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 for Primary School students only
UPCOMING STUDENT FREE DAYS
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CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING IN TERM 2 PAGE 01
SPECIAL REPORT
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BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION
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TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ATTACHMENTS
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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.
Parents will be called to collect any siblings who are onsite before 8:15am or after 3:30pm without a parent/carer.
A SPECIAL REPORT: Shaping Healthy Masculinity
In today's fast-moving world, many boys are struggling to find direction. Even well-meaning online searches about fitness, confidence or relationships can lead them to content that promotes rigid or unhealthy ideas about masculinity. The critically acclaimed TV show 'Adolescence' has brought fresh attention to this issue, highlighting how boys are often exposed to messages that glorify toughness and dominance, while dismissing empathy and emotional openness. These outdated beliefs can limit emotional growth and impact how boys relate to others - with real consequences in schools, homes and communities For this reason it is more important than ever to guide boys with care, clarity and connection
By offering healthier role models, safe spaces to talk, and encouraging respectful friendships - especially across genders - we can help boys develop the confidence, empathy and relationship skills they need to thrive.
This special report calls for a cultural shift and advocates for curiosity-driven dialogue that builds trust and critical thinking. The goal is to raise boys who are not just resistant to harmful influences, but actively capable of questioning and rejecting them.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report: HERE
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!
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 tax-deductible 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
WEEK 7A Monday 2nd - Friday 6th June
Monday 2nd June
Whole
School Assembly via ZOOM
Cross Country Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Tuesday 3rd June
Unit 3/4 Literature Seaside Excursion
Year 10 2026 Information Evening
Wednesday 4th June
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
Whittlesea Tech School Ambassador Program
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Years 9 - 10 Team Development Excursion
Cross Country Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thursday 5th June
Engage 9 Perserverance Walk 3
Friday 6th June
Cross Country Training 7:30am - 8:15am
WEEK 8B
Monday 10th - Friday 13th June
Monday 9th June
Student Free Day: Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10th June
Student Free Day
Wednesday 11th June
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Years 10 - 11 Revision Week
First Responder Day
Cross Country Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thursday 12th June
Year 12 Chemistry Excursion
Friday 13th June
Year 10 Showcase
Cross Country Training 7:15am - 8:15am
WEEK 9A
Monday 16th - Friday 20th June
Monday 16th June
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
Cross Country Training 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Year 9 - 11 Exams Commence
VM Personal Development Outing
Tuesday 17th June
The GAT
Wednesday 18th June
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
Cross Country Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Middle School Think Squared Maths Incursion
Thursday 19th June
Engage 9 Perserverance Walk 4
Friday 20th June
Cross Country Training 7:15am - 8:15am
Year 9 - 11 Exams End
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 - Unit 2 Commences
SafeTalk Workshop Year 10AP
Engage 9 Perserverance Walk 5
Cross Country Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm Years 9 - 12 DAV Debating Round 4
Tuesday 24th June
SafeTalk Workshop Year 10MC
Wednesday 25th June
Secondary Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
Thursday 26th June
CSEN Cross Country Championships Year 10 Showcase
WEEK 11A Monday 30th June - Wednesday 2nd July
WEDNESDAY11THJUNE
THREATENED AUSTRALIAN FAUNA OR FLORA
DUE BEFORE: 26TH JUNE
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.
