Mrs Amanda Rutlidge | Head of Primary

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Wakakirri

On Tuesday Night GPCC primary school staff and students put in a massive effort at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) telling the story of Matt Formston's life with The Light I See. It was a fantastic experience for our students to perform at a professional theatre. As a team we pushed the boundaries on storytelling and were commended for a never seen before in Wakakirri history, tarp surfing moment!

Our school was given a State Award for the category of Health and Well-being and furthermore were the recipients of a nomination for a National Award. The National Awards will be announced on the 15^th October online.

Afternoon Pick up from Kiss and Drop 3

The Kiss and Drop 3 zone is a shared space that GPCC and YVCS use as afternoon pick up points. The top section of the zone is reserved for Assisted School Travel vehicles that YVCS students access between 2:55pm and 3:05pm. There are signs and bollards in place to direct traffic, please be considerate of this shared space in the afternoons.

Smart Watches

 
If your child wears a smart watch to school, please remind them not to use it to contact parents during school time. If a child is feeling unwell during the day, they must tell their teacher as the first port of call. When students contact their parents without telling a teacher, it creates unnecessary worry for both the parent and the teacher.

Bus travel

If your child catches a public bus to and from school, can you please take some time this week to talk to them about public transport etiquette such as not putting bags or feet on seats, remaining seated during travel time and respecting members of the public particularly elderly people. Please encourage your child to be considerate of others and ensure that members of the public who need a seat have access to one.

CRU Fit Excursion

On Friday 5th September, selected Year 5 students attended the CRU Fit training day at Hunter Christian School. Students took part in a variety of fun and engaging activities and were taught how they could run activities like this in their own CRU lunchtime group. They learnt valuable Bible lessons and leadership skills that will be of useful to them. I encourage them to help lead the primary CRU group during Term 4 and throughout 2026. Everyone enjoyed the day.

Term Break

Have a safe and restful term break after next week. Holidays are a good time to check uniform items (especially hats) and equipment, clean out school bags and look for any lost property. We look forward to seeing everyone back for a wonderful Term 4.

Students of the Week

Vida G; KR, Indi H; KS,Aubrey T; 1G, Ruby S; 1PN,Michelle S; 1S, Athena A; 2G,Ben M; 2J, Christian M; 2K,Harry T; 3M, Ella E; 3BM,Mikey H; 4H, Aston P; 4KM,Mila B; 4P, Kabir L; 5B,Finn H; 5L, Lelia D; 5T,Juliana L; 6A, Anabella V; 6B,Isla L; 6SM.

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Stepping Into the Next Chapter with God’s Wisdom and Grace

As we approach the final week of school for our Year 12 students, we are filled with both joy and gratitude. This is a special time in the life of our school community, as we farewell a group of young people who have grown in faith, character, and learning throughout their time with us.

Next week, our students will mark their graduation, a significant milestone that reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and the support of families, teachers, and friends. Graduation is not only a celebration of academic achievement but also of the way our students have sought to live out their faith and serve others during their time at school.

We give thanks to God for each Year 12 student, praying that as they step into the next chapter of their lives, they will continue to walk in His wisdom and grace. I would like to encourage all of our graduates with the words from Deuteronomy 31:8, reminding them that “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

 

Students Nominated for OnSTAGE

We are thrilled to share that four of our Year 12 Drama students have been nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE, an annual showcase of the best HSC Drama performances and projects, held at the Seymour Centre from Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February 2026.

OnSTAGE nominations are an incredible achievement, as only a select number of performances from across the state are chosen for consideration. To be nominated, students first perform their HSC piece, which is then recorded and submitted for judging.

This year, four of our students received nominations, a wonderful testament to their creativity, talent, and dedication, as well as to the guidance of our Drama teacher, Mrs Jess Gardiner.

Congratulations to the following students for their nominations:

• Amelia H – A Woman Alone
• Tirzah H – The Player
• Luke J – Doug
• Matilda W – About a Goth

We give thanks to God for the gifts and hard work of these students and look forward to seeing how their talents continue to shine beyond the HSC.

Writer Volunteers needed for HSC Exams

If you are interested in assisting as a Writer during the Year 12 HSC Exams, please contact Glenda Fourie at glenda.fourie@gpcc.nsw.edu.au or on 4363 1266. Writers are only required on selected dates between Thursday 16 October and Friday 7 November 2025.

Working with Children Check Number required.