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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: office@gpcc.nsw.edu.auOffice Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm

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Mrs Debra Walls | Principal Persevering to the very end …

The Bible, as the Word of God, reflects on the notion of perseverance as an ideal we should value at all times and strive to reflect in our lives. Looking back on our past, we understand that whilst we are made in God’s image and filled with the Holy Spirit, there are times we become out of sync with God’s ordered and purposefully designed plans.

Part of our lack of perseverance comes from not being in communion with God every day, for it is this which allows us to better accept what comes our way and to keep going. At times it may be that we are being challenged to step beyond

a place of comfort and safety, but if we look back at what God has already done for us; He is beckoning us forward, He is beckoning us to Himself, to persevere, to take up the challenge.

Therefore, “lift up your heads to the coming King; bow before Him and adore Him …” for He is the way, the only truth and the only life. We are encouraged to keep persevering, to endure, to keep our eyes firmly fixed on the Lord and Saviour of our lives; we do this by remembering what He has already done for us. He has chosen us and saved us as the “great Shepherd of His sheep”.

The Bible is filled with references to perseverance, encouraging us to understand that Jesus has gone before us, yet is with us:

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 5-8

A Ministry of Green Point Baptist Church

In this issue:From the Principal ................... 1Junior School News ................2-3Secondary School News .......... 4Sport ........................................ 5College/GPBC News ................6-7Green Point Trader/Rosters ..... 8

PrayerPray for Year 12 students preparing for Half Yearly Exams.

Pray for growth in our student Bible Study groups.

Pray for staff members battling with illness.

PraisePraise God for the safe arrival of students and staff from Shizuoka Kita High School, Japan.

Praise God for our Bible Study leaders.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1

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CAR PARKING AT THE COLLEGE

Just a reminder to all parents, guardians and visitors that by Monday 20 March 2017, you will need to use the main car park on the western side of the Church for pick up and drop off if you have students at the College. The access road into Little Coasties is for students of Little Coasties, staff of Little Coasties and staff of the College. However, on the days you have children being dropped off or picked up from Little Coasties and the College, that entrance is available for use.

Please help us keep your children safe.

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K 7 Junior School News

Mrs Kerry Paterson | Head of Junior School Welcome to Term 1, Week 7

This week our Junior School Bible focus is “Jesus Heals”, reading from John 5:1-16. The big idea is: Jesus shows His identity and compassion by healing people. To desire to help the children discover that Jesus always uses His power to do good, and that He wants to help us. Our Bible verse is, “Jesus said, ‘I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won’t be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life’”. John 8:12 (CEV)

Head of School Awardees plus Cupcakes, Chat and Celebrate

We congratulate the following students for achieving the Head of School awards for this week: Kaelah Barber, KDL; Lara French, KG; Monty Chambers, KP; Jordan Schultz, 1MM; Alisa Potapenkova, 1PB; Cameron Young, 1SM; Sienna Fresco, 2B; Benjamin Johnson, 2D; Zara Isaacs, 2W; Amelia Gibbens, 3P; Johan Limpkin, 3W; Mischa McKenzie, 3/4D; Addison Ferris, 4H; Sophee Uzelac, 4S; Lucas Hall, 5B; Matias Trewhela, 5M; Angelene Poll, 5/6L; Glori Pembroke, 6M and Troy Macgregor, 6P. Every Thursday awardees are invited to a special morning tea in the Staff Common Room.

National Anti–Bullying Day – Thursday 16 March 2017

Let us be clear what bullying is and is not. The national definition of bullying for Australian schools states:

“Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power over one or more persons. Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have long term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.” www:bullyingnoway.gov.au

Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:

• Mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance);

• Not liking someone or a single act of social rejection;

• One-off acts of meanness or spite;

• Isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence.

However, these conflicts still need to be addressed and resolved.

Bullying has three main features:

• It involves a misuse of power in a relationship;

• It is ongoing and repeated; and

• It involves behaviours that can cause harm.

We believe that everyone; students, teachers and parents, should thrive here at the College feeling supported and safe. If students feel threatened, minimised or unsafe, we encourage them to:

1. Say stop with firm kind words;

2. Walk away;

3. Tell an adult – Teachers, Parents, Head of School (when we know, we can act);

4. Do not be a bystander – act to support your friend by telling a teacher.

This week we congratulate Student Representative Council Members

Each class has voted and chosen their representatives. They are:

Chairperson: Ruby Jamieson ; Councillors: Jasmyn Brettoner, Grace Hayden, Summer Leonard, Jessica Lewis, Rosalie Stuart, Ellia Turner; School Captains: Jonas Black, Glori Pembroke; School Prefects: Angelique Avenant, Julien Droguett, Mitchell Fyfe, Lauren Goodey, Jamin Hope and Stella Newman

KDL: Zoe Donnelly; KG: Lara French; KP: Alleah Milne; 1MM: Alyssa Cahill, Chase Conway; 1PB: Ezekiel Cohen, Grace Melohn; 1SM: Lillybelle Cashin, Sarah Tang; 2W: Spencer Ferris, Amelia Smith; 2D: Adrian Gnutzmann, Lachlan Fitzgerald; 2B: Bronte McKee, Madison O’Brien; 3P: Kyne Baird, Sienna Healey; 3W: Mina Brisebois, Joshuah Procter; 3/4D: Clinton Fourie, Hannah Steventon; 4S: Tanika Maxwell, Elijah Watson; 4H: Olivia Edwards, Thomas Lewis; 5B: Grace Cockburn, Noah Todd; 5M: Rex Allwood, Imogen Wilson; 5/6L Emma Duggan, Dusty Piper; 6M: Charlotte Hughes, Paige Van Es; 6P: Gemma Loneragan, Taj Lyons.

Please join me in congratulating our representatives as they learn and grow in skills of leadership for 2017.

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K 7 Junior School News

Mother’s Day Stall and T-Shirt Day

Our students look forward to the opportunity to purchase a special gift for mum each year. For this to happen, so much is done behind the scenes by dedicated volunteers. Presents are bought and wrapped, donations are sorted and the stall is staffed.

It is a wonderful service for our children and a great opportunity for parents to fellowship and build relationships.

We are always looking for new volunteers to join our dedicated team. If you have time available on either of these dates, please do come and join us and book the dates into your calendar now.

If you have further questions, ask your Grade Parent or Mrs Kristine Mereau (children in Year 1, Year 7 and Year 9).

• Coloured T-Shirt Day - Friday 5 May

• Mother’s Day Stall - Wednesday 10 May

UNSW 2017 Competition Dates

The University of New South Wales Competitions or ICAS will be held at the College again this year. A letter will be sent home next week with details on how to enter your child. The dates are as follows:

CRU on the Coast Day Camps these holidays at Green Point Baptist Church, 10 – 13 April

If you are looking for a positive K - 6 activity for your children these holidays, maybe CRU (Crusaders) is for you. The activities assist children to develop teamwork, co-operate and communicate effectively whilst challenging them to step out of their comfort zone. It is run by leaders who model their love for God, young people and life.

The dates are: Monday 10 April – Thursday 13 April.

Cost: $219.

Brochures are available in the College Office.

MyZone Connect – NOW!

Green Point Baptist Church invites students to join MyZone each Sunday morning (until 26 March) from 9.15am – 11.00am if they do not already belong to a Church family. A flyer has gone home with Junior School students already. Please contact Louise Eccleston for more information on 0425 239 414.

Emergency Contacts and Transport Information

If you change address, email, transport details or telephone number, please update your child’s information via email to ensure we can contact you in the case of an emergency office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.

Please feel welcome to make an appointment to speak with myself if there are issues or celebrations that arise during the year. We are in partnership together, for the benefit of our students.

Important Dates for Terms 1 and 2, 2017

�� Friday, 17 MarchK - 2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Complex)�� Friday, 24 March

KG Parent Morning Tea (straight after drop off)Japanese Enrichment Day (from 11:15am)�� Tuesday, 28 March

Kindergarten 2018 Information Evening 7:30pm�� Friday, 31 March

Cross Country for Years 2 - 6 (9:00am - 12:00pm, Mt Penang)�� Wednesday, 26 April

Junior School Anzac Day Assembly 9:00am�� Thursday, 27 April - Friday, 28 April

Year 5 Bathurst Camp�� Friday, 5 May

Coloured T-Shirt Day�� Tuesday, 9 May - Thursday, 11 May

NAPLAN (Years 3 - 5)�� Wednesday, 10 May

Mother's Day Stall�� Friday, 12 May

K - 6 Athletics Carnival�� Tuesday 30 May - Friday 2 June

Year 6 Canberra Camp

Blessings,

Kerry Paterson

ICAS Subject ICAS Sitting Date Official Closing Date

Digital Technologies

Tuesday, 23 May 2017 Friday, 7 April 2017

Science Tuesday, 30 May 2017 Tuesday, 2 May 2017

Writing Monday, 12 June - Friday, 16 June 2017

Monday, 15 May 2017

Spelling Wednesday, 14 June 2017 Tuesday, 16 May 2017

English Tuesday, 1 August 2017 Friday, 23 June 2017

Mathematics Tuesday, 15 August 2017 Friday, 23 June 2017

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K 7 Secondary School News

Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary School

Our core value this week is perseverance. We really need to work on this in our society today. We need to teach each other how to keep going when things are hard. It really is in relationship with God that we are able to keep going when things seem so big and overwhelming.

This is a great quote from the past that really calls for us to be strong and never give in. “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently

overwhelming might of the enemy.” Winston S. Churchill, Never Give In! The Best of Winston Churchill's Speeches.

Photos: Questacon Smart Skills Incursion

Year 12 Half Yearly Exams

Our first big exams are nearly here, so this is a reminder for any parent of a Year 12 student they need to be spending quality time studying for these very important Assessment Tasks. Revision of notes, practice questions and more of the same needs to be undertaken now and should be continued by the students for the rest of the year. Students need to be studying at least 2 - 3 hours for every subject every week. Not just the week before the exams.

Hats

Just a reminder that Secondary School students must have a Green Point Christian College hat at school at all times and must wear it when they are in the sun. If they do not have a hat at school a student will be given a uniform detention.

Athletics Carnival

Our Athletics Carnival is next Thursday, 23 March 2017. All parents are welcome. If you would like to help with the running of the day, please contact the PDHPE department. It is a fun day for all. Please note that it is a normal school day and all students are expected to attend. If a student needs to catch a bus from school, they need to put their names down at the student window before next Tuesday.

Vaccination Packs for Year 7

Vaccination Packs for Year 7 injections are being sent home this week with students. If you have nor received your pack by Friday 17 March 2017, they can be collected from the College Office. Please read the information carefully and return the completed forms to the College Office by Monday 27 March 2017.

Questacon Smart Skills

On Wednesday, students from Years 7 - 9 took part in an incursion from the travelling Questacon team.

The Questacon Smart Skills Landing Challenge workshop presents students with the task of digitally prototyping and then building a quadcopter landing platform using simple materials. It takes students through the innovation process of think, make, try and refine, allowing them to explore different ways to solve problems and helping them to build confidence in trying and testing new ideas.

GPCC Secondary Athletics Carnival

When: Thursday 23 March 2017

Time: 8:45am - 2:30pm

Where: Mingara Athletics Centre, Tumbi Umbi

Transport: Make your own way, please. Buses will be available for students who cannot make their own way there. Please give your name at the student window outside the office.

What to wear: Please wear House colours to support your house. Also pack in appropriate footwear for competing in.

Assistance Required: If you are able to assist in any way, please contact Mr Andrew McGillivray at the College to submit your interest.

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K 7 Sport News

Secondary Zone Swimming Carnival

On Thursday 9 March 2017, our Secondary School Swimming Team represented the College at the Zone Swimming Carnival at Mingara. There were many outstanding performance by our students. Many of whom improved their times from the Green Point Christian College Swimming Carnival. After a tough day’s competition, Green Point Christian College were awarded the Champion School, some 400 points ahead of their nearest rival. The team was led by Mrs Kerrie Rochford, who had the relay teams working to their strengths. We also had a number of students who were named Age Champions at the end of the day’s competition. Those students are:

12 Years Girls: Charlotte Morris (3rd place)

12 Years Boys: Campbell Crossfield (3rd place)

13 Years Girls: Eliana Bootes (1st place)

13 Years Boys: Jesse Warton (1st place)

14 Years Girls: Eden Matterson (1st place)

14 Years Boys: David Spragg (1st place) Nicholas Wind (3rd place)

15 Years Girls: Jessica Biddulph (2nd place)

15 Years Boys: James Walker (2nd place)

16 Years Girls: Emmy Pettiford (3rd place)

16 Years Boys: Liam Ferguson (1st place) Zane Ashman (2nd place)

17 Years Girls: Mykahla-Ann Howell (1st place)

18+ Years Girls: Cassidy Matterson (1st place)

18+ Years Boys: Matthew Reynolds (1st place)

As well as these Age Champions, we had a few students establish new Zone records. These records were set by our students:

Eliana Bootes – 13 Years Girls: 50 Freestyle (28.93), 100 Freestyle (1.07.02), 50 Backstroke (33.62)

Eden Matterson – 14 Years Girls: 50 Butterfly (31.63), 50 Breaststroke (37.81)

Cassidy Matterson – 18 Years Girls: 50 Freestyle (28.21), 50 Butterfly (29.60), 100 Freestyle (1.03.18), 50 Backstroke (33.43)

Junior Girls Relay - Eden Matterson, Zara Huesten, Poppi Lever, Eliana Bootes (2.05.84)

12 - 18 Super Girls Relay - Madeline Wright, Eliana Bootes, Eden Matterson, Jessica Biddulph, Clair Reardon, Cassidy Matterson (3.14.17)

Congratulations to the entire swimming team who did such a wonderful job representing our College. You are truly an asset to our school. We want to acknowledge the many hours you put in training at the pool.

The CSSA Carnival will be held on Monday 27 March 2017 at Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Homebush. We wish our students all the very best.

Mr Andrew McGillivray, Secondary School Sports Co-ordinator

Term 1 And 2 Athletics Training for Primary Students

This term the Primary School were planning to run Athletics training sessions on Friday afternoons for Sport. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather conditions, we were unable to begin this program. We have a number of activities that focus on developing the skills in both Track and Field events, such as using agility courses, step ladders, mini hurdles and parachutes to improve sprint performance, as well as having Olivia Tauro (Commonwealth Games Relay Runner) giving coaching on sprint technique.

Years 4 - 6 classes are currently involved in athletics training during PE with Sport in Schools on Thursdays, but we are looking forward to the beginning of our Friday afternoon training sessions.

Mr Nathan Lambert, Junior School Sports Co-ordinator

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K 7 College News

Completing Your Deposit Slip For School Banking Day

Please ensure your child’s deposit slip is filled out before banking with School Banking. All seven fields below need to be completed:

1. Child’s name

2. Child’s School Banking student number

3. Child’s Youthsaver account number

4. Date

5. Amount in coins, notes and/or cheques

6. Total amount of deposit

7. Total amount of deposit (input into the “Add this deposit” field)

Filling in deposit slips saves our volunteer mums time when processing School Banking.

Banking day is every Friday, books are collected outside the College Office.

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K 7 College News

Upcoming dates�� Thursday, 16 March

Choir 8:00amJunior College Band 8:00amNational Anti Bullying Day K - 12Year 9.2 PASS at Tennis Year 10B Geography Field TripSelected students to SRE Teaching at East GosfordDays for Girls Service Activity 3:15pmGPCC Netball Club Training: 13D Blaze, 15E Embers, 15B Wildfire and 17C Flame�� Friday, 17 March

College Band 8:00amK-2 Swimming CarnivalYear 10D Geography Field TripYear 12 Digital Discipleship ProgramGPCC Netball Club Training: 11C Inferno, 8S Lava Girls, 13B Firebirds�� Monday, 20 March

JS CIS Girls Soccer TrialsYear 2 Swimming LessonsYear 10 PASS2 at Paddle BoardingYears 10, 11 and 12 Music ExcursionAfter School Drama ClubAfter School Game Training in C1GPCC Primary Basketball TrainingGPCC Netball Club Training: 9S Shimmers, 8S Firegirls, 15C Hotshots�� Tuesday, 21 March

Year 10 Food Tech 1 Cheesemaking IncursionYear 10 PASS1 at Paddle BoardingYear 10C Geography Field TripAfter School Art ClubGPCC Netball Club Training: 10C Fireworks�� Wednesday, 22 March

Year 12 Standard English and Year 11 Drama ExcursionGPCC Netball Club Training: 7S Angels, 12S Glow, 10B Firecrackers�� Thursday, 23 March

Choir 8:00amJunior College Band 8:00amCIS Primary Swimming CarnivalJunior School Interschool Chess ChallengeSecondary School Athletics CarnivalDays for Girls Service Activity 3:15pmGPCC Netball Club Training: 13D Blaze, 15E Embers, 15B Wildfire and 17C Flame�� Friday, 24 March

College Band 8:00amJapanese Day for K - 6 from 11:15amMacquarie Uni Talk to Year 12 during Year MeetingGPCC Netball Club Training: 11C Inferno, 8S Lava Girls, 13B Firebirds

Green Point Baptist Church

term 1 2017this term at thrive

February

Thrive is for Years 5 & 6 @ 5:00 – 6:30For more information contact Louise Eccleston

on 0425 239 414 or at louise@gpbc.net.au

Summer Fun

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Team Games

Mmm… Chocolate

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Art Attack

Music Madness

Toilet Paper

April

7 Extreme Easter

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Year 7 2018 – Sibling Applications

Applications for siblings will close on 31 March 2016.

If you would like further information regarding enrolment or a tour of the College, please contact Michele Drover, Registrar on 4367 9928 or registrar@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.

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Green Point Trader

Term Dates 2016Term 1, 2017 �� Tuesday 31 January 2017 for

Years 1 - 7, 11 and 12;�� Wednesday 1 February 2017 for Years 8 - 10;

�� Thursday 2 February 2017 for Kindergarten

to Friday 7 April 2017

Term 2, 2017 �� Wednesday 26 April 2017 to

Friday 30 June 2017

Term 3, 2017 �� Monday 24 July 2017 to

Friday 22 September 2017

Term 4, 2017 �� Monday 9 October 2017 to

Thursday 7 December 2017

Uniform ShopOperating TimesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during the School Term: 8:30am - 11:00am (Closed Wednesdays)

Afternoons by appointment only.

Alternate ways to make purchases:

1. Write items on a lunch order bag, enclose cash or cheque and lodge through the Canteen.

2. Lodge order and payment through Reception.

3. Phone order to Uniform Shop and pay by credit card.

4. Email uniform@gpcc.nsw.edu.au

Always include your child’s name and Year group for delivery.

Credit card slips and a receipt are always issued.

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: office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au | Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm

The Messenger

Tutoring In English: Specialising in Essay Writing and Creative Writing Years 10-12. Past GPCC 2016 HSC student with Band 6 in Advanced English. $20 per hour. Phone Lili 0452 016 361.

If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader, please email details to Marie Hay at newsletter@gpcc.nsw.edu.au

Canteen VolunteersWeek 8 Term 1Monday, 20.03.2017

Help needed

Tuesday, 21.03.2017

Glenda Collins

Wednesday, 22.03.2017

Helen Burg

Thursday, 23.03.2017

Amy Donald

Friday, 24.03.2017

Amanda Baird, Linda Harrison

Coast Shelter Restaurant 346 Mann Street, Gosford If you would like to be on the roster, please email office@gpbc.net.au or 0419 986 740.

18 March 2017OIC: Stephen HayFood Pickup: Arthur PickersgillHelpers: Debby and Vanessa Andersson, Holly Beecham, Jess Noble, Sonia Dawes, Suzie Morris

25 March 2017OIC: William ArnotFood Pickup: Tony HerbertHelpers: Gaynor and Eric Rodgers, Kirsten Fyfe, Lyn Gollan, Mary Beatty, Melinda Gollan

1 April 2017Volunteers from Coast Shelter