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Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,
Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,
As you will be aware from the Government announcement this evening, Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 until 26th August 2020.
Our first distance learning experience from all accounts was successful. We did however learn a considerable amount and want to ensure that phase two builds on this and the feedback we received from you during lockdown. In particular our approach to support years 0-2 has evolved the most.
The ⅓, ⅓, ⅓ Philosophy is still relevant in that as a family depending on your situation you can choose the extent to which you engage with the learning that has been designed and provided through SchoolTalk. We appreciate that COVID-19 will be impacting each Stonefields School family differently.
If your situation is such where you have small amounts of time we encourage you to prioritise the first 1/3 by engaging in the start of the day Online Connects where the teachers hold workshops for different groups of children. These items are highlighted red in the SchoolTalk calendar.
The second 1/3 Furthering Learning is either teacher designed learning that follows on from a teacher workshop or it is relevant basic knowledge learning utilising an online resource like steps, Epic, Basic Facts etc.
The third 3/3 is Other Optional Learning Opportunities. A wide range of life skills, projects, breakthrough, music, Art, PE and Te Reo learning experiences are offered.
Once again we want to reassure you that it is up to you and your family’s situation on how much you and your child engages in the learning we will continue to design and provide at a distance. For some, an hour a day will be success, for others a usual school day timespan will be necessary so working from home can continue. Trust your judgement, you will make the best decision for your family.
Each week your child’s learning week will be outlined and accessible on SchoolTalk by 9:00am Monday morning. We encourage you to check your child’s calendar each day to see what learning the teacher has designed for them. This learning will change and evolve each week to meet changing needs.
The two key links remain the same these are:
The two key links remain the same these are:
SchoolTalk
SchoolTalk
SchoolTalk is where all learning designed for your child can be accessed. The best way to access the learning is by viewing the learning calendar. Click on each of the coloured boxes to view the learning designed for your child.
Top Tip - learning events are either red or green. Green indicates the learning is a choice, red is stop and join a teacher workshop in hangout or it’s particularly important learning. To join a Google Meet (Hangout) look for the link the teacher has provided in the red events. Click here to see how
Still need a SchoolTalk login or further support email jason.colman@stonefields.school.nz
and Google Hangouts.
Distance Learning Site for Parents/Whānau
Distance Learning Site for Parents/Whānau
This site continues to be added to and has all the further information you need in one place, it includes
- Latest communications from the School related to COVID and distance learning
- Distance Learning philosophy and guidelines for parents
- Digital support, keeping cybersmart, SchoolTalk help videos
- Resources learning ideas curated by the School and further ideas for using resource the physical packs years 1 - 4
- Wellbeing - ideas, articles and parenting support
Collection of Devices and Resources
Collection of Devices and Resources
Anyone entering the school must do so through the main entrance and complete the Government contact tracing using the QR code provided on the main entrance doors or hub doors. Please download the contact tracing app in advance through the App Store or Google Play Store if you have not already done so to save queuing.
Year 3 - 8 - Monday 17 August 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- Collect your child’s school device (highly recommended)
- Collect personal pencil case belongings;
- Exercise books;
Year 0 - 2 - Tuesday 18 August 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- iPad borrowing, please “pre-order” a device HERE by 12.00pm Monday,17th August so we can have these ready for pick up. We have limited supplies of iPads, so if you have your own device at home, we ask that you use this rather than take one from school;
- Year 0- resource pack;
- Year 1 - resource pack;
- Year 2 - resource pack;
- Other personal stationery that may be at school;
- Whiteboard and whiteboard pen (If required)
Please remain 2 metres away from other people at all times and use the hand sanitiser on entering and leaving the school premises.
Essential Service Workers
Essential Service Workers
School will remain open to accommodate children of essential service workers only. If you are an essential worker and your child has not attended school this week but will be attending from Monday, please read the previous communication update for more information.
Further Q and A
Further Q and A
- Attendance - If your child/ren are going to be absent from distance learning, please email admin@stonefields.school.nz or report the absence through the school app.
If you need further assistance and support please in the first instance get in touch with your hub teachers via email (linked in the School App) or email support@stonefields.school.nz and we will do our best to support you in any way we can.
Have a good weekend and stay safe.
Ngā mihi
Sarah Martin and The Stonefields School Team
Sarah Martin and The Stonefields School Team
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