PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE A College of the Uniting Church in Australia KOO URRA 1991

Cover photo: by S. Angus Yr 12

14 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia Tel: (09) 383 3887 Fax: (09) 383 1824 Editorial 3 Ferguson 14 Kindergarten 55 Principal's Report 4 McNeil 16 Junior School 56 Head Prefect's Report 5 Stewart 18 Dances 62 Boarding House Report 6 Summers 20 School Organisation 66 Service '91 8 Arts Report 23 Student Council 9 Music 27 Art and Literature 67 Baird JO Sports 35 Years 8-11 74 Carmichael 12 Special Events 49 Year 12 - 1991 78

Photo by: Z Turner

2 EDllORIAL

1991 has been another lively and exciting year at PLC with continuing growth and achievement in all aspects of School life. The year started on an incredibly high note when PLC finally ended St.Mary·s seven-year reign over the Inter-school Swimming, providing the entire School with a feeling of immense pride. This team success generated a number of outstanding individual achievements in the sporting arena. Michelle Telfer again made us proud with a personal best performance in the World KOOKABURRA COMMITTEE (Year 12) Gymnastics Championships held in the Back (L-R): E Rigg, S Pye, L Price, SKelly, N. Giblett, Z Turner, S Angus. United States, while here at home Centre (L-R): N Low, A Hutchison, T Johns, A Lim. Michelle's sister, Nicola, was selected for Front (L-R): SHeng, K Webb, E Keen, E ewland, A Reddin. the National Championships in the Eastern States. Other outstanding indi­ 1991 also saw the introduction of rowing We cannot begin to express our apprecia­ vidual performances came from Elizabeth at PLC. Under the guidance of Mr tion for the help and guidance given to us Shave in diving, Jenny Keen in netball, Thornton, the rowers worked tirelessly to by Mrs McMahon, Ms Lukin and Mrs Michelle Worland in both netball and ensure that rowing will become a major McArthur. Their tireless assistance and volleyball, Alison Mills in volleyball and part of PLC sport in years to come. support helped us get through the times Kerrie Crawford in hockey. All these when we believed "It will never be girls must be congratulated for their This year's Kookahurra, as always, is a finished on time!" selections for teams at national or interna­ culmination of hours of hard work by tional level. many people, and their efforts must be We would also like to thank all the recognised. Firstly, thank you to Suzy members of both the photographic and We have also seen wonderful perform­ Angus for the stunning cover photograph literary committees, particularly those ances from many PLC girls in Arts featuring Jayne Nottle on pipes - an who came in during the holidays in order activities. The two Arts Days were again integral part of the PLC tradition. Thanks to meet the deadline. We both appreciate enormously successful and the level of are extended to Meredith Olsen in the all the time and hard work you have participation was outstanding. Development Office for the many hours contributed. There were again numerous theatrical spent typing the seemingly endless Finally, we would like to wish all the productions performed outside the school. number of reports. We greatly appreciate Year Twelves good luck for the future On the Razzle was performed with Christ her hard work. Thanks also go to the and extend our best wishes to the rest of Church, and By Common Consent with Year Eleven photographic committee who the school for the continuing growth and Scotch College. This year also saw PLC helped relieve the stress placed on the success of PLC. enter a team in the Rock 'n' Roll Eistedd­ Year Twelves during exams. Mr Pedretti fod for the first time. Although PLC did has also been of great assistance with not make it to the finals, the participation photography, and Mr Leach's help with Ainslie Reddin and hard work contributed by all con­ the selection of material for the literary and Zoe Turner cerned was evident. section was also appreciated.

KOOKABURRA-'- COMMITTEE (Year II) KOOKABURRA EDITORS Zoe Turner, Back (L-R): K Treloar, T Patiniotis, K Norgard, J Hocking, A Turnseck Ainslie Reddin Front: A Snowball, M Caporn, A Nielsen, K McDonough

3 Principal's Notes This year has been an extremely busy one for the School, particularly in the area of extra-curricular activities. Many girls As the school year draws to a close, it is have participated in these activities with time to say goodbye to yet another set of great enjoyment and I have been thrilled Year Twelve girls as they leave PLC for with the level of participation. There "life after school" and it is into a rapidly have been too many highlights of the year changing world that they are going. The for me to mention them all here. You will phrase "life wasn't meant to be easy" has find them elsewhere in this publication, taken on real meaning as the future holds but perhaps I should mention our new many question marks for all of us. What venture into rowing, providing yet another will be the issues of the twenty-first opportunity for girls to participate in a co­ century? I suggest that some of the main operative venture where working together issues will be - nuclear threat, the popula­ is all-important. tion crisis, the use and abuse of the I know that all girls would want me to environment, the increasing gap between thank all my Staff for their efforts. Their developed and underdeveloped countries, level of commitment makes me very the importance of Asia to us in Western Mrs Hazel Day. proud to be associated with them. They Australia, the shrinking of the world manage change. We have encouraged provide good role models for our girls as through technological advances, the them to have global vision, rather than a they work hard, achieve well, co-operate return of the importance of ethics, educa­ personal one, to see the larger picture with and help each other and provide tional reform, unemployment, the use of rather than focusing only on specific valuable support for all the girls that they increasing free time for many people, and issues, to have ideas and be able to teach. A very special thank you goes to a spiritual revival. communicate them to others, rather than Mrs Temby, who has been Director of the My Staff and I have tried hard to make merely be the spokesman for others, and Junior School for the past two years and our students aware of these issues and to to co-operate to solve problems. I hope will now take some well-earned leave. give them the confidence to face the we have also encouraged them to be of To Head Prefect, Liz Easton, her prefects future with optimism. This has been service to the community, to help others and other student leaders, well done! Best achieved in many ways as we have given less fortunate than themselves, and to see wishes to all the girls leaving PLC this them opportunities to be flexible, to take the PLC community as a very special year. Keep in touch! risks in a sheltered environment, to community to which they belong.

Annual School Service of hope with his charge for the future. sized that in the future the School will be The Choir also sang while the offering endeavouring to learn from the experience On the 18th of August, almost seventy­ was collected for the Mission and Service by working together to implement a policy five years to the day after the School's Fund of the Uniting Church. After the of austerity. The Hon. June Craig spoke of first birthday, Senior School students and dedication of the offering, Mrs Day led the history of the School and its develop­ teachers arrived at SI. Andrew's Uniting the congregation in prayers of interces­ ment over the years and gave her best Church in Perth for PLC's Annual sion. wishes for good luck to the Year Twelves. School Service. The congregation then sang the final Ms Dixie Marshall, a former PLC School The Service began traditionally with the hymn, after which the official party left in Sports Captain, then presented an enter­ official party entering while the school procession - a traditional ending to taining speech about her school days and hymn, Land ofour Birth, was sung by the another memorable service, one of the her career. This was quite inspiring to congregation. Reverend Zayan wel­ highlights of the School's calendar. students, in particular to the Year Twelves comed all present and led the prayers of with journalistic ambitions. thanksgiving and confession. The final speech was that of the Head As at the previous year's Service, the Speech Night Report Prefect, Tanya Davies, who reflected on sermon was replaced by a Liturgy of the past year and thanked the Year Hope. Read by Reverend Zayan, Speech Night 1990 was again a very Twelves for their support. During the Catherine Murray and other Year Twelve successful and entertaining evening, second part of the evening, various students, the liturgy, entitled Australia, providing the Year Twelves with fond, musical performances were presented and Land ofLight, Colour and Contrast, final memories of PLC and the remainder were enjoyed immensely by all. Espe­ took us through the theme of the service, of the School with encouraging thoughts cially appreciated were the combined Pipe which was a general message about hope for the year ahead. and Concert Bands' Devils' Dance and a Beatles' arrangement performed by the for the future. After the procession of the official party, An interesting and innovative addition to Year Twelve students, Staff and School Concert Band. the Service was a dance performed by Council, Mr Langdon (the Chairman of This seventy-sixth School Speech Night Year Eight and Ten students. Council) gave a speech centering on concluded with the Staff forming a guard The Choir sang All Things Bright and future developments of PLC and the of honour for the departing Year Twelves, Beautiful and then joined the Chorale to Diamond Jubilee Appeal. while the Lone Piper, Katrina Joyce, sing Thine he the Glory before the In beginning the 1990 Principal's Report, played Auld Lang Syne, a fitting end to a Moderator of the Uniting Church in WA, Mrs Day spoke of difficult economic memorable evening. Reverend Hulbert, summed up the theme times throughout the world and empha- Nicole Giblet! Year J2

4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~m- HEAD PREFECT'S REPORT

1991 has been a very busy and exciting Forum is another important part of the year for me, perhaps so eventful that I student body. It aims to present the cannot begin to remember what I have opinions and ideas of the students from done. There is so much to say and there Years Eight to Eleven. I then take note of are so many people to thank - where do I the "input" and pass it on to the members begin? of the Student Council who discuss it. I wish to thank these girls and I am only The start of the year was an anxious one sorry that there was so little time. Forum as the other School prefects and I were was altered this year so that it met only feeling a little apprehensive and unsure of once a month. Instead, Year meetings our duties in the following months. were introduced. These had the same However, with a lot of support and aims as Forum but involved the whole endless advice from Staff, family and Year as well as its representatives. The friends, we gradually gained confidence. main aim was to bring the student body Perhaps the biggest highlight of 1991 was and the prefects closer together. our victory in the Inter-School Swimming A special thank you goes to Abigail which to many was very unexpected but Whiteman, who has become our unoffi­ well deserved, demonstrating that dedica­ cial "greenie." As the world becomes tion and hard work do get rewarded. It more conscious of the environment so too was definitely a night to be remembered. has PLC, with the introduction of bins for This victory in the swimming demon­ the recycling of paper in classrooms and strated another important asset of PLC ­ the conservation of materials in the its school spirit. PLC has always been a canteen. It is said that if we all do our bit, school that has been acknowledged for then the earth will give in return. all-round achievements, high morale and, perhaps most importantly - participation. I would like to take this opportunity now The introduction of the new Work Pocket, to thank PLC on a personal level. The the previously introduced Sports School has offered me many challenges Participation Pocket, and plans for an and opportunities. I wish to thank Mrs Arts Participation Pocket in the future, Day who has helped me through this year demonstrates the emphasis placed on with her advice and friendship, always participation at PLC. It is something we being encouraging and positive. Thanks HEAD PREFECT Elizabeth Easton should pride ourselves on. too, to Mrs Bull whose willingness to listen and to offer advice has also helped as 1991 was for me. Just keep in mind Probably the most anticipated event for me through some difficult times. My that you were appointed for being you and the Year Twelves is the long awaited thanks also go to my teachers and other that guidance and support are always dance. It is the time of year when fabric Staff, particularly my House Tutor, Mr available. Best wishes also go to Fiona, shops and shoe stores think there is no Vickers. Jennie and Kirsten who, I am sure, will all recession and parents think that we are do an excellent job and enjoy themselves. plummeting into a depression! This year As this year comes to an end, I wish to a new venue was chosen - Langley Plaza ­ extend my thanks to all the students of As the year draws to a close, and with it and thanks to those creative decorators, PLC who have made my position as Head an important chapter of our lives, all the Miss Rankin. Mrs Tarulli and my mother, Prefect worthwhile and an experience I Year Twelves begin to reminisce. I look the venue looked magnificent. Everyone will never forget. To the Year Twelves back at our Year Eight photos and think rose to the occasion to look stunning and especially, thanks for your support. We "Who would have thought that the time the night was a great success. have all, over the past twelve months, would go so fast?" To the rest of the grown closer together. My special thanks School I would like to remind you that The position of Head Prefect has helped and friendship to Jayne, Catherine and Ali "the world is your oyster", so make the me appreciate, along with many other who must be commended on all their hard most of the friendships, opportunities and things, the administrative side of the work. They often made my job much experience offered at PLC. School. I found out all the hard work Mrs easier. (At least we lived to tell the Day, Mrs Bull and the Staff put in to story!) make the School function smoothly. Li: Easton One thing that all Head Prefects desire is I would like to thank all the girls who to be remembered for some new idea or were involved in the Student Council this concept, but this is very difficult to year. Student Council is very important achieve, since PLC has everything it because it allows the girls involved to needs to be a top school. I suppose I will voice their own and their peers' opinions just have to be remembered for my and ideas about the running of the School. singing ability! Some worthwhile and significant ideas have come out of the fortnightly meet­ My best wishes go to Devika. I hope ings. 1992 is as enjoyable and fulfilling for her

5 SENIOR BOARDER'S REPORT I can still clearly remember the day I was Fortnightly meetings of the Boarding appointed to the position of Senior House Forum, enabling students from all Boarder. Like many others, I could years to voice their opinions through their hardly believe it was true. Was someone chosen representative, have resulted in playing a joke on me or was I really going many changes and improvements. For to represent the whole of the PLC Board­ example, we now have an extra hot i'1g House? This would mean trying to be breakfast every week and we use recy­ perfectly behaved, giving up many after­ cling boxes for waste products in the school hours for meetings and other Boarding House. commitments and wearing my uniform My year as Senior Boarder will always properly at all times. (I'd even have to remain in my memory as unique. pull up my tie!) Was I capable of fulfill­ Through both its trying moments and ing the demands of this position? moments of ease, I have gained much My task as Senior Boarder would have personal satisfaction. Both good and bad been much more difficult without help times have made the year a wonderful from other people. Sincere thanks to Mrs experience. I would like to wish this Day and Mrs Bull for their kind words year's Year Twelves the best of luck in all and support, to Miss Raston for her that they endeavour to do in the future, productive help and to other Boarding and to 1992's Year Twelves go my best House staff for their warm smiles and wishes for their final year at PLC. Spe­ encouragement. My thanks also go to my cial best wishes and congratulations to prefects - Louise Pearce, Pia Cooke, next year's Senior Boarder, Kirsten Fiona Reid, Taryn Crombie, Sarah Kelly Tubby, and her prefects. and Nichila Trenorden for their assistance Jayne Nattie SENIOR BOARDER Jayne Nottle throughout the year. A special thank you, too, to my family and close friends outside the School community for their understanding, support and love through­ out such a difficult year. As in every other year, the Boarding House has not just been a place for students to become bored with the daily routine of sleeping, eating and studying. Throughout 1991, this routine has been enlivened by numerous activities, includ­ ing ice-skating, ten-pin bowling, concerts, visits to the zoo, horse-riding, cake decorating, the Red Cross Door Knock, o J games in the gymnasium for years Six, Seven and Eight, the annual Rotto visit, Eagles football matches, a Wildcats basketball game, a rodeo and many socials. And the increase of invitations to socials, in particular from Guildford Grammar, prove that PLC boarders are wonderful guests. This year Miss Durrant (an assistant mistress who is a very enthusiastic singer and guitar player) has enlivened our Sunday chapel services with modern hymns. She has also formed a Boarding House choir which sang very beautifully at one our visits to St. Andrew's. Thanks must go to organisations affiliated with the School for contributions to the Boarding House, in particular to the Old Collegians of the Southern Region, who used the profits from their country luncheon to purchase a wide variety of BOARDING HOUSE PREFECTS books for the Boarding House through the Back (l-r): FReid, P Cooke, L Pearce Front: N Trenorden, SKelly, J Nottle, T school library. Crombie

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SERVICE REPORT McNeil's service representative, Jacqui hard year. The prizes ranged from Ryan, with House Captain, Carmen imported wines to paint spray guns and Willmott, competed most ably with the priceless treasures like a football signed chocolate marketers with packets of Hot by the entire Eagles team. Imagine its Cross Buns. It was a week of abandoned worth when they become the 1992 diets and rising coffers. Confectionery premiers! and snack sales on Open Days also All Staff gave ready assistance at all seemed popular with students more used times throughout the year. I'm sure I wil to a well balanced "five basic food be forgiven for specifically mentioning groups" diet. Mrs Zayan for round the clock constant Casual Day brought with it the opportun­ support and Mrs O'Hara for organising ity to discard the tartan in preference for students in street appeals for various smarter attire - and the (surprise!!) penalty charities. Well done students in your of a fifty cent fine for doing so. collections for those groups. On August 22nd it was the Senior The ideas, suggestions and support of Mr School's privilege to witness the handing Day, Mrs Bull and the Student Council over of a new refrigerator to the Inner also contributed to our success. City Youth Services representative. This This edition of the Kookaburra shows the showed the meaningful and serious side many and varied interests of PLC stu­ of Service collections. dents. For my part, I am grateful to have The end of August saw students, parents been part of a community, busy with its and teachers sitting around tables, ears own goals, but which has the will to look alert, pens poised, ready for...... QUIZ outside itself and help. NIGHT! Quiz Masters Saunders and I hand the office over to Naomi Meares Leach tested the grey cells, while Mrs and wish her well for 1992. Smith and Mrs Zayan checked answers. My committee and I thank them, and the many local retailers and service people who donated prizes so generously in a Sally Voc Service Co-ordinato SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR Sally Voce

Throughout the year many people gave generously of their talents and time in collecting money for up to twenty organisations outside the PLC commu­ nity. Once more, and not for the last time, five proven areas of fund raising were employed with great success, thanks to the imagination and participation of Nita Allan and Tammy Gain of Baird House, Amy Hutchison of Carmichael, Nicole Giblett and Katie Lawrence of Ferguson, Jacqui Ryan of McNeil, Bronwyn Andrew and Sonja Pratt of Stewart and Nurette Matijasevich and Emma Stringfellow of Summers House. There was an excited buzz in the Senior School on March 25th as the word spread that Easter eggs were available. A four day feeding frenzy followed! (Naomi Meares, who succeeds me as Service Co­ ordinator for 1992, may want to consider SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES packaging Easter chocolates with Back (L-R): SPratt, B Andrew, K Lawrence, N Matijasevich, E Stringfellow Clearasil!) Front: A Hutchison, N Giblett, S Voce, N Allan, S Gain, J Ryan

8 STUDENT COUNCIL As Student Council draws to its end for 1991, it is interesting to look back and see the various achievements and activities which have arisen from the fortnightly meetings throughout the year. Student Council allows the students' views to be voiced and taken into consideration when various decisions are made, ranging from environmental issues to the band for the Year Twelve dance. And, of course, there are the perennial discussions of school uniform and the litter problem. The environment was one topic which received much airing throughout the year. Ideas were discussed on how the School could encourage conservation and the result was the introduction of recycling bins for paper in the classrooms. After a talk by Abigail Whiteman at a school assembly to "raise people's awareness" about the use and benefits of this scheme, it has developed into a well-used system. Maintenance around the school is another STUDENT COU CIL area where student input is well received. Back (/-r): Z Turner, S Foreman, S Voce, 0 Gillam, P Horwood, C Willmott, E Wilson These discussions have resulted in a Centre: T Adonis, A Pidgeon, A Whiteman, P Cooke, H Wright, F Reid Front: A maintenance list for Council and Staff Mills, E Easton, J ottle, C Murray members, as well as the long awaited arrival of soap dispensers in the toilets. Our other major activity for the year was chairs for every assembly, as was the case However, the duties of Student Council the visit of four schools (Aquinas, Guild­ with one school, would not be too well extends beyond these fortnightly, half­ ford, Trinity and Wesley) to PLC. Four received here.) hour meetings, as we all discovered. One student representatives, accompanied by All in all, the year seemed to pass very of the chief roles of Student Council is to their principals, were taken for a tour quickly as we worked to maintain the act as a liaison between students and around the grounds, followed by a lunch standards set by previous Student Coun­ administration at PLC. In order to better and then Assembly before they returned cils. It was a very enjoyable and worth­ realise this aim, a dinner was held in the to their respective schools. This visit while year and, after congratulating the Boarding House for the members of both allowed them some notion of the way our the School Council and ourselves. The members of next year's Student Council school operates, as well as the chance to on being appointed, we would also like to result was a very pleasurable evening (as compare, contrast and exchange construc­ wish them the best of luck for 1992. the trials and tribulations of one Council tive ideas on the different systems of the member's poor goldfish were unravelled) schools. (We decided that making the Elspeth Wilsoll which gave the opportunity for the Year Eights set out and put away the Year /2 interaction of the two bodies.

YEAR 11 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FORUM Back (L-R): M Johnston, J Gifford, E Kopke, F Ainsworth, J Back (/-r): E Kopke, S Whiteman, T de Bijl, S Price, A Greer, Officer, H Picton-Warlow Front: T West, 0 Hovell, L G Micke, M Gardiner, E Matthews, Y Pearce Front: M Vanderboom, Y Pearce, E Wendt Robinson, T Calnan, A Hansen, S Lillis, N Howard, M Branson

9 BAIRD

Well, in traditional Baird style, we have seen another very successful and exciting year for Baird in all Inter-House activities and it was fantastic to see the whole House participating - not only competing, but also supporting their fellow Bairdites. Baird began the 1991 season with a great victory in the Inter-House Diving which acted as inspiration for the whole House, and generated great House spirit - which lasted all year. Despite not doing so well in the Inter-House Swim­ ming, there was still plentiful encouragement coming from the Baird girls within the stands. This House spirit, particu­ larly generated by the Year Elevens, certainly made things easier for Kerry, Sarah and me, as there was always an abundance of girls willing to participate in all House competi­ tions throughout the year. The beginning of the year also brought with it the exciting news of Miss Wright's engagement to a certain Mr O'Hara. Apparently the wedding was beautiful and the now Mrs O'Hara returned to school after her honeymoon both refreshed and in high spirits, which no doubt contributed to the outstanding success of Baird House during the year. Baird saw a very successful year in the sporting field as well as in the Arts. Inter-House sport was an area in which Baird was able to excel and we saw many wins not only from our Senior and Junior teams, but also from our Year Eights who have plenty of enthusiasm and House spirit - a combination which will make them, as a group, a huge asset to the House in the years to follow. Other than the Inter-House Swimming and Diving which occurs at the beginning of the year, the other major Inter­ House sporting event was the Inter-House Athletics which was held at the beginning of third term. This was a time of major headaches for all three House leaders - however, due to Kerry's expert organisation, the day ran with only the occasional hitch, which is extremely unusual for this

10 HOUSE occasion! Although Baird was unable to triumph in the Athletics, we still managed to be placed a commendable third in the marching and special congratulations must go to Michelle Worland, who was the Champion Girl for Year Ten and to Michelle Branson (Year Nine), Sally Addison (Year Eleven) and Pia Cooke (Year Twelve), who were all Runners-up for their year groups. Baird also participated well in the Arts this year, and although we were not highly placed on the Performing and Functional Arts Day, the standard of the performance and the efforts that our House members made was very pleasing and reflected the kind of spirit that exists within Baird House. This year's House play, The Foe, was a huge success and my thanks go to Sarah who spent many hours choosing the play, holding auditions and casting, then rehearsing for the final performances. Everyone was extremely impressed with the high standard of this year's plays, and the Baird play was particularly commended. We narrowly missed out on winning the competition, but we were placed second, which was extremely pleasing and certainly made all that extra time and effort, particularly by the cast, seem more worthwhile. Special congratulations go to Sophie Gargett who was chosen as our Best Actress. Special thanks to our two Service Representatives, Nita Allan and Tammy Gain, whose combined efforts have contributed to the School's great achievements in fundraising this year. The PLC Quiz ight was a particu­ larly successful night. A vote of appreciation also to Mrs O'Hara. whose continued support throughout the year has been invaluable. Finally, our best wishes go to Shannon, Sally and 10, and we hope that they make the most of their year and enjoy 1992 as much as Kerry, Sarah and I have enjoyed 1991. Pia Cooke House Captain

II CARMICHAEL

1991 has been a rewarding year for Carmichael and all members of of the House have put in a memorable effort to contribute to Carmichael's consistent success. Coming third in the Inter-House Swim­ ming and second in the Inter-house Diving was a fantastic start to the year. Special mention must be made of Chelsea Ludbrook from Year Eleven and Alexandra Dunstan from Year Nine, who both won Championships. Our first Open Day for the year resulted in great success. The House play, Dream Jobs, directed by Trudi, which the girls had been rehearsing since the beginning of the year, came third. The House choir, which comprised the entire House, was declared a pleasing second. Carmichael also had a good contingent of public speakers who represented us well. In third term we had our Inter-House Athletics. Although our athletes ought to be commended for their valiant efforts, this was not one our high-achieving days.

12 HOUSE

The best way to put it is that we were a strong sixth! The last major event in the year was the Arts Day in which Carmichael gained many firsts and seconds in both the Functional and Performing Arts, overall gaining a place of third in both. It was good seeing a general increase in House spirit with a lot of girls participating and we hope to see this continuing through the years to come. In all the sporting events of the year Carmichael has obtained consistent results, thanks to the outstanding level of participation. Special congratulations must go to Nicki Telfer who won the Junior section of the Inter-House Gym­ nastics. The three of us have "had a ball", leading Carmichael into better times. We hope to see more victories in the future, and wish Liz, Susie and Lara as much fun as we had this year.

Trudi, Alison and Fiona

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13 FERGUSON

Ferguson House: there is so much to say about this brilliant group of people. Throughout 1991 the Ferguson team has displayed many outstanding talents in all possible avenues. There are girls who participate in an extraordinary number of activities and these people deserve particular acclaim. However, Ferguson can be referred to as a team because all members make valuable contributions, even if it's simply coming to House meetings to applaud those who are recognised as outstanding achievers. The unity and spirit that has become tradition for Ferguson House have undoubtedly carried on this year. It has been a pleasure, even an honour, for us to represent this dedicated group of people. Throughout the year several major Arts activities took place including the House Play Competition, Creative Arts and Performing Arts festivals. The House play, Barnstable, directed by Arts Cap­ tain, Lizzie Burt, proved to be a very successful and rewarding event. Special congratulations must go to the cast: Catherine Murray, Victoria Patton, Patti Horwood, Stephanie Price and Georgina Walsh. The cast's dedication, consistent talent, House spirit and enthusiasm eamed them first place. Although it was a small cast, other Ferguson girls contributed backstage as well as in the production of a very effective and professional set. Ferguson gained first place in the Debat­ ing in the Performing Arts and second place in the Functional Arts. Congratula­ tions to Abby Mackie of Year Eight for her talented contribution throughout the year in all areas of the Arts. It was the

14 HOUSE support from the House members like Abby that made Lizzie's job so reward­ ing. Congratulations to Ferguson for winning the Arts Festival Cup - a victory that was definitely deserved! Ferguson has also excelled in sport this year. To begin with, Fergo swam past the other teams to win the swimming. Some outstanding "Ladies in Red" were Carolyn Jenour and Suzanne and Meisha Stirling. We were also successful in the Inter-House Athletics, Ferguson coming second overall. Special mention goes to Pia Kilburn of Year Eight and Trilby Smith of Year Nine. Lizzie Smith also displayed sporting excellence. Other sporting events saw Fergo come first in the Senior hockey and fifth in the Senior netball. Fergoites' agility and flexibility were displayed when our gymnasts took out second in the Inter-House Gymnastics Competition. Thanks to all those who put in many hours of training in order to achieve such an outstanding result. Lots of fun was had by all volleyball and badminton participants, regardless of our comparitively small degree of success. Once again, a sense of Fergoship saw almost the whole of Ferguson House running in the Cross Country to be rewarded with first place. Sasha is proud of the House's performance and their overflow of enthusiasm, bravery and a willingness to participate. In conclusion, Ferguson has had a wonderful year. Congratulations to all Fergoites. You really made our roles this year very rewarding. Good luck to next year's officials - Dani, Kate, Jo and Helen.

15 MCNEIL

McNeil's House motto is "Victory or Death" and we certainly lived or died. We began the year with a slow start which showed in the Inter-House Swimming as McNeil placed sixth in the swimming and fourth in the diving. However, through­ out the year, with enthusiasm and hard work by many girls, McNeil did well in tennis, volleyball, basketball and hockey. (Special mention must be made of the Senior hockey team who came an incred­ ible and well-deserved second!) We were placed fourth in the Inter-House Gymnas­ tics and a very creditable second in the Cross Country. Athletics was next and a buzzing began around the school. The question was asked: "Could Mc eil win again?" With enthusiasm increasing as the day grew closer, our team looked fit, healthy and ready to defend the title. At the end of the individual events McNeil's chances did not look so promising, as we had not had many first place-getters. Victory de­ pended on our relays and the pressure was on. Then the depth of talent in McNeil House showed in all years, as both first and second divisions came in either first or second. We also had three champions in the athletics: Simone Barker and Marie Pennock of Year Eight and Carmen Willmott of Year Twelve. This team effort allowed Mc eil to triumph and win the trophy once again. Well done girls, especially those who entered events at the last minute due to a few casualties. With victory in sight, McNeil "swung those arms" and also won the marching trophy.

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The first Arts Day saw strong perform­ ances from both debaters and public speakers, with a special mention to Anita Hansen who won the Year Eight public speaking. The House Choir performed The Streets ofLondon and was deservedly placed third. The play Crossways, di­ rected by our dedicated Arts Captain, Anna Ladyman, was McNeil's entry in the Inter-house Drama Competition. The time and effort the cast and crew put in proved to be worthwhile, with Anna gaining only a few grey hairs! Congratu­ lations go to Jessica Bunning, who was our Best Actress. The final Arts Day was successful for McNeil with many entries in both the Functional and the Performing Arts. The high standard of entries in the Functional Arts was reflected in achieving second place. Our peformances in the Perform­ ing Arts were not quite as brilliant with an overall placement of sixth. Special mention should be made of the Year Twelve House Tutor Group who came first in the Group Improvisation and our dancers, who received a standing ovation for their dance to Crease Megamix. Thank you to all McNeilians for your support and enthusiasm and hopefully next year's House Officials, Meagan, Kate and Mel, will have as good a year as Anna, Sue and myself have had. Special thanks to Mr Leach, who helped us throughout the year to do as well as we have. Congratulations McNeil!

Carmen Willmott House Captain

17 STEWART

Congratulations to all the talented individuals who have contributed to the success of Stewart House this year. It is not only talent, but more importantly, the continued strength of participation in all House activities which has allowed Stewart to achieve consistently in all areas. Inter-House Swimming was the first activity for the year and the dedication and enthusiasm of our little green people in the pool (and those cheering wildly from the stands!) resulted in a well-deserved second place. Special congratu­ lations must go to Tiffany West of Year Eleven and Megan Brand of Year Eight, each of whom was Runner-up to the Champion in her year. After weeks of rehearsal the first Arts Day of the year arrived. The activities began with the House Choir Competition, with Stewart producing a hard act to follow. Our first place was undoubtedly achieved through the constant commitment of ninety Stewart girls who practised hard in order to breeze through the three-part harmony of Lollipop! One of the most testing tasks was the production of the House play. Its success would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of the entire cast and crew. The combination came together to produce a moving and thought-provoking play. Congratulations to Devika Hovell who was declared Best Actress and to Simone Shugg who was Runner-up. Public Speaking was well organised by Bronwyn Andrew. Many thanks to all those who worked so diligently on their speeches. Our debaters were equally dedicated and all debates were of a high standard. However, our Year Eleven!fwelve team won with flying colours! Thank you to Simone Shugg, Margot Whittall and Sanchia Whiteman for their hard work. This year to raise money for the Service fund, a scones, jam and cream stall was organised on Arts Day. Its success must be attributed to the hard work of Bronwyn Andrew,

18 HOUSE

Liz Dawson and Louise Pearce. The Cross Country presented our House with another chance to demonstrate our sporting prowess! Thanks to the organisation of our Sports Captain, as well as team spirit and participation, we achieved a commendable third place! The second Arts Day of the year was for both Performing • and Functional Arts. This provided students with an opportunity to show their artistic talents. The overall enthusiasm and high standard of performance resulted in a well-deserved first place for Stewart in the Performing Arts and fourth in the Functional Arts. The Inter-House Athletics was the last major sporting event for the year and it was once again enjoyed by all. Stewart gained a comfortable third place in the athletics and a close second in the marching - thanks to all those lunchtime practices! The other House sports throughout the year - volleyball, hockey, basketball and badminton to mention a few - were well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by both Senior and Junior groups. Many thanks to all those dedicated after­ school participants. Last, but by no means least, our special thanks must go to all the Staff members of Stewart House and in particular Mrs Robinson for her guidance and support in all House activities, but especially in times of crisis! Overall, Stewart has achieved much throughout the year and our thanks go to the students of all years, particularly the Year Twelves who have backed up the officials consist­ ently and without whom our success would not have been possible. Best wishes to the House Officials for 1992 - Tiffany West, Sanchia Whiteman and Emma Kopke.

Carie Low, Sue Foreman and .len Skipworth.

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19 SUMMERS

Summers House has once again had an outstanding year. Effort was put into all activities and congratulations must be extended to all members of the House. The year began with the Inter-House Swimming Competition and a well deserved fourth place was achieved. Congratulations to the several members of the House who were either Year Champi­ ons or Runners-up. Well done also to the Summers girls who helped PLC with their tremendous victory in the Inter-School Swimming. Although Summers is not renowned for exceptional results in the swimming it did not in any way disgrace itself. The Inter-House Play Competition was the next major event on the School calendar. An extremely difficult one act drama, Man on the Mountain, was chosen. However, thanks to Fleur's directing and acting ability, the able support given by Nurette on stage and the efforts of the back-stage crew, the production was of a very high standard. Throughout the whole of the year Sum­ mers girls continued to display the high standard of performance in the Arts which· has been evident in the past. Great performances were given in the debating, public speaking and all the individual events on Performing Arts Day. A high standard was also exhibited in the Func­ tional Arts area, with quite a few Sum­ mers girls showing their artistic flair! The House choir proved to be a little difficult to get underway but we eventu­ ally gave a truly remarkable performance,

20 HOUSE even if the judges didn't think so. Well done to those who DID sing and good luck to the girls who organise it next year. Inter-House sports was an area where Summers certainly showed its true ability. Firsts and seconds were gained in the netball, basketball and hockey. Well done to all the teams. Also, thanks to all the boarders who were continually relied upon to make up numbers. The Inter-House Athletics was once again a great day. A good effort was put in by all of the House, with some girls gaining exceptional results. Congratulations to those members of the House who were either Year Champions or Runners-up and also special thanks to those girls who helped with the marshalling etc. On behalf of Fleur, Kirsty and myself, I would like to thank all the members of Summers House for their enthusiastic participation and great efforts throughout the year. Summers performed at a level of which we can all be proud. Special thanks to Mrs Milne and Mrs Mills for their great support as House Advisers, Mrs Moon for being a terrific House Tutor and to all the Year Twelves for their continual support and help throughout the year. Good luck to Yonnene, Jane and Harriet. You will all do great things for the House and if you have as much fun as Kirsty, Fleur and I did, you'll love it! Dallas Gillam House Captain

21

ARTS REPORT PLC Arts in 1991...... What a full and opportunity to participate in theatrical exciting year! productions outside the School. Our girls were involved in very successful produc­ Once again, PLC students have main­ tions of On the Raz:le with Christ Church tained an outstanding level of both Grammar School and By Common participation and ability in Arts. The Consent with Scotch College. A team of enthusiasm and dedication of all the Year Ten students participated in House Arts Captains was reflected in the Theatresports, and a dance team was energy and spirit of the students and I entered into the 1991 Rock'n' Roll must thank and congratulate Trudi, Eisteddfod. We can also be proud of the Lizzie, Anna, Fleur, Catie and Sarah for efforts of our Year Eleven Mock Trial their perseverance and excellent work. teams who competed very successfully Mrs Heptinstall has enthusiastically co­ this year. ordinated a variety of Arts activities throughout the year. I am extremely Golden Valley, the Year Twelve produc­ grateful to her and to all other Staff tion for this year, involved the entire members who have supported the Arts Theatre Arts group. This required many this year. hours of work on scenery, set and cos­ tume design and rehearsals by the girls Inter-House debating and public speaking with guidance and support from Mrs headed the agenda for 1991. Once again Cable, who also took charge of the lower it was revealed that PLC girls can hold SCHOOL ARTS CAPTAIN school production of The Italian Straw their own in a good argument! Over all, Catherine Murray Hat. Ferguson won the debating and Stewart could view displays of art, and creative came first in the public speaking. How­ Music students were in demand and kept sewing and cooking. During the lunch ever, all girls performed admirably, very busy throughout this year with many break, overseas students again delighted displaying not only talent and skill in the activities for the various groups. The the audience in Carmichael Hall with a preparation of their speeches, but im­ Pipe and Stage bands and Chorale had special performance. All Houses are to be mense courage in their ability to deliver several engagements including the commended for their participation and them - particularly those who reached the wedding of our very own Miss Wright organisation on the day. This year the finals and performed on Open Day. and a lunch for Harry Secombe. The Arts Festival Cup was reintroduced and Stage Band was well received at the York The first of the Open Arts Days was held presented to Ferguson House for the best Jazz Festival and, for the first time in shortly after the first term holidays. placing over the two Arts Days. many years, the Concert Band performed Debating and public speaking finals, the in the WA Schools' Bands Festival and And so the major Arts activities for 1991 Inter-House Choir Competition and was awarded an 'excellent' rating. The have come to an end. What a stimulating House Plays took place, enabling the Chorale's annual combined concert with and demanding year it has been! The area wider School community to sample some Guildford Grammar School was a great of Arts encompasses such a diverse range of the cultural delights that PLC has to success, delighting everyone who came to of activities at PLC that there is always an offer. In House Choirs this year, a large St Andrew's with their performances of activity to organise or to participate in. emphasis was placed on participation, Mozart's Vespers and a selection of House Arts Captains, it must sometimes with some choirs consisting of almost the songs. The whole Music Department was seem a thankless task as you contemplate entire House. The Arts Captains or their involved in the annual Music Camp to the weeks of preparation for each event delegates offered a wide range of songs, Fairbridge Village in Pinjarra. What but your work does not pass without with Stewart House's outstanding per­ seem to have become 'camp traditions' appreciation. The evidence lies in the formance of Lollipop deservedly receiv­ (the dilemma of the disappearing continuing high quality of performance at ing first place. firewood, the gourmet delights and the PLC Remember this as yOll take up the The House Play performances were a Saturday night 'jam sessions') were challenge in 1992! culmination of weeks of hard work by all upheld and four days of intensive re­ As School Arts Captain for 1991 I have involved. The audience was presented hearsal kept everyone occupied. Other enjoyed being involved in this area of with a variety of delightful performances, highlights of the camp were the beautiful School life. The year has been a wonder­ from comedy and melodrama to theatre of chapel service and a stirring farewell song ful culmination of my five years at PLC the absurd. Ferguson House won the to Mrs Jarvis, sung by all the campers. leaving me with many happy and lasting competition with their performance of the Thank you to Mr McNess and all the Staff memories. I extend my heartfelt thanks to hilarious absurdist play, Barnstahle. of the Music Department who contribute Mrs Heptinstall and to all the Year Everyone showed great enthusiasm, so much to the Arts at PLC Twelve girls who gave up their time in resulting in a very enjoyable day and With the advent of spring came our such a busy year, to assist with Arts inspiring us to work towards our second second Arts Day, an opportunity for girls activities. [wish next year's School Arts Arts Day in September. to display (or discover!?) their talents in Captain, Jennie Officer, the best of luck. PLC's involvement in the Arts in 1991 the areas of Performing and Functional May you find the year to be all that you extended further into the community. Arts. Visitors to the School could choose hope it to be. Once again, other schools drew on the from a programme of music, dance and Catherine Murray talents of PLC and many girls had the drama performed in various venues or

23 Year Twelve Production I

From June 16th to June 21st this year, the two Year Twelve Theatre Arts classes performed (on alternative nights) Dorothy Hewett's play, Golden Valley. During this time those who were students by day were transformed by night into witches flying on broom sticks, mysterious green boys, uncles and aunties, villains and heroes, cats, wombats, cranes and pos­ sums, nuns, fairies and magical trees. Needless to say, the performances by both classes were very successful and de­ lighted audiences both young and old (as well as those in between). However, before the performances could begin, there were endless rehearsals and the usual demanding task of designing and making costumes and constructing sets and props (not to mention the de­ struction and mysterious disappearance of some of them) so that at times it seemed almost impossible that we would be ready by the deadline. The six nights of performance saw desperate efforts to get moustaches and wigs to stay on and to make up lines spontaneously to cover forgotten cues, as well as coping with countless technical failures. In spite of all this, there were many enjoyable moments and, by the last night, feelings of anxiety gave way to relief and a sense of satisfaction for a job well done. In her own individual way, every girl involved in the production gained some­ thing, whether experience, enjoyment or perhaps the making of friendships that will last for many years to come. We would like to say thank you to Mrs Cable, the lady who "put it all together" and brought the play to life as well as showing the talents of the cast and backstage crew.

Audrey Lim

24 House Choir House Plays they waited in an employment office. The Exit, performed by Stewart House, Competition was a spine-chilling play concerning an This year's House plays were once again evening in which one character disappears of an exceptionally high standard ­ This year the House choirs reached an by the end - never to be remembered displaying the wonderful dramatic talent again! extremely high standard, reflecting a lot of many PLC girls. The plays were of hard work and effort by everyone performed over two nights, with the final McNeil presented Crossways, which concerned. adjudication taking place on May 8th, the revolved around Elizabeth and her new It was a very difficult task to adjudicate, first Arts Day of the year. The adjudica­ house (Crossways) where she made some as all the songs were so varied in style, tor was Mrs Margaret-Ann Dastlik, from surprising discoveries about a past life. many containing interesting harmonies. Scotch College, who found it tremen­ Summers' play, The Man on the Moun­ However, the adjudicator provided the dously difficult to separate the plays due tain, was the story of a disturbed woman choirs with some valuable insights and to their incredibly high standard. Thank struggling to communicate with the man helpful hints on their performances. you, Mrs Dastlik, for your time and effort. who stole her world. The final results were: First - Stewart Although all the plays were very enter­ All plays were enormously successful and House Lollipop, Second - Carmichael taining, and performed brilliantly, a a credit to the directors (who spent many House California Dreamin' and Third ­ winner had to be decided. The Ferguson a sleepless night worrying!) as well as the McNeil House Streets ofLondon. play, Barnstable, superbly directed and hard-working cast and backstage crew of performed, was given first place. The each House. The enthusiasm shown by all participants play, in the absurdist style, centred around was great, especially in Stewart's choir ­ the Carboy family, and its fast-paced where their enjoyment of singing Lollipop action and dialogue kept the entire Ainslie Reddin was so obvious. audience in stitches. Year /2 Congratulations to everyone involved, Baird House was awarded second place especially the House Arts Captains and with their play, The Foe. This play conductors. Best of luck to next year's revealed that each of us has a dark side to Results choristers! our character, and was particularly clever in its choreography. Ferguson - Barnstable Third place was awarded to Carmichael's Anna Ladyman Director - Lizzie Burt Year /2 Dream Jobs, which concerned the dreams and aspirations of five teenage girls as Best Actress - Catherine Murray

2 Baird - The Foe Director - Sarah Alichurch Best Actress - Sophie Gargett

3 Carmichael - Dream Johs Director - Trudi Adonis Best Actress - Lara Edelman

4 Stewart - The Exit Director - Catherine Low Best Actress - Devika Hovell

5 McNeil Crossways Director - Anna Ladyman Best Actress - Jessica Bunning

6 Summers - The Man on the Mountain Director - Fleur Hull Best Actress - Fleur Hull

25 Inter-House Public Speaking

This year the Public Speaking Competi­ tion reverted to the format of 1987, with the heats being held during House meeting times in first term. Once the finalists were chosen they had the holidays to prepare what proved to be some very interesting and controversial speeches. The finals were held on the first Arts Day, May 8th, and they were adjudicated by Mrs Hollyock from Methodist Ladies' College. Mrs Hollyock was very im­ pressed by the high standard displayed DEBATING and commented that her job was very Back (I-r): C Hogg, S Gargett, N Lannin, S Steed, C Piper, A Hutchison, L Price, difficult as all finals were very close. N Howard Centre: S Rees, L Murray, R Lannin, K Moss, N Parkinson, C Murray, S Pickard, A Mackie Front: R Ferry, M Kennaugh, M Kelly, N Pearse, A Poynton, The competition began with the Year B Shoesmith, E Martin, J Johnson Eights who spoke on the topic "I hate Mondays" which gave a very humorous Debating insight into some people's Monday morning activities. Anita Hansen of "Good evening Adjudicator, Chairperson, Rich" - a nerve-wracking experience! McNeil House defeated Abby Mackie ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to The Year Ten team did well, reaching the from Ferguson, but both speeches were of tonight's debate. This evening's topic is final rounds of the competition, but an exceptionally high standard. .... debating at PLC"? unfortunately were defeated. The Year Nine topic "I'll Do it Tomor­ Well perhaps not, but while we're on the The disappointment of being knocked out row", produced similarly humorous topic, PLC, ably coached by Mr Saunders before the finals was compensated for as speeches from Lucy Erskine of Baird and Ms Naughton, have just completed we all made our way to 'Sizzlers' for the House and Liz Shave from Ferguson. Liz the 1991 debating season. With the large end of year dinner. We knew all those won by a small margin. number of new debaters, (especially in the lunch-times in C25 would payoff! junior teams) the emphasis this year was Thank you to Sarah Steed who did a Year Tens were presented with a very on participation, rather than winning. As fantastic job as Debating Captain, offering difficult topic, "Illusions", but both we all tried our hands at the'gift of the advice and support whenever it was speakers handled it well, with Sophie gab', wittily out-smarting our opposition, needed. Good luck to next year's teams Gargett from Baird defeating we proved that debating really is fun. (especially to next year's captain, Melanie Carmichael's Jacinta John. PLC entered both junior and senior teams Kennaugh) and a word of advice to all in two competitions this year - AHISA The Year Elevens also had a difficult debaters: don't let Mr Saunders get out of and WADL. A Year Twelve impromptu topic, "He who Pays the Piper...... ", his promised post-debate trips to Hungry team was entered for the first time this however, both speeches were of a very Jack's! high calibre and Mrs Hollyock was year, making for interesting results. The visibly impressed. Lara Edelman team was given forty-five minutes to (Carmichael) defeated Harriet Picton­ prepare a convincing argument for topics Amy Hutchison and Warlow (Summers). such as "It's Better to Die Rich than Live Linda Price. The Year Twelve topic, "The Silent Majority Deserves What it Gets", was by far the most interesting, and the two speakers' interpretations of the topic were completely different. Both Nurette Matijasevich of Summers and Amy Hutchison of Carmichael scored highly, but Amy just defeated Nurette. To everyone involved in the competition this year, both speakers and helpers, thank you and congratulations on your efforts.

Fleur Hull

26 Music

String Ensemble

1991 is the second year that the String Ensemble, as such, has existed and the improvement in our playing has surely been heard in the pieces that we have performed during this year. Our repertoire is increasing and the variety of music that we have played ranges from pieces such as Silver String Rag to Pachabel 's Canon. The enthusi­ asm within the ensemble is growing as the standard is getting higher and the hard work of our conductor, Ollie Cuneo, is much appreciated. Music Camp provided time for the ensemble to improve on various aspects of our playing as we rehearsed for many hours each day. STRING ENSEMBLE The results of our efforts were heard on Back (L-R): G Bolden, R Dean, N Pericles, C Munay Front: H Tabert, J Kenyon the Sunday of the Music Camp and at the two other concerts held at Hollywood Retirement Village and at PLC. If the applause from the audience is any meas­ ure of judgement of our performance, our efforts throughout the year were worth­ while. Good luck for 1992 and best wishes to Nia Pericles who is String Ensemble leader for next year. Becky Dean Year 12

MUSIC CAPTAINS Back (L-R): SPratt, S Foreman Front: R Dean, J Nottle, K Brodie

27 Concert Band

Back (L-R): J Gifford, T West, M Fletcher, G Wilkins, E Wilson, T Cooper, E Kopke, J Tremlett, A Ladyman 5th row: S Huigens, P Holmes, SKelly, K Williams, H Wilcox, R Dean, K Brodie, K Sadler, K Moss, K Crawley, S Mutch 4th row: B Basnett, Hyde, L Price, SPickard, C Cooper, D Hovell, D Ferry, H Picton-Warlow, M Piowczyk-Kruk, K Pilkington 3rd row: C Murray, S Huggens, G Knowles, A Mutch, J John, S Foreman, J Egan, C Forbes, J Bunning, P Thunder, M Gardiner 2nd row: Z Stewart, E Jackson, K Dahl, B Andrews, STubby, C Low, A Robson, L Gara Front: Holdsworth, K Munckton, M Moir, J Paganoni, G Micke, J Moir, C Mildern, J Adams Abs: C Walsh

Despite the depleted nature of the band rehearsal applied during this weekend did finally arrived and we all boarded buses after the departure of the 1990 Year much to improve some of the band's to take us to John Forrest Senior High Twelves, the addition of many new pieces. We also worked on a 'fun' piece School. We performed extremely well members at the start of this year soon called Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, which and returned to school feeling that we had restored the lost numbers and the band featured three soloists in three part done our very best, and when the adjudi­ pulled together to achieve pleasing harmony: Sonja, Sue and Sarah. Our cators' report came back, we were progress throughout this year. main aim at Music Camp was to prepare awarded an "excellent" for our efforts. our two pieces (Westport Overture and We have all benefited greatly from the As a finale to the great year the band has three movements from Hebrides Suite) for energy and experience of our conductor, had, we will perform at Speech Night the Bands Festival to be held on August Mr Brian Underwood, who has improved which will, I hope, demonstrate our 23rd. We gave a practice performance of the standard of the band so much that we progress throughout the year. Many these for family and friends on the were able to achieve success in the 1991 thanks must go to Mr Underwood, who Sunday afternoon. WA Schools' Bands Festival (which will has been extremely patient and encourag­ be mentioned again later). The Concert Band and Stage Band ing and who has inspired the band to a higher standard of playing. A concert at the Cottesloe Civic Centre in combined with the City of Perth Brass May to raise money for the music centre Band on the Sunday after Music Camp to I would like to say, as a last thought, that I featured the Concert Band as well as the give a concert for family and friends. believe music should be enjoyed by Stage Band. Other groups such as the This was a great success with our bands everyone, the performers and the audi­ Chorale, String Ensemble and Pipe Band playing well and the pleasure of listening ence, and this is, I hope, what is achieved also demonstrated their talents. The to the talents of the Brass Band, also through the many concerts given by the Concert Band was able to show their conducted by Mr Underwood, all contrib­ music department of PLC. progress in the performance of Meditation uting to the enjoyment of the occasion. Thank you to all the members of the from Thais, two movements from the It was the first time for many years that Concert Band. I appreciated your support Hebrides Suite, and the theme from Ice the PLC Concert Band had been entered and effort in everything the band did. Castles. A delicious afternoon tea in the Schools' Bands Festival, so we Best wishes to next year's Band Captain, 'topped off' an enjoyable afternoon. wanted to put on our best performance to Shannon Tubby, and I'm sure the band On 2nd August, approximately 180 show them what PLC could do. Many will be as successful, if not more so, than students all piled into buses and drove to rehearsals and performances went towards it was this year. Fairbridge Farm for the renowned, annual refining and improving our pieces, until Kathryn Brodie Music Camp. Despite late nights and we almost knew them backwards. The Year 12 exhausted bodies, the hours of intensive day for our performance at the festival

28 Pipe Band

This year has been very exciting for the PLC Pipe Band, not only for the many varied performances, but also because 1991 marks the tenth anniversary of its establishment. We began the year with an exciting first performance at Government House and the band was still kept busy during second and third terms. Some of our perform­ ances included the reunion of Normandy Veterans at St Columba's Church, solo performances at Observation City and the Foundation Dinners, plus a very exciting involvement in the play On The Ra:zle PIPE BAND held at His Majesty's Theatre. This was a BACK(L-R): Pipe Major: S Pran, K Wilkinson, J Edwards, G Devlin, N Kelly, J Marquis, very new experience for the band. The C Seubert, S Addison, A Walden, D O'Driscoll, J Manton, T. Crombie, Drum Major: J Nonie. girls played exceptionally well every Front: S. Lapsley, R Monis, Lead Stroke: K Wallace, L Munro, A Shepherdson. night for the week and although it was E Finlayson, N Meares, L Goff, T Laurie, S Tribe, FReid. tiring it was well worth being involved. invited to play at the International Cricket Match at Lilac Hill Park. This was again Music Camp came around again and as an honour and it was most exciting to see usual a great deal of time, effort and fun the great game of cricket up close. was shared by all. The many hours of practice certainly paid off and the im­ Thanks must go to our instructors, Mr and provement shown made the camp worth­ Mrs Jones and Mrs Miller, whose tremen­ while. The performances at Hollywood dous efforts and support have been greatly and at the PLC gymnasium demonstrated appreciated. They will be sadly missed how much had been accomplished in such by those leaving the band this year. a short space of time. Well done to all members of the band for Although the band did not participate in the enormous amount of time and effort the Anzac Day parade this year, we given throughout the year. certainly made up for it at the graduation All the best for 1992, especially to Kim march of Airforce cadets through Perth. Wallace (Drum Major), Sally Addison It was a long march and will be remem­ (Pipe Major) and Libby Finlayson (Lead bered by all, especially by those who JUNIOR SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE Stroke). We hope you continue to enjoy wished they had longer legs! Standing (L-R): T Shapter, M Kopcheff, belonging to the PLC Pipe Band just as K Duckham, J Golding Once again, the band played for the Inter­ much as we have! We will miss you all. Seated: L Bath, E Knox, CM Fadjiar, J House Athletics and also at the Cottesloe Jane, Sonja alld Kim Taylor Primary School Fair. We were also

JUNIOR SCHOOL STRING ENSEMBLE YEAR 4/5 STRING ENSEMBLE Standing (/-r): Riles, H Tabert, R Blackmore, J Kenyon, A Standing (L-R): C Crompton, C Cazzolli, G Kopcheff, Matich Seated (L-R): Mrs A Kan, S Dixon, K Hovell, K Hartz, L Peacock, L Chan Seated (L-R): V Lee, C Alexander. Z D Jayaraman, J Nelson, E Pickard Turner, K Michelly, Mrs A Kan

29 Stage Band

The PLC Stage Band has had a tremen­ dous year this year, performing at several interesting and exciting occasions. The support of our band leader, Mr Brian Underwood, enabled the band to perform at a high standard and to gain much valuable experience through these many and varied performances. Our first public perfornlance for the year was at the Kalamunda Jazz Festival on April 7, where we were very well re­ ceived. We played twice, once in the afternoon under the marquee and also that night in the hall. Considering the small amount of time that we were able to spend on our pieces, we played very well and the enthusiastic audience certainly cheered us on to greater efforts. This was STAGE BAND Sonja, our vocalist's, first public perform­ Back (L-R): G Wilkins, K Dahl, K Sadler, L Price, K Brodie, A Ladyman, STubby ance and her renditions of Summertime Centre: D Ferry, C Low, S Foreman, C Murray, J Egan, C Forbes, A Robson Front: and California Dreamin' were greatly G Micke, N Holdsworth, A Stratford, H Wilcox, T West, SPratt, E Wilson, RAmey enjoyed by the audience. and proceeded with our performance. listening to bands playing in the main The Stage Band also received an exciting Despite the unfamiliar venue and the street, we left in the bus to return to Perth, invitation to play at the Sheraton Hotel in warm conditions, the audience increased all exhausted, but really pleased to have Perth at a birthday luncheon for Sir Harry in number while we were playing, which been involved in such an exciting event. Secombe. We accepted with a certain was most encouraging. After our per­ Jazz really offers a lot of opportunities in amount of trepidation for fear that our formance on Saturday, we went to Katie music! ability would not live up to the high Munckton's grandmother's home, where Many thanks to Mr Underwood for expectations of our audience. We need Mr and Mrs Munckton provided us with a organising our participation in the Festi­ not have worried, however, as our delicious meal of hamburgers and steak. val again this year, and for driving us listeners were very receptive and we They had generously given up their time around, and thank you too, Mr Lanagan, enjoyed playing immensely. Later, the to drive to York from Toodyay to help for helping with the driving. Special School received a framed photograph of with this meal, so thanks go to them for thanks also to the Munckton family for us playing there, which is now hanging in their kindness their generous hospitality. the Music Centre as a reminder of the Saturday night proved to be a perfect occasion. Our last performance for this year will be, opportunity to watch many really good of course, Speech Night - where our Our next performance was at the annual jazz bands playing and to marvel at their amazing musical skill will demonstrate Music Camp at Fairbridge Farm. The powers of improvisation. The bands in the results of a lot of hard work done by many hours of rehearsal allowed us to the Town Hall provided music for us and by Mr Underwood throughout the extend our repertoire and include a piece dancing and a few people dressed up in year. for our other vocalist, Sue Foreman, It interesting costumes. The US Seventh Don't Mean a Thing, If You Ain't Got that Fleet Band and the trio "The Skirts" were I would like to express our appreciation to Swing. The informal family concert on two bands which I personally enjoyed. Mr Underwood for all the enthusiasm and Sunday allowed us to demonstrate our energy he has spent on us to help the We left York late Saturday night to go to progress to our families and friends and Stage Band reach a high level of perform­ the Muncktons' farm 'Deepdale' near the afternoon was greatly enjoyed by ance. Toodyay. It was a long drive, with many everyone involved. We also performed of us dropping off to sleep on the way Thank you also to all the members of the with the other music ensembles at Holly­ there. We all slept very well that night, Stage Band for your co-operation and wood Village on the way back from too, exhausted from the day before and support throughout the year. It was great Fairbridge and also in the PLC Gymna­ morning came much too quickly for most having a full band present at most re­ sium when we returned, for a primary of us. Mr and Mrs Munckton provided a school audience. hearsals! lovely breakfast for us so that we did not I would like to wish next year's Stage The warm spring days in late September need to leave early to return to York for Band Captain, Genevieve Wilkins, the saw us in York for the WA Jazz Festival. the Jazz Breakfast. (I'm sure the sleepy best of luck in 1992 and I'm sure the band This was a great experience and has Year Twelves will be eternally grateful will continue its success in the years to become a main event each year for the for this!) Our performance on Sunday come. PLC Stage Band. We were scheduled to was recei ved well and we were most play at 4.00pm on Saturday so, after pleased with the standard we reached. walking around and listening to other After lunch and a walk around York, bands for a while, we assembled our gear mingling with the enormous crowd and Kathryn Brodie Year 12

30 CHOIR Back (L-R): M West, C Paparde, H Fitzpatrick, S Foreman, B Andrew, M Fletcher, C Piper, K Brodie, A Jorgensen 6th row: F Tan, E Yeo, A Johnson, C Raines, C Anderson, K Ludecke, J Mills, A Ahmad, G Wilkins, K Pile, SPratt, R Dean, A McLarty, S Rees, H McKenzie, K Warren 5th row: S Gwee, C Anderson, S Huggens, Z Stewart, A Mutch, K Evershed, J Barnes, L Munro, STubby, H Wilcox, V Mee, K Tubby, J Wheatley, E Bovell, N Sanbrook, J McKenzie, B Grave 4th row: A Kong, L Mar, R Huggins, S Stratford, A Stratford, J Bartley, S Price, C Williams, SPickard, L Lee, R Yeap, J Bunning, S Gargett, F Tribe, S Mok, S Lee 3rd row: E Jay, Y Wallman, S Boshart, D Hovell, H Picton-Warlow, L Edelman, T West, L Koh, J Hocking, K Pilkington, L Stone, I Ho, N Pericles 2nd row: F Warren, M Kopke, FLee, M Cushion, S Litwin, K Fitzpatrick, J John, C Seubert, S Knox, S Litwin, A Dahl, K Suresh, L Yong Front: S Stewart, K Sheehan, C Mather, J Johnson, L Garrity, S Prickett, J Moir, E Martin, A Joll, R Attwood, EGee. Choir achievement and all audiences were from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom appreciative. The Choir's contribution o/the Opera. was particularly valuable in such items as Many thanks must go to Mr McNess, the Flying Free and The Rhythm ofLife. The Choir this year has continued to conductor of the Choir. Our thanks also Congratulations to all involved. maintain its usual high standard and it extend to Mrs Page and Mrs Kan, our was encouraging to see many new faces. The next task for Choir members was to piano accompanists. Their constant These new faces made their debut at the assistance is greatly appreciated. annual Easter Service where they com­ demonstrate their talents at the annual bined with the more experienced mem­ School Service. The Choir's singing Congratulations to all members of the bers of the Choir. Over all, this was a contributed to the flow of the service as PLC Choir. Enthusiastic participation as polished performance, making a good well as the atmosphere of worship. All well as hard work has paid dividends. start to the year. Things Bright and Beautiful by J. Rutter was particularly impressive as it set the I have thoroughly enjoyed my year as Music Camp this year was once again peaceful, yet joyous mood for the congre­ Choir Captain and would like to extend held at Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra, and gation. my best wishes to all members of next provided all musicians with the opportu­ year's Choir. Good luck to Natasha nity to broaden their musical talents. The The Choir is presently rehearsing for the Poynton, who is Choral Captain for the Choir was one ensemble that gained from final performance at Speech Night. The Choir in 1992. programme is quite exciting as the Choir, this experience and, although rehearsals Sue Foreman were somewhat tiring, our perfonnances Chorale and Concert Band will be joining Year /2 during the camp displayed a high level of together to present a selection of music

31 Chorale

Presbyterian Ladies' College is very anniversary of the Uniting Church. extremely rewarding. The second combined concert took place at the fortunate to have such a talented group of The PLC Music Camp was the next event beautiful Guildford Grammar Chapel, singers called the Chorale. The Chorale on the musical calendar, a chance for all where the acoustics are superb. The is made up of students who are currently ensembles to get together for a few days performance was a huge success. thanks studying voice under the expert guidance of intensive practice as well as perform­ to a lot of hard work by all concerned and of Mrs Maribeth Williamson, who greatly ance. These extra rehearsals on the camp the quality of singing was outstanding. inspires all her pupils with her individual proved to be very beneficial to the Congratulations to everyone involved. and very enthusiastic style of teaching. Chorale. For the past five years I have loved every The Chorale's first performance for the The three performances which were given part of my involvement with the Chorale year was at the funeral of the late Mr Tom as a result of Music Camp were firstly to and, needless to say, have gained im­ Bunning at St. George's Cathedral on the parents and visitors who attended the mense enjoyment from it. There are March 22, where we sang Hear us 0 barbecue on the Sunday at the camp, many people to thank, but first and Sal'iour. secondly to the Hollywood Repatriation foremost I would like to say thank you to The next performance was a privilege as Village in Nedlands on Monday August 4, Mrs Williamson for her never-ending we were asked to sing at the wedding of a and thirdly in the PLC Gymnasium for support and encouragement. Thank you member of our Social Studies staff, Miss students from local primary schools. also to Mrs Page, Mrs Kan and Mr Wright. This was especially enjoyable as The highlight of the year for the Chorale McNess for accompanying us at our we know her personally. Such experi­ was to combine with Guildford Grammar rehearsals and performances. Good luck ences as these not only helped each of us School to give two concerts. The first to Melinda Fletcher, who is Choral to further and extend our musical talent was at St. Andrew's, where PLC sang a Captain for Chorale in 1992. but also gave us valuable experience bracket of songs conducted by Mrs Keep up the wonderful singing. I wish I singing in a group. Williamson, followed by PLC and could keep singing with you. Two more concerts for the Chorale were Guildford Grammar performing Mozart's at the Cottesloe Civic Centre on May 19 Vespers, conducted by John Beaverstock. Sue Foreman and then at Trinity Church on June 23, the The experience was unforgettable and Choral Captain

CHORALE Back (L-R): A Jorgensen, S Litwin, K Ludecke, A Ahmad, C Piper, R Dean, S Pratt, A McLarty, S Rees 3rd row: A Mills, A Mutch, N Pericles, J John, S Foreman, H Wilcox, L Munro, M Fletcher, J Bunning, S Gargett, A Greer 2nd row: H Picton-Wariow, L Edelman, D Hovell, S Prickett, K Sheehan, J Wheatley, C Low Front: FReid, L Pearce, N Matijasevich, B Andrew, C Murray, J Edwards

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SPORTS REPORT 1991 has been a most successful year in thanks must be extended to Mr Thornton the sporting field and one in which the for his untiring efforts with large numbers School has, as a whole, excelled. Both of Year Tens and Elevens. Our achieve­ individual performances and full team ments, whilst not outstanding, have been participation have been rewarded with very creditable for our first attempts. high levels of achievement in many areas. This year saw PLC host the annual Inter­ Perhaps the highlight of the year was our school cross country at Perry Lakes, with unexpected success at the twenty-seventh the School teams coming fourth against Inter-school Swimming Carnival. The tough competition. The organisation by solid all-round performances resulted in a both Staff and students resulted in a most thirty-one point win, breaking the seven successful afternoon. year winning streak of St. Mary's, who The final I.G.S.S.A. event of the year was finished in second position. Having only the Inter-school Athletics Competition a handful of first places, we built up our held at Perry Lakes stadium on 26th point score mainly by consistent second October, where PLC finished a creditable and third placings, which was a credit to third behind MLC and Penrhos. Perhaps every member of the team. The over­ of greater significance was that PLC won whelming amount of school spirit gener­ the Handicap Trophy recently renamed ated by this win was enormous and the Heather Barr Memorial Trophy, in something I'm sure everyone will remem­ honour of our late Principal - a fitting ber for many years to come. tribute to a dedicated educationist and a Success was also achieved by a combined wonderful result to end the sporting year. age PLC volleyball team who participated In addition to the many inter-school at the National Schools' Volleyball activities, numerous inter-house competi­ Competition in Canberra last December. SCHOOL SPORTS CAPTAIN tions have also been held throughout the The team returned with gold medals from Alison Mills year. These have enabled all students to the Open Women's C grade, and these participate and it has been great to see high standards were continued in the larly, Michelle's sister, Nicola, has many students taking advantage of these IGSSA volleyball competition, where excelled in gymnastics as she has recently opportunities offered by the School and PLC came fourth over all, with both the been selected to compete in the National enjoying sport. Senior A and Junior A winning their Championships in the Eastern States. respective pennants. Special mention Even without the skills of Michelle (who, 1991 has been a challenging year and one should be made of Michelle Duckworth unfortunately for us, was competing that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I would who competed in Tasmania with the WA elsewhere at the time) our own gym team like to thank the PE Staff for all their State under-seventeen team, and was then performed extremely well at the annual support and advice throughout the year (it selected for the Australian Junior "All Inter-school Gymnastics, where the team has been greatly appreciated) and for the Star" team. finished an excellent second. A similar commitment and enthusiasm of the House Sports Captains. Congratulations and best PLC participants in the Inter-School result was achieved by the School diving wishes to next year's Sports Captain, tennis competition were equally success­ team, who finished third at the IGSSA Fiona Ainsworth, and to the other sports ful with the Junior A team winning their Diving Competition at the Superdrome. officials. pennant and the school finishing in third Special congratulations must be extended position over all. to Elizabeth Shave who earlier this year I wish you all the best of luck in 1992, competed at the World Championships in and most importantly .... enjoy your sport! The same dedication and enthusiasm was Sweden. also displayed in the Inter-school Netball Competition. The school finished in Perhaps the biggest improvement shown fourth position, with the Senior A win­ this year was by the PLC basketball teams ning their pennant. Outstanding indi­ who completed the season in a worthy Alison Mills vidual performances were achieved by third position. This same creditable result Sports Captain Michelle Worland and Jenny Keen who was also achieved by our hockey teams, both represented the State in the under­ with the Senior A team winning their seventeen Netball Championships. pennant. Kerrie Crawford then went on to play for the State in both under-eighteen Special congratulations to Michelle Telfer and under twenty-one National Hockey who has continued her outstanding Championships. Another outstanding performances in gymnastics at both individual performance was achieved in national and inter-national level. lacrosse by Caitlin Mildem who also Michelle recently competed with the represented WA. Australian team at the World Champion­ ships in America, where Australia came An additional highlight of the year has an outstanding sixth, thus qualifying for been the introduction of rowing into the the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Simi- School's sporting calendar. Special

35 Swimming

Our swimming team had been training since the Christmas holidays and finally, on Friday March 15th, the night had come for us to prove to the other schools that we had the strength and the ability to come out on top. St Mary's were going for a record of eight successive wins (to beat PLC's record of seven) so we were hoping to prevent this - and we did. From the first event, Beatty Park was electric! The School's support through the war cries and cheers was a tremendous boost to all YEAR 12 SWIMMING team members who rose to the occasion Back (L-R): D Boichel, L Lovell, C Murray, K Jasper, F Gardiner, A Mills, A Buck, and performed amazingly. Special C Walsh Front: FReid, K Bowlay, E Smith, P Horwood, S Stirling, N Lannin, congratulations to the Year Eights who S Mackie Ahs. A Price put in a fantastic performance to win their Year pennant. Thank you to Mrs Knight and Miss Hannon for all the time and effort they put in to help this year's team. Without their assistance we would not have been the dominating force that we were. It was an excellent effort on the team's part, to win both the Handicap and the Boans trophies, Congratulations to the team. We all hope that PLC will con­ tinue to be a strong force in the Inter­ School Swimming Competition for years to come.

Kirsty Bowlay YEAR 11 SWIMMING Year 12 Back (L-R): J Tremlett, Y Pearce, J Officer, N Wakelin, E Kopke, L Edelman Front: R Creek, T West, A Turnseck, J Humphrys, D Hovell Abs. K Riley, C Ludbrook

YEAR 10 SWIMMING Back (L-R): A Mutch, M West, L Gara, J Bunning, H Fitzpatrick, J Wheatley Centre: C Jenour, M Duckworth, A Walden, L Goff, R Lannin, A Smith Front: STate, M Worland, M Stirling, C Thorley, L Julian

36 Diving

PLC is once again to be congratulated on a very successful diving season. Each girl trained hard and this was shown in the excellent results. In my five years of diving for PLC I have never experienced such a high standard of competition as there was this year. It was hard work but I know we all enjoyed being a part of the team. Special congratulations must go to Pia Kilburn, Elizabeth Shave and Jane McGillvray for winning their respective divisions in the IGSSA competition. Well done to all Year Eight and Year Nine YEAR 9 SWIMMING divers for bringing back their Year Back (L-R): R Nicholson, P Thunder, T Green, J McGillvray, E Prowse, C Murray pennants. Overall, the team finished in Front: J Thorley, T Camac, S Dunstan, T Smith, B Scott Ahs. E Shave third place. The performance at the State Schoolgirls' Competition was no exception to the previous high standard set by the divers. In both the Junior and Senior sections, PLC was placed third. Mrs Whipp and our two diving coaches, Juliette Jones and Katie Stannage, gave a '....,. great deal of support and encouragement to the team this year and they must be thanked for all their effort and continual support during training and competitions. Best of luck to all competitors for 1992, and keep up that team spirit.

Jayne NOllIe Year /2 YEAR 8 SWIMMING Back (L-R): S Barker, M Franetovich, A Mackie, M Brand, M Pennock Centre: T Caldwell, P Kilburn, A Hopkins, N Katz, E Zuvela, T Watts Front: V Tough, T Maskell, B Pearce, C Mather, C Campbell, L Garrity

DIVING Back (L-R): A Head, E Shave, Z Phillips, J Nottle, G Walsh, S Cann, P Thunder Centre: K Wilkinson, K Crawley, N Hyde, J McGillvray, L Lovell, F Bush, N Telfer Front: B House, K Halford, C Mather, A Mutch, S Barker, C Bell, A Harvey Abs. L Edelman, P Kilburn

37 Tennis

The tennis this year has again been of a very high standard. All teams played well and all deserve full credit for their "sportswomanship". On behalf of all the tennis players, I would like to thank Mrs Flecker for all her help and hard work. I hope everyone who participated had fun, and I would like to wish the future tennis teams best of luck in 1992.

Ken·ie Crawford SENIOR TENNIS Year /2 Back (L-R): C Walsh, J Williams, S Addison, J Officer, J Tremlett, S Stratford, A Stratford Centre: J Bedford-Brown, K Williams, F Mackie, M Capom, K Crossing, E Smith, A Hutchison Front: J Morton, C Willmott, H Wright, P Cooke, N Trenorden, K Sadler, K Brodie Ahs. T Crombie, H Pimlott, P Horrex, K Houghton

JUNIOR TENNIS Back (L-R): B Chu, C Treloar, C Seubert, C Fisher, L Gara, C Mackie Centre: F Bush, K Gillam, A Robson, C-L Davies, G Knowles, J Hart, S Maddox Front: N Hashimoto D O'Driscoll, M Worland, L Hutton, S MacPherson Ahs. S Gladman, J Marquis, J Egan, G Farrell

YEAR 8 TENNIS Back (L-R): T Caldwell, F O'Driscoll, A Hansen, M Robinson, N Pearse, N Murray Front: C Campbell, C Cousins, M Franetovich, N Katz, M Pennock, T Laurie Ahs. A Poynton

38 Volleyball

The volleyball season began on rather shaky ground. however with Mrs Maclean and Miss Viner's support and coaching, both the Junior and Senior teams returned to their previous high standard. The large number of Year Eight players this year is a promising indication for the future of PLC Volleyball teams. Under Mr Pedretti, Miss Hannon and Mrs Maclean's guidance, these enthusiastic players were introduced to the skills of volleyball. The Senior teams played games of a consistently high standard, the Senior A SENIOR VOLLEYBALL winning the pennant. Senior B coming a Back (L-R): C Willmott, F Mackie, K Williams, J Williams, A Mills, J Crone, K Jasper, close second and Senior C drawing for E Kopke 3rd row: N Meares, C Daw, K Treloar, T House, M Logue, J Hocking, second place. Once again, the Junior A K Lawrence, A Beeck 2nd row: L Jones, J Anderson, F Ainswsorth, A Turnseck, won the pennant for the sixth consecutive S Addison, A Donald, S Howe, S Crossing Front:· K Munckton, L Pearce, S Lapsley, year. M Caporn, J Humphrys, G Zadow Ahs S Triggs Congratulations must go to Michelle Duckworth for her selection in the under­ sixteen and under-seventeen State teams. Michelle was also chosen for the All-Star­ Six Australian team. Special mention should be made of Alison Mills who represented WA once again in the under­ nineteen State team.

Congratulations to all members of the PLC volleyball teams for their effort and participation.

Carmen Willmott Year /2 JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL Back (L-R): T Smith, B Scott, E Barr, H Fitzpatrick, J Sorensen, S Davis, J Koh Centre: E Raffan, A Robson, A Stringfellow, M Worland, A Stewart, F Wilkinson Front: K Gillam, E Prowse, J McGillvray, M Duckworth, L Erskine, N Barris, M Branson Ahs. J Keen

YEAR 8 VOLLEYBALL Back (L-R): C Koh, E Grzyb, S Chionh, J Morrell, K Thomson, K Eyres, A Price. M Brand, K Fitzpatrick, D Watson, S Barker Centre: M Kopke, E Mildern, S Stewart. A Hansen, V Tough, T Laurie, R Ferry, N Pearse, T Watts, B House Front: A Mackie. K Wellham, B Leaman, A Hopkins, M Robinson, B Leith, R Huggins, C Campbell. N van Benten

39 Pymble Tour Rock '0' Roll Eisteddfod

On Saturday 22nd June, after a frenzy of Our A netball girls won their final against A team of eighteen Year Elevens and last minute packing, everyone arrived at Pymble A team by ten goals, while the B Twelves competed this year in the Rock the Airport more or less on time for the team were just nudged out of the semi­ 'n' Roll Eisteddfod held in August at the 1.20pm flight. We arrived in Melbourne finals but still managed to end the compe­ Entertainment Centre. with a bump, to be greeted with an tition ahead of St. Hilda's. Antarctic wind as we made our way to the Tamsin Courtney and Amanda Mills, both Cindy-Lee Davies and Anna Robson were plane for Sydney. of Year Twelve, choreographed a beauti­ one of the tennis pairs who played ful Dance Drama to the haunting music of The waiting buses gave us a night tour of extremely well in the tournament. Jayne Sadness Part J by Enigma. The dance Sydney then took us to meet our billets Hayter and Natasha Pearse were also depicts a group of enslaved people who who were clustered on the lawn at Pymble strong competitors. Anna and Cindy-Lee are freed by one girl until the power Ladies' College. Most girls were a little were in the quarter finals but were figures once more take control. The apprehensive before meeting their defeated six-two. dance was named Kavita after one of the temporary families, but everyone soon On Wednesday everyone went on a dancers, Kavita Suresh, who performed as made friends and most people had a shopping spree to Darling Harbour and the girl freeing slaves. Many long hours wonderful time. then on to Taronga Park Zoo by ferry. were spent bringing it all together and After an exciting morning with our billets, We all had a great time on the touring day then, supported by a wonderful backstage seeing the sights of Sydney, we all met and indeed on the Pymble Sports Tour crew, the dancers performed with excel­ again at the opening ceremony which itself. Mrs Flecker, Miss Viner and Miss lence before a huge audience in the included some wonderful performances Hannon trained the teams well and all the Entertainment Centre. from various arts and sports groups from hard work paid off. The athletics too, Thank you to the girls who gave up so Pymble. After the ceremony, a delicious although not a serious event, proved very much of their time and whose dedication afternoon tea was served on the lawn. successful for many, especially for made this possible. Michelle Branson who won a trophy. The next day was Monday and the start of The whole tournament and tour were the tournament, with thirteen schools in extremely worthwhile and enjoyed by all competing. We did very well in Christina Cahle everyone involved. hockey to reach the final but were nar­ Drama Department rowly defeated (one goal to nil) by the Pymble A team. Helen Fitzpatrick Year 10

PYMBLETOUR Back (L-R): T McLellan, C Treloar, E Prowse, A Robson, A Jorgensen, F Wilkinson, M Sounness, M West, G Calnan, J Wheatley, C Seubert, E Campbell Centre: M Branson, A Stringfellow, J Greenup, T Camac, S Day, M Gmeiner, A Hansen, S Barker, H Fitzpatrick, J Morrell, L Erskine, C-L Davies Front: G Falconer, A Grant, P Thun­ der, J Hayter, J Howard, B Pearce, B Driver, J Johnson, F Bodycoat, S Colombera, N Pearse Ahs. A Bishop

40 Hockey

We began the season of hockey in 1991 with high hopes for the Senior A, as the members of the winning team from Junior A hockey in 1989 were re-united. With Mr Tibbitt as the coach. and with Mrs Knight's support, the Senior A finished the season undefeated (with one draw) to win the pennant. The Senior Bleam, coached by Mrs Knight, gained sixth place. The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and even when they losllhey kept smiling. (It just shows what'good sports' we are and the SENIOR HOCKEY spirit we have as PLC sludents!) Back (L-R): C Daw, J Tremlett, K Crawford, K Williams, J Hocking, E Kopke, E Matthews Centre: R Creek, K Sadler, E Easton, M Radford, S Ball, T Patiniotis Junior A, Junior B and Junior C, coached Front: A Tumseck, F Ainsworth, C Willmott, G Zadow, T House, J Morton, J George by Miss Viner and Mrs Knight, placed Ahs. C Walsh, K Houghton, M oble sixth, fourth and fourth respectively. The enthusiasm of these younger girls will surely provide the strong leams needed in the future. The Year Eights, coached by Julie Sandilands, did well to gain third place. The potential shown by them also prom­ ises continuing success for PLC hockey teams. Overall, I would like to congratulate everyone who participated, the players themselves as well as the people who gave us encouragement from the side lines. Thank you very much, it was greatly appreciated. JUNIOR HOCKEY Back (L-R): P Thunder, A Jorgensen, F Wilkinson, L Gara, A Walden, A Bishop, V Mee, T McLellan, N Pericles Centre: S Knox, K Toovey, S Gladman, CHouse, C Carmen Willmott Treloar, R Lannin, J Sorensen Front: D O'Driscoll, L Erskine, E Raffan, J Greenup, K Year 12 Pile, J Paganoni, G Calnan, T Smith, A Grant Ahs. L Munro, C Williams, M Gardiner, G Micke

YEAR 8 HOCKEY Back (L-R): M Kopke, E Martin, T Calnan, B Paganoni, A Hansen, N Katz. K Wellham, M Evans, T Watts Front: E Mildern, L Garrity, M Pennock. N Burch, D Watson, W Lee, R Webster, J Thomas Ahs. K Manning

41 Basketball

Congratulations must go to all the basketballers for an outstanding perform­ ance in the 1991 season. The enthusiasm of all players led to an enjoyable year. with dedication at training contributing to a high standard of skill and consequently excellent results. PLC finished a commendable third overall, with all teams keeping up the high levels of sportsmanship well known in PLC basketball. On behalf of all the basketball players, I would like to thank Mrs Maclean and SENIOR BASKETBALL S Webb, Williams, S Addison, D Gillam, A Mills, L Lovell, J Skipworth, coach Peter Wadianski for their great Back (L-R): J E Smith Centre: K Williams, M Logue, C Jenkinson, K Crossing, K Treloar, support throughout the season and for the S Greenup, S Gain Front: R Creek, K Tubby, M Caporn, J Nottle, J Humphrys, F training sessions which added a new dimension to the word "training". Reid, S Bardill Abs. K Eicke

Reults: Senior A Equal 2nd B Equal 2nd C 3rd Junior A 5th B 4th C 3rd D 2nd Year 8 3rd Alison Mills Year /2 JUNIOR BASKETBALL Back (L-R): M Duckworth, E Prowse, J McGillvray, K Gillam, H Fitzpatrick, T McLellan, C-L Davies Centre: A Robson, K Toovey, F Bush, C Seubert, S Gladman, M Riggall, J Hart Front: J Greenup, B Scott, T Smith, CHouse, S Davis, G Knowles, LM Or Abs. J Keen, K Gee, C Raines, J Marquis, N Parkinson, A Jasper

YEAR 8 BASKETBALL Back (L-R): S Chionh, V Tough, T Maskell, A Price, M Brand, K Fitzpatrick S Barker, A Mackie, E Zuvela Centre: M Kopke, T Calnan, P Kilburn B Leaman, S Hansen-Knarhoi, N Murray, B House Front: N Katz, A Hansen, M Pennock, A Hopkins, T Moir, C Campbell, T Laurie, C Cousins Abs. I Wongphattarakul

42 Netball

Because of the large number of girls wanting to play netball this year, many of them with a high degree of skill, the PE department had a hard task grading and selecting teams - but, after several training sessions, all girls managed to find a position in a team which played at Inter­ School level. Both the Senior and Junior teams showed a high standard of sportsmanship and skill, while the Year Eights showed the SENIOR NETBALL rest of the School that there are great Back (L-R): S Voce, E Smith, J Williams, D Gillam, SKelly, C Jenkinson, K Treloar, things to come. R Sounness 3rd row: S Crossing, C Cooper, A Stratford, A Reddin, T Cooper, A Hutchison, C Crossing, S Addison, K Tubby 2nd row: S Stratford, STubby, Much to their delight, the Senior A team F Cheffers, H Wright, P Cooke, L Jones, N Capper, M Logue, N Armstrong Front: managed to walk away with a pennant N Holdsworth, L Pearce, M Caporn, S Battley, J Donald, J Andersen Abs. R Glatz, and most other teams achieved second or T Crombie, N Lannin third placings. Thanks must go to the PE staff who were involved in coaching, as well as to the outside coaches and umpires. Best of luck to all teams for the 1992 season. Dallas Gillam Year 12 Netball Results

Year 8 A 6th 111 B 3rd JUNIOR NETBALL C 7th Back (L-R): T de Bijl, H Fitzpatrick, C Murray, C Jenour, T Green, A Dunstan, B Davies 4th row: A Stringfellow, C Fisher, L Munro, P Bennett, J Hart, B Ferguson, S D 5th Hind, F Bodycoat 3rd row: S MacPherson, B Chu, R Harridge, F Bush, C Seubert, S Junior A 3rd Davis, C Mackie, L Crossing, M Branson 2nd row: T Nicholls, N Barris, E Coyle, S Maddox, M Wnuk, K Halford, J Manton, M Gmeiner, C Orr Front: T Camac, C B 7th Wright, J Reading, J Wheatley, E Prowse, M Worland, K Gillam, M Sounness C 6th Abs. G Rosendorff, J Comb D 7th Senior A 1st B 3rd C 2nd D 5th

YEAR 8 NETBALL Back (L-R): M Robinson, N van Benten, C Williams, G Falconer, R Ferry, C Campbell, S Lillis, C Chiu, J Mews, R Huggins, B Leith 3rd row: E Chan, G Byers, C Koh, P Kilburn, A McDonald, B Pearce, F O'Driscoll, A Joll, RHart, D Aynsley 2nd row: N Allan, B John, M Brand, M Franetovich, E Grzyb, K Thomson, K Fitzpatrick, J Morrell, A Mackie, K Eyres, B Trowell, S Barker Front: S Stewart, T Caldwell, J Johnson, R Attwood, L Goundrey, N Pearse, N Murray

43 Cross Country

The day had finally arrived for the Cross Country team: Friday 9th August. After many weeks of hard training in the early­ morning cold, the team felt well prepared for the competition that lay ahead. The strong contingent of PLC supporters provided many girls with that extra bit of encouragement and at the end of the day the team gained a solid fourth. Each girl competed to the best of her ability and all were rewarded with a strong feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. On behalf of the squad, I would like to CROSS COUNTRY thank Miss Viner for her continual Back (L-R): M Pennock, M Brand, C Shepherdson, S Stratford, J Hart, C Treloar, encouragement and support. Well done to M Logue, F Ainsworth, L Edelman, D Hovell, T Camac, J Overheu all the Cross Country team and good luck Centre: L Fitzgibbon, T Calnan, S Lapsley, L Goundrey, J Moir, B Paganoni, in 1992. J Humphrys, E Coyle, G Walsh, A Moir, K Gee, N Murray Front: J Hayter, P Kilburn, K Bowlay, S Gain, E McKenzie, F Cheffers, A Mackie, L Gara, S Boshart, N Meares, J Thrum, S Colombera Ahs. H Wilcox, H Picton-Warlow, E Colombera, C Raines, Kirsty Bowlay K Sadler, A Stewart, E Wilson. Year 12

Canberra Volleyball Tour 1990

In the first week of the Christmas holi­ which PLC won in a close game by two sets Members of the team were: Year Nine days 1990, ten PLC students left Perth, to one, thus winning the Women's C Grade 1990 - Michelle Worland, Michelle accompanied by Mrs Knight and Mrs Open Championship. Duckworth and Jenny Keen, Year Ten 1990 - Sally Addison, Emma Kopke and Maclean, to compete in the National All the teams competing from WA did Tracy House, Year Eleven 1990 - Carmen Schools' Volleyball competition in extremely well, with PLC, St. Hilda's, Willmott, Alison Mills, Kirsty Moir and Canberra. Balcatta and Lynwood all receiving medals. Sarina Triggs. The competition, an annual event, origi­ Many thanks to Mrs Maclean and Mrs nated five years ago and has since become Knight, who not only chauffeured us all the largest National Schools' sporting around Canberra, but offered great support Alison Mills event held anywhere within Australia. and commitment to the team. Year 12 Last year's tournament involved one hundred and seventy-four teams and this All the girls were worthy winners of the meant that close to two thousand students championship, a reward for all the time and were competing. PLC was one of five effort put into training in the weeks leading WA schools competing in the tournament. up to the event. The other teams were from St. Hilda's and from Balga, Balcatta and Lynwood Senior High Schools. It was the first year that PLC had com­ peted in the tournament, with students in Years Nine, Ten and Eleven combining to form a Senior Division C team. The team stayed at the Lynham Motel which had the advantage of being close to the city of Canberra as well as to the playing venues and shopping arcades. The tournament took place at the Austral­ ian Institute of Sport and Canberra University, with the teams playing an average of two games a day. PLC completed the eight preliminary games undefeated and advanced to the final CANBERRA VOLLEYBALL TEAM series, playing "Red Bank Bulls" (a girls' Back (L-R): Mrs J Maclean, T House, M Worland, T Smith, E Kopke Front: S Triggs, team from Queensland) in the Grand Final A Mills, C Willmott, S Addison.

44 Rowing

YEAR 10 ROWING ROWING FIRST EIGHT Back (l-r): J Paganoni, T Cook, C Jenour, J Edwards, Back (L-R): K Munckton, K Pilkington, E Finlayson, A M Gardiner, G Micke, L Murray, C Mackie, F Wilkinson Turnseck, S Greenup, B Lonnie Front: A Donald, N Meares, C Front: M Bliss, CRose, K Halford, STate, K Rischbieth, Ludbrook, S Addison Abs. L Vanderboom N Williams, A Smith, C Thorley Abs. A Bishop, H McKenzie, J Warren, K Peter, R Byass, B Ferguson, D McAllister

1991 saw rowing as an Inter-School sport fifth respectively. Crew one competed in came in fourth and fifth. introduced to PLC for the first time and the other heat and came fifth. After a In the Year Elevens' first race in the by the time the Schoolgirls' Head of the huge, confidence-boosting pep-talk from "Freshmen's Eights" it was unfortunate River Regatta came around in September, all coaches, crews one and two combined that the stroke seat broke in the early PLC rowing had come a long way. to make up an 'eight' for the very first stages of the race. However, the Year time. The eight came in third in the Ten 'eight' came in fourth out of six, once With little or (in most cases) no experi­ 'Freshmen's Eight', after beating MLC we used the University of again beating MLC and only just behind ence behind us, and almost beating St. Hilda's. Encour­ Western Australia's boatshed and boats, St. Hilda's. aged greatly by this success, we began to found four willing coaches in Eleanor prepare for the Schoolgirls' "Head of the Despite a few mishaps, everyone gained Brock, Tamsin Walton, Jackie Peckham River" Regatta. from the experience and had a lot of fun and Fiona MacGill, and began training rowing in the regattas. Thanks must go to three times a week in the afternoon. Once again, there were three Year Ten Mr Thornton, the co-ordinator of rowing After trial and error we found ourselves 'fours' competing as well as two 'eights' ­ at PLC, and also to the four coaches, in three Year Ten 'fours' and one Year one from Year Eleven and one from Year Eleanor, Jackie, Tamsin and Fiona, all of Eleven'eight'. Ten. The first event was the Year Ten whom put in a tremendous amount of 'four', in which crew two entered but time and effort. All three Year Ten crews competed in unfortunately finished last. Undaunted by their first regatta on August 17th, not this, crew one competed in the first of the We look forward to next year's rowing really knowing what they had let them­ "Freshmen's Fours" heats and finished season and also to seeing more and more selves in for, or even if they could third, putting them into the final where girls involved in the sport at PLC. possibly make it to the end of the one they finished fifth out of six. The remain­ thousand metre course. Crews two and ing two Year Ten crews competed in the in the first of the "Fresh­ Gina Micke three competed other heat for the "Freshmen's Fours" and men's Fours" heats and came fourth and Year 10

45 Athletics The'Aths' season began in the first week of third term, and after a term and a half of seriolls training for the Inter-School Athletics the team arrived at Perry Lakes on Saturday, October 26th with high hopes. PLC performed very creditably on the day with some outstanding results. Simone Barker of Year Eight broke the javelin record for her year with a throw of 28.66 metres and was second in the shot putt and discus (Division two). Pia Kilburn and Briohny Pearce also performed extremely well with Pia winning the second division of the Year Eight javelin and Briohny winning the second division of the 800 metres. Emma Prowse of Year Nine won the division one shot putt with a creditable throw of I 1.0 I metres. Congratulations to the Year Eights, who won their Year Pennant but credit must go to all team members who put in many, many hours of training. Their reward came with the announcement that PLC had won the Heather Barr Memorial Trophy. Overall, we achieved third place behind MLC and Penrhos. Team mem­ ATHLETICS SQUAD YEARS 11/12 bers appreciated the wonderful support Back (L-R): M Logue, P Horwood, J Williams, D Gillam, A Mills from the rest of the School in the stands, 3rd row: J Bedford-Brown, C Jenkinson, R Sounness, K Williams, E Smith, K Riley led by the Year Twelve cheer-leaders. 2nd row: S Webb, J Nottle, S Cann, J Humphrys, M Caporn, F Ainsworth, S Addison Thank you also to the P.E. staff and to Front: C Willmott, E Wilson, T Adonis, K Bowlay, S Lapsley, P Cooke John Hutton, Julian Mathias and Katie Stannage for their support and coaching. Carmen Willmort

ATHLETICS SQUAD YEARS 8-10 Back (L-R): J Bunning, B Davies, M Duckworth, T McLellan, J McGillvray, K Toovey, CHouse, K Gillam, A Jorgensen, T de Bijl 5th row: J Edwards, K Wilkinson, C Fisher, F Bush, C Shepherdson, T Camac, T Smith, C Treloar, L Gara, F Bodycoat 4th row: G Calnan, E Prowse, A Walden, G Walsh, E Shave, C-L Davies, M Worland, A Robson, L Goundrey, D Rosen 3rd row: L Goff, J Marquis, A Mackie, T Maskell, S Barker, J Hayter, S Boshart, S Rees, M Stirling, J Koh, Z Manton, S Colombera, E Coyle, C Murray 2nd row: M Franetovich, T Caldwell, T Calnan, B Pearce, J Overheu, B Trowell, C Mildern, N Pearse M Robinson, M Brand, A Moir, A Mutch Front: P Kilburn, J Morrell, B Paganoni, L Garrity, C Koh, B House

46 ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS Back (L-R): A Donald, R Morris, A Head, C Anderson, E Jackson, J Nottle, E Smith, G Walsh, S Cann, A Taseff, D Rosen Centre: B Lonnie, Z Phillips, A Martin, K Crawley, N Hyde, S Battley, N Telfer, P Thunder, E Caddy, G Thomas Front: A Harvey, N Pearse, C Mather, A Mutch, S Barker, A JolI, E-J Bovell, K Hofmann, B House Abs. L Edelman, L Webb Artistic Gymnastics The highlight of the year for gymnasts before had the beam looked so high or look forward to bigger and better things in was the I.G.S.S.A. Competition in legs felt so wobbly, but all the girls did 1992. August. themselves and their school proud with Sincere thanks must go to Emma, Mrs their fantastic performances. The "new blood" and extra enthusiasm in Whipp and Mrs Knight, our patient this year's gymnastics team spurred us on Divisions Two and Three performed coaches, for the work they put in to to defeat St. Mary's and achieve an compulsory routines and both divisions enable us to achieve such a high standard outstanding second place behind MLC, achieved third place behind MLC and St. of performance. Best of luck to the 1992 the "surprise packets" of the competition. Hilda's, less than five points separating team. first from third in both cases. Each girl had to compete on the beam, Natasha Hyde floor and vault and had less than five The gym team performed above all Year 12 minutes in total to show what three expectations and with this season's months of training had produced. Never experience behind them, they can only Rhythmic Gymnastics

This year rhythmic gym was as popular and successful as in previous years. Everyone performed well in the annual competition at Len Fletcher Stadium, with many PLC girls getting through to the finals. Special thanks must go to our coach, Robyn Winckel, for the time and effort she devoted to helping us perfect our routines. Congratulations to all competitors and good luck to next year's team.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Back (L-R): C Anderson, E Jackson, R Morris, B Driver, N Ford, RAmey Rosemary Morris Front: B Shoesmith, E Martin, N Pearse, A Joll Abs. A Ford, F O'Driscoll Year 11

47 DANCE Back (L-R): A Taseff, C Thorley, D Rosen, G Walsh Front: L Yong, A McLennan, L Erskine

Cricket

The enthusiasm displayed by the members of the cricket team showed in the improved performance of this year. Despite players being unavailable at vital times during the season, we still managed to do well in most of our games. The loss of the last game, which could have put us in the final, only slightly dampened the spirits of the players but they were soon raised again by the presence of Bess (Mr Pedretti's dog), who assisted in the BRIDGE umpiring at every chance available. Back (L-R): Z Stewart, J Bartley, J Moir Front: K Evershed, E Jackson, RAmey We finished third over all in the WA Schoolgirls' Cricket Competition, but in spirit the team took first placing. Our PLC boarders' cheer-leading squad soon became an integral and unforgettable part of the cricket circuit. The major challenge for us all, however, was to drag ourselves out of bed for the early morning trainings and Saturday morning matches. Much of the credit for our success must go to our endlessly patient coach, Mr Pedretti, who endured a lot more than he had bargained for. Thanks also to Mrs Hatch, who came each Saturday morning to score and encourage us at every opportunity. All associated with the cricket team agree that it was a very enjoyable season. INTER-SCHOOL ONE-DAY EVENT Melinda Capom Seated(L-R): S Day, S Battley, R Luttrell, E Pearson, A Stewart, D McAllister. Year 11 Standing (L-R): L Goundrey, F Wilkinson, C Yates.

48 Japanese Trip

On December 18th 1990, six excited Year Elevens, four cool, calm and collected Year Twelves and Mrs Cuneo set off from Perth Airport and headed for Narita Airport near Tokyo. From there we went on to Nagoya, where we stayed with host families and started to adjust to Japanese life. During our two and a half weeks there, we visited our sister school, Tsushima Girls' High School (where we met up with Brianna and Emma, who were on exchange) saw the local sights (such as Nagoya Castle and the amuse­ ment park) and, of course, improved our Japanese.

We also made an overnight trip to the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara, where we visited their many temples and made a late night excursion to a Pachinko Parlour (a pinball casino). It was during this part of the trip that many of us saw our first snow. We spent the New Year in Nagoya and, as members of our host families, received gifts of large sums of money, traditionally given to teenagers! We left Nagoya for Miyajima on 4th January, by Shinkanseh (the famous Bullet Train), stopping at beautiful Himeji (White Crane) Castle and the traditional village of Kurashiki along the way. From here we were able to visit Hiroshima, nately it was obscured by the smog. where we stayed for a week, braving the where we saw thousands of paper cranes Despite the pollution, Tokyo (where we minus six degrees temperatures to go at the Peace Park, and the beautiful island stayed for one week) was great and our skiing, shopping and trekking over icy of Miyajima. days were crammed with every sight roads and through piles of snow to visit a possible to see. Diversions included tea beer factory, an icecream factory and a After this we travelled to the mountain with the ambassador's wife, discovering "Waterworld" with heated pools amid the village of Takayama, where we stayed for delicacies such as raw octopus and crab snow. Walking on ice was difficult, but five days, suffering through the cold of a brain at the fish market and, of course, fun, especially when Paula demonstrated snow storm and discovering the joy of shopping, shopping and more shopping at her agility on an icy road to the amuse­ heated toilet seats. Some people, how­ places such as the high class Ginza and ment of all of us, as well as a number of ever, stayed in traditional (rather than Akihabara, the electric city. We went to Japanese motorists. western) host homes and learned to use Kamakura for a day and saw temples, We flew back to Narita Airport all too toilets that were literally holes in the temples and more temples, which were ground, while the thermometer registered soon and after some last minute shopping very interesting, even though they do look we were on our way home. Those six the temperature in the unheated room at alike after you've seen thirty or forty of minus four degrees centigrade! weeks were, for all of us, some of the them. most enjoyable and unusual we've ever We enjoyed a day of skiing in Takayama After our experience with the Tokyo rush experienced. Thanks must go to the and while a few people were confident hour trains, where we were pushed on and wonderful host families with whom each enough to hurtle down the slopes, demol­ off with the crowd at every station, the of us stayed and to Mrs Cuneo for ishing five year-old professionals and three trains we took to Hokkaido, Japan's organising and accompanying us on the desperately trying to remember how to northern-most island, were luxurious. trip. I would urge any Japanese student stop, the majority of us spent most of our brave enough to eat Sashimi and fit time developing our contortion skills ­ We spent two days at a Youth Hostel in enough to climb every temple step at skis crossed over, back to front, head Datemonbetsu. Here we visited live Kamakura to go on the Japanese trip. All under one leg and a mouth full of snow volcanoes and enjoyed beating seven you'll need is a sense of humour and a and beanie - at the bottom of the begin­ year-olds over the head with bamboo very basic grasp of the language. You'll ners' slope. poles, in the name of Kendo - a Japanese have a great time. martial art. On our way to Tokyo, again by Bullet Train, we passed Mt Fuji but unfortu- From here we proceeded to Sapporo, Sam Weaver.

49 Media Camp

On Friday, 5th April, the Year Eleven and Twelve Media students set off to Mandurah for their annual Media camp, the aim of the camp being to give Media students a chance to learn in a more informal atmosphere than is possible at school. Although a lot of the time was spent in the spa and sauna and watching videos, the weekend was very productive as well as enjoyable. The Year Elevens experienced colour photography for the first time and they took quite a few scenic photos of the estuary, while the Year Twelves shot two thirds of their production work over the two-day period. Thank you Mrs Mac, Mr Pedretti and of course, Alf, not only for this Media camp, but for the opportunity you have given to the girls you have taken on past camps.

Liz Keen Year 12

La Reunion

In the blustery wet month of July, five Year Elevens and two Year Twelves, along with thirty-eight other students from high schools around the State, had the good fortune to spend four weeks on the tropical French island, La Reunion, experiencing a French lifestyle. The island is located off the east coast of Africa, forty minutes flight from Mauritius. Geographical features of the island ranged from white beaches lapped by clear water, to rocky mountains and also a volcano - which happened to erupt during our stay! There are very few 'flat' areas on Reunion, even most of the main towns being nestled on the slopes of mountains. There is also a wide diversity of vegetation, from extremely green forests to areas with practically no trees at all. This is mainly at high altitudes and The food was also quite different from made lots of new friends (Australian and near the volcano. what we were used to. As well as the French) and are all looking forward to The inhabitants (Reunionaise) and the typically French dishes such as les Pats hosting some of the Reunionaise who will families we stayed with were absolutely (pasta with nothing on it except tomato return to stay for a month in December. I fantastic. They were extremely kind, very paste), the wares of the renowned French strongly encourage any interested students friendly and (most importantly) patient bakeries (and of course baguettes) we also of French to consider taking part in the La with our often disjointed attempts at dined on traditional Creole curries. Reunion exchange next year. French! We were amazed to find in a It was a valuable experience to speak 'real place comprised of Europeans, Africans, French' and to take part in French culture Creoles and Indians that life went on with Zoe Turner for a month. We all loved the trip and virtually no racial problems at all. Year 12

50 Ski Trip Work Experience Many students found it difficult to choose just one occupation, yet it was the actual experience of working that was important. Friday 12th July is one that will always be On Monday April 29th, most Year Eleven Students were encouraged to travel by remembered by the twenty girls (and three students embarked upon a week of work public transport and many were surprised lucky adults) who attended the Falls experience, a program that enables girls to to find the nine to five working day even Creek Ski Tour 1991. This was the night take part in a working week within an more exhausting than school! that we all boarded the plane, unprepared occupation that interests them. for the long plane and bus ride to follow, By the end of the week, most girls had and for the sight we would see when we This year was different from others in that overcome their apprehension and formed finally reached the snow at Falls Creek. each student was encouraged to organise a clear opinion of whether they were her own placement, with the help of Mrs suited to the occupation or not. On arriving in Melbourne we were joined Wood, the co-ordinator of the program. On the following Monday the return to by Mrs Whipp and Mr Tibbitt and we This in itself was a learning experience the usual mundane school day was began our seemingly endless wait in and a major challenge for many girls, who greeted in a variety of ways, but every­ Tullamarine Airport for the coach to faced the daunting task of ringing up to body agreed that work experience had arrive. Some ate, some slept, but most of enquire and often being flatly refused! been extremely useful and worthwhile. us were too excited to do either, so just sat The occupations chosen were extremely and twiddled our thumbs until 8.30am Much credit must go to Mrs Wood, who varied, ranging from being a nanny on an when we were once again on our way. spent countless lunchtimes and hours on ocean cruiser to spending a week in the the telephone attempting to secure After a six-hour bus ride, some could be police force. Popular occupations chosen placements. Her advice and help ensured were in medicine, law, teaching and excused for not noticing the minimal the work experience week was a tremen­ covering of snow on the surrounding journalism. dous success. landscape, but the more observant soon Work experience proved to give all who let everyone know. When we finally participated an extremely beneficial and arrived it was mid-afternoon and all were valuable insight into "the working world". Jennie Officer eager to check into our lodge, Caroona. Year 11 After sorting out who were to be our room-mates for the next nine days, everyone headed down to Gebi's for the routine fitting of boots, skis and poles, then everyone waited with eager anticipa­ tion for the next day's skiing to begin!

The next day's routine set the stage for the following week. Everyone trekked up to the 'Bowl' where we were supposed to be having our ski lesson, but (as with many other ski runs in the area) it was barely covered with snow! The beginners managed admirably in spite of this setback, while the more advanced trekked up to the top of the mountain after a less than successful grading. The beginners' instructor, Rod, turned out to be a favour­ ite with everyone, breaking a few hearts, while Janaka, Christoff and Finn provided stiff competition with the more advanced skiers! Finally on Saturday our stay at Falls Creek was over and everyone boarded the At lunch everyone met at either Cloud coach to take us to Melbourne after an Nine or the Frying Pan for a hot chocolate optional day of skiing. Typically, just as before heading back to the slopes for a we left, it started snowing after a week of few more hours skiing. As the week blue skies. Our time in Melbourne was passed, many surprised themselves with spent shopping at the Victoria Markets the progress made, while others amazed and various other venues and then the themselves with the new and original falls epic voyage home began. they accomplished! Very special thanks to Mrs Knight, Mr The weather was beautiful throughout the Tibbitt and Mrs Whipp for their effort and week and provided a perfect backdrop for patience throughout the trip. the numerous photos that were taken. Some of us on the last day actually experienced skiing while it was snowing ­ Sanchia Whiteman a thri II for all! Year 11

51 Outward Bound

Outward Bound '91 began with an excited group of Year Tens looking forward to ten days of adventure and fun after enduring the long bus trip to our destina­ tion, Walpole. We arrived at our camp­ sites throughout Walpole, where our instructors taught us useful strategies which would keep us alive during the ten­ day period. Without the help of teachers or parents, we had to battle it out in the wilderness, carrying thirty kilo packs stuffed with 'bivis' (clear sheets of plastic, closely resembling Glad Wrap), three water bottles filled with strangely flavoured iodised water, our sleeping mats and many smelly clothes. Not only did we struggle through acres of wild bush with human bulldozers at work up front, we hiked up mountainous terrain, then rafted through treacherous, gushing waters and jumped off sea-view cliffs. Thermals were a major part of the camp. They were worn in the day, in the night and by everyone. When we went rafting they clung to us even though we were wearing shorts and T-shirts. Outward Bound was definitely not a fashion parade! Thermal underwear also made a warm home for ticks, as some unfortunate people found out. The food was hard to cook and sometimes hard to swallow but, because of extreme hunger, none of us seemed to have much trouble eating anything that was offered. It was hard to get used to the break from the usual chocolate snacks and most of us suffered minor withdrawal symptoms, deprived of our Snickers and Mars Bars. (We made up for this on the bus trip home ten days later.) After rolling down the hill, out of the bivvy, in the middle of the night, we appreciated a good night's sleep at home in a warm bed and resolved that from now on we would keep our promises to clean our rooms and feed the dog, having had a taste of what it would be like to live like one! Outward Bound may seem like a night­ mare to those who have not experienced it, but when it's all over and it's time to go home, you actually want to go back!

Fran Warren and Yvette Wallman Year 10

52 The PLC Young Achievement Venture for 1991 was a great success for all eighteen Year Eleven girls who partici­ pated. Sponsored by the National Aus­ tralia Bank, we endeavoured (from 26th February until 24th September) to form a small business company, research, produce and market a product in order to make a profit and, after liquidation, pay dividends to company shareholders. Our first few weeks were spent choosing a company name, electing a board of YOUNG ACHIEVEMENT directors and deciding upon a product. Back (L-R): L Yong, YL Wong, R Atkinson, K Dahl, J Gifford, L Koh, G Zadow, The company name was YAriginal (we C Chen Front: P Holmes, D Ferry, S Whiteman, T West, D Hovell, C Hogg, P Barr decided the name NABYA was not really Abs. C McDonald appropriate!) and our recycled cardboard Mock Trials Perhaps the most exciting case was when gift cards, with natural motifs on the the Year Eleven PLC team beat the front, were off to a good start. Scotch Year Twelve team. (Just proves This year PLC was only able to enter one we can be better than the boys). Weekly meetings were held each Tuesday team in the State Secondary Schools' afternoon from 4pm - 6pm in the NAB Overall, the girls involved thoroughly Mock Trial Competition. Eight Year building (directly after the ritual chocolate enjoyed the experience and will certainly Eleven students took part and, overall, the bar stop at the Newsagent's). do it again next year. Thanks must go to team was very successful. Mrs Durack for her tireless efforts in Under the guidance of our advisors from The Competition involved two teams helping us to prepare each case, and to NAB ("real life" business people), we all arguing a hypothetical civil or criminal Mrs Wood for organization and support. benefited tremendously from the YA case, with one team being the defence and This year's team consisted of Harriet venture. Apart from gaining a new the other being the prosecution or the Picton-Warlow, Carolyn Hogg, Devika perspective of Perth from the tenth-floor plaintiff. Each team consisted of two Hovell, Margot Whittall, Sanchia cafeteria window, we learned the funda­ barristers, two solicitors and a magis­ Whiteman, Lara Edelman, Kirsten Dahl mentals of setting up a small business, the trate's clerk or a court orderly. Points and Yonnene Pearce. importance of teamwork and the necessity were awarded to each individual, based to set goals and grasp any favourable We encourage any of next year's Elevens on their court-room manner, clarity of opportunities that may come along. and Twelves to participate. Although speech and general ability to fulfil their fairly time consuming, it is a worthwhile Opportunities did arise throughout the roles. experience. So, good luck to next year's twenty-eight weeks: a trade fair in Some of the cases were quite challenging, team. Forrest Chase, several Young Achieve­ while others were humorous. From the ment seminars and a YA product-selling starting sixty-four entries, PLC made it chance at the Sheraton Hotel. through to the last sixteen, where we were Carolyn Hogg A few minor crises also arose (for exam­ narrowly beaten by ewman College. Year 11 ple, when our cardboard supplier went out of business) however these were over­ come by the company's resourcefulness and faith in their venture. All in all, the Young Achievement Venture was exciting and beneficial to all those who participated, and many thanks must go to Miss Simpson, our YA co­ ordinator, and to all those who supported our venture.

Kirsten Dahl Year 11

MOCK TRIALS Back (L-R): H Picton-Warlow, Y Pearce, M Whittall, L Edelman, S Whiteman Front: K Dahl, D Hovell, C Hogg

53 Fifty-Mile Walk

I don't think that I knew what I was walking for four hours. The walkmans encouragement - anything to keep us getting myself into the day I ag.reed to do were dragged out and many of us began to going. the Fifty-Mile Walk and In saYing that, I switch off to the sounds of our own At the last stop we were greeted with music. The five or ten minute breaks think I speak for many of us. Mars Bars that many of us didn't have the each hour were greeted eagerly by us all It wasn't until about 6.30pm on Friday, energy to eat, and then finally we were on and the yoghurt-topped muesli bars and June 31st, when the bus pulled into the home straight. As tempers rose and drinks were a treat that many of us will Moray, that everyone seemed to realise tears fell, we kept hoping that the next never forget. that there was no turning back! corner would be the one, but that last hour It wasn't until lunch that many of us seemed to drag on, and we often won­ That night was spent racing around trying began to ache, due to blisters and painful dered if we were ever going to arrive. to get a little organised for the 3am wake leg muscles, and it was then that we up, and attempting to come to terms with realised that we were only half way. Finally, the moment we had all been the fact that in eight hours we would be waiting for - the sight of a huge bonfire, walking. After the twenty-minute lunch break we streamers and decorations strung across hauled ourselves off the ground and trees - the FINISH LINE! We all huddled We crawled into bed ready to listen to Mr continued to walk with our music playing. together to cross the line as a group. Frietag's words of wisdom, and were then Those who weren't listening to music More tears were shed as we were all entertained by Mr Peck's speech assuring were blessed with the sound of Angus congratulated. At last we had completed us that this fifty miles would be what he attempting to sing, and those who did what we had set out to accomplish. described as' 0 sweat' - which was yet have their own music on often had it so to be proven! loud that it was difficult to hear the On behalf of everyone who participated in the 1991 Fifty-Mile Walk, I would like to At 3am the next morning we were woken warnings about on-coming traffic! thank all those who helped: the four Year by the sound of Mr Frietag's cheerful, As the hours dragged on, the sight of Mr Twelves from PLC, and the Year Twelves eager voice and, as we crawled out into Frietag at the top of each hill telling us it from Scotch, who were a support crew the cold air and piled on the clothes, many was only another seven hundred metres that we couldn't have done without; Dr of us tried to tell ourselves that by this until the next stop became more and more Fitzpatrick, who attended to all our "battle time on Saturday night we would all be frustrating, as we soon realised that Mr wounds"; and Mrs Gadsdon for all her back in bed, the walk finished. Frietag's seven hundred metres really help and encouragement. As the minutes were counted down, we meant twenty minutes of walking. To those who organised it all - Mr huddled together for a group photo, By the time we were greeted with a dinner Frietag, Mr Pedretti and Mrs Faulkner ­ something which would give us fond of hot dogs and Pepsi at around 6pm, very many thanks to you and all the staff from memories of the 1991 Fifty-mile Walk. few of us had the energy or the desire to both PLC and Scotch College. Then at exactly 4am we left. Most of us eat it. We still had about four more hours were in high spirits and as we walked of walking and we tried to use this Finally, to all those Year Tens consider­ through the cold, dark morning air we twenty-minute rest to give our aching legs ing doing the Fifty-Mile Walk next year, chatted and gossiped to each other, and feet a break. our advice to you all is to do it, because making the most of the energy that we After dinner we talked amongst ourselves you will make it - 'NO SWEAT'. knew would be in short supply as the day and attempted to keep our spirits up by went on. singing war cries, and all along the road Anna Turnseck By the time breakfast came at 8am, we people could be seen holding each other Year JJ began to realise that we had only been up and offering words of support and

54 KINDERGARTEN

55 56 JUNIOR SCHOOL The Junior School has had a busy and Soroptimist's Concert in Term One. The Year Seven students have again productive year with students engaging in achieved excellent results in the Austral­ On Open Day in September, parents and their classroom studies and many musical ian Schools' Science Competition and visitors saw a varied presentation of and sporting activities. thirty girls gained a credit or distinction musical and speaking activities. The award. Jemma Golding gained the The Kindergarten has doubled in size, and Public Speaking Competition winners highest marks for a West Australian girl we have thirty children in the Morning were Year One: Celia Bolden, Year Two: student. Group and thirty four in the Pre-Primary Mala Kennedy, Year Three: Georgia class. Mrs Woodend has ably led all the Gerson, Year Four: Sarah MacKellar, Students in Year Six had an instructive Kindergarten and their year concluded Year Five: Kimesia Hartz, Year Six: Lucy spring camp at Pickering Brook and all with their delightful ativity Play. Bath, Year Seven: Melanie Kopcheff and Year Seven girls attended camp at Point Danika Thomas. Musical plays were Walter. We now have many musical groups and presented by Year One and Year Two and they have entertained us throughout the We thank our departing Year Seven our various musical groups performed. year. There are percussion bands in Year students for their leadership and wish Three and Year Four and they play at During winter, Years Five, Six and Seven them every success in the Senior School. each Assembly. Two string ensembles students were active in Saturday morning A happy Christmas and holiday to all and meet for practice weekly, as do the wind sports competitions. One hundred of our many thanks to the very supportive staff ensemble, the recorder consort and the girls played either hockey, basketball or of the Junior School, the students and choir. In Term Three our choir sang at netball. They trained and played enthusi­ parents who have enabled us to have a the J.S.H.A.A.'s Festival of Performing astically throughout the season and we are successful year. Arts at the Concert Hall. The girls of grateful to all their parents for their Year Six were charming entertainers to encouragement. Patricia Temby elderly residents of nursing homes at the Director. Junior School

FERGUSON HOUSE CAPTAINS BAIRD HOUSE CAPTAI S CARMICHAEL HOUSE CAPTAINS Standing: J Mullineux, Wright, Standing: S McGillvray, R Dixon Standing: J Ventouras, J Leys, J Lutz J Chazen Seated: E Knox, V Jackson, L Bath Seated: B Moffitt, M Hopkins, J Taylor Seated: M Sules, E Atkins, N Campbell

STEWART HOUSE CAPTAINS Standing: N Lewis, H Tabert, SUMMERS HOUSE CAPTAINS McNEIL HOUSE CAPTAINS C Fuhrmann Standing: N Duckworth, A Norwood, Standing: E Barnes, C Harris, J Ledger Seated: C Fadjiar, A Alvarez, M Kopcheff Seated: C Pope, L Howells, R Ward T Gooneratne Seated: E Reading, C Crage, B Caldwell

57 How soft the sound of

A rubber shaving being blown off the desk A leaf falling from a tree many stars twinkling bees landing in the nectar they are going to collect A tree growing in a garden flags blowing around.

Laura Peacock Year 4

Worms crawling flowers dying silkworms munching on mulberry leaves babies sleeping people breathing grass growing in the bright sunshine a rainbow coming out flowers blooming all so quiet and beautiful.

Vera Lee Year 4

Fire

Flames dance and crackle happily, coals hiss and paper shrivels down to sleep. I sit gazing into the fire, teeth chattering, with my blanket around my shoulders. I think spirits come out and try to spook me. The wind howls but, I keep my eyes glued to the fire. I smell smoke that keeps me warm. I think about the past and the good times that are going to happen. I love winter days when I can gaze into the fire.

Jean Woodward Year 4

I wish I could live in a two storey house. Then I could walk upstairs and downstairs. I would like my bedroom upstairs. I could look out the window and watch the birds nesting in the trees.

Jessica Duckett Year 2

58 Shyness

Shyness is white. It tastes of flour It smells like dust and it looks as still as a bat. It sounds lonely and quiet Shyness is hidden. Zilla Turner Year 4 The Beach

Sun bleached sand and clear blue skies, People swimming in the sparkling water, Fat ladies shouting at young children, Magnificent sand castles being jumped on, Waves crashing on the sand, The sun sets, The smell of fish and chips drifts over the beach At last the beach is deserted.

Samantha Quinn Year6G The Beach

The ocean surf breaks upon my feet, Sand sticks between my toes. Coral is washed up onto the shore, Ready to be collected. A peaceful breeze arises and pulls back my hair. A massive wave swivels up the sand leaving many bits and pieces, Something Strange some buried, some lying uncovered. Now at three in the afternoon, the tide is I'm in my bed all cosy and creepy way out on the horizon, I'm cold and scared and feeling sleepy Snails and the reef is left bare. A ghostly shadow shines on my desk of The beach scenery is calm and quiet pine, The other day when Dad is scuba diving, and I am alone. Is it my shadow, is it my mum or is it I was in the garden I pull out my cinnamon bun, ...... FRANKENSTEIN !! I saw a snail the scavengers arrive, My glowing light shines down on my bed looking at me. perching on my shoulders and some Something fuzzy slowly touches my head I looked back at him even swooping. The creepy midnight slowly drenches my that shiny old thing The sunset starts to form, sleep and he probably thought I lie down on the beach And far down there I hear a creak the same about me. and stare up into the sky Now I certainly can't get to sleep which is now a pinky, yellowy colour I look through my window at the white Jennifer Cheesebrough and watch the golden nugget that had fog Year 4 - Winner ofYoung Writers' Award. earlier been shining on me, I look at the door. It was only my dog. sink into the still and glistening water. Stephanie Reish Sarah Martini Year6W Year 5

59 Tobias Thrnip and Friendship Friends A smile on your face, A tear in your eye, I was feeling extremely bored, just sitting A moment worth sharing, there with almost the whole of my body with a friend coming by. covered in dirt except for the tip of my --_. -- ··----W(J ... tD green head. I longed for adventure. No The happiness together, other turnips in the big field bothered to The times you've had, ._This_is._a ..wo r1d_mo.d.~..for. lA!oJ . talk to me. They didn't care what hap­ We've been through the good times, pened or what was going to be done to Its_f1Qme...i.s.Eo.rJh . And survived the bad. them. 'Yk po I./u.te it b f1 le.tfir19 The fun we have, Then, all of a sudden, I heard a whirring Oil into the- Oc-eon. No matter the weather, noise and the noise of metal clanking. I 'we- U&e ae.roso/s o.no( let. The secrets we tell, looked up and saw the farmer's truck When we're together. coming up from the far side of the field. Co.r fu.mer.. iritothe-air. The farmer stopped the truck and clam­ The-oLone laHe.r proteet!>lAs IfI ever leave you, bered out. He started picking, or should I 8u.Lwe.- o(o,;t pro te-c-t it. We'll never be apart, say pulling, the turnips out vigorously and Because you'll always have throwing them into the back of the truck. Tht's Ia.nd i& ours bu.1 A special place In about half an hour, all of us were in the If ... we qon't look after it in my Heart. truck and waiting to be sent to the packag­ . dr.ta.rt.con :,e-rvin3 noW ing works. At the packaging works I was Bryndis Moffitt put side by side with oranges and plums. Th,s world w'-// be. rLII·ne.a.. Year 7 I tried to talk to the plums but they just 'We-. c.o.n cdl ~to.rt now ant,;( turned their noses away muttering about ov.r bit r.o.ve.o",r Jove.l~ world. how dirty looking I was. The oranges, on Do to the other hand, were very friendly and I ~ My River, My Life played with the younger ones, rolling about everywhere. The tributary We finally reached the store about half an Wishful Thinking Where the lifeless Cormorant lies hour later. When we were in the store, I wound in our durable plastic. and about ten other turnips, potatoes and The defenceless Blowfish puffed up carrots were brought to a restaurant whose I wish I could rewind and fast forward as big as a ball of wool, specialty was soup. We were taken to the time. It would enable me to not have to with a rusty hook pinned inside its mouth. kitchen where all the sharp, dreaded endure times that are hard or times of Helpless Dolphins being rescued from knives were kept. The chef strode in at suspense. I could relive my childhood this rubbish tip. that very moment and admired the size of years without becoming a toddler or even us. see what wonderful things my life had in The useless jetski flying across the store for me. I would only have one water with harmful gases He then took down a knife and sharpened doubt: I would never want to find out escaping. it. Then he took down a chopping board, when I would die. The idea of knowing I The deadly fun-cruiser's rubbish­ and put a pot of hot water on the stove, would die on a certain date, at a certain cans, bags, cups, beer can holders, boiling, waiting for its ingredients. The time, would be very hard to live with. wrappers and chef then took a carrot and grated it, Those types of things are what I consider fishing line that's never been used before. chopped it and plopped it into the pot. He the deep dark secrets of my life. To did the same with the rest of the carrots. rewind and fast forward time would be The oil and deadly fumes After that, he proceeded to chop up the my first wish. soaked into our fish and marine life, potatoes, then the turnips. I was feeling But all is not lost, extremely anxious, just waiting there for Secondly, I would wish that all my for we are trying my execution. relatives, dead or alive, would live again to make the Cormorant sing and live near me. They would be my When it was my tum, the chef remarked and the Blowfish swim in schools, closest friends. My wish doesn't mean that there were already more than enough and the Dolphins dive from crystal clear that I want my relatives to live forever, turnips in the soup and that I didn't look waters. but I would like to live some happy years clean and there was a hole in bne side of So it goes on. with all of my relatives. me. I sighed and was greatly relieved. As I change The chef dropped me into the garbage bin Lastly, I would wish that the world would the river changes with me too. and there I stayed, talking to the other take greater pride in this planet so that my rubbish. children could live happily in a clean and Claire O'Callaghan fresh environment. Year 7G This poem was one ofsix winners Farrah Valibhoy in a poetry competition run by YearS Davina Jayaraman "The West Australian" newspaper. Year6W

60 Woman of the Future

I am a child. I am all the things of my past. I am the image of my mother's face and ~,------_... .IJ personality. ~ I am my father's brown hair blowing in --..... CU/VL ..-w ." the ~ ~- wind. .__ :1._£ .. -- 0/ I am all I see. /{).~ ~._.- Poverty and disease. .. _._-_ .. Death and war. ~-ff Corruption and dishonesty. J(; .. .Ida-od I am all I hear. "Don't kiss the dog!" .._~. ~ ... ~ ... -&.dc "Don't fight with your brother!" "Don't be late for school!" ----~~_. ~---~--g--~ The storm crashing wildly on a blackened night. -ira.~. The leaves rustling gently in the breeze. I am all I feel and taste. - ---L)~ ~ .-Cl,-- The saltiness of freshly popped com. ._~ _~----.n, The cool sea lapping over my feet. . . .._. __ The sorrow when sadness looms. -p. . And all I remember _.--- - .. CU/Y1 tJ~t? _/J~ Is the day I farewelled my best friends ~_~. uL~/?/1 and tears fell in giant gushes. __._. __ I am all I've been taught. "Always respect your elders." -.--~------..---- .. -~4--- "Leave off the 'e' when using 'ing'!" I am all I think. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. The simpler the better. I am all these things. I am like a bird learning to fly and experiencing new things everyday. For I am the woman of the future.

Jessica Chazen Year 7

Small Victory The Maths Teacher Midnight. The house is silent, nothing moving. The maths teacher is as ugly as an old Suddenly, a small blurred figure witch Friendship Scurries out from behind the leg of the Roaring loudly like an evil dragon table, Saliva spewing out of his mouth like Friendships are something you enjoy Stops to sniff the air, drops of rain sharing. Pauses and runs on, Children fear him like they fear a great They are like a spider's thread, delicate Tail trailing behind. cyclone and new, Trapped. His walk is like a tidal wave lurching Hanging precariously, unsure of where to Slow grin on predator's face, forward with each step cling, Cunningly holds its snack in a clawed His beard as revolting as mud after a Battered by numerous storms, cage. heavy downpour Spinning over the gaping holes to Small nose peeps out between the bars, His brain full of mathematical equations strengthen the thread Tests the space, His nose like an old walking stick Until the thread can be strengthened no And squeezes through Ears that stick out like cabbages more. To freedom. Disgusting as mould cheese.

Bryndis Moffitt Rhiannon Blackmore Helen Tabert Year 7K Year 7M Year 7G

61 Year Eleven Dance

By 4pm on Friday 10th May, the PLC Gymnasium had been transformed into a psychedelic scene of excitement. Brightly coloured freizes hung from the ceiling amongst parachutes, streamers and helium balloons. At 7.30pm, girls and their partners began to arrive, some in an exceedingly glamor­ ous manner - emerging from a pink stretch Cadillac! But Cadillac or no Cadillac, everyone was in a party mood. After the partners had been introduced to Mrs Bull, the dancing, photography, eating and laughing began. The Ramjets arrived at around 8pm and the Year Eleven dance was in full swing. Everyone looked gorgeous - including the partners - and everyone had a wonderful night. Thanks must be given to many, including the boarders and groundsmen for the decorations, teachers and parents for the supervision, Mr Pedretti and Year Twelves for photography, and Mrs Smith for the delicious supper. A special thanks must go to Mrs Bull and Mrs Day for organising the band and helping to make the 1991 Year Eleven Dance such a success.

Cindy Wehh

62 Year Twelve Dance

The day we had all been eagerly anticipat­ ing for so long, April 10th 1991, had finally arrived - the day of our Year Twelve dance, held this year in the beautiful Langley Plaza ballroom. Upon arrival, we were greeted in all our splendour by Mr and Mrs Bull, Liz and her partner, and Liz's parents - Mr and Mrs Easton. Everyone appeared to be in effervescent spirits on the evening as we mingled, enjoyed the splendid array of food and danced the night away to the music of King Krush. Many grateful thanks must be given to Mrs Bull, Liz and the Student Council for organising such a memorable and enjoy­ able evening. Special thanks must also be extended to Mrs McMahon and Mr Pedretti, who both spent hours in very cramped conditions, preparing a pictorial record of this very special occasion. All year Twelves would agree that the night was a great success and a highlight of our years at PLC.

Sharon Heng and Nicole Low

63 OVERHEARD FROM

Mr Vickers - "Bear with me girls, only another 300 overheads to go."

- "They don't call me the photocopying king for nothing!"

- "What class is this, Alison and Amanda - History or Politics?"

Mrs Bull - "Be honest girls, who hasn't got her hymn book?"

Mrs Saffen - "Don't lose sight of common sense." Mrs Hockings - "Girls, I expect you to have perfect manners when I enter my class. I am here to teach mathematics, not Mrs Heptinstall - "It's like a little love manners!" story - the Fe2+ joins up with the OH-and - "Girls, you are together they produce rust." absolutely diabolical!" - "Don't guess! I don't care if you don't know the answer." Mrs Pidgeon - "What I want more than anything else on earth is a gorilla pelvis." - "Put your gluteus maximus back on the seat and do some work."

Mrs Ward - "There's no point trying to teach you girls Chemistry."

Mrs McMahon - "I'd much rather read your work than my husband's."

Mrs Tarulli - "I wish you would at least pretend to be scared when I yell at you!"

Mrs Morris - "I would bet my bottom dollar ...." Mr Leach - "Have I discussed the ferret imagery with you yet?" Mrs McArthur - "Girls, it's my tum - ''I'm shocked you're to speak!" not blown away."

Mrs Moon - "The other class is so far ahead of us."

64 THE FRONT

Mr Lankester - "Make this point two, big B, little a, part five, bracket one, example six. Are you with me girls?"

- "When I was a boy and Scarborough was a dairy area ....."

Mrs Gadsdon - "..... the 40 hour famine ....."

Mr Rennie - "Rennie's Law ... a body will remain at rest until half an hour after the alarm clock has rung, unless an external force is applied - like a parent."

- "A tub of margarine and an elephant were floating in space, and they had a head on collision. According to Newton's 3rd Law, which would have the greatest inertia?

Mr Saunders - "I'll beef you up on it next week."

Mrs Bynon - "Believe you me -I know." - "Now I say 'Good morning', and you smile and say 'Good morning' back."

Mr Eyres - "Keys to success!"

- "It's just not good enough!"

Mr Tibbitt - "Well, Bob and Bill got together and made the accord."

Mrs Maclean - "C'mon my wee ones."

Mr Underwood - "Sounds like a Chinese funeral band."

- "Talk in braille!"

- "It's a bit hard to play with your instruments in your laps unless you've got extremely long lips."

65 PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE 1991 COUNCIL The Moderator of the Uniting Church in W.A. MrC Poynton B.E.,M.I.E.(Aust.},Dip. Chern. Eng. (Lond.), B. Comm. Mr JYLangdon M.Sc. (Agric.), Chainnan Mr PPearse A.A.I.l., A.F.A.I.M. (nominated by the Parents' Association.) Mrs S Andrew Dr. NTuckwell B.A.,B.Ed.(Hons}.,M.Ed., Grad. Dip. Admin., M.Ed.Admin., MrR EArgyle Ph.D Hon. MJCraig (nominated by the Old Collegians' Association) Mr JFarrell B.Sc., T.Cen., M.A.C.S. Life Members Mrs HGrzyb A.I.M.M. (nominated by the Old Collegians' Association) Mr FGBarr J.P., B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs VHill Mr T Humphry B.Eng. (Hons). MrCHSnowden F.C.I.V. Mr J Livingston Mr FCrawley F.C.A. (nominated by the Parents' Association) Miss MSlewan Mrs FStimson Dr PKailis O.B.E., MB.BS Mr MMurray B. Comm. Secretary to the College Mr HPlaistowe F.A.S.A. Mr TMGorey F.C.A. Rev. B May Rev. PSindle B.A. STAFF Principal: Mrs HJ Day B.A.. Dip.Ed., L.Mus., L.T.e.L., Other Academic Staff: Visiting Specialists: A.A.S.A., MAe.E., F.I.E.A., A.A.I.M. Mrs HAtchison Teach.Cert. -Junior School Miss S Barwood - Music -Cello Mrs BBlackmore HDT (SAC) - Art Mr SFairbairn A.R.e.M.. L.T.e.L. -Music -Clarinet Director of Pastoral Care and Discipline, Senior Miss J Buckenara B.Ed. -Science Mrs MGadsdon A.Mus.A. - Music - Piano Mr AHassan AssocDip.Perf.Arts -Music -Guitar Resident-in-Charge Boarding House and Deputy Mrs LBynon B.A. Dip.Ed. - English Principal: Mrs G Bull Dip.Home Sc.. Teach.Cert., Mr WJames - Music - Flute Mrs DCuneo B.A., Dip.Teach. - Languages MAe.E. Mrs KJones - Music - Drums Director of Administration: Mr PAlp B.App.Sc. Mrs MDavies B.Ed.. Grad.Dip. (Reading) -Junior School Mrs A Miller - Music - Bagpipes (Physics), Grad.Dip.Comput., Dip.Teach.. M.I.E.A. Mrs TEbert Dip. Teach. -Junior School Miss KSanders BSc (Hons I) - Music - Double Bass Director of Junior School: Mrs PTemby, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs J Eddington B.Ed., Dip.Phys.Ed. Physical Education­ Mr SShaw B.A.(Hons.), Grad.Dip.Recreation. -Music­ Director of Studies: Mr ATibbin M.A. (Hons) (axon.), Junior School Percussion M.Ed.(Man.), P.G.e.E. Ms J Edmunds B.A., Teach.Cert., Grad Dip.Lib.St., Miss LTayler A.Mus.A, - Music - Flute Grad.Dip.Children·s Literature -Junior School Library Mr a Cuneo - String Ensemble Head of Staff: Miss J Rankin M.A., T.H.e., L.S.D.A. Mr J Eyres B.Sc. - Science Chaplain: Rev. MZayan L.Th., Dip.R.E. Other Staff: Counsellor: Mrs J Hulcup B.A.. Dip.Ed., MAP.S. Mrs MFlecker Dip P.Ed., Teach.Cert. - Physical Education Mrs G Bennen -Science Laboratory Assistant Development Officer: Ms RLukin T.A.I.F. Mrs SForbes Teach.Cert .. L.SD.A.. B.A. - Drama Mrs MBlack Teach Cert. - Boarding House Mistress Assistant to Principal: Mrs SHollins B.App.Sc. (Nutr), Mrs AForma B.Psych.Dip.Ed. -Counsellor -Junior School Mrs ICornwall -Clothing Exchange GradDip.(Diet) Mrs CGadsdon B.A.. Dip.Ed. - Humanities Miss C Dalton -Typist ~ ~ Registrar: Mrs DLee Mrs MGoodlet B.Ed -Junior School Mr A Earnshaw - Maintenance Accountant: Mr AMulford F.S.e.A., M.B.I.M. Miss J Hannon B.P.E. Dip.Ed - Physical Education Mrs J Emerson -Ass.Dip.lib.(Media) - library Technician Miss CHarrington B.Ed. -Science Miss AFillingham -ClerkfTypist Mr KForbes - Maintenance Heads of Departments: Mrs DHockings B.A., Dip.Ed. - Mathematics, Economics Computing & Business Studies - Mr BJenkins Mrs BFrost- Dip. App.Sc -Science Laboratory Technician GradDip.Comp.Ed., Dip.Teach. Ms DHolmes Dip.Teach. -Junior School Mr RGinings - Maintenance English - Miss J Rankin M.A., T.H.e.. L.S.D.A. Miss C Hook B.A. E.e.E. ,e.e.e. - Kindergarten Mrs NGlatz Canteen -Senior School Humanities - Mrs MBest Teach.Cert., Dip,R.S.A. Mrs JJolley B.Ed. - Business Studies Mrs AGreenhalgh - Principal's Secretary Languages Other Than English - Mrs SJenkin BA, Mrs MJolly Dip.Bus.Stud., Dip.Ed. - Languages Miss SHall -ClerkfTypist-Junior School Dip.Ed. Mrs AKan B.A. - Music. Maths Mrs IHann - Kindergarten Assistant Mathematics - Mrs SRankin B.A.. Teach. Cert. Miss FKarlson Dip. Primary Teaching -Junior School Mrs PHatch - B.Sc.,B.Ed .. Dip.Ed. - Boarding House Music - Mr BMe Ness B.Mus., Teach.Cert.. A.Mus.A. Mrs S Keeble M.Ed. - Home Economics Mistress Miss J Hedemann -Administrative Assistant Personal & Creative Education - Mrs N Wood B.A. Mrs EKenworthy B.A .. Teach.Cert. -Junior School Dip.Teach. Mrs Henriques - Day Care Centre Physical Education - Mrs KKnight B.P.E., Dip.Ed. Mrs C Lanagan B.A .. Teach.Cert. - Mathematics Mr SHill - Maintenance (Senior Resident - Boarding House) Mrs GMarsh Teach. Cert. -Junior School Mr PHorlin - Maintenance Science - Mr RRennie B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mrs DMcArthur B.A.. 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(on Leave Mrs C Ranger BA (Hons), Dip Ed, AIPC - Computing Mrs GMartin B.A., Grad Dip I.L.S -Assistant Librarian Terms 3& 4). Mrs BMills Dip.Teach.Grad.Dip.Teach. Mrs ASaffen B,Sc. (Hons) - Mathematics Mrs S Munro Canteen -Junior School Remediation (Terms 3 & 4) Mrs RSaunders B.Sc .. Dip.Ed. - Mathematics Mrs Malden - Reception and Boarding House Miss MSimpson Dip. Teach.(Bus. Ed) - Business Studies Miss MOlsen - Development Office Mrs CParker Cert. Child Care - Kindergarten Assistant Co-ordinators: Mrs ASmith B.A .. Dip.Ed. - Early Childhood Studies, R.E.. Art - Mrs EO'Callaghan ATe.. A.T.A., B.A.H.e. Mr RParkin - Maintenance Foreman ~ Biological Sciences- Mrs C Pidgeon M.Sc.. Dip.Ed. Cottage Crafts Mr CPrater -Maintenance Property Supervisor Drama - Ms CCable B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs ATarulli BA, Dip.Ed. - English Miss HRaston B.Sc. Dip Ed - B.H. Mistress/Outdoor Examinations - Mr HLankester B.A .. B.Ed. Mr DThornton M. Ed., ATA. - Art Education Health Education - Mrs J Maclean Dip.Teach., Mr B Underwood LTCL, MIMT - Music Mrs GRidley - Kindergarten Assistant Cert.Phys.Ed.(Edin.) Mr RVickers B.A.(Hons), Grad.Dip.Ed. - Humanities Mrs J Ritchie - Art and Media Assistant House Arts - Mrs HHeptinstall B.Sc. (Hons), Cert.Ed., Miss EViner B,Phys.Ed., Dip.Ed. -Physical Education Ms KRogers - Aecounts Clerk Dip.lib.Stud. Mrs J Walters B.A., Teach.Cert. -Junior School Mrs C Rushworth - Boarding House Mistress Sister SSadler - Nursing Sister Peer Support - Mrs J McMahon B.Ed., GradDip. (Media) Mrs SWard B.Sc., Dip.Ed, -Science Year 6/7 - Miss LGeorgeson B.P.Ed., Dip.Ed. (Primary), Miss SSkelhorn -Typist Grad.Dip.Ed.SlUdies Mrs KWhipp B.Ed. - Physical Education Miss EStenhouse - Kindergarten Helper Kindergarten - Mrs DWoodend Teach.Cert. -Kind., Miss AWhitfield B.Ed. -Junior School Mrs EWhitmore - N.N.E.B.- Kindergarten Assistant T.P.T.e., T.I.T.e. (Mel b) Mrs MWilliamson - Music - Singing Mr DWilson-Adams - Maintenance Sister BYoung - Nursing Sister

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67 "CAROLINE" out of herself with the greatest effort. An around the old house. It really was grand echo of voices spoke in awe of Alison. and Alison began to like it. She began to Sure, she thought, it was going to be fun see the ancient wooden staircases as Alison was sure the house was haunted. being popular (after the great event) but beautiful, rather than terrifying. In front Everyone knew it was. was she even going to be here after? of her there seemed to be a bedroom. She peeked through the door at beautiful silk "I bet you can't!" Jessica's voice was That afternoon, at 4.45p.m., everyone met bedsheets with...something under them. heard loud and clear all around North at the public tennis courts. These were Alison's eyes grew as wide as her own Dratmore School. Alison looked up from just near the house of Lady Whiteloby. hand. The sound in her ear was growing the family album she was examining to Alison was cheered on as she crept louder. "Caroline, Caroline." The same speak. "I, I, I think I'd better not", towards the dilapidated, but grand old picture of the beautiful girl from the hall whispered shy Alison. house. way was on the dresser. "Told you!" screamed the obnoxious As she stepped inside, an echoing noise A hand from the bed clothes reached out Jessica. filled her ears. It was partly the cheering and grabbed her. Alison felt dizzy. outside, but also consisted of something Everyone had been pestering Alison for else she could not quite make out. Her "Caroline!" the voice sobbed and at the weeks. They all thought she was a wimp, eyes slowly travelled about the large same time thundered in her ear. The bed not to mention the fact that they wouldn't room. It was a hallway, she thought, but a clothes moved and a face showed. Eyes have done it either. Going into the house very grand one. Pillars with carved faces that bored through Alison's own were of Mrs Whiteloby was what everyone at embedded in them stared back at her. A blue, almost purple. With a stomach full Dratmore was afraid of. Ten years stony coldness filled her as she stood on of terror and eyes to match, Alison fled. before, Lady Whiteloby had mysteriously the hard floor. Above her, the ceiling was She was so scared that tears were stream­ disappeared. Everyone suspected that the a mass of roses, flowers, animals and old­ ing down her cheeks. She raced out the house was haunted. fashioned designs. Her mother had once door and flopped onto the ground. Then it happened... called them ceiling roses. Alison's eyes All of her friends had left. travelled quickly to a picture of a young A wave of recognition flew through "I dare you!" Jessica drawled slowly, girl over the mantlepiece. She was very Alison's whirling mind. She burst into staring at Alison with a look on her face pretty. tears out of pure distress. Then she that gave away the whirring that was stopped short. The woman on the bed had obviously going on in her mind. Jessica Proceeding down the long hall, the sound looked exactly like the one in a very old was always plotting things. Alison in her ears was becoming clearer. Above photo in the photo album she had been weakened as a chorus of children chanted, her, someone seemed to be slowly looking at earlier. Her Great, Great, "Dare, dare, dare." With the greatest speaking the word "Caroline," over and Gran... reluctance, Alison's self-esteem crum­ over again. She shuddered and glanced pled. If she didn't take the dare, she quickly above her, but only the ceiling Alison went white. Nothing could be would be "Wimp!" at North Dratmore, a roses were there. They seemed to be more horrible, she thought. Too dis­ title she most detested. coming closer... Alison blinked. What a tressed to think anymore she fainted. silly imagination she had! "All right." She managed to squeeze this Anastasia Joll She pushed her confidence to take her Year 8

68 The Beach

The smell of the salty sea air Comes stumbling over my nose And finally I see it The crystal clear water, as blue as the sky And as flat as a pancake But as refreshing as lemonade.

I slam the car door and it echoes in my mind And I run like fire to the sand dune's peak the silky, soft sand swallows my feet As I race toward the look-out of the world artwork by: K Lawrence Yr 12 And there it is. The Cats

I run down the broken wooden path I woke this morning As my head fills with happiness molten fury in my ears the water's arms are open flooding my sheets. As I stand there swallowing its beauty I stood, dew toed A twisted moon When a mischievous wave and saw them, under the bottlebrush hung slim Becomes greedy and gobbles me up locked, shoulder to shoulder, while wild clouds But I allow its hunger claw to claw swept a stormy path As the waves begin to gain strength a matt of fur and blood over quivering seas Crash! Crash! Crash! a flattened ear, a raging tongue. a silent scream Through the wails of lock jawed anger from a hungry gull Weakening everything in their path an eye, rolling wildly left its teary tune And as I surface from a wave fixed on me as dancing reeds My senses tell me: and they lurched, released, scattered, wept silver tears. the sea! the sea! What a great place to be! fled and I stood, dew toed Victoria Patton Fiona Bodycoat and imagined anger Year 12 Year 9 imagined fear, before I went back in and made some toast.

Samantha Weaver Year 12

photo by: N Shapter Yr 9 artwork by: S Price Yr 10

69 The Attic

"The attic was a wonderful place," said Juliana as she stared off into space. Whenever she had felt down in the dumps, depressed, frustrated or bored, the attic was always there for her. Juliana often found her self-willed feet carrying her up the well-worn jarrah step ladder that led to the attic, to the dark, mysteri­ ous, nostalgic world of old Christmas decorations, delicate, ancient cloths, shawls and hats and postcards and photographs of deceased great aunts and uncles crammed into drawers of almost antique furniture. When in the stuffy, musty smelling attic Juliana usually slouched back in the old cushions and beanbags, flipping through stiff mottled paged books, a knitted artwork by: S Foreman Yr 12 crochet rug spread over her knees. She listened to the possums scratching on the slanted roof of creaky beams and rafters As I gazed at the silent stars swimming in the black at night. It gave her a great feeling. of the night, Juliana had often heard creaking noises Fond memories of you lapped gently on the shores coming from that roof, but the one today of my imagination had been different: louder, longer and more disturbing. Slouched back in her Nicky Williams bean bag Juliana had slowly turned her Year 10 head and listened curiously until it suddenly became obvious to her that the roof was collapsing around her. Acting quickly but clumsily, she scrambled Orphaned desperately for the ladder. As pieces of debris fell from the ceiling Juliana screamed as she tripped over the books Her sad eyes drooped appealingly piled in heaps on the floor and fell down patiently waiting for her mother to return the step ladder as helpless as a fish out of She loped up to the top of a rock, water. She felt her head as it thumped smooth and clean from the waves hard on the carpet and her leg, which had continual washing. been caught on one of the steps as it She scanned the nearby ledges, twisted around, hurting her intensely. for the smooth soft grey coat and loving eyes, Juliana now remembered her last thought that she knew so well. before she had fainted. It was of all the Although many of the sealions look alike photos and wonderful old furniture she knew her mother was not among trapped under the wood, tiles and plaster. them. She thought of them now, poor Juliana. She lumbered slowly down, whimpering, Ever since her mother died she became and halted near the water, shy withdrawn and felt unwanted and resting her chin on the slippery rock. deserted. The attic had been her thinking The pounding waves were all she could place and lately she had been doing a lot hear of thinking. About school, her father and even her own cry seemed meaningless her mother. Juliana tended to be a little and empty. bit sentimental and the attic had been her She curled up and pressed against a cold favourite place. But that was all gone rock, now. hoping it would keep her warm. Every wave stung her when her mother was not riding it waiting....waiting.... Becky Webster Year 8 Louise Fitzgibbon Year 10

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Sailing

The white capped waves roll rhythmically \ The salty rotten smell seeps everywhere The sails are flapping in the strong sea breeze Tasting the clear fresh air Touching the damp salty ropes.

Pulling hard on the tiller Leaning over the port side With water rushing over the front deck Your cold shivering body fights hard to keep out the icy blast.

The wind pulls at your tousled hair Birds swoop around the boat Salt crystallizes on your face The want for fresh water grows.

Finally you reach your goal The hot shower cleanses your body. The salt washes off in rolling sweeps You welcome the ice cold water refreshing your inner body. Sailing, exhilarating, satisfying.

Tamsin Sweet YearS

A Night Walk

In stifling cocoons fugitives from darkness cluster desperately around their televisions, drowning in the light. photo by: K. McDonough Yr JJ Outside the blackness moves in and sweeps me up, carries me gently with slapping feet along a torrent of hard dark road between infinite lines of streetlamps, strange crucifixes, each haloed face staring benignly down on each spreading pool of fluorescent blood. Sudden figures, transient spirits, float through the walls of night, pass the coral faces drawn with me towards the dark depths of self, till reluctantly night ebbs, and I am relinquished to the pain of light, washed up on the shores of dawn.

Samantha Weaver Year 12 artwork by: K Lawrence Yr 12

71 Underwater World Dire Outcome Death Look at the sea I felt the anger scream A shadow rests upon a pin-cushion Serene and silent through my body when rocking horse. like a flat mirror I heard the words of Death In the flickering hallways no depth, no life. scrape past my ears lurk ancestors framed in gold and silver But if you were a tropical fish and in every forgotten comer elegant and beautiful it echoed throughout my heart lurk memories laced with bourbon Yes, if you were a Moorish Idol, and dented the inner-walls of my body ready to jump out and burrow into him Stopping me like a tick An enormous maze of coral Scaring me or whisper around his feathery mind No start and no goal and then moving on to the moan of a picnic-by-the-river Yes, it would be an endless labyrinth. gramophone. Coral fields of lettuce all over the place the death was understood Behind his looking-glass window vivid and brilliant but couldn't be controlled he sees children with sand in their hair And a forest of deer antlers. maybe that, extinguishing cellophane fires or didn't want to be heard with red fire-engines Hide and seek with a Bull Head is and looking into their eyes reckless and thoughtless It stopped a moment, he sees a secret island valley Yes, you will never find him. to assess the situation where falls not rain Soft corals unfold slowly like a baby's hand like a mathematical problem nor hail Nassau Groper drifts slowly and but itself was confused nor any snow. thoughtfully And time flows slowly. It then, when defeated, arose, The cellophane fires tum to ash and continued to the emotion and blow away in smoke. The Spanish dancer in florid red dress of another stranger Tomorrow, there will be no dawn. fervently dances flamenco to receive another dire outcome. The dance of passion. A shadow kicks memories along dusty The murmuring of the waves Caroline Raines streets is your soft lullaby Year 10 with newspaper boots and you fall to sleep. A beam of stale light dances to the last number of some forgotten blues Now look at the sea again singer Serene and silent playing at the cafe on the comer like a deep deep blue carpet ..."1 wish I could wash the world away"... full of life, full of beauty. He rests upon an icicle park bench. Yoko Hanai Tomorrow, there will be no dawn. Year 10 Katherine Wilkinson Lion Year 10 Strong, well built thighs, powerfully leaping up to catch food, Harsh sharp claws, like razors, savagely tearing its prey apart. Ears pricked, sensitively vibrating Alert and aware of any movement. Eyes like sparkling opals, with explosions of colour coming from the bright reflections of the jungle. Eyes staring sharply around, daring anyone to attack. Those flaring quivering pink nostrils, smelling out danger. Long whiskers feeling their way, Sensing any movement without even moving And soft, soft silky golden fur, Together with a wild, flowing mane and rope-like taiI. Lion. The King of the Jungle. Georgia Falconer Year 8 artwork by: A Mills Yr /2

72 ~~~~~~~~~~~~iI---- On and On... eat's Fur Bush Setting

The blue skies of tomorrow, If I were the eat's fur Twilight sips at the heart of the bush the pink sunsets of always cool air would pull me apart the heat of the day brutally bashed and tortured and tickle the skin is sucked up by elephant-size black and grey beneath my stripes and spots. to melt the sapphire weapons... sky. killers... If I were the eat's fur He sits on the verandah ­ this goes on and on... neverending... branches would plough through me akubra on and on... leaves would drop onto me pulled firmly over a deeply furrowed our green, strawberry lives but get shaken off and leave me alone forehead suddenly changed again. and watches... and we are dragged through senseless Cockatoos darkness If I were the eat's fur caressed by a fading sun a nightmare colder, more terrifying than - especially around the tail ­ are chased the bottom of the ocean, I'd twitch and sway from swaying gums by a where at least animals can take shelter... I'd spread in all directions gentle breeze. there is no shelter as fright and fury would shake me He swipes at a mosquito... on and on... and pull me up above the rest of my body. deep green eyes this destruction a piece of paper blaze from under dusty, bronzed in a fire - If I were the eat's fur skin. we have no hope of surviving ­ I'd be damp, yet clean Sky perhaps only a moonbeam of hope I'd feel his tongue push part of me out flushes ochre to see the next day, and let that part of me reviving aching muscles ­ but why? settle on the carpet, or in the master's a hard day's droving. we know what tomorrow, today and food. He drinks... yesterday will bring, tea leaves work at him from the bottom of more black holes, more deadly vegetable If I were the eat's fur his mug. clouds - I'd crease and fold In the bush, our ears are now blind to the door­ and feel the weight within me all is still. slamming roll me into the grass and let me feel The day is at an end. suddenness of bangs, bashes and the bugs and worms beneath me wild animal screams and sirens ­ and the air and sun above. Devika Hovel! on and on... Year 11 tomorrow's yesterday is today - we have Marie-Louise Thonell no meaning Year 10 of time... just flashes of crashing bushes, houses, lives... our apricot smiles of life are now mushroom-grey as death ticks closer... on and on. Sarah Huggins, Year 10

Photo by: K Norgard Yr 11

73 YEAR EIGHT YEAR NINE

it II YEAR TEN YEAR ELEVEN YEAR TWELVE

-.I 00 Trudi Adonis Nita Allan Sarah Allchurch Bronwyn Andrew Suzy Angus Claire Barr 6 years 5 years 8 years 5 years 4 years 6 years

.. Samantha Battley Amanda Beeck Charlene Bell Dani Boichel Kirsty Bowlay Kate Broadbent 5 years 3 years 5 years 2 years 2 years 5 years

Kathryn Brodie Amy Buck Elizabeth Burt Melissa Bush Annabelle Bushell Natalie Capper 3 years 2 years 14 years 5 years 3 years 4 years

I Marisa Chapman Freya Cheffers Doris Chen Denise Cheng Dorothy Ching Pia Cooke 7 years 2 years 2 years 4 years 2 years 5 years

Claire Cooper Tara Cooper Tamsin Courtney Kerrie Crawford Penny Crewe Taryn Crombie 5 years 5 years 5 years 2 years 6 years 5 years

79 Jenny Crone Sara Crossing Elizabeth Dawson Rebecca Dean Jacqueline Donald Elizabeth Dowsett 6 years 6 years 43/4 years 8 years 5 years 2 years

Elizabeth Easton Amanda Evans Kylie Evans Susan Foreman Tracy Forward Samantha Gain 6 1/3 years 5 years 5 years 7 years 5 years 9 years

Fiona Gardiner Nicole Giblett Dallas Gillam Karena Gilmore Marina Goff Necia Grant 5 years 5 years 5 years 4 years 6 years 5 years

Gemma Greer Amanda Hamersley Noriko Hanai Sharon Heng Peta Horrex Patti Horwood 3 years 2 years 2 1/2 years 2 years 14 years 12 years

Katie Houghton Naomi Houston Fleur Hull Rebecca Humphrys Amy Hutchison Sandie Hutton II years 2 years 5 1/2 years 2 years 2 years 5 years

80 atasha Hyde Kate Jasper Susan Jenour Trisha Johns Lisa Jones Elizabeth Keen 5 year 5 years 6 years 5 years 3 years 7 years

erida Kelly Sarah Kelly Joanne Kim Anna Ladyman Natasha Lannin Susannah Lapsley 5 years 5 years 3 years 6 years 2 years 5 years

Katherine Lawrence Janet Lee Winnie Lee Audrey Lim Simone Litwin Liane Lovell 6 years 5 years 6 years 2 1/2 years 4 years 6 years

Catherine Low Nicole Low Fiona Mackie Sasha Mackie Lavender Man Nurette Matijasevich 8 years 2 years 6 years 5 years 2 years 2 years

j Erica McKenzie Fiona McKenzie Amelia McLarty Tamieka Alison Mills Amanda Mills 8 years 8 years 10 years Menzies-Mason 7 years 4 years 12 years

81 Jacqueline Mills Carly Morrison Catherine Murray Sarah Mutch Emma ewland Mamie orgard 4 years 7 years 5 years 1 1/2 years 5 years 9 years

Jayne Nottle Kristy Panton Victoria Patton Louise Pearce Alison Pidgeon Chloe Piper 5 years 2 years 7 years 5 years 10 years 5 years

Sonja Pratt Alina Price Linda Price Sarah Pye Ainslie Reddin Fiona Reid 6 years 3 years 2 years 7 years 2 1/2 years 5 years

Elizabeth Rigg Natalie Riggall Jacqui Ryan Kirsten Sadler Pippa Sansom Amber Shepherdson II years 5 years 7 years 2 years 9 years 5 years

Simone Shugg Caroline Simenson Jennefer Skipworth Elizabeth Smith Rachel Sounness Anita Spragg 3 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years

82 Sarah Steed Fiona Stewart Suzanne Stirling Emma Stringfellow Tina Sudjana Pia Syms 5 years 5 years 6 years 5 years 1 year 5 years

Irene Tam Sophia Tasker Indrawati Michelle Telfer Nichila Trenorden Sarina Triggs 2 years 12 years Tedjakusumo 6 years 5 years 5 years 1 year

Erica Tsui Zoe Turner Dimitra Ventouras Sally Voce Cassandra Walsh Claire Warren 3 years 6 years 14 years 12 years 5 years 3 1/2 years

Samantha Weaver Kylie Webb Samantha Webb Ashleigh White Abigail Whiteman Caryn Williams 5 years 8 years 5 1/2 years 5 years 10 years 5 years

Carmen Willmott Elspeth Wilson Helen Wright 4 years 5 years 6 years

83 Let's begin with the leaving a time of possible whens and future nows.

And when you forget as you will the formulaes and dates, the causes and effect, when the grammar of past is going, take with you one verb just the one verb of 'to live.'

Reach out a wanting hand to life feel its warm skin its pulsing mystery feel it pull at your hand and drag it back, drape it over your head wear it as a shawl, a hat, a tent, an Indian head-piece anything is possible.

You need not be a poet to live poetry cast out your lives over a night sea they will dance like dolphins in a sudden sea

Let not life be a shadow on a wall when ancient paintings were promised . not a mere reflection of fire

Wear flames from your hair and fly burning through the flight of sky.

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