In This Issue
From the Principal
From the Principal
From the Principal
As we reach the conclusion of Term 2, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable achievements that have defined these past ten weeks at the College. It has been a term of immense growth, creativity, and community spirit, where our students have truly embraced what it means to be resilient and reflective learners.
The clear highlight of our term was the outstanding production of The Wizard of Oz. From the first note to the final curtain, the dedication of our students from Years 5 to 12 was inspiring. This success was a true community effort, with over eighteen parents and grandparents contributing more than one thousand hours to create stunning costumes. We also celebrated our Visual Artists, from the Art Camp to Bundanoon, to our finalists in the St Columba’s Art Prize and our most recent Secondary Art Exhibition.
Our students have represented the College with distinction on the national stage. We celebrate Liam Dowding (Class of 2025) for his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and Melissa S (Year 11) for her participation in the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra. Closer to home, our Primary Leadership Team explored the concept of "Leadership as Service" at Oran Park, and our Debaters impressed with their teamwork in the HICES competition.
Inside the classroom, our focus on literacy and numeracy has continued to flourish, from the K–2 Literacy evening to our Stage 3 students grappling with complex problems in the APSMO Maths Olympiad. We also marked significant moments of community connection, including our moving ANZAC Day service, the joy of the Mother’s Day Chapel and picnic, and the vibrant Primary Book Parade. Our commitment to reconciliation was beautifully displayed in the "Sea of Hands" created by students for National Sorry Day.
On the sporting field, PAC has reached new heights. Our Primary runners secured an overall win at the CASA Cross Country Carnival, while our Secondary athletes demonstrated great tenacity at the AICES championships. We also celebrated a historic first with Grace N (Year 9) representing the College as our first-ever CIS Bowls representative. We were also thrilled to see our alumnus, Pat Beach, shine on the international stage as a goalkeeper for the Socceroos.
I wish all our families a safe and restful holiday. Whether you are travelling or enjoying time at home, I hope this break provides a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and recharge. I look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exceptional term of learning and growth.

Primary School
From the Head of Primary
From the Head of Primary
A Wonderful Term of Growth and Opportunity
As we come to the end of another full and rewarding term, it’s a lovely moment to pause and reflect on just how much our students have grown. This term has truly been one of opportunity. Opportunity to try new things, to step outside comfort zones, and to discover new interests and strengths.
Across the College, we’ve seen learners gaining confidence, building independence, and showing a genuine curiosity about the world around them. Whether it was students taking to the stage in the College musical, participating in a wide range of sporting opportunities, or even showing initiative through the commencement of our Year 2 student-led Chess Club, there has been something for everyone to connect with and enjoy. We have also seen many meaningful opportunities for our students to grow in their faith and relationships. Through BIG and Chapel, students have continued to deepen their understanding of Jesus in ways that are engaging and relevant, and our time spent with our Year 12 Prayer Buddies has been a special reminder of the care, connection, and sense of community we share. Praying together and learning alongside one another are moments that truly shape who we are.
What has stood out most this term is the way our students have approached all of these opportunities. They have taken on challenges with determination, supported one another, and celebrated their successes. It’s these moments, alongside their academic progress, that remind us we are nurturing not only capable learners, but thoughtful and resilient young people.
We would also like to sincerely thank you, our families, for your continued partnership. The way you support learning at home and engage with the life of the College makes a real difference. We especially appreciate the time you gave to attend Parent/Teacher Interviews. These conversations are so valuable in helping us work together to support each child, and it was a pleasure to connect, share progress, and look ahead.
Acting Director of Students
Mrs Lynette Karp will be on long service leave throughout Term 3.
To ensure continuity of care and support for our students, the Director of Students role will be shared during this time. Mrs Carmen Etherington (P–2) and Mr Scott Bell (3–6) will take on Acting Director of Students roles, continuing to support student wellbeing across the school.
Acting Stage Leaders will also be in place from the beginning of the term. We encourage families to continue following our usual communication channels when reaching out, so we can ensure questions and concerns are addressed as efficiently as possible.
Keeping Learning Alive Over the Holidays
The holidays are a time for slowing down, enjoying family moments, and recharging. They are also a wonderful opportunity for learning to continue in easy, meaningful ways, often without children even realising it! Here are a few simple ideas to keep learning bubbling along:
- Enjoy reading together - whether it’s a favourite series, a new library book, or shared bedtime stories, reading regularly helps keep those important literacy skills strong.
- Capture holiday memories - encourage your child to keep a small journal, draw pictures, or create a scrapbook of their break. It’s a lovely way to reflect and build writing skills at the same time.
- Bring maths into everyday life - cooking, shopping or planning a day out; these are all rich opportunities for children to practise maths in real and meaningful ways.
- Get outdoors and explore - simple experiences like a bushwalk or a visit to the park can spark curiosity and great conversations. Encourage your child to ask questions and notice the world around them.
- Be creative - drawing, building, crafting and inventing; open-ended play supports problem-solving and imagination.
- Play together - board games, puzzles, and card games are fantastic for developing thinking skills and are a great way to spend time together as a family.
Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community. We are proud of all that has been achieved this term and grateful for the strong partnerships that support our learners each day. Wishing you a restful, joyful, and safe holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next term, ready for more learning, growth, and opportunity.

Year 4 Compassion Stall Success
Year 4 Compassion Stall Success
Last week, our Year 4 students showed wonderful initiative and generosity by organising a lolly stall to support our Compassion children. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the students and the incredible support from our school community, they raised a fantastic $1546.40 of money for this meaningful cause.
A special thank you goes to our parents for their generous donations of lolly bags—your support played a vital role in the success of the stall.
We are so proud of the kindness and teamwork demonstrated by our Year 4s. Their efforts will make a real difference in the lives of others, and it is inspiring to see them putting compassion into action.
Well done, Year 4!






Year 6 Canberra Camp
Year 6 Canberra Camp
Year 6 Camp at Greenhills gave students the opportunity to learn, challenge themselves and build friendships across the grade. While in Canberra, students visited Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) and Questacon. They learnt about Australia’s government and democracy, and explored hands-on science exhibits at Questacon.
At camp, students took part in activities including catapult making, the vertical challenge and Christian Discovery Time. Throughout the week, they worked together, developed new skills and strengthened friendships. It was an enjoyable and valuable week with many lasting memories. The Year 6 teachers were very proud of the students.





HSIE Campaign
HSIE Campaign
The Year 6 HSIE Campaign Showcase was a highly successful event, highlighting the effort and enthusiasm of our students. Each group presented their political party and campaign, focusing on an environmental issue and another real‑world issue, using research to inform their ideas and proposed solutions. Students demonstrated growing confidence in presenting their work and applying persuasive skills to communicate their messages to an authentic audience. It was wonderful to see classes and parents engaging with the displays, visiting each station and participating in the voting process. Throughout the project, students developed their ability to collaborate, learning how to share ideas and work together towards a common goal. Overall, the showcase was a valuable and engaging learning experience for both students and visitors. Following the preferential voting process, the group “Bot Busters” was declared the winning campaign group.
Year 6 Teachers






Secondary School
From the Head of Secondary
From the Head of Secondary
As we approach the end of Term 2, it is timely to reflect on the wide array of learning experiences our students have undertaken over the term. These opportunities are only possible because of the professionalism, commitment, and deep care that the our teachers and support staff bring to their work every day. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring that the learning experiences we offer are both high in quality and responsive to the diverse needs of our students.
This term has been full and productive, with staff and students collaborating to coordinate a range of events. Both inside and outside the classroom, our community has engaged in:
- Targeted academic seminars & testing including holiday studio workshops, intensive senior study days, formal external testing, and curriculum competency competitions.
- Experiential learning and cultural incursions such as subject-specific excursions to festivals, professional theatrical performances on campus, and creative arts workshops.
- Extended camps and outdoor education opportunities comprising of Multi-day adventure programs, urban team challenges, and specialized creative arts immersion camps.
- Future pathways and community engagement events encompassing tertiary education connection days, senior subject selection marketplaces, careers expos, vocational work placements, and parent-teacher interviews.
- Co-curricular programs including representative trials and regional gala days spanning numerous team sports, Music ensembles major athletic and cross country carnivals and the significant work by both staff and students to produce and perform the Wizard of Oz musical.
- Faith and community events like regular chapel services, student-led devotionals, fellowship events, and friendly staff-versus-student competitions.
All of these elements connect to form a vibrant school community. These experiences do more than support the academic growth we work hard to develop; they provide opportunities for character development as well. It is often by stepping outside of our comfort zone that genuine personal growth takes place. Our teachers understand this, and they work intentionally to present challenges that expand our students' thinking and self-knowledge, encouraging them to achieve beyond their own expectations.
The work of an educator is unique. Unlike fields where labor produces an immediate, physical product, teaching does not always offer visible day-to-day markers. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to take twelve months leave to build a house. That work provided a distinct type of satisfaction: you could start the morning with four tonnes of sand out front, labor through the day, and by the afternoon see it perfectly leveled, ready for the concrete slab to be poured. The progress was clearly on display.
The daily output of a teacher is rarely that neat or easy to measure. Many teachers simply know they have worked hard because of the collective energy spent by the end of the day.
However, as we look ahead to Term 3 and prepare to graduate our Year 12 Class of 2026, we are reminded of the tangible impact of a teacher's long-term work. Graduation is a significant marker for our college. It clearly demonstrates how far our students have come, allowing us to celebrate their development and progress over many years. We are also celebrating the input of our educational professions from Pre-K teachers through to Year 11 and 12 staff and the partnership we share with families.
I want to thank all of our staff for their tireless efforts this term to create such a rich environment for our students and families. I hope that both staff and families enjoy the upcoming break and returns well-rested. We look forward to continuing our learning journey in Term 3, which will commence with our Student Leaders Investiture Service and the annual PAC's Got Talent show.

Year 12 State of Origin
Year 12 State of Origin
State of Origin Night was an amazing night hosted by the school, giving us students a great opportunity to come together, relax, and enjoy watching the game in a fun and positive environment.
With pizza and drinks provided, the night was a great chance for our grade to spend time together, strengthen and create friendships, as well as cheer on our favourite teams. The atmosphere was full of excitement as everyone got involved in supporting their side and sharing the experience with their friends.
During half-time, we made the most of the break by doing some short activities. Some chose to stay inside and enjoy a few rounds of Just Dance, while others headed outside to play games such as Tips and 44 Homes. These activities helped create an enjoyable and inclusive environment for us to grow closer as a grade.
Overall, State of Origin Night was a memorable event that brought our grade closer together and provided a great balance of sport, entertainment, and social interaction.
- Melissa S (Year 12)
Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey – Royal National Park
Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey – Royal National Park
Last Thursday, a small group of Duke of Edinburgh Award students travelled to Heathcote Scout Camp and the Royal National Park to complete their Silver and Gold Adventurous Journey components. Accompanied by Mrs Price, the group began their trip with a lively bus ride filled with music, laughter, and even a touch of karaoke, setting an enthusiastic tone for the days ahead.
The journey commenced along the Friendly Trail, connecting to the Bullawarring Track as students made their way toward Myuna Pool. A key focus of the experience was student-led navigation, with participants applying grid references, map-reading skills, and identifying topographical features to guide the group across the varied terrain. The undulating landscape provided both physical challenge and valuable learning opportunities.
The first evening was spent at the picturesque Kingfisher Pool, where students explored the surrounding area before gathering around a campfire to enjoy s’mores. A memorable highlight was meeting researchers studying koalas using thermal imaging technology mounted on a drone.
Day two saw the group take on steeper and more rugged terrain through Waterfall and into the Royal National Park, eventually reaching Uloola Falls. Along the way, Mrs Price shared her extensive knowledge of local flora, and students practised pace counting—an essential skill for navigating less-defined trails. The day concluded with time to explore the stunning waterfalls, followed by dinner and storytelling around the campfire.
An early start on the final day led the group along the Karloo Track to Karloo Pool before tackling a steep ascent back to Heathcote.
We extend our thanks to Mrs Price for her leadership and expertise throughout the journey. The experience provided students with invaluable skills and lasting memories, and we look forward to future adventures—complete with new playlists and plenty of s’mores.
S’mores recipe
Ingredients:
1 x pack of Chocolate covered digestive biscuits
1 x pack of marshmallows
1 x small campfire
Method:
Roast marshmallows to suit and place in between 2 biscuits. Squeeze sufficiently hard enough that the marshmallows and chocolate combined to a gooey consistency…enjoy.
- Mr Ben Ryan, Duke of Edinburgh Leader






Clay Gulgong: Celebrating Students on the International Stage
Clay Gulgong: Celebrating Students on the International Stage
The prestigious international ceramics festival Clay Gulgong took place over the recent school holidays, drawing master ceramic artists and visitors from across Australia and around the world. This biannual event transforms the town of Gulgong into a vibrant hub of workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, and artistic exchange.
A highlight of the festival is the Student Ceramics Competition, accompanied by an online exhibition showcasing emerging young artists. This year’s exhibition was judged by internationally renowned ceramicist Keith Brymer Jones, host of the UK television program The Great Pottery Throwdown. He commended the exceptional standard of student work, praising both the technical skill and the creativity on display.
Penrith Anglican College was proud to have several students selected for inclusion in the online exhibition, with a number also chosen as finalists for the physical gallery display in Gulgong. Representative student artists:
Ava Moloney – Finalist in the Stage 6 Award and Online Exhibition
Seini Taumallolo
Lauryn Brown
Felicity Wells - Finalist in the Stage 5 Award and Online Exhibition
Aditi Angrish
Bailey Wright
Lily Smith
Finley Gange
Maria Imameeva
Sara Wildsmith – Online Exhibition, Year 12, 2025
Ava Voutt – Finalist in the Stage 6 Award and Online Exhibition Year 12, 2025
The exhibition attracted a large and enthusiastic audience, including many professional ceramicists who expressed their admiration—and often their disbelief—that such sophisticated, refined work had been produced by school students. Their comments were a testament to the talent, dedication, and artistic maturity of our young makers.
Significant prizes were awarded by the Clay Gulgong festival sponsors, and we are delighted to announce the following winners from Penrith Anglican College: [Insert prize recipients here]
We extend our warmest congratulations to all participating students. Their commitment to developing their ceramic forms, their willingness to experiment, and their pride in representing Penrith Anglican College on an international platform are truly commendable.
Exploring STEM
Exploring STEM
Year 9 STEM – Grab, Lift, Place: Building Hydraulic Robot Arms
Year 9 STEM students spent this term designing, building and testing their own hydraulic robot arms as part of their unit on STEM Fundamentals and Mechatronics.
Working individually, each student was challenged to produce a four‑axis “pick and place” arm, a machine capable of grabbing a small object, lifting it and placing it elsewhere using little more than plastic syringes, tubing, cardboard, skewers and string.
The arms were driven entirely by hydraulics. By connecting pairs of fluid‑filled syringes with tubing, students created four independent control lines, giving each arm four degrees of freedom. Pressing one syringe pushed fluid through the line and moved the joint at the far end, allowing the arm to rotate at the base, raise and lower, reach in and out, and open and close its gripper.
Rather than building to a fixed plan, students worked through an iterative design process, which involved drawing their plans, constructing in small stages and testing as they went. Each arm was assessed on speed, accuracy and fine control, with challenges such as moving objects against the clock, dropping items into containers and standing objects upright. Students continually refined their designs in response to testing, strengthening weak joints, rebalancing arms that toppled and improving grippers that struggled to hold their targets.
Through the project, students gained a practical understanding of how hydraulic systems work, applying Pascal’s principle to explain how a confined fluid transmits pressure and how a hydraulic system can multiply force to gain mechanical advantage. These are the same principles behind hydraulic jacks, vehicle braking systems and heavy machinery. They also explored the role of pick‑and‑place robots in modern industry and developed valuable skills in planning, problem‑solving and communication, documenting their work through a written report, poster and video.
Year 10 STEM – 3, 2, 1… Lift-off! Investigating Water Rockets
As part of their unit on Motion, Year 10 STEM students set out to answer this engineering question: how do design choices change the way a rocket flies? Each student investigated an air-powered water rocket of their own, built from a plastic drink bottle, corflute fins and a nose cone, before putting their design to the test on the launch pad.
The rockets were powered by a combination of air pressure and water. With the bottle part-filled with water and then pressurized with air, releasing the rocket forced the water out through the nozzle at high speed. In keeping with Newton's third law, the downward thrust of the expelled water drove the rocket upward, the same action-and-reaction principle behind a full-scale rocket launch.
Central to the task was a fair-test investigation. Each student selected one variable to examine, such as fin shape and size, the ratio of water to air, or air pressure, while holding all other conditions constant. Rockets were launched repeatedly, and their performance measured, with students recording quantitative data such as altitude and range alongside qualitative observations of flight stability and straightness.
Through the project, students gained a practical understanding of the forces behind motion, applying Newton's laws and the principles of thrust and fluid mechanics to explain their results. They developed the skills of conducting a scientific investigation, controlling variables, assessing risk, recording and graphing data, and drawing evidence-based conclusions and recommendations, which they presented individually in a formal written report.







Anastasia the Musical
Anastasia the Musical
On Wednesday 24th June Year 11 students from Music, Drama, Modern History and Society and Culture, had the opportunity to watch the musical Anastasia at the Lyric theatre. This linked well into Modern History's unit on the Romanovs, the Society and Culture unit on personal and social identity as well as the obvious links to Music and Drama.

Faculty News
Year 12 Prayer Buddy Visit
Year 12 Prayer Buddy Visit
The Year 12 Prayer Buddy visit took place on Monday, 22 June, giving primary classes a valuable chance to reconnect with their buddies and continue building relationships. Classes spent time catching up, sharing prayer points, and engaging in memory verse activities, along with simple games, chapel songs, and Kahoot quizzes linked to their Chapel learning. It was a positive and encouraging time together, with primary students praying for their Year 12 buddies, continuing to support them in prayer, and enjoy saying hi to them around the College.
Mrs Meg Clark – Primary Ministry Coordinator






Save the Date
Save the Date

Visual Arts Semester One Exhibition 2026 – Celebrating Student Creativity
Visual Arts Semester One Exhibition 2026 – Celebrating Student Creativity
Thank you to all members of our College community - students, families, and staff - who attended and supported the opening of the Visual Arts. Your presence helped create a vibrant and encouraging atmosphere that truly celebrated the imagination, skill, and vision of our talented students from Years 7 to 11.
The exhibition showcased an outstanding collection of student work, each piece reflecting dedication, experimentation, and the courage to share personal ideas with an audience. It was wonderful to see so many visitors taking the time to engage with the artworks and recognise the effort and growth behind them.
A very special thank you goes to our Year 10 Visual Arts students for their outstanding initiative in hosting an Art Sale fundraiser in support of the Pancare Foundation. Each original artwork was created and generously donated by the students to raise much-needed funds for this important cause. We are proud to share that their efforts raised close to $1000 for charity.
The Pancare Foundation is an Australian organisation dedicated to supporting people affected by upper gastrointestinal cancers while advancing research into early detection, treatment, and survival. Through compassion, advocacy, and hope, they work toward improving outcomes for patients and families. Our students’ contributions not only demonstrated artistic skill, but also empathy, social awareness, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the wider community.
We are also proud of the continued growth in the quality of student work, supported by the introduction of a semesterised timetable in Years 7 and 8, allowing for deeper engagement in Visual Arts learning.
Congratulations to the students who were recognised with Outstanding Artmaking Awards for Semester 1, presented during the event. These awards highlight not only technical achievement but also creativity, persistence, and a willingness to take artistic risks.
We extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated Visual Arts staff for their expertise, care, and commitment to nurturing each student’s creative journey. We also thank families for their ongoing support in fostering a culture where creativity is valued and encouraged.
This exhibition is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when imagination is supported by opportunity. We are incredibly proud of all our student artists and look forward to seeing their continued growth and success.
Mr Steve Lewis,
Head of Visual Arts






Sports
CSSA gymnastics
CSSA gymnastics
Congratulations to the Primary and Secondary students who represented PAC at the CSSA Gymnastics Championships on Wednesday 17 June. Individual results of note included Frankie L (Year 6) finishing 3rd on the Beam, Harper E (Year 7) finishing 4th on the Vault, Mia E (Year 5) finishing 5th on the Floor. Special shout out to Sophie H (Year 7), who finished on the podium in all five gymnastics events, and securing 1st place overall for Level 6! Photos courtesy of Mrs Howland.


Open Basketball Teams Success
Open Basketball Teams Success
Congratulations to our Open Basketball teams, who competed in the Basketball NSW Regional Tournament at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. Both teams had a fantastic tournament, consistently demonstrating the PAC spirit in everything they did.
A huge congratulations to our girls’ team, who were crowned undefeated Division Three Champions for the Penrith Region. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their skill, teamwork and determination throughout the tournament.
Our boys’ team also delivered an impressive performance, finishing undefeated in the round games before being narrowly defeated in the Grand Final.
Thank you to Dr Jackson and Mr Faiumu for their coaching expertise and dedication. We look forward to seeing these teams back in action at next term’s CASA Gala Day.


CIS Primary Netball Championships
CIS Primary Netball Championships
Congratulations to Mia E (Year 5), Ella G (Year 6) and Lucy Mc (Year 6) for their outstanding performance at the CIS Primary Netball Championships. The girls showcased their skills with great passes, brilliant intercepts, and many goals. Facing a field of incredibly tough competition, they did an exceptional job of proudly representing the College. Well done girls!
Congratulations to Marshall M-S (Year 5) and Rocco S (Year 5) on competing in the first instalment of the CIS Primary Boys Netball trials. They too were met with tough competition throughout the day, putting their skills, teamwork, and passion on display. Well done on your efforts boys!

CIS Primary Touch Football Championships
CIS Primary Touch Football Championships
On the 3rd June Mia E (Year 5), Hugo P (Year 5), Leo L (Year 5) and Zara O (Year 6) competed for CASA at the first CIS Primary Touch Football Championships. The day was super competitive with over 100 boys and 70 girls trialling for a position on the team. These students were given the opportunity to show off their flick passes, side steps and settling patterns. The Boys team finished in 4th place on the day and the girls in 5th. Congratulations to Mia E (Year 5) for being selected to compete at the NSWPSSA Primary Touch Football Championships in August.

Primary Athletics Carnival
Primary Athletics Carnival
Leading into the day, it looked as though the weather had other plans to stop the carnival, however, the Primary Athletics Carnival still took place at Narellan Sports Hub on Wednesday 27th May as a track event only day. The weather was perfect, and the students brought tremendous competitive spirit and energy. The students still had opportunities to earn house points with the novelty events which saw great participation from all students involved. There were a total of 7 records broken across the 100m, 200m and 800m events on the day. Congratulations to all students for your efforts and enthusiastic participation throughout the day. The Field events for the carnival were completed during Friday sport with the final points being calculated.
Ridley- 821
Ryle- 734
Latimer- 648
Cranmer- 550
Well Done Ridley!!!
The following records were broken from both the track and field events:
Zac C (Year 2) 8 Years Boys 800m -2:58:43
Levi O (Year 4) 10 Years Boys 200m- 31.33
Kohl B (Year 4) Junior Boys Shotput- 8.80m
Junior Boys Discus- 27.31m
Mia E (Year 5) 11 Years Girls Shotput- 7.51m
Jacob K (Year 5) 11 Years Boys 100m- 13.59
11 Years Boys 200m- 29.27
11 Years Boys 800m- 2:20:67
11 years Boys Shotput- 9.99m
Audrey M (Year 6)- 12 Years Girls 800m- 2:43:02
Edward M (Year 6)- 12 Years Boys 800m- 2:38:00





Alumni News
Where Are They Now? Alumni Spotlight: Brock Norris
Where Are They Now? Alumni Spotlight: Brock Norris
Since graduating from PAC in 2017, Brock Norris has forged an incredible career right beneath our feet literally. While he initially planned to enter the automotive industry, an undergraduate opportunity shifted his trajectory underground into major infrastructure. Over the last seven years, the 25-year-old has balanced full-time field experience with an intense academic drive, earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a remote master’s in project management from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Having already contributed to three massive Sydney tunnelling milestones—including the Sydney Metro City, the Rozelle Interchange, and Sydney Metro West—Brock is now preparing for his next big professional leap: moving to rural NSW to lead a maintenance team on the Central West Orana project.
While his engineering career has skyrocketed, Brock candidly shares that navigating life's personal challenges and emotional curveballs after school is where the real learning happens. He attributes his resilience to a tight-knit support network consisting of his younger brother and his partner, a primary school teacher who inspired his favourite piece of retrospective advice: "Be nicer to your teachers, they’re people too!" Ultimately, Brock encourages current PAC students to embrace the journey without constant worry. "Know it will all work out," he reminds us. "A bad day doesn’t make a bad week, and a bad week doesn’t make a bad year."
Parents & Friends Association
Parents & Friends
Parents & Friends
Hello friends! Just like that the College year is half over! Where did the term go? The Parents & Friends want to share our sincere thanks to all the incredible volunteers who helped bring our events to life this term. It sure was a busy one!
Thank you to all the wonderful families who supported our Mother’s Day Stall in May. It is always a delight to welcome our little shoppers and watch them choose a gift for their special someone. To the volunteers who helped create an incredible display, the shoppers, the gift wrappers, and the clean-up crew, thank you! Thank you to all the College staff who support us in so many ways, Teachers, Admin, Canteen, Property friends, we really appreciate you all. Thank you to Nisha’s Cake Dreams ( https://www.nishascakedreams.com.au/ ) and Alycia Marie Biscuits ( https://www.alyciamariebiscuits.com.au/ ) for their beautiful and equally delicious cookies and biscuits too!
We were fortunate to share in a special birthday celebration with one of our most cherished volunteers in term 2, Mrs Virginia Clarke. Mrs Clarke is a grandparent to three children enrolled at our College and she volunteers at almost every opportunity. Always willing to lend a hand, always with a gorgeous smile and the warmest heart. We are so grateful for your support Mrs Clarke and it was our pleasure to celebrate you on your special day.
It was our pleasure to be a part of the many Athletics Day Carnivals in term 2. The Parents & Friends shared a snack station and sausage sizzle to fuel our hungry athletes and their supporters once more. Shout out to Mrs Cann and the Year 10 Charity team who raised $905.00 for the Pancare Foundation at the Secondary Athletics Day Carnival through the sale of sausages! Thank you to Mrs Houison and Mr Hall for inviting the Parents & Friends to join in the fun. Huge thanks to Mr McMurray, our Property Friends and parent volunteers who supported these events. Thank you to our hungry athletes for keeping us busy all day!
This term we were completely blown away by the incredible generosity of one amazing Year 2 family, who surprised the Parents & Friends with the donation of a folding beach wagon! The wagon has been such a game changer for us to be able to move our goodies about. Check out our new wheels! The “Delander” as our wagon is affectionately known, holds a whopping 100kgs and we sure put her through her paces at the Athletics Day Carnivals. So grateful for our College community support. Thank you!
Be sure to "Save the Date” for our Parents & Friends Trivia Night, Saturday, 29 August 2026! This event is for our parents only. We hope the night provides a fabulous opportunity to meet and make new friends within our College community. Come along to show off your trivia skills or royally embarrass yourself! More details will follow in the next few weeks.
It’s almost that time of the year again friends. The Primary Disco will be held on Friday, 14 August. Always a highlight in the College calendar with our little groovers and movers. This year's theme is “Glitter & Glam!” Dust of your bling, wear your sequins, sparkles or anything that shines! DJ Ellison will be in the house playing all the students’ favourite tracks. Live entertainment courtesy of our resident muso's Matt & Ollie (Tin Man) Johnson will be playing in the Primary Assembly area. Our Year 10 Charity friends will be cooking up the BBQ and we welcome everyone to stay and enjoy an evening catching up with friends and even making new ones!
Of course, who can forget Father’s Day? The Parents & Friends are counting down the days until our Father’s Day Stall on 2 & 3 September. Gifts will be available to pre-order on Flexischools in Term 3.
Our next Parents & Friends General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 27 July at 7:00pm in the College Staff Room. All are always welcome! And that’s a wrap for Term 2! Wishing all our families and friends a wonderful winter break.









Community Notices
Primary Football Camp
Primary Football Camp

3-6 Primary Chess Coaching
3-6 Primary Chess Coaching

College Uniform Refreshment
College Uniform Refreshment
Please see the below letter sent home earlier this week regarding to the College Uniform Refreshment.


