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Welcome to Penrith Christian School
... a place of education where your child is genuinely loved and nurtured; safe and secure to revel in the challenge of lifelong learning! Penrith Christian School honours the privilege entrusted to educate the next generation – our leaders of tomorrow – and welcomes the opportunity to partner with you to equip, inspire and empower your child with foundations for life.
Penrith Christian School is a vibrant Preschool to Year 12 educational facility registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). We are a distinctive Christian school with a four-tiered school structure unique to our region, reflecting the critical stages in the life of a child; Early Childhood Services, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School.
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Junior Missions Visit Governor Phillip Nursing Home
General School News
10 December 2018
On Tuesday 27 November, twenty Year 4 Junior Missions students went to visit Governor Phillip Nursing Home. The gospel went out through songs, cards and the Christmas Story narration. These students have given up their lunchtime on Thursdays for most of the year to serve and help others loca...
Year 10 Community Projects
General School News
10 December 2018
Over the past three weeks Year 10 students have been working hard on a project to make the world a better place, forming teams based on problems which affect our community. This year the projects they chose included Domestic Violence, Children’s Cancer, Depression and Suicide, Gangs and Violence, G...
Duke of Edinburgh in New Zealand
General School News
10 December 2018
Last week nine students and two teachers travelled to New Zealand for the Duke of Edinburgh Hike. Congratulations to Katie Dal Santo who is now on her Gold Award, while Anna Petherick is on her Silver Award.
Puppet Workshop for Year 8 Drama students
General School News
10 December 2018
Year 8 Drama classes participated in a puppet making workshop last week to coincide with a unit of work they have been doing on puppets. Students made their own puppet which they will now use to create a short puppet play in class. The photos below show how creative they got with their...
Early Intervention
General School News
10 December 2018
In Education Support we often talk about Early Intervention being a key factor in supporting our children. It is often a long journey for families to firstly be informed that their child has special needs and then to delve into all the options available to support their child. For any learni...
Art With Punch
General School News
02 December 2018
Art With Punch is a formal exhibition of the HSC major works which also presents the opportunity for our Year 11 artists to display their work. The talent was exceptional and as we wandered around, we were treated with punch and canapés, as well as music from the Year 11 Music Class. ...
Victor Chang Award
General School News
02 December 2018
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research institute School Science Awards have been developed to foster and encourage an interest in science among secondary science students and to promote science as a viable and interesting career path. The recipient of this award for our school is Zoe Green. She h...
Junior School heart for others
General School News
02 December 2018
Divine Junior School students have finally received the Banner we made and letters we wrote to the students last term. (Snail mail…lots of delays) The $2140.80 we raised has been received and the Bible teaching training has started. Please pray that they also get good deals for the laptops and prin...
Congratulations Year 10 Science Students!
General School News
02 December 2018
The Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) program provides end-of-stage diagnostic assessments for the Science KLA (Key Learning Area). It is a state-wide NAPLAN style exam for Science. PCS Year 10 Science students, on average, scored 10% to 20% above state...
STEM Incursion for Years 8 and 9
General School News
02 December 2018
Recently some of our Year 8 and Year 9 students attended a STEM incursion. This involved using critical thinking and problem solving skills to solve a murder. All students were placed in groups, given specific roles and worked together to perform a blood analysis. The results were tabu...
Great results for Boost students (English and Maths Competitions 2018)
General School News
26 November 2018
In Term 3, students were selected from Years 3 to 11 to take part in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) English, and the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). The ICAS English competition is designed for primary and secondary students and is conducted annua...
Year 5 at Camp (2018)
General School News
26 November 2018
In Week 4 of this term, Year 5 attended Camp at Chaldercot on the Port Hacking River, run by Youthworks. Everyone had a fantastic time abseiling, canoeing, sailing, fishing, swimming, water sliding, rock and rope climbing, completing team puzzles and challenges, and learning more about...
Ancient Rome History Lessons for Year 7
General School News
26 November 2018
In the Year 7 History 2 Class, we have been studying Ancient Rome. Students learnt about Ancient Roman gods and goddesses, the features of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius and the role that Julius Caesar played in Ancient Rome, and his legacy. Creative and insightful student class and home tasks (in ...
Year 3 on the move
General School News
26 November 2018
It is so exciting to see the growth in Year 3, which has become quite apparent from the start of the year until now. They conducted themselves fantastically, very settled and very capable, as they participated in Orientation Day and experienced Year 4 for the first time. Term 4 is an e...
Middle School Hampers for WestCare
General School News
26 November 2018
This term, Middle School Missions are pleased to support WestCare in their Christmas Appeal for the homeless and underprivileged in our local area. We are asking for your support by permitting your child to bring in non-perishable goods to help fill Christmas Hampers. Everything should be se...
Aboriginal didgeridoo player visits Year 7
General School News
19 November 2018
Year 7 recently attended an incursion with special guest Charlie McMahon. Charlie is a professional musician and an advocate for the education and preservation of Aboriginal culture. He is widely known for his association with the band Midnight Oil, playing didgeridoo in many of their performances,...
Girls Rising and Men of Honour 2018
General School News
18 November 2018
On Thursday 15 November, over 400 Year 10 students and teachers from public and private schools, got together to hear some great messages from speakers, empowering them to be the best they can be and make wise choices. Our first key speaker at Girls Rising was Melinda Tankard-Rei...
Years 7 to 9 Math
General School News
18 November 2018
We have just completed our yearly exams for Years 7- 9. I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate some of our top performing students in those exams: Gaumitha Jeganathan in Year 7 got 96%. Jessica Harrison in Year 8 got 95% Ben Armstrong in Year 9 got 92%. These hard working indiv...
'F1 in Schools' Teams in State Finals
General School News
11 November 2018
This year our School teams have again participated in F1 in Schools State Finals and we are so proud of their achievements. Our Junior Professional Team, Vectory, was placed 3 rd on the podium and will be advancing into the National F1 in Schools Championships to be held in March 2019. This ...
Visitors from Japan in our classes
General School News
11 November 2018
On Tuesday last week, we hosted 96 students from Tomeikan High School in Kyuushuu, Japan. It was the first time such a large group visited PCS, and our students and teachers did a great job of making our Japanese guests feel welcome. The day started with an Aussie Morning Tea with Yea...
Junior Missions Visit Governor Phillip Nursing Home
General School News
10 December 2018
On Tuesday 27 November, twenty Year 4 Junior Missions students went to visit Governor Phillip Nursing Home. The gospel went out through songs, cards and the Christmas Story narration. These students have given up their lunchtime on Thursdays for most of the year to serve and help others loca...
Year 10 Community Projects
General School News
10 December 2018
Over the past three weeks Year 10 students have been working hard on a project to make the world a better place, forming teams based on problems which affect our community. This year the projects they chose included Domestic Violence, Children’s Cancer, Depression and Suicide, Gangs and Violence, G...
Duke of Edinburgh in New Zealand
General School News
10 December 2018
Last week nine students and two teachers travelled to New Zealand for the Duke of Edinburgh Hike. Congratulations to Katie Dal Santo who is now on her Gold Award, while Anna Petherick is on her Silver Award.
Puppet Workshop for Year 8 Drama students
General School News
10 December 2018
Year 8 Drama classes participated in a puppet making workshop last week to coincide with a unit of work they have been doing on puppets. Students made their own puppet which they will now use to create a short puppet play in class. The photos below show how creative they got with their...
Early Intervention
General School News
10 December 2018
In Education Support we often talk about Early Intervention being a key factor in supporting our children. It is often a long journey for families to firstly be informed that their child has special needs and then to delve into all the options available to support their child. For any learni...
Art With Punch
General School News
02 December 2018
Art With Punch is a formal exhibition of the HSC major works which also presents the opportunity for our Year 11 artists to display their work. The talent was exceptional and as we wandered around, we were treated with punch and canapés, as well as music from the Year 11 Music Class. ...
Victor Chang Award
General School News
02 December 2018
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research institute School Science Awards have been developed to foster and encourage an interest in science among secondary science students and to promote science as a viable and interesting career path. The recipient of this award for our school is Zoe Green. She h...
Junior School heart for others
General School News
02 December 2018
Divine Junior School students have finally received the Banner we made and letters we wrote to the students last term. (Snail mail…lots of delays) The $2140.80 we raised has been received and the Bible teaching training has started. Please pray that they also get good deals for the laptops and prin...
Congratulations Year 10 Science Students!
General School News
02 December 2018
The Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) program provides end-of-stage diagnostic assessments for the Science KLA (Key Learning Area). It is a state-wide NAPLAN style exam for Science. PCS Year 10 Science students, on average, scored 10% to 20% above state...
STEM Incursion for Years 8 and 9
General School News
02 December 2018
Recently some of our Year 8 and Year 9 students attended a STEM incursion. This involved using critical thinking and problem solving skills to solve a murder. All students were placed in groups, given specific roles and worked together to perform a blood analysis. The results were tabu...
Great results for Boost students (English and Maths Competitions 2018)
General School News
26 November 2018
In Term 3, students were selected from Years 3 to 11 to take part in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) English, and the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). The ICAS English competition is designed for primary and secondary students and is conducted annua...
Year 5 at Camp (2018)
General School News
26 November 2018
In Week 4 of this term, Year 5 attended Camp at Chaldercot on the Port Hacking River, run by Youthworks. Everyone had a fantastic time abseiling, canoeing, sailing, fishing, swimming, water sliding, rock and rope climbing, completing team puzzles and challenges, and learning more about...
Ancient Rome History Lessons for Year 7
General School News
26 November 2018
In the Year 7 History 2 Class, we have been studying Ancient Rome. Students learnt about Ancient Roman gods and goddesses, the features of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius and the role that Julius Caesar played in Ancient Rome, and his legacy. Creative and insightful student class and home tasks (in ...
Year 3 on the move
General School News
26 November 2018
It is so exciting to see the growth in Year 3, which has become quite apparent from the start of the year until now. They conducted themselves fantastically, very settled and very capable, as they participated in Orientation Day and experienced Year 4 for the first time. Term 4 is an e...
Middle School Hampers for WestCare
General School News
26 November 2018
This term, Middle School Missions are pleased to support WestCare in their Christmas Appeal for the homeless and underprivileged in our local area. We are asking for your support by permitting your child to bring in non-perishable goods to help fill Christmas Hampers. Everything should be se...
Aboriginal didgeridoo player visits Year 7
General School News
19 November 2018
Year 7 recently attended an incursion with special guest Charlie McMahon. Charlie is a professional musician and an advocate for the education and preservation of Aboriginal culture. He is widely known for his association with the band Midnight Oil, playing didgeridoo in many of their performances,...
Girls Rising and Men of Honour 2018
General School News
18 November 2018
On Thursday 15 November, over 400 Year 10 students and teachers from public and private schools, got together to hear some great messages from speakers, empowering them to be the best they can be and make wise choices. Our first key speaker at Girls Rising was Melinda Tankard-Rei...
Years 7 to 9 Math
General School News
18 November 2018
We have just completed our yearly exams for Years 7- 9. I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate some of our top performing students in those exams: Gaumitha Jeganathan in Year 7 got 96%. Jessica Harrison in Year 8 got 95% Ben Armstrong in Year 9 got 92%. These hard working indiv...
'F1 in Schools' Teams in State Finals
General School News
11 November 2018
This year our School teams have again participated in F1 in Schools State Finals and we are so proud of their achievements. Our Junior Professional Team, Vectory, was placed 3 rd on the podium and will be advancing into the National F1 in Schools Championships to be held in March 2019. This ...
Visitors from Japan in our classes
General School News
11 November 2018
On Tuesday last week, we hosted 96 students from Tomeikan High School in Kyuushuu, Japan. It was the first time such a large group visited PCS, and our students and teachers did a great job of making our Japanese guests feel welcome. The day started with an Aussie Morning Tea with Yea...
Term Dates
2018
Term 1: 5 Feb to 13 Apr
Term 2: 1 May to 6 Jul
Term 3: 30 Jul to 28 Sep
Term 4: 16 Oct to 13 Dec
2019
Term 1: 4 Feb to 12 Apr
Term 2: 30 Apr to 5 Jul
Term 3: 29 Jul to 27 Sep
Term 4: 15 Oct to 12 Dec
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Term Dates 2018
Term 1: 5 Feb to 13 Apr
Term 2: 1 May to 6 Jul
Term 3: 30 Jul to 28 Sep
Term 4: 16 Oct to 13 Dec
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Term Dates 2019
Term 1: 4 Feb to 12 Apr
Term 2: 30 Apr to 5 Jul
Term 3: 29 Jul to 27 Sep
Term 4: 15 Oct to 12 Dec
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