Community & Communications
Meet the Staff
Metina Rist
What is your role at Concord School? Education Support
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School: Arrive around 8.30am. Set up classroom, chat to the teacher, set up the yard, assist students off the bus safely, assist with learning, keep students engaged. Report for yard duty. Have lunch. Chat with other teachers and staff. Assist teacher and students in the classroom. Help with toileting. Make sure children are packed to go home. Send home notices, readers etc. Walk students to bus and pick up. Clean classroom and put away work or display work. Talk about the day with Elvin.
What do you love most about working at Concord School?
The wonderful students and staff. It’s such a great place to work and everyone supports one another.
Favourite Food: Chinese
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Steel Magnolias
Favourite music: Bon Jovi (Glam Rock)
Things I dislike the most: Mazes.
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You:
I am a singer and was once in a band.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Cathy Freeman
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Olivia Newton John because of her singing talent and for the awareness and money she has raised for breast cancer research.
Hugh Jackman because he is what you call a triple threat he can sing, dance and act. He is also very handsome.
Cathy Freeman because she is an amazing athlete and such a great role model.
Lewis Bainbridge
What is your role at Concord School?
Upper Primary Teacher
Provide us with a ‘snapshot’ into your daily routine at Concord School:
In the morning, we talk through what the day holds for us and then read a book together from the weekly theme.
What do you love most about working at Concord School?
The whole Concord community. The staff and students are amazing!
Favourite Food: Just about anything (as long as there’s no anchovies!)
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Forrest Gump
Favourite music: Funk & Soul
Things I dislike the most: Anchovies!!! Collingwood FC
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I take great pleasure in home construction and landscaping.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Essendon FC
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Entertaining and highly educated.
Kevin Sheedy. He’s one of the most influential AFL figure’s of all time.
Dr Dre. One of the most influential music producers of all time
Concord School Café Opening Hours and Menu
Uniform Shop
Concord School Uniform Shop will continue to operate throughout the term by appointment only if a fitting is required. We will continue taking orders via phone/email/hand delivered form.
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. Any exchanges must be made completed within 1 month of purchasing and proof of purchase must be shown.
Please see the uniform order forms below, which can be sent into the office with your child or can be emailed directly to Melanie.Jackson2@education.vic.gov.au
Please feel free to contact the Bundoora Campus Office by phone on 9467 3972 if you have any questions.
For appointments you must show evidence of double vaccination when entering a school building and must check-in using the QR code.
** Currently some stock items are on backorder due to Covid-19, production & delivery delays. You will be advised if this affects the order you have placed**
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.
Newsletter: Term 1, Friday 11 March 2022
Dear Parents/ Guardians and staff,
Children spent this week catching up with their peers and educators. This week’s program theme was “Music & Movement” week and comprised of varied activities based around the children’s interests. Children participated in group games and activities such as musical statues, dancing, poison ball and UNO. Additionally, children, drew on the whiteboard, and played table soccer. An enjoyable week was had by everyone at OSHC.
Kind Regards,
TheirCare Team at Concord/ Watsonia TheirCare OSHC
Kind Regards,
TheirCare - Watsonia Primary School – Concord Campus OSHC Team
After School Care Picnic:
Wednesday 16th March, 2022
On Wednesday 16 March, 2022 TheirCare will be hosting an After School Care picnic for all of the children that attend on this day. In addition to our afternoon tea- we will be serving fairy bread. Following the picnic; party games will be facilitated by staff.
We welcome all children to this event. If you would like your child to attend- please enrol your child by referring to the ‘How to Enrol’ details below.
We hope to see you there!
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
Jets
Stage School Australia
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
Send questions to Reccc.general@gmail.com
