PRIMARY NEWS PRIMARY NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM MR CHRIS DROWLEY
The weather has certainly started to cool down, and this is timely with the change now to the full winter uniform Thank you for your efforts in ensuring your child comes dressed in the correct uniform If you have any questions about this, do not hesitate to ask me or your child's teacher for further clarification.
Thank you for your ongoing support with our updated drop-off procedures. As a reminder, the gates open at 8:15am The car park tends to be busiest around 8:40am, so we encourage families to make use of the 8:15–8:40am window of time for drop-offs. Leaving home just a few minutes earlier can make a noticeable difference in avoiding congestion
and helping students arrive at school on time and ready for the day Primary School students who arrive late must be accompanied to the office by their parent or carer to be signed in. Remember too, that all students must be picked up by 3:30pm and no later than this We appreciate the efforts you consistently make to get your children to school and picked up on time.
I thank God for our community and the people in it. I have been reflecting on how powerful encouragement is for us all
Hebrews 10:24–25 says: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
Be encouraged, but also remember to encourage those around you, especially your children.
God bless you and your family,
Chris Drowley Director of Primary School Learning
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAPEL
Friday 9th May 2025 2:15pm – 2:50pm
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WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Monday 5th May 2025
8:40am – 8:55am
Parents are welcome to join our Whole School Assembly every fortnight (Week A) by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84972693762
CHANGE TO WINTER UNIFORM
Term 2
As of Monday 5th May 2025, all students are required to wear their full Winter uniform.
CROSS-COUNTRY
TRAINING IN TERM 2
Primary School aged siblings who are not participating in the Cross Country Training cannot be left at school without parent/carer supervision before 8:15am and must be picked up by 3:30pm.
Siblings who are onsite before 8:15am or after 3:30pm without a parent/carer MUST be enrolled in Camp Australia’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
MOTHER S DAY STALL
Friday 9th May 2025
The Mother's Day stall will be held on Friday 9th May 2025 Students will visit the Mum, Grand-mum or Carer-mum.
Please refer to the link below to complete the volunteers’ induction registration and modules: https://linksafe.com.au/ncc-volunteer/ stall with their class and have the opportunity to buy a gift for their
Gift prices will range from $1 to $10 (cash only).
If you would like to volunteer during the Mother's Day stall please call the College on 9467 2499 or email ncc@ncc vic edu au The Reception staff will pass on your details to Parents & Friends
All parent volunteers need to have a Working with Children Check and complete the online Volunteer Induction and Parent Helper Training.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION IN SEQTA ENGAGE
Parent Notified Absences is available within the SEQTA Engage App, meaning you can notify the College of the absence of your child(ren) through the App by selecting ABSENCES from the Menu in SEQTA Engage
Here are screenshots to help you locate this option, should you need it:
HOME READING PROGRAM
At Northside Christian College, our Home Reading Program is designed to support students in becoming confident, fluent readers It aims to foster a love of reading, build fluency, broaden general knowledge through exposure to a variety of texts, and strengthen the partnership between home and school.
Home reading texts are levelled and assigned based on complexity, so students at all stages from beginning readers to fluent ones can access and enjoy them To build confidence and promote success, students are given books that are below their instructional reading level This level is determined by the classroom teacher using a range of assessments. Reading easier texts at home allows students to practise independently, develop fluency, and experience the joy of reading without added pressure.
If your child says their home reading book feels “too easy,” consider the following questions:
Are they reading without needing to stop and decode many words? Are they reading smoothly, with expression?
Can they retell the main events or key points of the text?
Are they able to answer questions about the text, both literal and inferential?
If you answered ‘Yes!’ to all of the above, you might like to speak with your child’s classroom teacher about trialling more challenging home reading texts to ensure they stay engaged and continue to grow as a reader
Thank you for partnering with the College as we support students in developing independence and confidence, so they may discover their calling in God’s Kingdom
John Longley Primary Curriculum Coordinator and
Year 6 Classroom
Teacher
YEARS 3 – 6 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Thursday 15th May 2025
Attendance at the Athletics Carnival is compulsory Any students unable to attend for medical reasons will require a medical certificate. In the interest of child safety, we are transporting all students to and from this event strictly by bus.
Students are to be at the College by 8:00am, the bus will leave at 8:15am sharp
Students will return to the College at 2:20pm and will be dismissed at 3:05pm, as per normal.
Please note that siblings will not be able to enter the College grounds until the gates open at 8:15am and are to be supervised by parents/carers until then.
Primary siblings can access Camp Australia for before school care if needed (bookings can be made at www campaustralia com au)
Years 3 and 4:
Students are to be at the College by 8:40am, the bus will leave at 8:50am sharp.
Students will return to the College by 3:05pm for dismissal
Parent Volunteers
Parent Volunteers are needed for this event.
All parent volunteers need to have a Working with Children Check and complete the online Volunteer Induction and Parent Helper Training. Please refer to the link below to complete the volunteers’ induction registration and modules: https://linksafe com au/ncc-volunteer/
If you have completed your online Volunteer Induction requirements and are available to help on the day, please email Anna Venegas: avenegas@ncc.vic.edu.au.
EARLY DROP OFF – LATE PICK UP
Please be reminded of Ms Jacqui Munro’s communication stating that students cannot be dropped off at school before 8:15am and must be picked up by 3:30pm
Outside of these hours, staff are not on supervision duty.
If supervision is required outside of these hours, you can register your Primary School age child with Camp Australia who provide extended care for students before and after school, as well as during school holidays This can be accessed on a casual basis as needed, or more regularly, depending on your circumstances.
The College gates will now be closed from 8:40am until 2:45pm. The College gates will no longer be open during the day.
Parents/carers must not wait onsite before 2:45pm All gates will automatically close at 3:30pm. Parents/carers are required to use the intercom at Gate number 1 to contact reception or Camp Australia outside of these times.
LATE ARRIVALS
Home Group commences promptly at 8:40am each morning. Students will be recorded as late for school if they arrive at their Home Group after the 8:40am bell has rung. Students that arrive after 8:40am must go to the College Reception to be marked as late and to receive a late pass
Please note the following requirements for families that arrive after the College gates have closed in the morning:
Primary School students must be walked to the College Reception by their parent/carer to collect their late pass. Parents/carers must park their cars in the car park, not in the drop-off zones.
Secondary School students must go to the College Reception to collect their late pass
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
1. All students who complete the challenge will be rewarded with a casual clothes day.
2. Primary School students who complete the challenge will go into a draw to win a QBD gift card Multiple names will be drawn
3 The House with the most students who have signed up and completed the challenge will be awarded house points to go to their end-of-year total
We will accept late permission forms if you would still like your child to participate in the challenge.
*Please note, Prep students will be supported with the Challenge at school.
If you require another permission form, please contact the Library via SEQTA
Northside has read 4,658 books so far!
2027 YEAR 7 APPLICATIONS
Applications are now open for 2027 Year 7. Families seeking to enrol a sibling of a student currently enrolled at Northside are encouraged to submit their enrolment application for 2027 Year 7 by Monday 30th June 2025.
Apply online at https://enrol ncc vic edu au/enrolmentapplication/start.
Please contact Joanna from the Enrolments Team if you have any questions: enrol@ncc.vic.edu.au
WEEK 3A
Monday 5th - Friday 9th May
Monday 5th May
Whole School Assembly via Zoom
CSEN Primary Soccer Championship
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Wednesday 7th May
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Friday 9th May
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Parents and Friends Mother’s Day Stall
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary School Chapel - Year 6CV presenting
All students must wear their full winter uniform starting today U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E R M 2
WEEK 4B
Monday 12th - Friday 16th May
National Careers Week
Monday 12th May
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Wednesday 14th May
National Receptionist Day
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Thursday 15th May
Years 3 6 Athletics Carnival
Friday 16th May
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WEEK 5A
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd May
Monday 19th May
Whole School Assembly via Zoom
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Wednesday 21st May
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Friday 23rd May
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary School Chapel - Year 5CS presenting
WEEK 6B
Monday 26th - Friday 30th May
Monday 26th May
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Wednesday 28th May
Friday 30th May
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
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Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E R M 2
P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E R M 2
WEEK 7A
Monday 2nd - Friday 6th June
Monday 2nd June
Whole School Assembly via Zoom
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Wednesday 4th June
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Friday 6th June
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary School Chapel - Prep CP presenting
WEEK 8B
Monday 9th - Friday 13th May
Monday 9th June
Student Free Day: King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10th June
Student Free Day
Wednesday 11th June – Friday 13th June
Year 4 Camp
Wednesday 11th June
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Friday 13th June
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
WEEK 9A
Monday 16th - Friday 20th June
Monday 16th June
Whole School Assembly via Zoom
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Wednesday 18th June
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Thursday 19th June
Years 3 - 4 Hooptime
Friday 20th June
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary School Chapel - Prep ON presenting
WEEK 10B
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June
Monday 23rd June
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
Thursday 26th June
CSEN Cross Country Championship
Friday 27th June
Prep Excursion
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary Chapel - Year 4SH presenting
WEEK
11A
Monday 30th June - Wednesday 2nd July U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E R M 2
Monday 30th June
Whole School Assembly via Zoom
Wednesday 2nd July
Years 5 – 6 Growing Up Day
Last day of Term 2
Oliver, Prep
Neighbourly Awards
For responding to difficult situations with patience, calm and maturity. It is so lovely to see the way your beautiful character is developing.
Eric, Prep
For your hard work and perseverance with blending CVC words and recognising split digraphs.
Naomi, Prep
For working hard on forming your letters correctly and writing them neatly. Keep up the good work, Naomi.
Jaylen, Year 1
For continuing to persevere when tasks are challenging and trying his best to solve problems.
Jonathan, Year 1
For showing kindness to your peers and helping a friend when they were facing a challenge.
Hana, Year 2
For consistently demonstrating kindness, helping others with a generous spirit, and using beautiful manners every day. Your respectful and caring attitude makes our classroom a happier place!
Anthea, Year 2
For showing quiet confidence and integrity in everything you do, Anthea. You approach each task thoughtfully, ask questions to deepen your understanding, and participate with focus and care. Keep up your wonderful attitude!
Hyevin, Year 3
For demonstrating great community spirit this week, by showing gentle guidance to fellow students in need of assistance.Thank you for being a role model of how we can all encourage and support our classroom community members.
Elijah, Year 3
For your kindness to our class and the love, patience and humility you show to everyone around you. We value all that you do! Well done Elijah!
Joanna, Year 4
For demonstrating great community spirit this week, by helping fellow students in need of assistance during Math.Thank you for being a role model for how we can support our classroom family.
Mia, Year 4
Mia, your honesty, kindness, and dedication shine in everything you do. You show true integrity by always doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest path. You set a wonderful example for your classmates. Keep being amazing, Mia!
Kevin, Year 5
Kevin, you have incredible love for your peers and have shown kindness in our Year 5 classroom. Your gentle and caring nature is a gift from God. Continue to work hard be the best version of yourself. Never be shy to stand up for others. Well done!
Rachel, Year 5
For being a quiet achiever in our class. You always strive to improve without boasting about your accomplishments. You remain humble, emphasising collaboration and teamwork over personal recognition. Well done, Rachel!
Samuel, Year 6
You have worked diligently during our lessons this week applying yourself, asking questions, and giving good answers when called upon. This has helped contribute to a connected classroom with healthy, thriving connections. Well done, we love seeing the gold in you shine.
Teresa, Year 6
The way you serve the community through physical things like helping your friends and teachers, or making good choices about learning, sets a good standard for others to follow. You exemplify our College value of Service. Thank you Teresa!
Be encouraged by Colossians 3:23-24.
Extra Curricular Activities at ARTS & DESIGN
Northside Christian College
Dive into a world of creativity with our 8week Arts and Design program, where every child’s imagination can flourish! In this dynamic and supportive environment, kids will explore a variety of art forms, from drawing and painting to crafts and beyond With hands-on activities and exciting guided projects, they'll develop their artistic skills, experiment with different techniques, and bring their unique ideas to life Our enthusiastic instructors are dedicated to nurturing a love for art, encouraging selfexpression, and boosting confidence. It’s a fun-filled journey of creativity and discovery!
Triple P Fear Less Group
A FREE online parenting group for primary carers of children experiencing anxiety residing in the Cities of Yarra, Darebin, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Banyule
The Fear Less Group runs over 6 x 1 5-hour sessions Attendance to all sessions is required
Dates:
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12th May 2025
19th May 2025
26th May 2025
2nd June 2025
16th June 2025
23rd June 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 10:00am- 11:30am
Fear-Less Triple P supports parents to learn new strategies for managing their child’s anxiety. This group is for parents that are concerned about their child’s anxiety that would like to learn strategies they can put in place to support the wellbeing of their child and the family Content is suited to parents or caregivers of children aged from 6 to 12 years.
The topics covered in this program include:
• Understanding how anxiety works,
• Becoming the best possible model of anxiety management for their children,
• Becoming effective emotion coaches,
• Understanding and teaching the value of flexible thinking,
• Managing their children’s anxiety effectively, and
• Using constructive coping
How to Enquire: Contact the Triple P Team with you r full name and best contact number by:
• • Emailing us at triplep@berrystreet.org.au, or Calling or sending a message to Georgia on 0499 301 006.
We ask that enquiries are made no later than 5pm on 28th of April 2025 Due to limited spaces, we encourage carers to reach out ASAP to avoid disappointment as spaces may fill before this date.
Your OSHC by Camp Australia provides enriching experiences for children during term – before school, after school and on pupil free days. At Your OSHC we give children a supportive space to continue their development, build confidence and socialise with their friends
Once registered, you'll be able to easily make and manage your bookings online via our Parent Portal.
Please feel free to visit the program with your children to meet the team and see what happens in our great program each school day
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