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Newsletter of Green Point Christian College

Green Point Christian CollegeAvoca Drive, Green Point NSW 2251Locked Bag 1 Kincumber NSW 2251

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In this issue:From the Principal ................... 1From The Board ....................... 2Junior School News ................3-4Middle School News ................ 5Senior School News ................6-7Missions ................................... 8Sport ......................................9-12College News .......................... 13Green Point Baptist Church .... 14Green Pointer ......................... 15

PrayerPray for safety for students and teachers at the Year 9 Camp.

Pray for our Year 12 students, that they will remain focused as the holiday break approaches.

Pray for ease of final arrangements and rehearsals for the Year 10 Play.

PraisePraise God for the amazing way He planned and created everything.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

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A Time for Change...Making organisational change is a positive process. Restructuring to best meet the needs of our changing educative environment makes our school more innovative and adaptable as it allows staff, students and parents and care givers to form new networks and generate new ideas. It will also allow Green Point Christian College to begin new and innovative conversations and create new ways of relating to, and connecting with students, parents and other staff. The changes will see a more collegial and holistic working arrangement for supporting students and staff. The following is the proposed new Senior Executive structure that will be adapted for 2014:

We believe that this new structure will assist the transition of students from Year 6 into Year 7 and ensure that the principles and maintenance of the middle years of schooling remain the focus for both the Junior and the Secondary Assistant Heads of School, strengthening that program. The role of Support Services K-6 and 7-12 will also be managed by the Heads of School and the Assistant Heads of School.

There are also a number of innovations we are looking to implement next year, one of which is BYOD - Bring Your Own Device. This is an innovation that encourages students in this technological age to bring a device to school which allows them to utilise technology in an organised and consistent manner. The planning for this strategy will involve a number of issues:

• There will be a prescribed range of devices that can be used at Green Point Christian College and this will be advised to you at the beginning of next term;

• No student will be disadvantaged by the implementation of this innovation as we will have devices here that can be borrowed;

• And for your advice, it needs to be noted that while students are logged into GPCC’s internet connection, their computers will be monitored by our web filtering system.

If you are interested in discussing the proposed changes for 2014 please feel free to make contact with myself or the Heads of School. We are part of the great commission at Green Point Christian College and we are delegated by God with the task of embodying Christ’s presence in the world – as we strive to be “the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” Matthew 5.

Mrs Debra Walls | Principal

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From The Board...From the BoardAt its June meeting the Board:

• Received and discussed a presentation from the Careers Adviser (Mr Russell) on how the College assists students to make career choices

• Received and discussed reports from the Principal and Business Manager

• Noted the satisfactory completion of the 5 yearly registration inspection

• Endorsed the Principal’s proposed restructuring of senior management roles

• Decided to offer the same scholarships as were offered last year (since the report from the Scholarships Committee has not yet been considered by the Board)

• Agreed on a method of reviewing the Board’s governance and procedures

• Planned the completion of a revised Enrolment Policy

• Made plans for the finalisation of the work of the Alumni Committee and the History Project Committee

Scholarships 2014As the Board has not yet been able to fully consider the work of the Scholarships Committee, it has been decided to award three scholarships this year on the same basis as last year, namely:

One “full” scholarship to the current Year 6 student who best exemplifies our Vision of “Excellence in Christ-centred education”. This scholarship will cover all tuition fees and any subject levies (but not uniform costs or excursion charges) from Year 7 up to Year 12.

Two “half” scholarships for academic excellence to current Year 6 students: one to a boy and one to a girl. These scholarships will cover half the tuition fees and any subject levies (but not uniform costs or excursion charges) from Year 7 up to Year 12.

Applications for these three scholarships should be made on the form available from Reception in the Admin Building or on the College’s website. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 July 2013. Names of the successful applicants will be announced on or before 31 August 2013.

Further scholarships may be awarded later in this year if there are sufficient donations to the College’s tax deductible Scholarships Fund. Enquiries in relation to donations should be directed to the Business Manager (Mrs Margaret Johnson).

A Word From Riley Crook Who Is Currently Visiting Our Sister School In Japan: I am spending Term 2 at our Sister School in Japan, Shizuoka Kita High School. During this time I have stayed with three host families and they have all been very welcoming. The school day is long and my current host family lives a fair distance from the school so I get up at 5.30 am every morning and get back home at 8.00 pm. Additionally, we have to attend school every second Saturday. I have learnt lots of new Kanji and my grammar is improving. We are currently in the rain season, but it is quite humid. I wish I didn’t have to come home so soon, but the start of the HSC year draws near.

Regards, Riley Crook

http://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship-application1.pdf

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ChapelTom French spoke again in Chapel last week on our perception of strength. Lifting weights, running and diet are all helpful strategies for developing strong bodies but won’t boost the moral courage required by adults and children to maintain integrity and avoid compromise. Instead, developing an increasing awareness of God’s presence, reading His word and fellowshipping with people who love God are the equivalent of a full body workout but have benefits far beyond strong muscles. “Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.” Timothy 4:8

Maths OlympiadLast week many of Year 6 and some Year 5 students sat for the Second Maths Olympiad paper. Congratulations to Declan Squire who again answered correctly all questions. Well done also to Kirsty Rowe, Heathcliffe Ryan, Brad Tham, Claire Hill & Dane Loots who each achieved a perfect score in round two which meant working out five tricky questions including the following:

In the problem at the right, each letter represents a different digit. What is the 3-digit number ABC?

Head of School AwardsCongratulations to the following students for last week: Lincoln Turnbull, KH; Millie Pettiford, KP; Seth McSwan, KS; Rex Allwood, 1MM; Lucas Hall, 1PB; Alexander Panagis, 1SM; Maddison Brown, 2AH; Blair Swan, 2D; Nate Barnes, 2RH; Thalia Angelopoulos, 3P; Amelia Klein, 3W; Bianca Fourie, 3/4D; Emily Apps, 4S; Joseph Marescia, 4T; Monique Beckett, 5L; Alexandra Gough, 5M; Declan Squire, 5/6B; Jack Lanham, 6L and Ellie Mathot, 6P.

RugbyWell done to the Senior Primary Sevens’ side that played in Sydney last Friday and Saturday at the NSW Rugby 7’s tournament. With the hope of reaching the Plate final held at Allianz Stadium before the Lions’ match our boys fell agonisingly short when they went down 10-5 in a close semi-final to Kingscliffe Public School. Nevertheless congratulations to all boys involved and many thanks to Jeff Routledge for his assistance with the team.

UniformA number of the girls are currently missing the tab from their winter dress uniform. I have suggested sewing the tab to the button hole or using elastic to ensure the tab doesn’t fall off as it is sometimes inclined to do.

Soccer and NetballOur College teams played at the Hunter Christian Schools’ tournament last week. Both Junior and Senior Girls’ teams were undefeated during the day and move through to the Christian Schools’ State Gala Day. The Junior boys were unlucky in their pool games while the Senior Boys must play a deciding game against Belmont next Monday after their final match was cut short due to bad weather.

Anti-BullyingWe had Brainstorm Productions present a show to Years 1, 3 and 5 on Tuesday with a strong message to help combat bullying.

Assertiveness and empathy, self-esteem and positive relationships were the focus of the performance while all children were encouraged not to be victims, bullies or bystanders.

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Upcoming dates�� Thursday, 20 June

Year 2 Excursion�� Friday, 21 June

Catholic/Independent Rugby League�� Tuesday, 25 June

Grade Parent Meeting�� Thursday, 27 June

Kinder Excursion�� Friday, 28 June

Reports out�� Friday, 28 June

Last Day of Term 2

Mr Matthew DrennanHead of Junior School

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ChessGames last week were played against Valley View PS, Wyong PS, Point Clare PS, Gosford PS and Wamberal PS. Congratulations to the following students who were victorious including Allyson Kell for winning her first game as well as Kai Nicholson, Matthias Palmqvist, Josh Harkness, Alex Check, Andre Gardiman, Dale Hart, Caleb Kastelan and Laura Jamieson.

Coffs RugbyOnly two weeks until we head off for the tournament. We are still in need of a few boys for the U11 team. Let me know if you have someone in mind who would be interested to play.

TennisLouise from LA Tennis is planning to run the same program next term in the MPC on Tuesday from 3.30 - 4.30 pm after school; Eight weeks for $40. Email me if you are interested; Infants children can participate this time.

CSSA GymnasticsIf there are any students who would like to compete at the CSSA Gymnastics Competition in August, please let Mr Lambert know by the end of term. You can email Mr Lambert on [email protected]. Students need to be a levelled gymnast to be eligible to compete.

Morning TeaAll Year 4 Mums are invited for morning tea at Nourished Café from 10 am next Tuesday 25 June. RSVP Kerryn on 0402 101 345.

FundraisersMany thanks to our doctors, nurses, patients and pilots who helped raise more than $500 for the Royal Flying Doctors last week. Great job also to Angelique Avenant who on her own has recently raised $76.35 for our SAO sponsor children.

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Mrs Jane McLartyHead of Middle School


Year 9 Camp (Until Fri 21 June)Scripture Teaching at East Gosford PS. (Selected students)Avondale College Presentation for Year 12�� Friday, 21 June

Central Coast Group Training Talk to Year 10NRL League 7s Gala Day�� Tuesday, 25 June

Year 7 (all) HPV, Chickenpox, Year 9 boys HPVZone Futsal Gala Day�� Wednesday, 26 June

Year 10 Play "Comedy of Errors" (Until Sat 29 June)�� Thursday, 27 June

Scripture Teaching at East Gosford PS. (Selected students)Year 10 Start Smart CBA TalkYear 12 Presentation Morling College Gap Year

Reminders

Absentee LinePlease telephone the Absentee Line by 8.30 am if your child is going to be absent.

Remember to complete the Absence Notification Form and return it to the College Office as it is a legal requirement to provide a written explanation for the absence.

Welcome Grace Cotter 8EI would like to warmly welcome Grace Cotter (Year 8E) and her family into Middle School this week. Grace and her family have returned to Australia for 12 months from China. I pray that Grace makes an easy transition and flourishes in our school.

Chess News From Mr WrightYesterday GPCC competed in the Interschool Chess Challenge run by the Sydney Academy of Chess. We had an outstanding day winning the team’s event! This was especially impressive as 10 of the 12 boys are only in Year 8.

Sean Spence (Year 8) finished 2nd overall in the individual competition and Jordan Grillo (Year 11 ) finished 5th. We have now qualified to compete in the semi-finals.

I enclose a picture of the trophy based on the Raiders of the Lost Ark:

Technology at HomeWise Words from Mr Brown - Year 7 Computers

“With so many of our kids having I-Pods, I-Pads, laptops etc, nowadays it can become difficult to monitor their use. One particular issue is at night when kids are in their bedroom supposed to be sleeping they’re texting, talking or chatting to friends online. One easy tip to help with this issue is to have all technology devices charging overnight in the kitchen or a central place away from bedrooms. When the kids go to bed, have them put their device on charge so they can read before bedtime or simply get a good night's sleep”.

Crazy Sock DayThursday 20 June is “Crazy Sock Day” for Middle School. This is a great opportunity where we can be unified in raising money for our sponsor children Safoura and Geoffrey. The student leaders and the SRC will come to devotion classes and collect a gold coin donation.

Safoura is 7 years old and lives in Burkina Faso. She is not presently attending school and enjoys skipping and playing with dolls. She gets to attend Bible class and helps her parents by caring for the other children.

Geoffrey is 15 years old, lives in Uganda and travels 6km from home to school. He enjoys reading and playing football. He helps his family by tending the garden and feeding the pigs.

Term 3 Immunisations - Tuesday 25 JuneThe next round of Central Coast Health Immunisations will take place on Tuesday 25 June (Week 9). These immunisations are for all Year 7 HPV and Year 9 Boys HPV and for Chicken Pox. Nurses will also do catch up Hepatitis B and DTPa on this day.

Term 2 Reward BBQ - Thursday 27 JuneThis term's BBQ will be held on Thursday 27 June at lunchtime. If students have more than two demerits in a Term, they are still able to attend the BBQ, however they will need to purchase sausage sandwiches and drinks if they wish. Proceeds from the BBQ go to supporting the Middle School Sponsor children.

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Mr Peter McLellanHead of Senior School





Year 10 Play "Comedy of Errors" (Until Sat 29 June)�� Thursday, 27 June


Reminders

CareersInformation regarding Careers is now on our web site.

Click here www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au and follow the links (News Careers) to go to our Careers Page.

Alcohol is such a central part of Australian Culture that often we overlook wise decisions in the use of it by younger people. It continues to be a major issue when under aged drinking continues to be allowed by parents and at times condoned. It really concerns me when I see the alcohol fuelled violence which is often reported in the media. Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg states that alcohol use has a major effect on the development of the brain for those under age of 25. It is so important that we take a stand against underage drinking for the wellbeing of our children. It is really a decision we as parents need to enforce. At times we need to be willing to say no to our teenagers. It is a valid answer if it means stopping a young person making a silly choice in their lives. I have reprinted an article from 2007 that really shows the dangers of binge drinking.

Amy's Binge NightArticle from: Herald Sun, Michael Carr-Gregg , June 22, 2007 12:00am

AMY, which is not her real name, is just 15 years old and has been looking forward to attending her boyfriend's party in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

The boy's parents think they have covered all the main issues, printed invitations, security, a specific start and finish time.

They have even gone so far as to cordon off parts of the house.

They walked down to their local police station two weeks before the party to register with the Victoria Police Partysafe program.

The police gave them the Partysafe information kit that contained information on strategies they hoped would assist in making their party safe and enjoyable.

They door knocked their neighbours to let them know of the party.

They were being model millennium parents, doing their best to allow their kids to have a good time.

Fast forward to the night of the party. The young guests arrive, have their names ticked off at the door by the security guard hired for the evening and are ushered in.

Amy turns up, looking stunning, with her Mount Franklin bottle tucked in her bag.

She waves it in the face of the security guards, assuring them it is "just water".

Within half an hour, Amy drinks the contents of the 300ml bottle, which contains vodka.

She begins to feel unwell and goes unnoticed to the bathroom where she collapses.

After some hours, her friends notice she is missing and someone starts to look for her.

She is discovered unconscious on the floor of the bathroom, hypothermic and with a weak pulse.

An ambulance is called and Amy is taken to hospital.

When they hear what has happened, some guests at the party become hysterical. The party is over. Parents are summoned to collect their offspring.

According to Tanya Chikritzhs, a researcher at the National Drug Research Institute at West Australia's Curtin University, this is not at all unusual and could have ended in tragedy.

She said 501 people aged 14 to 17 died from binge drinking between 1993 and 2002. That's one teenager dying each week from the risky use of a product they aren't legally allowed to use.

Chikritzhs goes on to observe that on average 60 young people are hospitalised each

http://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Careers-Information-6-June-2013.pdf

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weekend in Australia because they drink alcohol.

The statistics are chilling and all the more so when one realises that 80 per cent of under 18-year-olds drink and half of them binge drink.

Enter Trinity Grammar School and its charismatic deputy head, Simon Le Plastrier, who attends a conference in Washington DC, and learns of an innovative project.

It has been developed by Georgetown Preparatory School, which is an independent Jesuit college in Montgomery County, Maryland.

The parents of this school, faced with similar drug and alcohol issues, did something about it.

A Parent's Guide for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use is a 28-page manual written for parents by parents.

Simon Le Plastrier thought this was such a great idea he put it to the parents of Trinity Grammar.

The guide book, written by Australian parents for Australian parents, was launched at Camberwell Town Hall on Wednesday night.

Research showed 47 per cent of people became dependent on alcohol after starting to drink before the age of 14. But only 9 per cent of those who began drinking at 21 were similarly affected.

Research also found that alcohol, when drunk in the first three years of high school, may damage the parts of the brain responsible for learning.

Scientific evidence increasingly points towards the damaging impact of alcohol on the teenage brain. Adolescents who abused alcohol remembered 10 per cent less of what they were taught than those who didn't drink.

The bottom line is that parents are strongly advised to adopt a zero tolerance alcohol policy for the first three years of high school.

After this, they should introduce moderate and responsible drinking in association with food.

The idea behind the Trinity Grammar guide is to educate parents and build partnerships to keep early adolescents free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

All schools would do well to initiate similar programs.

It may just be the difference between life and death for the Amys of this world.

- Michael Carr-Gregg is an adolescent psychologist

The Comedy Of ErrorsYears 10 and 11's not-so-Shakespearean romp around New York in 1930. Our final dress rehearsal is next Tuesday 25 June at 4pm and the wider school community is invited to come and watch our final preparations for the week long run of this funny play. It will be a full performance, no interruptions (we hope) and will last approximately 2-2 ½ hrs in the CAPA Theatrette. If you would like to come along, it is free, so let me know in CAPA and I’ll get you some tickets as this will help us to judge numbers.

I hope that you will make it to one of the formal performances as well. Mrs Kerrie Rochford

PLEASE SEE THE FLYER ON PAGE 13 FOR TICKET PRICES AND SHOW TIMES

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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 OutreachAn exciting new mission is being launched in September this year to far north Queensland. A team of 7-8 Year 9 girls, led by Miss Soiland and Mrs Glen will be travelling to Hope Vale, north of Cairns for eight days.

The aim of the Mission is to reach out to our indigenous brothers and sisters in Hope Vale by working alongside the local Lutheran Pastor,David Spanagel and his wife Pam. The population of Hope Vale is around 1500 with a Primary School and Aged Care Facility.

Our students will be involved in various ministry activities while in Hope Vale. They will share Devotions with the elderly in the Aged Care Facility, and be involved in the Kindergarten helping

to teach Scripture and presenting Puppet Shows and Drama. The team will also have the opportunity to attend the Annual ‘Muni Day’, a celebration of the coming of the Gospel to Hope Vale, through a Church Service on the beach. They will be visiting the local Cultural Centre and will also travel to an aboriginal homeland reserve.

An Information Night for interested girls and their parents was held last week and interviews are being conducted over the coming week to finalise the team. Please pray for the team and their preparation for this outreach. We pray that this mission will be an important step in raising awareness of the needs of our own nation and its indigenous people and provide an ongoing link to the Lutheran Church Community in Hope Vale.

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Secondary SchoolProverbs 12:18: Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.

Over the years, I have been in teams where players will take their own frustrations out on their team mates. A bad pass goes astray or someone makes a poor decision that impacts the team and they get a spray from a team mate. This in my book is unacceptable. The poor pass or the bad decision is a result of being in a position of pressure to which either of the following is the reason why the team is under pressure in the first place:

1. Failed as a team to apply the right tactics to allow the pressure to be minimised (creating more depth off the ball so the opposition has further to run before having to make the tackle).

2. Failed as a team to adapt to decisions being made on the field (not supporting the person who has made the decision 100%).

As we live our lives, there is a line that can be crossed when we speak to people in a way that is rash and can cut people deep. Sometimes it is even without realising. It is in wisdom that we work out what is ‘joking around’ and what is ‘rash language’. Majority of the time it comes down to how well you know that person. We need to live a life that has healing in the way we speak.

Touch FootballMaddie Linnet, Alana Tweed, Britt Craft and Matt Reynolds played in NSW CSSA Touch Football Teams on Tuesday 4 June. They played in the CIS Gala Day to select a Representative Team. All students played hard, represented not only CSSA well but also GPCC. It was a treat to watch these talented young Sportstars! The 15 Boys Team actually finished the Carnival in Second place. Corrina Reynolds

FutsalNext Tuesday 25 June is the THACCCSA Futsal Gala Day. Trials were held on Tuesday and due to Year 9 being at a school Camp, we only had time for one Trial. The boys will be heading to Newcastle Basketball Stadium, Broadmeadow, while the girls will be at the Federation Centre, Maitland. We will be sharing buses with Wyong Christian School as this not only reduces costs but also brings our schools together in community.

NRL U/16s League Gala DayOur U/16s boys competed in the NRL Country Cup Gala Day last Wednesday, 12 June. Unfortunately the Gala Day was called off due to the rain and has been rescheduled for Wednesday 18 July, which is the first Wednesday back in Term 3.

Junior SchoolCongratulations to the 11B Cubs (right) who continue their winning form this season. A delight to coach. Highest goal count in this grade.

The U/10s Team “No Fear” showed great improvement and determination on Saturday. They played a fast game, against tough competition and kept smiling throughout the match. Fantastic effort and well done girls. You showed great spirit! Meaghan and Tala, Coaches

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Metro Cup Junior Boys Soccer 2013Last Wednesday a great bunch of boys from Years 3 and 4 participated in the Regional Metro Cup. It was a short drive up to sunny Belmont where the boys were greeted by three other teams raring to go and all vying for a place at the State Finals in Term 3. Only the top two teams would progress.

After a short warm up and positions sorted the boys were pumped for Game 1 vs Belmont. Under the guidance of team captain Oliver Drennan and his Vice Ben Dufficy, the boys played a fantastic game coming back from 1-0 down to lead 2-1 with 5 minutes left. A scrappy and somewhat controversial goal from Belmont would eventually ensure the game finished 2-2 (Goals- Will Shipton and David Spragg).

Game 2: The boys were in for a tough and hard fought game against Charlton. They played very well with some fantastic running, passing, tackling and team work. However, another late goal from Charlton saw the final score 1-0 to them.

Game 3: With dark clouds looming overhead the boys battled heavy rain and a determined Wyong side to win 3-0 (Goals- Own, Jesse Drennan and Ben Dufficy).

At the end of the day it was confirmed that Green Point finished just 1 point behind second place, therefore missing out on the finals next term. Congratulations to all the boys for displaying wonderful sportsmanship, skill and teamwork throughout the day. I am very proud of your efforts. Mr McSwan

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Last Wednesday, on a wet and windy day, our Netball and Soccer teams travelled up to Croudace Bay for the Annual Metro Cup Competition. The weather held off for half the day and then the rain came, causing both the netball and soccer to be stopped. Here is how the day panned out...

Senior Boys SoccerGame 1: Belmont

This was our first match of the day and the boys dominated. They had many scoring shots at goal due to some brilliant ball work and precision passing. Belmont scored first with a lovely goal from a cross and Green Point, not to fall behind on the scoreboard, pressured their goal until a corner was secured. Logan Jones slotted the ball in perfectly behind the goal keeper, scoring an amazing goal from the corner. The scores stayed at 1-1 for the remainder of the game.

Game 2: Charlton

Green Point charged to a 2-0 lead and by half time, they looked in control of the game. Unfortunately, Charlton couldn't be ruled as they stormed back and with 4 mins left to play, had levelled the scores at 2-2. When individual brilliance was needed, it came in the form of Levi Glen who used both skill and speed from the kick off to swerve his way to the goal, shoot and from the rebound, Logan Jones slotted the goal in, winning the game with a minute to spare. What a finish!

Game 3: The Coast

With a win needed, our boys started off strong, passing the ball confidently around the field. Unfortunately, when the situation presented itself, The Coast took it's chance and scored off a cross, putting the score at 1-0 in their favour. Our boys rallied strongly and within 5 mins, scored an equalizer after some lovely ball work between the Mids and Forwards. The rain proved to be our downfall as after only 10 mins game time, the game was called off.

With the scores tied at 1-1, a big discussion between the officials and coaches occurred on who the top placed teams were that would progress through to the Finals in Sydney in August. After much thought, it was decided that after the games that had been finished, both Belmont and Green Point were placed equally in second spot behind Wyong. Therefore, to determine who came outright 2nd, Belmont and Green Point will play a game next week. We wish both teams all the best!

CIS Cross CountryTo sum up our CIS Cross Country runners in one word, they are simply “AMAZING”!

Last week at the CIS Cross Country Championships, eight of our top runners represented CSSA and they were awesome. As you can see, these results are fantastic and after months of training, I would like to thank all of these runners for their efforts.

NOTE: Isabella and Liam only just missed out on making it to PSSA. The top six go through so they were so close!

Finally, a huge congratulations to Isabella Jones for backing up her performance at CIS with a win in the 12Yrs Girls at the Bay To Bay Fun Run on the weekend. Josh Barnes also finished a sensational 5th in the 12Yrs Boys. Top stuff!

8/9Yrs Girls

Bianca Fourie 37th

Eliana Bootes 56th

8/9Yrs Boys

Peter Read 73rd

12Yrs Girls

Isabella Jones 8th

12Yrs Boys

Liam Ferguson 10th

Josh Barnes 46th

Jacob Villablanca 69th

Daniel Drennan 70th

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Netball Metro Cup 2013Our Junior and Senior Netball teams have trained hard over the past few months in preparation for this Carnival. Many of our Junior girls are new to Netball with this being their first season of playing. Both teams were undefeated on the day and now progress through to the State CSSA Carnival in Penrith. Competition here will be fierce. Best of luck Girls.

It was delightful to watch both teams encourage and support each other on the day. A special moment was when the Seniors ‘cheered’ for their Junior members in what can only can be described as a ‘Netball NSW’ way ! Well done Girls.

Many thanks to our Captains: Emma and Hannah F, who led the girls well, our Parents who supported us, Umpires Olivia and Claire, and Super Coach Elizabeth. What a great team and finally the girls themselves who represented GPCC beautifully.

Juniors: Jarrah Peet, Emma Cooper, Brooke Hewitt, Laurel Sharpe, Emily Apps, Eliana Bootes, Allyson Kell, Charlize Lloyd-Phillips, Lucy Loneragan.

Seniors: Hannah Ferguson, Maddie Tisch-Lienert, Tia Poll, Hannah Read, Abbie Harkness, Paris Bax, Indi Peet, Natalie Williams, Bree Reynolds.

Junior Results Senior ResultsGPCC vs Charlton 17-6 GPCC vs Charlton 15-6GPCC vs Belmont 13-9 GPCC vs Belmont 35-1GPCC vs Wyong 21-1 GPCC vs The Coast 35-0

Corinna Reynolds

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JS Central Coast All Schools FinalsYear 10 Play "Comedy of Errors" (Until Sat 29 June)�� Thursday, 27 June


Reminders

Woolworths Earn And LearnThank you to all the families who have contributed to the Woolworths Earn and Learn program by collecting stickers. It is now time to make sure that you have sent all the stickers to school so we can count the number collected. We need to post our completed sheets by 26 July so please send in any stickers you may have lying around at home to Mrs Davis.

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Green Point Baptist Church News

RemindersWe have a playgroup that runs each Wednesday morning during school term.

Everyone is welcome to come along with your little ones after school drop off, and enjoy play, craft, morning tea and songs.

9am to 11am in the Worship Centre (next to the carpark).

For more info go to www.gpbc.net.au and follow the links.

Reminders

Visitors and VolunteersA reminder to all our volunteers and those visiting the College for any purpose that you MUST first sign in at the College Office when entering College premises.

PrayerEvery week a few parents meet to lift up the College before God in prayer. If God puts it on your heart to pray for the College, we meet in the Staff Common Room at the new time of 2.00 pm until 3.15 pm on Tuesdays. Contact Ann McLellan on 0400 349 429.

School BankingTHERE’S STILL TIME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $5,000 FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAY!

There are still two weeks left for you to be part of this amazing competition. All you need to do is bank at least three times during Term 2 here at school and you will automatically be entered into the draw.

First prize: $5,000 family holiday to anywhere in Australia with $500 spending money and $5,000 cash for your school.

25 Runner Up prizes are also up for grabs. These kid’s adventure packs valued at over $700 include a Wii U, Razor eSpark electric scooter, walkie talkies, night vision goggles and an underwater digital camera.

More details are available at:

www.commbank.com.au/adventureisland

BANKING DAY AT GPCC IS EVERY FRIDAY.

Things to know before you Can: NSW Permit No. LTPS/13/1306. VIC Permit No. 13/476. ACT Permit No. TP13/645. SA Permit No. T13/307. Competition opens 15/04/13 and closes 5/07/13. First entry drawn on 23/07/13 from all entries received will win, and details will be published in the Public Notices section of The Australian on 2/08/13. The Promoter is Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124, Level 13, Darling Park Tower 1, 201 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000. Full terms and conditions at:www.commbank.com.au/adventureisland

Relationship Series: It’s parenting week and we will be looking at Ephesians 6:1-4. Sunday 9:30 am in the Worship Centre. All are welcome.

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Green Point Trader

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 ShopOperating TimesMonday - Friday during the School Term: 8.30 am - 11.00 amAfternoons 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 [email protected]

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: [email protected] | Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm

The Messenger

Found in Office: Drop earring with two blue beads. Please see Justine.

For Sale: CARVIN USA PA , 400W, 6 Channel, 2 Bins, 1 Head, good condition. Offers over $200. Phone 0402 048 797.

For Sale: Senior Blazer size 18, Brand new, worn once for school photo. $120. Phone Jenny 0428 497 160.

For Sale: S2001 Holden Astra CD Hatchback, 12 months rego, 1 owner, Full service history with log book, 5 speed manual, 17" alloy wheels, HSV rear wing, Colour coded skirts, Tinted windows, Air con, Power windows & mirrors, Cruise control, $4800 ono. Contact Andrew Davey 0413 593 064.

WANTED: Any donations of small boxes, tubes etc (not toilet rolls due to hygiene) for Year 1. Also, we would welcome any Lego that may be sitting in a box at home and not being used. If you can help please drop items at College Reception for delivery to Year 1 classroom teachers.

Green Point Trader: If you would like to place an advertisement in the Green Point Trader please email details to Marie Hay at [email protected].

Canteen

Week 9 Term 224.06.2013

Help Needed

25.06.2013

Debbie Harlow

26.06.2013

Louise Manson

27.06.2013

Joanne Gay

28.06.2013

Nicole Rouse, Jane Walker, Jane Leivesley, Darlene Laybutt.

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 [email protected] or 0432 490 975.

22 June 2013

OIC and Food Pickup: TBAKitchen Manager: William ArnotHelpers: David and Natalie Smith, Debby, Vanessa and Elaina Andersson, Suzie Morris + 1

29 June 2013

OIC: Penny WilliamsFood Pickup: Arthur PickersgillHelpers: Bonnie Gardiner, Dani Bath, Sheridan Costa, Sonia Dawes, Steve Moody

6 July 2013

Coast Shelter run the first Saturday night of the month.

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