\\ Lest We For~et"

Year 8Ainslie, AmandaArgyle, SamanthaBaker, JulieBickford, SharonBlechynden, MeliataBloffwitch, KerenBlumann, SiobhanBosich, SashaBrownfield, NicolaCampbell, JuliaChadwick, SoniaChapman, AnnalieseChurches, FelicityCohen, LisaCoupland, GretchenCrossing, KateDavenport, KatieDavies, Lisa JaneDisley, LeanneDolling, KarynDutry, GeorginaEftos, ChristinaElliott, KelsieEmery, JodieEvans, SarahForeman, JennyFornaro, RebeccaGasiorowski, SusannahGellard, PhillipaGolik, NatalieGorey, AilsaGray, KateGreen, MirandaGrove, JenniferGwynne, BelindaGwynne, KatherineHayes, MelindaHead, Tracey-KimHenriques, EmmaHicks, JulieHobday, EleanorHocking, KatieHoll, ElizabethHorrex, JoanneHoughton, Emmallett, AndreaJayaraman, SaraJeffrey, GabrielleJensen, FionaJohnson, FionaJoyce, PenelopeKeddie, KirstonKelly, MelissaKhan, LeilaKing, NovaKopke, JenniferKorsgaard, AnnikaLang, JacintaLeys, EmmaLilleyrnan, JayneLittle, GenevieveMajor, AnnaMcAlwey, SusannahMcCarthy, DianaMcintosh, FionaMiles, BelindaMill, NaomiMilne, HeatherMoir, PetaMorgan, AnnabelleMurray, SallyNunn, JodieOfficer, KirstyOlson, JuliannePatiniotis, KymPearse, AmandaPerryman, JenniferPidgeon, JenniferPilmer, Catherine

Purser, BelindaReid, JenniferReynolds, RochelleRiemer, CatherineRiggall, JacquelineRitchie, KathrynRitchie, SimoneRobson, KathrynSamuel, JenniferScott, FionaSears, JenniferShaw, AmandaSheldon, BrookeSinclair, JaneSindle, JennaSmith M.S., SarahSomes, BronteStannage, KatherineStewart, VanessaStockwell, JocelynSutherland, KatherynThomas, KristyTostevin, NeroHTurnseck, RachaelVaughan, SuzannahVentouras, BrookeVincent, HannahWarner, SophieWatson, BrigitteWatson, RenaeWay, SiobhanWickham, CorinneWilliams, LucyWilliams, RebeccaWoolhouse, CandiceWyche, EmilyXouris, NicoleYoung, Natalie

Year 9Andersen, RebeccaArgyle, KirstyBaldwin, TriciaBarr, DeniseBarrett, MelissaBennett, NatalieBenney, SarahBolton, JaneBolton, MichelleBond, VanessaBoranga, SaraBoston, SashaBowskill, HelenBradshaw, KathrynBrazier, CarolinCampbell, JeanetteCarroll, JessamyCerini, JustineClarke, PhilippaCobbold, SusannahCoppin, MelindaCornwall, VanessaCouper, RachaelCullen, LouiseD'Arcy, Anne-MarieDalziell, BelindaDenman, RennayeDowdell, DianeDraper, LouiseDukes, AdrienneEdelman, TaliaEdis, KatharineElliott, JodieEvans, GeorginaEzekiel, SashaFornaro, LisaForster, Jo-AnneGates, LucetteGillam, SallyGoldie, KateGreen, ChamelleHartz, NatashaHay, KatherineHealy, LaraHeaton, KathrynHenwood, GeorgiaHodgson, AntheaHolywell, NatalieHughes, KimHull, GretaJansen, AraJoyce, NicoleKidd, SusanneKofman, JaquelineKorsgaard, YanaLapsley, FionaLee, NatashaLeishman, GabrielLenton, JulieLinfoot, JaneLoxton, ChristineLuke, KatherineManser, NarelleMarschner, JenniferMcBurney, TanyaMcKenna, NicoleMcLoughlin, MaryMcVeigh, KylieMilne, FionaMirmikidis, ElanMoir, FrancesMorgan, SarahMurray, MelissaMyler:'sashaNewland, SarahNicholson, VanessaNottle, LisaO'Dea, Pennya aten, Katrina

Olsen, NatalieOlson, SamanthaOwen, SophieParker, KatherinePennington, CatherinePenrose, SachaPhillips, JodiePitman, AlisonPitt, SallyPlaistowe, PrudencePye, FionaRadford, AmandaRegan, ChelseaRidley, JillRigg, SallyRobson, SeleneRodgers, SonyaRorrison, RebeccaRussell, SamanthaScott, RachelScott-Murphy, AnitaShapkaris, RebeccaSheldon, AmberShoesmith, FrancescaSinnathamby, MeeraSkipworth, DeborahSproule, ToniaStockwell, JulieStuart, VanessaTaylor, AlexandraTaylor, IsabellaTeoh, Su-AnnThelander, LucyThunder, FionaThunder, NatashaTodd, AmandaTuettemann, KarinVeitch, VanessaViol, JaneVon Waldburg, CarolineWaddell, ChristineWenziker, KristelWharton, RachaelWharton, StephanieWhite, JuliaWinckel, SusanWright, JaneYoung, Lisa

Year 10Adams, LyndalAndrew, AlisonBarrett- Lennard, MelissaBeattie, FelicityBein, N atashaBentley, MelissaBowey, JacintaBowman, SuzanneBrand, ShelleyBrandenburg, GabrielleBrayshaw, SallyBruce, JanineBushell, FleurButton, RachelCassells, JodeeChi, JeanieChin, EvelynClark, GenevieveClarke, CatherineColes, KatherineCooley, GinaCotterell, AmandaD'Alton, ElissaDavenport, JaneDavis, HelenDebnam, EmmaDickson, JaneDowner, MarnieEaston, AlexandraEftos, MarinaEvans, SandraFarinosi, AnnetteFarrell, JoannaFerstat, NicoleFisher, JaneFisher, NicoleFlint, AnneFrayne, SarahGasiorowski, ErinGebbie, EmmaGibbs, BronteGibbs, SusanGosden, DhanaGriffiths, MeganHadley, SusanHardie, EdwinaHarrowfield, MeganHatch, DorothyHeggart, DanielleHodby, SallyHodgkinson, AinslieHorwood, RaquelHulcup, MeredithHunt, MirandaHutton, MelanieInglis, JaneJackson, EmmaJames, VictoriaJarrott, Jo-AnneJensen, KimJohn, FelicityJones, PortlandKamien, TamaraKerr, ElizabethKing, DeborahKeys, AtlantaKotai, ClaraLangdon, KelsieLeeson, CarollineLefroy, DeborahLewis, MorgenLim, LouisaMacKenzie, AndreaMann, SarahMarsh, AlisonMcArthur, KatharineMcNamara, LeaMelville Jones, KatherineMoffat-Clarke, Bridie

Motherwell, GillianNoble, IsadoraNoble, MadeleineOakley, RachaelOrbell, AnitaOrosa, CarissaPage, RachelPaine, KellyPaish, KyliePearse, JacquelinePidgeon, EmilyPinnick, KatiePitt, KathrynPocock, JenniferPrice, JayneRamsey, SorayaRankin, SarahReid, KirstenRobson, MirandaRodgers, GinaRyan, DanielleSadler, MeghanSargent, AnneSavic, AndreaSindle, KateSinnathamby, RaynuhaSmith, BerniceSmith, JessicaSomes, WendySorensen, CatherineSpencer, KirralieStallard, LouiseStimson, HeidiStrahan, AnneStraton, SarahSwinney, KatherineTaylor, AmandaTaylor, LyndelThornley, YvetteThunder, SaraToomey, JenniferUnsworth, ReneeVallve, KirstenWall, SusanWatkins, YvetteWeeks, JulieWegner, MelissaWhite, PetaWillis, PhillippaWilson, ChallisYoung, Katrina

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGEA College of the Uniting Church

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6011

Kookaburra Committee. L. to T.: T. Erler, S. Purser, E. Kennealy, R. Clark, C. Robins,A. Zwicky. Absent: J. Martin, K. Kelly.

L. to T.: C. Robins, Kookaburra Editor;T. Erler, Photographic Editor.

"Time waits for no man.

Throughout 1985, I have been madeincreasingly aware of the fact that TIMEis of the essence. Like all mortals, thoseinvolved with P.L.C. have laboured withthe constant threat of running out oftime. But, despite time-limits, time­tables, timed test (time to eat?) and ever­decreasing time before the T.A.E., thoseat P. L. C. have had enough time to par­ticipate in many activities which havebeen captured on film and in print inthe 1985 Kookaburra.

The discovery that time is remarkablyvaluable has not only just been realisedby Year 12 students at P.L.C. Indeed,many who have gone before haverealised the barriers caused by time:­Those who have left P.L.C. to join theworkforce, work strictly from nine tofive. Those who believed tertiary educa­tion would offer escape from being aslave to time are still bound by lecturetimes and study times. Unfortunately,for those who are leaving the good timesof P. L. C. behind, the future still holdsthe promise of measured time.

Many have wondered at the dauntingprospect of spending twelve years out ofa life-time in school. However, in theseyears, school is important in teaching thenext generation how to use time effec­tively. There is no room in this world oftechnology and vast unemployment forwasting time and possibly, missingopportunities. Everyone discovers timeeventually, and when this occurs, peoplesuddenly realise they're getting old.

This brings me to my next thought:that time brings change. The 1985Kookaburra is a little changed from that

Editorialof 1984. One such change is the way inwhich this year's cover came about. Thecommittee found it very difficult to for­mulate something totally original withinthe limits of relating closely to the schooland a kookaburra. It was decided a com-

.petition would be run, enabling anyonein the school to contribute ideas. Aftermuch time was spent deliberating, thewinning entry by Caroline Bannister(Year 12) was chosen-undoubtedly thebest cover yet.

Other changes which have occurredinclude more collages and photographsin an attempt to highlight the amount ofenthusiasm and participation by the~tudents and staff.

It was decided that every girl in theschool would be included in a photo­graph in keeping with InternationalYouth Year.

It seems memories are the bestweapons against the change that timebrings. The 1985 Kookaburra will holdprecious memories for everyone atP.L.C. The magazine is in itself a recordthat is protected from change. Nomatter how many years pass between1985 and when it is read in the future,the times that were in 1985 will remainpreserved. Although the Kookaburra willbe a lasting connection with the way oflife familiar to many for a large part oftheir lives, it is also something fromwhich all can gain added satisfaction forwhat has been achieved in a year.

To a small group of immortal people,the Kookaburra's production is anachievement in itself. I'm sure everyeditor of the Kookaburra has been hard­pressed by time to the extent that shefeels like cancelling the Kookaburra dueto lack of energy. In moments like these,my back-ups were invaluable. To Mrs.Mac, Tatjana, Sadie, Rebecca and Jane,my most sincere thanks for the manymiracles you all performed. To Anna,Erica and Kate, without whose help theKookaburra would be merely an un­finished afterthought, you have myunending gratitude. Thanks must alsogo to Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. McArthur andother members of staff who have helpedme in my hours of need. Thanks also tothe typists who have always typed thoseurgent articles at short notice. Finally,thanks to my family and friends for theirencouragement and support. Withoutthe help of all these people, time wouldindeed have emerged victorious.

With the completion of this year,those at P.L.C. can be proud of havingconquered the time that was 1985-which now stands, recorded for alltime, in the 1985 Kookaburra.

"We are tomorrow's past. "

CA THY ROBINS, Year 12, Editor

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The night began with the ConcertBand's fine rendition of "ParadaEspagnola" followed by a medley from"Godspell". Then the Processional from"Die Meistersinger" was played toaccompany the arrival of the officialparty.

After "Advance Australia Fair" and"Land of our Birth" were sung, a prayerwas offered, led by our Chaplain, theReverend Margaret'Zayan. This was fol­lowed by a welcoming speech from Mr.J. C. Livingston, the Chairman of theCouncil.

An address by His Excellency, theGovernor of Western Australia, Pro­fessor Gordon Reid included someinteresting information about the historyof our school. Professor Reid's speechwas followed by the Principal's reportand the Moderator's message, inter­spersed with some polished singing bythe Chorale and the School Choir. TheGovernor, Professor Reid, and Mrs. Reidthen distributed the prizes.

The Head Girl for 1984, DanielleBenda, mixed farewells and thanks inher stirring speech which gained theresponse of three resounding cheers. Thelarge audience then settled back to enjoya display from the dance group who hadachieved a very high standard of perfor­mance under the direction of theirchoreographer, Miss Olivieri. Then itwas the turn of the Pipe Band to give adisplay of skill; the enthusiastic applausethey received was due acknowledgementof their efforts.

As the closing item of the evening theConcert Bank played "Firefall" by Foley.The assembled crowd then sang "LordDismiss us with Thy Blessing" , afterwhich the official party left.

Finally, in what has become a schooltradition, the Concert Band played"Auld Lang Syne" as the Year 12s leftthe stage, then the rest of the Year 12sfiled out of the auditorium, farewelledby the applause of family, friends andformer schoolmates.

The Band's brisk rendition of "Scot­land the Brave" did much to dispel themood of tearful nostalgia as theaudience left the Concert Hall afteranother successful P.L.C. Speech Night.

KATE KELLY

THOUGHTS OF THEPRINCIPAL

Interviewer: I'm sure that's how it willbe.

Miss Barr: I think I would like to beremembered as a caring person who isalways interested in all of the girls, thestaff, the parents, everybody connectedwith the school and as one who has beenhelpful in encouraging people to makegood use of their abilities, not just forthemselves, but to help make a contribu­tion to the community, too.

Interviewer: When you retire from yourposition as Principal, how would you liketo be remembered by the girls?

Excerpts from an interview with Miss Barr byfanine Bruce, Year 10.

Interviewer: The first question is aquestion often asked by the girls-whatexactly is your job as Principal?

Miss Barr: It involves many things. I'vewritten down what I've done so far todayand what I did yesterday to give you anidea of the kind of things that happen onordinary days. Of course, there aredifferent things on different days.Today: Breakfast in the BoardingHouse; an appointment with a parentand a telephone call to another state inconnection with that visit from theparent; Junior School Assembly;appointment with the President of theMothers' Auxiliary; appointment withparents thinking of enrolling theirdaughter here; short conversations withfive teachers about students. I spoke tothe staff at recess about today's news­letter; I've been speaking to twomembers of the office staff about officeprocedures; talked to one of the teachersabout methods of assessment; I had atelephone call with the Secretary of theCollege Council about the School Consti­tution; I've spoken to Mr. McNess abouta request that has been received by theschool for P.L.C. to provide music for afunction somewhere; I have sent a noteto the Boarding House concerning arequest that has come from a parentabout a boarder; I've spoken to Mrs.Bull about a Save the Children Fundmatter; I've spoken to Mrs. Day aboutarrangements for an Old Collegians'luncheon; I've written a letter to thePresident of the Parents' Association;I've spoken to Mrs. Jarvis aboutFunctional Arts, House Plays and OpenDay; and I've been to a House Service.

Principal's ReportSPEECH NIGHT, 1984

Presbyterian Ladies' College SpeechNight 1984 was, as usual, an occasionfor acknowledging the diverse range oftalents at the school, the artistic as wellas the academic.

L. to T.: Mrs. Day, Miss Barr.

H. BARR

PRINCIPAL'S REPORTThe 70th birthday of the school has

been celebrated this year. Present at theOld Collegians' Dinner on 19th August,the date of the birthday, were formerstudents from many years, including thefirst, 1915, apd the last, 1984. Manyreminiscences were shared, and appre­ciation was expressed of the contributionmade by the school to the developmentof character, sense of purpose, develop­ment of abilities, and involvement inservice to others.

In the Toast to the School, specialmention was made of Mrs. Cusack, whohad been First Mistress (equivalent ofDeputy Principal) for many years, andwho worked closely with Dr. Summers.In the response to the Toast, Old Colle­gians were told that Mrs. Cusack haddied that day, the School's Birthday, afew weeks before her 90th birthday.

She was a person who looked at lifepositively, as did Mrs. Rose Watson,another former P.L.C. teacher, whodied this year. The thoughts expressed inPhilippians chapter 4, verse 8, a verseoften quoted at Presbyterian Ladies'College, are thoughts which summarisethe attitude to life of both of theseformer members of our staff:

"Finally, brethren, whatever istrue, whatever is honourable, what­ever is just, whatever is pure, what­ever is lovely, whatever is gracious, ifthere is any excellence, if there isanything worthy of praise, thinkabout these things."

Personal qualities and attitude are oftremendous importance, as they affectnot only oneself, but also one's actions,the consequences of one's actions, andthe lives of other people.

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Head Prefect

A. Jones, Head Prefect

There is a tendency when reflecting ona past year to look at the obvious successesbut it is the day to day existence of aschool that really deserves recognition assuccessful or not. Is there respect betweenthe members of the school communitywith a general feeling of support? Is therea happy working environment? Is there afeeling of excitement and enthusiasmabout the school's activities? I'm so gladthat I'm able to say "yes" and have beenable to say "yes" since Day One in YearOne.

It is this year that has given me theopportunity to see how the schooloperates and how it lives up to thatdefinition of success, to realise howdedicated the staff are and how muchhard work is necessary by so manypeople to keep the boat afloat. For thatopportunity I am very grateful.

At the beginning of 1985 we weredetermined (like every group of newYear 12s) to make it, with a whole lot ofchanges, the best year ever. We soonlearned that to maintain the status quois hard enough, let alone trying todevelop new things. So our initial naivetygave way to a rather sad realism. Per­haps that sounds too negative, for theStudent Council this year really hasachieved some good results. People oftenquestion whether the Student Council isrepresentative of student opinion andwhether it really can implement change!I believe it is and it can. With Annalee

Ferstat's initiative, a new sports wind­cheater has been introduced and thepossibility of new school bathers is beingconsidered. There have also been worth­while discussions about standards, inparticular the level of respect shown inthe school. The Student Council workedhard to lift that level. Talks on courtesyin Student Assemblies and the re-instate­ment of the custom of girls standingup when staff enter a classroom areexamples of their efforts.

Anti-litter campaIgns and a songencouraging the wearing of the beretwere other activities. (Unfortunately ourenthusiasm for the beret was not shared.Good luck to next year's seniors concern­ing that problem!) Then after a visit toChrist Church and observing one of theirtraditions we began wearing blazers onthe Day 5 formal Assembly. The firstYear 12 Dinner-Dance was also a riskyexperiment but one that worked well.

One of the important things theStudent Council wanted to do wasencourage a feeling of friendlinessamongst the girls, to make. everyone feelimportant and involved. The Councilwas a strong team; the vibrant and vocalrepresentatives ensured a range ofopinions but never was it a divisive orfragmented Council. Thank you to allmembers.

It is only by the' end of the year thatyou start to understand the many aspectsthere are to the responsibilities of beingHead Prefect. As often in life, you wishyou could start it all again. It seems thatperhaps that most important aspect iscommunication. The Head Girl liaisesbetween staff and girls to try to see thateveryone knows what is happening and isable to understand the needs of eachother. It is for this reason I have placedenormous emphasis on the StudentAssemblies. I think that if they are usedwell they are terrific for increasingcontact between the girls and hearing afew opinions. They can also be a lot offun!

From communication grows a strengthof school spirit. I think P.L.C. is uniquein this. There is an incredible interactionbetween the years and this helps in creat­ing unity. A fine, example is on inter­school occasions when everyone feels agreat pride in being part of P.L.C. andwhen the school band comes on everyonealmost bursts with that pride. I am sograteful that I have had a chance to helpencourage that spirit. Thank you to allthose who have helped me in doing so.

Well it's finally here, the time I longto postpone; the goodbyes and the thankyous. They seem to finalise the wholeyear and whereas some people may beexcited about what the future holds I amdecidedly sad! Nonetheless the fact mustbe faced. I wish to thank Sara Macliverfor her excellent organisation, AnnaleeFerstat for her innovativeness, RebeccaMatthews for her words of wisdom andall three for their continual support andco-operation. So many staff have beenhelpful to the Year 12s and I know allthe girls are extremely appreciative. Iwould like to thank especially Miss Barrand Mrs. Bull for their help and theirfriendship, and Mrs. Day for her sup­port. Thank you also to my own year forbeing such a brilliant and enthusiasticbunch!

It is traditional to wish the officials ofnext year good luck but I believe that itis not luck that is needed but rather asense of loyalty and a sense of humour!Have a great '86.

ALEX JONES

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Boardins? House

Boarding House Prefects. L. to r.: R. Lapsley, F. McLarty, G. Castle, R. Matthews, C. Dwyer,K. Prior, M. Noble.

R. Matthews, Senior Boarder

Th~ peace of Peppermint Grove wasbrokEa on Tuesday, 12th February,1985, when car loads of girls, parents,suitcases, boxes, pot plants, guitars, dollsand tears descended on 2 View Street forthe opening of the school year. (It isamazing the amount of luggage somecars can carry; many a time a trailer hasbeen called in to cater for a boarder'sneeds.)

A little order gradually emerges fromthis chaos but long after things havequietened down' a low hum of voicesemanates from the Boarding House lateinto the night. Jokes, as well as newsabout boyfriends and driving licences,are exchanged. For some it is a newexperience, and for others it is the lasttime this familiar ritual will occur.

The first venture accomplished by the"prefects elect" and future Year 12s wasin fact at the end of last year when theBoarders' Christmas Dinner was held onthe last night in the Boarding House for1984. To all involved this hard work wasan indication of what to expect in ournew offices in 1985.

Traditionally, at the commencementof each term, outings are organised forall girls in the Boarding House. Rott­nest, as always, was enjoyed by all in firstterm. In second term, there was a busride to Leederville to view the comedyfilm, "The Gods Must Be Crazy." Thirdterm's outing included a steam train ridearound the Metropolitan area.

Throughout the year, various fundraising activities have been held, eitherfor the Boarding House funds or for"outside" associations.

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Boarders' Markets were held after thelong weekends in each term. Each yearshowed the rest of the Boarding Housetheir talents in cake-cooking, fruit­picking, magnet-making and flower­collecting to jointly create a collage ofcolourful (and much sought after) cook­ing creations and dormitory adornments.With the profits from Terms One andTwo, together with the weekend tuck­shop profits, enough money was raised tobuy a larger television set for the YearlIs. The money from the third termBoarders' Market has been used tofinance the 1985 Christmas Dinnerwhich the Year lIs will again organise.

Throughout the school year, there aremany activities arranged within theBoarding House to combat any home­sickness or boredom.

All year groups hosted their ownsocials with various boys' schools andthey must have been a success judging bythe influx of invitations following thenight's activities. The Year 8 girls held aparticularly enjoyable games night(',Vhich was doomed to be a failure by thegirls woeful cries of: "But we want asocial". However, it was such a hugesuccess, that the boys' schools involvedfollowed suit and had their own gamesnight), and of course I cannot forget tomention the two school dances for theYear lIs and Year 12s.

My year has had its frustrations butthese are only to be expected. The timidknocks on my door in first term by theYear 8s, kept my confidence up andoffered me an opportunity to adopt therol~ I had to perform. I knew I wasmaking progress when tears turned tosmiles and firm friendships were formed.

My sincere thanks go to Miss Barr,Mrs. Horton, Sister Norris and my mis­tresses, Mrs. Murphy and Miss Roseair,and to all the other mistresses who gavetheir warm support throughout my fiveyears, especially in 1985. I also need tothank the Year 12s for their growingsupport and finally, I must acknowledgemy six "right hand men" - the Prefects:Gaylene Castle, Caroline Dwyer, RowenaLapsley, Moyanne Noble, FionaMcLarty and Kathy Prior. Their conti­nued support and encouragement keptmy spirits up when they were flagging.

My year as Senior Boarder has beenone of enlightment. I have grown toknow each and every member of theBoarding House - especially the newgirls, and including the mistresses - in anew and stimulating way. I have found,much to my delight, a group of sincerepeople full of warmth and understand­ing, whom I am proud to call myfriends.

As a listener, a mediator, a lecturerand a "shoulder to cry on", I have notonly achieved personal satisfaction butalso a sense of true acceptance that wasnot previously openly shown. It has beenthe members of the Boarding House whohave made my year a memorable andworthwhile one, and I sincerely thankthem.

Finally I would like to wish next year'sYear 12s the best of luck, and successin all they endeavour to do. I hope youenjoy your final year as much as I did.My best wishes go especiallly to the 1986Senior Boarder, Bronwyn Mark.

REBECCA MA TTHEWS, Senior Boarder

Cot, Relief and Service

Cot, Relief and Service Committee. Standing, t. to T.: F. McLarty, F. Hitchcock, R. Greay,M. Livingston, H. Gibbs. Seated, t. to T.: M. Picton-Warlow, T. Hicks, E. Davy, M. Noble,E. Proud, K. Douglas, A. Brown.

MOYANNE NOBLECot, Relief and Service Captain

Towards the end of second termStewart House had a chip stall in theBoarding House tuck shop and a moneychain on Open Day. Maybe the nextchain can be all around the schooll

Also, towards the end of second term,Ferguson held a social for Years 9 and 10at the Claremont Town Hall. This wentoff well, and was a thoroughly enjoyableevening for all involved.

On the evening of Open Day, Car­michael House held a concert with someof the winners from different sections inthe Performing Arts, and other extraitems.

Other things held throughout the year(not by particular houses) were threecasual days altogether, a concert byBoardwalk girls and a concert by thenewly formed Stage Band.

Whether we make an enormousamount of money or very little, everycent of it goes to help other people lessfortunate than we are.

We have sponsored children throughthe Save the Children Fund whom wesponsor every year- any money left overgoes to places like Homes for the Aged,Riding for the Disabled, Children'sHomes, Red Cross, Single Mothers'Refuge, and many more worthy causes.

Before closing off, I'd like to thankMrs. Bull for her support throughout theyear-it was very much appreciated. Ihope the support from the school willincrease for the Cot and Relief crew fornext year.

Good luck to you all.

Well this is the end of my term as Cotand Relief co-ordinator and a thoroughlyenjoyable one, especially with the greathelp from the Cot and Relief captains ineach house.

Summers - Miranda Picton WarlowStewart-Helen Gibbs, Margie

LivingstonMcNeil- Fiona Hitchcock, Fiona

McLarty, Rosalie GreayFerguson- Tracey Hicks, Libby DaviesCarmichael- Kylie Douglas, Emma

ProudBaird - Anthea Brown

Thanks, girls, you were really fan­tastic.

First term started off in a small waywith cake, toffee, popcorn, iced cordialin a cup and ice-cream soda stalls beingheld by all of the houses.

At the beginning of second termMcNeil House held a Cot and Relief quiznight in the Junior School hall. Mr. Mell,Mrs. Mells' husband, kindly donated hisservices as a Quiz Master. The turnoutwas tremendous, resulting in a full house,and according to the comments fromcontestants in the quiz,· very muchenjoyed. A big thank you to the shops inthe Claremont and Peppermint Groveareas for their donations of wonderfulprizes for the quiz night.

In the middle of second term, BairdHouse girls contributed gifts of food suchas jams, eggs, meat, tinned food, fruitand vegetables, etc., to compile a giantfood hamper. Each girl was also given anumber of "guess the price" tickets to sell,the hamper price was calculated and awinner drawn.

Quiz Night

Moyanne NobleCot, Relief and Service Captain

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./Zlt. i~.... ..Student Council. Back TOW, t. to T.: K. Kelly, F. Frazer, M. Livingston, C. Robins, R. Benda, J. Bunny, M. Eldrid.S. Ormonde, S. Macliver, A. Ferstat, A. Jones, R. Matthews, C. Kneebone, J. Bowman. Absent: G. Castle.

Student Council BERET SONGThe Student Council for 1985, sat in

the Board Room ready and eager toimplement many new reforms andpolicies to improve the school routine weknew so well.

However, these reforms we dreamt ofwere not as easily implemented as wehad previously believed and we weresoon to find out that every point had tobe looked at objectively and debated­and the smallest things, such as the topicof ribbons, turned into major headaches.Sometimes other factors such as thoseseemingly insignificant and unimportantcreatures called "parents" and "teachers"had also to be considered in the courseof decision making!

The year started on a social note, withthe Student Council having two morningvisits- to Christ Church and St. Hilda's.The idea of these visits was for us to seehow the schools differ, get ideas for theimprovement of our school, make newacquaintances and devour the deliciousmorning teas prepared for us! We, too,returned their hospitality with an equalamount of success.

The main aims of the Student Councilthis year have been dress uniformity, andcourtesy and respect. The former camein many forms, the first being "Berets",in which the Student Council put itssinging and dancing ability to the test inan effort to encourage the school to wear

them, because they do look good! Also,this year has seen the introduction of awindcheater which may be worn insteadof the tracksuit top. It will be moreconfortable and look better than thetracksuit top.

Along the lines of courtesy andrespect, it was suggested by the StudentCouncil, much to the teachers' delight,that more courtesy be extended to them.Thus the practice of standing forteachers at the beginning of each lessoncommenced-somewhat of a novelty atfirst.

School assemblies have had nothingshort of a face-lift! It was agreed by allthat the Day 5 assembly should becomemore formal. So the compulsory wearingof blazers, wearing of shoes and the com­plete abolition of chatter by the 663,achieved by the threat of embarrassingconsequences, made our assembly takeon a new atmosphere which was highlyregarded by all.

Our thanks go to Miss Barr, Mrs. Dayand Mrs. Bull for their time, effort,patience and encouragement throughoutthe year.

Finally, with good wishes to next year'sStudent Council, I declare the 1985Student Council's stint closed.

MARGARET LIVINGSTON

You've got to wear your beret,Yes, turn it to the left,Wear it right on top, girls,And then we'll look the best.You've got to wear your beret,With the badge 0' the eye,Wear your beret with pride, girls,Stand up tall and high.

You've got to wear your beret,It makes us look so smart,You've got to wear your beret,How to wear it is an art.You've got to wear your beret,Come on, come on, come on,'Cause it looks so good,Especially with the porn-porn.

You've got to wear your beret,Yes, turn it to the left,Wear it right on top, girls,

.And then we'll look the best.

You've got to wear your beret,Apprectate your Scottish background,Ifyou wear your beret,We'll be the grooviest school around.

You've got to wear your beret,Come on, come on, come on,'Cause we'll look the best,Yeah better than the rest,Especially with the porn-porn.Da da da da da porn-porn.

ALEX JONES, Year 12

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Baird1985 has been a great year for Baird, and Caroline, Sadie

and I would like to say THANK YOU to all Bairdians for yourcontinued enthusiasm and support throughout the year.

The first major event on the House calendar was the Inter­House Swimming Competition. Baird House spirit wasdemonstrated at the trials when most of the Year 8s swam(with a little persuasion!) 50 metres of butterfly for a standardpoint. On the day of the carnival Baird performed to the bestof her ability; however, it is a known fact that our talent lieselsewhere and the overall result was fifth place. Congratula­tions to Meredith Hulcup of Year 10 and Rebecca Cotton ofYear 11 for their outstanding per~ancesand thank you toSadie for organising the event so "sItillfully.

The House Play provided an opportunity for many mem­bers of the House to participate and work together as a team.The play was a creepy comedy named There's a ghost in theBasement, M'Lord and the cast was so talented that some ofthem actually made print in the Post newspaper-what starslThe audience commented that some of the appeal of the playwas due to the set-so thank you, Jemma Hardie and hercrew, and to Jocelyn Bunny for once again helping out withthe lighting. Thank you to all of the actresses who sacrificedtheir free time and came to rehearsals and a special congra­tulation to Rebecca Cotton who was Runner-up Best Actressfor Year 11. Finally (and most importantly), Arts Captain,Caroline Woodend must be thanked and congratulated forher boundless enthusiasm and magnificent direction - a jobwell doneI

The Performing and Functional Arts day was hectic foreveryone at P.L.C. and it was interesting to see such hiddentalent in Baird. So many people supported the House on thisday that it is difficult to know whom to mention - however wedid have some outstanding performances (congratulations toLisa Nottle for her bagpipe solol). Thanks must also go to theYear 11 delegates who helped make the day run so smoothly.Baird (being such an industrious house), went well in theFunctional Arts and this was due to the work of many talentedindividuals. Congratulations to Jemma Hardie for her dress­making, Sally Hore for her Art and Craft entries and CarolineWoodend for her success in the literature category.

In the Athletics Carnival Baird performed well. However,unfortunately some of our best athletes were injured and wegained fourth place. In the weeks leading up to the competi­tion the majority of the House participated for standardpoints and thanks go to the more enthusiastic Year 12s andYear 8s. Congratulations to Jessamy Carroll who was Year 9Champion.

This year, each House had a major fund-raising event andwe had a competition in which the price of a food hamperhad to be guessed. This event was a great success and everymember of the House was involved either by selling tickets ordonating food. Many thanks go to Anthea Brown - Baird'sCot and Relief representative for her organisation of thisevent.

Baird performed extremely well in Inter-House Sports suchas hockey, tennis, netball, basketball, volleyball and softballdemonstrating overwhelming team spirit. Other events inwhich Baird House spirit was evident were the "Anti-litterCampaign" when house teacher time was spent laboriouslypainting orange feet to lead to the bins around the school,and in Inter-House debating (congratulations to ShellyBrand, Alex Easton and Meredith Hulcup for making thefinal round).

Caroline, Sadie and I have thoroughly enjoyed beingofficials of such a wonderful House and we would like tothank not only the girls but also the teachers and especiallyMiss Wright for her help and support as House Adviser.

Best of luck to the officials of 1986 and welcome back toMrs. Hausteadl

FIONA FRAZER, CAROLINE WOODEND, SADIE PURSER. Year 12

CarmichaelFellow Carmichaelians, congratulations on such an action·

packed and successful year. After being awarded ChampionHouse last year, we had quite a high standard to live up toand with high spirits and plenty of talent we have maintainedsuch a standard.

Our time as House Captains started well by gaining firstplace in House Choir with a song called "Summer Sunshine".With the Inter·House Swimming next we were helped alongby Talia Edelman (Year 9) and Tiffanie Trail (Year 12) bothbeing champions for their year. Also with the tremendousenthusiasm from staff and students we managed a creditablesecond.

The first Arts activity for the year was Debating in whichwe were successful in Year 8 and Years 11 and 12. During thefirst few weeks of second term, there was a mad panic to getthe House Play ready in time for the final performance date.On the actual night, the cast and crew performed magnifi­cently winning the Best Play, under the direction ofMorwenna Lang, who also won Best Director. Out of fourpossible awards for Best Actresses, Carmichael won three:Best Actress - Alex Jones, Best Character Actress - SallyRobson and Runner-up-Anna Robson.

Following the House Plays was the Annual Arts Festival.Due to the participation and efforts of the whole House, wegained places of first in the Performing Arts, third in theFunctional Arts and second over-all.

Well into second term, for the first time ever, an Inter­House Cross Country Competition was held at Per!'y Lakes.This proved to be successful as Carmichael gained first placewhich was largely due to the involvement of many enthusiasticgirls to fill the required number of competitors in each team.We continued our run of success in the sporting field byobtaining a good second place in the Gym Competition only afew weeks later.

In the last week of second term, the Inter-House AthleticsCarnival was held. Following last year's success in the

marching, we won it again (surprising, as we realised at thelast minute we were facing the wrong wayl) and we gainedthird place overall, with Georgie Dutry receiving Runner-upYear 8 Champion.

I would like to thank Tiffanie Trail for her over-allcontribution to the House-especially in her position asSports Captain in the early part of the year. Due to Tiffanie'scommitment to diving, Jenny Hadley was elected to take overthis position.

My job as House Captain has been enjoyable and rewardingand my special thanks must go to my team: Morwenna Lang,"Arts", and Jenny Hadley, "Sports". None of Carmichael'sgreat achievements would have been possible without theconsistent help and wonderful enthusiasm and house spiritfrom our House Advisor, Mrs. Jarvis. Our thanks must go toher in particular and to all Carmichael House members fortheir vital support throughout the year.

Just a little pearl of wisdom for future House officials: useyour time as captains well and make the most of it, since whatyou set out to do is often not achieved in the limited time. Inmy term as captain I accomplished only a little of what I setout to achieve for the House; but what I did was done wellbecause of the great support and encouragement from theHouse.

Good luck to future House officials and I hope you gain asmuch satisfaction and enjoyment as I have.

JANET BOWMAN,jENNY HADLEY, MORWENNA LANG. Year 12

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Fer~usoI)What has Ferguson achieved this year? This was the first

question I thought of when asked to write this report. Iphoned the Sports Captain and Arts Captain and asked themabout their respective fields and I was given the statisticsinvolved. I was given a long list of award winners and placegetters in about 15 separate competitions. I did not knowwhere to start, then I remembered something I have been toldfor the past 12 years at P. L. C. - as a member of your Houseyou work with the others as a team - a House is only successfulif everyone works together.

During this year. Karyn. Diana and myself have aimed atdeveloping this team into a functional and working unit.Faced with 120 students this did. at first, seem daunting butbelieve me, the first House meeting certainly got a lot ofsystems working and always there was satisfaction waiting.

Achievements? Well there have been plenty. During thesecond week back at school. the Inter-House SwimmingCompetition was held and Fergl'son was jubilant once again.The star-studded array of swimmers was led by Year 8Champion Kate Davenport and Year 10 Champion JoanneJarrot. It was a wonderful way to start the year off and filledus all with enthusiasm and confidence (and it was a terrific"conversation piece" at the second House meeting). Fergusonwas also triumphant in the Senior Tennis. led by Diana.Teamed up with Julie Sandilands, Lisa Warner and SuzieWishaw. they conquered the seemingly invincible StewartHouse in a nail-biting final round.

In the Arts, second term brought on headaches for somebut enjoyment for all. The Functional and Performing ArtsCompetition was a complete joy for the organisers. I wouldlike specially to thank Karyn for the many hours spent onmaking it a success. Her charismatic character was conveyedto everyone and it was wonderful to see such participation inresponse to it. Ferguson was placed fourth in both competi­tions. Nearly every girl played a part in the festival and mythanks go to each and everyone of them.

Although activities such as debating, basketball, netball,and others saw no victories. we were certainly not put toshame in any areas, and I hope and trust that fun was had byall.

The House Play was perhaps the highlight of the Fergusonyear. With about 40 girls involved, and more than 25rehearsals, the meritorious second placing was well deserved.Special mention must be made of Cate England who carriedoff an incredibly hard job of playing Bobby Valentine in theplay titled "Who is Bobby Valentine?" It was a well-chosen,well-acted and cleverly-directed play. Congratulations to allinvolved.

This year the job of Cot and Relief went to Tracey Hicksand Libby Davy. Putting aside the cake and toffee stalls,they decided to hold a social for the Year lOs. It wasoriginally going to be run by the Year 12 students only,however the intervention by the staff turned out to be greatlyappreciated. The Year 12s were terrific (and it was perhapsthe highlight of our social year!) We had a few minortroubles with some over-zealous window knockers but thatdidn't mar a wonderful night. The second task was the saleof chocolate bars, which was superbly successful and anactivity no one minded participating in, to say the least. Weraised about $350 from their sale - Thank heavens forchocolates!

That just about brings an end to the job of FergusonCaptain for me. It was a wonderful and fulfilling year and Iam thankful for the opportunity to have experienced it. TheHouse officials are open to a lot of criticism and I only hopethat. everyone is as considerate and tolerant with next year'sofficials as they have been with us.

I have enjoyed working with you all. Best of luck to thoselucky three girls next year, Vanessa, Mischa and Suzie and aspecial thank you to Karyn and Diana and all the Year 12girls.

SUSIE ORMONDE

M.cNeilCongratulations, McNeil, on a very successful year. It

could not have been achieved without such enthusiasm,dedication, and the true House spirit which is typical of all"McNeilians" .

It was evident from the beginning of the year that we wouldgo on to "bigger and better things" after we achieved fourthplace in the Swimming Carnival. Amy Somes, in a fineperformance, achieved the title of Runner-up ChampionSwimmer of Year 11.

McNeil began the Arts year with very successful results inthe Inter-House debating, winning the Year 8 and Year 10competitions and gaining first place overall. Further proof ofMcNeil's ability in the area of Arts continued with theirsuccess in winning the Functional and Performing Arts.

Throughout all Arts aCtiVIties, particIpation and·enthusiasm were wonderful, especially in the younger yearswhere some outstanding contributions were made. It isexciting to see such dedication in the lower school. Thesegirls, who will carry this House spirit through to their senioryears, are fine examples to the rest of McNeil.

Through the brilliant efforts of Kate Stannage, FranShoesmith, Bronte and Wendy Somes, Fiona Thunder andJackie Pearse, McNeil won the Gymnastics Competition.

McNeil's Quiz Night, one of the many successful fund­raising activities, was arranged by Rose Greay, FionaHitchcock and Fiona McLarty. Quizmaster for the eveningwas Mr. Mell and over $400 was raised for Cot and Relief.

The great task of the House Play was undertaken by ourdedicated Arts Captain, Kate Wilson. Kate survived theunenviable task of directing, producing, casting andco-ordinating lighting for the play. It was great to see thatgirls from all years played a part in the large cast. In thecourse of rehearsals, we all became great friends. This, as wellas the fine performance on "the night" served to make it· ajoyful and worthwhile experience.

The final major sporting event of the year was theAthletics Carnival. The day began with Mrs. Mac explainingto her fellow teachers that "we don't really expect to doall that well, after all, McNeil is the 'Arty House' ". Shewas soon to swallow her words as McNeil girls continued toastound spectators and delight fellow "McNeilians" in thenever ending individual and team triumphs. Individualawards were given to: Amy Somes, Year 11 Champion;Jackie Pearse, Year 10 Champion; Fiona Thunder,Runner-up Year 9; and Fiona Lapsley, Year 9 Champion.

McNeil emerged the winner of the Inter-House AthleticsCarnival.

Congratulations and well done, all who contributed to theHouse's success, especially to Ruth Benda, our SportsCaptain, who, by her example and leadership, liftedeverone's performance to help give us our great victory.

Kate, Ruth and I have had a lot of fun working together asgreat friends and a close team, sharing the responsibilitiesand tribulations of House officials.

We have also shared the invaluable experience of workingin close association with our House Advisor, affectionatelyknown as Mrs. "Mac". Without her unfailing support,McNeil could not have achieved these successes in the pastyear.

1985 has been a great experience for us as House officials.We trust that the girls responsible for the activities of theHouse in the future will gain as much pride and enjoyment aswe did in fulfilling our roles.

CATHY KNEEBONE, KATE WILSON, RUTH BENDA. Year 12

StewartLittle Green Stewart Elves- Well done.

We have progressed in leaps and bounds this year. The factthat all the leaps have not been forward is of no conse­quence-participation is the essence of the matter.

Swimming was our first activity for the year. Stewartparticipated and performed well in both the trials and thecarnival to achieve the very good result of third.

Tennis followed, with Stewart seniors Mindi, Georgie,Annalee and Anthea reaching the finals, although they didnot quite manage to win the trophy. Stewart's volleyballteams did not have quite the same amount of success as thetennis players, but characteristic sportsmanship marked ourperformances.

The Arts enthusiasts had only to prepare for Debating infirst term. The Year lIs and 12s reached the finals, withAmanda being declared best speaker in the second round;however they were narrowly beaten in the finals. The Year 9team was more successful; they won the finals with KimHughes (who was best speaker) well supported by Kathy Hayand Natasha Lee. To all debaters, well done and keep it up.

Second term sport started with the seniors winning theirway into the netball finals, but in the end they were narrowlybeaten. The juniors fought hard but unfortunately lost in theearly rounds. The seniors avenged this loss by winning con­vincingly in the hockey finals, with Sarah Rankin and KirstyNicoll putting up an unbeatable defence, but the juniors,suffering from a lack of experienced hockey players, weredefeated in the second round. Stewart's basketball skills needa little practice, however all who played tried hard in the trueStewart spirit.

A huge effort was mounted to gain Stewart second place inthe Functional Arts Competition with Vanessa Stewartputting in an exceptional effort. Stewart was not quite assuccessful in the Performing Arts, although all who partici­pated performed well.

Stewart House members again rallied to the cause for theHouse Play Competition. The cast worked hard throughout,overcoming the difficult atmosphere and pulling together onthe night to produce a very moving play. Special mentionmust go to Erin Stretch who played a very difficult rolecreditably.

Athletics saw the continuation of Stewart's determinationwhen we gained the most standard points and came a credit­able second in the carnival. All Stewartians gave their utmostto achieve this result. Congratulations to Felicity Watson whowas Year 12 Champion.

This year has been very rewarding for us due to the House'senthusiasm and willingness to "get in and have a go". Wehope this support will continue for next year's officials. Goodluck and thanks.

Joe BUNNY, AMANDA KEEP, JANE SEYMOUR. Year 12

SummersCongratulations and thank you to all you Super Summers

Supporters!

This year has "zoomed" by quickly without us having had amoment to sit down and comprehend the positions we had tofulfil. Although Summers lacked any outstanding talent, weall contributed by putting our heads together and managingmany tasks with the co-operative House spirit of all the girls.

At the beginning of the year, everyone seemed a littlehesitant to become involved in many activities, but by secondterm we were in full swing with the House spirit improvingnoticeably.

The "Anti-litter Campaign" proved to be a huge successwith all the House contributing by making colourful posters,and the braver girls marching around the school protestingabout the litter problem. (Caroline Bannister was in the leadwith the bass drum, Miranda on the cymbals and Shelly onthe kazoo.) It was certainly the loudest and rowdiest protestwe had ever experienced, with the girls chanting "Keep thescene clean" and "Put it in the bin".

In the Inter-House Sports, Summers proved themselveswinners in the senior and junior basketball, as well as thejunior volleyball.

Although we don't have many outstanding gymnasts, orathletes, many thanks must go to all girls who stood up andparticipated regardless of their capabilities. That shows realHouse enthusiasm I Summers also made a noticeable appear­ance at the athletics when we marched as "Super Girls". Theblack and white costume was a real eye-catcher and enable usto score second place in the marching. It consisted of ourSuper Summers T shirt, bloomers and black stockings. JanineBruce in Year 9 must get a special mention because she wasbusy throughout the year making many spectacular Summersbanners for the swimming and athletics. Thank you, Janine,for your effective and useful masterpieces.

Summers also achieved success in the Arts Festival withmany girls contributing in both the Performing andFunctional sections. Special thanks must go to A. Scott­Murphy, K. Edis, S. Murray, R. Unsworth, N. Muir,S. Gillam, J. Hele, T. Keen, K. Paish, R. White, K. White,L. Twigg and V. Elliot for their outstanding support in theseareas.

A fabulous effort was made by all girls who were in theHouse Play "Not in the Guide Book". We will be rememberedfor the unplanned intermission. Congratulations to MeganHele for her hysterical performance as "Florrie" for which shewas awarded Runner-up Best Actress.

The House also contributed to Cot and Relief by hosting avariety of cake stalls from all years ranging from "PartyTime" food to ice-creams and the popular "spider" drinks.Also the stall at the Athletics proved to be a success. Manythanks must go to Miranda Picton-Warlow as the SummersCot and Relief organiser.

Overall, Summers has achieved much throughout the year.With the strengthening of the House spirit, we are convincedthat Summers can do even better next year and can live up toits motto of "Aim High".

Thank you again for your co-operation and best of luck forthe officials of 1986 in maintaining the Super Summers Spirit.

MICHELLE ELDRID, CAROLINE BANNISTER, JENNY MARSHYear 12

I As the school year draws to an end, sotoo does my time at P.L.C. and my termas Arts Captain. To say that "yet again,the girls at P.L.C. have shown consider­able talent in the field of the Arts", wouldbe an understatement. For through myexperience as Arts Captain, I feel proudto say that P.L.C. has excelled in the fieldof the Arts, in every respect.

My initial glimpse at the duties of ArtsCaptain appeared somewhat daunting,but nonetheless, a challenge. Admittedly,the position required a great deal of extratime and maximum organisation. How­ever, the rewards at the end and the meresatisfaction of seeing the job done, madethe position all the more enjoyable andworthwhile. My primary aim as Arts Cap­tain was not just to do my duties, but todo them to the best of my ability, with asmuch enjoyment and _satisfaction as pos­sible. Without a doubt, my tasks weremade so much easier by the constant sup­port, encouragement and efficiency withwhich all the House Arts Captainsapproached their individual jobs.Perhaps the most essential ingredient wasthat we worked together as a team, happyto listen and happy to help. With theutmost sincerity, I would like to con­gratulate and thank Caroline Woodend,Morwenna Lang, Karyn McCowan, KateWilson, Amanda Keep and CarolineBannister (the Arts Captains) for their

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Art5superb effort and for their constant sup­port and companionship.

My first major appearance as Arts Cap­tain began with the Inter-House PublicSpeaking Competition, and yet again, wesaw a fine array of very talented orators,jiome of them also comediansl It was anentertaining and spirited competition.

The next event on the Arts agenda wasthe Inter-House Choir Competition. Theschool heard an enjoyable variety of per­formances ranging from the compulsoryitem "Lord of the Dance", through tosongs such as "Happy Days are HereAgain" and "Scarborough Fair". TheArts Captains making their first appear­ances were faced with the frightening taskof conducting, regardless of the degree ofmusical talent they possessed. We saw aninteresting, if not amusing display of con­ducting techniques. We appreciated thevaluable comments from our adjudica­tor, Mrs. Maribeth Williamson.

1985 commenced with the Inter-HouseDebating Competition. Many fine teamsof argumentative speakers gathered to­gether to tackle their topics with as muchforce and conviction as possible. Thecompetition was a tough one andrequired a team of consistently goodspeakers to make it through to the finals.This year, instead of holding the finals inthe evening, they were held during theday to allow more girls to attend and pro­vide greater support for the girlsdebating.

Second term has always been thebusiest term for Arts activities, and thisyear was no exception, with the Func­tional and Performing Arts Competitionsand the House Play Competition beingheld. All these event/) required a greatdeal of organisation, time and effort fromthe Arts officials and the girls in general.We continued the idea of combining thePerforming and Functional Arts Compe­titions into one day, which was extremelysuccessful. Although it did require a lotof extra work for the Arts officials, theday was an enormous success due to thetremendous organisation, co-operationand support of many people. Sincerethanks to many of the staff and studentswho so willingly assisted me and gave meso much encouragement; you made it allthe more worthwhile! The final resultswere McNeil won the Functional Arts;Carmichael the Performing Arts andMcNeil won the overall Arts Competi­tion. Congratulations to Kate Wilson,McNeil Arts Captain.

Less than three weeks later the HousePlay Competition was held. The closeproximity of these two major eventsmeant a lot of extra time and effort forthe Arts captains, and a big commitmentfor many of the students. Once again, thegirls respected these commitments andput in an enormous effort, to produce avery fine display of performances.

A number of new awards was intro­duced to encourage many of the talentedactresses and to commend them on theirefforts. The House Play Competition waswon by Carmichael who performed"Happy Tours" directed by MorwennaLang. Our outstanding actress, AlexJones, won the well-deserved award ofBest Actress with Rebecca Cotton andMegan Hele tying for Runner-up BestActress. Those talented twins, Sally andAnna Robson, took the awards of BestCharacter Actress and Runner-up respec­tively. Morwenna Lang received BestDirector Award with Karyn McCowanRunner-up. Congratulations to'all in­volved for a terrific performance and forsuch keen enthusiasm.

With my job as Arts Captain almostcomplete, I feel very proud to have beenso closely associated with Arts activitieswithin our school. P. L. C. possesses somany multi-talented students who gene­rously share their expertise for others toenjoy. The loyal enthusiasm shown bymany students and staff towards schoolactivities is fantastic to see and an accu­rate indication of the enormous spiritpresent within our school.

My warmest thanks and congratula­tions go to Mrs. Jarvis, the Arts Co­ordinator, who has done such a terrificjob in encouraging and supporting theArts. Not only has Mrs. Jarvis been agreat help to me, but she has been a closefriend who offered much support, encou­ragement and advice when most needed.Thanks also to Mrs. Moir, who helped inthe allocation of Arts awards, a difficulttask!

Best of luck to next year's Arts officials;I hope you receive as much enjoymentand satisfaction as we all have. Thankyou to all the students who have partici­pated in the Arts this year; your effortsand enthusiasm are essential for a suc­cessful Arts programme. Well done andkeep up the good work.

SARA MACLIVER, Arts Captain

DEBATING

ALEX JONES . Year 1l/12-Stewart. L. to r.: E. Stretch, J.Bunny, A. Keep.

INTER-SCHOOL DEBATING

Year 9-Stewart/Summers. L. to T.: N. Lee,K. Hay, K. Hughes, S. Gillam, L. Gates.Absent: K. Edis.

other teachers, parents and girls who con­tributed to a most successful debatingseason.

Best wishes for next year.

AMANDA KEEP, YeaT 12

Inter-School Debating. Back row, t. to r.: M.Blechynden, C. Smith, J. Davenport. SecondTOW, t. to T.: A. Andrew, S. Jayaraman, J.Pidgeon, A. Easton, E. Pidgeon Ounior ACaptain), J. Farrell Ounior B Captain),A. Keep (Captain). FTont TOW, t. to T.:C. Chapman, L. Williams, A. Farinosi, MissS. Ross, G. Little, S. Gibbs, V. Stewart.

With the start of the 1985 debatingseason came a great influx of eager, newjunior debaters bursting with enthusiasmto participate in the W.A.D.L. competi­tion-so many that not all had the oppor­tunity to represent P. L. C. in the formalinter-school debates. However, severalsocial debates were arranged with otherschools to enable the younger girls to gainexperience in a more casual atmosphere.

Two junior teams were entered in thecompetition (the maximum allowed) withEmily Pidgeon and Joanna Farrell as cap­tains. Both teams did well, with theJunior B teams performing in the Statefinals. Ironically, the senior team onlycomprised of two members (CharlotteSmith and myself) and we often had tocall upon one of the many juniors tomake up our team: which was not thateasy! (A seven minute impromptu is quitea daunting prospect for anyone!)

I'd like to thank Miss Ross, whoaccepted the awesome responsibility ofdebating teacher in Mrs. Haustead'sabsence. My thanks also extends to all

YEAR 10McNiel defeated Baird - "The fun has

gone out of our lives." Best speakers:Meredith Hulcup and Joanna Farrell.

INTER-HOUSEDEBATING

YEARS IVI2Carmichael defeated Stewart- "Too

many of us go through on the ambe,."Best speaker: Alex Jones.

YEAR 9Stewart defeated Summers- "We do

not have time to spare." Best speakers:Natasha Lee and Kim Hughes.

The overall results were:

1st McNeil 4th Baird2nd Carmichael 5th Summers3rd Stewart 6th Ferguson

Good luck to all next year's partici­pants and remember debating should befun!

The adjudicator of our senior's finaldebate said that debating is about per­forming and presentation with contentbeing secondary; say anything you wantin a way that sounds credible and you'rehalf way there. The debating teams fromall houses and all years entertained theschool with debates that were lively andof a high standard. It was because of thisthere was an excited interest in theresults! And they were:

YEAR 8McNeil defeated Carmichael- "We

get what we deserve." Best speaker:Bronte Somes.

-if1rl':i - :

~'Jf JiM

Year 1l/l2-Carmichael. L. to r.: S.Macliver, A. Robson, A. Jones.

Year lO-Baird/McNeil. L. to T.: M.Hulcup, S. Brand, J. Farrell, H. Davis.Absent: K. Melville Jones, A. Easton.

Year 8-McNeil.L. to T.: N. Xouris,M. Kelly, B. Somes.

Year 8-Carmichael.L. to T.: S. Bosich,J. Pidgeon, B.Sheldon

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Stephanie Van Den Hoek, Music Captain.

Band for 1985 started with a BANG,namely from the bass drum of the march­ing band.

Our first public performance or paradefor the year was the Anzac Day March, sothe band concentrated mainly on march­ing rehearsals. The marching band itselfis made up of both concert and trainingbands who get together every Fridaymorning, rain or shine, to practice. TheAnzac Day Parade and Service went welland the groups of returned servicemensurrounding the band were "very glad tohave us to keep them in step".

The pipe band was also in the paradeand looked and sounded excellenc

All in all, P.L.C. had a good represen­tation and all involved were proud to bepart of it. I know I was.

Another important event on the musicdepartment's calendar was the MusicCamp at Araluen over the last weekend ofJune. Apart from separate rehearsals oftraining, concert and pipe bands andorchestra rehearsals, the idea of combin­ing all bands into a mega marching bandwas born. Suggestions were given fordisplay sequences and tested by periods ofexperimental pacing. These sequenceshave since been finalised and now themass band is working on the finer pointsto bring us up to parade and perfor­mance level.

MUSICOur next gig (that's musicians' talk for

performance) is to play for the Inter­House Athletics March-on in lateSeptember. As in every September, thereis the Western Australian Schools' BandFestival. P.L.C.- will -be entering twobands, both concert and training bands,in different levels. The weekend of theBands' Festival proves to be very enter­taining and of a very high standard withbands like Perth Modern School, Church­lands, John Forrest and of course theW.A. Youth Orchestra and W.A. YouthConcert Band all participating.

Due to the initiative of Charlotte Smithand a group of musicians, the SwingBand has been re-formed. Charlotte andmyself were in the band in 1982 afterwhich all enthusiasm seemed to die down.Despite efforts to continue then, the bandthree years later has b(jen reborn. In myvery biased opinion the band soundsreally good and we are hopeful to have apublic performance soon.

Another marching band engagement isto play for the Navy Memorial Service atKing's Park. The precision of the Navy'smarching has in the past made P.L.C.'smarching look rather ungainly - howeverthe event is always enjoyed by all.

Yet another marching band display isthe Youth Night of the Royal Agricul­tural Society Show.

There are a few changes to this year'sdisplay, namely the more closely inte­grated display of the combined pipes andmarching bands. This will also be the for­mat for Speech Night and considering thesize of the band, we are quite fortunatethat the venue is now the EntertainmentCentre.

It is good to see the bands pooling theirenergies in the one direction, pullingtogether as a group and coming out ontop. As a famous conductor has beenknown to say: "The band is only as goodas its worst member." This statementholds true not only in musical standardbut also in overall atmosphere within thegroup.

FUN and fulfilment are the objectivesof the bands and everyone plays animportant part.

Good luck to next year's Year 12s andto all music students. Thanks to all musicstudents and staff for their support, andhappy tootling.

STEPHANIE VAN DEN HOEK

CHORALEUnder the excellent guidance of Mrs.

M. Williamson and with the help andencouragement from Mrs. M. Page, theChorale once again had a very successfulyear.

Our first public performance for theyear was competing' in the MusicalEisteddfod on the 10th July, where wegained a total of 98 points out of a pos­sible 100. Throughout the year, we sangat various places including the EisteddfodWinners' Concert, held at Wesley Col­lege, at a later concert at the MountLawley Academy of Performing Arts andthe Annual School Service.

Congratulations to the Chorale andtheir very talented conductor Mrs.Williamson, who have excelled in theirperformances throughout the year. Ihope future Chorale members gain asmuch satisfaction and enjoyment as wehave. Many thanks and best wishes toyou all.

MORWENNA LANG, Year 12

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Concert Band

Back TOW, l. to T.: A. Zwicky, Y. Osta, C. Kennedy, . Muir, ]. Harkness, C. Smith,K. Fitzgerald, . Day, R. Kelsall. FouTth TOW, l. to T.: M. Antoine, S. Van Den Hoek,M. Livingston, S. Owen,]. Marschner, R. Buhler,]. Bruce,]. Farrell, K. Hay. ThiTdTow, l. tOT.:A. Crabbe, B. Smith, A. O'Donovan, C. Bannister, K. Kelly, S. Rankin, M. Nixon, A. Keep.Second TOW, l. to T.: A. Brown, S. Ormonde, S. Norlin, K. Sindle, P. White, M. Robson. FTontTOW, l. to T.: K. Luke,]. Sandilands, P. Rollo, A. Clarke, H. McLeod, H. Stimson, K. Gwynne.

Sta~e Band~,

Back TOW, t. to T.: S. Ormonde, K. Kelly, R. Buhler, S. Van Den Hoek, S. Palmer, A. Crabbe,A. O'Donovan. Second TOW, t. to T.: F. Moir, M. Nixon, K. Fitzgerald, A. Clarke, R. Cotton,N. Muir,]. Harkness. FTont TOW, t. to T.: K. McArthur, S. Macliver, C. Smith. Absent: B. Smith.

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CHOIROnce again, the first day at choir

rehearsal saw hoards of enthusiasticyoung singers attending. However, "Astime went by", it was truly dedicated girlswho attended regular choir rehearsals.With the prospect of missing Day 5assembly, many additional girls managedto find some touch of singing ability, orelse sat quietly in the back row mimingthe words.

The choir's first major singing perfor­mance was at the School Easter Service.It was a very moving Service, which washighlighted by the choir's valuable con­tribution. Much is to be said for thechoir's efforts and achievements.

Second term was a challenging termfor all .. Mr. Winstanley, who conductedthe University Choral Society for a con­cert in Winthrop Hall, asked for a con­tribution of talented P.L.C. singers.Various members were chosen rangingfrom the school choir to the schoolchorale and this group was known as the"Winthrop Hall Choir". The choir sang aselection of three songs: "Sound theTrumpet" by Purcell, "David of theWhite Rock" and "Sing we Merrily" byDavid Ball. The concert was an enormoussuccess and the choir's contribution wasoutstanding. The praise given to thechoir was a credit to those involved whocontributed so much time.

The Annual School Service was held onthe 18th August and the choir produced avery competent and enjoyable perfor­mance singing "For the Beauty of theEarth" by John Rutter.

No doubt the singing by the choir atSpeech Night will be of an exceptionallyhigh standard. The performance will be achallenging one with the prospect of per­forming at the Entertainment Centrerather than the Concert Hall.

Many thanks must go to our coura­geous choir master, Mr. McNess, who hasproduced a very fine array of music.Thanks also to our accompanist, Mts.Page, whose virtuoso touch added finesseto the many performances given by thePresbyterian Ladies' College Choir.

Congratulations, girls, on a greateffort!

SARA MACLIVER

Choir

Back row, t. to r.: J. Marschner, E. Davy, S. Ormonde, A. Matsen,H. Stewart, R. Cotton, J. Harkness, C. Smith, K. Fitzgerald, J. Kofman,A. Zwicky, A. Crabbe, Y. Osta. Fourth row, t. to r.: S. Bickford,J. Campbell, M. Antoine, C. Toomey, A. Keep, C. Kennedy, R. Davies,A. Clarke, R. Buhler, E. Stretch, E. Coupland, D. Hatch, A. Andrew.Third row, l. to r.: S. Argyle, A. Broerse, F. Hitchcock, S. Strahan,D. Willmott, S. Hewett, J. Hele, R. Kelsall, K. McCusker,

CHORALE

Back row, t. to r.: M. Noble, C. Robins, C. Wilson, K. Kelly,C. Bannister, R. Kelsall, K. McCusker, K. Reid. Front row, t. to r.:Mrs. Page, S. Adams, A. Keep, E. Gasiorowski, S. Macliver, M. Lang,H. Stimson, K. Hay, Mrs. Williamson.

M. Brackenridge, S. Foulkes-Taylor, S. Smith. Second row, t. to r.:S. Jayaraman, S. Adams, K. McCowan, R. Greay, S. Macliver,M. Lang, C. Kneebone, K. Hay,J. Farrell, K. Sindle. Front row, t. to r.:A. O'Donovan, J. Pidgeon, S. Chadwick, E. Holt, S. Vaughan, J.Pocock, G. Motherwell, K. Gwynne, J. Sindle, B. Gwynne, V. Cornwall,B. Dalziel!.

WINTHROP HALL CONCERTCHORALE

Back row, t. to r.: S. Adams, H. Stewart, C. Smith, K. McCusker,R. Kelsall, K. Kelly, A. Zwicky, M. Williams, V. Bond. Second row,t. to r.: K. Oaten, A. Keep, V. Mathias, K. Hay, C. Wilson,S. Jayaraman, S. Smith, F. Milne, K. Reid. Front row, t. to r.:S. Vaughan, K. Gwynne, B. Gwynne, S. MacLiver, H. Stimson,A. Andrew, J. Foreman, H. Milne. Absent: A. Matsen.

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Back TOW, l. to T.: G. Evans, K. Pitt, M. Robson, C. Sorensen, E. Pidgeon, F. Moir. Second TOW,l. to T.: C. Wilson, B. Somes, S. McAlwey, A. Shaw, R. Rorrison, K. Gray, N. Telford. FTont TOW,l. to T.: N. Thunder, K. Stannage, A. Chapman, A. Gorey, J. Cerini, K. Gwynne.

Orchestra

Trainin~ Band'~.~ I

Back row, l. to r.: L. Sands, M. Brackenridge, K. McCusker, R. Kelsall, K. Hay,A. Brackenridge, Mr. Winstanley. Third row, l. to T.: F. Milne, E. Pidgeon, L. Thelander,S. Teoh, P. Plaistowe, N. Bein, E. Debnam, A. Savic. Second TOW, l. to T.: S. Vaughan, R. Rollo,C. Smith, B. Smith, . Brown, K. Sindle, J. Farrell, J. Bruce, J. Pidgeon. FTont TOW, l. to T.:K. Edis, B. Gwynne, J. Sindle, C. House, J. Plaistowe, D. Heggart, H. Davis, R. Stone.

The orchestra, under the watchful eyeof Mr. and Mrs. Winstanley, has con­tinued to grow and improve this year.

Many new string players from both th~

Junior and Senior School have joined andwe have also been complemented with agood wind and brass section.

We had good fun at the camp wherethe Winstanleys once again donated theirtime and came up and helped each ,.day.

The orchestra has played to the publicon several occasions and has been a creditto the school.

STAGE BAND

BERNICE SMITH, Year 10

A new music group was formed thisyear: "The P.L.C. Stage Band". It isalready quite large, consisting of fivesaxophones, four trombones, fivetrumpets, a bass and electric guitar,"kit", and piano.

The enthusiam of the members hasbeen very encouraging, and in third termwe will be doing some lunch time concertsto raise money for Cot and Relief.

The music ranges from old time greats,like Glenn Miller's "In the Mood", tomodern day pieces like "The GreatestAmerican Hero". To give the members ofthe band a wide variety of music we haveall different styles: for example-Jazz,Rock and Roll and Blues.

I hope that the enthusiasm will con­tinue on in the future so that more peoplecan enjoy real jazz, as it is a marvellousform of relaxation.

My special thanks must go to Mr. Rustand 'Mr. James who helped with therealisation of my dream.

CHARLOTTE SMITH, Year 12

THE ORCHESTRA

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Pipe Band

Back row, t. to r.: H. Gibbs, D. King, D. Lefroy, J. Lord, S. Robson, A. Mcintyre, L. Nottle,A. Hodgson, R. Matthews. Third row, t. to r.: D. Hatch, P. Spencer, J. Lefroy, P. Sorrell,L. Twigg, J. Sandilands, K. Coles, H. Stewart. Second row, t. to r.: R. Cotton, A. Walker,A. Scanlon, F. McLarty, S. Rigg, A. Lapping, A. Robson, L. Newing, F. Lapsley, J. Cornwall.First row, t. to r.: T. Reid, R. Lapsley, J. Bowman, J. Fisher.

SCHOOL SERVICE

"Atten-tion". This order brought theP.L.C. Pipe Band to attention beforemarching down the Terrace in the 1985Anzac Day March. 1985 has been an out­standingly successful year in the develop­ment of the band.

1984 Speech Night saw the first publicwearing of the new uniform. Manythanks to the Mothers' Auxiliary forfinancing this venture.

The second Annual Music Camp to beheld greatly benefited the band and allmembers appreciated the time and effortput in by all concerned. We have manymore band turn-outs including the inter­school athletics and the Perth RoyalShow. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Jonesand Mrs. Miller without whom we couldnot have achieved so much.

Good luck to the band for next year.

JANET BOWMAN andJENNY FISHER

The Annual School Service was held onSunday, 18th August, at St. Andrew'sChurch. The Service was held one daybefore the School's 70th birthday and theservice proved to be a celebration ofthanks as well as a celebration of faith.

The school hymn "Land of our Birth"opened the service. This year the girls ofthe Chorale displayed their talent with arendition of "Open Thou Mine Eyes" byJohn Rutter. The church was filled withstudents and parents sitting side by sidefor the first year and the atmosphere wasfull of emotion.

The lessons were read by the SeniorBoarder, Rebecca Matthews, and theHead Prefect, Alexandra Jones. A newdimension was added to the service in theform of a liturgical dance. This display ofcolour and movement was sincere andbeautiful to watch.

The sermon "The Search of a LifeTime" was delivered by Rev. N. J. Robb.His ideas on our futures and our directionin life were especially appreciated by this

year's leaving students. The offering wasthen taken for the Mission and ServiceFund and St. Andrew's Organ Appeal.

The Rev. P. Sindle led a Prayer of Com­mitment and Dedication which was fol­lowed by the closing hymn, "Guide Me, 0Thou Great Jehovah". After the benedic­tion, the congregation left with thechoir's version of "God be in My Head"echoing around the church.

ERICA KENNEALY, Year 12

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BOARDWALK 1985

Boardwlllk. Back row, t. to r.: A.-M. D'Arcy,J. White, M. Murray, E. Hardie, K. Sorensen.Second row, t. to r.: R. Denman, D. Gosden,M. Hunt, D. King, N. Ferstat, H. Stimson, S.Evans. Front row, t. to r.: F. Lapsley, A.Hodgkinson, S. Hadley, W. Somes, K. Jensen,G. Brandenburg.

After hours of developing, creating,imagining and workshopping with theguidance of Mrs. Ivers, our group of Year9s and IDs was ready for the "big" per­formance in the Boardwalk Festival for1985.

Because of the large numbers ofstudents and schools that participate, thefestival is divided into regions and spreadout over a period of time. Following this,selected items are to be performed againat the Central Festival which is open tothe general public.

This year P.L.C. was included in thoseperforming at the Central Festival. Thiswould have to have been the highlight ofit all. We were not only performing forother students but a much wider andlarger audience. The excitement felt thatnight was far greater than ever before,but thanks to the closeness developed bet­ween everyone involved, nervousness waskept to a minimum. The performancewent beautifully and we were all pleased.

Every student involved devoted herselfcompletely and Mrs. Ivers was marvellousin the way she gave up her spare time towork with us and improve the perfor­mance. We learnt so much from workingwith and watching other students. Theamount of personal improvement for allinvolved has been tremendous. All in allit was a wonderful experience.

DEBORAH KING

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COMPUTER CLUB

Computer Club. Standing, t. to r.: D.Heggart, D. Hatch, A. Andrew, K. Sindle,M. Hunt, N. Ferstat, J. Farrell, J. Bruce, A.Gorey. Seated, t. to r.: R. Sinnathamby, G.Little, B. Purser, J. Sindle, R. Williams, H.Davis.

This morning, Mum BOOTED me outof bed and I went for a RUN. I had aBYTE of breakfast and went to feed myMOUSE some APPLE which he BIT intowith REMarkable speed. Next I went tosee my pet RAM but I found he hadESCAPED. Eventually I RETURNEDhim to his RUN. I LOADED my bag andENTERED school. In art, we PAINTEDa MOUSE and I trod on a BUG. AtI p.m. on Day 6 I was talking to a friend.She said she would live to B 112. Afterschool I will DRIVE HOME and READ aTEXT. I have a very busy PRO­GRAMME each day. I will do myhomework in the DIM light from thetelevision SCREEN. Whether I like Itor not, my life is CONTROL~ED byCOMPUTERS.

Activities this year have included avisitor from the Micro Bee ComputerShop, helping at a display at the Elec­tronic Show for '85, visiting a factorywhich makes the boards for inside a com­puter and demonstrating the computersfor an "Over 60s" club.

We look forward to renewed member­ships and new members from any year in1986.

JOANNA FARRELL, President

Drama Club. Back row, t. to r.: S. Chadwick,S. Evans, N. Xouris, C. Pilmer, S. Vaughan,B. Gwynne. Second row, t. to r.: A. Morgan,C. Toomey, C. Richmond, T. Harvey, A.Dukes. Front row, t. to r.: K. Ritchie, R.Williams, J. Grove, K. Thomas.

YOUNGACHIEVEMENT

Young Achievement. Standing, t. to r.: G.Warden, S. McGrath, Mr. H. Lankester, A.Walton, N. Lukin, T. Harvey, C. Richmond.Seated, t. to r.: J. Hele, K. White, L. Newing,A. Gargett.

Young Achievement is a non-profitinternational organisation financed bybusinesses and individuals. It has beenoperating in Australia since 1977.

The purpose of Young Achievement isto provide high school students with prac­tical business experience and an insightinto the complexities of economics. Theseobjectives are accomplished by offeringmembers of Young Achievement theopportunity to organise and operate theirown business.

At first we found our two hour weeklymeetings very subdued as we did not yetknow our Advisors from C.S.R. very well;so they did most of the talking. By thethird week, the venture was well under­way. People were elected to managementpositions and the real work started.

In order to decide on the product wewould make, we had to choose a productthat was easy and cheap to produce, didnot have many production steps and mostimportantly, had a market. After athorough discussion, the group decidedto make canvas tote bags.

Production began on the 18thJune andfinished on the 17th September. Within12 two-hour production nights, J 1managed to finish 80 bags. This wasexcellent as we kept on target throughoutthe 12 weeks. I am sure we can all say oursewing skills are now highly polished!

I can honestly recommend YoungAchievement to anyone. It is an excellentventure as it teaches the importance ofworking together in a group, exposesyoung people to responsibility in manage­ment, and allows the development ofgreater confidence in expressing anopinion.

LISA NEWING, Year 11

ETERNITY TO COME

.'...­,.- ..

There is a young manWho waits for meQuietly and patientlyUpon the bridge

A bridge that breaksEach time apart

- Each gap between our eyes

A bridge shall mendWith time to comeTimes, not long to go

So still, my fatherWait for meSo the bridge can span and meetAcross the waters of happinessMore times, together, yet to reap_

KARYN McCOWAN, Year 12

LITfR4TURf

PROCRASTINATIONDuring the holidaysI was going tojog every nightswim every morningplay tennistry basketballand sleepin my spare lime.

PRIZE WINNING ENTRY INYOU~GWRITERS' CONTEST 1985

A PASSING THOUGHT. . . I believe something is to be saidabout all those without mirrors in theirroom:modesty caused by imprisonedinsecurities that beg not to be exposed,aesthetics shouldn't control life orother such profound notions .

I met a family once of whom not onepossessed a mirror

Such a fact spoke to me of them,spoke loud

loud and clear.However (as suburbia would have it),they did invest in windowsAnd as we all know, with the mix of

light and shadesun and shadow

reflections are visibleallowing one to see oneself in the glass(that being the material they were madeof).

Oh ... and they also had a mirror inthe bathroomSo I rather imagine they weren't really avery good example and merelyaccentuated the obscurity

of the point I so clearly wishedto elucidate.

... No matter I shall try again anothertime....

ALEX JONES, Year 12

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Instead I sat downread several booksate anythingremotely edibleand grew exhaustedthinking about all thatexercise.

KATE McARTHUR, Year 10.

YEAR 8 P.L.C.It was not without a small amount of

trepidation that I approached 12thFebruary-the first term commencementdate for P.L.C. students. My schoolbag had been packed ,and re-packed in­numerable times. My uniform gave meno concern since I had worn it for a fulltwo years in the Junior School.

"Why are you so anxious?" my eldersister asked me. She felt very superior,after all, she was now beginning Year 9!

"I don't want to do something wrongand look a fool," I replied.

Her answer didn't inspire me with theconfidence I so badly needed.

"All Year 8s look fools!" she exclaimedflippantly.

Bewilderment turned into mild horrorwhen I saw ant-like, tenacious, militaris­tic activity. Ten thousand girls, all dressedalike, were "dancing" an intricate forma­tion pattern, laden with books, files andbags and seemingly quite au fait withwhere their destination lay, and moreamazing, exactly what they were to bringwith them. Ten thousand girls all goingin different directions to study differentsubjects in different rooms. No one tofollow! A vague sense of "where can Ihide" started to creep from my stomachinto my mind, when I saw them. They

stood huddled together, eyes darting,brows furrowed. At last, ten Year 8 gi!ls.I knew them all, and as tiny bubbles of oilfloat together in a large pool, I floated,somewhat hurriedly, to merge with them.

"Oh, Brooke! We are so glad to seeyou," they all said as their brows becamesmooth, and their posture relaxed. Theycould not have realised how relieved I feltto see familiar faces - even if they lookedquite perplexed!

"Let's follow them," I suggested as Iturned round and saw a mobile blur oftartan moving to assembly.

Somehow or other, the first morningfaded into a memory of anxiety andhope. The following days followed in adazed state of euphoria. Everything fellinto its place with times, schedules andfriends. New activities which now are soexciting and challenging, and staff whoseem to accept the fact that I am a think­ing individual with the ability to choose,instead of a child who must be directedall the time.

The euphoric state has faded now thatI have completed two weeks of school.I have discovered a very keen interestin some new subjects, for exa,mple,science, and I look forward to differentapproaches to other subjects. I havenoticed that the attitude to sportingactivities is different from that of theJunior School. Some acknowledgement ismade of the winners, not just all com­petitors as in the Junior School. I thinkthis is just and satisfying.

I look forward to the rest of the term,and hope it remains as challenging,happy, exciting and even as puzzling.

BROOKE SHELDON, Year 8

FRENCH and GERMANThe following story was written to illustrate

a French proverb, the English equivalent ofwhich is "Don't count your chickens beforethey're hatched. "

"Il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l'oursavant de l'avozr tu,e."

Monsieur Dupont s'est assis devant sonposte de television, et ill'~ allume.

"Et maintenant les resultats du GrosLot pour cette semaine," a dit Ie speaker.

"Ah bon!" a dit Monsieur Dupont."Tous les lundis j'achete un billet deloterie."

Le speaker a dit: "Les numeros sonttrois, cinq, deux, quatre, sept."

"C'est fotmidable! Hourral Ce sont mesnumeros. Je choisis ces numeros chaquesemaine. Ces numeros font rna date denaissancel"

Monsieur Dupont, tres joyeux, a dit."Je suis tres richel" et il a couru auxmagasins les plus proches. II s'est depechea un des grands magasins.

"Je viens de gagner Ie Gros Lot" a-toildit a la vendeuse. Pendant une heureseulement, il a achete une stereo,

beaucoup d'appareils pour sa cuisine, denouveaux vetements, un tapis tres cher,deux ordinateurs et beaucoup de cadeauxpour ses amies et ses vieux parents. II apaye avec un cheque. "Quand je recevraimon prix il y aura beaucoup d'argentdans mon compte a la banque."

Ce soir~la 9uand il s'est rendu c~e~ lui,apres aVOlr dme a un restaurant celebre,Monsieur a jete ses vieux vetements com­pletement uses. II n'aurait plus besoin deces vetements. Maintenant il avait sesnouvelles ensembles. "Mais, qu'est-ce quec'est?" a crie Monsieur Dupont, qui a misla main dans la poche de son pantalonbleu.

"C'est mon billet de la loterie! J'aioublie de l'envoyer!".

FIONA GRIEVE, Year 1I

DIE STADTIn der Stadt kann man viele Dinge tun.

Zum Beispiel, man kann die Ladenbesuchen. Da sind viele Warenhauser woman alles kaufen kann. Wenn manHunger hat, kann man viele verschiedeneImbisse finden. Urn die Stadt sindchinesische, italienische, indianische undMeeresfrlichte Restaurants, und soweiter.

Die Stadt, Perth, ist neben dem FlussSchwann und hat einen grossen Garten- Supreme Court. Unsere Stadt ist kleinaber rein und schon, und sie heisst "DieStadt des Lichts."

SIMONE HEWETT, Year 12

TRON: A PLAY

MY SPINNING TOPDoes the world spin roundas carelessly as my spinning top?Is there someone above itcontrolling it,watching its continuous rotationsjust as I am with my spinning top?

GRETA HULL, Year 9

(The scene is Tron's house. Tron enters with asuitcase.) ,

TRON: Ohm sweet ohm!

(His wife Posy Tron enters from thelaundry')'POSY: Darling, you're back!

TRON: I brought you some flowers.POSY: My favourite- coulombines!Would you like something to eat - somepi?TRON: It's so good to be ohmagain-though I've only been away fara­day or so.POSY: How is the election campaigngoing?TRON: We went around the whole stateputting up posters that said "ELECTTRaNI" But the opposition is putting upa lot of resistance.POSY: Don't worry about that, darling.I'm - I'm going to have a baby!TRON: We'll have a new Tron in thefamily! But you shouldn't do any heavyhousework. What's that in your hand?POSY: An ion.TR ON: Your mother's staying withus-let the old cat ion the clothes!

(Ethyl, Posy's mother, enters.)ETHYL: That's a nice way to talk aboutyour mother-in-law!

(Ethyl exits.)

TRON: How are the kids-how's Boron?Does he still love animals?POSY: Yes, but he's very naughty.Yesterday he put a newt on the breakfasttable.

TRON: What animals is he keeping now?POSY: Oh, so manyl A mole, a gibbon, acat - a list would be so longl

(Methyl, Tron's daughter, enters, wear­ing a veil.)TRON: Who's that?POSY: Lift up the veil an' see!TRON: Methyl!METHYL: Daddy! Coming to chop thefirewood?TRON: You bet-I love'to swing a gayloose axel What's for dinner?POSY: Coleslaw from the new French<leli - Le Chatelier Slaw. I'll boyle somesausages and I'll make some avogadros inFrench dressing.TRON: Where's Methyl?POSY: Ar-gone. She can't stand still forlong, she's got very high spirits. Probablyplaying with the girls next door.TRON: Watt?POSY: The Ode sisters-Cath and Ann.TRON: Their father Robert is mypolitical opponent! His campaign posterssay "ELECT R. ODE.

ANNA ZWICKY, Year 1~

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THE TRIAL OF 20th CENTURY MAN

SCENE

The Universal Supreme Court.

Chief Justice, The HonourableInnocuousness presiding.

Clerk of Courts: "Let the defence give hisevidence."

Defence: "Your Honour, the accused hasbeen brought to trial over a number ofunfounded charges relating to his con­duct over the past 85 years. The defen­dant has been accused of treachery,murder, pillage, brutality, extortion andexploitation. I would ask Your Honour tolet the witnesses be brought forward."

Clerk: "Let the witnesses come forward!"

(Enter the first of the seven deadly sins.)

Pride: "20th Century Man has neverfailed me. He has waged war to save facerather than compromise-q most n{;tablecreature! He has commendable qualities- selfishness, haughtiness, prejudice­which are invaluable to the world's sur­vival and development. He has tried hisutmost to prevent the dissolution of racialanimosity - I applaud his attempts foroutrageous inequality. In my opinion,20th Century Man has done nothing todeserve this humiliating trial. I havenothing more to say."

Clerk: "Let the second witness comeforward!"

Second Deadly Sin: "I am covetousness.20th Century Man has been loyal to me,honouring my name with his actions. Heis wonderfully vain and possessive, adorn­ing himself with the pelt of rare animals,and hoarding the world's resources for hisown benefit. His greed has spurred him totry to take possession of that which liesoutside the immediate world. I applaudhis selfishness and Narcissism and will nothear anything against him, lest it be tomy own advantage."

Clerk: "The third witness, Envy!"

Envy: "Indeed, this man has become soprofessional in his actions, I am jealous ofhim myself. However, I must condone hisbehaviour. He has upheld my principlesto his utmost efforts in his desire to con-

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quer everything beneath him. He hasbred faction in his offspring, causinghatred over the desire for wealth andpower. He has managed to destroy thekindred spirit existing in the world topursue his own self-centredness. Whyshould he be tried?"

Clerk: "Enough! Next."

Wrath: "I am his strongest emotion­how can I but support him? He hasbehaved with decorous irrascibility, act­ing irrationally, stubbornly and violently.When a threat is posed, he retaliates bycreating weapons of enormous potentialwhich satisfy my vanity. He has createdmany tributes to my name-atomicbombs, firearms, vehicles furnished withcannons, artillery and enormous power.He is my high priest, my advocate-I willnot see him accused."

Clerk: "Will the next witness comeforward!"

Fifth Deadly Sin: "I am Gluttony. 20thCentury Man has acted with propriety,creating a situation wherein a few growfat at the expense of the starving millions.He is a man after my own heart-a capi­talist pig-extravagant, wasteful andslovenly. He has shut his eyes and ears tothe starving people of his world whilst hedines on fatted calves and sucking pigs.Living off the labour of the dying thirdworld. That's what I like to see! He haseven assured a supply of specially fat­tened produce for his table, casting asidesuch futile thoughts as humaneness andabstention. Why should he not indulgehimself? He has made the world hisoyster!"

Clerk: "Could the defence comment onthe proceedings?"

Defence: "I have nothing to say. Let thesegood people finish conducting their casesin support of my defendant."

Clerk: "Sloth, give your case!"

Sloth: "20th Century Man has, for once,goaded me into action. I will say onlythis: his indolence deserves praise. Hewould rather turn his back on the squalorand filth around him than make anyattempt to improve his world. He is con­tent to watch his empire crumble aroundhis ears and rot into oblivion. I will not

cast the first stone against him. If he ishappy in his surroundings, I simply can­not be bothered to indict him. After all,is apathy such a sin? If he is willing toexist there, let him be. Why are you soenergetic about this case anyway?"

Clerk: "Bring in the final witness."

Lechery: "I am the seventh deadly sin.20th Century Man is my bountiful em­ployer. I enjoy a life of luxury since he haspromoted pornography, prostitution andillicit practices for his own entertain­ment. He is delightfully sleazy- a manwho is important for the further degene­ration of the world. He is the corrupter ofthe innocents, an exploiter of that thingcalled 'love'-he is a realist, a survivor, apraiseworthy amoralist. I will not con­demn him.

Clerk: "Dismiss the witness! Call thedefence."

Chz'ef Justice: "How does the accusedplead?"

20th Century Man: "Guilty, YourHonour."

Justice: "Guilty? Well then, the questionis settled. In view of your indispensabilityto the 20th Century, I hereby suspendyour sentence until I deem it necessary totry you further. The charges that you arenot fulfilling your duties to the world aredropped - you are free to carryon yourdestruction. Case dismissed!"

CAROLINE WOODEND, Year 12

LAW 2001By the order of Her Majesty the Queen,the one day holiday currently set aside for

"Easter", will now cease.

Those wishing to commemorate therebirth of 'Jesus Christ",

may do so by partaking in a 30 secondsilence on what used to be known as"Christmas Day".

The activity of distributing stalechocolate egg shaped objects

will be illegal- unless a certified permit isproduced upon demand.

Furthermore, any person who advocates abelief in the myth, "Easter Bunny",

will be arrested immediately and nocorrespondence will be entered int~.

Her Majesty has decided that such belIefsin animals is unnecessary andpotentially dangerous to yourpsychological health.

Those failing to comply with these newlaws,

will be transferred to the SaharaPenitentiary, where all of ten years willbe spent digging for undergroundwater springs which do not exist,

And remember, abeunt studia in mores*.

JANE SANDFORD, Year 11

*A beunt studia in mores is Latin for "practiceszealously pursued pass into habits".

STARBOUNDListenhear itwhisperingpotent creaturetrapped in an elfin den.

The Universe callsGlobal stars thrust theirSirens far into the millenia.

You take offfollowing the beat of novasand the rustle of cometsyou shine like celestial firewith a passion for explosionand the brilliance of renewal.

KATE KELLY, Year 12

FUTURE IN THERIPPLES

As I sit here and stareAt the water and have recollectionsOf our good times,The ripples must representOur bad times.As I think about my futureThe water goes crystal clear, andSmooth.That is now how I want itTo be, soI quickly throw in anotherRock.

SASHA BOSICH, Year 8

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THE SWEET SHOPThe sweet shop is bewitching,To children walking near,The smell is tantalising,Into your heart creeps fear.

A mass of whirling colours,Upon a long white stick;The lollypop's enticing,But makes you feel quite sick.

A tower of frost-pink icing,Upon an ice-white base,This causes indigestion,And pimples on your face.

Rows and rows of chocolates,Whether dark or light,Can sometimes be resisted,If you take off in flight.

A mound of lollies greets you,If you go 'round the back,All wrapped in shiny paper,Each in a coloured pack.

I can't tell you what's in them,As that would spoil the tale,Each taste is very charming,A taste that never fails.

I do not think I've mentioned,Popcorn's winning ways,Your eyes are set upon it,Your mind is in a haze.

Every lovely lolly,However sweet and yummy,Is manufactured surely,To tempt your hungry tummy.

So always heed my warning,And do not take it lightly,If e'er you pass the sweet shop,Turn, walk away, quite rightly.

ELIZABETH HOLT, Year 8

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

ADAMS, Sarah. 5 years. Engineering, maths, law, science ... ?

ANTOINE, Michaela. 10 years. Biology. "1 can't seem to put onweight'"

BALDOCK, Suzannah. 5 years. ·Business. "Howdy, Babes'"

BANNISTER, Caroline (Caro). 6 years. To draw a still life ofMeg. "Listen to me, you guys."

BELL, Vicki. 14 years. ? "It's Friday'"

BENDA, Ruth (Root). 5 years. "There's this Porn .... "

BENNETT, Vanessa. 8 years. Early childhood teaching. "What?"

BOWMAN, Janet. 5 years. P.E. at V.W.A. "Grenade'"

BOYLE, Toni. 6 years. Hospitality studies. "Don't worry, 1 canhandle it."

BROWN, Anthea. 5 years. Physiotherapy. "You've got to bejoking."

BROWN, Natalie. 9 years. To go into the big, bad, pollutedworld. "How many lines will it take?"

BRANT, Justine (Jussie). 10 years. World's most spectacularsinger. "Tracey, guess who 1 saw this morning?"

I

YBUNNY, Jocelyn (Joc). 4 years. Watch out, James Herriotl "Ohh,look'"

BURGESS, Amanda. 5 years. Physiotherapy. "What a wimpl"

CANNON, Louise. 7 years. Teaching. "You don't look like one'"

CAREW-REID, Michelle. 5 years. Join the Leyland Brothers."I've had another accident on my deadly treadlie'"

CASTLE, Gaylene (Gales). 5 years. Dental nursing. "Gee, life's ahasslel"

CEARNS, Rebecca (Bee). 6 years. To be five foot six. "Who wantsto go hooning?"

CERINI, Emma. 7 years. "Good thinking, 991"

CHENG, Lee Fong. 2 years. Business.

CHILCOTT, Kay. 5 years. Mad scientist.

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT,

CLARK, Rebecca (Bek). 4 years, To own the entire chain ofHungry Jack's outlets. "Yum, yuk, gimme!"

CLARKSON, Anna (Banna). 5 years. Egyptian archaeologist."Did you know!"

COWAN, Jodie (Jodles). 2 years. To pass a maths. test. " ... is itsqueezable?"

CRABBE, Ainsley. 6 years. The Girl from Snowy River. "Grease isthe word."

CUMBOR, Elizabeth (Lizzy). 5 years. To do some homework."Sorry I'm late, I had an orthodontist appointment'"

DAVY, Elizabeth (Libby). 3 years. "Shut up, Melanie!"

.,

'"

DAY, Naree. 6 years. Police photographer. "No comment!"

DAY, Nicole. 5 years. U.W.A. ''I'm hungry, anyone going on aGrove trek?"

DOUGLAS, Kylie (Duggie). 5 years. Nursing. "Guess what? I'mon a diet'"

DWYER, Caroline (Dwyyor). 4 years. Law. "I don't like Wayne atall. ..

EDMUNDS, Diana. 3 years. Urn ... W.A.I.T.? Tech? Uni? .."A fast game's a good game!"

EDWARDS, Lisa. 5 years. Law at U.W.A. "Look, guys, we won'tbe going to Rotto if. ... "

EGERTON-WARBURTON, Robin (Rob). 6 years. Meatinspector. "So what?"

ELDRID, Michelle. 5 years. Dietetics. "Oh, Florrie, umm.... "

ERLER, Tatjana. 3 years. Psychology. "Food. Good ...good .... "

EXLEY, Melissa. 5 years. Nursing. "When I'm matron ofP.M.H......

FERSTAT, Annalee (Flea). 5 years. Sports physio. "It·s O.K.,possum."

FISHER, Jennifer (Fats). 5 years. To eat ALL the time! ''I'mhungry."

FRAZER, Fiona (Fi). 6 years. Medicine. "Potential leadsituation.... "

GARDNER, Anthea. 6 years. "It's just 1,457 minutes to theweekend!"

GARLAND, Erica. 6 years. Real estate. "Don't be so negative ...it's Friday."

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

GATES, Tonia (Ton-Ton). 5 years. To take over MollyMeldrum's job. "Let's go to Mandy's."

GIBBS, Helen (Helly). 5 years. Teaching? "An that."

GLASFURD, Lisa. 5 years. Nursing. ''I'm so obese!"

GOLINGER, Julie (JoI). 7 years. Jewish nun. "Must eat ...chocolate!"

GOOSENS, Abigail (Abby). 13 years. Law. "How peculiarl""Apparently."

GRAHAM, Emma. 5 years. Physiotherapist. ''I'm not a dumbblondeI"

GREAY, Rosalie (Rose). 5 years. Teaching. "There's no possibleway I can do this."

HADLEY, Jennifer. 5 years. Commerce/nursing. ''I'm goingdown south."

HARRIS, Sarah. 5 years. Medicine. "I haven't done my lit.assignment!"

HELE, Megan (Meg). 5 years. Graphic design. "Aquarians aremad!"

HEWETT, Simone. 7 years. Arts, U.W.A. "I want to go back toFrance."

HICKS, Tracey. (Hicks). 10 years. President of Mothers'Auxiliary. "So what's this about the T.A.E. being in two months?"

HILL, Guenevere (Gwen). 5 years. "Anyone got a prep?"

HISLOP, Angela. 6 years. Arts, U.W.A. "Oh boyl Freaky Friday,Brothers. "

HITCHCOCK, Fiona. 5 years. Teaching. "I think I'll go toR.D.A. today!"

HO, Sok Fan. 2 years. Pharmacist.

HYDE, Naomi. 5 years. Law. "Typical."

JONES, Alexandra (Jonesy). 12 years. Max Gilles protege. ''I'mgoing to marry him, you know!"

JONES, Caroline. 9 years. Manageress of the Merlin. "I'll have mylicence by then."

KEEP, Amanda. 6 years. Marine biology. " ... You had to bethere!"

KELLY, Katharine (Kate K). 7 years. Olympic athlete. "So, whowants to hear about my family?"

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT,

KENNEALY, Erica. 5 years. Commercial helicopter pilot. "ButI've got cadets this weekend!"

KING, Vanessa (Viking). 9 years. Medicine.

KNEEBONE, Catherine (Bone). 8 years. Life after Rottnest. "Ilike it!"

KYLE, Jane. 9 years. Slowest pie-eater in the world. "Look, justdon't ask me!"

LANG, Morwenna. 5 years. Rich accountant. "We're just going toClaremont for an inhaler!"

LANGLEY, Nardia. 7 years. Science. "You'll never guess whathappened to me today."

LAPPING, Ann. 8 years. Medicine. "I have so much work!"

LAPSLEY, Rowena (Rena). 5 years. To move side drummers tothe front rank. "But I can't!"

LARARD, Robin (Rob). 4 years. Fun at Rotto. ''I'm not going togeography today."

LAURISSON, Sallyann (Sal). 4 years. To be a trucky. "Ooh,baby!"

LEES, Kirsty. 5 years. Driving instructor. "I don't know how toflirt!"

LEFROY, Jeanette (Genetics). 5 years. Live without depression."Whateva ya reckon!"

LEIGHTON, Kylie. 8 years. To survive lit. lessons. "What ahassleI"

LIVINGSTON, Margaret (Margie). 13 years. Uni, arts, law?"Oh, really?"

MacGREGOR, Katrina (McGreg). 12 years. To have been thereand done that. "Let's go back to my place1"

MACLIVER, Sara (Sar). 5 years. Professional opera singer. "Iwon't be a tick, I've just got to see Mrs. J."

MALCOLM, Katherine (Katie). 6 years. To drive a pink V.W.convertible. "Guess what, I swallowed another lackyl"

MARSH, Jennifer (Jenny). 5 years. Globe trotter, "I can't go, I'vegot basketball."

MARTIN, Haley (Halo). 6 years. Freudian theory expert."There's religion, surfing and crocodile handbags to discover."

MARTIN, Jane (Aunty Janeo). 5 years. Marry a rich Italian."What's the story, man?"

MATTHEWS, Rebecca (Bee). 5 years. T.V. journalism. To berelieved of all responsibilities for my actions.

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT,

MATZ, Kylie (Mutly). 9 years. Move over, Madonna. "Ifeverybody gave me 5 cents."

McCOWAN, Karyn. 5 years. Recreation. "Give me a hug!"

McGLEW, Leonie. 4. years. Occupational therapy. "Howembarrassing!"

McLARTY, Fiona (Fi). 12 years. To get some padding on myhipsl "What a derelict."

McLEAN, Katherine (Kate). 6 years. Professional Uni. student."Morris is just not any carl"

McLOUGHLIN, Jane. 13 years. Breakfast with every directorfrom Hollywood to the Thames. "I thought I'd come to sayGOODBYE!"

MELVILLE-JONES, Elizabeth (Lizzy). 10 years. Commerce!law. "Hurry up, packhorse!"

MICHAEL, Pamela (Pam). 7 years. Nursing. "What are youwearing?"

MILLER, Andrea. 10 years. Medicine? Law? Science? "Do do dowoowe."

MILLER, Gabrielle (Gabby). 5 years. To defect to Russia! "Goodone, Malvolio!"

MIRMIKIDIS, Yvette. 5 years. Anything and everything. "Lookat it this way.... "

MORRIS, Adrienne (Aids). 5 years. Depends on T.A.E. ''I'mhungry."

MOTHERWELL, Lesley (LeI). 8 years. Air hostess. Censored.

NOBLE, Moyanne (Barney to some). 5 years. To star on theFlintstones. "Yabbadabbadool"

NORLIN, Sorel. 12 years. Biomedical engineer. "Stokedl"

O'BRIEN, Amanda. 9 years. Architecture. "I'll go on a diettomorrow ... anyone coming to the canteen?"

O'DONOVAN, Amanda. 10 years. Bodie. "Grease is STILL theword."

ORMONDE, Susannah (Doody). 12 years. To be a farmer's wife.''I'm going to chemistry."

OSTA, Yasmin. 6 years. Doyle. "Permutation."

PALMER, Sara (Sa). 2 years. Speech therapy. ''I'd love a cup ofcoffee!"

PARTRIDGE, Cindy. 2 years. To live life to the fulll ''I'm onlyjokingl"

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

PEAKE, Nina (Bean). 7 years. Geisha girl. "Let's go to Mandy's."

PENLEY, Karen. 11 years. Jenny Craig's assistant. " ... but I eat alot'"

PICTON-WARLOW, Miranda (Randy). 6 years. Spy. "Nobodytold me there were six periods in a day."

PRIOR, Katherine (K.P.). 3 years. Major in sandology. "My foodparcel is arriving today."

PROUD, Emma. 5 years. Travel the world. "What? Hey, youguys. Hey, you guys!"

PURSER, Harriet (Sadie). 5 years. Film and television, W.A.I.T."I don't get it'"

RAAD, Nickila (Ning). 5 years. Travel consultant. ''I'm so tired,it seems like Friday'"

REES, Kristina. 7 years. Nursing. "Guess who I saw yesterday'"

REID, Julie. 4 years. Medicine/architecture. "Well, it's abouttime for a nap'"

REID, Toni (Mum). 5 years. Own a red Ferrari. "Shrubs....Broome's better'"

RIDLEY, Denyse (Nyse). 5 years. ''I'm so embarrassed'"

ROBINS, Catherine. 4 years. To be or not to be. ''I'm seriouslyconsidering leaving after this year!"

RODGERS, Anita (Nit). 5 years. Speech and drama. "Oops,sorry'"

RORRISON, Abbe. 6 years. Merchant banker. "When we're 18and at Uni. we can .... "

ROSE, Catherine (Cathy). 5 years. To find one. "It's against myprinciples."

SCA LON, Annabelle (Belle). 5 years. To wait for Godot."Wake me up in time for the weekend'"

SEYMOUR, Jane (janess). 5 years. P.E. at U.W.A. "I've got theair, now what?"

SINCLAIR, Phoebe (Wango). 5 years. Steven Spielberg II."You're kidding?"

SMITH, Amanda. 5 years. To have a photo taken with my mouthSHUT' "Party at my house'"

SMITH, Charlotte. 8 years. Move over Mr. Holmes a Court. "Ohit's dwedfull."

SMITH, Mary Jane. 5 years. Medicine, U.W.A. "Guess who cameover to my house last night!"

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT,

SPENCER, Paula (Spec). 5 years. To give up. ''I'm giving Up."

STEWART, Melanie (Mel). 6 years. Freedom fighter."Afghanistan!"

STEWART, Natasha (Tash). 5 years. Veterinary nursing. "Isn'the cute!"

STRAHAN, Sarah. 12 years. Nursing.

STUCKEY, Helen. 10 years. Drama teacher/actress.

SUTHERLAND, Fiona (Suthy). 5 years. Dental nursing. ''I'msick of thisl"

TAYLOR, Susan. 3 years. Dental therapist.

THOMAS, Asha. 5 years. Face model for "Cabbage Patch Kids.""I'm so hungry ... AVOCADOSI"

TILBROOK, Vivienne (Viv). 2 years. Nursing. "You're so funny,Robin."

TOOMEY, Catherine (Cathy). 4 years. To have my own 'phone."Guess what, Michael just rang me!"

TRAIL, Tiffanie. 8 years. A professional. "Got to catch a planetomorrow."

VAN DEN HOEK, Stephanie. 8 years. Forestry. "I'd rather bepaddling."

WARNER, Lisa (LiLo). 7 years. Interior decorator. ''I'm havingchocolate withdrawal symptoms."

WATSON, Felicity (Flick). 14 years. Dietetics. "jibber, jibber,jibber. "

WILLIAMS, Mary. 5yeaTs. journalism.

WILLMOTT, Davina (Dav). 2 years. Natural medicine (witch)."It was such a laughl"

WILSON, Kate (Willy). 5 years. Vet. science.

WOODEND, Caroline (Kiv). 5 years. "Solid Gold" dancer. "It'sonly 40 cents a minute."

YOUNG, Laura. 11 years. Law. "If he's rich, I'll have him."

ZWICKY, Anna. 7 years. Science. "Sorry about your eye, maybe Ishould have read the lab. manual."

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tear 12Dance

Pier 21 at dusk by the still waters of theSwan River was the setting for the culmi­nation of many worrying weeks for thegirls of Year 12. This year (after muchdebate!) it was decided that we would "bedifferent" and have a dinner-dance, andso this venue was chosen.

The big night began at 7.30 andproved to be very successful. We ate ourdinner at approximately 8 p.m. (whiletrying not to spill it on our dressesl) andlistened to the "jazzy" playing of the "JamTarts". After dinner, we danced thenight away or sipped orange juice on thebalcony. Romantic interludes under thestars were often short, due to the inevit­able accidents of lost shoes floating paston the river. (No names mentioned!)

The dance was a lovely respite fromour studies and thanks must be given toMrs. Bull and the Student Council fortheir patience and the effort put intoorganising a most successful evening.

KATE WILSON

YEAR 10 SOCIALIt was with elation that the Year lOs

greeted the news of a social. Threedifferent boys' schools were invited,offering a wide variety of partners.

On Saturday night, cars pulled upfilled with teenagers who were off-loadedat the doorstep of the Claremont TowriHall. Refreshments were served as bothguys and girls stared in wonder at theelaborate array. It provided an excellentdiversion from dancing.

The evening proved most successful.Thanks to the Ferguson Year 12s andsupervisors for an enjoyable evening.

KATE McARTHUR, Year 10

Year 11Dance

In the weeks preceding 19th April, thenight of the Year 11 Dance, it seemedthat the only topics of conversation werestyles of dresses and names of partners.While the Dance Committee made fran­tic arrangements for decorations and aband, mums and dads were summoned tohelp and supervise.

When the evening finally arrived, theweeks of preparation all seemed worth­while. As a glamorous procession of girlsand their partners entered the gym, theywere confronted by an extravaganza ofblack and white. Checks adorned thewalls, streamers stretched across the gymand parachutes filled with black andwhite balloons were suspended from theceiling.

The band for the night, "Thin Line",provided an excellent array of lively,energetic music that brought almosteveryone to their feet, dancing (althoughthe teachers obviously weren't gameenough to competel). Some enthusiasticgirls also graced us with their singingtalents and assisted the lead singer.

Supper provided a welcome relief fromthe dance floor for those of us who hadbeen particularly energetic, and all thefood was delicious and appreciated by all.

By the end of the evening, it wasevident that the exhausted, somewhatdishevelled, but spirited crowd of peoplehad enjoyed the night immensely. Thesuccess of the evening was due to theterrific efforts of the Dance Committee,the mothers and fathers who assisted, theYear 10 boarders who also helped andespecially the organisation by Mrs. Bull.Thanks for a great nightl

JANE LEDGER

After a tInng and seemingly endlessflight, we finally arrived at Frankfurt Air­port, only to be shunted on to a bus for aneight-hour drive to Paris. It was at theAirport that we discovered that a certainp~rson's suitcase had been left in Bom­bay, foreshadowing the various mishapsthat were to plague her throughout thetrip. Though the loss of her suitcase wasthe major misfortune to befall her, otherincidents were no less dramatic (the theftof her purse, the breakage of her camera,the loss of traveller's cheques-all to becapped off by her handbag bursting intoflamesl).

Upon arrival in Paris, we were quicklyinstalled at a youth hostel known as theMIJE. Our first morning was spent inNotre Dame Cathedral before taking theMetro to Sacre Coeur and wanderingaround Montmartre. That evening westrolled up the Champs Elysees to the Arcde Triomphe. During our stay we alsovisited the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Ver­sailles and the famous centre named afterex-President George Pompidou. On ourlast night in Paris we cruised down theSeine in a bateau mouche.

It seems that we had only just begun tosettle in when we were packed on to atrain bound for Aix-en-Provence, nearMarseilles. The Riviera at last! As theonly French we had spoken in Paris were

French Tripsuch vital phrases as "How much is it?"and "Where is the nearest cafe?", theshock of having to comprehend fluentFrench and to attempt an answer wasquite daunting.

We spent much of the time on day tripsto the areas surrounding Aix: Avignon(sur Ie pont), Marseilles (where theFrench National Anthem originated) andIe Chateau d'H (of Count of Monte Cristofame).

Besancon, the second town we stayedin, showed us another aspect of Frenchlife and culture. Reputedly the "greenesttown in France", Besancon, like Rome, issurrounded by seven hills, upon whichthe Citadelle stands (a 14th century for­tress), which now houses the museums ofdeportation and resistance. A guidedtour of the town provided us with a fur­ther opportunity to sample the delightsof the patisseriesl We spent one day

travelling to the famous Mulhouse CarMuseum and the picturesque town ofColmar. Our last weekend in France wasan unforgettable one. With great sadnessand regret, we realised that our idyllicexperience was drawing to a close, andafter a moist-eyed farewell, we departedfrom Besancon en route to Paris and theCharles de Gaulle Airport.

The trip was a great success due to thefaultless planning done by our two tourleaders- Mr. "Heppi" Heptinstall andMrs. Massey. Their constant patienceand understanding were very muchappreciated too.

Although we all thoroughly enjoyedour 28 days living comme les Francais, itbecame apparent on landing at PerthAirport that "no matter how far, or howwide we roam, We still call Australiahome."

AMANDA O'DONOVANandSIMONEHEWETT

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Geo9raphy CampMany drawn and tired faces appeared

in the early hours of Tuesday, 14th May,at 7.15 a.m. For a three-day trip, somegirls came equipped with enough food foran army, clutching their eskies, boxes offood, a few clothes and Justine Brantcomplete with her famous Boogie Boardand wetsuit.

We boarded the bus and were soon onour way to our first stop at Alcoa, Pin­jarra. After being toured throughoutAlcoa and its mine sites (in the bus) wehad seen and gained a lot of knowledgeabout the refining of bauxite to alumina.We then continued down the coast ofWestern Australia until we reached "TheMagic Surfing Spot", Yallingup.

Our accommodation here was theHideaway Holiday Homes which wereseparate units which accommodated sixgirls. The rooms were fully equipped withsuch luxuries as our own T.V., heater,two bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen.Compared to the old large dormitoriesreminiscent of our Year 8 camp, itrepresented the privileges of beingYear 12s.

Once we had unpacked and filled thepantry and 'fridge with our overwhelming

supplies of food most of us headed off tothe beach despite the cold temperatures.Few of the braver ones "hit the surf' butJustine, fully "decked out" in wetsuit andall, was out as soon as she was in.

On Wednesday morning, we set offbright and early to comb the Yallingupbeach and to study the amazing dune for­mation due to wind erosion. Mrs. Fer­guson came well prepared with herfavourite "bak-pak". We headed off inthe bus to the next bay down the coast(Smith's Beach) where we studied thedune profile. After this exercise of nam­ing various plant species, with the help ofMiss Harrington, we now considered our­selves fully qualified botanists.

Our stomachs were rumbling by thisstage so we headed back to our HideawayHomes to have lunch. No sooner had weeaten than we were bundled into the busagain where we travelled to Bunker Bay,which is on the adjacent side of CapeNaturaliste to study rock formations andsoil profiles. After spending many hoursstudying this from top to bottom, theteachers finally considered the workingday over and we returned home.

The meals that night from each unitranged from baked beans to a three­course gourmet meal. That night wasoccupied by thousands of worksheets thatMr. Lankester insisted that we complete.Meanwhile, as a result of some rustling inthe bushes, Mr. Lankester had a fungame of spotlight by himself.

Thursday dawned and again we wereup early, this time packing food from thepantry back into eskies as we were leavingYallingup. Our three-hour trip back wasbroken by a stopover at Bunbury. Thiswas an interesting exercise as we weredivided into groups of six to roam thestreets and observe and study the urbanfunctions of Bunbury. Some peoplemanaged to get lost while walkingthrough the small town and at one stageMr. Lankester went on patrol forMichelle.

The trip from here to Perth wentquickly as many slept off the last few daysof hard work.

Many thanks must go to Mr. Lan­kester, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Harringtonand Miss Wilson for making this a mostenjoyable and industrious camp.

MICHELLE ELDRID and JENNY HADLEY

Year 8 CampOn the 1st April, a day somewhat more

auspicious than most, a rowdy, excitedbunch of 12 and 13 year old girls leftP.L.C. in buses bound for Lake Cooloon­gup camp. After an hour and a half, thebuses rolled into the grounds of theirdestination and disgorged the eager,slightly more subdued Year 8s and theteachers who had volunteered to accom­pany the girls. The girls experienced feel­ings of anticipatory delight, whilst theteachers were probably feeling resignedto the fact that there was no means ofescape for the next three daysl

Bags, blankets and tennis racquetseventually found their right owners asthey settled into their dormitories and wemade our way to the dining room forinstructions regarding all the activities.This might seem a little amusing, but letme explain the complexities of organisingso many people into so many activities indifferent places and times. There wereseven groups of girls individually identi­fied by names such as Elves, Ants, Beesand Fish. There were seven separateactivities, such as candle making, bush

orienteering and aerobics. There werethree activities for each group on eachday, making 12 sessions altogether! Toour amazement and enduring admirationfor our organisers, the Elves, Ants, Fish,etc., managed to be at the right time andplace for the right session of candle mak­ing, bush orienteering, aerobics, etc. Infact, everything fitted into place like avery professionally choreographed dance.

Three days passed very quickly withlots of eating and even a Passover mealwith Mrs. Zayan, with some excitementwhen one bush-walking group was miss­ing for an anxious half-hour. As well asplaying hockey and tennis games andbeing taught drama, jazz and aerobics(which was very popular-thanks to MissOlivieri) we brought home proof of a newand simple but effective craft; candlemaking.

One night, after dinner, there was aquiz, and the next ~ight, a concert,where an amazing amount of talentemerged, especially when the audiencepromised not to laughl The girls had

loads of fun after "Lights out" when Mrs.Crawford proceeded with her mandatorydorm inspection. (Two round eyes peer­ing through windows counting heads onpillows. )

On the last day at Lake Cooloongup,when the dormitories were cleaned andbags packed, one more activity wassqueezed in before lunch and the journeyback to school.

When the campers arrived at P.L.C.on the 3rd April, they were happy, and alittle tired but eager to tell everyone allabout the fun and camaraderie sharedduring the 1985 Year 8 camp.

BROOK SHELDON, Year 8

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Media Music

Early in the first term the Year 11 and12 Media girls set off for a weekend at theMandurah Holiday Village. It was timefor yet· another Media Camp. Mrs.McMahon impressed us with her drivingprowess when she drove us down in theschool bus. It proved to be an experiencefor everyone involved.

Friday afternoon was spent eating andunpacking. On Friday night, we settleddown to watch "Casablanca" in a make­shift outdoor cinema. Also, on the campwere the boys from St. Mark's. They didnot seem to see the finer points of theclassic, and when given the choice toleave, they did.

Saturday was spent by the Year lIsterrorising the locals with their cameraswhilst working on their photographyassignments. The Year 12s focused ondoing television studio work. Many new

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talents were discovered while producingour soap operas. Phoebe proved to be an(almost) excellent director, and Rebeccawas a wonderful Italian mamma.

Saturday night was spent eating (yetagain) and watching the T.V. and videos.The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" washeard blaring from every chalet in thevillage.

Sunday morning was used by both theYear lIs and 12s to finish off any photo­graphy or studio work and cleaning upthe chalets, whrch, by this stage, lookedlike disaster areas. As usual, the Year 12sproved just how fabulous they are atcleaning up, and kept everyone waitingwhile socks were fished out of stoves.

On Sunday afternoon, we all squeezedback into the bus, totally exhausted. Onthe way home, Caroline showed us thefiner points of the countryside. Sheproved to be a very interesting tour guide.

Thanks must go to Mrs. McMahon andMrs. Stewart who proved just how muchpatience a teacher needs-especially aMedia teacher.

Thanks, Mrs. McMahon, for a memor­able camp!

JANE MARTIN

Date: 28th June, 1985

Departure: 3.45 p.m.

Destination: Y.A.L. Campsite "Araluen"

Yes, it's that time of the year again. Atime for the Orchestra Concert Band,Training Band and Pipe Band to unite aswhole groups for one tiring weekend. Atime when we can really learn our partsthrough longer rehearsals, sectionals,and, if you are one of the extra enthu­siasts, PRIVATE practice.

P.L.C. music camp was a fun event foreveryone this year. Many people got achance to play in two or more groups,and, when the weather cleared, the Con­cert Band and Training Band mergedtogether to form an enormous MarchingBand.

Mr. Jones and Mr. James with the helpof "valid?" suggestions from students,created a marvellous marching displayincorporating both the Marching andPipe Bands. After the odd collision, weall found our places correctly, and thedisplay started to look more professional.

Two videos were hired out for eveningactivities, and these were a great form ofrelaxation, unless of course, you felttempted to "shake your tailfeather"throughout the "Blues Brothers" video.

Despite the exhausting days of constantpractice we couldn't quite make it tosleep by 11 o'clock, as was the time for theYears 11 and 12. Instead, we were quitehappy to chat to one another into the weehours of the morning.

At the end of the camp, there was afamily concert, in which all groups parti­cipated. It went beautifully without anyhitches at all- even the weather wasgood.

I know that I can honestly say it was avery enjoyable camp, which was madeeven more so by enthusiastic staff andgirls.

CHARLOTTE SMITH

'tear 11 CampOn Friday afternoon I hurried out of

Carmichael Hall-in fact you could say Iran! For this was my last exam, and thatmeant three weeks of rest, relaxation andretirement ahead!

But no, the end was yet to come. Littledid I know what I was about to encounteras I arrived at the Christian Youth Campat Lake Cooloongup. I was in for a four­day period of both physical and mentalEXERCISEI

On day one, after making acquain­tance with the dorm's pet mouse, Iprepared myself for the "Artistry" make­over. An hour or two later, I emerged anew person!

Also on the agenda were candle­making and ostrich makin (Theostriches were interesting lookl ..lg erea ­tures made out of sheep-skin "d wool.All credit to Miss Prosser.).

One fractured leg, one sprained handand a badly bruised shin - not a bad tallyfor only one week of skiingl

On Saturday night, 31st August, alarge group of chattering P.L.C. girlsexcitedly assembled at Perth Airport.After a two-hour wait, we were usheredaboard and, at last, we were on our way!

We disembarked in Sydney and imme­diately boarded another plane to Can­berra. As we had no sleep for at least 24hours and had just survived five hours fly­ing, all we wanted to do was to go to bedlHowever, a tour of the nation's capitalwas in store for us. We wandered,somewhat stupefied, over the TelecomTower and High Court, saw a videoabout the new Parliament House anddrove around the ambassadorial houses.

Then it was on to our destination,Adamidiby, a town which has thedubious honour of having the largesttrout ever caught displayed proudly inthe main street.

Although we were disappointed at notbeing able to see snow from our motel,the fitting of our skis and boots and thecomfort of the motel made up for it.

But the best was yet to come! I wasintroduced to the physical side of theYear 11 camp when I participated inMrs. Maclean's lively yoga class. Thencame golf, jazz and horse riding. Thisactivity was probably the most enjoyablefor me, despite the legacy of an extremelysore bottom.

The highlight had to be the excursionto the Kwinana "Astrodome". We hadthe whole centre to ourselves - and wecertainly needed it! Most of us hadn'troller skated for years, and for the firstten minutes there was hilarious chaos.

Then, on the last day of camp, Idonned my shorts and sunnies and feltready to go on a nice, relaxing bike ridearound the country-side. Wrong again.On went the Stackhats as Miss Fitzgeraldstarted out in front. My suspicions werearoused when we rode straight past the

Ski TripMonday morning, 6.30 a.m., brought

Helga the laundry maid, alias Miss Fitz­gerald, knocking on our doors. Despitethe ungodly hour of our awakening, mostof us managed to reach breakfast late.

Then, the big morning really began, asAndrew, our trusty bus driver, negotiatedthe icy roads towards our destination ofMt. Selwyn. Eager eyes watched for thefirst glimpse of snow on the roadside.

At approximately 9 o'clock, 47 girls hitthe slopes of Mt. Selwyn, much to thedanger of fellow skiers. Except for a fewold hands, most of us were entirely new tothe sport. Finding our "ski-legs" provedquite difficult, and the air rang with criesof "How do you stop?"

However, salvation was in sight in theform of our ski-instructors. They helpedus gain in confidence and skill.

The rope tow was easily mastered, butthe poma and T-bar caused someproblems, much to the amusement of on­lookers, and the embarrassment of our­selves. No-one seemed to mind not havinga pair on the T-bar, as they could travelup with a friendly(!) ski instructor.

shop and up a very steep hill and I couldsee an extremely long 20 kilometresahead.

As the other girls stretched out in frontof me like a scene from the Tour deFrance, and the sun started to beat <lawnon my unprotected skin, the only thingthat kept me going was the thought of theDeli ahead and my bunk back at thecampsite.

All in all, the Year 11 camp was verysuccessful, with many thanks to the P.E.staff for their hard work.

JANE SANDFORD

Becky has to be congratulated onbreaking her leg on her first morning inthe snow!

Sustained only by Vesta situations andgreen beef rolls, we managed to masterthe basics of skiing and by the end of theweek had to be dragged off the slopesI

Unfortunately, time to go, and we weredriven back to Canberra in our verymuddy bus to stay at the Carotel Motel.After a Chinese meal that never was, wegave up and invaded McDonalds. A shortnight's sleep followed before beingawoken at 5 o'clock to go to the Airport.

We flew to Sydney, where we travelledin a five-star coach to Centrepoint. Girlsswarmed on the shops, with purposefulglints in their eyes. It was a most success­ful expedition and the afternoon wasspent exploring the Rocks and Harbourarea. Then it was time to go again, thistime homel

It was a highly successful trip, andthanks must be given to Miss Wright,Miss Fitzgerald and Mrs. Moir, for ensur­ing everything went so well.

JENNY DO WLING and CATHIE NICHOLSON,

Year 11

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JuniorSchool

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Junior School House Officials (1st Semester). Back TOW, l. to T.:E. Hart, P. Dickson, M.. Williams, A. Williams, I. Morris,P. Ventouras, R. Stone. Second TOW, l. to T.: E. Rigg, S. Missal,M. Norgard, P. Sadler, P. Horrex, O. Anderson, A. Thunder. FTontTOW, l. to T.: P. Sansom, E. Burt, K. Savic, K. Barrett.

JUNIOR SCHOOLThe Junior School has had a wonderfully musical year to date

with successes in the Primary Eisteddfod, the Primary School'sMusic Festival and enjoyable participation in the Junior SchoolHead's Association concert at the Perth Concert Hall.

Congratulations to Kieren Gara for being awarded a fullCarmichael scholarship and to Melinda Morris for beingawarded a half scholarship.

Open Afternoon and Parent's Night provided valuable oppor­tunities to meet with parents and prospective parents.

The latter part of the year will include our Market Day to raisemoney for charity, the concert for elderly people held with theSoroptimists' Club, Inter-house and Inter-school Athletics.

Although we have had considerable illness in the school,everyone has participated enthusiastically in all activities.

JOY EVANS, Teacher in Chargejunior School

Junior School Officials (2nd Semester). Back TOW, l. to T.: N. Broerse,K. Hantke, F. Young, L. Bolton, E. Mazzucchelli, N. Telford. SecondTOW, l. to T.: A. Mills, K. Houghton, L. Morgan, K. Weeks, C. Collins,K. Gara. FTont TOW, l. to T.: M. Morris, S. Pye, D. Ventouras, J. Ryan,S. Pratten, B. Hartz.

Junior School Life-saving. Back TOW, l. to T.: K. Barrett, E. Keen,S. Voce, K. Hantke, M. Sheldon, A. Pidgeon, R. Moore, J. Pilmer,L. Edelman. Second TOW, l. to T.: C. House, I. Morris, P. Dickson,N. Telford, A. Thunder, E. Mazzucchelli, E. Frichot. FTont TOW,l. to T.: R. Morris, J. Edis, E. Burt, Y. Pearce, E. Dry, A. Whiteman,K. Ryan. Absent: J. West.

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INSIDE ANDOUTSIDE ME

I have blood and gutsbones and brains.There is a kind of glassaround my eyesand a skeleton.I have a soft bit in the tummyand the food goes in a special part.The love goes in the heart.

LIBBY MA YMAN, Year 3

THE STAR NEXTTO MARS

I love to look in the sky at the stars,Especially the one that is right next to

MarsAnd oh how I wish that that star was

mIneThe one that just sits there all bright

and divine.And if I'm lucky as to die at elevenThen go to the good sweet heavenJust maybe only maybe that star will be

mineThe one that just sits there all bright

and divine.

CATHERINE FORBES, Year 4

THE HUNTERThe Great Ginger Hunter's gone out the

door.Now that everyone can get out from the

doorHe's gone out the front, oh horror of

horrorHe'll cause my rodent lots of fuss and

botherDad stops from his gardening to stare at

the catLorenzo's non-sleek shape. It's HUGE at

that!He looks for a mouse or rat on our

lawn.The Great Fatty spots one.It's pale grey and fawnHe crouches and waggles his rump at

the fenceDad by now is VERY tense.Renzo springsI and then he paws at the

mouseWith his sharp little claws pointing at,our house

He lifts he paw at the silence of hisfind.

By now everything else has gone out ofDad's mind

The little mouse runs away to the dayRenzo's whiskers droop in such a sad

wayBut he spots another mouse and thenThe story of Lorenzo will start over

again.

HELEN WILCOX, Year 5

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J. W. BURNA humorous fellow,Is John W. Burn,A very good friend,Who lives by the sea,Commodore of the Yacht Club,In Esperance is he,Surrounded by books,He lives on a hill.

Exuberant and cheerful,With a round belly laugh,With beard and moustache,And twinkling eyes,He's a lawyer at work,An entertainer at home,Prancing around the kitchen,Cooking up a surprise,He invites all the neighbourhood,Over for a feast.His hobby is sailing,Over oceans he goes,Through stormy seas,And gales that blow,John W. Burn,Is cheerful throughout,He's one of the mostInteresting people I know.

SOPHIE TASKER, Year 6

THE FOALHe was nuzzled to his feetThen caressed with a warm tongueHe tottered uncertainly about on long

spindly legs.He had a short, stubby tailAnd long attentive ears.His little tail wriggled in ecstasy as he

nursed, slurping in big delightfulmouthfuls, and dribbling it down hisfront,

Dreaming only of his mother's warmmilk and happy days ahead.

ERICA McKENZIE, Year 6T

THE MAN FROMMARS

The man from Mars was very oddCompared to you and me.His face is green, his nose a podSo very strange to see.

His hair is pink and stands up straight,His body round and fat,He saw me sitting by the gateAnd came up for a chat.

And then he said goodbye.He flapped his wings.and did a jumpAnd flew up to the sky.

JANE RAFFERTY, Year 4

FIVE GUINEA PIGSThe names of my Guinea pigs are

Sebastian Wilberforce Cavy, JosephWilberforce Cavy, Sootica AmandaCavy, her daughter Scotty Amanda Cavyand Tartin Wilberforce Cavy. Well, it's abit hard to call them all those names, so Icall them Sebby, Jose, Sooty, Scott andTarty. Those names may not make sense,but they are easier to remember.

REBECCA DAVIS, Year 3

THE FISHThe sea is cold so cold so cold,The fish are shivering in the seaTheir scales are glowing so brightly like

lights,Their body is see through just like glass.Their eyes are dark like the sea at

night.Their body is gliding right through the

water like worms along the ground.The flying fish jumping out of the water

doing acrobats through the air likegymnasts.

All the lovely colours involved in a fish.Fish swim along the bottom through the

green seaweed.People are fishing for me.Their lines come down, their hook digs

into me.They slowly pull me up, they take the

hook out of my mouth.And I jumped back into the water.

KATE WARREN, Year 7G

THE SEACrashing of waves on the shoreEchoing of people talkingCool winds whispering over and over

againThe smell of the salty seaweed and

waterEverlasting feelingsDolphins jumping up everywhereLittle creatures darting in every

directionThe rocks tickle your handSmooth shells at the bottom of the seaTentacles of the sea anenomewaving franticallySea gulls flying non-stop overheadPeeping toms from little holeswatching what you're doingPeriwinkles on the rocksWading on the reefsSearching.

JODI CORNWALL, Year 7G

SIR JAMES JAGUARMy doors are opened with white gloved

handsMy superior owner is Archibald KannsYou see me purr along with my nose up

highPeople stare in lust as I roll byStupid other cars buzz around like fliesBut I'm like a humming bird in disguisePlease call me Sir James Jaguar.

My beautiful shine is metallic blueThe windows dark tinted, you can just

see throughAnd when you see, you see velvet linedThe marvellous seat covers with satin

behindI don't give a hoot for the cheap, nasty

carsBut they make me shine out like the

moon from the starsPlease call me Sir James Jaguar.

PATTI HORWOOD, Year 6

THE FAIRIES IN THEGARDEN

In the garden all year round,Fairies gather all around.The roses colours red, yellow, white and

pink.In which the rose fairy lives, I think.Sweet pea flowers climb the wall,I hope the fairies do not fall.

BEOWULFTHE WARRIOR

From the darkest sea at nightCome the warriors brave and ready to

fight.Holgrath the King accepts the offerTo kill that Grendel? I will not bother.So after the feast of eating and drinkingBeowulf does some excellent thinkingSo when the hours of midnight strike"Crash" the door goes downGrendel walks to where they sleepLying under skins of furry sheep.With ravening jaws he grabs the first

man in sight''Yum! That was a tasty bite."Up jumps Beowulf bold and braveNearly killing Grendel to put in his

grave"Rip" the bloody arm falls to the floorGrendel with pain runs out the doorBeowulf gives an almighty callAnd nails the ,arm to old stone wallAnd follows the blood tracks to the

marshAnd has a picnic on the lush green

grass.

KATE PRICKETT, Year 7G

Once I wished on a star. I wished I wasa rainbow man. I waited for a week ortwo and I felt a tinkle in my hand. Atlast I am turning into a rainbow man.Suddenly I took off into the sky. I wasfloating through the sky all day. Then Isaw something strange. Little men withred hair. "Look" said the big one. "Whatdo you want?" he said. "I want to getdown," I said. "O.K." they said. "Thestars will be up soon." So I waited. Then Isaw a single star. Now is my chance to getdown. All at once I fell back into my bed.Next morning I looked at myself. "Good.I'm me again," I said. ''I'm never going towish on a star ever again."

REBECCA WEBSTER, Year 2

BACKHere we are, back up in the outback

with a backache because I'm wearing aback-pack, backtracking in the backcountry in a back wash of sweat comingclose to the back door, the horse and Istopped with a bit of backspin. I jumpedoff, dropped my back-pack and headedfor the back room, to say g'day to myoIdmate Backward Bill. Just then I felt aneed to visit the out-house. When Iarrived, I got a fright because I saw a red­back, I backfired and nearly broke mybackbone. So I headed backwards backto the back room and Backward Bill.Thinking back to the back chat Back­ward Bill gave me the other day I turnedback and headed for the kitchen for atinny. After that, I went to playa game ofbackgammon with Backward Bill. Therewas a setback, for I knew Bill would beatme even with his hands behind his back.

KATHERINE BARRETT, Year 7G

MARY ANTONIAMILLICENT LEE

Mary Antonia Millicent LeeAttended school each day at P.L.C.She always dressed so smart and neatHer hat was straight, shiny shoes on her

feetHer blazer was clean, her shirt was

whiteBut one day, oh what a sight!

Mrs. Evans saw her in a fightShe really was trying with all her mightHer socks were down, her hat was lostHer tie was on top of the school's

compostShe had her jumper around her waistHer face was covered with tomato pasteOne detention with Mrs. EvansThe girl replied, "Oh, no, good

heavens!"

NEVENKAjACKSON, Year 7G

WHITEWhite is nothing, it is air,White is the colour of an old lady's hairIt is paper clean and crispThe colour of a packet of unopened

chipsIt's the mark of one's cowardly

surrenderOr the courting of a goose and ganderIt tastes of salt, cabbage and riceOverall I think white's niceA workman wears a white shirt to workClean, ironed, untouched by dirtWhite is carpet on the floorWhite is the colour of a newly painted

doorA mare standing by a stallion, heads

towards the sunsetWhite is a saucer of milkPut out for next door's catWhite are birds among the treesAs their clear notes fill the airI knowILikeWhite.

INGA MORRIS, Year 7G

HOW TO STICK YOUREYES SHUT WITH

SUPER GLUE1. Buy two tubes of Steadfast super glue

on special at Woolworths.2. Spread out over the new laminex

kitchen table.3. Swirl your hands over the vast

majority of super glue taking care notto stick your fingers together (other­wise task cannot be accomplished).

4. Now apply liberally to a pointedfacial area.

5. Hold fingers to eye-lids for fiveminutes making sure they don't stickas well.

6. Remove fingers from eye-lids. If treat­ment has failed, repeat.

7. Stumble to telephone to call anambulance, trying not to weakenelastic bonds holding eye-lidstogether.

8. Don't yell when operated on.

FIONA McKENZIE, Year 6

The clouds are big. They mean rain iscoming. Some are black and some arewhite. They fly along like a bird in thesky. Sometimes they form a picture. Butrain is sometimes a bother-not always. Iwish I could feel the clouds but I can't.

KATHERINE THOMSON, Year 2

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Annalee Ferstat, School Sports Captain

It's hard to believe that we're at the endof another year and that my term asSports Captain is over. Unfortunately,this report will be published before thesoftball and cricket competitions arecompleted; however, the progress beingmade at training looks extremely promis­ing and should once again result in pleas­ing performances.

Even though I don't like focusing onindividual performances, I feel specialmention should be made of two Year 12students who have achieved much successthis year- Tiffanie Trail and JennyMarsh. In February, Tiffanie was selectedto compete in the National Diving Cham­pionships in Melbourne, where she camesecond, then in August she competed inthe World Games in Texas, where shegained 12th place in the age event. Shealso competed in the Winter Nationals inSydney, where she gained third andfourth places. Jenny was selected to cap­tain the State Under 18s Basketball Teamwhich competed in Tasmania in August.Although involved in strenuous training,both Tiffanie and Jenny took part inmany inter-school sports events with greatsuccess, which demonstrates the truespirit of P.L.C. girls!

Once again the night of the Inter­School Swimming Competition evokedthe magical school spirit of P.L.C. The

Sportencouragement and support of the spec­tators was greatly appreciated by theswimmers, as was their cheering welcomein those tense, nerve-wracking moments.The swimming team deserves to be con­gratulated on their performance of com­ing fourth in such a closely contestedcompetition and the fine sportsmanshipthat they displayed. So, too, do the spec­tators deserve to be commended on theirappearance and behaviour in the stands.

Cross country is a sport generallyregarded as a minor one; however, itturned out to be a major event due to theinspiration of Miss Fitzgerald and thehard slogging efforts of those participat­ing. We gained an unexpected secondplace, which resulted in an emotionaloutburst from the close-knit group ofcross country runners.

The Inter-School Gym Competitionwas held in the middle of second termand tested our capacity as host school.Together with the help of Mrs. H. Shil­kin, LG.S.A. Sports Co-ordinator, weensured that the competition ransmoothly and successfully. Thank you,and congratulations to all involved.

The inter-school team sports through­out the year have gained varying degreesof success with more notable achieve­ments being seen in basketball and tenniswith P.L.C. coming first and secondoverall, respectively.

One aspect of sport that has greatlyimproved this year, is the participationand enthusiasm in inter-house sports.This has been largely due to the widerange of sports conducted throughout theyear (including swimming, life-saving,tennis, volleyball, hockey, netball,basketball, gym, rhythmic gym, jazz,cross country, athletics, cricket andsoftball) and the encouragement andorganisation of the house sports captainsand physical education teachers.

This year, extremely high numbers ofathletics standards were recorded, eventhroughout adverse weather conditions,which was particularly pleasing. TheInter-House Athletics saw some extremelyhigh levels of performance with manyrecords being broken. In the Inter-SchoolAthletics Competition, P.L.C. was againrepresented by a strong team with greatdepth. After a hard fought tussle for posi­tions of second to fifth place, P. L. C.finally finished in fifth place. However,the team must be congratulated for itswholehearted team effort.

We are all indebted to those who havecoached, organised and assisted through­out the year. I personally, have sincerelyappreciated the guidance and assistance

given to me from Mrs. Crawford, Mrs.Flecker, Mrs. MacLean, Miss Fitzgerald,Miss Prosser and Miss Olivieri. Also to theHouse Sports Captains, Jenny Hadley,Jenny Marsh, Jane Seymour, Sadie Pur­ser, Ruth Benda and Diana Edmunds;your support an"d that of other officialsand Year 12s who have helped through­out the year has made my job consider­ably easier. I would also like to expressmy thanks to the parents for their endlesssupport and encouragement, and finallythanks to Jane Terry, last year's SportsCaptain, for offering her experience andadvice.

While mention has been made of"achievements", "success" and "positionsgained" it cannot be stressed enough thatinvolvement and enjoyment are essentialfor sport to survive. It is unfortunate thatthere cannot be enough places to accom­modate all girls who tryout for teams,but this should not deter them from con­tinuing to join in. There can only be afew winners but the others are not losers,their participation and enthusiasm areachievements in themselves.

There are a lot of lessons to be learnedfrom sport in regard to all other activi­ties, including the scholastic and artsareas. Even though '.'the Tortoise and theHare" proverb need not apply, the suc­cess that can be attained by an enthusias­tic and dedicated approach, often bringsresults that far exceed pure naturalability and intelligence.

This year, although rather hectic, hasbeen enormously challenging andrewarding and I hope that next year'sSports Captain - Julie Sandilands - gainsas much as I have. To all of n~xt year'ssports officials and all competing in sport­ing activities, I wish you the best of luckand ... enjoy your sport!

ANNALEE FERSTAT, School Sports Captain

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Tennis

Senior Tennis. Back TOW, I. to T.: S. Purser, B. Sampson, L. Dorrington, R. White, S. Wishaw,N. Muir, J. Hardie, S. Hewett, H. Gibbs. Second TOW, I. to T.: L. ewing, K. Nicoll, B. Paterson,F. Sutherland, G. Smith, M. Mead, C. Chipper, L. Warner. FTont TOW, I. to T.: J. Bowman,K. White, A. Ferstat, J. Povey, J. Sandilands, D. Edmunds, J. Bunny.

Junior Tennis. Back TOW, I. to T.: J. Perryman, E. Houghton, P. Joyce, F. Bushell, S. Brand,C. Sorensen, S. Wharton, K. Melville-Jones, . Bein. ThiTd TOW, I. to T.: L. Disley, S. Murray,E. Kerr, E. Gebbie, . Fisher, M. Lewis, D. Barr, L. Nottle, L. Cohen. Second TOW, I. to T.:J. Horrex, J. Lang, S. Warner, L. Dixon, J. Farrell, S. Straton, S. Rankin, J. Viol, S. Frayne.FTont TOW, I. to T.: L. Davies, A. Marsh, C. Leeson, S. Bowman, M. Robson, P. O'Dea,S. Benney, S. Rigg. Absent: S. Argyle, B. Somes, K. Argyle, J. LinEoot.

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Congratulations to everyone who parti­cipated in the 1985 tennis season. It was atremendously successful year and I know,thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Of the six teams entered, three seniorand three junior, we managed to win twopennants. The Senior "A" team drew forfirst place with Penrhos (the first timeP.L.C. has won Senior "A" since 1975).The other senior teams acquitted them­selves just as well with the "B" teamfinishing second and the "C" teamwinning their pennant.

Although the junior teams did not fareas well, their enthusiasm and good sports­manship was greatly appreciated. Thejuniors finished seventh, fifth and fourthin the respective "A", "B" and "C" teams.

I'd like to make special mention of thelarge number of Year 8s who, despiteplaying in only one social competition,attended morning training each weekand show great potential.

We also played in the Slazenger CupCompetition this year, with the team con­sisting of Senior "A" members. After twohard fought matches, we reached thefinal but unfortunately lost to a strongPenrhos team.

Our very sincere thanks to Mrs.Flecker, who had a few trying momentsbut as always, came through with flyingcolours. Your support was invaluable.

Congratulations again to all; well doneP.L.C. and best of luck for next year,which should be a promising one forP.L.C. tennis.

ANNA LEE FERSTAT

Slazenger Cup. L. to T.: G. Smith, M. Mead,J. Sandilands, D. Edmunds.

Cross Country. Back row, l. to r.: A. Keys, N. Joyce, N. Lee, L. Twigg, S. Hore, J. Dickson,Y. Watkins, S. Hadley, K. Young, M. Hulcup, R. McDonagh. Second row, l. to r.: P. O'Dea,L. Young, K. Heaton, F. Lapsley, T. Baldwin, J. Sandilands, S. Foulkes-Taylor, B. Somes,J. Stockwell, A. Pearse, G. Dutry. Front row, l. to r.: J. Pearse, S. Wharton, D. Willmott,F. Watson, E. Graham, J. Hadley (Captain), A. Somes, M. Carew-Reid, S. Vaughan, A. Ainslie,K. Sutherland.

Junior Life-saving. Back row, t. to r.: F. Johnson, K. Edis, S. Ezekiel, S. Bowman, J. Jarrott,M. Hayes, N. Mill. Front row, t. to r.: N. Lee, T. Edelman, F. Thunder.

Senior Life-saving. Back row, t. to r.: C. Sorensen, J. Straton, L. Glasfurd, J. Farrell, E. Stretch.Front row, t. to r.: N. Day, J. Bowman, K. Douglas.

INTER-SCHOOL RESULTSPlace School1st M.L.C.2nd P.L.C.3rd St. Mary's4th St. Hilda's5th J.T.C.6th Penrhos7th lona8th Perth College

CROSS COUNTRY

Life Savin~ and Cross CountryLIFE-SAVING

Serious training for cross countrystarted at the beginning of second termand for the first time, P. L. C. held anInter-House Competition. This tookplace on the 23rd ofJuly and created a lotof interest from all years. It was a greatday with Carmichael running in overallfirst. The points that each house accumu­lated from this go towards the Inter­House Athletics Carnival.

The Inter-School Competition washeld on the 9th of August and provedextremely successful. P.L.C. camesecond, much to the delight of the girlsinvolved and Miss Fitzgerald!

Outstanding performances came fromLisa Twigg, who came third for Year 11,and Natasha Lee who came second forYear 9, and also to the rest of the Year 9swho put in a special effort to be runners­up for the year.

Special thanks must go to our devotedcoach, Miss Fitzgerald, whose supportwas never-ending.

Best of luck to future competitors.

DA VINA WILLMOTT

The conclusion of inter-school swim­ming did not mean the conclusion ofearly mornings for the swimmers, butheralded the beginning of life-savingtraining. We continued to brave theincreasingly low temperatures of earlymornings to attend rigorous training.

This training led up to the State Life­saving Carnival at Beatty Park with teamsfrom all areas of the State competing.

P.L.C. did very well with everyoneputting in a very good effort. Unfortu­nately we were not quite good enough tobring back any trophies-maybe nextyear!

Thank you to the P.E. stafffor all theirhelp.

Good luck for next year.

JANET BO WMAN

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The atmosphere on the night wasinspiring. All girls in the team felt proudto be representing the school. With theexcellent result of the divers' performancein our minds, the swimming team wasprepared for anything. We swam our verybest but again St. Mary's provided tough

After our traditional "pep talk" fromthe P.E. teachers, we were dismissed andeveryone went home to think about herevents.

Following the Inter-House Carnival,the selection was made for the 1985School Swimming Team and trainingbegan in earnest. Thanks must go to allthe girls for showing such dedication tothe hard training sessions which wereheld in the early mornings, at lunch-timeand after school every day leading up tothe main event.

To enable the team to improve itstechniques, swim meets were organisedagainst Scotch College and John XXIIICollege. This extra competition helped usenormously to improve our times and alsoto swim in a 50 metre pool.

The LG.S.A. Diving Carnival was heldearlier this year and our diving team per­formed very well gaining second place inthe competition. This result gave themembers of the swimming team extraencouragement to do their utmost on thenight of the Inter-School Swimming.

When the big day arrived, everyonewas extremely enthusiastic and we hadthe support of the whole school behindus.

The Champion girls for 1985 are:Year 8 Brooke SheldonYear 9 Talia EdelmanYear 10 Joanne Jarrott and

Meredith HulcupYear 11 Rebecca CottonYear 12 Tiffanie Trail

The Inter-House Swimming Carnival,which was held on the 20th February,provided the first opportunity for com­petitive swimming for 1985. It was anextremely well organised carnival and allthe participants in the events receivedenthusiastic support. The final result sawFerguson emerge as the champion House.

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Year 11 Swimming Team. Back row, I. to r.: A. Cox, M. Linton, R. Kelsall, M. Way,A. Broerse, S. Herzfeld. Second row, I. to r.: C. Chipper, F. Argyle, C. Kennedy, P. Sears,A. Shepherd. Front row, I. to r.: M. Brackenridge, A. Somes, R. Cotton (Captain), G. Smith,E. Olsen.

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Year 10 Swimming Team. Back row, I. to r.: S. Evans, G. Rodgers, R. Horwood, M. Hulcup,W. Somes. Second row, l. to r.: J. Jarrott, J. Dickson, K. Spencer, S. Hodby, B. Smith. Front row,I. to r.: Y. Watkins, F. John, K. McArthur (Captain), K. Young, S. Hadley.

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Year 9 Swimming Team. Back row, t. to r.: A. Sheldon, S. Ezekiel, S. Rodgers, Y. Korsgaard, J.Carroll. Second row, t. to r.: S. Pitt, N. Lee, F. Thunder, A. D' Arcy, M. Barrett. Front row, l. tor.: K. Luke, T. Edelman (Captain), K. Bradshaw, K. Edis.

competition and claimed first place. Ourfinal result did not diminish team spiritand we were gracious in defeat.

On behalf of the members of the team,I would like to thank the P.E. teachers,Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. MacLean, Miss Fitz­gerald, Miss Prosser, Veronica Giles andPhilippa Evans for their continued sup­port and encouragement throughout ourtraining season.

I would like to thank all members ofthe team for their efforts, dedication andsupport. Having been captain of such ateam makes me feel very proud.

Finally I would like to wish the P. L. C.swimming team the best of luck nextyear.

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Diving Team. Back row, l. to r.: F. Thunder, G. Smith, T. Trail, C. England, K. Matz. Frontrow, t. to r.: E. Hobday, S. Hadley, S. Brayshaw, C. Waddell, K. Stannage.

Year 8 Swimming Team. Back row, t. to r.: K. Gray, M. Green, B. Sheldon, M. Kelly, L. Cohen.Second row, t. to r.: J. Lang, S. Way, J. Horrex, K. Davenport, F. Johnson. Front row, l. to r.:J. Perryman, B. Somes (Captain), C. Wool house , N. Mill. Absent: M. Hayes.

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Swimming Captains. Back row, t. to r.:R. Cotton (Year 11), P. Michael (Year 12),K. McArthur (Year 10). Front row, t. to r.:T. Edelman (Year 9), B. Somes (Year 8).

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Senior. Back row, l. to r.: S. Palmer, H. Gibbs, S. Edwards, J. Hardie, F. Hain, R. McDonagh,L. Glasfurd, L. Dorrington, A. Somes. Second row, I. to r.: S. Purser, J. Seymour, F. Wauchope,A. Coward, B. Paterson, S. Wishaw, F. McAlwey, M. Way, M. Mazzucchelli, C. Bunning. Frontrow, I. to r.: L. Twigg, F. Sutherland, J. Cowan, M. Eldrid, A. Morris, J. Bowman, M. Rains,A. Burgess, J. Hadley.

Junior. Back row, I. to r.: J. Wright, K. Reid, N. Fisher, S. Straton, A. Hodgkinson, S. Hobdy,J. Pocock, I. Taylor. Second row, I. to r.: E. Jackson, E. Gasiorowski, F. Bushell, J. Linfoot,L. Healy, D. Skipworth, P. Plaistowe, A. Taylor, L. Young. Front row, I. to r.: D. Gosden,M. Bentley, G. Brandenburg, S. Rigg, S. Brand, F. Lapsley, G. Motherwell.

Year 8. Back row, l. to r.: S. Murray, K. Sutherland, S. Blumann, L. Davies, K. Stannage,E. Gasiorowski. Front row, I. to r.: S. Argyle, S. Jayaraman, J. Reid, B. Somes, A. Ainslie.Absent: M. Blechynden.

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\701leybalIThis year the main feature of the girls

in this year's volleyball teams was theirenthusiastic participation, which waslargely due to the inspiring encourage­ment of our new coach, Mrs. MacLean.Although it took us a while to interprether accent, she often provided manypearls of wisdom.

There was no influx of pennants fromthe teams. However there was still successand places gained by all individualteams.

It took time for many of us to recoverfrom Mrs. MacLean's rugby tackles, butwe still managed to put up a good fightevery Thursday.

Our appreciation goes to all girls whoparticipated throughout the season andour encouragement and good wishes toall future "volleyballers". Many thanksalso go to Mrs. MacLean on behalf of allvolleyballers for her great efforts.

SADIE PURSER and JODIE COWAN

'NetballThis year saw the continued enthu­

siasm of many aspiring young netballplayers. Abilities and experience varied,but by the end of the season everyone hadimproved markedly due to the encou­ragement and expertise of our coaches,Miss Prosser, Mrs. Flecker and VeronicaGiles, although at times our trainingseemed more like torture sessions.

I would like to congratulate the playerson their enthusiasm and good sportsman­ship which is reflected in the fine results.

Congratulations and best wishes for1986.

1,:Senior. Back TOW, t. to T.: A. Scanlon, S. Macliver, J. Hele, S. Stewart, A. Robson, D. Edmunds,K. McLean. ThiTd TOW, t. to T.: V. Wharton, L. -Lovelock, J.Povey, H. Stewart, R. Cotton,A. Clarke, J. Bunny, D. Willmott. Second TOW, t. to T.: K. Nicoll, B. Sampson, M. Nixon,C. Chipper, K. Fitzgerald, M. He1e, N. Stewart, G. Castle. FTont TOW, t. to T.: L. Poole, N. Muir,T. Hicks, A. Ferstat, N. Brown, J. Sandilands, K. Prior, A. Brown.

JANET BOWMAN, YeaT 12

Senior "A"Senior "B"Senior "C"Senior "D"

Junior "A"Junior "B"Junior "C"Junior "D"Junior "E"Junior "F"

RESULTS3rd2nd6th7th

4th8th6th4th7th7th

Junior. Back TOW, t. to T.: T. Edelman, N. Thunder, M. Barrett, J. Forster, S. Rodgers, D. Barr,F. Lapsley, K. Argyle, J. Bruce. Second TOW, t. to T.: N. Holywell, K. Langdon, E. Gasiorowski,S. Hobdy, M. Lewis, R. Andersen, A. Radford, G. Leishman, M. Hutton. FTont TOW, l. to T.:P. Plaistowe, S. Straton, D. Gosden, M. Robson, S. Brand, E. Gebbie, S. Bowman, M. Hunt.Absent: R. Wharton, S. Wharton. -

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Year 8. Back TOW, t. to T.: F. Jensen, K. Keddie, B. Sheldon, S. McAlwey, G. Dutry, S. Murray,P. Joyce, S. Gasiorowski, R. Watson, N. Mill, S. Way. ThiTd TOW, t. to T.: C. Eftos, M. Pearse,K. Bloffwitch, K. Officer, M. Hayes, B. Somes, J. Reid, L. Cohen, J. Horrex, B. Miles, P. Moir.Second TOW, t. to T.: E. Henriques, J. Lang, M. Kelly, K. Crossing, A. Shaw, K. Robson,J. Riggall, N. King, J. Stockwell, C. Wickham, K. Gray, K. Hocking. FTont TOW, t. to T.:L. Williams, A. Major, G. Little, A. Hett, S. Jayaraman, L. Davies, K. Sutherland, S. Blumann,R. Turnseck, D. McCarthy, M. Green. Absent: J. Perryman.

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Junior. Back TOW, I. to T.: S. Gillam, N. Bein, K. Sorensen, P. White. FouTth TOW, I. to T.:C. Veitch, R. Page, E. Kerr, P. Clarke, J. Linfoot, F. Bushell, K. Coles, A. Farinosi. ThiTd TOW,I. to T.: N.Joyce, T. McBurney,J. Carroll, C. Waddell, N. Fisher, S. Owen, S. Boston. SecondTOW, I. to T.: K. Reid, J. Bowey, L. Thelander, K. Edis, S. Ramsey, S. Rankin, L. Nottle,B. Rorrison, G. Brandenburg. FTont TOW, I. to T.: S. Benney, N. Lee, E. Jackson, F. Thunder,E. Hardie, S. Rigg, K. Luke. Absent: T. Baldwin:, J. Viol.

HockeyOnce again commendable results were

achieved by the P. L. C. hockey teams thisyear and as usual keen participation andgood sportsmanship were displayed byall.

Although we did not win any pennantsthis year, all teams performed creditablyand many fine performances were seen inboth senior and junior teams. The Senior"A" team maintained a high standard ofplay throughout the season and aftermany tense and close games finished inthird place. The Senior "C" also deservesmention in gaining second place. Thejunior teams, although not faring quite aswell, continued to develop good skills andgained much enjoyment and experiencefrom their involvement.

On behalf of all the P. L. C. hockeyplayers, I would like to thank Mrs.Crawford, Mrs. MacLean and formerstudents, Donna Hill, Julie Waddell,Sally Watkins and Janine Lang for theircoaching, support and assistancethroughout the season.

Special mention must be made of Year10 student, Sarah Rankin, who wasselected to train with the SchoolgirlsUnder 16 Talent Squad. Congra­tulations.

A Year 8 team was again able to com­pete in a social competition this year,playing matches against St. Hilda's,M.L.C. and Swanbourne High School.The enthusiasm obvious in these Year 8slooks encouraging for the future.

Itt~iiSenior. Back TOW, I. to T.: A. Scanlon, S. MacLiver, J. Hele, S. Stewart, A. Robson, D. Edmunds,K. McLean. ThiTd TOW, I. to T.: V. Wharton, L. Lovelock, J.Povey, H. Stewart, R. Cotton,A. Clarke, J. Bunny, D. Willmott. Second TOW, I. to T.: K. Nicoll, B. Sampson, M. Nixon,C. Chipper, K. Fitzgerald, M. Hele, N. Stewart, G. Castle. FTont TOW, I. to T.: L. Poole, N. Muir,T. Hicks, A. Ferstat, N. Brown, J. Sandilands, K. Prior, A. Brown.

ANNA LEE FERSTAT, Year 12

Finally, I'm sure all the Year 12s wouldlike to wish all teams the best of luck for1986.

Year 8. Back TOW, I. to T.: C. Riemer, K. Patiniotis, J. Grove, N. Mill, J. Hicks. Second TOW,I. to T.: F. Johnson, K. Officer, R. Turnseck, J. Horrex, A. Major, P. Joyce, J. Foreman. FTontTOW, I. to T.: V. Stewart, P. Moir, K. Sutherland, S. Murray, R. Watson, S. Vaughan. Absent:J. Perryman.

LG.S.A. RESULTSSenior "A" 3rd Junior "A"Senior "B" 5th Junior "B"Senior "C" 2nd Junior "C"

Junior "D"Overall 2nd Overall

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BasketballThis year's basketball season has been

very successful. Training started beforeMay holidays with great enthusiasm des­pite being dragged out of bed to be attraining at 7.15 a.m., Tuesday mornings.

P. L. C. finished overall winners due tothe great depth of talent in all teams. Wehad eight teams competing this yearincluding, for the first time, a Year 8team who played very well, considering itwas their first year playing competitively.

Both "B" teams did exceptionally well.Senior "A" were undefeated and theJunior "A" only lost one game.

Thanks must go to our Chief Coach,Miss Olivieri, and her assistant, RossMarsh, for all their time and effort.

Good luck to future P.L.C. teams.

JENNY MARSH

RESULTS

Senior "A" 1st Juni~r "A" 2ndSenior "B" 4th Junior "B" 3rdSenior "C" 1st Junior "C" 3rd

P. L.C. - Overall winners.

Junior. Back row, t. to r.: K. McArthur, S. Olsen, N. Fisher, S. Gillam, F. Lapsley, S. Boranga,K. Argyle, L. Nottle. Third row, t. to r.: J. Carroll, K. Parker, A. Ta_ylor, L. Healy, A. Hodgson,S. Boston, D. Barr, J. Forster, C. Pennington, F. Thunder. Second row, t. to r.: J. Inglis, S. Pitt,K. Heaton, L. Thelander, K. Reid, E. Hardie, M. Taylor, A. Marsh, T. Kamien. Front row,I. to r.: S. Straton, S. Bowman, S. Benney, N. Lee, E. Gasiorowski, S. Evans, K. Swi~ey,

K. Spencer.

Senior. Back row, t. to r.: H. Gibbs, R. White, J. Hardie, L. Twigg, F. Hain, P. Sears,H. MacLeod, A. Matsen, K. Lees. Second row, t. to r.: J. Marsh, K. Wilson, S. Purser,F. Wauchope, B. Mark, E. Stretch, S. Wishaw, M. Bosich, F. McAlwey, J. Fisher. Front row,t. to r.: K. White, R. Benda, J. Seymour, J. Cowan, L. McGlew, G. Castle, E. Olsen,M. Mazzucchelli, C. England.

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Year 8. Back row, t. to r.: K. Officer, R. Turnseck, L. Disley, J. Sears, B. Miles. Front row,t. to r.: S. Blumann, N. King, F. Mclntosh, J. Olson, G. Jeffrey. Absent: K. Davenport.

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Athletics

Senior-Years 10, 11 and 12. Back row, t. to r.: F. McAlwey, F. Wauchope, J. Sandilands,J. Dickson, S. Hadley, T. Kamien, S. Mann, S. Brand (Captain, Year 10), L. Poole, K. Young.Third row, t. to r.: D. Heggart, J. Bruce, S. Rankin, E. Gasiorowski, M. Hutton, A. Marsh,D. Gosden, S. Straton, J. Pearse. Second row, t. to r.: K. Nicoll, L. Twigg, F. Brazier, K. Baxter,S. Purser, J. Marsh, J. Fisher. Front row, t. to r.: F. Watson, M.Eldrid, J. Hadley, A. Morris(Captain, Years 11, '12 and Team), P. Sinclair, A. Ferstat, A. Somes.

Junior-Years 8 and 9. Back row, I. to r.: F. Thunder, K. Argyle, G. Evans, L. Nottle, D. Barr,J. Viol, J. Carroll, J. Bolton, L. Young, N. Lee, N. Thunder. Third row, t. to r.: J. Forster,S. Murray, P. Joyce, G. Dutry (Captain, Year 8), B. Somes, S. Gasiorowski, K. Sutherland,A. Pearse, E. Leys, D. McCarthy. Second row, t. to r.: M. Barrett, C. Waddell (Captain, Year 9),S. Benney, N. Xouris, J. Campbell, K. Davenport, S. Way, J. Nunn, K. Heaton, K. McVeigh.Front row, t. to r.: S. Vaughan, F. Johnson, K. Stannage, J. Sears, S. Bickford, K. Gwynne,A. Ainslie, L. Disley, F. Lapsley, S. Gillam.

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The athletics season at P.L.C. com­menced with standards, which providedan opportunity for all girls to participate.It was most pleasing to see the number ofgirls who attended and particularly theenthusiasm and talent of our Year 8s.

The Inter-House Athletics Carnival,held at Perry Lakes, was an exciting andentertaining competition. McNeil wonthe trophy, however congratulations andthanks must go to all competitors andhelpers.

The squad for the Inters was announcedthe next day and training commencedimmediately. After the August holidaysthere were only ten training sessions inwhich to gain our fitness. All girls trainedwell and I was very happy to see so manyred and perspiring faces leave the field.

By the time the Inters arrived, enthu­siasm had mounted to an incredible high.All girls performed excellently and wewere unlucky to be placed fifth overall asthe scores were very close. The Year lashad great success in winning their yeartrophy. Congratulations!

Thanks must go to all our trainers andparticularly to Mrs. Crawford fororganising our programme. I would liketo thank the whole team for their per­formance both in their events and theirgeneral enthusiasm.

Best wishes to the 1986 team!

ADRIENNE MORRIS, Athletics Captain

SOFTBALL SQUADS

SENIOR

JUNIOR

CRICKET SQUAD

BLACKWOOD MARATHON

Back TOW, t. to T.: A. Easton, J. Sandilands, E. Hardie, P. White,C. Sorensen. Second TOW, l. to T.: C. Kotai, L. Twigg, F. Brazier,S. Wishaw, F. McAlwey, G. Smith. FTont TOW, t. to T.: K. Young,K. McArthur, N. Lee, T. Edelman, S. Van Den Hoek, K. Paish,M. Hulcup, S. Gillam.

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GymnasticsThe gymnastics went ahead in "leaps

and bounds" again this year. 1985 hasbeen very successful and great fun. Manyshowed great enthusiasm and workedhard to achieve their best results.

The State School Girls' Championshipwere held towards the end of secondterm. The results were as follows: Senior"A" team placed third overall; unfor­tunately the junior team did not have acomplete team, but still did well.

Once again, our thanks go to Mrs.McCallum and Joe, as well as MartineSilbert for their untiring effortsthroughout the season.

Best wishes for 1986.

TIFFANIE TRAIL, YeaT 12

Junior Division I-Artistic Gym. Back row,l. to T.: A. Ainslie, F. Thunder, B. Somes.Front row, t. to T.: K. Stannage, K. Ritchie.

Senior Rhythmic Gym. Back row, t. to r.:J. Farrell, J. Jarrott, D. Hatch. Front row,t. to T.: J. Plaistowe, K. Whish-Wilson,H. Davis.

Junior Division II-Artistic Gym. Backrow, l. to T.: J. Marschner, C. Waddell,S. Bickford, B. Purser. Second TOW, t. to T.:J. Sinclair, S. Blumann, B. Miles. Front:A. lIett.

Junior Rhythmic Gym. Back row, t. to r.:S. Winckel, N. Manser, A. Scott-Murphy,S. Kidd. Front TOW, t. to r.: J. Marschner,F. Shoesmith, C. Waddell.

Senior Division I-Artistic Gym. Back row,t. to T.: A. Orbell, L. Motherwell, D. Hatch,S. Hadley. Front row, t. to r.: J. Pearse,T. Trail, W. Somes.

BLACKWOOD MARATHON, 1984The marathon has become a perma­

nent date on P.L.C.'s sporting calendar.It tests the wits and stamina of thosebrave enough to tackle the challengingcourse.

The first obstacle we had to overcomewas trying to cram three bikes, onecanoe, enough luggage, food and sleep­ing gear to sustain 20 unprepared starv­ing bodies for three days, plus thesebodies into a small school bus.

We departed from school amidst rous­ing cheers from our enthusiastic sup­porters; the whole two of them. The tripdown started with a definite air of expec­tation and excitement. As the journeyproceeded the travel bug set in and snoresreplaced the cheers. Our energies wererevived by a much needed break at a Mr.Whippy van.

Our two nights were spent in a well air­conditioned shearing shed, kindly madeavailable by Mr. and Mrs. White.

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morn~n~ with the runners bravelynegotIatmg the 12 kilometre moun­tainous route. Unfortunately Robert deCastella's record still stands althoughit was closely challenged by the P.L.C.runners.

After handing over the bib, thecanoeists began their 7; 3 kilometre arm­breaking endeavour down the BlackwoodRiver to Jayes Bridge, where a lunchbreak was observed by all competitors.

The one kilometre swim began afterlunch in the chilling waters of the river.A testing 100 metre run completed theswimming leg and the horse riders begantheir trek. This is the leg of the relayin which many of the teams face disquali­fication for breaking the stringentstandards demanded by the vet. Unfortu­nately one of the three P.L.C. teams wasdisqualified.

The final leg is a gruelling 20 kilometrecycle to the glory and relief of the finishline at Bridgetown Sports Ground.

Medals and prizes were presented at a

barbecue. Congratulations must go toTeam 31, who won the schoolgirls'section.

An exhausted bus load of girls madetheir way back to the White's farm lateron in the evening.

Sunday was spent recovering, withentertainment provided by Mrs. Craw­ford's bus driving lessons and horse ridingdisplays.

A delicious barbecue lunch was en­joyed by all before the bus trip back toPerth.

Many thanks to Mrs. Crawford, Mrs.Flecker, Mr. Ruddle and Miss Prosser,who organised the weekend and a veryspecial thanks to Mr. and Mrs. White fortheir kind hospitality.

Best of luck to future teams competing.May P.L.C.'s reputation in this event beupheld.

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

KYLIE, joe, JEANETTE, ANTHEA

"Parting is such sweet sorrow."Shakespeare, Romeo andJuHet"

"Everybody who is incapable of learning has taken to teaching."Oscar Wilde, The Decay of Lying

Eccentricities

"Well, when I was pregnant. ... "

"The COUNTDOWN has begunl"

"Look, I'm trying to teach you to THINKI""Just obsequiousl"I've been up all night marking these assignments."

"Girls, let's go back to the seduction scene."

"It's like talking to my dogl""Sit down, sweetheart."

"Angela, Jane. Speak to mel"Don't just SIT therel""Mary, are you with us?"

"Interesting, but distracting."

"Well I'm coming in over the weekend.""Good point, what a geml"

"You've all got the potential to be A-I students, girls."

"When I was on the farm .... "

"You just want to sit there like blobs while I do all the work.""Alcohols ain't Alcohols."

"The media became masser and masser and masser."

"You make me feel as if I've got a tail hanging from me, orsomething. "

"DON'T BLASPHEME IN HEREI"

Mrs. Mac.

Mrs. P. Smith

Mrs. Church

Mrs. Easton

Mr. Melville

Mr. Lankester

Mrs. Jenkins

Mrs. Pzper

Mrs. Rob.

Mrs. Kotai

Mrs. McArthur

Mrs. Lanigan andMrs. Mell

Mrs. Bednall

Rev. Zayan

FOR YEAR 125Exams always do this to me;Supervising them, I mean;Row upon row of regimentally straight desks,Row upon row of regimentally garbed girls,Heads bent, eyes straight, pens up,Worried frowns, muffled coughs, shuffling paperAll makes me want to shout ENOUGHand askWhy are you scribbling so?Why do you chew your lip?Why are your eyes so desperately scanningThe pages looking for facts untaught?and urge-Keep going, keep going; don't give up.The system has you in the palm of its handnow, but not foreverand assure-Look out the window; it's an angel blue day,And soon you too will be free to enjoy it.

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"Parting is such sweet sorrow."Shakespeare, Romeo andJuHet"

"Everybody who is incapable of learning has taken to teaching."Oscar Wilde, The Decay of Lying

Eccentricities

"Well, when I was pregnant. ... "

"The COUNTDOWN has begunl"

"Look, I'm trying to teach you to THINK!""Just obsequious!"I've been up all night marking these assignments."

"Girls, let's go back to the seduction scene."

"It's like talking to my dog!""Sit down, sweetheart."

"Angela, Jane. Speak to mel"Don't just SIT therel""Mary, are you with us?"

"Interesting, but distracting."

"Well I'm coming in over the weekend.""Good point, what a gem!"

"You've all got the potential to be A-I students, girls."

"When I was on the farm.... "

"You just want to sit there like blobs while I do all the work.""Alcohols ain't Alcohols."

"The media became masser and masser and masser."

"You make me feel as if I've got a tail hanging from me, orsomething. "

"DON'T BLASPHEME IN HERE!"Mrs. Lanigan andMrs. Mell

Mrs. Bednall

Rev. Zayan

Mrs. Mac.

Mrs. P. Smith

Mrs. Church

Mrs. Easton

Mr. Melville

Mr. Lankester

Mrs. Jenkins

Mrs. McArthur

Mrs. Ptper

Mrs. Rob.

Mrs. Kotai

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FOR YEAR 125Exams always do this to me;Supervising them, I mean;Row upon row of regimentally straight desks,Row upon row of regimentally garbed girls,Heads bent, eyes straight, pens up,Worried frowns, muffled coughs, shuffling paperAll makes me want to shout ENOUGHand askWhy are you scribbling so?Why do you chew your lip?Why are your eyes so desperately scanningThe pages looking for facts untaught?and urge-Keep going, keep going; don't give up.The system has you in the palm of its handnow, but not foreverand assure-Look out the window; it's an angel blue day,And soon you too will be free to enjoy it.

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School Staff

Baird House. Back TOW, t. to T.: Miss B. Vaughan, Mrs. N. Wood,Mrs. C. Lanagan. FTont TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. V. Hutcheson, Miss P.Wright (House Adviser), Mrs. M. O'Keefe.

Ferguson House. Back TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. J. FergusQn, Miss C.Harrington, Mrs. D. McArthur, Miss L. Wilson, Mrs. F. Moir. FTontTOW, t. to T.: Miss L. Pascoe, Mrs. J. Easton, Mrs. J. Robison (HouseAdviser), Mrs. J. Hetherington, Mrs. V. Piper.

Stewart House. Back TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. K. Crawford, Mrs. S. Rankin,Mrs. C. Pidgeon, Mrs. D. Rosendorff. FTont TOW, t. to T.: Mr. H.Lankester, Mrs. H. Heptinstall (House Adviser), Mr. R. Rennie.

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Carmichael House. Back TOW, l. to T.: Mrs. D. Cuneo, Mr. D. Melville,Miss J. Sharpe, Miss T. Fitzgerald, Mrs. M. Jolly. FTont TOW, t. to T.:Mrs. P. Smith, Mrs. G. Bull, Mrs. S. Jarvis (House Adviser), Mrs. S.Jenkin, Mrs. S. Church.

McNeil House. Back TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. L. Price, Mrs. G. Jenkins,Mrs. J. Mell, Mrs. K. Frichot, Mrs. M. Page, Mrs. M. Flecker, Mrs. J.Nicholls. FTont TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. F. Millar, Mrs. C. Stewart, Mrs. J.McMahon (House Adviser), Mrs. S. Ward, Miss S. Ross.

Summers House. Back TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. C. Ivers, Mrs. J. MacLean,Mrs. B. Mills, Mr. B. McNess. Front TOW, t. to T.: Mrs. M. Best, Mrs. P.Kotai (House Adviser), Miss H. Golding, Mrs. E. Milne.

College CouncilThe Moderator of the Uniting Church in WesternAustralia, represented by the Rev. J. HutchinsonMr. B. K. Bowen, B.Sc.Rev. H. Cox, B.A., B.D.Mr. J. Farrell, B.Sc., Teach. Cert., M.A.C.S.Mr. J. S. Finney, A.A.P.T.C., F.R.A.I.A.Mr. W. L. Lapsley, F.C.A.Mr. J. Y. Langdon, M.Sc. (Agric.)Mr. J. C. Livingston, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S.

(Chairman)

Princzpal: Miss H. M. R. Barr, B.Ed., Dip. Ed.Admin., F.A.C.E., F.I.E.A.

Deputy Princzpal: Mrs. H. J. Day, B.A., Dip.Ed., L.Mus., L.T.C.L., A.A.S.A., M.A.C.E.,M.I.E.A., A.A.I.M.

Senior Mistress: Mrs. G. M. Bull, ,Dip. HomeSc., Teach. Cert., M.A.C.E.

Mistress-in-Charge, Junior School: Mrs. H. J.Evans, Cert. in Ed. (Lond. Univ.), B.Ed.,M.A.C.E., M.I.E.A.

Chaplain: Rev. M. Zayan, L.Th., Dip. R.E.Counsellor: Mrs. P. J. Crooke, B.A., M.A.P.S.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTSEnglish-Mrs. G. Jenkins, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mathematics-Mrs. S. Rankin, B.A., Teach.

Cert.Science-Mr. R. S. Rennie, B.Sc., Dip. Ed.Social Studies-Mrs. M. L. Best, Teach. Cert.Music-Mr. B. E. McNess, B.Mus., Teach.

Cert., A.Mus.A. \Computing-Mr. P. Alp, B.Ap.Sc. (Physics),

Grad. Dip. Comput., Dip .. Teach.Physical Education-Mrs. K. Crawford, B.Ed.Electives-Mrs. G. Bull, Dip. Home Sc.,

Teach. Cert., M.A.C.E.

Academic StaffMrs. D. J. Allan, Dip. Teach.Mrs. H. Atchison, Teach. Cert.Mrs. J. Bednall, B.Sc., B.Ed.Mrs. S. Church, B.A., Dip. Ed., A.S.D.A.Mrs. L. Conway, Teach. Cert.Mrs. D. Cuneo, B.A., Dip. Teach., Dip. E.C.L.F.

(Sorbonne)Mrs. M. R. Davies, Dip. Teach., Grad. Dip.

(Reading), B.Ed.Mrs. J. R. Easton, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. J. Edmunds, B.A., Teach. Cert., Dip. Lib.

Stud.Miss T. Fitzgerald, Dip. Teach., Cert. Photog.Mrs. M. Flecker, Dip. P.E., Teach. Cert.Mrs. K. Frichot, B.A., Teach. Cert.Miss L. D. Georgeson, B.Ph.Ed., Grad. Dip.

Ed. (Primary)Miss H. Golding, B.App.Sc., Dip. Ed.Mrs. D. M. Grant, Dip. Ed.Miss C. M. Harrington, Dip. Teach.Mrs. H. J. Heptinstall, B.Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed.,

Dip. Lib. Stud.Mrs. J. E. Hetherington, B.A. (Hons.)Mrs. D. Hockings, B.A., Dip. Ed.

Mr. A. T. Marshall, B.A., B.Sc. (Agric.), Dip.Ed., A.C.I.V.

Mr. R. Nicholson, M.A., LL.M.Miss J. Randall, M.A., Dip. Ed.Dr. A. Zubrick, Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A.,

L.A.C.S.T.,M.A.A.S.H.,M.I.A.L.P.

Representatives of the Old Collegians' AssociationMrs. G. Barratt-HillMrs. F. G. Stimson

StaffMrs. V. K. Hutcheson, B.Bus., A.A.S.A.Mrs. C. E. Ivers, Cert.Ed., M.R.A.D.,

A.I.S.T.D., M.B.B.O., M.A.A.T.B.Mr. W. K. James, ex-Navy BandmasterMrs. S. M. Jarvis, A.C.I.A., Cordon B1euMrs. S. Jenkin, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. M. M. Jolly, Dip. Bus. Stud., Dip. Ed.

Mrs. E. Kenworthy, B.A., Teach. Cert.Mrs. P. J. Kotai, B.A., Teach. Cert.Mrs. C. Lanagan, B.A., Teach. Cert.Mr. H. G. Lankester, B.A., B.Ed.Mrs. V. Louden, Dip. Teach.Mrs. J. A. MacLean, Dip. Teach., Dip. Cert.

Phys. Ed.Mrs. G. Marsh, Teach. Cert.Mrs. D. McArthur, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. A. McElroy, Dip. Teach.Mrs. J. A. McMahon, Teach. Cert., Grad. Dip.

(Media)Mrs. J. B. Mell, Dip. Occ. TherapyMr. D. M. Melville, B.Sc., Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip.

Comput.Mrs. F. S. Millar, Dip. Teach.Mrs. B. Mills, Dip. Teach., Grad. Dip. Teach.

RemediationMrs, E. M. Milne, B.Comm., Dip. Ed.Mrs. F. Moir, Dip. Teach.Mrs. C. Muir, A.Mus.A., A.T.C.L. (Piano),

A.T.C.L. (Speech)

Mrs. J. L. Nicholls, B.Ap.Sci. (Lib. Stud.), Grad.Dip. Ed., Dip. Read. Studies

Mrs. M. P. O'Keefe, B.Sc., Dip. Ed., Teach.Cert.

Miss J. Olivieri, B.Ed. (Hons.)Mrs. M. L. Page, L.Mus., L.T.C.L.Miss L. Pascoe, Dip. Teach.Mrs. C. F. Pidgeon, M.Sc., Dip. Ed.Mrs. V. M. Piper, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. L. Price, B.Sc. (Hons.), Dip. Ed.Miss G. Prosser, Dip. Teach.Mrs. J. Robison, B.A., Dip. Ed., Dip. Lib.

Stud.Mrs. D. Rosendorff, B.Sc. (Hons.), Teach. Cert.Miss J. S. Ross, B.A. (Hons.), Dip. Ed.Mr. B. Rust, Instrumental Teacher, Reg. Viet.MissJ. Sharp, B.Sc., Dip. Ed.Mrs. A. Smith, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. P. A. Smith, B.Sc., Dip. Ed.Mrs. C. N. Stewart, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. D. R. Tait, Dip. Teach.

Life MembersMr. F. G. Barr, J.p., B.A., Dip. Ed.Mr. C. H. Snowden, F.C.I.V.Miss M. Stewart

Secretary to the CollegeMr. T. M. Gorey, F.C.A.

Miss B. J. Vaughan, B.A., Dip. Ed.Mrs. S. Ward, B.Sc., Dip. Ed.Mrs. M. L. Williams, Dip. Teach., Grad. Dip.

(Reading), M.A.C.E.Miss L. Wilson, M.Com. (Hons.), A.C.A.Mrs. N. J. Wood, B.A., Dip. Teach.Miss P. A. Wright, B.A., Dip. Ed.

Maintenance StaffMr. c. Prater - Property OfficerMr. S. Early-Maintenance ForemanMr. A. EarnshawMr. S. HillMr. D. McCruddenMrs. C. SangalliMr. R. Wilson-AdamsMr. I. WinterMr. E. RidleyMrs. F. BullochMrs. E. Marshall

Boarding House StaffMrs. P. Horton, S.R.N., Assoc. Dip. He. Ed.,

Boarding House SupervisorMrs. A. CouplandMrs. P. Hatch, B.Sc., Dip. Ed., T.H.C.Mrs. G. LarcombeMrs. D. MurphyMrs. J. P. Norris, S.R.N.Mrs. N. JeffsMrs. A. Stead, S.R.N., C.M.B.,

Assistant House Mistresses

Ancillary and Technical StaffMr. D. Burge, Dip. App. Sc. (Chern.),

Laboratory TechnicianMrs. H. Causton, Library Clerical AssistantMrs. K. Dunn, TypistMrs. I. Hann, RegistrarMiss J. Hedemann, Principal's SecretaryMrs. D. Lee, Clerical AssistantMrs. A. Macliver, Library Clerical AssistantMrs. N. Medcalf, Ass. Dip. Lib. MediaMrs. D. O'Hara, Laboratory AssistantMrs. M. Olden, Clerical AssistantMrs. B. Pegus, Receptionist/TypistMrs. D. Salmon, Stationery StoreMrs. L. Kenny, AccountsMiss E. Stenhouse, Kindergarten Helper

(part-time)

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Year 11

" Lest We For~et

Year 12Argyle, FionaArmstrong, JaneArnold, VickiBaker, CatherineBaxter, KylieBeck, FelicityBosich, MelissaBrackenridge, AnnaBrackenridge, MichaelaBradshaw, SharonBrazier, FionnaBroerse, ArletteBuhler, RomolaBunning, CathChandler, SonjaChin, ShelynChipper, CarolineClarke, AntheaCotton, RebeccaCoupland, EmmaCoward, AnnaCox, AndreaDavies, RachelDarrington, LisaDowling, JennyEdwards, SusanneElliott, ValerieEngland, CatherineFarr, SusanFitzgerald, KellyFoong, SimoneFoulkes-Taylor, SophieFrichot, DanielleGargett, MandyGascoine, FionaGodwin, KathrynGrace, HollyGray, BettinaGrieve, FionaHain, FionaHardie, JemmaHarding, RebeccaHarkness, JoannaHarvey, TaniaHawkins, EmmaHay, KirstenHay, LisaHele, JudithHerzfeld, SusanHobday, CharlotteHore, SallyJoyce, JaneKarpin, DianneKeen, TanyaKelsall, RebeccaKennedy, ChrisKennedy, JenniferLedger, JaneLewis, AnniqueLinton, MandyLord, JenniferLove, JodiLovelock, LindaLudlow, MeganLukin, NerineMairs, NicoleManton, LucyMark, BronwynMathias, VenetiaMatson, AnitaMazzucchelli, JaneMazzucchelli, MartinaMcAlway, FionaMcCusker, KathrynMcDonagh, RenaeMcGrath, SharonMcLeod, HelenMead, MelindaMolyneux, Elizabeth

Muir, NyreeMurphy, KarenNewing, LisaNicholson, CatherineNicholson, FelicityNicol, KirstyNixon, MalindaNottle, SharniOckerby, RebeccaOliver, BarbaraOlsen, ElizabethPaterson, BethPaterson, MichellePeuison, NicolePitt, GeorginaPlaistowe, JuliennePontague, MichellePoole, LeandaPovey, JoanneRains, MeromeRice, NatashaRichmond, ·CarinaRigg, KathRobson, AnnaRobson, SallyRollo, PrudenceRowe, SallyRussell, ChrisSampson, BronwynSandford, JaneSandilands, JulieSands, LeislSardelic, LindySears, PhilippaSheedy, SusanShepherd, AmandaSmith, GeorginaSomes, AmySorrell, PaigeStannard, SuellaSteele, FelicityStewart, HeatherStewart, Sandie-JaneStone, RachelStraton, JennyStretch, ErinSymes, SharonTaylor, ElizabethThorn, JoannaTurner, O~aTwigg, LisaUnmack, JodieVeltman, FrancesVoce, PaulaWalker, AmandaWalton, AbigailWarden, GeorginaWauchope, FionaWay, MischaWharton, JulieWharton, VanessaWhish-Wilson, KerriWhite, KathrynWhite, RobynWishaw, SuzanneWong, JuliaXouris, Simone

Adams, SarahAntoine, MichaelaBaldock, SuzannahBannister, CarolineBell, VickiBenda, RuthBennett, VanessaBowman, JanetBoyle, ToniBrant, JustineBrown, AntheaBrown, NatalieBunny, JocelynBurgess, AmandaCannon, LouiseCarew-Reid, MichelleCastle, GayleneCearns, RebeccaCerini, EmmaCheng, Lee FongChilcott, KayClark, RebeccaClarkson, AnnaCowan, Jane JodieCrabbe, AinsleyCumbor, ElizabethDavy, ElizabethDay, NareeDay, NicholeDouglas, KylieDwyer, CarolineEdmunds, DianaEdwards, LisaEgerton-Warburton, RobinEldrid, MichelleErler, TatjanaExley, MelissaFerstat, AnnaleeFisher, JenniferFrazer, FionaGardner, AntheaGarland, EricaGates, ToniaGibbs, HelenGlasfurd, LisaGolinger, JulieGoossens, AbigailGraham, EmmaGreay, RosalieHadley, JenniferHarris, SarahHele, MeganHewett, SimoneHicks, TracyHill, GuencvereHislop, AngelaHitchcock, FionaHo, Soke FanHyde,NaomiTones, AlexandraJones, CarolynKeep, AmandaKelly, KatharineKennealy, EricaKing, VanessaKneebone, CatherineKyle, JaneLang, MorwennaLangley, NardiaLapping, AnnLapsley, RowenaLarard, RobinLaurisson, SallyannLees, KirstyLefroy, JeanetteLeighton, KylieLivingston, MargaretMacgregor, KatrinaMacliver, Sara

Malcolm, KatherineMarsh, JenniferMartin, HayleyMartin, JaneMatthews, RebeccaMatz, KylieMcCowan, KarynMcGlew, LeonieMcLarty, FionaMcLean, KatherineMcLoughlin, JaneMelville Jones, ElizabethMichael, PamelaMiller, AndreaMiller, GabrielleMirmikidis. YvetteMorris, AdrienneMotherwell, LesleyNoble, MoyanneNorlin, SorelO'Brien, AmandaO'Donovan, AmandaOrmonde, SusannahOsta, YasminPalmer, SaraPartridge, CindyPeake, NinaPenley, KarenPicton-Warlow, MirandaPrior, KatherineProud, EmmaPurser, HarrietRaad, NickilaRees, KristineReid, JulieReid, ToniRidley, DeniseRobins, CatherineRodgers, AnitaRorrison, AbbeRose, CatherineScanlon, AnnabelleSeymour, JaneSinclair, PhoebeSinnathamby, UmahSmith, AmandaSmith, CharlotteSmith, Mary JaneSpencer, PaulaStewart,· MelanieStewart, NatashaStrahan, SarahStuckey, HelenSutherland, FionaTaylor, SusanThomas, AshaTilbrook, VivienneToomey, Catherinerrail, TiffanieVan Den Hoek, StephanieWarner, LisaWatson, FelicityWilliams, MaryWillmott, DavinaWilson, KateWoodend, CarolineYoung, LauraZwic)<y, Anna

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