Palmerston Christian School50 Waler Road Palmerston Palmerston NT0830 Tel: 08 8932 3377 Fax: 08 8932 3440 Email: admin. pcs@ntschools. net Website: www.pcs. nt.edu.au Key Details Type: Independent Level: Combined Gender: Coed Religious Affiliation: Christian Early Learning: Yes Learning Extension: Yes International Students: Yes Scholarships: Yes Welcome to Palmerston Christian School Palmerston Christian School began in 1988 with a vision to offer exceptional education from a Christian perspective to the fast developing Palmerston area. The school is unique in that is is not governed by a church or denomination but by an Association of Christian Parents. PCS offers 150 positions in Primary school (T-6) and 100 positions the Middle school (7-9). The school council implemented a ‘small is beautiful policy in 1992 to accentuate the benefits of a caring community to our students. Around the school grounds it is not an uncommon sight to see senior students playing games with younger children or the younger children running up to hold the hands of older students or staff. Such is the caring atmosphere that exists at PCS. There is a sense of family and belonging that allows children to develop socially in a non threatening way. The school recognizes that this aspect is an attribute to be cherished in any school and seeks to continue to nurture this healthy positive environment. Our Vision To serve parents and students through the process of nurturing and educating children in an environment where Christ is central thereby enabling them to be the people that God has called them to be. Palmerston Christian School is a Christian educational community committed to excellence in learning and pastoral care founded on Scriptural beliefs values and behaviour. Secure Foundations The school supports the belief that the foundations laid in the early childhood section are critical to the success of all future learning. The Transition class receives only one intake each year for children who are five or turning five during semester 1. This allows for a structured and sequential approach to early literacy and numeracy at this crucial stage in a child’s development. In building upon these foundations the school is able to demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards. Middle School To cater to the needs of young adolescents palmerston Christian School offers middle schooling from Years Seven to Nine. These particular years are critical for an adolescent where decisive patterns that are vital in study habits and social skills are often established. Through the careful selection of staff pCS aims to address this critical stage of the student’s development and offer appropriate teaching and care. Apart from ensuring a stronger connection and caring relationship between student and teacher there is also a commitment to upholding and pursuing high academic standards that has always been a feature of the school. Northern Territory Christian Schools Association Palmerston Christian School belongs to a system of schools governed by the NT Christian Schools Association. NTCSA schools are: • Araluen Christian College (Alice Springs)• Gawa Christian School (Elcho Island)• Litchfield Christian School (Darwin Rural Area)• Marrara Christian College (Darwin)• Nhulunbuy Christian School (Gove)• Palmerston Christian School (Palmerston)• Woolaning Homeland Christian College (Litchfield National Park) |