Principal's Report
Term 1
As we settle into first term our learning programs are in full swing and the students are continuing to form positive relationships with their peers in their class and section. It has been so great to see so many families at our Lower Primary Fun Night, Year 4 to Year 11 Information Sessions and our Year 12 Post School Transition Information Session. It has been humbling to see families connecting with their child during these activities and families having the opportunity to reconnect or develop new relationships with each other.
Home-School Communication Plan
A couple of years ago, a Home-School Communication Plan was developed by the School Council following consultation with the school community. The purpose of this was to ensure effective and consistent communication across the school. Please note that communication is through Compass so it is important that you can log into Compass and are familiar with its functionality. If you require any assistance with Compass, please contact Karen Jordan on 94673972 or Karen.Jordan@education.vic.gov.au or click on Parent Guide to Compass.
The Home-School Communication Plan is attached below for your reference. If you are not receiving communication from your child’s teacher in accordance with this plan then please contact the teacher in the first instance, or the Team Leader of your child’s section.
These are the minimum expectations in regard to Home-School Communication at Concord School.
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.
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
Curriculum Days
Please note that in 2025 our remaining Curriculum Days (Pupil free days) are:
· Thursday the 24th of April
· Monday the 21st of July
· Monday the 3rd of November
Annual Privacy Reminder For Our School Community
Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.
Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy located on our school’s website, describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.
We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Dari
- Gujarati
- Mandarin
- Somali
- Sudanese
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
Principal's Award - Simba Nhachi
Simba is a valued member of UPF who consistently demonstrates the school expectations through his actions each day.
He is always eager to learn, showing curiosity and a positive attitude towards new tasks, demonstrating his personal best when completing activities.
Simba treats his classmates and teachers with kindness and respect, listening attentively when others speak and taking turns in group activities.
He takes responsibility for his actions, completing his work to the best of his ability and managing his personal belongings.
Simba also follows safety rules, walking carefully in the hallways and always keeping his hands to himself. His behaviour reflects the values of being a learner, being respectful, being responsible, and being safe.
Congratulations Simba, on your award!
Matthew Di Domenica
Principal