Remote Learning Information

Monday 9/08/2021 - Thursday 12/08/2021

Dear Families,

Unfortunately, yesterday the Department of Education informed the school that we have returned to lockdown.

This was not the news that we were hoping for, but the school will refine its current practices to ensure that we meet the needs of our students during this extended time.

We would like to continue to emphasise that our family’s wellbeing is the highest priority and while we provide learning experiences and check ins for you and your child to engage in, we understand that some families find this difficult.

The school will continue to ensure that our students will be engaged in a Reading, Writing and Numeracy learning experience whether that be live on Microsoft Teams or as a SEESAW activity.

As previously communicated, teachers will answer questions families and students may have about the learning through the SEESAW platform. Inquiries regarding student wellbeing and engagement need to be communicated to your teacher through SENTRAL.

Families do not need new Username/Passwords as the ones that you have been using throughout are the only ones required.

Here is a brief rundown on what will take place regarding each team’s learning:

Foundation/Ones

Each day will begin with a 20-minute check in with a small group of students of up to 5 on Microsoft Teams. While this will begin with a short ‘Circle Time’ activity, the teacher will shift the focus to a Mathematics curriculum focus delivered in either English or Spanish (this will rotate throughout the week). The F/1 team will provide a Literacy Learning experience and Play-Based Learning Experience each day via SEESAW. The Specialist team will also create two brain breaks for students to complete throughout the day.

Students will receive Learning Experiences via SEESAW on their Specialist Day. The specialist teachers will be in charge of the morning checks in which will be focused solely on ‘Wellbeing’.

*Each teacher will make a Wellbeing phone call at some point during the week.

Below is the timetables for F/1A team which includes Angelica, Luisa, Brenna and Sonya/Nikki.

Week 1	Class	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Check-In/ Workshop 9am to 11am	F1R Angelica F1H- Luisa	Spanish Maths	Specialist Teacher Check In	English Maths	Spanish Maths	Back on site
Check-In/ Workshop 9am to 11am	F1W - Brenna F1OM Sonya/Nikki	English Maths	Specialist Teacher Check In	Spanish Maths	English Maths	Back on site
2pm - 3pm		Answer parent messages Student support Conferences with Students (families will be contacted)			Virtual ASSEMBLY

Week 1	Class	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Check-In/ Workshop 9am to 11am	F1C Jacqui F1A Sergio	Spanish Maths	English Maths	Specialist Teacher Check In	Spanish Maths	Back on site
Check-In/ Workshop 9am to 11am	F1D Jess F1M Sophia	English Maths	Spanish Maths	Specialist Teacher Check In	English Maths
2pm - 3pm		Answer parent messages Student support Conferences with Students (families will be contacted)			Virtual ASSEMBLY

2/3 Learning

Each day will begin with a 20-minute check in with a small group of students of up to 5 on Microsoft Teams. While this will begin with a short ‘Circle Time’ activity, the teacher will shift the focus to a Mathematics curriculum focus delivered in either English or Spanish (this will rotate throughout the week). The 2/3 team will provide a Literacy Learning experience and Inquiry Learning Experience each day via SEESAW. The Specialist team will also create two brain breaks for students to complete throughout the day.

Students will receive Learning Experiences via SEESAW on their Specialist Day. The specialist teachers will be in charge of the morning checks in which will be focused solely on ‘Wellbeing’.

On Thursday Jessica will be at school and the students on 2/3N won’t have check-in/workshop.

*Each teacher will make a Wellbeing phone call at some point during the week.

Below is the timetables for 2/3 team consisting of Jose/Kylee, Isabelle, Jessica & Daisy.

Week 1	Class	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Check-In/Workshop 9am - 11am	23O- Jose-Kylee 23N -Jessica	Specialist Teacher Check In	Spanish Maths	English Maths	Spanish Maths	Back on site
Check-In/Workshop 9am - 11am	23E - Isabelle 23M - Daisy	Specialist Teacher Check In	English Maths	Spanish Maths	English Maths	Back on site
12pm - 2pm		Answer parent messages Student support Conferences with Students			Virtual ASSEMBLY

4/6 Learning

Each day will begin with a 15-minute check in with a small group of students via Microsoft Teams. Literacy workshops will commence at 10am. These will be 30 mint sessions. Focus is on the Literacy curriculum delivered in either English and Spanish (this will rotate throughout the week). The 4/6 team will also provide another 20-minute Mathematical Online workshop to the students on Microsoft Teams between 12:00 – 2:00. An independent inquiry activity that runs for the week will be uploaded for students to work on their inquiry projects if possible. The Specialist team will also create two brain breaks for students to complete throughout the day.

Students will receive independent Learning Experiences via SEESAW on their Specialist Day. The Specialist teachers will oversee the morning checks in which will be focused solely on ‘Wellbeing’.

*Each teacher will make Wellbeing phone calls to students needing extra support.

Below is next week’s timetable for 4/6 team consisting of:

Sra Karren

Srta Lexi

Srta Clara

Sra Lisa

Week 1	Monday	Tuesday Srta Lexie onsite NOTE: Change	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9am to 10am	Check-ins (15 minutes small groups)	Check-ins (15 minutes small groups)	Check-ins (15 minutes small groups)	Specialist Teacher Check In	Back On Site
10am to 11am	Literacy workshops	Literacy workshops	Literacy workshops
12pm – 2pm	Maths Workshop	Independent Maths Activity (no workshops)	Maths Workshop
2:30pm – 3:30pm	Feedback and Parent questions	Feedback and Parent questions	Feedback and Parent questions	Virtual ASSEMBLY

We encourage all families to continue to use Bug Club and Raz Kids, use your child’s continuum of learning and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of your child. In addition, students have access to studyladder, type club and prodigy.

Please look after yourself, we will get through this once again together!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child's teacher via Sentral. For all other enquiries pleas the school on 9354 2928.

Thanks,

Newlands

Wellbeing and Engagement