TERM 2, WEEK 6, 2026 PRIMARY NEWS

PRIMARY NEWS PRIMARY NEWS

TERM 2, WEEK 6 | 29TH MAY 2026

A MESSAGE FROM MR JOHN LONGLEY

At this week's Chapel, we were excited to congratulate the Courageous Conquerors for their victory at the Primary Athletics Carnival! It was wonderful to see students demonstrating perseverance, teamwork and encouragement throughout the event. We are proud of the way our students embraced the opportunity to challenge themselves and celebrate one another’s achievements.

Next week, I am especially looking forward to joining our Year 4 students at the Mill Valley Ranch Camp for their History and Adventure Camp experience. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy activities such as line dancing, horse riding, singing in the ol’ Chapel and adventuring in the wilderness together.

Camps provide such valuable opportunities for young people to grow in confidence, resilience, independence and friendship, while also creating memories that often last for many years. Please join us in praying for safety, relationship building and a wonderful time of connection for all involved.

I would also like to sincerely thank the staff who are leading the camp and the many extra hours of preparation and care they invest to provide rich and meaningful experiences for our students.

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We also look forward to gathering together for Primary Assembly on Monday morning from 8:40 am to 8:55 am in the courtyard, where we will present our Excellence Awards and announce the results of the very exciting Mario Kart House Competition! Parents and families are very welcome to join us as we pray, celebrate and encourage one another as a community.

God bless you and your family,

Mr John Longley Director of Primary

PRIMARY ASSEMBLY

Monday 1st June, 8:45am – 8:55am

Parents are invited to join the Primary staff and students in the Courtyard to enjoy Primary Assembly together.

Please be aware that Primary Assembly may be cancelled at the last minute if the weather does not allow us to meet outside.

Photos and videos of the students are not permitted at Chapel or Assemblies 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 Primary Assembly. Staff and Visitor toilets are located in the Administration Building (near Reception) or on Level 1 in the Middle School Building.

Parents are not required to sign in at Reception for Chapel or Assembly.

Please be aware that students must remain with their class and their teachers during these events.

EXCLUSIVE PARENTS & CARERS NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE TH

Live Q/A

Learn how to support your child as they navigate relationships, identity, online culture and the pressures shaping young people today.

Faith, Respect and Relationships in Today’s Culture

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DANIEL PRINCIPE Special Guest

LONG WEEKEND

Monday 8th June – Tuesday 9th June 2026

We hope parents have started thinking ahead to the upcoming long weekend and ways that you can enjoy this time with your family. Tuesday will also be a student free day, allowing you an extra day together.

For families who need to work on Tuesday 9th June, Camp Australia will be available for onsite full-day care for your convenience.

If you would like to use this service, please register your child by: Calling 1300 665 257

Via the Parent Portal care@campaustralia com au Downloading the Camp Australia app

COLLEGE HOUSE POLOS

The College is currently reviewing the quality of a number of uniform items and is aware that many sizes of the coloured College House polo tops are currently out of stock.

During this review period, students are welcome to wear their red Sport polo tops instead of their College House polo tops on specified days.

Please contact your child’s Home Group teacher if you have any questions.

VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE

OUR NEW TOTAL IS: 3801 BOOKS! Last week you read almost 700 books. We are so proud of you!

If you read 700 books this week, we will reach a total of 4500. Can we do it?

If you have any queries or would like your child to join the challenge, please contact the Library team via SEQTA.

In response to feedback received from our College community, the black collars on the Sports rugby jumpers have been improved to reduce fading.

These jumpers will be available from Academy Uniforms.

UNIFORM FOCUS

THANK A FIRST RESPONDER DAY

Wednesday 10th June 2026

Sausage Sizzle:

To honour our First Responders, Northside families and students are invited to a sausage sizzle in the Courtyard from 8:00am – 8:30am.

Sausages will be sold fo

Dress-up for gold coin donation: Students wanting to come dressed in blue or as a first responder (for example, firefighter, ambulance officer, police officer, nurse, doctor) will need to bring a gold coin donation

Students not wanting to dress in blue or as a first responder will need to come to school in their full school uniform.

All proceeds from the Sausages will go to Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Gold coin donations will go to For st Responders.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE

8:00AM - 8:30AM

NEW OUTERWEAR SOFT SHELL JACKET

KEY BENEFITS

GENERATIONAL DESIGN

One jacket for Prep-Year 12 No need to buy new colours (red/ black) for Primary and Secondary

SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

DESIGN FEATURES

Designed for superior warmth, comfort and a durable modern fit Makes passing jackets to siblings simple

WHEN TO WEAR

PRIMARY STUDENTS

SECONDARY STUDENTS With Sports uniform only. With Formal & Sports uniforms.

The new approach to our uniforms is to have a “Wardrobe Suite”. This means that on cooler days, students can wear warmer uniform pieces, and on warmer days students can wear lighter uniform pieces, irrespective of the time of year.

Alongside this, families have received an updated Uniform Policy and a visual Uniform Wardrobe Guide to support clear expectations

As you consider uniform options, please be reminded that the Sport uniform can only be worn on allocated Sport days.

Please be advised that the new shirt with the black piping is for girls only.

If you are buying a boy’s shirt, please ensure there is no black piping

Further details, including key expectations and visual examples, can be found by clicking below:

SIBLINGS OF CROSS COUNTRY TRAINERS

Primary School-aged siblings who are not participating in Cross Country train cannot be left at school without parent/carer supervision before 8:15am or after 3:30pm.

If you are unable to supervise nonparticipating siblings, they must be enrolled with Camp Australia for before school or after-school care.

2028 PREP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Families with a sibling born between 1 January 2022 to 30 April 2023 are invited to apply now for 2028 Prep entry. Applications are received online.

Students in Year 7 next year will need a College-approved device.

The Secondary School ICT Device Program means that parents no longer need to source their own device. We will provide you with further information about this Program shortly. Please do not purchase a device for Secondary School.

Monday 1st June:

Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard (Weather Permitting)

Cross Country Squad Training – Select Students

Wednesday 3rd June - Friday 5th June:

Year 4 Mill Valley Ranch Camp

Wednesday 3rd June:

Cross Country Squad Training – Select Students

Friday 5th June:

Cross Country Squad Training – Select Students

Years 1 – 2 PIT Gymnastics

Years 5 – 6 District Sport

Monday 8th June:

King’s Birthday Public Holiday – Student Free Day

Tuesday 9th June:

Report Writing Day – Student Free Day

Camp Australia will be available for onsite full-day care on this day

Wednesday 10th June:

Thank a First Responder Day

Daniel Principe: Parent Evening

Thursday 11th June:

CSEN Cross Country Championship

Friday 12th June:

Years 1 – 2 PIT Gymnastics

Years 5 – 6 District Sport

Monday 15th June:

Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard (Weather Permitting)

Year 5 Hanging Rock Excursion

Friday 19th June:

Years 1 – 2 PIT Gymnastics

Prep Excursion to Bundoora Farm

Years 5 – 6 District Sport

Monday 8th June - Friday 12th June

Monday 22nd June:

Whole School Chapel Service

Thursday 25th June:

Last Day of Term 2

Beanie Day

Friday 26th June:

Student Free Day

Camp Australia will be available for onsite full-day care on this day

To see Term 2 Primary events, click HERE to access the family calendar

EVANGELINE, PREP: IDENTITY

For embracing your identity as a brave and capable Prep who now regularly begins the day with independence.

AIDAN, PREP: IDENTITY

For consistently working hard and always trying your best.

AMARIAH, PREP: HONOUR

For using your initiative to put tubs on each table so that the paper rubbish can be collected. Thank you for encouraging your friends to keep our classroom tidy.

ELIZABETH, YEAR 1: FAITH

For demonstrating your faith through passionate praising during Praise and Worship, as well as praying for other students. Your faith is encouraging to others.

ELYSE, YEAR 1: UNITY

For showing kindness to help your classmates in your table group

You are quick to help others in practical ways in our classroom and show kindness with your words

CHRISTIAN, YEAR 2: HONOUR

For the effort you have been putting into your learning and the strong understanding you demonstrate across many areas Keep challenging yourself to always do your best.

KALLUM, YEAR 2: UNITY

For demonstrating the value of Unity by making safe choices in the yard and building positive relationships with others. You are commended for playing in appropriate areas, including others, and showing kindness and respect to your peers. Your actions help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

JUSTIN, YEAR 3: IDENTITY

For showing growth and persistence in following classroom expectations You have demonstrated your ability to give your best in all tasks, seek assistance when needed and complete work during learning time

ISABELLA, YEAR 3: IDENTITY

For your persistence in practising your reading skills. Great job in showing amazing growth in your reading skills!

IAN, YEAR 4: IDENTITY

For your one in a million unique personality We love how you think outside the box and how you ask interesting questions. You are a great young man and a valuable member of the 4H class Keep being your wonderful self! Bravo Ian!

AALIA, YEAR 4: HONOUR

For being such a responsible student whom I can always rely upon. You honour our classroom and your classmates by always staying on task and doing your best, especially when it comes to our current Inquiry project. Well done on being so focused and keeping on going even when the work is hard!

ELENA, YEAR 5: IDENTITY

For your outstanding growth in organisational and communication skills, and for becoming a focused and dedicated member of our classroom. Your confidence, responsibility, and strong sense of identity shine through in all that you do You approach learning with maturity and determination, well done!

COHEN, YEAR 5: HONOUR

Cohen, you have risen to the challenge of year five learning with spectacular resilience I am proud of all the effort you put in to get all your work done, and your commitment to make choices that encourage your friends towards honour and responsibility Well done! We are truly blessed to have you in 5M.

LIAM, YEAR 6: HONOUR

Liam, you consistently show respect and complete your work with diligence. You are a kind young man and a pleasure to teach. I am so grateful to have you in my classroom. Keep up the good work! God bless you.

JESSIE, YEAR 6: FAITH

For demonstrating strong faith and leadership through the way you encourage, support, and guide others. Your Christ-like attitude and positive example inspire those around you to show kindness, courage, and integrity each day.

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

New articles are added each week for parents and cover various topics to help families

Modelling healthy conflict in front of our children

My children are reaching that age where they’re becoming increasingly aware of the emotional dynamics in our household – whether mum is happy, whether dad is stressed, and whether a sibling is having a hard day. They seem to pick up on the energy in the room even more than adults do.

This awareness also applies to conflict Children can sense when mum and dad are having a disagreement, even if we think we’re being subtle.

Let me preface this clearly – if a disagreement is sensitive, complex, or deeply personal, of course, it should remain private. What I’m talking about here is everyday conflict – the small, ordinary frictions of life.

The missed bin night

The washing left in the machine too long. Stresses that seem to rest on only one person’s shoulders.

In the “young kids” season of life, it can feel easier to sweep these little conflicts under the rug. After all, time is precious. Why spend what little energy we have talking through minor frustrations when we could simply enjoy being together?

But this is the trap of an escape response to conflict – every minor annoyance that gets ignored doesn’t actually disappear. Over time, those small unresolved moments often grow into one large conflict that feels far bigger than it ever needed to be.

The other temptation is the opposite response – an attack response. A sharp word when something is forgotten A frustrated sigh A raised voice when exhaustion is already high These reactions are understandable in tired seasons, but they teach our children something too – that conflict is something to fear, avoid, or win.

Often, couples genuinely want to talk things through, but there simply isn’t the space. Children are always present. Someone needs a snack, a piece of lego found – and no matter how many questions you answer, there is always one more!

Yet in this limitation, my husband and I have found an opportunity – everyday conflict gives us another opportunity to be more like Christ. As Paul writes,

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Within our school community there are students who shine brightly, displaying exemplary dedication and academic talent. They deserve to be recognised and this year we are giving them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition

What is ICAS?

ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge theirhigher orderthinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, SpellingBee,and Digital Technologies.

ICAS results are in-depth and meaningful, and ICAS evaluates student performance against other competition entrants across the state and nation. The data reveals student strengths and weaknesses and can help you recognise and support your child's academic journey.

Learn more about ICAS here:(icasassessments.com/products-icas/).

ICAS results and certificate

Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.

Your child’s ICAS certificates will show their results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal (https://orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent).

How to participate in ICAS

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.

You can do this in one of two ways:

1. Direct login link – faster!

Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering: https://shop icasassessments com/pages/parent-payment/XPQ902

2. Log in using the PPS code

Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:

Shop link: PPS code:

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps XPQ902

Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 27th July at 11:59pm. This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:

Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.

Read the terms and conditions here: ( conditions/#icas-parents).

https://www icasassessments com/icasa-terms-and-

Privacycollection statement

The following information is a privacy notification about how your child’s data is kept private and secure

ICAS Assessment is owned by Janison Solutions Pty Ltd (We, Us, Our).

To deliver assessment products, Janison will require your child’s School to obtain your consent to provide Janison with certain personal information of students Janison will collect, store, use, disclose and otherwise deal with such personal information in accordance with its privacy policy (below). We are aware of our responsibility to protect personal information related to children and students from being disclosed when we deliver an ICAS Assessments product. Unless you, as the child’s legal guardian consents, we will not:

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• collect any personal information or data of children other than the information we need for the successful completion of an assessment, test, or exam. transfer any personal information we obtain from a child in the delivery of assessments and tests to any jurisdiction outside of Australia. share any personal information relating to children with any third parties (except for those third parties necessary for us to carry out our Services or provide our Products e g , medal engraving) use any personal information or data relating to children for marketing purposes

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You can view our full privacy policy at https://www.janison.com/privacy-policy/. We may retain personal information and data relevant to a child for their future purposes or for research purposes by Janison for the duration of the school life cycle of the child. However, if you or your child at any time wish to have their personal information or data removed from our systems, they or you may opt out by simply contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@janison com or by contacting icasassessments@janison com

We are proud to be offering ICAS to our students this yearand encourage you to consider entering your child Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions

Kind regards,

Anthea Field Talent Development Coordinator