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Penrhos College

Locality: Como, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9368 9500

Address: 6 Morrison Street 6152 Como, Western Australia, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.penrhos.wa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Opening Night of the #Art, #Photography and #Media Exhibition [UN]COMMON GROUND showcased our talented Year 11 and 12 Creative Arts students work from 2020. The Exhibition was opened by esteemed WA artist Mikaela Castledine, our most recent Artist in Residence, with awards presented by Acting Principal Rob Taylor and Old Kobeelyans' Association President, Jill Clarke. Thank you to the families and friends who attended and supported students at last nights event. The Exhibition will be on display until 21 September, be sure to check it out in the CADC. #PenrhosCollege #Exhibition #OpeningNight

24.01.2022 Each year, Sustainable September calls us to focus on the way we are living the way we maintain, use up or spoil the earths resources and how we are impacting our planet and the people of the world. And it reminds us to work for a world for all to share, both now and in the future. We live in a vibrant world may we give time to caring for it, whether it be planting something to bring forth food, picking up the rubbish that scars its beauty or writing letters to encourage good legislation for its protection (Ecochurches WA, Sustainable September 2020). #SustainableSeptember #SundayReflection

24.01.2022 Head of Junior School, Wayne Revitt, shares his vision for wellbeing in our Junior School. A range of new initiatives and activities will help build character strengths and positive relationships, with focus on what it means to be a good person and to always think beyond oneself. Expect some exciting changes in Term 4 and beyond. Read the latest at our blog https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/news/a-warm-focus-on-wellbeing/ #PenrhosJuniorSchool #Wellbeing

23.01.2022 Our Year 12s recently celebrated the Mother Daughter Dinner - a lovely evening including three-course meal, plus presentation of Penrhos alumni dragon charms and gratitude flowers to thank mums for their ongoing support. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2020 and their families back to the College for their final Valedictory celebrations on 21 October. #PenrhosCollege #MotherDaughter #Graduation

23.01.2022 In 2020, we were encouraged to ‘wander out yonder’ due to border restrictions on travel outside WA. We’d love to hear from boarding families and alumni whose regional businesses benefited from the local tourism boom. Who has silver linings to share from what was a very peculiar year?! We want to share your story comment below or email [email protected] #PenrhosBoarding #Regional #Wandering #WesternAustralia Photo credit: Rural Room

21.01.2022 Today, on Fathers Day, we remember the men in our lives who have loved, supported and strengthened us. Thank you - you mean the world to us. What is a dad? A dad is a person whos loving and kind, and often he knows what you have on your mind. Hes someone who listens, suggests and defends; a dad can be one of your very best friends. Hes proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, a dad can be patient, helpful and strong. In all that you do, a dads love plays a part; theres always a place for him deep in your heart. And each year that passes, youre even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call him your dad! (Author Unknown) #FathersDay #SundayReflection

21.01.2022 So great to see the hard work, team spirit and determination of the Penrhos Athletics Squad at yesterdays interschool carnival. Huge congratulations to Iona Presentation College for their first ever Athletics win at IGSSA in its 58 year history. We look forward to competing again when we host the 2021 IGSSA Athletics Carnival next year! You can see the full results in the next PCN #PenrhosSport #IGSSA #Athletics

20.01.2022 This year in the Uniting Church, the theme for Sustainable September is - now is the time to act. The Uniting Church promotes care for all creation and encourages all members to take actions that will lead to a more sustainable planet for future generations. As the Uniting Church, we believe we are connected to all Gods creation and we have a commitment to work towards sustainable and non-exploitative living. Our world is gravely threatened by climate change, and it is our responsibility to act to limit the worst impacts and stand in solidarity with those who are most vulnerable. (Dr Deidre Palmer, Uniting Church President). To read more about the Uniting Churchs Sustainable September plan, head to https://uniting.church/a-new-season-of-caring/ #SundayReflection #SustainableSeptember #Care

20.01.2022 Ahead of Fathers Day this Sunday, we #Throwback to 2012 when our dad and daughter duos celebrated a night to remember at the South Perth Yacht Club for the annual Father Daughter Dinner! Tag those familiar faces! #FathersDay #ThrowbackThursday

20.01.2022 Ahead of our annual Mother Daughter Dinner this Saturday, we #Throwback to 2009 when our Year 12 Leavers celebrated their Penrhos journeys with their mums. Tag any familiar faces to keep your old school friends connected to Penrhos through Facebook! #MotherDaughter #Alumni #ThrowbackThursday

20.01.2022 Parents are warmly invited to gather in the Rixon Foyer as we farewell our Deputy Head of Junior School, Helen Hepworth, and celebrate her 26 years of outstanding service to our Junior School. Our P&F will host a Parent Morning Tea after the Junior School End of Term Assembly 9.30am 10am this Friday, 27 November. #FondFarewell #PenrhosCollege #JuniorSchool

19.01.2022 Some people just have a natural calling to teaching, even if they havent realised it yet! As a lifelong learner, Nicole Briggs eventually immersed herself in education and teaching and has never looked back. She considers it a great privilege to guide discussions that will hopefully help to shape our next generations. #TeacherTuesdays #EnglishDepartment 1. What do you teach? I teach English and Literature in Secondary School.... 2. When did you first know you wanted to become a teacher? The funny thing is that I never wanted to be a teacher! In fact, it was the one job I was adamant as a child that I would never do! After studying English Literature and Political Science and completing my Honours, I just kept getting this nagging feeling that I should teach. I eventually relented and enrolled to complete my Graduate Diploma in Education, and I have never looked back. 3. What are your favourite things about teaching? For me, the relationship that I have with my students is by far the best part of teaching. In a subject like English where we are dealing with global views and exploring our world, I see it as a privilege to guide discussions which will hopefully help to shape our next generations. 4. Do you have a favourite quote? I try to live by the Micah Mandate (Micah 6:8) which says: What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. 5. Do you have any interesting hobbies? In my spare time, I enjoy watching my children play sport - particularly cricket, hockey and football Ill watch any sport really! I enjoy reading, jigsaw puzzles and gardening. I love animals and have a golden retriever and two Burmese cats, who keep me entertained.

19.01.2022 One of the highlights of 2020 to date is the exciting launch of Penrhos Full Circle, our new wellbeing initiative led by College Psychologist Tracy Hart. Tracy is working with groups of parents and carers both face-to-face and via technology - to help support the wellbeing of our girls, as part of our pastoral care offering. Join the closed Facebook group Penrhos Full Circle to learn more about Tracy via this weeks #TeacherTuesday #WellbeingWeek #RUOK What is your role a...t Penrhos? I have been in the role of College Psychologist at Penrhos for nearly 10 years. This year, I have been privileged to initiate Penrhos Full Circle - supporting our caregivers to, in turn, support the mental health and wellbeing of our girls. The workshops and seminars have been very popular so far. When did you first know you wanted a career in education? I was lucky enough to have some wonderful mentors in high school, who really inspired me. I can't remember ever thinking of doing anything else! I started retraining as a psychologist after teaching for five years and I have held roles in learning support, pastoral care and careers along the way. I have never really left school or education settings. What are your favourite things about your role? I can't think of anything more important than supporting the adults in our girls lives, knowing that the benefits will come back full circle to the girls. I love working with groups and assisting caregivers to work out helpful conversations and practices for their own context. Do you have a favourite quote? You cant stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. Jon Kabat-Zinn Do you have any hobbies? I love to study, dream about travel, travel when I can, spend time with family and friends and drink good coffee! I also love musical theatre! What is your proudest career achievement? I was so excited to win an NGS Super Scholarship to train in London during my 2019 long service leave. It inspired me to continue exploring group mental health and reinvigorated a passion for early intervention and preventative services like Full Circle.

19.01.2022 Ahead of the online World Mathematics Team Championships this Sunday, we #Throwback to 2014 when Penrhos students competed overseas for the first time in the Singaporean International Mathematics Challenge. Can you spot the Penrhos students in the crowd, standing out in green? #ThrowbackThursday #STEM #Mathematics #InternationalOpportunities

18.01.2022 How exciting it will be to open the doors of our new and much-anticipated Science Innovation Centre at the beginning of Term 1. This amazing new facility has been generously supported by our donor community, and our current and future Penrhosians will reap the benefits for years to come! #WomenInSTEM #PenrhosCollege #PerthSchool

17.01.2022 This mornings Year 5 showcase was an exciting learning journey through Term 3 History, English, Art and Library - a proud occasion for both parents and teachers! Our overarching question - Is there more than one perspective? - prompted the girls to think from different points of view, to constructively challenge each others thoughts and ideas, in helping to build a free-thinking, open-minded community. Well done, girls! #Exhibition #PenrhosJuniorSchool

17.01.2022 Thursday, 10 September is Penrhos College Wellbeing Day which coincides with R U OK day. R U OK day serves to remind us about the importance of checking in with friends, family members and classmates. Asking if someone is OK promotes community connection and lets people know we care. Weve linked this day to Wellbeing Day as we recognise the importance of looking out for ourselves, each other and other members of our community. A range of on-campus activities have been pla...nned that encourage us to relax and reconnect with one another creative colouring in, guided meditation, making gratitude cards to show appreciation for loved ones. Houses will join together for lunch to enjoy fellowship and fun. Students are expected to wear their house shirt and sports uniform and accessorise with a funky hat for SS students and funky socks for JS students a prize will go to the best house photo! #RUOKDay #MentalHealth #Wellbeing See more

17.01.2022 On Monday, our Year 10 Enterprise and Management students held their annual Asian Business Luncheon. Each group beautifully represented a range of countries from Thailand, South Korea, Japan, India or China. Family, friends and teachers were invited to immerse themselves in that particular culture and thoroughly enjoyed learning from the girls about the political, cultural and economic aspect of that countrywhilst enjoying traditional cuisine. #Culture #Enterprise #PenrhosCollege #BusinessWomen

17.01.2022 We are sending good vibes to those girls who are representing Penrhos at the Year 7-10 WA Volleyball Schools Cup we are delighted to report that we have 6 teams through to the finals, which will be played tomorrow. Watch out for the results from Lords Recreation Centre and Warwick Stadium next week. Good luck girls! #PenrhosSport #PenrhosVolleyball

16.01.2022 #Congratulations to our Student Leadership Team for their triumph in the annual Penrhos vs Wesley College Perth #Netball game winning by a comfortable 11- 4. Despite the need to uphold tradition by swapping uniforms (and donning a range of questionable beards and monobrows!), it was a hard-played game with a great spectator turnout. Better luck next year, Wesley! #PenrhosSport #BrotherSchool #GirlPower

16.01.2022 Enter our Tuition Fees Raffle for your chance to win a $20,000 credit towards your 2021 school fees! A limited 1,000 tickets are on sale now at $50 each there is no limit to the number of tickets an entrant may purchase. Assuming all tickets are sold, each ticket has a 1 in 1,000 chance of winning! All proceeds from the draw will be used to support the Penrhos College Foundations Science Innovation Centre capital campaign. Buy your tickets now at https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/tuitionfeesraffle/ #PenrhosCollege #Winner

16.01.2022 We can now proudly say we are the top female #Volleyball school in the state! Well done to all 100 girls who participated over the five day 2020 WA Volleyball Schools Cup competition - Penrhos walked away with no less than five gold and five silver medals. Winning the Overall Female Trophy was the biggest coup, as this is traditionally won by Rossmoyne SHS our biggest volleyball rival! Massive thanks to Michael Ruggiero, Kenrick Armitage and our alumni coaches, who so passionately gave up their time to lead the girls to victory. Keep an eye out for the full results in the next PCN including the most valued players. #PenrhosSport #PenrhosVolleyball #AlumniMentors

16.01.2022 The tree is trimmed, the stockings hung, the stories read, the carols sung. I’ve placed the gifts beneath the tree, the stockings bulge with mystery. The scene is set for Christmas Eve, but then before I turn to leave, there in the stable small and brown I lay the baby Jesus down soft gently in his manger bed, wisps of straw to pillow his head. Somehow I feel the hours spent in making Christmas evident - the wrappings sparkling green and red, the sugar cakes and gingerbread, beribboned wreaths and candleshine - all these are proffered gifts of mine made up of thoughts and love and time. Just simple gestures, not sublime, but offered in his name today. My efforts seem in some small way much like the Magi’s gifts of old - my frankincense and myrrh and gold (Ethel Dietrich). #SundayReflection #Advent #Christmas

15.01.2022 Year 7 students from Penrhos and Wesley College Perth collaborate in academic and pastoral learning opportunities this week. The jam-packed schedule, hosted across both campuses, will foster 21st Century skills as students learn to navigate a dynamic modern world with a unique range of facilities. These initiatives are designed to allow students to discover new ways of working with one another in the context of co-ed working environments. #PenrhosCollege #BrotherSchool #PerthSchool

15.01.2022 Wellbeing Day at Penrhos started off with the Junior School showing off their #Yoga poses including the tree, the frog and the seed. Can you spot everyones whacky socks? #Wellbeing #RUOKDay #SelfCare

15.01.2022 Dont miss your opportunity to win your 2021 tuition fees tickets are selling fast! To be in with a chance to receive a credit of $20,000 towards your tuition account, buy your raffle tickets now at https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/tuitionfeesraffle/ #PenrhosCollege #WinnerWinner

12.01.2022 A range of on-campus activities took place today for Wellbeing Day to encourage us to relax and reconnect with one another creative colouring in, guided meditation and making gratitude cards to show appreciation for loved ones. #RUOKDay #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

11.01.2022 We were all jealous of the Year 11 Physics excursion to @AdventureWorld as temperatures rose to 30 degrees today. The girls spent the morning looking up, down, and all around as they analysed the science of motion on rollercoasters and waterslides, culminating in a healthy picnic lunch. #Physics #STEM #PenrhosLearningExperiences

11.01.2022 Recently selected Madalah Youth Leaders Chiara Miller-Sabbioni (Yr 10), Talicia Griffin (Yr 10) and Jilaya Collard (Yr attended the first @MADALAH Youth Leadership Summit this term, held at Bilya Koort Boodja which focused on strengthening their leadership skills and sense of community. See the video here https://fb.watch/20B4uvUL49/ #FutureLeaders #Madalah

11.01.2022 Menrhos warmly invites the Penrhos community to an exciting day out at Adventure World on 8 December from 10am - a fantastic opportunity for dads and daughters to catch up and celebrate the start of the summer holidays! While the bold and daring brave the Kraken and Abyss rides, little ones can enjoy the excitement of the Dragon’s Kingdom and have a splash in the kiddy pool. Book now at the following link and we hope to see you there! https://penrhos.wa.edu.au//menrhos-family-fun-day-at-adve/ #AdventureWorld #CommunityEvent #PenrhosCollege

11.01.2022 Our Year 10 girls are busy preparing to leave on their Year 10 camp next week to Wooleen Station. We #Throwback to 2010 when our girls jumped right into their outback experience testing their skills in abseiling, rock climbing and hiking in the great outdoors. Whos muddy face is that?! #ThrowbackThursday #Classof2010 #OutdoorExperiences

10.01.2022 For the past two years, Penrhos students in Years 7-11 have baked cookies, packaged them and attached a kind message for Homeless Connect Perth. This year, our students baked 1,200 yummy cookies to show their love and support for those experiencing hardship during the Christmas period - another great example of the Penrhos culture of giving. #CommunityService #GiveBack #PenrhosCollege

09.01.2022 Good luck to our amazing Athletics squad, who are competing in the IGSSA competition tomorrow - we hope our all-star athletes will run, throw and hurdle their way to victory at the State Athletics Stadium. All 91 students were fired up and ready to at this mornings send-off go Penrhos! The whole school is behind you! #PenrhosSport #IGSSA #Athletics

09.01.2022 In spite of these uncertain times, Penrhos remains firmly committed to our scholarships and bursary program for families who would not otherwise afford a private education for their daughter. Find out more about how Penrhos College scholarships and bursaries can present your family with the opportunity of a lifetime. https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships-bursaries/ Closing date 19 February 2021. #PerthGirlsSchool #PerthScholarships #AllGirlsLearning

08.01.2022 Today we #Throwback to a very merry Christmas in 1992! It is tradition here at Penrhos for our Junior School girls to take part in the annual nativity performance in the Chapel, can you spot any familiar faces from the cast? #Christmas #ThrowbackThursday #Nativity

08.01.2022 Its Sustainable September - may the first month of spring refresh our awareness and mindfulness of our role in caring for the earth for plants and animals, landforms, rivers, lakes and oceans and living in ways that give back more to the world than we take. Penrhos is proud to be fundraising for Wheelchairs for Kids and Greening Australia this month - in a bid to reduce plastic use, we are selling eco-friendly food wraps and pockets ($20 for four, flowers or cargo) and eco-packs ($5 each in white, beige or pink) - perfect Fathers Day gifts available for purchase from the Chaplaincy drop by or contact Chaplain Claire: [email protected]. #Environment #Sustainability #SustainableSeptember.

08.01.2022 Our Year 8s and 11s joined forces during Form time for the Big Sister Program and headed outside to play games, blow bubbles and enjoy the sunshine together. #NewFriendships #ConnectForm #PenrhosCollege #BigSister #PastoralCare

07.01.2022 Single ticket holder Brittany Martin is the very lucky winner of our first-ever Tuition Fee Raffle! I thought it was a prank when Chris Gee rang to say I’d won, said Brittany Martin, who shared the excitement with husband Damian and two daughters Maggie, due to start Kindy in 2021 and Bonnie starting in Pre-K in 2022. Read the full story in the summer issue of the Penrhosian magazine or at our blog https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/news/tuition-fee-raffle-winners/ #PenrhosCollege #PenrhosCommunity #WinnerWinner

06.01.2022 Our Junior School girls have been busy making hand-made gifts for dad and we just love the very special performance they gave of their new favourite song I love my dad. We wish all Penrhos dads and dad-figures a wonderful Fathers Day this weekend! #FathersDay #Menrhos

04.01.2022 To top off a fantastic IGSSA basketball season, our Year 7/8 A, B, C, and D teams each won an IGSSA pennant in their grade! For the first time ever, Penrhos also finished just one point behind St Mary's Anglican Girls' School in second place for Overall Champion School in 2020. #Basketball #PenrhosSport #Congratulations

04.01.2022 We were excited to have Starlight Children's Foundation's mascot Star Man visit to collect special art packs for the ‘Starlight Art Project’ - a student community service initiative to support the OOBAR Art Program at Perth Children’s Hospital. Our students have been very generous in giving up their art supplies, pocket money and time to create the 80 packs we have donated since the start of November. Well done girls! #CommunityService #StarlightFoundation #PerthChildrensHospital

03.01.2022 Snap, crackle, pop and BANG were just some of the sounds at Fridays Science Fair. Secondary School students were busy playing putt-putt golf, popping bubbles, jumping through the ooblek pool and covering their ears during Prof Maddisons famous imploding drum experiment! Thanks to the Science Department for putting on such a show! #ScienceWeek #STEM #WomenInSTEM

03.01.2022 Calling all experienced softball, waterpolo and AFL coaches for the upcoming IGSSA season. Do you have the skills, experience and passion to give back to the Penrhos community through coaching? We are looking for 15 coaches to work with our Secondary teams in training and games twice a week. This is a paid commitment - please express your interest by emailing [email protected] with your name, qualification/experience level and contact details, or visit our blog for more details https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/n/softball-waterpolo-afl-coaches/

03.01.2022 Our curious Year 7s put their forensic investigatory skills to the test, analysing the aftermath of an eerie crime scene. They later used their mathematics skills to unravel complex puzzles and unveil hidden answers to help them solve the crime. #STEM #Investigators #PenrhosCollege #PerthSchool #WomeninSTEM

02.01.2022 Its all go for tomorrows lunch-time Science Fair in the Amphitheatre. Secondary School students will try their hand at putt-putt golf, catch the bubble, ooblek pool, the backward steering bike, obstacle courses, giant jenga, liquid N2 marshmallows and Prof Maddisons famous imploding drum experiment! #ScienceWeek #STEM #WomenInSTEM

01.01.2022 The Senior IGSSA Dance squad amazed their peers with yesterdays performance in the Margaret Way Courtyard. The hours invested in learning and practicing their choreography really paid off, and the result was truly a spectacle to behold well done, girls! #IGSSADance #SecondarySchool #Dancers

01.01.2022 We look forward to welcoming families on campus tonight for the opening night of our annual Art, Media and Photography exhibition where our talented Year 11 and 12 students will showcase their work. No RSVP required #PenrhosArt