Principal’s Message

At the end of Semester 1, the Northside Christian College community gathered at Encompass Church for Primary and Secondary School Chapel services. This event provided us with an opportunity to focus on what is important for us as a community.

We are grateful to be part of a Christ-centred school community where we can learn more about the character of God through a wide range of experiences, including our Chapel services. During the Chapel service, our College Chaplain, Jared, reminded us about of our theme for 2023, Goodness, and our theme verse.

As you know, our theme verse for 2023 comes from Psalm 34:8 (NIV):

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.”

Throughout the year, we have actively explored in many ways about the Goodness of God. It has been special to reflect on how this verse invites us to draw closer to God to experience His love and the goodness surrounding Him.

We have also valued the chance to reflect on what it means to find refuge in God. May we continue to remember throughout the year, that we can find refuge in God in all circumstances – good and bad.

At Northside, our overarching theme every year guides us as a College community in developing a deeper understanding of the character of God. Our Core Values also highlight our desire to develop a deeper understanding of the character of God. Our Core Values guide our interactions with one another, support us as we work together in learning communities, and inspire us as we aim to draw closer to God. Our Values at Northside include: Love, Faith, Hope, Community, Service, Grace, Humility, Integrity and Perseverance.

Mr Michael Bond Principal

Thank you to our team of staff and parents and carers who have supported our students with their learning and character development throughout Semester 1.Our Vision at Northside is “To be an inspirational Christian learning community.” We pray we can continue to collaborate and work together to transform lives through Christ and the wonder of learning.

May we continue to be guided by God’s Word as we work together as a Christian learning community at Northside Christian College.

2023 Term Dates:

Term 3: 12/07/2023 - 14/09/2023

Term 4: 02/10/2023 - 05/12/2023

Diary Dates:

WEEK 1A:

• Monday 10th July:

Student-Free Day

Camp Australia available for onsite fullday care

• Tuesday 11th July:

Student-Free Day

Unit 4 - Year 12 Chemistry excursion

Camp Australia available for onsite fullday care

• Wednesday 12th July:

Cross Country Squad Training: Bundoora

7:30am – 8:15am

Term 3 Commences, 8:40am

• Thursday 13th July:

Year 10 Big Day In Melbourne - IT Conference

• Friday 14th July:

Cross Country Squad Training: Northside 3:05pm – 3:45pm

Primary Chapel

WEEK 2B:

• Monday 17th July:

Cross Country Squad Training: Northside

7:30am – 8:30am

• Wednesday 19th July:

Cross Country Squad Training: Bundoora

7:30am – 8:15am

Years 5 & 6 DCMC Planting Day

Year 7 & 8 CSEN Sport

• Thursday 20th July:

Prep – Year 12 PSTI Day

Student-Free Day: Camp Australia available for onsite full day care

• Friday 21st July:

Cross Country Squad Training: Northside

3:05pm – 3:45pm

Primary Chapel

WEEK 3A:

• Monday 24th – Tuesday 25th July:

Year 10 Retreat

• Monday 24th July:

Cross Country Squad Training: Northside

7:30am – 8:30am

Whole School Assembly

• Tuesday 25th July:

Years 5 – 6 Hooptime Future Stars

Thriving Minds Conference – Junior Year 11 Chemistry Excursion

• Wednesday 26th July:

Year 9/10 CSEN Sport

• Thursday 27th July:

CSEN Cross Country (Primary, from 12:00pm)

• Friday 28th July:

Year 10 - Man Cave Workshop

Year 12 Biology Excursion

Primary Chapel

Parents are welcome to join our Whole School Assembly every fortnight on Monday mornings (Week A) from 8:40am. Please refer to the link provided in the Primary, Middle or Senior School weekly emails.

Media Permissions Forms

If you want your child to appear in the Yearbook, families must provide their permission preferences. Students that do not have their preferences provided will not be given the opportunity to be photographed for the Yearbook.

You can provide us with permission by loging into Consent2Go and updating the Media Permissions listed.

VISA Changes

If your Visa status has changed in the last 12 months, you have been granted a new Visa, or have since become an Australian Citizen, please advise the College by email at enrol@ncc.vic.edu.au. If you have not yet returned your signed VEVO form to the College, please do so as soon as possible. Extra forms are available by contacting the Enrolments team at the College, or by sending an email to enrol@ ncc.vic.edu.au.