VUSC News Issue Four
Welcome to Term 2
This term is proving to be very challenging for all of us. We certainly acknowledge the work that parents are doing to ensure their child keeps up to date with their work. Our staff are doing a fantastic job of organising remote and flexible learning for their students and we have had a very smooth transition to this different way of learning so far.
Parents certainly do not need to become their child's teacher this term. Students know what to do and they know how to contact their teacher if they have any issues. However to maximise learning during this time, strong partnerships between students, families and classroom teachers will be essential. It is also important for parents to ensure their children are safe online. Our goal this term is to make sure everyone stays safe while we continue working together to support our students’ learning and wellbeing. The following is a summary of how parents can support their children:
- Establish routines and expectations
- Provide a space for your child to work in
- Monitor communications on Compass
- Provide a level of supervision appropriate to your child’s stage of development
- Set rules around social media interactions
- Check in with your child often to help them manage and pace their work
- Ensure they are uploading work by the due date
- Monitor how much time your child is spending online and ensure they take breaks.
Please ensure you read through the attached guide which was published on Compass last week. It includes important information about what to do if you're child is unwell and is unable to participate in their classes.
Children of Essential Workers
Attendance at school is only available to students whose parents are essential workers and no other supervision arrangements can be organised.
Parents must fill out the Onsite Supervision Request Form below each week if they require their child to attend school. This must be emailed to victoria.university.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au by 10am Thursday for the following week. Note that strict hygiene and safety measures will be in place at school for these students and our staff. The learning delivered at school will be the same as the learning delivered to students at home. The teacher in attendance will be supervising students only, not teaching them.
Other Resources for Families
https://www.theparentswebsite.com.au/five-tips-parents-support-learning-home/
https://www.theparentswebsite.com.au/super-list-great-ideas-kids-home/
E-books access
Jacaranda have kindly granted access to our eBook bundle for all Year 7-10 students during Term 2 due to the current restrictions and the necessity to learn from home.
Students can access a Jacaranda eBook account here: https://www.jacplus.com.au
This link is also available under the "School Favourites" on Compass.
Students will need to know their student code, which is the username they use to access Compass, School Computers and School Email. Students can ask their teachers, office staff or IT staff for their student code if they are unsure. To log in to your Jacaranda account, use:
Username: <student code>@vusc.vic.edu.au
Password: Vicunisc3023
After successful login, students can change the default password.
Families who have not already purchased the Jacaranda eBook bundle for 2020 must do so through the Jacaranda Parent Portal to continue access beyond Term 2 using this link: http://parentportal.jaconline.com.au/page/victoria-university-sc
Alternatively, families can organise continued access beyond Term 2 by contacting Jacaranda Customer Service on 1800 522 758.
Technical issues
Students who are having technical issues at home can ask our IT team for assistance by sending an email to the VUSC Service Desk: servicedesk@vusc.vic.edu.au
Please include a meaningful Subject and a brief description.
Below are also instructions on how to access Microsoft Teams for remote learning.
VUSC Open House and Year 7 Placements for 2021
Parents with Grade 6 children should be receiving a Year 7 Placement information pack from their primary school this term. The Department has extended the deadline for Year 7 placement applications
to Friday 29 May. This is when the application form is due back to your primary school.
We have cancelled our Open House however VUSC information packs are now available online and can also be posted to you by calling 9363 1155 or providing your address here.
Doctors in Schools program
Details of how the Doctors in Schools program will run this term are on page 3 of this newsletter. The service is open to all Junior and Senior Campus students.
Finally, I am pleased to say that the tender process for our new school is still going ahead despite the current Stage 3 restrictions and construction is scheduled to commence as planned in June. Please visit our website to view the plans for Stage 1.
Please continue to take care of yourselves and each other. As always, please contact your child's Coordinator or our general office if you need any assistance.
Elaine Hazim
College Principal
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Child Safety at VUSC
Victoria University Secondary College is a child safe organisation committed to protecting students from all forms of abuse.
Our College has stringent protocols in place and endeavours at all times to be fully compliant with the Child Safe Standards set out under Ministerial Order 870.
Our College has the following documents and policies in place to achieve compliance with the Standards. All of these documents are available for downloading on our website or contact the school for a copy.
- Commitment to Child Safety
- Child Safety Policy
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child Protection Policy and Procedures