Sport in the
Senior School
At PLC, sport is more than competition – it’s connection, confidence, and community.
Whether your daughter dreams of competing at the highest level, or simply enjoys staying active with friends, there is a place for her to thrive at PLC.
Your daughter will be challenged, inspired, and supported physically, mentally, and emotionally. We want your daughter to find joy in movement, strength in teamwork, and pride in her personal progress.
IGSSA
Independent Girls’ Schools’ Sports Association (IGSSA) competition is at the heart of sport in our Senior School. Each term, hundreds of students from Years 7 to 12 represent PLC in a wide range of sports through a home-and-away format.
With multiple sporting options each term, the programme is built for both inclusivity and excellence. Whether trying a sport for the first time or aiming for elite performance, students are supported to grow, compete, and thrive as part of “Team PLC.”
Our IGSSA programme also drives our wider sporting culture – one that values participation, celebrates commitment, and recognises both effort and achievement. Guided by professional coaches and elite athletes, students are empowered to challenge themselves and reach their full potential.
Elite Pathways
For high-performing student-athletes, PLC offers structured and meaningful support through our Sports Excellence Programme and Performance Academy. These initiatives provide the environment, guidance, and flexibility needed to thrive at the highest level of sport while also succeeding academically.
Our Sports Excellence Programme supports athletes competing at club, national, and international levels across a wide variety of sports. Students are guided in time management, academic planning, travel co-ordination, wellbeing, and physical performance. The goal is simple: to help your daughter stay present and perform at her best, both in the classroom and in her sport.
The support is extended with students able to access elite-level resources and expertise in the areas of strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, and leadership.
From Olympic athletes to future stars, our pathway is about nurturing aspiration with structure and care, so every student athlete is supported to achieve her goals.
At PLC, sport is for every girl and is a vital part of how your daughter’s wellbeing will be supported. Our sport and physical activity programmes are designed to build resilience, promote belonging, and inspire lifelong engagement in physical activity.
We offer a broad and evolving range of opportunities that cater for all abilities and interests. From team sports and social games, to emerging offerings like sailing, floorball, and pickleball, our goal is to ensure every student can find joy and connection through movement.
Beyond performance, our focus is on fostering positive habits, self-confidence, and team spirit. Through House sport, competitions, and inclusive training environments, your daughter will be encouraged to try something new, feel supported by her peers, and grow as an individual.
