NewsletterTerm 3 Week 2

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

To contribute to the newsletter, contact the school.

Important Dates Wednesday, 7 AugustDrum Workshop (Yrs 5-8)Night to work on HSC (Yrs 11-12)

Thursday, 8 AugustNetball (Yr 9/10 Team) in Orange

Friday, 9 AugustMufti DayBush Dance P&F 6:30pmPrimary Assembly 2:20pm

Monday, 12 AugustHSC Major Works Showcase 6pm

Thursday, 15 AugustMultimedia Major Works Final Submission due by 3pm

Friday, 16 AugustMock Crash Demonstration (Yr 10)Primary Assembly 2:20pm

Inside this Edition

Address: 243 Back Trundle Road (PO Box 420) PARKES NSW 2870 Ph (02) 6862 4164 Fax (02) 6862 3744

Email: administration@parkescs.nsw.edu.au Website: www.parkescs.nsw.edu.au

Bank Account Information Account Name: Parkes Christian School Ltd

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Crazy Hair Day

Zone Athletics Success

Growing up into Christ - Reaching out to the World

PARKES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Crazy Hair Day

Parkes Christian School was well represented at the annual Zone Athletics Carnival in Dubbo last Tuesday. More than 50 students attended and achieved some outstanding results on the day. More importantly though, was the fact that all students were outstanding representatives of the school.

The following students all managed to finish first, second or third in at least one event and have now qualified for the State Athletics Carnival in Sydney at the end of Week 4:

Primary: Arabella McCutcheon, Angelique Bland, Ruby Wilson, Nicole Ellis and Toutai Lavaka.

High School: Mark Allen, Mikeely Bermingham, Laura Cabban, Jasmine Collier, Monique Cox, Jake Green, Joel Hall-Matthews, Gemea Hanstock, Chloe Hill, Chelsea Johnson, Jesse Magill, Luke Magill, Anastacia Smith and Alice Worthington.

Special mention must be made of Laura Cabban who also finished as 17 years girls age champion! Well done Laura, and to all the students who competed so well on the day.

CSSA Zone Athletics

Crazy Hair Day

It’s the Craziest Hair DayPCS students got behind a great cause and supported the Noakes Sisters World’s Greatest Shave Team to donate the the Leukeamia Foundation.

Students got to let their hair down, spike their hair up or add a splash of colour on Friday.

Each class nominated the best three styles and those people recieved House points for their teams.

Students brought in their donations and purchased cakes to raise money and we are very happy to be able to donate $292 towards their incredible cause.

Thank you to our PCS community for getting involved and helping us donate!

BUSH DANCE

Parkes Christian Schools Parents & Friends

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

MUSIC AND CALLING BY

kelly gang Bush band

$10 / Adult$5 / Child$30 / Family (unlimited children for family entry)

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AUGUST 9Friday

6:30 for a 7pm StartCanteen available on the night

What’s On in Primary Week 2

Tuesday 6 August

• an AIS numeracy consultant will be visiting the Primary teachers to ensure best practice in mathematics is occuring in PCS classrooms.

Friday 9 August

• a Hockey NSW coach will be teaching the Stage 2 and Stage 3 students the skills and game during Sport.

• SRC Mufti fun day

• School Bush Dance in the hall. Come along and join in the heel toe fun of the night!

• Primary assembly at 2.20pm in the hall.

All families are welcome to attend.

Primary News

Vision ScreeningLast Wednesday saw Deirdre Bennett from OPSM Parkes visiting our school and conducting FREE vision screening for Years 2, 3 and 4.

A massive thank you to OPSM and Deirdre for visiting us and giving our students the best possible chance at seeing with or without the need of glasses!

A Message from Mrs Harris (Primary)Welcome back to Term 3!

What a fantastic start the Primary have had during Week 1, from starting new units of work to welcoming new students to the school and the SRC fun of Crazy Hair Day to support the Leukaemia Foundation.

This term is jam packed with opportunities from rugby and cricket gala days, visiting NSW hockey and tennis coaches, Musica Viva performance, One Act Plays performances and so many SRC fun days, so be sure to stay tunes to the Newsletter information.

High School Assessments Thursday 8 August

• Compressed Business - Financial report

• Compressed Music - Core Performance/E2

• Year 10 English - Book in a Box - Macbeth

Friday 9 August

• Year 7 Tech (girls) - Car design and portfolio

• Year 8 English - Picture Book task

• Compressed Mathematics - Geometry proof

• Year 12 Mathematics - Geometry proof

• Mathematics Extension 2 - Complex numbers and integration

Monday 12 August

• Compressed Multimedia - Major Project and Portfolio Submission

• Year 12 Drama - IP @ Showcase

Tuesday 13 August

• Year 12 Physics - Cathode Ray Lab

Wednesday 14 August

• Year 10 Mathematics 5.2 - Statistics project

Thursday 15 August

• Compressed Legal Studies - In-class essay

• Compressed SDD - Topic Test

• Year 12 SDD - Topic Test

• Year 9/10 Dance - Contemporary Performance

Friday 16 August

• Compressed Mathematics Extension 1 - Motion task

• Year 12 Mathematics Extension 1 - Motion task

• Year 12 Modern History - Historical analysis

High School News

High School Assessment TasksOur Year 10 students have been briefed for the upcoming Mock Crash Course. This was presented by Senior Constable Daniel Greef and Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer Belinda Coe.

Students wore goggles to simulate having had a small or large amount of alcohol or drugs. They then had to navigate a course to see how difficult it is to concentrate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

PCS Students will be taking part in the Mock Crash program later this month where they will see a simulated accident and the agencies involved in assisting the crash victims.

Young drivers are over-represented in crash statistics in Australia and this program aims to educate them on how to drive responsibly.

6:00pm Monday 12th August 2019A showcase of major works and performances

Major WorksSHOWCASE

Parkes Christian School’s

YEAR TWELVE 2019

Regular Notices

Student Welfare Have a question about student welfare? K-2 Mrs Elizabeth Harris e.harris@parkescs.nsw.edu.au Year 3-6 Mr Matthew Denmead m.denmead@parkescs.nsw.edu.au High School Boys Mr Jay Quince j.quince@parkescs.nsw.edu.au High School Girls Miss Hollie Oates h.oates@parkescs.nsw.edu.au

2019 School Term Dates

Term 3: Monday 29 Jul - Friday 27 Sep

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

All primary students will participate in sport on Fridays.

Normal uniform is expected to be worn on Monday to Thursday with sport uniform to be worn on Fridays.

School Banking is Back!

School Banking is returning to PCS!

Our first banking day will begin on Tuesday 30 August.

Banking will then continue to be collected each Tuesday.

If you have any questions please contact the school office.

WINTER TREATHot Chocolates

Every Friday during WinterBring your $2 for a hot chocolate

or $2.50 if you want marshmallows.

Music @ PCS in Room D3 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.