Lion's Roar Newsletter
Term 1 | Week 3 2024
From the Principal
MRS NICOLA TAYLOR
PRINCIPAL
One of the advantages of a school such as PLC Armidale is that as each new year begins, our programs, events, and, most of all, learning experiences for the girls commence immediately.
As Week Three ends, worthwhile learning activities inside and outside the classroom are evident, classes are settled with teachers in place, student leaders are embracing their roles, excursions have begun, co-curricular activities are well underway with participation in summer sport programs at record numbers.
Each week, we have hosted Experience Day girls in both the Junior and Senior School with positive feedback focusing on the warmth of welcome, the kindness of the girls, genuine interest shown by staff and an overall feeling of a calm, safe and productive learning environment.
Whilst not utopia, with scope for refinement and improvement, the consistency of comment is encouraging.
Thank you to those families who could attend the Whole School Information Evening, followed by the Swimming Carnival the following day.
It was encouraging to have so many attend both events, with the Information Evening providing an opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about the features of each stage of learning.
Thank you also to our P&F who ...
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...provided a wonderful spread of Guild Themed treats, along with the BBQ lunch at the Swimming Carnival. The P&F is open for all parents and supporters of the College to be part of. In addition to the meetings held each term, the P&F conduct a range of fund raising activities throughout the year. Money raised purchases ‘Wish List’ items which add value to the girls’ experience at PLC Armidale.
P&F Liaison Parents take on the important role of helping families connect with each other and the College. Casual catch-ups, family dinners, social gatherings feature as well as rallying help and support for the P&F activities. If you are not sure who the Liaison Parent for your daughter's stage or year group please refer to the list on the P&F page or contact the College on enquiries@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
Student Absence
Daily school attendance for students from the age of 6 years to 17 years is the legal responsibility of parents. As a registered school, we are required to have policies and procedures in place which remind parents of this responsibility and keep accurate records of daily student attendance. There are genuine reasons why a student may be absent from school with illness and family emergencies the main ones.
From time to time, there may be discretionary reasons why a student is absent from school. Discretionary leave must be applied for in advance and may not be approved by the College. Leave requests of up to five days are submitted to the Head of Junior School or Head of Senior School according to the age of the student. Leave requests of five days or more are submitted to the Principal for consideration. Please note, the College is not required to make special provision for students to access class or course work for discretionary leave requests.
Detailed information about the process for notifying the College of student absence or submitting discretionary leave requests is outlined in the Junior School and Senior School Handbooks which may be accessed via the Parent CONNECT Portal.
As school returned this week, the Grattan Report entitled "The Reading Guarantee: How to give every child the best chance of success." was released. The national broadcaster chose a different slant in their article "One third of Australian children can't read properly as teaching methods cause 'preventable tragedy'. Either way, both highlight something we identified at PLC Armidale many years ago as we moved towards a structured, explicit and clear teaching of foundational literacy through the THRASS approach . This, along with a sequential teaching of comprehension strategies and writing skills is supported by the findings of the Grattan Report as best practice schools should adopt to arrest the national decline of reading skills.
The report begins with the chilling statistic...In the typical Australian school classroom of 24 students, eight can’t read well. Australia is failing these children. And it’s a preventable tragedy – the reason most of those students can’t read well enough is that we aren’t teaching them well enough. For those students in school today who are hardest hit by poor reading performance, the cost to Australia is $40 billion over their lifetimes.
The underlying cause of this failure identified as the remnants of the 'whole language approach' introduced across Australian Schools from the 1980s, embedded in the curriculum developed from the 2000s, the instructional approach most current teachers were exposed to themselves, and lack of clarity about alternate approaches. The Grattan report recommends the following…Instead, all schools should use the ‘structured literacy’ approach right through school, which includes a focus on phonics in the early years. Students should learn to sound out the letters of each word, and teachers should read aloud rich literature to their class. Once students have mastered decoding new words, they still need explicit teaching to build up their background knowledge and vocabulary, so they can comprehend what they read – the ultimate goal of reading.
Whilst not all of our staff are involved in the teaching of foundational literacy, the embedding and development of literacy skills features across all stages of learning and Key Learning Areas. Strategies such as explicit teaching of core vocabulary for subjects, topics or units, encouraging wide reading for pleasure and research along with a shared commitment to literary and literacy excellence benefits all learners. If your daughter ever were to say she has ‘no homework’, thirty minutes of sustained reading or listening to quality audio books is a must!
"The more things you read, the more you will know. The more that you learn the more places you'll go!" Dr Seuss
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.
Congratulations to ....
All those who participated in our Whole School Swimming Carnival, Wilkie, who won our Guild War Cry Battle, our 2024 Age Champions and Hamlin, who are our 2024 Swimming Carnival winners.
2024 Student Leaders
National Servicemen's Day
We were honoured to attend the Armidale & District National Servicemen's Association Sub-Branch Commemorative Service in Central Park in recognition of all National Servicemen on Sunday, 11 February.
The ceremony is held in Armidale every year on the Sunday closest to National Servicemen's Day (February 14). Members of our PLC Armidale leadership team laid a wreath (created by our ' 23 alumna Charlotte Clissold), and our Deputy Head Prefect Alannah Williams read the Ode of Remembrance.
Our alumna Kathie Marquardt (herself an ex-service woman) was the guest speaker for the ceremony and she spoke of the important roles women play in the theatres of war, at home 'keeping the home fires burning' and by supporting all those in service and their communities.
You can read a transcript of her moving address in the Green Tartan section.
Junior School News
Mrs Michelle Kennedy
Pre-k Teacher
Pre-K
Pre-K are off to a great start to 2024 busily familiarising themselves with their classroom learning spaces, peers, teachers, resources, routines and expectations. Our Unit of Inquiry ‘All About Me’ has enabled students to share special aspects of themselves and learn more about each other, helping them to settle in and form connections with each other.
Happy Birthday wishes at assembly
You can find a gallery of our Junior School Ad Astra Award winners from the last fornight HERE on our Parent Portal
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
Easter 29 March to 1 April
Parent Teacher Interviews: 5.& 6 March
Years 3-6 Camp Lake Ainsworth: 8, 9 and 10 April
Last Day Term 1 - 11 April
Senior School News
Mrs Kate Clynch
Head of Senior School
Thank you to all our parents and carers that attended our Parent Information Sessions on February 14.
We hope you found them valuable, and had a chance to connect with other parents and carers at this event as well. Please get in touch with Senior School Recption if you have any questions that need following up after these sessions.
With lots of exciting events happening both in school and in the community this term, I thought it was a good time to remind both parents and students about the process for applying for leave. You can find this in the Senior School Handbook on our intranet HERE
The section below is from our 2024 Senior School Handbook:
STUDENT ABSENCES
Under the NSW Education Act, school attendance is compulsory until the age of 17. As a school, we have a Duty of Care responsibility to see that students enrolled at the College are in a regular pattern of attendance unless there are special circumstances making this difficult. To streamline our process of notifying the College when a student is absent, parents are asked to bookmark and use the online form found on the Parent/Carer Intranet.
This online form is received by our Senior School Receptionist and the attendance records on Edumate are adjusted accordingly. Parents are asked to use these forms to ensure that notification of absence is actioned promptly.
Alternatively, an email to seniorschool@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au or telephone call advising of your daughter’s absence is sufficient. If advising by phone, please supply a note on your daughter’s return explaining the absence.
STUDENT APPOINTMENTS
If students need to attend an appointment during the day, please supply a note that your daughter should take to Senior School Reception before school. Upon leaving for the appointment, the student must go to Senior School Reception to sign out. Alternatively, parents can email Senior School Reception to advise of an absence, but since this needs to be forwarded to a class teacher, please ensure this happens one day prior to the leave. It is difficult to notify teachers when last-minute messages are received. Upon return from appointments, students must sign in at Reception, where they will receive a note to take back to the class teacher.
EXEMPTION FROM ATTENDANCE
If permission is being sought for a period of absence of from part of a day to 5 school days, approval must be sought from the Head of Senior School via the intranet
If permission is being sought for a period of absence longer than 5 school days approval must be sought from the Principal. A separate form can be downloaded from the intranet and sent to principal@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au for approval.
Please note extended holidays or weekends are generally not looked upon favourably.
If the leave is granted, parents will be provided with a Certificate of Exemption signed by the Principal.
Cattle Team Report - it's show season!
Glen Innes Show
Friday Paraders: Mila Vanzella & Elsie Wake both made it through to their age group paraders final. With large numbers in heats, these girls did exceptionally well.
Saturday Cattle Classes: Lagoona Golden Boy 1st in his over 12 month Red Poll bull class; Lagoona Phoebe 1st & Reserve junior Red Poll female; Lagoona Pepper 2nd in class; Red Rush Oak bee owned and exhibited by Skyview Pastoral red polls - 1st & Junior Champion Red Poll Female; Red Rush Lady & Red Rush Lovely both placed 2nd in their respective classes.
Led steer classes: Double L Tucker 2nd in the purebred steer class; Double L Theodore 2nd in the Crossbred steer class.
Boarding Life
Sam and Amy Jacometti
Heads of Boarding
Boarders Coffs Coast Weekend
THANK YOU to all of the boarders and staff who came away for the Boarders’ Weekend last weekend, and what a fabulous time we had!
What stood out to us most amongst the traditions, treats and triumphs during the camp was the clear culture of connection, consideration and bravery amongst our fabulous boarding community. Every girl got in and had a go at each activity which highlights the courage and selflessness that our boarders bring to their connections.
Camp was a special time of connecting and it was encouraging to see girls taking a chance to build friendships with new students as well as reconnect with old friends. Boarders represent some of the best attributes that PLCA has to offer!
A special shout out to our Boarding Prefect, Libby Cook and her year 12 peers who had plotted and planned to make the weekend’s activities fun and successful. There were many special moments which you can see in a few pictures from the activities, which included surf lessons, paintball, the treetops climb and a visit to the Big Banana water park.
Also of special note was the opportunity for our Chinese boarders to go out and celebrate Chinese New Year together with Mrs Janelle Sennett.
Please remember to get in touch to get access to the closed PLCA Boarding Instagram page (@plcaboarding) so that you can see regular updates on life inside the boarding house.
Sport News
Mrs Lucy Donaldson
Head of Sport
All sporting activities are well underway, and it is great to see so many girls involved in many different activities.
Whilst sport is not compulsory at PLC, it is highly encouraged and we have a very high participation rate - the girls are getting involved because they want too, not because they have too.
Sporting Contracts and Registrations
Parents, please ensure you have completed all sports contracts and registrations. This is important for compliance and insurance reasons and is a compulsory part of joining sports activities.
Weekly Sports Draws
Draws are placed on the PLC app each week, and there are often changes/updates. So please be diligent in checking the draws regularly to make sure you have the right day and time for your daughter/s games.
Please, at any stage, if you are unsure of anything or need clarification, send me an email at ldonaldson@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au, and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, Mrs Stephanie Fahy at the Senior School Reception will be able to assist as well.
Mountain Biking
We are excited to be beginning mountain biking as another sport option for 2024. It will begin in Week 4 and will be run on Monday afternoons form 3:45pm-5:45pm. We have a keen group of girls taking up this new option (limited spots available), and I’m sure they will have a great time riding various trails around Armidale. We look forward to sharing some snapshots with you in the coming weeks.
Lunchtime Futsal
This was a real hit with the Senior School students! Thank you, Mr Clendinning, for running this activity.
Congratulations…
Steph Blake
Steph competed in Tamworth recently at the Regional Little Athletics, in 40 degrees heat!
She received four gold and one silver: gold for the 200m, 400m, 800m and long jump and silver for the 100m. The top two athletes qualify for the State Little Athletics on the 23rd-24th of March, which means that Steph has qualified for all 5 events. Well done Steph!
Steph is also the recipient of this weeks FM 100.3 Junior Sports Star of the week following her four gold and one silver medals at the regional track and field carnival. Steph will feature in adds on FM 100.3 from Tuesday to Saturday this week. This now makes Steph eligible for the 2024 Sports Awards, which will be held at the end of this year.
With the National head development squad coach for NSW, Jaslyn Hewitt-Shehadie
Going into Ken Roswell arena
Trista Dorrian
Trista was invited to Sydney Olympic tennis centre last weekend for an exclusive training camp called ‘Bluewall’ . The invitation goes out to tennis players who have shown improvement and commitment to competition and training. Only 50 players aged between 10 and 16 are invited throughout NSW.
The weekend consisted of physical testing, including speed tests, jumping tests and the ever fearful beep test. These tests were done in the international tennis court fondly named after the famous tennis player Ken Rosewell.
There was also workshops with senior state and national coaches, tennis pathways talks, Then they all played tennis games against each other.
This was a great learning experience for Trista and she has added some of these tips to her own game.
Trista was very excited to be invited and is hoping to go back in September for the next camp.
Our seven fabulous netballers ....
... who succeeded at the recent Armidale and District Netball Association (ADNA) representative trials.: Holly Sheedy, Edie Clynch, Laura Butterworth, Jasmine Deiri, Mary Ugwumba and Grace Kelso have all made it to the 2024 Representative Season Squad in their respective year groups. While our talented Year 12 boarder, Lily Higgins, has been selected for the 2024 Regional League Team.
Photos from the first week of sport
Coming up in Term 1:
PLC Representative team netball trials - Monday, 19 February (Senior School)
IPSHA Swimming Carnival, Sydney - Tuesday, 5 March (Junior School)
Tildesley Tennis, Sydney - Wednesday, 6 March - Friday 8 March
UNE Netball competition begins - Saturday, 9 March
IGSA Swimming Carnival, Sydney - Friday, 22 March (Senior School)
Whole School Cross Country - Wednesday, 27 March
Health News
Miss Amy Chiu
School Nurse
Welcome to 2024!
This year, we welcome Ms Emily Johnson joining the PLC Armidale Health Centre team! 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
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.
Year 7 and Year 10 Vaccination Day - Thursday 30 Mary 2025
Each year, Year 7 and Year 10 have their scheduled vaccinations done on Thursday, 30 May 2025.
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.
International Student News
Miss Amy Chiu
Pathways Coordinator
As the 2024 school year commences, we are excited to welcome our current and new Pathways and International students to a new start!
Welcome back to Belle and Zoe in Year 12, as they continue on the second half of their HSC course; to Mary, Maggie, Kati and Jacky in Year 11 embarking on their HSC journey; to Evelyn in Year 10 starting the mainstream course after completing the Pathways program in 2023; and to Emma and Bella in the Pathways program working towards transitioning into mainstream courses in 2024.
Welcome to our new students to the Pathways program, Vicky, Scarlet, Winni, Emily, Cathay, Fiona, Tina, Stella, Jessie and Zoey. It has been great having a class size of students this term and exciting to see them being willing to engage in classroom and co-curricular activities.
The students enjoyed their time with the whole boarding house at the Boarders’ Coffs Harbour Weekend as well as the special dinner they had for the Chinese New Year there. It has not been easy for them to be far away from home during this important time of the year. We are especially proud of them for their resilience and ability to adapt to a new environment and routine.
We look forward to working with the students this year for their English acquisition, life skills and a new experience in Australia.
P&F News
Sarah Yassine
P&F President
Thank you to everyone who baked or bought or volunteered for our PandF stall at the Swimming Carnival.
We often need people with an RSA to serve alcohol at events. We thought it would be helpful to create a database of all PLCA parents who have this. Please advise us if you have an RSA. You won't always be called upon to help, but it will help us plan if we know how many parents we have with an RSA.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday 14th 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
Our Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) families had a wonderful dinner at the Bowling Club following the Swimming Carnival.
Term 1 Dates for you diary
GREEN TARTAN
ALUMNAE NEWS
PLC Armidale alumna Kathie Marquardt (herself an ex-service woman) was the guest speaker at the Armidale & District National Servicemen's Association Sub-Branch Commemorative Service in Central Park on Sunday, February 11. Kathie gave a moving address on the important roles women play in the theatres of war, at home 'keeping the home fires burning' and by supporting all those in service and their communities. We have published it below.
The ceremony is held in Armidale every year on the Sunday closest to National Servicemen's Day (February 14).
Members of our PLC Armidale leadership team laid a wreath (created by our ' 23 alumna Charlotte Clissold), and our Deputy Head Prefect Alannah Williams read the Ode of Remembrance.
A woman’s strength knows no bounds especially when she is serving her country.
This is an anonymous quote referring to women who enlist, train, and work within the Australian Defence Force, commonly known as the ADF.
Women have served in the ADF since 1899. The first military organisation for women in Australia was the NSW Army Nursing
Service Reserve, which saw nurses serving in the South African War. In 1903 the Australian Army Nursing Service was formed as part of the Australian Army Medical Corps. This was the only service available to women until World War 2.
In the 1940s, during the war, women served in the Australian Women’s Land Army which was formed to combat the rising labour shortages in the farming sector. The Women’s Australian National Service where women were deemed to be capable of performing duties and filling roles traditionally only available to men. The Australian Women’s Army Service which served to send only non-medical women overseas.
There was also the Australian Army Medical Women’s Service which was established out of the volunteer Red Cross and St John Ambulance.
Women were employed as drivers, canteen workers, cooks, typists, signallers and cipher clerks, veterinarians and anthropologists. They were trained on air raids and basic military drills, first aid, shooting, signalling and mechanics.
The 1950s saw the re-establishment of the Womens Royal Australian Navy Service, Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force and Womens Royal Australian Army Corps to allow women to contribute to the ADF.
The structure of the services changed in 1984 when all female personnel were completely absorbed into the mainstream forces. Men and women now share the same training establishments and are offered the same job opportunities.
In 2011 the gender restriction from ADF combat roles was removed and in 2014 the Special Air Forces Regiment opened up to women currently serving with the ADF.
To be a women in the services today means to have complete equal opportunity. Women are now judged on their knowledge, capability, aptitude and not on gender.
There are many notable women who have served in the ADF. LTCOL Vivian Bullwinkel an Australian Army Nurse who was the sole survivor of the Banka Island Massacre during WWII, in Indonesia.
Sister Mary Eleanor McGlade, known as Ellie who in 1941 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service. She also made her way to Banka Island and was one of the 21 nurses massacred there on 16 February, 1942. I mention Ellie today as she was born in Armidale in 1902 and attended St Ursula’s Convent. When she left the convent she donated the Crucifix for the chapel which I believe remains there to this day.
Mavis Smith a WWII veteran who joined the Royal Australian Air Force. She was involved in tracking enemy submarines travelling the east coast of Australia and taught young recruits morse code.
Wing Commander Linda Corbould, a retired pilot said “I had a dream of what I wanted to do and even though Government and defence wouldn’t let me do that originally, I never gave up”. She was the first woman promoted to command a squadron.
MAJGEN Susan Coyle AM appointed as Commander Forces Command.
LTGEN Natasha Fox AO is our first three star Deputy Chief of Army now Chief of Personnel.
Just a few of the many women who have contributed substantially to our nation’s defence.
There are other women who have and continue to serve their country. Women who have never worn a uniform nor fired a rifle, they don’t have rank and they have never undergone any military training. But from 1899 to the present day they have served.
They have served as the saying goes by “keeping the home fires burning”.
The impact of war and service on the home front has been and continues to be significant. It is also at home that ordinary people do extraordinary things. Throughout the wars, jobs traditionally done by men were left to women.
During war and peace, women free the men so they can join the services. Loneliness, heartache and loss, the waiting predominantly all done by women. Mothers, wives, partners, sisters, grandmothers, and friends who love and support those who are serving, training, involved in combat, and deployed.
Pregnancy, childbirth, the raising of families, supporting other family members, management of the day-to-day running of the household, following defence members as they are posted to different locations, willingness to change jobs, relocate and find new schools, new friends, a new support system – generally it is women who carry this load.
I have no doubt that if any member who is or has been involved in the military turns to their left or right, they will see a woman who supports them. If not there in person, she would be there in your heart.
Regardless of whether they wear a uniform, women have and continue to play an important and significant role in the Australian Defence Force.
From our first three-star Chief of Personnel, LTGEN Natasha Fox, to the women who make the world a better place, I acknowledge and thank them all for what they bring to the defence force, their communities, their families, and each other.
I celebrate, honour and thank you.
Join the class of '83 in Mudgee
The Class of 1983 will on its 41st reunion since leaving PLC Armidale.
We are getting together on Saturday 9th March at the Oriental Hotel, 6 Lewis St, Mudgee from 6pm onwards. It would be lovely to see some familiar and some not so familiar faces. We hope to see you there.
Contact Anne Hackworthy at a.hackworthy@mail.com if you can make it.
Calling all '74, '84 '04 and '14 alumna - are you ready to celebrate your milestone reunion?
Let us know if you would like to be part of our reunion weekend in October. Or if you would like us to help promote your reunion.
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?
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
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
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
PLCA Uniform Shop
Opening hours
Tuesday 8:30am to 11:30am
Thursday 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Phone: 02 6770 1703
New England Conservatorium of Music News
MINISINGERS is the perfect introduction to music, singing and performance for children in Years K – 2 and is ideal for young children wishing to learn an instrument in the future. Singing in a fun and friendly environment with others helps every young person develop their confidence, self-esteem, communication and social skills. There are lots of fun action songs and musical games which develop skills in pitch and rhythm, concentration, co-ordination and memory.
Rehearsals take place at the Armidale Teachers’ College each Wednesday of the school term from 4:00 – 4:45pm. Fees per term are $62.00.
CANTILENA is for students in Years 3 – 6, performing more complex unison melodies, 2 and 3-part songs and providing additional performance opportunities as the choristers gain in confidence. Cantilena rehearsals take place at the Armidale Teachers’ College each Wednesday of the school term, from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Fees per term are $83.00.
Choral program members join for a whole year of activity including 9 weekly rehearsals during school terms, are guided by specialist music educators, and present concerts throughout the year. Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted.
To enrol, New Student – New England Conservatorium of Music (necom.org.au)
