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Our Story
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...
Principal’s welcome
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...
Enrolling now
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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Learning spaces that inspire
Penola Catholic College offers the very latest resources and modern learning facilities to meet the needs of today's students.
Learning spaces that inspire
What's On
Upcoming Events
24 Jun 2025 09:00 AM - 24 Jun 2025 02:00 PM
Try a Career Day @ CathWest McCarthy Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest McCarthy Campus!
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24 Jun 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest McCarthy Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest McCarthy Campus!![CathWest Innovation College]()
01 Jul 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest Loyola Campus!![Women's Trade Day Program at CathWest Innovation College]()
07 Jul 2025
Nexgen Women's Trade Day Program @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Ready to explore a future in trades? We’re offering two hands-on training days designed especially for women and you can choose to attend one day or both!![CathWest Innovation College]()
07 Jul 2025
Upskill Workshops @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Use the Term 2 School Holidays 7 - 8 July for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces are available!
Parent Area
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.
SchoolTV
SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource that can support you in the challenges relating to modern-day parenting. Topics are arranged into series and feature interviews with leading youth wellbeing experts and researchers.
