Questions

Q) Is my child’s health in danger by sending them to school?

Catholic Schools in NSW remain safe environments for both students and teachers. Regular cleaning, increased hygiene practices amongst students and teachers as well as social distancing measures are all contributing to your child’s advanced wellbeing.

Q) Are there measures in place to protect teachers from becoming infected with COVID-19 in the workplace?

Less students in school allows for smaller class sizes. Staggered start and finish times for periods and for recess and lunch also assist with social distancing. Staff are also being advised to not congregate in staffrooms and similar areas of the school. Students and staff are also being provided increased supplies of hand sanitiser and soaps.

Q) Can we have confirmation that schools are remaining open for children of essential services workers from Monday?

Catholic Schools in NSW will continue to remain open at all school operational times for families who need to send their children to school.

Q) What date can we expect our kids to go back to school?

Catholic education will use term two to transition to in-school delivery of learning, subject to the ongoing health advice and the wellbeing of our students and staff. It is envisaged the first two weeks of Term Two will mirror the end of Term One with out of-school learning continuing. Thereafter, judgements and decisions at a school and System level will be put in place to allow for the continued assessment of the needs of their students. The senior secondary years, year 11 and 12, will have their circumstances considered as a priority and are likely candidates for an earlier return to school.

Q) Can we choose to continue to home school or do we have to send our kids back?

Parents will continue to be informed at a school and system level as to when the determination has been made that students should return to face-to-face learning in a full-time capacity. There is currently no obligation to send your child back to school and students will not be punished academically for not learning via the face-to-face method.

What do I do if my child can't log on?

All Grades will access their learning through Google Classroom. All students have been supplied with a username and password. Be aware of spacing, fullstops and ensuring codes are typed accurately when logging on.

Click here for the learning support page for Google Classroom.

Some grades may access learning materials through the Seesaw app. All students have been supplied with a Home learning code. Be aware of spacing, fullstops and ensuring codes are typed accurately when logging on.

Click here for the learning support page for Seesaw .

What do I do if my child and I do not understand the learning task?

Together, with your child, re-read the learning intention and the learning task. Consider using supports like Google and Youtube where applicable.

What do I do if our household has more than one student and only one device?

A family roster may need to be implemented to share the device between your children. Some tasks do require internet while others do not. Learning tasks can be handwritten into a learning journal that can be photographed and later uploaded onto the class page. Ensure that the device is fully charged at the end of every day. Patience is the key.

Is my child required to complete all set work for each day?

It is an expectation that students engage in online learning and attempt the daily schedule to the best of their ability. If all work is unable to be completed on the set day, there is flexibility for students to catch up in a time that suits your family and circumstances. Presently, if there is work that your child is unable to complete, please set it aside and work on a different task.

What do I do if my child is feeling unmotivated and disengaged?

During a period of isolation and change, it is understandable that your child may be feeling unmotivated and disengaged. This is a good time for self compassion and compassion for others. Talk to your child about how they are feeling and reassure them that these feelings are natural. Physical movement and fresh air can assist in positive wellbeing. Believe in something bigger than yourself; God is with you. Spend time with those who you love and those who love you. Your child and your own well being is paramount to creating a positive learning environment.