Leadership is the ability to inspire others. While Penola Catholic College has an exceptional and extensive leadership program, we develop all students inclusive of College Captains and Portfolio Captains. We value all attributes that our students have to offer and believe all students can experience a form of leadership throughout their secondary school journey. The personal development and self-betterment of each student entrusted in our care is paramount. Through role modelling and encouragement, students are inspired to contemplate and display their own personal level of understanding pertaining to individual leadership. Our belief is that to lead and inspire comes in many different forms and so it is important to celebrate these This is validated through a range of recognition awards including that of our most prestigious award named after our patron saint, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, and is awarded to a student that has demonstrated a long-standing commitment and care to others and the College. Leadership training is encouraged and offered to all students at Penola Catholic College, irrespective of their goals surrounding enrolment in the College Leadership Program and the range of leadership roles on offer. Placing value on servant leadership is the essence of who we are as a secondary school and we nurture all students at Penola Catholic College to embrace and learn from life experiences and to positively and purposefully contribute to their environment and, in turn, the world.