Coming to School

Successful learning and social development depends on a number of things, the most basic is coming to school every day. While we understand many of our students have extra challenges, they need to attend school every day they possibly can.

Children who regularly attend school and complete Year 12 have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives.

It is important that children develop habits of regular attendance at an early age.

Student responsibilities:

Attend school every school day.
Arrive at school and classes on time and prepared.
Talk to a teacher if you have issues that might impact on your ability to attend school/class.

Parent/carer responsibilities:

Ensure your child attends Concord School every school day.
Ensure they arrive at school between at 8:45 and 8:55.
Provide a valid explanation for a student’s absence/lateness. This can be done on the Compass parent portal or by phone.
Provide the school with advanced notice if there is a planned up-coming school absence.
Communicate openly with the school any medical condition that may result in ongoing absence or medical appointments during school hours.
Alert the school early to issues that may impact on your child’s attendance.

Conveyance allowance

Conveyance allowance provides financial assistance to parents/guardians transporting their child to and from school or to students travelling independently to and from school using public transport. Students may be eligible for the conveyance allowance if a physical, behavioural or health reason prevents them from accessing the school provided bus.

The Student Transport Unit will require documentation supporting the conveyance allowance claim before it can be submitted to the Conveyance Allowance Unit for payment.

Please see Colin Simpson or Carmel Hunter if you consider your child is eligible for this allowance.

SRC Meeting- June

The June Student Representative Council (SRC) meeting was held and some amazing ideas and suggestions were discussed.

Attendees:

Colin Simpson ( Assistant Principal), Karen Jordan (Secretary) Kylie Lewin (School Council Rep), Oliver W PDC, Jacob C PCA, Jack F SJH , Jake T SAL , Jesse P SFH, Samuel B SKH, Danny L SMB , Jaz B SJC, Amy SKL, Travis SKA, Melinda F SHY( School Captain), Tenesha R SJS (Vice Captain) Gabriel B PKO Luca Z SMV Lachlan S SSB, Josh C SAP, Robert SBR, Gekonde SCK, Max SMO, Roger SSO, Brayden GSJG Alex W SMN, Sierra SEW

Apologies:

Naihi PSC, Trey PMJ Faisal SVI Jane Stacey (AMPLIFY support)

Business Arising:

-There will not be a basketball game between Police and students this term

-Upper Primary school basketball hoop has been ordered, Karen will check on the progress.

Architect Feedback:

-The sheds have gone and the building works will begin next term and will take approximately a year.

New Business:

Jesse P, Samuel B, Roger, Sierra, Amy, Jack F, Roger D (Sec 7/8)

Discussion was held regarding hot chips, party pies being on the canteen menu. Colin said that School Council have begun a working party regarding a new food policy hoping to be implemented at Concord school

-Discussion was held regarding sporting equipment being available during break times and playground improvements. A question regarding the removal of the cross bar on the football goals was raised. Colin said sporting equipment is readily available and is supervised by team leaders and the cross bar is for all types of football. The gaga court will be relocated.

- A request for longer snack times was made and the ability to move across classes to eat was suggested. Colin said that DET advises regarding break times and you can catch up with friends while eating outside.

- A request for outside lockers was made. Colin said he required further information to proceed with the conversation.

- A request for wearing beanies was made and can blankets be used in the classroom. Colin will consider beanie wearing in the winter months but blankets should stay at home as the classrooms are heated.

- Discussion and suggestions for the Sec 7/8 mural were made including footy logos, hand prints and positive words. These suggestions will be shared with Jane and the working party.

- Students would like a new rule. No Swearing and No Rumours. Colin said that they are amazing rules that we already have in use.

Max N, Sam, Ahmed, Danny L (Sec 9/10)

Discussion was held regarding then possibility of a soccer team and participating against other schools. Colin will speak with P.E staff to see if this is possible

- Further questions regarding hot dog days, KFC days, McDonalds day etc. Colin said the Working food party would be discussing food options for students but feel free to have those options on weekends and holidays

- Students would like new toilets- moved away from classrooms, upgrade the portables and the common area smells. Colin said that the new building will assist with those issues and Colin D will investigate smell in common area

- An issue regarding doors not opening and drink taps not working was raised. Colin said that teachers can raise these maintenance issues through Compass- Issue tracker and Colin D will address

- The topic of a teenage playground was raised. Colin said he would require further information to discuss at next meeting

- Students presented a list of recommended OUTS and INS.

OUTS- Robotics and coding, Tie Dye

IN- Mini Golf, Real Life experiences, Competitions, more cooking activities and excursions- Please see Team Leader

-A request for more bean bags in common area. - Please see Team Leader

-A request for a bigger detention room for naughty kids was made by students. Colin said the student work room big enough as we don’t have any naughty kids at Concord school

- Students would like a Gym area. Colin said maybe when the building works are completed an area could be found for gym equipment.

- Students would like a Book Club. Karen said that Ashley is discussing this with Kirrily at the moment. Information will be shared at next meeting.

Gabriel (Upper)

-Students would like a digger in the sandpit- Please see Team Leader

-Students would also like more swings- Colin said great idea but not at this stage until the building works are completed.

Brayden and Nathan (Sec 11/12)

-Year 11s would like lunch passes to Andrew Place- Colin said see Team Leader

- Students would like a VCAL uniform. Colin said further discussion will occur at leadership regarding Sec 11/12 uniform

-Students would like AFL players to come on Footy Day to play a game with students. Colin will organise Jesse D and local players to attend, last day of term 3.

Song Selection:

Diamonds in the sky- Rhiannon Sec 7/8

Sunflower- Post Malone, Swae Lee- Upper

Don't blame it on me- Calvin Harris- Upper

Colin will check the songs and Karen will investigate why the music is not playing before the bell.

Next Meeting:

Thank you to everyone. Thank you to our special guest Kylie Lewin. See you next meeting. Meetings for 2019 will be at 2:15pm as follows: Tuesday 16th July,13th August, 10th September,15th October,12th November, 3rd December.

Colin Simpson

Assistant Principal

Dates To Remember

Term 2

Term 3