School Zones

A reminder to all our parents that school zones remain in place for the safety of our children and families.  School zones operate on all gazetted school days, which are all days the school is open, even pupil free days.  School zones for our school will end on Thursday, 6 April 2023 and resume on Monday, 24 April 2023.

Complaints Resolution for Parents and Carers

Australian Parents Council

Australian Parents Council eNewsletter:

• Healthy Lunch Box Week
• Safer Internet Day
• Youth Advisory Groups
• Schools Upgrade Fund
• Clean Up Australia Day

Visit the link below to view the newsletter:

PCYC Safer Drivers Course

The Safer Drivers Course now have gift vouchers available:

• Gift vouchers cost $140 and can be purchased online through the PCYC website at

• Click on the Safer Drivers Course section
• Select Purchase Gift Card from tool bar, then follow the prompts
• The cards have a valid date for three years

Hunter Academy of Sport Softball Talent Development Program

The Hunter Academy of Sport Softball Talent Development Program operates as a development pathway for young Hunter Region softballers aspiring towards state selection.  It offers advanced skill development and is conducted in collaboration with both the Newcastle & District Softball Association and Softball NSW.  The program follows the FTEM Model of pathway development, from Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery of the sport.  Participants are also provided with information in sports education in areas such as, sport psychology, nutrition, injury management, strength and conditioning and motivation.

Athlete Benefits

The following benefits will apply to those selected in the softball program:

• Training Sessions to Further Develop Skills
• High Performance Fitness Training & Strength & Conditioning Program
• Access to a Network of Specialised Coaches
• Educational Sessions in Topics Such as Physiotherapy and Sports Psychology
• Participation in Inter-Academy Competitions run in conjunction with Softball NSW

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a position within the softball program, athletes must be:

Athletes must be born in 2007, 2008 & 2009 to be eligible.

• A resident within the Hunter region
• Attending School within the Hunter region
• A Financial Member of Softball NSW
• Athletes who have been or are selection into Softball NSW U16 and/or U18 State Squads are eligible to participate within parts of the HAS Academy Program subject to the approval of Softball NSW.

To nominate please click this link