SENIOR SNIPPETS
TERM 3, WEEK 5 • 22ND AUGUST 2025
Morrisby Careers Aptitude Test and Career Pathway
BY MRS LENNA WATERS
Over the past two terms I have been privileged to meet with most of the Year 9 families in regard to the results of the Morrisby Careers Aptitude Test You may remember this test that you took as a part of your Year 9 Careers and Work Studies class and some of the career suggestions that were made for you at the end of the test Today, as a Year 10, 11 or 12 student, you may have a laugh about some of the things that were suggested as possible occupations, but for many of you the careers suggested by the algorithm in the computer were pretty accurate If you look back and reflect, are you still following the same pathway suggested by your Year 9 Morrisby Test?
We do not have to take a test to figure out God’s overall plan for our lives. While me may wonder, ponder, and seek advice (and may I say worry and fret) about our future Career Pathway based on our aptitudes, God’s Word is quite specific about many aspects of our life and pathway.
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all to the Glory of God Colossians 3:17
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path Psalm 119:105
I know the plans that I have for you, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope Jeremiah 29:11
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
CAREER PATHWAYS PAGE 01
VTAC APPLICATIONS PAGES 02 - 03
FINAL WEEKS OF VCE PAGE 04
YEAR 10 CAMP PAGES 04 - 06
UNIFORM REMINDERS! PAGE 07
HOME GROUP REQUIRED DAYS PAGE 08
VCE REVISION LECTURES AND PRACTICE EXAMS PAGE 08
YEARS 10/11 CERTIFICATES PAGE 09
SAVE THE DATES PAGE 09
ATTACHMENTS PAGES 10 - 14
Important Information:
This week the Year 12 students have been busy creating their profiles and 2026 tertiary course applications through VTAC These applications have been preceded by many hours of research on VTAC to select Tertiary Institutions and Courses at these providers that will meet their career goals This important process was initiated back in Year 10 when students first began looking at prerequisites for future pathways.
We are praying that as students submit their preferences and consider the goals that they have for their lives that they will also consider how they can use their future careers to serve the Lord and others around them and to make the world a better place
Please ensure that the VTAC account is paid for by Monday 29th September or the price jumps by $100 for this required service
If you have Equity applications to be submitted, it is essential to have the account paid before you have access to the Equity applications You will then wish to have your documents checked by VTAC by Friday 5th September for accuracy and completion. As a result, it is really important to pay your fee ASAP to facilitate this function of VTAC
NOTE: There is NO reopening for Equity Schemes. Documents received after Friday 10th October will NOT be processed. This means Statements of Support as well Please see Mrs Waters if you have any further questions.
Please see the VTAC website for a complete list of dates: VTAC Complete List of Dates for 2026 Applications
Here are the most important dates Save money by paying by 5:00pm on Monday 29th September
Pay by Monday 29th September to SAVE money!
Parents, did you know that there is a VTAC publication just for you? You can find it at this link: Parents Guide to VTAC
This is a rich resource of articles about all aspects of using VTAC for researching future careers/courses, as well as explanations of how scaling and the ATAR is created I encourage you to explore this resource online to build your understanding of future pathways.
FINAL WEEKS OF VCE
There are currently around 8 weeks left of structured Unit 3 & 4 VCE classes! Where have the days and years gone! Year 12 students are digging in and studying hard Parents, you may find study posters hanging from walls all around your home, in the bathroom, and other places that you may not have expected that study could take place.
As students finalise these last weeks of Unit 4 leading up to exams, we are encouraging them to maintain good study habits, sleep well, eat brain nourishing food, and maintain healthy social and family relationships
The NSW Government has prepared an informative handout for parents on how to help their children manage exam stress I encourage you to access it here for strategies to use to help your children during this time: Getting Exam Ready - Tips for Parents
YEAR 10 CAMP
The Year 10 students were blessed with good weather over most of the camp Days were mainly clear, mornings and nights were very cold, but we enjoyed a great variety They were privileged to hear from two speakers over the three days who challenged them to do their best and achieve regardless of their background. It was lovely to see the students spontaneously singing worship songs and working together in their initiatives
Jon Munro, son of our Principal Ms Jacqui Munro, was with us from Thursday afternoon into Friday. He challenged the students to have GRITcourage and resolve in their academic and personal journeys. Standing up for what is right and becoming the people that God has planned for their futures
Jon also spoke about Mission Aviation Fellowship with whom he is partnered in their student leadership program. Our students at Northside have already benefitted from his leadership and training if they are on the Student Representative Council (SRC)
YEAR 10 CAMP CONTINUED...
Thank you Jon for sharing these two days with us, building into the lives of our students, and challenging them to be the best that they can be for the Lord.
Mrs Lenna Waters Director of Senior School Learning
The Year 10 students had the honour of hearing from Jon and Garret from MAF Australia who spoke about the importance and power of Empathy. They explained that demonstrating true empathy can also reduce symptoms of depression and increase self confidence Jon and Garret then split the cohort into small groups and provided them with relevant scenarios, asking them to think about what their initial responses would be in each case. After discussing their initial reactions, they were encouraged to dive deeper into the possible background information required for them to develop and demonstrate genuine empathy for the people involved. Some brave students presented their discussions as a role play to the rest of the cohort All students were extremely touched by the presentation and it was a great way to start the last day of camp.
Mrs Marissa Chui
Year 10 Home Group Teacher
YEAR 10 CAMP CONTINUED...
Our Year 10 students had the privilege of hearing from Mamuch Chuol, who at 18 years of age founded NextGen Unite, a youth led, not-for-profit organisation.
Mamuch arrived in Australia in 2007, as a refugee and shared that it was by the grace of God that he is where he is today Mamuch is currently completing a double degree in law and arts
Mamuch has overcome significant adversity and spoke to our students about his journey to Australia, not being able to speak English and the impact of racism Mamuch shared his refugee experience, but the role and the significance of his single mother, along with how important having God to depend on to guide him, was telling He encouraged the students to have good people around them and to draw on the knowledge and wisdom of parents and teachers. He spoke of his leadership and the potential others saw in him to bring about change for his South Sudanese community and encouraged our students, although young, to trust that they have much to offer
Mrs Heather Cootee Head of Student Wellbeing
UNIFORM REMINDERS!
Oh dear It is Term 3 and the well-published and frequently-spoken about uniform protocols seem to be lost to many students Please be aware that we will begin issuing an immediate/that day detention for uniform infractions. For our Years 11 - 12 students this means that if they have depended on going down the street for lunch, they will be unable to leave campus that day to get their lunch Down-the-street policy also outlines that students are to purchase food ONLY for themselves and not for others. Please ensure that all students are in the correct uniform, no fake eyelashes, no runners and no sport uniform when it is not a sport day, etc.
Parents, please partner with us in upholding this important part of our College-life If you are not sure what the Uniform Policy is, please refer to the back of the school diary as it is clearly outlined in this space It is the responsibility of all families to be aware.
Current common infractions include
Girls wearing the school jumper without the school shirt and tie underneath
Multiple earrings - one pair only allowed - sleepers or studs
Fake eyelashes, long acrylic fingernails, painted nails
Sport uniform on non-sport days for Year 10’s or Years 11 - 12 wearing sport uniform when it is not Wednesday
REQUIRED DAYS FOR YEAR 11/12 TO BE IN HOME GROUP EACH WEEK:
Here are some brief reminders as there seem to be mounting infractions related to these privileges:
ALL Year 11 students required in Home Group at 8:40am EACH week: Monday and Tuesday
ALL Year 12 students required in Home Group at 8:40am EACH week: Tuesday and Thursday Home Study privileges are extended on the other days of the week IF students do not have a Period 1 or 2 class. Otherwise, they are required to be in attendance at 8:40am If a student has NO classes on the day of required Home Group, they are not required to be at school for Home Group If your timetable has changed significantly and your original privileges are no longer working for you, please let us know.
UPCOMING VCE REVISION LECTURES AND PRACTICE EXAMS – SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
All Year 11 and 12 students who are undertaking an exam in a Unit 3/4 Subject this year are required to attend the revision lectures and practice exams during the September School Holidays.
Monday 22nd September - Friday 3rd October Monday
The exact schedule for these lectures/exams is attached will be released by the end of Week 5.
YEARS 10/11 CERTIFICATES/QUALIFICATIONS
Monday 22nd - Wednesday 24th September
Year 10 students are invited to earn three certificates that will enhance their ability to gain work. These will take place simultaneously with the lectures in Week 1 of the September school holidays Paperwork was sent home with students on Monday of Week 5 to be returned by 29 August.This will help to determine the number of students interested in each certificate and the number of sessions that will be run Prices are listed in the paperwork Please note that the costs of delivery of the certificates are supplemented by the school.The cost listed is the discounted pricing. Parents, please note that return of the enrolment is time sensitive as students will need to enrol online with the RTO August 29 is hard deadline. Thanks for understanding.
Certificates include:
First Aid/CPR
Barista Skills Introduction
Food Safety Handling
Any Year 11 students who did not undertake these certificates in Year 10 are also invited to participate and gain experience in these areas Please come to the Senior School office to collect a form if you were not given one in class.
SAVE the DATES for Senior School Events
Tuesday 28th October - Wednesday 19th November - VCE Exams
Monday 3rd - Tuesday 4th November - Mid-Term 4 Break (Melbourne Cup)
Thursday 20th November - 25th November - Year 10-11 Exams
Friday 21th November - Valedictory Dinner
Thursday 27th November – Friday 5 December - Early Start Program for all VCE Unit 1 and 3 students
Tuesday 2nd December - Secondary School Celebration Evening and Year 12 Graduation
Contact: Mrs Waters |
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
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• laptops tablets
•printers
•faxes
•scanner •copiers
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• •monitors
•modems keyboards speakers
•gaming consoles
•set top boxes
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•hair dryers
•hi-fi equipment
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• 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