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Vision, mission & values

PLC’s vision, mission and values guide the College’s aspirations, direction, culture and decision-making.

 

Our vision

To form empowered women of character who change the world for good.

Our mission

To deliver an outstanding education within a Christian context that:

  • prioritises care
  • promotes holistic development and growth
  • personalises learning
  • provides enriching opportunities
  • perpetuates principled living and a service ethic
  • prepares students for their time as…scholars, thinkers, citizens, advocates, and leaders.

Our motto

The Christian foundation of PLC is expressed in our motto, Lex dei vitae lampas: The law of God is the lamp of life.

Strategic plan

Delivering outstanding girls’ education has been our enduring commitment since 1875. Our Strategic Plan outlines how PLC will achieve this across 2023 – 2027.

Presbyterian Ladies’ College acknowledges the Wurundjeri, Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians, by God’s gracious providence, of the land on which our school stands.

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