Community & Communications

Meet the Staff- Elise Moorhouse

What is your role at Concord School?

Secondary9/10 Classroom Teacher.

Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: Making sure I have a cup of tea to start my day! Encouraging my students, planning lessons that I hope students will find interesting, responding to all sorts of questions and queries.

What do you love most about working at Concord School? The people. The staff and students here are really lovely. The staff in particular, are very supportive and have helped me settle in.

Favourite Food: Italian

Favourite Movie/TV Show: Disney Movies

Favourite music: I’m very broad with my music tastes. I like Pink though because she is always trying new things in her music.

Things I dislike the most: People who are not inclusive.

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You:

I do dance classes and singing lessons in my spare time.

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete:

I’m not really into sport, but I’m a Richmond supporter under penalty of disownment from my gran!

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

My grandpa, I would love to talk to him again. Dame Judi Dench as I think she’d have some great stories about the heyday of theatre in London. Pink because I’d love to have a sing with her!

Meet the Staff- Gary Bell

What is your role at Concord School?

I am an ES and work in the Secondary 11/12 section.

Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: Normally in by 8am and make Patrick’s coffee extra hot. Then I generally put some washing away before the students arrive. Each day is different but supporting our students with any help they need, whether it’s class based or when outside the school. Thursday’s we are at Mill Park Bunnings, so come down for a snag.

What do you love most about working at Concord School? Feeling like you are making a difference to someone’s life and having some banter with the students about my footy team.

Favourite Food: Mmm Hamburgers

Favourite Movie/TV Show: Pitch Perfect 1/2/3 & Forrest Gump

Favourite music: Hanson/Spice Girls/Savage Garden/Amy Shark

Things I dislike the most: People that can’t spell the word lose. It’s only one O people.

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You:

An accomplished singer. Have won a few Karaoke competitions.

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: North Melbourne/Shane Warne

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

Anna Kendrick, Amy Shark and Jason Coningsby.

Anna and Amy because I am really fond of their respective talents. Jase because I have the best boss.

Concord School Photo Day

Concord School Café Opening Hours and Menu

Uniform Shop

Concord School Uniform Shop will continue to operate throughout the term by appointment only if a fitting is required. We will continue taking orders via phone/email/hand delivered form.

All orders will be sent home with your child. If there are any issues with the order such as sizing, we will be happy to provide an exchange. Any exchanges must be made completed within 1 month of purchasing and proof of purchase must be shown.

Please see the uniform order forms below, which can be sent into the office with your child or can be emailed directly to Melanie.Jackson2@education.vic.gov.au

Please feel free to contact the Bundoora Campus Office by phone on 9467 3972 if you have any questions.

For appointments you must show evidence of double vaccination when entering a school building and must check-in using the QR code.

** Currently some stock items are on backorder due to Covid-19, production & delivery delays. You will be advised if this affects the order you have placed**

Facebook

We have also been working on improving our communication through Facebook. If you are not already following us please have a look https://www.facebook.com/concordschoolvictoria is where all our breaking news resides.

TheirCare - Before and After School Care

How to enrol:

Visit TheirCare website: www.theircare.com.au and click on ‘Book Now’ in the top right hand corner to register your child’s details.

Service Phone Number: 0477 700 688. I will be available to answer the phone during session times.

Their Care support is available during office hours if required on 1300 072 410.

We have created a video to Welcome all new families to TC, this is for our exciting and new services. Please see link below.

https://youtu.be/PIme1bzi_8w

Newsletter: Term 2, Friday 6 May, 2022

Dear Parents/ Guardians and staff,

The first week at OSHC has comprised many and varied activities. The theme was ‘First Week Fun’ and in keeping with the theme children enjoyed playing group games such as Poison Ball, 4 Corners, Octopus, and music choreography. In addition to the aforementioned – children prepared and baked delicious ANZAC biscuits to acknowledge ANZAC day that occurred on Monday. Perennial activities such as Hot Wheels play, and Train Track construction also occurred. An enjoyable week was had by all at OSHC!

Kind Regards,

TheirCare Team at Watsonia Primary School Concord Campus TheirCare OSHC

“Their Care provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children come and enjoy their time in their program. During sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.

Concord School and Watsonia Primary School has partnered with TheirCare to provide quality care, flexibility and commitment to deliver on our promise to your school community”

OSHC has/ will comprise the following activities in keeping with Lego Masters Week:

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

BSC:

Lego hats

Ninjago Colour by Number

Octopus

Lego Racecar

Duplo Construction

ASC:

Tower Building

Playground Play

Cooking:

-Biscuit Decorating

Dancing: Choreography

4 Corners Group Game

How to enrol :

Visit TheirCare website: www.theircare.com.au and click on ‘Book Now’ in the top right-hand corner to register your child’s details.

Service Phone Number: 0477 700 688. I will be available to answer the phone during session times between 7.00am-9.00am and 2.30pm-6.00pm.

Their Care support is available during office hours if required on

NDIS

EMC

We are a Melbourne based (northern suburbs) organisation, who strive to help young people live their lives to the best of their ability.

We offer a wide range of fun group experiences, that not only builds confidence, social and communication skills but also creates lifelong memories and friends.

Check out our website to see our upcoming events

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and get in Contact with us via email emcdisability@hotmail.com

Explore, Master and Connect with us.

DOC SOCCER ACADEMY

Jets

Stage School Australia

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Short Term Accommodation and Assistance

Please find information enclosed about Home@Scope Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STAA) for the relevant areas in your organisation and/or the people you support living with disability.

Home@Scope is part of the Scope family. Scope has been providing services to people with a disability and their families for over 70 years. We offer a variety of service including Day and Lifestyle options, Therapy and Supported Accommodation.

At Home@Scope Short Term Accommodation and Assistance we:

Offer a fun experience away from home for people with a wide range of disabilities and health needs.
Provide the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and help NDIS participants achieve their goals.
Give family and carers a chance to take a break from their daily routine.

We offer services for children and adults. Our highly experienced and trained employees work with customers to help meet their individual needs and achieve their goals.

Our team is here to help, so please get in contact if you have any questions or would like more information.

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