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NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WEEKLY PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents and Carers,
Our Prep students celebrated 100 days of school this week! I congratulate each of our Prep students for reaching this special milestone in their educational journey! We saw some incredibly creative outfits, crafts and snacks centred around the theme of 100. It was wonderful to celebrate this occasion with our Prep families who were able to attend We are very proud of our Preps and how well they have settled into school life.
I had the opportunity to attend Camp Adekate with our Year 5 students this week, our first ever visit to this campsite The camp setting was beautiful, where we were surrounded by bush, wildlife and large trees. Part of the program included a visit to Sovereign Hill, which the students thoroughly enjoyed.
Students participated in a range of activities at the camp-site, including Zipline, Archery, Orienteering, Gaga Ball, Hut Building and Crate Stacking. It was wonderful to see our students work together and encourage one another while taking part in a range of camp experiences
I would like to thank the staff who organised and attended this camp. Camps provide wonderful opportunities for our students to challenge themselves, learn new skills and enjoy doing things they would not normally do.
With Book Week approaching, I would like to remind all families about appropriate choice of costumes We would like to see students dressed in a way that is reflective of our Christian Values. We do ask that there are no Halloween-style costumes. Please avoid any kind of costume that could be scary to our younger students. We appreciate your support in this area. If you have any questions about suitable costumes, you can speak to your child's Home Group teacher.
I pray for God's continued protection upon you and I thank God for His goodness towards us
Chris Drowley Director of Primary Learning
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Monday 12th August 2024, 8:40am – 8:55am
Parents are welcome to join our Whole School Assembly every fortnight (Week A) by clicking on the following link: https://us02web zoom us/j/84972693762
PRIMARY CHAPEL
Friday 16th August 2024, 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents are invited to join our Chapel session in Room 412, accessible through the foyer of the Upper Primary Neighbourhood. Please sign in at Reception before attending
Enjoy an item presented by Prep P.
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.
ATHLETICS TRYOUTS – ATHLETICS SQUAD
Tuesday 13th August 2024
We will be holding tryouts on Tuesday 13th August for selected students based on their performance at the Athletics Carnival. These students will receive a letter with more information.
Anyone who missed out on participating in the Athletics Carnival needs to contact Mrs Venegas if you would like to try out on Tuesday 13th August 2024.
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
Northside has read at least 4,650 books so far! Keep up the great work!
SCIENCE WEEK DRESS UP DAY
Monday 12th August 2024
Students are invited to wear science-themed dress up to school on Monday 12th August to celebrate Science Week.
Dress-up ideas:
Crazy Hair Scientist Space/Solar System
Favourite Animal Robots Weather/Seasons Scientific Experiment Isaac Newton Scientific Word
There will be activities running throughout the week. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
BOOK WEEK DRESS UP DAY
Friday 23rd August 2024
Students are invited to dress up as their favourite book characters Costumes will be paraded at the beginning of the day. Parents are invited to join us. Halloween-style costumes will not be permitted, for example, witches, demons vampires or costumes that might frighten junior students.
It is important that the costume celebrates literature with consideration of our Christian Worldview.
We look forward to seeing some creative costumes!
Neighbourly Awards
Evelyn, Prep
For a huge improvement in your sentence writing I am so proud of the effort you put into the tasks you are given
Josiah, Prep
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Eva, Prep Your amazing hard work with your reading is showing and you should be very proud of how clever you are!
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For kindly helping tidy the classroom and keeping our space nice and clean. Well done Josiah!
Catherine, Year 1
Pare ve-Through Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones will need to remain in their cars for pick up a off. Students will be escorted to the car by staff at the end of the day.
Isabella, Year 1
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.
For showing kindness and calm thinking to help a friend facing a challenge. You consistently show care to your friends and help look out for your peers. Keep up the great work!
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Nicole, Year 2
For demonstrating the school value of Faith when practising and reciting the books of the Bible. It has been so great seeing you engage in this biblical concept, and encouraging your friends to practise with you!
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Terrance, Year 2
For the way you have applied yourself to your work this term, Terrance. I am impressed with how you have taken the initiative to choose the best places to sit and focus on your tasks Your dedication and commitment have been fantastic to see Keep it up, Terrance!
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Alessia,
Caleb, Year 3
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For answering questions about the Bible with in depth great answers showing his strong faith. Also finding Bible verses super quickly! Well done Caleb!
Year 4
For always being a cheerful and helpful member of our class community. You are showing integrity by always following teacher instructions and trying your best at every learning activity. Well Done Alessia!
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Amyra, Year 4
For your strength and determination throughout starting a new semester. Thank you for persevering and showcasing your leadership to the class and your willingness to share your thoughts and ideas. We are blessed to have you and your skills in 4W. You are a superstar, Amyra!
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KJ, Year 6
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For achieving a perfect score in your Area test this week You demonstrate hard work and determination to your peers while also remaining humble Well done, we love seeing the gold in you shine
2024 DIARY DATES
Species Survival
More than just sustainability.
10th - 18th AUGUST 2024
SCIENCEWEEKDRESSUPDAY
MONDAY12thAUGUST
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
Prep-Year6studentsareinvitedtojoinusfora rollickinggoodtimeaswewatch"Shrek"themovie, wherewe'lllaugh,cheer,andmaybeevenlearna thingortwoaboutfriendshipandcourage. Bringyourbestogreroar,andlet'smakethisan unforgettableadventuretogether. Goldcoindonationrequired,snacksprovided.
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
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
Healthy doesn't = expensive
Packing everyday foods in the lunchbox can actually save you money.
Try these cost saving ideas:
Swap from a chocolate muffin to two pikelets and save 60c per serve
Buy vegetables and fruit that are in season
Buy a big packet of rice crackers instead of individual serves and save 15c per serve
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.
Please feel free to visit the program with your children to meet the team and see what happens in our great program each school day.