Remote Learning

Learning From Home

Our students deserve the best remote learning we can offer. That's why we've taken time as a teaching community to carefully consider a rationale for our practices. Our vision is to deliver learning that is equitable, balanced and sustainable.

Equitable

Our remote learning has been designed to serve the needs of our community.

Balanced

We offer opportunities for students to learn in front of a screen and away from it.

Sustainable

Our plan is sustainable and takes into consideration our diverse parent population.

You can read more about our rationale for remote learning here.

This document provides all the information you'll need to implement a program of learning at home for the short term while quarantining or isolating.

Catholic Education has also provided the following resources. Click on each one to view:

Parent Support: Remote Learning Resources

Kindergarten - Year 2 Learning Grid 1

Kindergarten - Year 2 Learning Grid 2

Kindergarten - Year 2 Learning Grid 3

Year 3 - Year 6 Learning Grid 1

Year 3 - Year 6 Learning Grid 2

Year 3 - Year 6 Learning Grid 3

Information about your child's login details and access to online literature can be found here.

The information below was last updated on 26 August 2021.

	See Saw is the key platform being used by Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. Timetables and activities might be available here. Teachers will provide you with information regarding how to access and log into Seesaw should we go into lockdown again.
	Google Classroom is your child's virtual classroom in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Students in these year levels are very familiar with this platform. This is your first port of call.
	We waited, and researched the video conferencing platforms that were being used overseas and here in Australia. We're glad we did! The safety of our students is important to us. Students, families and teachers will be able to use Microsoft Teams to communicate with one another in a secure environment. Instructions for how to set up, login and join a Teams Meeting: iPad laptop or desktop Chromebook
	Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers – well that's Story Box Library! We get kids excited about reading, inspire their imaginations and let them have fun with stories, improving their language and literacy skills along the way. With an ever-growing library, suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is Storytime, Anytime! Log in: https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/login Viewer Username: StMattys Viewer Password: SM2614
	Can't borrow from the library? Never fear! SORA is here! Students can now borrow ebooks and audio books using a new app called SORA! Here are the instructions to get you there.

Other Websites That May Be of Interest

	Say 'Hi!' to Father Simon, and stay connected to the Parish. For Protocols in the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn re: COVID-19 go to https://www.catholicvoice.org.au/
	Tips on how to stay safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic
	Be You and Beyond Blue. Look after your mental health. Relationships are central to education and we need our families to be connected to the school. Please stay in contact with your child’s teacher. We at St Matthew's will support your family as best we can in these difficult times.

Say 'Hi!' to Father Simon, and stay connected to the Parish.

For Protocols in the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn re: COVID-19 go to https://www.catholicvoice.org.au/

Tips on how to stay safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic

Be You and Beyond Blue. Look after your mental health.

Relationships are central to education and we need our families to be connected to the school. Please stay in contact with your child’s teacher. We at St Matthew's will support your family as best we can in these difficult times.