Principal's Report
Term 2
It is hard to believe we are already nearing the end of another busy term. As always, I am incredibly grateful for the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the ongoing support of our families. Together, we have achieved a great deal this term and continued to create a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.
Thank you for the important role each of you play in making Concord School such a wonderful school community.
SSGs – Variation to School Day
On Wednesday the 24th of June, we will be running a ‘Variation to School Day’ for our SSG meetings running from 10am – 6pm. This isn't a traditional day of schooling as students only attend for their individual SSG time, as scheduled by parents/carers. You can find more information in this newsletter and on Compass.
Last Day of Term
A reminder that Friday the 26th of June is the last day of Term 2. School will be finishing at 2:30pm. Please note that the busses will also be running to this earlier schedule.
As we commence Term 3, we have a whole school Curriculum Day on Monday the 13th of July. There is no school for students on this day. Term 3 will commence for all students on Tuesday the 14th of July.
Sharing Our Practice
This term, we have welcomed a number of visitors to Concord School, including local primary school Education Support teams from Glen Katherine PS and Meadowglen PS, Melbourne Polytechnic Education Support students, and the Principal and Teachers from Suneden Specialist School in South Australia.
These visits provided an opportunity for others to see firsthand the high-quality work taking place at Concord School and to learn about the strategies, programs and approaches we use to support our students. It is always rewarding to share our knowledge and experience with colleagues from other schools and education settings.
Thank you to our staff and students, who continue to showcase the positive, inclusive and supportive culture that makes Concord School such a special place to learn and work.
Family Supports – The Orange Door
The Orange Door can help families. They provide support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.
The Orange Door is a free intake and assessment service for:
- families requiring support for their child or young person’s wellbeing or development
- families needing parenting support
- young, isolated, or unsupported families
- individuals and families experiencing family violence
- adults using family violence
- young people using violence in the home.
If you contact The Orange Door, they can help by:
- working with you to identify the help and support you need
- supporting you with the wellbeing and development of your child or young person
- helping you make a safety plan if someone is making you feel unsafe
- connecting you to services that can help like counselling, accommodation, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance
- supporting you to access funding for basic living expenses and some other costs
- supporting you to change abusive or controlling behaviour.
Each Orange Door location across Victoria has their own phone number and email. Students and their families can also visit their local Orange Door in person for support, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm for support. No appointment is needed.
You can learn more about The Orange Door and how they can help you and your family here.
To find your local service, see: The Orange Door – Support near you.
Principal’s Award- Zakir - Lower Primary
Zakir is a happy and friendly student who contributes positively every day. He comes to school with a smile on his face and is always eager to greet staff in the morning.
Zakir consistently demonstrates our school expectations of being safe, being respectful, being responsible and being a learner. He listens well, follows instructions and classroom routines, and works hard in all learning activities.
Zakir should be proud of the positive attitude he brings to school every day. He is a wonderful role model for others and a valued member of our school community.
Well done, Zakir!
Matthew Di Domenica
Principal