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Penrhos College Alumni

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 As we eagerly await the return of our current Year 8s from their adventure camp in Margaret River, we #Throwback to 2009 when the girls enjoyed a week of abseiling, rock climbing and mountain biking activities designed to build resilience and self-confidence. Do you have any favourite camping memories? #ThrowbackThursday #Camp

25.01.2022 Ahead of tomorrows interhouse Athletics Carnival for our Secondary students, we throwback to 2002, when our squad competed in the National All-Schools Championships in Tasmania. Can you spot any familiar faces? I see Mr Fandry! #ThrowbackThursday #PenrhosSport #Athletics

24.01.2022 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/ #AlumniMentors #PenrhosAlumni

23.01.2022 This Tuesday, our annual MathsNight@Penrhos award ceremony features a Q&A panel made up of three inspirational members of our alumni who will talk about their career journeys after graduation, and the importance of their skills in STEM. We look forward to the return of our Uni Maths Mentor Gillian Rackham (2016), 2017 Maths Mentor Captain Megan Petty (2017) and Alinda Lee (2015) who was involved in our very first Profs@Perkins STEM co-curricular program. If you’d like to offer your skills and time to our Alumni Mentoring Program, please email [email protected]. #PenrhosOldGirls #PenrhosAlumni #MathsMentor #AlumniMentor #WomenInSTEM

23.01.2022 In this final week, Meg shares her spotlight with Rob Taylor, who will act as our interim Principal through Semester 2. Rob is our Dean of Academic Administration and has been a great support to Meg Melville over many years. We throwback here to 2007, where Meg and Rob are both pictured with the Student Council. #ThrowbackThursday #WelcomeRob

22.01.2022 We #Throwback to this College first, when Year 10 girls first braved the great outdoors at Wooleen Station in 2008! Year 10 is the pinnacle of the Camp Program at Penrhos - the girls get to demonstrate their leadership and independence over an eight-day journey in the outback. Any recognisable faces here? #ThrowbackThursday #GreatOutdoors #WooleenStation

22.01.2022 Penrhos alum Kylie Pettit (Bolt, 1998) is Acting Regional Aged and Palliative Care Manager for the entire South West region of WA. Kylies team is committed to protecting residents in regional aged care facilities, while necessarily preparing for a next potential wave of COVID-19. Thank you Kylie, for your dedication in helping to #FlattenTheCurve. #ClassOf1998 #ExtraordinaryWomen #ProudAlumMoment

22.01.2022 Penrhos alumna Emma Reid (2005) is proud to be recognised for giving blood 110 times to date! Emma first became a blood donor aged 16, when the van came to the Penrhos Boarding House. Her real commitment followed, when her close friend and fellow alum Emma Pauley (2006) needed frequent donations in the battle she bravely fought and lost against cancer. Today, Emma Reid continues to give blood for those who need it and encourages everyone to do the same, via their closest Australian Red Cross Blood Service #ProudAlumMoment #DonateBloodToday

22.01.2022 As we warm up for the opening night of our annual College production of My Fair Lady next Thursday, we #Throwback to the year Oliver hit the stage. Does anyone remember the year? Is that you Briallen Clarke? #ThrowbackThursday #SchoolProduction

21.01.2022 Our Alumni Association has a vision to create an Alumni Lookout on the rooftop deck of the College's new Science Innovation Centre, due for completion in January 2021. We seek 250 alumni to bring this idea to life - 250 x $300 contributions will achieve the $75,000 required to secure naming rights for the lifetime of the building, including a plaque featuring individual donor names and years of graduation. Claim your space today and support the next generation of learning by visiting https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/giving/alumnicollectivegiving/ #PenrhosCollege #PenrhosAlumni #PayitForward

21.01.2022 Bangs, perms and technology can you guess what year this is? #ThrowbackThursday

20.01.2022 Penrhos Old Girl Genevieve McCarthy (2005) is an Off West End Theatre Award (Offie) nominated actor whose career began in Australian productions of Les Miserables and The Sound of Music, whilst still studying at Penrhos. After graduating with an MA in Music Theatre from The Royal Academy of Music in London, Genevieve went on to appear as Aphrodite in the world premiere of new musical Mythic; her many accomplishments include performing as a soloist for Bill Clinton and appearing in a film with Mila Kunis. Genevieve is holding a Music Theatre Audition Workshop in Perth on 10 and 11 October - perfect for Year 10-12 students with a passion for music theatre or an interest in auditioning for drama school. Email [email protected] for more information. #AlumniMentor #PenrhosAlum

19.01.2022 Spotted! Penrhos alum and former boarder Karyn Wiggins (1997) featured on online regional platform Rural Room. Karyn is the largest hot chilli grower in WA and part of a new generation of confident, well-educated women who are applying their skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for competitive edge in Australian agriculture. Read Karyns story and how Aussie actress Margot Robbie was challenged to handle the heat of her extreme chillies! #ProudAlumMoment #PenrhosBoarding #Chilli #WAProduce Check out her page via Moore Veggies

18.01.2022 REGIONAL ALUMNI REUNITE we are heading inland to reconnect with past boarding families over sundowner drinks followed by series of free wellbeing seminars for parents. Penrhos Full Circle is a wellbeing initiative led by psychologists to support parents and caregivers. Register at www.penrhos.wa.edu.au/fullcircleregional for Newdegate, Narembeen and Quairading 22 24 September. All are welcome so please bring along your friends. #PenrhosBoarding #RegionalRoadshow

18.01.2022 What a pleasure it was to have past students, staff, parents and Council members join us for today's traditional Founders' Day celebrations. Our guests enjoyed a chapel service, along with student performances and a buffet lunch. A big thank you to all involved particularly, it was wonderful to welcome back our Old Kobeelyans for the very first time. #PenrhosOldGirls #Founders

17.01.2022 Alumni considering Penrhos College for their daughter are invited to tour our Early Learning Centre, followed by a free seminar on wellbeing and positive parenting strategies with our Psychologist Tracy Hart. Places are limited, so register now for an introduction to the Penrhos Full Circle initiative for parents and carers. penrhos.wa.edu.au/fullcircle Wednesday, 24 June 4pm 5.30pm #PenrhosCollege #Welcome #EarlyYears #NextGeneration

14.01.2022 As we continue the celebrations of #LanguageWeek at Penrhos, we #Throwback to 2009 when our girls travelled to Italy to immerse themselves in the culture, food, sights and shopping - molto bene! Comment on your favourite international school tour memories below! #CulturalExchange #Italy #PenrhosCollege

13.01.2022 Alum Genevieve McCarthy (2005) announced in the The West Australian this weekend that she and fellow leading lady Amy Manford will host their intensive one-on-one coaching and mock audition scenarios at Penrhos Colleges function centre on October 10-11 - perfect for Year 10-12 students with a passion for music theatre or an interest in auditioning for drama school. Read the full article in Saturday's West. #PenrhosDrama #PenrhosAlum #AlumMentor

13.01.2022 INTERN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR ALUMNI Penrhos Marketing and Development Department. Calling all second, third and fourth year university students who wish to complete an internship as part of their Marketing-related degree. We are looking for alumni who are seeking to go on to a Marketing-related career and would benefit from hands-on experience in: Social media content and the graphic design of social media posts Content development, including photography and filming... PR and media relations Writing and editing articles for College publications Event organisation General administration Our internship program offers meaningful learning, training and skill development for your CV. This is an excellent opportunity to gain confidence and experience working in a busy office, within an environment that is already familiar to you. If you went to Penrhos College and are a motivated team player who uses their initiative and welcomes constructive feedback and direction, we want to hear from you! Email Rowan on [email protected] See more

13.01.2022 We love to hear what our Old Girls have been up to since graduation. Whether it's career achievements, travel, weddings, babies - we would be delighted to share your news with our alumni community via the Penrhosian magazine, the Dragon’s Breath newsletter, or the Penrhos College Alumni Facebook page. Please email stories, updates and photos to [email protected] by 21 November. #Classof2005 #PenrhosAlumni

12.01.2022 Last week, we celebrated Meg Melville, sixth Principal of Penrhos College whose extraordinary contribution over four decades has left an inspiring mark on generations of girls. From us all, we thank you Mrs Melville! #MEGXIT #PenrhosCollege #PerthSchool

12.01.2022 Heres a precious #Throwback to 1976 when Book Week was celebrated in the Jubilee Hall. We look forward to seeing a host of creative characters at our annual Book Week parade tomorrow! Thank you to alum Jodi Corica (1986) for sending in these photos, if you have any fond photo memories youd like to share, please send to [email protected] #BookWeek #ThrowbackThursday #Costumes

12.01.2022 To our wonderful Old Girls! We are delighted with Premier Mark McGowans recent announcement on the latest easing of restrictions and we are hoping to confirm new dates for your 20, 30, 40 and 50 year reunions just as soon as possible! Be sure to tag your classmates in your comments below, so they know to follow the Penrhos Alumni Facebook page for updates. #PenrhosAlumni #PenrhosOldGirls #Reunions

11.01.2022 Today, we #Throwback to the 80s when ‘Chunions’ became a hit at the Penrhos canteen! A reminder to our 1980 and 1990 Leavers to bring an appetite to their reunion this Friday, where this old favourite will be served! Last minute tickets to tomorrow’s reunion are available for purchase at our website, so tag your past class mates and don’t miss out! https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/events #ThrowbackThursday #PenrhosAlumni #Reunion

10.01.2022 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. Whose muddy face is that?! #ThrowbackThursday #Classof2010 #OutdoorExperiences

10.01.2022 A Penrhosian is someone who demonstrates resilience and what character trait could be more relevant in 2020? We are seeking positive stories from members of our alumni who have found silver linings in the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, if youve identified an opportunity to re-train or up-skill. Email [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook #WeWantToHearFromYou #ProudAlumMoment #StayConnected

08.01.2022 We are deeply saddened on the passing of 2005 Leaver, Helen Alguire. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family Michael, Hugh, Lynne and friends as we reflect on Helens time as a cherished member of the College. Helen will be forever in our hearts and memories; may she now rest in peace. #PenrhosAlumni #Classof2005

08.01.2022 Congratulations to 2019 Leaver Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, who was crowned winner of the Royal Fremantle Amateur Golf Open over the weekend. Not only is she the first female to have ever accomplished this feat, but Maddison also set a new course record with a hole-in-one. Well done, Maddison! #ProudAlumMoment #Golf #Classof2019 #PenrhosCollege

08.01.2022 The Combined Independent Girls Schools Annual #Golf Day (CIGS) took place yesterday - and our Penrhos / Kobeelya team won! Huge congratulations, ladies! #Golf #Penrhos #Alumni

06.01.2022 We were lucky enough to have 1999 Penrhos School Captain Megan Wynn return as an #AlumMentor to chat with our Year 11 Media Production and Analysis students recently. Meg is an award winning #Producer working predominantly in the UK film and television industry. Having also worked on local Australian productions such as Offspring and Rush, as well as international films like The Invisible Man, You Should Have Left and The Mountain Between Us, Meg had a wealth of knowledge to share with students. The girls loved hearing stories from set, and receiving valuable advice on careers in the film and television industry. #Mentoring #PenrhosAlum #ProudAlumMoment

06.01.2022 Life is a journey, so it's only appropriate that we throw back to Meg Melvilles commissioning service in 2011, at which she was initiated as sixth Principal of Penrhos College. Stay with us on memory lane as we dedicate our #ThrowbackThursday series for the month of June to Meg. #Megxit

05.01.2022 Penrhos alumna, Genevieve McCarthy (2005), is proud to present the best of Disney at her upcoming production - The Magical Music of Animation! Alongside West-End star Amy Manford and The West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra, this musical extravaganza will feature hits from Frozen, The Little Mermaid and Trolls we challenge anyone not to sing along! Bring the family to Perth Concert Hall between 11am and 1pm on Sunday, 13 December wear your finest fancy dress to catch the eye of performing princesses and a special guest from the North Pole! Tickets here https://www.perthconcerthall.com.au//the-magical-music-of- #PenrhosAlumni #ProudAlumMoment #PerformingArts #HolidayActivities

05.01.2022 Check out the view from the top of our all-new Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre and help Penrhos alumni claim this inspirational space! We need 250 Old Girls to form a collective to bring this idea to life - 250 x $300 contributions will achieve the $75,000 required for rooftop naming rights for the lifetime of the building. Support the Alumni Lookout Fundraising Campaign now via this link https://penrhos.wa.edu.au/giving/alumnicollectivegiving/ #PenrhosCollege #PayItForward #ProudAlumMoment

02.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 We are very proud to learn that dual rowing world champion and Penrhos alum Amber Bradley (1997) is one of three sporting greats to be inducted into the WA Sporting Hall of Champions this week. With two world championships, two Olympic appearances and six Australian sculling titles to her name, Bradley is the first rower to be featured in the illustrious hall of fame. Read more from The West here: https://thewest.com.au//star-studded-trio-terry-gale-amber #ProudAlumMoment #PenrhosAlumni

01.01.2022 This week, we celebrate Meg Melvilles career at Penrhos as she retires from her role as sixth Principal. In answering her profile questions, Meg reminds us that she first started at the College as a teacher of economics in 1979; since then, Meg has inspired generations of young girls in becoming extraordinary women, and we thank her most sincerely today for her outstanding commitment to girls education in WA across the last 30 years. #TeacherTuesday #MEGXIT 1. How long have... you worked at Penrhos College? In total, 30 years - but in two blocks: 1979 to 1987, and 1997 to 2020. 2. What is your current role and what other roles have you held at Penrhos? I am currently Principal and have also held roles as teacher of Economics, Head of Department, Head of Year and Head of Senior School - all at Penrhos. How lucky I have been, to have been given so many opportunities at the school that I love! 3. When did you first know you wanted to work in education and why? When I was five years old. I always wanted to be a teacher. I loved writing on the blackboard with chalk at kindergarten. 4. What are the most significant changes in education that you have observed over the decades? I have witnessed huge changes since I began teaching in 1979. Probably the most significant would be in the empowerment of girls as they become young women, so that they can become agents of change to make our world a better place. Technology has been transformative in this, too. 5. Do you have any favourite stories/experiences from your time working at Penrhos? So many, I really dont know where to start! Probably one of the most memorable was one of our Year 2s telling her mum that she couldnt remember if I had been at Penrhos for 40 or 400 years! 6. Do you have a favourite quote? There is more to us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less. Kurt Hahn. 7. What is your proudest career achievement? Being appointed to the role of Principal of Penrhos College - the dream role! I remember breaking the exciting news to my mum, who told me how pleased she was, saying, you worked far too hard as the Head of Senior School! 8. What was your greatest learning in your role as Principal of Penrhos College? The role of Principal has given me huge opportunity for personal and professional growth. Perhaps the greatest learning has come from the need to be patient. To listen to people and to really try to understand where they are coming from, so that we can find the way forward.