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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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I am honoured to lead Penola Catholic College, where our dedicated teachers are focused on education that promotes a sense of personal success for each student. 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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29 Jan 2023
From Facebook
*FIRST DAY OF TERM 2023* School's back this week. The first week will be Week 2B Tuesday 31 January - Year 7 only Wednesday 1 February - Years 8-12
24 Jan 2023
From Facebook
*YABUN FESTIVAL* Yabun Festival is the largest one-day gathering and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia, held annually on 26th of January upon the traditional lands of the Gadigal people in Sydney. For more information head to their website:
24 Jan 2023
Career heading in Wright direction
At just 12-years-old, Penola Catholic College Emu Plains, student Sam Wright is a rising star, making waves for his triple threat talents on stage.
24 Jan 2023
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*FIRST DAY OF TERM 2023* One week until school starts back. The first week will be Week 2B Tuesday 31 January - Year 7 only Wednesday 1 February - Years 8-12
23 Jan 2023
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17 Jan 2023
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*FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2023* Two weeks until school starts back. The first week will be Week 2B Tuesday 31 January - Year 7 only Wednesday 1 February - Years 8-12
15 Jan 2023
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20 Dec 2022
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*CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12* Congratulations to our Class of 2022 on their HSC results. We especially applaud you on the last 3 years of schooling which have been quite challenging years with major floods, fires and COVID affecting our community. In 18 out of the 28 subjects we received band 5 and 6's, which is a wonderful achievement. Our top 2 ATAR's were Torrance McLean 98.1 and Broc Geronimi 93.25. Well done to all our students. May you all have a Holy and Happy Christmas and we wish you the best of luck in 2023. Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta
20 Dec 2022
From Facebook
*PENOLA OFFICE CLOSURE* Penola Catholic College Office will be closed from Tuesday 20 December 2022 3:45pm and will reopen Monday 23 January 2023. During this time emails, phone calls and Facebook will not be monitored. If you have any enquiries over this time please email penola@parra.catholic.edu.au and we respond to your enquiry when we return.
20 Dec 2022
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*HSC 2022 HIGH ACHIEVERS* Congratulations to our HSC 2022 High Achievers. These students received Band 5 and/or 6 in the subjects shown under their names. Amazing work, well done! Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta
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Volunteer Training
As part of our commitment to keeping students safe, all volunteers and contractors are required to complete the building child safe communities undertaking form and child protection training module.
Compass Parent Portal
Compass is our primary parent communication tool for day-to-day updates, upcoming events, and important notifications so it is essential that all parents download the app.
School Uniform
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.
Assessment Information
The college provides videos, assessment booklets and frequently requested documents to communicate assessment information to our community.
