Head of Primary

Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary

This week a large group of parents braved the cold, gathering in our CAPA Theatre to listen to Renae Watkins from Association of Independent Schools, speak about the science of reading and how we can assist our students to reading success. Over the next few weeks I will share some of the practical tips that we have gleaned.

Focus on Reading – Comprehension

Comprehension requires us to think about what we are reading as we read. To encourage your child’s comprehension, discuss the plot, the characters and the way the story is resolved. Do this during the story or at the end. Re read favourite books to enrich your discussions and deepen your child’s understanding. Work on comprehension can begin before your child can read. Read picture books and tell stories to your child and discuss what is happening, how might characters be feeling, thinking, relate the story to their world or an experience close to home.

Year 4 Oreo Writing

Did you know a common biscuit can help with creative writing. Year 4 have written some wonderful persuasions around hotly debated topics. Have a read of three students work from Sophie, Chloe and Kaelah.

Kaelah B_writing Sophie C writing Chloe M writing

Head of School Awards

Congratulations to these students for receiving the Head of School Award in Week 8:

Dominic Z, KDL; Everly K, KG; Isla A, KJ; Winnie G, 1PH; Amelia H, 1B; Jeremiah C, 2D; Amelie C, 2P; Alice H, 3D; Andrew S, 3B; Hamish L, 4B; Bella H, 4M; Melia S, 4G; Noah H, 5P; Chase C, 5L; Mitchell R, 6M; Ruby D, 6S; Rory W, 6T.

Bus Behaviour

There have been several reports about our students not acting in a manner that is both safe and respectful on the buses. If your child catches a school bus to or from school please take time to discuss with them how to behave appropriately on the bus. If there are any problems with bus behaviour please do not hesitate to contact the College.

Reports/Parent Teacher Interviews

Semester 1 reports for Primary School will be uploaded to Parent Lounge in Week 1 of Term 3. Parents will be sent an email when they are available to view. Parent Teacher interviews for the Semester 1 reports will be held on Wednesday 21 July from 3:30pm - 8:30pm.

Extend- OOSH

Our Extend service OOSH service is open. If you have a child in Primary School and would like to make use of this service, please contact Extend Before and After School Care support@extend.com.au or call 1300 366 437.

Year 7 2023 Enrolments

We are currently experiencing high demand for positions in Year 7 and have received a lot of interest and applications for 2023. If you plan on enrolling a sibling in Year 7 2023, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as practical. For an application form please click on the following link.

Please note if your child is currently in Primary school at GPCC, you are not required to apply for Year 7, however if your child will not be continuing would you kindly advise in writing registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.