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Well, the day has finally arrived when all students may return to school. We are so looking forward to seeing them all. It has been wonderful to have our Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6 students here and a good percentage of our Year 12 students have been in working with their teachers on final revision activities.
I need to remind you that although restrictions for the general public are opening up, schools are still under very tight requirements. There are many things we cannot do as you have seen from the Return to School Roadmap. This includes things like school sport and training, music tutors being on site, assemblies, chapel, school trips and camps etc.
It will be important that your child gets back into the school routine quickly and smoothly and we do expect that for some this will take a bit of adjustment. Be patient with them as they adjust back to a new morning routine.
Expect the drop off and pick up traffic to be pretty bad to begin with. All schools are going back so traffic generally will be heavy especially in the afternoon. As we are building a shade structure over the new Kiss and Drop 3 zone, you must all use the old main carpark Kiss and Drop area, and so it will be full and slow. Be mindful of members of the public who sometimes get upset at being held up by the Avoca Drive left lane getting blocked. Spread out your pick up time. We will ensure all children are supervised until the last one is collected.
The canteen will only be taking on-line lunch orders to begin with so some snacks for break time for Secondary students will be a good idea. We will try to open it up for break time on-line orders as soon as possible. The Uniform shop remains online and with click and collect only.
Thank you for completing the survey on returning to school. We have a small number of families who for varied reasons will be delaying the return of their children. As the survey was anonymous, if you are still in that category, would you please send an email to the relevant Head of School to let them know what is happening with your child. We will be providing some work and helping those students still at home to continue learning until they return for face-to-face instruction.
We appreciate your support of what we are doing to manage the back to school process and I look forward to seeing many of you again as we return to some semblance of normality.
Phillip Nash
Principal
We welcome back on site the remainder of our students in Years 3, 4 and 5 on Monday 25 October.
Last week's transition back of K, 1, 2 and 6 was a great success and it was so wonderful to hear the laughter, giggles and squeals as different friends met each other in the playground.
Please speak with your child’s teacher if you have concerns or feel your child may need extra support in this space.
Different rules for Playtime
To keep us all safe, all students will be grouped into cohorts during play times. These cohorts or stages will be then allocated specific play spaces. All children can and will still visit our Library in their timetabled time and will be given an opportunity to be in our Library during lunch or recess times.
Increased hygiene measures are in place including increased ventilation, air purifiers, social distancing, mask wearing by staff and some students, and hand washing and sanitising.
Sick children
If your child shows any signs of being unwell PLEASE keep them at home until they return a negative COVID test or are completely better. If students arrive at school unwell, you will be phoned and asked to collect them.
Parents on site
When dropping off and collecting students from school, please remember that parents are not allowed on site. Currently we are using the Kiss and Drop 1 area in the main carpark for the collection and drop off all students. Our teachers will meet you at the bunting at the bottom of the hill if you choose to park and walk your child up to school.
Hats
Hats are compulsory for out door play. Please make sure your children have their hat with their name in it, at school each day. Students without a hat will be asked to sit under the shaded COLA during break times and will miss their play.
Canteen
Primary students are only allowed to purchase items from the canteen through an order only system. If you have not done so already, take time to familiarise yourself with the Munchery ordering system and set up your account.
Carpark
To keep our children safe it is important that parents/carers who park in the carpark to collect students, alight from their car and walk over to collect students as they will not be allowed to come across into the carpark to meet you.
From the Counselling Department - Transitioning Back to School
Dear Parents
For those children and adolescents getting ready to return to attending school in person, there may be a variety of responses ranging from enthusiasm and excitement to fear and anxiety. We have some resources that we hope might be helpful to guide your experience supporting your children however they might be feeling.
If you are experiencing particular challenges that you would like support with, please reach out at counsellors@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Please access resources from our Well-being Parent Resources for 'Transitioning Back to School' on our College website.
From the Counselling team – Tiffany, Stephen and Jarel
Primary Vegie Garden
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. We collect the boxes and distribute them in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in vulnerable situations.
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be handed out to Primary students in Week 4. One box per family will be given to the youngest child in the family, along with an OCC instruction brochure. If your family wish to pack more than one shoebox, please just use a shoebox from home and cover it in nice paper.
What is Operataion Christmas Child
Shoeboxes are due back at the College by Friday 12 November. Please follow the instructions on the pamphlet for the shipping cost payment.
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary
Monday 25 October 2021 marks the return to some sort of normality with students being able to be on site.
Obviously, there are still a lot of restrictions and limitations as to how we can run school, as well as the need to get everyone back into the routines and expectations we have as a College that builds our healthy learning community.
If your student started at the College during lockdown, please send them to the front of the Admin Office on Monday to meet their Year Advisor. This will allow them to have a secure and directed start to their time on campus.
We are so excited to have a lot of new students starting with us.
I want to highlight a number of things so that we move forward positively on Monday:
- Timetable – returns to normal.
- Uniform expectations return to normal – if there are issues, please make sure to write a note to the Year Advisor. Please make sure that any piercings that have occurred, meet school uniform expectations. Masks are mandatory inside for all students, therefore they must bring a mask to school.
- Students need to return to school with all required equipment including computer, pens, books, calculators, texts etc.
Please note that if your child is at home that online lessons cease on Monday, but they will be able to access work on their class TEAMS pages. Year Advisors will try to keep in touch with those students at home.
One new requirement is that we try to keep cohorts separate at breaks. We have assigned areas for Year Groups for before school, recess and lunchtime. Students must go to these areas during those times.
The following table outlines the areas available for students.
|
Area |
Week 4 |
Week 5 |
Week 6 |
Week 7 |
Week 8 |
Week 9 |
|
Year 12 Area / A Block and B Block
|
Year 11 |
Year 11 |
Year 11 |
Year 11 |
Year 11 |
Year 11 |
|
Canteen / C Block/ E Block
|
Year 7 |
Year 7 |
Year 7 |
Year 7 |
Year 7 |
Year 7 |
|
H Block / CAPA
|
Year 9 |
Year 9 |
Year 9 |
Year 9 |
Year 9 |
Year 9 |
|
MPC Front and Side
|
Year 8 |
Year 8 |
Year 8 |
Year 8 |
Year 8 |
Year 8 |
|
TAS Area
|
Year 10 |
Year 10 |
Year 10 |
Year 10 |
Year 10 |
Year 10 |
NOTE: Library will be available only for Year 11 and 12 unless you are borrowing.
OVAL 2 (Courts area) + OVAL 1 (Except first half of lunch)
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Year 11 |
Year 10 |
Year 9 |
Year 8 |
Year 7 |
The canteen will be available for lunchtime orders. These will be delivered to students in their assigned areas by their Year Advisor.
Canteen Arrangements for Years 7-11
As you may be aware, the College outsources the operation of the Canteen to an external provider called “The Munchery”.
The Munchery open the canteen for business every day from 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Canteen will be operational for students from Monday 25 October 2021 for lunch orders only.
There will be no window service open to students.
The Canteen will accept lunch orders from students across the counter before school, and also electronically.
Lunch orders can be placed online each morning prior to 8:30am.
Visit: www.munchmonitor.com
Username: greenpoint
Password: munch2251
Students may also place an order over the counter before school by writing their name and Year group and details of the order on a lunch bag (place money inside the bag) and placing this on the counter at the Canteen. The Canteen will issue change in the delivered order.
Please note if you include an order for recess it will be delivered in one delivery at lunchtime. We encourage you to provide recess and snacks from home for your child to keep them sustained until lunchtime.
All lunch orders will be collected by Year group monitor/s for child’s Year group and delivered to the Year Advisor to issue to students at the start of lunchtime in their designated area.
Whilst these current restrictions are in place and Year groups have been designated their own areas whilst at school, students are no longer permitted to collect their own orders and must follow these new protocols.
School Vaccination Program - Pending Approval
The missed School Vaccination Program originally booked for 25 August 2021 has now been tentatively booked for Wednesday 24 November 2021, however the College and Central Coast LHD are currently awaiting on a directive from NSW Health and the Department of Education as to whether these 3rd visits will go ahead.
Year 7: HPV dose 2 and any catch up for HPV dose 1 and dTpa
Year 8: Catch up for HPV and dTpa
Year 10: Catch up Meningococcal ACWY
Year 11: Catch up Meningococcal ACWY
From the Counselling Department - Transitioning Back to School
For those children and adolescents getting ready to return to attending school in person, there may be a variety of responses ranging from enthusiasm and excitement to fear and anxiety. We have some resources that we hope might be helpful to guide your experience supporting your children however they might be feeling.
If you are experiencing particular challenges that you would like support with, please reach out at counsellors@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Please access resources from our Well-being Parent Resources for "Transitioning Back to School" on our College website.
From the Counselling team – Tiffany, Stephen and Jarel
HSC Industrial Technology Major Works
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
This week’s Careers Newsletter has has information about the Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) Higher Apprenticeship Program; Summer Skills courses which may also lead to employment and further information about apprenticeships.
For more details, please see this week's Careers News or visit the Student Careers section under the "Education & Learning" menu on the GPCC website.
Nathan Lambert | K-12 Sport Co-ordinator
2021 Green Point Christian College Age Champions
This week I would like to acknowledge the amazing results of our students at our own school carnivals.
We have had three carnivals for both Primary and Secondary, with students competing for the title of Age Champion at Swimming, Cross Country and then Athletics.
Swimming carnivals were held at Mingara Aquatics, Cross Country held at Hylton Moore Oval and Athletics at Mingara Athletics Track.
There have been some very close competitions, with the Age Champion decided by only a couple of points; there has also been some easy victories as well, winning by a large margin.
Well done to the students for your efforts in being crowned Age Champions for Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country.
Due to Lockdown since the end of Term 2 and not being able to hold assemblies, we have been unable to present Age Champions for Cross Country and Athletics. These were supposed to be presented at a special Chapel Assembly and Commendation Service. They will be handed out to those recipients individually (not in an assembly) in the next couple of weeks once all students have returned.
To view our 2021 Green Point Christian College Age Champions, please click link below:
NSW All Schools Athletics Championships - December 2021
NSW All Schools Athletics are excited to announce that we have our 'save the dates' for this year's 2021 NSW All Schools Championships. Registrations will be opening shortly.
The dates are Thursday, 9 December until Sunday, 12 December, 2021.
This event is open to all Secondary school students in New South Wales - no qualification standards are required to enter.
This year's Championships will be delivered in a COVID-safe environment, at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. We are currently working on providing our network with more information - including a draft timetable of events, ticketing information, our merchandise collection for the event, and much more.
As soon as we are able to open registrations for this year's event, we'll be in touch again.
For now, make sure you lock in these dates, and we can't wait to see your students in December!
For more information click on link below:
2021 NSW All Schools Championships | Athletics NSW (nswathletics.org.au)
Years 7-10 students can only come to the Library to borrow or with their teacher. The Library is a senior space during the rest of the term as we separate Year groups.
Year 11 - Mezzanine level
HSC Students - Main Library level
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.
Kiss and Drop Zone 3 for K-2 will be closed for beginning of Term 4
The College is currently installing a cantilever cover for the K-2 Kiss and Drop Zone 3 which was scheduled for the school holidays but due to delays in materials will now be undertaken during the first part of Term 4. When completed this cover will provide sun and rain protection for students waiting for pick-up in the afternoons.
Due to the delay in installation the area will remain closed to staff and students for the beginning of Term 4. This means we need to temporarily relocate Primary drop-off and pick-up back to the original Kiss and Drop Zone in the main carpark. We reiterate that to begin with this temporary change only effects those who need to have their children at school for the start of Term 4.
Site fencing will remain in place at Kiss and Drop Zone 3 during construction to ensure students and staff are not able to access the area.
If the installation is not completed by the time all students return to school in late October and early November, we will then communicate a further update to drop-off and pick-up arrangements.
Once installation for Kiss and Drop Zone 3 is completed we will revert back to the normal pick-up and drop-off arrangements for K-2.
Please direct any questions regarding this change to community@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our mission is “Equipped for Life”
ASSISTANT HEAD OF PRIMARY
Permanent Full Time – to commence Term 1 2022
We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Primary School teacher to the position of Assistant Head of Primary on a permanent full time basis, to commence Term 1 2022. The position carries a 0.5FTE teaching load (possibly Stage 3).
The Assistant Head of Primary School will be a leader of learning and an exemplary educator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The role has responsibility for the development and implementation of sound curriculum practices and the organisational aspects of the day to day running of the School.
The Assistant Head of Primary will work collaboratively with the teaching staff to enable the delivery of innovative learning programs that inspire our students to love learning and attain their personal best. Strong academic leadership will be matched by sensitive pastoral care of students and colleagues. The Assistant Head of Primary, will be a member of the Primary Leadership Team and is expected to support and participate in the co-curricular and Christian life of the School.
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 www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/assistant-head-primary
The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of our College.
Enquiries may be addressed to Sue Parkinson via employment@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Applications close on Wednesday 27 October 2021 and are to be submitted online via the application form.
MATHEMATICS TEACHING POSITION
Temporary Part Time – for 2022
We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Secondary School Mathematics teacher (Years 8, 9, 10) for 2022. The position is temporary part time being FTE 0.6.
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: https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/employment/mathematics-teacher-part-time-2022
The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of our College.
Enquiries may be addressed to Sue Parkinson via employment@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Applications close on Wednesday 3 November 2021 and are to be submitted online via the application form.
Yattalunga Valley Christian School Information Evening
As Yattalunga Valley Christian School (YVCS) prepares to launch in January 2022 we invite interested families to join us for this virtual information evening on Tuesday 26 October.
YVCS will provide a caring Christian environment for students with Autism, and we look forward to discussing our commitment to work in partnership with parents with the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
Please register via the link below, and we will email you a Zoom link and details about how to join.
https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/events/yattalunga-valley-christian-school-information-evening
2021 Alumni/Past Students Newsletter
Additional Year 3 Class for 2022
Enrolments for Year 3 have been so strong for the coming year, that Green Point Christian College are pleased to announce we are opening a third stream for 2022.
Limited places are now available, and we would love you to share this news with anyone you know who might like to be part of this exciting Year group.
Interested families can visit our website for further information on the enrolment process or to enrol online.
Exiting the Gate 4 Roundabout
The recent addition of the P4 parking area and Gates 3 and 4 exits have brought great relief to the College parking and access options. However, we have observed that when the traffic is flowing fast in the morning, or is built up in the afternoon, crossing the two lanes of traffic at the Gate 4 roundabout can take some time to gain access onto Avoca Drive.
Therefore, for safety reasons we are encouraging those exiting P4 and heading towards Kincumber to exit from the top exit (Gate 4). For those heading to Saratoga/Davistown or Green Point we recommend driving down to the new main entrance (Gate 3) to exit there.
As always, we encourage our families to be conscious of other drivers on the road and to show respect and courtesy whilst exiting the school property.
2022 School Travel Applications are now open
Please download document to view requirements.
For the convenience of our parent community Alinta are currently operating through the online website www.alintaapparel.com.au for delivery direct to your home.
Phone fittings are available by appointment by contacting Alinta through the website or by phone 4367 9954 or email gpcc@alinta.com.au.
For all new students to the College Alinta have created 30 minute phone appointments in the first week of November.
For current students in Years 6 and 10 Alinta have opened 15 minute back-to back appointments for the last two weeks of October, and will continue to open more appointments as necessary.
Under Stage 3 Plus restrictions the store will only be open after hours and by appointment for pre-ordered/fitted pick-ups and exchanging of incorrect sizes.
Once restrictions ease and the Uniform Shop is able to return to more normal operations the shop will now be open Wednesday afternoon from 1:30pm - 4:00pm.
For the price list and further information on ordering through Alinta please visit our website – https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/uniform
Uniform Fitting Information for Existing Students
Munchery News
PRE-ORDERS ESSENTIAL FOR THE MUNCHERY
We are thankful our canteen will be re-opening from Monday 25 October, although this will be for pre-ordered pick-up's only for both recess and lunch.
Primary student orders will be collected by Stage group monitors from the Primary window, with students remaining in Stage cohort areas in the playground after collection.
Secondary students will have their Year Group monitors pick-up pre-orders for their cohort group, and then return to cohort allocated areas on campus. Note that for Secondary it will be LUNCH ONLY orders for Week 4 (no recess option for now).
Please order each morning prior to 8.30am via the Munch Monitor - https://www.munchmonitor.com/
The Canteen will also accept lunch orders from students across the counter before school, with change included with change issued in the delivered order.
The new Summer menu is available on the College website here - https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/community/the-munchery-canteen
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
Rugby Summer 7s Competition
With COVID 19 restrictions easing across NSW, it is now time to get our kids back on the sporting field. Central Coast Junior Rugby Union is facilitating a Summer 7s Rugby Union Competition for the duration 05 Nov 21 – 04 March 2022. This program will provide the kids with the opportunity to play sport (which we all know is good for both their physical and mental health) and provide an opportunity for their families to reconnect with society after the extended lockdown period.
https://www.facebook.com/Centralcoastjuniorrugbyunion
Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club
The Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club has a long history within our local area and caters for all Juniors and Seniors from Terrigal, Matcham, Holgate, Wamberal and surrounding areas. New players and families are warmly welcomed into our playing ranks and club.
https://play.cricket.com.au/club/terrigal-matcham-cricket-club/053bd37b-87d8-eb11-a7ad-2818780da0cc
Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club
With the cricket season fast approaching, all Clubs across the Central Coast are now open for registrations. This presents a fantastic opportunity for students to get outside and active during summer once lockdown has ended. Now more than ever it’s essential that we continue to provide children with the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Playing cricket with their local Club is a great way for them to do this. Registrations open at: www.club.griffin.com
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
Everyone is welcome! Green Point Baptist Church Worship Services are currently online on Sundays at 9:30am.
Please go to our website https://www.gpbc.net.au/930am-worship-service/ for details or email office@gpbc.net.au for our Zoom details.
Website: www.gpbc.net.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/
Coming Up This Week
Monday, 25 October
All other students return on site.
Tuesday, 26 October
Yattalunga Valley Christian School Information Evening (via Zoom) 7:30pm - 8:30pm.
Wednesday, 27 October
7 - 12 Chapel/Equip/Year Group Life Online
Primary Chapel - online
Term Dates 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