School Handbook

Community and Service

Upcoming Events

For more events please view the School Calendar.

23 November 2009

Year 11 Parent Information Evening

25 November 2009

PLC Junior School Speech Night Preparation 

The principal aim of the Service Programme is to engage boys in activities which allow them to view the world from different perspectives. Through participation in Service Action, boys have the opportunity to experience contact with diverse groups in the community. Engaging boys in service projects challenges them to reflect on their world view and possibly shift their perceptions.

Boys at any level of the School may be involved in Service activities. These can range from participation in community based fundraising activities such as The Red Cross Doorknock, Red Nose Day and Bandana Day to more physically challenging projects such as maintaining gardens for the elderly or assisting with surfing for the disabled. Other service opportunities include:

  • Community activities with groups such as the Pipe Band, Concert Band and Cadets.

  • Activities organised through Houses.

  • Student Council initiatives, such as Casual Clothing Days.

  • Service complete as part of Personal Projects.

Year 10 boys undertake a programme of Service activities on Friday afternoons throughout the year. These activities enable boys to accrue the hours needed for West Australian Certificate of Education graduation. Year 8 boys complete one term of a Service Club. All other boys in the College are encouraged to look for Service opportunities both within school and elsewhere. Completing Service activities can contribute towards the awards of Colour and Honours for Service.

The Schools' Community Service Programme complements the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate which places Community and Service centrally in its model of education as an "Area of Interaction" uniting all subjects.

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