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Mr Joel van Bentum | Principal
From Consumption to Contribution: A Reflection of Our Learning Community
At Green Point Christian College, we often emphasise the importance of contributing positively to our learning community. It’s a phrase frequently heard in assemblies and classrooms—but it’s worth pausing to ask: what does it truly mean?
In today’s culture, which often prioritises consumption over contribution, we find ourselves swimming against the current. Consumption tends to be passive—we scroll, watch, purchase, and absorb. We are shaped by what others create, and over time, we can become comfortable simply receiving.
Contribution, however, is different. It is active. It involves giving, building, serving, and engaging. It demands effort, vision, and sacrifice. It calls us to look beyond ourselves and to live with intention and purpose.
Though harder, contribution is far more life-giving.
Jesus Christ offers us the ultimate example. His life was marked by constant contribution—healing, teaching, feeding, encouraging, and ultimately giving Himself fully for the sake of others. In that single act of redemptive love, the world was changed forever.
In a world increasingly echoing the message “take what you can,” Jesus’s life boldly declares, “give what you’ve been given.” As a Christian learning community, we are called not only to embrace this truth in theory but to live it out daily.
The challenge to contribute begins here—in the small moments of school life: showing kindness to a peer, taking initiative in group work, offering encouragement, or stepping into leadership. It extends far beyond, as we consider how to use our gifts, time, and energy to make a meaningful difference in our families, neighborhoods, and the wider world.
At Green Point Christian College, our mission is to equip students for a life of redemptive action grounded in a Biblical perspective. That mission takes root when each of us chooses to contribute rather than consume.
So, let us keep asking ourselves: Are we consuming or contributing? Are we simply going with the flow, or stepping forward in faith?
We encourage our entire community—students, staff, and families—to live lives marked by contribution. It won’t always be easy, but it will always be worth it.
LEGO Robotics Competition
We are proud to share that five of our Year 6 students; Nathan, Kade, Henry, Lachlan and Poppy, recently represented our School at the LEGO® First League Robotics Competition. Competing against a wide range of schools from across the region, our students showcased outstanding teamwork, creativity and sportsmanship.
A special congratulations to Nathan and Poppy, who were both crowned overall winners of the Robotics Competition, an incredible achievement.
Reports and Parent/Teacher Interviews
In Week 10, you will receive a notification when your child’s semester one academic report is published. From now on, reports will be accessible through School Box instead of through Parent Lounge. We will be communicating the instructions of how to access reports in School Box shortly. You will notice that the report format has changed as a result of migrating to School Box as well as changes to the NSW Curriculum.
Parent teacher interview details:
When: Wednesday 30 July (Week 1 of Term 3) from 2:00pm - 6:00pm in your child's classroom
Bookings: Via the Parent Lounge. Bookings open Sunday, 20 July 12pm and close Tuesday, 29 July 12pm.
Don’t Miss Out – Book Now for the Rocketeers Winter Holiday Program
Student of the Week
Kingston A; KR, Mia M; KS,Lily P; 1G, Harry C; 1PN,Jesse N; 1S, Sienna A; 2G,Yuna Y; 2J, Summer W; 2K,Loveth P; 3M, Rita D; 3BM,Simeon S; 4H, Ava S; 4KM,Poppy E; 4P, Esther M; 5B,Sophie P; 5L, Bella H; 5T,Rosalie L; 6A, Lachlan H; 6B,Chloe L; 6SM
Character
At our assemblies, we’ve often explored the theme of character. It is shaped not by grand gestures, but by the everyday choices made by both students and staff. While some traits like honesty, kindness or diligence might come more naturally to some, all of us have the capacity to grow in character by choosing to act with integrity each day.
True character is revealed in the unseen moments—when there's no audience, no recognition, and sometimes there is even a cost to doing what’s right. It’s one thing to be honest when it’s easy, but quite another to tell the truth when a lie would be more convenient. It’s easy to be kind when it’s appreciated, but harder when no one notices. These quiet, often unnoticed decisions are where character is developed. Jesus reminds us of this in Luke 16:10:
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”
God sees what others miss, and He values integrity deeply. When we live with character, whether anyone is watching or not, we build trust, grow in resilience, and honour God with our lives.
Routine School Vaccinations – Online Consent Now Open
- Year 7 students are eligible for free vaccines against:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (dTpa)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Year 10 students are offered the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
GPCC School Vaccination Clinic Dates 2025:
| Year 7 - HPV and dTpa | Tuesday 1st July 2025 |
| Year 10 - Meningococcal/ACWY | Tuesday 2nd September 2025 |
How to provide consent:
- To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit: https://nswhealth.service-now.com/school
- Follow the steps to log in to your existing ServiceNSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. If you don’t have a ServiceNSW account, refer to ServiceNSW to create one.
- Update or confirm your personal details in ServiceNSW as required.
- Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child/ren. You will need to:
- Enter your child’s personal details
- Provide the Medicare card details for you and your child
- Read the linked Parent Information Sheet and privacy statement
- Provide consent
If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form directly from your child’s school.
The benefits of providing consent online:
- Easily update your child’s details
- Receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given
- Faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit
www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination
If you require information in your language, please visit:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx
Student Learning Interviews are an opportunity for Students and Parents to meet with their teachers and are being held in the Library from 4:00pm until 8:00pm for all Secondary (Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) students and their parents/carer.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Bookings open at Tuesday 22 July 2025 (during School Holidays) at 6pm via Parent Lounge. Bookings close at 4:00pm on the Monday prior to each event.
The easiest way to learn how to book your appointment is to watch the short video Booking Parent Teacher Interview once you have accessed your Parent Lounge account.
Careers Advisor: David Russell
Year 10, 11, 12 students and parents are invited to book an appointment with the Careers Advisor Mr David Russell who can provide information regarding careers and post school study. Please phone reception 4369 1266 or email office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au to book appointments.
Christian Ministry (Discovery)
Mrs Rebecca Gavin will be available during the afternoon. Parents and/orstudents are encouraged to come chat with Mrs Gavin if you have questions about the subject Discovery, Mission/Service Trips or other Christian Ministry. There is no need to book an appointment.
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
NSW Primary Futsal Champions of Champions
Well done to both our Junior and Senior Futsal Teams for the fine display of skill and sportsmanship at the recent NNSW Primary Futsal Champions of Champions tournament held at Niagara Park.
A huge thanks to both Mr Sneyd and Mr Brown for coaching the teams on the day. Please see report below:
Junior Team
The Year 3 and 4 boys recently competed in the Champions of Champions Primary Futsal Gala Day, playing with skill and teamwork. The team were undefeated in the pool matches, finishing first and progressing to the semi-finals, where they secured a solid 2–0 win over Medowie Christian School. In a tightly contested grand final, they faced Medowie Public School, whom they had beaten earlier in the day, but narrowly missed out on victory, falling 3–2. We are proud of their effort and the way they represented our school. - Mr Sneyd
Senior Team
Our students recently participated in the Futsal Gala Day and represented our school with pride, enthusiasm, and incredible teamwork. Throughout the day, they demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, worked cohesively as a team, and showed impressive endurance across multiple fast-paced games. There were some amazing saves and skilful plays that kept the energy high and spirits even higher.
While we didn’t progress to the semifinals the experience was a fantastic display of resilience, determination, and team spirit. We’re proud of how each student played and supported one another throughout the day. - Mr Brown
CIS Rugby Union Trials
Congratulations to Oscar J (Year 6) who attended the Primary Boys CIS Trials on Wednesday this week. Oscar performed well amongst some tough competition and can be proud of his effort.
Dates for your Calendar
Mr Chris Harris | Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
CSSA Open Boys Soccer
On Friday (22 June), the GPCC Open Boys team travelled to Valentine Sports Park to compete in the CSSA Secondary State Football Finals. The day had mixed results (0-0 draw against Inaburra, 2-1 loss to Oxford Falls, 6-0 win against Wagga Wagga), and the boys displayed class in all games to progress through to the Semi Finals where we faced a strong Mamre team. Sadly, the boys went down 2-0 and gracefully bowed out of the competition. This team has been a pleasure to coach over the past 12 weeks. We’ve had our ups and downs, cold mornings, and wet mornings, but nonetheless, this group have turned up and put in and it has been a very rewarding time for myself, and all the boys involved. It has been a great year of soccer at GPCC, and there are many more to look forward to with this group and the ones coming through. Thank you for a great year, Mr Partridge.
For upcoming Carnival, Sporting dates and further information, head to our Sports Page.
Wakakirri
Please refer to Schoolbox for all rehearsal schedules and important dates.
Mrs Nicole van Wyk and Mrs Judi Hurst | Teacher Librarians
Term 3: Save the Date
Week 5 of Term 3 is Book Week. The theme this year is 'Book an Adventure'. The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is also celebrating 80 years of Book Week celebrations. Primary students will have Literacy Day, Buddy Reading, Book Parade and Dress up, a teacher readers theatre, a BBQ and a fun fair. Secondary students will get a chance to Dress Up. More details to follow.
| Date | Event | Focus Audience |
| 13 August | Book Quick (Belmont Christian College) | Yrs 5-8 (selected teams) |
| 27 August | Literacy Day | K-6 |
| 28 August | Buddy Reading | K-11 |
| 29 August | Book Week dress up parade and fair | K-6 |
Term 3 Storytime
Preschool story time themes for Term 3 is below. Please register your interest with Nicole van Wyk: nvanwyk@gpcc.nsw.edu. See the flier for more information.
Scholastic Book Club- Issue 4
Issue 4 orders are closed. Orders should be out before the end of the term.
Online Library Resources
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First Nations Observances
During the second half of Term 2 each year there are three significant events for all Australians. Sorry Day, Reconciliation and NAIDOC. They are not just for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; these days are observances for everyone.
First Nations events open a conversation where all Australians can discuss our shared history, rich cultural experiences and find a way forward for a strong, inclusive Australia.
NAIDOC 2025
The theme for NAIDOC 2025 is ‘The next generation: Strength, vision & legacy’. It is about how the next generations can carry on the work of celebrating and reviving culture, increasing community awareness, and addressing government policies that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The next generation can build on the work of generations before them. This year also marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week celebrations, the first NAIDOC Week was in 1975.
Urayne Warraweena one of our NAIDOC visitors from Brewarrina also visited the school in 2021 to talk about culture and create artworks with the students. Urayne gifted the school with an amazing cheese knife set decorated by her and the artwork the students created with Urayne hangs in the E Block hallway.
| Tuesday 1 - Wednesday 3 July | Breawrrina Visitors: Urayne Warraweena, Lacey Boney, Bailee Nicholls | K-12 |
Cultural activities: Bush Foods, Art & Dance. |
| Term 2, Week 10. Wednesday 2 July |
NAIDOC Week: "The next generation: Strength, vision & legacy" |
K-12 LIFE. 12 noon |
Brewarrina Greetings. Presentation, Cultural Celebration, Community Engagement. 2.20pm |
Stuart consistently demonstrates commitment and faithfulness through his positive, servant-hearted attitude. Each day, he shows genuine care for our students, always seeking to create rich, engaging learning experiences through his PE and Sport lessons.
Whether it's leaving before sunrise for Gala Days or returning long after others have gone home, Stuart goes above and beyond without hesitation. He models the love and care of Jesus with humility, gentleness, and quiet strength, making a lasting impact on our College community.
Thank you, Stuart, for all that you do.
HSC Trial Exam Volunteers
Term 2
Friday 4 July - Last day Term 2
Term 3
Monday 28 July - Students Commence Term 3
Friday 26 September - Last Day Term 3
Term 4
Monday 13 October - Students commence Term 4
Wednesday 10 December - Last Day Term 4 for students
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2026 TERM DATES
Please see link below for 2026 term dates
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Holiday Programs
Green Point Community Notices
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Green Point Baptist Church
Services: 9:30am Worship Service, 6:00pm Service
Services continue to be available online each week.
If you would like to place an community advertisement in the Green Point Community Notices, please email details to our Messenger Editor, Christina Hutchinson at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
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