Welcome Information for our families.
Please click links below to access information
about starting 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.
Foundation Transition Program for students commencing in 2027
Preparing for Transition Visits
If your child attends the Portside Early Learning Centre (ELC) on the day of their transition visit, our ELC educators will accompany them to Junior Primary and return them to the ELC when the session finishes.
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On these days, children need to arrive at the ELC before 8:15am. This allows time for toileting and a safety talk before the children leave for Junior Primary.
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If your child does not attend our ELC, or does not normally attend on the scheduled transition day, please bring them to the Junior Primary Courtyard at 9:00am. A member of our Junior Primary team will be there to welcome them. Parents and carers will then return to the Junior Primary Courtyard at the conclusion of the visit to collect their child.
Transition Visits
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Wednesday 21 October | 9:00am–12:00pm
Children will participate in classroom activities and stay for recess.
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A drink bottle
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A snack for recess in a named container
Parents are invited to join us for a Parent Morning Tea and Information Session from 9am - 9.45am
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Tuesday 27 October | 9:00am–12:00pm
Children will continue becoming familiar with their classroom environment, routines and school day.
Please send:
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A drink bottle
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A snack for recess in a named container
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Monday 2 November | 9:00am–2:00pm
Our longer final visit includes recess and lunch, giving children further experience of what a school day will be like.
Please send:
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A drink bottle
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A snack for recess
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Lunch
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 and beyond
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Orientation Day for students commencing in Year 1 to 11 in 2027 will be held on Friday 20 November 2026.
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​Orientation Day information for students commencing in 2028 will be released by 1 Oct 2027.
Things to consider before the first day
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
Foundation to Year 6 - Stationery is included in College Fees and will be ready in your child's classroom.
Year 7 to 12 - please bring your stationery with you on the first day of school. For information on ordering through Campion please click here.
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.
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.
Transport information
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
SEQTA Engage
Once your child commences at the College, you will be sent a welcome email to create a password and log in to SEQTA Engage which provides access to:
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View your child's timetable
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Email teachers as required
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View Academic Reports
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View 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.