PRIMARY NEWS PRIMARY NEWS
Dear Parents and Carers,
The highlight this week was our Mini Olympics Day which was held on Tuesday. I must commend our students for the way they interacted with one another We had students working together in multi-age groups and it was a pleasure watching them support and encourage one another. Our Year 10 students assisted us on the day by running each of the events and they did an incredible job. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to them, also our PE team and to all of the parents who volunteered their time Our Primary Teaching staff worked hard to make the event a memorable day and there were many people who contributed to making the day a success.
Tickets are still available for our upcoming School Musical, Shrek Jr the Musical. We have lifted the ticket limit now that families have had an opportunity to purchase tickets. Feel free to share details of the School Musical more widely with family and friends, as we do have a number of seats remaining Tickets can be booked through the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre Website.
Prayer is powerful In Philippians 4:6-7 it says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
We have many opportunities for prayer across the College, including Vision Prayer, where our students can choose to attend and pray for our school and community. On Friday morning we have our parent prayer group that comes together to pray I encourage you to pray regularly and bring all of your requests to God, who hears and answers prayer.
May God bless you and your family,
Chris Drowley Director of Primary Learning
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAPEL
Friday 9th August, 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents and carers 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.
Parents using the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pick up and drop off Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day
Enjoy an item presented by Prep W.
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 and pre-schoolers cannot access the Students ONLY toilets during Chapel. Staff & Visitor toilets are located in the Administration Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.
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.
Parents using the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pick up and drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day.
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.
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
Northside has read at least 4,450 books so far!
Keep up the great work!
Neighbourly Awards
Micah, Prep
For being an enthusiastic learner and always encouraging your friends I love the way you contribute to discussions, find pleasure in reading and persist even when some activities are tricky Most of all, I love the way you are genuinely happy to see your friends succeed. You are a delight to teach, Micah!
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Ishan, Prep
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For being a friend who is quick to include and help others. You are always ready for your classmates with a smile!
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Well done for being humble and giving everything your best try even if it’s something new and unfamiliar. You are a great example of humility Hayley, well done!
Neighbourly Awards
Isabella, Year 1
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Catherine, your smile brightens up our classroom and your love of life is very infectious. Thank you for being a shining light for Jesus in all that you do.
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Catherine, your smile brightens up our classroom and your love of life is very infectious. Thank you for being a shining light for Jesus in all that you do.
Clara, Year 2
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Lea-Rose, Year 2
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For always demonstrating a compassionate and caring attitude towards her peers, and making sure they each feel loved and valued in our classroom Thank you for continually demonstrating God’s love to our community.
For your dedication and commitment to your learning this week. I was particularly impressed with the way you shared your understanding about the science of sound and vibrations. You have shown great teamwork and community spirit this week! Keep it up!
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Sapphira, Year 3
Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pi drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day.
For your amazing effort in the activities this week especially for the Mini Olympics day and taking care of your brother during the events! Well done Sapphira!
Neighbourly Awards
Olivia, Year 3
For consistently assisting with important tasks in the classroom, you have taken the initiative to help the teacher without being asked. You have performed these acts of service without seeking recognition. What a wonderful way to represent Jesus!
sing the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pick up and drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day.
Parents using the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pi and drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day. Shaam, Year 4
For demonstrating the value of Perseverance, for showing your work ethic and conscientiousness. Thank you Shaam for being a valuable member of our class and not giving up! Well done Shaam.
Ryan, Year 4
For consistently doing your best and setting a great example for others. It is great how you look for ways to improve in your learning. Great work with your poetry writing this week! Well done Ryan, you are awesome!
nts using the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pick up and drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day.
Parents using the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day. Dora, Year 5
For your amazing hope and courage that you have shown so far this term. You have shared your ideas with the class and we loved hearing them! Your growth is inspiring to your class, Dora!
Neighbourly Awards
Parents using the Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for p Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day. Olivia, Year 5
For demonstrating the value of Perseverance through your improvement attitude towards Maths. Thank you Olivia for being a valuable member of our class and not giving up! Well done!
Deon, Year 6
You have shown fantastic leadership through sporting opportunities with determination and enthusiasm to do your best and encourage your team. I am so impressed with your confidence and attitude. You are a natural leader. Great to see you look forward with hope, for the good things to come as you see the gold in your teammates
Thank you for inspiring others to be hopeful, Deon. A great verse for you is Jeremiah 29:11.
Drive-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pick up and drop off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day.
Well done to all our award recipients
AUGUST 2024 08
DIARY DATES
* Please note Mini Hooptime change of date from 21st August to 22nd August
UP DAYS * Monday 12th - Science Week * Friday 23rd - Book Week
DIARY DATES
Students need to wear full winter uniforms for the Whole School Group Photo, including black jumper.
Eg; Soft toys, dolls, tennis balls, bouncy balls, small football, small soccer ball (with pump), small musical instrument, skipping rope
Eg; Sunglasses, hair accessories, hat, scarf, mittens (no camouflage colours or skull images)
Eg; Puzzles, illustrated books, colouring books, play dough (store bought)
Eg; Lego, hand puppets, plastic toys, toy figures, yo-yo, small frisbee, small kite, marbles, playing cards (no toys about war or fighting)
Eg; Coloured pencils, pens, markers, exercise books, erasers, highlighters, glue sticks, rulers, crayons (Crayola Brand only - non-toxic)
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Eg; Puzzles, illustrated books, colouring books, play dough (store bought only)
Eg; Dress, t-shirt, top, pants, shorts (no camouflage colours or skull images please)
*Please ensure items are NEW
Species Survival
More than just sustainability.
10th - 18th AUGUST 2024
SCIENCE WEEK DRESS UP DAY
MONDAY 12th AUGUST
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.
19th - 23rd August
Bowerbird Blues Jar
“Bowerbird Blues”, is about a bird who keeps trying to find the right thing In doing so he collects a lot of blue items, before finally finding the right thing Miss Skerry has a jar full of blue things she has collected. Take a guess at how many items, you think are in the Jar Closets guess will win a prize
(Note: students will not win the contents of the Jar)
When: During your Library lesson or Wednesday Lunch Where: In the Library
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.
Little Treasures 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
Hope is the Thing
“Hope is the Thing”, is a sweet book about how birds bring hope to a girl. To help us remember this book and celebrate Book Week we are going to decorate the Library, with our own birds of Hope Using Scrap paper, make a bird and write something you are hopeful for on the back. Bring it to the library and we will add it, to our display of Hope
When: Any day before the end of book week
Where: Hand in to Library
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
When: Tuesday 20th August @ Lunch
Where: Court Yard out front of Library
Book Week Parade
Start planning your outfits, it’s almost time for our
“Book Week Dress Up Parade.”
Every year to celebrate books we invite students to come to school dressed up as their favourite book character, or a character you think it will be fun to dress up as for a day
Miss Skerry already has her little red riding hood costume, who will you dress up as?
When: Friday 23rd August,
Where: Here at school
Events Happening @
Please see newsletter for additional information, closer to the date
Create an artwork that highlights the Paris Olympics!
sculpture painting sketch oil pastel digital artwork
Due: Week 8 of Term 3 -
6th September 2024
Prize Categories: Prep - Year 2
Years 7 - 9
Staff
Name MUST be on the back!
Years 3 - 6
Years 10 - 12
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
Take your e-waste to a better place!
Thursday 1st August - Tuesday 20th August
•television
•computers
•laptops
•tablets
•printers
•faxes
To make recycling e-waste easy, we will be hosting an e-waste recycling skip from
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:
•scanner •copiers •keyboards •speakers •monitors •modems
•gaming consoles
•set top boxes
•routers
•server
•vacuum cleaners
•toasters
What WILL be accepted:
•hair dryers
•hi-fi equipment
•video and DVD players
•electronic toys
•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.
Northside Christian College
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