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TERM 3 | WEEK 9 | 18TH SEPTEMBER 2025
A MESSAGE FROM MR CHRIS DROWLEY
Dear Parents and Carers,
I cannot believe we are already at the end of Term 3! So much has happened and it has been wonderful watching our students continue to learn and grow in all areas of their schooling.
This week selected Years 5 - 6 students represented Northside at the Lawn Bowls District Sport Competition This was a fantastic experience for our students to build skills, teamwork and sportsmanship while competing against other schools in the district
On Monday, some of our Years 3 - 4 students took part in the Hooptime Finals Competition. After progressing through earlier rounds, these students showed great determination, teamwork and energy as they competed at a higher level We are proud of their effort and the way they represented the College.
On Tuesday, our students proudly celebrated Footy Colours Day by wearing their favourite footy team colours The day was filled with fun activities, including the coin line, handball competition and longest kick. A highlight was the Years 10 – 12 Students vs Teachers match, which brought plenty of excitement and cheering! Thank you to all families who contributed a gold coin donation to support the Fight Cancer Foundation, it was fantastic to see our community rally together for a great cause.
To finish off the term, our Prep - Year 2 students enjoyed their Athletics Carnival on the final day of Term 3. It was a wonderful celebration of participation, teamwork and fun with plenty of cheering and encouragement from peers, teachers and families. The day was a memorable way to wrap up the term and we are so proud of our youngest students for giving their personal best and earning points for their House Team.
hank our families for their ongoing support, on throughout Term 3. On behalf of our staff, we thank partnership This has helped create meaningful experiences for our students and strengthened the connections that make our College such a special place.
I pray the school holiday break will be one of peace and refreshment filled with time for connection and quality family time. May this break provide the opportunity to refresh, reflect and return ready for an exciting Term 4
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
God bless you,
Chris Drowley Director of Primary School Learning
TOYS FOR KIDS DAY
Friday 10th October 2025
Northside’s Vocational Major: Personal Development Skills class is raising money to buy toys for kids in need. Students who would like to contribute a gold coin donation can come to school dressed as their favourite toy or in bright colours on Friday 10th October
Zooper Doopers and chips will also be on sale at lunchtime for $1 each.
TERM 4: SUMMER UNIFORM AND HATS
Students are to wear their full Summer uniform in Term 4. There will be a two-week changeover period when Winter or Summer uniforms can be worn (but not interchangeably). Please consider the weather when deciding on the most suitable uniform for your child to wear in the first two weeks of Term 4. As of Monday 20th October 2025, all students are required to wear full Summer uniform
Hats MUST be worn when playing outside or participating in outdoor activities for ALL of Term 4, even if your child is wearing their Winter uniform in Week 1 and Week 2
Uniform reminders:
Students are only allowed to wear plain studs and plain sleepers. Dangly and pendant earrings are not permitted.
Long sleeve tops are not to be worn under short sleeve uniform items. If your child requires extra layers, please ensure they have their black College jumper, red College rugby top and red all-weather jacket
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.
JUNIOR ENGINEERS
Arcade Game Development in Term 4
Did you love Arcade Games like Space Invaders
growing up? Does your child love gaming? Well, why not empower them to code and create their own games!
Your children will love our fun and engaging Arcade Game Development course, where they will:
Design and code their very own games
Upload them to a hand-held gaming device to play with friends!
Build problem-solving and logistical skills
Learn brand new coding challenges and digital projects
Learning to code requires consistency - and our courses are a brilliant way to build necessary future-fit STEM skills
Sessions will take place onsite at the College every Wednesday after school from Wednesday 15th October 2025 to Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
These sessions are available for students in Years 2 – 6
Please click on the LINK for more information or to register your child.
2013 COLLEGE LOGO
REMINDER: Uniforms with this logo can only be worn in 2025 From 2026, uniforms with this logo can no longer be worn.
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S T E R M 4
WEEK 1B
Monday 6th - Friday 10th October
Monday 6th October
Term 4 commences
Thursday 9th October – Friday 10th October
Semper Dental check-up
Friday 10thOctober
Prep Fire Ed Incursion
Toys For Kids Dress-Up Day (Gold coin donation)
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
Primary School Chapel – Welcome to Term 4
WEEK 2A
Monday 13th - Friday 17th October
Monday 13th October – Wednesday 15th October
Year 3 Camp
Monday 13th October
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
Tuesday 14th October
Prep and Year 2MH Swimming Lessons
Wednesday 15th October
Year 6 Road to Zero Safe Journeys Program
Standardised Testing: Year 6
Thursday 16th October
Year 1 and Year 2JM Swimming Lessons
Friday 17thOctober
Standardised Testing: Years 2 – 5
Prep Fire Ed
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by Year 1SL
WEEK 3B
Primary School Chapel – World Teachers’ Day U P C O M I N G E V E N T S T E R M 4
Monday 20th - Friday 24th October
Monday 20th October Ensembles Extravaganza
All students are to be wearing their full Summer uniform
Tuesday 21st October
Year 12 Final Day Activities
Prep and Year 2MH Swimming Lessons
Thursday 23rd October
Year 1 and Year 2JM Swimming Lessons
2026 Prep Parent Information Evening
Friday 24thOctober
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by Year 4KC
WEEK 4A
Monday 27th - Friday 31st October
Monday 27th October
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
Tuesday 28th October
Prep and Year 2MH Swimming Lessons
Thursday 30th October
Years 1 and Year 2JM Swimming Lessons
2026 Year 7 Information Evening
Friday 31stOctober
Prep Fire Ed
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
WEEK 5B
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by Year 5 classes U P C O M I N G E V E N T S T E R M 4
Monday 3rd - Friday 7th November
Monday 3rd November
Mid Term Break – Student Free Day
Tuesday 4th November
Mid Term Break – Student Free Day
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Thursday 6th November
Year 1 and Year 2JM Swimming Lessons
Friday 7th November
Prep – Year 2 Swimming Carnival
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by Year 4SH
WEEK 6A
Monday 10th - Friday 14th November
Monday 10th November
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
Prep 2026 Orientation Session #1
Tuesday 11th November
Remembrance Day
Prep and Year 2MH Swimming Lessons
Thursday 13th November
Year 1 and Year 2JM Swimming Lessons
Friday 14th November
CSEN Years 5 – 6 Multisport Championship
Years 5 – 6 Goodstart Kinder Partnership
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S T E R M 4
WEEK 7B
Monday 17th - Friday 21st November
Monday 17th November – Friday 21st November
Year 6 Interstate Camp
Tuesday 18th November
Prep 2026 Orientation Session #2
Thursday 20th November
Year 1 and Year 2JM Swimming Lessons
Friday 21st November
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by the Prep classes
WEEK 8A
Monday 24th - Friday 28th November
Tuesday 25th November
Prep and Year 2MH Swimming Lessons Year 6 Graduation
Wednesday 26th November
Student Free Day
Thursday 27th November
Orientation Day
Friday 28th November
Primary School Chapel – Item presented by the Year 6 classes
WEEK 9B
Monday 1st - Friday 5th December
Monday 1st December
Primary School Celebration Event
Thursday 4th December
Year 6 Fun Day
Friday 5th December
Last day of Term 4 – 12:45pm early dismissal
Operation: The Smile Mission
Join us for a day of smiles and thankfulness! Let’s spread kindness, share what we’re grateful for, and see how many smiles we can create together
Bring a big smile to your friend, family or co-workers with this ‘smiling’ bouquet You have the option to either cut the black features of their face, draw them with a pen tool, or print and cut! Just choose whatever
It’s time to throw-it-back in style! Design your own canvas shoes with a retro twist Use colour, shapes, and patterns that pop think 70's swirls, 80's neons, or 90's fun The past never looked so fresh!
Can you crack the emoji code? We've turned awesome retro things like old-school gadgets, fashion, music, and games into tricky
What makes my heart happy
Let's explore what makes your heart happy by drawing your favourite things
Mayhem Join Trail Blazer the brave explorer as they collect all the Pulse Points across the maze! But watch out the sneaky Drifters are on the loose! Grab a Power Pellet to outsmart them and dash to safety!
Once registered,you'll beableto easily make and manage your bookings online via our Parent Portal.
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Excursion: Live Show A live show excursion lets children experience the excitement of real-time performance, sparking creativity and offering a fun, educational outing
Operation: Cosmic Quest Blast off into a day of discovery! From twinkling stars to distant planets, today’s all about exploring outer space and letting your imagination soar
Join us for an exhilarating excursion into the world of gymnastics!
Children decorate cups to look like chicks, creating fun, personalized treat holders for special occasions
There’s something for everyone at Rocketeers
Take the stress out of the school holidays with Rocketeers. Featuring over 200 wonderfully unique experiences that will ensure your child’s school break is extraordinary!
From our LEGO® Gaming Builds event, featuring LEGO® Minecraft® and LEGO® Sonic® experiences, to DIY Decorated Kicks at Big Art Day – and everything in between!
have to attend the school where we operate to use our awesome holiday programs
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