School Newsletter 20 March 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the School Newsletter! While it has been a busy start to the year, it has also been a very positive one with students settling into class routines and meeting new friends and staff members.

To our returning families, thank you for your continued trust and partnership. Your ongoing support is the cornerstone of our success, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you in nurturing the potential of our students. And to our new families, we extend a heartfelt welcome and invite you to join us in making memories, forging connections, and building a brighter future together. As I often say to students, our school is one of opportunity and I am truly excited to see what the year ahead holds for each and every one of our students.

2023 WACE Results
I am pleased to report a snapshot of the WACE results for the graduating class of 2023 that have been analysed by the Associate Principal Teaching and Learning, Mrs Natalie Shaw. The cohort of ATAR students produced excellent results, with 33% of our ATAR students achieving an ATAR above 90, with a median ATAR score of 82.1. This is the 5th consecutive year that the School has recorded a median above 80. Pleasingly, we also saw five students recognised with a Certificate of Distinction and five with a Certificate of Merit.

Each year, the School recognises those students who have achieved an ATAR of 95 or higher. Of note was the 2023 School Dux Ryan MacDonald who achieved the highest ATAR rank in the cohort. The following students in alphabetical order will now be honoured on the '95 Club Honour Board’ in the School:

Rory Coplin
Molly Hilditch
Bailey Holding
Ryan MacDonald
Minh Tran

Beyond our ATAR pathway, 2023 saw an array of enrolment into Vocational Education Training (VET) certificates for our students. Offerings for students included sport, business, music, and creative industries certificates, with a total of 37 (40.64%) of students in the cohort enrolled in a certificate course. In 2023, 34 students (91.89%) of this group studied a Certificate II, two students (5.4%) studied a Certificate III and one student (2.70%) in this group studied a Certificate IV. When combined with our UniPrep Programme and various options for Workplace Learning and School-Based Traineeships, our students have so many ways to achieve their goals.

Car Park and e-Scooter Safety
I recently wrote to all families regarding car park safety and the use of e-scooters. The safety of our School community is paramount and with such a large number of parents, grandparents, students, and young siblings on the School grounds directly before and after school it is important that all school and traffic rules are followed to ensure everyone’s safety. For those driving to school, please be particularly mindful of the school zone speed limits and the limits on the internal road system. In addition, street and school signage should be adhered to at all times, including directional and parking signage. Similarly, with the increased number of students using e-scooters, all students should abide by the following guidelines:

• wear a helmet when riding to and from school,
• walk their scooters as soon as they leave the public footpath next to the road and enter School property,
• be mindful of pedestrians on public footpaths at all times, and
• ride their device appropriately and at safe speeds.

I appreciate your support with reinforcing these expectations with your child and encourage you to contact Main Admin with any concerns.

Parents and Friends Association
The annual AGM for the Parents and Friends Association was held on Wednesday 21 February. I am pleased to advise that the Committee for 2024 has been established and that Mrs Kylie Roemermann remains President. Mrs Jessie Kapitola and Mrs Samantha McMullen have been appointed as Vice Presidents, with Mrs Annemarie Creegan the Secretary. I am so very grateful to these parents, and all parents who give of their time voluntarily to enhance our School community. The P & F is already planning for some key events in 2024 including a Christmas in July celebration, a Quiz night, and a parent/child camp on the oval. The Association is always keen for new ideas, and I encourage interested parents to keep an eye on the School App for details of future meetings and I look forward to seeing parents at various P & F events across the year.

As we head towards Easter, I wish all families a safe and joyous holiday break. Please stay connected through our School App and Social Media pages and I look forward to seeing you on campus soon.

Every Blessing.

Benjamin Lomas
PRINCIPAL

Encouraging Independence and Responsible Risk-Taking in Our Children

As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of education and child development, it is imperative that we strike a delicate balance between ensuring safety and fostering independence in our children. We, as primary educators in their lives, share the responsibility of preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

A great article in a recent edition of The West Australian (March 4 2024), titled ‘Finding Freedom Brings Joy’ by Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear, CEO of Nature Play WA, has got my attention that I will base my musings on. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the significance of allowing children to engage in independent, unsupervised, and moderately risky activities. Research supports this notion, indicating that such experiences not only contribute to their physical health but also play a crucial role in their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

While it's natural for us as parents to prioritise the safety and well-being of our children, it's equally important to recognise the value of allowing them the freedom to explore, take risks, and learn from their experiences. This may include activities such as climbing trees, riding bikes, or exploring the outdoors without constant supervision. Dr. Prabawa-Sear emphasises that "Children need time to play where adults are not involved, not directing them and not supervising: where the kids decide what they do and how they do it." The increasing parental anxiety over children's safety can have adverse effects, leading to declining mental health, poor social and resilience skills, and a loss of the joy of childhood derived from the freedom to learn through play.

Here at Peter Moyes, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment that fosters resilience, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, and robust mental health in our students. Our Camping Programme is one of the avenues through which we encourage independent play and exploration for our older students. Opportunities for free play and other forms of independent activity in the Early Years are a huge and vitally important part of what is created from Pre-Kindy to Pre-Primary to promote the development of skills for coping with life’s inevitable stressors. Parents who decide to not allow their children to participate in the School Camping Programme as such are working against what we are trying to do.

Nevertheless, we acknowledge that finding the right balance between safety and independence, as well as nurturing the character traits essential for good mental health, can be challenging. Therefore, we encourage open communication between parents and teachers to address any concerns or questions you may have regarding your child's activities within our school setting and during their free time at home.

In line with our commitment to prioritising our students' well-being, we will soon be sharing our Primary School's updated perspective on homework, reflecting our belief in the importance of providing children with more free time.

Together, let us continue to support our children as they journey towards independence while ensuring their safety and mental well-being remain our top priorities.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and dedication to the holistic development of our students.

Mr Roderick Wood
HEAD OF PRIMARY

In Week 5 of Term 1, the Year 6s went to Point Walter for their camp. It was an action packed three days focussing on team building, leadership, problem solving and risk taking. The students enjoyed the flying fox, pool games, archery, kite making and so much more. Night time fun included a Talent Show and Movie Time. There was a little time for non-structured play where students played handball, footy, cricket, soccer or chatting in their dorms. Overall, the students were pushed beyond their comfort zone and enjoyed interacting with their peers outside the classroom.

Last Thursday, 5.1 continued their science unit on light by making pinhole cameras.
Students weren’t sure what to expect when they looked through their self-made cameras but were amazed by the results! If you would like to know what happens when you look through a pinhole camera, be sure to track down a Year 5.

Learning Dispositions

This Term students are learning about learning using the habits of learning that they will take with them throughout their lifelong academic experiences. These dispositions are part of the teaching and learning philosophy of Visible Learning which Peter Moyes Anglican Community School demonstrates.

What is a PMACS learner?

Learners at PMACS demonstrate six learning dispositions. A disposition describes a person’s inclination to use a set of skills when faced with problems to solve, ideas to evaluate or decisions to make.

By adopting these ways of learning, students will improve their academic outcomes and chances for successful, life-long learning.

At PMACS we have related our learner dispositions to the Schools values.

Every disposition has a general statement describing it and the words that help outline the learning skill. It also describes what the learner knows and can do when using that skill.

Our Learning Dispositions summarised using the mnemonic TROPIC are:

Thinker in action
Resilient in action
Open in action
Prepared in action
Interdependent in action
Communicator in action

The skills that a PMACS learner demonstrates as a:

Thinker can use problem solving skills
Resilient knows that a mistake is an opportunity to grow
Open acts on feedback
Prepared works toward personal excellence
Interdependent accepts responsibility for their actions
Communicator listens with empathy to different viewpoints

Our learning dispositions are captured in the following graphic:

Natalie Shaw
Associate Principal Teaching and Learning

Students in the Secondary School are required to comply with the PMACS ICT Code of Practice and Student Guidelines. With the ability of students in Years 9 – 12 accessing generative AI, responsible use of their device is amplified.

It is timely to remind the School community that our students must adhere to the following ICT guidelines. These can fall under the categories of Respect and Responsibility and are highlighted by some of the examples below:

Respect
-Respectful use of their devices.
-Damage of any kind to the Notebook should be reported immediately to the IT Help Desk.
-Students must be polite and appreciate that other users might have different views from their own. Students should align their responses with the values of the School.
-Respect the work and ownership rights of people outside the School, as well as other students or staff by abiding by copyright laws.

Responsibility
-Safeguard their work by maintaining password confidentiality.
-Students should not attemp to bypass or alter the settings implemented by the School.
-Students should always log out correctly at the end of each session.
-Never access material deemed inappropriate for School use via the School Network.
-Students are prohibited from capturing photos or videos of fellow students or staff on any device without prior permission and the supervision of their class teacher.
-No social networking sites are permitted to be accessed from the School’s network.
-No misuse of AI chat applications that includes search terms unless permitted by the teacher and only when permission is first granted by their parent/guardian.
-Email is only for School-related educational correspondence.

Students and parents are encouraged to refresh their understanding of the IT Policy and Student Guidelines to ensure that all students are aware of their rights and responsibilities of using the School’s devices in their academic engagement.

Learning is an active process that builds on our existing understandings to create new knowledge. It requires motivation, effort, engagement and persistence. Learning is a process we need to continually invest time and effort in to see success. That is why Study Skills are important, we can consider research, develop skills and apply strategies to help us face academic challenges, and focus on how we can improve to achieve our personal best. Following the advice on how to take care of yourself and prepare for work at school and home will lay the groundwork for success in your academic life.

This newsletter’s focus is…

The Home Learning Environment

To make learning as effective and efficient as possible, you must plan and maintain a good place to study. The physical environment you work in will make a difference to your learning. Start by looking at where you work.

1. You will need a place that is always available to you when you need it. Make sure the area is free from interruptions and distractions.

2. Have a desk or table large enough to accommodate your laptop, books, notes and stationery. You may need storage such as draws or shelves so you can locate items quickly and easily. Your chair needs to be comfortable and the correct height for you. Light and temperature are important to your ability to be comfortable and focus. Make sure there is enough light so you do not strain your eyes, and not so much that it causes stress to your eyes. An ideal temperature for learning is said to be 19 degrees Celsius. If you are too warm, it is likely you will become drowsy, too cold and your thinking may slow down reducing your learning ability. Have a plant in the area as an oxygen enhancer, and a flow of fresh air. Have water on hand to ensure you stay hydrated.

3. Eliminating distractions is best practise for learning, but some people prefer to play music as it distracts from environmental noises. What you listen to is important. Studies state music without lyrics is best, as it allows your brain to focus on the language of the content you are learning. Baroque music is the best type of music to listen to. Typically, it has sixty beats per minute, which is the same as your heart rate at rest, it slows the brain waves to a state where the brain and body are calm enabling your long-term memory to be activated. Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Correlli, Purcell and Telemann are popular Baroque composers. If you wish to listen to other music, search using terms such as ‘study music’, ‘background music’, ‘ambient music’ ‘movie soundtracks- no lyrics’, ‘meditation music’. Create a playlist that works for you.

4. If you are working on memorisation or recall tasks no music at all is best, instead speak out loud what you are learning. Finally, consider what is said to be the biggest distraction for Generation Z, the mobile phone. Whilst our phones connect us to others, and we think we can multitask while we learn, studies prove we can’t. When thinking is interrupted by the ‘ping’ of a notification, or we stop to scroll through socials, we lose the information for up to twenty minutes worth of prior learning. Schedule study time and phone time separately or ask a parent to ‘babysit’ your phone while you work.

Use the following as a checklist for the set-up of the space, if you can check every item, you have set up an environment for success:

• Desk or table- large enough for laptop, books, stationery

• Comfortable chair

• Storage space

• Appropriate lighting

• Temperature is controlled

• Remove distractions

The Year 12 Ball was a night to remember! Located near the Swan River the atmosphere was nothing short of magical, from the moment we walked into the Duxton Hotel we knew it was going to be a fantastic evening. The elegance of the venue added a touch of sophistication, making it feel like a truly special occasion. Sylvia warmly welcomed us into the venue playing the piano, where we were greeted by teachers and when the mocktails began flowing. We couldn't get enough of them!

It was so amazing to see everyone all dressed up so fancy. The boys were looking particularly sharp in their suits and the girls looked stunning in their dresses. It was a nice change to see everyone out of their usual school uniform attire. Everyone can agree that the food was simply spectacular. The BBQ chicken was a crowd favourite, and for so many we were having too much fun dancing that we forgot all about dessert! I guess you could say we were too “desserted” to remember to indulge in something sweet.

A special thanks goes to Connor who created an amazing playlist for the night and fantastic DJ Steve who took requests all night long in order to keep the dance floor packed and busy. We danced the night away, and it was so much fun! Throughout the entirety of last year, Mr. Hollingsworth dedicated his time and expertise to teaching us the art of ballroom dancing. His passion and enthusiasm were infectious, and under his patient guidance, everyone was able to find their rhythm and move gracefully across the dance floor. It was so much fun learning the steps and getting to show off our newly acquired skills on the dance floor, especially the Jive.

Overall, the Year 12 Ball was an unforgettable evening. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the start of our last year in secondary school and to make some incredible memories with our classmates. We can't wait to see what the future holds for all of us, but we'll always look back on this night with a smile. Lastly, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Carr and Mrs. Hiotis for their diligent efforts in organising and orchestrating the Ball; their dedication was truly indispensable in making the event a success.

Here's to a night we'll never forget!

Tommy Yang and Dana Harrison

On February 8, our Year 7-12 Interhouse Swimming Carnival kicked off our first of three whole school events. This year saw a new format for all students based at HBF stadium in Mount Claremont.

Despite the sweltering conditions, the day was a huge success where students enjoyed the competitive atmosphere alongside novelty dry and wet activities.

A very big thank you to all parents, staff and students that assisted on the day.

Unfortunately, there can only be one winner and the 2024 Overall Swimming Champions was awarded to Hollows.

Our PMACCA spirit points were accumulated throughout the day in various areas from novelty events to spirit and dressing up in the stands. Congratulations to Durack for taking out the win.

We now look forward to our next event; our Interhouse Cross Country Carnival. This will take place at school on Wednesday, 27 March. Students will take part in a 3km course around the perimeter of the school. Students are encouraged to attend our running club every Thursday morning from 7:15am on the ovals. It's never too late to start your training.

Over three days and two nights, our Year 7 students embarked on a journey at the Swan Valley Adventure Centre. They experienced a whirlwind of excitement, challenges, and growth. Courage was the driving force behind every activity, shaping their experiences in profound ways.

From the moment we arrived, it was evident that our students were ready to embrace every opportunity with enthusiasm and determination. Whether navigating the commando course, conquering the high ropes, or paddling through the serene waters during canoeing, each activity presented its own set of challenges. Our students faced them head-on, demonstrating remarkable resilience and teamwork along the way.

Throughout the camp, we watched as friendships strengthened, confidence blossomed, and personal barriers broken. Heat or rain, our students showed unwavering determination and a positive attitude, making the most of every moment.

All staff members were filled with pride to see the growth and transformation our students underwent during their time at camp. Thank you to the staff at the centre and our own team for creating an environment where our students could thrive and discover the true meaning of courage.

Warm Regards

Sarah Barns
HEAD OF YEAR 7

Year 11 Surfing Camp – Margaret River

On 11 March our Year 11 Outdoor Education students set off to complete a three-day Surfing camp down in Margaret River. The students were treated with some big swell, typical of the Margaret River area, which tested their skill and resilience throughout all three surfing sessions. It was fantastic to see students challenge themselves and ride some green waves, receiving excellent feedback from all surf instructors. Students also were treated to a scenic hike along the Cape-to-Cape trail, walking for 8 kilometres and taking in the amazing coastline that the Southwest has to offer. 

Huge shout out to all Year 11 Outdoor Education students for your willingness to challenge yourself and get the most out of every experience. We were super proud of you all. A special thanks also to Ms Oxley, Mr Schroeder & Bronte Scaife, for their hard work in delivering such a fantastic camp experience.

Year 12 Snorkelling Camp – Rottnest Island

On 5 March our Year 12 Outdoor Education students set off to complete a three-day Snorkelling camp at Rottnest Island. Students eagerly met at Hillarys Marina, early on Tuesday morning, and set off for Rottnest at 7.30am on Rottnest Fast Ferries. Upon arrival, the group sorted their bikes out from Pedal & Flipper and headed to the campsite to organise their tents. 

The first snorkel of the camp was at ‘The Basin’ which saw some excellent conditions, showcasing crystal clear water and some exciting swim throughs for students to challenge themselves on. Day two was no different with a morning snorkel at Mary Cove and an afternoon snorkel at Little Salmon Bay. Rottnest really turned it on for the students with warm weather and fantastic snorkelling conditions. It was great to see the students embrace all snorkelling experiences, with many stories to tell during our debriefing at nights. 

There were many laughs and good times shared amongst staff and students, and I would like to congratulate all Year 12 Outdoor Education students for displaying an excellent attitude and for conducting themselves in a way that has made their school proud. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Ms Fortune, Ms Branley, Mr Schroeder and Bronte Scaife for their support in running such a fantastic camp experience. Now we look forward to the Cape to Cape in Term Three to finalise our Year 12’s high school Outdoor Education experience.

Mr Fannon
Outdoor Education Coordinator

On Tuesday 6 March, during lunch time, all Year 9 - Year 12 students studying Indonesian were invited to an Indonesian “Makan-Makan” gathering. This was the first time that the 8.4 class students were also invited.

PMACS Alumna, Abby Palmer-Smith (Class of 2023) who had completed her Indonesian Accelerated Indonesian course in 2022 in Year 11, was our special guest. Abby shared that her language learning journey through her Primary and Secondary years in PMACS motivated her decision to now study double majors in International Relations and Indonesian at UWA. Abby further highlighted the numerous advantages and opportunities she experienced in school and now in University through speaking Indonesian. Abby has had the opportunity to meet the Consular General of Indonesia and attended events at the Indonesian Consulate and she intends to spend some of her University career studying in Indonesia.

Overall, this was a good opportunity for all past and present students to discuss their Indonesian studies and it was especially great to get some tips from the current Year 12 students who had finished their Indonesian ATAR course last year. Delicious Indonesian rice and curry was enjoyed by all who attended.

Ibu Maya Swailes highlighted that despite the removal of the 10% LOTE bonus from 2026, all PMACS students are encouraged to avail language opportunities such as the accelerated course, general course and certificate course to broaden their intercultural knowledge and to open doors of opportunities in the future.

The start of this year has been a busy one for the Humanities Department. We have welcomed into the Department two new staff members including Ms Brooke Tonev (formerly at JSR) and Mr Andrew Manera (originally from Perth but who has been teaching in the UK). Both of our new teachers come with a wealth of experience and are a wonderful addition to the Humanities Department.

Year 8 History
Humanities students have had some interesting incursions/excursions which demonstrate the relevance of this area of study in the world around us. On Wednesday 28 February, many of our Year 8 History students welcomed Megan Shaw (Mrs Shaw’s daughter) who came in to speak about History in Action. Miss Shaw is working at the Francis Burt Law Museum as a curator who is actively involved in the creation of a diverse array of interesting museum displays. This incursion was timed to help support the students with an assignment that students were working on which involves them creating a museum display regarding castles.

The Year 8 History students clearly enjoyed the presentation as reflected by their impressive creations. Most impressive were the displays of students who had followed the assignment brief which asked them to use the materials they had available at home or at school rather than going out to purchase materials. These displays have been in the library for members of the PMACS community to enjoy.

Year 9 Talk Money
Over a number of weeks our Year 9 students have had the opportunity to be involved in sessions with Talk Money. These sessions are designed to teach students financial literacy skills and deal with issues that are likely to start affecting our students over the next year or so. Topics covered included important details such as how to check your pay slip to see if you are being correctly paid and setting up your superannuation. Gaining some understanding of these topics at a young age will help with the long term financial wellbeing of students.

Mock Trials
On 6 March, our Mock Trial team ventured along to the Supreme Court in order to fight it out in a trial against Iona Presentation College. Our PMACS Prosecutors were ably represented by Angela Garvey and Danielle Graham (Barrister), Sophie Wood (Solicitor), Olivia Chapman & Ella Smith (Witnesses) and Noor Sahni (Court Orderly). The PMACS Prosecutors took on the challenge of proving allegations of assault occasioning bodily harm against the defendant. It was a close trial but ultimately Iona were suc cessful in winning their case. Our team is to be congratulated for their efforts.

Upcoming visit to the Central Law Courts
On 20 March, our Year 11 and 12 students studying Politics and Law, will be attending an excursion to the Central Law Courts. As part of the excursion students will have the opportunity to see real life trials in progress at the Supreme and/or District Courts. This will enable students to get a strong understanding of court processes and procedures bringing theory to life.

Year 12 ATAR Engineering students have been busy making a start on their Go-Karts. Students have been fine-tuning their MIG welding skills and precision metal lathe turning. This will be their final project at PMACS with the grand finale being race day when they get to race their Karts around the school oval.

Year 10 Food Science & Technology students cooking up a feast with their first cooking practical class, pancakes with caramelised banana. The students showed great teamwork in the kitchen completing the set task in the required time.

This term Year 7 students have stepped into the PMACS garden to complete their first CRL assessment task. They needed to identify and make a detailed sketch of a piece of God’s creation. A tree, a plant, a leaf, a rose or blades of grass…anything that has grown in nature.

After sketching students write up a reflection of their experience. How would they describe the creator God by His creation?

What have they learned about this creator God thus far in our study of Genesis 1 and 2?

The Art Masters Co-Curricular program has started well this year, with students from Year 6 to Year 9 displaying their talents in drawing and painting. Students have been sketching sea creatures and using watercolours in the style of Fremantle artist Sofie Seyah. They will now work on preparing entries for the Shaun Tan Art Award, working with pastels and other two-dimensional mediums. Students within the program contribute their ideas about what they would like to make and the subject matter they want to explore beyond the Visual Art curriculum. This Co-Curricular program offers opportunities to enter external art competitions so their work can be appreciated by the broader community and to develop their Portfolio of work in the process.

Serena Parker
ART TEACHER

Big thank you to Taj & Chanel Oxenbury for volunteering for Disabled Surfing Western Australia on the 17th February. Both students displayed great leadership and compassion for others throughout the morning of the waves. There were plenty of smiles on the dials both competitors and participants making the most of perfect conditions. The final meet of the season will be on Saturday 23 March.

Click on the below link or see Mr Davies for more details ddavies@pmacs.wa.edu.au

DSA WA Perth Let's Go Surfing Day 23 March 2024 | Humanitix

Students attended a talk on Biodiversity and Conservation of Western Australian critically endangered fauna.

Our Perth Zoo has a strong emphasis on scientific research and species conservation.

Please note the Uniform Shop opening hours during the April school holidays below:

Rehearsals are well under way for this year’s Snapshot Youth Theatre musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

We had a fabulous turnout for the auditions which ran for three sessions with an additional day for call backs. Students from Years 5 to 12 took to the stage and strutted their stuff which made casting extremely difficult. We rose to the challenge and have ended up with an amazing cast, including Chanel Vujicic playing Willy Wonka and Lewis Wagstaff taking on the role of Charlie Bucket.

We're excited to have several staff on board imparting their expertise and knowledge during rehearsals, as well as ex-students Taleisa Kuipers (SYTC Alumni) and Bronte Scaife. With 100 students involved, including dancers, this show promises to be one you will not want to miss. Stay tuned for more rehearsal photos and ticket sales information.

Pictures show the students in rehearsals.

During Term 1 we will be raising awareness about diversity and inclusion.

The month of March will see the Learning Diversity Team and other staff members take on the ‘Equal Write to Read’ challenge to raise awareness for Dyslexia in our community.

The whole of PMACS will also be marking a week of awareness from 18 - 22 March in our Diversity and Inclusion Week.

In Primary & Secondary School we will be exploring cultural inclusion and neurodiversity throughout the week. Secondary Sschool will have events on during House Connect and at lunch times, and Primary will end their week with a ‘Be You’ dress up day, where students will be encouraged to come to school wearing whatever they feel comfortable in.

More information on the Equal Write to Read info is here:
https://codereadnetwork.org/campaigns-and-events/2024-equal-write-to-read-virtual-run/

If your child(ren) currently have group or individual Instrumental Lessons at PMACS there is no need to re-enrol. Those that would like to discontinue must give notice by the end of this term to avoid penalty.

Has your child expressed an interest in learning an instrument? NOW is the time to enquire or complete the application form so Instrumental Tutors can organise their timetable for next Term. We have a new Violin and Brass Tutor who would love to have the opportunity to teach your child(ren) with complementary instruments available on application.

To learn more about our dynamic Music Department and the Tutors, access is available on your Parent Portal (scroll two down from Student Medical Update) or click this link: Learning-an-Instrument-at-Peter-Moyes. The Music application form is also available via the link and can be emailed to music@pmacs.wa.edu.au once completed.

PMACS Deputy Head Girl, Dana Harrison, achieved a 50m Breaststroke National time and is currently ranked Number 1 for 17 year old girls in the state!
Dana will be going to Nationals on the Gold Coast in April. Congratulations Dana!

Congratulations to Jasmin Whitaker in Year 9, who competed at the Surf Live Saving State Championships earlier this month. She won a GOLD medal in the U14 Beach Flags event. She will also be travelling to the Sunshine Coast in April to compete at The Aussies. Well done Jasmin!

Congratulations to Declan McDonnell in Year 9 for his selection by SSWA to represent Western Australia in the 2024 Baseball Championship! The WA team will compete in May 2024 at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Narrabundah, ACT. 

Congratulations to Owen Korff (Year 9), who plays basketball for the Marlins B grade team and is currently the top scorer in his game group.

He has also been awarded MVP for the second season in a row!

The Marlins are playing in the Grand Final this upcoming weekend so we wish him the best of luck for a win! 

Congratulations to Annique Collier in Year 5, who has been selected to participate in the KC Prodigy Dance Program, an exclusive initiative designed to provide elite young dancers in Australia with additional development training in the areas of flexibility, strength and technique. Well done, Annique!

Students in Years 10 and 11 were treated to a special guest speaker this term, PMACS Alumni Brandon Reeve. Brandon graduated from PMACS in 2017 and is currently living and working in the UK as a Race Strategy Engineer at Mercedes F1 Team.

Brandon offered to pop in to speak with our students and visit his old teachers while he was in Perth for a short holiday before flying to Melbourne to join his team at the Melbourne Grand Prix.

Brandon's story was inspiring to our students, particularly those studying Physics and Maths (Methods and Specialist). After completing his ATAR at PMACS, Brandon went on to study a Bachelor of Science: Physics (Astrophysics) & Engineering Science (Software) and a Master of Professional Engineering: Software at UWA, before working locally in the AV and cybersecurity space. He was then one of 1000 applicants for the Graduate Race Strategy Engineer role at Mercedes F1 and was the successful candidate.

The presentation was a fascinating insight into the strategy behind one of the most well known racing teams in the world, and the path to such an exciting career.

Thank you Brandon, for taking the time to speak with our students, answering their many questions and showing them the possibilities for their future careers, all beginning with their subject choices at Peter Moyes!

We loved receiving this hilarious email from a former PMACS parent! 

"Thought Peter Moyes may find this funny. My son left the school 9 years ago when we left to move to Abu Dhabi.

One day whilst he was in Grade 2 (I think) at PMACS, the class were asked to design an outfit that they thought they would be wearing when they were 18. I could not wait to see his design on the wall, and especially delighted when I saw it. This picture has been safely transported through many house moves and undetected by Alexander as I was determined to make his dream come true. 18 came round too quick. 😂😂😂

Anyway Alexander turned 18 this weekend and I managed to find the outfit for him to wear. Absolutely the funniest thing ever. 😂😂"

On 23 February, the West Coast Wolverines Gridiron Football Club Under 20s took on the Claremont Jets Football Club in the 19th edition of the Gridiron West Bowl Championship. Three key members of the Wolverines are PMACS Alumni, Noah Carey (2022 Deputy Head Boy), Ryan Gilling (2022) and Travis Woolley (2022 Head Boy).

It was a tight contest throughout with both teams demonstrating the skill and execution required to reach the Final. After a crucial 3rd Quarter interception from another former PMACS student, Tyler Stein, the Wolverines put together a few key offensive drives resulting in a hard-fought and very well-deserved Championship win. This is The Wolverines second consecutive championship and the boys will all be back next season, looking for the very rare 3-peat.

It's not only our students who enjoy exporing the world beyond PMACS once they graduate... our backpacks love a bit of travel too! 

"Our daughter is a class of 2016 graduate. Even while she was a student we used her PMACS backpack as a travel bag.

Now more than 10 years after we first bought it, it is still one of the best travel bags we have owned. Some of the plastic zip ends have broken but the zips still work perfectly.

It has been through remote Indonesia, Malaysia, across the USA and Australia and is currently in Mexico headed for El Salvador. I’ve taken photos of it in most places we’ve visited but here it is chilling in a little piece of Mexican paradise."

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