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Welcome to Term 2 for 2022. It has been exciting to welcome several new students to our school and we trust that they settle in quickly to our community. I hope the Easter break was a positive one for you all and that your children are returning refreshed and ready for the new challenges of this term.
I sent an email about the COVID guidelines changes, so I trust you have read that. This should allow more students and staff to be at school regularly and we will monitor if it leads to any spike in infections. We have been promised more RATs as well so will let you know when they arrive and are ready for distribution.
On Wednesday we had a visit from an ABC film crew who are doing a story for the ABC’s 7:30 Report on why families are choosing independent schools over public schools. My special thanks to the Hobbs family, a returning family this term, who agreed to be the focus of the story and had the crew follow them around as they prepared their three children for their first day back at GPCC.The story will air on Wednesday 4 May. We had positive references that the reporter was trustworthy and would represent the family and the school fairly.
We saw this as an opportunity to contribute to the debate around public versus private schooling. Our view is that a diverse society like ours needs a variety of types of schools and that it is a Governmental responsibility to provide schooling accessible for all. While independent schools are not funded at the same level as public schools, hence your need to pay fees, we do support the idea of the Government contributing to the cost of every child’s education. We support public education but recognise that a school like ours is able to present a worldview different to the secular one of the public schools and that gives you as parents an option to choose what suits your family best.
Some parents have raised concerns about lost learning time due to student and staff absences last term. We are conscious of this and have spoken with staff about ensuring they address this issue early this term. If you are at all concerned about this for your child, please don’t hesitate to contact the class teacher or Year Advisor. We are happy to offer extra tuition to help students catch up.
I spent the Easter weekend out at the school property in Brewarrina Shire. I am excited at the possibilities for activities for our students out there and we will be working towards establishing programs for them. We have some small groups of students heading out this term for academic, service and mission activities and I know they will all have a wonderful experience.
As we enter this term, we need to help students focus on working hard to make the most of every activity to develop them as people and grow their ability to take on the challenges of life. My prayer is for a productive and positive term. Please join me in that.
Principal
ANZAC Service
Primary students and leaders took part in our ANZAC service on Wednesday. Our Captains laid a wreath and prayed for those who have served and are still serving our nation in our defense forces. Respectfully our students listened to Mr Rochford read The Fallen, and then together we recited The Ode and stood for the Last Post and a moments silence. Take time this week to talk with your children about the important act of service these men, women and animals gave for our country.
Haircuts and Styles
There are many styles of hair cuts in fashion at the moment, however I would like to remind all families that hair styles are not to be extreme or draw undue attention. It is also important to mention that ALL hair on boys and girls that touches the collar needs to be tied up using a black, red or neutral hair tie.
Assisstance needed for Mother's Day Gift Wrapping and Mother's Day Stall
We are needing parents to assist with the Gift Wrapping for the Mother’s Day Stall and also to assist at the Mother's Day Stall. Please contact Jane Leivesley via text 0413 327 035.
The gift wrapping will be on Thursday 5 May in the SCR and the Mother's Day Stall will be held on Friday 6 May in the SCR. Please message Jane if you can help at all.
Mother's Day Celebration - Friday 6 May at 8:30am
We welcome all the beautiful mothers for a special coffee and pastry treat on Friday 6 May at 8:30am under the shade sails in the Canteen area. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to celebrating together. Please RSVP for catering purposes through Parent Lounge.
Mother's Day Stall
Primary Choir
Choir begins for Years 1 - 6 each Tuesday morning at 8:00am in the CAPA5 Theatre. Children need to walk down the path next to the MPC, rather than walking down the road, which staff cars use at this time. Mrs Munro and Mrs Burton look forward to a wonderful time of creativity and fun together. Auditions are not required – all are welcome to join.
NAPLAN 2022
Please see the Community section of this week's Messenger for information relating to NAPLAN 2022 testing for Years 3 and 5.
Secondary School Tour & Welcome 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.
When: Tuesday 21 June 9:00am - 10:15am commencing in the Staff Common Room (near the canteen).
This will provide an opportunity for parents/carers to view the outstanding facilities and have a brief overview of Secondary School from the Executive Leadership Team. To book a place on this Tour & Welcome morning please email office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
This event is for parents/carers only, our Year 6 students will have a tour of Secondary School as part of their Year 7 Orientation.
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 2023 would you kindly advise the College by email at your earliest convenience - registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Students must wear winter uniform from the first Monday after Mothers Day. Boys may continue to wear shorts in Winter if this is their preference. This year that date is Monday 9 May. Many students have been wearing incorrect shoes as their feet have grown etc. Please take time to ensure that all students have black leather school shoes to wear with their formal uniform and either predominately white or black sneakers for PE/ Sport.
Year 2 Swimming lessons – Term 2
During Term 2, Year 2 classes will have swimming lessons each Wednesday located at 5-Star Swim School, 102 Avoca Drive Kincumber, commencing Wednesday 4 May, 2022. Please read and accept the events through accessing Parent Lounge so that your child can attend.
Please contact Mr Gibbins via joel.gibbins@gpcc.nsw.edu.au for more information.
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
Welcome back to Term 2. It has already been a very busy start to the term. We have had the Athletics Carnival and our ANZAC ceremony. It is great to be busy, but it is also important to spend down time reflecting on life and where we fit into the bigger picture of God’s plan for us. I pray that you and your children have had time to stop and reflect on the bigger questions of life.
Uniform
Unlike Primary School, Secondary School does not have a winter and summer uniform. Students can move to wearing long pants and black tights in the formal uniform.
However, students must wear Green Point Uniform. For Years 7 to 10 the first layer of warmth is the Sport Jacket for the sports uniform and this jacket or the blazer for the formal uniform. For Years 11 and 12 students the blazer is the first layer of warmth. Year 12 may wear their jackets.
NAPLAN 2022
Please see the Community section of this week's Messenger for information relating to NAPLAN 2022 testing for Years 7 and 9.
Congratulations to Jamaya B (Year 12) who was presented with a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of her selection as a 2021 Premier's Anzac Memorial Scholar. This certificate recognises Jamaya's contribution to her school community, genuine interest in Australian History and her participation in the 2021 tour.
The Premier’s ANZAC memorial scholarship (PAMS) is granted to approximately fifteen Stage 6 History students across NSW each year. Applicants write an essay demonstrating their understanding of ANZAC involvement in various conflicts throughout history. Exemplary students are then interviewed by an executive member of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and scholars are elected accordingly.
In December 2021, Jamaya embarked on a 12 day tour gaining ‘behind the scenes’ access to historical ANZAC and military sites across NSW. The scholars were accompanied by the Curator and Head Historian of Hyde Park ANZAC memorial and engaged with a veteran from the Kokoda Conflict and a Polish holocaust survivor.
Jamaya notes that participation in the tour intensified her appreciation of Australia’s rich military history as well as deepened her understanding of the strength of the ANZAC spirit.
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information about has information about how to start an SRS application, Medicine webinar at Griffith University, various career videos, and Bedford College.
For more details, please see this week's Careers News or visit the Student Careers section under the "Education & Learning" menu on the GPCC website.
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
CSSA and CIS Nominations
Some of the individual CSSA and CIS Sport nominations due soon are:
Please email Mr McSwan before these dates if your child (Years 5 and 6 only) would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport and have several years experience (preferably at a Representative level):
Primary
CIS Primary Year 5/6 Boys Rugby League Trials on 9 May (same date as rescheduled GPCC Cross Country Carnival)- Nominations close Monday 2 May
CIS Primary Year 5/6 Boys Rugby Union Trials on 25 May- Nominations close on Wednesday 18 May
Dates for your Calendar
School Carnivals
New Date Monday 9 May - GPCC Primary Cross Country Carnival (Hylton Moore)
TBC (Term 3) - GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)
Cross Country Training
For those students who love to train and compete in Cross Country, it would be ideal for students to go on some short and long distance runs in preparation for the upcoming Cross Country Carnival.
Distances run:
8/9 years Girls and Boys - 2km
10 years Girls and Boys - 2km
11 years Girls and Boys - 3km
12/13 years Girls and Boys -3km
Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
Senior and Junior Girls Netball Team
The Senior Girls teams were undefeated in the pool matches and made the grand final.
The Senior Girls team won the Division 1 grand final 12-6 against Maitland.
The Junior Girls played in Division 1, they lost one game to Maitland, and had to verse them again in the Grand Final, which resulted in a draw after normal time but they were beaten 14-11 in extra time by Maitland.
Congratulations to all the girls who took part and proudly represented Green Point.
Equestrian Achievement
Congratulations to Ellyse B (Year 12) who placed as Reserve Champion in the youth category in her first NSW State Australian National Working Equitation Championships at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
She represented Stroud Horse Riding Club in events covering dressage and maneability (obstacle course).
CSSA Touch Football Representatives
Congratulations to Bronte M and Charlie M for being selected to represent CSSA at the CIS Touch Championships on Friday 29 April. This is a great achievement as there was plenty of tough competition at the CSSA Gala Day. We wish the both of them all the very best in what will be a very busy first week back at school for them both.
Central Coast Academy of Sport
There is an opportunity for some of our elite athletes to get involved in the Central Coast Academy of Sport winter sports programs in the following four sports:
Swimming: https://thinksport.com.au/programs/swimming/
Touch Football: https://thinksport.com.au/programs/touch-football/
Athletics: https://thinksport.com.au/programs/athletics/
Indoor Volleyball: https://thinksport.com.au/programs/volleyball/
Please click on any of the links if you would like to apply for any of these opportunities.
Book Club
Issue 3 orders are due online LOGIN (scholastic.com.au) by Friday 13 May.
Story Time- Term 2
Story time will not run onsite during Term 2. A program is being sent down to preschool students however we are hoping story time will be able to resume on site in Term 3.
Premiers’ Reading Challenge
Teacher Librarians will be visiting Years 3-6 classes over the next few weeks to help them log their reading. If you have trouble logging in, please contact Mrs Judi Hurst: judi.hurst@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
National Simultaneous Storytime
Kindergarten - Year 2 students will come together on Wednesday 25 May to read Family Tree by Josh Pyke. Over a million students throughout Australia and New Zealand will participate in this event. Students will also complete activities and have lots of fun. I wonder what Mrs Smith will come dressed as this year?
Student Contributions in The Messenger
We encourage students to email contributions for the new section of our weekly newsletter, titled Student Voice. It may be a short story, a poem, service activity, an achievement or award (sporting, scouts, Duke of Ed etc). Please email to newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au for consideration of inclusion in The Messenger.
NAPLAN Online 2022 - Testing Window, Tuesday 10 May- Friday 20 May
NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy - important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us ensure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
In May, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. All tests will be online except for Writing in Year 3.
To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the NAPLAN public demonstration site.
Please refer to NAPLAN Online Information for Parents and Carers (attached) for more information.
If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs Jane McLarty
Youth in Performing Arts - Laycock Street Theatre
We have three GPCC groups in Youth In Performing Arts at Laycock this year.
Year 10 Music performing ‘Africa’ by Toto – Thursday 19 May
Year 11 Music performing ‘Southern Sun’ by Boy and Bear Friday 20 May
Year 12 Music performing ‘Pyro’ by Kings of Leon Saturday 21 May
There are also soloists performing on various nights:
Elise Leonard (past student)
Scotia E
Samuel F
Evie P
Kindergarten 2023
We have commenced enrolments for 2023 and already have keen interest for places in Kindergarten. If your child is due to commence Kindergarten in 2023 kindly apply now via our website. You are welcome to contact our Registrar if you have any questions about enrolment registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Uniform Shop
Softshell Jackets
The uniform shop will now be offering Softshell jackets for students from K - Year 10.
Visit the uniform Shop as soon as possible to purchase your new Softshell Jacket (K - Year 10).
Monday: 8:30am - 11:00am
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 11:00am
Friday: 8:30am - 11:00am
For the price list and further information on ordering through Alinta please visit our website – https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/uniform
The Munchery Canteen Operations and Updated Menu
The Munchery Menu - Term 2, 2022
All students are strongly encouraged to order online. However, over the counter sales will also available.
Please visit the GPCC website for the link to The Munchery portal: https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/community/the-munchery-canteen
EXTEND (Before and After School Care)
NSW Government vouchers for Before & After School Care and Vacation Care.
Parent Lounge Details
The College has a legal requirement to keep our records up to date.
Please review your details on Parent Lounge to ensure that all your information is correct. This includes medical information on your child/ren (only complete the immunisation question if your child is not immunised).
Please note: Should you require both parents/carers to receive SMS notifications, please tick the appropriate boxes.
Green Point Community Notices
GPCC Basketball Club U16 Womens Team are seeking 2 x Players for Compeition at Terrigal Stadium
Winter Season starts Monday 2 May.
Born in 2007/2008.
- Game days: Mondays and/or Fridays (occasional)
- Training Day: TBC @ Green Point Christian College
Do you love basketball and want to play with a fun team. Come and join us.
Please contact Jo Summmergreene on 0400 763 981 for details.
If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Community Notices, please email details to Justine Collins at
Green Point Baptist Church
9:30am Worship Service
6:00pm Service
Services continue to be available online each week.
We are updating our Facebook page regularly with what's happening, so check it out: https://www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/
Coming Up this Week
Monday, 2 May
Secondary CIS Swimming Championships (Evening)
Years 11 & 12 VA & PVDM Biennale Excursion - 2-3 May
12 Aboriginal Studies - BREWARRINA - Saturday 30th April - Wednesday 4th May
Central Coast Primary Futsal Gala Day - Niagara Park Youth Centre
Tuesday, 3 May
Secondary CIS Swimming Championships (day)
Years 11 & 12 VA & PVDM Biennale Excursion - 2-3 May
12 Aboriginal Studies - BREWARRINA - Saturday 30th April - Wednesday 4th May
Cyber Safety Incursion Stages 2 & 3 on zoom
Kindergarten Information Session
Wednesday, 4 May
Year 12 Advanced English Merchant of Venice Excursion
12 Aboriginal Studies - BREWARRINA - Saturday 30th April - Wednesday 4th May
Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Thursday, 5 May
CSSA Primary Girls Soccer Gala Day - Jamison Park
Primary Parents Gift Wrapping for Mother's Day Stall
Friday, 6 May
Mother's Day Breakfast - 8:30am
Primary Mother's Day Stall
Dates for the Calendar
Monday, 9 May
Primary Cross Country - Hilton Moore Reserve - East Gosford
Secondary Cross Country - Hilton Moore Reserve - East Gosford
CIS Primary Boys & Girls Hockey Trials
Tuesday, 10 May
AICES 16&U/Open Rugby Union Trials - NSWCIS State Event
Year 10 Macbeth Performance - Seymour Centre
Wednesday, 11 May
Year 10 Immunisations
Secondary 18&U Boys Rugby League Trials - NSW CIS State Event
Year 11 Duke of Ed Qualifying Hike 11 - 13 May
Swimming Lessons - Year 2
Thursday, 12 May
Year 11 Duke of Ed Qualifying Hike 11 - 13 May
Central Coast Primary School 7s Rugby Union - Years 5 and 6
Friday, 13 May
Year 11 Duke of Ed Qualifying Hike 11 - 13 May
Year 7 King Tut Roadshow Incursion
CIS Primary Girls Netball Championships
Term Dates 2022
Term 2, 2022
Wednesday, 27 April to Friday, 1 July
Monday, 13 June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Term 3, 2022
Thursday, 21 July to Friday, 23 September
Term 4, 2022
Tuesday, 11 October to Wednesday, 7 December