Head of Secondary
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.