We have been very fortunate to be able to book Dr Patricia Weerakoon to come and speak to our students, parents and staff. It is vital that our students hear a positive Christian message that counteracts the negative sexualised humanistic message that they are bombarded with every day. Below is an outline of the different sessions for each stage group. It would be great if as many parents as possible could join us for the evening session.

Thursday 10 June 2021

Student Session 1 for Years 11 and 12 Period 4 2:00-3:15pm Hot Topics for Teen Sex

1. Protecting the developing brain: The science of the developmental dissonance in brain development (emotional brain and cognitive brain) and neuroplasticity. 

The need to monitor what is "fed" to the brain, especially in social media (the dark web of porn, predators and cyberbullying).

2. Body and Identity: A discussion of cultural sources of identity in the comparator culture of social media and gender fluidity versus an identity in Christ given by God.

3. Behaviour: The science of desire, romantic love and sexual intimacy. 
An overview of the current culture of expressive individualism.
An overview of Biblical sexual ethics.
Discussion on the difference between “feelings” and choosing what is right and good through self-control.
Discussion on the difference between non-sexual “friendship” intimacy; “crushes” and sexual intimacy.

Thursday 10 June 2021

Staff Professional Development Session: “Hot Topics for Teen Sex” 3:30pm 

Thursday 10 June 2021

Parent Night: “Sex Education in the Cyber-World” 7:30pm - 9:00pm

This session is for parents of the College and all parents are encouraged to attend.

Registration is required for this event, please click on link below: 

Green Point Christian College GPCC | Sex education in the Cyber-world…

Tea/coffee and light snacks provided.

Friday 11 June 2021 - Student Session 2 for Years 9 and 10:  9:00am - 10:20am
What Does God Have to Say About Sex?

1. Protecting the developing brain: The science of brain development and neuroplasticity and the need to monitor what is “fed” to the brain, especially in social media (the dark web of porn, predators and cyberbullying).

2. Body and Identity: A discussion of cultural sources of identity in the comparator culture of social media and gender fluidity versus an identity in Christ given by God.
Behaviour: The science of desire, romantic love and sexual intimacy.

An overview of Biblical sexual ethics.
Discussion on the difference between “feelings” and choosing what is right and good and Godly through self-control.
Discussion on the difference between non-sexual “friendship” intimacy; “crushes” and sexual intimacy.

Friday 11 June 2021 - Student Session 2 for Years 7 and 8:  10:45am – 12:00pm  Body, Brain and Behaviour

1. Brain: The brain as a work in progress and the need to understand that what you feed your brain will affect your values and behaviour. Discussion on the wise use of social media.

2. Body: Pubertal body changes. The goodness of the body and an identity based on Christ, not on social media comparator culture.

3. Behaviour: The science of desire, romantic love and sexual intimacy.

An overview of Biblical sexual ethics.
Discussion on the difference between “feelings” and choosing what is right and good through self-control.
The importance of asking for and accepting advice and guidance from parents, teachers and counsellors.

If you have any questions about these sessions, or why we think it is important for us to run them here at the school, please do not hesitate to contact me at: pmclellan@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.

Year Group 'Life" - Mission Service Learning   

Last week at our Year Group “Life” in our Mission Service Learning program, Mr Chambers spoke to our Year 7 students about his teenage years in the UK, his faith and learning about the Persecuted Church.

Year 8 heard from Jason Forbes - living life with a disability (Cerebal Palsy). Mrs van Wyk spoke to Year 9 about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Observance days and challenged our students to get involved in a “Racism Stops With Me” campaign and NAIDOC week. Mr McGillivray spoke about the Brewarrina communities and how our students could get involved in assisting these communities.

Mrs Nihill spoke to our Year 10 students about their family's mission life in Thailand serving youth and young adults, and starting a new church through opening the “Bean House Café” and reaching out to local communities.

Mr Crawford addressed the Year 11 students about what it is like living with a family member, his sister, Linda with a disability.

Year 12 were challenged in hearing from Jess from Auscam Freedom Project in Cambodia, in the area of human trafficking, exploitation and keeping girls in school.

These sessions are designed to create awareness in our students of the opportunities they have to create change in our local, national and international community.

“Cyberia” Presentation to Year 8

As part of our wellbeing program, on Thursday 13 May, Year 8 students had the opportunity to view a presentation by Brainstorm Productions, called “Cyberia”.

This online safety and mental health program uses live theatre to encourage our students in positive relationships and help-seeking. At the end of this engaging presentation our students were given the opportunity to interact in a short Q & A session.

The program covers issues in which students struggle in this climate:

NAPLAN 2021 Test Schedule 

WEEK 4, Tuesday 11- Friday 14 May and WEEK 5, Monday 17 May

NB: All tests are ONLINE  

Monday 17 May

Numeracy Pd 2 (65 minutes) 7P- H3 7R- CA 2 7W-  E8 7Y- CA 1

Numeracy Pd 2 (65 minutes) 9P- A3 9R- A1 9W- B2 9Y-  A2

As the testing window is from 11 - 21 May, students who are away will sit the test when they return the following week. 

Sydney Academy of Chess Interschool Chess Challenge

Last Friday, 14 students accompanied by Mr Wright competed in the Sydney Academy of Chess Interschool Chess Challenge.

Green Point Christian College finished second as a school. A special congratulations to Luke J and James W who finished 6^th and 7^th respectively in the individual competition. A great day of chess was had by all.

Chess Club runs on Friday lunchtimes in B1 for anyone interested. Beginners to advanced players are welcome.