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Students: The formation of students who display the attributes of the GPCC Graduate Profile.
In our mission Green Point Christian College seek the formation of students who display the attributes of the Graduate Profile. Before we look to unpack the Graduate Profile in coming weeks, I think it is important to first openly reflect on how we view students here at Green Point.
The educationalist Parker Palmer says, “The way we diagnose a students’ condition will determine the kind of remedy we offer.” The image any educator uses to imagine our students has a large impact on how we approach teaching them. For example, if we view them as static vessels, we will seek to “fill” them with knowledge.
Here at Green Point we intentionally speak about forming students. The images that are associated with this idea of formation are numerous and rich. Clay is formed by the craftsman and a vine is formed along the trellis in the vineyard. Both images speak to a creative and collaborative process where students bring something to the practice of learning. Students have agency and an invitation to engage, they are not simply recipients of a process but they also contribute to it.
Our faith also informs how we view our students. We firmly believe that each of us, being made in the image of God (Imago Dei), invited to be His people, and are holy and dearly loved. Our students are also human – just like us; born into this sinful world and are impacted by it just like we are.
In addition to being cherished and beloved children of God, there are three things that we believe are also helpful to remember about our students, and ourselves, as we seek to learn and navigate in this world.
Our students are Human (Imago Dei) – This is the most important thing and is the part that will outlast all others. Our students are human, created in the image of God and respected accordingly. God saw His creation and called it very good. That deep and beautiful pronouncement from God continues from generation to generation and is at the heart of the way we see our students.
Our students are Broken, (unconsciously impacted by the Fall) – just like this world is. We are all unconsciously impacted by the Fall, the world is not as it should be. Sin is pervasive. We see it across all spheres of life. It affects us all. We cannot reach perfection, we make mistakes, we break and use things, we miss the mark all the time. It is not reasonable to expect perfection of our students and each other in a broken world.
Our students are Fallen (consciously sinful) – when we as parents first lay our eyes on our beautiful newborns, we are wired to see their perfection. So often the experience of awe and overwhelming love overtakes us. As these beautiful babies grow, we realise that they are not perfection, indeed they can often be the exact opposite of that! This doesn’t change our overwhelming love, but it is critical to accurately recognise so we can love, guide and discipline them well through their mistakes. The Bible acknowledges that in the agency we have been given by God we are all not simply unconsciously impacted by the Fall (Broken) but we are also consciously sinful (Fallen). We recognise this for our students as well, not because we sit in judgement (we’re all fallen after all) but because accurately recognising this allows us as a community to love, guide and discipline one another well. As Parker Palmer says: “The way we diagnose a students’ condition will determine the kind of remedy we offer.”
Here at GPCC we believe that the ultimate remedy is found in the saving work of Jesus that we read about in the Gospels. The work of Jesus reaches into every part of His creation as he seeks to redeem all things, including our students and their learning back to himself.
Joel van Bentum
Principal
Congratulations to our SRC who were presented with their badges at our Primary Chapel.
Staff: Mrs Jo Pearson, Mrs Melissa Peterson
Chairperson: Liam O (6SH)
Councillors: Lexi A (6B), Elise C (6S), Caitlin H (6B), Ashley J (6SH), Piper L (6B), Ruben D (6B)
1C: Olivia G, Macie A
1G: Hugh H, Judy R
1PS: Maison D, Jack M
2J: Cleo M, Caden T
2G: Zahli F, Noah F
3M: James S, Amelia W
3D: Ruby P, Levi D
3B: Heidi L, Max T
4H: Annabella C, Josiah R
4M: Taya K, Flynn M
5L: Marco M, Elsie H
5P: Asher L, James T
5B: Sebastian J, Savannah H
6SH: Summer G, Owen B
6B: Archie W, Eve H
6S: Jasper B, Caleb M
Student of the Week Awards
Congratulations to the following students:
Jacob D - KDL, Annabelle C - KK, Harriet G - KS, Zyren L - 1G, Pippa L - 1PS,
Manaia D - 2J, Rachel B - 2G, Heidi L - 3B, Liam F - 3D, Indy B - 3M, Esther M- 4H, Taya K - 4M, Riyana A - 5B, Max L - 5L, Ethan A - 5P, Lanayah H - 6B, Jamie G - 6SH, Alice H- 6S
Primary celebrated Clean Up Australia Day on Friday 1 March. During this event each Primary class K-6, cleaned up an area of our school community.
We believe this activity will inspire our students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in their community. Students and teachers worked together to clean up an area which is special to them, part of the playground, surrounding bush area, canteen area and our oval. Students learned about waste, how it impacts our environment, and worked together to organise a Clean Up event.
Band Director visits Primary students
On Friday 23 February, I had the pleasure of inviting Year 3 and 4 students to join our Welcome Band program. I was helped by two of our fabulous Junior Band students Jamie and Caleb, who did a great job showing us the sounds of trumpet and trombone, whilst I demonstrated flute clarinet and saxophone. Welcome Band introduces students with zero experience to a band instrument of their choice including percussion, keyboard, bass and guitar as well as those above, subject to availability.
Students in our band program learn teamwork, foundations of reading music as well as giving several concerts throughout the year. Not to mention the cognitive development that comes with learning music, as well as resilience, self-discipline and confidence.
I look forward to another brilliant year of band at GPCC, and big new cohort of Welcome Band applicants. For more information please visit our website.
Brendan Berlach - Band Director
Sibling Photo Day
Sibling Photo morning is on Friday 8 March: Please place your order by Friday 1 March.
This year STEM students would like to design, create, test and build from PVC Pipes. If you have leftover PVC piping from building or plumbing jobs, GPCC Primary would love to collect these and use to build engineering challenges. Pipes need to be clean . Lengths can be cut down. We also need any connectors Y,T,I, or L shapes to join the lengths of pipes.
Families can bring to school and leave in the STEM room - L11 (the old L1 room) or students may bring to school and leave in the plastic tubs located outside L11.
We would really appreciate the chance to recycle these offcuts. Please email Mrs Reynolds with any inquiries CReynolds@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Future Enrolments at GPCC
We are currently experiencing very high demand for enrolment at GPCC. To assist with our planning, we recommend families apply two years prior to intended start date. If you have a child due to commence Kindergarten or Year 7 in 2026 would you kindly complete an enrolment application via the following link; Enrolment Application | Green Point Christian College (gpcc.nsw.edu.au)
Please note: If your child is currently enrolled in Year 6 at GPCC you are not required to apply for Secondary School. As noted in our Enrolment Policy, if your child will not be continuing at the College in 2025, you are required to give ten weeks’ notice. Kindly advise our Registrar in writing - registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Lost Property
A lost property box for Primary has been placed outside Mrs Amanda Rutlidge's (Head of Primary) office which is located in the Kindergarten area.
Finding Nemo Jnr K - 6 Musical
Dance Audition:
On Friday 8 March at Lunchtime from 1:10 – 1:40pm in the Jacaranda Room with Holly Eccleston.
Parts include;
Water dancers, Scuba diver dancers, Ribbon dancer, Barracuda.
Show Dates
Friday 6 September: Matinee performance
Saturday 7 September: Evening performance
This is a K - 6 musical all students will be involved.
• Earrings: One set of studs or sleepers only (for girls), no nose studs, no cartilage jewellery
• Necklaces: Please remove for the photos
• Boys top shirt button done up, with tie correctly tied and covering shirt button.
• Necklaces: Please remove for the photos
• Makeup – Discreet/natural. No false eye lashes.
• Boys top shirt buton done up, with tie correctly tied and covering shirt button.
• Year 12 only to wear blazers for individual Portrait photos
Sibling Photo morning is on Friday 8 March: Please order by Friday 1 March.
Future Enrolments at GPCC
We are currently experiencing very high demand for enrolment at GPCC. To assist with our planning, we recommend families apply two years prior to intended start date. If you have a child due to commence Kindergarten or Year 7 in 2026 would you kindly complete an enrolment application via the following link; Enrolment Application | Green Point Christian College (gpcc.nsw.edu.au)
Please note: If your child is currently enrolled in Year 6 at GPCC you are not required to apply for Secondary School. As noted in our Enrolment Policy, if your child will not be continuing at the College in 2025, you are required to give ten weeks’ notice. Kindly advise our Registrar in writing - registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Careers Newsletter
Years 10 - 12 Students and Parents will receive the Careers Newsletter directly from our Careeers Advisor - David Russell. All other students and parents can access the weekly Careers Newsletter on our website.
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
THACCCSA Primary Zone Swimming
On Thursday of last week, 36 amazing swimmers from GPCC Primary competed at the THACCCSA Primary Zone Swimming Carnival at The Forum pool in Newcastle.
Our team performed very well finishing 3rd overall behind Belmont Christian College and Wyong Christian School. Due to our strong performances, we had some well-deserved Age Champion and Place Getters who were awarded medals following the carnival. Well done to all the boys and girls for wonderful swimming and cheering throughout the day. I’d also like to thank all parents that attended the event.
Age Champions/place getters:
6-8yrs Girls 1st place: Cleo M
6-8yrs Boys 3rd place: Oscar G
9yrs Boys 1st place: Archer H
10yrs Girls 2nd place: Taya K
10yrs Girls 3rd place: Chloe L
We now look forward to taking a strong squad to the CSSA Twilight Carnival on March 7 at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
GPCC Primary Swimming Time Trial Awards
Next week (Week 6), we will be presenting awards to Age Champions and 2nd and 3rd place getters from our Primary Swimming Carnival during Chapel on Wednesday afternoon. Parents of recipients have been sent an email regarding this.
Avoca Beach U6 Junior Rugby (GPCC)
Dear Kindy Parents
We have an exciting opportunity to pilot an Avoca Beach Junior Rugby U6 team, playing under the umbrella of GPCC. If you and your child would like to build some great, lasting relationships in the 2024 kindy year, this is a great way to do it.
The idea is to get around 10 boys and girls to form a team to compete in the local junior rugby competition on Saturday mornings. If we get the numbers, we intend to train straight after school on the GPCC oval on a Wednesday until 4pm.
Our coach will be Mitchell Ryan in Year 9. Mitch has played representative rugby for the Central Coast for the past three years and was chosen in the U14 NSW Country Team in 2023. Mitch will be supported by coaches from the Avoca Beach Club (and his dad, Dave).
The Avoca Beach Junior Rugby Club is a really inclusive, fun and active club that supports kids through their junior sporting careers. The kids and parents also get to form great friendships that carry on into later years.
If you have a child that was born in 2018 and you would like to join an awesome footy club, please register your interest through the below link and the club will be in touch. EOI Schools Program 2024
Expressions of interest for CSSA and HZSA Duathlon/Triathlon
This is an event for those in Years 3-6. Please see the information below. It is important to note that this is different from the biathlon event which has been run in previous years and includes a cycle leg. Parents will be required to coordinate a team of students to participate in their age group prior to contacting Mr McSwan.
Parents will also be required to transport their child and gear (bike) to and from the event.
Please let Mr McSwan know via email smcswan@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you would like to enter a team, which event they will be competing in and which leg each competitor will be completing by Friday 22 March.
Soccer Skills Acquisition Program
We are delighted to announce that former Socceroo Jason van Blerk, will be bringing his Football Academy to GPCC starting in Week 3 of Term 1 in 2024. The program will run over all four terms in 2024. It is a skill based acquisition program to cater for all levels of the beautiful game. With 35 years of experience in Australia and in Europe, Jason’s program is designed to take your child to the next level. Please click on link for more information: https://spiritusfootballblog.wordpress.com/
This schedule is designed for all ages and year groups but also can be flexible by moving your child up and down in year groups if you cannot make the session.
Schedule:
Primary School
Tuesday Afternoons 3:15 – 4:30pm Boys Years 3 & 4
Thursday Afternoon 3:15 – 4:30pm Girls Years 3 – 6
Friday Afternoon 3:15 – 4:30pm Boys Years 3 – 6
Information:
Cost is $20 per session. If your child is attending the academy, it must be payed in full, but you can join anytime during the term.
Please send email to Jason Van Blerk, jasonvanblerkfootballacademy@gmail.com for your availability and payment information. All enquiries should be made directly to Jason van Blerk.
Dates for your Calendar
School Carnivals
TERM 1
Thursday 14 March - GPCC Yrs 2-6 Cross Country Carnival (GPCC grounds)
TERM 2
Friday 3 May - GPCC Yrs 2-6 Athletics Carnival (Mingara)
TERM 3
Wednesday 21 August - GPCC Yrs K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)
TERM 4
Friday 25 October - GPCC Yrs K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)
Representative Carnivals
TERM 1
Thursday 7 March - CSSA Primary State Swimming Carnival (Homebush- evening meet 4-8pm)
Wednesday 27 March - CIS Primary Swimming Championships (Homebush)
TERM 2
Friday 31 May - CSSA Primary and Secondary State Cross Country Carnival (Sydney Equestrian Centre)
Thursday 6 June - CIS Primary and Secondary Cross Country
TERM 3
Tuesday 6 August - THACCCSA Zone Primary Athletics Carnival (Glendale)
Friday 23 August - CSSA Primary State Athletics Carnival (Blacktown)
Friday 6 September - CIS Primary Athletics Carnival
GPCC Sport Teams
We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Primary this year.
Students will have a chance to trial for certain school teams over the coming terms and will need to keep a close eye on the notices and listen out for Assembly announcements for when trials will be held.
The protocol for team selection is as follows:
- Teams have at least 2-3 trials before final selection.
- Unfortunately, it is simply not possible for all children who trial to be included in final teams. It is not uncommon for 60 students to trial for a team that only has 10 spots available.
- Once teams have been chosen, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.
Individual Sport Trials for Primary CSSA and CIS Teams (NOT GPCC teams)
These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial for 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 Nomination 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: Please note these are not for GPCC school teams.
Term 1
Friday 8 March - CIS Primary Boys and Girls Basketball Trials (select students via Paper selection) - Nominations close Friday 23 February
Monday 25 March - CIS Primary Girls Soccer Trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 18 March
Monday 8 April - CSSA Primary Girls Netball trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 25 March
Monday 8 April - CIS Primary Boys AFL Trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 25 March
GPCC Secondary Swimming Carnival
Last Friday, we had our annual swimming carnival at Mingara Aquatic Centre. There were 76 more students in attendance than last year and I was a great day. A high level of swimming was seen through the day with many records broken see below with the age champion list.
A strong team of 41 will be sent to the Zone Carnival next Wednesday at Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy.
House points were awarded for each participant, volunteer and the novelty events and the winning house was… the Vava’u Breakers!
GPCC Swimming Age Champions 2024
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1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
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12 Years Girls |
Sophie C |
Allegra N |
Phoebe N |
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12 Years Boys |
Justin H |
Sam C |
Charlie R |
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13 Years Girls |
Alexandra H |
Grace B |
Kauai C |
|
13 Years Boys |
Reef M |
Levi S |
Macauley D |
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14 Years Girls |
Isabelle R |
Amy W |
Alyssa C |
|
14 Years Boys |
Jason P |
Zac S |
Jasper P |
|
15 Years Girls |
Ciara W |
Ariella N |
Emily B |
|
15 Years Boys |
Benjamin T |
Archie P Baylin C |
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16 Years Girls |
Felicity R |
Rebecca H |
Matilda L |
|
16 Years Boys |
Tyson S |
Caleb S |
Thomas G |
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17 Years Girls |
Olivia P |
Savannah D |
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17 Years Boys |
Caleb N |
Rijk M |
Zachary J |
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18-21 Years Girls |
Sienna P |
Jessica H |
Zara L |
|
18-21 Years Boys |
Owen P |
Zachary S |
Will T |
Records:
13 Year boys: 50m Backstroke - Reef M (34.70)
18+ boys: 50m Backstroke - Zachary S (33.59)
18+ girls: 50m Breastroke - Sienna P (43.37)
13 year boys: 50m Breastroke - Levi S (39.14)
14 year boys: 40m Breastroke - Jason P (38.78)
13 year girls: 50m Butterfly - Alex H (33.54)
13 year boys: 100m Freestyle - Reef M (1.05.24)
NSW All Schools Triathlon
Last week some of our students competed in the NSW All Schools Triathlon. On Wednesday, Caleb and Ariella N competed in the individual races and received fantastic results. Ariella came 5th in CIS schools in the intermediate solo race and Caleb placed 8th amongst the CIS boys in the senior solo race. On Thursday, three of our girls Ariella N, Felicity R and Emily F competed in the intermediate relay Triathlon race and placed 5th amongst the 53 girls teams and 4th in CIS. Well done to our Triathletes.
State Oztag Tournament
Congratulations to Noah W (Year 7) and Xavier B M (Year 8) who competed for 3 days in the State Oztag Tournament in Coffs Harbour representing The Central Coast. They were undefeated and won the Grand Final for under 13’s. They are now off to Nationals in October. Well done boys.
Soccer Skills Acquisition Program
We are delighted to announce that former Socceroo Jason van Blerk, will be bringing his Football Academy to GPCC starting in Week 3 of Term 1 in 2024. The program will run over all four terms in 2024. It is a skill based acquisition program to cater for all levels of the beautiful game. With 35 years of experience in Australia and in Europe, Jason’s program is designed to take your child to the next level. Please click on link for more information: https://spiritusfootballblog.wordpress.com/
This schedule is designed for all ages and year groups but also can be flexible by moving your child up and down in year groups if you cannot make the session.
Schedule:
Secondary School
Monday Mornings 7:45-8:45am Boys Years 7 - 9
Tuesday Mornings 7:45-8:45am Girls Years 7 – 9
Thursday Mornings 7:45-8:45am Girls Years 10 – 12
Friday Mornings 7:45-8:45am Boys Years 10 – 12
Information:
Cost is $20 per session. If your child is attending the academy, it must be payed in full, but you can join anytime during the term.
Please send email to Jason Van Blerk, jasonvanblerkfootballacademy@gmail.com for your availability and payment information. All enquiries should be made directly to Jason van Blerk.
GPCC Sport Calendar 2024
Term One
CIS Secondary 16&U Boys Football Trials: Monday 4 March Bernie Mullane
THACCCSA Zone Swimming Carnival: Wednesday 6 March Peninsula Leisure Centre
THACCCSA Touch Football Gala Day: Monday 11March Wallsend Touch Ovals
GPCC Secondary Athletics Carnival: Thursday 14 March Mingara
CIS Secondary Open Boys & Girls Football Trials: Friday 15 March Bernie Mullane
NSW School Mountain Bike Championships Thursday – Friday 21 & 22 March
CSSA State Secondary Swimming Championships: Tuesday 26 March Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
NSWAS Secondary U15&U Girls Netball Trials: Paper Nominations close: Thursday 28 March - Netball players to attend the All Schools Trials CIS Member Schools only
CSSA + HZSA Secondary Schools Triathlon: Thursday 4 April International Regatta Centre Penrith
CSSA Secondary State Touch Football Gala Day and Trials for CIS: Friday 5 April - Penrith Touch Fields
SASSA/CSSA Secondary 16&U Boys Rugby Union Trials: Wednesday 10 April
CSSA Calendar
Download CSSA CALENDAR 2024
Mrs Nicole van Wyk and Mrs Judi Hurst | Teacher Librarian
Makerspace - Kaleidoscopes
Primary students are invited to join us in the library in Week 6 to create Kaleidoscopes. Students can make their own designs using mirror board, tubes, coloured paper, cellophane, glitter, tinsel, foil paper and more. No need to sign up just come along on Wednesday 6 March or Thursday 7 March during recess (3-6) or lunch (K-2).
Premiers Reading Challenge
The PRC aims to promote a love of reading, exposure to quality literature and provide a challenge for students to read more widely. The Challenge is open to students K-10.
Challenge opens: 26 February
Challenge closes: 23 August
K-2 Students will complete their reading during library lessons.
Years 3-10 students will need to read in their own time, however the library will provide log in details and support. We recommend updating student reading logs regularly.
Notes with log in details will be coming home with students K-7. Students in Years 8-10 can ask for log in details from Mrs van Wyk.
If you have further questions, please email Mrs Hurst or Mrs van Wyk:
nvanwyk@gpcc.nsw.edu.au Judi.hurst@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Storytime 2024
Preschool storytime - Please register your interest with Nicole van Wyk: nvanwyk@gpcc.nsw.edu. Please download flyer below for more information.
HSIE Teaching Position (Part time) https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/hsie-teacher
https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/casual-teacher-primary
https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/casual-teacher_secondary
2024 School Photography Dates
Tuesday 5 March 2024 - Secondary School - (including Year 12 Portrait only), Primary Leadership Photo
Friday 8 March 2024 - Sibling photos and Absentees
Please refer to the email that has been sent to all parents in ordering school photos.
Sibling Photo morning is on Friday 8 March: Please order by Friday 1 March.
Sam has gone above and beyond for the school and for his department in organising and putting together a new school gym. He spent countless hours of his spare time ordering gear and putting the gear together, often by himself.
He now has created something the whole school community can enjoy.
Music Tutoring and Band
The GPCC music tutoring and band program is back in full swing for Term 1 2024. If you are interested in learning an instrument or joining a band find more information at this link: Music Tuition | Green Point Christian College
Primary and Secondary Debating Workshops
On Monday 26 February, 22 students from Years 5-8 attended seminars and debating workshops at Wyong Christian Community School with Mrs Lines and Mr Samild.
The guest presenter was Tristan Simpson, from Masters Academy, which is NSW leading provider of in-school communication education.
The students learned about the differences between arguments and debates, the 3 Ms of debating (Manner, Method, Matter), the process and roles in a debate, plus skills for providing rebuttal.
Poppy A, Elsie H and Zoey A demonstrated great skills during the Umm Game, where they were required to talk about themselves for 1 minute without using the word ‘umm’.
We look forward to providing more opportunities for students of GPCC to develop their debating skills in the coming months.
NAPLAN 2024 Parent and Carer Information
Each year the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is undertaken by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students will participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) and numeracy.
NAPLAN 2024 will take place from Wednesday 13 March to Monday 25 March. The schedule of testing will be sent at the beginning of March. Secondary students please note that the Secondary Athletics Carnival is on Thursday 14 March.
NAPLAN is just one part of our school learning assessment program. The tests assess literacy and numeracy skills your child is already learning at school.
In preparation for NAPLAN, our school will undertake activities to help students become familiar with the format and functionality of the online tests. These activities are not an assessment of student ability and will not be marked. Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not required nor recommended.
The public demonstration site https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site is available to see the types of questions, tools and functions used in the NAPLAN tests.
Further information about NAPLAN is available on the NESA website (https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/naplan/parent-information).
If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact your child’s teacher, Year Advisor or the Deputy Principal, Mrs Jane McLarty, jmclarty@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Uniform Shop
2024 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
Munch Monitor Account Settings
To assist the staff at the Munchery Canteen in serving your children, if you have a Munch Monitor account you may indicate your preferences for snack money, a daily or weekly limit, and if your child has any allergies.
Please note that The Munchery Staff are under strict instruction to follow these preferences. Please log in to your account and update these settings if required.
Please download document below for more information.
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
Terrigal Mobile Blood Donor Centre
Wednesday 20 March 12.30 to 6.45 pm
Thursday 21 March 12.30 to 6.45 pm
Friday 22 March 8.00 am to 2.15 pm
Saturday 23 March 8.00 am to 2.15 pm
f you’re a donor, or any of your community are, don’t forget to book in beforehand online or on 13 14 95. Remember, get in early to get the best time.
Location: Rotary Park, 214 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal
Term 1 Peninsula Youth Services
Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about bolstering their financial skills, so they can develop (and keep) good savings habits. Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 58,000 people to start saving.
It’s helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And it’s set them up for a brighter future.
Free Podiatry consultations for Children
The University of Newcastle Podiatry Clinic at Wyong hospital is offering children age 0-17 free lower limb assessments. Children will be assessed by final year students, supervised by a podiatrist. Children and their families can receive advice on footwear, flat feet, and normal development, and receive treatment of foot warts, foot and leg pain, walking problems, and night-time ‘growing pains’.When: Monday afternoons from 4 March to 27 May 2024To make a booking, or for more information, call 4394 7280Barnstoneworth United Football Club
We are looking for a few extra players for our new Women’s All Age team. We already have 25 registered female players, age range 18 – 58 with various levels of experience from complete beginners onwards. For more information contact: info@barnstoneworthcc.com
Firewood for Sale
Contact Brian Shaw at the College on 0404 478 341.
If you would like to place an community advertisement in the Green Point Community Notices, please email details to our Messenger Editor, Justine Collins at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Green Point Baptist Church
Services: 9:30am Worship Service, 6:00pm Service
Services continue to be available online each week.
Coming Up this Week
Monday 4 March
Compass Leadership Conference (Captains & Vice Captains)
CIS Secondary 16&U Boys Football Trials
National Young Leaders Day
Year 12 Encore Music Excursion
Tuesday 5 March
Secondary Photo day
Compass Leadership Conference (Captains & Vice Captains)
Visiting students from the USA (Secondary)
Wednesday 6 March
Secondary THACCCSA Zone Swimming Carnival
Year 11 Veta MOrphis offsite Excursion
Thursday 7 March
CSSA Primary State Swimming - Homebush
Friday 8 March
Sibling Photo and Absentee morning
Dates for Your Calendar
Monday 11 March
HACCCSA Touch Football Gala Day
Coast Shelter Service opportunity - Years 10 and 11
Tuesday 12 March
Student Learning Interviews (Years 7, 11, 12)
Wednesday 13 March
NAPLAN (13 March - 25 March)
Thursday 14 March
GPCC Secondary Athletics Carnival at Mingara
Primary Cross Country Carnival at GPCC (Years 2 - 6)
Friday 15 March
CIS Secondary Open Boys & Girls Football Trials
2024 School Photo Dates
Tuesday 5 March 2024 - Secondary School
Friday 8 March 2024 - Sibling photos and Absentees
TERM 1 DATES 2024
Friday, 29 March - Good Friday (public holiday)
Monday, 1 April - Easter Monday (public holiday)
Friday 12 April - Last Day of Term 1
TERM 2 DATES
Monday 29 April - Students commence Term 2
Monday 10 June - King's Birthday Public Holiday
Frday 5 July - Last day of Term 2
TERM 3 DATES
Monday 29 July - Students commence Term 3
Friday 27 September - Last day of Term 3
TERM 4 DATES
Monday 14 October - Students commence Term 4
Wednesday 11 December - Last day of Term 4