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ORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WEEKLY PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week students in Years 3 - 6 participated in the first session of weekly swimming lessons for the term. We also held our Years 3 - 6 Swimming Carnival at Splash in Craigieburn. Students represented their house teams and it was wonderful to see students cheering each other on and putting in their best efforts. Our Prep – Year 2 students will have a Swimming Carnival scheduled later in the year.
We have 3 house teams which are the Worthy Warriors (Green), Noble Knights (Purple) and Courageous Conquerors (Orange) Our House system assists to foster a family-like atmosphere within the College and provides an opportunity for students to form a greater connection with their school. Events like our sports carnivals provide an opportunity for students to experience healthy competition and motivates our students to work together and try their best.
I would like to remind all families of the importance of observing our car park safety procedures. Please utilise the designated walkway areas if you are walking through the car park. Keep your children close to you For safety, the use of scooters and bikes in the car park is not permitted. We also ask that the laneway between the school and the church is not used for pedestrian access and that you observe the one-way flow of traffic during pick up and drop off times as indicated by the signage.
We understand that from time to time, students may arrive late to school. If families arrive after 8:55am we ask that Primary School students are signed in at Reception by a parent. Our Reception staff will then escort the students to their classrooms. Parents will be asked to drop their children at Reception and then leave the school grounds.
To maintain a safe school environment, any adults in our school grounds after 8:55am must be signed in with an approved reason for their visit. Do not hesitate to speak to me if you have any questions or concerns about this process.
As we are commencing the year, I am thrilled to share that the overall attitude of our students towards learning has been incredibly positive, and I look forward to seeing each student continue to thrive in the months ahead. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teaching staff for their unwavering commitment to nurturing the growth and success of our students
Wishing you and your family a blessed year ahead.
Chris Drowley Director of Primary School Learning
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Monday 10th February, 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 SCHOOL CHAPEL
Friday 14th February, 2:15pm – 2:50pm
Parents are invited to join our Chapel session in Room 412, accessible through the Upper Primary School foyer. Please sign in at Reception before attending.
Enjoy an item presented by Year 3MS
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 and Visitor toilets are located in the Administration Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.
NEW SCHOOL BAGS
Due to a change in suppliers, the College has introduced a new range of school bags with an updated design for improved comfort and durability. The existing College bags are still available for purchase through Academy Uniforms until stock runs out. Both designs meet the College uniform requirements (provided they DO NOT have the old "diving dove logo" that is now obsolete), and these are the only bags approved for student use at the College.
Please visit https://www.academyuniforms.com.au/ for more information.
STUDENTS CANNOT BE DROPPED OFF AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8:15AM
As we start the new year, it is important to remember that students cannot be dropped off at school before to 8:15am.
Teachers start supervision duties at 8:15am, therefore it is unsafe for any student to be onsite without a parent actively supervising them before this time.
SCHOOL PHOTOS AND SCHOOL PIX ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Wednesday 12th February
Please be reminded that all students will take part in Whole School Photos on Wednesday. Students must come dressed in their full Summer Uniform, even if they would normally wear their Sport Uniform on this day. If your child normally has a sports lesson on this day, please pack their Sports Uniform in their bag so they are able to change into it once school photos have been completed.
Any hair accessories must comply with the school colours.
All families should already have their photo order forms
The SchoolPix Order Forms sent home earlier this week included the INCORRECT JOB NUMBER. Please use the Job Number 26092, followed by the Unique ID (correct) included in the SchoolPix.
Sibling Photos: Sibling photos will take place on Thursday 20th February 2025 If you have ordered a sibling photo, please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their full Summer Uniform on that day.
If you need any further assistance please call Reception on 03 9467-2499.
Thursday 13th February, 9:00am - 9:45am
Do you have a pre-schooler in your family?
If so, the Year 11 Psychology class would like to invite you to the Upper Primary Neighbourhood for a play session. The students are studying child development and would like the opportunity to observe your child play and interact with other children their age.
The students will set up a variety of activities such as a dress up/imagination corner, car track, marble run, playdoh table, and other fun toys
If you would like to join the fun, please RSVP shalden@ncc.vic.edu.au by Tuesday 12th February so that we can prepare sufficient equipment for all the pre-schoolers
Thank you!
Mrs Sharon Halden
VCE Psychology Teacher
PRESCHOOL PLAY MORNING SEQTA
Have you downloaded SEQTA Engage and Consent2Go?
SEQTA Engage is an important communication and information tool for both the College and for parents.
Consent2Go is used to allow parents to record student health information, approve off-campus activities online and update media permissions.
If you need help accessing your accounts or with either app, please speak with our Reception staff
PRIMARY SWIMMING
Term 1 Tuesdays: Years 3 - 6
Swimming lessons for the Years 3 - 6 classes will be held on Tuesdays and will run for 6 weeks. The first lesson will commence on Tuesday 4th February and the last lesson will take place on Tuesday 11th March The swimming lessons will take place at Mill Park Leisure Centre.
Students will travel to their lessons by bus They will be picked up from Northside half an hour before their lesson begins. It is anticipated that students will arrive back at school half an hour after their lesson ends.
Your child will need to come to school wearing their bathers under their Sport Uniform to maximise their lesson time. Please send a swimming bag with a towel, water bottle, thongs, goggles and fresh underwear.
Please look out for an email in your Inbox with the Consent2Go permission form.
Prep - Year 2 students will have their swimming lessons in Term 4.
PLEASE CARE FOR OUR BOOKS
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that home readers and library books sent home with students are treated with care
Last year’s annual stocktake revealed that a number of our texts had been written on, torn, or mishandled Unfortunately, this affects the experience of other families who receive books in poor condition.
Please note that lost readers incur a replacement fee, and books that are significantly damaged will also need to be replaced We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain our resources for all students to enjoy.
Thank you for your understanding and support
Homework will be handed out on Fridays and will need to be returned the following Friday. Although students are not expected to complete homework on the weekend, having homework sent home on a Friday allows your family some extra time if you have a busy weekly routine
Mode of Delivery
Paper-based for Prep - Year 2 students
MyEdOnline for Years 3 - 6 students
If you experience any issues logging on to MyEdOnline, please let your child’s teacher know.
Suggested Homework time allocation (per night)
Prep: 5 – 10 mins
Years 1 – 2: 15 – 20 mins
Years 3 – 4: 20 – 30 mins
Years 5 – 6: 30 – 45 mins
VOLUNTEER INDUCTION AND PARENT HELPER TRAINING
Northside Christian College is most grateful for the support of our parents and volunteers.
If you would like to build up your Parent Participation hours in 2025 by helping in the classroom, on excursions, around the school grounds, in the Mini Movers Program, or in any capacity, this training must be completed first.
Please refer to the link below to complete the induction registration and modules:
https://linksafe.com.au/ncc-volunteer/
Thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer at Northside.
Extra Curricular Activities at ARTS & DESIGN
Northside Christian College
Dive into a world of creativity with our 8week Arts and Design program, where every child’s imagination can flourish! In this dynamic and supportive environment, kids will explore a variety of art forms, from drawing and painting to crafts and beyond With hands-on activities and exciting guided projects, they'll develop their artistic skills, experiment with different techniques, and bring their unique ideas to life Our enthusiastic instructors are dedicated to nurturing a love for art, encouraging selfexpression, and boosting confidence It’s a fun-filled journey of creativity and discovery!
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.
Once registered, you'll be able to easily make and manage your bookings online via our Parent Portal
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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