Parent Support Groups play an invaluable role within the College to enhance the school experience for both students and parents.
The success of these groups is dependent on totally committed and enthusiastic parents who are prepared to volunteer their time, talents and energy to the cause, which the College is grateful to have working alongside us. You can find current information on the portal about each group.
Penrhos College Foundation
The Penrhos College Foundation was established in 1987 to secure the future of Penrhos College and support the school’s strategic initiatives in education and opportunity to benefit current and future generations of students.
Our role is to create a culture of giving, to encourage philanthropic support and provide the foundation by which Penrhos continues to support generations of girls to live a future without boundaries.
The Foundation Board brings together the skills and expertise of many individuals, each committed to creating a brighter future for our College as we forge new futures in girls’ education. Their collaborative efforts enable the planning of important school projects and initiatives that might not otherwise be possible.
- President: Chris Gee
- Vice President: Alistair Baron
- Secretary: Mark Cattle
- Treasurer: Kay Kelly
- Secretary: Kay Lee
2024 meeting dates:
- Tuesday, 30 April 2024
- Tuesday, 18 June 2024
- Tuesday, 10 September 2024
- Tuesday, 5 November 2024
- Tuesday, 29 November 2024
We are immensely grateful for any and all support extended to the Foundation; every gift, small or large, is significant and impacts on the future of our girls and Penrhos College through scholarships, buildings or special projects undertaken by the School. Please see here for more information about Ways to Give.
Penrhos College Alumni
The Penrhos College Alumni (Inc) works to foster alumni interest and goodwill by encouraging intellectual, social and emotional ties between our 10,000 alumni members and the College. The Alumni organises popular social events such as reunions and networking functions.
- President: Helen Carr
- Vice President: Caroline Jenkins
- Secretary: Natalie Freeman
2024 meeting dates:
- Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Tuesday, 13 August 2024
- Tuesday, 8 October 2024
- Tuesday, 19 November 2024 (AGM)
All meetings will be held at the Colwyn Centre at 6:30pm.
Friends of Penrhos
Friends of Penrhos aims to foster connections, host events and develop initiatives to bring the community together in support of our College and our students.
- President: Paige Sullivan
- Secretary: Sarah Cudby
- Treasurer: Andrew Hawkins
2024 meeting dates:
- Monday, 18 March 2024 (cancelled)
- Monday, 6 May 2024
- Monday, 10 June 2024
- Monday, 12 August 2024
- Monday, 9 September 2024
- Monday, 14 October 2024
- Monday, 18 November 2024 (AGM)
All meetings will be held at the Colwyn Centre at 6:30pm.
Friends of Drama and Dance
Friends of Drama and Dance provides support to the Drama department of the College, especially for the main events of the year: Dramafest, School Production, Dance Showcase and Variety Night.
- President: Melinda Williams
- Vice President: Jacqueline Perry-Strickland
- Secretary: Chrissy Tallowin
- Treasurer: Fran Ferreira
2024 meeting dates:
- Wednesday, 22 May 2024
- Wednesday, 14 August 2024
- Wednesday, 13 November 2024
All meetings will be held at the Drama Studio at 7pm.
Friends of Music
Friends of Music is open to anyone interested in music at Penrhos, particularly those whose daughters play an instrument, sing in a choir or are studying music as a subject. The group’s objective is to create opportunities for parents and teachers to foster the enjoyment and promotion of music.
- President: Therese Shipman
- Secretary: Kristina Nilsson
- Treasurer: Sonia Kohary
2024 meeting dates:
- Tuesday, 7 May 2024
- Tuesday, 4 June 2024
- Tuesday, 6 August 2024
- Tuesday, 3 September 2024
- Tuesday, 29 October 2024 (AGM)
All meetings will be held at the Colwyn Centre 1 at 7pm.
Friends of Rowing
Friends of Rowing supports the student rowers at Penrhos through organising rowing, social and fundraising events. Each year five regattas are held, including the Head of River Regatta, in which the crews from 10 different schools compete. The rowing season lasts from February to July, during which time there are several social and fundraising events.
- President: Sean Rose
- Vice President: Melanie Dunstan
- Secretary: Kay Kelly
- Treasurer: Sara Brown
2024 meeting dates:
- Tuesday, 16 April 2024
- Tuesday, 4 June 2024
- Monday, 17 June 2024
- Monday, 5 August 2024
- Monday, 4 November 2024 (AGM)
All meetings will be held at the Conference Room at 7pm.
Menrhos
Menrhos aims to enhance and deepen the relationship between current students and their fathers through Dad and Daughter events. It also works strengthen the bonds between current fathers and the College.
- President: David Hopper
- Vice President: Matt Shaw
- Secretary: Richard Kempton
- Treasurer: Mike Kelly
Menrhos meets once a month off campus.
Parent Year Representatives
A number of Penrhos parents volunteer each year to take on the role of Parent Year Representative for their daughters cohort, to enhance parent-College relations and to promote networking events.
Penrhosian Club
The Penrhosian Club welcomes mothers of former students, and current and past staff to maintain links with the College, make new friends and keep in touch with past friends. It is purely a social group and does not fundraise. Meetings are informal and guest speakers are invited to speak on a variety of interesting topics.
Online Volunteer Induction
Everyone who intends to volunteer at the College is required to undertake the online Volunteer Induction annually and print their certificate as proof of completion.
