You Win or You Learn

Teachers and parents share common goals for the students at GPCC. We all want the students to thrive, be happy, develop resilience, build great memories of school and to learn in a way that equips them for life.

Failure is an important part of this journey. While in the short term we would prefer to not experience failure (or see our children experience failure) the truth is that learning happens at a faster rate if we experience some failure along the way. It is a sign that we are extending ourselves beyond what we can do at this time.

When we protect kids from failure, we are keeping them in the ‘safe zone’ where they succeed at things they already know how to do. To move into the zone where learning occurs, students need to be doing things they cannot yet do, which will lead to some failure.

Failure can also occur through lack of effort, so it is important to keep this as part of the context of student performance. But in situations where your child tries something they find difficult, I would encourage you to celebrate it with them. Tell them you are so proud of them and talk about it as a learning experience, not a failure. 

Moving through challenging situations knowing that failing is a natural part of the process will help students learn faster and progress more quickly. It will also develop resilience as they grow in confidence to attempt new things knowing it is OK to not get it right on the first go. This will be an important part of equipping them for life after school.

Music Tutor Concert

Last week we held a Music Tutor Concert for students currently involved in the Music Tutoring Program to showcase their hard work. It was a fabulous night. The students did an amazing job and it was great so see so many parents and siblings there to cheer them on.

If you are interested in our music tutoring program, please contact Mr Daniel Friend via email daniel.friend@gpcc.nsw.edu.au

Bali Life Fundraiser

Last Thursday the Bali Life Service team with the help of Year 11, held a bake sale to raise money for the Bali Life Foundation. Many students and staff baked scrumptious treats and just about every treat was sold! A total of $956.34 was raised. The money will go towards purchasing 5 air conditioners for classrooms at the Bali Life Foundation. Please keep our team in your prayers as we continue our final preparations before we depart on Wednesday 26 June. 

Interschool CRU

On Wednesday 29 May students from Years 7-12 attended Interschool CRU, hosted at Wyong Christian Community School, we had around 12 students from our school amongst those from all around the coast. It is always amazing seeing others from different communities joined together in faith. The worship was brilliant, mixing the joyful praise that we have as Christians to the deep, sentimental love we share with our Lord. We were treated to a talk on a well-known bible passage of Peter stepping out on the water, and it’s that story that reminds us of the willingness we need to step out and stand in our faith.

Owen Blair (Year 12) 

Upcoming Years 8 and 10 Subject Information Evenings 

Students and parents are invited to join us at our upcoming Subject Information Evenings, please see details below.