Gladstone High School
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16233 Horrocks Highway
Gladstone SA 5473
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Phone: 08 8662 2171
Fax: 08 8662 2050

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS REPORT

In welcoming back, the year 7, 8 and 12s, we are still looking forward to the 9, 10 and 11's returning in week 3. The year 7's and 8's are quickly settling into the new school environment and the Stage 2 students are getting their first taste of the workload and organisation that is required in their final year. The 9, 10 and 11's are having (hopefully) only a taste of online learning. As parents there are few things we can do to help students adjust by looking at their learning space, daily routines, goals and progress.

I have adapted some tips from this website. https://childandfamilyblog.com/how-parents-can-support-learning-at-home/  I hope they are helpful.

  1.   Learning Space
  • Find a space in your home that can be used every day for distance learning.
  • If the space is shared, create a cardboard or cloth separation to minimize noise and distractions.
  • Offer your child the chance to decorate this space to feel welcoming (draw a sign, bring a favourite pillow, etc.).
  • Make sure the space includes essential learning materials. For example, paper, pens, pencils

     2. Daily Schedule and Routine

  • Know your child’s timetable, on Sentral and make sure they know their responsibility to log on to Teams and at what times
  • Ensure your child knows how to ask questions
  • Make some snacks for breaks or leave suggestions for your child to eat
  • Keep regular sleep times.
  1. Goals & Progress
  • Together with your child, set behavioural and work expectations and review them daily.
  • Teach your child to use a timer to stay focused for a period of time. Start small!
  1. Managing Frustrations
  • Model simple calming strategies: counting to 10, taking deep breaths, a short break.
  • Help your child describe the problem and express their feelings (I feel…, when…).
  • Together, come up with a potential solution and connect it to previously set expectations.
  • Explain how the child’s behaviour is linked to consequences. Set gentle and firm limits.
  1. Closeness & Connection
  • Start each day discussing what subjects online your child has, and what they expect to do and achieve
  • At the end of the day discuss what was achieved, any difficulties and what they hope to achieve tomorrow
  • Create opportunities for your child to share their worries and provide reassurance.

Stephen Bosch - Deputy Principal