Head of Primary
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Winter Uniform
Monday marked the first day of wearing our winter uniform. Please note that whilst we are in winter uniform the wearing of hats is optional. This is in line with new research that when the UV index is at three or below, students can play safely outside without sun protection. The key message is "when the number gets to three, we protect against UV". Please note these instructions are based on maximum UV levels. UV levels are usually highest in the middle of the day and in summer. In the early morning, late afternoon and in winter the UV is at its lowest.
Head of School Awards
Clara M, KDL; Samantha D, KG; Jacob H, KJ; Isla C, 1PH; Remy W, 1B; Chloe H, 2D; Celine R, 2P; Tahlia M, 3D; Lucas B, 3B; Charlee C, 4B; Ayva C, 4M; Nathan H, 4G; Joel M, 5P; Bonita C, 5L; HeeJu K, 6M; Iestyn V, 6S; Hunter M 6T.
Da Vinci Decathlon
The Da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students.
Students compete in teams of eight across ten disciplines: engineering, mathematics and chess, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, drama, cartography and legacy. This year a Year 5 and a Year 6 team wrestled with the theme of Chance across the ten tests. They demonstrated collaboration, they supported each other and rose to the challenge of some very difficult tasks. Congratulations Da Vinci teams.
Choir – Every Thursday Morning 8:00am
Our Primary Choir has begun but it is not too late to join. Any students interested in singing together from Years 1 - 6 are welcome to join. Choir will be before school each Thursday morning at 8:00am. Students will meet at CAPA 5 (Secondary School Drama Theatre). Please be aware that there is no playground supervision for siblings of these students until 8:15am.
Walk Safely to School Day - Monday 17 May
Primary School will be holding a Walk Safely To and Around School Day on Monday 17 May. We would like to encourage those families that live close to the College to take the opportunity to walk to school and perhaps those that live a little further away, to go for a walk in their neighbourhood in the afternoon and discuss the important things to remember when walking near traffic.
Recommendations from the RMS state that:
- Children up to eight years old should hold an adult's hand on the footpath, in the car park, or when crossing the road; an adult is defined as a parent, caregiver, grandparent, sibling in Secondary School or older, or other adult.
- Children up to ten years old should be actively supervised in the traffic environment and should hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.
At school each class will be taking the opportunity to walk around our site and discuss the different considerations of moving safely around the College, especially where there are shared zones of traffic and students. Thank you to Mrs de Lore for organising a very important day in our school.
Canberra
In Week 2, Year 6 travelled to Canberra for four days of fun and learning. The weather was perfect and the children were engaged, well-behaved and learnt heaps. New relationships were formed, old relationships strengthened and we saw many examples of our Creator’s hand at work in our surroundings and in each other. Mrs Smith, Mrs Brown, Mrs Styles, Mrs Munro, Mr Oldfield, Mr Sneyd and Mr Turner want to thank all the students and parents for the efforts they put in to make a memorable, enjoyable and educational week. We arrived home tired but had an amazing week. Mr Turner
Japanese in the Primary School - Haiku
With the Cherry Blossoms in bloom, Japan’s Springtime was the ideal topic for students to learn about Haiku - a famous three lined poem, that doesn’t rhyme, usually about nature, that consists of five, seven, and five syllables in format. Students entered their Haiku into class competitions, and the winning entries are included here.
Congratulations to all students. Reynolds Sensei
Please click on link to see the winning entries:
Welcome Band began this week with around 12 students picking up an instrument for the first time. Welcome Band and tuition occurs on Tuesdays with Mr Brendan Burlach. We look forward to hearing them perform for us in the future. For more information click on this link.
Secondary School Tour for Current Year 6 Parents/Carers
Parents and carers of current Year 6 families are invited to attend a tour of Green Point Christian College Secondary School. This will provide an opportunity for parents/carers to view the outstanding facilities and have a brief overview of Secondary school by Mr McLellan and Mr Nash.
The tour is only for Parents/Carers, our current Year 6 students will have a tour of Secondary School as part of their Year 7 Orientation later in the year.
When: Tuesday 8 June 8:45am -10:15am commencing in the Staff Common Room (near the canteen). Please register your attendance at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/secondary-school-tour-for-current-year-6-parentscarers-tickets-154771621085
Please note, if your child is currently enrolled in Year 6 at GPCC you are not required to apply for Secondary School, however if your child will not be continuing at the College in 2022 would you kindly advise by email at your earliest convenience: registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.