From the Principal - Presbyterian Ladies' College

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From the Principal
All of us who read the occasional corporate mission statements or promotional material know
that ‘excellence’ is a much utilised word.
In relation to motor vehicles and communications technology it often implies a continual state of
near perfection, a machine that is sleek and finely-tuned.
In schools we use the word frequently. Yet, when we apply it to the education of a choosing,
feeling, thinking young person it needs to carry a range of inferences. I believe the PLC Sydney
musical The Wizard of Oz was excellent. The performances were stunning, the direction of the
cast was intelligent, and the music and set were both created with a high degree of
professionalism. There was definitely a ‘fine-tuning’ of the performances, an attention to detail.
Yet it wasn’t a machine. Each student had to balance her commitment to the production
alongside her school work and other activities. There were challenges to face and people
sometimes were upset. There was a lot of human support from staff, parents and the cast that
brought about the final result. And after the lights dimmed for the final time, we clapped the
excellent performances, but those of us who were close to the behind the scenes action,
realised that there was another form of excellence working itself out: there were many young women who had grown
and matured through the struggle and hard work, through the conflicting emotions, and through the times when they
would either take the initiative or permit someone else to lead them.
Equally I think of the recent 1-0 win over Pymble Ladies College in the grand final of 1A Division by our First Hockey
XI. Here were young women playing at the highest level in the state in their chosen sport, and they proved
themselves to be a resilient, athletic and skilful team. They are an ‘excellent’ team. And, on the day, they scored the
critical goal and they won the cup. It too, however, was a human affair. They doubted themselves when they lost to
Pymble in the round robin and they required both rigorous drills and a clear strategy.
Those of you involved with PLC Sydney’s achievements in winning the IGSSA Swimming in NSW or the IGSSA
Speech and Drama, or in numerous other individual or team achievements, could continue the narrative. Excellence
in schools is both the great performance based on structure and the commitment to fine-tuning, and the intangibles of
heart and doubt and emotion that get us there.
One of the issues that exercises the minds of staff at PLC Sydney is how we continue to develop excellence in the
girls and young women in the day-to-day academic life of the College. Excellence can be measured by performance
in a summative assessment such as the HSC. Another indicator is the student’s commitment to the ‘struggle’ of
learning. Students don’t just need to seek to ‘do’ the work, they need to understand it. The person who has ‘mastered’
a subject is making evaluations and synthesising information rather than just recalling or using knowledge. The
learning becomes part of the learner. They have experiences that enable them to develop confidence.
Of course, even students who have achieved First Class Honours at University are still at the beginning of this
process. A partner in a very successful Sydney law firm said to me recently that even the most gifted recent law
graduate knows very little when they commence work. What they do have is the belief and capacity to learn how to
do it.
In developing the plan for the school in the years ahead we make choices that enable us to educate young women
well. These include staff appointments and curriculum choices.
It is thus a pleasure to inform you that our Head of English, commencing 2013, will be Dr Elizabeth Guy. Dr Guy has
been the Head of English at SCEGS Redlands, and in Executive roles at Emmanuel College and Wenona. She is a
very experienced and able educator who is spoken of very highly by her students, her colleagues, and by the parents
she has served. She has strong experience as a Senior Marker in HSC English and has served on the Examination
Committee for the Board of Studies. Dr Guy has many published papers on both Australian and global literature.
Having worked at the University of Sydney, the University of Scotland, the University of the South Pacific and at
Santiago College, Chile prior to her appointment at SCEGS Redlands, she brings a rich understanding of how people
from different backgrounds create literature to communicate about our world. She holds a Teaching for
Understanding Certificate from Harvard University and a Gifted Education Certificate from UNSW. English is a critical
subject for any school and I believe Dr Guy will bring clear leadership, a strong understanding of how students learn,
a rich tapestry of literature and language, and some real pizazz to the study of English at PLC Sydney.
In regard to curriculum choices, in 2013 you will notice some changes. The 2012 initiative in Science in the Junior
School will continue, and we will add the next step. On the subject selection evening in 2013, students in Year 8 will
be able to select an extension science course as an elective. This Cambridge University IGCSE course will broaden
and deepen their knowledge of Physics and Chemstry in particular.
Also at the 2013 subject selection evening, the Cambridge Global Perspectives course will be offered to Year 8 for
study in 2014. This dynamic course will enable our students to link up with students around the world in seeking to
find solutions to global issues.
There are other initiatives, but I will mention only one more now. David Hastie has the task in 2013 of leading the
development of a Theology and Philosophy elective for Years 9 and 10, as an introduction to the Pre-University
course from Cambridge of the same name.
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Thus, in science, global issues and theology and philosophy our current Year 7 cohort will be given some real
opportunities to develop their thinking and their depth of understanding.
In a technologically savvy world, if we want excellence, we must build depth as well as breadth.
Dr Paul Burgis
Executive Principal
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Highlights
From the Principal
Speech Night 2012
In Memoriam
Senior School Photographs
Music Notes
Exhibition Opening at the Adelaide Perry Gallery
Sports Update
2012 Literary Tour
Classical Languages Drama Festival
Sporting Success
PLC Public Speaking Challenge Finals
Email
Speech Night 2012
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Speech Night 2012
Dear Parents,
I advised you in an earlier edition of Connections and by mail that we will have a Speech 'Night' this year at the Sydney
Opera House. This is due to their renovations.
I am pleased to be able to update you on progress we have made in our discussions with the Opera House.
Firstly, we have been concerned about the late start time for our younger students. I am pleased to report that we have been
successful in arranging earlier access to the venue. Speech Night will therefore now commence at 7 pm.
Secondly, The Opera House has now confirmed with us a return to a Speech 'Day' in 2013. There are advantages to
evening activities, but holding the event in the day time is a much better option for our Junior School students.
Dr Paul Burgis
Executive Principal
In Memoriam
NATALIE ENGLAND
PLC Sydney shares the grief of the England family on the sudden passing of their beloved daughter Natalie.
Natalie was an ex-student who left PLC Sydney in 2000. She was a vivacious and enthusiastic student who was also a
very good tennis player and represented PLC at several interschool competitions. Following school she pursued a career in
publishing and worked as an editor with Pacific Magazines.
Natalie's mother Elizabeth (Beth) England has worked at PLC as a piano teacher for the past 30 years and Natalie's sister
Jacquie was also a former student who left PLC in 1997.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Natalie's family and friends.
GORDON PETTITT
We wish to acknowledge the passing of Dr Gordon Pettitt who served on the PLC Sydney College Council from 1979 to
2005. Gordon's daughter Yvonne was a student at PLC until 1976.
Our deepest sympathies are with Gordon's wife Helga, their children and grandchildren.
Senior School Photographs
Monday 22 October is Day 3 of Senior School Photos for 2012.
The remaining co-curricular activity photos will be taken on this day.
A full schedule for the day is now available on noticeboards throughout the school.
Students need to wear full summer uniform:
Shoes clean – school socks
College badges and appropriate earrings only
No make-up
Music Notes
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Music Notes
THE IDEA OF NORTH – ONLY THREE WEEKS UNTIL THEY ARRIVE AT PLC! HAVE YOU GOT
YOUR TICKETS YET
The Idea of North is an Australian 'A cappella' vocal ensemble, founded
in Canberra in 1993. The group is generally referred to as a jazz quartet,
but sing a wide variety of styles including, but not limited to jazz, pop,
R&B, classical, folk, soul and gospel.
The Idea of North continues to produce many award-winning recordings
(their 2010 release, a collaboration with jazz great James Morrison, won
the 2010 ARIA award (Australian Recording Industry Association) for
‘Best Jazz Album’, and are best seen live to appreciate their passion for
music and ability to connect with their audience.
As James Morrison so aptly puts it: “A cappella is sometimes thought of
as being minimalist, but when you can sing and entertain like The Idea of
North, a band would just get in the way”.
On Monday 12 November The Idea of North will be returning to PLC to
perform at the Senior School Years 7–10 Assembly, workshop with the
choirs after school and perform again in the evening at a combined
choirs concert.
These PLC ensembles will be performing at this event in the evening: Big Band, College Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal
Ensemble and Senior Handbells. Performers do not need a ticket.
Tickets for this event will be available from the start of Term 4 and will cost $20 for all tickets.
Be sure to get in early as tickets to this event will sell fast! To order your tickets online, please click here.
To obtain a copy of the event flyer, please click here.
JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC CONCERT
Wednesday 24 October at the Audrey Keown Theatre
Evandale 5.00–6.00 pm
Hamilton 7.00–8.30 pm
Performances from Strings, Choirs, Bands and Bells.
Refreshments will be available in between concerts. There is no charge for tickets but both concerts have reserved
seating. To order your free tickets online, please click here. To obtain a copy of the event flyer, please click here.
ENCORE HSC SHOWCASE NOMINATIONS FOR 2012
Congratulations to the Music classes (1 and 2) of 2012 on some wonderful HSC performances last term. All the girls did a
terrific job presenting their pieces and in Term 3 we heard the excellent news that two girls received a nomination for
ENCORE 2012 – a special showcase concert presented in 2013 which displays some of the outstanding performances and
compositions by students from the Higher School Certificate Music examinations from the previous year.
The two girls nominated were:
Rosa Kim (Music 2 and Extension) performing on Piano
Vianne Chan (Music 1) performing on keyboard percussion instruments – Marimba and Xylophone.
Congratulations girls!
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COMBINED CONCERT WITH SYDNEY GRAMMAR ST IVES AND PLC SYDNEY JUNIOR SCHOOL
On the evening of Monday 8 October our talented Junior School
musicians performed in the Annual Sydney Grammar St Ives Concert
at Sydney Grammar in the city. All 70 performers from Years 1 to Year 6
did a superb job performing difficult works including A Little Summer
Suite by Keith Sharp, A Dozen Dazzlers by Stephen Chin, Ragtime,
Serenade and Rumba by Anita Hewitt-Jones, Amadeus!, full orchestra
version by Mozart and the fabulous finale – The Tempest by RW Smith.
Thank you to all the parents who transported the girls to all the
rehearsals and to the girls themselves for working so hard at their skills
and achieving such fine musical performances. Thank you to Mr Martin
Smith and his team from Sydney Grammar St Ives and, of course, to Mr
Michael O'Dea and Ms Monique Curiel for organising the whole event.
OUTSTANDING MUSIC RESULTS
Congratulations to the following excellent musicians in the Senior School who have gained their AMusA (Associate of Music
Australia) for their respective instruments:
Madeleine O'Dea (Year 10) – AMusA in ’cello
Rebecca Niles (Year 11) – AMusA in Double Bass and Piano
Rachael Sung (Year 9) – AMusA in Viola
These are tremendous achievements and the girls should be justifiably proud. Well done girls!
Exhibition Opening at the Adelaide Perry Gallery
Jordan Evan, Jo Knight, Phillippa Carnemolla,
Lisa Jones and Dr Lloyd Dawe
Detail of Lisa Jones's work titled: 'Invisible Cities'
Now open at Adelaide Perry Gallery is Phillippa Carnemolla and Lisa Jones – Recent Work. This exhibition features
jewellery, textiles, drawing and installation inspired by scientific imagery and geometry by two contemporary Sydney artists.
Phillippa Carnemolla, an ex-Student, is currently Resident Artist at Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney and Lisa Jones
(represented by Conny Dietzschold Gallery Sydney) has been a finalist in the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing in 2010 and
2011.
At the official opening on Wednesday 10 October, guest speaker Dr Lloyd Dawe, PLC Sydney Mathematician in Residence,
gave an engaging and entertaining speech which highligted the connections with mathematics and science that the artists
have made in their imagery and objects. On behalf of the students and staff of PLC Sydney, and the artists themselves, Art
and Design Captain Jordan Evans thanked Dr Dawe for his insightful introduction to the works on display.
Works on sale include one-off jewellery pieces, intricate felt wall pieces and a variety of unique pieces for the home or
office. The exhibition continues 8.30 am – 4.00 pm weekdays until Friday 19 October.
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Coming up at the Gallery:
designartawards@plc 2012
Annual exhibition of PLC students’ works Years 7–11. Official opening Wednesday 14 November from 6.30 pm. Concludes
23 November.
Sports Update
ROWING SEASON LAUNCH
All rowing parents are invited to attend our Season Launch on Friday 26 October from 7 pm, hosted by the Rowing Parent
Support Group. We would love to see you all there for a casual, social evening to catch up with friends, meet other rowing
parents and learn more about PLC Sydney's Rowing Programme. To obtain a copy of the invitation, please click here.
SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT
The annual Sports Awards Night is being held on Monday 19 November on the College grounds. This is an invitation only
event due to limitation on numbers. Invitations will be sent out in two batches. The first batch will be posted by Friday 19
October. The second batch will contain the sports where awards are still to be determined (Term 4 sports). This batch will
be posted on the Thursday 1 November. The RSVP date is 9 November. Where recipients do not reply by the required
RSVP date, it will be automatically regarded as an inability to attend.
DIVING SIGN-UP
Expressions of interest are now being taken for the IGSSA and IPSHA 2013 Diving teams. A four-week Diving Programme
suitable for all ages and abilites will commence on Friday 2 November 2012.
For more information on the above please email Mrs Olsson at: molsson@plc.nsw.edu.au or call 9704 7501.
TILDESLEY SHIELD TENNIS SIGN-UP
Girls in Years 6 to 11 whose tennis skills are of a high standard are invited to sign up for the Tildesley Shield 2013. Training
begins in Term 4 on either Tuesday or Thursday mornings at PLC from 7.00 – 8.00 am. A sign-up sheet is now on the
Sports noticeboard. Please note this tennis tournament will be played in Term 1 2013.
For enquiries regarding this competition, please see Mrs Jan Van der Weide or Mr Tyrone Crowley.
IGSSA TENNIS SIGN-UP
Just a reminder that any girl who wishes to play IGSSA Tennis in Term 1 2013 will need to sign up on return to school in
Term 4 2012. Trials will be held on Wednesday 24 October for girls in Years 9, 10 and 11 and on Thursday 25 October for
girls in Years 7 and 8.
For enquiries regarding this competition, please see Mrs Jan Van der Weide or Mr Tyrone Crowley.
2012 Literary Tour
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2012 Literary Tour
WESTMINSTER, WORDSWORTH AND WALKING: STUDENTS EXPLORE ENGLISH WRITERS
AND HISTORY
In the recent school holidays 32 students and four teachers embarked
on PLC's inaugural Literary Tour of England. Their quest: to discover
which words remain with us throughout history and why.
During the two-week tour, the group visited the homes and places of
inspiration of some of England's most famous writers and poets such
as Jane Austen and John Keats as well as several of Britain's
well-known sights, including Westminster Palace, Warwick Castle
and the picturesque Lakes District.
John Keats, a mere 25 years of age when he died, had requested the
following words on his head stone: "Here lies One Whose Name was
writ in Water, Feb 24 th 1821". Keats could not have been more incorrect.
His poetry remains with us today and continues to inspire.
Dorothy Wordsworth wrote in her diary each day, like so many of the
students who came on the tour. Today, extracts are painted in oils on
stones which are placed around what was once her garden. Her words
too have become permanent.
What is it that makes these words last through time Virginia Woolf, in
A Room of One’s Own, refers repeatedly to Shakespeare’s ‘incandescence’. Stephen Greenblatt, in Will in the World, describes Shakespe
describes Shakespeare’s writing as ‘luminous’. Is that it If the words resonate with the audience and lead us to believe that
through this resonance is the path to ‘enlightenment’ then we desire to preserve and revisit them again and again
One only needs to visit Wordsworth’s garden at Rydal Mount to feel the power of nature and to feel the connection to it
when you listen to his poetry.
The tour actually felt that power of connection when, on our final day, our guide took us along the Rydal Lake walk up into
the huge cave at the top. There, Stephanie Bell from Armidale led us in singing 'Advance Australia Fair'. The fresh clean air,
the fabulous singing which rang throughout the cave, and the connection we all felt – both with nature and each other – will
stay with us forever.
If you are interested in reading more, visit our website blog: http://blogs.ludus.me/literarytour2012/
Classical Languages Drama Festival
Sporting Success
Contrary to popular belief, Latin is well and truly alive as a language, as
seen on 12 October, when Year 9 and incoming Year 12 Latinists were
privileged to be able to attend the professional musical production of Cupid
and Psyche. It was performed entirely in Latin and Ancient Greek by
students from 10 Sydney high schools with opera-esque surtitles above
the stage.
The music, acting and set were exceptional, and the experience of a live
classical performance will be unforgettable for everyone who attended,
including the Governer of NSW. The Classical Languages Teachers
Association (CLTA) was behind this production, and hired in a
professional artistic director from overseas.
The story was adapted from Metamorphoses, a novel by Apuleius, with
insertions from various other Latin and Greek authors. We are very
fortunate to have attended as there is only one production every ten years!
Leila Williamson, Emily Tjeuw and Veronica Lin (Year 11)
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Sporting Success
ATHLETICS
Junior School CIS Athletics Championships
Congratulations to Isabella Mardini (Year 3), Nina Schoff (Year 5), Sophie Douglas (Year 6) and Amilia Bonanno (Year 6)
who competed well at the NSW CIS Primary Athletics Championships held late last term. All four girls were chosen to
compete at the CIS level after great performances at the IPSHA Athletics carnival.
Senior School CIS Athletics Championships
Fourteen Senior students represented PLC at the NSW CIS Athletics Championships. Congratulations to the following
students who were awarded medals:
Bianca Barrett (Year 7)
13 years 1st High Jump, 8th 100m
Clementine Landels (Year 8)
13 years 1st Hurdles
Marnie Clarkson (Year 8)
13 years 2nd Discus, 3rd Javelin, 4th Triple Jump,
5th High Jump, 6th Shot Put and 10th Long Jump
Eden Wallis (Year 8)
14 years 1st 100m, 1st 200m
Alexandra Kerr (Year 8)
14 years 1st 400m, 1st 800m
Anais Alonso (Year 9)
15 years 4th Discus
Dyone Bettega (Year 9)
15 years 3rd Shot Put, 6th Javelin
Larissa O’Dea (Year 9)
16 years 1st Discus
Sarah Metcalf (Year 11)
16 years 4th High Jump)
Josie Nichol (Year 11)
17 years 1st 100m, 1st 200m, 1st Triple Jump,
1st Long Jump (New Record)
Tess Nelson (Year 11)
17 years 2nd Hurdles
Kathy Tran (Transition Class)
1st: 100m, 1st: 200m, 2nd: Long Jump, 2nd: Shot Put
Chloe Bridges Webb (Transition Class)
1st Long Jump, 2nd 100m, 2nd 200m, 3rd Shot Put
Junior 4x100m Relay
1st: Lina Bang (Year 7), Bianca Barrett,
Clementine Landels, Eden Wallis
BASKETBALL
Avea Sabatino in Year 11 has been short-listed for the NSW State Basketball Squad (one of 20 players) and will find out if
she makes the State Squad of 10 players in three weeks' time. If she is successful Avea will compete at the National titles in
April 2013.
In addition Avea has been selected for one of four Super Development Teams, which are comprised of the best U18 players
in NSW. She will play in the East Coast Challenge in January 2013. We wish Avea all the best in her sporting endeavours.
DIVING
Elizabeth Macarounas (Year 8) was recently announed as a Junior Sports Star by the Australian Sports Commission.
Elizabeth was invited to a presentation supper to acknowledge her achievements over the past year.
Nancy Wang (Year 11) was recently awarded Women's Diver of the Year by Diving NSW. Nancy’s achievements were
acknowledged at the recent NSW Diving awards night. Congratulations to both girls on their achievements.
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GYMNASTICS
Border Challenge
Kristen Dive in Year 9 was selected as part of the NSW team to compete in the 'Border Challenge' Artistic Gymnastics
competition, which was held in Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast during the recent school holidays,
Kristen competed in the teams' division where she went extremely well finishing in second place on Vault, Beam and Floor
and second in the Overall division. Congratulations to Kristen on these outstanding results.
NSW Gymnastics Junior State Championships
Congratulations to the entire Rhythmic and Artistic PLC Sydney Gymnastics team. Amongst some very tough opposition
PLC Sydney achieved encouraging results in the State Championship which was held from 5–7 October:
Artistic Gymnastics Results
Level 1 Intermediate Team
– 4th Vault
Level 2 Senior Team
– 1st Floor, 1st Overall
Level 2 Mixed Team
– 5th Beam
Level 4
Isabella Maraldo (Year 4)
– 5th Vault
Level 4
Matilda Pennington (Year 5)
– 5th Bars
Level 4
Ella Fergusson (Year 7)
– 7th Beam
Level 5 Team
– 7th Place
Level 5
Eleanor Clifton-Bligh (Year 5)
– 5th Vault, 6th Bars, 2nd Floor and 7th All Around
Rhythmic Gymnastics Results
Level 1 Team
– 7th Place
Level 1
Grace Alleyn (Year 4)
– 4th Freehand
Level 1
Sara Ghani (Year 4)
– 6th Rope
Level 2
Emily Nielsen (Year 3)
– 5th Freehand
Level 2
Gwendalyn Dabaja (Year 4)
– 6th Freehand, 6th All Around
Level 2 Team
– 5th Overall
Level 3 Sub-Junior
Lauren Flint (Year 3)
– 2nd Rope, 4th Hoop, 2nd Ball, 1st All Around
Level 3 Senior
Rachel Wong (Year 7)
– 1st Rope, 1st Hoop, 1st Ball, 1st All Around
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HOCKEY
PLC Sydney had a phenomenal IGSSA Hockey season. It may not be the biggest sport in the school, but what it lacks in
size, it definitely makes up for in spirit. Seven teams representated PLC Sydney on Saturday mornings with three teams
making it into the semi-finals. Two of these teams went on to the finals. What really stood out during the season was the
genuine enjoyment of the game, clearly visible at training sessions and in games, by all teams. The PLC Sydney parents on
the sideline also appeared to get caught up in the infectious enthusiasm. This, combined with excellent coaches, resulted in
skill development, a clearer understanding of the game of hockey and passion.
The 'pièce de résistance' of the hockey season was the PLC Sydney firsts and seconds making it into the finals. Both games
were held on the Olympic pitch at Homebush. The seconds went down in a tight game against Pymble 3, 2–1. Kate
Haldane scored in the last minute of the game, which was a fantastic way to end the season.
The game of the morning, I think it is fair to say, was the almighty clash between PLC Sydney 1 and Pymble 1 in the top
division S1 (1A). The quality of the skill displayed by both teams was simply amazing with many spectators commenting that
they couldn’t believe that this was ‘school girl’ hockey. Caitlin Lawrence scored in the first half and PLC Sydney never
looked back. They girls went about their business with a controlled confidence. The level of team work and skill execution
was second to none. Congratulations to all members of the PLS 1 team and their coaches, Stephan Madyki and Lee
Capes. Taking out the top grade has been a goal for the last 12 years. It goes to prove that goals are worth pursuing.
Ms Belinda Harden
Hockey Coordinator
PLC Public Speaking Challenge Finals
Last term 21 of our best speakers in the Senior School competed for the
title of PLC's Junior and Senior Public Speaker of 2012. This is a
knock-out competition with girls from Years 7 to 11 participating.
The audience was captivated by the poise and charm of the speakers.
The three adjudicators said they were very impressed by the diverse
response to the topics given and even more so by the confidence
demonstrated by the speakers.
Congratulations to all speakers who communicated so effectively and also
gave us food for thought with their insightful and persuasive speeches.
The winners on the day were:
JUNIOR DIVISION
First: Stephanie Kritikos (Year 8)
Runner-up: Sandra Magro (Year 7)
Highly Commended: Annelise
McCarthy (Year 8),
Emma Lukabyo (Year 9), Sophia
Morrison (Year 7)
SENIOR DIVISION
First: Leila Williamson (Year 11)
Runner-up: Ella Kerr (Year 11)
Highly Commended: Kate
Betcher (Year 11),
Leila Bunguric (Year 10), Milena
de Silva (Year 10)
Above: (Back Row) Kate Betcher, Lucy Roberts, Laura batchelor-Sharp, Stephanie D'Souza, Leila Williamson,
Ms Charlotte Hazzard (adjudicator), Ms Therese Bennetts
(Front Row) Amanda Lin, Emma Lukabyo, Natasha Noore, Kayla Behayi, Kate Haldane, Leila Bunguric
Email
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