Day in the Life

At home. At School.

A PLC Boarding day is never an ordinary day.

After classes, girls move to and from the Boarding House, participating in sports, music, art and a wide range of co-curricular activities offered at the school, before sitting down to dinner and an evening of study, activities and relaxation.

We believe in the importance of maintaining close connections with family and encourage students to return home regularly on the weekend if they live a reasonable distance from the school, or visit relatives who have been pre-approved by parents and guardians.

"Boarding is a very social experience at PLC"

Daily Routines

With so many girls all leading busy, active lives, a regular week-day routine is necessary to accommodate the needs of all students.

A typical week day looks like the following:

Monday to Friday
6.45 am - 8.15am	Breakfast in the Dining Room
8am	School Nurse is available
8.15am	Girls Leave for classes
10.45	Morning Tea
12.50pm	Lunch in the Dining Room
3.35pm - 4.15pm	Afternoon Tea
5.30pm	Girls return to the Boarding House
6pm	Dinner in the Dining Room
6.45pm	Prep Time begins for Years 7-12
8pm	Prep Time finishes for Years 7-12
8.30pm	Supper
10.30pm	Quiet Time in the Boarding House

Girls can sign out to go shopping locally any weekday after school, or further afield on weekends. Year 7 and 8 girls are accompanied on weekend outings by a boarding house staff member. Year 9–11 girls can go out together in small groups if leave arrangements are approved by Heads of Boarding. Younger girls go in small groups whilst Year 12 students sometimes go unaccompanied.

Boarders may change into casual clothes for the evening meal and uniforms are not worn during weekends.

Sharing meals is an important part of the Boarding experience

The Boarding House Dining Room is light-filled and situated with expansive garden views in the centre of the campus. All meals and snacks are prepared by Alliance Catering and the girls regularly suggest new menu items and meal choices.