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Penrith Christian School - e-PhoCuS dated 13 February 2015

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Friday 13 February 2015

Good afternoon everyone

Welcome to the first edition of the e-PhoCuS for 2015.

There has been plenty of news to report both within school and externally.

Enclosed within this e-news:


As a reminder, previous editions of e-PhoCuS are available on our website at www.pcs.nsw.edu.au and the PCS calendar will keep you abreast of upcoming events.

Sherilyn Freeburn

Publications Officer

Canteen Closed 27 February / K-12 Missions Canteen

Due to the ImagineNations Missions Conference being held from Thursday 26 February to Sunday 1 March, the School Canteen will be CLOSED on Friday 27 February.

Recess and lunch orders from the Canteen WILL NOT be available, however, we will be having a K-12 Missions Canteen on the day for lunch pre-orders only. 

Students are requested to bring recess to school on the day (and lunch if they do not wish to pre-order). Read more here.

Congratulations Year 12, 2014

This cohort was a delight to have as a part of our community over the years and it is exciting to see them following the desires of their heart.

In the 2014 HSC, PCS had some very good results. A variety of courses achieved Band 6 results, including English (Advanced), Physics, Drama and Visual Arts. Special congratulations are to be extended to Melody Wong and Hope Velayo.

To read more on Melody and Hope's success story and the accomplishments of others, please click here

i Centre News

We have already met Middle and Senior School students as they borrow their textbooks for the year and we have looked forward to Junior School classes resuming this week.

The iCentre’s focus is to assist students and staff with their information and technology needs as well as provide wonderful books for their reading enjoyment.

Read more here.

Study Skills Tip for February

Access to the online Study Skills website for Years 7-12 students is via our School Home Page.
Go to ‘I Learn’ and then to the Moodle log-in page. Once logged in, go to ‘Links’ on the left and select ‘Study Skills Handbook’.

The Study Skills Tip for February is: 
How Parents can help their Years 7-12 student with their learning - read more here.
 

Free Learner Driver Workshops for Parents

Young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in casualty crashes. That's why the Roads and Maritime Services has introduced a new licensing scheme, with more supervised driving practice for learner drivers.
 
To help parents in supervising learner drivers, the Roads and Maritime Services has set up a FREE 2 hour workshop for parents that offers practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers.  
 
A FREE parents' workshop will be conducted by David Riches and hosted by Penrith City Council on Monday 9 March at Penrith Library (next to Westfield) from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm.
 
Early bookings are essential by phoning Catherine at Council on 4732 7556 now to reserve your place or email saferlearnerdrivers@gmail.com.

From the Counsellor - Cool Kids

Children with Anxiety Issues - Years 3-6

The Cool Kids group is for boys and girls in Years 3 to 6, who have significant difficulties with issues relating to anxiety. This may include children with:

- Separation, self consciousness or social anxiety/ excessive shyness
- General fears or specific phobias
- Self esteem and confidence issues
- Poor social skills
- Worries, avoidance, reassurance seeking
- School refusal and anxiety-related arguments/temper outbursts
- Perfectionism, complains of headaches, tummy pains or sore legs
- Sleeping problems (falling asleep) or sleeping in parents’ bed
 
Cool Kids is an evidence-based treatment program for children with anxiety issues. Both children and their parents participate in a FREE 8-week program that will help children overcome and manage their anxiety at home and school and give parents practical strategies to support their children.

Groups are running during school Terms 1 and 2 in your local area. Please note that all families must attend an assessment to determine suitability for the group before attending.

How can I be referred? 
Talk to your School Counsellor or GP about a Cool Kids referral
OR
Phone the Community Health Intake on 1800 222 608
For further information please see the timetable for contact details.


Mrs Janelle Shead
School Counsellor

Boost Local Events

There are always many local events and workshops available that students can participate in to enhance their learning experiences. Please see the articles below for what's happening right now in your local area.

Penrith Regional Gallery - Art Workshops
Penrith Library - Midweek Extravaganza Wacky Science Club

The Footpath Library - Epic! Short Story Competition

 

Mrs Bronwyn Ferguson
K-12 Extension & Enrichment Coordinator

Community News - the Mother's Day Classic for Breast Cancer

Get ready to celebrate a classic Mother’s Day

The annual Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic is Australia's biggest breast cancer research fundraising event. This year the event is being held on Sunday 10 May 2015.

Every Mother’s Day for the past 17 years, Australians have walked or run to fund research and honour those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. At the 2014 Mother’s Day Classic more than 135,000 participants in 97 locations around the nation raised $4.5 million, bringing the overall total raised to $24.3 million.

To find an event near you and to register yourself or a community or corporate team, please visit www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

The event is open to all ages and fitness levels so there is something for everyone whether you want to participate or simply come along and support. More than a quarter of a million Australians have participated in past Mother's Day Classic events, and you can too by registering at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.

Community News - Penrith RSL Rugby Union


It's never too late to register!!! Rego Day 2015 is Saturday 28 February, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm at Penrith RSL. Click here for more information.

We're on Facebook!!!

Penrith Christian School is now on Facebook. This is really exciting, so next time you're on Facebook, visit our Facebook page and like us

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Upcoming Events


    JUNIOR SCHOOL
   CHAPEL - TERM 1
     10.10 am Friday

        For full details
          Click here

     
Mon 16 Feb
- Year 10 Boys to camp
- 12-18 year old  (Sec)
   Boys CSSA Soccer Trials

Tues 17 - Thurs 18 Feb
Years 7-10 Camp

Tues 17 - Fri 20 Feb
Yrs 11 & 12 Seminar Week

Wed 18 Feb
8-12 years old (Prim)
Swimming Carnival

Fri 20 Feb
Years 7-10 Camp Rest Day

Mon 23 Feb
12-18 year old (Sec)
Girls CSSA Soccer Trials

Thurs 26 Feb
- 8-12 years old (Prim)
  Zone Swimming 
- Year 10 Geography Exc
- Year 11 Geography Exc

Thurs 26 - Fri 27 Feb
NSW All Schools Triathlon

Fri 27 Feb
School Canteen Closed
K-12 Missions Canteen
Year 10 Geography Exc

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