Community News
Prayer
We pray that “… the resting place of his love will become the very source and root of your life.”
Ephesians 3:17-19 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The prayer group meets on Fridays at 2:00pm. If you would like to join us, please contact the College Office on 4363 1266 beforehand for details. We pray for the Church and College community.
Secondhand Uniform Stall
The first secondhand uniform stall for the term will be on Wednesday 4 March 2020 from 2:30pm - 3:15pm.
Helpers are needed as at present we only have one person running the stall.
All items are $2, $5 and $10 for newer style uniforms. Good quality donations are gratefully appreciated and can be handed in to the College office or bring them to the stall. Mrs Glenda Carter
College Band
Music is a big part of the life at GPCC.
If you are a beginner or a more experienced musician, private music lessons are available with our qualified tutors.
We encourage our students to join one of our school bands, either the Primary School Band for Years 3 to 6 or the College Band for Years 7 to 12.
Our Music Information Evening is on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 5.00pm in the CAPA Theatre.
For more info, please email our Band Director, JP Fleury at band.director@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Open Day 27 February 2020
School Photography Dates
- Tuesday 3 March – Primary School
- Tuesday 10 March – Secondary School
- Thursday 12 March – Sibling/family photos and absentees (8:30am – 12:00pm)
SCHOOL PHOTO ORDER CODE: 519 XYK 496
SCHOOL PHOTO ORDER LINK: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=519XYK496
School photography days are coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using the envelope provided.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school;
- Do not forget to order your sibling photos now*;
- Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day;
- Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken;
- Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school’s advancedorder site (follow the link above) and your child’s advancedyou photo site.
*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs can only be taken of children enrolled at the College.
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Story Time Term 1 2020
Canteen
The Munchery
Welcome back for 2020. To save confusion, please update your child’s Year and class details in Munch Monitor. You will be prompted to do so when you log in.
Munch Monitor
New to Munch Monitor? Order your school lunches each morning before 8:30am via Munch Monitor from home, for a hassle free start to your mornings.
We have daily menu specials as well as popular items available every day of the week.
www.munchmonitor.com
Username: greenpoint
Password: munch2251
EXTEND Update
Free Foot and Leg Check
The University of Newcastle Podiatry Clinic at Wyong hospital is offering children age 0-17 free lower limb assessments.
Children will be assessed by final year students, supervised by a podiatrist. Children and their families can receive advice on footwear, flat feet, and normal development, and receive treatment of foot warts, foot and leg pain, walking problems, and night-time "growing pains".
When: Mondays from 2.45pm to 4.30pm from 2 March to 1 June, 2020.
To make a booking or for more information, please call 4394 7280.
Reminder Notice
SCHOOL STUDENT OPAL CARDS
- The 2020 School Student Transport Scheme moratorium period will run for four weeks, commencing 28 January 2020 and ending on 28 February 2020.
- The moratorium period is provided to allow eligible students who have not yet received a Student Opal Card to receive the card. The moratorium period does not negate the need for students who have already been issued Student Opal Cards to tap on and off.
SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Parents/Carers can help keep students safe by:
- Meeting your child at the bus stop in the afternoon;
- Wait on the correct side of the road the bus stops on;
- Be on time when meeting your child;
- Move away from the bus when you have met your child at the bus door
BUS FLASHING LIGHTS PUBLIC AWARENESS SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Motorists can help keep children safe by:
- Slowing down to 40km/h when bus lights are flashing;
- Lights flash on buses to warn motorists that buses are picking up and dropping off children;
- Looking out for children crossing the road near bus stops, in school zones or along bus routes;
- You must not overtake or pass a bus with flashing lights at more than 40km/h;
- Giving way to buses when they merge back into traffic.
For more information visit: https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/be-bus-aware/bus-flashing-lights.html
THRIVE
THRIVE is for Years 5 and 6 on Fridays during the school term at 5.00pm - 6.30pm. For more information contact Pastor Louise Eccleston on 0425 239 414 or at louise@gpbc.net.au.
SERVICE TIMES
Sundays
• 9:30am (includes Kids Church program)
• 6:00pm
Coast Shelter Restaurant
346 Mann Street, Gosford
If you would like to be on the roster, please email office@gpbc.net.au or 0419 986 740.
22 February 2020
OIC and Food Pick Up: William Arnot, Margaret Tham.
Helpers: Bev Baker, Jackie Bolger, Jane McLarty, Kevin and Eira Sproats, Barbara Swan, Barbara Thomas.
29 February 2020
OIC and Food Pick Up: Sonia Dawes, Margaret Tham
Helpers: Carolyn’s Small Group, Colleen and Ivan du Toit, Raj, Sheela and Sherly Rajasekar, Samantha and Oliver Davies
Green Point Trader
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AT GREAT PRICES: Last December a group started up to buy fruit and vegetables, as well as good bread and a few groceries direct from farmers (for the fruit and veg) or wholesalers. It is through Box Divvy - named because we order full boxes of fruit and vegetables that are at their freshest and share (divvy) them between us. Prices generally work out cheaper than supermarkets (plus you save money on less impulse buys at the supermarket) and the farmer gets more of it (66 cents in the dollar goes to the farmer, compared with more like 33 cents from produce at supermarkets). It is great for the environment too, as there is minimal packaging and reduced food miles - where possible the fruit and veg are grown in the Sydney Basin or on the Central Coast, although to have a good range available, produce is sourced further away when necessary. Our combined order will be delivered to Erina on Tuesdays, where you can pick it up or I can bring a limited number of boxes to school pick up on Tuesday afternoon.
For more information, go to Facebook and search Box Divvy Erina, or text/call me on 0402 463 058. There is a lot of information on the Facebook page.
There is also a group at Woy Woy. Search Box Divvy Woy Woy on Facebook or ask me by phone/text.
Green Point Trader
If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader, please email details to Marie Hay at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Uniform Shop
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