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Welcome to Penrith Christian School
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 Board of Studies. 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.
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 Board of Studies. 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.
Early Childhood
PCS offers a nurturing and enriching
Early Childhood facility for
3 and 4 year olds.
Junior School
PCS offers a dynamic and engaging
Junior School for students in
Kindergarten to Year 4.
Middle School
PCS offers a dynamic, comprehensive
and flexible Middle School for
students in Years 5 to 8.
Senior School
Senior School caters for students in Years 9
to 12 and offers many opportunities
for students to be developed
personally and academically.
Penrith Christian School offers a nurturing and enriching Early Childhood environment for students in Preschool and Preparatory School. We provide the best opportunity for children to begin their school experience in a positive and safe environment, whilst challenging them to grow and learn. Our Preschool caters to children who have turned three by 30th April in the year of commencement (although cannot commence until they turn three years of age). Our Preparatory School caters to children who have turned four by 30th April in the year of commencement.
Penrith Christian School offers a dynamic and engaging Junior School environment for students in Kindergarten to Year 4. We believe it is critical that each child has the opportunity to maximise their potential in order to provide the key building blocks and the start that will underpin their success. The curriculum is a broad, integrated and robust program focusing on the development of the whole child as an enquirer – who is actively engaged, enquiring and developing life-long learning skills, both in and out of the classroom.
Penrith Christian School offers a dynamic, comprehensive and flexible Middle School curriculum developed for Years 5 to 8, driven and differentiated to meet the diverse and varied needs and learning styles of our students. One of the great advantages of education at Penrith Christian School is the seamless progression from Preschool to Year 12. This is enhanced by our Middle School program progressively accessing specialist areas, specialised teachers and innovative programs.
Senior School caters for students in Years 9 to 12 and offers many opportunities for students to be challenged and developed personally and academically. We offer a broad range of elective options and HSC subjects; including, Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses. Our Trade Training Centre offers a variety of VET Courses up to Certificate III level; and, provides real-world options and industry connections for our students to obtain relevant, industry-specific training whilst completing their Higher School Certificate (HSC).
STUDY SKILLS: Helping Out a Stressed Child
General School News
20 July 2017
Many parents feel powerless to help when their child is stressed and overwhelmed about their schoolwork. It is not just senior students who experience this level of stress, research indicates that for...
Boost Science Years 2-6
General School News
10 July 2017
Our Boost Science incursion was a fun, hands-on and educational way of getting to know the world beneath our feet. Most of the people who loved the incursion came back with heaps of info!
I int...
Raising Children in a Hyper-Sexualised Society: a seminar for parents
General School News
26 June 2017
Penrith Christian School is pleased to host an important seminar for parents, RAISING CHILDREN IN A HYPER-SEXUALISED SOCIETY, presented by David and Katie Kobler from ‘Protect Our Kids’ and 'Your Choi...
A new day for students
General School News
26 June 2017
A report by Year 6 student, Erica Loizou
At PCS, we have introduced this day called Superhero Day. Superhero Day is a day that kids can dress up as a Superhero that you like or admire. It is a...
Year 4 Camp
General School News
26 June 2017
A report by Laura Whitehouse
WHO: Year 4 at PCS
WHEN: Thursday 18 May to Friday 19 May
WHERE: Wedderburn Christian Campsite
Year 4 at Penrith Christian School went to a place called Wedd...
Movie Mayhem
General School News
26 June 2017
A movie review (Boost English activity) by Ethan Grice, Year 6
Movie lovers worldwide are ready for some of the most exciting movies ever. Australia’s newly released Cars 3; the third instalmen...
Editor of Penrith Press visits Year 6
General School News
26 June 2017
This term, Year 6 have been learning how to write a newspaper report and a sports report during their Writing lessons.
Our guest speaker Lisa Power, Editor of Penrith Press, spoke to the studen...
PCS Sport - Term 2, 2017
General School News
26 June 2017
Wow! Term 2 is over and Athletics Carnival season has arrived.
IN THIS REPORT:
K-12 Cross Country
Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival
NSW All Schools Swimming Championships
Years 7-12 Sport: Tuesdays...
‘$10 for 10 visits’ Vouchers - Atmosphere Health & Fitness Club
General School News
26 June 2017
UPDATE:
LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE!
You can purchase vouchers up to 29 June (online) or 30 June (in person via Reception or our pop-up stall on Friday 30 June)
We are excited to ann...
TICKETS ON SALE! An Evening of Cabaret - Lots of Love PCS
General School News
25 June 2017
UPDATE!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS on sale until 31 July - save $5 per ticket!
Tickets are now ON SALE for our very special event: 'An Evening of Cabaret - Lots of Love PCS'.
The event wi...
Ranier Uniform Shop News - Winter 2017
General School News
25 June 2017
Last trading day for Term 2: Thursday 29th June 2017
The shop will be closed during the holidays
First trading day for Term 3: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Normal Trading Days (During ...
School Bus 4044 (AM service) - Consultation
General School News
18 June 2017
Busways are in the process of reviewing services in our area and as a result are proposing some changes to one of the buses that service PCS, School Bus 4044.
Please CLICK HERE to read the info...
Middle & Senior Half-Yearly Reports
General School News
18 June 2017
As we come to the end of term, teachers are busily finalising assessment marks and completing reports ready to be distributed on the last day of term. We are very appreciative of the extra efforts tea...
Northern Rd upgrade - extension of site investigation work from 14 June 2017
General School News
13 June 2017
Roads and Maritime Services is continuing site investigations and work to set up the main site office and work area for The Northern Road Upgrade between Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park and Jamison Ro...
Early Childhood Information Night
General School News
13 June 2017
Want a smooth transition into ‘big school’?
Discover how our unique Early Childhood program provides the best opportunity for children to begin their school experience in a positive and safe en...
Dealing with Difficult Discussions about World Events
General School News
13 June 2017
With the recent events in London and the media interest in terrorism, it is a good idea to be prepared to discuss these matters with our children. When it comes to difficult topics, such as violence a...
Year 3 create Grass Heads!
General School News
13 June 2017
During this semester, the Year 3 students learnt about Living and Non-Living things in Science. As part of the unit, we invited parents to join us for a special Science afternoon.
The students ...
Important Notice: Cranebrook/Jordan Springs Families
General School News
12 June 2017
Busways have been further contacted in relation to their providing a bus service to PCS for Cranebrook/Jordan Springs. We have been advised by the Bus Company that there is an insufficient number of P...
HOMESTAY – Japan
General School News
12 June 2017
Our Japanese sister school, Sakuranomaki High School, will be sending 20 students and two teachers to visit early next term. If you are interested in hosting a Japanese student this will be a great bl...
Clothing Drive
General School News
05 June 2017
Is your closet is bursting at the seams because you have too many clothes you don't wear? Then this is a great opportunity for you!
Donate your old, warm clothes to the homeless. Bring your pre...
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STUDY SKILLS: Helping Out a Stressed Child
General School News
20 July 2017
Many parents feel powerless to help when their child is stressed and overwhelmed about their schoolwork. It is not just senior students who experience this level of stress, research indicates that for some students this starts as early as Year 7.
If your child is experiencing stress and anxie...
Boost Science Years 2-6
General School News
10 July 2017
Our Boost Science incursion was a fun, hands-on and educational way of getting to know the world beneath our feet. Most of the people who loved the incursion came back with heaps of info!
I interviewed four people and all my results were positive. The most loved activity was panning for pyrit...
Raising Children in a Hyper-Sexualised Society: a seminar for parents
General School News
26 June 2017
Penrith Christian School is pleased to host an important seminar for parents, RAISING CHILDREN IN A HYPER-SEXUALISED SOCIETY, presented by David and Katie Kobler from ‘Protect Our Kids’ and 'Your Choicez'.
ALL WELCOME: This night for parents only is open to PCS families and anyone else in our...
A new day for students
General School News
26 June 2017
A report by Year 6 student, Erica Loizou
At PCS, we have introduced this day called Superhero Day. Superhero Day is a day that kids can dress up as a Superhero that you like or admire. It is actually Friday 26 May 2017, but due to other school commitments, we held it on Monday 29 May. It was...
Year 4 Camp
General School News
26 June 2017
A report by Laura Whitehouse
WHO: Year 4 at PCS
WHEN: Thursday 18 May to Friday 19 May
WHERE: Wedderburn Christian Campsite
Year 4 at Penrith Christian School went to a place called Wedderburn Christian Campsite and had great fun. We went from Thursday 18 May to Friday 19 May.
S...
Movie Mayhem
General School News
26 June 2017
A movie review (Boost English activity) by Ethan Grice, Year 6
Movie lovers worldwide are ready for some of the most exciting movies ever. Australia’s newly released Cars 3; the third instalment to the popular franchise is one of the big sellers in cinemas now. Filled with moments that will m...
Editor of Penrith Press visits Year 6
General School News
26 June 2017
This term, Year 6 have been learning how to write a newspaper report and a sports report during their Writing lessons.
Our guest speaker Lisa Power, Editor of Penrith Press, spoke to the students about her role as Editor. She taught the students: the 5Ws that need to be included in the ‘lead’...
PCS Sport - Term 2, 2017
General School News
26 June 2017
Wow! Term 2 is over and Athletics Carnival season has arrived.
IN THIS REPORT:
K-12 Cross Country
Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival
NSW All Schools Swimming Championships
Years 7-12 Sport: Tuesdays
Years 3-6 Sports: Fridays
CSSA State Cross Country
Paul Kelly Cup & Western Sydney Regional Fin...
‘$10 for 10 visits’ Vouchers - Atmosphere Health & Fitness Club
General School News
26 June 2017
UPDATE:
LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE!
You can purchase vouchers up to 29 June (online) or 30 June (in person via Reception or our pop-up stall on Friday 30 June)
We are excited to announce a great opportunity for our school. Atmosphere Health & Fitness Club has provided Penrith ...
TICKETS ON SALE! An Evening of Cabaret - Lots of Love PCS
General School News
25 June 2017
UPDATE!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS on sale until 31 July - save $5 per ticket!
Tickets are now ON SALE for our very special event: 'An Evening of Cabaret - Lots of Love PCS'.
The event will showcase the very best talent amongst our students from Year 2 to Year 12. Items range from short...
Ranier Uniform Shop News - Winter 2017
General School News
25 June 2017
Last trading day for Term 2: Thursday 29th June 2017
The shop will be closed during the holidays
First trading day for Term 3: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Normal Trading Days (During School Terms)Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am – 1.30pm
CONTACT:
Mrs Trish Webber 02 4736 8711 or...
School Bus 4044 (AM service) - Consultation
General School News
18 June 2017
Busways are in the process of reviewing services in our area and as a result are proposing some changes to one of the buses that service PCS, School Bus 4044.
Please CLICK HERE to read the information provided by Busways, in order to have your say on the proposed changes. Feedback must be rec...
Middle & Senior Half-Yearly Reports
General School News
18 June 2017
As we come to the end of term, teachers are busily finalising assessment marks and completing reports ready to be distributed on the last day of term. We are very appreciative of the extra efforts teachers go to at Exam and Reporting time.
When you receive your Middle and Senior School studen...
Northern Rd upgrade - extension of site investigation work from 14 June 2017
General School News
13 June 2017
Roads and Maritime Services is continuing site investigations and work to set up the main site office and work area for The Northern Road Upgrade between Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park and Jamison Road, South Penrith. Work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 1pm Sat...
Early Childhood Information Night
General School News
13 June 2017
Want a smooth transition into ‘big school’?
Discover how our unique Early Childhood program provides the best opportunity for children to begin their school experience in a positive and safe environment, whilst challenging them to grow and learn. Preschool caters for 3-4 year olds. Prep Schoo...
Dealing with Difficult Discussions about World Events
General School News
13 June 2017
With the recent events in London and the media interest in terrorism, it is a good idea to be prepared to discuss these matters with our children. When it comes to difficult topics, such as violence and acts of racism and terror, it is important that parents make strong connections with their childr...
Year 3 create Grass Heads!
General School News
13 June 2017
During this semester, the Year 3 students learnt about Living and Non-Living things in Science. As part of the unit, we invited parents to join us for a special Science afternoon.
The students made a Grass Head by filling a stocking with grass seeds, soil and decorating their faces. Glue guns...
Important Notice: Cranebrook/Jordan Springs Families
General School News
12 June 2017
Busways have been further contacted in relation to their providing a bus service to PCS for Cranebrook/Jordan Springs. We have been advised by the Bus Company that there is an insufficient number of PCS students who live in the the Cranebrook and Jordan Springs areas, who have applied for an Opal Ca...
HOMESTAY – Japan
General School News
12 June 2017
Our Japanese sister school, Sakuranomaki High School, will be sending 20 students and two teachers to visit early next term. If you are interested in hosting a Japanese student this will be a great blessing to the student and a great way for your family to make a new friend.
Please refer to t...
Clothing Drive
General School News
05 June 2017
Is your closet is bursting at the seams because you have too many clothes you don't wear? Then this is a great opportunity for you!
Donate your old, warm clothes to the homeless. Bring your pre-loved (in good condition), adult-sized jumpers and coats to Student Reception for the Homeless Inte...
Term Dates 2017
Term 1: 30 Jan to 7 Apr
Term 2: 26 Apr to 30 Jun
Term 3: 24 Jul to 22 Sep
Term 4: 10 Oct to 14 Dec
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
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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