Community & Communications
Concord Community Connections
The next meeting will be held in the Conference Room at the Bundoora Campus
When: Tuesday 24th October
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
All parents/carers welcome to attend.
There are some free information sessions for parents (topics include sex/sti's, drugs, mental health, social media) being run through an external provider (various locations in Melbourne).
Please see the link below to register for an event:
http://us9.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=48b16dfe8c8f30a8051359315&id=f7a1fbe8fe
New Enrolments
Concord School is delighted to welcome 2 new students Aaron and Mithaaq and their families to the Bundoora and Watsonia Campus this term.
Jane Stacey,
Acting Community and Communications Manager
School Nurse
Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes wrinkles and skin and eye damage, ultimately leading to skin cancer. With two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70 the importance of sun protection cannot be stressed enough.
UV cannot be seen or felt. It is not like the sun’s light, which we see, or the sun’s warmth (infrared radiation) which we feel. Our senses cannot detect UV so it can be damaging without us knowing. There is a huge variation in UV levels across Australia. The UV level is affected by a number of factors including the time of day, time of year, cloud cover, altitude, proximity to the equator, scattering and reflection. Do not be fooled by cool, cloudy weather! UV rises to skin damaging levels in Victoria from mid-August.
UV levels are highest during the middle of the day. Take care to be Sun Smart when the UV Index is 3 or above. Particular care should be taken between 10am and 2pm (11am-3pm daylight saving time) when UV levels reach their peak.
Check the UV Alert online or download the SunSmart app at www.cancer.org.au/UVAlert Warning signs.
Add the free SunSmart widget to your website. The widget shows the sun protection times for your location in Australia, according to UV and weather forecast data provided by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Protect yourself from skin cancer:
Slip on protective clothing - Use clothing to cover as much skin as possible.
• The school uniform shop has sun-protective clothing, such as long sleeve polo shirts for sale.
Slop on SPF 30 or higher sunscreen
• Make sure it is broad spectrum and water- resistant.
• Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards.
• Check the expiry date. Sunscreen remains at original strength for up to three years. Once past the expiry date, the formula degrades and no longer provides complete protection for your skin.
• Students are actively encouraged to wear a broad-spectrum water resistant sunscreen (SPF30+) at school when UV Index levels reach 3 and above.
• Parents/carers are encouraged to apply the sunscreen at home. Sunscreen can only be applied at school by students, under the supervision of a teacher and as per the manufacturer’s directions.
Slap on a hat - Wear a broad brimmed or legionnaire style that covers your face, head, neck and ears.
• Primary School students are expected to wear hats whenever they are outside from October-April (terms 1 and 4) as this is when UV Index levels reach 3 and above. Primary students without hats will be restricted to playing in designated shaded areas.
• Secondary School students are strongly encouraged to wear hats whenever they are outside from October-April (terms 1 and 4). Secondary students without hats will be encouraged to remain in shaded areas.
• The school uniform shop has broad-brimmed hats available for sale.
Seek shade - Make use of trees or built shade structures
Slide on some sunglasses - Australian Standard close fitting wrap-around styles offer the best protection.
Keep Well & Stay Safe
Rosemary Van Aperen,
School Nurse
Meet The Staff
In this edition of 'Meet the Staff' we speak with: Bronwyn Hart
What is your role at Concord School?
Year 11/12 Team Leader
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School:
Since beginning at Concord I have been spending time in classrooms so I can get to know the Year 11/12 students. I have been planning the curriculum for 2018 and been sourcing a variety of options for students to gain essential academic and employability skills, both at school and within the community.
What do you love most about working at Concord School?
I love that everyone, both staff and students, take the time to have a chat, the programs that are delivered here are innovative, and the grounds and facilities are exceptional. I feel lucky to be part of the Concord crew.
Fast Seven:
Favourite Food: Salmon and rice.
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
Favourite music: I listen to most music genres but love Aussie rock bands.
Things I hate the most: Cold, wintery weather.
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I can speak Japanese and have had 8 trips to Japan.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Collingwood – GO PIES!!
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Tex Perkins, Kevin Mitchell and Tim Rogers – I’d hope that they’d have a jam session after dinner!