Georges River College, Penshurst Girls Campus (formerly known as Penshurst Girls High School) is a comprehensive school for girls located in the suburb of

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Curriculum

In 2002, Penshurst Girls High School became part of the Georges River College and was renamed Penshurst Girls Campus. Students complete their studies in Years 7 to 10. Students move to Oatley Senior Campus to finish their senior studies.

Facilities and buildings

The school consists of four main blocks: *A Block consists of the Design & Technology classrooms - Kitchens, Textile rooms, Woodwork room, and computer labs. It also contains several multi-purpose classrooms used for a wide range of subjects. *B Block generally consists of Maths and English classrooms, but also contains several History and Geography classrooms. *C Block consists of all the CAPA (Creative & Performing Arts) classrooms, designed for Music, Visual arts, as well as Digital Photography – a subject offered as an elective in years 9 and 10. *L Block consists of one multi-purpose classroom, computer labs, the library, as well as science labs. The school has a Hall, an Agriculture Plot, a Performing Arts Space and a Flexible Learning Space.

Notable alumni

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, actor, composer and playwright.

References

Public high schools in Sydney Girls' schools in New South Wales Educational institutions established in 1955 1955 establishments in Australia School buildings completed in 1955 Penshurst, New South Wales Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia {{NewSouthWales-school-stub