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NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WEEKLY PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a bustling and exciting week at our school, and I am thrilled to share some highlights with you.
Our Year 6 students had the fantastic opportunity to engage with acclaimed author Katrina Nannestad earlier this week. Katrina’s visit was nothing short of inspiring, as she shared insights into her writing process and the adventures behind her beloved stories The students were captivated by her tales and had the chance to ask questions about her books, gaining valuable perspectives on storytelling and creativity. Katrina’s visit not only sparked imaginations but also encouraged our students to explore their own writing talents.
Our Year 6 students also enjoyed presenting at their Coin Operated Museum of Science this week. This hands-on experience allowed students to research a significant scientist and create interactive exhibits to present to our College community The enthusiasm and curiosity shown by our students was truly inspiring. They were able to reflect on the wonder of Science and how it points to God as a magnificent creator.
Our Year 2 students had their first overnight school camp experience during the Year 2 sleepover this week. They had a wonderful time staying over at school and enjoyed a range of fun activities. I'd like to thank all of the staff involved and helpers who made the sleepover a success It is an exciting event for our students and prepares them for the camps to come in future years.
As we look ahead to next week, we are eagerly awaiting our much-anticipated musical production, Shrek the Musical Jr! The cast and crew have been working diligently behind the scenes to bring this beloved story to life. We can’t wait for you to see the incredible performances and enjoy the creativity and hard work that our students have put into this production. Ensure you have secured your tickets, as it promises to be a spectacular event!
Lastly, don’t forget about our upcoming Book Fair, which will be held next week. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new books and further develop their love of literacy We encourage you to visit and take advantage of the fantastic selection of books available.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our College community
Chris Drowley Director of Primary Learning
NO PRIMARY CHAPEL
Friday 6th September
Please be advised that Primary Chapel will not take place next week.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We would like to congratulate Ryder in Year 4 and Julian in Year 5 for getting through to the next round of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
Northside has read at least 6,150 books so far! Please ensure all books are logged by Sunday 1st September 2024 so that the Library staff can verify all books before the site closes.
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR
Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th September 2024
REHEARSALS:
Students will be travelling to Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (PRACC) to rehearse for Shrek the Musical Jr PRACC is located at: 35 Ferres Blvd, South Morang VIC.
The buses will leave at 8:30am therefore it is important that students are at school at 8:15am on their designated rehearsal day.
Monday 2nd September - Students in the A-K performance
Tuesday 3rd September - Students in the L-Z performance
PERFORMANCE DAYS:
It is important that you are aware of your need to pick up your child/children from the venue at 2:30pm on the afternoon of their performance, then have them back at 4:30pm for their night show
Wednesday 4th September - Students in the A-K performance
Thursday 5th September - Students in the L-Z performance
The students and teachers have poured a great deal of effort into creating amazing memories for our Northside families. We hope you love the show!
UNIFORM:
All Primary students can wear their Sport uniform every day next week.
On the days that students are offsite at PRACC: Red polo t-shirt
On the days that students are at Northside: House coloured t-shirt
Performance Days: All Primary School students will come dressed in their Sport uniform (with their red polo t-shirt) and as their costumes are already with the school, they will change into costumes at the venue for both the Rehearsal and Performance Days.
Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with your child’s full name.
BOOK FAIR
Next week the Primary students will have the opportunity to attend the Book Fair with their teacher and make a wish-list
Parents are welcome to come before or after school to purchase books.
Location: Library
Morning session: 8:15am – 8:45am
Afternoon session: 3:15pm – 4:00pm
If you are unable to attend at these times, each Primary class has also been assigned a class buying time, when students can come and purchase books. For more details, refer to the Library SEQTA letter.
JUNIOR ENGINEERS: ARCADE GAME DEVELOPMENT (YEARS 4 - 7)
Term 4
Did you love Arcade Games like Space Invaders growing up? Does your child love gaming? Well, why not empower them to code and create their own games!
Your kids will love our fun and engaging Arcade Game Development course, where they will:
Design and code their very own games
Upload them to a hand-held gaming device to play with friends! Build problem-solving and logistical skills
Learn brand new coding challenges and digital projects
Learning to code requires consistency - and our courses are a brilliant way to build necessary future-fit STEM skills.
Dates: Wednesdays from 16th October - 4th December 2024
Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Location: Northside Christian College 31 McLeans Road, Bundoora
Cost: $260 00
Please see the attached flyer for booking information.
CreateanartworkthathighlightstheParisOlympics!
sculpture painting digital artwork
Due:Week8ofTerm3-
6th September 2024
PrizeCategories:Prep-Year2 Years3-6
NameMUSTbeontheback! sketch oil pastel
Years7-9 Staff Years10-12
Stress-free fussy eating ideas
Fussy eating is common, but that still doesn’t make it easy. Does your child dislike foods because of their colour, texture or the way they are prepared?
Don’t despair, SWAP IT will help with ideas on how to pack an everyday lunchbox for your fussy eater. Try the 3 : 1 l
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
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