Head of Secondary
Mr Steve Lobsey | Head of Secondary
Year 11 have final exams in 7 weeks and finish up their year. Next term they begin their HSC Courses. This makes this term also a significant time in the life of the school, where we farewell one Year 12 cohort and welcome in another. Included in this is the commissioning our new Prefects which you can read about below.
This week has been very busy for our staff, who have helped advise Years 8 and 10 students in relation to their subject choices on Tuesday night, and followed this up with a Parent Teacher Interview night on Thursday. I am thankful to our passionate and committed staff who sacrifice a great amount of time for their students.
2023/24 Prefects
Last term, almost 30 Year 11 students applied to be Prefects in 2024 and the decision on who would serve in this role was a difficult one. We would like to congratulate the following students who have been selected as 2024 College Prefects and look forward to seeing them grow in their student leadership role.
Congruatulations to:
Gemma B, Alex B, Owen B, Daniel d L, Aiden D, Kaylah G, Lucas H, Zara L, Sunday M, Grace R, Amelia R, Matthew T, Imogen W, Katinka W
In Week 3, the students will take part in a Leadership Camp and this will help determine who our 2024 School Captains will be.
The College has received NAPLAN reports for all students who participated in NAPLAN in 2023. Reports have been posted this week. If parents and carers have not received the report by 4 August, please contact the Deputy Principal, Mrs Jane McLarty; jmclarty@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Please note that from 2023, proficiency standards replace the previous reporting of student NAPLAN results that used numerical bands and the national minimum standard. A fact sheet explaining the results is included in the results envelope.
What are proficiency standards?
Proficiency standards describe what students are expected to know and should be able to do in literacy and numeracy at the time of NAPLAN.
Students’ results are measured against 4 levels of proficiency:
- Exceeding
- Strong
- Developing
- Needs additional support.
Student-Parent-Teacher-Interviews for students in Years 7 to 12 with their parents/carers are being held from 4:00pm to 8:30pm as follows:
IN-PERSON MEETINGS - Tuesday 1 August 2023 in the MPC.
Our preference would be for students to attend together with their parents.
Booking Appointments
IN-PERSON meetings - BOOKINGS CLOSE 4pm on Monday 31 July.
Log into Parent Lounge to book appointments in the usual way.
For in-person appointments, please take care to book the IN-PERSON date.
The easiest way to learn how to book your appointment is to watch the short video Booking Parent Teacher Interviews in Parent Lounge | Tassweb (vids.io) once you have accessed your account.
Please note - Mr David Russell will be available on the evening for parents and students wishing to see the Careers Advisor. Please phone reception 4369 1266 to make appointments with Mr Russell.
On some occasions (where classes rotate for example), you will not see appointments available. If you would especially like to speak to a particular teacher regarding behavioural matters, please phone reception so we may book an appointment manually.
Please email Gretchen Taylor gtaylor@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions.
Science and Engineering Challenge
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM* outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors.
Through the Challenge, our students experienced aspects of Science and Engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment.
The Challenge runs a range of programs but focuses on inspiring students in Year 10 to consider a future career in science and engineering by choosing to study the enabling sciences and mathematics in Years 11 and 12.
Another great year was had with our current Year 10 students.
