No images? Click here Dear parents and guardians, Thank you to all staff, students, and families for helping to ensure today’s commencement of Remote Learning rolled out so smoothly. We have had very few issues and I would like to commend everybody for responding so quickly and efficiently. Whilst starting the year remotely is less than ideal, I know from the teachers I have spoken to that they really enjoyed seeing the girls and were impressed with the girls’ engagement and effort. A huge thank you to everyone. I would like to acknowledge that we have a number of families and staff directly impacted by the terrible fires in the city’s north-east. I know we all have these community members in our thoughts and prayers as they continue to deal with yet another unpredictable crisis. To our girls, families, and staff working to protect their homes and those who have had to evacuate, please stay safe and know the whole community is thinking of you. I would like to add that I have been extremely humbled by those staff members who have had to evacuate their homes yet have, at their own request, continued to work and deliver lessons because they feel so strongly in the need for consistency for the girls. I can’t thank them enough. As with any situation like this, when news is quite vivid and concerning, it is not unusual for young people to become concerned. We have provided some information below to parents in relation to talking to your child about a crisis of this nature. Thankfully, we have had another day of zero positive community COVID-19 cases. Like everybody, I am hopeful this will continue and the lockdown lifted on Friday evening as planned. Please be assured if this is not the case, PLC Perth is well prepared to continue remote learning if necessary. As always, we continue to be guided by the advice of the experts at the State Government Department of Health and our advisers within the Department of Education. Frequently Asked Questions My daughter is concerned about the lockdown and the bushfires. How can I help her? It is understandable that some children may become concerned as a result of this week’s emergencies. The Australian Psychology Society (APS) has prepared information and advice which may assist you to help your daughter if this is the case. Please contact any of the PLC Psychologists if you would like to discuss any concerns you may have.
How do I login to Seesaw? You will have received an email on Tuesday with your login details. If you did not receive this, please check your Junk mail or email the Tech Centre. My daughter had trouble accessing her classes today. Who should she call for support help? Please email the Tech Centre for support and the Information Learning Technology (ILT) staff will be able to assist her. Will music lessons or any co-curricular lessons be delivered this week? No. Only timetabled classes will be delivered this week. This will be reassessed should lockdown be extended. Who do I contact if my daughter requires ILT support? Please email the Tech Centre outlining your query. The ILT team is prioritising help requests and responding as quickly as they can. What should I do if our internet connection is not working? Please ask your daughter to inform her teacher/s and alternative options for lessons will be provided to her. How will the lessons be delivered?Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4 Activities and lesson tasks will be delivered via Seesaw. Class teachers will load activities and students can complete these at a time suitable to them and their family. This provides families with flexibility over these three days. Should the lockdown continue beyond Friday, we will review this structure. Parents will need to access Seesaw for those students without their own device. Seesaw can be accessed directly by students in Years 2 to 4. Parents will still have access for these year groups also. Please note your child’s attendance for the day, via Seesaw. Specialist Lessons Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4 Specialist staff will upload their lessons onto Seesaw only once across the three days of Remote Learning. These lessons do not need to be completed on the day they are posted. Years 5 and 6 Students in Years 5 and 6 will access their lessons using Microsoft Teams and Seesaw. The girls should login to Teams at 8.30 am to join their class and have their attendance marked. Lessons will be conducted in Periods 1 - 4. Specialist Lessons Years 5 and 6 Specialist staff will upload their lessons onto Seesaw and be available on Teams as per the Junior School timetable. For Wednesday, Period 3, Year 6 have Art and Year 5 have Physical Education. Specialist lessons on Thursday and Friday will be communicated by the class teachers. What should my daughter wear for Remote Learning?We request that all students wear their PE uniform while undertaking Remote Learning. What will my daughter’s school day look like during Remote Learning?All students should find a space at home that best fits the following criteria:
Each morning students should log in to either Seesaw or Teams, depending on their age.
Why aren’t the lessons following the usual six period day? It was determined during last year’s remote learning that it was not good for the girls to sit in front of their laptops for an entire school day. Instead, staff will be teaching to a four period day and Periods 5 and 6 will be time for the girls to do desk work or assignments. This will also allow staff time for planning and preparation. Who can I contact at school if I need help or advice? PLC Perth is closed and there are no staff on campus. If you require assistance, the following options are available to parents.
I have heard some staff have been impacted by the fires and have had to evacuate. What will happen with their classes? We have had some staff who have been evacuated as a result of the fires. All of these staff have said they wish to continue to work and have been provided with loan laptops so they can deliver lessons as usual. I’m sure all members of the community will join me in thanking them for their efforts under such stressful circumstances. I don’t have the PLC App. How do I get it? You can download the PLC App from the relevant version available for iPhone and Android, to ensure you receive important year group, co-curricular, and sports messages. To log in to the App you will need your username and password, which is exactly the same username and password you use to log in to SEQTA. If you have forgotten these, please click here to reset or contact the PLC Tech Centre for help. Parents of girls commencing this year will have received their login details at their device orientation. Once you have logged in, go to the Settings button, which is in the bottom right corner within the photographs. Then:
When will we know if and when events scheduled for this week will be rescheduled or cancelled? As soon as there is more clarity around lockdown and restrictions, we will start to work through rescheduling events. Will next week’s PLC Parent Welcome Sundowner still be held? At this stage, it is anticipated the Welcome Sundowner on Friday 12 February will proceed, dependent upon any restrictions that may be continued or introduced by the State Government. On behalf of all PLC staff members, I would like to thank you for your understanding. Please know we are working very hard to meet the needs of all students. Please stay safe. Kind regards, Cate Begbie |