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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 Dare to Be Like DanielWe serve a living God. In serving a living God, it means that we follow Him in all aspects of our lives and take Him everywhere we go. In following Him, everything we do will be affected; our relationships, our ethics, our work, our play, the way we think, the way we live, the way we vote. It will affect everything we do. Because if God is not Lord of all, then He is not Lord at all.
In the book of Daniel, we read about a man who had this kind of faith in God in the midst of tremendous pressure from others. “Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself ..." (Daniel 1:8). He purposed in his heart and made a commitment to not let anyone or anything tarnish his faith in God.
The common thread through the book of Daniel are his visions that always show that God is triumphant. “The Most High (God) is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth.” (Daniel 4:17) The climax of His sovereign rule is described in Revelation: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah (‘Anointed One’) and He will reign for ever and ever”. (Revelation 11:15)
We need to be men and women of conviction and purpose; people who will say, "This is right. I don't care if it is popular. I have to do what is right." Be a man, be a woman, of purpose and conviction. As Philip P Bliss wrote in his classic hymn, "Dare to be a Daniel, dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known", Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself and showed trust and courage in the face of adversity.
A Ministry of Green Point Baptist Church
In this issue:From the Principal ........................... 1
Junior School News ........................2-3
Secondary School News .................4-6
College/GPBC News ......................7-11
Green Point Trader/Rosters ........... 12
PrayerContinue to pray for Year 12 to make wise choices as they celebrate the end of the HSC Exams.
Pray for Years 9 and 10 students during the examination period.
PraisePraise God for the opportunity to connect with other communities and for the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of both students and staff on the AIM Mission Trip.
Praise God for our new Kindergarten 2019.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34
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Mrs Karen Munro | Acting Head of Junior School
Welcome to Term 4, Week 4
This week our Junior School Bible focus is: “Understanding the Message of the Bible” and children have been challenged to consider how they respond to God’s Word. Children have heard the "Parable of the Sower" this week and consider their response to God’s seed. Jesus told this story so that all people would understand that there are different ways of responding to God’s Word. We all respond differently and at different times.
AIM: To give children the opportunity to hear stories of people who have responded to the message given to us through God’s Word and how it can impact on their lives.
Our memory verse is from 2 Timothy 3:16 "Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live." CEV
Head of School Awards
We congratulate the following students for achieving the Head of School Awards this week: Daniel Cook, KD; Benjamin Schultz, KDL; Jansen Villareal, KP; Gabriella Sands, KP; Bella Hall, 1B; Samuel Cashin, 1M; Hamish Lawer, 1PH; Eliana Sanna, 2B; Joshua Faulkner, 2G; Ashley McKinnon, 2W; Rebecca Lawer, 3P; Marley Leggat, 3W; Summer Watkinson, 3/4D; Alise Hales, 4H; Tuscany Cannone, 4M; Jared Andrew, 5L; Joshua Watson, 5M; Tahlia Hirst, 5/6B; Grace Witney, 6M and Meah McGinley, 6P.
Kindergarten Orientation Craft Morning with Year 6 Buddies
We had a wonderful time today in our fourth activity of Kindergarten orientation, meeting our "big buddies" and enjoying some craft time together. These buddies will meet with the Kindergarten children for 2019 in a fortnight, when they attend Chapel together. They will continue to be available for the early weeks of Kindergarten’s transition at "big school" next year.
Kindergarten Orientation Next Thursday
It will be an exciting day next Thursday, when our new Kindergarten students for 2019 meet their teacher for next year. Parents will have an information session in the Staff Common Room regarding the routines and opportunities for Kindergarten students at Green Point Christian College.
Artist in Residence
As shown below 2B, 3/4D, KDL and 3P created beautiful pieces of art with our artist in residence, Jo Francis from Treehouse Art Studios. Next week KD, 4M, 1PH and 5M will enjoy a time of creativity with Jo. The detail and quality of their water colour paintings has been outstanding.
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K 4Junior School News
Samaritan's Purse – 391 Christmas boxes sent
A huge thank you goes out to all the families and friends who donated a shoebox and helped us reach the total of 391 boxes. The truck arrived at 9:30am last Friday and over 60 excited children helped to pack the truck with our gifts which will be distributed in the Philippines this year. This means that 391 children will be blessed and hear about the Word of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you again and we look forward to reaching our target goal of 500 shoeboxes in 2019. We thank Mrs Davis and Mrs Harris for their organisation and care.
Pop Up Maker Space
The Library will be filled with invention, design and fun on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 November with the maker space design theme “Machines that help us”. The Library is open before school and at lunch for all students to create.
End of Year Celebrations
The final weeks of Term 4 include a number of celebration events. Please make sure these dates are noted so that all our families can enjoy these community occasions. There will be notes arriving home next week for choir, Year 6 Graduation and our Thanksgiving and End of Year Celebration events. All notes should be returned to class teachers.
�� Tuesday, 20 November 2018Star FM Radio and Crazy Hair Day from 7:30am in the Junior School assembly area. We will be returning to class at the normal 8:55am bell.�� Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Parent Helper Morning Tea 9:15am in the Staff Common Room for all parent helpers this year.Choir at Erina Fair 12:15pm - 12:45pm in The Hive, Erina Fair.�� Thursday, 6 December 2018
Grandparents Day and Talent Quest - Grandparents 9:30am - 11:00am and Talent Quest 11:15am - 1:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Centre followed by a picnic lunch.�� Friday, 7 December 2018
Soccer finals with the Mariners on the College oval from lunchtime.�� Sunday, 9 December 2018
Green Point Baptist Church Community Carols on the College oval (Junior School Choir performing).�� Monday, 10 December 2018
Year 6 Graduation Service 9:30am -10:45am. All Junior School students will be attending this service in the Multi-Purpose Centre. �� Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Thanksgiving Service 9:30am in the Multi-Purpose Centre. �� Wednesday, 12 December 2018
End of Year Celebration Day, Years 3-6 at Mingara 9:00am - 12:00pm. Pick up and drop off is at Mingara by parents, however we will have a bus available for those who require this service. We will also provide student supervision at the College until 3:15pm to assist families who need this provision. End of Year Celebration Day K-2, Kindergarten - Year 2 students will have water fun activities on our College oval with a variety of activities (including our water slide); 9:00am - 11:30am allowing parents to pick up K-2 children before heading to Mingara to pick up older children.
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K 4Secondary School News
Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary School
You can feel it. The heat is coming and Term 4 is well underway. We are reaching towards the end of another school year. The call of the surf becomes louder in the ears of our students and the messages about school only being about videos and mucking around heads home to parents. I am sure you have heard it, “All we do is watch videos” or “We’re not doing anything so can I stay home?” It is not true. Classes and learning take place right up until the last day because every moment is important no matter what year your child is in. Year 12 has begun for our Year 11s and it is vital that they keep up with the work they get this term, as it forms part of their HSC. There is so much to do and so little time, we cannot afford to waste it.
We need to teach the characteristics of perseverance and determination to our students as they need them so desperately if they are to reach their full potential in their academic pursuits. This is their job, they are students and they need to learn the disciplines that accompany such an occupation.
English Texts
All overdue English texts must be returned to the Library as soon as possible. Books not returned will be charged on student fees by the end of this week.
Signing in and out of School
It is really important if a student is to arrive late to school that they sign in at the back window of the College office, so we have a clear picture of who is here each day. If a student needs to leave the College for any reason they must sign out at the College office. This must be done even if they are being picked up by a parent. Please make sure that you have given your child written permission to sign out early so we have a clear understanding of the purpose of their early departure. Year 11 must sign in at the office if they have a study period in Period 1. Please note that students need to be in class if they are to perform to the ability they are capable of in their studies.
Electric Vehicle Bike Race
On Wednesday 31 October, Emily Sims, Shannon Spencer and Alisha Woodruff accompanied by Mr Drennan and Mr Cohen travelled to Cameron Park Raceway to compete in the University of Newcastle’s EV Prize – The Electric Vehicle Bike race.
The girls have spent many lunchtimes over Terms 3 and 4 preparing their bikes and themselves to be race ready. On the day they performed admirably and raced as well as they could before an electrical fault forced them to retire early. This was not before they had the time to be interviewed by the sponsors, Rotary, who decided that because of their hard work in the face of adversity, they deserved the Team Spirit Award - $200.
They all had a wonderful adventure, and Mr Drennan looks forward to the next group from Year 10 who will step up to take to the track in the name of clean energy. A special thank you to our sponsors, Erina Bikeworx.
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K 4Secondary School News
AIM Mission Trip ReflectionsLast week, Sophie Shelley, Renae Dahbache, Elise Leonard, Naomi Omayao, Ella King, Mia Bye, Emma Vella, Holly Prater, Nadine Van Rensburg and Tally Pakofe (from Year 9) went to serve in Aboriginal communities in north-western NSW. They spent four nights in Brewarrina and three nights in Gulargambone. The girls worked together tremendously and made wonderful connections with each other and with the local communities. Here are some of the girls’ reflections:
It was an experience of a lifetime! The laughs and cries shared has definitely brought us closer. I couldn't think of a better team to share with. Mia Bye
First of all, the trip was an amazing eye opener. The communities we visited were welcoming and treated us with respect and trust. The stories shared were very heart touching and understanding at the same time. Everywhere we went we were able to build a relationship with the people and still stay connected after the trip. Lastly, being able to connect with the team and create a strong bond was unbelievable. Personally, I have never experienced such an opportunity as the mission trip and I encourage anyone who is seeking to go in the following years. Renae Dahbache
Last week, me and nine other awesome girls and two amazing teachers went out to Brewarrina and Gulargambone on our mission trip. It is easy to say that this was the best week on my life! It was awesome to experience and be challenged by how the Aboriginal community live their everyday lives and it was cool to see how different it is to how we live our lives. It was also cool to see how well their community get along with each other and how everyone knows everyone, and I just think that’s such a cool thing to see. I loved every moment of the trip and couldn't have asked for a better bunch of girls and teachers to experience it with. We are all so close now and all have each other to fall back on and I wouldn't change a thing! Sophie Shelley
The mission trip was honestly the best week of my life. It was incredible seeing how close the Aboriginal people are as a community. This trip has created lifelong friendships and helped me grow in my love for Christ. Nadine Van Rensburg
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K 4Secondary School News
Oz Tag World Champion
Congratulations to Mrs Angela Kirk (PDHPE Teacher and Oz Tag legend) who last weekend was a member of the World Cup winning women’s Oz Tag team. After a gruelling weekend of Oz Tag in Coffs Harbour, her team came away with the victory. This is such an amazing achievement and we are all so proud of you.
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PrayerOn Friday weekly at 1:15pm a small group of faithful pray-ers meet in A1 to pray for the College.
If you would like to join us please contact Tanya McInnes on 4367 9934. All welcome.
Secondhand Uniform StallReminder: The Secondhand Uniform Stall will not run in November.
The last Secondhand Uniform Stall for 2018 will be on Wednesday 5 December.
Star 104.5 Live Broadcast at the College Once again the College will be hosting the Star 104.5 Breakfast Show on Tuesday 20 November.
Parents and students are welcome to join in the festivities from 7:30am.
Stay tuned for more details.
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Wednesday 5th December 2018 530-7pm OR 730-9pm @Green Point Baptist Church
Tickets - $35 per House Regular, GF and Chocolate Available
Contact Shirani 0402 446 733 or [email protected] RSVP before Sunday 25th November
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Upcoming dates�� Thursday, 8 November 2018
Junior College Band 8:00amHSC: Industrial Technology (Written) 1:55pmKindergarten 2019 Craft MorningSelected Year 10 students to Scripture Teaching at East Gosford Primary SchoolYear 2 Spelling Bee Division A and B in 3/4D classroom at lunchtimeMariner's After School Academy K-6�� Friday, 9 November 2018
HSC: Drama (Written) 12:25pmYear 7A PDHPE Aquatics Period 2Years 9 and 10 Exams�� Monday, 12 November 2018
JS Artist in Residence this weekYear 10 ExamsDays for Girls Service Activity 3:15pm�� Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Year 6 Relationships IncursionYear 7C PDHPE Aquatics Period 2 Year 10 Exams�� Wednesday, 14 November 2018
JS Choir 8:00am Open Infants Spelling Bee at lunchtime in 3/4D classroomYear 9 Camp (until 16 November)�� Thursday, 15 November 2018
Junior College Band 8:00amKindergarten 2019 Orientation MorningJS Maker Space in the Library before school and lunchtimeOpen Primary Spelling Bee at lunchtime in 3/4D classroomJS Sushi Lunch CelebrationSelected Year 10 students to Scripture Teaching at East Gosford Primary SchoolYear 10.2 PASS to Ice Skating Period 4Mariner's After School Academy K-6�� Friday, 16 November 2018
JS Maker Space in the Library before school and lunchtimeYear 4 ExcursionYear 12 Formal this evening
Green Point Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES SUNDAYS
9:30am (includes KidsChurch program)
6:00pm Service
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Green Point Trader
Term Dates Term 4, 2018 �� Tuesday, 16 October 2018 to Wednesday, 12 December 2018
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) 4363 1266
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
The Messenger
School Uniforms for Sale: All cleaned and ironed. All good condition. Secondary Senior Blazer (dry cleaned) $80; Tie $8; 2 x Senior pants size 16 $25 ea; 5 x white shirts size 16 $10 ea; 1 x sports jacket size small $30; 1 x sport shorts size 14 $10; 2 x sport shirts size 16 $15. Please contact Linda 0419 484 280.
For Sale: Mitsubishi Lancer 2013 ES Auto. 24,650kms - 10 months rego. All services complete, logbook included. Excellent condition $14,500. Jake 0435 039 289.
If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader, please email details to Marie Hay at [email protected]
Canteen VolunteersWeek 4 Term 5
Monday, 12.11.2018
help needed
Tuesday, 13.11.2018
help needed
Wednesday, 14.11.2018
Helen Burg
Thursday, 15.11.2008
Maree Fitch
Friday, 16.11.2018
Dianne Morman
Coast Shelter Restaurant 346 Mann Street, Gosford If you would like to be on the roster, please email [email protected] or 0419 986 740.
10 November 2018
OIC and Food Pickup: Penny WilliamsHelpers: Alex Smith, Amy Connoly, Di Smith, Tosca Brand, Vicky Wickert
17 November 2018
OIC: Stephen HayFood Pickup: Arthur PickersgillHelpers: Carolyn's small group, John O'Keeffe, Sonia Dawes
24 November 2018OIC and Food Pickup: William ArnotHelpers: Amy Hart, Beverly Baker, Gaynor and Eric Rodgers, Jackie Bolger
