2021 Newsletter Term 4, Week 4
Parkes Christian School
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From the Welfare Coordinator
10,000 Reasons
One of my favourite gospel songs is based on Psalm 104, Bless the Lord O My Soul, sometimes referred to as 10,000 reasons.
The Psalm isn’t really that long and is written by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin, this song has stirred many people with its melody and lyrics praising the awesomeness of God. There is even a book that has been published about the song and the effect that it has had on many people.
But time and time again when I hear this song, I...
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Year 5 STEM
In Year 5, students have been learning engineering and building skills. Throughout Term 3, they explored using paper and cardboard to develop prototypes of their designs, leading to some interesting buildings purposed to withstand earthquakes.
Upon returning to school, students were given a final task to complete as a team: Develop a "marble run" using paper that was wide enough to support a handball. Completing this task required students to be in constant communication with each other. Because of the required size and the amount of individual pieces that needed to be created, teams needed to ensure that everyone was contributing to the project.
After some trial, error and a few redesigns along the way, Year 5 was able to come up with 2 designs that could help the handball travel.
What will they make next?
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2022 Primary School Captaincy Applications
The 2022 Primary School Captain application forms have been sent home with Year 5 students.
This form is the first step in your child's captain application. It contains information we have discussed in class. It also contains some questions for your child to answer regarding why they would like to become captain and how they intend to serve our school community in this role.
Please read through this document with your child and discuss the questions and their answers before they complete and sign the application. If you have any questions, please send Mr Denmead an email.
The forms are due back to school by Friday the 12 November.
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Jump for Dolly
Laura Rusten has recently, not only completed school and her major work, but she has taken out the annual Teacher/Senior student footy tipping competition.
Each year teachers and students battle each other for supreme footy knowledge. This year Laura was the winner - the first student to take out the competition.
To join the competition each person contributes a donation and nominates their charity that the donations will go to if they win. Laura nominated Dolly's Dream as her charity, and so we are delighted to be able to donate $200 to her Jump for Dolly fundraising campaign. You can see Laura here with her major work, a horse jump she made to contribute to her cause.
You can also support Laura and Dolly's Dream by following the link and making a donation.
Well done Laura!
Link: Jump for Dolly
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Happy World Teachers Day from the SRC
The SRC presented the Staff with a small gift and message to say how much they are appreciated for the work that they do around our school. We think our teachers are awesome everyday but today was great to recognise the amazing work they do around our community.
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PCS Christmas Toy Hamper
The SRC at Parkes Christian School would like to encourage everyone to love like Jesus has loved us, by serving our whole community. Thank you for remembering people in tough situations especially this year given the impact of the pandemic as you prepare for Christmas. The Parkes Christian School and Parkes Ministers Association are asking for everyone’s support with the Christmas Toy Hamper.
Please send NEW toys/gifts for boys and girls aged between 0 years to 14 years.
Things to note:
- There is No need to wrap the gifts.
- A guide price of $15 - $20 is suggested.
- Place your gifts under the photo tree in the school library.
Any donations of toys will be accepted until the 12 November. Thank you for supporting an amazing cause and our PCS community.
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School Leadership
Being a part of the SRC means that you can have an impact on what is happening around our school. Students get to learn skills including; teamwork, communication and commitment to a goal over their time in a leadership position. We are looking forward to seeing our new SRC take the reins from our current group later this year.
Senior School Captains speeches are happening on Monday 8th November along with Year 11 SRC voting and House Captain and Mascot voting.
Year 7 to Year 10 SRC nominees will give speeches in Roll Call during Week 5. Voting will take place on Monday 8th November.
Students who would like to be House Captains or Mascots will need to nominate on Monday 8th November and be prepared to give a short speech on the same day to their houses.
If you have any questions please contact your students Roll Call Teacher or Miss Oates.
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PCS has a Star!
We as a school are blessed to be able to offer future teachers and aides the opportunity to complete their work placements. We love offering opportunities to our students, staff and also those wishing to be a part of our school community through work placement and volunteering.
Today we were blessed to receive a very thoughtful thank you gift of a star named after our wonderful school 'Parkes Christian School'. If you are interested in searching the skies to locate this thoughtful gift. The coordinates are pictured below and thank you to our gift giver for being a part of PCS and trusting us to support you through your work placement.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
- Year 7 Immunisations
- Homework Hub - Yrs 2 - Yr 12 (3:07pm - 4:00pm)
Tuesday 2 November
- SRC Speeches
- Mental Health Zoom - Yrs 9/10 (9:10am - 10:10am)
- Mental Health Zoom - Yrs 11/12 (11:10am - 12:10pm)
- SRC Speeches
- Pre-Kinder Orientation (9:15am - 11:30am)
- Final of the House Challenge - Eagles v Lions Lunch 2 Oval
Friday 5 November
- Ice Blocks for Sale at Lunch
- Swimming - K-4 (11am - 2:15pm)
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High School Assessments
Monday 1 November
- Year 7P History - In Class Test
- Year 9/10 PASS - In Class Exam
Wednesday 3 November
- Year 9 Geography - In Class Test
Thursday 4 November
Friday 5 November
- Year 8 Music - Semester 2 Portfolio
- Year 9/10 Music - Semester 2 Portfolio
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Applications Open For 2022 Regional Youth Taskforce
Young people in regional NSW looking to make a difference in their community are encouraged to apply to be a part of next year’s Regional Youth Taskforce, a Ministerial advisory group with a strong voice into government.
Minister for Regional Youth Bronnie Taylor said “The Regional Taskforce will comprise 18 members, with two members representing each of NSW’s nine regions, and will meet four times throughout the year.”
Travel and accommodation will be covered for RYT members. Applications close Friday 19 November 2021 at www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/regional-youth-taskforce/regional-youth-taskforce-recruitment-2022.
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