House System
As with most Australian schools, PLC utilises a house system through which students participate in inter-house activities and competitions. The House system was introduced in 1934 by Dr Vera Summers in her first year as Principal with three houses: Carmichael, Stewart and Ferguson, in the colours of the new uniform; navy, green and white. McNeil was added in 1943 and further expanded in 1977 by the addition of Summers and Baird.
Carmichael Colour: blue. Named for Founder, Past Treasurer and Past Chair of Council Donald John Carmichael.
Stewart Colour: green. Named for Founder John Stewart.
Ferguson Colour: red (changed from white in 1957). Named for Founder John Maxwell Ferguson.
McNeil Colour: yellow. Named for early local resident and PLC supporter Neil McNeil.
Summers Colour: initially white but changed to purple in 1999. Named for Dr Vera Summers who was on teaching staff from early 1920 and Principal from 1934-61.
Baird Colour: orange. Named for the Baird family from which two Past Chairs of Council, one teacher and many students came.
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