School Calendar

Lay a wreath at dawn service (5:30am)Participate in the Anzac Day March (8:20am to start at 8:30am)Official civic ceremony at the cenotaph in Cooke Park and to be the Anzac Day Choir - to perform 2 hymns of our choice plus Advance Australia Fair (9am)Captains to attend the commemorative luncheon in the Starlight Room of the Parkes Services & Citizens Club (12:30pm)

On Wednesday 27 April our Primary School Captains, Vice Captains and House Captains will be going to the Grip Leadership Conference in Dubbo and will be leaving from PCS at 7:15am. Please wear your Full Winter Uniform. The day will include listening to and participating in activities to encourage the development of leadership skills and qualities within the primary school captains and vice captains. The students will also have an opportunity to speak with Students from other schools during the day. Students need to bring a packed morning tea, lunch and a drink bottle (in a small bag).

On Wednesday 27 April our Year 11 and 12 students will be attending the Careers Expo hosted by Red Bend Catholic College. Students will leave PCS at 11:30am and return by 12:30pm. Students will be talking to many universities and various colleges to gather information and ideas about their future.

Parkes Christian School will be holding its Kindergarten + Primary School Expo on April 28, 2022 from 6pm-8pm at the school.You are all invited to attend our Kindergarten + Primary Expo. This is a great chance where families can find out about Kindergarten enrolment for 2023 as well as Primary enrolment. You will see exhibits showcasing explicit direct instruction of literacy, numeracy, STEM, creative and practical arts - plus a whole lot more!There is so much more to Christian Education.With a free sausage sizzle.Register your interest at [email protected] or phone 6862 4164.

Helen Magill from Parkes Tennis will be coming to do Friday Sport with our K-2 students:Kindy Period 1 - 9.10am to 10amStage 1 Period 2 - 10am to 10.50am

Primary Assembly is on every Friday from 2:20pm until 3pm in the school hall.Parents and Friends are welcome to attend.This Friday our Primary Captains will be leading the assembly.

Act 2 Scenes 4-5Wendy, Peter, Tink, Lost Boys and Support Lost Boys, John, Michael, Mr and Mrs DarlingAct 3 Scene 1 - start

Our High School Expo Evening is an opportunity for parents to come along and see what we have to offer at PCS. From science and technology, to sport and the performing and creative arts, all our subject areas will be on display. A free BBQ will also be provided. Parkes Christian School has features and academic practices that are unique for the local area. We educate the whole student and tailor the education of each individual student to help them achieve their goals. So if you’re thinking of changing schools or looking forward to a Year 5 or Year 6…

Act 2 Scene 6 and Act 3 Scene 2Wendy, Tiger, Hook, Smee, Pirates, Peter, Crocodile

On Wednesday the 4 May, Chelsea Ray from Stage 2 and Mila Ballantyne from Stage 3 will be competing at the Parkes Action Club Public Speaking Competition. The Competition will be held on Wednesday 4th May at 6pm at the Masonic hall. We wish both students all the best in the competition!

PCS Year 9/10 Touch Football team will travel to Wagga on Thursday 5th May 2022.  PCS bus will be Departing 5:45am from PCS and hoping to return the same day at approximately 7:30pm (we will keep you updated once on the road home)

All shadows (Until 5pm)

Mums of Parkes Christian School Primary Students are invited to a Mothers Day Breakfast. The breakfast is being held on Friday 6th May at 7:45am to 8:45am.

Helen Magill from Parkes Tennis will be coming to do Friday Sport with our K-2 students:Kindy Period 1 - 9.10am to 10amStage 1 Period 2 - 10am to 10.50am

Primary Assembly is on every Friday from 2:20pm until 3pm in the school hall.Parents and Friends are welcome to attend.This Friday our Primary Vice Captains will be leading the assembly.

Year 10 students will receive their immunisations today. Forms will be sent home and need to be returned. Please contact Mrs Westcott in the front office if you have any questions on 6862 4164.

Homework Hub is held on Monday afternoons from 3:07pm to 4pm for students in Years 2 to Years 12. Please ensure prompt pick up at 4pm. If you have any question please contact;Infants/Primary: Mrs Harris via the school office or High School: Miss Oates via the school office (02) 6862 4164

Act 3Peter, Tink, Lost Boys, Support Lost Boys, Wendy, Tiger Lily, John, Michael, Hook, Smee, Pirates, Support Pirates,

Act 3Peter, Tink, Lost Boys, Support Lost Boys, Wendy, Tiger, Lily John, Michael, Hook, Smee, Pirates, Support Pirates

All Fireflies / Mermaids(Until 4:30pm)

Primary Assembly is on every Friday from 2:20pm until 3pm in the school hall.Parents and Friends are welcome to attend.This Friday our Primary Vice Captains will be leading the assembly.

Monday Exams: Period 1-2 - Year 8 EnglishPeriod 3-4 - Year 9/10 EnglishPeriod 5-6 - Year 7 EnglishAll exams will run in the Hall and last for 1 hour 30 minutes. Please make sure you are on time, because the exams will begin without you if you are late.Students are allowed to bring pens (preferably black), pencils, rulers, erasers, mathematical equipment, calculator and a book to read if you finish early. Students can also bring a bottle of water.

Homework Hub is held on Monday afternoons from 3:07pm to 4pm for students in Years 2 to Years 12. Please ensure prompt pick up at 4pm. If you have any question please contact;Infants/Primary: Mrs Harris via the school office or High School: Miss Oates via the school office (02) 6862 4164

Act 3 Scene 5John, Michael, Tootles, Nibs, Slightly, CurlyAll Lost BoysMartin, Jones, Murt, Doc Swain, SkylightsAll Pirates

Tuesday Exams: Period 1-2 - Year 9/10 MathsPeriod 3-4 - Year 8 MathsAll exams will run in the Hall and last for 1 hour 30 minutes. Please make sure you are on time, because the exams will begin without you if you are late.Students are allowed to bring pens (preferably black), pencils, rulers, erasers, mathematical equipment, calculator and a book to read if you finish early. Students can also bring a bottle of water.

Wednesday Exams: Period 1-2 - Year 7 MathsPeriod 3-4 - Year 8 ScienceAll exams will run in the Hall and last for 1 hour 30 minutes. Please make sure you are on time, because the exams will begin without you if you are late.Students are allowed to bring pens (preferably black), pencils, rulers, erasers, mathematical equipment, calculator and a book to read if you finish early. Students can also bring a bottle of water.

Act 4 Scene 1Hook, Smee, Martin, Tootles, Nibs, Curly, Slightly, John, Michael, Peter, Peter’s Shadows, Jones, Murt, Doc Swain, Skylights, Crocodile, Wendy, Tink, TigerAll pirates and lost boysFireflies

Thursday Exams: Period 1-2: Year 7 SciencePeriod 3-4: Year 9/10 ScienceAll exams will run in the Hall and last for 1 hour 30 minutes. Please make sure you are on time, because the exams will begin without you if you are late.Students are allowed to bring pens (preferably black), pencils, rulers, erasers, mathematical equipment, calculator and a book to read if you finish early. Students can also bring a bottle of water.

Year 9/10 Commerce are learning all about running businesses and we have two groups who have both chosen to offer hot food days. Please see the details below and if you have any questions please let Miss Oates know. Orders need to be in by Thursday 12th May 2022. Hot Food Day 1: PCS Beef Burgers Thursday 19th May 2022Order Formhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3ur1COhWpPIRvV4cgqDfzF7xMZ-2LRv2TBrfjWW52cwPGqw/viewform

Act 4 Scenes 1-3Martin, Tootles, Nibs, Curly, Slightly, John, Michael, Tom, Peter, Wendy, Mr and Mrs Darling

Our annual school Athletics Carnival has been moved to our back up date due to wet grounds..., our back up date for the carnival is Friday Week 4, the 20th of MayThe carnival will be held from 8:30am until 2:30pm. All students from K-12 must attend the carnival. The actual carnival will not begin until around 9:15am, after the buses drop students at the oval, however staff will be there from 8:30am.1500m competitors: All students who want to compete in the 1500m will need to be on the oval at 7:50am sharp!Our regular school buses will pick up students from…

Homework Hub is held on Monday afternoons from 3:07pm to 4pm for students in Years 2 to Years 12. Please ensure prompt pick up at 4pm. If you have any question please contact;Infants/Primary: Mrs Harris via the school office or High School: Miss Oates via the school office (02) 6862 4164

Act 1ALL Darling Family, Peter, Tink, Shadows, Dr Giles

We will have a subject selection evening on Monday of Week 5. It will run from 6pm to 7pm it's just a chance to talk about subjects and to answer any questions parents and students might have. Students will do their selections the following day, Tuesday of Week 5. 

PCS students Chelsea Ray, Matthew Thompson, Grace Mayo and Heidi Barker have been selected to represent Parkes Christian School at the CWA Oxley Group Junior Public Speaking Contest. The contest will be held at Forbes Uniting Church, Brown St, Forbes on Tuesday 24th May 2022 with registration at 10:30am and the competition beginning at 11:00am. Students are welcome to travel with their families to Forbes. Alternative travel arrangements can be made for those families unable to take their child to Forbes on the day. For any further information, please email Mrs Elizabeth Harris directly via [email protected]

Timmy and the Breakfast Band will be visiting PCS on Tuesday 24 May.

Hot Food Day 2: Breaky BabesWednesday 25th May 2022Order Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSef2LigW7RWT8.../viewformOrders MUST be in by Sunday 15th May 2022.Year 9/10 Commerce are learning all about running businesses and we have two groups who have both chosen to offer hot food days.If you have any questions please let Miss Oates know.

Official Story: Family Tree by Josh Pyke & Ronojoy Ghosh#NSS2022 #1MillionKidsReading

Act 2Wendy, Peter, Tink, Hook, Smee, Pirates and Support Pirates, Lost Boys and Support Lost Boys, John, Michael, Crocodile, Tiger Lily, Mr and Mrs Darling

Smee, Hook, Peter, Wendy, Tiger, TinkChoreographing major scenes(Until 5pm)

PCS students can come to school in mufti clothes today and if they wish to go the extra mile can dress up 'movie character style'... but no pressure!

Helen Magill from Parkes Tennis will be coming to do Friday Sport with our K-2 students:Kindy Period 1 - 9.10am to 10amStage 1 Period 2 - 10am to 10.50am

Primary Assembly is on every Friday from 2:20pm until 3pm in the school hall.Parents and Friends are welcome to attend.This Friday our Year 3 Class will be leading the assembly.

Homework Hub is held on Monday afternoons from 3:07pm to 4pm for students in Years 2 to Years 12. Please ensure prompt pick up at 4pm. If you have any question please contact;Infants/Primary: Mrs Harris via the school office or High School: Miss Oates via the school office (02) 6862 4164

Act 3Tink, Peter, Mr and Mrs Darling, John, Michael, Lost Boys,  Support Lost Boys, Wendy, Tiger Lily, Hook, Smee, Pirates, Support Pirates

On Tuesday 31st May PCS Drama students, prospective Drama students and cast member of Wendy and Peter Pan will be participating in an activity at school tomorrow with Swoop Physical Theatre.There is no cost and it is during school hours, but they will need to wear comfortable clothes (jeans are not suitable) to school that they can easily move in as the sessions will be very practical.

Due to wet weather, the High School Netball that was on in Dubbo is NOW POSTPONED.. a new date will be sent out soon.----------------------------------------Selected High School students will be heading to the Dubbo Netball Gala Day being held on Wednesday 1st JuneDeparting from PCS: 7.00am  Returning to PCS: 4.00pm (watch PCS Facebook for updated return time) Student dress code: Sports uniformCost: $10 to be paid by Friday 27th May 2022Students will need a water bottle, packed recess and lunch and snacks, PCS hat or cap. Please bring a warm jacket in case it gets cold at the courts. 

Helen Magill from Parkes Tennis will be coming to do Sport with our K-2 students:Kindy Period 1 - 9.10am to 10amStage 1 Period 2 - 10am to 10.50am This event has a video call. Join: https://meet.google.com/cvp-rukk-pov (US) +1 323-942-0678 PIN: 633588166#

Act 4Hook, Smee, John, Michael, Tom Mr and Mrs Darling, Lost Boys, Support Lost Boys, Peter, Wendy, Tiger Lily, Tink

All Shadows, Peter, Wendy, Smee

The K-2 Dubbo Zoo excursion has been postponed until Term 3.With the weather forecast of 90% likelihood of rain for Dubbo tomorrow and 50% in Parkes the K-2 teachers agree that this is not conducive to an enjoyable walk and picnic day to see and discuss the amazing animals for the students. An alternative date in Term 3 closer to Spring will be planned and information will be emailed.-----------------------------------------------------------On Friday 3 June, Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2, will be going to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo to engage in learning in relation to units covered in Science this year,…

Primary Assembly is on every Friday from 2:20pm until 3pm in the school hall.Parents and Friends are welcome to attend.This Friday our Year 3 Class will be leading the assembly.