FAQs

How do I access Google Classroom?
You can find instructions on how to access Google Classroom here. You can also go straight to Google Classroom here.

What if I cannot access the internet / Google classroom remotely?
We understand some students do not have access to a device or internet for online learning. Contact the school on 4341 9066 to discuss non-digital learning from home options for your child.

What if I don't finish all the work in the given timeframe?
Complete only what you are able to and communicate with your teacher as you would in the classroom around anything you are struggling with. Your teacher will understand if you are not able to complete all of the activities set.

Where can I access additional activities and links?
More information is available to assist you from the Parents and Carers section of the DET website. Navigating around our site will also show you more information on Wellbeing and Learning from Home. The 1000 Point Challenge website from the PDHPE Department is available here.

What is the latest advice?

• The NSW Premier has recently extended the lockdown. For government advice, click here.

• Get up-to-date information about the department's response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) here

• For latest restrictions, click here

• For more government information about Covid-19, click here

• NSW Health information and advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus).

• Regularly check the NSW Government COVID-19 news and updates for the venues and locations and adhere to advice where required. Please visit What you can do in NSW for more details

• We continue to remain under Level 4 Restrictions on the Central Coast, with the whole of NSW under Stay at Home orders

• Advice on masks remains the same and ‘parents and carers in areas under stay-at-home rules must keep children – of all ages across primary school and secondary school – at home unless they need to be at school’.

When will school be back as normal?
At the moment, stay-at-home orders are in place for Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour until August 28. School remains open for children of essential workers. We will arrange what we can to support every student in any way we can. You can read more about the current department advice here.

How do I find out about the assessment schedule?
The assessment schedules can be located here. You will be notified in advance of any changes to the assessment schedule due to Covid-19.

Is my excursion going ahead?
Currently all excursions are postponed.

How can I contact a teacher?
Students have access to their teachers through Google Classroom's messaging and comments. They can also email their teachers if needed.

Who do I need to talk to if...?
If you're not sure who you need to talk to, you can contact the school on 4341 9066 to speak to a member of the administration staff to point you in the right direction.

I'm really struggling
If you or someone you know is struggling, call lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis support. Head over to our Wellbeing page for loads more helpful resources to help you through this difficult time. If you need financial support from the government, Centrelink has emergency payments available.