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Penrith Christian School - e-PhoCuS dated 5 September 2016

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Monday 5 September 2016

Good afternoon PCS Community!

In this e-news:

Book Day 2016


It was a Book Day extravaganza last Wednesday as we celebrated Book Week. The Boost Drama Group entertained the audience as they presented, ‘A Swim in the Sea’, a book by author Sue Whiting. Our traditional parade was a kaleidoscope of colour with everyone from super heroes, princesses and fairies to Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompas represented. The Years 7 and 8 Book Expo also gave students an opportunity to dress up and have fun.

It was a fabulous day!


CLICK HERE to see all the photos

Penrith District Show – PCS wins 24 Awards!


PCS entered art and book work from Junior, Middle and Senior Schools into the Penrith Show, which was held over the last weekend in August. Congratulations to the 24 PCS students who won awards, including, First, Second, Third and Highly Commended awards.

CLICK HERE for a full list of all PCS Award winners

Year 6 Canberra/ Snow Excursion


Recently our Year 6 students attended a 3-day excursion to Canberra and the Snowy Mountains. They visited the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, Kosciuszko National Park, the National Electoral Education Centre, the Royal Australian Mint and Questacon.

Whilst in the national capital, students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

CLICK HERE for a full report and photos

Year 2 in Term 3


In Term 3, Year 2 went on a history excursion. First we went to the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains. Here we experienced life in the past including: washing clothes and putting them through a manual wringer, churning butter, playing simple games, and writing using a slate board in an old fashioned classroom. We also got to see old forms of technology like typewriters and gramophones.

CLICK HERE for a full report and photos

10 Days in Tonga - student documentary


The documentary video below was produced by Year 10 student Callum Meney, after his recent trip to Tonga. It is a great insight to what happens on Mission trips and a great piece of work by Callum.

Library Olympics


We have had a wonderful term running the Library Olympics. Many students are up to Gold Medals already. A number of parents have said that the Olympics reading challenge has been just what their child has needed to give their reading a boost. A reminder that booklets need to be returned to the iCentre by Friday 9 September (Monday 12 for Mon-Wed Prep).

 

Parent Testimonial - and a budding drama star


We recently received a lovely story from PCS parent and Early Childhood teacher Jenny Allen:

"Mrs Marnie O'Mara supported my daughter Lily (in Year 9) through the audition process for Alice in Zombieland and we cannot thank her enough for her encouragement and dedication to teaching. Through the amazing Drama program offered as an elective at PCS, Lily has gained so much confidence to pursue her passion for acting. PCS is such a blessing."


CLICK HERE to read the full story

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

Discover 21st Century Learning at PCS - CANCELLED


Please note that the Junior School 'Discover 21st Century Learning at PCS' event scheduled for Tuesday 6 September 2016 has been cancelled.

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Upcoming Events

 

 
13th Sept
Transition to Middle School

14th Sept
K-6 Olympic Fun Day

15th Sept
Year 8 Medieval Day

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