Parent Information

All K-6 students will access classwork through Google Classroom over Term 2. Younger students will naturally require more assistance to do this successfully. 

Work for all K-6 classes will be released each day in two chunks,

•  9:15am – Literacy and Numeracy 
• 12:00pm – one or two other subjects (Key Learning Areas) 

Google Classroom does not have a parent portal facility. This means that parents cannot be given their own login access. In order to view a student’s Google Classroom, parents need to ask their children to show them. For instructions on accessing and using Google Classroom, please refer to our Google Classroom – Parent Guide. 

For younger students, it is anticipated that you will be logging in on their behalf. If you cannot find your child’s login details, please contact their Class Teacher.

Specific information from your child’s teacher will be placed in a topic labelled ‘General’ in Google Classroom. Please carefully read this information with your child. Please be sure to also read the K-6 Student Expectations section of this website.

The learning activities provided on Google Classroom will be supplemented by a fortnightly pack of hard copy resources. You should have collected your first fortnightly pack in Curriculum Week. Further packs will be available for collection on Wednesdays in the even weeks of Term 2 (Weeks 2,4,6 & 8). Your class teacher will advise each fortnight if a pack needs to be collected for your child. If collecting in person is not possible, please contact the School Office promptly to arrange postage. 

Primary teachers will be providing the same learning activities for students whether they are working from home or at school. Students who come to school will be completing the same lessons delivered through Google Classroom as those at home on any given day. This is a matter of equity, safety and limited human resources.

For K-2 students, it is assumed that a parent, (or other suitable person), will be sitting beside them as they access their learning material. It is not expected that they will be working independently. Students in middle and upper Primary will require varying levels of support according to their confidence with digital technologies, and their general academic ability. 

Staff will be available to answer questions that a student may have about work. These questions can be asked through Google Classroom, by emailing the class teacher, or by calling the school.

If you have issues with technology, please contact the school or submit an IT Help Request.

Once again, we thank you for your invaluable partnership at all times, and especially during Term 2, 2020. 

All 7-12 students will access classwork through Google Classroom. Secondary students are already familiar with the Google Classroom platform. 

Secondary teachers will be providing the same learning activities for students whether they are working from home or at school. Students who come to school will be completing the same lessons delivered through Google Classroom as those at home on any given day. This is a matter of equity, safety and limited human resources.

Only Year 11 & 12 will have normal structured lessons at School, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays commencing 12 May. It is expected that Year 11 & 12 complete Google Classroom work for the remainder of the week.

Staff will be available to answer questions that a student may have about work. these questions can be asked through Google Classroom, by emailing the class teacher, or by phoning the School.

Google Classroom does not have a parent portal facility. This means that parents cannot be given their own login access. In order to view a student’s Google Classroom, parents need to ask their children to show them; much like you would do with work done in an exercise book. 

As we work together in partnership to facilitate and support the learning of your children, please be mindful of the following:

• Be aware of the expectations class teachers have of your child. We encourage you to read the 7-12 Student Expectations section of this website with your child.

• It is important that students have a suitable workspace, away from distractions but allowing direct supervision by a parent or carer.

• A Daily Planner is a great way to keep organised. Please encourage your children to plan each day to maximise their productivity and wellbeing.

• All 7-12 student work will be posted to Google Classroom at the same time as their regular timetabled classes. If you have questions about the work your children should be completing, check the timetable for classes on that day.

• Evidence of completed student work will be required on a weekly basis. This will be explained in more detail by each class teacher and customised to suit each subject. Students may be asked to submit a small number of sample photos of completed work and possibly short videos. Please encourage and assist your children to complete these tasks each week. For instructions on accessing and using Google Classroom, please see the Google Classroom – Parent Guide.

• The Core Teachers for Year 7-10 and Mentors for Year 11-12 will be in regular communication with parents. Please contact these staff members in the first instance regarding the overall academic progress and wellbeing of your child.

• Staff will be following the normal assessment calendars and procedures for Term 2. Each student will be notified through Google Classroom and Gmail of any upcoming assessment tasks.

• If your child is in Year 11 or 12, all information regarding Assessment Tasks can be found in the Stage 6 Assessment Procedures Handbook. 

• If you have issues with technology, please contact the school or submit an IT Help Request.

Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to phone, email or drop into the School Office.