Update from the PrincipalDear Parents, I trust you and your family are doing well. This update provides a summary of how Northside is approaching the beginning of the 2022 academic year, given health advice, government announcements, and taking into account our specific school circumstances. We recognise that the spreading pandemic will require us to navigate the potential of illness, uncertainty and a significant variation to our normal beginning of year rhythms and routines. Please also take advantage of all the following newsletter sections, designed to help you and your family get ready for the year ahead. Government Announcement On Sunday 9 January, the Queensland Government announced a delay to the commencement of the 2022 academic year. Key Issues for the Commencement of the Academic Year The College Leadership met to review the details of this announcement, and to plan the most appropriate manner to commence the academic year at Northside Christian College, taking into account our specific school circumstances. Some of the key issues considered include:
As a result, the following staffing changes have been put in place:
Northside Commencement Dates of Classes
College Dates 1. To ensure clarity in our planning and communications, the existing week numbers on the College Calendar will continue:
2. The College intends to maintain the published end of year dates on the College Calendar. Focus of the first two weeks of term
Arrangements for Vulnerable Students and Children of Essential Workers A vulnerable student is a student who is at-risk of harm if they remain home during this time. Children of essential workers are children of someone who provides essential services and who is unable to work from home. Categories of employment include: Health, emergency services, resource sector, power/utilities, agriculture/fisheries, freight/logistics, public transport, education, essential retail (supermarkets etc) manufacturing, distribution and supply chains (food, petrol, etc). During the first two weeks of term, the College will provide a supervised space for vulnerable students, or children of essential workers. Supervision will be undertaken by non-teaching staff of the College. A Google form is available here, seeking an indication of students who will be on campus during these two weeks. Changes to Planned Events Events planned for the first part of Term One will be either cancelled, postponed, or a decision still to be confirmed, as a result of the delayed start to the academic year. 22 January - Prep Playdate - Postponed Family Administration Day
Operational Changes · The College Bus routes will not operate from 24 January - 4 February. Family Administration DayAll our usual services provided for Family Administration Day will now take place online. We encourage our families to take advantage of the services available for online signup at the links below. For support and questions, please call 3353 1266. 2022 School Commencement datesPrep-Year 10: Updated details on orientation for new and existing students will be provided via email from the Heads of Schools and/or Class teachers. Class listsClass lists will be made available via Parent Lounge on Friday, 21 January. They will not be displayed anywhere on campus. Please note that this is confidential information, which is not to be shared on social media. Action Required - Important Parent Lounge Updates for 20221. Medical Updates 2. Address Updates 3. Review and update employment details (MCEECDYA details) Uniform ShopPlease note, the Uniform Shop will be open by appointment only during the week of 17-21 January. Student computersAs we continue learning throughout 2022 whether remotely or on-campus, we ask all students and parents from Years 3-12 to please complete the following forms. We ask that parents remain in cars and that only Secondary students (wearing masks) collect their laptops (C Block) and textbooks (Secondary Library). Secondary Textbook CollectionThe Secondary School library will be open for textbook collection for Years 8-12 on Wednesday 19 - Friday 21 January, and Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 for Year 7 students. Bus servicesThe College provides full-time, part-time or casual bus use options for morning and afternoon routes across the greater northern, eastern and western areas of Brisbane. Please visit our webpage for routes, costs and other details. NOTE: The College Bus routes will not operate from 24 January - 4 February. 2022 College plannerOur 2022 planner is now available on our website, found under My Northside → Calendar, or via the below link. College AppPlease note that the Northside app login details have been updated as below: Follow the link below for instructions on how to set your subscriptions to receive notifications that are relevant to you. Code of ConductNorthside Christian College welcomes community participation and values its input. Parents play a crucial role in the academic, social, emotional and physical development of their children. Our College is committed to ensuring that children feel happy, safe and secure, and have the maximum opportunity to learn. As members of the school community parents and staff work to build a better college together. |