Community News
Open Day 25 February 2021
Please note our upcoming Open Day on Thursday 25 February is now scheduled out of school hours from 5:00pm. A COVID-Safe Plan is in place and this event will be postponed or cancelled if need be to comply with Public Health Orders.
The Open Day and Tour is especially fashioned for new families who will benefit from an introduction and first look around Green Point Christian College.
If you know of any friends or family who are interested, please encourage them to register via the website - Green Point Christian College GPCC | Open Day & Tour February 2021
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar, Angela Sheather, via registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au or by phoning the College on 4363 1266.
School Photography Days
Tuesday 2 March 2021 (Primary students)
Tuesday 9 March 2021 (Secondary students)
Thursday 11 March 2021 (sibling and absentees) 8:30am - 12:00pm
Dear Parents/Carers
School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Advancedlife Photography. Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed, if possible it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related
to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.
Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online using our school’s unique nine digit advancedorder code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.
Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before the photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed. Sibling photo envelopes are available from reception.
Please ensure that your child/ren are dressed in their formal school uniform in accordance with our Uniform Policy on photo day, if they have PASS, Sport or Gross Motor they will need to bring their PE uniform to change into after school photos. Please click on these links to view our Primary_School_Uniform_Requirements and Secondary_School_Uniform_Requirements.
NEW
advancedlife now offers Latitude Pay! To take advantage of LatitudePay and split the cost of your order into 10 small easy payments, simply order your school photos online as usual, set up a Latitude Pay account in just a few clicks and pay no interest or fees when you pay according to your payment schedule; it’s that easy.
Three easy ways to purchase:
- LatitudePay – Click on the link below, set up an account during the online order process and split your payments across 10 weeks with no interest or fees, if you pay on time
- Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
- Cash – complete the envelope supplied and return it to our photographer on photo day.
School photography information:
- Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
- Sibling Photos - Do not forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide the school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so the school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at GPCC.
- Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
- Package delivery - photographic packages will be returned for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Green Point Christian College for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind.
Green Point Chritian College unique nine digit Advancedorer code is:
519 XYK 496
Click here to order your photos
Private Music Tuition
Please access the Private Music Tuition Brochure for 2021 by clicking on this link: Private Music Tuition Enrolment Form
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 15 February 2:30pm – 3:15pm
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
BOOK CLUB ISSUE 1: Please order by Thursday 18 February 2021
Primary orders are delivered to your child's classroom. 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 meet 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.
Please sanitise hands as you enter the Library. We look forward to seeing you there. Click this link for the Story Time schedule.
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
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Equipped for life
DIRECTOR OF TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
Immediate start
Permanent full time position
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons able to work with all teachers K – 12 to enhance and improve their ability in the classroom to foster quality student learning. The position also carries a teaching load of FTE 0.4 (Primary or Secondary).
For full details and criteria regarding the position, please refer to the full Job Description available on the College website, along with prospectus and application form at Director of Teacher Development.
The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to teach under the ethos of our College.
Applications close on Friday 5 March 2021 and are to be submitted online via the application form.
School Buses
Bus companies have advised schools that all students would have receiving their new Opals cards and must tap on and off. For more information from Red Bus Service please click this link.
Uniform Shop
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.
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
Kincumber/Bensville Sea Scouts
Sea Scouts is an excellent way for children to build confidence, gain new friendships, learn life skills and have heaps of fun.
Please click on this link for more information:Become a Joey in 2021
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
Green Point Baptist Church
Attention Years 7-12 - Green Point Youth is back for 2021
Green Point Youth is held on Friday nights 7:30pm - 9:30pm on Friday nights. Sometimes we meet off site so please make sure you have a term planner or search for “Green Point Youth” on Facebook or Instagram to follow us for weekly updates. If you have any questions about GP Youth, please don’t hesitate to call GPBC’s Youth Pastor, Will Richards on 0424 278 948 or email at will@gpbc.net.au. We are very diligent about following all government guidelines on COVID-safe practices, and are committed to keeping everyone healthy and safe.
Website: www.gpbc.net.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/