaking of being privileged, PLC Sydney shaped the person two overseas tours with the Wind It took me a while to figure out what you are today? Ensemble – to Japan in Year 9 (2006) would bring me satisfaction after It’s taken a while to understand how and Europe in Year 12 (2009). school. Initially I ‘used’ my ATAR and important the lessons of PLC Sydney are. began an Arts/Languages degree at Among my favourite teachers were the University of Sydney. I only did a Mr Harper, who conducted the band. semester. To be honest I struggled more Diligence, hard work, He was so generous with his passion with the transition from PLC life than being on time and and on some level we all knew we I thought I would. When I finished Year didn’t deserve someone of his calibre 12, I stopped doing the things I loved at reliable, having diverse spending so much time teaching us. school. No more music, sport or drama. interests, presenting He has inspired some incredible I thought uni would be more stimulating musicians. than it was. Probably because we are so yourself well, thinking Mr Friend brought people together spoilt at PLC that first year arts is a bit about the broader dull by comparison. better than anyone I’ve seen and community and created some incredible theatrical After dropping out of uni I began productions. reintroducing the things I did at school being independent. - I took short-courses in drama, joined I’d give anything to sit in Mr McHugh’s singing groups, tried to fill a hole. I was These are rare qualities that PLC freezing classroom and listen to him plagued by a sense you need to be girls have in spades. It’s an amazing scold us as ‘factory produced sausages’ ‘the best’ at something or there was foundation for success across all parts again. Like muscles that ache after a no point. I learnt to do things for the of your life. good workout, our brains would throb pure enjoyment of the task rather than with pain after each of his classes. pursuing perfection. This is still a work I’m grateful PLC encouraged us to share time with the Transition Class. Knowing in progress… Current occupation: how to work with people who think ABC Landline, Tasmanian Reporter After another 18 months of working odd and act differently from you, and have jobs and trying new things I decided different needs, is an important lesson journalism was a good fit for me. Even and there are very few opportunities to Current city of residence: though there are many pathways to your learn it. Hobart, Tasmania

PLC SYDNEY / CAMPHORA Digital and Integration. Digital andIntegration. agency, whereIamnowtheDirector of a full-serviceadvertisingandmarketing role atTrilogyAdvertising&Marketing, a veterinarian. Iwasfortunatetofind at MurdochUniversitytobecomea she couldbeginadoctoralprogram to PerthinWesternAustralia,sothat At thestartof2017,NatalieandImoved Senior DirectorofConsultingServices. a varietyofrolesbeforebecomingtheir and technologycompany,whereIheld Strategy1, asocialmediaconsultancy I wasfortunatetofindajobatSocial Texas wherewelivedfrom2014-2016! I movedtoherhometownofDallas, while wecompletedourstudies, half yearsofalong-distancerelationship Australia foroneyear.Aftertwoanda University ofDenver,Coloradovisiting was anexchangestudentfromthe partner Natalie,whoatthatpoint in 2011,Iwasfortunatetomeetmy While IwasstudyingatSydneyUni Platform Evangelism. a roleatMicrosoftinDeveloperand which preparedmetothentakeon social mediaandmarketingresearch, roles acrossevents,publicrelations, internships andworkexperiencein I wasabletogainlotsofvaluable extracurricular activities.Whilestudying, a BachelorofArtsalongwithplenty degrees—a BachelorofCommerceand enriching andfunyearscompletingtwo straight touniversityandspentfive Since leavingschoolIwent… SHERRIE (2007) KATHERINE

who didn’t have the kind of upbringing who didn’thavethekindofupbringing to encounteralotofdifferentpeople you gooutintotheworld,you’re going Embrace diversityanddifference—when adventure ofseeingwhereyouendup. life… thiswilllikelychange!Enjoythe vision ofyourstudies,careerand you graduate,mayhaveacertain you mightnothaveanticipated.When up whichcanleadyoudownpathways since IleftPLCisthatopportunitiespop one ofthebiggestthingsIhavefound Be opentoopportunitiesandchange— beyond PLCSydney? students todayabouttheirjourney What advicewouldyougivetoour love tostayintouchwith. this dayarepeopleImetatPLC,and I metthere!Someofmybestfriendsto And ofcourse,alltheamazingpeople I’ll neverforget. exchange toHongKong,anexperience Through PLCIwasabletogoonstudent speaking andformulatinganargument. make mecomfortablewithpublic Minds etc.,allofwhichnodoubthelped Future ProblemSolving,Tournamentof debating, publicspeaking,ModelUN, classroom. Ihavefondmemoriesof not justacademicallybutoutsidethe huge arrayofopportunitiestogrow Studying atPLCSydneygavemea about theworld. me aloveoflearningandinquisitiveness (Chinese teacher).Thefacultyinstilledin me somuch,especiallyFaradayPang intelligent andkindteacherswhotaught jumps tomindistheamazinglypatient, a hugeimpactonmylife.Whatfirst My eightyearsatPLCSydneyhad you aretoday? PLC Sydneyshapedtheperson how hasyoureducationat Sydney playedinyourlifeand/or What rolehasyourtimeatPLC sweet treats! sausage rolls,spongecakesandother complaining abouttheendlesssupplyof and myco-workersarecertainlynot I havebecomeobsessedwithbaking, preparing themtobeadopted.Recently, carers forrescuedogsandanimals, have spentthepastfiveyearsasfoster passionate aboutrescueanimalsand a fewmonthsago.NatalieandIare and completed my first half marathon and completedmyfirsthalfmarathon running overthelastcoupleofyears sporty atPLC,I’vestartedserious hobbies. WhileIwasneverparticularly Outside ofwork,I’vepursuedarange

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