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Penrith Christian School - e-PhoCuS dated 29 August 2016

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Monday 29 August 2016

Good afternoon PCS Community!

In this e-news:

Book Day 2016


Preschool to Year 8 book character dress-up, author visits, book activities, cake sale and Book Fair is THIS Wednesday, 31st August.

A detailed note with program and pre-order notes for cakes and author books was sent home last week.

PCS Father’s Day Stall 2016


We are pleased to announce our annual Father's Day Stalls are operating again - please note the separate dates for Preschool and Prep School below:

KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 6
Friday 2 September
Our traditional Father’s Day Stall for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

PRESCHOOL AND PREP SCHOOL
Tuesday 30 Aug AND Friday 2 Sept
TWO Father’s Day Stalls just for Preschool and Prep School students!

CLICK HERE for more information

Discover 21st Century Learning at PCS


Technology and jobs are constantly changing around the world and teaching at Penrith Christian School continues to evolve to meet those needs. Come and find out how you can assist your child in this changing educational landscape.

WHEN: Tuesday 6 September 2016
TIME: 6pm - 8pm
WHERE: In the Cafe


CLICK HERE for more information

Transition to Middle School


Year 4 Parents and Students are invited to Penrith Christian School’s Transition to Middle School Information Evening

WHEN: Tuesday 13 September 2016
TIME: 7pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: In the iCentre

Find out the differences between Junior School and Middle School at PCS, learn about Year 5 timetables, diaries and other day-to-day changes, hear from current Middle School students about their experiences and much more!


CLICK HERE for more information

Education Perfect Science Competition


All PCS students in Years 7-11 were entered in the Education Perfect Science Competition. This is an interactive iPad-friendly competition where students answer science questions to obtain points. PCS came second globally for the 251 to 500 students’ category (out of 239 schools) and 38 awards were presented to PCS students. Congratulations everyone on an outstanding result!

CLICK HERE for a full list of award winners

Senior Soccer team wins PSSA Title


Congratulations to the Senior PSSA Soccer team who recently defeated Jamisontown Public School to win the 2016 PSSA Competition!

CLICK HERE for full report

Year 8 Brewongle Excursion


Recently Year 8 spent the day conducting field research at Brewongle Field Studies Centre at Cattai in the Hawkesbury region. The research was 'offsite' to take advantage of the equipment and resources available in the Brewongle environment and the expertise of the Brewongle staff. The students had a very productive day of curriculum 'hands-on' study.

CLICK HERE to read more

Wool Donations


Mrs Peña is looking for donations of neutral and coloured wool for a lunchtime activity group in Junior School.

If you can help, please send wool with your JS student to 2P, or to Student Reception to pass on. Thank you in advance.

Uniform Fittings for 2017


Due to the large number of students requiring uniforms at the same time, it is very important to have uniforms organised ahead of time to ensure availability and to avoid long queues and delays. Fittings will take place in September, October and November

***All fittings are by appointment only***

Visit www.ranier.com.au click on Book Appointments in the lower right hand corner, enter the school password penchris2748 or contact our Shop Manager Trish Telephone: 02 4736 8711

CLICK HERE for more information

POSITION VACANT: Art Teacher


Art Teacher- Temporary Part Time- Term 4 2016 - (LSL Replacement)

One of our current Art Teachers will be taking Long Service Leave for Term 4 this year.

We are seeking applications from committed Christians, active in their local church, to cover this role for the term. The position is a 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) role.


CLICK HERE for more information

Community Notices

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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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CLICK HERE to find out more about our new ONLINE CANTEEN
Find previous editions of e-PhoCuS HERE
View the full School Calendar

Upcoming Events

 

30th Aug
Father's Day Stall
(Mon - Wed Prep & Preschool)

31st August
Book Day

2nd Sept
Father's Day Stall
(K-6 and Thurs/Fri Prep & Preschool)

6th Sept
Junior School 21stC Learning

9th Sept
Red Roar Day

13th Sept
Transition to Middle School

14th Sept
K-6 Olympic Fun Day

Refer to 
PCS Calendar 
for events
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