PLC Sydney offers a nurturing environment for boarders

Following in the footsteps of her older sister and grandmother, Isabel De Jager, from the NSW mid-north coast, grabbed the opportunity to access a quality education in a nurturing environment.

Year 12 boarding prefect Isabel De Jager, left, enjoys having a year group that is very close and a whole house of girls who are so supportive.

Year 12 student Isabel De Jager, from the NSW mid-north coast, came to PLC Sydney as a boarder for her final two years of schooling. Following in the footsteps of her older sister and grandmother, Isabel grabbed the opportunity to access a quality education in a nurturing environment.

Isabel has particularly enjoyed the camaraderie and diversity of backgrounds among the girls and the mutual support within the boarding house.

“I love the companionship of so many ‘sisters’,” she says. “It’s so great knowing that I have a whole house of girls who will rally around me no matter what.”

Isabel said that the boarding experience had helped her become more independent and self-reliant.

“Ms Turner (director of boarding) has played a big role in helping me to feel better about any challenges that I have faced,” Isabel says. “She always knows what to say and how to help you, no matter if it’s stress over exams or the fact that you’re missing home.”

Ms Turner says Isabel has become a wonderful role model for the other students. “Isabel was elected to take on the role of boarding prefect after only six months, demonstrating her capacity to manage daily routines, hone her leadership skills and pass on her learnings to the younger girls.”

Now in her final year of high school, Isabel is very focused on her studies. ­However, she says she “still loves playing an active role in the boarding house, hanging out with all of the girls, playing games and going on different activities during the weekends”.

“I really enjoy living with my ‘sisters’ and participating in school and boarding house activities,” Isabel says. “I have built many lasting friendships and feel a real sense of belonging here.”

WHO WE ARE
Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected schools, offering a broad curriculum to about 1500 students from a diverse range of backgrounds from pre-kindergarten to Year 12. Boarding is available from Year 7. Our students achieve outstanding academic results and are confident, engaged young women.

WHAT WE’RE MOST PROUD OF

PLC Sydney provides a comprehensive education for all girls, catering for their individual strengths and interests. We offer a rich academic program supported by a strong cultural, sporting and co-curricular framework. Our year 12 students have an excellent record of achievement in the HSC. In 2023, 6.5 per cent of students ranked in the top 1 per cent of the state and 47.5 per cent placed in the top 10 per cent. Students are regularly included in the Top Achievers and All-Round Achievers lists.

OUR KEY STRENGTHS
We take a holistic approach to delivering excellence in education and are recognised for our outstanding music, drama, speech, debating and sporting achievements (we have one current student and three alumnae competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics), having one of the most extensive ranges of co-curricular activities available. Our international exchange program is one of the largest in Australia. From 2025, we are offering Cambridge A-Levels as an alternative to the HSC.

OUR FACILTIES
The college facilities are among the highest-calibre offered by any Australian school, including an aquatic institute, gymnasium, performing arts complex, research centre, art, design and technology studios and a centre for public speaking.

SCHOOL HISTORY
Founded in 1888 by the Presbyterian Church and situated in the Sydney suburb of Croydon, the college is set within 4.4ha of landscaped grounds, where its majestic 19th-century heritage buildings and gardens sit alongside state-of-the-art facilities.
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