Meet The Staff - Anna Strebinos

What is your role at Concord School?

Administration

Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: I produce the newsletter, update Compass attendance, answer the phones and general administration and reception duties

What do you love most about working at Concord School?

Being part of an amazing school community and working in a tight knit team environment with lovely friendly staff and getting to know all the students, parents/carers

Favourite Food: Italian

Favourite Movie/TV Show: Anchorman and The Block

Favourite music: Michael Buble - Jazz

Things I dislike the most: The cold weather

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I have triplet sons

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: AFL Hawks

If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?

My late Mum because I miss her cooking and our talks

Princess Diana because I would of loved to hear her life story being married into the Royal family

Will Ferrell because I am always up for a good laugh

Meet the Staff - Alana Dear

What is your role at Concord School? Classroom Teacher in UPG

Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: I teach in UPG on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I arrive with a hot cuppa in hand and make sure we are set for the day. We love getting the day off to a good start with our Morning Meetings, and then getting stuck into our lessons and working hard through the rest of the day – we like to have a bit of fun along the way, too!

What do you love most about working at Concord School? Getting to know the awesome students in UPG and working with a great bunch of teachers

Favourite Food: Thai

Favourite Movie/TV Show: Game of Thrones

Favourite music: Foo Fighters, Pink, Taylor Swift

Things I Dislike the most: Stepping on my children's Lego – ouch!

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I’m a Kiwi and have been scuba diving in three countries

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: All Blacks and Matildas!

If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?

My late Grandma, so she could meet my children

Michelle Obama because of all she has done for girls education around the world

Drew Barrymore because I think she would be so much fun to talk to

Concord School Café Opening Hours and Menu

Uniform Shop

Concord School Uniform Shop will continue to operate throughout the term by appointment only if a fitting is required. We will continue taking orders via phone/email/hand delivered form.

All orders will be sent home with your child. If there are any issues with the order such as sizing, we will be happy to provide an exchange. Any exchanges must be made completed within 1 month of purchasing and proof of purchase must be shown.

Please see the uniform order forms below, which can be sent into the office with your child or can be emailed directly to Melanie.Jackson2@education.vic.gov.au

Please feel free to contact the Bundoora Campus Office by phone on 9467 3972 if you have any questions.

Uniform Reminder:

Moving forward the opening times by appointment only are

Tuesdays from 9.15am to 10.15am and Thursdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Donations of Secondary Second-Hand Uniform Items Needed

Attention Parents/Carers of Secondary School Students.

When your child outgrows their Secondary School uniform, please consider donating it back to the school if they are in good condition.

Your child may pass these items on to the staff at the Bundoora Campus Office.

Music Making and Sound Production Holiday Program

RAREWEAR

Brotherhood of St Laurence

My Time

My Time is a free resource for parents/carers of children with a disability. It is a support group which allows parents/carers to come together to discuss and share their experiences.

Children are also welcome at MyTime. A play leader will engage children in meaningful play nearby in a playgroup, while parents can unwind and enjoy the sessions.

https://www.mytime.net.au/

All Abilities Social Music Sessions

Melbourne Polytechnic

UCare iCare

CREATING CONNECTIONS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Diamond Valley Athletics Club 'Willinda Classic'

For the first time, the Diamond Valley Athletics Club's 'Willinda Classic' event will include an All Abilities 1000m race. This will be FREE to enter with participants able to choose the distance they participate and if they would like to be a part of a team.

This event is a part of Council's Inclusion@Sport program, and is open to all ages and abilities.

When: Thursday 28th September, 5.30pm

Willinda Park, Beatrix St, Greensborough

More information: https://www.valleyaths.org/events/195261/

Contact: willindaclassic@gmail.com

We have also been working on improving our communication through Facebook. If you are not already following us please have a look https://www.facebook.com/concordschoolvictoria is where all our breaking news resides.

PURPLE CARROTS INCLUSIVE DRAMA HOLIDAY PROGRAM

AUSSIE CARE SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

TheirCare - Before and After School Care

How to enrol:

Visit TheirCare website: www.theircare.com.au and click on ‘Book Now’ in the top right hand corner to register your child’s details.

Service Phone Number: 0477 700 688. I will be available to answer the phone during session times.

Their Care support is available during office hours if required on 1300 072 410.

We have created a video to Welcome all new families to TC, this is for our exciting and new services. Please see link below.

https://youtu.be/PIme1bzi_8w

Irabina is excited to announce the launch of our new Community Support Services.This service has been established to support NDIS-funded individuals living with a disability and their families to: boost independent living-skills, promote meaningful community involvement and have a tonne of fun!The Community Support Team are proud to offer tailored-support and will work with individuals and their families to design their own support programs that suit their individual needs.Taking part in a Community Support Program also means access to a range of specialist supports, including: Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Paediatricians and Behavioural Practitioners.Here are a few areas where we can offer support:

School: transitioning to and from school, support in the school setting.
Special Events: sporting events, concerts, musicals etc.
Home: Self-care, independent living-skills (cooking, cleaning, eating, organising etc.)
Camping Trips
Going to the shops: grocery shopping, buying clothes, buying gifts, exploring the shopping centre and building meaningful community relationships.
Holidays: theme parks, the beach, camping trips and other holidays/getaways.
Community Parks
In-Centre Skills Hub (this is where group activities and independent living-skills will be practiced and supported).

For more information please contact us to discuss your needs. Phone: 03 9720-1118Email: Autism@irabina.com or William.labas@irabina.com

We are Livin Social Adventures! A Disability Support business offering supported activities and adventures for young people (16-35) with mild to moderate disabilities and mental health conditions.

Our primary goal is to help young people build friendships, explore new activities and get the skills they need to live and work independently.

Popular activities include: Bowling, Laser tag, Movies, Gym Fridays, Aquarium and much more!

For any students who have NDIS funding, they are able to claim our support costs through their NDIS plan as long as it's self managed or plan managed. We also offer pick up and drop off for anyone living within 20km of Eltham which we have found to be extremely helpful for busy parents.

Check us out at Livinsocialadventures.com or call directly on 0480 296 399.

AUSKICK

NDIS

Back Flips Against Bullying

EMC

We are a Melbourne based (northern suburbs) organisation, who strive to help young people live their lives to the best of their ability.

We offer a wide range of fun group experiences, that not only builds confidence, social and communication skills but also creates lifelong memories and friends.

Check out our website to see our upcoming events

and get in Contact with us via email emcdisability@hotmail.com

Explore, Master and Connect with us.

DOC SOCCER ACADEMY

Jets

Stage School Australia

Online Training Courses

Short Term Accommodation and Assistance

Please find information enclosed about Home@Scope Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STAA) for the relevant areas in your organisation and/or the people you support living with disability.

Home@Scope is part of the Scope family. Scope has been providing services to people with a disability and their families for over 70 years. We offer a variety of service including Day and Lifestyle options, Therapy and Supported Accommodation.

At Home@Scope Short Term Accommodation and Assistance we:

Offer a fun experience away from home for people with a wide range of disabilities and health needs.
Provide the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and help NDIS participants achieve their goals.
Give family and carers a chance to take a break from their daily routine.

We offer services for children and adults. Our highly experienced and trained employees work with customers to help meet their individual needs and achieve their goals.

Our team is here to help, so please get in contact if you have any questions or would like more information.

Kind regards,

Karyn Boot Grace Davenport

STAA Centralised Booking Coordination Team

E: STAAHomeAtScope@scopeaust.org.au

P: 8840 4411 or 8840 4450

Dates to Remember 2023

Term 3

Term 4

Dates to Remember
2023