Penrhos College

As we kick off the new school year, fingers crossed for a more ‘normal’ year, with less Covid-related disruption, Penrhos is thrilled to be able to share the fruits of our last 18 months of collabo

When I commenced as Principal of Penrhos College in 2021, there was much to be proud of.  Our vision – to inspire girls to become extraordinary women – has been a noble, and yet ‘real’ goal, a

So, you want your daughter to build resilience and self-esteem? You want her to be happy and confident in an environment where she can be herself – free of stereotyping and harassment.

Engineering is the cornerstone of the infrastructure, services, products and systems that serve Australia’s diverse population, yet still only 12% of the engineering workforce is female.

In this fast-changing and increasingly complex world, Penrhos is proud to nurture positive rebels and change makers.

How is it possible to focus on innovation when we are engrossed in the day-to-day?

“Penrhos is proud to pioneer the way in STEM leadership for girls in WA,” says Principal Kalea Haran.

In this fast-changing and increasingly complex world, Penrhos is proud to nurture positive rebels and change makers.

Gender gaps are particularly high in some of the fastest-growing study and career areas - like biological science, computer science and engineering.

Particularly in these uncertain times, educational institutions need to readily demonstrate the flexibility and innovation necessary to meet changing market needs.

Over recent decades, we have seen a transformation in the architecture of schools and educational learning spaces.

Preparing girls for the future in our fast-changing and increasingly complex world is at the forefront of Penrhos College’s mission.

What are the dispositions, skills and values we are looking for in our next generation of women?  What do we want our graduates to leave education equipped for?