We ask families to keep us informed regarding student attendance. If you are planning any extended absences for your children of five or more school days, we require a formal application to be submitted and approved by the Principal before you depart.
Forms are available from Reception or can be requested from your child's Home Group teacher
Please return completed forms to Reception or via email to attendance@ncc.vic.edu.au
UNWELL STUDENTS
A number of students have presented themselves to Reception with nausea, stomach aches and feeling generally unwell. Please keep any unwell children at home to prevent the spread of sickness across the classes.
EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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UNWELL STUDENTS
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YEAR 7 IMMUNISATIONS
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SCIENCE WEEK DRESS UP PAGE 02
BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION
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BOOK WEEK PARADE AND COFFEE
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PARENTZONE FAMILY PROGRAMS
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INSPiRE CORNER
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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
BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION
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 year’s theme is Book an Adventure.
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
Please avoid costumes that are scary or inappropriate.
Weapons of any kind, such as swords, guns, or other imitation weapons, are not permitted
Students should be dressed modestly and appropriately.
We strongly encourage creative, home-made costumes.
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).
BOOK WEEK DRESS UP PARADE AND COFFEE
Friday 22nd August 2025
As part of our Book Week celebrations, we warmly invite all parents and carers to attend our Book Week Dress-Up Parade on Friday 22nd August 2025
Enjoy a complimentary coffee (one per adult) from 8:15am onwards in the courtyard, before watching our students proudly showcase their costumes at 8:55am.
If you are staying for the parade, please remember to sign in at Reception upon arrival. We look forward to sharing this joyful celebration of reading with you.
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.
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FIGHT FOOD WASTE DESIGN COMPETITION
Calling all creative kids! Design an eye-catching poster and packaging for our Use It Up Tape® – the simple solution that helps families reduce food waste at home. Winning designs will be featured on limited-edition Use It Up Tape® packaging distributed to schools nationwide in 2026. The winners will receive a merchandise pack, certificate, movie passes, and a $1,000 Woolworths voucher for their school.
Competition Period: Monday 21st July 2025 (9am AEST) to Monday 22nd September 2025 (5pm AEST)
Winners Announced: Thursday 16th October 2025
Click here for more information
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
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S : T E R M 3
WEEK 4B
Monday 11th - Friday 15th August
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 Science Week
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
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
Tuesday 19th August
Year 9 Geography Excursion
Year 11 - 12 Health Session
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
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WEEK 6B Monday 25th - Friday 29th August
Monday 25th - Friday 29th August
Year 9 Urban Endeavour
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 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
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
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 - 10 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
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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 - 10 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
2025 BOOK WEEK COMPETITIONS
MONDAY 18TH – FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST
Colouring Competition
Competition entries due Friday 22
Students are welcome to start collecting colouring sheets from the Library Once completed return to the Library, for your chance to win.
There will be a chance during Book Week to work on your entry at the Library
Picture Book Challenge nd
Competition entries due Friday 22 nd
Create your own thrilling adventure by yourself or with a friend
Once completed bring your picture book to the Library for all to enjoy! Mrs Drowley will run a workshop early in Term 3, to give you tips on how to make a fantastic book.
Principal’s Choice Award Dress up Parade Friday 22nd @ 8:55am
Join us in the courtyard as we all come together to celebrate our favourite books in costumes. Be dressed up for your chance to receive Ms Munro’s special Principal’s Award
A large number of students and parents, will have the chance to win a ribbon
2025 BOOK WEEK EVENTS
MONDAY 18 – FRIDAY 22 Friday 22nd
Competition Time @ Recess
Students are welcome to attend the Library to work on their competition entries.
Afloat Bookmarks @ Lunch
Come along to the Library to weave paper bookmarks, just like the characters in Afloat come together
Thursday 21st
Spiro’s Menu Drawing Activity @ Recess
Spiro is a hungry spider, come along to the Library to create some bugs for him to try to catch
Modelling Clay Art Activity @ Lunch
Book in with Mrs Drowley, to make your own 3D modelling clay creation Inspiderd by the Noteable book Dinosaur in my Pocket
Dress up Parade @ 8:55 am
Join us in the courtyard as we all come together to celebrate our favourite books in costumes Photo Booth @ Recces
Students are welcome to come along and get their photos taken inside our Northside ship Listen out on the day for where to find us
SUPPORT&TRAINING
Term3:
Tuning in to Teens (Mill Park, starts 22 July)
Build connection and support your teen’s emotional wellbeing.
Circle of Security Parenting (Thomastown, starts 29 July)
