Our students have stepped up too. They are greeted each morning in their Virtual Homeroom by their Pastoral teachers. And then they complete four online classes each day. Our online learning environment is supported by a plethora of sophisticated learning technologies and an eLearning/IT Team who are specialists in the realms of offsite education. Technology support and infrastructure networks are largely invisible to us all – a testament to the success of the ongoing work in supporting remote learning.

Our eLearning team continue to offer online learning advice to families through our Remote Learning Website that has copies of the Remote Learning timetable as well as links to seek help if needed. The ponts of contact for help are reproduced here:

For help with

• A course, assignment, a resource – Email the class teacher.
• A Wellbeing issue - Email the Year Coordinator.
• A technology issue/request or issue with remote learning - Email ithelpdesk@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au.
• Library resources, information services and assignment/research support - Email splh@stpatshelpdesk.atlassian.net.

HSC Students

Catholic Schools NSW, AISNSW and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) continue to advise schools about changes related to HSC Assessment. The most recent advice has changed project and performance dates for our Society and Culture and our Dance students. It seems likely, that further changes to key dates will be announced as the NSW COVID cases remain stubbornly high. As information becomes available, we communicate with teachers and with Year 12 students about the changes and their implications. Year 12 students are reminded about the HSC hub – A NSW Government website that offers resources and support for students.

I will leave you with a video clip that our very talented eLearning Coordinator created to guide us in the commencement of our Remote Learning session this term.

Debra Bourne - Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching