PRIMARY NEWS PRIMARY NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM MR CHRIS DROWLEY
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week I had the opportunity to attend the Christian Schools Australia Leadership Summit, which gathered Christian school leaders from around Australia. One of the major themes discussed was around how Christian Education provides opportunities for students to flourish. It was inspiring and encouraging to know that Northside is not alone and we are part of a network of schools across our nation with the same heart to see lives transformed through Christian education.
We also celebrated Book Week this week, with the theme Book an Adventure! bringing stories to life across our classrooms. Students engaged in a variety of fun and creative activities, including reading the Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisted books, special Library activities that were held during recess and lunch time, colouring competitions, and picture book competitions!
On Thursday, a group of selected students proudly represented our College at the Primary School District Athletics Competition. We congratulate all our athletes for their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship It was wonderful to see them striving for their personal best and encouraging one another throughout the day.
The week concluded with our much-loved Book Week Dress-Up Parade on Friday, where students came dressed as their favourite book characters. The creativity, colour, and joy on display was inspiring, and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate a love of reading Thank you to families for supporting this special event
Let us remember the strength of walking together in unity:
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
May this verse inspire us to continue supporting one another as a College community, celebrating both achievements and the joy of learning together
God bless you,
Chris Drowley Director of Primary School Learning
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAPEL
Friday 29th August 2025 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents are invited to join our Chapel session in Room 412, accessible through the foyer of the Upper Primary Neighbourhood. Please sign in at Reception before attending.
Enjoy an item presented by Year 1FB
Photos and videos of the 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
AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
TRAINING SIBLINGS
Primary School-aged siblings who are not participating in Athletics Training cannot be left at school without parent/carer supervision after 3:30pm.
Parents are expected to collect siblings before 3:30pm or have them enrolled with Camp Australia for after-school care.
LOST PROPERTY TO BE CLAIMED
An overwhelming amount of lost property is unclaimed at the end of each term. If your child is missing a shirt/jumper/hat/drink bottle/lunch box, please check the lost property tubs located outside the entrance to the Junior toilets
Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with your child’s name to assist your child in finding anything they may have misplaced
LAPTOP DEVICES FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS IN 2026
Students in Year 7 next year will need a College-designated 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
THE PREMIERS’ EADING CHALLENGE
Premiers' Reading Challenge is ing on Friday 5th September 2025.
se ensure that all books read are ded by Monday 1st September . This allows our Library staff time to the books students have read, so tudents don’t miss out on receiving official certificate!
Thanks for being part of the Premiers' Reading Challenge. We can’t wait to celebrate students' reading success!
WEEK 6B
Monday 25th - Friday 29th August
Monday 25th August
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Wednesday 27th August
Year 1 Excursion
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thursday 28th August
Write a Book in a Day Competition
Thursday 28th - Friday 29 August th
Friday 29th August
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
Years 5 - 6 Kinder Partnership
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
Years 5 - 6 Lawn Bowls Training
Year 2 Sleepover and Breakfast U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by Year 1FB
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E
WEEK 7A
Monday 1st - Friday 5th September
Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
Monday 1st September
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Tuesday 2nd September
Maths & Inquiry: Through Maths We Prove, Years 1 - 3
Wednesday 3rd September
Maths & Inquiry: Through Maths We Prove, Years 4 - 6 Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Friday 5th September
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
Parents & Friends Father’s Day Stall
Years 5 - 6 Kinder Partnership
Years 5 - 6 Lawn Bowls Training
Primary School Chapel – Father’s Day Focus
WEEK 8B
Monday 8th - Friday 12th September
Lamont Book Fair
Tuesday 9th September
Year 2 Hooptime Day
Wednesday 10th September
Year 1 Breakfast and Pyjama Day
Thursday 11th September
R U OK? Day
Northside Festival of Arts Event
Friday 12th September
CSEN Primary School Athletics Championships
Years 5 - 6 Kinder Partnership
Years 5 - 6 Lawn Bowls Training
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by Year 2JM
E N T S : T
U P C O M I N G E
WEEK 9A
Monday 15th - Thursday 18th September
Monday 15th September
Whole School End of Term Connection Assembly
Tuesday 16th September
Prep Incursion
Wednesday 17th September
Years 5 - 6 Ethics Olympiad
Thursday 18th September
Last Day of Term 3
Prep - Year 2 Athletics Carnival
Last Day to Withdraw to avoid paying Term 1 2026 fees
AN INVITATION TO OUR BOOK FAIR!
Northside Christian College
Inside the Library
Monday 8th - Friday 12th September
8:15 - 8:40am & 3:05 - 4:00pm
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.
be able to learn different emotions through a fun and educational word search
the opportunity to share
and
Register for Your OSHC
Once registered, you'll be able to easily make and manage your bookings online via our Parent Portal
Stop by and say hi!
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.
New articles are added each week for parents and cover various topics to help families.
Raising Body Bright Children
With a focus on preventing body dissatisfaction and serious eating issues, this session provides information and practical tips to help parents better understand and promote positive body image and healthy relationships with eating and physical activity in the home. It provides practical strategies to be a positive role model, reduce the impact of risk factors in a child's environment. The session also explores when to be concerned and what you can do, including referral and support information.
Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Time: 7pm – 8.15pm (AEST)
Via Zoom (time-limited recording available)
Register: HERE
Cost: $15pp
Northside Christian College
E-waste collection
Take youre-waste to a better place!
To make recycling e-waste easy, we will be hosting an e-waste recycling skip from Thursday 28th August - Wednesday 16th September Bin will be located next to rubbish skips opposite oval basketball courts
E-waste refers to any household appliance with a battery or cord. You can put any small household electrical items with a cord or battery into it, such as:
•television
•computers
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• laptops tablets
•printers
•faxes
•scanner •copiers
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• •monitors
•modems keyboards speakers
•gaming consoles
•set top boxes
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•hair dryers
•hi-fi equipment
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• video and DVD players electronic toys
•vacuum cleaners
•toasters routers server
What WILL be accepted:
•and other household electronic appliances.
Any small household electrical or electronic items with a cord or battery, for example: computers, televisions, vacuum cleaners, printers, toasters, hair dryers, video and DVD players, hi-fi equipment, stereo equipment, digital cameras and video cameras.
What will NOT be accepted:
Any whitegoods (refrigerators, freezers, dish washers, washing machines, clothes dryers and microwaves) and solar panels.
Please note that no items may be removed from the e-waste bin
