Academic program

Our academic program is renowned for being both rigorous and inclusive. We have students whose abilities and aspirations will see them go on to study at some of the best universities in the country and become future lawyers, doctors, engineers or teachers. We support and encourage them to achieve these goals.

Students as learners

We also know that for many students, they may not have decided what their post-school life might look like. We encourage all of our students to become great learners, people who are prepared and equipped to learn whatever they need to in order to pursue their hopes after school. At Penrith Anglican College we believe that everyone can learn and learn how to do this better and we love working with students to develop themselves academically.

Endless possibilities

We also have students who will move into the family business, commence an apprenticeship or traineeship. We also work carefully with these students to ensure their academic experience gives them the best options and experience to be prepared for whatever their plans may be after High School.

We are also aware that a student’s schooling experience goes far beyond the classroom.

Pastoral care and wellbeing

Students grow and change a lot during their high schooling years and our pastoral care and well-being structures seek to intentionally speak into our students’ journey outside of the classroom. A students’ teenage years are an incredibly formative time in their lives. At Penrith Anglican College we talk about character and values more than marks and results.

Mentor Groups, Year Groups, House Meetings

Students are part of regular Mentor Group, Year Group and House meetings to ensure they have plenty of time to hear and explore the importance of developing their character and learning about the College values. We pride ourselves on our students being known and valued.

What today's universities are looking for

More and more Universities and workplaces ask questions about the ‘sort of person’ our young people are not just what marks they might receive, so we very carefully spend time helping our young people navigate working out the sort of person they want to become. Every student at Penrith Anglican College can expect to be known and cared for as a person, not just a student.

Extracurricular opportunities

There are also a multitude of opportunities that students can access during their time here at the College. Whether their interest be sport, music, performing arts, art, science, STEM, building, design, leadership or travel; students will have the opportunity to engage in activities outside of the normal teaching and learning program in these areas. I challenge students to consider the things they know they are good at and represent the College in these areas, but also to try different activities they thought they would never do and will push them outside their comfort zone.

Representative sport, community leadership, mission and service trips

The College boasts Australian representative athletes, students who win awards for Leadership in the community and we send mission and service trips overseas every year. Whatever your child might see as their passion, I am confident that at Penrith Anglican College we will provide a space for that passion to be developed.

The Importance of Community

Penrith Anglican College is more than a school, we are a community. As a Christian school, the concept of relationships is very important. We believe that God has created us to be in relationships, both with him and others. Our mentor system ensures that our students regularly build their interpersonal skills, and our peer support and buddy programs are examples of our College fostering positive relationships between our students. We are relational beings, made to be in community with other people. When you join Penrith Anglican College, you join far more than just a school, but a Community where you will feel at home.

Christ, the centre of all we do

As a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation, the Christ is at the centre of all that we do.

Students will participate in weekly Chapel services and Christian Living classes. Our College is open to people from any faith position and background and we celebrate the diversity of our community. We think it is crucial for young people to consider ‘life’s big questions’ during their formative years. At Penrith we seek to create a safe environment for students to explore faith, ask questions and discover who they are. Our hope is that students leave the College with a clear understanding of what a Christian is and what they believe.

We would welcome a discussion with you and your families about joining us at Penrith Anglican College.