Community & Communications

Welcome To Our New Staff

 Hugh Fowler  - Teacher

What is your role at Concord School?

11E classroom teacher (Brittany’s Class)

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

I’ve only had a couple of days here so far and they have been great but I’m still discovering my daily routine. It starts with teaching 11E four days a week, which is lots of fun.

What do you love most about working at Concord School?

So far, I’d have to say I love how welcoming all the staff and students have been.

Favourite Food: Chocolate Cake

Favourite Movie/TV Show:

Dances with Wolves, Braveheart, Star Wars, Ace Ventura, Spaceballs (how many is allowed)

Favourite music: Folk / acoustic

Things I hate the most: Horror movies

Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: 

I like to swim in the Yarra River in winter. It’s freezing but very enlivening.

Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Michael Jordan, Kelly Slater, Essendon

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

1. Plato – For some philosophical discussions.

2. Jim Carey – To lighten the mood with some humour.

3. Byron Katie – For some tips on finding inner peace.

September School Holiday Program

Online Training Courses

Short Term Accommodation and Assistance

Please find information enclosed about Home@Scope Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STAA) for the relevant areas in your organisation and/or the people you support living with disability.

Home@Scope is part of the Scope family. Scope has been providing services to people with a disability and their families for over 70 years. We offer a variety of service including Day and Lifestyle options, Therapy and Supported Accommodation.

At Home@Scope Short Term Accommodation and Assistance we:

• Offer a fun experience away from home for people with a wide range of disabilities and health needs.
• Provide the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and help NDIS participants achieve their goals.
• Give family and carers a chance to take a break from their daily routine.

We offer services for children and adults. Our highly experienced and trained employees work with customers to help meet their individual needs and achieve their goals. 

Our team is here to help, so please get in contact if you have any questions or would like more information.

Kind regards,  

Karyn Boot           Grace Davenport

STAA Centralised Booking Coordination Team

E: STAAHomeAtScope@scopeaust.org.au

P: 8840 4411 or 8840 4450

Café Opening Hours and Menu

Unified is an iconic program that promotes and creates social inclusion between individuals with and without intellectual disabilities through sport.

Come and join the Unified Basketball program in Term 3 as an athlete or a playing partner. Our mixed team caters for beginners and our Men’s and Women’s teams are an A/B Grade standard (must be 15 years old to play).

Get in touch with Naomi via e-mailvic.unifiedsport@specialolympics.com.au for more information and to RSVP for training.

#ChooseToInclude #inclusionrevolution #UnifiedGeneration

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.

Facebook

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.

https://youtu.be/PIme1bzi_8w

 Dear Parents/ Guardians and staff, 

The last week at OSHC included activities related to Medieval Week. Children constructed a’Pirate Ship Cubby’ using furniture and cushions, made clothes peg catapults, made bracelets, and played pirates treasure. Children enjoyed their imaginary play and all the art and craft we did. Aside from activities centred around the theme- children have enjoyed colouring in, tiggy, tennis, and enjoyed bouncing on the trampoline.

Kind Regards, 

Their Care - The Concord/ Watsonia OSHC Team

“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” 

The following activities will be undertaken in keeping with next week theme of: ‘Mythical Week’’

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 between 7.00am-9.00am and 2.30pm-6.00pm.

Their Care support is available during office hours if required on 

Kool Skools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMcJCpyz21M&feature=youtu.be