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Middle School Orientation
Middle School Orientation Handbook Parents and Students Motto: Character through Christ Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ – educated and equipped for any future Middle School Telephone: +61 (0)7 3353 7313 Address: 151 Flockton Street, Everton Park Head of School: Mrs Fiona Long Email: ms.reception@northside.qld.edu.au Handbook: www.northside.qld.edu.au/parent-handbooks Web: www.northside.qld.edu.au/learning/middle-school
Northside Christian College
Orientation Process
Important Dates
Uniform Shop www.northside.qld.edu.au/uniform-shop
All new-to-Northside families are invited to book an appointment on Wednesdays through our
website to be fitted for a uniform.
Uniforms may be purchased from the College Uniform Shop. Layby is available and some second-
hand items are in the shop.
Uniform Shop will closed for the year from the beginning of December 2020 and will re-open mid-
January 2021.
Back to School Administration Day
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Back to School Administration Day is conducted in the College Hall.
Check class lists and pick up uniforms.
Collect books / textbooks.
Collect Chromebook (new secondary students and all students entering Year 7 and 10).
Information about music program and buses
First Day of School – New students
Monday, 25 January 2021
All Year 7 students: Meet at 8:30 am in Lecture Theatre and later Form Rooms. Tour and settle in.
Pick-up at 10.30am from the Middle School Courtyard.
New Year 8 students: Meet in F1 for orientation 8:30am to 10:30am.
All Year 9 Students: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Leadership Day (Goals: Leadership groups/ Community
service). Meet in the Middle School Courtyard.
What to Wear: Year 7 & 8 - Formal Uniform, Year 9 – Free Dress (in accordance with guidelines set out
in student and parent handbook).
Bring: All exercise and text books, pencil case, lock for locker (don’t bring your Chromebook).
Leadership & Governance Head of Middle School – Mrs Fiona Long Pastoral Care Year Level 7 Coordinators: Mr Anthony McLaren & Mrs Catherine Smith Year 7 Teachers: Mrs Angela Smith, Mr Anthony McLaren, Mr Tim Heppell, Mrs Jenny Eory Year Level 8 Coordinators: Mr Mark Rienecker & Mrs Amanda Stay Year Level 9 Coordinators: Mr James Madigan & Mrs Karen Pillinger-Burns School Counsellor : Mrs Amanda Murray School Chaplain: Mr Wayne Knipe Head of Student Life: Mr Laurie Bell Curriculum Leaders English: Mrs Natalie Kennedy (Senior), Karen Pillinger-Burns (Middle School) Maths: Mr Jack Badenhorst Science: Mr Alec David Social Science: Mrs Joelle Brewer (Senior) Mr Tim Heppell (Middle School) The Arts: Mrs Lyn Smith-Cottrell / Mr Maitlohn Drew Design Technologies: Mr Scott Murchie Health and Physical Education: Mr James Madigan
Who do I see and when?
If your child…..
Is absent
Notify the College via
a) Absentee hotline 3353 7388 or
b) If known in advance, email: ms.reception@northside.qld.edu.au .
A medical certificate is required if absence is 4 consecutive days, or if an assessment is missed.
Is sick
Students are sent to the main health room located at Student Services and are monitored. If unwell for
longer than one hour parents are contacted.
Is injured
First aiders handle minor incidents. More serious accidents are recorded. If very serious, parents and/or
ambulance are called.
Is late
If your child is late to school, they will be marked absent by the class teacher and will need to be signed in
at the Middle School Office with an appropriate reason.
Is leaving the College early
If you need to take your child to an appointment, a note or email or phone call to the teacher or the Middle
School Reception at the beginning of the day is appreciated. Students must be signed out at the Middle
School Office or sign themselves out with parental permission (written or verbal) at Middle School
Reception.
Who to contact
Form/Subject Teacher is the first port of call
o Homework, simple friendship issues, low level behaviour issues
o Monitoring spiritual, social and emotional well-being
Year Level Coordinator/Curriculum Leader is the next level
o Ongoing homework or behaviour issues
o Liaising with parents
o Curriculum Issues and Curriculum Leader
Head of Middle School
o Higher level behaviour issues
School Counsellor
o Referrals from parents, teachers and friends
o Self-referrals
One-off appointments
Series of appointments
Group sessions
Referrals to doctors and outside agencies
Importance of confidentiality
Email: college.counsellor@northside.qld.edu.au
A Day in the Middle School
Below is the Secondary School Daily Routine.
8.30-8.45 Form Class 15 mins
8.45-9.50 Period 1 65 mins
9.50-10.00 Snack on the Go 10 mins
10.00-11.05 Period 2 65 mins
11.05-11.30 Morning Tea 25 mins
11.30-12.40 Period 3 70 mins
12.40-1.20 PM 40 mins
1.20-2.05 Lunch 45 mins
2.05-3.15 Period 4 70 mins
MIDDLE SCHOOL PM PROGRAM
Monday Assembly
Tuesday Chapel
Wednesday 7, 8 – Sport / 9 - Life Skills
Thursday 7 – Life Skills; 8 – Life Skills; 9 - Sport
Friday 7 – Christian Foundations; 8 - Christian Foundations; 9 - Christian Foundations
Curriculum
Year 7
Core Program:
Students study all subjects to gain a broad introduction to the Secondary Curriculum.
Year 8
Core Program and Language Elective:
Students continue to study all subjects to build on those elements of the Secondary Curriculum considered
core for a well-rounded education, with a choice of two language options.
Year 9
Core (5) and Elective (6) Program:
Students study the five core subjects and choose six out of twelve electives (three per semester) as they begin
to identify their areas of interest.
Subject Offering:
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Core: Core: Core:
Christian Foundations Christian Foundations Christian Foundations
Digital Technologies Digital Technologies English
English English Mathematics
Mathematics French or Japanese Science
Physical Education Mathematics HASS (Humanities and Social
Science Physical Education Sciences)
HASS (Humanities and Social Science Sport (Thursday)
Sciences) HASS (Humanities and Social
Sport (Wednesday) Sciences) Electives:
Business & Economics
Sport (Wednesday)
Dance
Design Technologies
Rotations: o Engineering & Materials
Design Technologies Rotations: o Food & Fibre
o Engineering & Materials Dance o Challenge Based Design (CBD)
o Food & Fibre Design Technologies Digital Technologies
Dance o Engineering & Materials Drama
Drama o Food & Fibre French (12 months only)
Music Drama Japanese (12 months only)
Languages (French/Japanese) Music Music
Visual Art Visual Art Physical Education (6 or 12 month
option)
Science Extension
Visual Art
Reporting
Term 1 – An interim report is issued at the end of Term 1 to give parents an indication of their child’s progress.
Provision will also be made for parent-teacher interviews following on from the Term 1 report. Teachers may
indicate on the report that they expressly wish to see parents/guardians.
Terms 2 & 4 – A detailed report is issued at the end of each Semester. Early in Term 3 parents may voluntarily
elect an interview if they wish. In the case where a child is not making progress, the teacher will request an
interview with the parents.
Homework
Years 7 and 8 Approx. 1 hr – 1.5 hrs week nights
Year 9 Approx. 1.5 hrs – 2 hrs week nights
Digital Discipleship
Our digital discipleship approach involves equipping students to make wise decisions and taking healthy
precautions while taking full advantage of the latest technology to stay up to date.
We believe young people must be trained in wisdom as well as safety. Students need discipleship from adults
to develop the skills, values, and inner strength to maintain a healthy balance, resist temptation, and master
the media's pull.
In Middle School, the safety message is reinforced with education about responsible use, digital
footprints, cyber-citizenship, and discernment of reliable resources.
In Senior School, students deconstruct media, critically analyse its covert and overt messages, and
identify stereotypes and bias. They learn about problematic internet use, copyright, and security. They
practise recognising and countering the fallacies and flaws in logic so common in the media.
Safety First
Student safety is a priority for Northside Christian College. Together, Chromebooks and GoGuardian, provide a
safe environment for students to work and research in wherever they are connected to the internet.
GoGuardian also provides teachers with the tools they need to manage student Chromebook use in the
classroom.
Chromebook Program
Each Secondary School student receives a College-owned laptop under our Chromebook program. The
Chromebook program maximises students’ educational outcomes by:
Providing systems that are ready for new online assessments including NAPLAN and Senior School
assessment.
Allowing for collaboration in the classroom through Google Suite for Education.
Using tools used by corporate business and universities.
Promoting use of web-based resources not limited by device.
Home – School Communication
Handbook
The Middle School Parent and Student Handbook is available for download on the Northside website in
MYNORTHSIDE section under Handbooks.
Parent Lounge
You can keep up to date with your child’s progress at school through the Parent Lounge. Events, bulletin
items, academic reports, parent-teacher interview bookings and timetable information will be listed here.
Tours and excursions, sporting results and much more will progressively come on-line for you to view from
home.
The login information and password for Parent Lounge is emailed to new families to the college
from parentlounge@northside.org.au , within weeks of enrolling in the College.
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/northsidechristiancollegebrisbane
Northside Christian College APP
Download the App by searching “Northside Christian College” in App store.
Login: Northside2021
Password: Northside2021!
Newsletters
Parents will receive a monthly newsletter with information and events taking place.
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Secondary Education Support
Secondary Education Support is located on the top floor of the F-Block precinct. We utilise F6 & F7 as well as
smaller learning hubs around the school.
Student Services
Curriculum adjustments and assistance
Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (AAR) for assessmenrt
Programs* Homework Room (F7)
o In-class support – notetaking, individual or Times:
small group assistance.
o Before school 8.00 am to 8:30 am.
o Enrichment Studies (Yrs 7-9) for students
with reduced load. o Every Lunchtime.
o Structured Study Placement (Yrs 10-12) o Supervised by Education Support staff.
for students with reduced load.
o Access to assistance for homework and
o Life Skills. assignments.
o Camp Access. o Individual or group work tasks catered for.
o Supported Work Experience. o Flexible study spaces, headphones, task
resources.
o Support for Executive Functioning.
o Open to all students.
o Queensland Certificate of Individual
Achievement (QCIA).
o Education Adjustment Program (EAP) for
students with disability.
*Access to these programs is in
consultation/collaboration with Education Support
or Student Services staff based on an assessed
level of need.
9Camping Program
All grades from Year 3 to Year 12 attend an annual camp. Camps create the perfect balance of challenge and
fun where students collaborate to discover hidden strengths and build resilience. At the same time, students
develop perseverance, responsibility, confidence, positive attitudes, and interdependence.
In all the camp settings, there are three underlying purposes:
1. To allow for reflection on the student’s relationship with God
2. To enhance teacher-student relationships in an informal setting
3. To widen the breadth of wholesome leisure pursuits.
Annual camps
Year 7 History, Civics, Canberra and the snowfields
Sciences and Adventure
Year 8 Friendship and Team Building Camp Lawrence
Additionally, in 2021 Canberra and Snow Fields
(after 2020 was cancelled due to COVID)
Year 9 Leadership Noosa North Shore
Year 10 Persistence and Resilience Mt Barney Lodge and National Park
Year 11 Leadership Camp Somerset
Year 12 Collaboration and Reflection Tangalooma Resort (Moreton Island)
10Middle School Sport
Northside Christian College Secondary School is part of the North West Independent District.
Representative pathways are available for talented athletes through North West Independent District
and Metropolitan North Regional carnivals.
Participation in the Brisbane Outer Schools League (BOSL) provides a range of opportunities for students
to represent the College in weekly fixtures. Sports included are touch, futsal, basketball, volleyball, netball
and soccer. Regular Wednesday afternoon (Years 7 & 8) and Thursday afternoon (Year 9) sport, held from
12.40pm to 3pm, involves Academy Training sessions for students who represent the College in BOSL
teams or swimming, cross country or track and field. Students not involved in BOSL or carnival sports
participate in a varied sport program which promotes the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle (including
interhouse competitions, sports-specific coaching sessions, fitness, strength and conditioning training and
healthy lifestyle information sessions) during this time.
In addition, students can represent Northside on various sporting teams at Christian School Sports
Association of Queensland (CSSAQ) gala days and carnivals, as well as a variety of one-day tournaments
including Super 7’s Netball, Bill Turner and Uhlsport Cups.
Music Program
Students can participate in our instrumental music program. This may take the form of private or shared
lessons, or just participating in one of our music groups (Orchestra, Stage Band, Concert Band,
Stradivarious Strings, Strung Out, Flute Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, etc).
For those who enjoy singing over playing an instrument, opportunities to perform include involvement
Chapel, specific items throughout the year or as part of the Middle School Voices choir. Northside has a
proud tradition of hosting excellent musicals every two years. Students who are in Year 9 (and end of year
8) are eligible to audition and participate in these events.
Middle School Student
Leadership
At Northside Christian College we believe that a true leader is one who has a desire to serve others first -
putting the needs of others first, helping to make others better, wiser, more autonomous, increasing their
capacity. A true leader cares deeply for others, loving them, empowering them, noticing and being present
11to them. As the Bible says, disciples of Jesus Christ are “living epistles … read by everyone.” Leading by
good example is the biblical pattern set out for all believers, young and old.
The Middle School leadership program encourages critical and creative thinking, effective
communication, collaboration and team work and development of personal and social skills with
stimulating opportunities in Years 8 and 9.
Uniform
For full uniform guidelines and lookbook, please refer to the Uniform Shop webpage or the Middle School
Handbook www.northside.qld.edu.au/uniform-shop
YEARS 7 – 12
GIRLS - Day Uniform BOYS - Day Uniform
Wonder Hat (Years 3-9) Wonder Hat (Years 3-9)
Girls Blouse (Years 7 - 12) Boys Secondary Shirt (Years 7-12)
Girls tie (Years 7-12) Boys Belted Shorts (Years 4-12)
Girls Tartan Skirt (below knee length when Black Leather (not woven) Belt (Years 4-12)
standing) Boys tie (Years 7-12) (Terms 2 & 3 only)
Girls White Formal Socks Boys Navy Formal Socks
Traditional school shoe – Black leather lace-up, Traditional school shoe – Black leather lace-up,
polishable with medium heel (no boots, ballet polishable with medium heel (no boots, joggers,
flats, joggers, buckles or casual shoes) buckles or casual)
Compulsory Northside School Bag Compulsory Northside School Bag
Optional Hair Accessories: (College tartan, navy,
white or green) and 7mm tortoise shell Alice
band. Sport Uniform
Girls and Boys Sport Polo Shirt (Prep - Year 12)
Sport Uniform Sport Shorts (Prep - Year 12)
Girls and Boys Sport Polo Shirt (Prep - Year 12) Northside Sport Socks
Sport Shorts (Prep - Year 12) Predominantly white sports shoe that has a
Northside Sport Socks protective and supportive sole and heel (e.g. running
Predominantly white sports shoe that has a shoe or cross trainer), white laces. No boots, no high
protective and supportive sole and heel (e.g. tops and no casual shoes.
running shoe or cross trainer), white laces. No NCC Sport Hat or Sport Cap
boots, no high tops and no casual shoes. Inter-house T-shirt or polo shirt (Carnivals - optional)
NCC Sport Hat or Sport Cap NCC swimwear for interschool competition
Inter-house T-shirt or polo shirt (Carnivals -
optional)
NCC swimwear for interschool competition.
Cold weather additions/alternatives - Terms 2 & 3 only
Day Uniform Day Uniform
Northside Cotton Jumper Northside Cotton Jumper
Navy tights or Stockings (optional – replaces Boys Grey Trousers (Years 7-12)
socks) NCC Tracksuit top may be worn over (but not instead
NCC Tracksuit top may be worn over (but not of) jumper
instead of) jumper Navy Scarf
Navy Scarf
Sport Uniform
Sport Uniform NCC Jumper or NCC Tracksuit can be worn over
NCC Jumper or NCC Tracksuit can be worn over Sport Uniform
Sport Uniform
Please Note:
All Uniform items must be purchased through the College Uniform shop, with the exception of footwear.
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Uniform Guidelines
P R E P TO Y E A R 1 2 C O L L E G E | E V E RTO N PA R K
Committed to Christian EducationMiddle School Uniform Guidelines
General Guidelines If a T-shirt needs to be worn under the sport shirt, it must be white and
Day Uniform
should not be visible below the sleeve or waistband. It should not have
any logos or designs. Traditional school shoe - Black leather lace-up, polishable with medium heel.
The appearance of our students reflects on our College’s reputation
and sets a tone that aligns with College attitudes and behaviours which
Northside Christian College believes very strongly in the importance of
aspire for excellence.
wearing hats at the College. The school hat is to be worn by the student
Students in the Secondary School are expected to always be in full and throughout the day, when outside of a building. During lessons, the hat
correct school uniform as set out in the School Prospectus (refer to is to be placed under the student’s chair. A student found not wearing a
table). On excursion days, students not in full correct uniform will not be hat outside a classroom will be issued a warning. Repeated warnings will
allowed to attend the excursion. accumulate to formal detentions.
Student haircuts and styles of wearing are to be in accordance with the The “Wonderhat” is the ONLY acceptable hat to be worn with the Day
school’s haircut policy. If the Form Teacher, Year Level Coordinator or Uniform in Middle School. NCC sport caps and bucket hats should NOT
member of Senior Staff considers that a student needs a haircut, they be worn with this uniform unless undertaking ‘active sport’, students
will be given ONE warning and will have one week to comply. Students dressed like this will be regarded as “out of uniform”. The sport cap and
who turn up to school with an unacceptable haircut or colour, or who bucket hat are designed to be more comfortable and practical hats to be
worn when involved in sporting activities and are ONLY part of the sport
persistently choose to wear their hair in an unacceptable manner, will be
uniform. Alternatively students MAY wear the “Wonderhat” with the
Sports Uniform
suspended. Predominately white sports shoe that has a protective and supportive
sport uniform as it offers superior shading.
sole and heel (e.g. running shoe or cross trainer), with white laces.
The uniform is to be worn neatly. Boys are to have shirts tucked in and
socks up. Girls’ and boys’ traditional school shoes are expected to be Free Dress Guidelines
clean and polished. Oversized (and undersized) clothing cannot be worn
neatly and hence is not permitted. Students must wear a uniform of the On occasion, the Secondary School organises free dress days. The
correct size and in good condition. Students with damaged uniforms will proceeds are dedicated to a range of different needs and charities, in
be requested to undertake appropriate repairs or replacement in a set more recent times targeting our College overseas missions thrust.
period of time.
The standard of clothing expectation is as follows:
School sport uniform is to be worn all day only on the nominated sport • Students may wear clothing of a moderate style, including jeans;
day (Wednesday for Year 7 and 8, and Thursday for Year 9). At other • Students are not to wear too tight, too short or too revealing
times, such as for a PE class, teachers will nominate one lesson per week clothing. Backless tops and low necklines are not acceptable. For
(which will be their practical lesson) that the students can wear their PE girls, midriffs should be covered;
uniform all day. • Singlets are not permitted;
• Hats will be required for EVERY outdoor activity;
If the PE uniform is needed on other days, students are required to come • Make-up is not to be worn by students;
to school in day uniform and change in the break time preceding the PE • Any equipment needed for the normal running of classes should be
lesson and then change back into day uniform at the next break after the brought to school on these days;
lesson, if applicable. • Closed in shoes must be worn for safety reasons on free dress days.
Thongs are not acceptable.
Sport shoes are considered to be part of the College sport uniform, and
as such are required to be predominantly white in colour. Sports shoes If a student is inappropriately dressed on any such occasion they will be
need to provide protective support, therefore casual shoes are not sent to the relevant Year Level Coordinator.
permitted.Middle School Uniform Guidelines
Hair Policy • Hair should be a ‘blended’ style, where there is no distinctive Girls Hair
difference in length and no ‘tracks’. • Hair is to be well-groomed and cut in a moderate style;
General Student haircuts and styles of wearing are to be in accordance
• Boys’ hair is to be a natural colour. • Shoulder-length or longer hair should be tied back using navy blue,
with the school’s haircut policy. If the Form Teacher, Year Level
• Boys’ hair is not to be tied back, pushed back behind the ears and gel white or bottle green ribbons or scrunchies.
Coordinator or a member of Senior Staff considers that a student needs
or any equivalent is not to be used to disguise a hairstyle which would • Coloured clips are not permitted in the hair except for the Northside
a haircut, they will be given ONE warning and will have one week to
otherwise be unacceptable. hair accessories available at the uniform ship. Navy headbands
comply. Students who turn up to school with an unacceptable cut or
• Male students are to be clean shaven (no beards or moustaches). obtained from Uniform Shop are acceptable.
colour, or who persistently choose to wear their hair in an unacceptable
• Sideburns are to be no lower than the bottom of the ear. • Girls’ hair should be groomed as not to fall across the eyes and
manner, will be suspended.
face. Hair can be held back with a 7mm tortoise shell ‘Alice’ band
Boys Hair purchased only through the uniform shop.
• Hair is to be well-groomed and cut in a moderate style. • The hairstyle should be such that it does not interfere with the
• Hair should be no longer than the collar, should not cover the ears wearing of the school hat.
and should not extend below the top of the eyebrows. • Girls’ hair should be a natural colour.
Jewellery Standards
• One signet ring
• One watch
• One pair of earrings (girls), plain thin silver or gold sleepers or studs
(in earlobe only)
• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings
• Coloured nail polish is not be worn at school
• No make-up is to be worn at school
• The head is not to be shaven or closely shaven in part or whole, no
undercuts. (Where blades are used, no cut below a ‘number 3’ is
acceptable).Year 7-9 | Boys’ Formal Uniform Cold Weather Additions/Alternatives
Cotton Jumper
Wonder Hat (Year 3-9)
Boys Secondary shirt (Year 7-12)
Boys Belt (Year 4-12)
Black leather (not woven) belt with plain silver
buckle
Boys Grey Trousers (Year 7-12)
Boys Belted Shorts (Year 4 - 12)
Boys Tie (Year 7-12) (Terms 2/3)
Boys Navy Formal Socks
Black Leather Lace-Up Shoes:
Traditional school shoe - Black leather lace-up,
polishable with medium heel (Not available at the
Uniform Shop)
Navy Scarf
Northside School BagYears 7-9 | Girls’ Formal Uniform Cold Weather Additions/Alternatives
Wonder Hat (Year 3 - 9) Cotton Jumper
Girls Blouse (Year 7 - 12)
Girls Tie (Year 7-12)
Navy Knitted Tights or Navy Lycra
Stockings
Girls Skirt (Year 7 - 12)
To sit below knee cap when standing.
Hair accessories
(College tartan, navy, white or green) and 7mm
tortoise shell Alice band.
Girls White Formal Socks
Black leather lace-up shoes:
Traditional school shoe - Black leather lace-up, Navy Scarf
polishable with medium heel (Not available at the
Uniform Shop)
Northside School BagYear 7-9 Boys & Girls Sport Uniform Cold Weather Additions/Alternatives
Northside Sport Hat (Year 3 - 12)
or Sport Cap (Year 7 - 12) Girls and Boys Track Jacket (Year
1 - 12) (sports uniform only)
NCC Tracksuit top may be worn over (but not
Girls and Boys Sport Polo (Prep - 12) instead of) jumper
Girls & Boys House Colour Polo
(Yrs 1-12)
Wesley Elliot Booth Graham Girls and Boys Track Pants
(Year 1 - 12)
(sports uniform only)
Sport Shorts (Boys Prep - 12)
(Girls Year 3-12)
Northside Sport Socks
Navy scarf
White Sport Shoes
Predominately white sports shoe that has a protective and
supportive sole and heel (e.g. running shoe or cross trainer),
with white laces.Important Phone Numbers
Main Administration: 3353 1266
Middle School Reception: 3353 7313
Absentee Line: 3353 7388
Bus Department: 3353 7341
Uniform Shop: 3353 7352
Email: ms.reception@northside.qld.edu.au
Middle School Handbook: www.northside.qld.edu.au/parent-handbooks
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