We’re so blessed to have you as part of our Northside community. We’ve put together all the information you will need to start schooling in 2025.
Family Administration Day 2025
8 am - 4 pm Wednesday, 22 January
We extend a special invitation to all new Northside families to join us for Family Administration Day. Existing Northside families are also welcome to attend Family Administration Day, but it is not mandatory as all services can be completed online. At Family Administration Day, you can speak to service staff (Bus, Music, OSHC, Fees, Library), see your child's class, and collect textbooks, Chromebooks and pre-ordered uniforms.
What to bring:
- Medical Action Plan (if applicable)
- Completed Computer Permission forms (Secondary students and parents)
- Bag for carrying heavy textbooks (Secondary students)
Where to go:
College Hall
- New-to-Northside stall to welcome new families
- Class lists - or see the online Parent Portal
- Outside School Hours Care - or sign up online (Open to Prep - Year 6 students)
- Instrumental Music Program - or sign up online
- Bus Services - or sign up online
College Main Reception
- Speak to the Fee Administration Officer
The Uniform Shop
- Fittings by appointment only - book online
The Secondary Library
- Collect textbooks - Years 7 to12
- Collect Chromebook - Years 7 and 10
College starts dates
Prep 2025
Prep Connect Event
Friday, 24 January 2025, from 8:00 - 9:30 am at the Prep Building. All Prep families are warmly invited to connect with their Prep teacher and visit their classroom for 2025 to begin their journey at Prep at Northside. Further details will be provided closer to the date.
Official Prep start: Group 1
- Tuesday, 28 January 2025, from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Students will need a packed morning tea but leave at lunchtime.
- Thursday, 30 January 2025, from 8:30 am – 2:45 pm. Students will need a packed morning tea and lunch.
Group 2
- Wednesday, 29 January 2025, from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Students will need a packed morning tea but leave at lunchtime.
- Friday, 31 January 2025, from 8:30 am – 2:45 pm. Students will need a packed morning tea and lunch.
Year 1 - 6 New Student Orientation
All new students must attend a short orientation between 8:30 am and 10:30 am on Tuesday, 28 January 2025. Students must attend in a full formal uniform.
Year 1 - 6 First Day of School 2025
All students in Years 1-6, new and existing, will commence a full day of classes on Wednesday, 29 January, from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Year 7 Orientation
8:30 am - 10:30 am on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, at the Lecture Theatre. Students must wear a formal uniform. Pick up from the Middle School Courtyard.
Year 8 and 9 new student Orientation
8:30 am - 10:30 am on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, at the Middle School Courtyard. All new Year 8 and Year 9 students are to attend orientation. Students must wear a formal uniform. Pick up at 10:30 am.
Years 7-9 First Day of School
8:30 am Wednesday, 29 January 2025, at the Church Auditorium. All new and existing students will commence a full day of classes.
Year 10 & 11 new student Orientation
8:30 am - 10:30 am, Tuesday, 28 January 2025, at Music Room 2 in the CINC building. Students must wear formal school uniforms.
Years 10-11 First Day of School
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, at 8.30 am, Year 10, College Hall, Year 111 Lecture Theatre. Year 11 students can take their bags to the CINC lockers on the ground level and then proceed to the Lecture Theatre for a Year Level Assembly. Year 10 students can take their bags to the C block lockers and then go to College Hall.
Years 12 First Day of School
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 8 am - 8:30 am at the CINC Kitchen.
*Please note that the College will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 6 December 2024 - 2 January 2025.
Earn Tuition Credit for 2025
Do you have friends or family that would benefit from Northside's Christian community and ethos?
We’d like to invite you to take advantage of a limited-time “Refer-a-Friend” program to connect new Christian families to our Northside community.
To show our appreciation, we would like to offer a $500 tuition credit to your family for every new family enrolled.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us now on 07 3353 1266 or email ncc@northside.qld.edu.au and one of our friendly staff will get back to you.
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