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At Northside School we believe that Every Child Matters. We provide a safe and healthy environment where pupils enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution to the life of the school. Northside School aims to develop well-educated, happy, and well-rounded children who have developed a love of learning, independence, initiative, and understanding of others. We provide a supportive and caring environment where every child matters and where all cultures are respected and valued. We thrive in a multi-cultural community where working and co-operating with others is encouraged. At Northside, we value the diversity of all children and adults in the school and recognize the individuality of interests, abilities, motivation, and learning needs. The development of inclusion at our school is seen as the responsibility of everyone, not just a few, and is not viewed as being only to do with high educational needs. We aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is relevant to the age and experience of the children and by the National Curriculum strategies. We use teaching methods that motivate children to be actively engaged in their learning and that promote self-esteem and independence. We encourage parents to take a full and active part in their child's development. Many opportunities exist for participating in school life and sharing information about your child's progress. We believe in a philosophy that maintains high standards of behavior from the whole school community through positive expectations and a caring ethos. At Northside we believe every child is unique and special and pride ourselves in the development of fully rounded, confident learners. Children access the SEAL (Social Emotional Aspects of Literacy) curriculum. Also, nurture groups and buddying activities are available. We have a learning mentor who will liaise with parents and schools to ensure that their children are given as much pastoral care as possible. All classes will have PHSE/circle time sessions, there is very successful peer mentoring support for the younger children provided by the KS2 children. We also provide Art therapy from qualified therapists. The children are encouraged to speak to staff about anything that is troubling them, and they can use worry boxes to deal with matters anonymously. Northside school is in a refurbished Victorian building with landscaped playgrounds. A major re-modeling of the school building took place in 2000. This included a Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) with landscaped play area, a new dining hall, landscaped KS1 playground, and an ICT suite In 2004, an outside block was refurbished to create an Arts block with a fully equipped music and art room. There are interactive whiteboards in all classrooms from Nursery to Year 6, as well as a board in the ICT suite and a movable interactive board for group work. In addition to the ICT room, we have 6 netbooks in every class and 64 pads for use in class. View full school

Welcome to Northside Montessori School. You will find a school community committed to developing the whole child through the Montessori Philosophy from ages 18 months to 12 years. The Northside campus in Pymble is a culturally diverse and non-denominational pre-primary and primary school. In contrast, our other campus, Stepping Stones Montessori Long Day Care at North Turramurra, provides programs for children from 6 months to 5 years of age. At Northside Montessori School, we partner with families to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can be supported as life long learners. While we guide using Montessori approaches and engage your child’s natural desire to learn, our school delivers the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) K-6 Curriculum as well as the outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework. Opportunities and educational provisions at Northside go well beyond the mainstream curriculum, and parents can expect extraordinary things from their child due to their experience at our school. The Montessori approach to education has been implemented in schools and pre-schools across the world for over 100 years. This well-researched approach to education implements methods that are still considered ‘progressive,’ and our adherence to the authentic Montessori principles has a powerful impact on children’s learning and development. Within the school environment, individualized and independent learning occurs in mixed-age classes, where the choice of activities, collaborative work, and hands-on experiences are part of everyday learning. These enriching experiences are based on the child’s developmental stage and facilitated by their class Directress. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions parents will make in the early years of their child’s life. Northside Montessori School is a supportive community and school environment that will provide inspiring opportunities for your child. Please take the time to look through this website and learn more. Our vision is to instill in each child wonder in the world, and love of learning, providing opportunities to develop the confidence to independently and collaboratively explore their environment. Our Mission Provide an exemplary environment and Montessori education Implement and maintain a respectful and supportive partnership amongst the stakeholders through the supportive triangle of students, parents, and school school Continue to maintain a school that is well-governed and financially and environmentally sustainable. Northside Montessori School began in 1978 when the founding parents, unable to find a local Montessori school for their children, we are encouraged to ‘start their own.’ Their determination to have a progressive and influential education for children based on the proven scientific research of Dr. Maria Montessori was to become a reality. With the formation of the Northside Montessori Society, the purchase of premises at 196 Bobbin Head Road, and the hiring of a directress, two pre-primary classes commenced at ‘Stepping Stones”. The first primary classes were started in 1980, with the full primary program being offered in 1985. View full school

We partner with parents and churches to foster authentic faith characterized by active love and dedication to Christ's teachings. The College has grown into one of the leading independent, co-educational, non-denominational Christian schools in Brisbane's North, offering education from Prep to Year 12. We are a community of people joined by a common faith in Jesus Christ. With this strong foundation, our students graduate from the College confident in their abilities, their purpose, and their identity in Christ. Our educators believe that teaching is not only a profession. It is a ministry. Students thrive under the pastoral care and discipleship of our dedicated teachers, who create an environment of care. Children are valued as individuals with a unique set of God-given gifts and purposes. Over the thirty-four year history, Northside Christian College has grown into one of the leading private, co-educational, non-denominational Christian schools in north Brisbane, offering Christ-centered education from Prep to Year 12. The College is well known and respected for its excellent academic results, commitment to character development, sporting spirit, and passionate community service. We offer opportunities to develop servant hearts from Prep through to Year 12 by understanding mission through service, both locally and overseas. One of the pillars of Northside Christian College is discipleship—older believers inspiring the younger. Teachers invest personal time into students' lives, whether it is coaching the debating team, keeping the art rooms open after hours, attending a Junior School student's soccer match, or tutoring a struggling pupil. Discipleship happens in the classroom as well, where students explore the tenets of the Christian faith. But it does not stop with facts and verses. Northside Christian College challenges its students to put action to their words and beliefs. They are encouraged to live lives that bring glory to God, care for His creation, and spread His love to the people around us. Service opportunities are beautiful experiences for students to grow in their faith and confidence. Junior School children support a World Vision sponsor child. Middle School students visit nursing homes and collect food items and valuable goods for the needy. On Friday evenings, the Senior School Street Ministry Team cooks up a weekly barbecue for the homeless and lonely in Fortitude Valley. The College Chaplain oversees the College's spiritual life, coordinating chapels, staff devotions, and Christian Northside Christian College's vibrant chapels bring worship to the school week. As the students advance through the school, they take on increasing amounts of ownership for the chapels' running. While younger children enjoy age-appropriate songs and lessons, older students contribute as singers, musicians, speakers, and technicians to deliver meaningful worship services through prayerful collaboration. Students experience prayer throughout the day in class and in voluntary lunchtime discipleship groups. The Girls' Verandah and Men's Shed guest speakers inspire and challenge Senior School students. View full school

Northside Christian College is a small school with big ambitions for each student. The College is set in a tertiary education precinct in the City of Whittlesea in Bundoora, Victoria. Northside provides engaging learning opportunities for students from Prep through to Year 12 with the mission to transform lives through Christ and the wonder of learning. We provide an innovative learning framework within a safe and supportive Christian environment. Our College community invites you to join us as we partner with your child on their educational journey. Northside Christian College is a non-denominational, coeducational, Christian College that commenced in 1979. The College is committed to providing high-quality Christian Education in a caring, encouraging, learning community to families of Melbourne's northern suburbs. We aim to maximize every child's potential, equipping them for lifelong learning, and developing their character based on Biblical values. Vision Statements to be an inspirational Christian learning community. $6,135Our mission, "Transforming lives through Christ and the wonder of learning," sums up our commitment to making a difference in this world. Through the design and structuring of our learning programs and state of the art learning environments, we are well equipped to nurture and develop students' unique talent, gifting, and interests. As a Christian learning community, we have over thirty-five years of tradition educating our students to live out the timeless values of perseverance, humility, and integrity, preparing them for meaningful and purposeful engagement in every area of their lives. The Bible informs our curriculum, our relationships, and our practices. All of our staff are practicing Christians, applying their faith to their teaching and other work. The College aims to challenge each student to achieve their best while providing students with an opportunity to study a broad range of subjects. While developed to meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum Framework and government requirements, the College curriculum provides students with an excellent opportunity to study subjects across a wide range of learning areas. The College has developed the school curriculum to place a significant emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy. As a Christian Learning Community, we have over thirty-five years of tradition in educating our students to live out the timeless values of perseverance, humility, and integrity, preparing our young people for meaningful and purposeful engagement in every area of their lives. Our Student Leadership Program provides students opportunities to develop and put into practice their leadership potential in serving their fellow students and the wider community. We seek to be a 'school without borders' and increasingly work alongside local universities and other organizations to maximize access to high-quality learning environments. The Prep to Year 12 learning community at Northside Christian College has a small village feel, fostering a nurturing and caring environment where every child is valued. Our programs are designed to meet students' individual needs, whatever they are, seeking to ensure that every child's unique, God-given qualities are developed. High value is placed on the development of resilience, leadership, and character throughout the College. Our VCE program offers students small classes and an individualized approach to learning. For a growing family-friendly school, we offer a remarkable range of learning and co-curricular opportunities. The College honors the faithful pioneers from Northside Christian Centre (now Encompass Church) who took hold of God's vision and planted the College in 1979. We look to the future with hope, confidence in our calling, and determined in our commitment to training a skilled and Godly generation of young people to take their place in the community, living purposeful lives in God's service. Northside Christian College is a member of Christian Schools Australia, a National body with member schools in all states. It is our prayer and desire that every student will have a positive experience at school. A positive experience involves students developing healthy relationships, achieving their personal best, maintaining physical and emotional wellbeing, and developing a greater understanding of Christian faith and character. View full school