Families were invited to our Year 6 Learning Showcase, held on Monday 20 March, where students proudly presented the learning they had been engaged in throughout the term. Working collaboratively, students completed major projects across Science and HSIE, developing key skills aligned with our College Learning Culture, particularly collaboration and perseverance. In Science, students designed and built creative projects with fully functioning electrical circuits, while in HSIE they researched significant Australian historical figures and presented their learning in a mode of their choice. A wide range of impressive work was displayed, providing families with a valuable opportunity to celebrate student learning and growth.

Our lunchtime Authors’ Club is off to a wonderful start and is open to students in Years 2 to 6 who enjoy writing and are bursting with imagination.

Authors’ Club provides a collaborative, creative space for budding writers to create their own stories, explore different writing styles and make new friends. Students share ideas, build characters and settings, and support one another as they develop confidence as young authors.

In Term 2, students will take the exciting next step as we focus on editing, refining and publishing our stories. This process helps students understand that writing is more than a first draft – it’s about revising, improving and taking pride in a finished piece.We look forward to seeing our young authors grow in creativity, confidence and collaboration as the club continues.

Ms McGrath and Mrs Knebel

Today was the day the teddy bears came out to play as Pre‑K celebrated their annual Teddy Bears Picnic! Although the rain threatened to dampen our plans, it certainly didn’t dampen our spirits. The children had a wonderful time raising money for our Compassion Child, Selamawit.

In preparation for the picnic and parade, each child enjoyed making fairy bread and creating their very own teddy bear hat. With teddies in hand, the children proudly marched, danced, and sang together before sitting down to enjoy their delicious fairy bread with their special guests.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous families for their support. Together, Pre‑K proudly raised over $120 for Selamawit, making the day both joyful and meaningful for everyone involved.

Last week, our Year 5 students hosted a Brownie Stall and Crazy Hat Day for all Primary students, raising money for Compassion.

The brownie stall was a huge hit, with delicious treats quickly selling out as students eagerly lined up at recess. The Year 5 students took great pride in running their own stalls and serving the Primary community.

Crazy Hat Day added even more excitement, with students and staff wearing a fantastic range of colourful, quirky and imaginative hats. From towering creations to sparkly designs, the playground was filled with laughter and smiles as everyone joined in the fun for a good cause.

Thanks to the enthusiasm and teamwork of Year 5, along with the generous support of students and staff, the fundraiser was a wonderful success

Penrith Anglican College is proud to share that Year 11 student Ella J has been selected to represent the electorate of Lindsay at National Youth Parliament from 16 to 20 August 2026.

Delivered by the Department of the House of Representatives in partnership with Y Australia, the program brings together 150 secondary school students from across Australia for a five-day experience in Canberra, building their understanding of Parliament, public policy and civic participation.

With more than 2,200 applicants nationwide, this is an outstanding achievement. Congratulations, Ella, we can’t wait to see what you achieve.

On Friday the 27th of March 32 year 7,8,9 and 10 students headed off to St Gregory’s College Campbelltown to attend the annual regional Da Vinci Decathlon, an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students. They competed in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: Engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy. Hundreds of students from over ten schools gathered around team tables for the day creating and problem solving around the theme of “Time”.

At the end of the day our teams proudly accepted the following awards:

Year 7:
2nd in English, Code Breaking, Ideation
3rd in Cartography and Legacy

Year 8:
2nd in Engineering and Ideation

Year 9:
1st in Cartography

Year 10:
1st in Legacy
3rd in Cartography

For the 3rd year running our students were invited by Penrith RSL to support their annual school’s service at Penrith Showground by providing music for the service. Our Senior Choir and Senior Concert Band performed various hymns, background music for the wreath laying, and the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems, with Seini T and Rachel D leading the anthems as soloists respectively. Mr David Jenkins also served superbly as bugler for the event. Thank you to all students and staff for supporting this important community event so well. Primary School Captains Addison B and Theo W also laid a wreath as part of the service on behalf of the College community. Lest We Forget.

On Thursday 19 March, Year 11 and 12 French students attended the 2026 Alliance Française Film Festival at Palace Moore Park. They viewed the exciting adventure film “Le Secret de Khéops,” (Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu). Year 11 Continuers students noticed the advancement of their French language by being able to understand more French than in previous years. The students then enjoyed a traditional French crêpe lunch at the Four Frogs Creperie in Randwick.

A wonderful enriching cultural and language event which is fast becoming an annual event for our French students.

Year 8 French have been busy learning about French culture, French numbers 1-12, French greetings, talking about their age and learning the conjugations for the verbs "avoir" (to have) and "être" (to be). They have made French collages, completed numerous tasks on Education Perfect, Duolingo and the Language Gym to practise their skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in French as well as completing French quizzes and Wall Surveys. Students also enjoyed translating their favourite Easter Bible Verse into French and making them into posters.

Students in Years Pre-K to Year 6 had the privilege of a special visit from Tim Harris, children’s author, on Tuesday 24th March. Over 150 books were purchased by students’ families for Tim to sign.

Tim read from some of his books including ‘Ratbags’, ‘Exploding Endings’, ‘Funny Fairy Tales’, ‘This is My book’ and ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’.

The Library Team would like to wish all our PAC Families a restful and reflective Easter Break.

Congratulations to Arjun G who competed for CIS at the NSWPSSA Cricket Championships in March. He found the event to be an amazing experience playing with outstanding players in his team. Well done on your achievements we look forward to seeing you play in the BBL one day.

Congratulations to Colin B, Charlotte B, Mia E, Harrison H, Sebastian H, Finn H, Spencer H, Scarlett K, Jacob K, Zoe L, Landon M, Charlotte N, Levi O, Matilda R and Zachery S who represented CASA at the Primary CIS Swimming Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on 25 March. CIS events are always highly competitive and these students swam with great determination and effort in all of their events. Well done on your achievements and outstanding efforts throughout the day.

Students from Stages 2 and 3 recently took part in the Penrith Paul Kelly Cup at Jamison Park. The day was filled with fun as students demonstrated their handballing, marking and goal‑scoring skills. The junior team built on their skills and gained valuable experience ahead of reaching Stage 3. Our boys team performed well, progressing through the competition to reach the semi‑finals. Well done to all students on your efforts throughout the day.

On Friday 6 March students from 3-6 were able to participate in the first instalment of the Summer Nepean Zone Gala Days.

Students took part in Newcombe Ball, Basketball and League Tag and had fun competing against other independent schools in the Nepean region. These gala days were part one of the Summer competition with the second half being held in Term Four.

On the 30th March students from Year 5 and 6 travelled to Sydney Olympic Park to compete in the CASA Netball Gala Day. During the day the girls did an outstanding job playing with great passion placing 2nd overall on the day. 7 PAC students were picked for the CIS possibles and probables round. Congratulations to Mia E, Ella G and Lucy Mc who were selected to represent at the CIS Primary Netball Championships.

The lead up to this year’s Primary Cross-Country was tainted by poor weather which looked to threaten it to be postponed, however, conditions were ideal for running on the day, making for an enjoyable and successful event. The introduction of the Pre-K to Year 1 ‘Fun Run’ allowed for our younger students to participate in the event.

The course was prepared by our outstanding property team, whose efforts were truly appreciated. Every student gave their best, showing determination and perseverance as they completed the course. The refreshing reward of a Zooper Dooper at the finish line makes the run so much worthwhile.

Our Wiburd Shield Cricket Team competed in the Grand Final on Tuesday 31 March against Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange. Our players demonstrated commitment, teamwork and resilience throughout the match, and while the final result was not in our favour, the team delivered a strong performance and should be very proud of their efforts to reach this stage of the competition.

The progress made by the team this season has been impressive, and it is encouraging to see how far they have come. There is a bright future ahead for cricket at PAC, and we congratulate all players involved on a highly successful campaign.

Ellison G (Year 12, 2025) has been recognised for outstanding achievement in Design and Technology, with his HSC Major Design Project, Firefighting Helmet Holder , selected to be showcased at the SHAPE Exhibition at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

The SHAPE Exhibition is an annual showcase of outstanding HSC Major Design Projects from across New South Wales, and Ellison’s inclusion reflects the exceptional quality of his design thinking, practical skills, and problem-solving.

Ellison’s project responds to a real-world issue identified through his involvement with the NSW Rural Fire Service. He recognised that the most advanced firefighting helmets had no secure storage within fire trucks, creating both safety risks and potential damage to vital equipment. Through extensive research, prototyping, and testing, Ellison developed a universal, non-invasive helmet securing device with a quick-release mechanism. His design improves response efficiency while protecting essential equipment, demonstrating a strong understanding of user needs and a genuine commitment to supporting those who serve the community.

For Ellison, the experience has been both rewarding and inspiring. Here is some of Ellison’s reflection on the experience:
“It was an honour to be selected amongst 57 lucky finalists to showcase my HSC major work at SHAPE 2026. I’m incredibly grateful to have my work on display. It’s been a great experience connecting with other young designers who share a similar passion and learning from the different approaches behind each project. I’m grateful for the opportunity to both exhibit my work and support upcoming HSC students and the wider community by sharing ideas, creativity, and innovation.”

Our Year 11 and 12 Design and Technology students attended the SHAPE Exhibition, where they viewed Ellison’s project alongside other exemplary works and gained valuable insight into the Major Design Project and how to achieve success in the HSC.

During the excursion, Ellison spent time speaking with our students, sharing insights into his design process, challenges, and advice for success in the Major Design Project, providing valuable inspiration.

Congratulations to Ellison on this outstanding achievement, recognising his innovation, perseverance, and commitment throughout the design project.

The SHAPE Exhibition is open to the public at UTS Building 1 (Ultimo) until 11 April 2026. Entry is free, with viewing available Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:00pm) and Saturday (9:00am – 1:00pm).

PAC secondary students and families, our Cinema Under the Stars event tickets are now available on Flexischools!  Don’t miss out, grab your tickets today for a totally roarsome night under the stars screening Jurassic Park.  Movie tickets are $15 each, hotdog and drink combos just $7.00, you can even hire a bean bag to posh up your night for $15!  Freshly popped popcorn, soft drinks, chips, candy and all your movie faves will be available for purchase on the night (cash and card payment accepted). Thursday, 23 April, on the College Oval kicking off at 6:00pm. This event is for PAC secondary students only. Students are welcome to BYO picnic rug, blanket, pillows, bean bag, cushions, please leave your chairs at home.

Mothers’ Day is just around the corner! The Parents & Friends are excited to share a beautiful selection of gifts for our students to shop for their special someone. The Mothers’ Day Stall will be open for shoppers on 6 & 7 May. Gifts are $10 each and will be available to pre-order via Flexischools the first week of Term 2.

Our next General Meeting will be held Monday, 4 May at 7:00pm in the College Staff Room. All are always welcome!

Kindergarten to Year 2 Parents are invited to join us for a Parent Information Session, focusing on K-2 Literacy and Numeracy.

Thursday 30 April, 5:00 - 7:00pm in The Exhibition Centre.

* Please note, this is a parent only event.

Looking for fun, faith-filled activities these school holidays? CRU Camps run each school holidays with a variety of exciting programs where students can make new friends, enjoy games and outdoor activities, and explore God’s Word through age-appropriate Bible sessions. Overnight camps are available for Year 3–6 and Year 7–12 students, while day camps cater to K–6. For more information and registrations, visit crucamps.com.au .

Motiv8Sports is running its high energy Super Camp these April school holidays, offering a mix of sport, music, street culture and dance designed to create an exciting atmosphere for students from Kindy to Year 6.

For more information, please visit www.motiv8sports.com.au .