Principal's Report 

Term 3

Invitation to Participate in the 2023 Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents / caregivers / guardians think of our school. The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education that is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. The survey is optional but we encourage all families to participate. 

Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. All families are invited to participate in the survey.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey is open from Monday 7 August to Friday 8 September 2023.

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the survey period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The online survey will be available in English and 10 other languages including Arabic, Greek, Hakha Chin, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese. 

Please see my Compass post from earlier this week that contains the link and PIN number to complete the survey.

Building Works and Drop-Off Zone

Our building works are progressing well and there is likely to be an increase in tradies coming onsite when we begin to fit out the interior of the new building.  I know this message has been delivered before but there are often cars parked on nature strips, double parked and attempting to turn around within the back carpark which creates an unsafe environment. The Council have also been around and are likely to issue fines to those who are parked illegally.

Please take advantage of our drop off and pick up options in the front car park before and after school.

To alleviate the car parking issues, we have the morning drop off on the front driveway between 8.30-8.40am. The cut-off at 8.40am is strict as the buses will enter from that time. There are staff waiting to assist your child and provide supervision in the gym.

An afternoon pick-up process is available after the buses have departed between 3.10pm-3.20pm. If you would like your child to use this process, please advise your child’s teacher as your child will be escorted to the front gate and supervised until you drive into the driveway and pick them up. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of these options. 

Uniform

A reminder that Concord School has a strict Uniform Policy and it is expected that all students wear the correct uniform each day. At this time of the year the main issue is regarding the wearing of non-uniform hoodies and jackets. Please contact the office if your child requires a school jumper, windcheater or rugby top.

Principal Award - Jared Thompson

Congratulations to Jared Thompson for being recognised for this award. Jared is a quiet achiever that always gives his very best to every task. Jared is a helpful and kind student that’s takes pride in the quality of this work. 

Well done Jared! 

Bronwyn Hart

Acting Principal