The Middle School at Northside aims to provide a “safe place”, a stable and supportive environment for students as they transition from childhood into adulthood.  We endeavour to achieve this through our purpose-built Middle School, which is separate from the Senior School, a curriculum designed to meet the needs of the young adolescent and an effective pastoral care program that recognises each student is uniquely designed by God.

Middle School at Northside understands that students at this age have distinctive needs, such as the need for quality relationships, the desire to establish a personal identity and the need to begin to develop a sense of personal responsibility.  Quality relationships between teachers and students are considered a key ingredient to an effective Middle School.  It is through the relationships formed that effective teaching and learning occurs and effective pastoral care can be given.

With pastoral care being of significant importance within the College, two Coordinators per year level are provided to care, encourage and guide students through the Middle School.  Form Teachers then work at a more intimate level on a daily basis in developing effective relationships with students.

We look forward to partnering with you this year.

Yours in Christ

Mr Paul Sterling

Head of Middle School

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