Assistant Principals' Report

NDIS and student transport

In July 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) commenced rolling out across Victoria and will become available progressively based on geographical areas over three years.

Student transport is in scope of the NDIS but during the rollout (July 2016 to July 2019) student transport will still be provided as it is now.

This means the Department of Education and Training (DET) will continue to fund and provide student transport for those who live 4.3km or more from Concord School. This will be through Dysons buses, or conveyance allowance, or independent student travel cards.

The Department of Education has developed a fact sheet (attached) to provide specialist schools, families and carers with information about how the NDIS rollout will affect student transport arrangements.

Meet the Staff​

In this edition of Meet the Staff, we meet with: Claire Murphy

What is your role at Concord School? 

I’m the Speech Pathologist working in the upper primary section of Concord School. I support students’ communication skills, mainly receptive and expressive language and pragmatic abilities.

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

The students here bring a smile to my face each and every day, what more could I ask for!

What do you love most about working at Concord School?

The beautiful happy students and staff who shape, guide and support them to be their best self.

Fast Six:

Favourite Food:

Chocolate.

Favourite Movie/TV Show:

Les Intouchables.

Favourite music:

London Grammar.

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: 

I can play the trombone.

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete:

Carn the Blues!

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

Hamish and Andy and Heston Blumenthal, because a dinner without laughter would be dreadfully boring and a fantastic meal is always greatly appreciated!

Kirrily Lamers, Colin Simpson & Kath Moore

Assistant Principals'