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Construction of the roof over our outdoor netball and basketball courts commences on Saturday and should be completed by the end of January. This will give us an all-weather area for PE classes and lunchtime play as well as sports practices. We have also ensured that it is set up to enable us to use it for drama performances and events such as Christmas carols evenings etc.
This is exciting and a step forward for GPCC facilities, but it comes at a cost. Of course there is the significant financial cost of a project like this which we have to budget for. Schools like ours get very little Government support for capital works projects. We must fund them almost exclusively out of our annual surplus and through borrowings. For a major project like our new administration building, we have applied for and achieved a few hundred thousand dollars of Federal and State government funding, but the total project is likely to exceed seven million dollars. The courts roof attracts no funding like this at all. But we pay the price for a future benefit.
There is the cost of losing the short-term use of this facility for class time and for break time. Our courts are heavily used by students for break times, by PDHPE teachers for class activities and by some sports teams for practices. We will seek to make other arrangements over this short-term period but there will be a cost to all users.
The same applies to anything we do in our school to make progress. To train teachers it costs money for professional courses they may undertake, it costs time as they often need to be off class to do workshops and we have to engage a casual teacher, it costs the teachers time otherwise spent on marking and preparation. We run training sessions for our teachers most Wednesday afternoons, time they would otherwise spend on lesson preparation or marking. But to improve the service we deliver to students; we have to pay this kind of price.
Students need to understand this as well. In order to achieve an excellent result in a course, they must invest time and effort that would otherwise be spent on other things. Too often I hear students complain about school assessments and homework getting in the way of their part-time job or their leisure time. Neither of these things is wrong, but I believe their priority should be their schoolwork. They have a lifetime to earn money and relax – they have only limited time at school to lay a sound foundation for future opportunities.
I encourage you as parents, no matter the age of your child, to think about this and to speak with your child about it. If they are still very young, then tuck this away for the future. If they are teenagers, then now is the right time to be having these conversations. I hope over time that GPCC students can learn to dedicate their time to their study and pay the sacrifice of that time now for much greater returns in the future.
Phillip Nash
Principal
School Arrival
Duty of care is very important to our staff, and whilst your child is at school we want to make every effort to ensure they are safe.
Our staff begin their duties for the day at 8:15am and prior to this the playground is unsupervised. Please ensure that if you need to drop your child to school before 8:15 am you make use of our before school care service ‘Extend’ as there is no supervision prior to 8:15am.
Kindy orientation – Get Set, Go!Over the last two weeks 60 of our newest students have begun their education journey at GPCC. Our 2023 Kindergarten students were very excited to learn about our campus, meet some new friends and explore our wonderful classrooms. We are so excited they will be joining us in the new year.
Baby News
Over the holiday period our wonderful Year 6 teacher, Mr Sneyd became a new dad. Both he and his wife Laura welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Rose. We are thankful to God for this precious blessing.
Head of School Award
Connor L; KDL, Havana Y; KG,Levi D; 1C, Mikey H; 1G,Owen T; 1S, ; 2D,Remy B; 2D, Samara W; 2G,Josie R; 3B, Lucy G; 3D,Harlow G; 3PH, Annabelle E; 4B,Breanna S; 4BK, Isaac S; 5L,Noah H; 5P, Michael H; 5PC,Luca W; 6MR, Alex H; 6S,Elizabeth V; 6T.
Mrs Jane McLarty | Acting Head of Secondary
At Monday mornings Secondary School Assembly we had a guest speaker from Brisbane Waters Police. Senior Constable Peter Hughes, the School Police Liaison Officer, launched a new initiative about violence in our community, our responsibility to report any concerns to the Police, and making good choices with our friends and social media. The presentation also involved a video of high-profile sports stars talking about their own experiences, the ramifications of poor choices and their responsibility to be role models to young people.
The School Police Liaison Officers' work closely with Central Coast schools to educate students on a whole range of topics including bullying, drug and alcohol abuse, social media and its impact on mental health and driving to name a few.
International Cooking Excursion
Please join us in prayer as we continue to pray for our Year 12 students that are continuing with their HSC exams until 4 November.
Upcoming Events
Year 12 Formal 11 November
Year 10 Dinner Dance 2 December
Secondary School Thanksgiving Service Friday 2 December, 9:30am - 11:00am confirmed
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information about a horse care vocational (VET) course available online, some feedback about the Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers Program, TAFE degree in 3D Art and Animation, a Fashion College Open Day, free Australian Institute of Music workshops for Year 11 /12 plus various apprenticeship opportunities.
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 Primary Biathlon
On Thursday 20 October a team of students travelled to the International Regatta Centre in Penrith for the CSSA teams and individual biathlon.
The preparation was busy with students having to either be competent swimmers in open water, strong long-distance runners or in individual competitor cases, good at both disciplines.
We had some very impressive results throughout the day with many teams finishing inside the top 10. We even had some winning or 2nd or 3rd place teams/individuals.
Well done to all those that competed throughout the day and to the parents for transporting your child/children for the event.
Results below:
Individual Event
Year 5/6 Girls: Alexandra H - 1st place
Year 5/6 Girls: Lillian R - 8th place
Teams Event
Year 3/4 Girls: Evie N and Avalon R - 12th place
Year 3/4 Girls: Piper L and Chloe L - 9th place
Year 3/4 Boys: Conor M and Jacob R - 23rd place
Year 5 Boys: Hamish L and Emlyn CD - 9th place
Year 5 Boys: Levi S and Jaxon H - 1st place
Year 5 Boys: Hamish G and Xavier W - 11th place
Year 5 Girls: Sophie C and Jiya M - 5th place
Year 5 Girls: Phoebe N and Jessica W - 7th place
Year 5 Girls: Penny L and Mia D - 8th place
Year 6 Boys: Henry S and Jason P - 6th place
Year 6 Boys: Reef M (Year 5) and Chase C - 1st place
Year 6 Boys: Alex S and Luca W - 21st place
Year 6 Girls: Alexandra H and Alleah M (Year 5) - 4th place
Year 6 Girls: Alyssa C and Michela RC - 11th place
Year 6 Girls: Lillian R and Eliana S - 28th place
K-2 Swimming Carnival
Last Friday, boys and girls in K-2 participated in our swimming carnival at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy.
The children had lots of fun swimming, splashing, jumping, sliding, and playing with their classmates. A highlight for many children that I’ve spoken to was the large tipping water bucket and slippery water slide.
I’d like to thank all the parent helpers for braving the chilly pool water or handing out ribbons, to the House Captains and School Captains for setting a great example helping each grade and finally to the teachers for being simply amazing and running each activity.
Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
CSSA Triathlon
On Thursday 20 October a number of students took part in the CSSA Triathlon competition at Sydney International Regatta Centre.
Several students entered individually and we also had 8 teams compete.
Green Point excelled across the board against some tough competition and all the students should be congratulated for the effort they put into this challenging event.
All our individual entries placed in the top 10, which is a great achievement. The results were as follows:
Junior Boys
Crosby P - 4th
Thomas G - 6th
Junior Girls
Ariella N - 5th
Intermediate boys
Wade B - 1st
Caleb N - 7th
Zachary S - 9th
Senior Girls
Angellique A - 1st
Of the 8 teams that entered 7 placed in the top 10 and 3 teams even placed in the top 3, which is fantastic at this level.
The team results were as follows:
Junior Boys
Tyson S, Harry I, Jonathon L - 6th
Fidel S, Crosby P, Micah R - 8th
Thomas G, Samuel T, Daniel VB - 9th
Junior Girls
Rebecca H, Ariella N, Megan L - 2nd
Anna R, Ayla D, Lola P - 17th
Intermediate Boys
Zachary S, Charlie M, Noah T - 2nd
Senior Boys
Wade B, Jaydan W-B, Otto K - 4th
Senior Girls
Angelique A, Elouise S, E Hart - 1st
Congratulations to all those students who took part and represented Green Point so proudly.
Equestrian Star
In the October school holidays, Codie W of Year 11 was fortunate to represent Green Point Christian College as a member of the Equestrian Interschool NSW team at the Marcus Oldham 2022 Australian Interschool Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
It was a huge event with hundreds of school aged horse riders from all over the country, competing in disciplines such as Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing and Show Horse.
Codie was selected in the Dressage Team, in the Senior Novice Class, completing 2 dressage tests on the Wednesday riding her horse, Koorana Regal Prince 2nd (Prince).
She was incredibly happy with how they performed in both tests, with a 4th and 10th placings and with an overall 8th place out of 20 riders. And to top it off Team NSW won the highest point scoring state over the championships. Congratulations Codie.
Preschool Story Time
Parents and preschool aged children are welcome to join us on Monday mornings @ 9am in the Primary library for books, craft, and fun.
Book Club
Issue 7 orders closed on Wednesday 26 October
Returning resources
Library will be conducting a stocktake at the end of the year. Please look at home for any overdue library books or English texts to return. Borrowing for the year will finish on Friday 25 November.
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.
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our motto is “Equipped for Life”
Current job vacancies:
- Assistant Accountant (FT)
- Director of Teacher Development (FT)
- Science Teacher (FT)
- Mathematics Teacher (FT)
- Technologies Teacher – Textiles/Food (FT)
- Technologies Assistant (PT)
- French Teacher (PT)
- PDHPE Teacher (FT)
- PDHPE Teacher/Coordinator (FT)
- Casual Teachers (Primary and Secondary)
Click here to find out more about each role or to apply.
Please forward these opportunities to anyone you think may be interested.
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our motto is “Equipped for Life”
HEAD OF SECONDARY
To commence Term 1, 2023
Green Point Christian College is a co-educational K-12 school of approximately 1,100 students located on the scenic Central Coast of NSW. The College is seeking a high quality candidate with senior leadership experience to join the team to oversee the Secondary Department of 700 students.
A strong understanding of Christian schooling, a commitment to the Christian faith lived out through their work and an up to date appreciation of current educational trends is essential. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Head of Secondary will be part of the Executive team.
The Head of Secondary must possess the following experience, knowledge and attributes:
- Able to instil trust, confidence and cohesion within a staff team.
- Effective organisational skills to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the Secondary School
- Current working knowledge of NESA Registration and Accreditation requirements
- Current working knowledge of Child Protection, including investigation, reporting practices, and a commitment to the maintenance of a child-safe culture.
- Current working knowledge of HSC completion requirements.
- Current working knowledge of ICT as it relates to educational programs.
- Understanding of HR management practices
- Ability to meet deadlines and to set and maintain achievably high standards.
Applicants will need to be committed, practising Christians with exemplary teaching skills and be prepared to work under the ethos of the College.
An Information Pack for the position is available from:
Paul Campey, Partner, Resolve Consulting Group
paul@resolveconsulting.net
Applications close: 30 October 2022
BREWARRINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Our motto is: “Equipped for Life”
Current Job Vacancies:
- Principal - Permanent (FT)
- Primary Teacher - Permanent (FT)
- Community Liason Officer - Permanent (PT)
- Teacher Aides (2 positions) - Permanent (FT)
- Cleaner - Permanent (PT)
Click here to find out more about each role or to apply.
Please forward these opportunities to anyone you think may be interested.
Dr Martin Dowson and the team overall raised $919,430 in support of vulnerable children, including those affected by the global food crisis, and 173 children have been sponsored through Compassion Australia. Martin has raised $11,412, an incredible effort! It's not too late to show your support via Martin's fundraising page - https://rideforcompassion.raisely.com/martin-dowson
Congratulations Martin, to you and team who have made a huge difference! GPCC are so proud of you in taking part in the Compassion Coast to Coast Fundraising ride. We look forward to you sharing this incredible experience with our students and staff at GPCC.
To read more about Martin's Coast to Coast ride visit our website.
Dr Gordon Reid, the new federal member for Robertson, will be talking about what it is like working in Parliament after his first 6 months.
To reserve your ticket please click on the following link:
Staff Member of the Week
This week’s recipient was Mr James Cantor, the Assistant Head of Primary. James was presented with the award in Staff Devotions on Wednesday morning. He was nominated for the way he carries out his work each day with a servant heart. He rises early every morning, he searches high and low for Primary casuals, deploying them to cover the varying needs of the day in a manner that could be compared to the division of loaves and fishes amongst the 5000.
His pastoral heart is consistently evident, as he looks for ways to support the staff wherever he can, even joining a touch football team to boost team morale. We are so thankful for James’s thoughtful nature and his servant heart and for the wonderful example he is to us all.
Tjudibaring Awards 2022
The Tjudibaring AECG Awards celebrate and recognise effort, improvement, excellence and achievement in Aboriginal education in schools within our AECG boundary. Awards will be presented to selected students in a range of categories, selected Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers and community members will also be acknowledged for their contributions to Aboriginal Education. The Green Point Christian College Nominees are listed below.
|
Name |
Year |
Category |
Reason |
|
Indy B |
1 |
Dedication to Learning |
Excellent application in class particularly in Literacy. |
|
Isabelle A |
4 |
Sporting Achievement |
State cross country as well as excellent academic results. |
|
Olivia B |
4 |
Academic |
Achieving well academically and having a studious approach to her learning. |
|
Samuel C |
5 |
Dedication to Learning |
Excellent project work and striving to do his best. |
|
Grace M |
6 |
Performing Arts |
Dance Troupe and school musical. |
|
Grace W |
7 |
Community & Citizenship |
Enthusiastic effort in her work, sport representation and connecting with country with family. |
|
Alex B |
10 |
Cultural Participation |
Brewarrina mission trip and community relations development. |
|
Talan P |
10 |
Sporting Achievement |
Zone representation in Oztag and Swimming as well as at Gala days. |
|
Olivia C |
12 |
Community & Citizenship |
Engaging with the Moree community through her major work for Aboriginal Studies. Contributing to GPCC teacher professional development training. |
|
Amber Erasmus |
Teacher |
Teacher Contribution |
Aboriginal Studies teaching and engagement with AECG and other community organisations. |
|
Irene Wardle |
Parent |
Community Member |
Aboriginal Studies lecturer and marker. Supported HSC project marking and provided community consultation. |
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
GPCC Second Hand Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop
2022 Uniform Shop Trading hours
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 Menu
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)
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
From the team at Cornerstone Books - “The staff and customers alike are loving the new location at Point Frederick (only 5km from our old store), with lots of space for all of our wonderful stock. We have ample onsite parking and the same excellent staff are ready to help find that perfect product.
If you have yet to visit our new location – please take the time to drop in, we would love to see you."
OPEN: Tuesday to Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm
and Saturday 9:30am – 1:00pm
42a Frederick Street, Point Frederick 2250
Phone: (02) 4365 3848
www.cornerstonebooks.com.au
If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Community Notices, please email details to our Messenger Editor, 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 31 October
HSC (12 October - 4 November 2022)
12 Hospitality Work Placement 31 October - 4 November
Tuesday 1 November
CSSA Primary Cricket Knockout Comp
Year 12 Food Technlogy visit Sanitarium Foods - Cooranbong
Kindergarten Get Set, Go Program Session 3
To the Point Lecture - Dr Gordon Reid
Wednesday 2 November
Year 12 Society & Culture excursion to Wesley Conference Centre
Kindergarten Excursion: Amazement Farm and Fun Park
Friday 4 November
Year 9 Girls 2021 AIM Mission Trip (4 November - 11 November)
Years 9 and 10 Clean4Shore Excursion (tbc)
Kindergarten Swimming lessons
Dates for the Calendar
Monday 7 November
Year 9 Girls 2021 AIM Mission Trip (4 November - 11 November)
Tuesday 8 November
Kindergarten Get Set, Go Program (Park/Play at Avoca)
Thursday 10 November
Sustainable Future Festival - Years 2 - 3
Friday 11 November
Year 10 Exams: PDHPE, Mathematics
Kindergarten Swimming lessons
Year 12 Formal - Crowne Palze, Terrrigal
TERM DATES 2022
Term 4, 2022
Tuesday, 11 October to Wednesday, 7 December
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TERM DATES 2023
Term 1, 2023
Wednesday, 1 February - Students commence Term 1 (Years 1 - 7, 11 and 12)
Thursday, 2 February - Years 8 - 10 commence Term 1
Thursday, 2 February - Kindergarten commence Term 1
Thursday, 6 April - Last Day Term 1
Term 2, 2023
Wednesday, 26 April to Friday, 30 June
Monday, 12 June - Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Term 3, 2023
Monday, 24 July to Friday, 22 September
Monday, 2 October - Labour Day Public Holiday
Term 4, 2023
Monday, 9 October - Friday, 8 December