Concord Connect

Community & Communications

Welcome Back

Welcome back to Term 2! This term we have two Concord Community Connections meeting being held on the following days –

 

Thursday 3rd May 9.00 – 10.00, Bundoora Campus (Staff Room)

Tuesday 29th May 1.30 – 2.30, Bundoora Campus (Staff Room)

 

Everyone is welcome to join us for a cup of tea, biscuit and a chat! This term the group is organising a Mother’s Day morning tea for the Upper Primary section which will be held on Friday 11th May. More details will be sent home shortly.  

 

Attitude to School Survey

 

Concord School is conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and Training. The survey assists schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school.

 

Concord School values student voice and will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience. This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted at our school between Monday 30th April to Friday 18th May.  All students at the Bundoora Campus at our school will participate in the survey. Your child will complete the survey online during school hours using a purpose built secure online survey tool.

 

Your child’s privacy and the confidentiality of your child’s survey responses will be protected at all times. No identifiable personal data is included in the survey response file. The survey results will be reported back to the school in Term 3.  The survey results will be communicated to parents through the Annual Report to the School Community.   

 

Mother’s Day Morning Tea – Upper Primary

 

We warmly welcome all mothers and carers of our Upper Primary students to attend a Mother’s Day morning tea in the Upper Primary section on Friday 11th May at 10am. The Concord Community Connections group will be delivering some yummy treats to the Upper Primary classrooms where you can join your child for morning tea. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

Sarah Abbott

Community and Communications Manager

School Nurse

Gastroenteritis

 

Over the past week we have had a significantly increasing incidence of students experiencing symptoms including vomiting and abdominal discomfort at the Bundoora campus of Concord School.

We ask that you be extremely vigilant with your children if they present with the above symptoms or any other symptoms which could be associated with Gastroenteritis such as:

  • Runny watery bowel motions
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased fluid and fluid and food intake

If your child is suffering from any of these symptoms please keep your child at home.

Gastroenteritis is incredibly contagious and can lead to further health implications for children. If any child who attends Concord School presents with these symptoms they will be sent home.

As Gastroenteritis can lead to dehydration due to increased fluid loss and decreased fluid intake it is important that if your child is suffering from a bout of Gastro that you observe for signs and symptoms of dehydration. This includes symptoms such as:

  • Dry mouth and tongue
  • Sunken eyes
  • Not passing urine
  • Cold hands and feet
  • More sleepy than usual

If this is happening to your child you need to seek immediate medical advice.

While keeping your child at home for gastroenteritis, ensure you encourage fluid intake. Give your child small sips of water or clear fluids frequently, every 15 minutes or so will help to keep them hydrated.

To prevent further spread of gastroenteritis in your home, ensure your family washes their hands regularly with warm water and soap, especially before they eat and after using the toilet.

If symptoms continue or you are concerned please seek medical advice immediately.

Please keep your child at home until they have completely recovered, and for at least 24 hours after their last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea.  

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Immunisation Reminder

Immunisations to take place at Concord School

on Thursday 3rd May 2018:

Year 7 

1st Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Whole School 

Influenza both campuses

 

Parents/carers of any students not in attendance on the day can contact their family doctor to make arrangements for the appropriate vaccinations to be administered.

 

Keep Well & Stay Safe    

                                                                                                                               

Rosemary Van Aperen                                                                                                                                                                             School Nurse                                                                                                                                                     

Concord School