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We have almost reached the end of a very interesting year. For much of it we have been short-staffed due to the resignation of our Head of Secondary at the end of Term Two. I want to pay tribute to Mrs Jane McLarty who has been the Acting Head of Secondary in addition to continuing to shoulder much of her regular duties as Deputy Principal. Jane has willingly taken on the additional workload and kept things happening within Secondary, never complaining and always doing it with a smile.
This is a great example to us all but especially to our students. Today, many people spend more time protecting themselves from too much work, taking care of themselves such that others end up shouldering the burden of work left undone. While balance is important, we were created for work so we should not shy away from it. When God created the first humans, he gave them work to do. He designated a day a week for rest from our work so we would have the strength to do it. In our modern world we have almost reversed this so that we want more rest than we do work.
Work, while often tiring and stressful, is ultimately fulfilling if we approach it with the right attitude. If we don’t believe we were designed for work, then we will seldom approach work with a positive attitude. Work will be seen as a necessary but nuisance distraction from pleasure. Work should not dominate us, as it often can, but in its rightful place, work brings satisfaction and purpose to each day.
Recently, I suggested to you that we should teach our children that while they are at school, they should consider their schoolwork as just that – their work. The reward is not a salary but the equipping of them for a good future. We can learn to be a good employee by the way we approach our work at school. Being diligent and careful to follow instructions, doing our best at each task and taking pride in presenting good work is a great preparation for a paid role in the future.
I trust we can model this to our students and that the example they get from us is of what it means to embrace work as good and to do our best even when working for others. Mrs McLarty is a fine example of this, and I have greatly appreciated her commitment to this approach as we have made our way through the past two terms. We look forward to a new Head of Secondary joining us in 2023. Mr Steve Lobsey comes from Oxford Falls Grammar School in Sydney, and we look forward to the fresh vision and energy I know he will bring to Years 7 – 12.
Don’t forget to remind your son or daughter that work is what they are made for, and they have a week and a half left at school this year to do some good work.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Movie and Pizza Afternoon
Our wonderful School Captains and School Leaders ran a successful and fun pizza and movie afternoon to raise money for our sponsor children. Every detail was covered and those who attended had a wonderful time. Special thanks to Lillian R for her amazing organisation and heart to serve others. All money raised will go towards our sponsor children.
Primary Talent Quest
GPCC Primary Talent Showcase finals. Here are details of the event if you would like to come and watch.
Date: Friday 2 December 2022
Time: Infants acts from 1:20 – 1:40pm, Primary acts 1:55 – 3:10pm
Location: In the MPC. Please park in the main car park.
Kookaburras Stealing Food
Primary students are having issues with a group of kookaburras stealing food at recess and lunch. We are concerned that an accidental injury may occur from this activity and have sought advice from several agencies on how to mitigate the risk. The children may report to you that staff are deploying tactics like shooing, hosing, hanging decoys etc in an effort to protect the students whilst they eat.Parents, can you please make sure that lunches are well packed away in bags and not visual to our kookaburra friends and encourage students to dispose of food scraps in rubbish bins as soon as they have finished eating and of course – do not feed the kookaburras.We are hoping that the end of the breeding season along with the long holiday break will stop this issue recurring next year. Then we can all safely share the playground with our beautiful fauna.
Alex Ritchie, WHS and Compliance Officer
Year 5 French
Year 6 French
Year 6 finished the year playing Petangue / Boules in French. Such a beautiful day for a game.
Dates for the end of the year
30 November
- Year 6 final Chapel 2:30pm in MPC
1 December
- Junior Band and Welcome Band concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm parents invited and Years 2 and 3 attending.
2 December
- Semester Two reports released
5 December
- Year 6 Graduation Service 9:30am MPC Parents
- Students meet their new teachers
5 December
- Year 6 Dinner 5:30pm at Terrigal Surt Club
6 December Primary Thanks giving Services
- Years 3-6 – 9:00 am
- Years K-2 – 10:15 am
- YVCS – 2:00 pm
7 December
- Last day term 4
- K-2 Ettalong Movies, Years 3-6 – Peninsular Leisure Centre
- Students finish at 12:00 - 12:30 pm (Notes are going home today)
- Possible parent teacher interviews
Mrs Jane McLarty | Acting Head of Secondary
I cannot believe we have almost finished the 2022 school year; it has been a whirlwind! As I reflect on this year, we have much to be thankful for. We farewelled Mr McLellan and celebrated his 25 year contribution to the College; construction commenced on the roof over the basketball courts, giving us an all-weather outdoor teaching space. We opened a Memorial Garden to acknowledge the passing of staff and students that were part of our school community; we welcomed one of our largest Year 7 cohorts and farewelled our Year 12 students, many of whom have been at GPCC for their 13 years of schooling. And we finally celebrated the College’s 40th Anniversary, with numerous events for the school community.
In a school of our size, there is always lots happening, but it is important that we stop and give thanks for God’s bountiful provision. Please join us next Friday at 9:30am in the MPC for our Annual Thanksgiving Service, where we will celebrate the accomplishments of our students and staff and look back on 2022.
On Monday 21 November our Year 10 students serviced our school and local community. They cleaned the local waterways, assembled recreational equipment in Erina, spread joy at a local nursing home, served in our Primary school and YVCS, prepared music equipment to be donated to Brewarrina Christian School, assisted the Green team in maintaining the school oval, packed Christmas Hampers and ran a sausage sizzle raising over $600 for Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre.
Students participating in the 'Clean for Sure' activity collected 14 bags of litter and 980 kilos of litter were removed from South Kincumber foreshore and broadwater and taken to Woy Woy Tip for disposal.
Well done, Year 10.
Year 10 Human Wellbeing Expo
How can you make the world a better place for future generations?" Year 10 were challenged to create a product or service to help address a human wellbeing issue of their choice. The students researched, created and displayed their ideas at an Expo. It was a great to see the students thoughtful and creative ideas aimed at making the world a better place. #activecitizenship #EquippedforLife
Guest Speaker visits Year 12
Year 7 MAF Incursion
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information about short holiday TAFE courses, a UAC ATAR estimator, sports careers, and a variety of items in the General News section e.g. about changing University preferences, info about University costs, and a website to help young people get a job.
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
Last Day at Peninsula Leisure Centre
On Wednesday 7 December from 9-12pm students in Years 3-6 will be attending the Peninsula Leisure Centre at Woy Woy for a fun last school day with their classmates and teachers. We are looking forward to seeing out the school year in such an enjoyable way.
Return of Uniforms
If you happen to have any of the following clothing items in your possession at home, could you please return them to Mr McSwan ASAP:
- GPCC Athletics/Cross Country singlet
- GPCC Soccer/Futsal/Oztag t-shirt
- GPCC Basketball singlet
- GPCC Swimming Cap
Preschool Story Time
The last Story time for the year is Monday 28 November.
Parents and preschool aged children are welcome to join us on Monday mornings @ 9am in the Primary library for books, craft, and fun in 2023. Watch out for the flier with our themes. Thank you for a great year.
Book Club
Issue 8 orders closed on Friday 25 November. This is the last book club for the year.
Returning resources
Library staff will be conducting stocktake this week. Please look at home for any overdue library books or English texts to return. Borrowing for the year will finish today, Friday 25 November.
Primary Library Closure
Please be advised the Primary library will be closed in Week 9 for stocktake. Primary classes and student play will not happen in the library that week. Resources can still be returned.
Library monitors
Thank you to our lovely Year 5 helpers this year. Some helped for a term and others for the year. All help is noticed and much appreciated. Thank-you gifts are bring handed out this week to the following Library Monitors.
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Chelsea S |
Penny L |
Allegra N |
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Zoe D |
Sharla F |
Chloe I |
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Tilly A |
Charis M |
Chloe Mc |
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Esme B |
Sophie F |
Stephanie R |
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Ruth G |
Hamish G |
Archie D |
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Claire P |
Sophie C |
Phoebe N |
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:
- Technologies Teaching Position (Textiles / Food Technologoy) Years 7 - 12 - Permanent - to commence Term 1 2023
- Payroll and Finance Officer - Permanent Fulltime
The successful applicant for the above positions must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of our College.
Enquiries may be addressed to Sue Parkinson via employment@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
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.
Staff Member of the Week
This week’s recipient was Mr James McGilchrist, Cleaning Supervisor. James was presented with the award on Wednesday afternoon. James was nominated “for continually going above and beyond in his role coordinating the cleaners and cleaning of the College. When asked to assist with additional tasks James is always willing and looks for ways to improve on what he has been requested. He has also been integral in overseeing the Bella Group who are contracted to clean parts of our site. Apart from supporting the Manly Sea Eagles, the guy is a champion to work with”. We are so thankful for James’s humility, and servant heart and for the wonderful example he is to us all.
Music Tuition in 2023
The end of the year is fast approaching and now is a great time to sign up or renew for music tutoring and band in 2023!
New sign-ups can use this link to enquire about the music program:
Returning students can use this link to renew for 2023:
We are looking forward to a wonderful year of music tuition and band next year.
OOSCH Provider Change
From the commencement of Term 1, 2023 the OOSCH provider at Green Point Christian College will change to Camp Australia.
Camp Australia operate a range of services in several schools on the Central Coast, including St Phillips Christian College Gosford and Belmont Christian College, and will operate from the same building that is currently used by Extend. Please refer to the New Service Flyer below, or the more detailed Parent Information Leaflet.
All parents utilising the current service will need to re-register prior to Camp Australia beginning operations in February 2023.
Registrations are now open via the Camp Australia website - Green Point Christian College | Camp Australia.
Camp Australia - Zoom Information Sessions
On Wednesday 30 November at 6:30pm Camp Australia are hosting a Zoom Information Session.
Please download flyer for more information and register at this link.
Brewarrina Truck Bucks
GPCC has a long-term relationship with the Josiah Healing Centre led by Pastor Isaac Gordon, located in Brewarrina. Pastor Isaac leads the Rivers Convention, an evangelistic and teaching ministry conducted around Easter each year in small towns in the outback of NSW. Our students benefit from this ministry, and we plan to take students out to the Convention at Easter in 2023.
The truck that we would be raising funds for that would serve Isaac perfectly to reduce set up and pack up times significantly when doing outreach with remote communities. He and the team travel at various times of the year where they run conventions in several different communities.
GPCC families can contribute to the Truck Appeal by direct deposit to the GPCC Account number 046 649 788, BSB - 082-574, and please add reference 'Truck Appeal'.
2022 Alumni Newsletter
This year we celebrated our 40 Year Anniversary at GPCC, and reflected on God's faithfulness through the decades.
Please enjoy reading about our 40 Year Anniversary celebrations, and insights into some of our Alumni community.
Advancedlife Photography Dates for 2023 for your diary
Tuesday 28 February - Primary
Tuesday 7 March - Secondary
Wednesday 15 March - Sibling photos and absentees
Rotary Kincumber Christmas Tree Sale
Christmas trees will be on sale until sold out from the Bus Bay in front of the College on the weekends of 3 - 4 December, and 10 - 11 December.
Suggested Shopping List Items: Tinned ham or tuna, teabags, instant coffee, drinking chocolate, long life milk or custard, Christmas pudding or cake, canned fruit or vegetables, cereal, rice pasta and pasta sauce, biscuits, mini chips or shapes packets, lollies, jams, fruit juice, soda water, cordial (not sugary drinks), men's and women's deodorant.
Uniform Shop Ordering
PCYC Umina Beach Holiday Activities
PCYC Umina Beach have plenty of fun activities planned for the Christmas School Holiday period.
Download PDF flyer below to view activities.
For more informtion, please visit their website: https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/umina-beach/school-holidays
They are also offering a ‘Drop to Shop’ on Wednesday 21st December. Parents can leave the kids with us from 5pm – 8pm and get that last minute Christmas shopping or present wrapping done. (Food is included and bookings are essential).
Camp Australia Vacation Program
Camp Australia, our OOSCH provider from Term 1 2023, are inviting GPCC families to utilise the vacation care program ‘Rocketeers’ at St Philips Gosford.
Parents of GPCC are more than welcome to book in to via www.campaustralia.com.au, with bookings are open for the holidays.
A future vacation care program is earmarked to be hosted at GPCC once our OOSCH program is established.
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
Packing/Moving Boxes
Boxes to give away.
x 40 Size: CU .120m3
x 6 Filled with packing paper
Contact Sonja 042 768 2971 (able to bring to school)
Summer Holiday Junior Chess Tournament
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 28 November
Year 10 CRU Camp (28 - 30 November) - Lake Macquarie
Tuesday 29 November
Year 12 Textiles Workshop to Whitehouse Institute
Year 10 CRU Camp (28 - 30 November) - Lake Macquarie
Christmas Carols at Erina Fair at 10:30am - Primary choir and secondary musicians
Wednesday 30 November
Year 10 CRU Camp (28 - 30 November) - Lake Macquarie
Thursday 1 December
Secondary Concert Band perform at Erina Fair
Year 11 IKEA Geography excursion
7 - 12 Interschool Chess Comp at GPCC
Year 10 Picnic Day Kincumber Mountain
Primary Band Performances at GPBC
Friday 2 December
Secondary Academic Thanksgiving Assembly - 9:30am
Year 10 Dinner Dance at Mingara
K - 6 Talent Quest
Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
Dates for the Calendar
Monday 5 December
Year 6 Graduation Service
Year 6 Graduation Dinner - Terrigal Surf Club
Tuesday 6 December
Primary Thanksgiving Services: Years 3-6 (9:00am-10:00am)
Kindergarten - Year 2 (10:15am - 11:00am)
Wednesday 7 December
Primary End of Year Celebrations: K - 2 Ettalong Movies, Years 3 -6 Peninsular Leisure Centre.
Last Day Term 4 for students
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