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One of the growing challenges facing our society today is the increase in bullying. It is possible that it is fuelled in part by the use of social media, because it allows hurtful comments to be made to or about someone without having to eyeball the person. I think it is also fuelled by the drift of our culture away from its historic Judeo-Christian ethic, which called on us all to treat each other with dignity and respect because we are all made in the image of God.
All schools have to deal with incidents of bullying amongst students, and GPCC is no exception. So, the question might be, why is it that increasingly younger students are engaging in bullying behaviour towards others? They may not have direct access to social media platforms, and, in GPCC’s context, they come from families who, on enrolment, all express a commitment to a traditional Judeo-Christian ethic and values.
As we seek to deal with bullying incidents at school, we ask ourselves this question often – where is this coming from? None of us would endorse any form of bullying as appropriate, yet our children are engaging in it. It is easy for us to blame you the parents – it is up to you to bring your children up "properly" and teach them not to bully. But we know that this is too simplistic. Even in families that appear to be doing everything right, sometimes a child will bully another.
Societies are complex and as communication has improved and increased, and our children are exposed to social media and other media forms, they do imbibe the general cultural trends – good and bad. We cannot shield them totally from these influences. As a school we don’t really want to do that either – we want to teach them to stand against such behaviour and live rightly – extending respect and kindness to all.
Bullying is also part of the natural development of children as they learn that they can have power over others. This power can be used for good or evil and in experimenting with it, it is often used poorly – hence the bullying. Our goal is to help our children to learn to use the power over others for good.
As a school, dealing with bullying is one of our most difficult tasks. Bullying situations are often complex and getting to the truth of exactly what happened is not easy. We are committed to having a safe and caring environment for all students and need your support and forbearance as we seek to deal with bullying behaviour. Our desire is always for the bully to reform and in most cases, we can achieve this. However, sometimes this is not possible when a student is unwilling to change their behaviour and, in those cases, we take the difficult decision to terminate their enrolment at the College.
Dealing with bullying cases requires forbearance on the part of both school and home. None of us want to be told we have a child who is bullying, but facing up to the possibility and working it through can be a significant developmental moment in a child’s life that sets them up for a much better and stronger future.
This is how we can work to equip them for a life in which they contribute to a better society.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Year 6 CRU Camp
Last week 70+ students in Year 6 headed off to CRU Camp Lake Macquarie for a three day away from home experience. Students participated in raft building, sailing, rock climbing and archery, many for the first time. Through team building activities they learnt to work together and rely on each other for support. Across the three days students also heard about how God can be the navigator of their lives with many accepting Jesus into their lives or recommitting their lives to follow Him. We are so thankful for this opportunity and to the teachers who accompanied them - Mrs MacLeod, Mr Turner, Mr Smith, Mrs Munro and Mrs Brown.
School Surf Safety Days
As part of the PDHPE curriculum, students are required to learn about safety in a variety of contexts. Here on the coast there is no better place to do that than on the beach. Students in Years 3-6 will each be participating in a Surf Safety day at Terrigal beach. Notes have been sent home and students are excited about developing these important skills.
Surf Day Terrigal Beach:
Monday – Year 6
Tuesday – Year 3
Wednesday – Year 5
Thursday - Year 4
Students will need to be at school at the normal time and will be back by 3:00pm for afternoon buses.
Kindergarten 2021- Get Set Go!
Our Kindergarten 2021 Get Set Go Orientation Days begin next week. Students who will be starting in Kindergarten will meet near the Kindergarten rooms at 9:00am. Unfortunately, parents are not able to remain on site. Further information regarding the Orientation days has been emailed to parents.
Musica Viva
On Tuesday this week students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in a virtual music incursion with a concert from “Little Big Band” Adam Hall and the Velvet Players. Students have been learning about the elements of a brass band and the rhythm and blues genre of music. Even though the artists will be on a big screen, students will still be able to interact and get involved in the performance.
Head of School Awards
Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 3, Term 4:
Charlotte M, KDL; Charlotte H, KP; Cruz H, 1G; Nash P, 1PH; Finlay W, 2G; Willow H, 2J; Luke L, 3B; Nylla P, 3K; Bonita C, 4B; Zoe C, 4M; Bronte B, 5D; Lilly B, 5H and Levi M, 5P.
Punctuality
Arriving to school on time is not only a great in establishing habits of good time management and organisation, it also assists students to feel settled and be ready for the day. Please be mindful that Primary School begins at 8:55am and students need to be on site well before then to ensure they have unpacked and are ready for the day.
Christmas Card Competition
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
We are again focused on the way in which we treat those around us. We want our students to be learning to see the value of others no matter who they are or in whose friendship group they belong. God sees each of us as of highest value which resulted in the ultimate sacrifice. How can any of us lessen the value of another by demeaning or insulting them. Rather we want our students to enjoy anyone whom they interact with in any situation.
Secondary Athletics Carnival
Date: Friday 6 November 2020.
Venue: Mingara Athletics Track, Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi.
Time: Commencing at 8:45am and concluding at 2:00pm.
What to bring: House colours, recess, lunch, sports uniform, sunscreen and water. A canteen will be available for students.
Transport: All students are required to make their own way to and from the carnival, however if students do require transport, there will be a bus departing the College at 8:30am and returning by 3:30pm. If your child requires bus transport you will need to log into your Parent Lounge and in “Tours and Excursions” tick the bus transport options.
This is a compulsory Secondary School event, so all students are required to be in attendance. If your child is unable to attend, please contact the College office on the Absentee Line (4367 9950).
Parents will not be permitted to attend this event due to restrictions on numbers at Mingara.
“It’s in the Bag”
During November the College will be participating in “It’s in the Bag”, an initiative from Share the Dignity organisation. This initiative aims to provide hygiene and toiletry essentials for women in need in our community.
Throughout the month we will be collecting toiletry essentials for teens, mums and bubs and women in need (see flyer for suggestions). If you would like to participate, you may choose to provide individual items from the list, or place items in a new or pre-loved handbag or backpack. You may want to donate as an individual, as a family, as a church, as a class or Year group. Collection boxes are located in the Administration Office.
For more information: www.sharethedignity.org.au
Bless you for blessing others in this practical way.
Jane McLarty and Michelle Molkentin
Spotlight on Year 7
In the first week of this term, Lochlan R (Year 7) starred in a short film, “December 1940” which was shot in Sydney. I believe it even “snowed” in Surry Hills.
This film will be entered in some of the coming year’s global film festivals. Congratulations Lochlan – we look forward to seeing where this might take you in the future.
Year 7 Geography
Year 9 Food Technology
Year 9 Food Technology are currently studying Food Equity and learning about the range of causes of food inequity. This week they made Inequitable Pancakes. They had to pick their allowable toppings from a hat and then evaluate their emotions when they read the toppings they were or were not allowed to use. Some were so sad that others had missed out on the decadent toppings, they wanted to share their wealth with them.
Year 10 Science
Mr Drennan’s Year 10 Science class had a Zoom conference with past student Shannon Bowler who is an undergraduate at Macquarie University studying Ecology. Shannon presented a lecture on her current study of the effects of artificial light on animal behaviour.
Student Opal Cards
From January 2021 onwards, there will be a number of School Opal cards expiring, as the physical card has reached its lifespan.
These are cards for students who will be in Years 8 to 12 in 2021, and only those Opal cards which have not been replaced in the last five years.
Impacted students and/or their parent/carer will be contacted directly by Transport for NSW via email or post. They will be asked to confirm their details online in order for a new School Opal card to be sent to the correct postal address in time for the new school year.
If contacted by Transport for NSW, details should be submitted online by 1 December 2020 at the latest. Affected students who do not confirm their details in time will have a new School Opal card posted to the address Transport NSW has on file.
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
Year 12 HSC Examinations
A reminder to please keep our Year 12 students in your prayers as they start their HSC exams this week. Pray for strength and motivation to continue through to the end of this period of time in the best way possible.
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information about webinar recordings that cover a variety of degree courses available at University of Newcastle and information about links to University webpages about scholarships they offer.
For more details, please see this week's Careers Newsletter or visit the "Student Careers" section on the GPCC College website.
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
Nathan Lambert | K-12 Sport Co-ordinator
With two weeks in of our new House competition THE LEAGUE now completed, things are starting to get serious.
The competition in both our Primary and Secondary sections are fierce, with games played at high skill levels and intensity.
Soccer has been played at a fast pace, with precise passing and shots to give teams a chance to climb up the leaderboard. Basketball has demonstrated the importance of defence, teamwork and accurate shooting.
Round matches will continue until Week 6 and then we get down to the important end of the competition, with Semi Finals held in Week 7 and the big one, the FINAL held in Week 8. It will be an exciting competition to end the year.
The Top 4 in each division will play one another in the following format:
Semi Final #1: 1st v 4th
Semi Final #2: 2nd v 3rd
The FINAL will be played between the winners of each Semi.
Below is an updated leaderboard for each division of both THE LEAGUE Soccer and Basketball in the Primary and Secondary competitions:
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PRIMARY SOCCER |
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Division One |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
|
Gold Guns |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
|
Dino |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
|
Lads |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
|
Bananas |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
|
Eagles |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Phoenix |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-2 |
0 |
|
Yah |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-3 |
0 |
|
Sprouts |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-9 |
0 |
|
Division Two |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
|
Champions |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
7 |
|
Boxers |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
|
Skills |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
|
Dominators |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
CCFC |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-1 |
3 |
|
Stars |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-4 |
3 |
|
Llamas |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-8 |
0 |
|
SECONDARY FUTSAL |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
|
Steelers |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
|
Giants |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
|
Gladiators |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
|
Warriors |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-3 |
3 |
|
Vikings |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
0 |
|
Barbarians |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
0 |
|
Knights |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-3 |
0 |
|
PRIMARY BASKETBALL |
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|
Division One |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
|
Falcons |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
|
The Lads |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
|
Hawks |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
3 |
|
Cheese |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
Buddies |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-4 |
1 |
|
Duckies |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-4 |
1 |
|
Flames |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-12 |
0 |
|
Division Two |
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|
NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
|
Legends |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
6 |
|
Firebirds |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
4 |
|
Stallions |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Avocados |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-12 |
1 |
|
Marshmallows |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-14 |
1 |
|
Tigers |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-10 |
0 |
|
SECONDARY BASKETBALL |
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|
NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
|
Titans |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
12 |
|
Big Boys |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
|
Skype |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
-4 |
6 |
|
Chiefs |
5 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
-8 |
3 |
|
Renegades |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-17 |
3 |
SECONDARY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
It is with great pleasure to inform you that we will be holding our Secondary Athletics Carnival this term at Mingara for Years 7-11 students. It will be held on this Friday 6 November. As this is our first Secondary sport event for over two terms, it will be one in which I expect all students to be heavily involved, participating in as many events and scoring as many points as possible for their House.
The carnival will begin at 8:45am and conclude by 2:00pm. Students are expected to arrive by 8:30am. There will be buses provided for those students requiring transport. These will leave the College at 8:45am and return by 3:00pm (note that students on the bus will miss the 800m event). Parents will need to indicate via Parent Lounge if their child requires transport on the Bus.
This is a compulsory event so all students are expected to be in attendance at the carnival. On arrival, they will need to have their names marked off and repeat this as they leave at the end of the day after the Relays.
Parents will be able to drop off/pick up their child from the venue, as due to restrictions on numbers parents will not be permitted to attend.
Students will need to bring their own recess and lunch, and wear their House shirts. The canteen will be open to purchase food or drinks (all sold individually wrapped).
Below is an outline of the events on the day:
|
Time |
Boys Events |
Age |
Girls Events |
|
8.45am |
800m |
12 |
|
|
|
800m |
13 |
Long Jump (North Pit) |
|
|
800m |
14 |
Javelin |
|
|
800m |
15 |
Shot Put (Circle 1) |
|
|
800m |
16 |
Discus (South) |
|
|
800m |
17/18+ |
High Jump (West) |
|
9.15am |
|
12 |
800m |
|
|
Long Jump (South Pit) |
13 |
800m |
|
|
Javelin |
14 |
800m |
|
|
Shot Put (Circle 2) |
15 |
800m |
|
|
Discus (North) |
16 |
800m |
|
|
High Jump (East) |
17/18+ |
800m |
|
9.45am |
100m |
12 |
Long Jump (North Pit) |
|
|
100m |
13 |
Javelin |
|
|
100m |
14 |
Shot Put (Circle 1) |
|
|
100m |
15 |
|
|
|
100m |
16 |
High Jump (West) |
|
|
100m |
17/18+ |
Discus (South) |
|
10.15am |
Long Jump (South Pit) |
12 |
100m |
|
|
Javelin |
13 |
100m |
|
|
Shot Put (Circle 2) |
14 |
100m |
|
|
|
15 |
100m |
|
|
High Jump (East) |
16 |
100m |
|
|
Discus (North) |
17/18+ |
100m |
|
10.45am |
200m |
12 |
Javelin |
|
|
200m |
13 |
Shot Put (Circle 1) |
|
|
200m |
14 |
Discus (South) |
|
|
200m |
15 |
High Jump (West) |
|
|
200m |
16 |
|
|
|
200m |
17/18+ |
Long Jump (North Pit) |
|
11.15am |
Javelin |
12 |
200m |
|
|
Shot Put (Circle 2) |
13 |
200m |
|
|
Discus (North) |
14 |
200m |
|
|
High Jump (East) |
15 |
200m |
|
|
|
16 |
200m |
|
|
Long Jump (South Pit) |
17/18+ |
200m |
|
Time |
Boys Events |
Age |
Girls Events |
|
11.45am |
400m |
12 |
Shot Put (Circle 1) |
|
|
400m |
13 |
Discus (South) |
|
|
400m |
14 |
High Jump (West) |
|
|
400m |
15 |
Javelin |
|
|
400m |
16 |
Long Jump (North Pit) |
|
|
400m |
17/18+ |
|
|
12.15pm |
Shot Put (Circle 2) |
12 |
400m |
|
|
Discus (North) |
13 |
400m |
|
|
High Jump (East) |
14 |
400m |
|
|
Javelin |
15 |
400m |
|
|
Long Jump (South Pit) |
16 |
400m |
|
|
|
17/18+ |
400m |
|
12.45pm |
1500m |
12 |
Discus (South) |
|
|
1500m |
13 |
High Jump (West) |
|
|
1500m |
14 |
|
|
|
1500m |
15 |
Long Jump (North Pit) |
|
|
1500m |
16 |
Javelin |
|
|
1500m |
17/18+ |
Shot Put (Circle 1) |
|
1.15pm |
Discus (North) |
12 |
1500m |
|
|
High Jump (East) |
13 |
1500m |
|
|
|
14 |
1500m |
|
|
Long Jump (South Pit) |
15 |
1500m |
|
|
Javelin |
16 |
1500m |
|
|
Shot Put (Circle 2) |
17/18+ |
1500m |
|
1.45pm |
High Jump (East) |
12 |
High Jump (West) |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
Long Jump (South Pit) |
14 |
Long Jump (North Pit) |
|
|
Discus (North) |
15 |
Discus (South) |
|
|
Shot Put (Circle 2) |
16 |
Shot Put (Circle 1) |
|
|
Javelin |
17/18+ |
Javelin |
|
2.10pm |
Novelty event |
|
|
|
2.15pm |
Relays |
|
Relays |
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.
Munchery News
We have introduced a new nourish bowl on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
You have three choices of the protein topping, flame grilled chicken, haloumi or falafels, all served with a zesty herb dressing.
Green Point Trader
Davistown Waterfront Market Launch – Sunday 8 November
This monthly event on the beautiful Davistown waterfront (near the kids' Pirate Park) will be a great day day out for all, with the purpose of bringing together the community through a culturally diverse, family friendly, creative and vibrant market. With a great array of stalls, street style food, entertainment by our local musicians and interesting workshops for kids and adults alike, this event is not to missed! https://www.facebook.com/davistownwaterfrontmarket
Child Minding: If anyone is interested in watching two kids of a morning before school - please contact Christine 0490 060 621.
CCC Central Coast - Surf Adventure Camp Monday 21 - Thursday 24 December: Follow this link for more information or telephone 4355 3500.
Woolworths Cricket Blast Programs in Term 4: A fun active program for kids of all abilities. Follow this link for more information.
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.
6:00pm 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 5:00pm – 6:30pm (Years 5-6 and Year 4 are invited in Term 4) held in the Jacaranda Room.
GPY (Green Point Youth)
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/
Due to COVID-19, Coast Shelter have had to suspend dinners and are not allowing volunteers to enter.
Coming up
Monday, 2 November 2020
HSC Business Studies 9:25am; SDD 1:55pm
Year 1 Swimming Lessons
Year 6 Water Safety Day Excursion
9CAW PASS at Clip n Climb
10ADM PASS at Paddleboarding
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
HSC Studies of Religion I and II 9:25am; Retail Services (VET) 1:55pm
Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
Get Set, Go Program for Kindergarten 2021
Year 3 Water Safety Day Excursion
Musica Viva in Schools visit to Primary
Wednesday, 4 November 2020
HSC History Extension 1:50pm
Year 5 Water Safety Day Excursion
Year 7 King Tut Roadshow
9GFN PASS at Clip n Climb
10GFN PASS at Paddleboarding
Thursday, 5 November 2020
HSC Geography 9:25am; Industrial Technology 1:55pm
Year 4 Water Safety Day Excursion
9ALK PASS at Clip n Climb
Friday, 6 November 2020
HSC Physics 9.25am; Hospitality (VET) 1.55pm
Secondary Athletics Carnival (Years 7-11 students only)
Monday, 9 November 2020
HSC Chemistry 9:25am; English Extension 1 - 1:50pm
Year 1 Swimming Lessons
9CAW PASS at Clip n Climb
10ADM PASS at Paddleboarding
Dates for Your Diary
Friday, 13 November 2020
Year 12 Formal
Monday, 16 November 2020
Year 5 Camp (16 - 17 November)
Friday, 27 November 2020
Year 9 AIM Girls Mission Trip (27 November - 4 December)
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Year 10 Dinner Dance
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 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, 2021
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 to Wednesday, 8 December 2021