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RETURN TO SCHOOL 5 DAYS!
All Secondary Students will be added to a Year Group Class on Google Classroom. Please check this Classroom out for notices from your Year Adviser.
There is also a form to request an appointment with our School Counsellor / School Psychologist available via your Year Class Group.
All Secondary Students will be added to a Year Group Class on Google Classroom. Please check this Classroom out for notices from your Year Adviser.
There is also a form to request an appointment with our School Counsellor / School Psychologist available via your Year Class Group.
Here's a checklist for each day at home to follow to help you get into the right mind/mood/zone to learn at home.
Here's a checklist for each day at home to follow to help you get into the right mind/mood/zone to learn at home.
Check out the Student Wellbeing Hub for daily activities to do and look up more specific info about mental health issues.
Check out the Student Wellbeing Hub for daily activities to do and look up more specific info about mental health issues.
And, here's some tips to maintain your mental health!
And, here's some tips to maintain your mental health!
Tips for parents
Tips for parents
• Start the day with a healthy breakfast.
• Maintain normal routines where possible by creating consistent and achievable routines. Ensure regular breaks are accounted for throughout the day.
• Set up a learning space for your child in the house that is free from distractions, being mindful of each other if sharing spaces.
• Speak to your child about your expectation for them to complete set work to the best of their ability – this is in line with the school’s expectation of students.
• Take it slowly. This is a big adjustment for everyone in the family.
• Keep up to date with communication from the school and teachers. Parent portal will contain updates when necessary.
• Ensure (where requested) that you have access to your child’s designated learning platforms.
• Encourage physical activity (minimum 20 minutes) and mindfulness each day.
• Monitor the amount of time spent online.
• Encourage your child to stay connected to friends and school – but set rules around social media
interactions. The school will also be providing opportunities for children to stay connected with their peers.
• Talk about your child’s day.
• Maintain and teach appropriate hygiene practices.
• Support each other – remember you can also access support through school including counsellors, year advisers and teachers.
Tips for students
Tips for students
Start your day right
• Wake up at your normal start time and get dressed.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Do something active for 10 minutes before you start your school work.
• Build a daily routine for the day and factor in regular breaks, take time out for recess and lunch (this would be a great time to get some fresh air).
• Complete all tasks with integrity and academic honesty, do your best work.
Health Checklist:
Take care of yourself (Body/Mind)
• Make healthy food choices.
• Take regular water breaks, stay hydrated.
• Take breaks between subjects or periods of set work.
• Get up, move around and stretch every day.
• Stay connected with friends, check in on each other.
• Practice relaxation skills, meditation and mindfulness activities will be added to Year Group Classrooms.
• Read a book.
• Listen to music, dance and sing.
• Seek support if you need it, through Year advisor, counsellor or online support networks.
Take care of others
• Stay home and avoid large gatherings and the elderly.
• Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds.
• Practice gratitude.
• Spend quality time with your family.
Learning Checklist:
Create a learning space
• Create a space somewhere in the house or your bedroom that will be your ‘learning space’.
• Try your best to create a quiet environment.
• Make sure you keep it neat and organised.
• This will be the space for online learning.
• Be respectful of other people in the house, create a learning roster if you are sharing a space.
• Ensure your workspace is suitable for learning using a desk/table and chair to support good eye/back health.
Behaviour in online platforms
• Maintain online ‘netiquitte’, that means respectful online communication between your peers and teachers.
• MUTE your camera and microphone during online meetings such as ZOOM.
• Use the ‘raise hand’ function to ask your teacher a question and participate in discussion, your teacher can unmute you.
• Follow teacher instructions carefully.
• Use the ‘Chat’ function under teacher instruction.
Materials
• Ensure you have access to online learning platforms such as Google Classroom, ZOOM (must download to laptop or mobile phone), Education Perfect, Mathletics and other subject specific platforms.
• Keep any physical learning materials in your learning space ready for the day.
• Make sure your device is charged and ready to go.
• Use earphones with a microphone where possible, especially if you are sharing your learning space.
Staying productive
• Prioritise your tasks - use a timetable/to-do-list, or schedule.
• Submit all assigned tasks on the classroom and ensure you take notice of due dates.
• Follow the guidelines set up by your teacher for each google platform you are using.
• Connect with your peers, you are not alone.
• Ask your teachers questions, they are here to help you.
• Check your emails and Student portal for any announcements daily.
Staying home can be lonely
During major events it is normal and expected that some people will experience heightened anxiety around a wide range of issues. You can access helpful resources from:
• Mental health Line – 1800 011 511
• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - kidshelpline.com.au
• Headspace - 1800 650 890 - eheadspace.org.au
• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
• Lifeline - 13 11 14
• NSW Parent line – 1300 1300 52
Information will also be pasted in Year Group Google Classrooms (7-12) to support mindfulness and keeping active. There will be a counsellor referral form for students to complete if needed.
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