On Tuesday evening, the Old Collegian team met at the PLC tennis courts to battle it out against the school team for the 92nd running of the Kellet Cup. Traditionally dominated by the crafty and seasoned Old Collegians, this year saw a remarkable turn of events as the school team clinched the trophy for the first time in over 12 years! There was great excitement for the school team as they realised this historic victory, winning 6 sets 66 games to 3 sets 48 games. Congratulations to all 38 players who took part in this much-loved annual tennis event.

Today we marked International Women's Day with a gathering of alumni and students, engaging in meaningful dialogues centred around this year's theme, Inclusivity. The event was enriched by diverse perspectives, celebrating our commitment to gender equality and empowerment. Bringing together past and current students in an open and authentic dialogue provided valuable insights into making a positive impact.

It was wonderful to welcome members of PLC and the wider community this past Saturday at Wyselaskie Hall to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Miss Joan Montgomery AM OBE. In a beautiful celebration, we had the privilege of hearing heartfelt reflections from those dear to Miss Montgomery. Their touching tributes and shared memories were interwoven with poignant performances by students and staff along with a captivating photo montage.

After more than three weeks of careful preparation and growing excitement, the highly anticipated 2024 House Concerts took place last week. Audiences were treated to six magnificent performances, all of which exemplified the creativity, humour and diverse talents of the girls. Each House was assigned a unique prompt themed around travel: Atholl - a caravan, Balmoral - a camel, Glamis - a hot air balloon, Leven - a cruise ship, Rosslyn - a rocket and Stirling - a skateboard. This year, Stirling emerged as the overall champions, followed by Rosslyn in 2nd place and Atholl in 3rd.

Today is an important day in the history of PLC as we celebrate our Foundation Day, commemorating the establishment of the College in 1875, marking 149 years since its opening in East Melbourne. As we embrace the present and eagerly anticipate the limitless opportunities that await us, we also honour the past by reflecting on a selection of cherished memories of previous Foundation Day celebrations from 1925-1950.