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ORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WEEKLY PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents and Carers,
Our classrooms have been fully engaged in our teaching and learning programs as we reach the middle of Term 1. It has been wonderful to see our students putting in their best efforts and working hard towards achieving their best in their learning. We are in partnership with families to support learning for all of our students. One thing I would encourage is to ensure your children establish daily reading habits Research shows that just 20 minutes of daily reading enhances academic outcomes. Reading regularly exposes children to more vocabulary and supports their learning and progress in school.
Our student leadership group has been involved in hosting a range of clubs during recess and lunch times which provide some excellent options for our students to enjoy during their break times. Some of the clubs on offer include: Choir, Gardening Club, Homework Club, Outdoor Games, Board Games, Art Club, Coding Club and Vision Prayer. These clubs are wonderful places for students to build connections and provide alternative activities of interest for students to participate in. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the student leadership group for all their efforts, as well as thank our staff who support these initiatives.
I would like to bring your attention to an event we will be hosting for parents with a guest speaker Daniel Principe. Next Tuesday evening Daniel will be covering some hot topics that are not always easy to navigate as parents, especially as children get older. It is always wise to prepare. Can I encourage you, even if you have younger children, this session will be informative and will address topics such as consent, relationships,
stereotypes, and the influence of porn culture, offering strategies to manage the social and cultural forces shaping wellbeing. If you are attending, please RSVP via the link provided.
Do remember, that if you have any concerns about your child's learning or if you have questions about issues that arise, do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.
I pray for God's blessing to be upon you and your family. Have a wonderful weekend.
Chris Drowley Director of Primary Learning
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAPEL
Friday 7th March, 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents are invited to join our Chapel session in Room 412, accessible through the foyer in the Upper Primary Neighbourhood. Please sign in at Reception before attending.
Enjoy an item presented by Year 2JM.
Photos and videos of the students are not permitted during Chapel to protect the privacy of other students who may appear in the frame.
Please note that parents and pre-schoolers cannot access the Students ONLY toilets during Chapel. Staff and Visitor toilets are located in the Administration Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.
STUDENTS CANNOT BE DROPPED OFF AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8:15am
It is important to remember that students cannot be dropped off at school prior to 8:15am.
Teachers start supervision duties at 8:15am, therefore it is unsafe for any student to be onsite without a parent actively supervising them before this time.
Camp Australia is available to supervise Primary School aged children, before school from 7:00am and after school until 6:00pm. To register and book visit www.campaustralia.com.au.
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge is back on again! This year the Challenge is running from Monday 3rd March 2025 until Friday 5th September 2025.
Students who would like to participate need to return their permission forms by Wednesday 5th March
Students from Prep - Year 2 are challenged to read 30 books. Students from Years 3 - 10 are challenged to read 15 books.
Instructions on how to log in and record books read will be given once permission forms are received.
CHANGES TO THE TRAFFIC FLOW
Please be advised that cars wishing to park in the upper car park will need to drive slowly through the centre of the pickup zone and into the parking areas. This ensures all cars are driving in the one direction and helps a smoother process for the sign duty staff member.
2027 YEAR 7 APPLICATIONS
Applications are now open for 2027 Year 7. Families seeking to enrol a sibling of a student currently enrolled at Northside are encouraged to submit their enrolment application for 2027 Year 7 by 30th June 2025. Apply online at https://enrol.ncc.vic.edu.au/enrolmentapplication/start.
Please contact Joanna from the Enrolments Team if you have any questions: enrol@ncc.vic.edu.au 2027 Year 7
LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND
Monday 10th March 2025
The College will be closed on Monday 10th March 2025 for Labour Day. We hope our families enjoy a well-deserved long weekend.
VOLUNTEER INDUCTION AND PARENT HELPER TRAINING
Northside Christian College is most grateful for the support of our parents and volunteers.
If you would like to build up your Parent Participation hours in 2025 by helping in the classroom, on excursions, around the school grounds, in the Mini Movers Program, or any capacity, this training must be completed first.
Please refer to the link below to complete the Volunteer Registration (new volunteers) and Volunteer Induction: https://linksafe.com.au/ncc-volunteer/
Existing families are reminded that the Volunteer Induction should be renewed annually. If you have NOT renewed your Volunteer Induction in 2025, please renew this via the link above, as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer at Northside.
PRIMARY SWIMMING
Term 1 Tuesdays: Years 3 - 6
Lessons for the Years 3 - 6 classes will be held on Tuesdays and will run for 6 weeks. The first lesson commenced on Tuesday 4th February 2025 and the last lesson will take place on Tuesday 11th March 2025. The swimming lessons are conducted at Mill Park Leisure Centre.
Years Prep - Year 2 students will have their swimming lessons in Term 4.
Parent Evening
CHAMPIONING YOUNG PEOPLE IN A DIGITAL WORLD: PARENT EVENING
Tuesday 4th March 2025, 6:15pm – 8:30pm
Join us for a special parents’ evening, dedicated to supporting our young people in today’s digital world
At Northside Christian College, we understand that our youth face challenges from hyper sexualised content to online influences that can affect their wellbeing. Yet, we believe they have the capacity to live courageously, with empathy, respect, and kindness.
We are proud to partner with Daniel Principe, a youth advocate and educator recently nominated for the 2025 Australian of the Year.
Drawing on the latest research, his work provides practical tools and insights for families navigating the digital age.
Daniel will address topics including consent, relationships, stereotypes, and the influence of porn culture, offering strategies to manage the social and cultural forces shaping wellbeing.
We'd love you to be part of this insightful and empowering evening.
Tickets are FREE but essential, book now to secure your place.
About Daniel: https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/#video
A flyer for this event can be found on the next page...
Neighbourly Awards
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Rachel, Prep
Timothy, Prep
For using your time well in independent activities to complete your work neatly. I am so proud of the way you continue to work through extension tasks. Keep up the great learning Timothy!
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For showing love to the Preps around you with your kindness and the way you include them.
Keiko, Year 1
Micali, Prep
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For not only putting things away on your table during pack up time, but also helping everyone else pack up their table. Thank you for serving your classmates so beautifully, Micali.
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Newman, Year 1
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Taylor, Year 2
For putting a big effort into your Inquiry and Maths work this week and striving to do your best. Keep up the great work!
For recognising when you and your peers were in conflict and using our PeaceWise language to help your friends step away from the slippery slope. Thank you for looking out for your friends and reminding them of the strategies and tools in our toolbox to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively.
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Aiden, Year 2
For always showing integrity in your learning, Aiden. You consistently try your best, complete your work with care, and take responsibility for your learning by reaching out for help when needed. Keep up the great effort!
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Andrea, Year 3
You have shown amazing teamwork by helping your classmates and keeping our learning space tidy. Thank you for being a caring and kind role model!
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Acellyne, Year 3
William, Year 4
Acellyne consistently demonstrates the value of Love through her kindness, compassion, and care for others. She shows empathy in her interactions, offers support to peers in need, and contributes to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
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Acellyne’s genuine warmth and respect for others helps create a strong sense of community. Well done!
For demonstrating the College value of Faith this week by being brave and offering to pray for the class. Your confidence with prayer has grown over the years, and it’s great to see you shining bright. Keep it up!
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Mylo, Year 4
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Liam, Year 5
For consistently showing perseverance in your work, completing tasks with both speed and care. Your ability to stay focused and give your best effort is an inspiration to others!
Liam, you have been working incredibly hard and have settled into Year 5 with humility and kindness. Well done on participating and growing your confidence. Keep your head up and keep trying new things!
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Israel, Year 5
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Mark, Year 6
For consistently showing love to all his peers. He demonstrated that love is an action that we show to our neighbour. By loving others, Israel is loving Jesus. Well done!
Thank you for the way you show the love and compassion of God towards others. You are such an encouagement to your peers in the way that you speak with kindness and love Well done, we love seeing the gold in you shine.
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The way you are honest, hardworking and caring is inspiring You show integrity in the way that you do what you say you will and you represent the College values at all times. Thank you for being honest and helping others learn from mistakes.
A great verse for you is Proverbs 10:9.
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students, and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.
Participation in this survey is strongly encouraged, as it offers a comprehensive view of students' experiences, challenges, and achievements. By capturing a detailed understanding of young people's experiences, the survey supports a tailored approach to enhancing their mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. It helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as pinpoint opportunities for early intervention.
The survey is part of an ongoing longitudinal study, and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children. Responses remain anonymous and should be based on your observations over the last 12 months By working together, we can reduce the long-term impact of mental illness and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people for a brighter future.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help
Click HERE to access the Wellbeing Barometer 2025 survey.
Primary School ChapelYear 1SL Presenting
Please disregard paper calendar which says 20th March CSEN Primary Championships
Your OSHC by Camp Australia provides enriching experiences for children during term – before school, after school and on pupil free days At Your OSHC we give children a supportive space to continue their development, build confidence and socialise with their friends.
Once registered, you'll be able to easily make and manage your bookings online via our Parent Portal
with your children to meet the team and see what happens in our great program each school day.
