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A Ministry of Green Point Baptist Church Newsletter of Green Point Christian College Mrs Debra Walls Principal News from Green Point Christian College 29 August 2013 BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Planning is continuing for the implementation of BYOD in 2014 in the Secondary School. The implementation will be a phased process and we will be having a parent forum to discuss issues and concerns that parents may wish to raise. The fact that the program is being phased in will not obviate the desire of a student who may wish to bring a device. The basis of implementing BYOD is as a transformative educative experience. Its purpose is not just to transfer note taking from a pen to a computer. We tend to talk about technology as an innovation but for our students it is just a way of life. Therefore we need to be thinking about how we use technologies to support our teaching and learning programs. Technology will continue to change the way we interface with each other and the world and part of our goal at Green Point Christian College is to ensure that we develop students who have strong digital literacy for encoding and decoding of the information that forms the current educative landscape. We also need to ensure the digital well-being of our students which includes: being informed, being cautious, being wise and being aware. We will be developing Digital Citizenship programs which all students will complete each year to ensure they are aware of the inherent risks in technology. Students will be made aware of digital etiquette, the rights and responsibilities of all users and the notions and ideas that maintain the integrity of information used. Our staff will also undertake Professional Development to ready themselves for this innovation. We look forward to working with you in this process where technology is viewed as a learning aid, and will not be without its challenges but we are committed to adapting our teaching practices toward the skills needed in the 21 st century for our students. I will continue to keep you informed about our progress. HSC Students Please continue to remember our HSC students in your prayers. Their 13 years of schooling is coming to an end and we want them to finish strongly. In this issue: From the Principal... 1 Junior School News...2-3 Middle School News... 4 Senior School News... 5 Missions... 6 Sport...7-11 Green Point Baptist Church... 12 College News...12-13 Green Pointer... 14 Prayer Pray for Year 12 to finish strongly in God's strength. Pray for students and teachers in their final preparations for the Hope Vale Mission Trip. Praise Praise God for the success of students who competed at the CSSA State Athletics Carnival. Praise God for teachers and students with a heart for Mission. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 TERM 3 "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 1 Peter 5:5-8 NIV Green Point Christian College Avoca 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 9900 Email: office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au Office Hours: 8.30 am - 4.00 pm 1

2 Junior School News Chapel Clay Dalrymple played Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in the mid sixties. His team was famous for losing 10 games in a row to sensationally miss the finals series. In the midst of these losses however Clay volunteered to accompany a blind girl onto the field at the conclusion of a game. Instead of rushing the young fan around, Clay patiently walked her from base to base, chatting as he went. Upon reaching home plate, Clay was amazed when thousands of fans erupted in spontaneous applause. Unbeknownst to him, the departing supporters had stopped to quietly watch this demonstration of kindness. I said to the children last week two things happen when we are kind to those outside of our immediate friendship circle. Firstly, the person receiving the kindness is blessed and secondly, if anyone happens to notice, they are hopefully inspired to demonstrate kindness as well. I am inspired on a daily basis by the kind ways of the children and encouraged to remember it is the kindness of God Paul writes that leads others to repentance. Maths Olympiad For the first time none of our students scored five from five. No surprise either when you try to correctly answer question five: How many whole numbers have their non-zero digits in ascending order and also contain a 3, 5 and 8? (3458 and 345789 are correct examples). Email Mrs Bourke for the answer kbourke@gpcc.nsw.edu.au. Fathers Day Stall #1 Many thanks to all families who have sent gifts or money to support our stall this Friday. Great appreciation also to the mums who have helped wrap and will assist with sales; Suzie Morris, Bronwyn Panagis, Gretchen Taylor, Danielle Goodey, Mary Beatty, Kylie Bootes, Kristine Mereau, Renee Harvey, Kelly Dehn, Kristen Faulkner, Kay Soede and Sarah Brown. Fathers Day Stall #2 Children are welcome to bring up to $5 for a gift and $1 for a card to spend at this Friday s stall. It is always best for money to be in a sealed and named envelope. CSSA State Athletics Congratulations to all children who represented us last Thursday with the highlight being Liam Ferguson winning the Open Boys 1500m. Well done also to the other children who claimed top three finishes to ensure they progress to the NSW CIS Carnival. Lastly a big thank you to Mr Lambert and other staff who have trained boys and girls on Wednesday afternoons. Head of School Awards Congratulations to the following students from last week: Damon Edwards, KH; Kaiden Beatty, KP; Jordan Fyfe, KS; Sophie Chen, 1MM; Joshua Novosel, 1PB; Aimee Sheehan, 1SM; Annabelle Slape, 2AH; Nakira Taylor, 2D; Ellia Turner, 2RH; Tyler Herbert- Parks, 3P; Ben Rostron, 3W; Christopher Foster, 3/4D; Andrew Carson, 4S; Isaiah Brettoner, 4T; Ebonie Warton, 5L; Zara McMenamie, 5M; Jessica Best, 5/6B; Ethan Hall, 6L and Georgia Wilesmith, 6P. Book Parade Children are welcome to come dressed in costume on Thursday. Normal classes will occur till recess with the parade commencing at around 11.30 am. Sausage sandwiches and other food will be available for purchase from 1.00 pm onwards which is when all the fun activities take place as well. Best for children to have a handful of coins to spend with all proceeds to the Library and Junior School. Canberra Year 6 take their long trip next week, leaving early Tuesday morning and returning late Friday afternoon.

Junior School News AIR Jo Francis will be working with KP this Monday and 1PB and 1SM on Thursday. Oztag Notes were attached last week and again this week for children interested in playing Oztag in the Term Four After-School Competition. Responses are required by this Friday. Choc Pops Well done to Lauren and the other Year 2 students who made Choc Pops last weekend and sold them to raise money for 2D's Sponsor Child. In total $110.75 was made which will be forwarded to Baptist World Aid. Upcoming dates Friday, 30 August Fathers Day Stall Monday, 2 September AIR for KP Tuesday, 3 September Year 6 leave for Canberra Wednesday, 4 September Years K - 4 CC Oztag Thursday, 5 September AIR for 1PB and 1SM Year 3 Excursion Wednesday, 11 September Years 5-6 CC Oztag Wednesday, 11 September Maths Olympiad 5 Mr Matthew Drennan Head of Junior School Wednesday, 11 September CIS Primary Athletics Thursday, 12 September Year 1 Zoo Excursion Thursday, 12 September CC Chess Challenge Uniform Forum Mr McLellan will be convening a Secondary School Uniform Forum Tuesday 10 September in the SCR 1.30 pm - 2.00 pm to enable staff, students and parents to contribute to a consideration for the Secondary School uniform due to the unification of Secondary School. Parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend. Reminders 40 Hour Famine We need all books and money to be handed in to Mr Wardrop by Friday 30 August to enable us to count and bank the money before the end of term. 3

Middle School News Middle School Debating Over the last month teams from Years 7, 8 and 9 have competed in the Josie Mitchell Debating Competition for schools on the Central Coast. Members of each team have represented the school with great decorum. Last Thursday the Year 7 Team (coached by Mr Chambers) and Year 9 Team (coached by Mr Richards ) were successful in defeating St Peter s Catholic School in the Final Round. The Year 8 Team (coached by Mr Cohen) was narrowly defeated. Even so each of the teams have had a successful season. All students are commended for their great efforts in this competition with particular congratulations to the Year 9 team who remain undefeated this year and are overall winners. Year 7 Metamorphic Cookies? A great day was had in Middle School when 7S continued their study in Science of metamorphic rocks. Their lesson was to construct their own Metamorphic Cookie. The students had to put their cookie under incredible pressure and heat, to ensure their metamorphic cookie was good to eat! Mrs Stylianou Interschool Chess Challenge GPCC travelled to Newcastle on Monday to participate in the Semi-Finals of the Interschool Chess Challenge. We qualified having won the first phase of the competition. The team ended up coming equal 5th out of 13 schools. Mrs Jane McLarty Head of Middle School Upcoming dates Thursday, 29 August JS Book Character Parade CSSA Secondary State Athletics Friday, 30 August Bedford College Talk to Year 10 Tuesday, 3 September Years 9/10 and Opens Oztag Gala Day Secondary Zone Netball Gala Day Thank you BBQ for Bible Study Leaders Wednesday, 4 September Year 10 Food Tech Excursion Years 10/11 Drama Excursion Secondary School Charleville BBQ Cambodia Mission Team Training Afternoon 3.30 pm Thursday, 5 September Years 7, 8 and 9 Josie Mitchell Debating Individually Sean Spence (Year 8) came 4th, Jordan Grillo (Year 11) 9th, Matthew Strickling (Year 8) 40th and Jack Wright (Year 8) 49th. This was out of 62 students. Congratulations to the boys for such a great effort. Mr James Wright, Mathematics Teacher Chemo Care Packs A reminder for Middle School students to bring in items that will help people who are undergoing chemotherapy. Suitable items include: a box of muesli bars; small scripture cards; note books; packet of pens; bottles of water; lollies to suck, lolly pops, chewing gum; small chocolate bars; tooth brushes, mouth wash; pocket tissues; hand cream; and some different teas. Please email Mrs Georgina Kratochvil for more information. GKratochvil@gpcc.nsw.edu.au. Reminders 40 Hour Famine Don t forget: 40 HOUR FAMINE BOOKS AND MONEY ARE DUE THIS WEEK. Hand to Mrs Lumby. You will find her in H block staff room or G1 kitchen. Secondary School Uniform Forum Mr McLellan will be convening a Secondary School Uniform Forum to enable staff, students and parents to contribute to a consideration for the Secondary School uniform due to the unification of Secondary School. The forum will be on Tuesday 10 September in the SCR 1.30 pm - 2.00 pm. Parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend. 4

Senior School News Year 12 The Trials are over. Year 12 are racing to the end of their schooling with the HSC looming. Pressure is building in many of them as reality strikes. It is so important that they do not waste their time in the next few weeks. Teachers have revision ready for them to undertake, it is such a great time to get study underway. Every student needs to be in class if they are to achieve the results of which they are capable. In addition many of the major works and practical examinations for the HSC are being handed in or preformed at this time adding additional stress. Drama is to be held on Friday and Music is up in a few weeks. Please pray for our Year 12. They need God s strength at this time. Year 10 Interviews Year 10 have begun their re-entry interviews for Year 11. They are a great group of students with a huge potential. However, they need to come back with the right attitude to undertake the pressures of the HSC. Therefore, three options can come from the interviews. Letters will be sent with acceptance, acceptance on provisional basis or a decline in position. Parents may appeal any of these after the letter has been sent. Year 12 Graduation This is just an early reminder that Year 12 Graduation is coming up very quickly. Please put in your diaries the following details. Location: MPC Date: Thursday 19 September 2013 Time: 10.00 am Late to School The alarm dingles in the background as your child s deep sleep seems unaffected by its cry, It s time to get up and off to school. Slowly movement occurs the rush is on but the bus is missed and your child arrives to the College after Period 1. Please remind them, through their sleepy haze, in your most loving voice, as you push them out of the car door, Sweetie, please go to the back window of the College Office and SIGN IN! Uniform Many of our students are quickly moving through the discipline system and ending up on After School Detention or Saturday Morning Detention because they do not wear their uniform correctly or wear the correct uniform. Some students have been changing their uniform once they leave home. Can I please encourage parents to make sure that their child comes to school with the correct uniform. It is unfair on every other student who does the correct thing if others choose to create their own uniform. We know that individuality comes from within a person and not from what they wear. If you are unsure of the uniform please check in the Senior School Diary for the full description. Mr Peter McLellan Head of Senior School Upcoming dates Thursday, 29 August JS Book Character Parade CSSA Secondary State Athletics Friday, 30 August Bedford College Talk to Year 10 Tuesday, 3 September Years 9/10 and Opens Oztag Gala Day Secondary Zone Netball Gala Day Thank you BBQ for Bible Study Leaders Wednesday, 4 September Year 10 Food Tech Excursion Years 10/11 Drama Excursion Secondary School Charleville BBQ Cambodia Mission Team Training Afternoon 3.30 pm Thursday, 5 September Years 7, 8 and 9 Josie Mitchell Debating Reminders Uniform Forum Mr McLellan will be convening a Secondary School Uniform Forum to enable staff, students and parents to contribute to a consideration for the Secondary School uniform due to the unification of Secondary School. Tuesday 10 September in the SCR 1.30 pm - 2.00 pm. Parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend. World Vision 40 Hour Famine Don t forget: 40 HOUR FAMINE BOOKS AND MONEY ARE DUE THIS WEEK. Hand to Mrs Lumby. You will find her in H block staff room or G1 Kitchen. 5

6 Missions and Service Mr Tom Anderson Director of Spiritual Development Acts 1:8 and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Hope Vale Indigenous Outreach A team of eight girls from Year 9 and three staff members is getting ready to travel to far North Queensland to visit an isolated indigenous community. The team will be involved in ministry to the elderly at a nursing home and young children at the local school in Hope Vale. They are partnering with the Lutheran Church and will have the opportunity to be involved in the annual celebration of the coming of the Gospel to the area. Go the Extra Mile Fancy a bush walk? An opportunity for students and parents to support the ministry of Focus on the Family in bringing a Christian perspective to issues faced by children and families. Please see the advertisement below and the website listed for more details. Please pray for the team in their final preparations and while they are away. The mission is from 9-17 September. The team members are: Shannon Bowler, Maddi Linnet, Sarah Mackie, Holly Omayao, Hayley Routledge, Aremi Slatter, Elizabeth Viron, Zoe Waddell, Miss Soiland, Mrs Glen and Mr Anderson.

7 Sport News Junior School Sport CSSA Athletics Carnival Our Zone Athletics team were amazing last Thursday at the CSSA Athletics Carnival. Look at the comparison of places over the last three years: 1st Places 2nd Places 3rd Places 4th Places 2011 1 4 1 2 2012 1 1 2 5 2013 1 6 8 7 Another way to look at it is the number of top four places over the last three years: The performances of every athlete was sensational and the only reason why this is one of the best CSSA performances from any GPCC team is because of the dedication to training every week. Here are the final results: 1 Beckett, Monique Zone Result CSSA Result CSSA Place Girls 11 Shot Put 2kg 7.20m 7.62m 6th Girls 11 Discus Throw 750g 19.38m 19.80m 3rd 2 Crain, Harry Boys 12-13 200 Meter Run 29.26 30.16 7th 3 Drennan, Oliver Boys 8-10 Discus Throw 500g 17.20m 17.81m 7th Boys 10 400 Meter Run 1:15.27 1:13.61 3rd 4 Dufficy, Benjamin Boys 9 100 Meter Run 15.20 15.48 9th Boys 9 200 Meter Run 31.62 31.35 2nd 5 Ferguson, Liam Boys 12-13 800 Meter Run 2:36.66 2:33.24 2nd Boys 12-13 400 Meter Run 1:11.35 1:11.49 5th Boys 8-13 1500 Meter Run 5:22.15 5:24.23 1st 6 Fourie, Bianca Girls 9 400 Meter Run 1:26.14 1:23.51 4th 7 Jones, Isabella 2011 8 2012 9 2013 22 Girls 12-13 800 Meter Run 2:43.30 2:46.22 3rd Girls 12-13 200 Meter Run 31.08 31.71 6th

8 Sport News Girls 12-13 400 Meter Run 1:08.76 1:10.94 2nd Girls 8-13 1500 Meter Run 5:46.09 5:35.74 2nd 8 Lloyd-Phillips, Charlize Girls 8-10 High Jump Junior 1.17m 1.15m 4th 9 Lyons, Jordan Girls 8-10 Discus Throw 500g 17.40m 15.66m 3rd 10 Marshall, Trinity Girls 11 400 Meter Run 1:15.93 1:14.04 4th 11 Omayao, Abbey Girls 12-13 Shot Put 3kg 6.60m 7.22m 2nd Girls 12-13 Discus Throw 750g 19.03m 19.92m 2nd Girls 8-13 Javelin Throw Open Turbo 16.87m 18.87m 3rd 12 Sharpe, Bethany Girls 12-13 High Jump Senior 1.27m 1.25m 4th 13 Sheather, Ben Boys 9 400 Meter Run 1:20.47 1:16.33 3rd 14 Slape, Annabelle Girls 8 400 Meter Run 1:29.93 1:30.49 4th 15 Spragg, David Boys 8-10 Shot Put 2kg 7.15m 7.30m 3rd 16 Tadman, Brooklyn Girls 12-13 100 Meter Run 15.34 14.98 9th RELAYS 1 Green Point CC - 'A' Girls 8-10 4x100 Meter Relay Junior 1:08.74 1:07.09 4th 2 Green Point CC - 'A' Boys 8-10 4x100 Meter Relay Junior 1:03.63 1:02.95 6th 3 Green Point CC - 'A' Girls 11-13 4x100 Meter Relay Senior 1:03.16 1:00.90 3rd 4 Green Point CC - 'A' Boys 11-13 4x100 Meter Relay Senior 1:01.3 1 58.64 4th

9 Sport News Photos: Primary CSSA State Athletics Carnival

10 Sport News Indoor Soccer House Competition We had two great Finals! In the Girls competition, the final two teams still standing were Ha apai and Vavau. It was a close fought battle in their Final and the winner was Vavau, winning 1-0 with a brilliant goal by Kirsty Rowe. The Boys Final was just as fierce, with the top two teams both being from the same house - Breakers. At the final buzzer, Breakers defeated Vavau 2-1, with superb goals scored by the Breakers Jacob Villablanca (2) and Vavau s Dan Drennan. Congratulations to all of the teams for making the Finals! GPCC Netball Club Congratulations to the 11B Cubs for not only making Major Semi Finals last weekend, but also playing their best game of the season. They were unlucky to go down by one point, 22-21 to a tough opposition - Terrigal. They will rally again this weekend to play in the Finals against Kariong. I m sure they will play another strong game. Good Luck Girls, you are awesome! Mrs Reynolds Results from Semi Finals Last weekend, six Green Point Netball Club Teams played Semi Finals. It was great Netball. Four of our Teams go on to play Finals this weekend, hoping to make it to a spot in the Grand Final the following week. The IJ Team, ROXY have made it this far already having won their Major Semi last week. Congratulations to all our Girls, Coaches and Managers. Semi Finals 11C HOTSHOTS defeated OURIMBAH 19-12 11B CUBS lost to TERRIGAL 22-21 13A CHARGERS defeated OURIMBAH 58-17 13C COASTERS lost to APOLLO 18-17 IJF ROXY defeated OURIMBAH 29-23 CADET 2 LEGENDS lost to OLSS 62-38 Final Times - Saturday 31 Aug 11B CUBS vs KARIONG - Court 17-9.00am 11C HOTSHOTS vs CCGS - Court 15-9.00am 13A CHARGERS vs OLSS - Court 6-9.00am CADET 2 LEGENDS vs APOLLO - Court 15-1.00pm

Sport News Romans 5:1-5 (MSG) 1-2 By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us set us right with him, make us fit for him we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand out in the wide open spaces of God s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise. 3-5 There s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we re never left feeling short-changed. Quite the contrary we can t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit! Hard times reveals our true character. In the NLT, it says 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. When we are in the eye of the storm of a situation, we may feel lost, unsure or struggle to see the end of what is happening. It is in these times that we find ourselves digging in our heels and looking for a solution. When we come out the other side, it reveals something about ourselves - that we have just survived a storm. One that seemed at the time, like we had no hope, nor a resolve to get out of. We learn from our experiences and adapt those to future storms that will come our way. I won my first Premiership at the age of 31 (playing Rugby since I was 8). After a year with Avoca and winning a minor Premiership, we played our worst game of the year in the Finals and missed out on the opportunity to play in the Grand Final. The next year we accomplished it with a do or die attitude. The lesson that I learnt is that patience will develop character to stand up and be counted. To realise that I have the ability and can achieve what I thought would be unobtainable that elusive Premiership. As we draw on Gods wisdom, it reveals who we are and how we can become better at what we do or want to achieve. Oztag We have the Central Coast Oztag Gala Day coming up on Tuesday 3 September for Years 9 and 10 and Opens, and Tuesday 10 September for Years 7 and 8. The Gala Day is held at Morrie Breen Oval, Kanwal. Netball The Zone Netball Gala Day is on Tuesday 3 September with an Under 15s and Opens Team competing. We wish them all the best. Basketball We have two teams competing at the State Basketball Gala Day on Friday 6 September. We wish the Junior Girls and Senior Boys Teams all the best. Congratulations Jesse Parnell and Riley Battle (Year 9) represented Lake Macquarie City FC in the Northern NSW Football 15s State Youth League Grand Final on Saturday. They unfortunately succumbed to a set piece goal and went down 1-0. Good news is that both boys have been offered positions with the club to play U/17s NBN State League in 2014. Congratulations boys! 11

College News Twilight Netball This summer, we are entering the Twilight Netball competition. Girls aged between 11 and 13 and interested in joining the Tuesday Evening Competition should contact Georgina Kratochvil via email gkratochvil@gpcc.nsw.edu.au. The season starts in October and ends December 2013. College Yearbook 2013 Sponsorship Advertising Advertising space is currently available in our 2013 Yearbook. If you would like to place an advertisement in this year's Yearbook we would certainly appreciate your support. The cost of advertising is as follows: Business Card Size $60 1/4 Page Size $130 1/2 Page Size $190 If you would like more information or to reserve a space please contact Marie Hay email mhay@gpcc.nsw.edu.au. Year 12 Music CD Year 12 Music CD is now on sale at College Reception. Cost $15 or two for $20. Upcoming dates Thursday, 29 August JS Book Character Parade CSSA Secondary State Athletics Friday, 30 August JS Fathers Day Stall Bedford College Talk to Year 10 Monday, 2 September AIR for KP Tuesday, 3 September Year 6 Canberra Excursion (until 6 Sep) Years 9/10 and Opens Oztag Gala Day Secondary Zone Netball Gala Day Thank you BBQ for Bible Study Leaders Wednesday, 4 September Years K - 4 CC Oztag Year 10 Food Tech Excursion Years 10/11 Drama Excursion Secondary School Charleville BBQ Cambodia Mission Team Training Afternoon 3.30 pm Thursday, 5 September Year 3 Excursion Years 7, 8 and 9 Josie Mitchell Debating IPAD Protection Water-proof, dirt-proof, snow-proof, shockproof covers for IPAD for sale at a heavily discounted price. A demonstration model can be viewed at College Reception. Click here for more info. Green Point Baptist Church News Reminders Our Sunday messages, including our recent "On Demand" series, are available for download at www. gpbc.net.au. A great opportunity to be challenged and encouraged throughout the week. 12

13 College News Dear Parents, The Junior School will again be submitting teams into the upcoming after-school Oztag Tournament which will commence first week back of next term. Please read the form below carefully and return to Mrs Reynolds or myself. We will be selecting teams based on the information you provide us. Family Name:.... Child s Name: 1. Venue: Please indicate one or more. If more than one, indicate preference: Yes No Preferred EDSAC, Bateau Bay, Mondays: U8 Mixed; U10 Mixed U 12 Mixed Kincumber, Mondays: U8 Mixed; U10 Mixed U 12 Mixed CCG, Tuesdays: U8 Mixed; U10 Boys U10 Girls; U12 Boys U 12 Girls 2. Singlet: Please indicate if your child already has a GPCC Oztag singlet as well as number: My child has a singlet: Yes No If yes, number:.. If no, please order a singlet for my child in size: 8 10 12 14 (circle) 3. Managing: Every team requires a manager. Please indicate if you would be willing to help out. I would be happy to manage: Yes No If yes, name:. Mobile phone number:. 4. Cost: Registration is $80. Oztag shorts are $25 and a College Singlet is subsidized at $15. If needed, shorts are purchased through the Oztag Association and will be available on the first afternoon of competition before games begin. The cost for registration and singlet (if needed) will be charged to your school fees. Please sign below to acknowledge this. All to complete: I acknowledge that the amount of $80 will be charged to my school account to cover registration costs, due and payable at the end of Term 4. Signed: Parent/Guardian Date:.. Please complete only if required: I acknowledge that the amount of $15 will be charged to my school account to cover cost of Oztag singlet, due and payable at the end of Term 4. Signed: Parent/Guardian Date:..

14 The Messenger Canteen Week 8 Term 3 02.09.2013 Help needed 03.09.2013 Debbie Harlow 04.09.2013 Megan Garpendal 05.09.2013 Joanne Gay 06.09.2013 Janine Pike-Gale, Terry Ellis, Darlene Laybutt Green Point Trader Coast Shelter Restaurant 346 Mann Street, Gosford If you would like to be on the roster, Sharon Blair would love to hear from you! Please email office@gpbc.net.au or 0432 490 975. 31 August 2013 OIC: Stephen Hay Food Pickup: Arthur Pickersgill Helpers: Arthur Pickersgill, Denise Dewitte, Sonia Dawes, Tayla Morgan, Tosca Brand, Youth1 GPCC, Youth2 GPCC. 7 September 2013 Coast Shelter runs the first Saturday of the month. 14 September 2013 OIC and Food Pickup: Penny Williams Kitchen Manager: Tony Herbert Helpers: Alex Smith, Di Smith, Janet Wallace, Julie (and Harrison) Stowe and Vicki Wickert.. Event Photography: Sam Vincent, past student of GPCC, has started up a Photography Business, Derwent Photography. He is specialising in Weddings, Engagements, Family, Children and Event Photography. Check out his website www.derwentphotography.com. Sam is offering discounts to families from Green Point Christian College. MacMasters Beach SLSC Nippers Registration: Sunday 8 September, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Sunday 29 October, 9.00 am - 2.00 pm @ MacMasters Beach SLSC. Further information contact Matt Ryan 0408 407 558 or Maree O Grady on 0421 014 117 or visit the website www.macmastersbeachslsc.com for details. Green Point Trader: 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. Term 1, 2013 Tuesday 29 January 2013 for Years 1-6; 7, 11 and 12 to Friday 12 April 2013 Wednesday 30 January 2013 for Years 8, 9 and 10 to Friday 12 April 2013 Thursday 31 January for Kinder to Friday 12 April 2013 Term 2, 2013 Tuesday 30 April 2013 to Friday 28 June 2013 Term 3, 2013 Wednesday 17 July 2013 to Friday 20 September 2013 Term 4, 2013 Tuesday 8 October 2013 to Thursday 12 December 2013. Uniform Shop Operating Times Monday - Friday during the School Term: 8.30 am - 11.00 am Afternoons by appointment only. Alternate ways to make purchases: 1. Write items on a lunch order bag, enclose cash or cheque and lodge through Canteen. 2. Lodge order and payment through Reception. 3. Phone order to Uniform Shop and pay by Credit Card. 4. Email aritchie@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 College Avoca 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 9900 Email: office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm