PRIMARY NEWS PRIMARY NEWS
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a productive week rehearsing, and preparing sets and costumes for Shrek Jr the Musical. We are very excited for you to see your children shine in the performance. Please read through the correspondence which was sent out providing information on how you can purchase tickets to the shows
This week we had a large group of students representing Northside at the CSEN Cross Country competition. These dedicated students have braved the cold mornings to train twice a week, even throughout the holidays I would like to extend my appreciation to the teachers and Mr Burgess who have been training our Cross Country team. A huge thank you to the parents who have woken up extra early to get your children to these training sessions.
We are very proud of the students who competed!
We held our Parent Student Teacher Conferences earlier this week It is always helpful to strengthen our partnership with families when it comes to student learning. We do ask that all learning journals be returned to the College as soon as possible so that students can continue to add to them during their next semester of learning Please remember that you are always welcome to contact your child's teacher during the term if you have any questions or concerns about their learning. If needed, you can make an appointment to speak with them.
May God bless your family this weekend.
Chris Drowley Director of Primary Learning
PRIMARY CHAPEL
Friday 26th July 2024, 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents are invited to join our Chapel session, run by Jared, in Room 412, accessible through the foyer of the Upper Primary Building. Please sign in at Reception before attending.
Photos and videos of the students are not permitted at Chapel to protect the privacy of other students who may appear in the frame.
Please note that parents & pre-schoolers cannot access the Students ONLY toilets during Chapel. Staff & Visitor toilets are located in the Admin Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.
PRIMARY MINI OLYMPICS
Tuesday 30th July 2024
The Primary students will enjoy a day to celebrate the Olympics by participating in mixed-age country groups and competing in a variety of activities
All families will receive their child’s allocated country. Students may attend school on this day dressed in colours representing the country they were allocated to Dressing up is not compulsory Students who are not dressed in their country colours must come to school in their sport uniform. Please contact your child’s home room teacher is you are unsure of your child’s allocated country.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS MEETING
Thursday 1st August 2024, 9:00am
Parents are invited to join the Parents and Friends in their meeting
Please sign in at Reception and you will be directed to the Community Room.
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
Northside has read at least 4,150 books so far! Keep up the great work!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TERM 3 IN THE LIBRARY
This year the theme for Book Week is “Reading is Magic”.
Our dress-up day will be in Week 6 on Friday 23rd August which is when everyone has the chance to dress up as their favourite book character. Another way we always celebrate Book Week is the running of our yearly Book Fair The Fair will be held during Week 8 and is brought to us by Lamont Books.
Term 3 also marks the conclusion of the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge, so if your child is taking part, please make sure you have all books logged by Sunday 1st September so that our Library staff can verify all books before the site closes.
Rachel Skerry on behalf of our Library Team
*While Northside does not support or endorse the use of witchcraft or spells, the term ‘magic’ in this theme refers to “a quality that makes something seem special or exciting”. We hope that the use of this term does not detract from our celebration of reading.
SECONDARY EDUCATION INFORMATION NIGHT
Tuesday 30th July 2024
Northside Christian College is hosting an information session about Secondary education at Northside. All Northside families with students currently in Year 5 and due to enter Year 7 in 2026, are invited to attend. Learn about the Secondary curriculum, extra-curricular opportunities and the pathways available at Northside Register now!
Neighbourly Awards
Asher, Prep
For being so determined to get a lot of work done in a short amount of time. You sequenced jumbled sentences and filled in the missing words all by yourself!
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For always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
Dokun, Prep
You have started this term so well with listening and answering questions during class time, as well as completing all your work! Keep it up!
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Annie , Year 1
It is wonderful to see you daily demonstrating love to your classmates. You are always quick to see a need and jump up to help without being asked. Your servant heart is a blessing to me and our class. I trust you will keep growing in your desire to serve others.
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Jerome, Year 1
For thinking on your feet and quickly helping a classmate in looking after their things on a windy day! You have shown quick thinking and kindness towards your classmates. Keep it up!
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Keira, Prep
Ayvan, Year 2
For always being the first person to offer help to his peers, and for demonstrating the school value of Community when creating friendships and connections with others. Thank you for helping to ensure people feel valued and loved in our classroom.
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Mia, Year 2
For always being a cheerful and loving member of our class community. You are showing integrity by always following teacher instructions and trying your best at every learning activity. Well Done Mia!
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William, Year 3
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Well done for being so brave and praying in front of the whole class during our afternoon prayer I am so proud of you!
Yi Zhou (Leeroy), Year 3
For your amazing listening during music and the wonderful effort you consistently put into music class, your determination and willingness to keep trying are true signs of strength and character. Well done, Yi Zhou (Leeroy)!
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Jacinda , Year 4
For always engaging beautifully in class activities and showing consideration for others in your group. You are gracious to your classmates and demonstrate a forgiving heart. You are a blessing to our learning community in 4H.
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Katherine, Year 4
For your outstanding work during our mathematics sessions this week showcasing your skills of the number 23; your drive to keep learning new concepts is a real gift. Keep up the amazing work Katherine, you are a blessing to have within 4W.
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Zane, Year 5
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, Zane!
Daniel, Year 5
For demonstrating the value of Perseverance through your outstanding attitude and conscientiousness. Thank you Daniel for being a valuable member of our class and not giving up! Well done!
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Yuvraj, Year 6
You have started your final semester of Primary School with determination and enthusiasm to grow academically. I am so impressed with your reflection and goal setting through the PST Conference. Great to see you look forward with hope, for the good things to come.
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Thank you for inspiring others to be hopeful, Yuvi. A great verse for you is Jeremiah 29:11
Abigail, Year 6
It was a pleasure to develop some quality learning goals with you for Term 3. You reflected well on your learning and were able to identify and target some keys areas of development. Well done, we love seeing the gold in you shine.
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Tasvir, Year 5
Thank you for leaning in during our Growing Up Day sessions, and for being yourself and shining throughout. You were unafraid to ask good-quality questions that helped your peers develop their understanding of the concepts discussed. Well done, we love seeing the gold in you shine.
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2024 DIARY DATES
2024 DIARY DATES
Please note Mini Hooptime change of date from 21st August to 22nd August
Shoebox Items:
Eg;Softtoys,dolls,tennisballs,bouncyballs, smallfootball,smallsoccerball(withpump), smallmusicalinstrument,skippingrope
Eg;Sunglasses,hairaccessories,hat,scarf, mittens(nocamouflagecoloursorskullimages)
Eg;Puzzles,illustratedbooks,colouringbooks, playdough(storebought)
Eg;Lego,handpuppets,plastictoys,toyfigures, yo-yo,smallfrisbee,smallkite,marbles,playing cards(notoysaboutwarorfighting)
YEAR4
SCHOOLSUPPLIES
Eg; Colouredpencils,pens,markers,exercise books,erasers,highlighters, gluesticks, rulers, crayons(CrayolaBrandonly-non-toxic)
Eg;Puzzles,illustratedbooks,colouringbooks, playdough(storeboughtonly)
Eg;Dress,t-shirt,top,pants,shorts(no camouflagecoloursorskullimagesplease)
*Please ensure items are NEW
DONATIONSDUE: onday5thAugust (Tohomeroomteachers)
Species Survival
More than just sustainability.
10th - 18th AUGUST 2024
SCIENCEWEEKDRESSUPDAY
MONDAY10thAUGUST
WHAT’S PLANNED AT NORTHSIDE FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK?
MONDAY: Build a terrarium.
TUESDAY:
Colour in an ecosystem and draw different species.
WEDNESDAY:
Year 11 Biology study of inheritance. Come and see the bunnies growing.
THURSDAY:
Make an ecosystem. Create with recyclable materials. IDEAS
FOR AWESOME COSTUMES
19th - 23rd August
BowerbirdBluesJar
“BowerbirdBlues”,isaboutabirdwhokeepstryingtofind therightthing.Indoingsohecollectsalotofblueitems, beforefinallyfindingtherightthing.
MissSkerryhasajarfullofbluethingsshehascollected Takeaguessathowmanyitems,youthinkareintheJar Closetsguesswillwinaprize
(Note:studentswillnotwinthecontentsoftheJar) When:DuringyourLibrarylessonorWednesdayLunch Where:IntheLibrary
Colouring Competition
“Grace and Mr Milligan” is up for the new Illustrator and Picture Book of the year awards, so to celebrate this, we have chosen an image from this story as our colouring competition The story is about a girl remembering how happy her neighbour and her used to be, and her attempts at trying to cheer him up again There are 8 prizes to be won, 4 for best colouring, and 4 random draw winners All entries must have a name and class,
Submissions: To the Library by 1pm Friday 23rd August.
LittleTreasures
Photo Challenge
“Little Treasures” is a nominated short-listed book about a young girl’s trip to the beach. She finds lots of seaweed and shells, but to her eyes they are little treasures She imagines them to be something small like a mermaid’s necklace or a big merchant ship sailed by penguins. Our challenge for those who choose to accept, is to create something out of things you might find outside This might be a boat made of sticks and grass, or it might be your own shell necklace. Take a photo of your creation and send it in to Miss Skerry Either via email or bring in a printed photo.
When: Photos due Friday 23rd August by 1pm Submissions: rskerry@ncc.vic.edu.au or to the Library
HopeistheThing
“HopeistheThing”,isasweetbookabouthowbirdsbring hopetoagirl.Tohelpusrememberthisbookandcelebrate BookWeekwearegoingtodecoratetheLibrary,withourown birdsofHope UsingScrappaper,makeabirdandwrite somethingyouarehopefulforontheback Bringittothe libraryandwewilladdit,toourdisplayofHope
When:Anydaybeforetheendofbookweek
Where:HandintoLibrary
Concrete Garden
In the book “Concrete Garden”, a little girl who lives in an apartment building, goes outside with a box of chalk. She uses the chalk to decorate her street, and as she does, she invites all the other kids to join her Soon all the kids have drawn a great big garden on the street. When the adults look out of the windows of their apartments they can see the amazing drawings, that have lit up their grey street So why not be like the kids from this story, and brighten up our school yard together with chalk
Dance Party
In the book “Bear & Duck are friends”, Duck keeps inviting Bear to try new things, unfortunately they don’t always turn out good. This leads Bear to being scared and anxious to try new things One day Duck invites Bear to his Dance class. Bear tries to give it a go, and after failing, Duck tells him he is “thinking too hard,” and suggests that Bear closes his eyes and feel the music Bear does just that, and discovers that he can dance, & that trying new things doesn’t have to be scary So why not be like Duck, and invite a friend to our very own Dance Party
When: Thursday 22nd August @ Recess Where: Upper Neighbourhood Area
Events
When: Tuesday 20th August @ Lunch
Where: Court Yard out front of Library
BookWeekParade
Startplanningyouroutfits,it’salmosttimeforour
“BookWeekDressUpParade ”
Everyyeartocelebratebooksweinvitestudentstocometoschool dressedupastheirfavouritebookcharacter,oracharacteryou thinkitwillbefuntodressupasforaday. MissSkerryalreadyhasherlittleredridinghoodcostume, whowillyoudressupas?
When: Friday 23rd August, Where:Hereatschool Pleaseseenewsletterforadditionalinformation,closertothedate
Quick everyday lunchboxes
It doesn't take a lot of time to pack an everyday lunchbox.
To save time, try:
Packing the lunchbox the night before Using leftovers from dinner in the lunchbox
Packing whole vegetables and fruit, such as apples, bananas, cherry tomatoes or baby cucumbers
Northside Christian College
E-waste collection
To make recycling e-waste easy, we will be hosting an e-waste recycling skip from Thursday 1st August - Tuesday 20th August
Bin is 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.
CreateanartworkthathighlightstheParisOlympics!
sculpture painting digital artwork
Due:Week8ofTerm3-
6th September 2024
PrizeCategories:Prep-Year2 Years3-6
NameMUSTbeontheback! sketch oil pastel
Years7-9 Staff Years10-12
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.
feel free to visit the program with your children to meet the team and see what happens in our great program each school day.
Let's create a Dr Seuss The Lorax Truffula tree
Child put together their own Christmas tree