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Over the next term, we will be introducing you to our Executive Staff. This week features our Head of Middle School, Mrs Janis Jackson.
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INTRODUCING: Mrs Janis Jackson - Head of Middle school
 Surprisingly, as the time has travelled so quickly, I have been at PCS for nearly 18 years. Previously I have worked in Department schools such as East Hills Girls High, Kingswood and Jamison High.
I have 3 children who are now adults and who completed their schooling in a Christian school close to our home. My time away from school is spread between a love of a family and activities such as swimming, textiles arts, cooking and more recently setting up a coop for 4 chickens who now reside in my yard, with the promise of fresh eggs in the future.
CLICK HERE to READ MORE about Mrs Janis Jackson
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Learning Plaza Opening
 On Thursday 17 March we had an opening night for our new Learning Plaza hosted by the Mathematics Department.
On the evening we talked about and demonstrated some of the new 21st Century Learning strategies that are enabled by the flexible learning space. Parents and students had a great time talking about Mathematics and trying out some of the more interactive learning activities. It was a great chance to experience the way learning has changed since many parents were at school themselves.
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Year 4 in the Classroom
 Year 4 have enjoyed learning in their brand-new 21st Century classrooms. The students are loving the stadium seating, standing and sitting workspaces in modern comfort.
We have recently introduced ‘Dash’, the friendly robot, to assist in teaching coding to the students. We are so grateful for all the new facilities we have been blessed with.
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Middle School on a Mission
 Have you recently cleaned out your wardrobe or looking for a good excuse to do so? We can help with that!
‘Middle School on a Mission’ group is organising a second-hand clothes collection to support the start of a new Op Shop in the Northern Territory. Profit from this shop will be used to kick-start new businesses from the Arts Centre. (Their sewing group is also in need of fabric or sewing patterns, if you have any of these items to donate that would also be appreciated.)
If you or your family have good quality summer clothes at home that you don’t need, please bring all donations to Reception before 30 March.
Mrs Cheryl Burton
(On behalf of students in Middle School on a Mission)
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Kindy Easter Hat Parade
 On Wednesday 23rd March, Kindergarten families joined their children at school to celebrate Easter at a colourful Easter Hat Parade. The creations were wonderful and the children paraded with pride. We had photos of groups of hats with eggs, hats with grass for rabbits and hats with chickens. It was fantastic to see so many hats displaying the true message of Easter and celebrating what Jesus has done for us all. A big thankyou to all the parents who organised such amazing hats for their children.
CLICK HERE to read more
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Japanese students visit PCS
 On Thursday 17 March, 18 Japanese students from Tomigaoka High School visited PCS. The students enjoyed a tour of the school, including pyrotechnics from Mrs Bailey, before joining Year 10 Elective classes.
After recess 7L3 introduced the group to Cricket, AFL and Fresh, before we were completely outclassed in an international Dodgeball match.
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Year 7 Information Night (for new families)
 Do you have friends and family with a child entering Year 7 in 2016 and beyond? Invite them to our Year 7 Information Night!
Penrith Christian School's Year 7 Information Night is an opportunity for new families to discover how our unique Middle School structure better supports their child’s learning and development.
Tuesday 3rd May 2016
7pm to 8:30pm
Our Year 7 Information Night will include:
• an opportunity to meet the Principal and key Middle School/Year 7 staff
• interactive sessions
• opportunities to ask specific questions
• a tour of our facilities, including state-of-the-art Science building, flexible learning spaces, Trade Training Centre.
To book a place at the 2016 Year 7 Information Night, CLICK HERE or phone 02 4736 4044
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Well done Tee-ballers!
 Year 6 students, Ripeka Wiringi and Chloe Miller, represented the Glenmore Park Gems on Saturday 12 March in the 2016 Girls Tee-ball Grand Final against the Blue Mountains Meerkats.
The Meerkats dominated the game 13-10 as the Gems approached their final bat, going on to defeat the Meerkats 16-13.
CLICK HERE to read more
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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?
Then Alpha Dinner is designed for you!
For more information or to register for the dinner contact Bruce.Nevill@pcs.nsw.edu.au or Jenny.Mahoney@pcs.nsw.edu.au or PCS School Reception on telephone 4737 4300
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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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