PLC Armidale was established in 1887 and is the oldest school in New England. It is consistently rated in the top 200 schools in New South Wales in Higher School Certificate results and has an outstanding reputation for its literacy and numeracy results in the Junior School. PLC Armidale is an all-girls' day and boarding school, with education for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Boarders are welcome from Year 6 to Year 12. We recognise each girl is unique and challenge her to aspire to reach her full potential. Our motto is 'Ad Astra ' (to the stars.) Situated on the northern edge of the culturally diverse city of Armidale, with a population of 25,000, PLC is set in 17 hectares of beautiful grounds with sweeping views over the town. The school prides itself on its academic excellence and the quality of its graduates - confident, caring and connected students, whose talents are nurtured in the warm, family atmosphere of the school. A full sporting program is offered and students regularly compete at top level in State and regional competitions. PLC also has an outstanding reputation for music and the arts, and a strong environmental science focus. PLC students participate in a range of community programs with the purpose of developing Christian values in action.