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.
Positions Vacant
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Equipped for life
ICT ADMIN ASSISTANT
Permanent Part Time - 4 days per week (during school terms only)
We are currently seeking an Administration Assistant to join our ICT team.
The successful applicant should possess the following:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer and typing skills
- A positive proactive attitude
Experience working within an education setting would be highly desirable
The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of our College.
For full details and criteria regarding the position, please refer to the full job descrition available on the College website, along with prospectus and application form.
Applications close on Wednesday 3 March 2021 and are to be submitted online through the College website - https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/work-with-us/current-vacancies.
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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.
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 Wednesday 5 March 2021 and are to be submitted online through the College website - https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/work-with-us/current-vacancies.
Busways Service - Temporary changes
Temporary changes to Busways services, bus numbers 2598 pm service (Kincumber, MacMasters Beach) and 2534 PM Services (Killcare, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe). Normal services will resume from Monday 1 March 2021.
For further information please click on the following links: Busways Service 2598 - PM Service and Busways Service 2534 - PM Service
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 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
Green Point Christian College has a vibrant Music Tutor Program offering tuition in a wide range of instruments, and catering from the beginner to the advanced student.
Please visit our website below to download an electronic enrolment form to complete and email to the College. This can be downloaded and filled in electronically using Adobe Acrobat (note that internet browser PDF readers will reduce functionality and including the digital signature option).
Alternatively you can down and print the brochure and return to the College Reception.
Student Contributions in The Messenger
We encourage students to email contributions for our weekly newsletter. It may be a short story, a poem, an achievement or award (sporting, scouts, Duke of Ed etc). Please email to jcollins@gpcc.nsw.edu.au for consideration of inclusion in The Messenger.
Library News
Windmill Makerspace Challenge
Students will complete the challenge in the Library at lunchtime in Week 6. Students must sign up at the Library during Week 5 in order to find out their challenge day.
Story Time for Pre-schoolers
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.
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
Headspace - Gosford
Headspace National is hosting free mental health education sessions for parents and carers of yung people. Please click on link for more information: Headspace parent and carer flyer
Free lower limb assessments
The University of Newcastle Podiatry Clinic at Wyong hospital is offering children age 0-17 free lower limb assessments. Appointment times: Mondays from 2:30pm to 4.45pm until 31 May 2021.
Children will be assessed by final year students, supervised by a Podiatrist. Assessment can include foot, ankle, leg and knee problems. Common reasons for consultation include warts, heel pain, night-time leg pains, rehab after ankle sprain and advice about flat feet. Advice can also be offered on footwear and normal development. For more information, or to make a booking, please call 43947280. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all patients and parents/carers will be given face masks to wear for the appointment.
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
Police Citizens Youth Club - Umina Beach
The month of February PCYC Umina Beach will celebrate our 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone we are holding an OPEN DAY for the local community to formally celebrate the 20 amazing years we have been here at Umina Beach.
DATE: 26th February 2021 TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm (Formalities to proceed from 3:00pm).
WHERE: PCYC UMINA BEACH - 101 Osborne Ave, Umina Beach.
For further information please click on this link: PCYC Umina Beach 20 Year Celebrations.
CRU Camps
CRU School holiday camps, there are 12 different holidays adventues to choose from. Click on link for more information.
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
Church service times
9:30am – Worship Centre
6:00pm – Jacaranda Room
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.
Website: www.gpbc.net.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/ 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.