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Newsletter of Green Point Christian College
Green Point Christian CollegeAvoca Drive, Green Point NSW 2251Locked Bag 1 Kincumber NSW 2251
P: (02) 4363 1266 F: (02) 4363 1082Absentee Line: (02) 4367 9950Excursion Line: (02) 4367 9900
Email: [email protected] Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
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Mrs Jane McLarty | Acting Principal
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV)
As 2018 draws to a close, I want to take the opportunity to thank the College community for their support, encouragement and prayers in a year that has seen its fair share of challenges. I continue to be amazed by our students who do not try to be “the best”, but to give “their best”. I have discovered that life may not always be easy, but when we work together there is nothing we cannot achieve.
I am sure we are all looking forward to spending time with our family and friends over the Christmas period. My prayer is that it is a time of refreshment and renewal for all. I am excited to see what 2019 will bring to the life of the College as we welcome Mrs Nicole Smith to the role of Head of Primary School at the beginning of the year, and our new Principal Mr Phillip Nash early in Term 2. I would like to thank Mrs Karen Munro for stepping in to the role of Acting Head of Junior School at short notice. She has embraced this role with her usual energy, enthusiasm and courage.
After 21 years of service, Mr Michael Matthews will leave Green Point Christian College at the end of Term 4. We are thankful for Michael’s leadership, gentleness, great teaching, sense of fun and professionalism. Thank you Michael, for all that you have contributed to the lives of many children, families and staff. We pray for God’s blessing in your new role at St. Phillip’s.
May peace and love surround you all over the Christmas break.
A Ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
In this issue:From the Principal ......................... 1
Junior School News ..................... 2-4
Secondary School News ................5
College/GPBC News..................... 6-9
Green Point Trader/Rosters .........10
PrayerPray for our local Pastors in churches as they bring the Gospel message to communities this Christmas.
Pray for the safety of those travelling over the holidays .
PraisePraise God for the birth of Jesus.
Praise God for the free gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Give thanks - no matter your season of life, God still seeks to use you for His Kingdom's sake.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
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Mrs Karen Munro | Acting Head of Junior School
Welcome to Term 4, Week 9
Last week was one of celebration as we welcomed our Grandparents, enjoyed the Talent Quest, had fun at our Soccer Finals and raised money for Rio’s Legacy. This week we have farewelled our graduating Year 6 students and given thanks for another wonderful year in Junior School.
It has been a privilege and pleasure to serve as Acting Head of Junior School and I wish you a blessed, safe Christmas spent with family and friends. It is at these times when we reflect on the joy of being loved and loving others in return. As you celebrate Jesus, our Immanuel "God with us", I pray that your home is filled with peace, joy and love. I hope you have a wonderful time of refreshment with your family over the holiday break.
We will welcome Mrs Nicole Smith in 2019 as our Head of Primary School and are praying for her and her family as they prepare for their move to join us at Green Point Christian College.
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Special Awards and Junior School Leaders
Outstanding Contribution to Choir: Anastasia Vojkovic
Sportswoman: Emma Duggan
Sportsman: Zachary Soede
Sportswomanship: Mikalah Strickling
Sportsmanship: Angus Corvini
Service to the College: Aiden Descas and Carol Soliman
Principal’s Award for Spiritual Contribution: Sienna Pearce
Junior School Leaders for 2019
Captains: Matilda Whitwell, Seth McSwan Vice Captains: Tanika Maxwell, Clinton Fourie
Prefects: Ryan Burke, Olivia Edwards, Millie Pettiford, Bailey Wengi
SRC Chairperson: Tirzah Harvey
SRC Councillors: Amelie Banovich, Josie Brown, Emily Hales, Harrison Smith, Zachary Steventon, Bryce Turner
Winnning House Trophy 2019: Eua Eagles
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Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary School
This has been a crazy year; so much has happened. It is great that we are coming to the end of the year, so things can come to a stop and we can all have time to refresh and refocus on the most important things in life - God and family. A God who loves each of us immensely that He would sacrifice so much just for us. It is a time of peace and joy, a time of reflection and family, a time for recuperation and energy, but most of all, a time to reflect on the most precious gift we were ever given. Have a marvellous and joyous Christmas. I pray it will be full of peace and joy for you and your family.
Thank you to all of the wonderful Secondary Staff who have worked so diligently this year to love and care for our kids. I wish to also thank the Faculty Co-ordinators, Year Advisors and anyone else doing extra duties in the College for your leadership and dedication in the carrying out of your roles over the past year. Thank you for your support and may you all have a refreshing break.
Year 12, you will still need to spend time on your HSC work. You do need to get study and notes completed. You need to rest, but not be comatose.
Thank you to all parents, you have allowed us another year to teach your children. May you and your family have a safe holiday break and may your students come back refreshed and excited for another year at Green Point Christian College.
Year 8 HSIE Grow Warrigal Greens
As the world changes, the importance of sustainable food and farming practices is becoming a much talked about topic. The future of our planet relies on our youth growing to be informed citizens and responsible stewards. Throughout the year, the Year 8B HSIE class have had regular discussions about growing sustainable foods, focusing on Australian native food sources. Warrigal Greens are one such edible plant.
The history of Warrigal Greens, or Botany Bay Spinach as it is sometimes known, is an interesting one. Indigenous Australians have been eating these for millennia, and Sir Joseph Banks took them back to Britain with him as evidence of New South Wales being a sensible place to start a colony.
In fact you can find this amazing vegetable growing wild at the Yattalunga waterfront, only a stone’s throw away from the College. But why forage when you can grow your own? Last Friday, 8B HSIE added some Warrigal Greens (or “Wozzy G’s” as the students prefer to call them) to the Green Point Green Patch. This spring the Green Patch is truly thriving, and these native greens are another welcome addition. It will be interesting to come back to school in February and see how much they grow over the summer holidays.
Changes to the Year 12 Car Park
Over the holiday break much work will be carried out around our College, and one of the areas to be affected will be the current Year 12 car park. For the next two terms approximately, the car park will not be operational and students are encouraged to catch their normal buses to and from school. Much of the parking spaces about the College will be affected and students will not be permitted to park in the main parking area. Could parents and students please dialogue now about the possibilities of transport for the coming terms, in preparation for the all important year ahead. Many thanks. (Mrs Rochford, Year 12 Year Advisor)
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TERM DATES 2019
TERM 1
Monday, 28 January Australia Day Public Holiday
Tuesday, 29 January Students Commence Term 1 (Years 1-7, 11 and 12)
Wednesday, 30 January Years 8-10 Commence Term 1
Thursday, 31 January Kindergarten Commence Term 1
Friday, 12 April Last Day Term 1
Friday, 19 April Good Friday
Monday, 22 April Easter Monday
TERM 2
Thursday, 25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday (during holiday period)
Tuesday, 30 April Students Commence Term 2
Monday, 10 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday, 5 July Last Day Term 2
TERM 3
Monday, 29 July Students Commence Term 3
Friday, 27 September Last Day Term 3
TERM 4
Monday, 7 October Labour Day Public Holiday (during holiday period)
Tuesday, 15 October Students Commence Term 4
Wednesday, 11 December Last Day Term 4 for Students
2019 Term Dates
THE UNIFORM SHOPExtended Opening Hours
Dear Parents/Caregivers
The Uniform Shop will close over the school holidays and reopen on the following days:
Thursday 17 January, Friday 18 January and Monday 21 January 2019
8.00am - 12.00pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm (Appointment Only)Wednesday 23 January 2019 10.00am - 6.00pm Friday 25 January 20198.00am - 12.00pm1.00pm - 4.00pm (Appointment Only)Tuesday 29 January 20198.30am - 11.00am
All online orders are dispatched from the shop, and any orders placed over the holidays will be processed and posted from Wednesday 16 January 2019.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Uniform Shop02 4367 9954 [email protected]
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Planned Site Works
Stage 1 Car Park DevelopmentWe are excited to advise the commencement of Stage 1 of a project to redevelop aspects of the College’s car parking arrangements. In partnership with MSK Architects and North Construction this project will deliver a new formal entrance to the College for visitors and also resurface both the existing administration car park and the area used by Year 12 students. Stage 1 of the project also introduces a roundabout at the top of the rise coming from the existing Green Point Baptist Church entrance to assist traffic flow in this area.
We expect the project to commence during the Christmas holiday period with some initial disruption to traffic flow entering the admin car park space as the roundabout and ramp-up area are completed. It is expected that this component will be completed prior to the commencement of Term 1, 2019 and we thank you for your patience during the construction phase.
Given that the Year 12 car park will be unavailable for the majority of Term 1, 2019 we have asked our senior students to avoid traveling to school by private car. We thank them in anticipation of their cooperation during this disruption. Further to this, we will create temporary car parking spaces for staff only in the area behind H block.
Stage 2 of the car park will introduce further works leading up the hill beside the Kindergarten block and also include the construction of a new Primary School staffroom and offices in the unused location next to Kindergarten. It is expected that this further work will commence in the second half of 2019.
Michael Lowbridge, Business Manager
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Upcoming dates�� Wednesday, 12 December 2018
K-2 End of Year Celebration Water Fun Activities on the Oval 9:00am - 11:30amYears 3-6 End of Year Celebration at Mingara 9:00am - 12:00pmLast Day of Term 4 for all students
2019�� Wednesday, 23 - Friday, 25 January 2019
Staff Professional Development �� Monday, 28 January 2019
Australia Day Public Holiday�� Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Years 1-7, 11 and 12 students commence Term 1 �� Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Years 8-10 students commence Term 1�� Thursday, 31 January 2019
Kindergarten students commence Term 1
Green Point Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES SUNDAYS
9:30am (includes Kids Church program)
6:00pm Service
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Green Point Trader
Term Dates Term 1, 2019�� Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Years 1-7, 11 and 12 commence Term 1�� Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Years 8-10 commence Term 1�� Thursday, 31 January 2019
Kindergarten commence Term 1to Friday 12 April 2019Term 2, 2019 �� Tuesday, 30 April 2019 to Friday, 5 July 2019
Term 3, 2019 �� Monday, 29 July 2019 to Friday, 27 September 2019
Term 4, 2019 �� Tuesday, 15 October 2019 to Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Uniform ShopOperating TimesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during the School Term: 8:30am - 11:00am (Closed Wednesdays)
Afternoons by appointment only.
Contact (02) 4367 9954
Green Point Christian CollegeAvoca Drive, Green Point NSW 2251 | Locked Bag 1 Kincumber NSW 2251
P: (02) 4363 1266 F: (02) 4363 1082 | Absentee Line: (02) 4367 9950 | Excursion Line: (02) 4367 9900Email: [email protected] | Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm
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Wishing you a season filled with God's unending love and perfect peace ...
15 December 2018
OIC: Stephen HayFood Pickup: Arthur PickersgillHelpers: Debby and Vanessa Andersson, John O’Keeffe, Kevin and Eira Sproats, Sonia Dawes
22 December 2018
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29 December 2018
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5 January 2019
Volunteers from Coast Shelter
