Head of Primary

Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary

The Jungle Book - Kids

As the Messengerr goes to air, all students will be participating in our Primary school musical – 'The Jungle Book - Kids'. I am beyond proud of our students, each one performing their best on stage, listening to cues and learning lines and actions. They are truly incredible. We are working on a recording that will be available down the track for those unable to attend on the day.

Thank you to all our wonderful parents and volunteers who glued, sewed, screen printed and assembled costumes. It would not have been possible without your help.

Photos will be available on our website mid Week 10 of all students dressed in their musical costumes.

Dinner Available Before Jungle Book - Kids on Saturday 17 September

We have booked a food truck (North Burger Co), Ice cream van and a coffee van for families to purchase food and drinks before/and after the Jungle Book performance on Saturday 17 September.

Food purchases are available from: 5:00pm - 6:00pm, and is open for dinner and ice creams after the show.

Gold Award Winner - 2022 WriteOn Competition

Last Monday I attended the WriteOn award ceremony in the Mitchel Library in Sydney to watch Ellen B (6MR) receive a Gold Award for her WriteOn piece. Ellen wrote a poem titled 'Memories'.

Ellen was presented with her Gold Award by NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning, the Hon. Sarah Mitchell at a presentation ceremony on Monday 12 September. Congratulations Ellen we are very proud of you.

Summer Uniform and Hats

Students are now able to wear their summer uniform to school. This does not become compulsory until next term. Please note that HATS MUST BE WORN whenever students are outside. Please ensure all hats have your child’s name on them.

Fruit & Veg Month

2022 theme is all about Building Fruit & Veg Communities!

Fruit & Veg Month 2022 runs from Monday 5 September to Friday 30 September.

Family Challenge for Fruit & Veg Month.

Week 9 Winners

Congratulations to our Week 9, each class received a fruit and veg platter to share at Crunch n sip time.

Stage 1: 2G

Stage 2: 4BK

Stage 3: 6S

Head of School Award

Congratulations to the following students for getting their Head of School Award in

Week 9 Term 3.

Zahli F; KDL, Sam C; KG, Bailey A; 1C, Emily H; 1G,Eden W; 1S, Josh T; 2D,Flynn M; 2G, Adam T; 3B,Nathan Y; 3D, Henry L; 3PH,Lexi A; 4B, Lanayah H; 4BK,Grace R; 5L, Dom E; 5P,Melia S; 5PC, Jaymin T; 6MR,Taylor F; 6S, Michela R; 6T.

Dates for Term 3

22 September - Public Holiday. National Day of Mourning
23 September Last Day Term 3
Tuesday 11 October First Day Term 4

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organisation. This project 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.

GPCC have been partnering with Samaritan's Purse through Operation Christmas Child for many years.

Shoeboxes will shortly be distributed to Primary students, one per family (oldest child in the family). You will also receive a brochure, 'How to Pack a Shoebox'.

There is a donation fee (for postage) of $10 per box. See brochure 'How to Pack a Shoebox' for options of payment.

If you wish to pack more than 1 box, you can pack an ordinary shoebox and include the postage.

Details: 1 shoebox per Primary family

Donation: $10 per shoebox

Due date: Monday 24 October 2022

Another option is to pack a shoebox online: samaritanspurse.org.au/occ-packonline