Concord Connect

Student Wellbeing

Student Representative Council

Below is a summary of the SRC’s  discussion and decisions for April.

  • Discussions held at SRC meetings will be shared at School Council Meetings and minutes will be available on Compass
  • Out of Uniform Day was a very successful fundraising event with $643 collected on the day. Thank you to everyone involved
  • Congratulations to Shania for the wonderful ‘Welcome to Country’ presented at Term 1 Assembly.

Business discussed:

  • Chris N asked for more staff rooms for staff to work and have lunch in. Colin replied that yes this will be included and he thanked  Chris for thinking about the staff
  • New Library requested by Shania. Colin said that there is no plan for a new library at this stage
  • “Can we have a new Building to be on Loyola Reserve?” asked Brianna. Discussion was held indicating that the building will be completed on Concord School land but that the baseball clubrooms will be rebuilt by the Banyule Council
  • Colin explained the proposal is that the new building will include a double storey building with a lift, new classrooms, new Food Tech- Cafe, Music, Art studio. Relocation of the bus garage and back gate will happen as well. Sec 7/8 Basketball court will be relocated. The new building should be completed by end of 2019.
  • Chris N asked if there would be more rooms for kids to go when the need to be alone or they get angry. Colin said “yes, this will be part of the new building.”
  • Luke requested murals be painted on the external walls. Colin will pass this onto the architects.
  • Ruby asked that the new back gate be wider and paths to be easier for pedestrians. “Yes, good idea Ruby, this will happen” Colin replied.
  • Would there be better parking at back of school asked Wolfie. Colin said that unfortunately this area is city council land and that will be their decision.
  • The Banyule Youth Summit will be held on the 15th May. This Summit is for Secondary 11/12 students to attend and share ideas about the community. Ben, Shania, Noah W, Ruby, Robbie volunteered and will attend with Colin. A Representative from the Banyule Council will come and visit Thursday 19th of April to discuss the agenda. Students will be released from class to attend when required.
  • There was a suggestion for Crazy Hair Day from Hardial. Colin said that the fundraising event has already occurred for 2018 but maybe Year 12s can dress up on last day
  • Will we get new teachers for new classrooms asked Brianna. “Good question said Colin, indeed we will get new teachers and teacher aides”
  • Luke suggested that passing lanes in the car park for buses to leave carpark would make things easier. Colin agreed and we will make some improvements to the exit soon.
  • Can we have a pre-school on property asked Aaliyah- Not possible replied Colin, we do not have the space
  • Luka asked if we could improve change rooms on the stage in the gym and improve sound equipment. Feedback from the staff and Justin is invited.

Thank you to all SRC members for your attendance and contributions at our  meetings.

Coming to School

Successful learning and social development depends on a number of things, the most basic is coming to school every day. While we understand many of our students have extra challenges, they need to attend school every day they possibly can.

Children who regularly attend school and complete Year 12 have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives.

It is important that children develop habits of regular attendance at an early age.

 Student responsibilities:

  • Attend school every school day.
  • Arrive at school and classes on time and prepared.
  • Talk to a teacher if you have issues that might impact on your ability to attend school/class.

Parent/carer responsibilities:

  • Ensure your child attends Concord School every school day.
  • Ensure they arrive at school between at 8:45 and 8:55.
  • Provide a valid explanation for a student’s absence/lateness. This can be done on the Compass parent portal or by phone.
  • Provide the school with advanced notice if there is a planned up-coming school absence.
  • Communicate openly with the school any medical condition that may result in ongoing absence or medical appointments during school hours.
  • Alert the school early to issues that may impact on your child’s attendance.

Meet The New  Social Competency Teacher 

-Courtney King

What is your role at Concord School?

Social Comp for Upper Primary, 9-10 and 11-12.

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

I’m either in a class teaching social competencies or I’m at my desk planning social competencies! If you close your eyes and hear Queen it’s probably me listening to them at my desk.

What do you love most about working at Concord School?

Getting to celebrate lots of unique abilities and hopefully empower some kids.

Fast Seven

Favourite Food: Chicken nuggets forever

Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Wizard of Oz

Favourite Music: Alternative and Pop

Things I hate the most: Sitting in traffic

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I’m an artist in my own time, particularly oil painting and recently digital art. Before starting here I was working on the education team, making movies with excursion groups at ACMI.

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete:  I don’t really do sport! 

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

Frida Kahlo: Great painter, fierce lady

Judy Garland: I’d honestly cry the whole time

Keanu Reeves: I just love him

 

Colin Simpson and Kath Moore

Assistant Principals