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Welcome to Term 3. I trust you managed to get some time off to spend with your children. This is a long break, but we used the time in the past week for staff to attend a state-wide conference day and to undertake compulsory training in various regulatory matters as well as prepare for the term and work on new curriculum etc.
Term 3 is an important one for Year 12 students as they finalise learning in their courses and then undertake trial exams and revision for the HSC examinations. This can be a stressful time and it is incumbent on us as parents and teachers, to make it as stress free as possible. Lots of encouragement and support is vital rather than forcing them into a study pattern we think they should be doing. It is after all in their hands what their results are and it is a significant life lesson to learn if you have not been disciplined enough to prepare well. It is also not the end of the world if your results are lower than you had hoped for.
Our teachers are committed to supporting the students right through this process so they only need to seek help and it will be offered. I know our TAS and art teachers have been in with students during the term break opening up the workshops for students to complete their projects and staying late at school during the term to help them get projects complete. Thank you to the parents who also came in to help with TAS projects where a second pair of hands is often required.
Our success at anything is very seldom the result of our efforts alone. Anything we do will involve the support of others and we sometimes forget this in our very individualistic society. Our Graduate Profile for students refers to being collaborative as an important aspect of who we want them to become. This means helping others but also receiving help.
This past week we also launched with our staff a philosophy of education we have developed called 'Education for Wisdom'. A copy of the full document and an executive summary will be available on our website, and I encourage you to read it and feel free to come and talk to me if you have any questions or need clarification on any aspect of it. It is focused around the idea presented to us in the Bible that knowledge, understanding and wisdom go together. Our education system often over-focuses on knowledge with some understanding but we want our graduates to learn how to apply their knowledge and understanding in good ways that bring restoration and benefit to the created world and to those around them. This is wisdom.
I trust this term is a positive one for all our students but especially for our Year 12’s as they enter the final term of their time at school.
Principal
Welcome Back
Would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students back to Term 3. We have several new students and would also like to welcome them. This term there are many exciting activities so please keep an eye on announcements. So that you can forward plan please note the following dates:
Monday 7 Tuesday 8 August - Year 4 Cru Camp
Wednesday 8 August - Year 4 rest day
Monday 14 August – Wakakiri Performance Riverside Theatre - Parramatta
Friday 25 August - Book Week Fair and Parade
Wednesday 30 August – K-2 Athletics Carnival
Cru
Cru is starting up again and will be on for all students in K-6 on Tuesdays. Students can come along at lunch time and learn about how wonderful God is and His purpose for our lives.
Kiss and Drop 3 – Parents arriving early
So that our YVCS students can be collected safely at 3:00pm, please park in the overflow parking of P2 until students are released from class at 3:15pm. You will notice that several spaces will be Bollarded off for these parents to quickly park and collect their children and access to these spaces need to be left clear. These spaces will be released at 3:15pm
After 3:15pm parents may then leave the overflow parking and join the Kiss and Drop pick up lines.
This assists us in keeping our students safe and allowing the flow of traffic to flow well.
Let’s Recycle some Plastic to create some Art
During Term 3 students are encouraged to collect and bring into school plastic lids for a ‘Recycling’ Art Project. Please wash the lids, remove any white insert and pop the lids directly into the buckets located outside L1 (Primary Science room) Kindy and Lunch eating area.
We will then sort the colours and sizes.
At the end of Term 2, Year 2 students wrote an informative piece about GPCC for prospective families, here are some of their responses.
"GPCC is definitely the most amazing school in the world. I went to another school but asked my mum if I could go back to GPCC."
"GPCC has the best sport teams. We have soccer, AFL, Oztag, netball, cricket, basketball and more."
"GPCC has the best canteen. I enjoy the delicious burgers."
"GPCC is a glorious school. My school is the best on the Central Coast, you can have lots of fun!"
GPCC has the best education, kids can learn and have fun at the same time, it's awesome!".
"You can join the band when you are in Year 3 and sing in the choir."
"GPCC is the best school in all of Australia."
"We learn about God, we read a chapter of the Bible every day."
"Now this is why you should come to GPCC and book your kid in!"
Mr Steve Lobsey | Head of Secondary
It is always important to finish well
The last week of school is one where student’s minds begin to turn to the holidays ahead. This might be true of teachers too. However, we want to remain focused on school and schoolwork until the last day. Generally, our students did a very good job of this last term and it will be something we want to build upon to build a culture where we do our very best until the end. Then we are in a better position to enjoy a well-earned break.
A particularly pleasing element of last term was the musical. Mrs Kerrie Rochford and her team put 'Camp Rock – The Musical' together in only 8 weeks and the result was outstanding. It was great to see students who have special talents in singing, dancing, acting and music; and even better to see students participating even though they were out of their comfort zone. Please click on the link below to view photos of this wonderful performance on our website:
Green Point Christian College GPCC | Camp Rock The Musical
I would also like to commend Mr Christopher Harris who organised to have some basketball teams from St Philips to come to our school on the last day of Term 2 to compete with our teams. I am thankful for the time Mr Harris spends planning activities to give opportunities to GPCC students to participate in sporting activities. This new initiative is one we would like to expand on. There was a wonderful sense of community and school spirit created. You can read details of the results in the Secondary Sports section below.
Student-Parent-Teacher-Interviews for students in Years 7 to 12 with their parents/carers are being held from 4:00pm to 8:30pm as follows:
ONLINE MEETINGS - Thursday 27 July 2023 in your home.
IN-PERSON MEETINGS - Tuesday 1 August 2023 in the MPC.
Our preference would be for students to attend together with their parents.
Booking Appointments
Bookings are open, however close soon.
ONLINE meetings - BOOKINGS CLOSE 4pm on Monday 24 July.
IN-PERSON meetings - BOOKINGS CLOSE 4pm on Monday 31 July.
Log into Parent Lounge to book appointments in the usual way.
For online appointments, please take care to book the ONLINE date. For in-person appointments, please take care to book the IN-PERSON date. There will be no in-person appointments run on the online date. Parents may only book one appointment, either in-person or online for each teacher.
The easiest way to learn how to book your appointment is to watch the short video Booking Parent Teacher Interviews in Parent Lounge | Tassweb (vids.io) once you have accessed your account.
Please note - Mr David Russell will be available on the evening for parents and students wishing to see the Careers Advisor. Please phone reception 4369 1266 to make appointments with Mr Russell.
On some occasions (where classes rotate for example), you will not see appointments available. If you would especially like to speak to a particular teacher regarding behavioural matters, please phone reception so we may book an appointment manually.
Online Parent Student Teacher Interviews
We have taken notice of parent feedback and acknowledge that appointments often book out for some teachers. For this reason, this year we are offering an additional evening. To allow further access to appointments one date will be for in-person, and one date will be online appointments.
Joining Online appointments
After bookings close you will be able to see the link for each teacher under title ‘Action’ as in the example below:
At the time of your appointment, you may click Join Online Meeting. This link will take you to a Teams Meeting. Please note you will need to be using a computer that has a microphone and camera to be able to participate.
Please email Gretchen Taylor gtaylor@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions.
Year 9 Commerce Market Day
Year 9 Commerce classes ran a market day at the end of last term as part of a group assessment task. Students wrote a business plan, prepared promotional material, and then conducted their market stalls. The stalls were varied between delicious treats and drinks; and activities like creaming a teacher. The $554 raised by all the stalls will be donated to the Barbara May Foundation. Well done to the students for their hard work for this great cause.
Mrs Erasmus and Mr Witanowski
Year 7 Equip Class Building Community
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information about UAC applications, a variety of Open Day items, upcoming Expos including an apprenticeship and traineeship Expo at Mingara, Defence Force news, employment opportunities at Gosford with ATO, Central Coast apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, information about careers in Construction, and lots of items in the General News section.
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
Primary Zone Athletics
On Tuesday 1 August our Zone Athletics team will be heading to Glendale for the THACCCSA carnival. We are looking forward to a great day.
Paul Kelly AFL Finals- Central Coast
Late last term our AFL Girls Team went to Bateau Bay to play in the Regional Finals against some of the best school teams on the Central Coast. We played three games, winning one and coming off second best in the others. Some of our players had never played before and they picked it up so quickly! Everyone tried their hardest and hopefully some of the girls have been inspired to play next season for their local club. It was a great day in all.
Mrs Stubbs-Mills
CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) Child Protection training
CSSA have recommended that all adults (teachers, volunteers, parents) complete the following module on Child Protection before attending any CSSA event (trials, gala days or carnivals). Thank you.
https://www.cssa.net.au/child_protection/index.html#/
Individual Sport Trials for Primary CSSA and CIS Teams
These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial here at school to play at certain gala days throughout the year (as mentioned above). The CSSA or CIS trials are usually held in Sydney and students will be trialling against students from either other Christian Schools (CSSA) or other Independent Schools (CIS) and are usually recommended for those students that compete at a representative level.
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): Parents are required to transport students to and from these trials.
CSSA and CIS Sport trial dates TERM 3:
Wednesday 2 August - CIS Boys and Girls Softball Trials (Year 5 and 6 only) Nominations close 26 July
Dates for your Calendar
PRIMARY
School Carnivals
Wednesday 30 August - GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)
Friday 20 October - GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)
Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
GPCC vs St Philips Christian School Basketball
On the last day of Term 2, during and after lunch our school hosted 3 games of Basketball on our re-covered and surfaced outdoor basketball courts against St Philips Christian College Gosford.
The senior boys played first and played very well winning 56 – 31. The junior girls team were a tougher opponent and St Philips were victorious 26 -12. Our junior boys finished the day and again played very well and came away with a 25 – 13 win.
This was the first time that we have created these interschool matches in the Secondary school with St Philips, and we hope to make this a regular event with many different sports. It was fantastic for the students to actually get to see our school teams play and will be a helpful experience for our boys teams as they play their basketball gala day next week.
CSSA 15&U Girls Netball Team
Competitions
Book Week Competitions start the first day of Term 3. Students are invited to submit their entries by Monday 21 August.
K-2: Colouring Competition- sheets will be distributed to classrooms.
Years 3-4:Diorama- create a scene from your favourite book. The library has photocopy boxes if students need one for their entry.
Years 5-6: Book Trailer- iMovie makes this a fun and easy activity.
Book Club
Issue 5 Book Club magazines go out this week. Parents can order online LOGIN (scholastic.com.au) until Friday 4 August.
Book Week
- Book Parade and Family Fair- Friday 25 August at 11.45am.
- Literacy Day - Wednesday 23 August
Preschool Storytime 2023 - Term 3
Please join us on Mondays for craft, games, and stories in the library at 9am. Parents and carers can register their interest with Nicole van Wyk- nvanwyk@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our motto is “Equipped for Life”
Please see below for current employment opportunities at GPCC.
Permanent Full-time Counsellor - 5 days per week (during school terms) Green Point Christian College GPCC | Counsellor
Farewell Peter Gay
Peter Gay retired as our Facilities Manager at the end of Term 2 after serving with Green Point Christian College for over 26 years.
When Peter began at the College the Library building was still being completed, and our first Year 12 cohort of 29 students were sitting the HSC.
During his time Peter has overseen an enormous amount of growth and development with the GPCC property, and leaves the site well maintained and serving our community well.
Peter was always the first to highlight that the strength of the College was, and still is, the Christian community that we enjoy.
He served faithfully over this lengthy season at GPCC, and we are deeply grateful for the significant contribution towards the facilities we now enjoy.
We particularly appreciated his servant hearted approach with the teams that he led.
Peter and Jo are heading off soon for a well-earned holiday in Europe, and then we may see Peter back from time to time with our Brewarrina missions.
Thank you, Peter, for everything, and we wish you every blessing in your retirement!
Alongside Peter’s farewell we warmly welcome Justin Turner who began as our new Property Manager in June this year.
Father's Day Breakfast - Kinder to Year 12
The Fathering Project - Father's Day Breakfast Invitation for all Father's/Father Figures from Kinder - Year 12
GPCC Celebrating our Past, Building our Future - Alumni Events
Following the important milestone of 40 Years which we celebrated in 2022, Green Point Christian College are gathering again under the banner of ‘Celebrating our Past and Building our Future’. We are excited to announce that we have two exciting Alumni events planned for 2023, and we invite our past students to the following events:
GPCC Annual Foundation Day Assembly – Wednesday 16 August
This is a special gathering of past and present students to celebrate the foundation and exciting future ahead for Green Point Christian College. An optional morning tea and tour of the College are available on the day.
Please register for this event by 9 August at: GPCC Annual Foundation Day Assembly 2023 Tickets, Wed 16/08/2023 at 12:30 pm | Eventbrite
Annual Reunion Celebration – Thursday 17 August
Please join us for the Annual Reunion Celebration at The Springs, Peats Ridge. This is our annual gathering of Alumni from the past 40 years since GPCC was founded. This is the perfect occasion for us to celebrate together, hear about how the College is growing and building for the future, and have the opportunity to reconnect with other past students.
For those who are keen please join us for the optional shot gun golf before the evening begins.
Please purchase your tickets by 26 July at: GPCC Annual Reunion Celebration 2023 Tickets, The Springs, Peats Ridge | TryBooking Australia
We look foward to welcoming past students at these events and continuing to grow our GPCC Alumni community.
Uniform Shop
2023 Uniform Shop Trading hours
Monday: 8:00am - 10:30am
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 10:30am
Friday: 8:00am - 10:30am
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
Click on link to access: THE MUNCHERY 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
GPCC OSHC Provider - Camp Australia
Out of School Care is available at the College, offered by Camp Australia.
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
Firewood for Sale
Contact Brian Shaw at the College on 0404 478 341.
Primary and Secondary Tutoring.
Past GPCC student, currently completing second year Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Two years tutoring experience, excellent results. Current working with children check and police check. Online tutoring $30 hour.
Secondary 7-12: English, History, Geography, PASS, PDHPE, CAFS. Primary -Literacy tutoring.
For further information contact Kye -0422 652274
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Recruitment Drive
Meals on Wheels are needing more volunteers to help with their services on the Central Coast.
Go4Fun
Go4Fun is a FREE 10-week healthy wellbeing program for children aged 7 to 13 to enjoy along with their families. Please contact 1800 780 900.
Run by top trained health professionals, it’s a fun way for kids to build self-esteem and learn about eating well, staying active and living a healthy life.
Term 3 programs will take place at:
Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Tuesdays 4pm–6pm (Aboriginal program for everyone run by Bungree)
Gosford Olympic Swimming Pool, Wednesdays 4pm–6pm
Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre, Thursdays 4pm–6pm
To register, visit go4fun.com.au or call 1800 780 900.
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
Services: 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 24 July
Students commence Term 3
Year 10 Science and Engineering Challenge - St Edwards College
Tuesday 25 July
Secondary Girls 15&U Football Finals
Years 8 and Year 10 Subject Information Nights - Yr 8 (6:00pm) Yr 10 (7:30pm) in Church Ministry Centre
Primary Parent Partnership Meeting
Wednesday 26 July
Secondary Boys 15&U Football Finals
Year 10 students Subject Information session in P2
Thursday 27 July
THACCCSA Secondary Girls Futsal Gala Day - Maitland
THACCCSA Secondary Boys Basketball - Broadmeadow
Year 10 Univeristy of Newcaslte subject selection talk
CSSA Primary Boys State Football Finals
Secondary Parent Student Teacher evening ONLINE
Friday 28 July
GPCC Netball Friendly Matches vs SPCC/CCS - Primary
100th Day of School - Kindergarten
Dates for your Calendar
Tuesday 1 August
Years 9-11 Bible Society Masterclass Excursion - Chatswood (selected students)
Primary THACCCSA Zone Athletics Carnival
Years 7 - 12 Parent Teacher Evening
Wednesday 2 August
CIS Primary Girls Softball Trials
Thursday 3 August
Primary CSSA Primary State Netball Finals - Penrith
Year 10 University of Newcastle talk about subject selection
Friday 4 August
Secondary THACCCSA one Athletics Carnival
Primary CSSA Primary Girls State Netball
TERM DATES 2023
Term 3, 2023
Monday, 24 July to Friday, 22 September
Monday, 2 October - Labour Day Public Holiday
Monday, 9 October - Wednesday, 6 December
Click on: TERM DATES 2024