House System
At the beginning of Year 7, all Penrith students are placed in one of the following four houses, usually on the basis of their last name:
| House | Colour |
|---|---|
| Blaxland | |
| Lawson | |
| Mitchell | |
| Wentworth |
Every year three sporting carnivals are held in which students compete to earn their house points. A winner of each carnival and of the overall house championship is announced each year.
Additionally, the houses are used to form the basis of roll call, which students attend every morning for up to 20 minutes. Each house consists of 8 roll calls, each with approximately 25 students.
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