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ORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WEEKLY PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
From the Director of Primary School Learning
Dear Parents and Carers,
This is my final message to families for 2024. I would like to extend my gratitude to all of our families. You and your children are what make Northside Christian College such a wonderful school and learning community. Thank you for partnering with us throughout this year. We are grateful for your encouragement and support.
This week the students spent Orientation Day meeting their new teacher and peers for 2025 There was a positive tone in each of our classrooms and it was wonderful to see new connections being formed between students and staff. It was a pleasure to welcome our new Preps who spent most of the day with their new teachers also.
Next week you will receive a copy of your child's end of semester report. I encourage you to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns Our staff will spend time together to share transition information from current to next year's teaching staff as part of our preparation for 2025, to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of each student as best we can.
Earlier this week we celebrated our Year 6 Graduation. It was a pleasure to see our students shine on the night as we celebrated this important milestone in their lives. I was reflecting on what a privilege it has been as a College to invest in the lives of our incredible students The Year 6 students presented a song called "The Plans" which was a fitting theme, reminding us that God has good plans for our lives. It is our prayer that those plans will unfold in each of our students and that they will be guided by God, both now and in the future.
I have also been reflecting on our theme "Created" and our theme verse from Psalm 100:3 "Know that the Lord is God It is He who made us and we are His We are His people, the sheep of his pasture." It is wonderful to be reminded how we have all been created uniquely, by God, and we belong to Him. We have lots to be thankful for.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May the break be a refreshing time. I am looking forward to catching up with our students again in 2025 for a great year.
God bless you and your family,
Chris Drowley Director of Primary
School Learning
PRIMARY CELEBRATION EVENT
Monday 2nd December
Parents are invited (and encouraged) to join us in celebrating our Northside 2024 Primary School Students!
Where: Union Hall, La Trobe University
Address: Moat Drive, Bundoora
Start time: 12:20pm sharp
Student Dress Code: Full and proper summer uniform
Students will be transported by bus to and from this event. They will be dismissed from school at the normal finishing time.
Detailed instructions were sent to families via SEQTA
MORNING SUPERVISION STARTS AT 8:15AM
Students who are being dropped off at school before 8:15am MUST be enrolled with Camp Australia Before School Care.
Teachers commence yard duty at 8:15am. For the safety of your child, students who are on school grounds before 8:15am, must be supervised by their parents or in the care of Camp Australia.
BORROWED BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED
A replacement fee will now be required for library books and home readers that have not been returned
THE PARENTS & FRIENDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
Thursday 5th December
All parents are welcome to join the Parents & Friends team for the AGM. The meeting will commence at 8:45am.
Please allow time to sign in at Reception upon arrival and you will be directed to the meeting’s location.
END OF TERM: EARLY DISMISSAL
Friday 6th December
Students will be dismissed at 12:45pm on Friday. If you are unable to collect your child at this time, Camp Australia will be available from 12:45pm.
If you would like to use this service, please register your child by:
Calling 1300 665 257
Via the Parent Portal care@campaustralia.com.au
Downloading the Camp Australia app
DECEMBER 2024 12
DIARY DATES
Paren
Neighbourly Awards
Jiang Nan, Prep
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Jayden, Prep
For putting such effort into your reading. You work through tricky words thoroughly and use beautiful expression to make the text sound interesting.
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For the way you demonstrate kindness to your peers and help those around you
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Beau, Prep
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Anthony, Year 1
Well done on all your hard work this term and adjusting to new situations. Great job!
You were willing to fix your work and do it again without complaining. Thank you for persevering to get it right.
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Olivia, Year 1
For taking positive steps to show kindness and understanding towards your classmates Keep up the great work!
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Acellyne, Year 2
Hyevin, Year 2 For demonstrating fantastic perseverance during our Persuasive Writing unit this term. Seeing your progress from week to week and your dedication to your writing goals has been so encouraging. Well done for writing over three-hundred words last week, I can’t wait to see the next steps you take to make your writing even better.
For the heartfelt way you show love towards others, Acellyne. You consistently offer help and consider others' needs before your own, showing this kindness throughout the year. Keep it up!
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For consistently showing love to all her peers. She demonstrated that love is an action that we show to our neighbour. By loving others, Sapphira is loving Jesus. Well done!
Kevin, Year 4
For your unwavering kindness, generosity, and dedication to creating engaging and thoughtful narrative pieces that inspire and entertain Your contributions to both your community and the world of storytelling reflect your remarkable creativity. Thank you for being a helpful neighbour, always ready to lend a hand, and for sharing your unique stories that captivate the class.
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Darren, Year 5
Dora, Year 5
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Darren you have shone brightly this year. You have worked extremely hard and achieved great things. You are an inspiration to your peers, keep leading them as you already do. Thank for being a young man of humility, integrity, honesty and love. Keep seeking the Lord in all you do, it was a blessing having you this year.
For persevering through the challenging lessons this week.
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You faced the difficulties and you did not give up. God loves to see you persevere for His glory! Well done, Dora!
Michael, Year 6
The way you are always willing to serve the community and go above and beyond to help teachers or complete additional work is inspiring. Thank you for using the gifts God has given you and showing our College Value of Service. It is a joy to be in community together, Michael. A great verse for you is Colossians 3:23-24
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Alexander, Year 6
The way that you encourage others and celebrate for them is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and being someone who makes others feel courageous. We are so grateful to be in community with you. A great verse for you is Psalm 118:24
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