School Calendar

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 Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vns-czao-xiy Or dial: (US) +1 484-420-7508 PIN: 185521624# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Our PCS Enrolments Expo is being held on Monday, 13 March. Please note this is a change of date from what was published in the Term 1 calendar.The Expo will involve all subject areas from K-12 and is a great opportunity for parents and families to come and see everything our school has to offer. Primary parents can come and see what High School is all about, and of course we encourage you to chat to any families you might know who would like to know more about our school.BBQ and refreshments provided.

On Tuesday 14 March, various students from PCS are competing in a Netball Gala Day in Parkes. An email has been sent home to the students parents that made the team on 7th March.Itinerary9.00am Arrive at McGlynn Park9.15am Games begin2.30pm Games end3.00pm Pick up from McGlynn ParkAdditional InformationStudents need to wear full sports uniform and will be provided with netball bibs on the day.There may be a canteen in operation - bring food just in case. Students are not allowed to leave the courts until the final games are complete. Parents are also asked not to order or bring take away…

NAPLAN will be running for Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 from Wednesday, 15 March to Friday, 17 March. If your child is going to be away during the scheduled test times, we are allowed to run catch up tests throughout Week 8. A full timetable for the exams was emailed to parents on 28 February, please don't hesitate to contact Mr Ballantyne if you have any questions.

Minimum Standards Test will be running for Year 10 from Wednesday, 15 March to Friday, 17 March.  If your child is going to be away during the scheduled test times, we are allowed to run catch up tests throughout Week 8.  A full timetable for the exams was emailed to parents on 28 February, please don't hesitate to contact Mr Ballantyne if you have any questions.

NAPLAN will be running for Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 from Wednesday, 15 March to Friday, 17 March. If your child is going to be away during the scheduled test times, we are allowed to run catch up tests throughout Week 8. A full timetable for the exams was emailed to parents on 28 February, please don't hesitate to contact Mr Ballantyne if you have any questions.

There will be auditions for ALL CAST for Seussical the Musical this week. If you have already auditioned for a MAIN ROLE you DO NOT need to audition again.PRIMARY will audition on Thursday during lunch time and HIGH SCHOOL will audition on Friday during lunch. You will need to be ready to sing in large and small groups, as Seussical has a lot of singing.The track you will be singing to appears below:Oh The Thinks You Can Think!Make sure you practice so you're ready to go!CALLBACKS for main cast will happen on Thursday during Periods 5 and 6. I will send out the callback material with the email…

On Friday 17 March students in K-2 will be travelling to Dubbo Theatre to watch the production of 'Are we there yet?"Itinerary8.00am SHARP depart PCS9.30am Morning tea in Dubbo10.00am Watch the show11.30am Botanic Gardens for lunch, play and stroll.1.30pm Leave Dubbo3.00pm Arrive at PCSAdditional InformationStudents need to wear full school uniform and provide their own food for the day. Students need to bring their drink bottle and hat.

Minimum Standards Test will be running for Year 10 from Wednesday, 15 March to Friday, 17 March.  If your child is going to be away during the scheduled test times, we are allowed to run catch up tests throughout Week 8.  A full timetable for the exams was emailed to parents on 28 February, please don't hesitate to contact Mr Ballantyne if you have any questions.

NAPLAN will be running for Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 from Wednesday, 15 March to Friday, 17 March. If your child is going to be away during the scheduled test times, we are allowed to run catch up tests throughout Week 8. A full timetable for the exams was emailed to parents on 28 February, please don't hesitate to contact Mr Ballantyne if you have any questions.

Primary Bible Study (Library) High School Chapel Band (Room F9) High School Chess (Room C1)

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 Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vns-czao-xiy Or dial: (US) +1 484-420-7508 PIN: 185521624# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Quiet Reading (Library) Year 3-12 Choir Practise (Room F9)

Our Year 10 Science students will complement their studies by going to PAC Park to take samples of living and non-living things on Wednesday 22 March.Itinerary9.15am Depart PCS9.25am Arrive at PAC Park10.50am Leave PAC Park11.00am Arrive at PCSAdditional InformationStudents need to bring: water bottle, fully enclosed leather shoes, long pants, sunscreen and a hat please.Students also need to wear their sports shirt.

SRC students will meet in D2 for an SRC Meeting.

Lego Building (Library) Year 5/6 Soccer Practise

This is an assessment students do for Geography where they choose a country and do a display in the Hall.It is being held during Yr 8D Geography Lesson P3

Chapel Meeting (F9)

Year 5 students will be attending the Eco Day on Friday 24 March from 9am to 3pm.Student representatives will be participating in activities on the day focussing on our environment, recycling, agriculture, mining, and the importance of contributing (volunteering) in our communities. Venue: Parkes Racecourse, via Eugowra Road (please note that this is a closed event and not open to the general public) Itinerary9.15am Depart PCS9.25am Arrive at Eco Day2.30pm Leave Eco Day2.45pm Arrive at PCSAdditional InformationEco Day is a no-or-low waste event, so please have morning tea and lunch packed in reusable containers. Green waste can be disposed of on site.…

On Friday we will have a quick "audition" for MADD Night. If you are in a band, you will need to come to the Hall at the start of lunch. If you have backing tracks, or are dancing or doing something else different, you need to meet in Mr Brown's room (F9) at the start of Period 5. We want to see that you are ready to go, and may also ask you to cut your performance down a little depending on how long it goes for. If we feel you are not ready for an audience, we will encourage…

High School Bible Study (??) Year 3/4 Soccer Practise High School Chess (Room C1)

Primary Bible Study (Library) High School Chapel Band (Room F9) High School Chess (Room C1)

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 Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vns-czao-xiy Or dial: (US) +1 484-420-7508 PIN: 185521624# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Quiet Reading (Library) Year 3-12 Choir Practise (Room F9)

Selected Year 7 and 8 students will be heading to Orange for Touch Football. Students are competing in the All Schools Western Region competition at Sir Jack Brabham Park, Orange.Itinerary7.00am SHARP Depart PCS8.30am Arrive at Orange3.00pm Games finish4.30pm Arrive at PCS (watch Facebook for updates)Additional InformationStudents need to wear PCS sport uniform, singlets are supplied. PCS caps and hats only. A canteen is available on the day, however students will need water bottle, packed snacks and lunch as the draw is usually game on game off, so access to canteen may be limited.

SRC students will meet in D2 for an SRC Meeting.

Lego Building (Library)

Selected Year 9 and 10 students will be heading to Orange for Touch Football. Students are competing in the All Schools Western Region competition at Sir Jack Brabham Park, Orange.Itinerary7.00am SHARP Depart PCS8.30am Arrive at Orange3.00pm Games finish4.30pm Arrive at PCS (watch Facebook for updates)Additional InformationStudents need to wear PCS sport uniform, singlets are supplied. PCS caps and hats only. A canteen is available on the day, however students will need water bottle, packed snacks and lunch as the draw is usually game on game off, so access to canteen may be limited.

Parents get a day off making lunches! Cooke Park Cafe is offering a choice of $10 meals for our Hot Food Day. Drinks will be available to purchase for $2 on the day. Students also get to dress in Mufti to celebrate the day!Additional InformationOrders for the Hot Food must be made through the Google Form that has been emailed to parents on 20 March 2023. All orders must be completed and paid for by THURSDAY, 23 MARCH. No late orders will be accepted.Orders must be paid by CASH to the class teacher (Primary) or roll call teacher (high school). If…

Chapel Meeting (F9) Library Board Games

High School Bible Study High School Chess (Room C1)

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 this week.