Filter Content
As we approach the end of the year, we are conscious of what a mixed year it has been and the impact it has had on all of us. We are experiencing more students who are feeling anxious, tired, and unsettled. It is important home and school help them to remain focused and in good routines so that they all make it to a positive end. Thank you to those parents who are working with us as we seek to support students in different ways and deal with occasional poor behaviour which can usually be attributed to their general feelings of tiredness and stress.
The HSC is well underway, and our Year 12 students are glad it has finally started. The papers so far have been fair, and we believe will give the students every opportunity to showcase what they have learnt. Again, we have a significant number who have received early entry offers and while this is a credit to them, it can also lead to a reduction in focus and effort on the exams. I believe we should attempt everything with a desire to do our very best, even if the outcome may already be known. It speaks to our character if we show commitment in this way. This is what we desire our students to be known for.
In this Messenger you will find reference to nominees we put forward for the Tjudibaring Aboriginal Education Consultative Committee annual awards. We are delighted that two of our students were successful in winning their category. With the purchase of our property out in the Brewarrina Shire, it gives us great opportunity to help our students understand more of Australia’s indigenous people. For those students at GPCC who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we hope it gives them a sense of pride in belonging to our community.
We can look back with regret at much that has happened in recent Australian history in race relations, but we can look forward with optimism to a better future, where each person is valued as a creation of God, made in His image and precious in His sight. It is my hope that GPCC graduates will be part of forming a new Australia in which each person, their culture and history, is valued as precious.
Last Friday I attended the funeral of Mitchell Brown (Year 6) along with Mr Turner and Mr McSwan from Primary. We were privileged to join the family and close friends as we said a final goodbye to Mitch. These are sad and difficult occasions and I ask you to remember the Brown family as they move forward without Mitchell. They are facing the future bravely and positively and the ceremony was a tribute to a lovely boy but also a close and positive family.
We serve a God who sent His only Son to bear the penalty for the wrongs of humankind and who identifies with us in our suffering, but who also holds the future in His hands. Mitchell is with Him and will one day be re-united with his family, loaned to them for a time but precious to God. They did a great job of caring for him while he was with them.
Phillip Nash
Principal
End of Year Events
Please ensure these dates are noted on your calendars:
- 24 November – Kindergarten 2022 Orientation Morning 1 (students only)
- 1 December – Kindergarten 2022 Orientation Morning 2 (students only)
- 6 December – Year 6 Graduation, only parents of students allowed to attend – (must be double vaccinated)
- 6 December – Year 6 Graduation Dinner @ Terrigal SLSC (No parents attending)
- 6 December – Students meet new teachers and class for 2022
- 7 December - Primary Thanksgiving Services (No parents attending)
- 8 December – Beach day for Years 3-6 and Water Fun Day Years K-2. Last day for students (finish at 12:00pm)
Operation Christmas Child
A BIG thank you to our students and families for the amazing response to our Christmas Shoebox appeal. This week 2D worked together to pack the shoeboxes onto the truck sending them off to Samaritan's Purse and to children around the world. Together we collected 257 boxes. Congratulations and thank you.
Thanksgiving Services
Due to the requirement to keep cohorts of students separated, we will be having three stage-based Thanksgiving Services. At this stage, under current restrictions, parents are not allowed to attend these Thanksgiving Services. Please understand this is entirely due to the need to remain compliant to the current COVID restrictions and we will make every effort to photograph all prize recipients for future memory keeping.
Head of School Awards
Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Head of School Award for Week 7:
Joel F, KDL; Isaac R, KG; Marcus E, KJ; Charlotte M, 1B; Vaaris M, 1B; Imogen W, 1PH; Ryan Y, 2P; Jasmine S, 2P; Milly C, 2P; Juliana L, 2D; Emily C, 2D; Nate R, 3B; Harrison D, 3B; Andrew S, 3B; Scarlett J, 3B; Jansen V, 3B; Cooper C, 3B; Louis A, 3D; Dylan B, 3D; Caleb M, 3D; Asher B, 3D; Lanayah H, 3D; Ruth G, 4M; Dannielle H, 4M; Harry K, 4B; Lily D, 4B; Monty C, 4G; Judah B, 5L; Tamar H, 5L; Elizabeth V 5L; Joshua F, 5L; Samuel M, 5P; Taylor F, 5P; Ava P, 6S; Ethan T, 6S; Alexander V, 6S; Ruby L, 6S; Bronte B, 6M; India P, 6M; Eli M, 6M; Joel P, 6M; Ollie C, 6T; Lily B, 6T.
Students will now be issued with a canteen voucher for the Head of School Award that they can redeem at the canteen.
Year 6 Poetry Workshops
Taiiku no Hi occurs every year in October to celebrate health and fitness for all students. It is a fun day where students compete in team events.
During Japanese classes this week, GPCC students have been able to join in with some fun games too.
UnBEElievable Bees
Year 3 are completing a Science unit on Survival of Living Things.
They know that flowers depend on bees to be pollinated, as this simple experiment shows.
Mrs Jane McLarty | Deputy Principal
Tjudibaring AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultancy Group) Awards
Congratulations to the following students who won awards on Wednesday night at the 2021 online Tjudibaring AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultancy Group) Awards, in recognition for their commitment to their culture and community.
Leadership: Alexander B (Year 9)
Alex wrote “I am a proud Aboriginal Australian. My great grandfather was from the Wakka Wakka tribe between Brisbane and Bundaberg in Queensland. My great grandmother was born on the Yass River and was from the Wiradjuri tribe which covers a large area in Central NSW down to the Murray River.” Country is very important; this was part of his NAIDOC speech in front of Secondary School. Alex left students with this thought, “I really hope that through more awareness and huge effort Australia can start to close the gap and eliminate these differences to ensure equality for all.”
Recognition for 2020: Grace M (Year 5)
Grace produced a short video last year about her Aboriginal culture, knowledge, and personal experience. NAIDOC celebrations were online due to COVID, so her video was shared in Primary classrooms. No awards were held in 2020; this category is to recognise students who missed out on the opportunity.
It was a wonderful ceremony; we are so proud to have such capable students representing the ATSI community at Green Point Christian College. Mr Phillip Nash presented Alex and Grace with their framed certificates and winner’s prize this week.
All nominees received their prize bags in a ceremony at school, in readiness for Wednesday night’s ceremony. This is the first time Green Point has been involved in the awards. It is a great way to encourage our students to strive for excellence. One thing that came through the ceremony was the importance of family and belonging in a community.
Mrs van Wyk
Photo: Presentation of certificates and awards to Alexander B (Year 9) and Grace M (Year 5)
Food Equity Christmas Hamper Appeal
Year 9 Food Technology have been studying Food Equity this term. Part of the program focuses on the homeless and refugees. The students wanted to put what they are studying into practice in our community and have initiated a Christmas Hamper Appeal in conjunction with Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre for all Year 9 students. The students will be collecting non-perishable food items in Weeks 8-9. They plan to compile and deliver the hampers before the end of the school year.
What to donate?
Any non-perishable food items: for example, tinned food (ring pull lids preferred), pasta, rice, biscuits, Christmas goodies, jams, spreads, chocolates, condiments etc. Students can deliver the donations to the TAS Display Room or TAS Staff Room.
Photo: Year 9 Food Tech students packing Christmas Hampers
Year 10 Japanese Demonstration Day Incursion
On Thursday 18 November, Year 10 Japanese students presented their interest projects to other class member. Topics presented included Kimono, Nintendo, Cuisine and Technology. Mrs Mitchell put together a bag of goodies for the day and students enjoyed a traditional Obento boxed lunch.
HSC Exams
Please continue to be in prayer for our 2021 HSC students.
STANSW Young Scientist Awards
In just over a week’s time, winners will be announced of all 150+ awards in the 2021 competition. Awards will be announced via a series of online video recordings via our Facebook page and also mirrored here on the website.
A GPCC student will be receiving an award on Tuesday 23 November 2021.
The award ceremony can be viewed on the Facebook or Website of the STA NSW Young Scientist, links below.
STANSW Young Scientist | Facebook
Tuesday 23 November 7:00pm onwards
Scientific Investigation Awards – Secondary Earth and Environmental Science
Primary Environment Award
STEP Environmental Award
Scientific Investigation Awards – Secondary Physics
AARNet Science awards
AIP awards
Rowe Scientific Depth Studies Awards
Mr David Russell
Curriculum Co-ordinator (7-12) | Student Advisor (7-12)
This week’s Careers Newsletter has job opportunity information.
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.
Mr Nathan Lambert | K-12 Sport Co-ordinator
Primary House Cup
The House Cup is a competition where students compete in their respective Houses in a range of sports.
Not only is this competition important to develop their own skills in each of the sports, but it is also great in promoting team work, cementing relationships with those in their own stage, as well as developing the importance of encouraging team members.
This term, our Primary classes from Years 3-6 will compete in the House Cup.
The sports range from:
- Years 3-4 Girls are playing Basketball
- Years 3-4 Boys are competing in International Handball
- Years 5-6 Girls are also contesting against one another in Basketball
- Years 5-6 Boys are also challenging each House in a competition of Touch Football
A fortnight ago, we started our first round of competition. In each sport, the House teams played three games against their competitors, trying to get as many wins as possible. Last week we were unable to have the second round due to the weather, with the oval closed.
When competition resumes, all teams will be looking forward to getting back into their sport and focusing on competing to the best of their ability.
Once the rounds are completed, we will progress to the Finals stage, where teams will verse one another in the Quarter Finals based on their placing on the table, then hopefully qualifying for the Semi Final and Final.
The Finals are always very exciting and great competition for those Houses who qualify.
Sport Awards
With the year nearing the end, we were aiming to hold a special Sport Celebration Evening where we were going to present a number of important sport awards for 2021. These awards were not just for the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, in both the Primary and Secondary School, but were also in recognition of student’s achievements in specific areas.
Some of these awards (there are more) for both Primary and Secondary were going to be:
- Swimmer of the Year
- Athlete of the Year
- Runner of the Year
- Netball Player of the Year
- Soccer Player of the Year
- Basketball Player of the Year
Unfortunately, due to many sport events cancelled for 2021, we are unable to hold this service or present these awards. With many Zone and CSSA events still needing to be held to make calculating accurately the recipients of each award, is has been decided that these awards cannot be presented this year.
We will however, be able to present the following awards at the Primary Thanksgiving Service (at the Stage 3 service) in the last week of school:
- Sportswoman of the Year
- Sportsman of the Year
- Sportswomanship of the Year
- Sportsmanship of the Year
These Sport awards are based on student’s performances at school carnivals, as well as Zone, CSSA and CIS level. They receive a certain number of points, based on if they were an Age Champion, or qualifying for a certain representative level. Sportsmanship for both the boys and girls are based on their efforts in PE, willingness to try out for school teams, attitude when playing sport as well as helping and encouraging others.
These same awards for Secondary are presented at the start of 2022.
As mentioned in last week’s Messenger, there will also be a number of Age Champion awards that will be presented as well:
- Primary Athletics
- Primary Cross Country
Secondary recipients of these awards will have them presented in the next couple of weeks at their Year Assembly.
We will hope that in 2022, we are able to move forward in having a special Sport Celebration Evening.
CSSA Primary and Secondary Tennis
If there are any students in Primary (Years 3-6) and Secondary (Years 7-11) who are experienced tennis players (playing for a number of years) and play competition tennis and would like to be considered for the CSSA Primary and Secondary Tennis trials early next year in February, please email Mr Lambert on nlambert@gpcc.nsw.edu.au to register your interest. Also include details on years playing and competition results.
Last Day of Borrowing/Resource Returns
The last day of borrowing for the year is Friday 26 November. Please look at home for school resources which need to be returned by the end of the year.
Book Club
Ordering is closed for the year. If you have a query about an outstanding order please let me know via email nvanwyk@gpcc.nsw.edu.au so that I can follow it up with Scholastic before the end of the year.
Primary Library Access
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
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.
Please do not drop your students off across Avoca Drive at the coffee van driveway as we are concerned for our students safety. This is private property and is only to be used for coffee van customers.
GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
A ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
Our mission is “Equipped for Life”
PDHPE TEACHING POSITION
Temporary Full Time for 12 months (maternity leave)
To commence Term 1 2022
We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced teacher to the PDHPE Department on a temporary full time basis for 2022.
To be successful you will need to possess and demonstrate:
- Sound knowledge of the new Australian Curriculum;
- A high standard of competency, proficiency and innovation as a classroom teacher;
- The ability to integrate ICT into the curriculum;
- A capacity to cater for different learning needs;
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and collegiality;
- Good administrative skills, with a high level of flexibility and adaptability;
- An ability to prioritise and work collegially.
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/pdhpe-teaching-temp-2022
The successful applicant for the above position must be a committed Christian and be prepared to work under the ethos of our school and in regular fellowship and involvement at an Evangelical Church.
Enquiries may be addressed to Sue Parkinson via employment@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Applications close on Friday 26 November 2021 and are to be submitted online via the application form.
MARKETING OFFICER
Permanent Part Time (during school terms only)
Commencing Term 1, 2022
We are currently seeking a Marketing Officer to join our Business Services team. The successful applicant should possess the following:
Demonstrated proficiency and competence in Microsoft Office applications;
- Demonstrated experience using Customer Relationship Management software;
- Well-developed time management and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment;
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of quality customer service, courtesy and professionalism;
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
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/marketing-officer
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 Thursday 2 December 2021 and are to be submitted online via the application form.
Additional Year 6 Class for 2022
Enrolments for Year 6 have been so strong for the coming year that Green Point Christian College are pleased to announce we are opening up a third class for 2022.
Limited places are now available, and we would love you to be part of this exciting year group. Please contact our Registrar Angela Sheather via Registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au to begin the enrolment process. Alternatively you can apply to enrol online now via our website - Green Point Christian College GPCC | Additional Year 6 Class to Launch
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.
2022 School Travel Applications are now open
Please download document to view requirements.
Operation Christmas Child
Thank you so much to all the families that have brought in a shoebox this year. We packed 257 boxes that are on their way to bless children in Cambodia and Madagascar.
Green Point Baptist Church - Gingerbread House Night
TO BOOK GO TO https://www.gpbc.net.au/gingerbread-house-night/
Date: Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 5:30pm or 7:30pm Tickets are $35 eachCommissioning of New GPCC Bus
The College has purchased a 2016 Yutong 39 seat bus for local excursions and longer trips to Brewarrina for mission exposure.
Munch Monitor (Canteen) - NOTICE
Please be aware that since all NSW school canteens have gone to ONLINE ordering only there has been a problem with Munch Monitor orders.
Munch Monitor are working on fixing this problem.
Please try to place your online orders early in the week. Munch Monitor allows up to one month ahead to order.
Thank you for your understanding.
Advancedlife Photography Dates for 2022
Tuesday 1 March 2022
Primary School
Tuesday 8 March 2022
Secondary School
Thursday 10 March 2022
Sibling photos
(8:45am - 12:00pm)
Term 4 2021 Uniform Trading hours:
Monday: 8:30am - 11:00am
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 11:00am
Friday: 8:30am - 11:00am
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 FOR RECESS & LUNCH
All orders must be pre-ordered for pick-ups 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.
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)
Download attachment for EXTEND's latest news.
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
Healthy Living Triple P - The University of Queensland
Healthy Living Triple P is an adaptation of the successful Triple P - Positive Parenting Program that offers practical ideas and support for parents of children with eczema. This innovative online program is designed to help parents manage their child’s eczema more easily, help children cope with their eczema and emotions, prevent and manage difficult behaviour, and reduce the impact of eczema on families.
For more information download the following documents:
Green Point Baptist Church
SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER - Masks are mandatory until 15 December 2021
Attendees must check-in using the QR code (or with Welcome Team)
9:30am Worship Service
6:00pm Service
Services continue to be available online each week.
We are updating our Facebook page regularly with what's happening, so check it out: www.facebook.com/greenpointbaps/
This Week
Monday, 22 November
HSC Biology - Biology 9.25am - 12.30pm
HSC Industrial Technology - Industrial Technology 1.55pm - 3.30pm
Timber and Furniture Technologies
Tuesday, 23 November
HSC Business Studies - Business Studies 1.55pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday, 24 November
HSC Science Extension - Science Extension 10.20am - 12.30pm
HSC History Extension - History Extension 1.50pm - 4.00pm
Kindergarten 2022 Orientation Morning 1
Year 11 Textiles Excursion to Rutherford and Nundle
Year 6 Puberty and Reproductive talk
Primary Chapel (online)
Secondary LIFE (online)
Thursday, 25 November
HSC Studies of Religion II - Studies of Religion II 9.25am - 12.30pm
Year 11 Textiles Excursion to Rutherford and Nundle
Friday, 26 November
HSC Visual Arts - Visual Arts - Art Criticism and Art History 1.55pm -
3.30pm
HSC Physics - Physics 9.25am - 12.30pm
HSC Human Services Examination - Human Services (VET) 9.25am -
11.30am
Coming Up
Monday, 29 November
HSC Chemistry - Chemistry 9.25am - 12.30pm
Year 10 Peer Support Training
Tuesday, 30 November
HSC English Extension1 - English Extension 1 - 1.50pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday, 1 December
Kindergarten 2022 Orientation Morning 2
Year 10 Bush Walk and BBQ - Pretty Beach to Little Beach
HSC Earth & Environmental Science - Earth and Environmental
Science 1.55pm - 5.00pm
HSC Hospitality Examination - Hospitality (VET) 9.25am - 11.30am
Kitchen Operations and Cookery Food and Beverag
Kindergarten Orientation Morning 2 - kids on site
Thursday, 2 December
Year 10 Activity - Cru Lake Mac Day Camp
K-2 Infants Scooter Day
Year 12 Graduation 9:30am in MPC
Friday, 3 December
Year 12 Formal at Crowne Plaza
Year 7 Orientation (for non GPCC students) Periods 2 and 3
Year 10 Activity Day
Monday, 6 December
Year 7 PDHPE Excursion
Year 6 Graduation 9:30am, parents only (must be vaccinated).
Year 6 Graduation Dinner at Terrigal SLSC (no parents) 5:30pm
Tuesday, 7 December
Primary Thanksgiving Services (no parents)
Wednesday, 8 December
Last day for students
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