Dear Parents, Carers, Student and Staff,

As the term draws to a close, Year 11 are completing their Preliminary HSC Exams and Year 12 are counting

down the days of school remaining. 2020 has been a tumultuous year for many reasons, but especially so for

those students who are completing their final year of schooling and their HSC exams. Our Year 12 cohort have

been incredibly resilient, managing the ups and downs extremely well and taking the constant changes and

disappointments in their stride. We will be farewelling Year 12 at the Graduation Assembly on Thursday 15th

October with the HSC written exams commencing on Monday 19th October. Thankfully, we have been able to

proceed with the Year 12 Formal and this will go ahead after the completion of the exams.

Flooding Update

Following the flood damage to the school 3 weeks ago, we still have 11 classrooms and 2 staffrooms out of use.

These rooms are predominately in the TAS and Visual Arts areas of the school. We have relocated some

specialty teaching spaces; however, we will be reliant on the delivery of 2 demountable Hospitality Kitchens and

2 demountable Visual Arts Studios during the holidays to allow for a resumption of practical lessons in Term 4.

These portable buildings will be placed on the northern end of the school oval and in the staff

carpark. The advice we have from the Department’s Asset Management Directorate is that

these arrangements will be in place for the remainder of 2020.

Email us your thoughts – concord-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Regularly check school website -

www.concord-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Principal’s Report

Concord High School

Keeping In Touch Respectful Responsible Achieving

Term 3 Week 9

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Principal’s Report This will be our final newsletter for Term 3. Once again it has been a busy term at Concord High, I

wish all members of our school community a safe and restful holiday break.

There is no staff development day at the commencement of Term 4 and the term will resume on

Monday 12th October for all staff and students.

Until next Fortnight,

Victor Newby

Principal

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Deputy Prinicpal’s Report Craig Anderson, Jody Engisch, Danka Milinovic

NSW Young Volunteer of the Year 2020

Congratulations to Jessica Proctor in Year 8 who was awarded the NSW Young Volunteer of the

Year Award 2020. Thirteen year-old Jessica Proctor makes a contribution to her community that is

way beyond her years. Jessica has volunteered for her church for the last three years. Jessica delivers

food to people’s houses who are in need and has provided administration support to meet the

medical needs of vulnerable people.

A special morning tea was organised to enable Mr Newby to present Jessica with her certificate. We

are very proud of Jessica and her achievements.

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Maths News

2020 Australian Mathematics Competition

Congratulations to the following high achievers:

Ashley Gubat Distinction

Weixuan Li Distinction

Aidan Palmer High Distinction

Derek Wu Distinction

Terry Yin Distinction

Ben Rotem Distinction

Cameron O’Brien Distinction

Lance Pilot Distinction

William Yan High Distinction

Jiho Kim Distinction

Richard Wang Distinction

Cameron Will High Distinction

CAPA NEWS

STRIKE A CHORD: NATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP

The Concord High School Chamber Strings Ensemble have been working rigorously towards preparing repertoire for the Musica Viva, Strike A Chord National Chamber Music Championship. The Championship was open to all secondary school students across Australia.

Our Chamber Strings Ensemble rehearsed and prepared a video performance of three movements from Concert in E Minor RV275 by Antonio Vivaldi.

We are very proud to announce that our students were presented with a Bronze Award for their performance.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all students in the Chamber strings and extend a warm thanks to Chamber Strings Director Michael Jobson for organising this valuable opportunity for our students.

Vanessa Cesta (HT Creative & Performing Arts)

YEAR 9 & 10 Reconnect Program

This term a select group of year 9 and 10 students have been involved in a program

designed to re-engage males with their education through a personalised and dynamic

learning environment which focuses on careers, leadership and life skills development.

Reconnect endeavours to create a stable, supportive learning environment with the goal to

improve literacy and numeracy, whilst developing employability skills and fostering a sense

of community connectedness through specific practical projects and engaging activities.

Within the program the students engage in the following:

Literacy & Numeracy sessions (some trade focus,

financial literacy)

Classwork and Assessment support

Adventure Space – Project Based Learning and

Personal Interest Projects

Life Skills & Community engagement – School and

community projects, hands on learning e.g Automotive

workshop, cooking classes, Social skills, personal

grooming, First Aid, Organisational skills, Navigational

skills, Safety skills etc.

Triple M sessions – Mindfulness (Man Cave sessions

run by the Boys Adviser, Mr Pailing), Movement

(Fitness and strength development run by Mr Johnson

and supported by Mr Valele) and Music.

Mindfulness Movement Music

Stress reduction techniques

Managing emotions

Gaining control over thoughts and actions

Dealing with challenges

Building resilience

Positive Relationships

Peer pressure

Positive community engagement

Focus & concentration techniques

Paying attention: Autopilot Vs Awareness

Sport sessions

Gym sessions

Boxing sessions

Yoga

Rec sport excursions

NRL/AFL program

Making music

Instruments

Listening to music

Music meditation

Program coordinator: Miss Peoples – Head Teacher Student Leadership/Careers &

Transition

Year 10 Reconnect School Maintenance Project - Designing solutions for the Frog Pond

Concord High School After School Tutoring Term 4, 2020

Dear Parents and Carers,

Concord High School offers a After School Tutoring program on a term by term basis. Term dates for Week 3 are from Monday Week 2 (19th of October) to Wednesday Week 9 (9th of December).

These tutoring sessions take place on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon at two intervals: 3-4 pm or 4-5 pm in the Library at Concord High School.

The program offers either private or small group tuition (in pairs or groups of three) for English, Maths, and Science. Our tutors specifically focus on providing feedback for lesson content, homework, class assessments, and general academic focused support to each student.

Note: This program is highly limited due to the availability of tutors at this time. All times and options will be discussed before final placements are confirmed.

Parents and Carers are also reminded that students are expected to come to the session with work prepared as our program DOES NOT require the tutors to create content for these sessions.

The pricing/cost of the tutoring sessions are as follows:

Private Tuition (Tutor: 1 student) $42 per 1-hour session Paired Tuition (Tutor: 2 students) $32 per 1-hour session Shared Tuition (Tutor: 3 students) $27 per 1-hour session [Shared sessions are limited due to the

availability and requirements of the individual students for the subject areas chosen]

To apply for tutoring support, please access the following link below

https://goo.gl/forms/1wIB1lXUvYi67im03

Please note that this link will go live on Monday 21st of September 2020, with initial placements to be discussed in the second week of the school holidays.

For more information please contact Mr. Scott Morrissey Scott.morrissey3@det.nsw.edu.au

Before and After School Sports (BASS) Program Let’s Get Physical! – Term 4, 2020

Dear Parent / Guardian,

The Before and After School Sports (BASS) Program is continuing to offer a variety of activities before and

after school. Students will have the opportunity to further their interest and develop skills in many sporting

activities. These activities will be conducted by specialist coaches who aim to improve the skill levels of each

student. The focus of this program is skill development as well as fun, fitness and friendship! All skill levels

from beginner to advanced will be catered for.

** Please note: This term is an 8 week Sports Coaching Program

** All activities in the coaching program will commence in Week 2 of Term 4** (Week commencing 19th

October’ 2020)

Each activity has a minimum and maximum number of students. This is designed to ensure small group

sizes, optimum individual attention and cost effectiveness.

The supervising coach will take every care of the group. However, your child has some responsibilities and

obligations associated with the coaching session, and we assume that your permission also involves an

undertaking by your child to act responsibly. Of particular importance:-

Students must obey the directions of any teacher/supervisor without delay or question

Students must remain within the area/s designated by supervising staff

Students must not leave the group to undertake independent activities

Please see over a permission note for your child to sign up for the 8 week program in the sport of their

choice. Please join the group to receive notices about any updates, information and/or changes that may take

place during the term. Payment of the full term fee should be returned with the permission note to the side office

as soon as possible in order to secure a placement. The P&C have kindly donated some money, offering

sponsorship to a select number of students who wish to participate in the program, but are unable to due to

financial difficulties. If you would like to apply for this sponsorship, please notify the program coordinator.

Ms. Silverine De Silva

BASS Program Coordinator, PDHPE Faculty Email: silverine.desilva2@det.nsw.edu.au BASS Google Classroom: a3p3aj3

Before and After School Sports (BASS) Program 2020 (8 weeks)

BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Sport Day of week Time Start date Venue Term Fee

Tennis Tuesday 3.15 – 4.15pm

20/10/20 Cintra Park Tennis Courts $65

Volleyball Wednesday 3:15- 4:15pm 21/10/20 CHS- Hall $65

Basketball Thursday 3.15 – 4.15pm 22/10//20 CHS – Oval $65

Please tear off and return payment and permission note to the side office as soon as possible.

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Before and After School Sports (BASS) Program – Term 4, 2020

I give permission for (Student’s Name)_______________________________in Year _____ to participate in a specialised coaching

program in. I am also aware that my child has some responsibilities and obligations associated with the coaching session, and that my

permission also involves an undertaking of my child to act responsibly.

sport ………………………………………………………… amount…………. start date ………………………

sport ………………………………………………………… amount…………. start date ………………………

sport ………………………………………………………… amount…………. start date ……………………….

Parent’s / Guardian’s Name: _________________________ Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: _____________________Date_______

Emergency Contact phone number: ______________________________ Email:__________________________________________

PLEASE JOIN THE BASS GOOGLE CLASSROOM TO RECEIVE REGULAR UPDATES, INFORMATION

and POSSIBLE CHANGES THAT MAY OCCUR DURING THE TERM. Group code: a3p3aj3

Sport Day of week Time Start date Venue Term Fee

Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Monday 7.30 – 8.30am 19/10/20 CHS - Hall $65

breakfast specials * hot beverage can be substituted with 300ml flavoured milk**

Monday

Breakfast combo

egg/cheese McMuffin with regular hot beverage $7

Recess/Lunch

Cafe style Toasted Focaccia (variety) $8

Tuesday

Breakfast combo

Fresh pancakes regular hot beverage $8

Recess/Lunch

Open melt $7

toasted sourdough with fresh Avocado, chicken breast & topped with Swiss cheese

Wednesday

Breakfast combo

Ham & cheese pocket with regular hot beverage $7

Recess/Lunch

Butter chicken with steamed rice $6

Thursday

Breakfast combo

toasted banana bread with regular hot beverage $7

Recess/Lunch

~ Assorted Sushi -

Maki roll or bite size packs $5

Cafe style toasted Focaccia $8-

Friday

Breakfast combo

Gourmet muffin with hot beverage $7

Recess/Lunch

Toasted spicy chicken wrap $6

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Upcoming Dates

VARIATIONS TO ROUTINE TERM 3 WEEK 10 2020

WEEK B

B

TERM 3

WEEK 10

Monday 21 September

Year 11 final preliminary examinations

Year 10 English Jouralism Assessment task

Year 9 English Macbeth task

Tuesday 22 September

Year 11 final preliminary

Wednesday 23 September

Year 11 final preliminary

Thursday 24 September

Year 11 final preliminary

Friday 25 September

Year 11 final preliminary

A LOOK AHEAD TERM 4 WEEK 1 2020

WEEK A

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TERM 4

WEEK 1

Monday 12 October

Students return to school Term 4

Year 12 Dress Up Day (Movie Monday)

Tuesday 13 October

Year 12 Dress up Day (Throwback Tuesday)

Wednesday 14 October

Year 12 Dress Up Day (Wicked Wednesday)

Year 12 Farewell Assembly

Thursday 15 October

Year 12 Graduation 2020 Period 5 and 6

Friday 16 October