Established in 1985, Penrith Christian School provides a comprehensive and distinctly Christian education for a diverse range of students from Preparatory (Pre-School) to Year 12. The school provides opportunities for students to develop across the academic, social, physical and spiritual domains. Special programs are offered for students with special and remediation needs, as well as gifted and talented students. A dedicated team of professional staff work collaboratively towards providing a safe and supportive environment for students, in order that they may attain their potential as personal learners. The school has a strong connection with “Missions” with links to both overseas and local organisations providing service opportunities for students. The school is committed to delivering a 21st-century education, with programs taking advantage of the latest technologies available to provide a range of course delivery options, including Senior College trade courses and extensive HSC subjects.
Facilities: Penrith Christian School is a ministry of ImagineNations Church and offers panoramic views of the Blue Mountains in a semi-secluded and relaxed setting on 12.5 hectares near the Northern Road exit of the M4 Motorway. The school offers state-of-the-art air-conditioned facilities including spacious classrooms and general learning areas, computer labs, music and recording studio, creative arts and drama studio with kiln and small theatre, photography darkroom with access to digital media, library, auditorium with stadium seating up to 1000 people, food technology and hospitality lab, textiles room, wood and metal technology workshop, trades centre, science labs, senior study room, canteen, all-purpose hall and fitness centre, sports oval, basketball and tennis courts, grass and sealed netball courts, Prep–Year 2 play equipment, Primary shaded assembly area, shaded and grassed recreation areas within spacious grounds.
Subjects Years 7 and 8: Biblical Studies, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, Human Society & Its Environment, Languages (Japanese), Learning About Learning, Mathematics, Music, Personal PD/H/PE, Science, Visual Arts.
Electives Years 9 and 10: Commerce, Design & Technology, Drama, Food Technology, Industrial Technology (Wood), Information Software Technology, Language (Japanese), Music, Physical Activities & Sports Studies, Textiles & Design and Visual Arts.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Ancient & Modern History, Biology, Business Services (VET), Business Studies, Chemistry, Children’s Services (VET), Community & Family Studies, Construction (VET), Dance, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English including Ext 1 and Ext 2, Entertainment Industry (VET), Geography, Hospitality Operations (VET), Industrial Technology (Multi Media), Information Technology (VET), Network Management, Legal Studies, Mathematics including Ext 1 and Ext 2, Music, PD/H/PE, Physics, Photography, Society & Culture, Textiles Technology and Visual Arts.
Sport: Penrith Christian School is passionate about sport and values the benefit it brings to the general wellbeing of students. The school endeavours to provide a rich and varied sports program in conjunction with the structured skill development program offered through Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Cross-country, swimming and athletics carnivals provide opportunities to participate at local, zone and state levels.
Extracurricular activities: Band, Before-and-After-School Care including Vacation Care, camps, chess, choir, community service, debating, dance eisteddfod, drama, mission trips, photography, technology, tuition including English, mathematics and science.
Welfare and personal development: Penrith Christian School is committed to student welfare, the building of a strong community, and to developing strong Christian character in students. Programs include Life Skills (Prep to Year 10), Daily Pastoral Care and Devotion (Years 7 to 12) and Weekly Chapel (Prep to Year 12). There is also a school counsellor, careers adviser and special needs teachers. The school maintains a strong emphasis on growth of the whole person in spirit, soul and body.