Principal's Welcome
At Peter Carnley Anglican Community School, we pride ourselves in creating a caring and engaging environment where students strive for their personal best.
AT A GLANCE
The PCACS Journey
At PCACS we prepare our students for a fulfilling life based on strong values and character. We want our young people to make good choices and to understand the responsibility of belonging to a flourishing community.
School Vision and Mission
To challenge and inspire a community of purposeful learners who are engaged, caring, connected and aspirational.
School Facilities
Our PCACS Wellard Campus was established in 2007. Ten years later, in 2017, the School community grew when PCACS opened a second Campus located in Calista, dedicated to our Pre Kindergarten to Year 1 students.
LEARNING AT PCACS
Purposeful Education
throughout the whole school journey
Early Learning
Pre Kindergarten - Year 1
Early Learning
The Early Learning Campus at Calista provides a unique opportunity for the Pre Kindergarten to Year 1 students to engage in purposeful learning in a custom built environment.
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Junior School
Year 2 - Year 6
Junior School
Junior School at the Wellard Campus provides rich and age appropriate engagement, exploration, wonder and learning for your child. We seek to develop excellence, respect, belonging and spirituality for all members of our community.
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Senior School
Year 7 - Year 12
Senior School
Senior School at the Wellard Campusl provides a dynamic, engaging and purposeful learning journey for students in Years 7-12.
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Early Learning
Pre Kindergarten - Year 1
Early Learning
The Early Learning Campus at Calista provides a unique opportunity for the Pre Kindergarten to Year 1 students to engage in purposeful learning in a custom built environment.
Discover ELC at the Calista Campus
Junior School
Year 2 - Year 6
Junior School
Junior School at the Wellard Campus provides rich and age appropriate engagement, exploration, wonder and learning for your child. We seek to develop excellence, respect, belonging and spirituality for all members of our community.
Discover the Junior School
Senior School
Year 7 - Year 12
Senior School
Senior School at the Wellard Campusl provides a dynamic, engaging and purposeful learning journey for students in Years 7-12.
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THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Our Programmes
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School offers a variety of programmes to cater to the varying interests of our students within our school community.
DAY IN THE LIFE
Opportunity at PCACS
Take a look into a day in the life of a PCACS student.
7.30AM
Monday
On Monday mornings, Everly goes to EXTEND for Before School Care. After a nutritious breakfast she engages in a variety of play based activities with her friends.
10.00AM
Monday
During the explicit literacy block, Everly participates in partnered reading to develop her fluency. They take turns reading aloud and coaching one another to sound out unknown words.
11.00AM
Monday
Following reading, Everly is engaged in a Phonics warm up. The lesson starts with a warm up where all students contribute through choral reading and frequent opportunities for student res...
2.10PM
Monday
In the afternoon, Everly finishes the day with Physical Education. All learning is based around learning the fundamental movement skills through maximum participation.
8.00AM
Tuesday
Before school, Bryson is a member of the Voyager band, which includes students from Year 7 to 10. It's a great way for students to interact across year levels while enjoying a shared inte...
8.20AM
Tuesday
To start the School day Bryson attends PCG. This is a time that promotes wellbeing; for Bryson to connect and enjoy the company of his peers.
10.00AM
Tuesday
On Tuesdays during Woodwork, Bryson and his class are working on a woodwork project, crafting a car with intricate moving parts.
1.00PM
Tuesday
During mathematics, Bryson was doing independent learning; applying his mathematical knowledge and skills to solve complex problems.
8.15AM
Friday
On Friday before school Anna works in the Carnley's Cuppas coffee van. She has been a Barista since acquiring her skills at the end of Year 10.
10.00AM
Friday
During Senior English, Anna is analysing complex texts and developing her critical thinking and writing skills.
11.00AM
Friday
In Physics, Anna is using a prism to dissect light; studying its dispersion and how it splits into its component colours.
4.00pm
Friday
As a part of her role as Lindbeck House Captain, Anna organises House games for Senior School students, coordinating events that foster school spirit and friendly competition.
STAY CONNECTED
What’s happening
27 Mon
Back to routine: Why sleep is one of the most powerful learning tools we have
As we begin Term 3, many families are helping children transition back into school routines after the holidays. Combined with the colder weather and darker m...
24 Fri
Voyager Day Celebrates Curiosity, Collaboration and Challenge
Our annual Voyager Day welcomed a select group of Year 6 students who demonstrated strong academic potential and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Following...
25 Thu
End of Term 2 Principal’s Message
As we reach the end of Semester One, it is hard to believe how quickly the year is passing. It has been a busy and rewarding six months, filled with learning...
24 Wed
Founders’ Day 2026 Celebrated with Service, Friendship and Fun
Students, staff, families and special guests gathered on Friday 19 June to mark Founders’ Day, a much loved tradition that celebrated the School's heritage, ...