TERM 3, WEEK 0 | 10TH JULY 2026
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Operation Christmas Child is a great way for our College community to come together and bless children less fortunate than us with a special gift for Christmas.
Each class has been assigned gift items to collect so that our gift boxes can be filled. Please refer to the attached flyer.
All items must be new and handed in to your child’ s Home Group teacher by Friday 31st July 2026.
BOOK WEEK & COSTUME SELECTION
As we look forward to celebrating Book Week together, we are excited about the opportunity to encourage a love of reading and creativity across our school community. This is a special time where students can bring their favourite characters and stories to life through costume and imagination.
This year ’ s theme is Symphony of Stories, and we encourage students to explore books that inspire courage, curiosity, and character-building journeys. As we prepare for this fun and meaningful event, we would like to remind families of a few important guidelines to ensure that our celebration reflects the values of our Christian ethos:
Costumes should be positive, respectful, and in keeping with our Christian Values We ask that students choose characters who embody traits such as kindness, bravery, honesty, and compassion.
Please avoid costumes that are scary or inappropriate, including witches (good or bad), wizards (good or bad), demons, vampires, zombies, or any that involve blood, gore, or horror themes. These can be upsetting to our younger students and are not in line with our school values.
Weapons of any kind, such as swords, guns, or other imitation weapons, are not permitted.
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Students should be dressed modestly and appropriately, with costumes that allow for safe play and participation throughout the school day. Closed-toe footwear is required.
Children who come dressed in costumes that do not align with these guidelines may be asked to change into their school uniform (parents may be contacted if there is no change of clothes available).
We strongly encourage creative, home-made costumes that reflect beloved characters from books and stories. If you are unsure whether a costume is appropriate, please speak with your child’ s Home Group Teacher ahead of time.
Thank you for your continued support in making Book Week a joyful, inclusive, and values-aligned event for all students. We look forward to seeing the wonderful ways our students bring books to life through their costumes and imaginations!
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.
UNIFORM FOCUS
Students needing additional warmth in the cooler months may wear the Northside beanie and scarf while outside.
Families can buy the beanie and scarf over the holidays in preparation for Term 3 from Academy Uniforms.
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.
ATTENTION YEAR 6 PARENTS: CHROMEBOOK PROGRAM
Students in Year 7 next year will need a College-approved device.
The Secondary 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
COLLEGE UNIFORM UPDATE
WARDROBE SUITE
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:
WEEK 1B
Monday 13th July:
IMARY EVENTS
Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July
Student Free Day - Camp Australia available for full-day onsite care
Tuesday 14th July:
Student Free Day - Camp Australia available for full-day onsite care
Wednesday 15th July: Start of Term 3, 8:40am
WEEK 2A
Monday 20th July:
Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July
Primary Chapel – 9:00am in the Encompass Auditorium: Year Prep Item
Tuesday 21st July – Friday 24th July: Year 5 Camp
Wednesday 22nd July: Year 1 Breakfast and Pyjama Day
Saturday 25th July: Scholarship Exam
WEEK 3B
Monday 27th July:
IMARY EVENTS
Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July
Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard (Weather Permitting)
Tuesday 28th July:
Secondary School Information Evening for Primary families
Friday 31st July:
Prep 100 Days of School
Years 5 – 6 Hooptime District Day
WEEK 4A
Monday 3rd August:
Monday 3rd August - Friday 7th August
Primary Chapel – 9:00am in the Encompass Auditorium: Year 1 Item
Wednesday 5th August:
Principal’ s Day
Thursday 6th August:
Student Free Day - Camp Australia
available for full-day onsite care
Prep – Year 12 Parent Student
Teacher Conference (PSTC)
WEEK 5B
Monday 10th August:
IMARY EVENTS
Monday 10th August - Friday 14th August
Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard (Weather Permitting)
WEEK 6A
Monday 17th August:
SCIENCE WEEK
Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August
Primary Chapel – 9:00am in the Encompass Auditorium: Year 2 Item
Science Week Dress-Up Day
Friday 21st August:
Hot Chocolate Sales for Bundoora Extended Care Fundraiser
WEEK 7B
BOOK WEEK
Monday 24th August - Friday 28th August
Monday 24th August:
Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard (Weather Permitting)
Wednesday 26th August:
Bundoora District Primary Athletics
Thursday 27th August:
Year 1 Traffic School Excursion
Friday 28th August:
Book Week Dress-Up Day
WEEK 8A
Monday 31st August:
IMARY EVENTS
TEACHER AIDE APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September
Primary Chapel – 9:00am in the Encompass
Auditorium: Musical Production Focus
Friday 4th September:
Parents and Friends’ Father’ s Day Stall
CSEN Primary Athletics Championships
WEEK 9B
Monday 7th SeptemberFriday 11th September
Monday 7th September:
Primary Assembly - 8:45am in the Courtyard (Weather Permitting)
Thursday 10th September:
Year 2 Sleepover and Breakfast
WEEK 10A
Monday 14th SeptemberFriday 18th September
Monday 14th September:
Whole School Chapel
Tuesday 15th September:
Footy Colours Day
Thursday 17th September:
Prep – Year 2 Athletics Carnival
Last Day of Term 3
To see Term 3
Primary events, click HERE to access the family calendar
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.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
