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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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Uniform Shop News - Term 1 2018
General School News
10 April 2018
Please note that the last trading day for Uniform Shop in Term 1 is tomorrow, 12 April 2018. Extra trading day (By appointment only) : Monday 30th April – Hours 7.30am – 1.30pm Regular trading days resume on Tuesday 1st May 2018 Please click here for details . To make an online...
Mother's Day Breakfast 2018
General School News
09 April 2018
As an expression of our gratitude and desire to honour our PCS mums, we invite you to our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. There will be beautiful food prepared and served by our Hospitality students, as well as other special activities. All mums will be blessed - don’t miss this popular event! ...
Sports Report - Week 10, Term 1 2018
General School News
09 April 2018
It has been a while since our last full report and there is a lot to report on!! YEARS 7-12 SWIMMING CARNIVALS PCS SWIMMING CARNIVAL The Years 7-12 Swimming Carnival was held in the first week of Term 1. It was a lovely day and the students turned out in great numbers. The winn...
MindUp makes my brain happy
General School News
09 April 2018
Since the beginning of Term 1, I have had the privilege to work with the children in Junior School and talk to them about MindUp. MindUp is a comprehensive, classroom tested, evidence-based curriculum that fosters social and emotional awareness, enhances psychological wellbeing, and promotes academ...
Host Families for Japanese Student Homestay
General School News
09 April 2018
We have Japanese students from Sakuranomaki High School requiring host families. Please consider if you are able or willing to host a student from 27 July – 6 August 2018 . Students are aged 16-17 years & speak some English. What you need to provide: a comfy bed (sharing a room is f...
Mr Andrew Hutchinson – Tour Manager for the Australian Schoolboys Rugby League Team tour of the UK
General School News
09 April 2018
Congratulations Mr Hutchinson on your wonderful achievement to be selected as the Tour Manager of a national touring team. Hutch has worked tirelessly in promoting sport, and in particular, NRL amongst our Christian Schools. See below for more information about the Tour and Mr Hutchinson's r...
Congratulations Jake in Little Athletics State Carnival
General School News
09 April 2018
Late last year, I went in a Zone Carnival for Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 100m Hurdles and Discus. From Zone, I made it to Region for all four events which was held in February. I felt nervous but very excited to represent my club. The top two qualifiers for each event were selected for State. S...
Introducing Mrs Gayle Kidd
General School News
09 April 2018
I have really enjoyed the start to 2018 at PCS. I have loved getting to know the staff and students who have been so welcoming. I come to PCS with over 10 years teaching experience and 10 years’ experience in the profession of Nursing (Midwifery). For the last eight and a half years, I have ...
Retrain Your Brain: a seminar for parents - 22 May 2018
General School News
05 April 2018
Penrith Christian School is pleased to host an interesting and thought-provoking seminar for parents on Tuesday 22 May 2018 , titled RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN, presented by Mrs Lyn Jagger (Head of Senior School at PCS). This night, for parents only, is open to PCS families and anyone in our local c...
Open Day 2018
General School News
04 April 2018
Join us on 23 May 2018 for our annual OPEN DAY! We invite friends, family and anyone who would like to 'check out' Penrith Christian School to come along. Activities include: Student Showcase at 10.00 am Tours from 11.30am Free BBQ lunch for visitors at 1.00 pm You can also: Se...
Kindergarten had a wonderful Easter Hat Parade!
General School News
03 April 2018
During our Easter week celebrations, our three Kindergarten classes had an Easter Hat Parade. The chairs were packed with family and friends, and the atmosphere was expectant and exciting. The children began with a parade where they got to share their marvellous creations with an Easter hat filled ...
Easter baskets for the Homeless
General School News
03 April 2018
Our Senior School Justice League interest group got busy this week making an Easter basket for the homeless soup kitchen and a women’s refuge. The Justice League Interest Group supports and are passionate about causes such as: childhoood cancer, homelessness, domestic violence and abolishing ...
Senior School Leadership Mentoring Group visits Alphacrucis Campus
General School News
03 April 2018
On Wednesday 28 March, sixteen students from Years 11 and 12 had the chance to visit Alphacrucis College in Parramatta. AC is a fast growing Christian college that is becoming a great place for our students to consider studying at in the future. The students are part of a Senior School...
Entertainment Book 2018/19 is available NOW!
General School News
03 April 2018
The Entertainment Book is up and running again for 2018. Please click on the link below for information and to purchase your Book or Digital Copy of the Entertainment Book to receive the extra bonus Early Bird offers! The Entertainment Book is a great fundraiser that raises money for our upc...
Woolworths Earn & Learn Equipment has arrived!
General School News
03 April 2018
Our new play equipment that was ‘purchased’ with our Earn & Learn points last year has arrived. The attached photos display some of the equipment received and as you can see the children are enjoying the new activities for the Early Childhood Centre and Junior School play areas. Thank yo...
Introducing: Mr Martyn Ellis
General School News
03 April 2018
I recently joined PCS at the beginning of this year in the TAS Department. Having come from William Clarke College Kellyville, a school of over 1500 students and 250 staff, I have experienced a very warm welcome from the smaller and more intimate PCS community. I have also been enjoying the ...
Year 3 Science Afternoon
General School News
25 March 2018
Year 3 had a great Science afternoon with parents where we made Grassheads, observed preserved insects with a magnifying glass, and created procedure posters with our friends and family. The afternoon was very well attended by our school community and the students really enjoyed their time w...
ICentre News: Premier’s Reading Challenge Correction
General School News
25 March 2018
Please note the following correction for logging into your Premier’s Reading Challenge account. To access your account, you need to visit https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html and log in from there. Please disregard the web address supplied on the previous note and my apologies ...
NAPLAN – Online NAPLAN testing at PCS
General School News
25 March 2018
The NAPLAN exams for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will take place during a nine-day window between 15 – 25 May 2018. The NAPLAN exams will be completed online this year. In accordance with the Disability Standards for Education (2005) equity principles, some students who have a learning o...
Welcome to Year 5 BBQ (and Goodbye Rosie)
General School News
25 March 2018
On Thursday afternoon 15 March 2018, under clear warm skies, Year 5 families met for a BBQ outside the School Sports Centre for an informal event. Parents were able to meet and connect with staff who teach this Year group. The children played a variety of games on the grass and the adu...
Uniform Shop News - Term 1 2018
General School News
10 April 2018
Please note that the last trading day for Uniform Shop in Term 1 is tomorrow, 12 April 2018. Extra trading day (By appointment only) : Monday 30th April – Hours 7.30am – 1.30pm Regular trading days resume on Tuesday 1st May 2018 Please click here for details . To make an online...
Mother's Day Breakfast 2018
General School News
09 April 2018
As an expression of our gratitude and desire to honour our PCS mums, we invite you to our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. There will be beautiful food prepared and served by our Hospitality students, as well as other special activities. All mums will be blessed - don’t miss this popular event! ...
Sports Report - Week 10, Term 1 2018
General School News
09 April 2018
It has been a while since our last full report and there is a lot to report on!! YEARS 7-12 SWIMMING CARNIVALS PCS SWIMMING CARNIVAL The Years 7-12 Swimming Carnival was held in the first week of Term 1. It was a lovely day and the students turned out in great numbers. The winn...
MindUp makes my brain happy
General School News
09 April 2018
Since the beginning of Term 1, I have had the privilege to work with the children in Junior School and talk to them about MindUp. MindUp is a comprehensive, classroom tested, evidence-based curriculum that fosters social and emotional awareness, enhances psychological wellbeing, and promotes academ...
Host Families for Japanese Student Homestay
General School News
09 April 2018
We have Japanese students from Sakuranomaki High School requiring host families. Please consider if you are able or willing to host a student from 27 July – 6 August 2018 . Students are aged 16-17 years & speak some English. What you need to provide: a comfy bed (sharing a room is f...
Mr Andrew Hutchinson – Tour Manager for the Australian Schoolboys Rugby League Team tour of the UK
General School News
09 April 2018
Congratulations Mr Hutchinson on your wonderful achievement to be selected as the Tour Manager of a national touring team. Hutch has worked tirelessly in promoting sport, and in particular, NRL amongst our Christian Schools. See below for more information about the Tour and Mr Hutchinson's r...
Congratulations Jake in Little Athletics State Carnival
General School News
09 April 2018
Late last year, I went in a Zone Carnival for Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 100m Hurdles and Discus. From Zone, I made it to Region for all four events which was held in February. I felt nervous but very excited to represent my club. The top two qualifiers for each event were selected for State. S...
Introducing Mrs Gayle Kidd
General School News
09 April 2018
I have really enjoyed the start to 2018 at PCS. I have loved getting to know the staff and students who have been so welcoming. I come to PCS with over 10 years teaching experience and 10 years’ experience in the profession of Nursing (Midwifery). For the last eight and a half years, I have ...
Retrain Your Brain: a seminar for parents - 22 May 2018
General School News
05 April 2018
Penrith Christian School is pleased to host an interesting and thought-provoking seminar for parents on Tuesday 22 May 2018 , titled RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN, presented by Mrs Lyn Jagger (Head of Senior School at PCS). This night, for parents only, is open to PCS families and anyone in our local c...
Open Day 2018
General School News
04 April 2018
Join us on 23 May 2018 for our annual OPEN DAY! We invite friends, family and anyone who would like to 'check out' Penrith Christian School to come along. Activities include: Student Showcase at 10.00 am Tours from 11.30am Free BBQ lunch for visitors at 1.00 pm You can also: Se...
Kindergarten had a wonderful Easter Hat Parade!
General School News
03 April 2018
During our Easter week celebrations, our three Kindergarten classes had an Easter Hat Parade. The chairs were packed with family and friends, and the atmosphere was expectant and exciting. The children began with a parade where they got to share their marvellous creations with an Easter hat filled ...
Easter baskets for the Homeless
General School News
03 April 2018
Our Senior School Justice League interest group got busy this week making an Easter basket for the homeless soup kitchen and a women’s refuge. The Justice League Interest Group supports and are passionate about causes such as: childhoood cancer, homelessness, domestic violence and abolishing ...
Senior School Leadership Mentoring Group visits Alphacrucis Campus
General School News
03 April 2018
On Wednesday 28 March, sixteen students from Years 11 and 12 had the chance to visit Alphacrucis College in Parramatta. AC is a fast growing Christian college that is becoming a great place for our students to consider studying at in the future. The students are part of a Senior School...
Entertainment Book 2018/19 is available NOW!
General School News
03 April 2018
The Entertainment Book is up and running again for 2018. Please click on the link below for information and to purchase your Book or Digital Copy of the Entertainment Book to receive the extra bonus Early Bird offers! The Entertainment Book is a great fundraiser that raises money for our upc...
Woolworths Earn & Learn Equipment has arrived!
General School News
03 April 2018
Our new play equipment that was ‘purchased’ with our Earn & Learn points last year has arrived. The attached photos display some of the equipment received and as you can see the children are enjoying the new activities for the Early Childhood Centre and Junior School play areas. Thank yo...
Introducing: Mr Martyn Ellis
General School News
03 April 2018
I recently joined PCS at the beginning of this year in the TAS Department. Having come from William Clarke College Kellyville, a school of over 1500 students and 250 staff, I have experienced a very warm welcome from the smaller and more intimate PCS community. I have also been enjoying the ...
Year 3 Science Afternoon
General School News
25 March 2018
Year 3 had a great Science afternoon with parents where we made Grassheads, observed preserved insects with a magnifying glass, and created procedure posters with our friends and family. The afternoon was very well attended by our school community and the students really enjoyed their time w...
ICentre News: Premier’s Reading Challenge Correction
General School News
25 March 2018
Please note the following correction for logging into your Premier’s Reading Challenge account. To access your account, you need to visit https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html and log in from there. Please disregard the web address supplied on the previous note and my apologies ...
NAPLAN – Online NAPLAN testing at PCS
General School News
25 March 2018
The NAPLAN exams for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will take place during a nine-day window between 15 – 25 May 2018. The NAPLAN exams will be completed online this year. In accordance with the Disability Standards for Education (2005) equity principles, some students who have a learning o...
Welcome to Year 5 BBQ (and Goodbye Rosie)
General School News
25 March 2018
On Thursday afternoon 15 March 2018, under clear warm skies, Year 5 families met for a BBQ outside the School Sports Centre for an informal event. Parents were able to meet and connect with staff who teach this Year group. The children played a variety of games on the grass and the adu...
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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