Concord Connect

Principal's Report 

End of Term 1

As this is the final whole school newsletter for term 1, I would like to congratulate our students on the effort they have put into the quality of their work and the management of their behaviour. 

 

It is a short term which has helped as our students can often become tired towards the end of an 11 week term. We will be having our first whole school assembly next Thursday, the last day of term 1, in the Gymnasium at the Bundoora Campus. This will be the first whole school assembly since 2019 so it is an event we are looking forward to.

 

Unfortunately parents/carers are unable to attend under the current COVID-19 Guidelines. We wish all of our students a happy and safe holiday break.

School Building Works

We are excited to announce that Law Architects have been appointed to design and oversee the process for our upcoming building works. Last year we communicated that Concord School had received $10 million in funding for a school upgrade. The planning process will commence in the next few weeks with construction anticipated to begin at this time next year. Thanks again to those parents who completed a survey last year which will inform these plans. We will keep you updated!

Bundoora Campus Café

Our new Café opened last week at the Bundoora Campus. It is currently only open to staff as the operational aspects of the café are being refined for next term when parents/carers will also be welcomed as customers. 

 

Brooke Telford, our Café Manager, is overseeing the operation of the café with the assistance of two different Secondary 11/12 students each week. These students prepare the food and coffees and accept payments. Students will achieve their Food Handling Certificate and receive barista training.

 

From the first day of term 2, the Café will be open from 8.15-9.15am for parents/carers. We would love to see you ordering coffees and freshly made treats either before or after student drop off.

 

As the term progresses, the menu will expand its offerings and students will be provided with the opportunity to make purchases. Watch this space!

 

School Policies

The school policies have now been uploaded onto Compass. These can be accessed via Community/School Documentation/Policies.

School Council President Report

School Council 2020 Annual General Meeting was held at 6:30pm on Monday 15th  March 2021. The  following matters were discussed:

  • Introduction of the new 2021 School Council members
  • 2020 School Council President Report was tabled and accepted
  • 2020 Treasurer’s Report was tabled and accepted
  • 2020 Principal’s Report  was tabled and accepted

School Council meeting was held following the AGM at 7:00pm on Monday 15th March 2021. The following matters were discussed:

  • School Council Standing Orders and Protocols – Current Standing Orders and Protocols for School Council meetings were communicated and discussed.
  • Election of 2021 Office Bearers – The following were elected into the relevant Office Bearer positions for 2021
    • President: Mark Lancaster
    • Vice President: John Qiu
    • Treasurer: Peter Joint
  • 2021 School Council Meeting Dates: The following dates for School Council Meetings to be held in 2021 were tabled and endorsed:
    • 3rd May, 7th June, 26th July, 3rd August, 18th October, 15th November, 13th December and 14th February 2022.
  • SSG Timeline including Variation to School Day – Flora provided an update on the SSG Timeline for 2021.
  • Building Works – Jason provided an update on new building works at both the Watsonia and Bundoora Campus. Appointment of a suitable Architect firm has been completed – Law Architects was successful. 
  • Student Representative Council – Colin provided an update from the first SRC meeting held a week prior to School Council meetings.
  • Home-School Communication Plan – Jason shared the updated Home-School Communication Plan which was tabled and endorsed. This will be communicated to Parents and Carers.

Next School Council Meeting: Monday 3rd May 2021 @ 7pm 

 

Thank you 

Mark Lancaster

School Council President

Principal Award- Chris Nersou

 

Chris is a happy, kind and caring student in the classroom and out in the yard. 

He is a mature and a loyal friend and makes a great role model to all students, he encourages others to do the right thing.

 

He always participates in classroom conversations completing his work and loves drawing in his spare time. 

 

"Students striving to be the best they can be"

 

 

Jason Coningsby

Principal