Teaching and Learning 

Welcome Back 

This week we welcomed back all students across the school to their classrooms as they commenced learning onsite on their allocated days. There has been an absolute buzz around the school as students reconnect with friends and classmates, and learning is able to take place back in the classroom. Our specialist program is back up and running and students have been enjoying a full range of hands-on learning experiences. We are looking forward to finally having all students back onsite from Wednesday 3rd November and we can enjoy the rest of 2021 learning together. 

Thank You

This Friday is World Teachers’ Day. It is a day to celebrate ALL our staff who work hard to provide our students the very best educational experience possible. Our teachers, education support staff, administration staff and allied health staff work as a cohesive team to make learning at Concord School engaging, safe, innovative and fun. It is our incredible staff that work together to help to create a #brightfuture for each and every student. To help celebrate our Concord staff this year, here are some suggested ideas:

5 easy ways to thank our staff on World Teachers’ Day:

1.Thank you note or drawing

A short note, email or drawing from you or your child will be sure to make any teacher smile. Try thinking of something the teacher might have done recently to make it more personal.

2.Personalised card

A personalised card/digital card is another easy and thoughtful way to say thanks. 

3.Badges

Check out the badge templates in the Celebration Kit. Print out and create a badge for the day. Or if your child is learning remotely, use them as virtual stickers to copy into the online learning space for a virtual and easy thank you on the day.

4.Give a virtual ‘happy’ apple

We’re aiming to share a million virtual apples with teachers to let them know they’re appreciated. Visit worldteachersday.edu.au to add some virtual apples to our collection as a super easy way to say thanks.

5.Post a photo in your sunglasses

Thank teachers by posting a photo in your sunglasses using #BrightFuture and @aitsl. The Celebration Kit includes fun sunglasses templates you can make with your kids. 

Karlie Gooding

Acting Assistant Principal

Teaching and Learning