Last updated: 29/06/2021
This page is regularly updated to keep our College community informed of decisions and advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and Remote Learning at St Norbert College. Updates will be provided as any new information becomes available. St Norbert parents can also access the latest College update on the SEQTA Parent Portal.
Latest update:
29 June 2021 - COVID Update letter to parents
Record of Previous Updates
- School Continuation Arrangements 30 April 2021 – Letter to Parents from the Principal
- Return to school 26 April 2021 – Letter to Parents from the Principal
- Return to school 8 Feb 2021 – Parent Letter
- Parent Letter, 1 Feb 2021
- College End-Of-Year Events Plan 11 Sept 2020
- Letter to Parents: Phase Three Guidelines 6 June, 2020
- Letter to parents from the Principal, Increased activites, 22 May 2020
- Letter to parents from the Principal, Compulsory return to school, 15 May, 2020
- CEWA Return to School guidelines for parents, 14 May 2020
- Information for parents from the WA Chief Health Officer _12 May 2020
- Letter to parents from the Principial, Remote learning to cease, 12 May 2020
- Letter to parents from the Principal, Five important reminders, 8 May, 2020
- Letter to parents from the Principal, Buses resume and Week 1 arrangements (1 May 2020)
- Letter to parents from the Principal, Term 2 Revised Arrangements, (22 April 2020)
- Letter to Year 12 students – SCSA (28 April 2020)
- Letter from the Director of Music – Music Tuition Term 2, (24 April, 2020)
- Letter from the Principal, Term 2 Update, (20 April, 2020)
- Letter from the Principal, Term 2 Arrangements (9 April, 2020)
- Letter from the Director of Music – Music Tuition (27 March 2020)
- Letter from the Prior and Principal – Affordability of Catholic Education (27 March 2020)
- Letter from the Principal – Keep children home (27 March 2020)
- Letter from the Principal and Deputy Principal – Update #6 Remote Learning (26 March 2020)
- Letter from the Principal – Student Free Days (24 March 2020)
- Letter from the Archbishop – Pastoral Care (24 March, 2020)
- Letter from the Principal – Student Attendance (23 March, 2020)
- Letter from the Principal – Update #5 (20 March 2020)
- Letter to Parents – Update #4 (17 March 2020)
- Letter to Parents – Update #3 (4 Feb 2020)
- Letter to Parents – Update #2 (3 Feb 2020)
- Letter to Parents – Update # 1 (31 Jan 2020)
- Letter to Parents (30 January, 2020)
2020: Archive
FACT SHEET: GOVERNMENT OF WA
VIDEO MESSAGE: Principal Mr Simon Harvey offers his support and reassurance to students as Remote Learning begins at St Norbert College.
Remote Learning
Depending on the year level of the students, this will require a different approach and have different expectations for teachers, parents and students. The greatest expectations be across Years 10 – 12 where the academic demands are higher and the immediate impact upon future pathways most significant. Students in Years 7 – 9 will still be required to complete learning tasks set by their teacher however, the time requirement for these tasks would be less than for students in Years 10 – 12. This is explained in full in a Letter to Parents dated 26 March. Read and download the letter by clicking here.
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Parents can download the following PDF:
Ideas for parents
- Set up a learning space.
- Think about the technology that will be needed.
- Create a structure.
- Get to know what your child should know.
- Be around to help but don’t get in the way.
- Read College communications so you are clear about the way the school will continue to support its students.
- Be inventive about ways to keep connected with friends and peers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to send my child to school?
How long will remote learning continue?
Please refer to the CEWA COVID-19 webpage for frequently asked questions, additional updates and information related to all WA Catholic schools by Catholic Education Western Australia.
CANONS TIPS FOR WELLBEING
St Norbert College’s Physical Education team has devised some ways to help you keep active.
Download and print out these posters to put on the wall near your desk. #Staysafe #Stayactive #Staycanons
Canons Tips for Staying Active while Remote Learning
Keep Fit Pledge: I’m Staying Active
HELPFUL LINKS FOR WELLBEING
How to cope with stress related to Novel Coronavirus:
Headspace website advice
Healthy Headspace Action Plan:
Download Healthy Headspace Action Plan
Smiling Mind
This mindfulness app/website has self-guided mediation and lessons for adults/students to take part in:
Smiling Mind website
Reach Out
This mental health website that has a lot of resources for support, including a specific area for young people with concerns about COVID-19:
Reach out to Reach Out
Kids Helpline
This mental health website that has a lot of resources for support, including a specific area for young people with concerns about COVID-19:
Kids Helpline on teenage issues, stress and anxiety
Coping Skills for Kids
This website that has various ways to cope with isolation.
Coping skills from a child therapist
Want to talk to someone? Additional phone support services include:
- Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
- Headspace – 1800 650 890
- Parent Helpline – 1300 1300 52
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
HELPFUL LINKS FOR FURTHER COVID-19 INFORMATION
- WA Department of Health: healthywa.wa.gov.au/coronavirus
- Call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080
- For general or travel related queries about coronavirus please go to the healthdirect website
- Go to the Healthy WA COVID-19 information for latest information and advice
- Visit the Australian Department of Health website or details about the novel coronavirus
- You can also visit the World Health Organisation website for more information about coronavirus and for updates
- Talk to your local GP or Community Health Centre