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Senior School Arts Day Information Booklet

Thursday 20 August 2026

The History of Arts Day

In 1974, PLC held the first Senior School Arts Day.

It all started with a committee being formed in the early weeks of first term in 1974 and consisted of two representatives from each House and two members of staff. The committee President was appointed the inaugural School Arts Captain and in addition, each House had for the first time, a House Arts Captain as well as a House Sports Captain.

Members of the original Committee and the first House Arts Captains were:

Kerry Dowland (Carmichael)

Caroline McKenzie (McNeil)

Rebecca Clough (Ferguson); and

Wendy Carlin (Stewart).

“We were uncertain whether enough girls were interested or willing to participate in such a festival but the only way to find out was to make the opportunity available, and then it was up to the girls themselves to take it or leave it,” wrote Wendy Carlin, President of the Arts Committee in the ‘74 Kookaburra.

In 2026, we are celebrating 52 Years of our fabulous Senior School Arts Day, and with every year it keeps getting better and better.

The commitment and passion from the girls is what makes that day such a special day, The school is buzzing from 7.00 am in the morning with excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. It is a day to celebrate The Arts, support your house and most of all have fun!

It is a day that brings our whole community together to support each other and your House!

One of the most anticipated performances on the day is ”The PLC Staff Act” and every year the wonderful PLC staff do not dissapoint!

Miller Duffield

Arts Captain

Miller.Duffield@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Rachael Cheveralls

Creative Arts Captain Rachael.Cheveralls@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Kate Montague

Arts Day Co-ordinator

Kate.Montague@.plc.wa.edu.au

FAQs

What do I wear to School on Arts Day?

You can come to School in your sports uniform with House shirt or your House Dance costume, but you need to remember:

Costumes should be appropriate at all times to a school setting, e.g. no visible bras, underwear, bathers or other inappropriate attire (if you are not sure about wear, please see a member of the Dance staff).

You must also bring your uniform to wear for House Choir. Students will change into their Uniform at 1.15 pm. Remember to pack your:

• Blazer

• Tie

• Shirt

• Skirt

• Stockings

• Shoes

(YES! you would not believe how many people forget to pack their black school shoes. Why not give them a special Arts Day polish the night before - Ms M)

Will there be food trucks on Arts Day?

Yes, there will be food trucks, and the Boarding Parents will be selling bacon & egg burgers on the Senior School Oval.

Will I need to bring money for the food trucks or Boarders Market?

Eftpos or cash will be accepted by food trucks. They will not accept your flexischool card.

The flexischool card is only able to be used at the Senior School at Bev’s Cafe.

Will the boarders still have recess and lunch provided on Arts Day?

Yes, recess will be available from 10.30am in the Senior School canteen and lunch is available in the Boarders’ Dining Room from 12 noon (to give the Boarders time to eat and get dressed for House Choir).

Boarders also have the option to purchase food from trucks or Boarders’ Market.

Can my family members attend Arts Day?

Yes, we warmly welcome family and members of our community to attend Arts Day each year!

Can we decorate our cakes in the Boarding House?

Yes! Please discuss it with Ms Nugent and she will give you all the information on where/when/how you can get creative with your cakes.

Contacts

Arts Day Co-ordinator

Ms Montague Kate.Montague@plc.wa.edu.au

House Advisor

Baird Ms Venturi Bianca.Venturi@plc.wa.edu.au

Carmichael Ms Hanbidge Esther.Hanbidge@plc.wa.edu.au

Ferguson

McNeil

Stewart

Summers

Ms Pengelly Jessica.Pengelly@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Lise Fouche Lise.Fouche@plc.wa.edu.au

Mr Frazier Robert.Frazier@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Moore Tamsin.Moore@plc.wa.edu.au

Ross Ms Spencer Justine.Spencer@plc.wa.edu.au

Design Tech & Materials

Mr Hinchley

Michael.Hinchley@plc.wa.edu.au

Music Mr Goff Chris.Goff@plc.wa.edu.au

Music Ms Sardi Jessica.Sardi@plc.wa.edu.au

Drama

Ms Edwards Carli.Edwards@plc.wa.edu.au

Drama Mr Craze Oliver.Craze@plc.wa.edu.au

Dance

Textiles

Ms Smith Patrice.Smith@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Lagrange Elizabeth.Lagrange@plc.wa.edu.au

Food Mrs D'Sylva Philippa.DSylva@plc.wa.edu.au

Photography Ms Venturi Bianca.Venturi@plc.wa.edu.au

Visual Arts

Ms Rockliff Toni.Rockliff@plc.wa.edu.au

Ms Bennett Pia.Bennett@plc.wa.edu.au

Please see the House pages for House Captain, Choir Co-ordinator or your

Creative & Performing Arts Co-ordinator

Claudia Cox House Captain Claudia.Cox@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Esme Crawley Choir Co-ordinator

Esme.Crawley@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Layla Cohen-Jones Dance Co-ordinator

Layla.Cohen-Jones@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Bianca Venturi House Advisor Bianca.Venturi@plc.wa.edu.au

Carmichael

Sophia Wenn

House Captain

Sophia.Wenn@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Poppy Thompson

Choir Co-ordinator

Poppy.Thompson@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Caitlin Flugge

Dance Co-ordinator

Caitlin.Flugge@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Esther Hanbidge House Advisor

Esther.Hanbidge@plc.wa.edu.au

Eliza Jury House Captain Eliza.Jury@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Stacey Dean Choir Co-ordinator Stacey.Dean@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Poppy Stewart Dance Co-ordinator Poppy.Stewart@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Lise Fouche House Advisor Lise.Fouche@plc.wa.edu.au

Charli Moss House Captain Charli.Moss@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Amelia Corbett Choir Co-ordinator

Amelia.Corbett@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Rachel Cheveralls Dance Co-ordinator

Rachael.Cheveralls@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Justine Spencer House Advisor

Justine.Spencer@plc.wa.edu.au

Maya Yew Choir Co-ordinator

Maya.Yew@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Mietta Bin Jacob Dance Co-ordinator Mietta.BinJacob@student.plc.wa.edu.au

Arts Day Running Order

Time Event Year Group Venue

8.30 am Staff Act all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

8.45 am Year 12 Act all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

9.00 am House Dance all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

9.30 am Boarders Dance all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

9.35 am Individual and group events all Various locations - see programme

1.15 pm Students to change into uniform for House Choir

1.55 pm House Choir all Hugh Baird Sports Centre

3.00 pm Announcement - Arts Day Winning House

3.10 pm Announcement - Student Prefects for 2026

3.20 pm Conclusion of Arts Day

The Point System

There are two points systems on Arts Days, the Individual Student’s Points and the overall House Points.

Individual Student’s Points

Each student can collect individual points to go toward their House points. A student can be awarded a maximum of six (6) points each. Points are allocated for participation in the following activities:

House Choir

2 points for participation (1 for attending a sufficient number of rehearsals and 1 for performing on the day).

Creative Arts

1 point for participation in one or two section(s) 2 points for participation in three or more sections

Performing Arts

1 point for participation in one or two section(s) 2 points for participation in three or more sections

House Points to win the Arts Day Cup

House points are collected from the winners of each section. The points are awarded as follows:

House Dance & House Choir

1st Place 50 Points

2nd Place 25 Points

3rd Place 15 Points

All other Houses 10 Points

Events

1st Place 7 Points

2nd Place 6 Points

3rd Place 5 Points

4th Place 4 Points

5th Place 3 Points

6th Place 2 Points

7th Place 1 Point

House Choir & House Dance

HTG Dance

Click here to enter HTG Dance

HTG Choir

Click here to enter HTG Choir

Please ask your House Tutor to check the lyrics of your song to make sure they are suitable, if you are not sure, please check with Ms Montague. All music must be sent to Ms Montague by Wednesday 6 August.

Sign me up!

Music Entries

Entry forms for Music are available from the Music Department reception. If you have any questions regarding an instrumental or vocal section, please speak to Mr Goff or Ms Sardi.

Music entry forms must be submitted to the Music Department by 3.30 pm on Wednesday 29 July.

All instruments, except voice, have Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Open levels based on experience and equivalent AMEB grades.

• Junior Beginners to Grade 2 AMEB (or equivalent)

• Intermediate Grade 3 to Grade 4 AMEB (or equivalent)

• Senior Grade 5 to Grade 5 AMEB (or equivalent)

• Open Grade 7 and above AMEB (or equivalent)

• Voice levels based on Year 7 & 8, Year 9 & 10, and Year 11 & 12

Dance Entries

1. Log into home.plc.wa.edu.au and select on the ARTS DAY tile.

2. Click on DANCE online entry.

3. Fill out the form: Name, Dance style, Year Group, Section - Solo, Group (there is a separate HTG Dance Entry form) House Group member names (if applicable) with Houses. [for house enter B-Baird, C-Carmichael, F-Ferguson, M-McNeil, Su-Summers, St-Stewart, R-Ross]

4. Submit the form.

All items must be approved by a Dance teacher and all music will be checked to ensure that the song is appropriate. NO SATIRICAL ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Dance Sections

Year 7 & 8

Time - 3 mins

Year 9 & 10 Time - 3 mins

Year 11 & 12 Time - 3 mins

Dance online entries must be submitted by Wednesday 6 August.

All music for Dance performances must be submitted to Ms Montague by Friday 1 August. You can email a MP4 file or see Ms M in her office and airdrop.

Please name your file e.g. Dance Category/Year/House/Name/ Track Name by Monday 4 August.