Lion's Roar Newsletter
Term 1 | Week 7 2024
From the Principal
MRS NICOLA TAYLOR
PRINCIPAL
Two recent reports addressing the general decline of children and young people's learning outcomes have attracted less media attention than warranted.
One report focused on the growth in academic performance of schools previously considered low-performing or disadvantaged, and the other on the impact on a young child's vocabulary development due to early exposure to screens.
The growth of academic performance in schools studied was attributed largely to explicit teaching practices. The Learning Journey at PLC Armidale has this at its core: strategies that enhance learning outcomes and foster personal growth. Explicit teaching and the unique advantage of an all-girls educational environment.
Explicit teaching is a pedagogical approach that emphasises clarity, structure, and direct instruction. It seeks to leave no room for ambiguity, ensuring that students grasp concepts thoroughly. This method enables teachers to provide clear explanations, model skills explicitly, and offer guided practice, allowing students to acquire knowledge efficiently.
One of the primary benefits of explicit teaching is its ability to cater to diverse learning needs. By breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps and providing clear instructions...
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...teachers empower students to engage with the material confidently. This approach cultivates a sense of mastery and fosters a positive attitude towards learning, setting students on the path to academic success.
Moreover, explicit teaching promotes active participation and fosters a supportive learning environment. By clearly outlining expectations and providing constructive feedback, teachers create a culture of collaboration and mutual respect in the classroom. This emphasis on clarity and kindness not only enhances academic performance but also nurtures essential social and emotional skills, preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Clear is kind!
The second report - an Australian study, showed that for one minute of screen time, 3-year-olds were hearing seven fewer adult words, were speaking five fewer words themselves and were engaging in one less conversation. For 30 minutes of screen time, the numbers are scary, 70 fewer adult words heard, 50 fewer words said and five fewer conversations. The more words and conversations children have the better their early language development. Screen time or "technoference" may have a considerable impact on the acquisition of school readiness skills, in turn creating a challenge for teachers - a learning gap to be narrowed by consistent, whole school, high impact, explicit teaching practice.
The all-girls advantage is evident, as girls are empowered to strive and achieve academically. Girls are free to explore interests and passions without fear of judgement or bias. They have the opportunity to engage fully in classroom discussions, take on leadership roles, and pursue traditionally male-dominated fields such as STEM with confidence.
Explicit teaching and the all-girls educational advantage combine in a learning journey, which equips our students with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to navigate the complexities of the world around them, growing compassionate leaders of tomorrow along the way...
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 our students who entered something in the Armidale Show
Our Year 8 student Kithmi Jayaratne who participated in Armidale's 2024 Culture Fest to showcase her Sri Lankan cultural heritage. Photo courtesy of Simon Scott Photography and UNE International.
Arlie Bragg, Jade Foster and India Smith who sang in NECOM's Jazz Vocal Project which supported the recent Emma Pask and Bill Risby concert presented by Musica Viva Armidale and New England Conservatorium at the Armidale Town Hall.
Our Student Representative Council members for Semester 1
2024 Student Leaders
Lunch Orders
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.
Junior School News
Year 6 Leadership congratulations from Adam Marshall at Junior School Assembly
Kindergarten 2024
There has been a buzz of excitement in the Kindergarten classroom as the students have settled into school routines and being at school five days a week. It has been wonderful to see the girls so settled and organised as they have transitioned from Pre-K to ‘big school’.
The class have already started learning letters, sounds and sight words. We are thoroughly enjoying our Mathematics lessons with many ‘hands on’ experiences and group work activities. Our early unit focus has included numbers 1-5, shape patterns and dice dot patterns. We have also found a few little creature pets in the playground for our science unit, ‘Staying Alive’ and we are eagerly waiting for our caterpillars to transform into beautiful butterflies.
Kindergarten really enjoyed their visit to the Life Education Van, seeing Healthy Harold and learning about how to build friendships and care for others. After only a few weeks of school, it has been wonderful to see the girls making new friends and welcoming our two new students who joined us in Week 3.
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
Years 3-6 Camp Lake Ainsworth: 8, 9 ,10 and 11 April
Last Day Term 1 - 11 April
Senior School News
Mrs Kate Clynch
Head of Senior School
Every day is a day for young women at PLC Armidale, and we were delighted to participate in local International Women's Day celebrations.
The IWD theme for 2024 was Inspire Inclusion | Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress and members of our College leadership team attended the annual Quota International breakfast (where many of our girls also performed with NECOM singers), while membersof our Student Representative Council cooked purple pancakes on campus for their peers. Earlier in the week, our Sports Captains had joined Mrs Nicola Taylor and Mrs Rita Brissett to attend the NIAS IWD event - 'Girls & Goalposts' in Tamworth.
Semester One parent teacher interview dates
Year 7 and Year 12 in Week 9, Term 1
Wednesday 27th March from 4pm to 7pm
Location: Senior School Library
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.
Agricultural Antics
Our Livestock Team and Agriculture students have been busy.
Some of our newest Livestock Team members joined seasoned shower Lily McCosker at the Walcha Show last week. They proudly represented our College and came home with the Junior & Grand Champion Simmental Male and Junior & Grand Champion Red Poll Female awards.
While our Stage 4 Agriculture students welcomed sheep into the yards - kindly donated by Livestock Team managers Tim Light and Briony Looker
The college also received four Merino wethers as part of the National Merino Sheep Show and Ram Sale School Wether Challenge which they will now prepare for competition against 60 other school teams in August.
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
NAPLAN 2024
Each year the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is undertaken by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students will participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
NAPLAN 2024 will take place from Wednesday 13 March to Monday 25 March.
At PLC Armidale, tests will be completed at the following times for Years 7 and 9 in Week 7 and Week 8 of this term:
Wednesday, 13 March – Writing – 42 minutes
Thursday, 14 March - Reading – 65 minutes
Monday, 18 March - Conventions of Language – 45 minutes
Tuesday, 19 March – Numeracy – 65 minutes
The exams will take place in the morning of each of these days.
NAPLAN is just one part of our school learning assessment program. The tests assess literacy and numeracy skills your child is already learning at school.
In preparation for NAPLAN, our school will undertake activities to help students become familiar with the format and functionality of the online tests. These activities are not an assessment of student ability and will not be marked. Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not required nor recommended.
The public demonstration site (https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration) is available to see the types of questions, tools and functions used in the NAPLAN tests.
Further information about NAPLAN is available on the NESA website (https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/naplan/parent-information).
If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact either myself or your child’s teacher.
Julie Flanagan
Acting Director of Studies
jflanagan@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
Boarding Life
Sam and Amy Jacometti
Heads of Boarding
Welcome to week 7!
As Co- Heads of Boarding we were fortunate to attend the ABSA Boarding Conference last weekend on the Gold Coast. It was an enlightening and inspiring experience, and the whole family came along. What stood out to us while connecting with Heads of Boarding from all over the country was the outstanding culture of community and connection that drives boarding at PLC Armidale.
Reminders
Please reach out to the house mother on shift with any concerns or updates about your daughter. You can contact the boarding house reception on (02) 6770 1716 or the mobile on 0417 697 638.
If you haven’t already, please join our closed instagram page @plcaboarding for regular updates and pictures of boarding life. We welcome your feedback on what you’d like to see more of on this page.
You don't have to be a full or weekly boarder to experience PLC Armidale Boarding Life
CASUAL BOARDING $80 - from 3.30pm to 3.30pm - includes afternoon tea, dinner, breakfast, morning tea and lunch.
This opportunity is regularly taken up by PLC Armidale day students when families are travelling away from Armidale. This enables girls to continue to participate in school and their regular co-curricular commitments during this period of time and enjoy the boarding experience for a short while. The Boarding House welcomes this opportunity, even if only for a short period, as the time is helpful in developing stronger bonds through shared experiences. Those girls who are repeat casual boarders with set days on a regular basis will be given a personal space to decorate and stay in each term, just like weekly and full boarders.
EXTENDED STAY $25 - from 3.30pm to 7.30pm - includes afternoon tea and dinner.
The Extended Day Program allows PLC Armidale students to access a range of learning opportunities after school hours
under the supervision and care of our experienced Boarding and Academic staff. The program also enables our
students to participate in their PLC Armidale extra-curricular program (this does not include attendance at
appointments such as the dentist or doctor). Following their participation in the approved activity, students then
return to the Boarding House and attend dinner with the Boarders. The students will then undertake their
homework during prep time with the boarders.
You can find the Casual Boarding request form HERE and the Extended Stay request form HERE on our Parent Portal. We require 48 hours' notice if possible.
CAPA News
Mrs Joanne Wysel
Head of Creative and Performing Arts
Shakespeare Carnival
The eagerly anticipated School’s Shakespeare event is just around the corner, scheduled for Monday, March 25, in the AAC.
Our Carnival will kick off at lunchtime and carry on seamlessly into periods 5 and 6. To ensure smooth proceedings, participants entering the Carnival who are not enrolled in Stage 5 Drama and Music classes will take the stage first, allowing them to return promptly to their classrooms.
Following this, Stage 5 Drama and Music students will seamlessly transition into their scheduled class time, engaging in the captivating performances.
The following categories that students have expressed an interest in entering are: Duologue; Ensemble Scene; MashUp; Physical Theatre; Dance; Music Composition; Smart Phone
The judges for the Carnival will be our Drama Captains: Teya Catterall and Emily Blake, along with Mrs Alcorn, Mr Minter and myself.
Parents and Carers are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Eisteddfods for Music, Dance and Speech and Drama
Some Dates for your Diary!
The closing date for the Armidale Eisteddfod is coming up on Friday March 28th. For any entries please contact the following people:
Music - Mrs Dunham, Individual Speech and Drama - Mrs Alcorn, Group Speech and Drama (including Space Jump) - Mrs Wysel, Dance entries - Mrs Wysel and Miss Kliendienst.
For your information the New England Dance Eisteddfod is a different event to the Armidale Eisteddfod and runs from May 29 - June 1. The school's dance groups will be on Wednesday, 29 May during the school day - we have several groups who will be entering in 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.
We have also entered the Tamworth City Eisteddfod for our Senior School groups which will be on Thursday, June 6 (week 6 Term 2).
Music Excursion
Some of our music students recently enjoyed the NECOM Music Composition Workshop.
Congratulations to ...
...the Year 11 Music 2 Class and the PLC Armidale Piano Trio who performed a spectacular lunchtime concert at the Armidale Uniting Church on Sunday, March 3, at 12:30pm.
Emily Blake: Meditation from the opera Thais by Massenet
Amelie van der Werf- Movement 1 of Cello concerto in E minor, op 85 by Edward Elgar
Tiko Lay- first movement from sonata for flute and piano by Francis Poulenc
The Minter Piano Trio: Performed by the PLC Armidale Piano Trio
Arlie Bragg: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: 1. Prélude by J.S Bach
India Smith- All 3 movements from Winter by Vivaldi.
The accompanist for the program was Dr Robert Manley
... the Junior School 3- 6 Choir and Treblemakers who performed for the residents of the Ken Thompson Lodge as part of the 2024 Seniors Festival, which runs from 1 to 24 March and celebrates the role and contributions of older adults to our local communities.
our fabulous Speech and Drama teacher, Mrs Kylie Alcorn...
...who recently received her Speech & Performance Licentiate Prac (Lspa) from the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) —the highest qualification it awards.
A record number of our girls from Year 4 to Year 11 will sit AMEB exams this year.
The Speech and Drama course aims to build essential life skills while boosting confidence. Our girls develop recital, presentation, and interview skills, along with fostering clear vocal expression and confident body language. 🎭
Engaging in creative dramatics, they step into improvisation scenarios, break out of their comfort zones and enjoy collaborative group work.
This not only enhances personal development but also serves as a fun way to build confidence in communication, making it a valuable addition to our College curriculum.
AMEB Licentiate Speech and Drama
Study for this qualification is in three parts, and I began studying in 2017 with Jan Patterson as my teacher.
I have been studying with Jan since I attended PLC Armidale (Year 12 1985). Each grade I sat both a written theory and practical performance exam.
Study for both Associate and Licentiate can either be as a performer or teacher and I chose teacher and obtained my Associate in 1990.
For my Licentiate, I first sat a practical examination (in 2017) where drawing from works published between 1914 and the present day, I performed a one hour and 20-minute program that included Verse Drama and a presentation on the teaching of speech and drama at secondary school/adult level.
Late last year, I sat a 4-hour written theory exam. This exam assessed my knowledge of matters such as current trends in pronunciation and colloquial speech, including strategies for overcoming negligent speech and the structuring of speech, drama and communication programs for secondary, adult and tertiary students, including teachers and specific groups in the workforce.
To complete my study, I submitted a dissertation titled 'Factors for Consideration in the Choice of Piece to Enhance Performance Potential'.
Obtaining the required marks across all three sections, I graduated with Distinction and was awarded a medal along with my teacher diploma to acknowledge this.
Obtaining my Licentiate was the culmination of a journey Jan and I have taken together over many years, and I will be forever grateful to her for all she nurtured in me.
Mrs Kylie Alcorn
Sport News
Mrs Lucy Donaldson
Head of Sport
Introducing our Sports Captains
This week - meet our Touch Footy Captains - Sophie Young and Tilly George
What is it about Touch Footy that makes it a great sport?
What makes touch such a great sport is the positive communication on the field and the uplifting spirit. Touch is a supportive sport where you can learn lots about teamwork and how the way you play and communicate with your teammates can deeply impact the outcome of the game. Touch footy requires a high level of fitness, which is improved throughout the season, which can benefit you in other sports.
What other sport do you like to play/watch?
We both are in the representative netball team for PLC, so we both love to watch and play it. We both enjoy watching Rugby Union and NRL and also cricket so we enjoy a variety of sports. We also enjoy early morning swimming and strength and conditioning.
In your opinion, what makes a good captain/sport leader?
Various values can contribute to a good captain, but we focus on positivity and encouragement and we try to be as energetic as possible to inspire our teammates to play their best and to be humble when winning and resilient when losing. We love being touch co-captains because touch footy is such a beneficial sport for the body and the mind.
Congratulations to ....
...the PLC Tildesley Tennis Team - Daisy Sheedy, Holly Sheedy, Sophie Bailey, Trista Dorrian, Imogen Scanlon and Sophia Marchant.
It was an action-packed two days of tennis at Pennant Hills Park. The event brings 26 independent girls schools together, predominantly from Sydney. The standard is exceptionally high and our PLC girls certainly did us proud.
A special mention to Sophie Bailey, who qualified through to the fifth round of matches, which is the best result for a PLC Armidale student. The girls should be commended on their sportsmanship and consistent support and cheering for each other—for a small team, we sure could make a noise. It was an absolute pleasure to accompany these girls and watch them shine on the tennis court! PLC Armidale placed 11th overall, which was a fabulous effort.
... the Junior School IPSHA Swimming Team - Evie Donaldson, Georgina Arundale-Fuller, Georgiana Ballard, Isla Douglas, Annabella Wysel, Phoebe Butterworth, April Ferguson, Audrey Belford, Elouise Westermarck and Annika Ballard who all swam beautifully at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Tuesday March 5. It was such a fun and memorable experience for them all, with many personal best times being the swum and heat ribbons they received. Mrs Westermarck and Mrs Donadson were so proud of each girl stepping out of their comfort zone and making the most of the opportunities.
...Steph Blake - Athletics
Steph showcased her talents at the NSW State Athletics Championships last weekend in Sydney. She achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the sub-60-second barrier (clocking in at 59.75 seconds) in her 400m run, a goal she had been aiming for. This result shows why she has already secured her place at the nationals for this event.
Additionally, Steph demonstrated her talent in the 800m race, convincingly winning her heat. Although she narrowly missed the qualifying time for nationals in this event, her exceptional performance was commendable. We are immensely proud of you, Steph.
Coming up in Term 1:
IGSA Swimming Carnival, Sydney - Friday, 22 March (Senior School)
Whole School Cross Country - Wednesday, 27 March
IPSHA Cross Country - Saturday, 6 April (Junior School)
Winter Sports (Term 2 and 3)
This week, the Winter Sport choices will be sent out to students (senior school) and parents (junior school). Please take the time to discuss these with our 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
Miss Amy Chiu
School Nurse
Head Lice Alert
There has been an outbreak of head lice within the College. 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
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,
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
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
Sarah Yassine
P&F President
Hi everyone,
The P&F will be running a bar for the Livestock Team Celebration on Saturday, May 4, and we are looking for volunteers with an RSA to help out between the hours of 4.30-8.30pm. You won’t be expected to work the full 4 hours- any amount of time that 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
ALUMNAE NEWS
Class of '83 reconnect in Mudgee
The Class of 1983 held its 41st reunion since leaving PLC Armidale. on Saturday March 9 at the Oriental Hotel in Mudgee from 6pm .
Anne Hackworthy and Tanya Bright were the organisers of the reunion and have been good friends since leaving school.
"I am pleased to say it was a wonderful reunion in Mudgee.," said Anne
"We had 15 Ladies come along and had a fabulous night reminiscing about our time at PLC Armidale and catching up on what we have all done in the past 10 years since our last reunion. I think I can speak on behalf of all who attended that it was a great night, with a lot of laughs and wonderful conversation with good friends."
Calling all '74, '04 and '14 alumnae - 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. More details regarding the October Reunion Weekend will be in the next edition of Green Tartan.
It looks like our Class of '84 alumnae will be staying in the Hilton Boarding House on the October OGU Reunion weekend- what fun!!!!
Shining the spotlight on rural mental health through film - this weekend!
At the Armidale Belgrave Cinema:
Sunday, 17 March 10.30am
Our 2006 alumna Maxine Green (nee Rose) is the Executive Producer of a movie 'Just A Farmer' written and produced by her old school friend Leila McDougall.
"Unlike most films, 'Just a Farmer' is a cinematic masterpiece crafted by grassroots people – farmers who understand the pulse of our regional communities," Maxine said.
"We celebrate the invaluable contributions of-small businesses in our midst and recognise their role in shaping our local identities. Join us in this extraordinary journey to the heart of rural life, as we showcase the resilience, grit, and beauty of our farming communities."
You can find a trailer of the movie here
https://youtu.be/zQ43ZmCghiI?list=TLPQMDMwMjIwMjTy89Z0yO1a1Q
Letter to the editor
This International Women's Day, the company I currently work for (AnteoTech) was featured in a short Docu Film series called "She Made It". It is part of the QLD Department of Manufacturing's initiative to empower women into taking on careers withing the manufacturing sector.
On International Women's Day, as I attended the official launch of the series last week and witnessed the incredible stories of women breaking barriers in the field, I couldn't help but think about the significant changes in opportunities over the years. These are the kind of possibilities that weren't readily accessible or open to us during my school days.
I'm reaching out to pass along the link to the documentary series, with the hope that it might be shared. The stories showcased offer valuable insights into diverse career paths within Engineering, Sciences, and Business. I believe this series could provide a meaningful perspective for the girls at PLC Armidale, as they think of work experience opportunities or select their subjects for Stage 6, shedding light on the myriad of opportunities available to them and inspire them to explore unconventional career paths.
The series is available here.
https://www.womeninmanufacturing.com.au/
Kind regards, Friederike Graser - PLC Armidale Old Girl - Class of 2001
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)
