Secondary School News
Secondary School News
PARENT-STUDENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES (PSTC)
Student Free Day: Tuesday 5th August 2025
Our next round of Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (PSTC) will take place on Tuesday 5th August 2025.
The booking portal is open until 10:00am on Thursday 31st July 2025
Information, including instructions on how to book, was sent to all families via SEQTA.
We encourage you to save this date and begin considering your availability to meet with your child’s teachers.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in your child’s learning.
PARENT STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
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YEAR 7 SCHOOL BASED IMMUNISATION REMINDER
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SIBLINGS OF RUNNING CLUB TRAINERS
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PARENTZONE FAMILY PROGRAMS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATING IN TERM 4
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BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ATTACHMENTS
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YEAR 7 SCHOOL BASED IMMUNISATION REMINDER
The 2025 Year 7 School-Based Immunisation Session is scheduled for Wednesday 27th August 2025.
To be eligible to participate parents must register their Year 7 child's details through the City of Whittlesea online registration, using this link
SIBLINGS OF RUNNING CLUB TRAINERS
Primary School-aged siblings who are not participating in Running Club cannot be left at school without parent/carer supervision before 8:15am.
If you are unable to supervise non-participating siblings, they must be enrolled with Camp Australia for before-school care.
PARENTZONE FAMILY PROGRAMS
ParentZone is running several online and face-to-face programs throughout Term 3 to support parents and carers.
Please see the attached flyers for topics, times and dates
MIDDLE SCHOOL - DEBATING IN TERM 4
In Term 4, the Debating Association of Victoria (DAV) is holding the Years 7 and 8 Junior Debating Program here at Northside.
Why Debate?
Debating is a valuable skill that:
Promotes confidence and effective public speaking.
Encourages logical thinking, social awareness, and interest in current affairs. Supports learning across all subject areas
Develops critical, creative, ethical, intercultural, and social capabilities
When?
Competition Schedule (evenings at Northside):
Training Night – Tuesday 7th October 2025
Round 1 – Tuesday 14th October 2025
Round 2 – Tuesday 28th October 2025
Round 3 – Tuesday 11th November 2025
Times TBC. It is usually a 6:00pm or 7:00pm start.
Expectations:
Prepare for the debate beforehand.
Please arrive on time in the evenings.
Parents are invited to stay.
Some training is offered - it's recommended but not compulsory.
Maintain clear communication with the team and teacher if you are unable to attend.
Students forfeit if they do not have three members on a team to debate
Have fun learning!
Please get in touch
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!
WEEK 2B
Monday 28th July - Friday 1st August
Monday 28th July
Last day to register for ICAS
Tuesday 29th July
CSEN Primary & Secondary School Netball Championships
Wednesday 30th July
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 31st July
Parent-Student-Teacher Conference booking portal closes 10:00am
Friday 1st August
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
VCE Literature Excursion
WEEK 3A
Monday 4th - Friday 8th August
Monday 4th August
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM Years 9 - 12 Debating
Tuesday 5th August
Student Free Day
Prep - Year 12 Parent Student Teacher Conferences (PSTC’s) Principals Day
2025 VSMF Choir
Wednesday 6th August
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
Australian Mathematical Competition
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 7th August
Jeans for Genes Day
Friday 8th August
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
WEEK 4B
Monday 11th - Friday 15th August
Science Week
Monday 11th August
Science Week Dress Up Day
Tuesday 12th August
CSEN Years 11 - 12 Rally Day
2025 STEMania Years 5 - 8
Growing Up Online Parent Information Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th August
Year 10 Camp
Wednesday 13th August
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Friday 15th August
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
U P C O M I N G E
WEEK 5A
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August
Book Week
Monday 18th August
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
Senior Student Leadership Gathering
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Wednesday 20th August
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thursday 21st August
Whittlesea Tech School Ambassador Program
Friday 22nd August
Book Week Dress Up Day
Book Week Parade
WEEK 6B Monday 25th - Friday 29th August
Monday 25th - Friday 29th August
Year 9 Camp
Monday 25th August
VCE Unit 4 Biology Excursion
Year 10 Folio Making Excursion
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Wednesday 27th August
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Year 9 Excursion
Year 11 Health and Human Development Excursion
Year 7 School Based Immunisation
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thursday 28th August
Write a Book in a Day
Friday 29th August
R i Cl b 7 30 8 15
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 - Friday 5th September
Engage 9 Interstate Trip
Tuesday 2nd September
CSEN Volleyball Championships
Wednesday 3rd September
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 9 - 12 Fortnightly Sport
Whittlesea Tech School Ambassador Program
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Friday 5th September
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
WEEK 8B
Monday 8th - Friday 12th September
Lamont Book Fair
Monday 8th September
CSEN Secondary School Athletics Championships
Wednesday 10th September
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 11th September
R U OK? Day
Northside Festival of Arts Event 5:30pm - 8:00pm
WEEK 9A
Monday 15th - Friday 19th September
Monday 15th September
Whole School End of Term Assembly
Wednesday 17th September
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 9 - 12 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 18th September
Last Day of Term 3
Last Day to Withdraw to avoid Term 1 2026 fees
HOLIDAYS Monday 22nd September - Friday 3rd October
Monday 22nd - Thursday 25th September
Units 3/4 Practice Exams and Revision
Monday 22nd - Wednesday 24th September
Year 10 Certificates
Monday 29th September - Friday 3rd October
Units 3/4 Practice Exams and Revision
