Term 2 2025

Tuesday 29th April - Friday 27th June

Public Holiday : Monday 2nd June WA Day

The full 2025 calendar is available via this link: Calendar - Parkerville Steiner College

This semester in the art studio has been a vibrant and skill-building journey across Class 7 to 10.

In Term 1, Class 7 explored the delicate and meditative world of veil painting with watercolour, creating abstract works that revealed an understanding of light, colour, and depth. Building on this foundation, they are now diving into one- and two-point perspective drawing, complementing their Renaissance Main Lesson with technical skills that allow them to create the illusion of three dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

Class 8 produced refined reflective still life studies last term, mastering a range of tonal techniques in graphite, charcoal, and conte to capture reflections and form with realism. This term, they are turning their attention inward, studying human anatomy through detailed drawings of the skull and skeleton.

Meanwhile, Class 9 has risen to the challenge of portrait drawing using the Loomis method and will soon be transitioning into lino printing, tying their creative work to their upcoming main lesson studies on war.

Class 10 continues to contribute meaningfully to the school environment through a
collaborative mural, as well as completing mosaic projects inspired by nature. Looking ahead, they will begin an in-depth exploration of colour theory and acrylic painting as they prepare to paint expressive self-portraits inspired by historical artworks.

Diana Harnett  

Art Teacher 

Throughout Term 1, Class 10 students undertook an in-depth study of World War II, focusing particularly on how Australia’s involvement helped to shape our national identity, values, and place in the modern world. Through historical analysis, film study, and discussion, students developed their understanding of this significant global conflict and its lasting impacts. 

We began with an investigation into the complex causes of World War II. Students examined the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression, the rise of fascist regimes in Germany and Italy, and the Allied forces’ policy of appeasement that ultimately failed to prevent conflict. In groups, students created timelines that mapped out key events leading up to the outbreak of war in 1939, helping them understand how tensions escalated across the world.  

Students then explored the various theatres of war across Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific through maps. This highlighted the truly global nature of the conflict and the diverse ways it affected nations around the world. Attention was given to the Pacific theatre, where Australia played a critical role in defending the region from Japanese advancement.  

Students also examined the role of propaganda in influencing public opinion. We discussed how propaganda can evoke strong emotional responses, foster unity, and encourage enlistment or support for the war effort. This analysis helped students develop their critical thinking skills and media literacy, as we considered the power of persuasion during times of national crisis. 

To complement their learning, students watched the Australian war film Kokoda (2006), directed by Alister Greirson. This emotionally powerful and often confronting film provided a dramatic and personal look into the experiences of young, inexperienced Australian soldiers fighting along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea in 1942. These soldiers fought in extreme conditions, faced with a hot tropical climate, poor hygiene, disease, physical injury and psychological trauma. Students were struck by the courage, resilience, and determination of these soldiers, many of whom were only a few years older than themselves. The Kokoda Campaign was a turning point in the war for Australia; it marked a successful defence against a Japanese invasion and became a symbol of national strength and identity. 

Through class discussion and reflection, students used their empathetic responses to identify core Australian values demonstrated at Kokoda, such as mateship, sacrifice, courage, and endurance. These values continue to play a significant role in how we view Australian identity. 

Overall, the study of World War II encouraged students to think about how historical events continue to impact us today. It fostered empathy, curiosity, and a greater appreciation for the experiences of those who lived through one of the most formidable and devastating periods in human history. 

Chiara Corbet  

English & Humanities Teacher 

Term 2 Fees - Due Friday 9th May

The school fees for term 2 are due by Friday 9^th May, unless you already have a payment arrangement in place with the school or have an account with Edstart. The school fees are invoiced annually, so please divide the invoice total by four to determine the termly payments. 

The Building Levy has been charged separately to the school fees this year. The Building Levy is tax deductible, so payments received before 30^th June are able to be included with your tax return. Official receipts will be emailed to families in July.

If you need any information or would like to arrange a repayment plan, please contact Kathryn on account@pws.wa.edu.au. 

Payment can be made by the following options, please include your Invoice Number as the reference, thank you.

A late payment fee will apply to all accounts not paid by the due date. This does not apply if you have a payment plan arrangement in place.
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The Red Tails Coffee Shack lunch service has returned in 2025, providing a wholesome school lunch service to PSC families. 

Lunch Service will be available Wednesday and Fridays.

All orders will need to be placed through the below site preferably the night before or by 8am on lunch order days.

Please take time to peruse the site below: Canteen-Parkerville Steiner College (square.site)

Password: steiner 

Please make sure you put your childs name, class, school(for families with students at PSC & Silver Tree) and order day/date in the 'Add a note for the seller' section of the website at the checkout.

We were very excited to be provide this to our families and have found a wonderful service in Red Tails, thank you for your support.