Our unique Explore Serve Journey (ESJ) program is an intentionally designed sequence of experiences grounded in educational theory and research to provide a peak experience to support and equip girls as they grow and transition from childhood to adulthood. At the beginning of Term 1, our Year 11 girls spent a week in the Blue Mountains hiking, canyoning, mountain climbing and abseiling.
As with the Year 9 and Year 10 ESJ program, each activity is designed not only to test physical limits but also to nurture resilience, critical thinking, the ability to work together in real-world situations and the challenge of living in community. ESJ began as a little thought more than four years ago. Today, it stands as an embedded and anticipated component of the PLC Armidale experience, reinforcing the importance of perseverance. Showing that even when progress seems slow, every small effort contributes to significant, long-term gain.