Community & Communications
Celebrating Student Success- Achievements in the Community
The Secondary 11/12 staff were extremely pleased to have been contacted this week by Brodie Hanson. Brodie was a graduate of Concord School last year and was always a student who gave his best, demonstrating a positive and hard-working attitude in all areas of his study.
Whilst in Year 11 Brodie undertook Certificate I in AgriFoods (Horticulture) for his VET studies, showing independence and ability when working in the gardens around the school. As part of his VCAL program in Year12, Elise Vallender, our Structured Workplace Learning Coordinator, organised a placement at Bunnings Mernda. Brodie absolutely shone in this experience, working in the Nursery section, and then set his sights on working there in the future. When Rhiannon Campbell, the Post-School Transition Coordinator, worked with Brodie and his family to establish goals and a Transition Plan for when Brodie left school, working at Bunnings was what he wanted to achieve.
Brodie and his family maintained a connection with Bunnings, applying for jobs through the online portal. Their persistence has paid off, as Brodie has been offered a position – quite a feat in these Covid times!! He will commence once he has been inducted by HR.
This is a perfect example of how Concord School works together with students and families to prepare our students for life after school.
We thank Janine Hanson for notifying us of Brodie’s success and her kind words:
As always, we value your support, encouragement, kindness, knowledge, and most of all your dedication to our son.
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.
Virtual Disability Expo
There is a Virtual Disability Expo on this Friday and Saturday featuring amazing exhibitions from some of Concord School community. Register to attend on the link below:
https://www.virtualdisabilityexpo.com.au/visiting-expo/#vt_exhibitor
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
The last week at OSHC has comprised many fun activities in keeping with ‘Sensory Week’ including the children making play dough, and playing with kinetic sand. Additionally, children made their own delicious pita bread pizzas and have been testing their gross motor skills and reaction skills with an electronic ‘Bop-It’ game. Active games have included baseball, trampoline play, and playing the ‘lava monster’ tiggy game.
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.
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.