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Welcome to the 2020 academic year. It has been a challenging summer break with bushfires, floods and storms but a reminder we live in a tough country.
You will have received from me a welcome letter presenting our new core purpose statement, our mission goals, graduate profile and new motto – Equipped for Life!
The staff and I have been unpacking these statements together and I will be doing that for you over the coming weeks through this newsletter. I trust you enjoy our new electronic format and find it easier to navigate to find information pertinent to you.
I believe every organisation needs to know its purpose, have that captured in some simple statements and then go about its business making every endeavour to fulfil that purpose. It is good from time to time to stop and take stock of where we are at and how we are doing and then to re-launch ourselves. GPCC is doing that now.
I presented to the staff last week a draft of a School Improvement Plan for our school. This is an approach recommended by leading educational practitioners in Australia and around the world. I have sought to draw on the research and experience of others in this field as we develop a plan for the improvement of our school. Your participation in the survey from last year has also helped shape my thinking about the areas we need to focus on.
Our new core purpose statement and graduate profile shape our focus for school improvement. We want to be a high performing school and I have presented to staff ideas on how we are going to work at lifting our performance. High performance for us will mean much more than just raising the academic achievement of all students – although it certainly does include that. It means ensuring everything we do helps to grow each student in a positive way towards the graduate profile.
Together, you and we are parenting and schooling the children in our school towards becoming flourishing people, who understand their purpose in life, commit themselves to be what God created them to be and go out to serve others well in whatever field of service he calls them to.
The Staff and I look forward to partnering with you this year in this.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Welcome to Term 1, Week 1
Welcome to all our families both new and returning to the College for the 2020 school year. Starting school can be both exciting and daunting for many students. Whilst school is a safe place it is also a place of routine, constant learning and high social interaction. Please be aware that when your child returns home each afternoon, they may need some time to unwind or process all that is happened in the day before they are willing to talk. Going for a walk or swim and sharing a snack is a great way to allow your child to settle into the afternoon.
This term promises to be fast-paced and lots of fun. Please read through all the dates that will be appearing in class newsletters and The Messenger.
Kindergarten Students for 2020
I would like to welcome the youngest members of our College community and their families to GPCC. Our 2020 Kindergarten students will begin on Thursday 30 January.
Meet the Teacher Night – Tuesday 4 February – Two Sessions
This year there will be two sessions for Meet the Teacher Night. Classes will meet altogether as a grade in one of the grade classrooms and teachers will take time to explain the routines and expectations of the year ahead. This is also an important time for you to connect with other parents in your child’s class and build community. Please note this is not a time for parent interviews as these will be held later in the term.
- K, 1, 2 classes will meet at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
- 3, 4, 5, 6 classes will meet 7:20pm - 8:05pm
Swimming Carnival – Years 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 – Friday 7 February at Mingara Aquatic Centre
Notes regarding events and bus will be emailed out to you over the course of this week.
Welcome back to school for 2020. It is a blessing when all the students come back to the College and fill the grounds with life and excitement. I pray that this year will be one where each student grows in their understanding of themselves and their relationship with Jesus Christ. May we be a College that helps each other meet our God given potential in a thriving learning community.
Philippians 2:12-16 says:
"My beloved ones, just like you’ve always listened to everything I’ve taught you in the past, I’m asking you now to keep following my instructions as though I were right there with you. Now you must continue to make this new life fully manifested as you live in the holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into his presence. God will continually revitalise you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him. Live a cheerful life, without complaining or division among yourselves. For then you will be seen as innocent, faultless, and pure children of God, even though you live in the midst of a brutal and perverse culture. For you will appear among them as shining lights in the universe, 16 offering them the words of eternal life." (The Passion Translation).
- Years 1-7, 11 and 12 commenced Term 1, 2020 on Tuesday 28 January 2020
- Years 8, 9 and 10 commence Term 1, 2020 on Wednesday 29 January 2020
All students start the day by meeting in the MPC at 8:45am on their start day.
As we start this year our focus as a College will be on raising our expectations of our students. This will cover all areas of the College from in the classroom to the playground.
Discipline Policy Changes
There has been a slight change in the way our Discipline Policy will be working this year. Demerits will no longer be part of our terminology. Notifications will start with warnings for poor behaviour at Level 1, followed by a Teacher Level 1 Detention.
If you want to view the changes they will be on the College website and I will include greater detail next week.
Uniform
Please make sure that your child wears the correct uniform correctly. Uniform detentions will occur when students are wearing incorrect uniform or wear it incorrectly. This detention will be served on Tuesday and Friday lunchtimes in A1.
Some things to note
- The length of skirts and shorts must meet the expectation of the policy. Please do not shorten skirts or shorts.
- No long sleeve shirts to be worn under shirts.
- Jewellery will be confiscated if it does not meet Uniform Policy standards.
- Correct shoes must be worn.
Welcome Year 7
It is a pleasure to welcome our Year 7 students to the Secondary School. Our first activity of the year is the Year 7 Camp to Deer Park. You would have received all the information from Mrs Drover last term. Could you please ensure your child’s camp forms are returned today. Dietary requirements are most important and these need to be in to the camp organisers asap. If your child has special requirements and you have not yet returned the forms, please email me kerrier@gpcc.nsw.edu.au today so I can make sure your child’s needs are met during camp. Thanking in you in advance.
Mrs Kerrie Rochford
Year 12
I would like to welcome you back to the College and take this opportunity to wish you all a very belated Happy New Year.
As the Year 12 Advisor, I am very much looking forward to guiding your child through their final year at the College and leading them along their educational journey. I have no doubt that this year will fly by. From day one of Term 1 until the commencement of the first HSC written examination, there are only 260 days! Year 12 can be a stressful time for both students and parents, so please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or if I can be of any assistance.
Once again this year, I will be in the College from Monday to Thursday and Mr Daniel Witanowski will be deputising for me on Fridays.
It would be great if you could help your child at the start of the year to establish a good routine so that they know when homework and assignments are due. This is essential for Year 12 Students as NESA (New South Wales Education Standards Authority) provides very little flexibility for the late submission of Assessment Tasks. In due course the students will be issued with an Assessment Handbook, which will be available in the Parent Lounge.
Throughout our Year Group meetings this year, I will be focusing on equipping the students with skills for life and having high expectations of ourselves and one another (both socially and academically).
It would be extremely helpful if you could ensure that your child is wearing the correct school uniform each day. If in the unlikely event that your child is unable to wear the correct uniform, please email me or send in a dated and signed note. This will alleviate the chance of your child being issued with a uniform detention.
If there is anything that as Year Advisor you feel I should know about your child, in order to make their final year at GPCC as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible, please do not hesitate to contact me at pchambers@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Mr Paul Chambers
What's new in 2020?
2019 was such an amazing year in Sport, with so many wonderful achievements by the students in our school.
We had students compete at the National Christian School Games; we had students reach NSW All School levels in cricket, tennis, athletics; we won numerous competitions in both Primary and Secondary, from the exciting Mariner's Cup victory to CSSA State Oz Tag.
2020 will be another exciting year and we cannot wait to see what is in store for our students at GPCC.
What will be some of the new things starting this year?
Rugby Union/League
We are aiming at having some Rugby Union and Rugby League teams for Primary and Secondary who will compete in local competitions in Terms 2 and 3.
Sport Awards Night 2020
In Term 4 we will be having a Sport Awards Night where we will acknowledge the amazing efforts of students in our school in their chosen sports. These awards will focus on:
- those who have competed at a CIS or All Schools Carnival;
- students who have excelled in their chosen sport;
- school teams who have performed exceptionally well in local, zone and state competitions;
- great sportsmanship on the sporting field between players;
- the inaugural Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
Students will be notified in Term 4 if they will be receiving an award. This night will be for both Primary and Secondary students.
Training Contract
It is the aim this year that students who are selected into a School Sport Team are to abide by a Training Contract, which clearly outlines the expectations of training, for example:
- attend all school training sessions;
- complete a number of self-guided training sessions outside of school (training ideas will be provided).
These will be discussed further by individual coaches.
Strength and Conditioning
Students selected into a school team will not only train at school on specific skills for their sport, but we are aiming at providing opportunities for these teams to attend some strength and conditioning sessions.
Please refer to your email sent 27 January 2020 for information on School Sports Teams, Individual Sport Trials, and Sport Dates for 2020.
Nathan Lambert, Sports Co-ordinator (K-12)
Come and Play - Green Point Christian College Netball Club
Green Point Christian College - School Photography Dates
Tuesday 3 March – Primary School
Tuesday 10 March – Secondary School
Thursday 12 March – Sibling/family photos and absentees (8:30am – 12:00pm)
SCHOOL PHOTO ORDER CODE: 519 XYK 496
SCHOOL PHOTO ORDER LINK: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=519XYK496
School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using the envelope provided.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school;
- Do not forget to order your sibling photos now, if your school is offering sibling photos*;
- Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day;
- Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken;
- Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at the advancedorder site (follow the link above) and your child’s advancedyou photo site.
*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs can only be taken of children enrolled at the school. Please note: Sibling photographs are not offered at all schools.
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Prayer
Our prayer group meets on Friday weekly during the school term at 12:15pm in E6.
If you would like to join us, please contact Tanya McInnes at the College.
All welcome.
Green Point Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES
Sundays
• 9:30am (includes Kids Church program)
• 6:00pm
Coast Shelter Restaurant
346 Mann Street, Gosford
If you would like to be on the roster, please email office@gpbc.net.au or 0419 986 740.
Green Point Trader
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
Coming up
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
Primary Meet the Teacher Night
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Secondary Thanksgiving and Academic Assembly at 12.00pm in MPC
Friday, 7 February 2020
GPCC Primary Swimming Carnival for Years 2 -6
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Years 10 and 12 Drama Encore Excursion
Year 11 Study Sensei Seminar in Period 4
Wednesday, 12 February, 2020
Year 7 Camp (until Friday 14 February)
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Primary Parent Teacher Partnership Night
Thursday, 20 February 2020
Year 12 HSC Study Day
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Year 11 and Year 12 Parent/Teacher Night
Thursday, 27 February 2020
College Open Day
Friday, 28 February 2020
GPCC Secondary School Swimming Carnival
TERM DATES
Term 1, 2020
Tuesday, 28 January 2020 Years 1-7, 11 and 12 commence Term 1
Wednesday, 29 January 2020 Years 8-10 commence Term 1
Thursday, 30 January 2020 Kindergarten commence Term 1
Thursday, 9 April 2020 - Last day of Term 1
Term 2, 2020
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 to Friday, 3 July 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
Uniform Shop
Operating Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during the School Term:
8:30am - 11:00am
(Closed Wednesdays)
Afternoons by appointment only.
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