Ever wondered where purpose meets faith in education? Penrith Anglican College stands here as a testament to that vision. Established in 1998, Penrith Anglican College began with a clear aim. It sought to educate students to live purposefully and develop a personal faith in Christ.
Initially, there were only 137 students from Kindergarten to Year 7. Today, the College has grown significantly. Over 1,200 students attend from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
The story of Penrith Anglican College began in 1994. John Lambert, the NSW Assistant Director General of Education, saw a need. The rapidly growing Penrith area needed a low-fee, academically excellent Christian school. He believed the Anglican Church could fill this gap.
In February 1994, Mr Lambert became Director of Schools in the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation. After research, he purchased the land in Orchard Hills. The Corporation then engaged architect Ridley Smith. Innovative earth shelter designs were approved. Construction started in 1996. Barry Roots was appointed Headmaster in 1997.
The College opened its doors in January 1998. In 2014, Mr Barry Roots retired. Mr Mark Lewis took over as Headmaster in 2015. Mrs Felicity Grima became Principal in 2019.
Penrith Anglican College aims to serve Christ. It educates students to become responsible global citizens. The College offers high-quality Christian education in a nurturing environment. The College promotes a culture of learning. Students are empowered to understand their own learning process. This helps them become resilient and resourceful learners.
The College’s community provides a place where students feel valued. Students are equipped to strengthen their well-being. They build authentic relationships modeled on Christ.
Penrith Anglican College enables each student to maximize their academic potential. It provides many co-curricular opportunities. These equip students to thrive and inspire purpose. The College seeks to place gospel values at the heart of its community. It models relationships of care on Jesus Christ. The College actively nurtures students’ character. It pursues compassion, integrity, courage, humility, and perseverance.
Penrith Anglican College remains an inclusive environment. Strong links exist between parents and the community. The College continues to acknowledge the authority of Jesus Christ. All things done here are done for Him.