What We Offer

Cultivating a Catholic imagination

The beliefs and traditions of the Catholic faith are the foundation for our learning, teaching and relationships. Students are supported in becoming independent, thoughtful and compassionate young people and we work together to ensure learning at Penola Catholic College is inclusive, positive, challenging and enjoyable. Students are involved in a diverse range of faith experiences that reflect and enhance our Catholic heritage, mission and enthusiasm for social justice, ecology and school initiatives that enliven Catholic faith and morals.

Students are treated with dignity and respect

We acknowledge and welcome parents and caregivers as the primary educators of their children. Penola is a safe, caring and welcoming environment where staff value and demonstrate the importance of continual professional learning.

Exceptional educators

Our staff are committed to fostering a learning environment that is both positive and rigorous and we aim to provide a comprehensive and diverse education that includes an extensive range of activities above and beyond traditional curricular lessons, all underpinned by a strong pastoral framework. Whether teaching or in the office Penola Catholic College staff are part of a system committed to transforming the lives of every student, every day.

A broad and diverse curriculum

Penola Catholic College is a learning community where the values of Integrity, Justice and Peace are brought to life for students, staff, families and the wider community of our parish and diocese. Students are challenged throughout their education to strive for personal growth and development in the spiritual, academic and community spheres. Penola Catholic College has a broad and diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students and to develop their individual talents. The curriculum offered at the College has the scope and breadth to cater for students at all stages of the learning journey, offering both challenges and support.

Penola is a Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) college

Penola is the only Catholic school in NSW to be designated as a P-TECH College. P-TECH enables students to be involved in developing enterprise skills in conjunction with our Industry Partners, Telstra and PwC. Students have access to and acquire very specific skills in order to be successful in diverse career pathways. In conjunction with P-Tech, we offer the iSTEM course. iSTEM and P-Tech involve real world problem solving and the development of Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability and Creativity.

Extra-Curricular Programs

Enriching the lives of our students outside the formal curriculum is a priority and we aim to provide students with the option to participate in a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including:

• Big History Project
• CAPTIVATE performing arts program including dance, drama and music
• Debating and public speaking
• Duke of Edinburgh
• History, Geography, Mathematics and Science competitions
• University links from Year 9 onwards
• Student leadership opportunities

Learning Enrichment

At Penola we recognise that each and every student is different and learning needs to be tailored to students’ individual needs and abilities. Our learning support team works alongside teachers and parents to set learning goals and strategies to enable students to be successful learners.

Sporting opportunities to state and national levels

Our sporting heritage is something that we are proud of and we encourage our students to enjoy the sporting activities that we have on offer including competition sports such as AFL, cricket and cross country and noncompetitive activities such as bush walking, golf and ice skating.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Why not contact the school to enrol today and discover the many benefits of joining the Penola community.