NewsletterTerm 4 Week 8

Catch up with everything that is happening at Parkes Christian School.

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Important Dates Tuesday, 3 DecemberNSW AFL Sessions for Yrs 3-6

Thursday, 5 DecemberPre-Kinder Graduation (9am - 11:30am)

Friday, 6 DecemberYear 6 Graduation

Sunday, 8 DecemberCarols in the Park 6:15pm

Monday, 9 DecemberPrimary Fun Day

Tuesday, 10 DecemberNSW AFL Sessions for Yrs 3-6Primary Presentation Assembly 11:30am

Wednesday, 11 DecemberHigh School Water Games

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Christmas MADDness Concert

AFL Sessions

Growing up into Christ - Reaching out to the World

PARKES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Performing Arts

Our Christmas MADD Night was full of fun as students from Kindergarten through to Year 12 showed their talents to an appreciative audience. Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 kicked off the night with a wonderful Nativity Play which was followed by a variety of talented performers.

The performances ranged from soloists, bands, dancers and musicians, as well as showcasing the talents of both experienced and emerging performers. I look forward to continuing this tradition with further MADD Nights in 2020 - look out for a program of dates early in the new school year.

Thanks to our wonderful performers, the families and friends that came out to support and to all the people who helped in any way to provide this opportunity. We’ll see you next year.

Miss Harris

Christmas MADDness

P R I M A R Y P R E S E N T A T I O N

A S S E M B L Y

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Sport

On Tuesday, Stage 2 and 3 were fortunate to begin their AFL skills clinic provided by the AFL NSW/ACT. Casey, the coach who represented the GWS Giants started with teaching the students how to perform the Drop Punt and the three catching techniques known as the chest mark, the overhead mark and the out in front mark.

The students had great fun learning to kick from different lines to kick a goal between the poles and their favourite part was the high kick challenge.

Some proud moments for the students were when Lilee managed to kick the ball through the narrow poles straight to Casey and Jasmine won the longest kick challenge.

The students are looking forward to the rest of the AFL skills clinic and especially playing a real AFL game.

NSW AFL Sessions

Public Speaking Competition

In Speak UP! this year we heard from more speakers than ever before. Students from Year 2 to Year 4 spoke first and the range of topics and the quality of speaking was impressive. It was particularly encouraging to see so many Year 2 students wanting to participate - it is a great sign for future public speaking at Parkes Christian School.

Year 5 to Year 11 students competed later in the day and also put forward some impressive speeches. It was fabulous to see the ways that some experienced speakers have grown and improved in their speaking, as welling as having new speakers stepping up and getting involved.

Speakers showcased their passions about a wide range of topics, from personal issues through to environmental, health and social justice. I cannot wait to hear from next year’s speakers, I’m sure more students have been inspired to compete next year. Winners will be announced at the House Cup Presentation Assembly on Wednesday 11 December at 9:10am.

Thanks to all the amazing students who this year decided to Speak UP! Miss Katrina Harris

Speak UP!

Working Bee

A HUGE thank you to all those who came out on Saturday for our working bee. Our old tennis court is officially gone and we are all ready for the new surface and fencing which will be ready for the start of the new year.

Thank you especially to Jim Davis, Dooley Thompson, Will Plomp and Andrew Field for donating their equipment and expertise; we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you also to the McMaster, McIntyre and Westgarth families as well as the PCS staff for helping us on the day. You are so appreciated!

We can’t wait to unveil the completed project soon.

Mr Westcott

Goodbye Old Tennis Courts

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Agriculture

Last Thursday and Friday saw our Year 9 and 10 Agriculture class begin work on our new boundary fence of the new block.

The students worked well together and with our contractors to get the new fence up and stock-proof. The fence will be finished by the students this week.

Well done everyone. We can’t wait to see the finished result!

Students at Work

Students in the Community

Royal Academy of Dance ExamsFour PCS students have danced their way through the R.A.D (Royal Academy of Dance) Exams and have received some amazing results.

Congratulations to Twinkle Toes dancers Angelique Bland who received her Grade 4 Ballet Pin and Certificate. Charlotte Ballantyne and Pippa Westcott on receiving their Grade 1 Ballet Certificate and Pin.

Also congratulations to Parkes School of Dance dancer Madison Wynstra on recieving her Grade 4 Ballet Pin and Certificate.

Well done to you all! You should be very proud, your hard work has given you all great results.

Primary News

A Message from Mrs Harris (Primary)Great job Primary school in all your performances at the MADDness Christmas night.

You are all a very talented bunch of individuals with the courage and gifts to shine on stage. The energy and skill of dance, singing, acting and playing a diverse array of musical instruments was astounding.

Thank you for a fabulous night of entertainment!

What’s On in Primary Week 8

Monday 2 December

• Primary Captains speeches and House Captain voting will occur today. Wishing you all the best Year 5 nominees in your speeches.

Tuesday 3 December

• NSW AFL coaches will be instructing Stage 2 and Stage 3 about the intricacies of AFL.

Thursday 5 December

• Final Pre-kinder Orientation from 9am to 11:30am, with a small presentation afterwards at 11:30am - Parents are invited to attend the celebration prior to pick up. Great job Prekinders!

Friday 6 December

• The Year 6 Graduation assembly will be held in the hall at 11.30am. All families are invited to celebrate the culmination of Primary school.

• There is NO Primary afternoon assembly.

Sunday 8 December

• Carols in the Park

Art is the Word!Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 have been doing some amazing artworks this year.

Here are a few that are in the Year 1 classroom at the moment!

High School Assessments Friday 6 December

• English (Advanced, Standard and Studies) - Writing Portfolio

Monday 9 December

• IPT - Case study

• Modern History - Source presentation

• Design and Technology - Presentation

• Industrial Technology - Presentation

Tuesday 10 December

• Visual Arts

• CAFS - Interviews

Other assessments handed out this term that are due in Term 1 of 2020:

• PDHPE - Research task

• Physics - Problem set

• Chemistry - Practical test

• Ancient History - Source analysis and research

High School News

Arcade GamesYear 9 Science students are creating arcade games in the tradition of Caines Arcade where games are designed and built using cardboard boxes and tape.

There could be some future engineering students right here.

ChickensOur Agriculture students are very excited to have some new additions at Parkes Christian School.

That’s right our new and future show chickens have arrived and are very much loved by the students.

If you’re passing by the chicken coop, don’t forget to say hi to our newest members of PCS!

Regular Notices

2019 School Term Dates

Term 4: Monday 14 Oct - Wed 11 Dec

Homework Hub

Primary and High School students can come along to Homework Hub each Monday from 3.15pm - 4pm. This is a great chance to work on assessments and to get study tips.

Term 1 Library Days Kinder - Thursday Year 1 - Monday Year 2 - Thursday Year 3 - Thursday Year 4 - Tuesday Year 5 - Wednesday Year 6 - Tuesday

Note: Books can be borrowed for up to two weeks

Primary Sport - Term 4

Years 3-6: Tuesday Sports Uniform

K-2 and Years 5-6 - Friday Sports Uniform

Normal uniform is expected to be worn every other day.

Students in the CommunityIf your child has participated in a community event, PCS would love to hear about it (e.g fundraising/charity, competitions, sporting achievements etc). We would like to share your childs achievements through our school newsletter.Please send a photo and include the information regarding your childs participation to h.ballantyne@parkescs.nsw.edu.auLets celebrate PCS students achievements out in the wider community together.

Music @ PCS Get involved in Music with our fun lunchtime activities. Music is proven to help with academic study and overall wellbeing. Monday Lunchtime 1pm - High School Chapel Band practice. Thursday Lunchtime 1pm - Choir practice - Years 3-12.

Craft ClubPCS has started a Craft Club which meets during lunch on Wednesdays.The purpose of this club is for children to have fun and learn new skills.All students are welcome to join us at lunchtimes on Wednesday.

Old School ShoesIf your child has grown out of their school shoes please don’t throw them away.PCS will be collecting your used school shoes during the last week of school and will send them overseas where they can have a second use to those that need them.A collection box will be in the front office between Monday 9th December until Wednesday 11th December.

2020 TERM DATES

TERM 1: Tuesday 28 January - Thursday 9 April

TERM 2: Monday 27 April - Friday 3 July

TERM 3: Monday 27 July - Friday 25 September

TERM 4: Monday 12 October - Wednesday 9 December