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We reach the final in our series of articles on aspects of the philosophy and practice of education at GPCC.
(Link: PoEP )
A key aspect of teacher practice is what actually happens in the classroom. At GPCC, we have selected a profile of practices we want to see all teachers using in our classrooms from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The Quality GPCC Classroom Profile is connected to the Australian Institute for Teachers and School Leaders (AITSL) 2018 Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework and focuses on three key elements.
Effective teachers will:
- Plan carefully and implement the plan via effective instruction;
- Create a supportive and safe environment for students; and
- Provide regular and timely feedback on student progress.
The 11 Quality Classroom Profile points (set out below) pick up on practical ways we can assess whether effective instruction is taking place in our classrooms. They assume that good unit and lesson planning has already taken place and that all the other elements of the Teacher Standards are being done well.
Our goal is that in every GPCC classroom, recognisable best practice is taking place to ensure we are being effective Christian teachers, helping students to grow strongly and understand the world from God's perspective.
GPCC Quality Classroom Profile:
- Lesson focus is clear
- New learning links to prior learning / work / knowledge
- Clear Instruction
- Regular practise
- Checking for understanding
- Feedback
- Differentiation
- Reference to learning skills
- Supportive and safe relationships
- Biblical perspectives
- Closure of the lesson
Classrooms in which these are regular and observable practices will be places in which quality teaching and learning is taking place. While we know teaching is a very complex activity (both art and science), paying attention to these proven best practices will give us a sense of purpose and contribute to all GPCC classrooms being places of quality learning.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
BOOK WEEK – We certainly are a bunch of CURIOUS CREATURES with WILD MINDS
What a wonderful way to celebrate together. Our wonderfully costumed students immersed themselves in a full day of literature activities, reading shortlisted books and responding through drama, art and games. The afternoon was no exception with students moving outdoors for our carnival of activities. It was a wonderful day of laughter and literacy. A big thank you to our amazing Library staff and especially Mrs van Wyk for all of the thought and preparation that went into a spectacularly wild and curious day. Have a look at some of the amazing photos.
Head of School Awards
Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 5:
Imogen W, KDL; Jake B, KP; Juliana L, 1G; Isla L, 1PH; Asher B, 2G; Ruben D, 2J; Harry K, 3K; Anna K, 4B; Gussie N, 4M; Zeke M, 5D; Anna O, 5H; Savannah M, 5P; Jet H, 6D; Siena D, 6M and Jackson S, 6T.
NESA Write-On Competition WINNERS!
We are thrilled to announce that two of our students were awarded prizes in the NESA annual Write-On competition. Amelia M (Year 5) received a Gold award and Ellen (Year 4) a Silver award.
Students composed an imaginative text of up to 500 words, using the image below as a stimulus.
Only six of these awards are given out across NSW in each section so to have two recipients in our midst is a great honour. For Amelia, this is the second consecutive year she has received a Gold award and will be published in the anthology of work. Both girls were awarded their certificates by Mr Nash. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them both on an outstanding achievement. You can read and view the student submissions on our website.
Hats at School – after Father's Day
As the weather begins to warm up the UV will also begin to increase, and it is important for our students to begin to wear their hats again at recess and lunchtime. Please take time with your children to find and label their sun hats ready for the launch of hats again for Spring/Summer. The Australian Cancer Council recommends that when the UV is above three we should use sun protection. Please assist us in keeping our students safe and remind them of the importance of protecting our skin.
Road Safety
At GPCC, safety is always a priority. One of the main risk factors at our College is the amount of cars and students at pick up in the afternoons.
For this reason we are starting a road safety campaign. Students will be learning about ways to cross roads and carparks safely, the importance of seatbelts and the need to hold a hand until your child is at least 8 years old.
Up until at least 10 years old, supervise your child very closely, holding their hand when crossing the road. If a hand isn’t available they should hold an arm, bag, clothes or the pram.
https://www.safetytown.com.au/parents/#continue-to-hold-hands
September is - Fruit & Vege Month
Fruit & Veg Month is a health promotion event that aims to encourage increased fruit and vegetable consumption amongst NSW Primary School children through engaging classroom, whole school and family based activities. This year's theme is Planet Fruit & Veg. It’s all about exploring the world of fruits and vegetables through the lens of sustainability. The Primary School will be participating throughout September so stay tunned for more exciting news over the next few weeks.
3B interview with Secondary English teacher, Mrs McMahon as part of their novel study
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Library News
Book Week Competitions
What amazing entries we had this year. Congratulations to our winners:
Colouring Competition
KDL: 1st Jack, 2nd Evie, 3rd James
KP: 1st David, 2nd Saoirse, 3rd Maisie
1G: 1st Siena, 2nd Emily, 3rd Kade
1PH: 1st Ethan A, 2nd Alex, 3rd Max
2G: 1st Isabella, 2nd Dan H, 3rd Andries
2J: 1st Caitlin and Olivia, 2nd Henry, 3rd Andrew
Year 3 Dioramas
1st Irene V - The Princess and the Pea, 3B
2nd Alleah M and Ruth G - Kookaburra and Gumnuts, 3K
3rd Stephanie R - Slime, 3K
Year 4 Dioramas
1st Alyssa C - The Magic faraway tree, 4M
2nd Meikayla V - Seagull, 4M
3rd Ellyanna B, Lillian R, Myaa KW; Chloe H and Alexia M, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 4M
Year 6 Diorama
1st Olivia H - Winnie the Pooh, 6M
Thanks for Book Week
Thank you to all of our talented parents and tireless staff for making Book Week so much fun. It looked a little different, but I think we can agree it was a great day. If you didn’t get to see the parade, please check it out on the closed Year group Facebook pages.
Book Quiz
On Wednesday 2 September, eight students from Years 5 and 6 will compete in the Book Quiz Challenge via Zoom in the Library. Good Luck to our two teams competing to win this year’s challenge against other Hunter and Newcastle Christian schools.
Book Club
Orders for Issue 6 are due online or to Mrs van Wyk by Wednesday 9 September.
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
Trial Exams have been completed and now Year 12's focus needs to be on completing Major Works and Course material. This means that students need to be in class. Teachers also have revision ready for them to undertake. It is such a great time to get study underway. Every Year 12 student needs to be in class if they are to achieve the results of which they are capable.
Year 12 Don’t Forget ...
Fight on! It is time to study and perfect your skills for the days ahead. You can improve and achieve the results you desire.
- Attend school;
- Be in class;
- Concentrate and Aask questions of your teachers;
- Work hard.
Please pray for Year 12 and their motivation and determination to finish the year in a positive strong manner.
Year 12 Graduation
Graduation this year will be very different. Unfortunately, this will be a streamed event with no parents in attendance at the College.
Date: 24 September 2020
Location: MPC
Starting time for stream is 9:30am
HSC Students to Have COVID-19 Test Results Faster
Students taking the 2020 HSC exams will now have their COVID-19 test results fast tracked through pathology. They simply need to advise the nurse or doctor doing the test that they are HSC students. Find your nearest testing clinics:
www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics
Extension 2 English Major Works
On Friday 21August, our three Year 12 Extension 2 English students submitted their Final Major Works across the fields of poetry, podcasts and short film.
This is the culmination of a year’s worth of work and they have shown great resilience and perseverance during this time. Some of the major works were significantly affected by COVID-19 restrictions and we want to particularly recognise the way that the students encouraged and cared for each other. Their teacher, Mrs Gaffney, has been a wonderful mentor, guide and facilitator in this process and the students have often expressed their gratitude and appreciation of her hard work, time and energy.
Congratulations to Jessica B, Jemilla H and Tabitha L for completing this part of their HSC.
Next Round of Vaccinations for Year 7 and Catch Ups for Year 10
Nurses from CCLHD are here this Wednesday 2 September for the second vaccination for Year 7, HPV Dose, or first dose catch up of any who missed the first round and wish to have the vaccinations. They will also do any Year 10s who missed their vaccinations in August. A message will be sent to those students who were absent.
Year 11 Yearly Exams Timetable
Year 11 Yearly Exams are from 14 - 22 September. Year 11 students are only required to come to school on the day that they have an exam and must be dressed in their formal school uniform. Please note that all Year 11 students return to normal classes from 23 September until the end of Term 3.
Year 11 French Incursion cooked French food and then enjoyed a lunch together
Year 11 Devotion classes enjoying a campfire and marshmallows
Year 9 Your Choicez Seminar
Years 9 and 10 Food Technology
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information about HSC Study Guide 2020 produced by NESA and SMH, and information for those interested in an apprenticeship.
For more details, please see this week's Careers Newsletter or visit the "Student Careers" section on the GPCC College website.
Mr David David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
Nathan Lambert | K-12 Sport Co-ordinator
HOUSE CUP
The GPCC House Cup began this week and it has been a very exciting start to the competition. This competition is held at recess for the relevant stages, with the focus on teamwork in the mixed House teams.
We have 10 teams competing in the Years 3 and 4 Division, while 11 teams are playing in the Years 5 and 6 Division. Our Years 3 and 4 House teams competed in Soccer on Tuesday and then International Handball on Thursday. Our Years 5 and 6 teams played their soccer competition on Wednesday and were scheduled to play Basketball on Friday, but were unable to due to being dressed up in their Book Week characters.
The Years 7 and 8 Boys Division played Basketball in their first sport, with the Eagles winning this competition after their two straight game victories. As they are the Years 7 and 8 Team Champions, they will now verse the Years 9 and 10 Champions in the coming weeks.
|
NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
PTS |
|
Eagles |
2 |
2 |
|
|
6 |
|
Huricanes |
2 |
1 |
|
1 |
4 |
|
Warriors |
2 |
|
|
2 |
2 |
Win = 3 points
Draw = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
The Basketball competition was just as fierce in the Years 9 and 10 Division, with the Girls playing a close match and the Boys who fought it out until the end. The Warriors were the victors in the Girls game, winning 12-6 while the Hurricanes just edged out the Eagles in the Final winning 13-11. The table below represents a combined result:
|
NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
PTS |
|
Hurricanes |
3 |
2 (B) |
|
1 (G) |
7 |
|
Eagles |
2 |
1 |
|
1 |
4 |
|
Warriors |
3 |
1 (G) |
|
2 (B) |
5 |
Win = 3 points
Draw = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
The Years 9 and 10 Hurricanes Team will now take on the Years 7 and 8 Eagles Team next week in a double points GRAND FINAL.
Below are the Points Tables for the Primary groups:
Years 3 and 4
|
NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
PTS |
|
Hawks (EAGLES) |
2 |
2 |
|
|
6 |
|
Bulldogs (HURRICANES) |
2 |
2 |
|
|
6 |
|
Sharks (BREAKERS) |
2 |
2 |
|
|
2 |
|
Chargers (BREAKERS) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
4 |
|
Steelers (WARRIORS) |
2 |
1 |
|
1 |
3 |
|
Tigers (WARRIORS) |
2 |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
Chiefs (WARRIORS) |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Stallions (HURRICANES) |
2 |
|
|
2 |
0 |
|
Falcons (EAGLES) |
2 |
|
|
2 |
0 |
|
Wolves (HURRICANES) |
2 |
|
|
2 |
0 |
Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
Years 5 and 6
|
NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
PTS |
|
Bears (EAGLES) |
1 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
|
Colts (BREAKERS) |
1 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
|
Cobras (HURRICANES) |
1 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
|
Dragons (EAGLES) |
1 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
|
Foxes (HURRICANES) |
1 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
|
Giants (BREAKERS) |
1 |
|
|
1 |
0 |
|
Vikings (BREAKERS) |
1 |
|
|
1 |
0 |
|
Panthers (WARRIORS) |
1 |
|
|
1 |
0 |
|
Rhinos (WARRIORS) |
1 |
|
|
1 |
0 |
|
Hornets (WARRIORS) |
1 |
|
|
1 |
0 |
|
Dodgers (HURRICANES) |
1 |
|
|
B |
0 |
Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP
The House Championship has been going well for the last couple of weeks. All of the teams have been trying hard in their respective sports, using good teamwork and skills to score some fantastic goals.
There are only a couple of weeks left before Finals are played, so all of the teams will be trying to attain their best results possible.
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/children (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.
Thank you.
Green Point Trader
North Avoca SLSC Registration Day - Follow this link for more information and registration days.
Play Cricket in Gosford - Join Brisbane Water Cricket Club: Follow this link for more information and registration days.
Play Cricket in Kincumber - Avoca - Join Brisbane Water Kincumber - Avoca Cricket Club: Follow this link for more information and registration days.
If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader, please email details to Marie Hay at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Green Point Baptist Church
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Worship Services on Facebook and Zoom 9:30am. Kids Church and Youth are happening onsite 9:30am. Parents are welcome to watch the live stream in the Worship Centre.
6pm Service
The Youth and Young Adults focused gathering on Sundays has recommenced in the Jacaranda Room. Social distancing and other COVID-Safe practices are in place, but it is exciting to have our evening crew connecting again.
Thrive
Fridays 5pm – 6:30pm (Years 5-6) Jacaranda Room
GPY
Fridays 7:30pm – 9:30pm (Years 7-12) Jacaranda Room
Life Groups – Prayer Nights – Mainly Music – Coastal Friends – Coastal Craft – Leisure Time – The Vine – Bible Study and other groups gather through the week, however due to COVID-19 some currently have alternate arrangements.
Please contact the Church office office@gpbc.net.au to find out more and keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. We are registered as COVID-Safe.
Phone: 4369 1585
Email: office@gpbc.net.au
Website: www.gpbc.net.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/
Thrive
Coast Shelter Restaurant
Due to COVID-19, Coast Shelter have had to suspend dinners and are not allowing volunteers to enter.
Coming up
Monday, 31 August 2020
1.00pm Trial HSC History Extension
Primary Stage 3 Dance
Wednesday, 2 September 2020
Book Quiz Challenge Online (selected students from Years 5 and 6)
Primary Stage 2 Dance
Vaccinations - Round 2 for Year 7 and Catch Ups for Year 10
Thursday, 3 September 2020
Years 3 and 4 Science Incursion
Monday, 7 September 2020
Primary Stage 3 Dance
Year 11 French Oral Exam
Year 11 Prefects Training Day
Uniform Shop
Normal Operating Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during the School Term:
8:30am - 11:00am
(Closed Wednesdays)
Afternoons by appointment only.
Contact (02) 4367 9954
gpcc@alinta.com.au
Canteen
The Munchery
The Munchery (Canteen) has now returned to full operating hours.
Visit The Munchery page on our website
Munch Monitor
New to Munch Monitor? Order your school lunches each morning before 8:30am via Munch Monitor from home, for a hassle free start to your mornings.
We have daily menu specials as well as popular items available every day of the week.
www.munchmonitor.com
Username: greenpoint
Password: munch2251
TERM DATES 2020
Term 3, 2020
Monday, 27 July 2020 to Friday, 25 September 2020
Term 4, 2020
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 to Wednesday, 9 December 2020
TERM DATES 2021
Term 1, 2021
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 for Years 1 - 7, 11 and 12
Thursday, 28 January 2021 for Kindergarten and Years 8 - 10
to Thursday, 1 April
Term 2, 2021
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 to Friday, 25 June 2021
Term 3, 2021
Monday, 19 July 2021 to Friday, 17 September 2021
Term 4, 2020
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 to Wednesday, 8 December 2021