Celebrating Student Success- Achievements in the Community

A big congratulations to Daniel who is yet another one of our students who succeeded in gaining a learners permit. It was an especially good holiday for Daniel as he got his learners and then flew to Sydney to witness a victory for everyone’s favourite team. It is really great to see both Daniel and the Blues kicking some goals during this holiday period. Well done !

Congratulations to Jordan who represented Victoria in the All Inclusion Carnival last week in Sydney. The team played extremely well and had the pleasure of playing in the grand final. They lost by a few points but managed to enjoy the interstate experience and take away with them many unforgettable memories and friends. Well done, the Concord community is very proud of Jordy!

Congratulations to Brayden who is out there engaging in the community with the support of his NDIS support worker in basketball, cooking activities and footy. Well done on making the local newspaper. What a star!

If you have any community celebrations you would like to share, please send them through to Karen on jordan.karen.k@edumail.vic.gov.au

Relationships and Sexuality Education Program

Thank you to all families who attended the information session regarding the Social Competencies program at Concord School. This program is in line with Victoria requirements for all government schools.

The goal of sexuality education in Victorian schools is to build on knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable students to make responsible and safe choices. School-based sexuality education is one of the core learning and teaching responsibilities a school undertakes to equip its students for a healthy and fulfilling adult life. At Concord School our Relationship and Sexuality program is taught to students as part of our comprehensive Social Competencies Program. This program focuses on respect for others and oneself, diversity, personal rights and responsibilities, relationships and friendships, love, safer sex, abstinence, effective communication, decision-making and risk behaviours.

If you would like further information on the program you can access the power point presentation on Compass in School Documentation or contact Nina Kahle or Jennie Thompson at the Bundoora Campus.

Meet our New Staff- Chloe Venezia

What is your role at Concord School?

Upper Primary Classroom Teacher

Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School:

Teaching the amazing students in class PDC

What do you love about working at Concord School?

Meeting and chatting to all the wonderful students, staff and families

Fast Seven:

Favourite Food: Mexican

Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Block

Favourite Music: Anything I can dance to

Dislikes: Snakes, Yuck!

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I have been a swimming teacher for 13 years and I love it.

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

James Corden because he is really funny and would make me laugh all night

The Queen as she is very interesting and I have lots of questions for her

Pink as she is my favourite singer and I would love to have a sing along with her at dinner, not that I can sing

Meet our New Staff- Leesa Fatone

What is your role at Concord School?

9/10 Classroom Teacher

Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School:

I aim to arrive at school by 8am to get ready for the day, teach, do yard duty and attend meetings if they are on. At the end of the day, I see the students off safely and do some pre-planning / organising for the next day.

What do you love about working at Concord School?

I love working at Concord because everyone is really positive and supportive of one another – I go home with a smile every day!

Fast Seven:

Favourite Food: Home-made Italian food

Favourite Movie/TV Show: Dirty Jobs

Favourite Music:R and B

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Geelong

Dislikes: People who are unkind to each other

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: : I cut my hair off to raise money for a charity

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

Brene Brown,Louis Theroux and Mike Rowe because they all have a positive and curious outlook.

Dates To Remember

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