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We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for purchase for Northpine Christian College’s production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical! This magical musical, produced in partnership with Introspect Theatre Company Inc., promises to be a spellbinding experience for the entire family.

Performance Dates:

• Saturday 20^th July 7pm
• Sunday 21^st July 1:30pm
• Thursday 25^th July 6pm (Understudy Show)
• Saturday 27^th July 7pm
• Sunday 28^th July 1:30pm

Get Your Tickets Today!

Don’t miss your chance to experience this enchanting journey through a world of pure imagination. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to secure yours soon! Purchase tickets by visiting https://events.humanitix.com/ncc-charlie-musical or by contacting the Northpine Christian College office.

About the Show

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical brings Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous chocolatier Willy Wonka and his mysterious candy factory to life. Featuring songs from the classic movie and an array of spectacular new musical numbers, this production showcases the talents of our students in a vibrant, imaginative setting. Join Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregard, Augustus Gloop, and Mike Teavee as they embark on an adventure filled with chocolate rivers, nutty squirrels, and the marvelous glass elevator, all under the guidance of the enigmatic Willy Wonka and his team of Oompa-Loompas.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a spectacular production, celebrating the creativity and hard work of our students. Thank you for your continued support of the arts at Northpine Christian College.

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Proudly sponsored by Northpine’s Parents & Friends Association

Mrs Cindy Sykes
Drama Teacher & Musical Artistic Director

After a wonderful concert last term, we are already clearing the dust away to prepare for our next musical smorgasbord: Simply Strings! A celebration of all things stringed. The evening will kick off on Monday 3^rd June at 6:30pm. Be excited, as our groups from primary all the way up to the senior school have been working on some exciting new repertoire to show everyone.

More information will follow for performers and their families, but this concert looks to be an enjoyment for all! Look out for more updates and pencil the date into your calendars now!

Callum Kennedy
Co-Curricular Music Coordinator

The Parents and Friends Association have enjoyed enhancing the school community thus far and look forward to further involvement in the school community this year.

What you P&F have been up to:

Music Nights – To assist in enhancing the atmosphere of the college music nights, the P&F have been hosting a canteen. We offer a variety of snacks, drinks and food options to allow families to occupy their time and create opportunities to socialise while they wait for the performances to kick off. This is also a great fundraising opportunity for our College community. The next Music night is on Monday 3 June and we hope families will take advantage of our canteen and support our school community. If you would like to assist in running the canteen, please contact us at events.northpinepnf@gmail.com

In a Northpine Sports first, our College entered 2 touch football teams into a new sports competition called the Northern Brisbane Interschool Sport League.  This League runs a variety of sports gala days throughout the year, and this year, we decided to enter some teams into the Touch Football Gala Day.

Our Intermediate Boys (9-10) went undefeated, winning the overall champion award.  This group of boys thrived in this fast-paced environment!  They demonstrated leadership, team work and integrity…in fact, they were awarded the Fair Play award by the tournament organisers.  In the history of the competition and all sports played, no team has won both awards (overall winner and fair play) so this team has really ‘done Northpine proud’.

Our Junior girls (7-8) also played an amazing tournament and came 2^nd overall!  They played well not only with each other, but with the other teams and showed incredible sportsmanship and dedication. We couldn’t be more proud with how they represented us.

The echoes of inspiration still resound throughout our school following an awe-inspiring Week of Worship that took place in Term 1, led by the esteemed Pastor Leathan. Infused with the theme of “Limitless,” our spiritual journey transcended boundaries as we delved into the boundless wonders of faith.

Throughout the week, Pastor Leathan guided us through profound reflections on the Limitless nature of God and the extraordinary possibilities that unfold when we align our lives with His purpose. From heartfelt stories to engaging discussions, each day ignited a flame of hope within us, reminding us that with God, all things are possible.

The central message of the week resonated deeply with students and staff alike: God’s power knows no bounds, and through Him, we can achieve greatness beyond our wildest dreams. As we explored the concept of Limitless, we discovered that our faith serves as a catalyst for transcending limitations and embracing a life of abundance and purpose.

On the 15^th -17^th of March, a group of 19 students participated in the Bronze Training Camp for 2024 where they explored and navigated the beautiful Bellthorpe National Park, near Woodford. This weekend tested the participants’ fitness, ability to carry their gear in their pack and perseverance. Most managed to keep their feet dry over the several creek crossings we had to traverse until we arrived at a serene waterhole with a small waterfall. Many swam to cool off after the uphill hike, while others enjoyed their lunch and a relax before heading off on the trail again. After walking for a little while longer, navigating using only a map and a compass, all groups made it to our campsite – Running Creek Parklands.

Running Creek Parklands is a beautiful camping spot with large open areas with shaded trees by Running Creek and views of the majestic Mount Beerwah. The participants enjoyed swimming in the creek and making dams before setting up their tents and cooking their camping food essentials (noodles.) All students also had a go at making damper over the fire with sticks later in the evening!

After weeks and multiple attempts at rescheduling, our Primary and Secondary school finally got to take the field in our annual cross-country!  Despite the grounds still being a little damp from the recent downpours, our students pushed forward, taking on each bump in the road head-on (literally!) From bush trails to grassy fields, our students pushed through and won amazing results for each of their houses.

Primary Gallery

Please welcome our new strings teacher to the music family here at Northpine. Mrs Martin has played violin for the vast majority of her life, earning a Bachelor of Music Performance in Violin from the University of Alberta, Canada. She has spent fifteen years teaching and developing the strings music culture in Townsville before making the decision to move to the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Mrs Martin has spent much of her time performing in local orchestras, quartets, trios, and exploring a wide range of music. We cannot wait to see what she brings to the role and to the students here at Northpine. If you see her around, please do not hesitate to say hi!

If you are interested in violin or viola lessons with Mrs Martin, please feel free to submit an expression of interest on the Northpine Music website. https://www.northpine.qld.edu.au/school-life/music/music-enrolment/

Callum Kennedy
Co-Curricular Music Coordinator

Last term on the 25^th of March, our vivacious vocalists took to the stage with a veritable energy. Our singers featured from years 2 all the way through to year 12 displaying their wealth of talent made for an exciting evening for all.

Whether it was soloists nailing renditions of Billy Joel, or youngins’ nailing tunes from Sister Act, or even a collective of very energetic boys (and two very energetic staff members) fulfilling their dreams of performing Disney musicals, the evening had something for everyone.

Amidst the solemn silence that engulfed Northpine Christian College, the spirit of remembrance and reverence for the fallen heroes echoed through the hearts of students and staff alike during the school’s ANZAC Day service and march. The campus stood as a testament to the gratitude and respect held for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

This year’s ANZAC school service was marked by reflections and stirring tales of bravery, courtesy of Mr Nathan Probst from Emu Gully Adventure Education Group. As Mr. Probst shared stories of sacrifice, bravery, commitment, and mateship, students were captivated and inspired by the unwavering spirit of our ANZAC heroes. Mr Probst concluded his speech with a reminder for all those present, of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on the cross and His willingness to lay down His life for His friends.

The service wasn’t merely a commemoration; it was a call to action, urging all present to embody the values of courage and selflessness exemplified by those who have served. Mr Probst’s words resonated deeply with the audience, leaving an indelible impression on the minds of students, staff and parents alike.

New Library Days

This term, Miss Bull will be bringing each Prep to Yr 6 class to the library. Most classes will be coming either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning. Please check with your child’s teacher and homeroom notes regarding which day your class will be coming to the library so that they can return/ borrow on the correct day.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) is an annual state-wide initiative for Queensland state, non-state schools, and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9. This Challenge aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning.

At our College, only Prep – Year 6 participates. For students to successfully complete the challenge they must read or experience an allocated number of books based upon their year level during the reading period.

There are a few changes this year to the challenge:

1. The reading period will be shorter – only 6 weeks! (Tuesday 7^th May till Friday 21^st June – end of Term 2)
2. Students no longer need consent forms to participate
3. Students will only complete one page (P-4 20 books; Yr 5-6 15 books)
4. There will be no award/medal for the most read books, as we no longer record names, but all students who participate will receive a Certificate of Achievement in October.

How do I encourage my child to read?

Parents, guardians, teachers, aides, siblings, student buddies and classmates play an important role in encouraging students to develop a love of reading. Here are some ideas to help:

• make time to read aloud to your child every day, even for a few minutes
• show the importance of reading in your daily life and let your child see you read—not only books but recipes, newspapers and text messages for example
• browse a bookstore together
• ensure reading time is fun and exciting
• visit the local library and let your child choose some books to borrow
• for younger children, let them hold the book and turn the pages.

Please remember to check your emails and class home pages for more information.

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) Wednesday 22^nd May

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, family day cares, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book that explores age-appropriate themes and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

This year the book that will be read is called “Bowerbird Blues” by Aura Parker. Make sure you stop by the library in the coming weeks to see our Bowerbird display.

Rowena Gamborg
Librarian

This term, students from the Year 9 Outdoor Education elective subject spent the term learning how to plan for and be self-sufficient on an overnight camp. Some of the skills they leant were: how to cook on a Trangia stove and how to set up a tent.

We recently held our Leadership Development Camp tailored for student leaders & chaplains in Grades 7 through 12. It was an extraordinary opportunity for young minds to cultivate their leadership skills, foster teamwork, and embark on a journey of personal development.

Led in conjunction with our heads of Middle & Senior School (Ms Renee Jones & Mr Joshua Cooney), the chaplaincy department (Mr Thomson, Pastor Sharyn, and Pastor Shaun) provided a platform for students to unleash their potential and hone in their leadership skills. Through a series of engaging workshops, participants were challenged to step out of their comfort zones, tackle obstacles head-on, and emerge as stronger, more confident leaders.

The atmosphere buzzed with enthusiasm as students delved into activities designed to promote collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Whether navigating through team-building exercises or engaging in thought-provoking discussions, every moment was an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.