camphora, issue 2, summer 2015

STem @ PLC

ToP auSTraLian SPeaking honourS

10 yearS of The akT

PLC Sydney'S biannuaL magazine

issue 2 summer 2015

CONTENTS | iSSuE 2 SummEr 2015

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

1 From the Principal

2 10 years of the AKT

4 Celebrating drawing at PLC Sydney

5 A very literary tour

6 STeM @ PLC

8 An expedition with Google

9 Making strides in Ba Vi, Vietnam

10 A very special day at PLC

11 Chamber Choir performs world premiere

12 Student focus: Unjelique Hajjar

14 New York New York

15 Coding for the future

15 Robotics Club

16 An Evandale Christmas tradition

17 Top Australian speaking honours

18 In profile: Taylor Porter, Amelia Maher, Lauren Flint, Dyone Bettega

22 Designs come to life

23 Steps with hope

2460 seconds with… Mrs Lynne Knapman

25 60 seconds with… Mrs Suellen White

26From the archives: Learning outside the classroom

28 A medieval experience

29Youth Member for Strathfield: The Hon. Alison Chen

29 An award winning restoration

30 Pamela Nutt Address

Alumni

32 Where are they now?

34 ‘Art after hours’ visit

34 Save the date: 2016 reunions

35 Renewal is underway

EditorMrs Nicole Paull

CoVErYear 2 students enjoyed a visit from Taronga Zoo staff and special guests!

ContributorsDr Paul Burgis, Mr Greg Friend, Ms Jo Knight, Lina Cho, Stephanie Chew, Ms Nell Hardy, Mr Chris Betcher, Ms Joanna Maxwell, Ms Jodi McCarthy, Mrs Deryn Smyth, Mrs Melissa Watters, Rose Bouwman, Ameera Parker, Ilyssa Papadopoulos, Mrs Nadia Young, Mr Malcolm Heap, Unjelique Hajjar, Ruby Blinkhorn, Gisella Candi, Miss Lauren Mitchell,

Mrs Catherine O’Doherty, Nicole Sung, Taylor Porter, Amelia Maher, Lauren Flint, Dyone Bettega, Ms Jo Herrmann, Natasha Gatsios, Liliana Waters-Delaney, Mrs Lynne Knapman, Mrs Suellen White, Mrs Debby Cramer, Ms Leonie Brewer, Alison Chen, Mrs Cassandra Morphew, Mrs Jackie Rawlings, Ms Denise Yu, Ms Georgia Harley, Ms Celia Barnett.

Our mAGAZiNE TEAm

WE ThiNk A CONSidErAblE AmOuNT AbOuT ThE WOrdS ‘ExCEllENCE’ ANd ‘rEACh’ AT PlC SydNEy.

Consider ‘exCellenCe’.At the recent Mathematics Excellence Evening ex-student Nell Hardy told the story of her journey from being a PLC Sydney student who loved both Mathematics and Textiles to becoming an architect and engineer, designing bridges for a major Australian firm.

She is both academically rigorous and creative in her daily work.

She has a role that contributes to the future good of our community.

At the recent Science Teachers Association of NSW Awards night for all schools (all selective, independent and Catholic) PLC Sydney finished with ‘First in Physics’, ‘First in Chemistry’, ‘First in Biology’ and ‘First in Scientific Measurement’ in the Senior section. We received other support awards as well. These results indicate the capacity for our staff to teach at the highest level and for our students to produce work that is of a leading standard for school age students.

Consider ‘reaCh’.There are benefits in these levels of achievement for all students. When we celebrated all of the achievements on stage at The Mathematics Excellence Evening and at the assembly when we announced the STANSW awards we were actively celebrating students working hard and being creative. We can all ‘do our best’.

We are conscious to extend programs and opportunities: to have an exchange program that is available to all, to offer a very broad musical and theatrical program, to have sporting teams for every girl, to have an active House competition, and to celebrate effort and contribution. This is why we enter more students in enrichment competitions than other schools. This is why we hold so many clubs and offer such a breadth of program. This publication celebrates girls who do their best and enjoy their learning.

Throughout this magazine you will encounter the stories of both our programs and of individual students where the focus is on both excellence and reach. We need both.

I hope you enjoy reading its pages.

dr Paul burgisPrincipal

from The PrinCiPaL 1

ISSUE 2 / SUMMER 2015

10 yearS of The akT

When the Performing Arts Centre opened in 2006 no-one could have predicted the influence this building would have on the fabric of the school.

the building has its own pulse of creativity and energy and has seen some extraordinarily talented students come and go on the much loved Audrey Keown Theatre (AKT) stage.

It is always a big risk for schools to invest so much money and surface area to a Performing Arts building. Through Dr McKeith, John Oates and Keith Smith’s vision in the early 2000s the decision was made to construct a building that would inspire both staff and students to reach excellence in the performing arts. Thanks to several generous contributions from the PLC Foundation and the P&F Association, the equipment in the building is second to none in Australia’s educational institutions. It boasts the latest in sound and lighting technology with trained staff able to turn any recital or performance into a professional looking extravaganza.

Furthermore, it has had some very impressive people tread its boards. After the building was opened by PLC’s ex-student Margaret Pomeranz we’ve hosted the likes of trumpet player James Morrison, ARIA winning A Capella group ‘The Idea of North’, Opera Australia, Logie award winning actor Rob Carlton, scientists Karl Krusinski and Adam Spencer and a swag of world renowned educational philosophers and leaders in Christian teachings.

The annual event schedule it produces ensures there is never a dull moment in the place. It hosts six Drama productions,

the Year 6 Musical, Year 4 Production, Evandale Christmas Concert and more music recitals/concerts than you could poke a treble clef at.

The productions over the last 10 years have been attended by an estimated 750 000 people – that’s a lot of cake!

Productions such as the inaugural production, Grease (2006), The Sound of Music (2007), The Matchgirls (2008), Beauty and the Beast (2009), A Chorus Line (2010), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2011), The Wizard of Oz (2012), The Boyfriend (2013), West Side Story (2014) and Les Misérables (2015).

Students put on a stellar performance in the 2015 Drama production Les Misérables.

West Side Story (2014)

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There have also been some incredible productions from the Junior and Senior Drama groups including the world premiere of Cyberbile (2011), Hating Alison Ashley (2012), Noises Off (2012), The Crucible (2013), Minefields and Miniskirts (2014) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2014). These are just a few of the wonderful stage productions that have graced the AKT stage.

Ten years on and it is hard to imagine PLC without its beloved Performing Arts Centre. It has indeed inspired its students to reach greater heights. It has provided the teaching staff with enormous scope to dream big and it has put on stage

performances that have left audiences speechless. There have been thunderous standing ovations, tension-filled moments of utter silence and breath-taking pieces of music or drama that will live in the memories of those fortunate enough to have witnessed them.

Most importantly, the centre has been a home away from home for so many students whose heart and passion lies in the performing arts. It is a very special place.

mr Greg Friend Head of Drama

The Wizard of Oz (2012)

A Chorus Line (2010)

The Matchbox (2008)

Grease (2006)

The Boyfriend (2013)

Midsummer Night's Dream (2011)

Beauty and the Beast (2009)

Sound of Music (2007)

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As past winners and finalists of our own Adelaide Perry Prize for drawing – celebrating its tenth year in 2015 - attest, approaches to this discipline are as varied as the individuals who pick up their pencil or any other mark-making implement to make their personal thought, story, memory or experience visible for all to see.

The Perry Prize, generously supported by the Parents’ and Friends Association, was judged by artist Peter Kingston AM in February this year, who chose Gold Coast artist Lee Wise as the winner of $25 000 prize money for his expressive charcoal self-portrait.

In Term 4, the Drawing the Line exhibition held in the Adelaide Perry Gallery (October 8 – 23) brought together the work of three acclaimed Sydney artists Deborah Beck, Tom Carment, and Todd Fuller, all multiple finalists of the Perry Prize, whose practices value drawing as a core component. Along with a display of winners of the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing from the past decade, the work of these invited artists provided a wonderful resource for students of the College from which to expand their understanding of what is possible in drawing.

Part of the project was the opportunity to engage the entire College community to participate in the exhibition and celebrate the practice of drawing. Students and staff across the Junior and Senior Schools were invited to complete a postcard sized work in any medium and of any subject with a prominent line that would be used to link the works. The resulting installation, including drawings by Principal Dr Paul Burgis, presented an array of drawings; from the quick immediate sketch to finely rendered tonal studies and imaginative interpretations of the theme Drawing the Line. The rich and diverse works displayed a range of evocative and inspiring investigations of subject as well as stimulating experimentations with media.

Drawing is a vital artistic skill for any artist and the works created by Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 students gave insight and evidence into the transformation of an artists’ developing practice as seen through growing dexterity with art materials, shifting interests in subject as well as changes in approach to style and technique.

The exhibition was opened by artist Tom Carment, a highly regarded Sydney artist and published author. In 2014, he won the NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize and was one of ten invited artists in the inaugural Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Mr Carment presented a selection of Junior and Senior School students a Certificate of Commendation for their unique and varied response to the task with a lovely drawing pencil.

Visitors to Drawing the Line had the opportunity to participate in the exhibition by completing a work and adding it to the Gallery wall. This saw the installation expand over the duration of the exhibition as an extended celebration of drawing at PLC Sydney.

ms Jo Knight Curator, Adelaide Perry Gallery

“Drawing is a way of noticing things. For me, it is the best way to record the feeling I have when I see something that catches my eye. These notations are often done with urgency – on my way somewhere, catching a transient effect of light. Working from life makes me stop and engage with a subject over a period of time, during which things are moving and changing. I have to select, make choices and engage my short-term visual memory.”

tom Carment, 2015

CeLebraTing draWing aT PLC Sydney

10 yEArS Of ThE PErry PriZE ANd drAWiNG ThE liNE ExhibiTiON

PlC Sydney has a long-standing commitment to promoting the importance of drawing within Visual Arts education.

Drawing the Line award recipients.

Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing winner Lee Wise (left), with Art and Design Captain Unjelique Hajjar and Principal Dr Burgis.

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a Very LiTerary Tour

Thursday the seventeenth of September. The day we had been looking forward to since the beginning of 2015. Oh no, not the day we departed for England. The day our yearlies ended. The next day, 19 girls and four teachers embarked on the literary Tour.

Goodbye mother, goodbye father (goodbye, younger siblings who will enjoy having the remote to themselves too much). Because of our matching jerseys, throughout the tour we got asked questions along the lines of “What sporting team are you?” to which we would spring, “Oh, volleyball,” or “We’re actually international spelling bee-ers”, and have to accept the consequences. One significant mistake was blurting out “cricket,” which was not a good move considering we were in England.

On the morning of our arrival in Manchester, we began the coach ride around England. We learned the significance and influence that one’s environment has on their writing when visiting the Lakes District, the den of Wordsworth and Coleridge. We were glad to find that even Wordsworth understood the notion of forever alone (“I wandered lonely as a cloud…”).

We were also pleased to have the opportunity to show off our previous Year 7 knowledge regarding Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, sitting on the benches of the Globe Theatre to watch the entertaining Measure for Measure. Many of us fantasised about our own Heathcliffs when it came to the Brontes in Haworth, as well as our Mr Darcys when studying Jane Austen in Bath and Lyme-Regis. Finally, we had the opportunity to “lighten our purses” in York and London (which wasn’t easy considering England’s pretty pointless but somewhat heavy one penny coins).

Overall, we all bonded so well and got to know each other (through a memorable game of Paranoia over dinner at a pub). We’ll never forget this, and of course a HUGE thank you to the wonderful Miss Gibson, Ms Sidoti, Mrs Vitlin, and Jackie, our guide throughout England. It was bear fantastic!

lina Cho and stephanie Chew, Year 9

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STem aT PLC

Worldwide, STem (Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics) subjects have been identified by governments as being essential to economic growth and development.

stem workers use their knowledge of science, technology, Engineering or mathematics to understand how the world works and to solve problems.

STeM subject areas have traditionally been dominated by males however PLC Sydney is looking to reverse this trend by continuing to encourage students to strive for excellence in these areas.

In November 2014 students had the opportunity to work with American George Hart, a mathematician, computer scientist, scholar, engineer, writer and educator. Mr Hart is best known for his award-winning geometric sculptures, which are recognised for their mathematical depth and creative use of materials.

Mr Hart designed a sculpture entitled Sydney, consisting of two orbs made of wood laser cut in The Croydon and joined with cable ties. Sydney now hangs in the Macindoe Research Centre.

sCienCe• The College employs a Junior School Science specialist who works with Kindergarten to Year 6 classes, encouraging

interest and innovation in Science with the younger students.

• In addition to the NSW Board of Studies subjects offered, Years 9 and 10 students are also offered the opportunity to study Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) elective courses, including Physical Science.

• The College has plans to offer high level Cambridge courses in Physics and Chemistry, providing enrichment in these areas not available in the current curriculum.

TeChnologY• In 2016, PLC Sydney will employ a Junior School Technology specialist as well as increasing the Cambridge IGCSE

offering with a Technology course for Years 9 and 10. Furthermore, the College is looking to introduce a UNSW Technology course for Years 11 and 12.

engineering• The College is planning how to better enable young women to access the field of Engineering. Initially ex-student Nell

Hardy will be speaking with students about her experience of studying Engineering at university and her subsequent move into a career in this male dominated sector. Plans are being developed to further progress this support.

MaTheMaTiCs• PLC Sydney has a Mathematician in Residence working with staff and students in both the Senior and Junior

Schools. There are a wide variety of extension opportunities in this subject and students have the opportunity to work with visiting specialists such as George Hart.

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brighT SParkS of PLC SydneyCongratulations to the bright sparks of PlC sydney on 'scooping the pool' at the NSW Science Teachers Association Young Scientist Awards at the University of Wollongong on Wednesday 4 November.

PLC Sydney students finished first in Senior Physics, Chemistry and Biology categories: the primary research categories.

Emma Tanevska won the Physics award for her research on the use of waste polystyrene as an insulator; Jade Lin won the Chemistry award for her research into the development of bioplastics to assist with limiting pollution; Madeleine Maloof won the Biology award for her work on dental whitening and enamel loss. Vanessa Li finished third in the Biology awards.

Further, Abbey Kumar won a 'Most Promising Award'.

The STANSW also makes awards in a significant other number of areas. Emma Liu won the National Measurement Institute Measurement Award for accuracy in measurement.

Emma Tanevska won the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine 'Medical Physics Award'.

Principal Dr Burgis said: “We are so very proud of our students, their commitment to learning and their love of science. I note also that these awards are a real credit to Head of Science, Ms McGrouther and her fabulous science staff. These results signify the success of our programs in enabling students to succeed in STeM subjects. We look forward to fabulous futures for our students.”

neLL hardyGraduate Engineer, transport infrastructure

After graduating from PlC sydney in 2010, Nell Hardy achieved a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (with Architecture) with First Class Honours and the University Medal from the University of New South Wales in 2014.

In November Nell spoke at the Mathematics Excellence Evening about her time at PLC Sydney and her pathway to her current position as a Graduate Engineer with WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the world’s leading engineering professional services firms. Dr Burgis has invited Nell to speak at a Senior School assembly in 2016 to offer advice to students thinking of studying Engineering.

WhAt WErE Your FAVouritE subJECts At sChool?My favourite subjects at school were Textiles and Design and Mathematics. I like to sew, design and create things, which I was able to pursue in Textiles and Design. I enjoyed the hands on aspect of the class which made it quite different to my other subjects. In maths, I enjoyed challenging myself with new

and more difficult problems, as well as the satisfaction of solving a tough question in an exam or homework task.

WhY did You ChoosE to studY EnGinEErinG?I chose to study Engineering as a way of combining design and mathematics, and applying them to real world situations. I wanted to challenge myself in mathematics at a tertiary level and adding a minor in architecture was a great way of complementing the functional aspect of engineering with the aesthetic design that you learn in architecture.

WhAt AdViCE Would You GiVE to studEnts thinKinG oF studYinG EnGinEErinG?I would recommend studying Engineering at university if you are interested in mathematics, physics or like to create things. It is a great, practical degree that teaches you to think logically and apply your knowledge to solve real world solutions. You can apply these skills to many jobs in STEM related fields other than Engineering. Engineers are often employed to do a range of jobs that you would not normally associate with Engineering so the opportunities are endless.

EnGinEErinG is still A mAlE dominAtEd industrY. tEll us About Your ExPEriEnCE WorKinG in thE FEmAlE minoritY.Yes, Engineering is still very much a male dominated field. For example, in my degree, there were about 22% females, which was a very different experience coming from an all girl’s high school. Even in the industry, the percentage of female Engineers is still very small, especially in more technical areas. I think the lack of female role models in top tier positions is the most challenging aspect of being in a male dominated industry as it is hard to see what your future may hold. However many companies are now working hard to make work places more attractive to female employees, like having flexible work hours and good maternity leave schemes, so I believe the industry is changing for the better.

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imagine you are learning about india. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to visit the Taj Mahal and explore its wonders? What if your geography class is learning about coral reefs and could go diving in the Maldives or Hanauma Bay or the Great Barrier Reef to see what it’s like there. What would it be like to visit the South Pole, or Niagara Falls or the Palace of Versailles? There are so many amazing things to see and learn about in our world.

While we would love to take our students on excursions to learn about the things they can’t experience at school, there are obviously many places that are simply too far away, too expensive, too dangerous or too impractical to visit.

Meet Expeditions. Expeditions is a new tool in development from Google that uses the StreetView technology found in Google Maps to take students on virtual field trips to all sorts of exotic and interesting places, all without leaving the classroom. Using a simple and inexpensive viewer made of cardboard, paired with a smartphone and the free Expeditions app, teachers are able to share immersive 3-dimensional, 360-degree panoramic imagery with their students to let them experience some of the incredible places that a school bus simply cannot take them.

Although Expeditions is still in the beta testing stage, students from PLC Sydney were recently invited to take part in a special sneak preview of the technology. Two members of Google’s Australian Expeditions team visited us in October and spent a day sharing some of these amazing virtual field trips with our girls. Guided by the teachers, students in Years 3, 4, 6 and 11 were taken to the top of Mount Fuji in Japan, to Amundsen’s Hut in Antarctica, climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, and feeding sharks off the coast of Miami, to name just a few. The excitement, engagement and enthusiasm of the girls

was very obvious. Their reaction as they first looked through the cardboard viewer was one of utter amazement. As they excitedly looked around – up, down, behind them – taking in the full panoramic experience of the location they were virtually visiting, it quickly became apparent just how much impact this technology could have in education. As one of our teachers observed, the girls got to visit and learn about places that they would not have been able to actually go to in person. And as one of our students noted, it makes you realise just how many places there are in the world to learn about.

Looking at the world through a virtual viewer is obviously no replacement for the real thing, but it’s certainly a great option for immersively taking students to places that they may not otherwise get to experience for real, all without leaving the classroom. As a tool for learning, as a starting point for discussion, as a means of provoking conversation and questions, Expeditions is astonishing in its simplicity.

The intent of the Expeditions team is to develop a tool that not only offers an immersive educational experience, but can be used in schools at minimal cost. Many students already own a smartphone, so by adding a free app and a viewer costing just a few dollars the potential for exploring the world virtually becomes a very real option for schools everywhere.

PLC Sydney was pleased to have been able to be part of the Google Expeditions Pioneer Program and to be able to offer feedback on its future direction. For more information about Expeditions you can visit https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/

Mr Chris Betcher Technology Integrator

an exPediTion WiTh googLe

imagine you could visit any place in the world. Where would you go? What would you like to see? What would you hope to experience?

Students had the opportunity to see the world through a Google Expedition's virtual viewer.

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making STrideS in ba Vi, VieTnam

Aside from building works, the real key to change at Ba Vi is people power. This year we took exercise physiologist Alex Smith with us to help guide our students with rehabilitation exercises for the children. Crucially, Alex also helped train the rehab workers who are permanently at Ba Vi. We thank Alex for her kindness and care in volunteering her services on this Tour.

Spending time with the children at Ba Vi makes you realise the importance of human contact. The students all commented that they had underestimated the power of touch and individual care.

We knew we wanted to support another staff member for the exercise room. Not enough children were getting out of their beds each day and getting the treatment and love they needed. With the help of our contacts at Helping Hands Vietnam (an organisation on the ground in Ba Vi every day), we have been able to support Tham, an incredibly generous and loving rehab worker.

Thank you to all of the members of the PLC community for the love and energy that they show this very important service learning project. We look forward to making more progress at Ba Vi during our next visit in April 2016.

ms Joanna maxwellDrama Teacher and Year 11 Service Learning Coordinator

PlC Sydney’s work in the ba Vi Orphanage is making a real difference. A generous outpouring of love and financial support at the Trivia Night from staff and year 11 parents has allowed for the building of two new covered areas. Children are now able to play and learn in comfort out of the rain or sun should it be needed.

Exercise physiologist Alex Smith working with a child at the Ba Vi Orphanage in Vietnam.


grandparenTs Make The world go roundGrandparents make the world,A little softer,A little kinderAnd a little warmerWe cherish the silver in their hairAnd the gold in their hearts.We love you grandmas and grandpasYou make the world go roundAnd when we’re down you come around and turn my frown upside down,You’ll always be there open and profound,We love you grandparents all around.Your words of wisdom are of the most harmonic sound.

rose bouwman, Year 6

the Junior school welcomed their grandparents and special friends to Grandparents’ Day on the last day of Term 3. This annual event celebrates the vital role that grandparents play in our society and values the wisdom, strength, information and guidance they offer to our community.

Over morning tea, guests were entertained by the Junior Pipers, Junior Handbells, Orchestra, Hamilton Strings and the Choirs.

The Junior School girls were very pleased and proud to showcase their school experiences and share activities during the morning. After spending time in classrooms engaging with the girls, the grandparents attended a Chapel Service in their honour. Throughout the morning, grandparents were acknowledged for the wonderful contribution they make to their granddaughters’ lives.

mrs deryn smythHead of Junior School

mrs melissa Watters Deputy Head of Junior School

A warm smile, a big hug and a kiss on the cheek.Playing games, sipping tea, just her and meWatching movies on Friday nights, me and her, snuggling tight.Sitting in bed and reading a story staying up late at nightWatching TV, taking a walk, sitting on a park bench and having a talkDrawing a picture, paint everywhere, looking at our handprints, mine and yours I compareI look up to you, I listen to your every word.Laughing together, talking together playing together too.These are the things me and my grandmother do.

Ameera Parker, Year 5

whY grandparenTs are speCialHave you ever wondered how you got on this planet? Well your grandparents gave birth to your parents and your parents gave birth to you – that’s pretty special! So why are your grandparents special to you? I know my grandparents are special because they keep me company and they love to spend time with me.

Secondly they always give me a nice warm toasty feeling inside, as they show how much they love and care for me. Thirdly, they love to play games and read books with me. Fourthly because they keep me connected with my Greek background, teaching and sharing with me all about our traditions and customs, and old family stories. My grandparents have a lot of wisdom to share.

ilyssa Papadopoulos, Year 3

a Very SPeCiaL day aT PLC - grandParenTS’ day

Students performing for their special guests – their grandparents.

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Chamber Choir PerformS WorLd Premiere

PlC Sydney’s Chamber Choir was privileged to perform a special new choral work for the first time at the annual music festival, held earlier this year. Entitled Malala the composition was inspired by malala yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager and youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who has campaigned for girls’ education.

malala’s cause became widely known when she was seriously injured after being shot in the face for her outspoken views on her life in Pakistan's north-western Khyber province under Taliban rule, and promoting education for girls. During this time the Taliban were bombing schools and torturing teachers, murdering writers and musicians and anyone who spoke out for women’s rights.

The work was commissioned by the College in 2014 and written by Composer-in-Residence, Mr Paul Jarman. Mr Jarman is a widely acclaimed Australian composer and performing artist, who has written music for some

of Australia’s most unique events including the Olympic Arts Festival, Rugby World Cup and Australia Day Spectacular. Mr Jarman is most well-known for his choral music and original lyrics, commissioned by ensembles including Gondwana Voices, South Australian Festival of Music, and Australian Boys Choir.

Mr Jarman chose to compose the work because he was inspired by Malala, not only for her passion, commitment and eloquence, but mostly for her bravery. As a girls’ school with a strong international focus and outreach, Mr Jarman felt that PLC Sydney was the perfect choice to compose the work for the students to perform.

“It is important that girls Malala’s age are singing her story. It is important that we as a society open the discussion and help to enable all children the right to an education. It is important that we never forget the liberty that has been granted to us, and we must preserve and help others to find it,” Mr Jarman said.

Head of Music, Ms Fiona Clouston, said that Malala was a wonderful subject for the commissioned work because she is a young woman that PLC Sydney students and all young girls can look up to and try to emulate.

“Malala’s qualities of strength, selflessness and compassion are an integral part of PLC Sydney’s ethos, and are encouraged through the school’s service learning program and work in Vietnam and East Timor,” Ms Clouston said.

Following the annual Music Festival, Malala has since been performed twice at the 2015 Sydney Eisteddfod in which the choir achieved third prize and a place in the John Lamble Australasian Choral Championships. A video of the recording has been created, which will be sent to Malala and used as part of the school's Service Learning Program. The video is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-yV4gaAH_g&feature=youtu.be

mrs nadia YoungDigital Content Manager

The Chamber Choir performing Malala at the annual Music Festival earlier this year.


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in addition, unjelique was honoured with the role of Art and Design Captain for 2015. She performed this duty with professionalism and aplomb, and, often seen with her signature pencil in her hair, displayed enormous enthusiasm in performing this role whilst meeting the requirements of her studies.

As Art and Design Captain, Unjelique was an outstanding mentor to her fellow students of Visual Arts and Technological and Applied Studies and ambassador for The Croydon. Never without a smile on her face and always supportive of others, it would be difficult to find a better example of a more dedicated student.

Unjelique, like many of her peers, spent much of her time in The Croydon committing herself wholeheartedly to completing the finest work she could

possibly achieve. Always appreciative and respectful of her teachers, Mr Fyfe, Ms Emans and Mrs Nastasi, she embraced the challenge and despite the sleepless nights and fears surrounding the pressure of the creative process, there was always laughter and vibrant energy surrounding her as she worked.

Unjelique’s three outstanding major projects show her talent and creativity with a range of technical skills, mediums and styles. Her Renaissance and Gothic inspired Textiles and Design project incorporates a sophisticated application of computer-aided embroidery technology, silk-screen printing and fabric manipulation. The ensemble is designed and made to be worn on the red carpet at the 2015 CFDA Awards [Council of Fashion Designers of America].

Unjelique’s Visual Arts body of work The Secret Garden is a sensitive and emotive work inspired by personal experience and the relationship with her grandmother. The collection of drawings “explores the memories of childhood and the hours that I spent in my grandmother’s garden… My grandmother’s presence remains within my work, seen through the sewing together of each drawing, which resembles my grandmother’s ornate tapestries and intricate carpets.”

Perhaps Unjelique’s most impressive achievement is her Design and Technology major project, which has been nominated for DesignTech. The large-scale and intricate sea life design was a highlight of the HSC Technological and Applied Studies exhibition in July.

STudenT foCuS: unJeLiQue haJJar

Unjelique's Visual Arts body of work The Secret Garden was inspired by personal experience and the relationship with her grandmother.

Completing the higher School Certificate is no easy task for any ambitious student. for unjelique hajjar the challenge was compounded due to her selection of three creative arts subjects requiring the completion of a major practical project in each.


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The project is a “wall feature light, with interchangeable components and 3d sculptures, inspired by the underwater world.”

Unjelique has demonstrated incredible application and versatility with The Croydon’s laser cutter, she spent many hours working to produce all of the hundreds of components that make up the spectacular final design. The resulting light emitting and eye-catching design is so impressive and refined that the College has approached Unjelique to acquire the piece to be incorporated as a part of the interior design of the new Junior School at PLC Sydney.

The College is delighted to showcase such spectacular design work by one of our own students to become an integral part of the new Gateway Project.

Ms Jo KnightCurator, Adelaide Perry Gallery

Q&a WiTh unJeLiQueHOW HAVE YOU MANAGED TO BALANCE THE COMPLETION OF THREE SUCCESSFUL MAJOR PROJECTS DURING YOUR HSC YEAR?I had to be highly organised to balance all three major works and to spend an equal amount of time on each. My mind was constantly looking and thinking for new ideas and different possibilities for each work. I sacrificed a lot of personal time; such as lunch times and afternoons, in order to make use of every minute I was given.

I have a true passion and equal love for all three subjects; Visual Arts, Textiles and DT and that is a key factor that drove me to want to put 200% effort in, with no regrets. You have to love what you are doing! Staying positive throughout the process of creating each major work was another key factor, as well as the constant support of my family that were encouraging me every step of the way.

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING ART AND DESIGN CAPTAIN?Everything! It was the most rewarding experience of all my 14 years at PLC. I was constantly surrounded by supportive and inspiring staff members, meeting working artists and having the privilege to be immersed in such an amazing environment as 'The Croydon', which truly helped flourish who I am as a student, seeking to forge a creative future.

WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION WHEN THE COLLEGE APPROACHED YOU TO PURCHASE YOUR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT FOR THE NEW JUNIOR SCHOOL?I was in shock. I had to re-read the letter that was sent a number of times because I was in disbelief that the school would want to purchase my work. I am truly humbled by this offer, it was a nice way to end my time as a PLC student.

Unjelique's Design and Technology project, a wall feature light inspired by the underwater world, was a highlight of the HSC Technological and Applied Studies exhibition in July.

Unjelique Hajjar pictured with her Renaissance and Gothic inspired Textiles and Design project.


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highlights included a visit to the newly openly 9/11 memorial, a night at the iconic Apollo Theatre, workshops at Lee Strasberg and The American Academy of Dramatic Art, a Physical Theatre class and four incredible Broadway productions. Below, students reflect on some defining moments.

In my favourite workshop we learnt and practised the ideas of the Meisner technique; a concept that focuses on listening and responding to the other actor, rather than being focusing on self. Our acting tutor, Bruce Hermann, talked to us about the importance of projecting our energy into our scene partner and truly listening to what and how they say something. To practise this idea we participated in a Meisner repetition activity, where two people sit facing each other and repeat observations back and forth. Such as “you’re smiling, I’m smiling”...“you have a thin nose, I have a thin nose” and so on. The aim of this exercise was to create real moments of emotion between actors; whilst also learning to respond to dialogue truthfully.

Bruce worked with Tierney Clark and Steph Lyons, who performed monologues, along with Sophia Morrison and I, who performed a duologue from the senior play. We used the Meisner technique to heighten the emotion and

believability of the pieces, focusing on reacting and actually feeling the performance. I was challenged to change my fixed interpretation of the text, and genuinely react to the dialogue of my scene partner Sophia. In the repetition exercises, when we were acting as our characters, it was often challenging to remember lines and maintain technical structure, a challenge I had to embrace and use improvisation. This in turn created a truthful and emotional performance. It was interesting to watch people performing on stage, becoming genuinely emotional. At one point Steph started to cry, as she was overwhelmed with the emotional gravity of her piece. It was amazing to see the total shift in her performance’s depth and impact. Through spontaneity and genuine reaction, the acting became real.

ruby blinkhorn, Year 11

Although constantly surround by well refined talent and experiential knowledge at school, the Drama Tour afforded me a well needed boost of confidence. With the closure of each workshop, doors to new possibilities opened, thus continuously inspiring me to move forward strongly with my understanding of theatre and performance. The abundance of knowledge gained within the workshops, along with the bright flashing lights of Times Square, instilled the idea within me that with passion and patience comes success. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities we experienced on the tour, the infinite amount of information and ideas I have brought back with me, and the bonds I have made with the other students with whom I never shared a dull moment with. I would also like to extend my thanks to Mr Friend, Ms Maxwell, Ms McCarthy, and Ms Curiel, for not only making the tour possible but for always putting the wants and needs of 20 students ahead of their own. I did not realise how transformative the tour was going to be, however, Kurt Vonnegut's famous statement "So I went to New York City to be born again" accurately represents my experience.

Gisella Candi, Year 11

The recent drama Tour to New york City was an enriching learning and cultural experience.

Students had the opportunity to work with a director and actor from a Broadway production during a Broadway workshop.


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Coding for The fuTure

roboTiCS CLub

The rise of the web and smart mobile technology has changed our world in some rather fundamental ways, and all indications suggest that change will continue for quite a while yet.

An exciting new robotics club is beginning in 2016 for Years 7-10 students. It is a club that incorporates, computer programming, physics and mathematics, while building teamwork and critical thinking skills.

It is aimed at girls that have an inquisitive mind and enjoy problem solving. While the aim is to compete against other schools, it is

also going to foster curiosity and an ability to engage with technology in a fun and encouraging environment.

Miss Lauren MitchellScience Teacher

immediate access to information, the ability to communicate instantly with friends around the world, and the enormous opportunities being created by the Internet of Things means that we still have lots of potential in front of us.

Our digital economy needs people who not only consume technology but also understand and help create it. Being a technologically literate member of society means knowing more than just how to send email, check Facebook or play Candy Crush. We need to ensure that we are equipping our students with the skills to fully participate in the digital world as creators, not just consumers.

While not every student will become a software developer, it is important that our girls understand the core ideas about how technology works.

Computer code, in the form of software and online services, is not only what lets you play Angry Birds on your phone, but is also what powers the larger worlds of banking, travel and media.

Virtually everything you do on a daily basis is affected by software. Your TV, car, kitchen appliances, all depend on computer code to operate. We are entering an era where almost every job relies on software. Whether you work in architecture, finance, medicine, education, science, or something else, chances are that your ability to function in that profession is being impacted by your understanding and creativity with software. The demand for graduates with computer science skills far outweighs the number of students with those skills, and those students who graduate with a solid understanding of computer science are very much in demand.

Recent updates to the Australian Curriculum have recognised the importance of this change through a brand new subject area called Digital Technologies. This new subject goes far beyond just knowing how to operate a computer, and places specific emphasis on computational

thinking, systems thinking and design thinking, all foundational ideas for computer science.

At PLC we want our girls to be leaders in this change. In 2016, we will have a dedicated IT Specialist teacher working with students in the Junior School to teach these ideas of computational thinking and coding skills using Scratch, robotics and physical computing.

Over the last few years, Year 5 have been learning to code using Scratch, a programming language from MIT designed especially for students. Scratch introduces them to sequencing, branching, repetition and variables, which form the basis of understanding computer logic. They have created games, simulations and interactive stories and learnt the fundamentals of coding. Scratch is very popular with the students.

The Year 4 classes have been learning to code using the excellent resources of code.org, an online site designed to teach computer coding to young (and not so young) students. Year 4 students also entered the Bebris Computational Thinking Challenge for the first time this year. This online challenge required them to solve increasingly difficult problems by applying the ideas of pattern recognition, logic and computational thinking. The girls did extremely well, claiming numerous credits, distinctions and high distinctions.

In the senior years, PLC Sydney hosts a computer science course offered through the University of NSW. Students taking this course gain credit for first year computer science at university and it provides an excellent bridge from school for those students interested in CS. Numerous university courses now require some level of computer science, so being able to get this experience while still at school is a great opportunity.

Mr Chris BetcherTechnology Integrator


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an eVandaLe ChriSTmaS TradiTion

Every year at this time, Evandale begin preparing and presenting their annual Christmas Concert. Rehearsals begin long before our parent community excitedly take their seats. This much anticipated event retells the story of Christmas through a different theme each year.

All classes Pre-Kindergarten to Year 1 are responsible for a part of the story. Highlights for the girls include dressing in character, singing and dancing for the Junior School students and families. Year 2 are our stars, confidently narrating the story line, developing their own special character and leading their younger peers in what has become a much loved Evandale tradition.

mrs Catherine o'dohertyYear 1 Teacher and Stage 1 Coordinator

imagine a magical stage full of expectant Evandale girls. All nerves slowly disappear as the musical introduction begins to play. Gently, the sounds of the Australian bush echo through the AkT as this year’s Christmas Concert, A Bush Christmas, commences.


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ToP auSTraLian SPeaking honourS

A team of four students, nicole sung and Annelise mcCarthy from Year 11, and Jade Lin and Stephanie Lee from Year 10, were selected to represent PLC Sydney at the National Titles. Both Year 11 students were awarded places on the Australian Team, scoring overall 6th and 8th highest performing public speakers in Australian Schools.

nicole sung reports:

We were excited and undoubtedly a little nervous, as we stepped into the impressive grounds of St Kevin’s College. Teams of students from around Australia were huddled together against the cold Melbourne wind, and as we were handed our individual schedules, we all knew we were about to embark on a four-day adventure, intense and demanding, yet ultimately rewarding.

The Championships required us to perform across the disciplines of Interpretive Reading, Impromptu Speaking, Debating and Persuasive Speaking or After Dinner Speaking.

The competition allowed us to witness some amazing talent from across Australia. The calibre of speakers was astounding. AIDPSC was an eye-opening experience, a one-of-a-kind chance to showcase our public speaking and debating skills, as well as learn from one another and socialise with like-minded young people. The energy throughout the competition was intense and fast-paced, and definitely a highlight of our year.

The absolute highlight was that Nicole Sung and Annelise McCarthy won the overall 6th and 8th highest ranking public speaking titles in Australia.

As part of the top eight in Australia, Nicole and Annie were awarded positions on the Australian Representative team, at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships. The World Championships will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in late March 2016. They are joined by five other students from Victoria and one student from Ravenswood.

The Australian individual debating and Public Speaking Championships (AidPSC) were held in melbourne on 21-23 September 2015.

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Also representing PLC, Jade Lin and Stephanie Lee. These amazing girls worked persistently, and their willingness to continually learn and improve has undoubtedly paid off. We wish Jade and Stephanie, current Year 10 students, all the best for AIDPSC 2016.

From early morning debating training with ex-student (and also 6th in Australia in 2013) Melinda Walsh, to dashing to Lyons House in the spare moments in the yearly exam block, this experience required dedication and hard work. This would not have been possible without two very special people. Firstly, to Mrs Hawkey; for guiding and inspiring us throughout the entire journey, being so incredibly organised, and of course, helping the Year 10s iron their kilts. Secondly, to Ms Bennetts; who may not have been physically present, but was so incredibly supportive and encouraging (and always emailing us news articles. Thanks Ms B!).

Alongside Annie, 2016 Public Speaking Captain, I am very excited for the future of Public Speaking and Debating in PLC Sydney. We have such a great culture of encouragement and support, and an incredible team of teachers at Lyons House. I can’t wait for what the next year will bring.

nicole sung, Year 11Debating Captain 2016

Annelise McCarthy (left) and Nicole Sung were awarded the 8th and 6th rankings respectively at the AIDPSC in Melbourne. Both girls will now represent Australia at the World Championships in Pennsylvania in 2016.


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TAylOr POrTErWhAt sPort/s ArE You inVolVEd in?Athletics, cross country, snow sports.

hoW old WErE You WhEn You stArtEd?I have been running since I was a young child but I started training when I was 11. And for skiing I only started last year.

hoW did You GEt inVolVEd?My mum was a runner as well so she got me into that. And Mrs Johnston got me into skiing.

WhAt ArE somE oF thE ChAllEnGEs You FACE With JuGGlinG sChool WorK And ComPEtinG/trAininG?Most of my time out of school is spent training and competing and it is very hard to find a good hour and a half block of time to do work.

WhAt do You liKE to do to WhEn You ArE not ComPEtinG or doinG sChool WorK?I love to spend time with friends and I love going out on the boat or going to the beach!

WhErE ArE You CurrEntlY ComPEtinG/trAininG?I have recently been competing in Victoria for national cross country, athletics and skiing.

WhAt is thE nExt EVEnt You Will bE ComPEtinG At?My next event I'm competing at is national athletics in Melbourne.

WhAt do You thinK hAs bEEn Your biGGEst sPortinG AChiEVEmEnt so FAr?My biggest sporting achievement has to probably be best in the state for the 2000m steeplechase against the older age group, and nationals still to come.

WhAt is Your GrEAtEst sPortinG Ambition?When I'm older I really aspire to go to the Commonwealth Games and hopefully even the Olympics.

ArE You A mEmbEr oF A squAd/tEAm?I am a member of Athletics NSW.

do You hAVE A rAnKinG?• State - 1st steeplechase (under 16) • Australian - 25th cross country (under 16) • Australian - 17th cross country skiing

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“I knew I loved playing any sport because it challenges me and I always love being active so this then encouraged me to start playing a competitive sport.”

WhAt is Your GrEAtEst sPortinG Ambition? One of my greatest sporting ambitions is trying to make it into the state soccer team as well as the state hockey team. When I played for CIS I met an Australian hockey player who really inspired me. I also enjoyed watching the PLC IGSSA final at Homebush.

ArE You A mEmbEr oF A squAd/tEAm?I currently play in a summer 6 soccer team.

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WhAt sPort/s ArE You inVolVEd in?My two favourite sports that I love to play are soccer and hockey. I also enjoy a variety of sports like water polo, touch football, basketball, cross country and athletics.

hoW old WErE You WhEn You stArtEd PlAYinG?I started playing soccer at around the age of 5 and started playing hockey in Term 2 of Year 5.

hoW did You GEt inVolVEd?I knew I loved playing any sport because it challenges me and I always love being active so this then encouraged me to start playing a competitive sport. So I started playing club soccer with no experience and I joined Hurlstone Park Soccer Club with my friends. I instantly fell in love with what I was playing and started to take it to a more competitive level as I got older. I started hockey in Term 2 of Year 5 because my mum had said that she loved playing hockey in high school therefore I joined the hockey team.

WhAt ArE somE oF thE ChAllEnGEs You FACE With JuGGlinG sChool WorK And ComPEtinG/trAininG?Every day at school we get a new load of homework and I play a different sport every day. Of course I have to keep track of my homework so mum makes me complete all homework before I go to any sport training which I think is fair. I obviously would not like to miss out on any training so I always do my homework.

WhAt do You liKE to do to WhEn You ArE not ComPEtinG or doinG sChool WorK?When I am not competing or doing any work I love to go down to the park and kick the ball around with my dad, my brother and my mum. I also enjoy playing in the backyard. I also love to catch up with my friends.

WhErE ArE You CurrEntlY ComPEtinG/trAininG?Currently I play summer sixes soccer, I also go to a soccer development academy. I play waterpolo and basketball through PLC. I play hockey during Term 2.

WhAt is thE nExt EVEnt You Will bE ComPEtinG At? I am going to attend the tryouts for the Sydney Olympic FC under 13's rep team. This is going to be a great experience.

WhAt do You thinK hAs bEEn Your biGGEst sPortinG AChiEVEmEnt so FAr?One of my biggest sporting achievements so far was playing for CIS at the state competition in Murwillumbah. It was a three day competition in May this year. Each day we played three games and our team made it into the finals but unfortunately we lost. It was a really great experience.

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lAurEN fliNTWhAt sPort ArE You inVolVEd in?Diving

hoW old WErE You WhEn You stArtEd?I was 10 when I first started diving. I fell in love with it straight away and now could not imagine life without diving.

hoW did You GEt inVolVEd in Your sPort?I first started diving with the school and Michelle Olsson, the Gymnastics and Diving Coordinator, told me about an opportunity coming up to trial for NSWIS. I went for the trials and I got in.

WhAt ArE somE oF thE ChAllEnGEs You FACE With JuGGlinG sChool WorK And ComPEtinG/trAininG?Time. On school days I train three mornings a week and four afternoons and then also on Saturday morning. I don’t get a lot of free time and use Thursday afternoons as a homework day. I also catch up with my homework on the weekends. I have to be organised and productive to get through it.

WhAt do You liKE to do to WhEn You ArE not ComPEtinG or doinG sChool WorK?I like going to the beach and hanging out with friends.

WhErE ArE You CurrEntlY ComPEtinG/trAininG?Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, State Sports Centre and NSWIS (NSW Institute of Sport).

WhAt is thE nExt EVEnt You Will bE ComPEtinG At?The next big competition will be the State Championships and then the Australian National Elite Junior Championships 2016. In between there will be a number of smaller qualifying competitions.

WhAt do You thinK hAs bEEn Your biGGEst sPortinG AChiEVEmEnt so FAr?• 1st place at the Australian Elite Junior Nationals for Platform.• 3rd place at the Nationals for 1m Springboard.• Awarded Most Outstanding New Talent for 2015.

WhAt is Your GrEAtEst sPortinG Ambition?Representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games. My goal is the 2020 Olympic Games.

ArE You A mEmbEr oF A squAd/tEAm?NSWIS Elite Junior Squad.

do You hAVE A rAnKinG?Australian Elite Junior C National Champion on Platform.

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WhAt sPort/s ArE You inVolVEd in?Rowing, athletics, hockey and soccer

hoW old WErE You WhEn You stArtEd?I started little athletics when I was six and hockey soon followed when I was about 10. I pursued rowing when I moved into Year 7 and continued until Year 12.

hoW did You GEt inVolVEd?I used to do a lot of ballet, tap and jazz until it became clear that I didn’t possess the finesse or elegance of a dancer. So, I transitioned to the other end of the spectrum and began to take part in contact sports like hockey, soccer and basketball where I immediately fell in love with the concept of teamwork, stiff competition and the fast-paced nature of the game.

WhAt ArE somE oF thE ChAllEnGEs You FACE With JuGGlinG sChool WorK And ComPEtinG/ trAininG?In my mind, school work and physical activity go hand in hand. I always get excited whenever I have training because I think of it as an opportunity to push my limits and spend time with friends while separating myself from the stresses of everyday life. Training also provides me with the necessary adrenaline to jump-start my day of learning. However, it is challenging to remain organised and up-to-date with school work – especially during Year 12 – when you’re training upwards of 25 hours a week. In this instance, I’d recommend a nap!

WhAt do You liKE to do to WhEn You ArE not ComPEtinG or doinG sChool WorK?I love spending time with friends and family – I enjoy bike riding with my dad and playing chess with my grandpa.

WhErE ArE You CurrEntlY ComPEtinG/trAininG?I haven’t been training consistently during the exam period of the HSC but I always try and make an effort to do some physical exercise every day whether it be a run or bike ride at my local park, taking my dog for a walk or doing some bodyweight exercises in the living room.

WhAt is thE nExt EVEnt You Will bE ComPEtinG At?Hopefully, I’ll get the opportunity to race at State and Nationals for rowing in 2016 as well as athletics and hockey competitions.

WhAt do You thinK hAs bEEn Your biGGEst sPortinG AChiEVEmEnt so FAr?I think breaking the shot put record at IGSSA and a shot put and javelin record at the PLC Athletics Carnival. I’m also so proud to have been a member of the First IV who placed 1st at Head of the River this year. Also, being a member of the Hockey Firsts as we claimed our fourth consecutive premiership was an incredibly gratifying experience.

WhAt is Your GrEAtEst sPortinG Ambition?I’m not sure yet but wherever sport takes me I hope I embody humility, graciousness and sportsmanship just like my sports idol Roger Federer.

ArE You A mEmbEr oF A squAd/tEAm?Currently no but I’m really looking forward to joining a rowing and hockey club in the New Year.

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Contemporary designers are often used as inspiration for the design and manufacture of a range of projects. Year 10 Design Technology students have been working enthusiastically this year to design and create a product range that could potentially be sold at the Finders Keepers Markets.

Students designed products individually and then worked collaboratively to create a market stall concept that could be promoted through a company logo, poster design and marketing materials. Each design team were provided with a set amount of resources to generate ideas including textile materials, plywood and coloured perspex. Students could select an existing designer from The Finders Keepers Markets or the contemporary designers Schamburg and Alvisse, Balmain or Alessi as inspiration for their work.

Natasha Gatsios, Vanessa Lubrano, Veronica Macaluso and Ashleigh Rollason created a geometric inspired jewellery range and stand for their new design company Charmant Designs. These girls worked exceptionally well as a creative team to share ideas, inspiration and experimented effectively to develop a quality product range.

Whilst the introduction of laser cutting technology to The Croydon has been used in the development of industrial and textile design products, it is wonderful to see this group working collaboratively to explore intricate jewellery design opportunities.

ms Jo herrmannHead of Technological and Applied Studies

“I enjoyed working on this project because I got to work with a group of girls that I was comfortable working with and that I knew would contribute greatly to ensure the final product was a product that included aspects of each person’s ideas. I enjoyed creating the jewellery products as it was an item that the whole team was comfortable creating and each became inspired easily which resulted in a positive final design.”

natasha Gatsios, Year 10

deSignS Come To Life

The design and Technology courses encourage our students to be creative and innovative young designers.

Year 10 students (from left) Veronica Macaluso, Natasha Gatsios, Ashleigh Rollason and Vanessa Lubrano, worked well together as a creative team to develop a range of geometric inspired jewellery.


STePS WiTh hoPeher mother, Kim Waters, was taking her cousin to visit a school on the thai-Cambodian border setup by the non-profit organisation Steps with Hope. At the last minute, Liliana’s cousin was unable to go and she had the opportunity to travel with her mother instead.

The trip was an incredible chance for Liliana to see a different way of life. The 60 students at the Cambodian Christian School cross the border each day into Thailand from Cambodia at 8.00 am where they have lessons until 12 noon. Many of the students also work so they must travel back to Cambodia to perform their jobs.

Liliana was able to spend a lot of time with the students, doing art and craft “such as making rainbows with paper plates, snakes out of coffee pods and t-shirts,” she said. “At the end of classes every day we walked the children to the Thai-Cambodian border, holding their hands until we arrived and then saying goodbye at the border.”

Steps with Hope was founded in early 2008 after a visit to a refugee camp in Thailand. Thousands of Hmong people from Laos were being detained in a military patrolled camp behind razor wire. Seeing the young children and teenagers with very little hope inspired Jennifer Spoor and Gloria Luff to share the story on their return to Australia. They were soon joined by Tim and Julie Mason and Steps with Hope was born with an aim to bring hope to children and youth within the camp. The organisation’s current focus is on the provision of education and food to under privileged Khmer children, victims of the earlier war in Cambodia.

Liliana says the team is very active in creating fundraising activities each year. “This year in April we had a formal dinner for 200 people, with speakers and raffles. I spoke at the dinner to give the guests an overview of my visit to the school. With the money raised we buy supplies for the children such as pencil cases complete with new pens and pencils, new uniforms and sunglasses. The money also contributes towards

school supplies, activities and treats like lollies that the children can’t normally afford. Any money left over is used to assist children that do not attend the school.”

Steps with Hope fully funds the school from monies raised and Liliana said "this includes paying teacher salaries, a daily meal for the students (which is often the only reason why some parents allow the students to attend), as well as providing all of the school's resources." The fundraiser this year was so successful Steps with Hope has been able to employ a teacher for the Khmer speaking children to learn English from.

Liliana said the trip to Thailand was a real eye-opener. “It showed me how lucky I am to live in a place like Sydney and go to a school like PLC. To have friends and a family, to have a roof over my head and to be able to have three courses a day of food, sometimes with snacks. These children only get one serving a day of food that they normally take home to share with their families that could have up to eight family members.”

To support Steps with Hope Liliana suggests “visiting www.stepswithhope.org to find out more about their fundraising activities to raise money for these amazing children.”

in 2014 year 7 student liliana Waters-delaney was presented with an unexpected opportunity.

Liliana Waters-Delaney working with the students.

Staff and students at the Cambodian Christian School.

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60 SeCondS WiTh....mrS Lynne knaPman

mathematics Teacher and director of Co-curricular and Academic Support

WhEn did You stArt tEAChinG?1982

hAVE You AlWAYs bEEn A tEAChEr or hAVE You hAd othEr CArEErs bEForE tEAChinG?I have always been a teacher with a break for motherhood.

WhY did You ChoosE to bEComE A tEAChEr?When I was at school, there seemed to be a limited choice of careers. It was the best option available. My mother was a teacher.

WhAt hAs bEEn Your GrEAtEst ChAllEnGE in thE ClAssroom?Trying to make a difference, each and every lesson.

WhAt do You EnJoY most About bEinG inVolVEd in EduCAtion?Making a difference to someone.

WhAt do You Find most rEWArdinG About tEAChinG? Girls being successful academically but also helping girls who may be at a challenging point in their life.

do You hAVE AnY intErEsts/hobbiEs? I spend a great deal of time each day (approximately 3.5 hours) at CrossFit. I have competed at world level for the last six years and really enjoy it.

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60 SeCondS WiTh.... mrS SueLLen WhiTe

year 6 Teacher and Stage 3 Coordinator

WhEn did You stArt tEAChinG?I started teaching in 1982. Even though the Department of Education had too many trained teachers and full time work was hard to get, I was lucky enough to get five years of casual teaching blocks at Middle Harbour Public School in Mosman. The staff were very supportive of a first-year-out teacher and extremely helpful. My years there were a very happy start to my teaching career.

“There is never a dull moment when you are a teacher. I learn something new every day and meet a great variety of people.”

hAVE You AlWAYs bEEn A tEAChEr or hAVE You hAd othEr CArEErs bEForE tEAChinG?Teaching has always been my career, but I have had some interesting casual jobs.

When I was at university, I worked at ‘Playways’, the Kindergarten Union toyshop in Clarence Street. Customers were very passionate about good quality, educational toys and I loved demonstrating the toys and making suggestions about what customers might buy.

I also worked for the catering company at the Sydney Opera House and, as a bonus to the job, was thrilled to see many ballets, operas, plays and orchestral concerts, a practice that continues today.

For two years I worked in the Information Booth at the Royal Easter Show, a demanding role that involved dealing with many different types of interesting people.

WhY did You ChoosE to bEComE A tEAChEr?I had great experiences at school. I liked my teachers and how they directed my learning, imparted information and guided me through tasks. I thought I could inspire students like they did me. It is also worth mentioning that thanks to the generosity of the Whitlam government, I was offered a scholarship to go to university, and that both of my parents were passionate, motivated teachers, so the profession is in my genes.

WhAt hAs bEEn Your GrEAtEst ChAllEnGE in thE ClAssroom?Catering for individual differences and various learning styles, and preparing interesting, challenging lessons keeps me on my toes - as well as keeping abreast of the latest gizmos and gadgets that technology has to offer. I often have to ask for assistance from my students and admire those who have grown up in the age of technology.

WhAt do You EnJoY most About bEinG inVolVEd in EduCAtion?No day, month, term or year is ever the same. Education is a dynamic area. Styles of teaching and the ways students learn are changing all the time. There is never a dull moment when you are a teacher. I learn something new every day and meet a great variety of people.

WhAt do You Find most rEWArdinG About tEAChinG?

Teaching is rewarding when students apply themselves with passion to a task, when there is an excited buzz

inside the classroom, when students ask for assistance, when they discuss how they are going to tackle a question, when students seek encouragement to continue, then persevere, when a class demonstrates a genuine interest in each other and work together as a team… and when the Year 6 musical finally comes together and is a success!

do You hAVE A most mEmorAblE CArEEr Point to dAtE?Starting my job at PLC Sydney in 1991 was a career-changing year for me. I had never worked in a school with such facilities and opportunities and I was proud to join the staff.

Who hAs bEEn Your GrEAtEst inFluEnCE?

My father inspired to me to be a creative thinker, an effective communicator and to be curious about the world around me. He encouraged me to treat others fairly and in a manner that I would like to be treated. He balanced many personal interests and hobbies with a very successful teaching career.

do You hAVE AnY intErEsts/hobbiEs?I love to cook, sew and knit, garden, read, walk and play tennis. I like to play and listen to music. My life is busy and I can always think of something to do.

WhAt is Your motto in liFE?I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

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from The arChiVeS: Learning ouTSide The CLaSSroom

in 1926 the Principal, dr mcqueen, instituted the school camp in Mittagong. The camp was to give the girls practical education that could not be given in classrooms. According to The Golden Hope “The girls went to a furnished house at Mittagong which could accommodate 40 people… Each form went down for a week and carried out its usual assigned work with as many excursions as possible… The domestic arrangements were planned and executed by the girls themselves” by an elected committee of girls from that form.

In the early years of the Depression Miss Drennan, Acting Principal, led a group of 20 girls on a trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

The group travelled by train to Brisbane and Gladstone and then endured eight hours on board a lugger to Nor-West Island – it seems more than one learned about seasickness!

One of the girls wrote that they went “reefing” and “looked at beautifully-tinted coral and brilliant fish.” She also recorded that they “fished and went mutton birding, went swimming, and

managed to roast ourselves a nice brown by the end of the trip.”

During first term of 1949 pupils from the Fifth and Sixth forms visited Jenolan Caves. They inspected the Temple of Baal and the River Caves, “hardly able to imagine that the formations were thousands of years old”. The girls and their teachers spent the night at Caves House and returned the next day, their only complaint being that the visit “was all too short.”

Construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme began in 1949 and in 1953 teachers Miss Fulton and Miss Gray took a group of students to inspect the hydroelectricity and irrigation complex of dams and power stations.

The classroom may well be the main place where teaching and learning take place within a school, but many important lessons are learned outside this conventional space. images from the College’s Archives show the variety of excursions over the years.

1953 Excursion to the Snowy River.


The itinerary also included Melbourne and Boonoke Station, where they inspected the shearing shed and saw wild young horses being broken in.

Other images show excursions to Balmoral, Bathurst, Central Australia and New York.

Excursions demonstrate concepts taught in the classroom, expose students to the history and culture of other places in our state, country or overseas, foster independence, improve social skills and strengthen friendships. Indeed, they usually become part of happy memories from schooldays.

ms debby CramerArchivist

1931 newspaper clipping: “A party of senior girls from the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Croydon, leaving Central Station last night for Brisbane en route to the Barrier Reef.”

1993: Year 11 students visited The Olgas in Central Australia.

1980: Year 6 students pan for gold on trip to Bathurst. Photo: Susan Yee, student 1973-1986.

1926 School camp at Mittagong.

sourCEsThe Golden Hope: PLC Sydney 1888-1988, John McFarlane, 1988, p.63-64.Aurora Australis, December 1931, p.13-15.Aurora Australis, December 1949, p.28-29.Aurora Australis, December 1953, p.29-30.


a medieVaL exPerienCeThe day began with students dressing creatively for the day and making preparations for later competitions. They were then regaled with stories by two entertainers who specialise on life in the Middle Ages. This was followed by an impressively authentic group of re-enactors called the Danelaw Medieval Fighting Society showing our girls both how battles were fought, and what close hand to hand fighting was like. Both presentations were educational and very engaging.

Our girls also demonstrated they had excellent background knowledge and could fully appreciate and contribute to both shows with answers to questions and intelligent questions to the performers.

Lunch of chicken and vegetables followed and then the competitions began. In preparation in class beforehand, students were required to conduct research about Medieval life and bring evidence of their knowledge with them.

There were prizes for the best costumes, the best posters, the best song or rap and the best decorated and most historically accurate cake in the shape of a castle.

It was a wonderful day which was enjoyed by everyone. Congratulations to Year 8.

ms leonie brewerDirector of International Studies

PlC Sydney students are always enthusiastic participants in their studies but an authentic taste of history was brought to life for year 8 on medieval day.


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youTh member for STraThfieLd: The hon. aLiSon Chen

Alison presented a petition at the Youth Parliament sitting week on a subject she feels strongly about. “As the Youth Member for Strathfield, I presented a petition that called for a new and thorough community consultation process on the Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Strategy. This project involves the construction of 60 000 apartments along Parramatta Road. However, the initial consultation process was far from adequate, with 168 out of 170 planned events cancelled.”

Alison’s petition received 530 signatures and has been included in the 2015 Youth Parliament Acts, Bills, Reports and Recommendations, and subsequently was sent to NSW state MPs.

An interview with Alison is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WZs9ovR2k

Together with fellow youth Parliamentarians Jade lin, kendall lane and Stephanie lee, Alison Chen attended the ymCA NSW youth Parliament residential camp at yarramundi in July where they had the opportunity to finalise bills and debate them on the floor of the NSW Parliament.

Programmed Property Services have been assisting PlC Sydney with painting and paint maintenance for over 25 years.

an aWard Winning reSToraTion

floor rooms of Shubra Hall, one of the College’s most recognised buildings. “Maintaining buildings like Shubra Hall and College Hall takes skill and care” said Principal Dr Burgis. “PLC Sydney is very pleased to partner with Programmed Property Services in the repainting of our heritage buildings, including the Boarding House. They are superbly professional.”

Programmed repainted the interiors of Shubra Hall in a more contemporary neutral colour scheme, to give the rooms a refreshed appearance, while maintaining its unique heritage decorative finishes. To allow the building to remain fully functional during the school term, they completed the project during a two week school holiday period. Scaffolds were used to reach the high and detailed ceilings without damaging the building.

their attention to detail and skill has led to their most recent project at the College being recognised by the Master Painters Association of NSW, with the dual awards of ‘Best Painting of a Heritage Building’ and ‘Commercial Project of the Year 2015’ at the Awards for Excellence.

Programmed Property Services were engaged by the College to repaint the entrance, Dining Hall and ground

“Throughout our whole college we strive for authenticity and excellence” said Dr Burgis. “Programmed Property Services assists us to deliver this in the maintenance of our buildings. We are very grateful to them for their careful and professional approach, and we wholeheartedly congratulate them.”


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PameLa nuTT addreSS

The Pamela Nutt Address was established in 2011 with the aim of bringing leading Christian speakers to the PlC community.

mrs Pamela nutt will be well known to many as an excellent teacher of English whose roles in the College also included Dean of Students and Chaplain. The annual address bears her name in recognition of her constant desire to gently bring together her Christian world view and her academic life.

Each year a guest is invited who is outstanding in their field of expertise, and who is able to bring this knowledge and understanding together with a Christian perspective. Beginning with John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, we have been privileged to hear from some remarkable Christian thinkers from the worlds of science, philosophy, medicine and history.

Our 2015 speaker was Australian historian, Dr John Dickson, whose specialist area of study is the historical Jesus. The focus of his evening address, and of his presentations to Years 7-11 students, was the strong and credible evidence for Jesus as a real person.

Dr Dickson is an excellent communicator. His address was entertaining and engaging, and included many personal photographs of sites he has regularly visited in the Middle East.

Across the day, he challenged popular misconceptions about Jesus and gave us food for further thought, focusing on these key ideas:

1. The study of Jesus is an enormous academic discipline, and is not by any means limited to Christian historians.

2. Deep sceptics are a small minority in historical Jesus scholarship.

3. We can piece together the life of Jesus from ancient non-Christian sources.

4. The New Testament evidence is taken seriously in part because it is so early.

5. The New Testament is taken seriously because it is in part a collection of independent sources.

6. Archaeology supports the Gospels (the New Testament biographies of Jesus).

It was a privilege to have the opportunity to hear from such a prominent Australian historian and thinker.

mrs Cassandra morphewDirector of Chaplaincy and Christian Studies

PrEViOuS AddrESSES hAVE bEEN GiVEN by:

2014 Professor Simon Conway-morrisProfessor of PalaeobiologyCambridge University“God and Science”

2013 mrs Naomi reed Physiotherapist and writerNepal“God and Poverty”

2012 dr Catherine hamlinFounder Fistula HospitalAddis Ababa, Ethiopia“God and Suffering and Joy”

2011 Professor John lennoxProfessor of MathematicsOxford University“God and Mathematics”


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SaVe The daTe: 2016 PameLa nuTT addreSSThe 2016 Pamela Nutt Address will feature more than one author. The theme is 'faith and literature'.

The address in 2016 will be supported by a strong follow up program. in summary, it is as follows:

sCott monKPlC sydney is very pleased to announce that scott monk, author of the hard-hitting and very popular teenage text Raw is one speaker.

Raw is based on the parable of the prodigal son and deals with themes of anger and forgiveness, regret and redemption for a troubled young man. We await confirmation from a female author.

mArk ThESE dATES iN yOur diAry NOW!

monday August 1

Pamela nutt breakfast and address for Staff: 'how my faith influences my writing' Scott monk

Pamela nutt breakfast and address for Students: 'how my faith influences my writing' Scott monk

Public Pamela nutt address in evening: both of our authors will discuss 'Censorship and faith'

Tuesday August 2

Our authors will conduct workshops with students on how to improve their writing. We are pleased that our own author, mr Chris morphew, will assist them. We may have other authors too.


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sinCe leaving sChool i have… Worked in personnel, advertising, media, accounting and teaching and have learned a different skill-set from each industry. I believe that PLC gave me a strong work ethic, the determination to never give up and the ability to see the big picture. The many

and varied roles I have experienced since PLC have all prepared me for my current position running BJP Physical Culture, a national dance sport for girls and women.

somE oF mY FAVouritE mEmoriEs From sChool ArE... Almost too numerous to list but I will try: sunning oneself on the tiled verandah of the magnificent and historic Shubra Hall, swimming lessons on Friday afternoons, the beautiful garden grounds, looking into the leaves of the splendid oak tree from the Year 12 common room, performing in the Year 10 play, being inspired by three wonderful English teachers (Mrs McKeith, Mrs Vine and Mrs Nutt) and generally being nurtured and encouraged to be the best I could be, to believe in myself and to know that women really can do anything.

CurrEnt oCCuPAtion: Managing Director of Bjelke-Petersen School of Physical Culture Ltd.

CurrEnt CitY oF rEsidEnCE: Sydney.

Jackie rawlings (neé Graham)

ClAss oF 1982

team at the Children’s Cancer Institute, where we are developing safe and effective treatments for the deadliest forms of childhood cancer, which claim the lives of nearly three Australian children every week. I recently received a Balnaves Foundation Young Researchers Grant, which has helped my small team test a new strategy for treating high-risk forms of neuroblastoma, of which less than 50 percent of children in this category are survivors. I am a supervisor to Honours

sinCE lEAVinG sChool i hAVE… Completed a Medical Science degree with Honours, and a PhD at the University of Sydney. I have also obtained a Fellowship to research in Germany, and I was a Visiting Scientist in Canada.

My previous research was on the therapeutic potential of enzymes in human diseases such as diabetes. Currently I work as part of a wonderful

and Postgraduate students who are also passionate about research as well as the cause to fight cancer.

somE oF mY FAVouritE mEmoriEs From sChool ArE... Anything music – music class, chamber choir, small chamber groups, string orchestra, music night and my music teachers Fiona Clouston, Michael O’Dea and Monique Curiel. All my treasured memories have formed the foundation for many new musical experiences since. More recently, I have been Music Director for Burwood Christmas in the Park (2013 and 2014), and currently I also direct a small chamber orchestra.

CurrEnt oCCuPAtion: Senior Research Officer, Children’s Cancer Institute and Conjoint Lecturer, University of New South Wales.


denise yuClAss oF 1994

aLumni Where are They noW?


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sinCE lEAVinG sChool i hAVE… Had a few career changes ranging from TV production to international development to entrepreneurship; travelled the globe; fallen in love; undertaken tertiary study; nurtured my friendships (from high school and beyond); learned to live with grief; pushed myself outside my comfort zone; started my own business; learnt things I never thought were possible; become more confident; and realised everyone has a story.

soMe of MY favouriTe MeMories froM sChool are... Saturday sport. I was never the best in the team, but I loved making new friends and challenging myself at training sessions. Being part of a team teaches you how to work together and respect others, which is a fundamental foundation for later in life.

Volunteering in East Timor. I was part of a small group of students who helped to re-build two kindergartens that were damaged in the 1999 riots. This was a humbling and eye-opening experience that I will never forget.

Art class. I was inspired by my teachers (Mr Fyfe and Mrs O’Reagan) and loved escaping to The Croydon, which I now appreciate as an incredible art facility for students. I always looked forward to double period art.

My classmates. I developed strong bonds with girls in my year and to this day still regard them as some of my best friends. It’s so special to share your teenage memories with your school friends, and then grow up to share milestones with them later in life too.

CurrEnt oCCuPAtion: Founder/Director of Caring Canary (www.caringcanary.com.au). I launched my online business this year, which is Australia’s first bespoke care package boutique. Care packages are a more meaningful gift than a bunch of flowers or box of chocolates, and can be given in a time of need, not just celebration.

I recently heard someone say "your greatest sorrow will be your greatest strength." I started my business after the most traumatic time in my life, which was helping mum care for my terminally ill dad. During this terrible time I realised that there was no product or service available on the

CEliA bArNETTClAss oF 2005

uni, my family and I worked to set up a not-for-profit organisation called I-India Project Australia. Since then, the organisation has worked to build a school and vocational training centre for marginalised children and below-poverty-line families in Rajasthan, India.

At the same time, I've been working at a commercial law firm called Allens. I've been with the firm for about seven years now.

somE oF mY FAVouritE mEmoriEs From sChool ArE… Of the wonderful, enthusiastic teachers who somehow managed to put up with us all.

CurrEnt oCCuPAtion:

Associate in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at Allens.

sinCE lEAVinG sChool i hAVE… Completed a double degree at Sydney University, studying Arts (majoring in Japanese) and Law. While I was at


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Georgia harleyClAss oF 2004

Australian market that made it quick and easy to brighten someone's day with a thought-out, meaningful gift. With a bucket load of passion and a head full of ideas, I quit my job as a TV producer and launched into the world of start-ups and online businesses.

Caring Canary has been up and running for six months and currently delivers happiness around Australia every single day. But Caring Canary is more than just a gift store; it is about making a positive impact on someone's life. Next time you need to send a gift, instead of choosing a bunch of flowers or generic hamper, make someone feel extra special by sending them a Caring Canary care package. We have gifts for all occasions.



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arT afTer hourS

An annual Ex-Student Union event (ESU), the ‘Art After Hours’ visit allows attendees to view the artworks up close without the crowds and discover ‘insider’ information about the artists and their subjects.

Following the special viewing, attendees were treated to a delicious morning tea in the Gallery.

For information on upcoming Esu events, visit www.plc.nsw.edu.au/microsites/alumni/events

On a beautiful sunny Sydney morning in September, a number of ex-students, partners and friends gathered on the steps of the NSW Art Gallery for a special viewing of The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition.

Ex-students, partners and friends visited the NSW Art Gallery for a special viewing of The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition.

ClASS Of 2006 Saturday 20 february

ClASS Of 1996 Saturday 2 April

ClASS Of 1986 Saturday 28 may

ClASS Of 1976 Saturday 20 August

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SaVe The daTe: 2016 reunionS

Each year the College hosts 10, 20, 30 and 40 year reunions for ex-students in the macindoe research Centre.

For further information on the reunions and to register, please visit www.plc.nsw.edu.au/events/alumni-events


http://www.plc.nsw.edu.au/microsites/alumni/events

http://www.plc.nsw.edu.au/events/alumni-events

reneWaL iS underWay

With ‘Camp hamilton’ now open in the Junior School, demolition of the existing buildings is well underway. The old Extension Centre has also been demolished and students have moved into the temporary classrooms. The timeline for the construction of the new buildings is as follows:

It is very exciting to be building a new Junior School and Gateway to the College.

Summer 2015• Post-hSC the demolition of the greater

section of the old hamilton buildings• Establishment of the main work-site

for 2016• Establishment of safe entry/exit/

movement protocols for 2016• building works commence

Summer 2016• demolition of final section

of hamilton• building period reaching conclusion• landscaping• Population of classrooms with internal

fit-out and furniture

Autumn 2016• major building period

Winter 2016• major building period

Spring 2016• major building period

Autumn 2017• Official Opening• use of facilities


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