Last updated: 31/03/2020
St Norbert College has developed this page to keep our College community informed of decisions, updates and advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and Remote Learning through 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.
VIDEO MESSAGE: Principal Mr Simon Harvey offers his support and reassurance to students as Remote Learning begins at St Norbert College.
COVID-19 College Updates
- 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)
COLLEGE CLOSURE
Will the College be closing?
The College will remain open unless directed to close by governing authorities. Only the children of parents working in health or essential services who can not make alternative arrangements can conduct their online learning in the BP Forum.
What happens if the College closes?
In the event the College closes, staff will continue to provide all teaching via the remote learning program which was launched on 31 March.
Remote Learning
As of Tuesday 31 March, the College switched to our full Remote Learning Plan.
What does Remote Learning look like?
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.
Your can also ownload the following PDFs including a daily student timetable and College expectations of students and parents during Remote Learning here:
- SNC Timetable for Students
- SNC Year 7-9 Student Expectations
- SNC Year 10-12 Student Expectations
- SNC Parent Expectations
- SNC Staff Expectations
CANONS TIPS FOR WELLBEING
St Norbert College’s Physical Education team has devised some ways to help you keep active while learning from home.
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
Please refer to the CEWA COVID-19 webpage for additional updates and information related to all WA Catholic schools.
EXAMPLES OF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to send my child to school?
In line with the latest advice from Commonwealth and WA governments, Catholic Education Western Australia is planning to keep all schools open at least until the end of term, to provide the best possible education for our students and support parents working in essential services. In line with advice from the Prime Minister, parents may choose to keep their children at home.
If a parent is in self-isolation, but has not been diagnosed with COVID-19 does their child need to self-isolate?
If a person is in self-isolation, those living with them only need to self-isolate if that person develops flu-like symptoms, is awaiting test results and/or becomes a confirmed case. The WA Department of Health will advise who needs to self-isolate for any confirmed case of COVID-19.
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