FAQ's

● Set clear and positive expectations that learning will continue at home.

● Please understand that Learning from Home cannot look the same as the regular learning process.

● Ensure that sleep patterns and morning routines are regular and structured.

● Manage your children’s phone/s use during the day. Phones are a distraction and parents/carers will need to help manage this, by considering steps such as physically placing phones away during the day.

● Make changes to your home so that there is a clear and organised space for learning. A space/location for extended learning should be a public/family space, not in a bedroom.

● Parents are encouraged to join their child’s Google Classrooms to be kept up to date with student learning requirements.

● Specific parent/carer concerns should be communicated via the office or school email address. Staff will endeavour to respond to in a timely manner and within regular school hours (8:30am-3:30pm) however, response time may be affected by the developing COVID-19 situation.

Attendance will be monitored on a daily basis. It is important that your child accesses their google classroom account on a regular basis. Teachers will post daily questions or activities that students are expected to respond to. If your child does not access google classroom due to technology issues, the school must be informed of your circumstances. Some arrangements have been made to accommodate learning for Senior students accessing technology more readily.

Students must know their Google Classroom codes. Students must regularly check their DoE email for this information and further updates. Students should:

Organise their physical space at home. Make sure the space for learning is neat and tidy.

See example timetables in the learning section of this site.

In addition, students may access past HSC examination papers, online multiple choice questions and consolidate course notes and study.

Take the initiative with their learning – it is up to students to make this work as best as possible.

Complete tasks with integrity and academic honesty. Students are to do their best work.

Do their best to meet timelines, commitments and due dates. Students are to communicate proactively with their teachers if they cannot meet deadlines or require additional support. Student learning should be completed this term.

Most tasks will have changed from group tasks to individual tasks, unless students have been informed by their teacher.