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Over the next term, we will be introducing you to our Executive Staff. This week features our Director of Early Childhood Services Mrs Cathy Moon.
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INTRODUCING:
Mrs Cathy Moon - Director of Early Childhood Services
 My name is Cathy Moon and I am the Director of the Prep and Early Childhood Services at Penrith Christian School. My role involves overseeing the operation of the Early Childhood Service, which includes both the Preschool and Preparatory School class. As our service is the entry point for children and families into our school, the Early Childhood Service forms an integral part of our school community. This year I have been blessed to be able to teach Early Childhood Education and Care to Year 11 students as part of our VET course program. This provides a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate practical learning for senior students, as well as continuing to include current industry best practise and research into our early childhood teaching.
Mrs Cathy Moon
Director of Early Childhood Services
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The Learning Plaza - Official Opening
 Join us as we celebrate our exciting new learning space, the Learning Plaza, featuring our new genius bars, campfires and rainbow amphitheatres designed to cater for various strategies and expanding opportunities for 21st Century teaching and learning.
Our celebration will be hosted by the Mathematics Department and will include:
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an opportunity for parents to experience the ways in which students are being taught
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interactive, real-time use of technology and other teaching tools
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testimonials from students (hear what they think about it)
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opportunities to ask questions
WHEN: 17th March 2016
TIME: 6pm-8pm
RSVP: by Mon 14th March to Reception on 4736 4044
(please RSVP with your TOTAL NUMBER of attendees - parents, students and child-minding)
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Light refreshments will be served when you arrive
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Students from Year 5 upwards are welcome to attend with their parents
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Child-minding is available for younger children (must be booked prior to the night)
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Beyond (Missions) - Japan Team Fundraiser March 2016
 Thank you so much for your support of the Japan Team. We raised more than $800 selling snow cones last week. This will help our team of 12 to travel to Japan in July to serve with churches and schools. Your contributions, support and prayers are a great blessing to us.
Special thanks to WestCare for the lend of the machine, as well as Ben and Sam Morley who were amazingly helpful in operating the machine. And, another special thanks to Mr Grant Delbridge who sharpened the blades and made the machine work incredibly faster. We learnt again that, if the axe is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success. (Ecclesiastes 10:10).
Mr Mark Gee
Director of Missions
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Year 3 Science Fun - March 2016
 Year 3 are having fun in Science this term working on a unit called, ‘Feathers, Fur or Leaves?’
Students have been exploring different objects in God’s wonderful world including: leaves, rocks, insects and feathers to see if they are living or non-living; it has been enlightening.
Children have fed the Venus Fly Trap with flies and ants, and are fascinated by the sensitive plant. The leaves of this plant not only recoil when touched, but the branch itself just ‘lies down’!
CLICK HERE to read more and see more photos
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Years 11 and 12 Seminar Week 2016
 The Years 11 and 12 Seminar Week was a wonderful time of challenge, inspiration, motivation and encouragement. We all joined together on the first day for a Study Smart Seminar where the students were given great advice on how to study and prepare for exams.
Year 11 went on to do a day of community service, with the musicians performing for the elderly at Governor Phillip Manor, a group going to Kurrambee School, and a group visiting our very own Prep School. Year 12 spent Wednesday at the Rowing Club setting goals and investigating career paths, and that night we all met at King Henry’s Court for dinner.
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POSITION VACANT: Part Time PA/Administration Assistant
We are seeking applications from committed Christians, active in their local church, for the following position:
Part Time
PA/Administration Assistant
We are seeking a qualified PA/Administration Assistant who is proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and has demonstrated advanced computer skills, administration and office practices, notably experience in database and word processing is essential. We require a dynamic and committed person who exhibits excellent communication, professional and effective interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will possess efficient time management skills, be highly motivated and self driven with the ability to work independently and is certified to administer Senior First Aid.
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NSW Premier's Reading Challenge
 Students at PCS once again have the opportunity to take part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. The Challenge is a special initiative of the Premier of NSW, presented by the NSW Department of Education and Training, to foster a love of literature, and to encourage children to read widely for leisure and for pleasure. It is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 9 in 2016.
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Cushion Cover Request
 Are you good at sewing? The iCentre floor cushions are in desperate need of a fresh set of covers!
We’d love a parent or grandparent, who’s handy with a sewing machine, to make us some brand-new cushion covers. Fabric will be provided, and staff and students will be delighted to have a new look for our very well-loved floor cushions.
Please email helen.thompson@pcs.nsw.edu.au or speak to iCentre staff if you can help!
Mrs Helen Thompson
iCentre Manager
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Exploring the Christian Faith - The Alpha Series
An exciting opportunity for adults associated with the PCS school community
The Alpha Dinner 7 April, 2016
An event to find out about the Alpha Series which explores the Christian Faith.
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Do your children come home with curly questions about the Christian faith?
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Do you have questions about how Christianity can be relevant in the 21st Century?
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Have people spoken to you about the Christian faith, but not answered your questions?
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Do you have questions about how Christianity relates to you personally?
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2016 Entertainment Books Coming Soon!
 We're very excited to be fundraising with Entertainmentâ„¢ this year. Order your NEW 2016 | 2017 Entertainmentâ„¢ Books and Entertainmentâ„¢ Digital Memberships from us today, and 20% of the proceeds contribute towards our school!
Order before 5 April 2016 and you will receive over $130 worth of additional offers that you can use right away!
To pre-order your book or digital membership, go to: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/216y180
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Sponsor Julie in the World's Greatest Shave
 One of PCS's amazing mums, Julie Vazquez (mum to Mariah in Year 5),shaved all her hair off for the Leukaemia Foundation, Worlds Greatest Shave on the 10th March. In the process, she has raised $2,239. What an amazign effort Julie!
There's still time to make a donation, CLICK HERE.
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Lost Property
 Evan Richards of Year 7 has lost his hat; it does have his name on it.
Would you mind checking your child/ren’s hat/s and if Evan’s hat is found, would you please drop it to Student Reception or return directly to him.
Thank you very much.
Mrs Janis Jackson
Head of Middle School
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 We use our social media accounts to post on the spot reports about school-related activities as well as reminders about upcoming events and other important information. Get connected!
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