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.
Similarly, Primary School-aged siblings who are not participating in the Running Club must be supervised by a parent or carer until 8:15am when teachers begin their duty. Camp Australia is also available to support parents who need beforeschool care.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL TRAININGSIBLINGS
PAGE 01
THE PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
PAGE 02
TRAFFIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT
PAGE 03
MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATING IN TERM $ PAGE 04
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAGE 05
ATTACHMENTS PAGES 06 - 11
THE PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
We are excited to share that we will soon be celebrating the achievements of our students who have successfully completed the Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge (VPRC) this year!
To recognise their commitment and love of reading:
Students who completed the VPRC Challenge will be invited to wear casual clothes to school on Thursday, 11th September. Please contact the Library via SEQTA to clarify if your child has completed the challenge if you are unsure.
All Secondary students who completed the VPRC will have their names entered into a draw, and one lucky student will be randomly selected to win a $100 Village voucher!
We will also be announcing which House had the highest number of students who signed up for and completed the challenge. Each of the three Houses will receive points that will contribute to their overall tally for the end-of-year House competition.
We are incredibly proud of all the students who took on the challenge and developed their reading skills along the way. Thank you for your continued support in encouraging a love of learning and literature at home.
TRAFFIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT
On Tuesday 2nd September and Wednesday 3rd September, a Traffic Safety Assessment (TSA) will be conducted regarding our school car park. The traffic engineers filming the traffic flow will be wearing Hi-Vis vests.
This footage is not shared with any third party and care is taken not to directly film students or parents where possible.
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
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S :
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
VCE VM Road to Zero Excursion
Athletics Training 3:00pm - 3:45pm Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
Engage 9 Interstate Trip
CSEN Volleyball Championships
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
Running Club 7:30am - 8:15am
Lamont Book Fair
CSEN Secondary School Athletics Championships
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
R U OK? Day
Northside Festival of Arts Event 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole School End of Term Assembly
Secondary School Jazz Band Rehearsal 7:45am - 8:30am
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Last Day of Term 3
Last Day to Withdraw to avoid Term 1 2026 fees
HOLIDAYS
Units 3/4 Practice Exams and Revision
Year 10 Certificates
Units 3/4 Practice Exams and Revision
Chocolate Cake Dad’s Best Competition
Think you’ve got the winning recipe?
At this year’s Festival of Arts, we’re giving all the dads (and father figures!) the chance to shine, not with paintbrushes or guitars, but with flour, cocoa and creativity!
Bake it. Show it. Win it.
Fill in the simple entry form HERE.
Bring along your homemade chocolate cake on festival day
Don’t forget to bring:
A list of ingredients (to keep everyone safe!)
A photo of you making your masterpiece (proof of creation!)
Judging: Cakes will be scored on taste, texture & presentation
Date: Thursday 11th September 2025
Where: Bring to the Home Economic room by 5:15pm on the festival day
Who Can Enter: Dads, Stepdads, Granddads and Father Figures
Let’s see who will be named the best Chocolate Cake Champion for 2025!
Raising Body Bright Children
With a focus on preventing body dissatisfaction and serious eating issues, this session provides information and practical tips to help parents better understand and promote positive body image and healthy relationships with eating and physical activity in the home. It provides practical strategies to be a positive role model, reduce the impact of risk factors in a child's environment. The session also explores when to be concerned and what you can do, including referral and support information.
Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Time: 7:00pm – 8:15pm (AEST)
Via ZOOM (time-limited recording available)
Register: HERE
Cost: $15pp
AN INVITATION TO OUR BOOK FAIR!
Northside Christian College
Inside the Library
Monday 8th - Friday 12th September
8:15 - 8:40am & 3:05 - 4:00pm
Northside Christian College
E-waste collection
Take youre-waste to a better place!
To make recycling e-waste easy, we will be hosting an e-waste recycling skip from Thursday 28th August - Wednesday 16th September Bin will be located next to rubbish skips opposite oval basketball courts
E-waste refers to any household appliance with a battery or cord. You can put any small household electrical items with a cord or battery into it, such as:
•television
•computers
•
• laptops tablets
•printers
•faxes
•scanner •copiers
•
• •monitors
•modems keyboards speakers
•gaming consoles
•set top boxes
•
•
•hair dryers
•hi-fi equipment
•
• video and DVD players electronic toys
•vacuum cleaners
•toasters routers server
What WILL be accepted:
•and other household electronic appliances.
Any small household electrical or electronic items with a cord or battery, for example: computers, televisions, vacuum cleaners, printers, toasters, hair dryers, video and DVD players, hi-fi equipment, stereo equipment, digital cameras and video cameras.
What will NOT be accepted:
Any whitegoods (refrigerators, freezers, dish washers, washing machines, clothes dryers and microwaves) and solar panels.
Please note that no items may be removed from the e-waste bin
