From the Principal

Dear families, carers, students, staff and community,

We are now working in a remote mode across the school. LinkIT has changed this time around. We really listened to your advice from last time, and even though we accept that home learning can be a challenge, the research tells us that young people have great capacity for online learning, but much less facility and persistence with online schooling.

That’s why we have changed, from a learning only type approach to a relationship, wellness and wellbeing focussed approach. I wanted to share with you the main changes.

What’s different this time?

The difference this time is recognition that we have 4 modes:

1. Technological Mode 
2. Resource Kit Mode
3. My Life Box Mode
4. Wellness and Wellbeing mode

Changes in a nutshell:

• We have reduced video lengths that include interactive elements
• We will have more regular live check ins with students and families
• We will be reducing the expected number of lessons each teacher creates each week 
• We don’t expect you to sign the attendance form
• LinkIT V3 will continue to focus on the blended use of technology and active learning activities
• Some lessons will be provided without video supports
• Staff will be available to the learner in their home, not always immediately but in a mutually respectful way that aligns with our school values
• Family surveys will be regular

As always, we are here. Even though you are busier now than ever, it's really important to reach out, and ask a question if you need some more support during LinkIT. 

I hope to see many of you during our Friday Principal Assembly at 2:00pm on Facebook.

Kind Regards,

Matthew Harris