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BOOK WEEK DRESS UP PARADE AND COFFEE

Friday 22nd August 2025

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.

Photos and videos of the students are not permitted during the parade to protect the privacy of other students who may appear in the frame.

Staff and Visitor toilets are located in the Administration Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.

BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION

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YEAR 7 IMMUNISATIONS PAGE 02

SCIENCE WEEK DRESS UP PAGE 02

BOOK WEEK AND COSTUME SELECTION

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BOOK WEEK PARADE AND COFFEE PAGE 03

PARENTZONE FAMILY PROGRAMS

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INSPiRE CORNER PAGES 04 - 05

UPCOMING EVENTS

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ATTACHMENTS

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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, homemade 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).

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Monday 18th August 2025

8:40am - 8:55am

Parents are welcome to join our Whole School Assembly every fortnight (Week A) by clicking on the following link: https://us02web zoom us/j/84972693762

EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE - 5 DAYS OR MORE

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

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.

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.

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.

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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 with Mrs Field to register interest at afield@ncc vic edu au

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