Community & Communications
Parent/Carer Volunteer Induction Sessions
We will be holding two Parent/Carer Volunteer Induction Sessions in March.
- Monday 18th March – evening session to be held at Bundoora Campus (Discovery Centre) at 5pm.
- Wednesday 20th March – morning session to be held at Watsonia Campus (Multi-Purpose Room) at 9.15am.
Anyone wishing to volunteer at our school will be required to attend one of these sessions. Due to the OH&S aspect needing to be completed yearly, if you have attended a session last year, you will be required to stay for the initial part of the session only.
Concord School and Diamond Valley SDS’s
Career Expo- 2019
We invite you to be a part of our Careers and Post School Options Expo.
This expo will provide an opportunity for students, families and caregivers to come and gather Information about services they could utilise post school.
Hosted at Concord School‐ in the Gymnasium
Tuesday 19th March 2019,
3pm‐6pm.
A range of service providers will be in attendance that offer educational programs, preparation for employment and day support.
Your attendance is essential to ensure the best outcome for your child’s transition to life after school.
Rhiannon Campbell
Post-School Transition Coordinator
campbell.rhiannon.r@edumail.vic.gov.au
(03) 94673972
RSVP by Friday 22nd February
Please tear off and keep information for your record
Meet our New Staff- Alexandra Simpson
What is your role at Concord School? Classroom Teacher at Lower Primary, Watsonia Campus.
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: My daily routine in the classroom comprises of greeting students and their parents in the morning. Most days, PAS starts the day with maths, then onto writing, reading and viewing lessons. The students , parents and staff at Concord school have been very welcoming. I am enjoying getting to know everyone and am looking forward to experiencing more of what Concord school has to offer.
Fast Seven:
Favourite Food: Sushi
Favourite Movie/TV Show:Animated movies such as the Lion King
Favourite Music: Pop music
Things I dislike the most: Being late
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I love to swim
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Richmond!
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Gillian Flynn- I have been reading a lot of her books lately
Beyonce- I lover her music and my Fiance
Meet our New Staff- Jane Black
What is your role at Concord School? Learning Specialist 7-10
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: Working in my classroom SJJ in Sec 9/10 on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Supporting Sec 7/8 and Sec 9/10 on Wednesday and Thursday.
What do you love most about working at Concord School? I have really appreciated the friendliness of the staff and students whilst I find my way around the school !There has not been a day where I haven't had someone help me.
Fast Seven:
Favourite Food: Lasagne
Favourite T.V show or Movie: House renovation reality shows
Favourite Music: Pretty much anything
Things I dislike the most: Broccoli, rainy days and being late
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I have represented Victoria in Netball when i was younger.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: West Coast Eagles
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Audrey Hepburn- I have always loved her style and grace
Vincent Van Gogh- I would love to ask him what really inspired the Starry Night painting
River Phoenix- Stand by Me is one of my all time favourites.
Celebrating Student Success- Achievements in the Community
In addition to celebrating our students achievements within school time we would also like to celebrate and highlight our students successes and achievements within the wider community through our newsletter.
Congratulations to Zalie for passing her Learner Driver Test. Both Zalie and her twin brother Flynn passed their test on their birthday. This is a very big achievement as she worked very hard, supported by her family and Edge Community Services. Well done Zalie !
We would love to hear how our students are empowering themselves for the future within the community. If you would like to share your child’s proud achievements whether it be through volunteering, sporting highlights, leadership opportunities or positive community relationships please contact me and we can share this in our upcoming newsletters.
Vaccination and Immunisation Program 2019
Secondary School vaccinations in 2019
The Secondary School Vaccine Program offers free vaccines to Year 7 and 10 students. These vaccines provide protection against:
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- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) – one dose for year 7 students
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – two doses for year 7 students
- Meningococcal A,C,W,Y – one dose for year 10 students
Parents/guardians of year 7 and 10 students should look out for the vaccine consent card booklet that will be sent home from school with your child in March. You need to read the information, complete and return the card regardless of whether your child is being vaccinated at school.
It is important that all consent cards be returned to school regardless of consent being given as soon as possible. This information will then be collated and forwarded to Department of Health who use this information for epidemiology purposes in case of outbreak situations.
The Banyule City Council immunisation service may contact you about the Secondary School Vaccine Program. Schools are authorised to provide basic parent/guardian contact details to local councils for this purpose. Contact the school by 28 February 2019 if you do not want your contact details given to the Banyule City Council immunisation service.
To learn more about the Secondary School Vaccine Program, the vaccines, the diseases they protect against, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Additionally, the Commonwealth government is funding vaccinations for all children under 20 years of age who missed any scheduled vaccines, including a catch up program for Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for adolescents aged 15-19 years of age who have not already received the vaccine in school. If students have missed vaccines, either in childhood or adolescence, and require catch-up vaccines, they should speak with their immunisation provider. (ie. local council or GP).
Concord School Immunisation Program in 2019
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Year 7 1st Human Papillomavirus
Thursday 5 December 2019
Year 7 Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping Cough) 2nd Human Papillomavirus
Year 10 Meningococcal ACWY
Influenza Program offered to all students
Please make an appointment with our school Nurse Rosemary Van Aperen if you have any further questions.