Primary Communication Notes

Facebook Groups Update for 2025

The College has recently conducted a review of all our private Facebook groups. As a result, we have now streamlined these groups to sit under the Norwest Christian College public profile. This change will mean that all current Year groups, the NWCC Community group and the NWCC Uniform Buy Swap Sell group will be replaced by new groups. Current members of these groups will be required to leave the old groups and join the new groups.

Our new groups for 2025 have been given a new name and a fresh new look in line with the Norwest brand. They will be available to join from Friday, 29 November, with the old groups closing on Thursday, 12 December. Remember when joining Year groups, you will need to join the Year group of your child[ren] for 2025. Please see the links below to the new groups for your convenience.

If you are currently a member of any of our existing groups you will also see a post appear, in these groups, on Friday, 29 November prompting you to join the new group with a link. If your child is in Kindy or Year 7 in 2025, you will have already been given the link to the new group as part of your orientation process.

We thank you in advance for your understanding as we aim to make your experience on our social platforms more succinct.

2025 Facebook Groups

Norwest and Ngarra Community
Norwest and Ngarra Uniform and Textbooks
NWCC 2025 Year 6 Parents
NWCC 2025 Year 5 Parents
NWCC 2025 Year 4 Parents
NWCC 2025 Year 3 Parents
NWCC 2025 Year 2 Parents
NWCC 2025 Year 1 Parents
NWCC 2025 Kindergarten Parents

ALL PRIMARY
Colour Run	Please refer to the email sent on the 20/11/24 with more information. Remember to bring a white shirt, plastic bag, change of shirt plus a gold coin for the special Colour Run Canteen. Colour Run Schedule: 9:00am – Year 6, 9:10am – Year 5, 9:20am - Ngarra, 9:30am – ELC Caterpillars, 9:40am – ELC Butterflies, 9:50am – Kindy, 10:00am – Year 1, 10:10am – Year 2, 10:20am – Year 3, 10:30am – Year 4, Finish: 10:40am

ALL PRIMARY

Colour Run

Please refer to the email sent on the 20/11/24 with more information. Remember to bring a white shirt, plastic bag, change of shirt plus a gold coin for the special Colour Run Canteen. Colour Run Schedule: 9:00am – Year 6, 9:10am – Year 5, 9:20am - Ngarra, 9:30am – ELC Caterpillars, 9:40am – ELC Butterflies, 9:50am – Kindy, 10:00am – Year 1, 10:10am – Year 2, 10:20am – Year 3, 10:30am – Year 4, Finish: 10:40am

Kindergarten
Monday:
Tuesday: P.E.
Wednesday: Library (Week A)
Thursday -
Friday: Sport

KIINDERGARTEN
Glow Costumes	For their performance at Glow on Tuesday of Week 9, students are asked to wear an outfit in Christmas colors, red or green. As it is a long, and sometimes hot night, please ensure clothing allows for comfortable movement. Shoes should be secure and not slip off while dancing. Christmas-themed hair accessories that can be securely fastened are also welcome. Tinsel can also be worn on wrists and in hair to add to the effect!
End of Year	It has been a such a wonderful year! It was such a blessing to see each Kindergarten student grow in both confidence and ability this year. We are so proud of how they have adjusted to school and how they are becoming inquisitive learners. We are praying for a safe and restful break as we pause to celebrate the miracle of Jesus' birth at Christmas time. May He be your light and salvation now and always.
Books	Please have a look out at home for any library books or home readers you might still have. We would love them returned by Wednesday Week 9.

Year 1
Monday: Sport
Tuesday: Library (Week A)
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday: Sport

YEAR 1
Glow Costumes	For their performance at Glow in Week 9, students are asked to wear the following according to their class: 1B are fairy lights: white/off-white shirts and bottoms (lights will be provided for students). 1C are candy canes: red and white striped shirts and black or dark bottoms. 1K are christmas trees: green shirts and green/dark coloured bottoms, with a touch of tinsel (students will prepare stars at school, and small baubles will be sent home with students to add). 1M are Christmas Gifts: blue or purple shirts, dark coloured bottoms, ribbons across their body and/or in their hair/or on top of their heads

YEAR 1

Glow Costumes

For their performance at Glow in Week 9, students are asked to wear the following according to their class: 1B are fairy lights: white/off-white shirts and bottoms (lights will be provided for students). 1C are candy canes: red and white striped shirts and black or dark bottoms. 1K are christmas trees: green shirts and green/dark coloured bottoms, with a touch of tinsel (students will prepare stars at school, and small baubles will be sent home with students to add). 1M are Christmas Gifts: blue or purple shirts, dark coloured bottoms, ribbons across their body and/or in their hair/or on top of their heads

Year 2
Monday: Library (Week A)
Tuesday -
Wednesday: P.E.
Thursday -
Friday: Sport

YEAR 2
Glow Dance & Costumes	For their performance at Glow in Week 9, students are asked to wear a shirt in Christmas colors, red or green, with denim bottoms (jeans or denim shorts will be allowed). As they will be dancing, please ensure clothing allows for comfortable movement. Shoes should be secure and not slip off while dancing. Christmas-themed hair accessories that can be securely fastened are also welcome! A video of the dance has been placed on Seesaw to allow students to rehearse the dance at home ahead of their performance.
Shoes for 2025 Year 3	As students head into Year 3 next year, please be aware that the guidelines for girls’ formal shoes changes. Students in Year 3 and onwards must wear polished black closed-in leather traditional/formal style school shoes (heel 3cm or less). They are no longer permitted to wear mary jane style shoes with a buckle or Velcro strap. Other styles, including ballet, Raben, Vans, skate, sports, or canvas shoes are not permitted – even if leather. Please keep these guidelines in mind when purchasing school shoes for 2025.
Devices for 2025 Year 3 Students	To support bringing your own device in Year 3, the IT Department has let us know that Chromebooks are not suitable as a student device. Unfortunately, they aren't compatible with many College systems and applications. As you plan for purchasing a device for next year, please keep this information in mind. Students in Years 3-6 provide their own device, meeting the minimum requirements. These devices are used to access Canvas content, complete assessment tasks and NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5): 1. Screen size of at least 10". 2. Ability to connect to the College Wi-Fi. 3. Battery life to last a school day. 4. Functioning web browser. 5. Keyboard for learning touch typing skills. Device options include an Apple iPad or a device running Windows 11. This information serves to aid parents and caregivers in planning for the upcoming year and ensuring that students are adequately supported in their learning journey with appropriate technology.
End of Year	It has been a big year! Well done to each and every student for the determination and positivity they have shown towards all aspects of College life. We are praying for a safe and restful break as we pause to celebrate the miracle of Jesus' birth at Christmas time. May He be your light and salvation now and always.

Year 3
Monday -
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday -
Thursday: P.E.
Friday: Sport + Library (Week B)

YEAR 3
End of Year	It has been an amazing year! Well done to each and every student for the determination and positivity they have shown towards all aspects of College life. The students have risen to the new challenges that stage 2 presents including completing their first ever camp. We are praying for a safe and restful break as we pause to celebrate the miracle of Jesus' birth at Christmas time. May He be your light and salvation now and always.

YEAR 3

End of Year

It has been an amazing year! Well done to each and every student for the determination and positivity they have shown towards all aspects of College life. The students have risen to the new challenges that stage 2 presents including completing their first ever camp. We are praying for a safe and restful break as we pause to celebrate the miracle of Jesus' birth at Christmas time. May He be your light and salvation now and always.

Year 4
Monday: Library (Week B)
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday -
Thursday: Sport
Friday: Sport

YEAR 4
Glow Costumes	With Glow quickly approaching, we are looking forward to seeing the performances from efforts throughout the year. Year 4 students have been asked to wear a black t-shirt and a "touch of silver" (accessories such as tinsel around wrrist or hair, silver earrings etc). In addition we would like students to bring a pair of sunglasses for our item. Some students will also be bringing their violins to play.
End of Year	What an incredible year it has been! Congratulations to every student for their dedication and positive approach to all aspects of College life. As we take a moment to celebrate the wonder of Jesus' birth this Christmas, we wish you a safe and peaceful break.

YEAR 4

Glow Costumes

With Glow quickly approaching, we are looking forward to seeing the performances from efforts throughout the year. Year 4 students have been asked to wear a black t-shirt and a "touch of silver" (accessories such as tinsel around wrrist or hair, silver earrings etc). In addition we would like students to bring a pair of sunglasses for our item. Some students will also be bringing their violins to play.

End of Year

What an incredible year it has been! Congratulations to every student for their dedication and positive approach to all aspects of College life. As we take a moment to celebrate the wonder of Jesus' birth this Christmas, we wish you a safe and peaceful break.

Year 5
Monday -
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Sport
Thursday: Sport
Friday: Library (Week A)

YEAR 5
Glow Costumes	With Glow quickly approaching, we are looking forward to seeing the performances from efforts throughout the year. Year 5 only needs to wear Christmas colours with some choice of head gear or other Christmas items, but no tinsel as this gets into instruments.
End of Year	What a year it has been! Well done to each student for the determination and positivity they have shown throughout the year in various aspects of College life. The students have risen to the new challenges that Stage 3 has presented including going through the leadership process. We are praying for a safe and restful break for all as we pause to celebrate the miracle of Jesus' birth at Christmas time. May He be your light and peace now and always.

YEAR 5

Glow Costumes

With Glow quickly approaching, we are looking forward to seeing the performances from efforts throughout the year. Year 5 only needs to wear Christmas colours with some choice of head gear or other Christmas items, but no tinsel as this gets into instruments.

End of Year

What a year it has been! Well done to each student for the determination and positivity they have shown throughout the year in various aspects of College life. The students have risen to the new challenges that Stage 3 has presented including going through the leadership process. We are praying for a safe and restful break for all as we pause to celebrate the miracle of Jesus' birth at Christmas time. May He be your light and peace now and always.

Year 6
Monday -
Tuesday: Sport
Wednesday: Sport
Thursday: Library (Week B)
Friday -

YEAR 6
Glow Costumes	Mrs Stevens has been working hard to prepare our students for Glow in Week 9. We will be practising their performance at school. Mrs Stevens has requested for the following costume for Year 6 students: blue pants, white shirt and (if possible) red suspenders.
End of Year	Congratulations to students (and parents) for making it through to the end of Year 6 and with that, the end of Primary. Speaking on behalf of all Year 6 teachers this year, it has been a pleasure teaching this cohort of curious, fun, kind-hearted students and they are wished the best as they begin in Secondary or at another school next year. We are praying for a safe holidays, particularly for those travelling and hoping you can find time to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends.

YEAR 6

Glow Costumes

Mrs Stevens has been working hard to prepare our students for Glow in Week 9. We will be practising their performance at school. Mrs Stevens has requested for the following costume for Year 6 students: blue pants, white shirt and (if possible) red suspenders.

End of Year

Congratulations to students (and parents) for making it through to the end of Year 6 and with that, the end of Primary. Speaking on behalf of all Year 6 teachers this year, it has been a pleasure teaching this cohort of curious, fun, kind-hearted students and they are wished the best as they begin in Secondary or at another school next year. We are praying for a safe holidays, particularly for those travelling and hoping you can find time to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends.