PRIMARY NEWS PRIMARY NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM MR CHRIS DROWLEY
I was recently informed by concerned members of our community that some Northside students were displaying unsafe behaviours on Plenty Road around tram tracks. Students were observed crossing the tracks while trams approached and playing ball games while at the tram stop. We have been able to identify some of these students and address these issues with families. However, I encourage you, if your children walk home or catch public transport, it is important that you speak with them regularly about the importance of behaving safely near roads and tram tracks While wearing the Northside uniform, we would expect that students are representing our College well, even as they travel to and from school.
During this past week our students have had opportunities to grow through a range of diverse, hands-on experiences. It is my privilege to be able to share a few highlights with you
A number of our Years 4 - 5 students took to the stage in the 2025 Chinese Talent Competition, presenting a beautiful performance that brought together language, learning and faith. With guidance from Ms. Tracy Xu, students told a Bible story in Mandarin and followed it with a Chinese Christian song boldly sharing the message of God’s love in a second language It was inspiring to see students from different backgrounds working together to honour both cultural expression and our College’s Christian identity.
Our younger students in Years 1 - 2 continued their gymnastics program at PIT Gymnastics. Each session challenges them physically and encourages the development of gross motor skills, balance and confidence Watching our students jump, roll, balance, and climb with joy and perseverance has been a joy
In District Sports this week, our Years 5 - 6 teams faced Plenty Parklands in football, soccer, and lawn bowls. Their sportsmanship, effort, and unity were outstanding It was a pleasure to see them representing the College with pride and determination For some students, sport wasn't the focus this week—instead, they took part in our ongoing service learning partnership with Goodstart Early Learning. There, they supported young children through play, reading, and positive mentoring. Their care and leadership reveal their developing character and growth.
In all these experiences, our students are exploring their God-given gifts, stepping out of their comfort zones, and making meaningful contributions to the world around them.
I am grateful to God for a week filled with growth, joy, and purpose. Our school community is one that continues to encourage every child to flourish in their own unique way
I pray you have a wonderful long weekend ahead. We look forward to seeing the students return on Wednesday 11th June next week.
God bless you,
Chris Drowley Director of Primary Learning
LONG WEEKEND – STUDENT FREE DAYS
Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th June 2025
Monday 9th June 2025 is the King’s Birthday public holiday. This is a student free day. Camp Australia is not available on this day.
Tuesday 10th June 2025 is also a student free day Camp Australia will be available for onsite full-day care on this day
If you would like to use this service, please register your child by: Calling 1300 665 257 Via the Parent Portal care@campaustralia.com.au Downloading the Camp Australia app
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAPEL
Friday 13th June 2025 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents are invited to join our Primary School Chapel session in Room 412, accessible hrough the foyer of the Upper Primary Neighbourhood. Please sign in at Reception before attending
Enjoy an item presented by Prep JL.
Photos and videos of students are not permitted during Chapel to protect the privacy of other students who may appear in the frame.
Please note that parents and pre-schoolers cannot access the Students ONLY toilets during Chapel. Staff and Visitor toilets are located in the Administration Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.
STAY HOME IF UNWELL
As flu season approaches, a reminder that unwell children must remain at home until recovered or when required, cleared by a GP. Students sent to school unwell, will be sent to sick bay and parents, carers or emergency contacts will be called to pick up the unwell student so that they can receive the appropriate healthcare, outside the First Aid scope of the College.
Thank you for supporting the College and ensuring that we provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION IN SEQTA ENGAGE
Please be reminded that 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.
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SIBLINGS OF CROSS COUNTRY TRAINERS
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.
Parents will be called to collect any siblings who are onsite before 8:15am or after 3:30pm without a parent/carer.
BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION
Friday 22nd August 2025
As we look forward to celebrating Book Week together, we are excited about the opportunity to encourage a love of reading and creativity across our school community This is a special time where students can bring their favourite characters and stories to life through costume and imagination
This year’s theme is Book an Adventure, and we encourage students to explore books that inspire courage, curiosity, and character-building journeys. As we prepare for this fun and meaningful event, we would like to remind families of a few important guidelines to ensure that our celebration reflects the values of our Christian ethos:
Costumes should be positive, respectful, and in keeping with our Christian Values. We ask that students choose characters who embody traits such as kindness, bravery, honesty, and compassion.
Please avoid costumes that are scary or inappropriate, including witches (good or bad), wizards (good or bad), demons, vampires, zombies, or any that involve blood, gore, or horror themes These can be upsetting to our younger students and are not in line with our school values
Weapons of any kind, such as swords, guns, or other imitation weapons, are not permitted.
Students should be dressed modestly and appropriately, with costumes that allow for safe play and participation throughout the school day. Closed-toe footwear is required
Children who come dressed in costumes that do not align with these guidelines may be asked to change into their school uniform (parents may be contacted if there is no change of clothes available).
We strongly encourage creative, home-made costumes that reflect beloved characters from books and stories If you are unsure whether a costume is appropriate, please speak with your child’s Home Group Teacher ahead of time
Thank you for your continued support in making Book Week a joyful, inclusive, and values-aligned event for all students. We look forward to seeing the wonderful ways our students bring books to life through their costumes and imaginations!
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/enrolme nt-application/start.
Please contact Joanna from the Enrolments Team if you have any questions: enrol@ncc.vic.edu.au
LAPTOP DEVICES FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS IN 2026
Students in Year 7 next year will need a College-approved device. The new Secondary School ICT Device Program means that parents no longer need to source their own device We will provide you with further information about this initiative shortly. Please do not purchase a device for Secondary School
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING FUND
The Northside Christian College Committee of Management is delighted to announce that the Northside Christian College School Building Fund is open to taxdeductible donations.
These funds will greatly benefit Northside, enabling the provision of quality education to current and future students, as well as benefiting the donor with a tax deduction
School Building Fund donations may be used for the following:
Capital improvements and refurbishments
Repairs, painting, plumbing and general maintenance
Replacing floor coverings
Heater/Cooler repairs and/or replacement
Cleaning a school building
Building insurance
Security costs
All contributions to the Building Fund are tax deductible and will be gratefully accepted.
Donations can be made through our Finance Office between 9:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday
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WEEK 8B
Monday 9th - Friday 13th May
Monday 9th June
Student Free Day: King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10th June
Student Free Day: Camp Australia available for onsite full-day care
Wednesday 11th June – Friday 13th June
Year 4 Camp
Wednesday 11th June
Cross Country Training 3:05pm – 3:45pm
First Responder Day – Flyer attached
Friday 13th June
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary School Chapel - Prep JL presenting
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
Friday 20th June
Cross Country Training 7:30am – 8:15am
Years 1 – 2 Gymnastics Excursion
Primary School Chapel - Prep ON presenting
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E R M 2
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
Monday 30th June
Whole School Assembly
Wednesday 2nd July
Years 5 – 6 Growing Up Day
Last day of Term 2
Thursday 3rd July
2025 Student Leaders - Leadership Retreat Part 2
Aster, Prep
Neighbourly Awards
Your gentle nature creates a place of peace for the people around you. Thank you for your contribution which helps to make our classroom a happy place!
Anya, Prep
Joshua, Prep
For your hard work blending sounds and your smile when you read a word on your own - your perseverance is valued!
For showing all of us in Prep JL how to LOVE learning! Anya, your clever brain is always making connections between the things we are learning in class. Thankyou for noticing heart words, rhyming words, exclamation marks and sounds. And a big thank you for being excited and happy when you are learning. We LOVE how much you LOVE learning!
Mila, Year 1
For continuing to try her best to make positive choices even when she finds it challenging.
Reuben, Year 1
For putting in a great effort to produce a creative writing piece for your Brainstorm Writing this week. You showed perseverance in your thinking to come up with a unique idea and demonstrated dedication to edit your work Keep up the great work!
Bonnie, Year 2
For showing true humility through a quiet commitment to growth. You have embraced feedback, engaged meaningfully with assessment rubrics, and stepped beyond your comfort zone not for recognition, but to improve and learn. Your thoughtful approach and willingness to be challenged are an example to others and a testament to your character.
Aiden, Year 2
For the joy and energy you bring to our classroom, Aiden Your big smile, positive attitude, and enthusiastic praise and worship show your love for God and others in such a special way Keep shining brightly!
Joanna, Year 3
For contributing so willingly to our classroom community. Your generosity in making our classroom a friendly environment is very much appreciated Well done, Joanna
Mia, Year 3
For demonstrating consistent perserverance with your learning. You are committed to taking pride in your work and contributing to rich classroom discussions.
Kosi, Year 4
For your effort with your presentation on William John Wills this week. You practised your speech, spoke clearly and made good eye contact with your audience. A highlight was when you used a map to show your audience the journey your explorer took. Keep working hard - you are awesome!
Jude, Year 4
For demonstrating great community spirit this week by encouraging and supporting others during our class oral presentations. Jude’s positive energy and kind words helped boost his classmates’ confidence. Thank you for being a role model of how we can all lift each other up and strengthen our classroom community
Alessia, Year 5
Your courage in facing grief with strength and grace has been deeply inspiring Despite personal challenges, you’ve continued to make thoughtful choices in your learning and shown quiet determination to grow Your perseverance is a testament to your resilience and a source of encouragement to those around you.
Abrisham, Year 5
For consistently showing love to all her peers. She demonstrated that love is an action that we show to our neighbour By loving others, Abi is loving Jesus Well done!
Caleb, Year 6
Thank you for boldly and unashamedly sharing your faith with others. Your heart to pray for the needs of your classmates and speak life into situations reflects a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Your courage and compassion have uplifted many and reminded us of God's love in action Well done, we love seeing the gold in you shine!
Eva, Year 6
The way you are honest, hardworking and caring is inspiring. (Sharing your musical theory skills was so kind!). You show integrity in the way that you represent the college values at all times. Thank you for being honest and being a leader in what you say and do.
A great verse for you is Proverbs 10:9
THEME: THREATENED AUSTRALIAN FAUNA OR FLORA
DUE BEFORE: 26TH JUNE
WEDNESDAY11THJUNE
FREE Supported Seminar for Primary Carers of Children Experiencing Anxiety Fear Less Seminar
Open to parents and carers of children 6-12 years living in the Cities of Darebin, Yarra, Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.
Fear-Less Triple P supports parents to learn new strategies for managing their child’s anxiety. This supported seminar 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.
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.
DATE: 23/06/25
TIME: 10:00am- 12:00pm
LOCATION: Online via zoom
How to make an enquiry:
Contact the Triple P team with your name and contact number (E: triplep@berrystreet.org.au or ph: 9450 4700 and ask to speak to a member of the Triple P team).
Enquiries must be made by 5pm on 16/06/25
Please note that enquiries do not guarantee an enrolment in the seminar and that capacity may be reached prior to this date. As such, we encourage you to reach out ASAP to avoid disappointment.
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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