Winter Uniform

Please ensure that all students are wearing full winter uniform each day. For boys formal uniform this includes the wearing of long grey pants and for girls the red tab on the blouse for girls. Students can wear their sports jacket and red jumper if they are cold. As the days can warm up and students will often take their jackets and jumpers off. Please ensure these are correctly labeled so that if not placed in their bags they can be returned.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Kindergarten to Year 2 had a great time on Wednesday 19 May reading 'Give me some Space' by Philip Bunting. We watched astronaut Shannon Walker read to us from the International Space Station. Mrs Smith and Mrs van Wyk dressed up as astronauts and we learned to moonwalk! Students also did some craft in their classrooms. Thank you to everyone who participated.

ICAS

After a year off in 2020, we are back in the swing of ICAS assessments for Years 3-6. ICAS Assessments designed to recognise and reward academic excellence. Every year over a million students participate in ICAS around the world. Participating in ICAS is individual and paid for by families at approximately $17 per test. The assessments will be held in August and September. More information about registering for these assessments will be in next weeks Messenger. This year as in previous years we will be participating in Assessments in Mathematics, Spelling and Reading.

Sorry Day

'National Sorry Day' (26 May) is about remembering and commemorating the Stolen Generations, and recognising how this history continues to affect so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Our SRC will be running Chapel on this day. Please see the Community section of this newsletter for more details.

Head of School Awards

Congratulations to these students for receiving the Head of School Award in Week 5:

Milla D, KDL; Moses P, KG; Laura T, KJ; Mahli Y, 1PH; Jack B, 1B; Isabella J, 2D; Liam C, 2P; Isabelle A, 3D; Mitchell E, 3B; Isla J, 4B; Mia D, 4M; Chloe I, 4G; Indiana C, 5P; Michela R, 5L; Zeke M, 6M; Harry L, 6S; Aaron T, 6T.

KJ celebrate Children's Day in their Japanese class (5 May in Japan)

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.

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.