Principal's Message
Welcome to the Perth College website. As you read through the pages of this site, you will learn about our wonderful students, our School, and get a feel for the vibrancy and strength of our wider PC community.
At Perth College, our students push intellectual boundaries, enjoy the freedom to experiment, engage in rigorous debate, strive for personal bests, embrace abundant leadership opportunities, learn to overcome obstacles and pray, laugh and grow.
Perth College is not just a girls' school. It is a school for girls. In a single sex setting girls are free to be spontaneous, to have greater self-confidence and to build a self-esteem which is grounded in self- awareness rather than in image.
The school has a long tradition of educating girls, and was founded by women for women. Perth College has a strong philosophy of basing the education on the whole person – body, mind, heart and spirit – with a continued focus on academic excellence underpinned by strong pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme across visual and performing arts, cultural activities and wide range of sports.
Choosing a school can be one of the most challenging and difficult decisions a parent needs to make, as it really is an investment in your children’s future. I would encourage each and every parent to look for the school that best suits the needs and interests of their daughter. A school should offer an abundance of opportunities for students to explore, experience, learn, find their strengths and to become the very best person they can.
The Perth College staff are highly professional: their commitment underpins the warmth and strength of this school community. As a mother of four girls myself including two PC graduates, I know how important good relationships are in a school and how a girls education is based on a strong partnership between the School and the home. Staff welcome and encourage an open and positive communication with parents.
Of course, this website cannot take the place of visiting our School; I warmly welcome you to visit our School through a Community Tour or our annual Open Day, and discover firsthand what makes a Perth College education so special.
Warm regards
Jenny Ethell
Principal
Jenny Ethell writes a regular blog on life at Perth College. Please follow this link to read her latest entry.
