School Calendar

Sitting date for ICAS Mathematics Competition is Monday 28 August 2022.This competition is for students that have elected to sit the test only.If you have any question please contact the school office on 6862 4164. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/pmg-vjuz-bqj Or dial: (US) +1 724-397-0142 PIN: 857896577# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

The Validation of Assessment for Learning & Individual Development (VALID) test for Year 10 students will be held on Monday 28 August 2023 during periods 1 and 2.Students will need to bring their own headphones that can connect to their Chromebook.

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: […]

On Tuesday, 29 August Various high school students are competing in the CSSA statewide eSports tournament for Rocket League. Our team finished second in NSW last year and are hoping to go one better in 2023!Itinerary9.15am meet in D2 and prepare computers for battle!9.30am Games commence2.00pm games endAdditional InformationIf the students progress to the final rounds, they will have […]

Please be aware that Tuesday 29 August will be the Parkes Show 1/2 day holiday.   School will finish at 12pm.  Because Tuesday is a half day holiday, and the main day of the Parkes Show, students are allowed to wear Mufti clothes on Tuesday so that they don't have to get changed before going to the […]

On Wednesday, 30 August the PCS High School Netball Teams that won their divisions during the Parkes Gala Day, will be heading to the Central West Schools Cup Regional Finals in Orange.Itinerary7.00am SHARP depart PCS9.00am Carnival begins3.00pm Carnival concludes4.30pm (approx) Arrive at PCS (watch Facebook for updates)Additional InformationThe girls will wear the PCS netball skirts and shirts with […]

On Thursday, 31 August the Under 16s boys hockey team are competing in the Laurie Wakefield Shield Under 16 boys hockey carnival to be held in Parkes.Itinerary9.00am depart PCS (once all students have arrived at school)9.30am Games commence2.00pm games end2.30pm leave Cheney ParkAdditional InformationStudents will be given black and white striped socks as well as shin pads, but […]

Music Trial ExamStarts: 9.15amPlease note that on the days when you do not have an exam, you do not need to come to school. Normal classes ARE NOT running during the Trial HSC exam period.Please take careful note of the starting time. If you are not in the room on time, the exam will start without you. […]

All father figures of Primary students are invited to attend the Father's Day Breakfast that will take place on Friday 1st September from 8.00am through to 8.45am.Please join us to celebrate this important day over bacon + egg rolls and completing an activity with your child before the school and the working day begins!Father's / […]

Multimedia Marking Starts: 11am - 4pm For more information contact Mr Ballantyne

On Monday, 4 September, Various high school students are competing in the Donna Lane Shield, a regional squash carnival to be held in Parkes.Itinerary9.00am depart PCS (once all students have arrived at school)9.30am Games commence2.00pm games end2.30pm leave Squash CourtsAdditional InformationFamilies and friends are most welcome to come along and watch!

HSC Trial Exams Start: 9.15amMathematics Advanced  (3hrs)Mathematics Standard (2.5hrs)Modern History (3hrs)Please note that on the days when you do not have an exam, you do not need to come to school. Normal classes ARE NOT running during the Trial HSC exam period.Please take careful note of the starting time. If you are not in the room on time, […]

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: […]

HSC Trial Exams Start: 9.15amVisual Arts (1.5hrs)Please note that on the days when you do not have an exam, you do not need to come to school. Normal classes ARE NOT running during the Trial HSC exam period.Please take careful note of the starting time. If you are not in the room on time, the exam will start […]

HSC Trial Exams Start: 9.15amBiology (3hrs)Please note that on the days when you do not have an exam, you do not need to come to school. Normal classes ARE NOT running during the Trial HSC exam period.Please take careful note of the starting time. If you are not in the room on time, the exam will start without you. […]

HSC Trial Exams Start: 9.15amBusiness Studies (3hrs)Please note that on the days when you do not have an exam, you do not need to come to school. Normal classes ARE NOT running during the Trial HSC exam period.Please take careful note of the starting time. If you are not in the room on time, the exam will start […]

On Thursday, 7 September from 9:30am to 2pm,  Various students from Primary School will be competing in the Parkes Primary School Touch Football Gala Day. This is a non-competitve day, with no scores kept. The day is about being active and having fun!Itinerary9.30am Carnival begins2.00pm Carnival concludesAdditional InformationStudents need to wear sports uniform, wear a hat, and bring a […]

HSC Trial Exams Start: 9.15amIndustrial Technology (1.5hrs)Please note that on the days when you do not have an exam, you do not need to come to school. Normal classes ARE NOT running during the Trial HSC exam period.Please take careful note of the starting time. If you are not in the room on time, the exam will start […]

On Friday, 8 September from 9.30am - 11.30am, All K-2 students will participate in the annual Parkes Reading Day - Paint the Town REaD celebrations. They will attend a special ceremony in Cooke Park and also participate in fun activites up and down the main street (Year 1 and 2 only).Itinerary9.15am Depart PCS to travel to Cooke Park9.30am - 11.30am […]

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.

On Monday, 11 September Various students from Primary School will participate in the Todd Woodbridge Cup tennis competition involving Year 3 and 4 teams from across the Western Region. Success at this level will result in qualification for the State Finals in Sydney.Itinerary9.00am SHARP depart PCS to travel to Parkes Tennis Courts9.15am Games begin2.30pm Carnival concludes2.45pm Students arrive back […]

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: […]

On Tuesday, 12 September Various high school students are competing in the NRL Western NSW Small Schools Gala Day for Rugby League and League Tag.Itinerary8.00am SHARP depart PCS9.45am Carnival commences2.35pm Carnival concludes4.00pm (approx) students arrive back at PCSAdditional InformationStudents to wear sport uniform, including school hat/cap. Jersey, shorts and socks supplied. Players can take a packed lunch and […]

MADD Night is on Wednesday, 13 September, from 6pm in the school hall.  Entry is by gold coin donation in order to raise money for charity. Please come along and see some of the amazing talent that our school has! The auditions have been fantastic, so we're sure the night will be very entertaining.

Thursday 14 September is RUOK Day (for High School students), and the SRC would love for people to use this day as a reminder for all students to be supportive of each other.Students are allowed to wear House Colours and there will be a special devotional time in roll call delivered by your Year Advisors. Fingers […]

On Friday, 15 September from 9.45am - 2.30pm, all Kindergarten to Year 2 students will have a fun day out around the Parkes Shire!Itinerary9.45am - Catch the bus from PCS10am - Cooke Park. Each class breaks off to look at an artefact/place that relates to their history program. We will write an information report plan to […]

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 4 Class will be leading the assembly this week.

Nominated students for Senior School Captains will be presenting their speeches + Voting on Monday 18th September.  Captain speeches and voting - P1 in the Hall. All high school and Year 5 and 6 need to attend. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ksy-vbbs-saf Or dial: (US) +1 484-551-8691 PIN: 825514920# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Our Mission Trip high school students are running a Primary Chapel for students in K-6.

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: […]

On Thursday 21 September, As part of their farewell celebrations, Year 12 would love to hold an Anything But a School Bag Day. The day will be held on Thursday, 21 September.The day is for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY and is an optional competition for students to use "Anything But a School Bag" for the day. Students are encouraged to find a safe and […]

Team Discovery (Eagles) will get treated to a Pizza and Hot Chip lunch for being the Term 3 House Winners! They can also wear the Team Discovery House Colours to school!

Our Year 12 students finish school in just two and a half weeks!!!! To help celebrate the end of an era, we are having our annual Year 12 Farewell Disco on Thursday, 21 September. The disco will run from 6pm - 8pm and feature an exclusive playlist of songs selected by our Class of 2023. The […]