Expectations

"...at the end of all of this, your child's mental health will be more important than their academic skills. And how they felt during this time will stay with them long after the memory of what they did during those weeks is long gone. So keep that in mind, every single day."

The following aims to ensure consistency across all grades in the school’s expectations and responsibilities for all students.
It is understood that some may be adjusted given the age of the students.
Students:

• engage with all activities, asking questions when they are not sure

• follow a daily routine for learning: be ready to learn by 9 am (or a time suited to your family routine). It is encouraged that students are off devices by 7.30pm.

• be prepared for learning, have all your materials ready

• are required to wear comfortable, appropriate clothing which may be your school uniform

• identify a supervised space that is safe, comfortable and quiet in your home where you can work effectively and successfully (dining table, kitchen bench etc.)

• be aware of learning expectations for each learning experience

• regularly monitor Google Classroom or Seesaw and communication to check for announcements and feedback from teachers

• complete tasks to the best of your ability

• will adhere to the responsible use of technology expectations and in keeping with the Diocesan Social Media Policy

• try your best to meet timelines, commitments, and due dates

• communicate with your teachers if you need support or have a question.

The following aims to ensure consistency across all grades in the school’s expectations and responsibilities for all parents.
Parents:

• establish routines and expectations

• prepare a supervised space that is safe, comfortable and quiet in your home where your child/ren can work effectively and successfully (dining table, kitchen bench etc.)

• ensure your child has a space conducive to learning and there is access to internet, power, appropriate lighting and ventilation

• regularly check Compass for any additional communication

• check in with your child regularly to help them manage stress

• regularly check in and take an active role in your child's learning throughout the day

• encourage physical activity and/or exercise throughout the day

• monitor how much time your child is spending online outside of school hours

• contact the teacher or school if you are in need of support i.e. troubleshooting technology

• keep your child/ren social, but set rules around their social media interactions (Diocesan Social Media Policy still applies)

• maintain a supportive approach to the work being delivered by the teacher.

• be prepared to engage with your teacher/school staff when they call to check in. Calls may appear as a private number from staff who are working remotely. Calls will be made using the contact details available on Compass.

• The method of communication is through Google Classroom or Seesaw. Each teacher will post a questions post on the Classroom stream. Questions are asked here.

The following aims to ensure consistency across all grades in ensuring that students are supported in their educational continuity. Some aspects will be implemented over the coming weeks.
Teachers will:

• mark the roll each morning

• be referencing the syllabus through their online learning

• collaborate with their grade colleagues to plan online learning

• upload learning daily to Google Classroom or Seesaw

• be following the Diocesan Social Media Policy

• provide ‘troubleshooting’ information via the 'questions' tab on this site

• generally be available for support and answer questions via Google Classroom (Y2-6) or Seesaw (K-1) between 9am and 10 am, and 1pm and 2pm on normal school days (Monday to Friday).

• upload work for the next school day by 5pm to support organisation by parents.