to Staying Connected

at Hamilton Girls’ High School

A STUDENTS GUIDE

He waka eke noaWe are all in this together

To get the best out of your learning, we have put together a guide to “staying connected at

Hamilton Girls’ High School”.

With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, what does this mean for you... the learner?

• More independent work than may previously have ever been expected of you.

• Your success will depend on how effective you are at planning ahead and managing your tasks and time.

• How do I keep it together while stuck at home?

• What platforms will we be using at HGHS?

• How can I connect and collaborate with my peers and teachers?

Introduction

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In the middle of every difficulty

lies opportunity

- Albert Einstein#livewithmeaning

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STANDARDS FOR ONLINE LESSONS: • Prepare by reading the activities outlined for the week on Schoology

• Make a schedule for conferences and work deadlines.

• Set up your learning space with device, pen, paper etc.

• Be on time, quiet and ready to participate

• Ensure that your technology works correctly before the conference starts

• Communicate your challenges or questions to your teacher appropriately

• Follow your teachers’ expectations for the conference

STUDENT ONLINE CONFERENCING ETIQUETTE:• Dressed appropriately (e.g. no pyjamas)

• Sitting appropriately, set up for learning (as in class)

• Having equipment ready e.g. notebook, pens where necessary

• Informing others in your household when you are joining a conference to avoid disruption

• Phones should not be used while engaging in conferences (unless permitted)

BEHAVIOUR AND EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR CONFERENCES: Online classrooms have the same standards and expectations as a classroom. Attendance to online learning is generally compulsory. If you have issues, let your teacher know by email. Try to figure out some solutions like using a notebook to complete the work.

Students who are not behaving appropriately may be asked to leave the conference. Follow up from the teacher will occur via email or a phone call to parents/caregivers. If the behaviour continues or escalates then you will be moved into a disciplinary matter via Dean/HOS/SMT as per regular processes. At all times contact will be made to your parents/caregivers.

RESPECT EVERYONE: Our virtual classrooms should be a safe space for all of our students and staff. Consider your classmates’ and teacher’s time, privacy and wellbeing when interacting. Respect ideas, discussion and people as you would in your classroom. You should not be filming, taking photos, muting or blocking others. If you are having any issues, let your teacher know.

OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: Any offensive or rude language is not acceptable at any stage. If this occurs then the teacher will deal with it in the first instance and it will have consequences. Contact with your parents/ caregivers will be made and will be forwarded to your Dean/HOS.

Student Guidelines

AND ETIQUETTE FOR ONLINE LESSONS

ORGANISE YOUR LEARNING?

HOW DO YOU

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PREPARE MENTALLY• Set an alarm to stop you from sleeping in• Keep routines - follow your school timetable for

classroom lessons and notes• Homework time should be used for revision,

consolidation of new ideas and completing assignments

• Set goals daily and weekly • Find the right time to study - don’t procrastinate• Take short breaks to restore your energy - drink

water, eat fruit and healthy snacks

PREPARE PHYSICALLY• Remove all distractions - turn off social media

notifications• Have easy access to everything you need before

you start.• Ensure you have good lighting• Adjust your study space to the ideal temperature.• Keep your body moving by not sitting for too

long

#1Tip

How do you organise your study area?

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PREPARE SOCIALLY• Build an interest link - common subjects/topics

of interest with your peers• Adopt a Growth Mindset - challenge and interest

go hand in hand. Think “I can learn to do anything I want to”

• Studying with a partner online - Warning: avoid collective procrastination

• Change your environment - Study, playlists, routines and rituals

• Declutter your mind

REWARD YOURSELF• 10 minute break• a healthy snack• Own time online• Social chat• Natural Sunlight

MAURI MAHI, MAURI ORADO THE MAHI, GET THE TREATS

IF THINGS START HAPPENING,

DON’T WORRY, DON’T STEW,

JUST GO RIGHT ALONG

AND YOU’LL START HAPPENING TOO

- Dr Seuss

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These words remind us that procrastination and dis-organisation are age-old enemies and if we are to learn effectively, we must learn to overcome them

• Breaking your time up into small pieces helps your organisation and concentration.

• Keep to your school timetable during term time.

• Communicate with your teachers during the school day via Schoology discussion groups or updates (try not to clutter email inboxes).

• Write out what you want to get done that day/week and put it somewhere you can see. Cross off things you finish, this gives you a sense of accomplishment.

#2Tip

Plan your schedule

your attitude

determines your

direction

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#3Tip

School based Platforms -

where will you find your course content and details?

SCHOOLOGYOur Learning Management System LMS) at HGHS is Schoology-

/skoo.luh.jee/.

All teachers and learners access this platform to create engaging content, design lessons and assess student understanding.

1. Ensure you have access to all your courses on Schoology

2. COMMUNICATE with your teachers and classmates through Schoology - LIKE the posts and write a comment or ask a question, so teachers can see you have been online

3. Understand the dashboard - check updates regularly, read the notes in Materials, check upcoming assignments and deadlines, understand the notes and PLAN well

4. KNOW how to submit an assignment via Schoology HERE

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epforlearning.com

• An excellent online learning tool that HGHS has integrated into some of our curriculum learning areas

• Multiple testing modes to improve understanding, recall and higher order thinking

It is free for all students until 1st May - https://

learncoach.com/

It has very helpful videos and online tutorials for

80+ NCEA Standards and tutorials on NCEA

questions across 13 subjects

it is free to sign up and use.

GOOGLE

EDUCATION PERFECT QUIZLETLEARN

COACH

We are a Google School. In addition to Google Docs, there are other google apps that will help you. Click

on the ‘square made of 9 dots’ on the top right TV corner of your screen to access all Google Apps.

1. Know the dashboard:• Google Keep - lets you quickly take and save those notes, share with others,

photos, voice memos, and checklists to Google Drive

• Google slides - online presentations app that allows you to show off your work in a visual way - create, edit and share presentations with classmates and teachers

• Google Meet - a video conferencing app that you may want to set up as part of a study group

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#4Tip

Engage, Build and Consolidate

which techniques help you to learn?

ENGAGE IN THE LEARNING listen, read your course notes, make summary notes, ask questions, find ways to make the learning meaningful

FORM a PEER STUDY GROUP - it is a great way of keeping the motivation going.

BUILD ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE Discuss your knowledge with others to learn new things - on Schoology, messenger, shared google docs etc.

DON’T just be a bystander - join the online conversation

Research further with recommended websites:

there are many websites that can help you - contact your teacher and they may be able to help you.

CONSOLIDATE YOUR LEARNING Write out your notes in a way that YOU understand it. You could use colours, stickies and pictures. Access youtube for help.

Revision Keep revising what you are learning throughout the week so that you don’t forget it. Go over your notes more than once.

Check your understanding by explaining it to someone who would be willing to listen and collaborate (at home or video conferencing) - teach part of what you have learnt to others and make notes. Ensure they ask you 3 questions (if not more),

CLICK HERE - For a video on how to take efficient and neat notes

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#5Tip

Look after yourself

• Physical activity - set some physical activities to your daily schedule. Exercise Routines HERE (courtesy of Mrs McCarthy). Use Youtube for Yoga routines etc.

• Beauty treats - if you’re able to add mani’s and/or pedi’s to your week. These ‘feel good’ treats/activities will ‘pick you up’

• Virtual coffee/hot chocolate dates - set time aside to connect with friends socially like you would at a cafe. Use messenger, Google meets, zoom, facetime to have a ‘virtual’ date.

• Keep a personal journal or diary of your thoughts and feelings - living with the same people for a long time may be challenging for some. It is a place to provide you with opportunities to think about challenges you may have and how they make you feel. This will be a platform for you to collate your thoughts and to share with a friend or a teacher you feel comfortable sharing with. One of our amazing teachers’ Ms Powell, has designed a wellness journal for her class - you may find it helpful.

• Hobbies - You’ve now got the time to invest in the things you love! Try one of these each day. E.g - reading, baking, building, painting designing, learning Te Reo Maori. There are stacks of ‘How to’ youtube clips to help you upskill.

• Sleep schedule - Go to sleep at a reasonable time and keep a constant routine so that you are able to focus during the day.

• Social media and News updates - Schedule a time to do that. Turn off notifications. Stay in your BUBBLE of school work and study for the time you have allowed in your schedule.

• Mindfulness activities - breathing exercises - meditation

• Gratitude - Recognise things to be grateful for. Wake up each morning and write down 5 things that you are grateful or thankful for. FOCUS on the POSITIVE.

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everyoneCAN GROW THEIR cognitive abilities

CORE BELIEF

There are a number of support systems in place for you for your learning.

1. Please do not hesitate to contact your teachers during your scheduled class time - they will be available to help. Please be mindful that we move into school holidays from Monday, March 30th and teacher-student communications may not be as regular.

2. Other students in your subject - peer tutoring is very powerful

3. Library Resources - our amazing Head Librarian, Andrina Lambert, has prepared a document with free resources and helpful websites for you HERE

4. Executive Council Prefects 2020 The Executive Council Prefects 2020 are available to help you and can be contacted via messaging on Instagram hghs.2020 or email:

Ruby Moetara rmo16204@my.hghs.school.nz

Christine Stols cst16294@my.hghs.school.nz

Lucy Thompson lth16314@my.hghs.school.nz

Tyler Mitchell tmi16201@my.hghs.school.nz

Reese Anderson ran16015@my.hghs.school.nz

Annie Walker awa16555@my.hghs.school.nz

Hayley Monaghan hmo16206@my.hghs.school.nz This is to provide any assistance with schoolwork, support, or if you are bored/need somebody to talk to, they are there to listen and help

SupportAvailable

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5. HGHS Counselling Team The HGHS Counselling Team here at HGHS would like to extend a heartfelt greeting to you all and let you know that our support of you will continue throughout the duration of these unsettling and challenging times. Please feel free to use our usual work email address counsellors@hghs.school.nz and phone number Ph 8391304 ext 824 or Mob: 022 639 2760 to contact us if you need to as we are set up to work from home for this time. We have also made ourselves accessible to you all by activating several online pathways including a “Counselling” group on Schoology and a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hamilton-Girls-High-Counsellors Here we will upload supports and links that may be helpful. You will find on this page all our contact details and a Facebook account for each of the Counsellors so that we can use “Messenger” to chat or video with you. We will monitor how well this goes over the coming days and weeks and adjust it to suit.

6. The Senior Leadership Team and Pastoral Team are always available to help you. Please see the website for contact details www.hghs.school.nz and the school facebook page - Hamilton Girls’ High School HGHS

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HAMILTON GIRLS’

HIGH SCHOOL VISION

Empower young women TO DARE TO EXCEL AS innovative individuals WHO ARE GLOBALLY CONNECTED.

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WHAIA RAWATIA TOKU AKEPITOMATA

BE THE BEST THAT

I CAN BE

Manawaroa

KO HANEANEA TE HOARIRI

O PITOMATA

EXPLORE WHAT’S

POSSIBLE

MAIANGITIA TE KURA

HUNA

Auahatanga

WHO AM I?WHAT’S MY

PURPOSE?

KO WAI AU? HE AHATAKU

KOHA KI TE AO?

REMEMBERWHY YOUSTARTED

PURUATIA TE MOKO

Curi

osit

y HOW CAN I

GROW?

Manawareka

MAHEA ATU AU KI TE AO MARAMA?

HAMILTON GIRLS’

HIGH SCHOOL VALUES

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of the real goal.DON’T LOSE SIGHT

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