It is pleasing to be able to report on the excellent uptake of our Remote Learning timetable by all involved. I thank students and parents for their efforts in ensuring the continuity of education in these difficult times. I must also thank the staff here at Carroll College for the tremendous amount of work that has gone on behind the scenes to ensure the smoothest transition to remote learning as possible. Most students have engaged with their teachers for every lesson, which has been fantastic. We are still problem-solving some minor technical issues as we go, so thank you for your patience. By the time we have everything running like clockwork, we will be back to full-time face to face teaching and learning!

Next week we will be transitioning to students attending for one rostered day at school. It is important to note that while at school students in Years 7-11 will still be accessing their classes remotely, i.e. there will NOT be face to face teaching occurring. Students must bring their devices and headphones to school on their rostered day and they will be supervised and assisted by teachers and classroom support staff. Please ensure your child is correctly equipped on their day at school.

Your child’s rostered day is as follows;

If you wish to keep your child at home on their rostered day and they continue to engage with their teachers, their attendance will not be affected. Similarly, if you are an essential worker, your child can continue to access school when needed.

Year 12 students will return 5 days a week from Monday 11 May. They will continue to follow the Remote Learning Timetable but will be taught face to face for their timetabled classes. NESA has advised that all HSC written exams will continue as planned, but there have been minor changes to practical exams and student projects and body of works. Staff will inform their classes of these changes when students return. For the latest updates from NESA please follow this link:

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/novel-coronavirus

We are trying to maintain as many of the normal routines as possible, including the scheduling of assessment tasks. NESA has allowed schools to adjust Assessment schedules as they see fit, so parents and students will be notified of any changes that are to take place.

It is envisioned that school will return to normal by the end of May/ beginning of June. Thank you for your patience as we navigate these unprecedented upheavals. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

John O’Neill
Assistant Principal
Curriculum and Achievement