Head of Primary
We welcome back on site the remainder of our students in Years 3, 4 and 5 on Monday 25 October.
Last week's transition back of K, 1, 2 and 6 was a great success and it was so wonderful to hear the laughter, giggles and squeals as different friends met each other in the playground.
Please speak with your child’s teacher if you have concerns or feel your child may need extra support in this space.
Different rules for Playtime
To keep us all safe, all students will be grouped into cohorts during play times. These cohorts or stages will be then allocated specific play spaces. All children can and will still visit our Library in their timetabled time and will be given an opportunity to be in our Library during lunch or recess times.
Increased hygiene measures are in place including increased ventilation, air purifiers, social distancing, mask wearing by staff and some students, and hand washing and sanitising.
Sick children
If your child shows any signs of being unwell PLEASE keep them at home until they return a negative COVID test or are completely better. If students arrive at school unwell, you will be phoned and asked to collect them.
Parents on site
When dropping off and collecting students from school, please remember that parents are not allowed on site. Currently we are using the Kiss and Drop 1 area in the main carpark for the collection and drop off all students. Our teachers will meet you at the bunting at the bottom of the hill if you choose to park and walk your child up to school.
Hats
Hats are compulsory for out door play. Please make sure your children have their hat with their name in it, at school each day. Students without a hat will be asked to sit under the shaded COLA during break times and will miss their play.
Canteen
Primary students are only allowed to purchase items from the canteen through an order only system. If you have not done so already, take time to familiarise yourself with the Munchery ordering system and set up your account.
Carpark
To keep our children safe it is important that parents/carers who park in the carpark to collect students, alight from their car and walk over to collect students as they will not be allowed to come across into the carpark to meet you.
From the Counselling Department - Transitioning Back to School
Dear Parents
For those children and adolescents getting ready to return to attending school in person, there may be a variety of responses ranging from enthusiasm and excitement to fear and anxiety. We have some resources that we hope might be helpful to guide your experience supporting your children however they might be feeling.
If you are experiencing particular challenges that you would like support with, please reach out at counsellors@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Please access resources from our Well-being Parent Resources for 'Transitioning Back to School' on our College website.
From the Counselling team – Tiffany, Stephen and Jarel
Primary Vegie Garden
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. We collect the boxes and distribute them in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in vulnerable situations.
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be handed out to Primary students in Week 4. One box per family will be given to the youngest child in the family, along with an OCC instruction brochure. If your family wish to pack more than one shoebox, please just use a shoebox from home and cover it in nice paper.
What is Operataion Christmas Child
Shoeboxes are due back at the College by Friday 12 November. Please follow the instructions on the pamphlet for the shipping cost payment.
