Community News
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our motto is “Equipped for Life”
- Property Manager (full time) commencing mid Term 2 2023 https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/property-manager
- Human Resources Coordinator - Permanent 4-5 days per week https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/human-resources-coordinator
- Finance Officer - Permanent Full Time https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/finance-officer
NAPLAN Online 2023
Wednesday 15 March - Monday 27 March
The National Assessment Program Literacy And Numeracy assesses students’ current competency in skills learnt through engagement in their regular school curriculum.
Each student in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will complete Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy assessments during the testing window. Student who miss a test will be required to make it up upon their return to school.
Our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. All tests will be completed via this online platform except for Writing in Year 3. Students will require headphones for the tests. Please ensure they come to school prepared with functioning headphones each day.
To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the NAPLAN public demonstration site https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/public-demonstration-site
Students with a disability have access to provisions to assist in overcoming difficulties that may create a disadvantage. Such provisions include additional time, small group testing format and rest breaks. These provisions are reflective of what is required in the general classroom and as such allocation of provisions is determined by classroom teachers. Parents will be notified in coming weeks if their child is eligible.
If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online or disability provisions, please contact Mrs Sarah Brown at the College – on 02 4363 1266 or at sbrown@gpcc.nsw.edu.au, or read the attached NAPLAN pamphlet by clicking the link below.
Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Week, Mrs Amber Erasmus from our HSIE Department.
Amber was instrumental (along with Justine Collins) in leading the girls through devotions each morning, took the girls for walks, sorted out and averted any relationship issues, cooked for the masses, washed clothes, made sure they had sunscreen on and were suitably dressed, prepared all manner of things that were helpful for the trip and basically played mum to 15 girls over a week.
Amber also put in a significant amount of extra work setting up the Aboriginal Studies subject for Years 11/12, doing research reading widely, speaking with people and preparing the program.
She also initiated and organised the day program for GPCC Aboriginal students in 2022 which is also being planned for this year. She is a active member of our Reconciliation Committee.
Amber is a valued member of our Green Point Christian College community.
The Fathering Project – Father & Son Sports Evening
Our new Sports Court is opening this month so we are gathering our Father’s and Son’s for our first Fathering Project event for 2023.
We will do some fun games together on the new Sports Courts and Oval, share in a BBQ dinner, and hear a few words of encouragement on being good sports.
For catering purposes please book free tickets for any adults and children attending.
Date: Thursday 30 March 2023
Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/father-son-sports-evening-tickets-568895199857
GPCC OSHC Provider - Camp Australia
Uniform Shop
2023 Uniform Shop Trading hours
UNIFORM SHOP CHANGE IN TRADING HOURS
From Monday 6 March the Alinta Uniform Shop trading hours at GPCC are changing to now open from 8:00am on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
This is in response to requests from families for an earlier opening to allow purchases before school start time, and before parents need to start their workday.
Note that the closing time will be 10.30am on these days, and the shop is still operating one afternoon a week being Wednesday 1.30pm to 4.00pm.
Monday: 8:00am - 10:30am
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 10:30am
Friday: 8:00am - 10:30am
For the price list and further information on ordering through Alinta, please visit our website – https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/uniform
The Munchery Canteen Operations and Menu
Click on link to access: THE MUNCHERY MENU
All students are strongly encouraged to order online. However, over the counter sales will also available.
Please visit the GPCC website for the link to The Munchery portal: https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/community/the-munchery-canteen
Parent Lounge Details
The College has a legal requirement to keep our records up to date.
Please review your details on Parent Lounge to ensure that all your information is correct. This includes medical information on your child/ren (only complete the immunisation question if your child is not immunised).
Please note: Should you require both parents/carers to receive SMS notifications, please tick the appropriate boxes.
Green Point Community Notices
River Convention
Please contact Mr Andrew McGillivray at amcgillivray@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions.
Central Coast Sydney Swans Super AFL Clinic
Niagara Park Ourimbah Dockers Junior AFL Club
COME TRY AFL Pre-Season Training - Tuesday 7th & 14th March at Willari Ave Reserve, Narara (opp Narara Valley Precinct Playground) from 4pm.
Our SEASON LAUNCH (and COME TRY event) will be held from 10am - 2pm on Sunday 19th March at Lisarow Sporting Precinct (The Ridgeway, Lisarow). There will the opportunity to learn some AFL skills, compete in a COLOUR RUN and generally have lots of fun! There will also be a sausage sizzle running for purchase.
Further details can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/niagaraparkdockers
Newcastle Esports Cup 2023
The Australian Esports League is hosting the Newcastle Esports Cup 2023 this 11-12th March at Central Leagues Club Charlestown.
The event will feature video game tournaments open to all ages and skill levels with popular games Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League and Mario Kart 8 running over Saturday. Plus for Sunday we will have a High School tournament for students to meet like-minded youth in the region, showcase their talent and participate in competition for the title of the Newcastle Esports champion of 2023.
Further details can be found at: https://www.ael.org.au/newcastle
Lemon Grove Netball Day
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Green Point Baptist Church
9:30am Worship Service
6:00pm Service
Services continue to be available online each week.
We are updating our Facebook page regularly with what's happening, so check it out: https://www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/