Farewell to JP Fleury

Last week we farewelled our wonderful and much-loved Band Director JP. The College was truly blessed and is grateful for his passion and expertise.  We wish him all the best in his new role closer to home. 

We held our first first Band session for 2021. Our new Band Director Mr Brendan Berlach met the College Band and is keen to continue to build on the solid foundations JP has established. There is a very exciting year of Music ahead!

If you are interested in joining one of the College Bands or in private music tuition, please fill in the enrolment form.

Private Music Tuition

Please access the Private Music Tuition Brochure for 2021 by clicking on this link:  Private Music Tuition Enrolment Form

New Singing Tutor - Ashlee Bennetts

"Hello my name is Ash and I’m a professional singer and songwriter from the Central Coast. I’ve had the opportunity to perform across Australia and internationally in the USA, as well as writing for myself and other artists. My singing school has been growing since 2017 and I am incredibly excited to bring my singing lessons to your school. If you like singing, want to improve on your performance or vocal techniques or even perhaps get some assistance with your songwriting, let your music teachers know or send me an email at ash@ashraemusic.com for any enquiries on my lessons. You can find my music and socials here. Can’t wait to hear from you!! Blessings, Ash" 

Secondhand Uniform Shop - Weeks 3 and 4 

Most of you will be aware that the school was hosting a secondhand uniform shop outside the back of the Administration building on a monthly basis (pre-COVID). This was staffed by generous parents (Glenda Carter, Kay Soede and others).

Given that there is a significant amount of stock that has built up over the Christmas holidays, and the beginning of the year is a peak demand period, we will host a temporary "pop-up shop" in room A1 (end of the building adjacent to Administration).

Subject to demand, the secondhand uniform shop will run for two weeks with a third week and additional days/times made available if required.

The shop will open during the following time slots:

Monday 8 February 2:30pm – 3:15pm   

Tuesday 9 February 8:20am – 9:00am

Thursday 11 February 2:30pm – 3:15pm

Friday 12 February 8:20am – 9:00am

Monday 15 February 2:30pm – 3:15pm

Tuesday 16 February 8:20am – 9:00am

Thursday 18 February 2:30pm – 3:15pm

Friday 19 February 8:20am – 9:00am

Please visit or phone Reception on 4363 1266 to book a time.

To ensure COVID safety please note the following:

• Maximum of two customers in the shop at any time.
• Please practise social distancing.
• Credit card payment preferred.
• Please queue and wait to be invited inside.
• Bookings only – made through reception please.

Library News

Scholastic Book Club

It’s a new year and a great time for students to KICK-START their reading habits and routines.

BOOK CLUB ISSUE 1: Please order by Thursday 18 February 2021

Books are delivered to your child’s classroom in Primary School. Secondary orders will come to the Library. A guide for parents is provided on Book Club_Guide_for_parents. Parents can place orders: Click here to order.

Story Time is back

We will be meeting for stories, craft and fun in the Library at 9.15am on Monday mornings, during the school term. This is a fun time for pre-schoolers and their parents. Parents will need to sign in at the office. Due to COVID restrictions on numbers please RSVP by calling the College office on 43631266 or email.We will also sanitise as we enter the Library. We look forward to seeing you there. Click this link for the Story Time schedule. 

Library Monitors 

Years 5 and 6 students are invited to become Library monitors. These students would come once a week to help with Ipads or craft, shelve books and help younger students find books. Interested students can ask Mrs van Wyk for more information.

Library Lovers’ Week

In Weeks 3 and 4 Secondary English classes can book into the Library for speed book dating. This coincides with Library Lovers’ week, reminding students to love books and their library.

Position Vacant

Normal Operating Times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during the School Term:

8:30am - 11:00am

(Closed Wednesdays)

Afternoons by appointment only. Contact (02) 4367 9954

gpcc@alinta.com.au

Munchery News

The Munchery is open for business every day from 8:00am – 2:00pm and accept lunch orders from students and staff across the counter and also electronically.  A comprehensive, healthy selection of food is available for recess and lunch. The Munchery have been approved to operate following the COVID-19 restrictions. 

Lunch orders can be placed online each morning prior to 8:30am.

The Munchery have partnered with Munch Monitor (www.munchmonitor.com) to provide an online ordering and payment system. Parents access this system by browsing the Munch Monitor site at https://www.munchmonitor.com 

Username: greenpoint        Password: munch2251

Book at EXTEND for 2021 (Before and After School Care)

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/children (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 Trader

Variety Heart Scholarships

Variety Heart Scholarships support kids with a demonstrated talent who are living with a disability, chronic illness or financial hardship, to pursue their dreams and realise their true potential. Scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded in Sport or the Arts and can be used for a range of things including uniforms and equipment, coaching and lessons and other expenses. Please click on link for more information:
Variety Heart Scholarship

Year 7 Girls Expressive Art Workshop

A space for teens to explore the emotional challenges of starting a new phase in Secondary School run by Heart and Mind Collective. Please click on this link for more information: Y7_Girls_Art_Workshop.

Uniforms for Sale

3 x Junior Secondary School girls white formal shirts, size 14, two in very good condition, one has some spots of ink - $50 for all three.

Please contact 0429131073

If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader, please email details to Justine Collins at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au

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