Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary

It has been a great start to the year and it is wonderful to see the effort students have been putting into their studies and the many activities that have been happening around the College.  

On the whole, the standard of the uniform has improved as well as the attitude to wearing it correctly. Thank you for your support in this area. The purpose of uniform is to help foster the feeling of belonging and community in our College. It also helps students identify with Green Point Christian College as their school, and to take pride and ownership of the privilege of attending this school.

That being said, just a reminder that girls need to wear their skirts at the appropriate length that meets the standard of the Uniform Policy. Please remind your student of the need to meet this standard. I understand that the message in the media dictates how students want to be dressed, however as indicated the College uniform has a higher purpose. 

Students have been reminded that computers/laptops are to be used as tools at school and not as toys. If a student is unable to meet this requirement, it will result in the confiscation of a device.

Year 7 Camp 

It was great to visit the Year 7 camp yesterday and to see the enthusiasm of this wonderful group of students. A lot of fun was had by all. What a great bunch of new Secondary School students we have. Thank you to all the staff who attended and spent three days away from their families. 

School Vaccination Program

On Wednesday 24 February 2021, Central Coast Public Health will be offering all Year 7 students the following vaccinations:

Year 7 – Gardasil/HPV dose 1 and Boostrix dTpa (Diphtheria/Tetanus/Whooping Cough)

Vaccination packs were sent out earlier this week and need to be returned before 24 February. Permission by phone cannot be accepted.

There will be follow up vaccinations later in the year on 25 August 2021, for Dose 2 of these and any catch ups needed.

Students from Year 8 who returned consent forms last year and who missed either of the two doses, can catch up on 24 February when the nurses are here for Year 7.

Year 10 Meningococcal Vaccinations

These will be carried out on 5 May for Year 10 students and vaccination packs will be sent out closer to the date.

P Plate Drivers - Parking

P Plate drivers are not to park in the cain carpark. Rather, students are to park in the designated car park until the new P plater carpark is open. 

Parents, please do not park or pick up students in the student P plater carpark as it is dangerous for all involved. 

Communication

If you need to speak to a staff member regarding an academic issue, please make your first point of call the Class Teacher, followed by the Co-ordinator of the subject area. These two points of contact are the most effective, as they are the specialists in the subject.

If you have a general issue or a welfare issue, your first contact should be your child’s Year Advisor or a College Counsellor.  

If these contact people are unable to help or you have an emergency issue, then please contact the Head of Secondary. 

GPCC Secondary Swimming Carnival

When: Friday 26 February 2021

Venue: Mingara Leisure Centre

Time: Carnival will begin at 9:00am and conclude at 2:30pm 

What to wear/bring: House colours, sports uniform, recess and lunch 

Transport: All students are required to make their own way to and from the carnival.

If students require transport on the College bus, the first bus will depart GPCC at 8:30am (last bus will be departing at 8:50am) and return by 3:00pm.  

Please indicate on Parent Lounge (not at the Office) by Wednesday 24 February 2021 if your child requires bus transport. 

Parent Spectators: Due to the easing of some restrictions, parents will be able to spectate at this carnival, however they must spectate on either side of the pool or from the grass area (parents are not permitted in the grandstand). Parents must agree to adhere to the venue’s COVID-19 Condition of Entry. The venue has a limit for spectator attendance and once this is reached, parents will be turned away. 

Parents will need to indicate on the options on Parents Lounge if they are planning to attend. Parents will need to scan the QR code on arrival.

Carnival Assistance: If parents are able to assist on the day, please email Nathan Lambert at nlambert@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.

Years 11 and 12 Parent/Teacher Night – will be held Tuesday, 2 March 2021 for Years 11 and 12 (depending on COVID restrictions).

Year 7 Meet the Teacher and Faculty Night – will be held on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 in the MPC (depending on COVID restrictions). 

Secondary School Thanksgiving and Academic Assembly Awards

Congratulations to all our students who received awards at our Thanksgiving and Academic Assembly. 

Our Special Awards were presented to the following students: 

Dux of the College 2020: Cody B

Principal's Cup: Anthea D  

Nomination for OnSTAGE: Jemilla H and Emma H

Nomination and selection for ARTEXPRESS: Alex M