Welcome
Key Staff
Contacting Us
Bell Times
Term Dates
Preparing Your Child for School
Core Purpose and Mission Goals
Learning in Primary
Learning Conversations
Attendance
Wellbeing
Rewards and Discipline
Health
Canteen
Staying Connected
Stationery Requirements
Uniform
Camp Australia
Traffic Management Plan
Carpark Procedure College Map
At GPCC we recognise that these formative years provide students with the vital opportunity to build confidence and skills as a learner. Students will commence their journey in understanding themselves, how they learn and the learning process. Deep understanding is achieved through quality teaching, the establishment of meaningful relationships, exposure to a broad curriculum and a rich array of co-curricular activities.
We know that there is an inextricable link between maximising a student’s progress and the pursuit of a holistic education, and
we are passionate about making learning a journey that is intrinsically rewarding. In creating this culture, students are more likely to thrive as a natural response to their interests and passions. We also strive to develop sophisticated learners who are able to think critically and creatively applying their knowledge meaningfully in a variety of contexts.
With well-qualified teachers creatively delivering lessons, through a biblical worldview lens we are building firm foundations in establishing lifelong learners.
Head of Primary
Mrs Amanda Rutlidge
Assistant Head of Primary
Mr James Cantor
Principal
Mr Joel van Bentum
Personal Assistant to Head of Primary
Mrs Brooke Milsom
Deputy Principal
Mrs Jane McCarthy
College Reception
Cornel de Clerk
Wellbeing Coordinator
Mrs Jenny de Lore
Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Mrs Kylie Bourke
K-6 Sports Coordinator
Business Manager
College Reception
Director of Enrichment
Student Reception and Sick Bay
Director
Student Reception
College Office
Absentee Line
Office Hours
4363 1266
4367 9950
office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
8:30am to 4:00pm
If your child is arriving at school after 8:45am, they will need to go to Student Reception to obtain a late note prior to going to the classroom.
If you need to pick up your child early, please send along a note outlining a reason and time of departure. The class teacher will send your child to the office for pick up, where you can sign them out. Students are to be collected from the office only.
The school has a legal responsibility to keep records of attendance for all students. Any absence from school, including illness, needs to be explained to the College. Please notify the College of your child’s absence (including date and reason for absence) using any of the following methods:
Prior to the day of absence:
GPCC App – ‘Absences’ icon (preferable)
A note to the office
Email Absentees@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Phone the College’s Absentee Line
Before 9:30am on the day of absence:
A note to the Office
Email Absentees@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Phone the College’s Absentee Line
Start of School Day
Recess
Lunch
End of School Day 8:45am 11:00am to 11:30am 1:00pm to 1:45pm 3:15pm
RESPECT
Respect God
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all of your soul and with all of your mind.”
Matthew 22:34
Respect Others (Adults and Students)
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good.” Titus 3:1
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11,
Respect Yourself
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?”
Respect Property
“The earth is the Lord’s and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it.” Psalm 24:1
Respect Rules
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Romans 13:1
LEARN
Be Ready
Be in the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment and with a positive learning attitude. “Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12
Be Responsible
Teachers and parents can only encourage you to learn, the learning and effort must come from you! “Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.” Galatians 6:5
EXCEL
Do your very best!
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”. Colossians 3:23
CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of GPCC is to equip students for a life of redemptive action through a holistic education grounded in a Biblical perspective.
OUR MISSION GOALS
Students: The formation of students who display the attributes of the GPCC Learner/Graduate profile (see below)
Staff: The development of quality staff who serve our students well.
Parents: The support of families as the cornerstone of a flourishing society.
GPCC GRADUATE/LEARNER PROFILE
The six Key Learning Areas (KLAs) set out by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and adopted by Green Point Christian College with a Christian perspective are taught in all Primary grades at GPCC.
Our teachers have developed high quality programs that focus on the cognitive engagement of students. Explicit teaching outlines clear directions and goals in each lesson. Lessons are presented in a manner that develops creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, using a growth mindset.
Our teachers construct lessons around skill development in areas such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, reflection collaborative learning and hands on guided investigations. Students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding at regular intervals and provided with an outline of clear success criteria, so that learning intentions are known.
Biblical Studies
English Mathematics
Science and Technology
HSIE (Human Society and its Environment) - History and Geography
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, Physical Education)
Creative Arts – Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Dance
Providing opportunity for children to try as many different activities as possible is an important aspect of a Primary School education. The students have an array of choices, including:
Chess
Choir
Band Run Club
Yarn Club
Garden Club
Maths Club
Worship Leading
Various Sport Representative Teams
Public Speaking/Debating
Coding and Robotics
Primary Student Service Team
Music Tutor Program
Library lunchtime activities and Maker Space
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Can you teach me something you learnt today?
What is something that you wondered about today?
When did you overcome a challenge today?
What new questions do you have after your learning today?
Explain something that changed the way you think today
What is something you did today that we could celebrate?
When did you serve another person today?
How did you display kindness today?
How might you use something you learnt today?
Going to school every day is important. What your child learns each day builds on what they learnt the day before. If your child misses school, their learning routine is broken, so they can lose confidence and miss out on building their friendships. You have a legal responsibility to send your children to school every school day. If your child misses school due to illness, religious reasons, or family circumstances, please notify the college office.
If your child arrives at school late or needs to leave early, you will need to go to the office to sign your child in or out. If you’re having difficulty getting your child to school every day and on time, talk to the classroom teacher or Head of Primary, Mrs Amanda Rutlidge.
Each class has their own reward systems recognising effort in both academic and behavioural areas. This includes certificates, stickers and class rewards. Encouragement Awards called ‘Green Points’ are given by teachers to students for a wide variety of positive actions or achievements.
As well as this, each teacher nominates a student to receive a “Student of the Week” award, to be acknowledged at Assembly/Chapel and presented with a certificate.
Disciplinary matters are generally handled by the classroom teacher. Discipline in the Primary School should be an extension of the discipline that takes place in the home. When disciplining children, we try to find the appropriate balance between demonstrating grace and helping the students recognise there are consequences for their actions.
Our Behaviour Management Policy can be found on the College Website (www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au).
If your child gets sick or injured at school, the school will contact you. If your child is ill, they will go to an area where they can lie down and be monitored. You will be called to come and collect your child if they are too sick to go back into the classroom. For this reason, it is important to keep your contact details up to date with the school, you can do this by going to your Parent Lounge and updating all relevant details, including an alternative contact – such as a relative or neighbour, the school can call should you be unavailable.
From time to time your child may get sick. If they display any of the following symptoms, they should stay at home and see a doctor
A fever of 38 degrees or above
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Cough or respiratory symptoms
Cold and flu symptoms
Rashes of an unknown origin
We promote sun-smart behaviour by encouraging students and staff to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. School staff encourage students to play in the natural and built shade environments. Our College has a ‘no hat, no play’ policy so your child will need their hat to play with their friends at recess and lunch. You can protect your child from the damaging effects of UV radiation by applying sunscreen each morning before they leave for school.
It is important for you to inform the Principal and the school if your child has asthma or allergies, not just those diagnosed as severe or food allergies. Parents can upload this information into their Parent Lounge and update as needed.
Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction and sudden allergic to allergens such as nuts or shellfish, or insect bites. If your child is diagnosed with asthma or at risk of an anaphylactic reaction, you must provide the College with information with information from your child’s doctor, including an Action Plan for Anaphylaxis in accordance with the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA).
The College will develop an individual health care plan to describe your child’s needs and how the College plans to meet these needs during the school day, on excursions and in other school activities such as sport.
Open every day from 8:30am to 2:00pm.
The Munchery have partnered with Munch Monitor (www.munchmonitor.com) to provide an online ordering and payment system. Parents access this system via the Munch Monitor website (munchmonitor.com).
Advance Orders - can be placed online at any time Same day Orders - must be ordered by 8:30am that morning
FOR A NEW ACCOUNT
School ID: greenpoint School Password: munch2251
The canteen menu and more information on The Munchery is on the College Website at www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Communication plays an important role in helping parents feel connected to our College community and to know what’s going on in your child’s school environment. One of our goals is to partner with families as we equip students for life. With this in mind, we aim to communicate with you regularly, in a variety of helpful and informative ways.
Below is an explanation of how we use our key methods of communication, so you are aware of how and when the College will communicate to you.
Our College Website is a great resource for both existing and new parents to the GPCC community. It contains helpful, up to date information and is often where we link parents to from other sources for further details.
You can use the College Website to find out more about who we are, access education and learning resources, better understand our College community, read our latest Newsletter, learn more regarding enrolment and new parent Information, and view current employment opportunities. GPCC Website: https://www.gpcc.nsw.edu.au/
Our GPCC Phone App is a key channel of communication to our parent community Via the App, you will receive notifications for important information and reminders regarding the following items:
Whole School updates and changes
Whole School events and fundraisers
Whole Primary/Secondary events and fundraisers
Emergency information
Student specific notifications (e.g. Pastoral Care entries)
Newsletter (The Messenger)
Schoolbox
Bus delays
We highly recommend all parents and carers download the free GPCC Phone App to ensure you can stay up to date with relevant information regarding your child.
Our Newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with the life of the College. Sent out weekly on Friday afternoons for the week ahead, we provide you with the following information:
A snapshot of the great things happening around the College
An article from the Principal and Heads of School
Details about what’s coming up in the week ahead (including Primary, Secondary, Library, Sport, and Community announcements)
Keep an eye out for Newsletter releases on the GPCC App (sent out every Friday afternoon of school terms).
Emails are generally sent out by Class Teachers and are very specific to that class. Please check your email inbox regularly for emails from teachers so that you don’t miss any important information relating to your child.
If the College needs to contact a group of parents urgently, we may send an SMS to the mobile phone number(s) listed in our records. This is usually only used if there is no other effective way to contact you quickly. For example, if a bus is returning more than 30 minutes early or late from an excursion, an email or Parent Lounge notification may not be as effective. In this instance, the College would send an SMS message direct to your phone.
A private Facebook group is created for each Primary grade, so that parents can easily connect and communicate with each other throughout the year. You will be sent the link to the relevant Facebook group upon enrolment.
The Grade Facebook groups are primarily for the parent community, however GPCC will occasionally post in these spaces regarding event reminders or upcoming volunteer opportunities. Note that some parent grades have also set up WhatsApp groups, but the College is unable to monitor all these groups or use them effectively to communicate important information.
We use our public social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to celebrate high-level College achievements, notify parents of fundraising outcomes, and share about the wonderful things happening across different year groups.
We love sharing our College highlights with you, so we encourage you to follow us on our social media pages. However, we realise that not everyone wants to be on social media, so this method of connecting with the College is optional and you will not miss any important information about upcoming events by not being on our social media channels.
GPCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenPointChristianCollege/ GPCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenpointchristiancollege/ GPCC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/green-point-christian-college
Parent helpers need to sign in at the College office each time they come to help at school. All Volunteers working directly with children need to obtain a ‘Volunteers Working with Children Check’ which is free.
The steps involved are:
1. Apply Online at https://www.ocg.nsw gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-childrencheck
2. Receive an Application Number (starting with APP).
3. Go to Service NSW to show identification. There is no fee for volunteers.
4. A receipt will be issued - but this is not the WWC number.
5. A WWC will be issued within a few weeks but may be earlier
To run the clearance check, please provide your Surname, Date of Birth and WWC number to office@gpcc.nsw.edu.au.
If a situation arises which needs to be addressed, it is appropriate to speak directly to the class teacher. You can do this via email or over the phone. If the situation is still not resolved, the next step is to speak to the Wellbeing Coordinator, Assistant Head of Primary and if appropriate, the Head of Primary. Parents and teachers are encouraged to use email to communicate. Due to the large number of emails received, teachers have a 2-day turn around policy. If it is urgent, please call the Office and leave a message to be passed on. Parents are also welcome to meet with teachers in a scheduled meeting at a mutually convenient time.
All our Kindergarten students are assigned to a Year 6 Buddy. Year 6 Buddies provide an older role model whilst at school, assisting in the orientation and transition to school. Throughout students first year at school, Buddies will meet together for reading, games and chapel.
As per our Enrolment Conditions you accept that if you wish to withdraw the student thereby ending the student’s enrolment, you must give 10 weeks’ term time notice in writing to the Registrar. If this notice is not given, payment of 10 weeks’ fees + GST for each student enrolment being withdrawn will be applicable. This amount is a genuine pre-estimate by the College of the loss that it would suffer because we have not given the required notice.
Most of your child’s resources are provided by the College, e.g. exercise books, craft equipment, Mathematics equipment, Readers, etc. However, the following list on the next 2 pages include basic equipment items which will be required for the start of Term 1. It is important that children have the necessary stationery items to ensure they are well prepared for the commencement of the new school year
PLEASE NOTE:
All children in Years 4- 6 must have their own NIrV, Discoverer’s Bible for Early Readers, Large Print, Hardcover - which is available for purchase online via Christian suppliers.
All items must be labelled and children need a sturdy equipment case. Items will need to be replenished from home as they are used.
All children in Kindergarten to Year 6 must have a set of Headphones or Ear buds to fit an iPad. These are to be labelled in a soft bag. We recommend buying “volume limited” headphones which are available in a number of brands and stores.
Correct school uniform must be worn to and from school and whilst at school, Uniform helps us to belong. All items of uniform are to be purchased through the Uniform Shop, located next to the canteen.
Between September and May all students must wear a school hat, whenever they are outside the classroom. All items of clothing, including hats and bags, must be labelled clearly with your child’s
Green Point Christian College encourages all students to wear its uniform with pride. The College uniform fosters an undertaking to the ethos and values of the College as it demonstrates a commitment to our community. Students wearing the College uniform reflect respect for the College, the staff and themselves.
The responsibility of wearing the uniform properly does not end at the College gates and it is important that the Green Point Christian College uniform is worn correctly when representing the College on excursions and when traveling to and from school.
Hems on all girls’ uniforms should be modest and no shorter than touching the top of the knee-cap.
All items of uniform should be clean, neat and have names labelled clearly.
Boys’ formal shirts are to be worn tucked in.
In Primary School there is no requirement to wear a hat to and from school, but a hat (bucket hat or sports cap) must be worn while at school in the playground. The College has a “no hat,
BOYS - SUMMER
Shirt
Shorts
Jacket
Jumper
Hat
Socks
Shoes
Hair
Bag
Red and grey checked short-sleeved shirt with logo on pocket
Grey shorts with button and fly or (K-2) elastic back pull-on shorts – NOT corduroy or designer label
Black soft-shell jacket and/or
Red cotton blend jumper with embroidered logo
GPCC hat: Choice of bucket hat or sports cap
Short grey socks with red and white stripes
Black low-profile polishable leather shoes, fully enclosed and protecting the foot. Hair that is longer than the shirt collar must be tied back. Hair must be of a neat and tidy appearance and should not draw attention to themselves in colour, cut or style
Black College bag with logo
BOYS - WINTER ALTERNATIVES
All items for the Primary Boys winter uniform remain the same with the alternative of wearing grey long pants when the weather is cold.
BOYS - SPORT
Shorts
Shirt
Socks
Hat
Shoes
Track Pants
Jacket
Unisex black shorts with red logo
Red and white polo shirt with school logo
Plain white sport socks – no stripes or logos
GPCC hat: Choice of sports cap or bucket hat
An appropriate lace up sports shoe which provides supported protection for the feet. This does not include canvas shoes, flat sole shoes, skate shoes or basketball boots. Shoes should be predominantly black or white
Black performance fleece track pants with red logo
Black and red unisex sports jacket (phasing out 2026)
Black soft-shell jacket
Boys are not to wear any jewellery except a watch (no earrings are to be worn).
Students wearing a smart watch must have the interactivity disabled or locked during school hours. Students found using their smart watch for matters other than telling the time will have it confiscated.
GIRLS - SUMMER
Dress
Skort
Jacket
Jumper
Hat
Socks
Shoes
Hair
Bag
GIRLS - WINTER
Pinaofre
Skort
Blouse
Tab
Jacket
Jumper Hat
Socks
Shoes
Hair Bag
Grey checked dropped waist dress with white collar and red tab, or
white tailored short-sleeved shirt with red, black and white striped skort (no tab required).
Black soft-shell jacket and/or
Red cotton blend jumper with embroidered logo.
GPCC hat: College bucket hat or sports cap.
Short, plain white ankle socks to be worn above the ankle (not tennis socks worn below the ankle).
Black low-profile polishable leather shoes, fully enclosed and protecting the foot or black buckle up Mary Jane style leather school shoe.
Hair that is longer than the shirt collar must be tied back. Hair must be of a neat and tidy appearance and should not draw attention in colour, cut or style. Hair accessories should be simple such as hair elastics, bobby pins or ribbons and should be red, black or white in colour.
Black school bag with logo.
Red, black and white striped pinafore worn with white short or long sleeve tailored shirt and red tab, or white tailored short-sleeved shirt red, black and white striped skort
White long-sleeved blouse with Peter Pan collar
Red tab with buttonhole to be worn with pinafore only
Black soft-shell jacket and/or red cotton blend jumper with embroidered logo
GPCC hat: bucket hat or sports cap.
Short, plain white ankle socks to be worn above the ankle (not tennis socks worn below the ankle) or black opaque stockings (70+ Denier).
Black low-profile polishable leather shoes, fully enclosed and protecting the foot or black buckle up Mary Jane style leather school shoe.
Hair that is longer than the shirt collar must be tied back. Hair must be of a neat and tidy appearance and should not draw attention in colour, cut or style. Hair accessories should be simple such as hair elastics, bobby pins or ribbons and should be red, black or white in colour.
Black school bag with logo 29
Shorts
Replaced with
Shirt
Socks
Hat
Shoes
Track Pants
Jacket
Replaced with
Unisex black cotton back mesh shorts with red logo (phasing out 2026)
Girls fit stretch micro sport shorts K-12. Shorts should not be tight fitting, or shorter than mid-thigh in length
Red cotton-backed polo shirt with white panels and school logo
White plain sport socks – no stripes or logos
GPCC hat: Choice of sports cap or bucket hat
An appropriate lace up sports shoe which provides supported protection for the feet. This does not include canvas shoes, flat sole shoes, skate shoes or basketball boots. Shoes should be predominantly black or white.
Black fleece track pants
Black and red unisex sports jacket (phasing out 2026)
Black soft-shell jacket with logo
No jewellery to be worn except one pair of either plain gold or plain silver studs or sleepers in the ear lobe and a watch.
Students wearing a smart watch must have the interactivity disabled or locked during school hours. Students found using their smart watch for matters other than telling the time will have it confiscated.
Your OSHC gives children enriching before and after school and pupil free day experiences. Our dedicated approach provides a service that is tailored to Green Point Christian College, ensuring that the evolving requirements of your child, school and community are met.
The program at Green Point Christian College is unique and tailored to the educational ethos and values of your school and the individual needs of the children in the service. In every before and after-school session, your coordinator designs a featured activity to engage the children. Complementing the feature activity are experience zones that give children the freedom of choice and guide them to learn through play
VACATION PROGRAM
Each holidays, Camp Australia runs a vacation care program called “Rocketeers”. Every day offers a new activity or experience, ensuring children experience variety and loads of fun.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:45am
After School Care: 3:15pm – 6:00pm
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: 1300 105 343
Email and Enquiries: info@campaustralia.com.au
Bookings and Enrolment: www.campaustralia.com.au
This Traffic Management Plan has been produced with the paramount aim of the safety of children when they arrive or leave the College. Compliance with this Plan will also improve traffic flow in peak periods.
SPEED LIMIT is strictly 10kph and is a share pedestrian/vehicle area. Please take great care in the carpark to avoid injury or inciden
Use gate 1 for Kiss and Drop 1 (years 4-12) and P1 and gate 3 for Kiss and Drop 3 (K-2 and Yattalunga Valley Christian School) and P3
TRAFFIC WARDENS will be on duty during peak periods to supervise the movement of students and vehicles. Please follow their instructions
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS, monitored by Traffic Wardens, should be used in order to promote the safe separation of pedestrians and vehicles
Any PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN are to be supervised at all times, including holding hands whenever possible
Kiss and Drop zones are supervised
Display your surname in your windscreen
If your children are not ready for collection you will need to park and collect for P3, or flow back around for P1
As is the case on public roads, MOBILE PHONES should not be used whilst driving in the car park area
Please take care when OPENING CAR DOORS as that can injure pedestrians and/or cause damage to vehicles
Do not park in adjacent business
Gate 2 and P2 is only for the Little Coasties parents and those on Church Business
Students are to park in student designated carparks – P4
Students travelling on BUSES must use the covered walkway when walking to or from buses and must not use the car park
Observations or suggestions in relation to pedestrian safety and traffic flow are welcome and should be emailed to aritchie@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
The College has three entrances and four exits. The entrances and exits are numbered so that they correlate with the carpark numbers and the Kiss and Drop numbers. Eg. Gate 1 Entry relates to P1 and Kiss and Drop 1.
Collection of K-2 students, their siblings, and Yattalunga Valley Christian School students
Entry via Gate 3 from 3:15pm - Kiss and Drop 3 will be in operation
Please do not arrive before 3:15pm to queue for collection as this places congestion on Avoca Drive
Use Gate 4 Exit to the roundabout on Avoca Drive (only turn left to Kincumber) or you may loop around and use Gate 4 exit (to use the roundabout to Saratoga and Green Point)
Use Gate 3 and P4 to park and collect
Collection of all other students
Entry via Gate 1 from 3:15pm - Kiss and Drop 1 will be in operation
It would be helpful if you do not park in the Kiss and Drop zone before 3:15pm
If your student is not at Kiss and Drop 1 use P1 to park and collect. Or you may cycle back around and rejoin the queue for Kiss and Drop 1
Use Gate 1 Exit to Avoca Drive
Collection from Little Coasties Pre-School
Use Gate 2 Entry and P2 to park and collect
Siblings who are students at the College can be collected from 3:15pm at the bottom of the Admin stairs
Use Gate 2 Exit to Avoca Drive
KISS AND DROP RULES
Follow all instructions of staff.
Display your surname (provided by GPCC) on your dash – this allows us to quickly call your child/ren over to meet you
If your child/ren are not at the Kiss and Drop 3 point, you will need to park in P4 and collect them
Staff will have two-way radios and can locate your children if they are at the wrong Kiss and Drop zone or at the Bus Bay