Last week at the College, we proudly celebrated Learning Support Week, a time to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of teacher aides and support staff in Australian schools. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in fostering an inclusive learning environment, offering essential support to both students and teachers. Their hard work and commitment ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. At Penquite, we marked the occasion with a morning tea, extending our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of our Learning Support staff for their unwavering dedication and […]

City Mission Spring Food Drive

Our Principal, Ross Patterson and I attended the launch of the annual City Mission Spring Food Drive 1 September. We have a long standing community connecton with City Mission and are once again supporting their drive to help to restock their Emergency Relief pantries. Every item goes straight to someone doing it tough in our local community. You may remember Prep student, Arthur’s work earlier this year when he organised a winter collection for City Mission at Elphin (pictured above).  I invite those in our community who are able, to […]

As we welcome the arrival of Spring—with its longer days and warmer temperatures—the College is entering the Term 3 Uniform Transition Period, commencing next week. For the final two weeks of Term 3, students are permitted to wear either the Summer or Winter Uniform, depending on comfort and weather conditions. However, combinations of the two uniforms are not permitted, and students are reminded to wear one uniform in its entirety.

This seasonal transition not only supports comfort and practicality but also contributes to student wellbeing.

We appreciate the community’s support in maintaining high standards of […]

On Exchange in South Africa

Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to spend time on Round Square exchanges in South Africa—Lila in Cape Town for three months and Lachie in Johannesburg for two. It was honestly one of the most transformative experiences of our lives.

When most people think of South Africa, the first images that come to mind are lions, safaris, or poverty. What we found instead was a country full of vibrancy, diversity, resilience, and joy. South Africa is often misperceived, but living there showed us the truth: a place bursting with creativity, optimism, and an […]

Football

After finishing the roster season on top of the ladder with nine wins and one loss, our Middle School Boys Football team hosted the NSATIS Final against St Brendan Shaw College this week.