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From the President’s Pen
From the President’s Pen
We farewell the last days of Autumn! This year is certainly flying by.
As the leaves change in Armidale, we’re inspired to reflect on how the Old Girl’s Union can evolve. With thousands of members, there’s incredible potential to grow participation and shape our future together.
Purpose of Our Group
The world has changed, and so have the ways we connect. As we look to the future of the Union, we ask—how can it continue to bring meaning to its members? Beyond reminiscing, could it be a space for encouragement, collaboration, and support? We’re also working to gain access to and rebuild our contact lists, but based on the participation we’ve seen, we wonder if we’re missing the mark. Are we reaching the right people? Are members looking for something different?
If our purpose needs refining, could a rebrand help? We’re open to fresh ideas and want to hear what would make the Union a valuable, engaging space. Please let us know here.
Reunion 2025
Our reunion is coming up on August 23/24, and we’d love for it to gain momentum as a great way to reconnect! As a small volunteer group, we’re happy to facilitate the weekend—but we also want to gauge interest. Please RSVP soon if you plan to attend (everyone is welcome!) so we can finalize events based on numbers.
Committee 2026
The AGM is approaching, and with it, a chance for fresh leadership! Our dedicated committee members have served for years and are looking to pass the reins in 2026 or 2027. If you have time to help shape connections within our community, we’d love for you to get involved.
The commitment is manageable—currently, we oversee four newsletters per year (which could be streamlined to a single Green Tartan edition), the reunion, and a Christmas catch-up. Many hands make light work, but again, participation is key. So if you are looking to expand your social circle or learn new skills and have some delicious food, please get in touch.
This has been a very long President’s Pen. If you are still reading at this point, thank you!
As a parting gift, I leave you with this personal update. in January, Ben and I welcomed our second daughter, Adelaide. She is now 4 months old and to her delight has her first tooth. She is much loved by her sister Grace who smothers her at every available opportunity and is devoted to showing her the world (“look Adelaide, magpie!”, “look Adelaide, swings!”). I have included a photo of us enjoying the sun and sand at the coast.
2025 Reunion Weekend
2025 Reunion Weekend
We look forward to hosting the 2025 PLC Armidale Reunion. Exciting news for the '75, '05, and '15 alumnae - your milestone reunions are on the horizon!
Please RSVP as soon as possible to guide us in what events are required.
If you would like any recommendations on places to eat or stay, please get in contact with us at oldgirls@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
This is the schedule of events, changed up based on last year’s feedback:
Saturday 23 August
2.30pm – Afternoon Tea in the Rose Garden and school tour
5pm drinks at the Welder’s Dog
Saturday night: Dinner with year group – self organised
Sunday 24 August
10.30am – Morning tea in the Rose Garden followed by AGM and a school tour
School sleepover
School sleepover
Relive the memories of boarding life during the reunion!
The school can offer accommodation at Austin Boarding House for $90 per night, minimum 2 nights ($180 per person), if booking in groups, they can offer disounted rates. Includes bedding, communal facilities, continental breakfast, and post-event cleaning. Bring your own toiletries—other meals and transport not included. Book your nostalgic stay now by emailing the school at enquiries@plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au
Through the years
Through the years
PLC Armidale’s archive holds a rich collection of school history—uniforms, speech day booklets, drama props, scripts, correspondence, administration records, and countless photos, all sorted by year and topic. We’re exploring digitization as a project to share these treasures with Old Girls beyond Armidale.
Below are some recent photos taken from the archives that we thought you might enjoy, and some of you might even recognise!
Callout for connections
Callout for connections
Recently we have had some Old Girls contact us in the hope that we will be able to link them up with girls from their years.
• 1985 Reunion Year- Particularly anyone looking to organise a reunion this year
• 1972 - Form IV- Particularly remembers Gillian Arthur & Robin McLennan and others
• 1970 - Years 11 & 12 - Particularly Business Studies
If you are from these year groups, please reach out to us via email or on Facebook.
Growing Connection & Contact Details
Looking to connect? Ideas like a running group, book club, or mother’s group could bring us together. If you can help organize a low-time commitment club, reach out!
Update your details
Update your details
We’re keen to build a digital contact list to help members reconnect. If you’d like to join, please fill out the form below and let us know your preferences for sharing details.
If you have changed your contact details or been forwarded this newsletter by a friend, you can update your contact details with us directly or through the following link: https://forms.gle/HpdHFe56PjtQjttq8
We are also able to print and post the Green Tartan for any alumnae who do not use email. If you know of someone who may be interested, please contact us.
Share your story! Or dob in a friend!
Stories and updates are the lifeblood of the OGU. Please complete these links or share them around with any life updates you are comfortable sharing. Yes you! Children, marriages, life achievements or travel! We want to hear what you are up to!
If you are in touch with a former teacher or staff member, please pass on the link. We would love to hear from the people who helped shape our education and school experiences.
Want to know what is happening at PLC Armidale? Check out the latest issue of the Lion's Roar HERE
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