Private Schools Guide Victoria 2019

MELBOURNE NORTH
P. 41
YEARS: Year 7 to Year 12
AFFILIATION: Catholic
Tel: 03 9301 2777
PENOLA CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Being real is about being the very best version of yourself, shaped
by the image of God and the example of Saint Mary MacKillop. It is
evident in the amazing learning experiences available to students,
whether they be in any of the College’s 21st century learning areas,
in outdoor classrooms or immersed in the cultures of France, Italy or
Japan as part of Penola’s extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
At Penola through the provision of extensive subject offerings,
outstanding music, sporting and artistic programs and the use of
emergent technologies students are able to find and develop their
real self and to celebrate being the very best person they can be!
This development is facilitated by skilled, passionate and caring
teachers who embrace the concept of real life learning. Teachers
understand that they are working with individuals, all of whom
have different learning needs, challenges and styles. Teaching
and learning is targeted to cater for the specific learning styles of
boys and girls, within a co-educational learning environment which
respects and affirms the strengths of all students whilst providing
skills to thrive within the real world where males and females will
live and work together.
Penola is a two campus College comprised of a junior, middle
and senior school. Students at the Junior campus at Glenroy are
provided with a comprehensive transition to secondary school
that will equip them with the skills, knowledge and confidence
to succeed in their chosen pathway through middle and senior
education. Just a short bus or train trip away is the College’s Senior
campus which features an innovative, engaging and rewarding Year
9 program that nurtures students through the challenging middle
teenage years. Students are engaged, extended and supported
through an action packed, fun-filled learning journey that provides
the ideal entry into the rigours of senior studies.
Penola’s senior school has a broad range of subject choices
that caters for the learning pathways of boys and girls, offering
VCE, VCAL and an extensive range of VET subjects. Students are
supported in preparing for the real world, whether that be attending
University or TAFE, entering traineeships or apprenticeships or
moving directly into the workforce. Students are provided with
extensive career counselling, pastoral care, work experience and
vocational preparation throughout senior studies. Penola has an
excellent record of helping students achieve personal excellence,
thus enabling them to fulfil their dreams and ambitions in the real
world areas that matter to them.
The College’s Religious Education program focuses on providing
students with a contemporary understanding of the Jesus story,
Penola’s Catholic traditions and the story of Saint Mary MacKillop.
These rich, thought provoking experiences help students develop
strong values which will help them navigate the many challenges
that await them in the real world, beyond the school gates.
School years should be happy and fun-filled years. At Penola
the wellbeing of students is the College’s first priority. Pastoral
care structures, dedicated staff and specialist programs ensure
that all students are able to thrive within a safe, caring and
nurturing learning community. Extra-curricular programs such as
sport, music, drama and outdoor education deepen the learning
opportunities for students, whilst adding fun, adventure, fulfilment
and a greater understanding of the true ‘Penola Experience’.
Exciting opportunities are available to join Penola’s vibrant coeducational
learning community. Enrolments are now being
taken for Year 7 entry in 2020 - all information is available at
www.penola.vic.edu.au or by contacting the Marketing and
Development Officer to organise a tour with the Principal.
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