Concord Connect

Student Wellbeing

SRC MEETING - AGENDA/MINUTES

 

Welcome to everyone.

Business Arising

  • Discussion at last meeting regarding issues with the Dyson buses has been followed up by Colin with Dysons.
  • New music for line-up has been approved. Each meeting, please bring 6 songs for the following months music line-up. Jason will approve and Khiem will upload.
  • Architect Feedback re: new buildings
  • Colin updated the students on the revised building work plans that will relocate our school buses to the front of the Gym which will mean more new space for students.

New Business

  • Six songs to be considered are:

-              This is me- The Greatest Showman Soundtrack, requested by Olivia

-              Caught in a web- Dream Theatre, requested by Ruby

-              Shape of you- Ed Sherran, requested by

-              Prayer for me- Kendrick Lamar, requested by Kulkiran

-              In my Blood- Shawn Mendes, requested by Olivia

-              You and me against the world- Keke Palmer and Max Schneider, requested by Luca

-              Welcome to New York- Taylor Swift, requested by Liam

•             There was a suggestion for new furniture for the school by Brianna. Colin said that we have just received lots of new furniture in different parts of the school, thank you

•             Liam suggested that we should have a movie night at the school. The afterhours school events have been decided for this year, thank you

•             Ruby believes that we Dyson should get new buses- Colin said that Dyson’s have spent 3.5 million dollars recently upgrading buses and they are only 1 to 3 years old

•             Shania wanted to know if the Heidelberg bus could be bigger. Colin said that not at this stage as the numbers are not sufficient.

•             Mark asked if the Discovery Centre could get virtual reality technology. Colin replied that was a wonderful suggestion and that he would take the idea to Jason.

•             Aaliyah wanted to know why the Secondary Spectacular is only in 7/8 and not in Year 9-12. Colin said great question but all sections have their own special events. For e.g STEAM, Career Nights and Celebration Nights

•             Aaliyah suggested that we fundraise for the school to get more money. Colin said that is a nice idea and we do fundraising for outside charities such as The Good Friday Appeal, this year

•             Chris thinks we should have punching bag for students who get angry and worried. Colin said that he has one in the Student Work room if needed.

Meeting closed 1:05

Learning During the School Holidays

 

Supporting your child’s learning at home can continue throughout the school holidays.

There are many fun activities at home and around Victoria that can help your child learn while enjoying this time away from school.

  • See if the before and after school care at your child’s school is offering any holiday activities for your child’s age group.
  • Check with your local library for children’s activities scheduled during the school holidays.
  • Check with your local council for school holiday activities for your child’s age group.
  • Consider allowing your child to choose what they want to do for one day during the school holidays and then make that day a special one just for them.
  • Spend the day cooking with your child to help with their reading, maths and science skills.
  • Organise a craft day with your child. You could make birthday or Christmas cards, paint or create simple friendship bands with a mixture of buttons and big beads.
  • Grandparents are wonderful resources. Your child could stay with them for some of the school holidays and they could help extend your child’s vocabulary skills by telling family stories.
  • Help your child make a cubby house outside or inside with cushions and spare blankets under a table or a bed.
  • Hold a treasure hunt. You could hide toys, books or treats all over the house and garden and let your child search for them to discover the treasures you've hidden.

Source: Department of Education & Training Victoria

Meet The 'New  School Counsellor'

- Andrew Wright

 

What is your role at Concord School?

Counsellor

 

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

It’s only been a  few weeks but so far it’s mostly checking in with students to have a chat about how they’re going, meeting with teaching staff to discuss student needs, case-noting, and looking for programs that will further support our students.  Keep an eye out because I might just be coming to a classroom near you!

 

What do you love most about working at Concord School?

Definitely the people.  Everyone is very welcoming, clearly passionate about the students, and the students themselves are always smiling and stopping to say hello!

 

Fast Seven

Favourite Food: Pizza (you can put anything on it)

Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Office (US)

Favourite Music:  Alternative/indie rock – most things by Eels

Things I hate the most: Dinner that’s gone cold

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I do improv and sketch comedy

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete:  I’m very much not a sports guy!

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

Jim Carrey – grew up with his comedy, plus he has an interesting mind these days

Kelsey Grammer – he’s got a great voice

Bill Bailey – to learn from

 

Colin Simpson and Kath Moore

Assistant Principals