2021 Newsletter Term 2, Week 2
Parkes Christian School
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From the Principal
Growth and Development!
Welcome back to Term 2 PCS! It was great to have the students back with smiling faces ready for a great first week of school. In the midst of a new term we had another eight new students start across primary and high school classes! Make sure you say hello to any new families you see around the school and show them what a friendly bunch our parent community is!....
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I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
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Primary Disco
Last Thursday the Primary had a fabulous time moving and grooving at the CAMO disco. The hall was wonderfully decorated by the SRC with twinkle lights and camouflage colours.
Students wore spectacular outfits of camouflage and enjoyed taking class and friendship photos at the photo stand.
Stage 3 students did a fantastic job at leading the Primary students in choreographed dance steps, such as the Nutbush, Chicken dance and crowd favourite the Power!
Teachers had a very hard time choosing the best dancers during the different Stage dance offs and the refreshments available were delicious to keep the energy levels up.
The music was lively and the dancing spectacular.
It was a great night enjoyed by all!
Mrs Harris
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Bell Shakespeare Visit
The Bell Shakespeare Players came to PCS this week to bring the work of Shakespeare to life for our students from Year 2-10. Our Year 2-6 students were treated to 'Just Romeo and Juliet!' an adaptation that brought the bards characters to an appreciative younger audience - the applause and cheering could be heard some classrooms away! 'Such Sweet Sorrow' also adapted Romeo and Juliet for a high school audience. With just three talented actors the cast was able to bring humour and action to the story; which was thoroughly appreciated by both students and staff alike. We loved having The Players and look forward to them coming again in the future.
Miss Harris
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Illustration Workshop with Alan Robinson
This week some of our Stage 4 and Stage 5 Visual Arts students attended an illustration workshop hosted by the Parkes Shire Library as part of Youth Week. Our students were able to interact with and learn from Alan Robinson who is the author and illustrator of the popular children's series titled "Grandpa's Farm." Our students learnt about how to approach illustration for picture books, as well as the importance of expression to bring your characters to life. Students were able to apply these skills by completing some of their own character drawings.
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ANZAC Day Assembly
Last Friday our school remembered ANZAC DAY with a formal assembly. Thank you to all who participated and all who assisted in putting it together.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
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High School Disco
Our first SRC event of term 2 was a great Disco, themed safari camouflage. Many students blended in with their army fatigue pants, jackets or shirts. A few students thought out of the box and came up with interest creations. Thank you to all the students that helped set up the hall for the disco and all that stayed behind to help clean up. It’s amazing to be working with an incredible group of teachers and students that all pitch-in and make events safe and enjoyable to run. A special thanks to the year 7 Technology class and Miss Barrass for cooking yummy pinwheels and quiches.
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Student Representative Council
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Name: Lachlan Unger.
Class: Year 7P.
Quote to live by: When life puts you in tough situations, don't say “why me”, say “try me”.
Person who inspires you the most and why: People that are good role models and leaders that don’t just tell you what to do, they show you what to do.
What do you want to see happen at PCS in 2021: More events on outside of school.
What is your definition of leadership: Leadership is someone that shows you what to do, not just tells you what to do.
What is something that you want people to know about you: I love my sport.
Favourite thing about school: I love seeing and hanging out with my friends everyday.
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Name: Ruby Wilson.
Class: Year 7V.
Quote to live by: “You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a fishing rod and that’s pretty much the same thing”.
Person who inspires you the most and why: A lot of people inspire me. Both my parents inspire me because they are always believing in me even in the tough times, and they always give me advice that helps me in any situation. They also work very hard, all the time. My older sister also inspires me. She has gone through so much and has to put up with things that other people couldn't bear, but yet at the end of the day she can still put on a smile. Also the Avengers inspire me and other TV characters.
What do you want to see happen at PCS in 2021: I would like to see more events happen and for the school to keep on growing.
What is your definition of leadership: Someone that sets the right example, helps others, and does what’s right.
What is something that you want people to know about you: That I’m a tomboy, but still like being a girl (sometimes). Also, I like it when people are happy.
Favourite thing about school: Seeing friends, making friends, learning, and being in such an incredible christian environment.
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Athletics Carnival Lunch Orders and Canteen Volunteers
The Athletics Carnival is just around the corner and we will providing lunch orders and a basic canteen on the day. Please keep an eye out for a Lunch Order Google Form that will be emailed home early next week. We would like to thank Jim and Kaylene Davis for running the canteen this year. If you are available to help Jim and Kaylene for a couple hours at the carnival, please contact the Office ASAP on 6862 4164.
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Wanted
Our music teacher Mr Brown is looking for 20 litre buckets to use to teach bucket drumming.
If you have any buckets that you are happy to donate that are in decent condition, please bring them in or send them with your student and leave them with Mrs Westcott in the front office.
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Name: Erika Muller.
Your Role at School: High School PDH and Visual Arts, Primary PDH and CAPA Teacher.
Favourite School Memory: Taking part in the school concert band during Primary School years.
Fun Fact: I have immigrated from South Africa in 2006 and English is my second language.
The Best Thing about Working at PCS: To be surrounded by friendly staff and students.
Favourite Quote/Verse: 'By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before'. Edwin Elliot
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Name: Anne Wynstra.
Your Role at School: Year 7-10 Science, Year 11-12 Biology Teacher and Year Advisor for Year 11.
Favourite School Memory: From my schooling it would have to be creating garments in Textiles class, learning new stitches for embroidery and helping out with school drama production costumes.
Fun Fact: I like to have indoor plants growing in almost all rooms of my house. Roses are my favourite outdoor plants.
The Best Thing about Working at PCS: The opportunity to see students develop their God-given talents, from Kindergarten through to Year 12, what a privilege.
Favourite Quote/Verse: 'Go justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God'. Micah 6:8.
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Check our facebook page to see more images and videos from our newsletter!
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
- Homework Hub (3:07pm - 4:00pm)
- The Little Mermaid Rehearsal - select students - check the facebook events or website calendar for more details (3:10pm - 5:00pm)
Wednesday 28 April
- Life Education Van Visit - Kinder to Year 6
- The Little Mermaid Rehearsal - select students - check the facebook events or website calendar for more details (3:10pm - 5:00pm)
Thursday 29 April
- Life Education Van Visit - Kinder to Year 6
- The Little Mermaid Rehearsal - select students - check the facebook events or website calendar for more details (3:10pm - 5:00pm)
Friday 30 April
- Sport Day - Kindy to Yr 6
- Life Education Van Visit - Kinder to Year 6
- Primary Assembly (2:20pm - 3:00pm)
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The Hot Food Day order form will be emailed out to parents on Friday 30th April.
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Students in the Community
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Chloe Amery
A huge congratulations to Chloe Amery who has won the ANZAC writing competition in the North division for secondary schools.
Chloe's poem is featured in Michael McCormack's ANZAC Day booklet which is distributed to all households across our electorate. What a great achievement.
Chloe also recited her poem at our ANZAC assembly this morning.
Well done Chloe, we cannot wait to read your winning poem.
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For more information on how to enter the Waste 2 Art Competition click here
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Parents, please contact the school for a form if you are interested in having your child screened by Royal Far West.
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