Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary

An End to Term 3

Once again, Term 3 has been like most of 2020 and caused us to think and rearrange what we have become so familiar with.

As I think back on all that we have achieved this term, I am super proud of the resilience and adaptability of our students.

Book Week – with a virtual parade and loads of amazing literacy activities, incursions, trips to the Secondary School and visits from specialist teachers running workshops, Chapel and Assemblies each week over video, and an in-house Athletics Carnival for both Infants and Primary.

As we have grown used to a slower pace, let us ensure that our lives do not become overcrowded and busy just for the sake of achieving more.

Summer Uniform

Uniform is an important part of demonstrating that we belong together and represents who we are as a College. Thank you for partnering with us as we teach our students the importance of respecting these uniform guidelines.

As the weather warms up, please ensure all students have a hat with them each day for sun protection.  Students are now permitted to wear their summer uniform if they would like to, as this week is the second week of a changeover period.  Summer uniforms will be compulsory from the start of Term 4.

Black socks are not part of our formal or sports uniform and should not be worn to school.  White socks are worn with the girls' uniform and sports uniform and boys are to wear grey socks.

Hats at School  

It is now compulsory for Primary students to wear their hats at recess, lunchtime and whenever outside during sport or play.  Please take time with your children to find and re-label their sun hats.

Head of School Awards

Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 8:

Jamie H, KDL; Remy W, KP; Siena E, 1G; Sophie S, 1PH; Zara L, 2G; Daniel C, 2J; Ella I, 3B; Bella H, 3K; Maria A, 4B; Alexia M, 4M; Charlotte W, 5D; Aaron T, 5H; Blake L, 5P; Sidney B, 6M and Reuben H, 6T.

Silver Awards  

Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Silver Award:

David S, KP; Eliana S, 4B; Jason P, 4M; Callum B, 5D; Lachlan F, 5D; Bronte Mc, 5H.

Super Silver Award:

Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Super Silver Award: Ruby D, 5H; Rebecca L, 5H.

Car Park

At GPCC, safety is always a priority.  One of the main risk factors at our College is the amount of cars and students at pick up in the afternoons.  For this reason, we have commenced a road safety campaign.  We are asking parents to support us in demonstrating good duty of care by following our car park and pick up guidelines:

1. Primary students should not walk across the car park without an accompanying adult.
2. Primary students should only be picked up from the Kiss and Drop or the bottom of the hill and are not allowed to walk to Beaties Road or 7/11 to meet parents/carers.
3. Students waiting at the Kiss and Drop need to be seated and observantly waiting to be picked up.
4. Students must follow the direction of teachers and grounds staff in relation to crossings and movement in the pick up areas.

Fruit and Vege Mufti!

This Friday students in Primary will be allowed to wear brightly coloured clothes to celebrate the end of Fruit and Vege Month.

We are encouraging all students to choose clothes in the same colour as their favourite fruit or vegetable (eg Blue for blueberries, green for snow peas) and bring that fruit or vegetable with them on Friday for crunch n sip.

There is no donation needed for this event.

Fruit & Veg Month 2020

Reduce fruit and vegetable waste

 GPCC is participating in Fruit & Veg Month 2020. This year’s theme is "Planet Fruit & Veg", because eating more fruit and veg is good for us and the planet. As part of Fruit & Veg Month we have been sending home information each week on how to "up the fruit and veg" at your place – for yourselves and the planet.

 Did you know that NSW households waste 1/3 of the fresh food (such as fruit and vegetables) they buy? Not only does this waste money it also wastes all the resources it took to grow and produce that food. And rotting food in landfill produces greenhouses gases. This resource has helpful hints on how to reduce fruit and vegetable waste, save money and help the planet.

If you require more information on what activities our school is doing for Fruit & Veg Month, please contact Mrs Munro, kmunro@gpcc.nsw.edu.au or your child’s teacher.

Primary Athletics Carnival - Stage 2 and Stage 3

Our Primary Athletics Carnivals for Years 3 and 4, and Years 5 and 6 was a HUGE success.

The sun was shining as our energetic Primary students headed for the oval to participate in an array of field events, including shot put, high jump and short sprints.

See the Sport section for more news.