Welcome Information for our families.
Please click links below to access information about
commencing at Portside Christian College.
Early Learning Centre Families
Is your child commencing at our Early Learning Centre?
Click here to visit our Preparing for ELC Page, where you will find everything you need to know to help prepare for their start at Portside.
Foundation Transition Program
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Our Transition Program commences in Term 3 of the year prior to Foundation.
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For more information on what Transition looks like at Portside, please click here.
The Foundation Transition Program for students commencing in 2027 is now complete.
Further information and Deputy Principal (Primary) Contact Details​
Please refer to the email sent to 2027 Foundation families for more information.
If you have not received this email please contact our Registrar Mrs Alison Thomson on 08 7071 4864 or email enrolments@portside.sa.edu.au
Year 1 to Year 11 Orientation Day
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Students commencing in 2027
Friday 20 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm
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It is with a sense of excitement and anticipation that we invite new students to the College to our Orientation Day. This will be a valuable opportunity for students to get to know the College, teachers and students. We will provide a program that allows opportunities to meet with current classes and students, Pastoral Care Group teachers for 2027, the student wellbeing team and student leaders.
New Student Drop Off/Pick Up
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Drop off at 9.20am
Please direct students to the sign in tent on Trinity Lane, our drop off lane which runs around the outside of the College Oval. Access to this lane is from Bower Road. Please note this is a drop off lane only, short term parking is not permitted.
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Pick up at 2.25pm
Please pick up students from Trinity lane at 2.25pm. Access to this lane is from Bower Road. Please note this is a drop off lane only, short term parking is not permitted.
What to wear
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If you have already purchased your College uniform, please feel free to wear that. Alternatively, neat casual clothing is suitable as per our College casual day guidelines which are located within our College Handbook.
What to bring
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Drink bottle (named)
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Lunch and recess
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Hat
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Any medication, including asthma puffers, with instructions for use
​Orientation Day information for students commencing in 2028 will be released by 1 Oct 2027.
Things to consider before the first day
Have you booked in for the Parent/Caregiver Beliefs Workshop?
As part of the enrolment acceptance process, all new Portside Christian College parents are required to attend a one-hour Portlife What We Believe Workshop. Attendance is compulsory for all new families.
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The purpose of this workshop is to help families understand the Christian beliefs of the College so that you are informed, able to ask questions, and equipped to discuss these with your children during their learning journey. The College values and respects the different Christian perspectives families may hold.
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This is also an opportunity for families seeking a church fellowship to meet the Portlife Church pastors and to access pastoral care support if needed.
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Workshops run for 60 minutes and are held in the Portlife Church Auditorium.
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To book your place please click here.
If your child has medical requirements or a medical diagnosis which requires an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) please contact Mrs Mandy Randall on 08 8341 5133 or email mandy.randall@portside.sa.edu.au
Purchase Stationery (Yr 7-12 only)
Foundation to Year 6 - Stationery is included in College Fees and will be ready in your child's classroom.
Year 7 to 12 Statonery lists for 2027 will be available on this page by end November 2026.
Please bring your stationery with you on the first day of school.
Download the Qkr! App so you are ready to order from the canteen.
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Details on our Canteen and Cafe can be accessed here.
Primary (Fd to Yr 6)
Registrations have now closed for Sport Carnivals and After Hours Sport at the College in 2026. ​
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Secondary (Yr 7 to 12)
Registration for Sport Carnivals are ongoing during 2026.
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For more information on Sport at Portside please click here.
To book for music tuition, dance lessons or to be part of our concert band, please visit our information page here.
College events are available here.
College carpark and drop off/pick up
Causeway Road and Bower Road are 40 kph zones on school days at morning and afternoon pickup times.
Drop off/pick up process
Students who are being dropped off or picked up via a vehicle should do so by Trinity Lane which can be entered via Bower Road. Please do not queue at the gate entrance as Council regularly monitors these areas to minimise traffic congestion.
The Drop off and Pick up lane is supervised between 8.20am - 8.40am in the morning and 3.05pm - 3.40pm in the afternoon.
Please note Trinity Lane gates are locked at 3.40pm daily.
Park and Stay
Should parents have occasions where they need to enter the College grounds, there are limited spaces in the College carpark. Please see our Site Map below which provides alternative parking suggestions nearby our College.
Be careful!
Cars are to be parked with the engine turned off in a single designated carpark before letting children get out. Children are not to get out of cars while they are in the midst of moving traffic. Children should cross at the white lined marked crossings, safely looking for moving vehicles.
College traffic flow and transport options
Additional information
Our office is open 8am to 4pm during school terms.
Phone: 08 8341 5133 or Email: admin@portside.sa.edu.au
Toddle
We are moving from SEQTA to Toddle in Term 1 2027. Parents will receive information on this early in Term 1. Toddle will provide access to:
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View your child's timetable
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Email teachers as required
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Academic Reports
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Parent Links
Payment of Fees
The College uses FACTS Management for payment of College fees, an email will be sent to you from FACTS.
EdSmart Emails
Families will receive emails from the College via EdSmart. EdSmart is used to provide communication to families and to gain permission for various student activities.
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Click here to access our Term Dates.
Student ID Photos
All students in Year 7 - 12 are provided with a Student ID card. Photos are taking in Term 4 for ID cards to be issued the following year. Students new to Portside in 2027 will have the opportunity for their Student ID Photo to be taken in 2027.