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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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POSITION VACANT: Trainee Early Childhood Educator
Employment
13 November 2018
Trainee Early Childhood Educator Full time over 5 days/week Commencing February 2019 Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 Preschool to Year 12 students, inclusive of an Early Chi...
POSITION VACANT: Head of Early Childhood
Employment
13 November 2018
Head of Early Childhood Full Time Permanent commencing 18 March 2019 Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 Preschool to Year 12 students, inclusive of an Early Childhood Centre re...
'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...
Kindergarten’s Observatory Excursion
General School News
11 November 2018
On Monday 29 October Kindergarten ventured out beyond the gates of the school for our very first excursion. This was not just an adventure within our local area. NO! We went all the way to The Sydney Observatory in the city. This excursion supported our learning in Science about the Weather. ...
Year 2 made some new friends from Japan
General School News
11 November 2018
Ninety six (96) Japanese exchange students came to Australia and we were so blessed to have had them visit our classrooms last week. Year 2 had the pleasure of meeting 16 of these senior students from Japan. We sang songs and did the actions together and everyone was filled with smiles and j...
CanTeen says Thank you!!!
General School News
11 November 2018
Thank you to all the students and families who gave generously towards our fundraising efforts on Bandanna Day, Friday 26 October. Together we raised a total of $1420.20! Special thanks also to the wonderful students who gave up their time on the day to help in selling the Bandannas: Kali Br...
Year 1 investigates in Geography Unit
General School News
05 November 2018
This semester, Year 1 has been exploring ‘Features of Places’ in Geography lessons. We learnt about natural, constructed and managed features; researching different types of places and what they contained. We had a Field Trip to our local Jamison Park to identify features of the park and how...
Changes to O’Connell St, Claremont Meadows Bus Route
General School News
05 November 2018
A NOTICE FROM BUSWAYS: Penrith Council are closing O’Connell St, one of the access points to Claremont Meadows, for a period of seven months. This necessitates a change to the travel patterns for a limited number of PCS students, those residing in Claremont Meadows only. CLICK ...
Parent Thank You Morning Tea 2018
General School News
02 November 2018
All our 2018 volunteer helpers are warmly invited to attend Penrith Christian School’s special ‘Parent Thank You Morning Tea’ event, to let you know how much we appreciate your support and willingness to work as part of our team. DATE : Friday 23 November 2018 TIME : 10.50 am – 11.30 am &...
Technology and Creative Arts Showcase 2018
General School News
29 October 2018
All students, staff and families in the Penrith Christian School community are welcome to join us on Thursday 15 November (6 pm - 8 pm) for our annual Technology and Creative Arts Showcase. This event is an interactive experience of the creative work of PCS students through technology, desig...
PCS students and staff at Nepean Triathlon
General School News
29 October 2018
The Nepean Triathlon is held at the International Regatta Centre in Penrith and is Australia's oldest triathlon. It consists of 'Enticer' races on Saturday afternoon, and the main triathlon event on the Sunday. This year it was held on 27 and 28 October. Congratulations to the students and s...
Kindergarten learn to read and write
General School News
29 October 2018
As a teacher, it is my favourite time of year as we begin to see how far students have come. I am proud of Kindergarten who have progressed this year with learning to read and write. They are starting to appreciate Literacy tasks and like reading informative books, such as Science topics of ...
Bella is in the Circus
General School News
29 October 2018
The circus is in town and our very own Bella Grosse from Year 7 has been performing with Webers Circus Wild West Show for five (5) years now. Bella loves the variety of performing in a circus from riding her pony to aerial acrobats, hoops, etc. Bella was also on Channel 7’s Little Big ...
On my bike for kids
General School News
22 October 2018
This month, I set a goal to ride 1000km in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. As of today, I am pleased to announce that I’ve ridden 1003.7km and raised $3,711.35! My goal when I first started was to ride 1000km throughout October but now that I have reached it, I’ll probably j...
Nepean Primary Chess Tournament
General School News
22 October 2018
On Thursday 20 September, I had the privilege of taking nine of our Year 5 chess stars to the Nepean Primary Chess Tournament hosted by the NSW Junior Chess League, held at Emu Plains Public School. In teams of three, each of our boys competed in six matches against players from both public ...
Puppets for Mission
General School News
22 October 2018
In Terms 2 and 3, Boost students in Years 5 and 6 met regularly on Wednesdays at lunch times to make puppets for the Samaritans Purse Christmas Child shoeboxes. Three thousand shoeboxes are lovingly packed each year at a local church filled with special things for children who will receive n...
PARENT SEMINAR: Generations XYZ - how to navigate the gap
General School News
01 October 2018
Penrith Christian School is pleased to host an important seminar for parents on Tuesday 23 October, 2018 (7.00 pm): Generations XYZ - how to navigate the gap , presented by Mark McCrindle . This night for parents only is open to PCS families and anyone in our local com...
Penrith Creative Academy: Current Vacancies (Oct 2018)
General School News
01 October 2018
Our new Penrith Creative Academy has now been running for a term. We are looking forward to expanding even more during Term 4. We have a few vacancies in group and individual classes as follows: K-Year 1 Dance (3.00 pm - 4.00 pm) Year 2-Year 4 Dance - Style: Lyrical (4.00 pm - 5.00 pm)...
Penrith Creative Academy: Filmmaking and Videography Course
General School News
01 October 2018
The Penrith Creative Academy is excited to announce a new filmmaking and videography course. This opportunity is open to students in Years 9 to 12. In this course students will enter a two term Introductory program where they will learn in depth the core fundamentals of filmmaking, from stor...
POSITION VACANT: Trainee Early Childhood Educator
Employment
13 November 2018
Trainee Early Childhood Educator Full time over 5 days/week Commencing February 2019 Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 Preschool to Year 12 students, inclusive of an Early Chi...
POSITION VACANT: Head of Early Childhood
Employment
13 November 2018
Head of Early Childhood Full Time Permanent commencing 18 March 2019 Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 Preschool to Year 12 students, inclusive of an Early Childhood Centre re...
'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...
Kindergarten’s Observatory Excursion
General School News
11 November 2018
On Monday 29 October Kindergarten ventured out beyond the gates of the school for our very first excursion. This was not just an adventure within our local area. NO! We went all the way to The Sydney Observatory in the city. This excursion supported our learning in Science about the Weather. ...
Year 2 made some new friends from Japan
General School News
11 November 2018
Ninety six (96) Japanese exchange students came to Australia and we were so blessed to have had them visit our classrooms last week. Year 2 had the pleasure of meeting 16 of these senior students from Japan. We sang songs and did the actions together and everyone was filled with smiles and j...
CanTeen says Thank you!!!
General School News
11 November 2018
Thank you to all the students and families who gave generously towards our fundraising efforts on Bandanna Day, Friday 26 October. Together we raised a total of $1420.20! Special thanks also to the wonderful students who gave up their time on the day to help in selling the Bandannas: Kali Br...
Year 1 investigates in Geography Unit
General School News
05 November 2018
This semester, Year 1 has been exploring ‘Features of Places’ in Geography lessons. We learnt about natural, constructed and managed features; researching different types of places and what they contained. We had a Field Trip to our local Jamison Park to identify features of the park and how...
Changes to O’Connell St, Claremont Meadows Bus Route
General School News
05 November 2018
A NOTICE FROM BUSWAYS: Penrith Council are closing O’Connell St, one of the access points to Claremont Meadows, for a period of seven months. This necessitates a change to the travel patterns for a limited number of PCS students, those residing in Claremont Meadows only. CLICK ...
Parent Thank You Morning Tea 2018
General School News
02 November 2018
All our 2018 volunteer helpers are warmly invited to attend Penrith Christian School’s special ‘Parent Thank You Morning Tea’ event, to let you know how much we appreciate your support and willingness to work as part of our team. DATE : Friday 23 November 2018 TIME : 10.50 am – 11.30 am &...
Technology and Creative Arts Showcase 2018
General School News
29 October 2018
All students, staff and families in the Penrith Christian School community are welcome to join us on Thursday 15 November (6 pm - 8 pm) for our annual Technology and Creative Arts Showcase. This event is an interactive experience of the creative work of PCS students through technology, desig...
PCS students and staff at Nepean Triathlon
General School News
29 October 2018
The Nepean Triathlon is held at the International Regatta Centre in Penrith and is Australia's oldest triathlon. It consists of 'Enticer' races on Saturday afternoon, and the main triathlon event on the Sunday. This year it was held on 27 and 28 October. Congratulations to the students and s...
Kindergarten learn to read and write
General School News
29 October 2018
As a teacher, it is my favourite time of year as we begin to see how far students have come. I am proud of Kindergarten who have progressed this year with learning to read and write. They are starting to appreciate Literacy tasks and like reading informative books, such as Science topics of ...
Bella is in the Circus
General School News
29 October 2018
The circus is in town and our very own Bella Grosse from Year 7 has been performing with Webers Circus Wild West Show for five (5) years now. Bella loves the variety of performing in a circus from riding her pony to aerial acrobats, hoops, etc. Bella was also on Channel 7’s Little Big ...
On my bike for kids
General School News
22 October 2018
This month, I set a goal to ride 1000km in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. As of today, I am pleased to announce that I’ve ridden 1003.7km and raised $3,711.35! My goal when I first started was to ride 1000km throughout October but now that I have reached it, I’ll probably j...
Nepean Primary Chess Tournament
General School News
22 October 2018
On Thursday 20 September, I had the privilege of taking nine of our Year 5 chess stars to the Nepean Primary Chess Tournament hosted by the NSW Junior Chess League, held at Emu Plains Public School. In teams of three, each of our boys competed in six matches against players from both public ...
Puppets for Mission
General School News
22 October 2018
In Terms 2 and 3, Boost students in Years 5 and 6 met regularly on Wednesdays at lunch times to make puppets for the Samaritans Purse Christmas Child shoeboxes. Three thousand shoeboxes are lovingly packed each year at a local church filled with special things for children who will receive n...
PARENT SEMINAR: Generations XYZ - how to navigate the gap
General School News
01 October 2018
Penrith Christian School is pleased to host an important seminar for parents on Tuesday 23 October, 2018 (7.00 pm): Generations XYZ - how to navigate the gap , presented by Mark McCrindle . This night for parents only is open to PCS families and anyone in our local com...
Penrith Creative Academy: Current Vacancies (Oct 2018)
General School News
01 October 2018
Our new Penrith Creative Academy has now been running for a term. We are looking forward to expanding even more during Term 4. We have a few vacancies in group and individual classes as follows: K-Year 1 Dance (3.00 pm - 4.00 pm) Year 2-Year 4 Dance - Style: Lyrical (4.00 pm - 5.00 pm)...
Penrith Creative Academy: Filmmaking and Videography Course
General School News
01 October 2018
The Penrith Creative Academy is excited to announce a new filmmaking and videography course. This opportunity is open to students in Years 9 to 12. In this course students will enter a two term Introductory program where they will learn in depth the core fundamentals of filmmaking, from stor...
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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