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Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is a Catholic co-educational school for students from Years 7 to 12. We incorporate a traditional HSC pathway for Years 11 and 12. Our learning environment focuses on providing students the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills, in order for them to become passionate and resilient lifelong learners.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Penola is a chance for your family to be part of our story too! More...


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We warmly welcome new families to join our school community. Enquiries and enrolment applications for all grades are welcome any time of the year, although the main enrolment period is between March and May in the year before your child will start at our school.


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09 Jul 2025

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⭐ VISIT TO PARLIAMENT OF NSW & HYDE PARK BARRACKS ⭐ Our Year 10 Commerce students recently joined our Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students, Mrs Ftynogiannis, Mrs Vella, and Mr Seale, on a fun day in the city to visit the Parliament of NSW and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. The group discussed upcoming development and issues of importance to local youth with our local member, Mrs Karen McKeown OAM MP, who was very impressed with the inquisitiveness of our future voters. The group also watched in astonishment the theatrics of Question Time in both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers to see how our legal system works in action. The group finished the day living our convict history with an audio guide walk-through of the UNESCO World Heritage Hyde Park Barracks. Mrs Ftynogiannis, Mrs Vella, and Mr Seale commented that it was terrific to see the students immerse themselves in such vital stories of Sydney's Indigenous and colonial history.
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08 Jul 2025

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🏆 YEAR 7- 11 SEMESTER 1 AWARDS CEREMONY 🏆 This week, we celebrated our students with our Semester 1 Academic Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all the award recipients! We extend our gratitude to the families who came to support their children. A special thank you goes to Mrs Hughes, Mr Sirmais, Mr Potts and all our staff who made this ceremony possible.
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06 Jul 2025

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⭐ NAIDOC WEEK ⭐ NAIDOC Week is being celebrated across the country this week from 6-13 July 2025. At Penola Catholic College, we observed NAIDOC Week last week, coming together as a community to acknowledge and honour the rich culture, history, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the past 50 years. We began the week with a Smoking Ceremony at the front of the school on Monday morning - a powerful and respectful welcome to mark the beginning of our celebrations. Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to participate in a range of cultural activities including traditional weaving, rock painting and contributing to a collaborative NAIDOC Week art piece. These activities not only deepened students' understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture but also encouraged meaningful reflection on this year’s NAIDOC theme - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr Searle for his leadership and organisation of the week's events. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese National NAIDOC
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04 Jul 2025

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Our College office will be closed during the School Holidays. If you have any enquiries over this time, please send an email to penola@parra.catholic.edu.au.
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04 Jul 2025

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02 Jul 2025

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🔭 YEAR 9 & 10 AVISTA SCHOOL PATHWAYS PROGRAM VISIT 🚀 We were thrilled to welcome AROSE’s Virtual and In-person STEM Training and Awareness (AVISTA) Program to our college! A program created by AROSE (Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth) and delivered by Fizzics Education, AVISTA is supported by the Department of Defence’s School Pathways Program. It offers a range of engaging STEM learning experiences for students. Our Year 9 and 10 students explored the exciting world of aviation, robotics, AI, and autonomous systems, while gaining valuable insights into careers in STEM and the defence industry. It was an insightful, educational, and most importantly, fun experience for all involved! A big thank you to Mrs Hamilton for organising this fantastic opportunity for our students. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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01 Jul 2025

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⭐ THE PUSH UP CHALLENGE ⭐ Well done, Penola! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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01 Jul 2025

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⭐ THE PUSH UP CHALLENGE ⭐ We want to extend a huge congratulations to the Penola Community for their incredible enthusiasm and participation in this year’s Push Up Challenge. Your commitment to getting involved has truly helped shine a spotlight on an important cause. Each year, this challenge reminds us of the lives lost to suicide in Australia, encouraging hundreds of thousands of Australians to complete push-ups that represent those numbers, while learning vital mental health facts along the way. At Penola, our students joined together in their year groups during recess and lunch, showing outstanding spirit and solidarity with their peers. To all our students and staff who got involved, your participation helped raise awareness and promote positive mental health across our entire College community. Thank you for standing together, supporting one another, and making a difference. A special mention goes to our finalists who were lucky enough to enjoy a pizza lunch on Friday! A well-deserved celebration of their efforts! #thepushupchallenge #pushforbetter #mentalhealth Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese The Push-Up Challenge
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30 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 8 HUMAN CONNECTIONS ⭐ Our Year 8 students had the valuable opportunity to take part in the Climbing Out and Breaking Free presentation, led by Natalie Vella from Human Connections. This inspiring session focused on building a positive mindset and provided practical strategies to help reduce stress and anxiety - powerful tools for supporting student wellbeing. A big thank you to Natalie for sharing her insights. It was a meaningful and empowering experience for everyone involved! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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29 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 9 – BRAINSTORM PRODUCTIONS ⭐ Year 9 students recently experienced a powerful performance by Brainstorm Productions, who use theatre to explore wellbeing, cyber safety and bullying prevention. Through compelling narratives, movement, soundscapes and other theatrical elements, the performance encouraged students to reflect on their social and emotional wellbeing in a creative and engaging way. Thank you to Brainstorm Productions for delivering such an impactful session. Brainstorm Productions Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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28 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 11 PHYSICS IFLY EXCURSION ⭐ Recently, our Year 11 Physics students visited iFly Downunder to explore key concepts in aerodynamics, forces and motion. They observed first-hand how body position affects stability and movement in the wind tunnel and experienced practical demonstrations of Newton’s Laws of Motion. The class analysed how airflow propels them upwards and applied engineering principles related to freefall, terminal velocity, and tunnel design, considering energy efficiency and safety. The students had a wonderful time, demonstrated courage and compassion for their peers and represented the College with distinction! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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27 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 8 SCIENCE ⭐ Our Year 8 students have been diving into hands-on learning in Science! As part of their Body Systems unit, students created lung models to explore how air moves through the respiratory system. A fun and visual way to see science in action! Students also investigated how carbon dioxide is removed from the body, using a variety of indicators to test and observe this important function of the Excretory System. Great work, Year 8! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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27 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 8 FORMATION DAY ⭐ Recently, our Year 8 students took part in a Reflection Day at the Edmund Rice Retreat and Conference Centre in Mulgoa. The day focused on the theme of dignity and respect for all, encouraging students to reflect on their relationships with themselves, with others, and with their faith. A valuable opportunity to pause, connect and grow. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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26 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 12 BAKE SALE ⭐ A huge thank you to the Penola Catholic College community for supporting our Year 12 students in their formal fundraising efforts. Their recent bake sale was a big success, and your generosity made it all possible. Congratulations and well done to our Year 12 students and to Ms Keogh for organising such a fantastic event! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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25 Jun 2025

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⭐ YEAR 11 PHYSICS FUN ⭐ Our Year 11 students took a thrilling ride into physics, using roller coasters to explore energy changes in motion! 🎢 A fun way to bring learning to life!

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Students are required to wear their full uniform, especially when representing the school at sport or for any other purpose. Parents and carers are encouraged to learn about our school uniform guidelines.

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