During library lessons last week, one of the students questioned where did last names originate from?We delved into the origins of last names linked to tribes, houses, occupations or villages; such as “blacksmith” or “from the village of Bethany”. This got…
Over the last couple of years, I have picked up 3D printing as a hobby. Most 3D printers work surprisingly similar to hot glue guns. Essentially, they use a combination of motors and heaters (as well as a complex internal computer)…
In Japan a process called ‘Kintsugi’ or ‘Kintsukuroi’ is practised. ‘Kin’ means gold and ‘tsugi’ means repair. The practice involves ceramics such as bowls or vases that have cracks or broken parts that can be repaired by the craftsman by…
Cars have always been an interest for me, the different makes and models, roar of the V8 engines, the speed and the glamour they can bring, cars are so much fun! Growing up, one of my favourite memories is holding…
We are all unique. We all have different abilities, interests, skills and hobbies. As we grow, we continuously hone our skills, develop our understanding and bring our gifts into the world. Something that I love about being a teacher is…
Primary students always rise to every occasion and this characteristic is what makes each day working with Primary students fabulous! Whether it’s running assemblies, participating in Gala days or representing PCS on excursions in the community or afar, students rise…
Proverbs 15:13 says ‘ A happy heart makes the face cheerful’. This week PCS has been extremely busy with the K-12 Expo, Netball Gala day, NAPLAN, House Colours day and Touch Football House challenge as well as the K-2 Dubbo…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had some opportunities to spend some time with Year 5 and 6 students while they’ve prepared items for their class assemblies. During these times, I’ve been able to speak with them about their interests,…
This year I have become the PCS librarian, which I like to rename as ‘the hostesses of the books’ in the PCS library with Mrs Ballantyne. I love to read and learn new information or go on adventures through the…
Like many of you, I spent much of last weekend here at school. On Saturday, I spent my time helping to organise the Year 5 and 6 song and dance performances as well as running the target range stall at…
People find out very quickly that I’m not familiar with many sports, play many sports or watch many sports. Growing up I played netball for school from Year 6 to Year 12, mainly as goal defence or wing defence and…
It was with great excitement 44 amazing Stage 3 students and their teachers set off on our much anticipated Sydney excursion. We had a quick and chilly break in Bathurst before reaching Katoomba and the beginning of the planned activities.…
