Teaching and Learning 

 Term 3

Semester 2 Individual Education Plans

The Semester 2 Individual Education Plans (IEPs) will be available on Compass at the end of this week. Included in the IEPs are current entry skills and the related goals. You will also notice individualised strategies and adjustments that will support goal learning in the classroom. You can access the Semester 2 IEPs via Compass under your child’s profile picture - 'View Academic Reports'. If you have any questions regarding the IEP goals, please contact your child's classroom teacher. 

National Science Week

Next week is National Science Week and the theme for 2025 is Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language. This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science. You might like to get involved with Science Week at home with some DIY science experiments. You can find a range of activities to try here: https://www.scienceweek.net.au/diy-science/

Children’s Book Week 

Children’s Book Week this year will be celebrated from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 August. The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure! 2025 is also a milestone year for Book Week as we celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week! You can find the 2025 shortlist for Book of the Year here: https://cbca.org.au/2025-shortlist/

Concord School will celebrate Book Week with a Dress Up Day on Monday 18th August. We are encouraging all staff and students, from both primary and secondary, to dress up as their favourite character from a book, movie or series that represents adventure. We are looking forward to seeing many creative costumes across the school! 

Year 11 Presentation Ball

It is an exciting time for our Year 11 students who will soon take part in the Presentation Ball. Students have been working hard on their dances as they prepare for this special night. This event is a significant celebration for all students and families involved and we look forward to celebrating with them on Friday 29th August. 

Karlie Gooding 

Assistant Principal 

Teaching and Learning