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The best education money can’t buy

29 Feb 2024

For 175 years NSW public schools have prepared the children of today to succeed and build better communities for tomorrow. Across almos...

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Swim School and Water Safety Program

18 Oct 2023

Monday 23 October - Friday 3 November 2023 Students who are participating in the 10 day swimming program at Ripples Pool Penrith studen...

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Year 7 2025 Selective High School Applications

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Restoration of the Historic School Bell

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Education Week 2023

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The best education money can’t buy

29 Feb 2024

For 175 years NSW public schools have prepared the children of today to succeed and build better communities for tomorrow. Across almos...

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Swim School and Water Safety Program

18 Oct 2023

Monday 23 October - Friday 3 November 2023 Students who are participating in the 10 day swimming program at Ripples Pool Penrith studen...

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Year 7 2025 Selective High School Applications

09 Oct 2023

Applications are now open for Year 5 students seeking to enrol in a selective high school in 2025. Key dates: Applications for Year 7 e...

From the department

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The best education money can’t buy

29 Feb 2024

For 175 years NSW public schools have prepared the children of today to succeed and build better communities for tomorrow. Across almos...

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Swim School and Water Safety Program

18 Oct 2023

Monday 23 October - Friday 3 November 2023 Students who are participating in the 10 day swimming program at Ripples Pool Penrith studen...

/News category

Year 7 2025 Selective High School Applications

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Restoration of the Historic School Bell

Upcoming events

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Friday

June

4/5R Assembly

Date: 27 June
Time: 2:15-3:15 PM
Location: Penrith Public School

Parents and carers from this class welcome. Please enter the school via the Doonmore Street gate closest to the school hall

Monday

June

Athletics Carnival

Date: 30 June
Time: 9:45 AM-2:15 PM
Location: Penrith Public School

Dear Parents and Carers The Penrith Public School Athletics Carnival will be held on school grounds and on the Penrith Selective High School oval. Date: Monday 30 June 2025 Time: Parents and carers can enter at 9:30 AM Entry Point: Please enter via the Doonmore Street gate near the canteen. All other gates will remain closed. What to Bring: Lunch, a snack, a drink bottle, a school hat and sneakers Throughout the day, students will participate in a variety of exciting activities. Running races and long jump will take place on the high school oval. Spectators will be able to view these events from the southern side of the oval, closest to the fence. Entry is via the internal school gate near the basketball courts. Novelty events and high jump will be held on the primary school basketball courts and grass area. The remaining novelty events and discus will take place in the field across the road. Lunch orders can still be made via the Spriggy app for your child on Monday. The canteen will be open for parents and carers on the day. A limited selection of hot items will be available. If you would like to sign your child out at the end of the carnival, please inform their age group teacher who will provide you with an exit slip. If your child will be signed out by someone other than their primary carer (such as a grandparent) please notifiy the school in writing via email by Friday 27 June. Children can only leave with an authorised person. All parents and carers can exit via the Doonmore Street gate near the canteen, as all other gates will remain closed throughout the day. In the event of wet weather, we will assess the situation and notify parents and carers via School Bytes and the school website as soon as practicable. Please be aware that, if the event is postponed, it will be a regular school day. We look forward to seeing you there and cheering on students as they participate in this event.

Friday

July