We’re so blessed to have you as part of the Northside community and are excited to welcome all the new families joining Northside Christian College! Here, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for a great start in 2026.
New Student Orientation and First Day of School 2026
Find all the key dates, times, and details you’ll need for New Student Orientations and the first day of school to ensure a smooth start to 2026.
Prep Start Dates
The first week of school is a precious and important time for our new Prep students as they begin their learning journey at Northside.
To support a gentle and positive start, Prep students will attend on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (28 January - 30 January 8:30 am–2:45 pm) during the first week.
These days will focus on a transition and play-infused learning program, allowing children to build confidence, form friendships, and become familiar with their teachers, classrooms, and daily routines in a calm and nurturing way as they settle into school life for 2026.
Years 1 - 6
New Student Orientation – Tuesday, 27 January
All new students in Years 1–6 are required to attend a short orientation from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
Uniform: Full formal uniform (first week)
Where: Parklands - A and B blocks (Captains will be there to welcome)
Further details will be provided closer to the date.
First Day of School – Wednesday, 28 January
All students in Years 1–6 (new and returning) will commence a full day of classes from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Uniform: Full formal uniform (first week)
Where: Classrooms
Years 7 - 9
Year 7 Orientation – Tuesday, 27 January
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Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Where: Meet in the Lecture Theatre
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Activities: Meet form teachers, receive timetables, and get an overview of Middle School life
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Pick-up: 10:30 am from the Middle School Courtyard
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Uniform: Formal uniform
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Bring: Just yourself!
Years 8–9 New Student Orientation – Tuesday, 27 January
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Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Where: Meet outside the Middle School Office
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Activities: Orientation activities for all new Year 8 and 9 students
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Uniform: Formal uniform
Years 7–9 First Day of School – Wednesday, 28 January
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Time: 8:30 am – 3:15 pm
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Where: Start the day in the Church Auditorium
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Who: All new and returning students (Years 7–9)
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Uniform: Formal uniform
Years 10 - 11
New Student Orientation – Tuesday, 27 January
A warm welcome to all new students joining Years 10 and 11!
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Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Where: Meet at Music Room 2 in the CINC building
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Uniform: Formal uniform
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Pick-up: 10:30 am
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, get to know your classmates, and settle into life at Northside.
First Day of School – Wednesday, 28 January
Welcome back to all Year 10 and 11 students as we begin Term 1 together! Please arrive by 8:30 am.
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Year 11: Drop bags at the CINC ground-level lockers, then head to the Lecture Theatre for your Year Level Assembly.
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Year 10: Drop bags at your C Block lockers, then make your way to the College Hall for your welcome session.
Year 12
First Day of 2026 – Tuesday, 27 January
Welcome to your final year, Class of 2026!
Start your morning with coffee and muffins in the CINC Kitchen from 8:00 am, then at 8:30 am follow your Monday timetable as listed on TASS.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead — let’s make 2026 one to remember!
[Action Required] Important Updates for 2026 - Parent Portal (Parent Lounge)
New and Existing families
Please review all information in Parent Lounge/Orbit App is correct and up to date for you and each child in the following areas:
- Address and Contact Details
- Emergency Contacts (You will find it in Address Details by scrolling across the top bar)
- Student Medical
- Occupation/MCEECDYA details for government reporting (You will find it in Student > General Details > MCEECDYA Details)
If your residential status/visa has recently changed, please advise the College by emailing parentlounge@northside.qld.edu.au.
New to Northside families
Parents will receive an email from Northside IT Helpdesk with single sign-in login details for Parent Lounge/Orbit App in January.
Blue Card Update for Volunteers
From 2026, all volunteers at Northside Christian College will require a Blue Card under updates to Queensland’s Working with Children Act 2000.
We encourage parents to apply now for a free volunteer Blue Card through Blue Card Services. Once approved, please email a copy of your card and your date of birth to volunteers@northside.qld.edu.au so it can be linked to the College.
If you already hold a Blue Card, please email your details for linking.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers—your time, care and service make a lasting impact on our College community.
Earn Tuition Credit for 2026
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.
Prep Excursion to Flipside Circus
Prep students learning about physics through Flipside Circus Excursion