Principal's Report
Term 1
Welcome back to all members of the school community as we commence another school year. The past week has seen our students regrouping with old friends, forming new relationships and displaying excellent learning behaviours. Students have been adhering to the school motto and striving ‘to be the best that they can be’.
As you would be aware through my previous correspondence via Compass, we have had only a few positive student cases of COVID-19, most days and on a couple of days we haven’t had any. Please continue to administer daily rapid antigen tests to your children on school days. In a couple of weeks, we will be hosting another vaccination hub at Concord School with a focus on supporting our 5–11-year-old students through this process. I will update you on this information as soon as it is finalised.
I can assure parents/carers that the Concord School staff will continue to do everything possible to ensure your child is working in a safe and supportive environment that values and celebrates student learning. I look forward to a very rewarding and successful year for our parents, staff and most importantly our students. Please contact me at any time if you wish to discuss any matter concerning your child’s education.
Staffing News
For a complete list of our school staff, please go to the ‘Our Staff’ section of the school website Concord School - Our Staff
Student Behaviour
In 2022, Concord School once again has high expectations regarding student behaviour. Our students will be given the support they require to learn and succeed to the best of their ability and behaviour such as bullying, swearing, disobedience and property damage is completely unacceptable at school as well as in our society.
Parents/carers will be contacted, and a conference convened if the student continues to breach school rules. The school places a high priority on making sure all students and staff work together in an environment that supports, encourages and stimulates learning and social development.
School Uniform
This is a reminder that it is compulsory for all students to wear the full school uniform each day and that the school uniform policy is strictly enforced. Thank you to parents/carers who have supported their children in wearing the correct school uniform.
For parents/carers of students in Years 7-12, class teachers will have informed you as to which days the sports uniform is to be worn.
Please contact Melanie Jackson in the office at the Bundoora Campus regarding purchases of uniform. Further information, including policies and price lists, can be found through the school website at School Uniform - Concord School
School Communication and the Use of Compass
Concord School communicates with the school community through the Compass online portal which can be accessed via either a web browser or phone app. Compass is a one stop shop for school communication and it is responsive whilst being time efficient.
Compass email is simple to use. When you open your portal, click on ‘Send email to (my child’s name) teachers’. Other staff are then listed and can also be added.
Compass is used to
- communicate information between the teacher/school (academic and extra-curricular) and parent/carers
- give permission and make payments for incursions, excursions and camps
- indicate and explain absences
- receive school newsletters
- book Parent-Teacher interviews
- access student reports
- order school photos
It is important that you use Compass and check your emails regularly. If you have any questions regarding Compass including assistance with logging on, please contact Karen Jordan on Karen.Jordan@education.vic.gov.au or 94673972.
Annual Privacy Reminder for 2022
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy.
Please take time to remind yourself of our school’s collection notice, found on our website [INSERT LINK to your school’s collection notice].
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in nine community languages.
The 2021 school year has once again challenged us as we have moved in and out of lockdown and remote learning. Thank you once again to the school community for working together for the common purpose of educating our students.
Principal Award - Adrian Bastani
Adrian has demonstrated independence and maturity to begin his year in LPG.
Adrian takes pride in his work, is good at following directions and is always willing to have a go and try new things.
Adrian has shown responsibility for his belongings and enjoys working on tasks with his classmates. Well done on a terrific start to the year Adrian!
Jason Coningsby
Principal