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From the Principal
From the Principal
MRS NICOLA TAYLOR
PRINCIPAL
As Term One draws to a close, my theme for 2024, 'Explore, Serve, Journey,' has been evident as both staff and students have been encouraged to explore new learnings and ways of doing things, to give of themselves, not for personal gain but to strengthen the communities they are part of, and to embrace the disruption and challenge of change and growth.
A very tangible expression of Exploring, Serving and Journeying was seen as Years 3 to 11 took part in their annual camps this week.
Year 10 embarked a week earlier on the Stage 5 Signature Explore Serve Journey (ESJ) experience, journeying from the highest city in Australia to the peak of the highest mountain in Australia, exploring Sydney and Canberra along the way.
An opportunity for social service in Sydney at the 'Kids Giving Back' program in Paddington saw our girls cheerfully make a nutritious dinner and fruit snacks to be served to some 100 homeless people the charity provides for that evening,
Leadership through Challenge, along with Sport & Outdoor Education, are two of the four pillars of the PLC Armidale Experience we seek to provide each girl with, Academic Rigour & Endeavour and Creative & Performing Arts, the remaining two.
School camps provide learning opportunities not easily replicated in the course of the usual school program...
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This year our girls journeyed by train or coach, some near, others quite far to reach their various destinations. Being away from home, eating different food, or food prepared in different ways, sharing a bedroom and bathroom with a lot more people than at home, are learning experiences of their own. Following a timetable of ‘lessons’ outside the classroom, exercises focus, self-discipline, open-mindedness, resilience, determination and grit.
Living in community, even with one's friends, tests the social fabric . Many girls, including our younger ones, have become dependent upon technology to facilitate communication with their peers. Online interactions are, for many, the least helpful way of learning how to form friendships and maintain healthy relationships. The ‘screen’ or shield the device provides often leads girls to say and react in ways they rarely would in real-time, real-place social connections. Our camps provided a time for ‘digital detox’, apart from some concessions when travelling or when individual circumstances warranted the use of a phone. This has highlighted how dependent some of our girls have become on their phones to provide a sense of social confidence and to occupy their time. The sense of self and security in engagement with others is a greater challenge than physical activities.
I want to pay tribute to and thank the teaching and support staff for their careful planning, preparation and willingness to attend, which have made the camps this week an overall success. Taking groups of students away from the routine of the school day and setting is no small thing. With camps held in a variety of locations, including Lake Keepit near Tamworth, Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head, Emerald Beach near Coffs Harbour and Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains - the journey alone could be daunting for some staff to have to supervise.
Providing care, supervision, social coaching and support to girls anxious about new learnings are some of the ways the staff have sought to serve the girls they are with. This has been done willingly with a sense of purpose in the worthwhileness of these experiences.
Thank you also to our families for the trust you place in the College and your support of our Outdoor Education (camps) program and initiatives such as ESJ, which has proved to be such a beneficial experience for our Stage Five students.
Meanwhile, back at school our youngest and oldest students have enjoyed having the campus to themselves, with our Year 12 students journeying through the ‘non-assessable’ mid-course examinations as they focus on their academic studies in this important HSC year.
I trust that you enjoy hearing all of the stories of camp week when your daughters return and would encourage you to speak with your daughter about how she felt without access to her phone and set goals with her to continue the ‘digital detox’ in some way throughout the holiday break.
Congratulations
Congratulations
Throughout the year, we want to acknowledge and celebrate the various interests and accomplishments of PLC Armidale girls. We will be aware of the experiences girls undertake to represent the College. We may not know about experiences and achievements in areas of interest outside of school. Please let our Communications and Marketing Manager, Mrs Arundale know. Mrs Arundale greatly enjoys telling the story of the quality and achievements of our PLC Armidale girls.
Students and staff enjoyed a wide range of activities in stunning locations around NSW during PLCA Camp Week 2024
Students and staff enjoyed a wide range of activities in stunning locations around NSW during PLCA Camp Week 2024
Lake Ainsworth - Years 7 and 8 and Years 3-6
Lake Ainsworth is a stunning location for a camp. Students enjoyed activities like stand-up paddle boarding, sailing and canoeing, rock climbing, raft building and archery, as well as a fabulous marine educational experience with lots of amazing marine life.
Lake Keepit - Year 9
Lake Keepit welcomed the students with a gloriously muddy 'Mud Run' to start their camp experience on Monday. The weather at Lake Keepit was outstanding, and students and staff had a fantastic time out on the water, learning how to sail and developing their stand-up paddle-boarding skills.
Thredbo - Year 10 ESJ
The arrival of the first snow of the season brought much joy and excitement to our intrepid ESJ team in Thredbo. A slight change in schedule had the group hiking up mountains in the snow and mountain biking in chilly conditions.
Emerald Beach - Year 11
Our senior girls settled in well to Emerald Beach with a surfing lesson, a high ropes course in the Coffs hinterland and a Master Chef challenge. Our School Psychologist, Penny Kempton, also delivered some workshops to the girls on study skills, note-taking skills, and managing stress and procrastination to support them in their continuing HSC journey.
Midcourse Exams - Year 12
Year 12 have been diligently studying and completing their Midcourse Exams here at school. It was lovely and quiet around the grounds for the exams, and Year 12 are to be commended on their diligence and application during this exam period.
All of the camps went well, and we are sure your daughters will have many exciting stories to share with you during the holidays!
Congratulations to ...
Congratulations to ...
Our Jazz Band
Our Jazz Band
who performed in the Armidale Town Hall as part of Armidale Council's Autumn Festival
Our da Vinci Decathlon Teams
Our da Vinci Decathlon Teams
who competed against more than 400 students from 17 schools in the 11th Northern da Vinci Decathlon. Each Year Group team completed 10 academic challenges: engineering, mathematics, code-breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy under the 2024 theme of Technology and Innovation.
Both our Year 7 and 8 teams came 3rd overall in their respective divisions, and our Year 6 team came 2nd overall.
Both our Year 7 and 8 teams came 3rd overall in their respective divisions, and our Year 6 team came 2nd overall.
Our Tri-School Challenge debating teams
Our Tri-School Challenge debating teams
who took on TAS and NEGS in Round One to defend the TriSchool Challenge Cup which we currently hold.
India Smith
India Smith
who has won the 2024 Armidale Regional Council Arts and Creativity Award for her artistic achievements and performances, creativity and originality in artistic pursuits and contribution to the arts community.
Tess Schmude
Daisy Donaldson
Poppy McLaren
Our visual art students
Our visual art students
who were successful in the NERAM Young Wynners art competition. There were more than 90 entries, and five of the prize winners were from our Senior School,
including a clean sweep in the 13-15 years category:
1st Ella Jenkins, 2nd Rachel Mungall and 3rd Tess Schmude.
1st Ella Jenkins, 2nd Rachel Mungall and 3rd Tess Schmude.
In the 16-18 years section:
Poppy McLaren received 1st place and Daisy Donaldson 3rd Place
Poppy McLaren received 1st place and Daisy Donaldson 3rd Place
Rachel Mungall
Ella Jenkins
The many PLC Armidale students
The many PLC Armidale students
who performed in the Armidale Youth Orchestra 2024 Garden Party concert which was held in our DKC as the wet weather option.
2024 Student Leaders
2024 Student Leaders
Lunch Orders
Lunch Orders
Our new caterers, the Trippas White Group, have served some delicious food this term...with lots more to come!
Our new caterers, the Trippas White Group, have served some delicious food this term...with lots more to come!
The full week's menu can be seen on your My Student Account via CONNECT
The deadline each day for ordering a hot meal is 10:50 am, after that cut off, both salad bar and make-your-own-sandwich options are available until 1.15 pm.However, there will be no spare hot specials available.
Junior School families are asked to contact Mrs Creamer for assistance on the day.
Senior School students will need to use their Student ID card for an on-the-spot purchase and all salad bar or make-you- own-sandwich pre bookings need to be marked off on arrival to the Dining Hall.
Please note: All 2023 issued Student ID cards remain valid until new cards are issued.
You can book online via CONNECT by clicking the My Student Account tile.
School Photo ordering information will be sent home with students during Week 1 in Term 2
School Photo ordering information will be sent home with students during Week 1 in Term 2
Junior School News
Junior School News
Congratulations to ...
Congratulations to ...
You can find a gallery of our 2024 Term 1 Junior School Ad Astra Award winners HERE on our Parent Portal
You can find a gallery of our 2024 Term 1 Junior School Ad Astra Award winners HERE on our Parent Portal
Bell Time Reminders
Bell Time Reminders
Before School
The morning bell rings at 8.40am and all children assemble in the courtyard before going to class. Children should arrive after 8.30am. Children who arrive earlier will be supervised from 8.15am. Children in the Pre Kinder class must be “signed in” and “signed out” each day. The “sign in” book is held in the Pre-Kinder classroom where the teacher will welcome students from 8.30am.
After School Care
Students are dismissed at 3.30pm and wait at the front of the school building on Crest Road to be collected. A teacher is on duty until 3.45pm. Any child not collected by 3.45pm is taken to “Homework Centre”, phone 0402 474 415. The Homework Centre is operating out of the Junior School Library Monday to Thursday.
Dates for the Calendar
Dates for the Calendar
First Day of Term 2 - Tuesday, April 30
The Cub's Roar
The Cub's Roar
Miss Georgina Arundale -Fuller
Junior Head Prefect
da Vinci Decathlon
da Vinci Decathlon
On Thursday, April 4, eight students from year 6 ( Bella, Prodipta, Maria, Lucie, Evie, Sophia, Rose, and Georgina) travelled to TAS to participate in the da Vinci Decathlon.
The team enjoyed do-nuts for recess and butter chicken for lunch. At the Decathlon, the girls were given 10 papers on different subjects (Drama, Art and Poetry, Maths, Legacy, English, Coding, Science, Cartography and Engineering) to do over two sessions. The year sixes came 1st in Coding and Engineering, and second overall. CONGRATULATIONS!! Thank you to Mrs Westermark for your support.
Tri-School Debating
Tri-School Debating
In the second last week of term 1 four girls in year 6 (Georgina, Maria, Bella and Sophia) competed in the Tri School Debating competition. The topic of the debate was ‘That books are better than movies.’ The PLC Year 6 team was Affirmative.
The debating team performed extremely well, but the TAS team ended up coming out on top. All the debaters did an amazing job; thank you to Mrs Shumack and Mr Clendinning for supporting us!!
Camp Week
Camp Week
Another exciting event that took place was the Year 3-6 camp at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre. We spent three nights at camp and enjoyed numerous activities such as Archery, Canoeing, Stand-Up-Paddle-Boarding, Sailing, Snorkeling, Slip ‘n’ Slide, Night Games, Kayaking, Marine studies and a Damper Cookout. All the girls had loads of fun! Although some of us felt a bit homesick sometimes, we still managed to have the best time. Thank you to all the teachers, instructors, bus drivers and staff who worked tirelessly to make sure we had a truly fabulous experience!
Senior School News
Senior School News
Mrs Kate Clynch
Head of Senior School
Semester One parent teacher interview dates
Semester One parent teacher interview dates
Boarder parents - Week 1, Term 2
Monday 29th April from 2pm to 4pm (Staff Day)
Location: Senior School Library
Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 - Week 1, Term 2
Wednesday 1st May from 4pm to 7pm
Location: Senior School Library
These interviews are a great way to connect with your child’s teachers, and are an important part of the relationship between home and school.
The booking links for these events will be sent out closer to the dates, and bookings will be via the ‘School Interviews’ online booking system that we used in 2023. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, please contact Steph Fahy at Senior School Reception (seniorschool@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au) to discuss an alternative option.
We are currently conducting our ‘Pastoral Care Phone Calls’. Our aim with these calls is to touch base with each family in the Senior School to get feedback on how the year has started for your daughter. If you have a missed call from the school, and would like to speak to a Pastoral Care team member, please call us back on (02) 6770 1700.
Egg Dying in Year 7 and 8 German for Easter
Egg Dying in Year 7 and 8 German for Easter
For Easter, a group of girls from Stage 4 German opted to join an egg-dying/painting competition.
This is a popular German Easter tradition. The girls could choose to either blow out and paint their eggs, or boil them in dye and then participate in an egg-cracking competition (when two eggs are bumped together, the one that doesn't break is the winner).
A range of beautiful eggs showed up in class, so it was hard to choose winners. Girls also told stories of how they and their families had participated in the egg decorating at home over Easter.
Thanks so much to all who participated! Frohe Ostern!
Miss Angela Priebbenow
For more than two decades, our Livestock Team has been one of the most rewarding features of our College, and this year we would like to celebrate what has become one of the most successful and respected agricultural teams in the region. Join us to watch a parade, learn more about our team's plans for the future, and enjoy a presentation and dinner with our guest speaker (and alumna) Dr Amy Tait. BOOK HERE
A SPEAKER NOT TO BE MISSED Saturday, 4 May
A SPEAKER NOT TO BE MISSED Saturday, 4 May
Dr Amy Tait has travelled an adventurous career path around the world since graduating from PLC Armidale in 1995, and it has always involved livestock welfare observation in some shape or form.
For the last five years, she has been leading a project at the University of New England focusing on various welfare aspects of the live export market. At our inaugural Livestock Team Celebration dinner she will give us some insight into her work and explain how science helps us to remain impartial and be guided by research results rather than led by emotion, particularly when working in contentious areas - something everyone working in the livestock industry can relate to.
Dr Tait's extensive knowledge and engaging, down-to-earth manner will bring this hot topic to life.
"How we provide the best care for our livestock and how they interact with their environment are research and teaching areas which inspire me to dive deep to find answers.
This drive to understand animals, especially cattle and sheep, has directed me towards working on many livestock properties across Australia and also in the United States all while gaining a tertiary education through The University of Queensland, including a Certificate in Animal Husbandry, Associate Diploma in Animal Production, Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Studies) with first-class honours and last but not least, my PhD.
Over the last decade I have been more involved with research specifically looking at animal welfare in intensive housing systems. My PhD investigated ways to alleviate heat stress in intensively housed cattle and I am now continuing in this area of research focusing on various welfare aspects of sheep and cattle that are exported live.
I have recently been appointed as a Lecturer in Animal Science at UNE, where I teach animal physiology, feedlot management, animal handling, and reproduction."
Dr Amy Tait
Boarding Life
Boarding Life
Sam and Amy Jacometti
Heads of Boarding
Amy and I want to take the opportunity to sign off on the term and wish you a wonderful two weeks with your daughter(s) back home.
It has been a great term and we have enjoyed working in the Boarding house, developing relationships with the girls. They are lively and active, great for a chat and some well-timed feedback on how to improve their experience in Boarding.
Term 2 will start with Commencement Assembly on Tuesday the 30th of April.
The Boarding House will be open on Monday, April 29 from 2pm. Please arrange your travel plans to arrive after 2pm.
CAPA News
CAPA News
Mrs Joanne Wysel
Head of Creative and Performing Arts
NEWS FLASH: PLC Armidale will host the Regional Shakespeare Carnival on campus on Wednesday, May 15.
NEWS FLASH: PLC Armidale will host the Regional Shakespeare Carnival on campus on Wednesday, May 15.
We will welcome 60 children from schools across the New England Northwest and North Coast to perform in our Dorothy Knox and Astra Arts Centres.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2024 School’s Shakespeare Carnival. It was our biggest Carnival yet, and I am delighted that so many students were willing to work collaboratively to create an item for the Carnival. You should be very proud of yourselves! Unfortunately, I can only take one item from each category on to the Regional Carnival ( I wish I could take all of you!). So, without further ado, congratulations to the following students who will be representing PLC Armidale at the 2024 Regional Shakespeare Carnival.
PLC Armidale School’s Shakespeare Carnival winners are.....
PLC Armidale School’s Shakespeare Carnival winners are.....
Hearken, noble students, lend thine ears!
For in the year of our Lord 2024, at the PLCA Shakespeare Carnival,
Thou hath displayed thy talents grand,
In crafting performances of Shakespearean lore.
Oh, joyous news doth ring in the air,
For 'twas the grandest Carnival yet, I declare!
And I, thy humble steward, am filled with glee,
To witness such unity and creativity.
To all who hath joined in this merry endeavor,
I extend my heartfelt praise, now and forever.
Be proud, dear students, of thy noble art,
For in thy collaboration, thou hath played thy part.
Yet, alas! A solemn truth I must impart,
For only one from each category may depart.
To the Regional Shakespeare Carnival, they shall go,
Representing PLC with flourish and show.
So, without further ado, let me proclaim,
The names of those who hath earned such acclaim:
Thy prowess and talent shine bright and clear.
To thee, chosen few, I raise a cheer,
For thou art bound for greater stages, near.
May fortune smile upon thee in thy quest,
As ambassadors of PLC, thou art truly blessed!
You can find a gallery of photos of these fabulous performances HERE
Eisteddfods for Music, Dance and Speech and Drama - Some Dates for your Diary!
Eisteddfods for Music, Dance and Speech and Drama - Some Dates for your Diary!
Armidale Eisteddfod: Monday, 20 May - Tuesday, 21 May Individuals as well as some PLC Armidale groups in Shakespeare and Space Jump.
Gala Concert - Sunday, 16 June 16 (by selection after eisteddfod)
New England Dance Eisteddfod: Wednesday, 29 May during the school day - we have several groups who will be entering this eisteddfod:
Pre-K - 2 Junior School Dance Ensemble
Years 3-6 Junior School Dance Ensemble
Senior School Dance Ensemble A
Senior School Dance Ensemble B
Tamworth City Eisteddfod - Thursday, 6 June (week 6 Term 2).
Senior School Dance Ensemble A
Senior School Dance Ensemble B
Sport News
Sport News
Mrs Lucy Donaldson
Head of Sport
Congratulations to ....
Congratulations to ....
our tennis stars Sophie Bailey and Trista Dorrian,
our tennis stars Sophie Bailey and Trista Dorrian,
who competed against 130 tennis players in Coffs Harbour for the ninth annual Easter Classic Open and Junior Tennis Championships. Sophie won the Open Women's Singles and U16 Girls' Singles, and Trista was runner-up in the U14 Girls' Singles and in the Open Women’s consolation draw as well as a semi-finalist in the Open Women’s Doubles.
Mia Montgomery (u18s), Evie Matthews and Izzy Macrae (both U14s)
Mia Montgomery (u18s), Evie Matthews and Izzy Macrae (both U14s)
who have all gained selection in the Central North Rugby Union Representative teams.
Lilly Meredith
Lilly Meredith
who rode Riverglen Dreams at Sydney Royal competing in the Pony Club Team of Four rider and pair event. For the second year running, the Zone 13 girls won the David John Whitford Perpetual Trophy for Team of Four aged 13-17
Lilly was also 3rd in her 13-15 years ride and called in for a 7th place in the Pair of Riders.
Watch Steph live......
Watch Steph live......
Best wishes to our athletic superstar Stephanie Blake who is competing in the 400m at the Australian Athletics Championships on Monday, April 15 in Adelaide at 6.45pm (AEST) You can watch the race live on 7Plus here
Best wishes to
Best wishes to
Elsie Wake (Y10) who is competing in the NIAS Academy Games for hockey. This tournament is being held in Wagga Wagga 1April 13-15. What a fantastic experience for Elsie, and we wish her all the best!
Winter Sports (Term 2 and 3)
Winter Sports (Term 2 and 3)
This Winter Sport choices have been sent out to students (senior school) and parents (junior school). Please take the time to discuss these with your daughter and the commitment involved. We encourage all girls to participate in sport.
Please, at any stage if you are unsure of anything or need clarification, send me an email ldonaldson@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au and I will endeavor to get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, Mrs Stephanie Fahy at the Senior School Reception senior_school_administration@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au will be able to assist as well.
Health News
Health News
Miss Amy Chiu
School Nurse
Head Lice
Head Lice
It is recommended that parents please check all their children at home and treat them if needed.
Signs of lice infestations include finding yellowish or white eggs that are the size of sesame seeds. They are not easily brushed away. Black or brown eggs are dead. There may be a red rash or red bite marks at the back of the neck or behind the ears.
If head lice are found, do not be alarmed, it is easily treated with head lice treatment from the chemist.
Any articles that come in close contact can harbour lice. Examples are clothes, towels and bed linen. All items need to be washed in hot soapy water or head lice soaking solution and then sun dried.
A five-step process can control head lice:
1. Detect: head lice and their eggs
2. Treat: with a head lice treatment
3. Prevent: use a lice comb to remove eggs
4. Repeat: the process after seven days
5. Clean: any articles in close contact.
As head lice are contagious it is suggested that you treat all members of the family at the same time.
Medical details, Medicare details and medications in Edumate
Medical details, Medicare details and medications in Edumate
To ensure a good run of the 2024 school year, it would be much appreciated if all parents/carers can check your daughters' Edumate details, especially for any medical updates, current medications and their medicare details. Please update the Edumate data to notify the school for any changes, or simply email us with any updates.
The Health Centre opening hours for 2024 are as follows,
The Health Centre opening hours for 2024 are as follows,
Monday to Wednesday 8:30am to 3:30pm - Emily
Thursday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm - Amy
Contact number: 02 6770 1741. Email: health@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
Year 7 and Year 10 Vaccination Day - Thursday 30 May 2024
Year 7 and Year 10 Vaccination Day - Thursday 30 May 2024
Each year, Year 7 and Year 10 have their scheduled vaccinations done on Thursday, 30 May 2024.
Year 7 – HPV (Human Papillomavirus) a single dose and Boostrix (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) as a single dose.
Year 10 – Meningococcal ACWY as a single dose.
Year 7 and Year 10 parents are required to complete the online permission form via https://engage.health.nsw.gov.au/engage or through the QR code (see below) prior to the vaccination day.
A separate email will be sent to Years 7 and 10 families with further information as well.
Please contact the Health Centre should you encounter issues with completing the permission form online.
P&F News
P&F News
Sarah Yassine
P&F President
In the first week of Term 2, the P&F will be running a bar for the Livestock Team Celebration on Saturday, May 4.
We are still looking for volunteers with an RSA to help out between 4.30 and 8.30pm. You won’t be expected to work the full four hours, but any time you can contribute would be greatly appreciated. Please let me or your year group liaison parent know if you can help.
Thanks for your support of our P&F
Next Meeting:
Tuesday 14 May, 5.30-7.00pm
PLC Boardroom
For those unable to join in person, please join us via zoom
https://plcarmidale.zoom.us/j/82575310137?pwd=NTNic0prbHJCcVBDaVU4OHhqQkJtdz09
Passcode: 193083
GREEN TARTAN
GREEN TARTAN
ALUMNAE NEWS
ALUMNAE NEWS
Autumn Green Tartan - out now !
Autumn Green Tartan - out now !
Our dynamic Old Girls Union Committee is publishing a seasonal edition of Green Tartan (see the intro below) and find the autumn issue HERE
Calling all '74, '04 and '14 alumnae - are you ready to celebrate your milestone reunion?
Calling all '74, '04 and '14 alumnae - are you ready to celebrate your milestone reunion?
It looks like our Class of '84 alumnae will be staying in the Hilton Boarding House on the October OGU Reunion weekend- what fun!!!
It looks like our Class of '84 alumnae will be staying in the Hilton Boarding House on the October OGU Reunion weekend- what fun!!!
Send us your news!
Send us your news!
We love to hear about what our alumnae have been doing - so please let us know what has been happening in your life.
Births, deaths, marriages, milestone celebrations - whatever you feel like sharing with the other Old Girls, please tell us so we can include it in this section of the Lion's Roar each fortnight.
Our PLC Armidale alumnae are a stellar group of women who excel in a diverse range of areas, leading lives of significance.
Success looks different for everyone, and we like to celebrate it all - not just that which is in the public eye.
Email your news to: communications@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
Want to get together with your class?
Want to get together with your class?
If you are interested in joining or organising a milestone reunion group during the Reunion Weekend in October 2024, please get in touch with us at enquiries@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
PLC Armidale Foundation
PLC Armidale Foundation
Can you make a regular financial contribution to the PLC Armidale Scholarship Fund?
Can you make a regular financial contribution to the PLC Armidale Scholarship Fund?
In 2022, the College made a considered decision to restructure fees for students in Kindergarten to Stage 4 to expand accessibility to a PLC Armidale education.
The provision of scholarships on merit will extend the opportunity for even more young women of character and purpose to receive an outstanding education at PLC Armidale, the region’s pre-eminent school for young women.
The PLCA Foundation Committee is focusing its efforts on raising funds for scholarships, with the intent of raising $130,000 for the school to allocate immediately in the next round of scholarship assessment.
As many families within our community have directly benefited from the recent fee restructure, we ask that you consider making a contribution to support the PLC Armidale Scholarship Fund.
Your gift will help the PLC Foundation Committee to offer these scholarships. We require significant and ongoing funding to ensure there is a continual capital base to support the program.
Donations will provide scholarships for the 2025 school year. In addition, gifts over $2 are tax deductible. You can also subscribe to make a small regular automatic donation which will quickly add up over the years.
The generosity of the PLC Armidale community has enabled us to maintain and provide an excellent learning environment for generations of young women.
Giving makes a real difference to every student who attends PLC Armidale now and into the future. We thank you for your continued support as we foster and build a community that stands together.
If you would like further information about the PLC Armidale Scholarship Fund or know of a young girl who you believe would benefit from this opportunity, don't hesitate to call us on (02) 6770 1700 or email us at enquiries@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
A gift to the PLC Armidale Scholarship Fund will open the door for many more exceptional young women to attend PLC Armidale and be equipped to lead a life of significance.
You can make a difference by donating today.
General News
General News
PLCA Uniform Shop
PLCA Uniform Shop
School Holiday Opening Hours
School Holiday Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will only be open on
Monday, 22 April, 9:00am to 1:00pm
during the school holidays:
Online orders that are placed during the holiday period will be packed when regular trading hours recommence on Tuesday, 30 April.
Term 2 Opening Hours
Term 2 Opening Hours
Tuesday 8:30am to 11:30am
Thursday 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Phone: 02 6770 1703
Email: plcarmidale@alinta.com.au
website: alintaapparel.com.au
The Year 12 Formal Committee is encouraging parents and guardians to book accommodation at Peterson’s Guesthouse.
The guesthouse has been reserved for parents and guardians for Friday, 23 and Saturday, 24 August.
Room types and prices are listed here. Peterson’s Winery and Guesthouse have a policy stating events must finish at 9.30pm unless the Guesthouse accomodation is fully booked by event guests. If accommodation is fully booked the formal can conclude at 10.30pm.
Please call Peterson’s Winery and Guesthouse on 02 67720422 to book and mention you are attending the PLC Year 12 Formal.
For any enquires please call Susanne Kable, Year 12 Liaison Parent on 0427255251 or skable8@bigpond.com
Room Types & Rates
Room 1 - $240.00 per night
A luxurious suite with a king sized bed in the bedroom. A beautiful claw foot bath & separate
shower in the heritage style ensuite bathroom. Rate includes full breakfast for two people. Sofa bed
available at extra cost. (max occupants 4 guests)
Room 2 – $220.00 per night
A lovely suite that has a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with a pampering shower. Rate
includes full breakfast for two people. (max occupants 2 guests)
Room 3 - $270.00 per night
A beautifully appointed suite with views of the Heritage Gardens, this suite contains a king sized bed
and large spa bath in the ensuite bathroom as well as separate shower. Rate includes full breakfast
for two people. (max occupants 2 guests)
Room 4 - $270.00 per night
A beautifully appointed suite with views of the Heritage Gardens and Cellar Door, this suite contains
a king sized bed and large spa bath in the ensuite bathroom as well as separate shower. Rate
includes full breakfast for two people. Sofa bed available at extra cost (Max occupants 4 guests)
Room 5 - $300.00 per night
This two room suite consists of a large bedroom with king sized Bed, a separate lounge area with a
double fold out sofa and an ensuite bathroom with separate shower and a luxurious oval spa
bath. Rate includes full breakfast for two people. Sofa bed and single bed available as extra cost.
(max occupants 5 guests)
Room 6 – $240.00 per night
A luxurious suite with a king sized bed in the bedroom. A beautiful claw foot bath & separate
shower in the heritage style ensuite bathroom. Rate includes full breakfast for two people. Single
bed available at extra cost. (max occupant 3 guests)
Room 7 - $220.00 per night
A lovely suite that has a king sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with a pampering shower and
separate bath. This room is suitable for disabled access. Rate includes full breakfast for two people.
(max occupants 2 guests)
Keep your children safe online
Keep your children safe online
We have signed up with the team at Safe on Social to give our parents a 20 percent discount on the new eReady Kids program.
Simply use the code plcarmidale24
Which will reduce the cost of the program to only $38 per year. The school will also get $5 for every family who signs up.
For more information about the program and to purchase, please visit: https://www.safeonsocial.com/ereadykids
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