MARIST COLLEGE PENSHURST

Established in 1954, Penshurst Marist provides an educational
climate that allows an effective pastoral atmosphere to flourish while a
positive self-discipline is encouraged. Being a Years 7 to 10 school, it offers
unique opportunities for the development of responsibility, self-confidence and
leadership in the important formative adolescent years. A special concern is
afforded to those students who find school difficult. At the end of Year 10,
students progress to Kogarah Marist for Years 11 and 12.

Facilities: Large modern library, latest PE equipment and physical
performance-monitoring apparatus, gym, computer laboratories, recreational and
sporting facilities.

Electives Years 7 to 10: Italian, History, Geography, Commerce,
Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Wood Technics, Technical Drawing,
Computing Studies, Life Skills, Food Technology, Gym, Career Education.

Sport: There is inter-school competition in all sports plus indoor
cricket, lawn bowls and cycling.

Extracurricular activities: After-hours music and bands, debating,
public speaking, camps and retreats.

Welfare and personal development: A well-defined pastoral care and
discipline policy, peer support for Year 7. The SRC has an active role in
monitoring the wellbeing of students.