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All schools are seeing a rise in the number of young people vaping. GPCC has not been exempt from this trend and we have had a handful of students who have been caught vaping at school. We came across this message from the NSW School of Languages and I thought it was timely to share it with you.
Recently we have seen an increase in reports that students may be using e-cigarettes (otherwise known as ‘vaping’) across local schools and in the community. We take this issue seriously due to the negative health effects vaping can have on young people, who are often unaware of the risks associated with the practice.
Vaping is the act of inhaling a vapour produced by an e-cigarette or electronic vaporizer. The vapour can contain nicotine and other substances and may expose users to chemicals and toxins which are harmful to health. The devices are small and can be easily hidden in a pocket or bag. The most popular disposable vapes resemble large USB sticks or highlighter pens.
The vapes pictured above contain 5% nicotine, which is the equivalent of a strong pack of cigarettes. Nicotine is addictive and can harm brain development and impact learning, memory, and attention.
The Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 was amended in 2015 to define e-cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories to be separate from tobacco products. The Act makes many of the provisions that apply to tobacco products also apply to e-cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories. The Act makes it an offence:
- to sell e-cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories to persons aged under 18
- for adults to buy e-cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories on behalf of persons aged under 18
The NSW Department of Education has advised schools that students should not bring e-cigarettes or e-cigarette accessories onto school premises or use them during school-based activities. Consistent with Department of Education and school policy - vaping, selling or being in the possession of e-cigarettes will result in our students being reported to their parents for disciplinary action. Additional information to support parents and students can be found at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/electronic-cigarettes.aspx
Watch this video https://youtu.be/2BolFZK0EJg
GPCC follows the advice of the NSW DoE and encourages you to be vigilant with your child and speak with them about the dangers of vaping.
Phillip Nash
Principal
Mrs Nicole Smith | Head of Primary
This week a large group of parents braved the cold, gathering in our CAPA Theatre to listen to Renae Watkins from Association of Independent Schools, speak about the science of reading and how we can assist our students to reading success. Over the next few weeks I will share some of the practical tips that we have gleaned.
Focus on Reading – Comprehension
Comprehension requires us to think about what we are reading as we read. To encourage your child’s comprehension, discuss the plot, the characters and the way the story is resolved. Do this during the story or at the end. Re read favourite books to enrich your discussions and deepen your child’s understanding. Work on comprehension can begin before your child can read. Read picture books and tell stories to your child and discuss what is happening, how might characters be feeling, thinking, relate the story to their world or an experience close to home.
Year 4 Oreo Writing
Did you know a common biscuit can help with creative writing. Year 4 have written some wonderful persuasions around hotly debated topics. Have a read of three students work from Sophie, Chloe and Kaelah.
Kaelah B_writing Sophie C writing Chloe M writing
Head of School Awards
Bus Behaviour
There have been several reports about our students not acting in a manner that is both safe and respectful on the buses. If your child catches a school bus to or from school please take time to discuss with them how to behave appropriately on the bus. If there are any problems with bus behaviour please do not hesitate to contact the College.
Reports/Parent Teacher Interviews
Semester 1 reports for Primary School will be uploaded to Parent Lounge in Week 1 of Term 3. Parents will be sent an email when they are available to view. Parent Teacher interviews for the Semester 1 reports will be held on Wednesday 21 July from 3:30pm - 8:30pm.
Extend- OOSH
Our Extend service OOSH service is open. If you have a child in Primary School and would like to make use of this service, please contact Extend Before and After School Care support@extend.com.au or call 1300 366 437.
Year 7 2023 Enrolments
We are currently experiencing high demand for positions in Year 7 and have received a lot of interest and applications for 2023. If you plan on enrolling a sibling in Year 7 2023, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as practical. For an application form please click on the following link.
Please note if your child is currently in Primary school at GPCC, you are not required to apply for Year 7, however if your child will not be continuing would you kindly advise in writing registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
It has been great to have Dr Patricia Weerakoon at the College this week. Her talks have challenged all of us in the way we see identity and sexuality.
She has given a very Biblical and Scientific perspective on this whole area that is confronting our young people. Patricia challenged the very real messages that the popular and online media are bombarding our children with which continues to confuse their value and identity. Hopefully, you can have some authentic conversations with your students around this area.
I pray that these sessions will enable our students to question the voices they are hearing every day in this area.
Year 10 - 2021 Central Coast Career Pathways Expo
On Tuesday 22 June, all Year 10 students are going to the Careers Expo excursion at Avondale College. If you have not already, please log in to the Parent Lounge to give your permission for your child to attend.
Year 12 Trial Exams 2021
Year 12 Trial Exams begin next term in Week 2 on Monday 26 July 2021 with the last exam in Week 4 on Monday 9 August 2021.
I have included the timetable for your reference:
Monday, 26 July 2021
- 8:50am Trial HSC English Adv/Std Paper 1
- 2.00pm Trial HSC Music (Aural)
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
- 8:50am Trial HSC English Adv/Std Paper 2
- 8:50am Trial HSC Legal Studies; Trial HSC Visual Arts; Trial HSC French Beginners - French (Listening, Reading and Writing)
- 1.30pm Trial HSC Industrial Tech
Thursday, 29 July 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC Maths Adv, Std, Ext2
- 1.30pm Trial HSC Hospitality; 1.30pm Trial HSC Modern History
Friday, 30 July 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC Chemistry
- 12.10pm Trial HSC Ancient History; Trial HSC SDD
Monday, 2 August 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC SOR 2U; Trial HSC Maths Ext 1
- 1.30pm Trial HSC CAFS
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC Society & Culture; Trial HSC Physics
- 12.30pm Trial HSC Business Studies
Wednesday, 4 August 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC PDHPE
Thursday, 5 August 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC Biology
- 1.00pm Trial HSC English Ext 1; Trial HSC Photography
Friday, 6 August 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC Music Performance
Monday, 9 August 2021
- 8.50am Trial HSC Economics
- 1.00pm Trial HSC History Extension
NAIDOC Week Fundraiser
On Wednesday 23 June, there will be a fundraiser to help support the ministry of Pastor Isaac Gordon of Brewarrina.
This will be a mufti day (gold coin donation) where the students are to wear the colours of the Aboriginal Flag – Red, Black and Yellow. They are to dress appropriately and respectfully.
There will be a bake sale at recess where all kinds of yummy baked goods will be on sale.
At lunch there will be a BBQ Sausage Sizzle and soft drinks outside the MPC.
Please come prepared to support this event.
Years 10/11 Play
Years 10 and 11 will be performing a modernised version of Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona in Week 10 of this term on 23 - 25 June at 7.30pm each night and 11.30am Matinee on Friday.
Registration for this event is essential to enable us to provide a COVID safe capacity for this venue. Tickets will need to be paid for at the door
Adults: $10 Student/Concessions: $7 Friday Matinee: $5
Please click on this link to reserve a seat: The Two Gentlemen of Verona tickets
Beauty and the Beast Rehearsals
There is a movement rehearsal this Saturday 5 June from 1.00pm - 4.00pm for 'Gaston' – dancers, ensemble and 'LeFou' required.
Our next Beauty and the Beast ENSEMBLE rehearsal will start up again next term.
Watch this space and your emails for confirmed details of day and times.
This week’s Careers Newsletter has a list of scheduled exhibitors for the Year 10 Careers Expo excursion, information about the Western Sydney Careers Expo to be held in Sydney, an update about the University of Newcastle Spotlight Scheme, and information about the University of Newcastle Joint Medical Program webinar.
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
THACCCSA Zone Primary Metro Cup Tamworth
On Wednesday 2 June our Primary Netball and Soccer teams travelled up to Tamworth for the big Zone Metro Cup Competition. This competition involved over 10 Christian schools from across the Central Coast, Hunter and North Coast, competing in both netball and soccer, vying for a qualification to the CSSA State Metro Cup Finals next term. Our Junior Girls progressed to their Final, and with the scores locked at 9-9 in regular time, the girls eventually won in overtime. Senior Girls also made it to their Finals undefeated and won convincingly 9-2. Junior Boys Soccer team played strong in their pool matches and took on Wyong in the Final, only just to go down 2-1. Finally, our Senior Boys also were dominating throughout the day, qualifying for the Final against Charlton and at the final siren, the scores were 0-0. Therefore, it went to a penalty shoot out, where our boys got up on the final kick. What a day for Green Point, the students played exceptionally well and having all 4 of our teams now qualify for the CSSA State Metro Cup Final is a superb achievement.
To read the reports from our coaches please click on link below:
CSSA State Secondary Girls Netball
On Monday 8 June, we had two teams of Secondary students represent GPCC at the CSSA Netball Gala Day in Penrith. With around 40 schools in attendance, we had a day of tough competition and exhausting back-to-back games. Both our Junior and Senior girls finished 2nd place in their pools and made it through to the major Quarterfinals.
The Senior girls lost their Quarterfinal to the eventual Grand Finalists, but they put in 100% effort throughout the whole game and never gave up. Once again, I was so impressed by their team spirit throughout the day and the encouragement they all showed each other. Congratulations to our Senior team - Grace H, Emily C, Bella S, Charlotte L, Sienna B, Lauren G, Angelique A, Keely F and Brooke G.
Ms Raeside
The Junior girls played amazingly, and it was a very busy day with the girls playing 7 games back to back, with only a 7 minute break between games. I was so impressed with the way they encouraged each other and worked as a team and dug deep despite how exhausted they were. The Junior girls lost the quarterfinal by 3 to the Northern Beaches who ended up losing in the Grand Final. Congratulations to the Junior Girls Netball Team, Talia, Abby, Savannah, Sophie, Airlei, Jessica, Alyssa, Amelia and Annika.
Mrs Stewart
Finally, a massive congratulations to both Jessica H and Brooke G who have been selected in the final training squad for the CSSA U15 Girls Netball Team. They will now attend one more training session with a group of 24 girls, vying for selection in the final CSSA U15 team.
Central Coast Oz Tag
The last week we have had a number of teams compete in the Central Coast Oz Tag Competitions. We have had:
- Year 7/8 Boys
- Year 7/8 Girls
- Year 9/10 Boys
- Year 9/10 Girls
- Open Boys
- Open Girls
Well done to all of our teams for their efforts at these competitions and for representing our school proudly.
CSSA State Gymnastics
On Thursday 3 June, Allegra N and Olivia B travelled to the Sydney Gymnastics Centre at Rooty Hill to compete in the CSSA State Gymnastics Competition. Both girls competed in level 4 across the four apparatus- floor, beam, bars and vault. The girls had a fantastic time doing what they love and meeting other gymnasts from around NSW.
Year 7/8 Girls AFL
Congratulations to our Year 7/8 girls AFL team who will be competing in the Secondary Schools Regional AFL Finals on Tuesday 22 June.
Olvia H - Year 7
Congratulations to Olivia H (Year 7) who is competing in the NSW competition of Little Lyras on July 24. The top two from this round will travel to Melbourne later in the year to compete for Little Lyras national title.
Olivia has pieced together a dance choreographed by multiple disciplines (acro, Lyra, and lyrical) and specialists of aerial performances. We wish Olivia all the best in her upcoming competition.
Northern New South Wales Futsal
Invitation to trial for the NNSW Futsal State Teams. Please click on this link for more information:
NAIDOC Lessons
Primary classes will have a NAIDOC lesson with Mrs van Wyk and Urain Warraweena throughout Week 9 or 10. Urain is joining us from Brewarrina.
Students are adding their reading books onto the PRC site before the end of the Term 2. Premiers’ Reading Challenge closes on Friday 20 August. We are encouraging all Primary students to participate as part of their DEAR reading. K-2 students have already finished their PRC in Library lessons.
Storytime
There is no Storytime in Week 9, as Monday 14 June is a Public Holiday.
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.
Save the Date - Book Week
Friday 27 August
The theme this year is Old worlds, New worlds, Other worlds.
ATSI Observances
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2021-theme
Green Point celebrates NAIDOC week in the last two weeks of Term 2 each year with an assembly and cultural activities. It is important for students to have positive First Nations Australians cultural experiences that will shape their understanding and bring all Australians together for a strong shared future. Events will also be held around the Central Coast during 4-11 July.
Tuesday 22 June
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Following the excellent evening we shared with Dr Luke Barnes to launch the To The Point Lecture Series, we are pleased to announce our next lecture scheduled for Tuesday 22 June, 7.30pm to 9:00pm.
For our next lecture, To The Point are pleased to be hosting Dr Graham Pratt, addressing The Rise of China: Challenges for USA and Australia.
You can learn more about Dr Pratt and to register via our website event page.
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
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
Central Coast Dance Competition
Futsal School Holiday Coaching Clinic - click on link below for more information.
Umina School Holidays Activities - click on link below for more information.
Central Coast School of Soccer - 4 Day winter soccer development camp in school holidays. Click on link below for more information.
Mingara Winter Holidays Junior Chess Tournament - click on link below
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
Attention Years 7-12 - Green Point Youth
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/
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.
Coming up this week
Monday, 14 June
Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
NAIDOC - Weeks 9 and 10
Tuesday, 15 June
Secondary Junior Chess League at CCGS
Year 11 Incoming Prefects Incursion (all applying Prefects)
Wednesday, 16 June
Year 11 PDHPE Camp - three day canoeing trip to Kangaroo Valley
Josie Mitchell Debating Competition (Years 7 - 10)
CIS Secondary 15 & U and Open Touch Trials
Year 2 Swimming lessons
Thursday, 17 June
Year 11 PDHPE Camp - 3 day canoeing trip to Kangaroo Valley
CSSA Secondary Girls/Boys State Soccer - Penrith
Friday, 18 June
Year 11 PDHPE Camp - 3 day canoeing trip to Kangaroo Valley
Dates for Your Diary
Monday, 21 June
Year 10 Play 21 - 25 June
Year 8 Excursion to Avoca Beach Theatre
Year 10 Careers Expo
Wednesday, 23 June
Years 11/12 Textiles Excursion - Whitehouse Institute of Design
Year 11 Biology Fieldwork Excursion
Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Thursday, 24 June
Year 5 Bathurst overnight Excursion
Friday 25 June
Year 5 Bathurst overnight Excursion
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
Term Dates 2022
Term 1, 2022
Thursday, 27 January - (Years 1 - 7, 11 and 12 commence Term 1)
Friday, 28 January - (Years 8 - 10 commence Term 1)
Monday, 31 January - Kindergarten commence Term 1)
Friday, 8 April - Last Day Term 1
Term 2, 2022
Wednesday, 27 April to Friday, 1 July
Monday, 13 June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Term 3, 2022
Thursday, 21 July to Friday, 23 September
Term 4, 2022
Tuesday, 11 October to Wednesday, 7 December