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Some months ago, I informed you of the plans to establish a network or group of schools under a common umbrella organisation, that would help to strengthen GPCC and support the flourishing of member schools. The GPCC Ltd Board has established the Melos Foundation (MF) and at a company members’ meeting before Easter, the members voted to join the Foundation as its initial school member. This means the current School Board, made up of people drawn from the company’s membership (enrolled members of Green Point Baptist Church) have resigned and handed over governance of the school to the Directors of the Melos Foundation.
Ensuring qualified and capable governance is vital to the on-going well-being of any school. The initiative for the MF came from the GPCC Ltd Board recognising the need for long term quality governance for the school and that the Church may struggle to provide that into the future. Releasing the governance to the MF Directors, means the Church can focus on supporting the school in other ways, such as through our Kids Hope project.
The current GPCC Ltd Chair, Dr Kevin Sproats, is the founding Chair of the Melos Foundation and Pastor Phil Blair of Green Point Baptist Church is also a Director. In 2020 the GPCC Ltd Board appointed Mr Craig Ayling, a past parent of GPCC to the Board and he is also a MF Director along with Mr David Bartlett who is a past parent of GPCC as well. The existing Board members of GPCC Ltd have become members of the Foundation as will the Directors of all joining schools.
Our proposed new school for autistic children (Yattalunga Valley Christian School), will be a member of the MF as will the school we plan to establish in Brewarrina. We are in process with another Christian school to join and in discussion with a number of others.
I have been appointed as the Executive Principal of the Melos Foundation with our school Business Manager, Mr Michael Lowbridge appointed as the Executive Business Manager. For GPCC, it means little change. Michael and I continue in our current roles although, as membership of the Foundation grows, we will be spending more time with other members. The Foundation will be funded by a fee for service system with its members so while GPCC will make its own contribution to operating costs, no GPCC funds will be expended on other schools. Each member school remains a separate entity with its own funding as a protection for each other should any one member get into financial difficulty.
Feel free to explore the Melos Foundation website : https://www.melosfoundation.com.au and contact me if you have any questions.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Photo: Staff PD day, worshipping together
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
Winter Uniform
The first day for Winter uniform is Monday 10 May (the first Monday after Mothers' Day). Please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for correct elements of the College Uniform.
ANZAC Service
Primary students and leaders took part in our ANZAC service on Wednesday. Our Captains laid a wreath and prayed for those who have served and are still serving our nation in our defence forces. Respectfully our students listened to Mr Rochford read The Fallen and then together we recited the Ode and stood for the Last Post and a moment's silence. Take time this week to talk with your children about the important act of service these men, women and also animals gave for our country.
Cross Country
Our GPCC Primary Cross Country Carnival will be held on Tuesday 4 May at Hylton Moore Oval (Week 3). Primary will run from 9:00am - 12:00pm. To help the carnival to run smoothly, we will require a number of parents for both Primary and Secondary to help out with one of the following jobs
- Course Checkpoint
- Judge
- Recorder/Ribbon
If you are able to help out with one of these jobs at either the Primary or Secondary Carnival (or both), please email Mr Lambert by Wednesday 28th April (Week 2).
Mothers' Day Stall
On Friday 7 May students will have a opportunity to purchase something from our Mothers' Day stall. This is being run by the Grade Parents and they will be coordinating the wrapping and sorting of gifts, and the selling of the Mother's Day gifts.
Students can wear a coloured T-shirt on the day to help them remember to bring Mothers' Day stall money.
Gifts will be $5 with all profit made going towards a sand pit upgrade and outdoor equipment for play times.
Primary Choir
It is with great pleasure that the children from Year 1-6 in Primary school are invited to sing and worship again in the CAPA Theatre each Tuesday morning from Week 3 commencing on Tuesday 4 May. Choir will begin at 8:00am and conclude at 8:30am, giving children time to prepare for class at 8:45am.
GPCC Primary Band & New Welcome Band
We are excited to announce there is a new Welcome Band for Primary Year 3 and above students, which will be commencing Week 3 Term 2 2021. No experience is needed for the Welcome Band.
Please view our video of Mrs Smith discussing Band with our new Band Director, Mr Brendan Berlach by clicking this link.
Times
Full band rehearsal will be held each Tuesday from 12:50pm - 1:40pm.
Instrumental group lessons (2 - 5 students) will be held for 30 minutes during class time, also weekly (students will have early eating time at 12:50pm, so they won't go hungry).
Fees
Rehearsal plus group lesson plus Band book will be $230 per term.
Instrument rental is $35 per term (but for Term 2 the College is offering free rental)
Creative Kids Vouchers can be used for these fees, so there is a further $100 discount on the first term if parents have the voucher available. Included in the fees is an Australian beginner Band book published by Dr Phillip Rutherford.
Instruments Available to Rent
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion (subject to availability - please contact the Band Director regarding instruments not on this list).
For more information on Band please click on our website.
Please email the Band Director with expressions of interest for our new Welcome Band, which we look forward to launching very soon - band.director@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Our Secondary Band performed at Primary Assembly last term, to view this video, please click on the following link: Secondary Band Performance
NAPLAN Online 2021 - Testing Window, Tuesday 11 May - Friday 14 May
NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy - important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us ensure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
In May, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. All tests will be online except for Writing in Year 3.
To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the NAPLAN public demonstration site.
Please refer to Naplan_online_information_brochure_for_parents_and_carers for more information.
If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs Jane McLarty
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
Secondary Cross Country Carnival
The Secondary Cross Country Carnival will be held on Tuesday 4 May at Hylton Moore Oval for those students who are keen to compete.
Year 10 Meningococcal Vaccinations - Wednesday 5 May 2021
Year 10 have their Meningococcal Vaccinations on Wednesday 5 May 2021 and information packs were sent home this week.
Please return your child's consent form to the Administration Office prior to the day.
Immunisation is the simplest and most effective means of protecting people against vaccine preventable disease.
NSW Health and the Central Coast Local Health District will be providing the opportunity for Year 10 students to receive the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
Year 10 Geography (LEAVE IN)
Mrs Erasmus’ Year 10 Geography class heard from one of the surveyors working on the school 3D mapping. Josh Kellie from Beveridge Williams talked about the value of studying Geography, his experience as a Surveyor and explained the process of 3D mapping the school. Students had the opportunity to use the equipment and asked questions about this Geography-related career.
This week’s Careers Newsletter contains information about the Job Jump software program available to students and parents.
There is also a page showing key dates for University applications. Note that UAC Guides will be available for Year 12 students in Friday’s Year 12 Year Meeting (23 April).
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
BMX State Series
Congratulations to one of our Year 7 boys - Kyne B is a most worthy adversary on the BMX tracks around the country. Last month Kyne won the BMX State Titles and last weekend, he won the State BMX series. Well done young Kyne – perhaps we’ll see you at the Olympics in the near future.
CSSA Primary Girls Netball Trials
We had four students who love to play netball represent our school at the CSSA Primary Girls Netball Trials. The girls from our school who travelled down to Sydney for these trials were Bronte M, Abbey S, Zoe G and Emily B.
These trials were extremely challenging, with over 40 talented and experienced netball players competing against one another for one of the coveted positions on the CSSA Team.
Our girls, playing in their chosen positions, were involved in a number of high quality games throughout the day. They gave everything, pushing themselves to run faster, pass quicker, defend stronger. They all were sensational in not just how they played the game, but how they represented the school. Thank you girls for your efforts, your achievements, your dedication and your utmost support of one another on the court.
At the end of the day, a CSSA team was chosen and we had not one, but two girls, make this team. Congratulations to Bronte and Emily for being the first girls in Primary to make this CSSA team for a number of years. We wish you all the best for the CIS Netball Championships in May.
CSSA Gymnastics
Any students who is a levelled gymnast and would like to represent the College at the CSSA Gymnastics Competition (Primary and Secondary), please email Mr Lambert by the end of Week 3.
Rugby Union Trials
The AICES Rugby Union Trials for U16 and Open Boys will be held on Thursday 13 May. Any students who play Rugby at a high level of competition and would like to attend these trials, please email Mr Lambert by Tuesday 27 April.
GPCC Primary Cross Country Carnival
Date: Tuesday 4 May 2021
Venue: Hylton Moore Oval
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Representative Carnivals
Zone Cross Country: Tuesday 18 May (Hylton Moore Oval)
CSSA Cross Country: Friday 28 May (Sydney Equestrian Centre)
CIS Cross Country: Thursday 3 June (Sydney Motorsport Park)
Race Distance
8-10yrs Boys/Girls - 2km
11-12yrs Boys/Girls - 3km
Training Program: Please click on this link.
GPCC Secondary Cross Country Carnival
Date: Tuesday 4 May 2021
Venue: Hylton Moore Oval
Time:12:30pm – 2:30pm
Representative Carnivals
Zone Cross Country: Tuesday 18 May (Hylton Moore Oval)
CSSA Cross Country: Friday 28 May (Sydney Equestrian Centre)
CIS Cross Country: Thursday 3 June (Sydney Motorsport Park)
Training Program:Please click on this link.
AFL School Competitions
In May, there are a couple of AFL Competitions for our Secondary students. With AFL such a popular sport on the Central Coast, it is wonderful that we can be involved in this great game.
These are in the following age groups of the AFL School Competitions:
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Years 7/8 Girls (12-a-side)
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Open Girls (12-a-side)
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Years 7/8 Boys (9-a-side)
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Opens Boys (9-a-side)
The competitions will be held on the following dates:
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Years 7/8 and Open Girls - Thursday 6 May
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Years 7/8 and Open Boys - Tuesday 18 May
Trials for these teams will begin at the start of next term. If your son/daughter is interested in trialling, please listen for when these trials will occur.
The coaches of these teams will be:
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Years 7/8 Boys - Stephen Burke
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Years 7/8 Girls - Dave Ryan
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Open Girls - Tim Morris
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Open Boys - TBC
Student Contributions in The Messenger
We encourage students to email contributions for the new section of our weekly newsletter, titled "Student Voice". It may be a short story, a poem, service activity, an achievement or award (sporting, scouts, Duke of Ed etc). Please email to jcollins@gpcc.nsw.edu.au for consideration of inclusion in The Messenger.
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our mission is “Equipped for Life”
HEAD OF HSIE - TEACHING POSITION
Permanent Full Time – to commence Term 3 2021
We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Secondary School Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) teacher to the position of Head of HSIE on a permanent full time basis, to commence Term 3 2021.
For full details and criteria regarding the position, please refer to the full Job Description available on the College website, along with prospectus and application form at this link.
The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of our College.
Applications close on Wednesday 12 May 2021 and are to be submitted online via the application form.
Library News
Official Library Opening - Tuesday 27 April 2021 - All Welcome
Following extensive refurbishment across two stages, we would like to invite you to attend our Official Library opening on Tuesday 27 April at 3.45pm - 4.45pm. Attendees will need to register via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/official-opening-of-library-tickets-148517260123. Adam Crouch MP will be performing the ribbon cutting; we will be dedicating this resource and praying it will be a blessing to our students, teachers and community, a light afternoon tea will be provided.
Story Time for Pre-schoolers
We meet for stories, craft and fun in the Library at 9:00am on Monday mornings during the school term. This is a fun time for pre-schoolers and their parents. Parents will need to sign in at the office. Please sanitise hands as you enter the Library. We look forward to seeing you there. Click this link for Story Time schedule for Term 2.
Book Club
Scholastic Issue 3 is coming home with students this week. Orders need to be made online by Friday 7 May.
National Simultaneous Storytime- Wednesday 19 May, 10-11am
Kindergarten - Year 2 will be celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime this term. Our book “Give me some Space” is being read from the International space station. Students will watch the astronauts reading the book to us and learn a little about living in space. The Library is having Space Week in Week 5 to coincide with this amazing event. Over 1 million students in Australia and New Zealand participate each year.
Late Buses
If you have a complaint regarding late buses, please lodge with Transport NSW at the link below. They will track the bus for two weeks and report directly back to you.
Kindergarten Information Session - 10 May 2021
Our next Kindergarten Information Session is on Monday 10 May from 9:00am. This is for all parents/carers of students planning to start Kindergarten in 2022 or 2023. Come and hear from our Head of Primary and Director of Enrichment, and enjoy a short tour of our Primary campus. Pre-school children are welcome to attend and will be invited to join in our Storytime program running concurrently in our Library.
Registrations are essential on the link below.
Green Point Christian College GPCC | Kindergarten Information Session
Private Music Tuition
Green Point Christian College has a vibrant Music Tutor Program offering tuition in a wide range of instruments, and catering from the beginner to the advanced student.
Please visit our website below to download an electronic enrolment form to complete and email to the College. This can be downloaded and filled in electronically using Adobe Acrobat (note that internet browser PDF readers will reduce functionality and include the digital signature option).
Alternatively you can download and print the brochure and return to the College Reception.
GPCC 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Green Point Christian College are pleased to announce that we will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary in February 2022.
We have 40th Anniversary celebrations planned including an Alumni/Past Student Breakfast Invitation, please click on link to register: https://lnkd.in/eSTZFJz. We also have a Celebration Sunday Service planned for our GPCC community (details to follow).
We invite our Alumni/Past students to follow our dedicated Alumni LinkedIn page. Please click on this link: https://lnkd.in/gAz3v2C. We post regular updates of our past students on this page.
We look forward to celebrating our 40th Anniversary with our Alumni and College community.
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
Munchery News
Please note there are a few changes for our Winter menu.
The Munchery is open for business every day from 8:00am – 2:00pm and accept lunch orders from students and staff across the counter and also electronically.
Lunch orders can be placed online each morning prior to 8:30am.
The Munchery have partnered with Munch Monitor (www.munchmonitor.com) to provide an online ordering and payment system. Parents access this system by browsing the Munch Monitor site at https://www.munchmonitor.com
Username: greenpoint Password: munch2251
EXTEND 2021 (Before and After School 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/ren (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.
Green Point Trader
Rotary Ship Builders Heritage Walk - Sunday 2 May
This walk is designed to bring the community together during Heritage Month to celebrate our beautiful foreshore walk, its maritime history and the four villages through which the walk passes. For more information and to view the map of the walk, click on this link.
GO 4 FUN
Term 2 activities at Green Point Community Centre. For more details click this link.
Cancer Council NSW Nutrition Snippets
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If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader, please email details to Justine Collins at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Green Point Baptist Church
Church service times
9:30am – Worship Centre
6:00pm – Jacaranda Room
Thrive
Green Point Youth is held on Friday nights 7:30pm - 9:30pm on Friday nights.
Website: www.gpbc.net.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/
Coming up this week
Monday, 26 April
Secondary Athletics Carnival at Mingara (postponed from March)
CIS Secondary Swimming Championships
Tuesday, 27 April
CIS Secondary Swimming Championships
Year 6 Canberra Excursions - three nights
CIS Primary Boys and Girls Hockey Trials
Years 11 and 12 Ancient History Excursion - Pompei Workshop
Clean4Shore Excursions (Years 9 - 11) selected students 8:45am - 1:00pm
Official Library Opening - 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wednesday, 28 April
Year 2 Swimming Lessons commence (Week 2 - Week 10)
Year 6 Canberra Excursion
Thursday, 29 April
Year 6 Canberra Excursion
CSSA Primary Girls Soccer Gala Day
THACCCSA Secondary Soccer Gala Day, Tamworth
Friday, 30 April
THACCCSA Secondary Soccer Gala Day, Tamworth
Year 6 Canberra Excursion
Dates for Your Diary
Monday, 3 May
Secondary Commendation Asssembly 10:00am
Primary U10 boys and U12 Boys and Girls Futsal - Niagara Park Youth Centre
Tuesday, 4 May
GPCC Primary (Years 2 - 6) and Secondary Cross Country at Hylton Moore Oval
Wednesday, 5 May
Year 10 Meningococcal Vaccinations
Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Thursday, 6 May
Secondary Girls AFL Central Coast Comp - Years 7/8 Girls, Open Girls
Friday, 7 May
CIS Primary Girls Netball Championships
Monday, 10 May
Kindergarten Information Morning in Library
Wednesday, 12 May
Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Thursday, 13 May
Year 11 Drama Excursion "The Removalists" - Newtown
Tuesday, 18 May
Zone Primary and Secondary Cross Country Carnival
Friday, 28 May
CSSA Primary and Secondary Cross Country Carnival
Term Dates 2021
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