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Two articles caught my attention this last week. The first was from a socially conservative group (the Public Discourse) writing about how human beings are perceived and commenting on the disagreement so evident in our society today. I quote:
“So, is there anything that might provide a unified framework for understanding the current angry fragmentation and instability that our society appears to be experiencing? I would argue that it is partly this: a psychologized notion of selfhood, that places inner needs, desires, feelings, and convictions at the core of its notion of human purpose, inevitably tends towards social fragmentation. Where the self is psychologically conceived, there are potentially as many ends as there are people; traditional external institutions (schools) cease to have any decisive power over who we think we are or what we share in common with others. Old frameworks for meaning—the nation, the family, religion—cease to be plausible as soon as they fail to fulfill the hopes and dreams of any given individual or group.”
https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/11/72190/
The second article was by my friend, Dr David Smith of Calvin University, reflecting on the anniversary of the death of John Amos Comenius (1670), a Moravian Bishop who wrote extensively on education and is considered the father of modern education. I quote:
“’It is desired that not just one particular person be fully formed into full humanity, or a few or even many, but every single person, young and old; rich and poor, of high and low birth, men and women, in a word, every person who is born: so that in the end, in time, proper formation might be restored to the whole human race, throughout every age, class, sex and nationality."
Comenius lived and worked during a time of war and plague and spent the bulk of his life as a refugee from his Moravian homelands. Yet to a significant degree he avoided having his vision turn narrow and inward under the pressure of circumstances and the fear of natural calamity or societal evil. He continued to insist on an expansive vision of collaboration with God’s desires for humanity through educational reform. His language was expansive not only in terms of which learners should be reached (“From human cultivation no creature is excluded except those who are not human”), but in terms of how they should grow. Education, he continued, should not have a narrow focus or utilitarian aim, but should rather aim at developing a love of the good and the true, eloquence and self-control, and the capacity to interact wisely with the natural world, other humans and God. Education should teach “omnes, omnia, omnio” – all manner of things, to everyone, with attention to all facets of their development. The goal should not be “ostentation and disguise” (education is not for padding your resume) but to co-operate in restoring the marred image of God in which humans were made.
Education, Comenius believed, "could play a role under God’s providence in restoring us to what we were meant to be. Education did not replace salvation, but if salvation was the restoration of the whole person, education was not irrelevant. If a human, as he wrote elsewhere, is not an inert block of wood that can be carved into any shape the educator might wish, but is rather a living image that constantly shapes, misshapes, and reshapes itself in interaction with the opportunities provided by its surroundings, then the kind of education offered contributes to the image that emerges. If humans are made in God’s image, if they are educable and vulnerable to malformation, and if God seeks human co-operation in the renewal of all things, then education matters for humans, regardless of their status in the eyes of society.”
https://christianscholars.com/educating-humans-a-comenian-anniversary/
How we consider our humanness makes a difference as to how we treat each other and especially the children for whom we are responsible. In other words, as we have moved away from thinking of human beings as created by God, we have lost an external reference point for what it means to be fully human and a good reason for us to connect together positively. Increased individualism it seems, does not lead to increased harmony or wholesome development.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Important Dates
The end of the year is quickly approaching and so it is important to note a few events that will be occurring to mark the conclusion of 2020.
25 November 2020
- Japanese Sports Afternoon, K - 6 2:00pm - 3:15pm
7 December 2020
- Year 6 Graduation (two guests per student attending);
- Primary Thanksgiving Services (no parents attending).
8 December 2020
Year 6 Graduation Dinner @ Terrigal SLSC 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start (no parents attending).
9 December 2020
Last Day for Students: K - 2 students at school. Years 3 - 6 Macmasters Beach 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Year 6 Graduation
We are excited to be allowed to invite two guests per Year 6 student to the end of year Graduation service. The service will begin promptly at 9:30am. We will be filming the service and it will be available soon after via the College website for those who are unable to attend.
End of Year Thanksgiving Services
Due to numbers of students, we will be splitting our Thanksgiving Service into two smaller presentation services. Unfortunately, we are not able to have parents on site for these events. Please understand this is entirely due to the need to remain compliant to the current restrictions and we will make every effort to photograph all prize recipients for future memory keeping.
Year 5 Camp – Bathurst Gold Fields
Last week Year 5 set off to the Blue mountains and then Bathurst for some out of classroom learning about early explorers and the life on the goldfields.
First stop was Featherdale Wildlife Park and a close up encounter with a variety of Australian animals, including a Shingle Back Lizard and feeding the friendly Pademelons. We then drove up into the Blue Mountains where students experienced the Scenic Railway and cable car over the Jamison Valley. After arriving at our accommodation in Bathurst, students listened to stories from a local bushman around the campfire and then bushed danced the night away under the stars.
The following day students toured the replica goldfields, a fully functioning mine and blacksmith shop as well as prospecting for gold, with some striking it rich. Thank you to all the teachers for this wonderful and enriching experience.
If you would like to watch Mr Lambert's Bathurst excursion video please click on this link: Year 5 Bathurst Excursion Video
Head of School Awards
Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 6, Term 4:
Vaaris M, KDL; Scarlett M, KP; Lucy G, 1G; Max F, 1PH; Lucas B, 2G; Zander Ml, 2J; Jiya M, 3B; Lara F, 3K; Bonnie C, 4B; Xavier R, 4M; Heeju K, 5D; Bronte M, 5H; Benjamin J, 5P; Ethan W, 6M; Alice H, 6T.
Siver Awards, Super Silver Awards and Gold Awards
Silver Awards
KDL: Mahli Y; KP: Maisie B, Saoirse C, Liza D, Savannah G, Claire G, James N, Remy W, Samara W; 1G: Hannalise B, Amelie C, Siena E, Zachary G, Elsie H, Michael H, Savannah H, Isabella J, Kade O, Nathalie S; 1PH: Beatrix C, Max F, Madelyn G, Chloe H, Iris H, Isla L, Enzo R; 2G: Dylan B, Annabelle E, James G, Orlando G, Daniel H, Nate R, Isabella S; 2J: Louis A, Olivia B, Liam B, Jagger B, Cooper C, Tatum C, Daniel C, Ruben D, Kalani D, Lilliana G, Sienna H, Willow H, Louis L, Mitchell M, Zander M, Evie N, Liam O, Gabriella S, Andrew S, Anders T, Isaiah V, Grace V; 3B: Vivienne B, Lachlan B, Oliver B, Ayva C, Charlee C, Nathan H, Luke L, Christina L, Khloe M, Jiya M, Irene N, Melia S, Jessica W; 3K: Monty C, Jacob G, Bailey G, Isla J; 4B: Judah B, Bonita C, Chase C, Ariana D, Harper F, Noah H, Max J, Samuel M, Isabella M, Alisa P, Michela R, Jaymin T, Elizabeth V; 4M: Ellyanna B, Ellen B, Allyssa C, Ezekiel C, Joshua F, Zain F, Chloe H, Fletcher J, Joel M, Grace M, Gussie N, Amelia P, Xavier R, Meikayla V, Bailey V, Ethan W; 5D: Noah F; 5P: Noah D; Grace D; Reigan Emmett; Brooke H; Ben J; Blake L; 6D: Jonathan L; 6M: Elouise A, Kyne B; 6T: Imogen H, Megan L, Daniel M, Tyler R.
Super Silver Awards
KDL: Jack B, Imogen W, Isla C, Ryder G, Bella H, Charlotte M, Vaaris M, Evie M; KP: Anthony A, Jake B, Skye B, Maisie B, Saoirse C, Liza D, Savannah G, Claire G, Charlotte H, Piper J, Harrison L, Scarlett M, James N, Bodhi P, David S, Remy W, Samara W; 1G: Siena E, Elsie H, Kate O, 1PH: Ethan A, Beatrix C, Alex T; 2G: Ashley J, Zara L; 2J: Isabella T; 3B: Kaelah B, Vivienne B, Lachlan B, Khloe M, Jiya M, Irene N; 3K: Hamish G, Allegra N; 4B: Eliana S, Jaymin T, Elizabeth V, 4M: Taylor F, Chloe H, Alexia M, Jason P; 5D: Harry L, Amelia M, Mitchell R; 5P: Ayla D, Savannah M, Sebastian M, Jemima N, Victoria V.
Gold Awards
5P: Ayla D, Sienna F, Eva L.
Year 4 Surf Safety Day at Terrigal Beach
The day finally arrived for Year 4 to complete their Surf Safety training day. Take a look at the video of the amazing action-packed day they had. Thank you to Mr Lambert and Mrs Milsom for the work they have done on creating a great day of learning outside the classroom. YEAR 4 SURF SAFETY VIDEO
Japanese Sports Afternoon – Taiiku no hi
Primary students have been learning about the tradition of Sports Day in Japan. Sports Day (スポーツの日), is a national holiday in Japan held annually. It commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, and exists to promote sports and an active lifestyle. On Wednesday 25 November, students will compete in a variety of sporting activities that encourage team work. All students will rotate through activities with their class members on the oval. Activities will include three legged race, big ball roll, skipping, tug-o-war, water relay, sprints ... just to name a few. It will be an afternoon of fun and games.
Students are to wear their sport uniform and can also wear House tshirts.
Reynolds Sensei
Library News
Final Book Club - Issue 8
The last day for orders for the year is today, Monday 23 November. If you missed out, please remember Scholastic is opening its warehouse for a sale this week, Wednesday 25 - Friday 27 November, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Premier's Reading Challenge
Congratulations to the 309 students who completed their PRC this year. Certificates are going home this week. If your child does not get a certificate but is expecting one, they may have qualified for a gold or platinum award. These students will receive their awards in a few weeks as they have to be posted out. Please refer all PRC questions to Mrs van Wyk: nvanwyk@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Gingerbread Exchange
Remembrance Day Poem by Chloe M (3K)
Rosemary's smell, always a delight,
Poppy's bloom red, dark but light,
As we remember, this very day,
All the soliders who gave their lives away.
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
The Parent Portal is a very important method for parents to stay on top of what is happening for their students in terms of homework and assessment tasks due, and what subjects are occurring each day.
I would like to encourage you to keep regularly checking the Parent Lounge.
Years 11 - 12
Senior students need to be in all classes until the end of the year. Students need to be on time otherwise they will miss vital learning.
Let us all continue to finish strong ...
HSC Excellence in Visual Arts
Congratulations to Alex Martin, whose Body of Work for Visual Arts has been selected for ArtExpress - an annual exhibition of exemplary HSC artworks shown in various galleries around the state.
Alex's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago, and his artwork "Family Ties" explores the way his family have supported each other through this time, made even more difficult this year due to social distancing restrictions. His artwork is a sensitive exploration of the effects of Alzheimer's and the courage and respect born out of adversity.
Year 10 Activities
Monday, 23 November 2020
Coastal Walk Excursion
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
"Big Day In" Motiv8Sports Incursion
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Avoca Theatre and Activities Excursion
Thursday, 26 November 2020
Peer Support Training
Friday, 27 November 2020
Peer Support Training
Monday, 30 November 2020
Study Skills Seminar Incursion
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Relationships Seminar
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Dinner Dance
Year 9 Girls Mission Trip
On Friday this week, a group of Year 9 girls will travel to the remote town of Brewarrina to participate in a mission trip with Mrs Gavin and Mr McGillivray. They will be supporting the work of Pastors Isaac and Doug Gordon in ministering to and serving the local community.
We are requesting your prayer support as the girls ready themselves for the trip and as they travel to various remote communities. The girls on the trip are Madison B, Brydie C, Lauren G, Ruby J, Eloise S, Ellia T, Eden W and Sinaed W.
Year 12 English Ext 1 & 2 Excursion to NSW State Library 19 November 2020
Our Year 12 2021 Extension English students had the opportunity to visit the NSW State Library last week. The visit allowed them to develop their research skills, access a range of helpful resources and learn how to best utilise the Library’s extensive collection, which includes more than six million books! It was also interesting to give students a glimpse of the support offered to university students and to spend some time in the beautiful Mitchell Reading Room. Whilst we only had to time to explore a small part of the beautiful building, it was a valuable day out and has enriched the students’ learning experience.
Purchasing Textbooks for Year 11, 2021
Parents of current Year 10 students are now able to purchase textbooks for next year through Box of Books.
Box of Books is a proudly Australian owned company that works hard to keep leading schools at the forefront of digital learning.
Please see the video below on how Box of Books works and how we will work together to support your student’s ongoing educational needs.
Box of Books - Service Overview
Parents will also have the option to supplement existing textbooks with a discounted digital license. Some families may already have the school prescribed texts in hard copy either through siblings who have completed the subject in an earlier year or through the purchase of the text separately to Box of Books. Where this is the case, you can opt for the provision of the digital version of the text on Box of Books and this can be purchased for a discounted cost.
Box of Books looks forward to supporting students' learning through their world leading digital platform and 100% COVID safe delivery service for texts and physical resources for school families.
Steps to order:
- Visit https://shop.boxofbooks.com.au to create your parent/guardian account
- Add each student, nominating their school and Year group
- Select the items you wish to purchase from the booklist shown
- Use the checkout to organise postage direct to your nominated address and payment
For further assistance, please see this short informative video guide on How to Purchase Books or contact the Box of Books team through the in-app support function (located at the bottom right corner of the shop).
“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
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.
Nathan Lambert | K-12 Sport Co-ordinator
NSW ALL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dates: 3 - 6 December 2020
Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre
Eligibility: NSW athletes must attend a NSW Secondary School and be between the ages of 12 and 19 years inclusive.
Entry Fees: $25 per event
Please note, those who are not a member of Athletics NSW will need to take out a $15 Community Membership with Athletics NSW.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 10:00am Wednesday 25 November
CENTRAL COAST BASKETBALL CHALLENGE
Our Primary Basketball teams recently competed in the Central Coast Basketball Challenge. This is a big competition where many schools from the Central Coast play a round robin format to determine the winning school.
Our Years 3 and 4 Boys and Girls teams competed last Thursday, each playing three games and hoping to qualify for the Semi Finals. The Girls won several games and only just missed out on making the Finals; the boys had a tough draw and though went down in each game, fought to the end and came close to winning on several occasions. Well done to the Years 3 and 4 teams for a wonderful effort.
The Senior Boys and Girls teams (Years 5 and 6) played their competition on Friday and, like the Junior teams the day before, were up against some quality players. The skill level of students at this age was amazing and our students were definitely up to the challenge.
To start off their competition, the Senior Boys came out firing. They showed brilliant skills and passing to produce a number of scoring opportunities, and in the end, won their first game convincingly 30-22.
Their second game was another great opportunity to work together as a team and to start developing their passing and shooting. They dominated the game from the opening whistle and won easily 43-7.
Star of the Sea was their opponent in their final game and they were tough competition. Our boys fought valiantly, losing the first half 20-2 and then making a comeback in the second to equal points but still going down 36-18 (16-16 in the second half). It was a wonderful effort and one of which the boys can be proud.
They finished winning two out of three games which was great practise for the CSSA State Basketball Championships this week.
The Senior Girls wanted to make a statement in their first game and they did exactly that. They started strong and finished even stronger, winning their first game 60-1 and then following that up with a just as impressive victory 8-0 in the second match. This would now lead them to a final match-off against Star of the Sea, both of these teams the stand outs of the competition. This was played like a Final ...
The girls’ intensity, focus and determination was second-to-none, where they came out firing from the starting whistle and took an early lead. Now, both of our teams are known to fight to the very end, whether they were in front or trailing on the scoreboard, and this is exactly what the girls did. They had the early lead and fought hard to keep it.
Star of the Sea kept creating chances to score but were denied of many occasions by the brilliant 1-on-1 defence of our girls. Our rebounds and determination to stop every scoring chance, to then counterattack with our own offensive shots, was amazing and going into the second half, our girls were leading.
The score line in basketball can change very quickly and even though our girls were leading, they knew that if they dropped the intensity, things could change quickly. Somehow, our girls upped their game and played even harder, eventually winning the match 30-18. This was such a phenomenal performance to not only go undefeated throughout the tournament, but to beat probably the other top-ranked team by 12 points, just shows what talent we have at this school.
Our teams, our players were all phenomenal over both tournaments. Their efforts and encouragement of one another was fantastic and I am very proud of all of them. Also, a big thank you to our coaches Mrs Macleod (Junior Girls), Mr Smith (Junior Boys) and Mr Vartan (Senior Girls) for all they did as well. We wish our Senior teams all the best for the CSSA State Basketball Championships held this week.
SECONDARY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
THE LEAGUE
We have only one more week of round competitions left of The League before Semi Finals and Finals are held in Week 8. With teams jostling for positions on the leaderboard, it will be a great week of sport coming up!
Here is the updated leaderboard after this week’s competition:
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PRIMARY SOCCER |
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Division One |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
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Gold Guns |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
14 |
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Dino |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
8 |
12 |
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Eagles |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
12 |
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Lads |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
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Bananas |
6 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
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Yah |
5 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
-3 |
7 |
|
Sprouts |
6 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
-18 |
1 |
|
Phoenix |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
-8 |
0 |
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Division Two |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
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1.Champions |
6 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
13 |
14 |
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2.Skills |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
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3.Dominators |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
11 |
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4.Boxers |
6 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
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5.CCFC |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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6.Stars |
6 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
-18 |
3 |
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7.Llamas |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
-19 |
0 |
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SECONDARY FUTSAL |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
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1.Steelers |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
12 |
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2.Giants |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
3.Gladiators |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
-4 |
6 |
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4.Knights |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-3 |
3 |
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5.Warriors |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-4 |
3 |
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6.Vikings |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
0 |
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7.Barbarians |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
0 |
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PRIMARY BASKETBALL |
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Division One |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
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1.Falcons |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
10 |
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2.The Lads |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
|
3.Cheese |
4 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
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4.Hawks |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
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5.Buddies |
5 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
-4 |
4 |
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6.Duckies |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
-8 |
4 |
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Division Two |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
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Legends |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
32 |
12 |
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Firebirds |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
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Marshmallows |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-12 |
4 |
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Stallions |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Avocados |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-14 |
1 |
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Tigers |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-10 |
0 |
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SECONDARY BASKETBALL |
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NAME |
P |
W |
D |
L |
+/- |
PTS |
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Skype |
7 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
19 |
15 |
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Titans |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
12 |
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Big Boys |
7 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
-9 |
12 |
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Chiefs |
8 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
-15 |
3 |
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Renegades |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
-21 |
3 |
This week’s Careers Newsletter has information for those interested in a childcare course or career. Also, there is information about some scholarship opportunities.
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)
New Entrance Way and Carpark Opening
It is exciting to see that the remaining works on the new entrance and exit ways look like they will finally be completed this month.
Please note that with only a couple of weeks remaining for term, we will not be opening this new driveway until the start of 2021.
This will enable us to provide some clear instructions on traffic flow with an updated Carpark Procedure and Traffic Management Plan.
Thank you for your patience this year, and we are trusting it has all been worth it as we enjoy the additional options in the year ahead.
EXTEND Outside School Hours Care
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.
Rotary Christmas Trees
Rotary Kincumber will be selling Christmas trees from the Avoca Drive bus shelter at the front of our College on the weekends of 5 - 6 December and 12 - 13 December, until sold out.
If you are after a tree for your Christmas decorations this year, please support our local Rotary.
Rotary Christmas Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Kincumber supports a number of programs in our local community including the local Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Food Program, a Student Exchange program, youth development in local schools, and an annual amount of funds to local schools for leadership resources.
While GPCC does not promote gambling, as a school we recognise that most of us buy a raffle ticket as a donation, and not with a particular hope of winning the prize.
If you would like to support the great work of Kincumber Rotary in this way, please visit their website https://www.raffletix.com.au/kincumberxmas2020
Munchery News
On Wednesdays we have introduced a new item to the menu called - Subs.
There are three choices of topping and they are made on a turkish bread base: ham/cheese/pineapple, ham/cheese or just cheese.
They are very filling and only $4 each.
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
CCC Central Coast - Surf Adventure Camp Monday 21 - Thursday 24 December: Follow this link for more information or telephone 4355 3500.
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 Worship Services are resuming in person from Sunday 22 November. Creche, Kids Church and Youth programs running from 9:30am.
We look forward to seeing everyone back onsite.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: http://www.gpbc.net.au/930am-worship-service/
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, 23 November 2020
Year 1 Swimming Lessons
CSSA Primary Basketball Competition
9CAW PASS at Kincumber Golf Range
Year 10 Coastal Walk Excursion
Duke of Edinburgh Hike (until 24 November)
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Kindergarten Swimming Lessons
Year 7 Science Excursion
Year 10 "Big Day In" Motiv8Sports Incursion
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Primary Japanese Sports Afternoon
Year 10 Avoca Theatre and Activities Excursion
Thursday, 26 November 2020
Primary Debating Day
Year 8 Mountain Bike Mentoring Session (selected students)
9GFN PASS at Kincumber Golf Range
Year 10 Peer Support Training
Friday, 27 November 2020
Year 9 Girls AIM Mission Trip (until 4 December)
Year 10 Peer Support Training
Monday, 30 November 2020
Year 1 Swimming Lessons
Year 8 Science Excursion
Year 10 Study Skills Seminar Incursion
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Year 10 Dinner Dance
Thursday, 3 December 2020
K - 2 Scooter Safety Day in PE lessons
Monday, 7 December 2020
Year 6 Graduation (two guests per student attending)
Primary Thanksgiving Services (no parents attending)
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
Year 6 Graduation Dinner @ Terrigal SLSC (no parents attending)
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
Last Day for Students
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