Community & Communications
Café Opening
Mothers Day Stall
The Year 11 students have organised the Mother’s Day Stall this year. We have a huge variety of items. Some of these items have been made with great effort and care by both Year 11 and 12 students.
Students can come and purchase items from 11B and orders can be placed using this form.
| ITEMS | PRICE | HOW MANY ITEMS | TOTAL COST |
| Glass Mum Plaque | $2.00 | ||
| Trowel, Glove and Seed Set | $5.50 | ||
| Glass Picture Frame | $3.00 | ||
| Wooden Picture Frame | $2.50 | ||
| Hair Towel Microfibre | $3.00 | ||
| Barista Travel Mug 400ml | $3.00 | ||
| Travel Mug 600ml | $4.00 | ||
| Babushka Measuring Cups | $4.50 | ||
| Mum Torch Keyring | $3.00 | ||
| Magnetic Weekly Planner White Board | $2.50 | ||
| Mug in Matching Box | $2.50 | ||
| Deluxe Candle in a Box | $4.50 | ||
| Shower Cap | $2.00 | ||
| Nan Bookmark | $1.00 | ||
| Nan Keyring | $2,00 | ||
| Mum Executive Pen | 50c | ||
| Mum Car Air Freshener | $1.00 | ||
| Key Rack | $3.00 | ||
| Grandmother Fridge Magnet | $1.00 | ||
| Grandmother Frame | $3.00 | ||
| Black Mother’s Day Note Block | $2.00 | ||
| Grandmother Pen | 50c | ||
| Mother’s Day Memo Box (notes) | $2.00 | ||
| Mother’s Day Card | $1.00 | ||
| Two Piece Kitchen Mitt Set | $3.50 | ||
| Best Mum Plaque | $2.50 | ||
| Happy Mother’s Day Gift Bag | $1.00 | ||
| Key Ring | $2.50 | ||
| Mum You Are Simply Fabulous Clipboard with Notepad | $2.50 | ||
| Mum’s Manicure Set | $2.50 | ||
| Oil and Ratten Diffuser | $2.00 | ||
| We Love You Mum Magnetic Notepad | $2.00 | ||
| Fridge Magnet | $1.50 | ||
| VIP Mum Lanyard | $1.00 | ||
| Nail File | $1.00 | ||
| Mum’s Trinket Box | $2.00 | ||
| Reusable Shopping Tote Bag | $2,00 | ||
| Mother’s Day Coupons | $2.00 | ||
| Mum’s Shopping Notes & Post It Notes | $2.50 | ||
| Sticky Notes Set | $1.50 | ||
| Bath Bombs 3PK | $3.00 | ||
| Stainless Steel Drink Bottle | $5.00 | ||
| Small Cheese Board | $3.00 | ||
| Heart & Tassel Keyring | $2.50 | ||
| I Love Mum Face Washer | $1.00 | ||
| Back Scratcher | $1.00 | ||
| World’s Best Mum 8GB USB Stick | $3.50 | ||
| Donut Socks | $2.50 | ||
| Jumbo Shaker Maker 700ML | $4.00 | ||
| Microfibre Gym Towel | $3.00 | ||
| Lunch Cooler Bag | $3.00 | ||
| Eye Mask | $1.50 | ||
| Diamante Little Torch | $3.00 |
Handmade by Year 11/12 students
| ITEMS | PRICE | HOW MANY ITEMS | TOTAL COST |
| Succulents | $4.00 | ||
| Chocolate Spoons | $2.00 | ||
| Hand Designed Candle | Big $3.00 Small $1.00 | ||
| Tie Dye Socks | $4.50 | ||
| Superhero Chocolate Bars | $3.00 | ||
| Handmade Coffee Mug | $3.00 | ||
| Handmade Bath Bomb | $2.00 | ||
| Handmade Necklace | $2.00 |
Welcome To Our New Staff
Rupa Dasgupta- Transport Coordinator
What is your role at Concord School?
Transport Coordinator/administration
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School:
I start my day by meeting our wonderful students as they get off from the bus at school. I coordinate with Dysons Bus Service about any enrolment or changes in school bus stops and routes. I liaise with parents regarding their requirements relating to transport to school and follow up with administration and bus supervisors regarding any change or updates. Sometimes, I take calls from teachers, parents and staff across school.
What do you love most about working at Concord School?
Concord school is great!. The leadership team, administration staff, students and parents are amazing here and I have felt very welcomed from the first day. I love my work and love to help people around me.
Favourite Food: Ice cream and sweet treats.
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Blind side, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas….and the list goes on
Favourite music: Anything ….just love music
Things I hate the most: Dishonesty
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I love to sing (learnt Indian classical music for 20 years) associated with a music group in Melbourne.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Likes T20 and Test series Cricket
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Anne Hathaway
Will Smith
Sandra Bullock
Lauren Chan-Speech Therapist
What is your role at Concord School?
Speech Pathologist in Secondary 9/10
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: Currently just spending time in class getting to know the students and then supporting year 9/10 students and staff (Pre-Cal and Mixed) for speech, language, literacy and social communication.
What do you love most about working at Concord School?
So far, it has been a great first week. Everyone from staff to students have been very supportive and helpful 😊
Favourite Food: Noodles and Dumplings
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Kingsman, Schitts Creek
Favourite music: Old School RnB
Things I hate the most: Bad coffee, anything rosewater
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: Worked in the UK for 2.5 years
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Melbourne Demons!!
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Maxy Gawn (Melbourne Demons captain)
Kevin Hart (for great chat and banter)
Shannon Bennet (for a delicious feast!)
Erin Harrington- Occupational Therapist
What is your role at Concord School?
I am an OT. I used to work at Lower Primary and now I work in PreCal 7/8 and 9/10.
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: I have just started this term and I am currently working 2 days a week. I will be working closely with the staff and students in PreCal 7/8 and 9/10. We will be working on a range of goals such as emotional/sensory regulation, engagement in the classroom and self-care.
What do you love most about working at Concord School?
I love how friendly all the staff and students are.
Favourite Food: Chicken and chips
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Harry Potter and the Big Bang Theory
Favourite music: Anything on the radio.
Things I hate the most: Mean people.
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I train at a ninja warrior gym
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: I like watching Ninja Warrior
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
My husband, baby and cat – because who better to spend time with than family
Student Community Achievements
Congratulations to Concord School student Zalie Copeland is part of an exhibition currently running at Montsalvat until 2nd May. It is a fundraiser for the Pat Cronin Foundation. Profits from art sales goes to the foundation and the artist. Zalie is hoping to have her work sold so people can enjoy it on a daily basis. It is a mixed media on canvas piece and it looks fantastic. We wish Zalie all the best on her artistic endeavors.
Uniform Shop
New arrangements have been made to the running of the uniform shop in light of the current restrictions in place at Concord School. The shop will continue to operate throughout the term however we will only be taking orders via phone or form.
Please see the uniform order forms below, which can be sent into the office with your child or via school emails concord.sch@education.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, please feel free to contact the Bundoora Campus Office to place the order over the phone on 9467 3972. 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.
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.
Dear Parents/ Guardians and staff,
Welcome back to term 2. I trust everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Easter break.
The past week at oshc has comprised playing ‘Uno’ card games in the morning, and featured an abundance of group games including billiards, indoor gaga ball, poison ball and octopus. Additionally- children have enjoyed colouring in and creating craft related to Minecraft.
Kind Regards,
The Concord/ Watsonia OSHC Team
Monday 26 April 2021 Proceedings:
*In keeping with the Pupil Free Day at Watsonia Primary School on this day an ALL-DAY OSHC program will operate from 7.00am-6.00pm.
*Before and After school care will operate as per usual for Concord School on this day.
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“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 Pokemon Week:
| Monday: | Tuesday: | Wednesday: | Thursday: | Friday: | |
| BSC: | -Pikachu Craft | Poke ball Hama bead craft | Cardboard roll character craft | ‘Poke ball’ (ball tiggy) group game | Pancake cooking |
| ASC: | -Watercolour painting | - ‘Poke ball’ Hama bead craft | Outside play | Poke ball’ Hama bead craft | Pikachu craft |
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.
Banyule Adult Peer Support Event
Hi Everyone,
Our next event Banyule Adult Peer Support Event is on Monday 3rd May February at 6.30pm.
Venue: Greensborough RSL, 111 Main Street, Greensborough, Vic 3088.
As per the attached flyer, Kale Frost from Frostbricks will be our special guest at our first Lego Event!
If you would like to attend, please purchase your ticket - one per person attending - via our online booking system at the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/BPIJD
Don't forget your devices for the Kahoot Quiz also and you can download the app in advance for Kahoot!
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday 3rd May.
The Different Journeys Team
Source Kids
Kool Skools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMcJCpyz21M&feature=youtu.be
