Secondary School News
TERM 1, WEEK 6
07th MARCH 2025
LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND
Monday 10th March 2025
The College will be closed on Monday 10th March for Labour Day We hope our families enjoy a well-deserved long weekend
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND PAGE 01
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE PAGE 01
VOLUNTEER INDUCTION AND PARENT HELPER TRAINING PAGE 02
UPCOMING EVENTS PAGES 02 - 03
ATTACHMENTS PAGES 04 - 06
Thanks to all families who have returned their permission forms for the Premiers' Reading Challenge. Details on logging in to the challenge have been sent to families via SEQTA. Students can now begin logging books that they read during the challenge dates. We will accept late permission forms if you would still like your child to participate in the challenge.
If you require another permission form, please email:
Mrs Kylie Drowley: kdrowley@ncc vic edu au or
Ms Rachel Skerry: rskerry@ncc.vic.edu.au
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 any capacity, this training must be completed first.
Please refer to the link below to complete the Volunteer Registration (new volunteers) and Volunteer Induction: https://linksafe.com.au/nccvolunteer/
Existing families are reminded that the Volunteer Induction should be renewed annually. If you have NOT renewed your Volunteer Induction in 2025, please renew this via the link above, as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer at Northside.
WEEK 7A
Monday 10th - Friday 14th March
Monday 10th March
Student Free Day – Labour Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 11th March
CSEN Basketball Championships
Wednesday 12th March
Swimming Squad 7:00am – 8:00am at LaTrobe
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
NAPLAN commences for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (12th March25th March)
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 13th March
NAPLAN
Ethics Olympiad Training Day
Friday 14th March
Swimming Squad 7:00am – 8:00am at LaTrobe
NAPLAN
Year 8 OzHarvest Incursion
WEEK 8B Monday 17th - Friday 21st March
Monday 17th - Wednesday 19th March
Year 8 Camp
Monday 17th March
NAPLAN
Tuesday 18th March
Year 9 Whittlesea Careers Expo
NAPLAN
Wednesday 19th March
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
NAPLAN
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 20th March
Ride2School Day
NAPLAN
Whittlesea Tech School Ambassador Program
CSEN Secondary School Swimming Championships
Friday 21st March
Harmony Day
NAPLAN
VCE Psychology Ethics Excursion
WEEK 9A Monday 24th - Friday 28th March
Monday 24th - Friday 28th March
Work Experience Week
Monday 24th March
NAPLAN
Tuesday 25th March
Years 9 - 12 DAV Debating Round 2
Wednesday 26th March
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
Year 9 Morrisby Testing
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 27th March
CSEN Western Secondary School Rally Day
WEEK 10B Monday 31st March - Friday 4th April
Monday 31st March
CSEN Years 11 - 12 Rally Day
Tuesday 1st April
Student Free Day
Parent Student Teacher Conferences (PSTC) Years Prep - 12
Jazz Band - Intensive Rehearsal for Generations In Jazz Festival
Wednesday 2nd April
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 3rd April
Last Day Term 1 - Normal Dismissal
Senior School Formal
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students, and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.
Participation in this survey is strongly encouraged, as it offers a comprehensive view of students' experiences, challenges, and achievements. By capturing a detailed understanding of young people's experiences, the survey supports a tailored approach to enhancing their mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. It helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as pinpoint opportunities for early intervention.
The survey is part of an ongoing longitudinal study, and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children. Responses remain anonymous and should be based on your observations over the last 12 months By working together, we can reduce the long-term impact of mental illness and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people for a brighter future.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help
Click HERE to access the Wellbeing Barometer 2025 survey.
Login Instructions
Step one: Step two:
Visit the following website https://vprc.eduweb.vic.gov.au Click on the ‘Sign In’button under ‘School coordinator or student’
Step three: On the ‘Student login’page, click on ‘VPRC login’.
Step four:
Enter the username and passcode the Classroom teacher provided, then click ‘Login’.
You will then be directed to your child’s challenge dashboard where you can view how many books have been read and recorded so far
To enter a book, click the ‘Search Books’tab and enter the book title into the search bar Sometimes you may also have to add the author’s name Once you see the book, select it and click ‘add to my books’ Books that have been read will later be verified by a member of staff.
If you or your child are having issues logging in, it is recommended that you try a different internet browser. If you are still having problems, please contact the Library Team via SEQTA.
