Timetable
Timetables, including specialist lessons, will be provided by class teachers at the beginning of the year.
*See End of School Day table below for dismissal and pick-up times for each year level.
End of School Day
2026 Term Dates
Welcome
My name is Mrs Geraldine Drabble, and I am honoured to serve as the Head of Junior School, leading the dedicated Junior School Pastoral and Academic Care team.
Supporting me in this role are the Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinators (PACCs), Ms Rose Brades and Ms Aleasha Franetovich, along with our team of highly committed class teachers.
Collaboration is essential to our approach, and the PACCs regularly meet with class teachers and specialist educators to discuss pastoral care matters, plan teaching approaches, and monitor academic progress. Our class teachers have a deep understanding of each student and maintain open communication with the specialist teachers regarding pastoral and academic aspects.
We are eager to work hand in hand with you to support your children in the best possible way. If you have any concerns related to pastoral or academic matters, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s class teacher as your first point of contact. If it happens to be during class time, feel free to leave a message with the Junior School Reception.
We believe that the relationship between home and school is of utmost importance. If any matters arise at home that you believe may impact your child during the day, kindly inform your child’s class teacher. Similarly, our teachers will maintain open lines of communication with parents about any matters that arise at school.
We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to fostering a strong partnership with you for the wellbeing and academic success of your children.
Warm regards,
Mrs Geraldine Drabble Head of Junior School
Contact Details
Office Hours
Monday to Friday (during school term)
8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Telephone (08) 9424 6428
Email juniorschool@plc.wa.edu.au
Uniform Shop (08) 9460 6243
Junior School Canteen (08) 9424 6464
IT Help Desk (08) 9424 6469
Street Address 18 to 24 McNeil Street
Peppermint Grove WA 6011
Head of Junior School (Senior Leadership Team)
Mrs Geraldine Drabble
E: geraldine.drabble@plc.wa.edu.au
Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinator (Pre-Kindergarten - Year 3)
Ms Rose Brades
T: (08) 9424 6572 | E: rose.brades@plc.wa.edu.au
Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinator (Years 4 - 6)
Ms Aleasha Franetovich
T: (08) 9424 6572 | E: aleasha.franetovich@plc.wa.edu.au
Staff Members
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Pre-Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Nicole Vander Vinne
Sophiya Wallace
nicole.vandervinne@plc.wa.edu.au
Rachel Martin sophiya.wallace@plc.wa.edu.au rachel.martin@plc.wa.edu.au
Erin Jones erin.jones@plc.wa.edu.au
Rose Brades rose.brades@plc.wa.edu.au
Hannah Medellin hannah.medellin@plc.wa.edu.au Year 3
Tarryn Gillespie
Anita Roy tarryn.gillespie@plc.wa.edu.au anita.roy@plc.wa.edu.au
Year 4
Year 5 5.1
Katie Harrup katie.harrup@plc.wa.edu.au
Kerri Cresswell
Chantelle Durrant
Andi Sofield
kerri.cresswell@plc.wa.edu.au chantelle durrant@plc.wa.edu.au andi.sofield@plc.wa.edu.au Year 6
Ayomi Perera
Beverley Spencer
Helen Tutin
ayomi.perera@plc.wa.edu.au beverley.spencer@plc.wa.edu.au helen.tutin@plc.wa.edu.au
Junior School Reception
Music
Creative Arts
Dance (Years 5 & 6)
Kayla Bourke
Kerry Martin
Jordan Seinor
juniorschool@plc.wa.edu.au
jordan.seinor@plc.wa.edu.au
Linda Arnold linda.arnold@plc.wa.edu.au
Colleen Garland colleen.garland@plc.wa.edu.au
Megan Cullen megan.cullen@plc.wa.edu.au
Early Years Performing Arts TBC
Art Technician
Language B
Health and Physical Education
Technology
Library
Learning Enrichment Centre (LEC)
Extension
Lesley Brady lesley.brady@plc.wa.edu.au
Laurine Carle laurine.carle@plc.wa.edu.au
Caroline Jensen caroline.jensen@plc.wa.edu.au
Louise Laing louise.laing@plc.wa.edu.au
Jia Liao
Sam Ternent jia.liao@plc.wa.edu.au sam.ternent@plc.wa.edu.au
Ben Matheson
Zac Mowat
Olivia Bozich
ben.matheson@plc.wa.edu.au zac.mowat@plc.wa.edu.au
Johnny Ho olivia.bozich@plc.wa.edu.au johnny.ho@plc.wa.edu.au
Debra Van Dongen
debra.vandongen@plc.wa.edu.au
Felicity Petersen felicity.petersen@plc.wa.edu.au
Jill Willetts jill.willetts@plc.wa.edu.au
Carey Bouwer TBC
carey.bouwer@plc.wa.edu.au
Absences
If your child will be absent or arriving late, please notify Junior School Reception by 8.35 am via the PLC App using the Absentees tile.
If your child is marked absent and the College has not been notified by 9.30 am, you will receive an SMS asking you to provide a reason for the absence. In some cases, Reception may call instead. This process supports regulatory requirements and, most importantly, your child’s wellbeing.
If your child is unwell, please keep them at home and notify the College if they have a communicable illness. A Medical Certificate is required for illnesses lasting more than three consecutive days.
Late Arrivals/Early Departures
Students arriving late must be accompanied to Junior School Reception and signed in by a parent or guardian. If your child needs to leave during the school day (for example, for an appointment), they must be signed out at Reception by an adult and signed back in upon return.
Music Lessons and Tuition
Students attending on-campus Music lessons during the day must sign out and back in at Reception when leaving and returning.
Private tuition must take place outside school hours. Students may not miss school to attend additional tuition.
Extended Absences
Attendance is compulsory in Western Australia from Pre-Primary onwards. If you plan to take your child out of school during term time, please note that the College does not provide classwork for this period. Extended absences must be communicated in writing to the Head of Junior School via email geraldine.drabble@plc.wa.edu.au
Daily Life
Access to School – During School Hours
• All persons entering the College during school hours of attendance must enter at Junior School Reception.
• Parents and visitors to the College are required to sign in and out.
• Parents visiting the College are required to wear their PLC name badge.
• Visitors to the College are required to wear a PLC visitor’s name badge.
Assembly
Assemblies involve Years 1 to 6 and are held each fortnight in the Swim and Recreation Centre (SRC). Parents are encouraged to attend. The assembly dates are available on the calendar and Junior School News. Assemblies provide an opportunity for students to:
• Share the learning, celebrate special days, and showcase performances
• Learn about service and action opportunities
• Hear from student leaders, the Head of Junior School, and special guests
• Receive Recognition Awards.
Booklists
Booklists are available on home.plc.wa.edu.au > Booklists for students from Years 4 to 6. The College will organise the purchase of booklists for children from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 3. The cost will be charged to your school account.
Chapel
• Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2: School Chapel Services will be held once a fortnight in the Heather Barr Memorial Chapel. Please refer to your child’s timetable.
• Years 3 to 6: School Chapel Services will be held weekly in the Heather Barr Memorial Chapel.
• Students and parents are requested to observe silence on entering the Chapel Service. This offers students an opportunity for quiet reflection.
• Parents are warmly invited to attend. We ask that food and drink are not brought into the Chapel.
Daily Timetable
• Timetables, including specialist lessons, will be provided by class teachers at the beginning of the year. See End of School Day table for pick-up times.
Early Arrivals
• All children arriving before 8.15 am who are not attending a co-curricular class must go directly to the Junior School Library which is open from 7.30 am.
• Kindergarten children are to be signed in by a parent/carer.
• Students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 must sign in using the electronic kiosk.
• Students attending co-curricular activities prior to 8.15 am must enter school as directed by the co-curricular teacher.
Arrival and Departures
• School arrival time is between 8.15 am and 8.30 am.
• Classrooms are open from 8.15 am for students and teachers to prepare for the day. Classes begin at 8.35 am. It is expected that all students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 are in class and ready to commence learning at this time.
• Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students must be walked to class by an accompanying adult.
• Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary parents are asked to display their priority parking name card when parking in the Junior School Visitor Car Park.
End of School Day
• Parents of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children are required to collect them from the classroom.
• The eldest child is to go to the younger sibling’s allocated slipway.
• In the afternoons, staff are on duty at the slipways until 3.45 pm and all students should be collected by this time. Please follow any requests or directions given by these staff.
For the safety of all our students, Junior School children are not permitted to wait for their parents in any other areas unless they are accompanied by a sibling from Senior School or special arrangements have been made with the class teacher.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up (Slipways)
Parents and guardians are reminded of the importance of taking care during pick-up and drop-off, especially when using the slipways. Please be reminded that only left turns only into and out of the slipways are permissible. As vision is blocked due to traffic congestion at these times, please be careful and courteous.
To reduce congestion, please do not arrive before your eldest daughter’s staggered pick-up time (see page 4)
The Junior School has two slipways:
• Eastern Slipway – closest to the river
• Western Slipway – closest to Stirling Highway
• Please move on if your child is not waiting or when requested by a staff member.
• All traffic signs must be obeyed.
• Parking in the slipway is not permitted.
• Parents please stay in your vehicle . Staff will be on duty to promote independence, ensure student safety, and assist when required.
• In the interest of a congestion-free area, we request that parents time their daughter/s collection such that there is no need to wait or park in the slipways. The entrance to the slipways should remain free to enable vehicular access at all times.
• Please display your name on the dash/visor . Clear display of this card enables a more efficient and smoother system. If you have lost your name label, please contact Reception who will issue you with a replacement.
• When entering the slipway, please drive as far forward as you safely can when dropping off or collecting your child.
Parking
• For drop-off and pick-up only, parents with priority parking name cards (PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary), indicated by colour, are permitted to park in parent bays located in the Junior School Visitor Car Park.
• The Junior School Visitor Car Park is available to parents visiting the College between 9.00 am to 2.30 pm, or after 3.45 pm.
• At no time is parking permitted on either of the slipways outside the Junior School.
• There is limited parking on the College side of McNeil Street and parents should be mindful of street signage.
• Please do not park on the verges or driveways of local residents and be aware of parking restrictions in the area.
Road Safety
• Students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4 are not permitted to cross View Street, unless accompanied by an adult. No students are permitted to cross McNeil Street, unless accompanied by an adult.
• Students in Years 5 and 6 must cross with one or more friends and have teacher permission.
• Students are not permitted to wait outside the College grounds unaccompanied.
Recess and Lunch
• All students, unless purchasing from The Pantry, will need to bring a healthy morning tea and lunch.
• A named water bottle needs to be brought to school daily.
• Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students require Crunch and Sip (fresh fruit or vegetables in a seperate container), morning tea, and lunch.
• Please ensure all students can open packaging and boxes independently.
• We encourage the use of reusable and clearnly labelled bags and lunchboxes.
• Please provide all required eating utensils.
Canteen (The Pantry)
• The Junior School Canteen, named The Pantry, is situated in the undercover area opposite the Pool and is open every school day.
• The College uses the online system, Flexischools, for student lunch orders and can be purchased through Flexischools app or URL and using their SmartRider (Year 3 to 6).
How to Place Lunch Orders
Go to flexischools.com.au or download the Flexischools app.
1. Click sign-up and follow the prompts. (We recommend using your PLC login.)
2. Click Profile and under Students, click Add New. Follow the prompts to add your daughter/s.
3. Click Wallet to top up credit to the parent wallet (do not use the FLX Accounts).
4. To place an order, click Home, then Order Food. Orders need to be made by 9.00 am.
Students from Years 3 to 6 are able to use their SmartRider to pay directly at The Pantry but a Flexischools account must be set up prior to use and credit loaded. See above.
Student SmartRider
Collecting Your SmartRider
On the first day of school, Junior School students from Years 3 to 6 will be supplied with a SmartRider card without their photo to be used until they are issued with a permanent SmartRider card with their school photo. Junior School SmartRiders will be handed out in class.
Parents of Junior School students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 may also request a SmartRider. Please contact Junior School Reception.
Lost SmartRiders can be replaced by ordering a replacement at Junior School Reception. $4 will be charged to her student account.
Activating Your SmartRider
Your daughter will need to activate her SmartRider card once she has received it. Junior School students are to take their SmartRider to the ILT Service Desk outside the STEM Room for assistance. This attaches the student number to the card.
What Can Your SmartRider Do?
Purchasing food at The Pantry (Junior School) flexischools.com.au
Transport on Transperth bus services.
transperth.wa.gov.au
Transport on Horizons West dedicated PLC bus services.
plc.wa.edu. au/enrolling/ getting-to-plc/
Uploading Credit to Your SmartRider
The Pantry
Printing credits to use at any printer.
Credits are allocated to students each term.
Please see How to Place Lunch Orders on page 13. Cash is also accepted in the first two weeks of school until SmartRiders are successfully used.
Transperth Bus Services
To enable your daughter to use her SmartRider on public transport, please go to transperth.wa.gov.au/smartrider/using-smartrider/register-smartrider and follow the prompts to register the card and top up the account.
PLC School Bus Services
To enable your daughter to use her SmartRider on dedicated Horizon West school bus services, please go to plc.wa.edu.au/enrolling/getting-to-plc/
For students who already have activated their SmartRider card and now need to upload credit, please note that Transperth, Horizons West, and Flexischools payments are all uploaded seperately to different platforms .
General Information Transportation
Students travelling to school by bus, train, bike, or walking should cross Stirling Highway at the corner of McNeil Street where traffic wardens are on duty each morning and afternoon. No responsibility can be taken to ensure the safety of students if they do not cross Stirling Highway at the attended crossing. Students are discouraged from using the laneway from Stirling Highway to PLC. Students crossing View Street must cross at the designated area outside of the Boarding House. Care must be taken to remember that this is not a crosswalk.
Information about bus and train services can be obtained by accessing the Transperth website transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner or phoning 13 62 13.
Please refer to the PLC website plc.wa.edu.au/enrolling/getting-to-plc/ for up-to-date information on our dedicated Horizons West bus routes. Any enquiries regarding the bus services should be directed to PLC Communications and Engagement by emailing cande@plc.wa.edu.au
Birthdays
• We like to celebrate children’s birthdays at school. If you wish to send a small treat for your child to share with their class, please check with the teacher first.
• Please ensure that the treat is nut-free and something that is manageable, such as small cupcakes or biscuits.
• You will be advised if there are students in your child’s class with specific allergies.
• Birthday invitations are to be distributed privately, outside of school.
Parent Details
• Please advise in writing to the Registrar if you require separate copies of reports and other College communication.
• If you change your address, telephone number, email address, or family circumstances, please inform the Registrar in writing immediately via email to registrar@plc.wa.edu.au.
Emergency Contact
• Please ensure emergency contact details are up to date.
• Junior School Reception should be notified of any changes.
• Emergency contact details will only be used when we are unable to contact the student’s parents or guardians.
Lost Property
• All lost property is available from the Junior School Reception.
• At the end of each term, only named items are returned to the owner.
• Unclaimed lunch boxes, flasks, and water bottles will be thrown away if not claimed within 24 hours. This is an Occupational Health and Safety issue.
Pastoral Care
Junior School Classroom Teachers
Any concerns regarding your child should first be brought to the attention of the class teacher. Where possible, it is desirable to work together to resolve issues that may arise. The class teacher may direct you to the Junior School Psychologist or the Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinators.
Junior School Psychologist
The Junior School has a part-time psychologist. Her role is to support our students by working with the child, their teachers, and their parents. .
Device and Smart Watch Guidelines
Years 1 – 5 iPads
All Junior School iPads will remain at school for Years 1 to 5 students. These will be secured in each classroom and charged overnight.
Year 6 iPads
All Junior School iPads will remain at school for Year 6 students unless communicated otherwise by their teachers eg during preparation for the Year 6 Exhibition. These will be secured in each classroom and charged overnight.
Holiday Period
Devices will not go home over the holiday period.
Smart Watches and Phones
• No smart watches are to be worn during the school day.
• Should you need to pass a message to your daughter, please contact the Junior School Reception.
• If students are required to wear a smart watch or have a phone for transport purposes, they must hand in their smart watch or phone at Junior School Reception.
• All phones and smart watches must be clearly named.
• Phones and smart watches will be kept in clearly labelled envelopes and stored securely in a lock box.
• If phones or smart watches are seen during the school day, they will be confiscated and the student may collect them from Reception at the end of the day.
Communications
• We believe that open and honest communication between the home and College is essential in order to provide the best possible education for your daughter.
• Parents may make appointments with staff members, Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinators, or the Head of Junior School as the need arises. Please contact the College if there are any issues you would like to discuss. Appointments can be made by emailing the relevant staff or by contacting Junior School Reception.
• To make an appointment with the Head of Junior School, please call (08) 9424 6428 or email juniorschool@plc.wa.edu.au
Student Diary
Students are provided with a Student Diary in the first week of school. Older students are encouraged to use this to assist with organisation. They should record homework requirements, music lesson times, social events, and reminders. Class teachers check the Student Diary regularly to support students with organisation and can be used as a method of communication between the teacher and parents. If a student needs to go to the nurse, they are asked to bring their diary with them to aid in communication.
Junior School News
The Junior School News is distributed via the PLC App to parents and guardians every Thursday of the school term, and contains important information about various school activities and opportunities. Please make sure you have your notifications turned on.
Principal’s News
The Principal’s News is distributed via the PLC App to parents and guardians on the last Thursday before the start of the new term and contains co-curricular sign-ups and important information about the term ahead.
PLC App
The PLC App is the primary method of communication and can be downloaded from app stores. Login using your PLC username and password. If you are unsure of your login details, please contact the Tech Centre.
To ensure you receive relevant communications, click More, Settings, then Subscriptions, and select relevant groups and deselect irrelevant groups for co-curricular, sport, and year levels.
To ensure you receive push notifications, click More, Settings, then Notifications, and Allow Push Notifications.
Photos
Photo Gallery (Pixevety)
We use the software Pixevety to safely share photographs with parents and guardians. Pixevety has advanced facial recognition software so families can see all photographs that include their children automatically. Once your daughter has her school photo taken, these are uploaded to Pixevety which activates facial recognition. Use your PLC username and password to login.
Click My VIP’s for all photos of your daughter/s or navigate through the folders.
Photo Permissions
If you do not wish to give your permission for the publication of your child’s photographs or work, you must advise the Principal, Ms Cate Begbie, in writing or by emailing principal@plc.wa.edu.au. Please specify which items from the list below you do not give permission for:
• Web/Social Media
• Promotional Material
• School Publications
Any queries or changes should be directed to our Admissions team at (08) 9424 6555 or email registrar@plc.wa.edu.au.
Events and Activities
Outdoor Education Programmes
PLC offers an Outdoor Education Programme (OEP) from Years 3 to 6, primarily designed to provide students with a vehicle for personal development. The residential programmes encourage students to develop their social and leadership skills, build teamwork, and develop self-reliance and resilience.
Year 3 OEP overnight Term 3
Year 4 OEP 2 days Term 1
Year 5 OEP 3 days Term 3
Year 6 OEP 4 days Term 1
Co-Curricular Programme
Co-curricular activities are found on the PLC App and is opened the week before school starts each term. A link is also sent out in Principal’s News.
Sports Carnival and Events
Annual sporting carnivals and events in the Junior School include:
Inter-House Swimming Carnival Term 1
JIGSSA Cross Country Term 2
Inter-House Athletics Term 4
JIGSSA Throughout the year – Years 3 to 6
JIGSSA: Junior Independent Girls’ Schools’ Sports Association.
PLC prides itself in encouraging student participation and involvement in a wide range of sporting activities, focussing on developing in all of our students an understanding of fair play and the benefits associated with being involved in team sports.
PLC Events
Junior School Parent Connect Programme
Parents are invited to attend information sessions (eg. Parent Connect Evening) that are conducted throughout the year, relating to educational issues. These are usually presented by a member of Junior School staff and include a discussion opportunity with parents.
Celebrating The Arts with Parents, Grandparents, and Special Friends
At the conclusion of Term 3, we invite all parents, grandparents, and special friends to join us in a celebration of The Arts. The morning will celebrate all things art – visual art,
music, choirs, and dance – and will also provide an opportunity to visit classrooms and see the learning that has taken place. This very special community event is one of our favourites, and we will provide further information closer to the event.
Open Garden Day
Residents in the local vicinity open their gardens to visitors in Term 4 each year.
Pre-Primary Nativity
For many years, it has been a tradition at PLC for the Pre-Primary class to create a Nativity play that is performed in the Heather Barr Memorial Chapel.
Junior School Presentation Evening
Towards the conclusion of the school year, all students in Years 1 to 6 come together to celebrate their learning.
Parent Help and Involvement
Parents are encouraged to participate actively in the Junior School and we always welcome you to assist in a number of ways. These may include:
• Accompanying excursions or assisting at incursions: requests for assistance will be made by the teacher who is organising the excursion or incursion.
• In-class support: please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
• Mentoring: please contact Junior School Reception.
• Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics, and Cross Country).
Parent Help and Involvement Guidelines:
• Parents in the class are to assist the whole class as requested by the class teacher.
• Parents are required to observe confidentiality regarding information of any student progress or behaviour when assisting in the College.
Uniform
Our College uniform is something of which we are proud and is an important part of the heritage and culture of PLC. Students are expected to wear the uniform with pride, and we ask for your support by ensuring students arrive at school appropriately attired. Please ensure all items are labelled clearly, including shoes, socks, hats, and the beret.
Pre-Kindergarten – Pre-Primary
Summer Uniform (Terms 1 & 4)
• White ribbon, striped ribbon, or white scrunchie
• Black Watch tartan pinafore or shorts
• White polo shirt
• Cardigan (optional)
• White ankle socks with stripe
• Navy sandals or black single strap, T-bar, or lace-up shoes
Winter Uniform (Terms 2 & 3)
• Navy blue ribbon, striped ribbon, or navy blue scrunchie
• Black Watch tartan pinafore or shorts
• White polo shirt or white long sleeve top
• Cardigan
• Black knee-high socks or black tights
• Black single strap, T-bar, or lace-up shoes
Sports Uniform*
• Bucket hat
• Striped polo shirt
• Striped rugby shirt
• Sports shorts
• Polar fleece jacket
• Track pants
• White ankle socks with stripe
• Sneakers
*Please note that the sports uniform can be worn in place of the summer/winter uniform for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary students.
Years 1 – 2
Summer Uniform (Terms 1 & 4)
• White ribbon, striped ribbon, or white scrunchie
• Black Watch tartan pinafore or shorts
• White polo shirt
• Cardigan (optional)
• White ankle socks with stripe
• Navy sandals or black single strap, T-bar, or lace-up shoes
• PLC backpack
Winter Uniform (Terms 2 & 3)
• Beret (optional)
• Navy blue ribbon, striped ribbon, or navy blue scrunchie
• Black Watch tartan pinafore or shorts
• White polo shirt or white long sleeve top
• Cardigan
• Black knee-high socks or black tights
• Black single strap, T-bar, or lace-up shoes
• PLC backpack
Sports Uniform
• Bucket hat
• House polo shirt (to be worn on Fridays and other House events, unless informed otherwise)
• Sports top
• Track top
• Hoodie
• Track pants
• Sports shorts and/or skort
• White ankle socks with stripe
• Sneakers
• PLC sports bag
Swimwear
• One piece bathers or rash vest and swim shorts
• House swimming cap
Years 3 – 6
Summer Uniform (Terms 1 & 4)
• Panama
• White ribbon, striped ribbon, or white scrunchie
• Blouse
• Jumper (optional)
• Blazer
• Black Watch tartan tie*
• Black Watch tartan skirt or shorts
• White ankle socks with stripe
• Black lace-up or Mary Jane shoes
• PLC backpack
Winter Uniform (Terms 2 & 3)
• Beret
• Navy blue ribbon, striped ribbon, or navy blue scrunchie
• Blouse
• Jumper
• Blazer
• Black Watch tartan tie*
• Black Watch tartan skirt or shorts
• Black tights or black knee-high socks
• Black leather lace-up or Mary Jane shoes
• PLC backpack
*The tie is an optional item of uniform during the school day, but is compulsory for all formal occasions, including Assemblies.
Sports Uniform
• Bucket hat (Years 3 – 5) or white sports cap (Year 6)*
• House polo shirt (to be worn on Fridays and other House events, unless informed otherwise)
• Sports top
• Track top
• Hoodie (optional)
• Track pants
• Sports shorts and/or skort
• White ankle socks with stripe
• Sneakers
• PLC sports bag Swimwear
• One piece bathers or rash vest and swim shorts
• House swimming cap
• PLC swimming cap
*All students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 are required to wear their bucket hat at Recess and Lunchtime. Year 6 students have the option of wearing either the bucket hat or the white sports cap.
Sport
On days when students have Physical Education (PE), they can wear their sports uniform for the entire day and can wear the hoodie to and from the College.
Please note that students have the option to wear the sports shorts, skort, or track pants for Physical Education (PE) lessons.
To maintain a smart and unified appearance at our Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics, and Cross Country), students must wear the sports track top and track pants as their outer garment. Once students remove their outer garments, they may wear either the sports shorts or skort. If it is cold, students can wear the hoodie underneath.
When the students are attending formal events (netball on the weekend at Matthews Netball Centre, minkey at College Park, excursions etc) they must also wear the sports track top and track pants as the outer garment. Again, if it is cold, students can wear the hoodie underneath.
Travelling To and From School (Years 3 – 6)
While travelling to and from PLC, Years 3 to 6 students must wear either the white blouse or the blazer and remove their name badge. During Terms 1 and 4, students are required to wear their panama hat, and during Terms 2 and 3, students are required to wear their beret. If additional warmth is needed at a formal occasion, such as an Assembly, the blazer must be worn as the outer garment. Students may wear the jumper underneath the blazer, but the jumper cannot be worn by itself outside of school. In school, students may wear both the blazer and jumper, or either garment on its own. If wearing the Black Watch tartan skirt, it must be knee length. These requirements apply to all students from Years 3 to 6.
Year 6 Commemorative Hoodie
The Year 6 Commemorative Hoodie (only for Year 6 students) can only be worn within the Junior School. It cannot be worn outside the College or to and from school. It can be worn with both the winter uniform and the sports uniform, but not for formal occassions.
Jewellery
Girls are allowed to wear the following jewellery:
• Wrist watches
• Medic Alert bracelets or necklaces
• One small sleeper/hoop or small plain (not stones), round gold, silver, or pearl stud in the bottom of the lobe of each ear
• Sleepers/hoops – should be no larger than 12mm in diameter
• Studs – 5mm diameter
Should your daughter choose to wear jewellery other than that specified, it may be confiscated. In this case, it will be stored in safekeeping and returned at the end of the term.
Hair and Makeup
Hair should be neatly brushed and tied back if it is longer than shoulder length. A ribbon or scrunchie must be worn and be the appropriate colour for the term (see Uniform section). Hair that is obviously streaked, tinted or dyed, or is a colour not natural to the student, is not acceptable. Clips or combs must be tortoise shell or matching the hair colour. Girls are not permitted to wear makeup, fake nails, or coloured nail polish.
Art
Students require a waterproof Art smock, which is to be worn during Art lessons. Due to the hands-on approach in Art lessons, there is the possibility that art materials may come into contact with the students’ uniform. We recommend using Sard Stain Remover if this happens. The Art smock is available on the booklist and will be kept in the classroom.
Uniform Shop
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Wednesdays 8.00 am - 1.30 pm
(plus Mondays before term starts)
Address: Ground Floor PLC Lighthouse, 2 McNeil Street, Peppermint Grove WA 6011
Telephone: (08) 9460 6243
Email: uniformshop@plc.wa.edu.au
All uniform items can be purchased via our online Uniform Shop. Please visit plc.wa.edu. au/uniform/. However, we recommend the first fitting is completed in store.
Socks, tights, scrunchies, and ribbons are available for purchase at Junior School Reception. The items will be charged to your school account.
Health and Wellbeing
Health Centre
The Health Centre is located near the PLC Boarding House. Students feeling unwell are asked to seek a teacher’s permission and take their Student Diary with them to the Health Centre. The School nurse will contact the parent/carer if a child is unwell and needs to be taken home. The Health Centre can be contacted on (08) 9424 6432.
Medical Information
Medical information regarding students’ health is kept within the PLC Health Centre and the school nurses are responsible for managing individual health programmes, emergency responses, and disseminating the information to relevant staff. It is essential that parents keep the Health Centre staff informed of all health issues pertinent to their child and take care to ensure that this is updated on a regular basis.
Anaphylaxis
Although students are made aware that they are not to share food from their lunch boxes at school, we ask that parents exercise caution when packing food products, as there are students in the Junior School affected by anaphylaxis. All students with an anaphylaxis diagnosis are required to supply PLC with an Anaphylaxis Action Plan and an in-date adrenaline autoinjector.
Asthma
All students with an asthma diagnosis are required to supply PLC with an Asthma Action Plan and an in-date inhaler.
Head Lice
Head lice is a common problem in any school and we request that parents are vigilant in monitoring their child’s hair and advising the class teacher or Junior School Reception if lice are found. When head lice is detected, all members of the cohort will be advised.
Sun Smart
• Students must wear a hat during Recess, Lunchtime, and PE lessons.
• Students without a hat will be asked to sit in the shade during these times.
• Students are not permitted to lend hats to others.
All students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 are required to wear their bucket hat at Recess and Lunchtime. Year 6 students have the option of wearing either the bucket hat or the white sports cap.
