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PHASE 1: RETURNING TO BHS

STUDENT HANDBOOK FAQ

Document History and Evaluation Version BHS Author Date

1.1 Kristen Gee (Deputy Principal) 7 May 2020

Acknowledgement – This version is based on the Toronto High School Phase 1 template

Phase 1: Return to School Procedures and Protocols. V1.1

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From Monday, Week 3, Term 2 (11th May 2020) students at Belmont High School will begin returning to school gradually 1 day per week as a part of the NSW Department of Education’s “Managed Return to School” Guidelines (see appendix 2).

What will this look like? Students will follow their normal subject timetable 1 day per week. However, rooming will

be different.

The Phase 1 Student Schedule of attendance is as follows:

Monday - Year 7

Tuesday - Year 9

Wednesday - Year 10

Thursday - Year 11 + Year 12

Friday - Year 8

BHS Phase 1 Model

My child is in the Support Unit, what days do they attend? Your classroom teacher will be in touch to confirm the following days:

Monday: Autism Class

Tuesday: MC Class

Wednesday: Senior Transition Class

Thursday: Applied Pathways Class

Friday: Junior IO Class

What will my lessons look like? When you attend, you will complete the same unit of work which has been

prepared for online learning at home. Teachers will not be creating separate

units of work for face to face delivery.

Classes will be divided into separate rooms depending on the number of

students who attend and the size of the room. Classes might have up to three

teachers, so you may not see your regular classroom teacher. Rolls will be


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marked during all periods on Sentral and at the beginning of the day in the COLA.

Students in Years 7-10 will not be participating in any practical lessons. Please be

prepared to complete theory activities on Canvas and in workbooks. Students in

Year 11 may participate in practical lessons, but this is the classroom teacher’s

decision. Students in Year 12 will be participating in practical lessons.

All students will be required to line up outside of their classroom, following the

social distancing guidelines.

What do I need to bring? If you have a device, please make sure you bring your device, earphones and

charger as we do not have any spare devices or chargers for students in Years 7-

10. If you don’t have a device, you will need to bring your books, pens and

workbook packages you have been working from at home. Students are also

encouraged to bring their own hand sanitiser.

Are the buses running? Yes, buses are running. Students need to promote social distancing where

possible on buses. Students will be required to social distance when lining up and

moving to the buses at the end of the day.

Do I need to attend roll call? Yes! Roll call will be held in the COLA at 9am. All students are to line up in their English classes behind the markers on the ground. Roll call will be used to work out how many students in each class are present. After rolls are marked, students will be allocated a class group and room. Students will remain in the same classroom and desk all day.

What about roll call for seniors? Yes! Year 11 and 12 students are to line up in their English classes in the COLA at

9am to determine how many students are present. They will then go to their

normal Period 1 lesson on Thursdays. Rolls will also be marked on Sentral every

lesson. If their first timetabled lesson commences after recess they are to sign in

at the front office 10 minutes before their first timetabled period begins.

Can seniors leave after their last period? Yes. Seniors can leave after their last timetabled period. They must sign out

through the front office before leaving.

Will the senior study be open? Only on the designated Thursday for Year 11 & 12. The other days are a flexible timetable as published by Mr Allenby (see Appendix 2). Social distancing will occur.


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Should I wear my uniform? Yes. Full school uniform is required. The uniform shop is currently closed, but

orders can be placed online. The shop will communicate a pick up time for you. It

is starting to get colder, so be prepared.

Will the canteen be open? No. Please ensure you pack food and drink for recess and lunch. You will not be

able to drink from the bubblers but will be able fill your drink bottle so

remember to bring one to school with you.

Will I be able to take my medication at school? Students who have completed the necessary paperwork will still be able to take

their required medication at school. Our First Aid Officer will be present 5 days

per week.

How will I know what rooms to go to? At the start of the day students will meet in the COLA for roll call and will be

told which room they will be in for the day. Students will remain in the same

room and same seat all day. At the start and end of each day, all students will

use disinfectant wipes and sprays provided in class to thoroughly wipe down

their table and chair.

Year 11 & 12 will attend their normal timetabled lessons and classrooms.

I’m in Year 11 or 12 and I don’t get to see all my teachers. What do I

do? Your teacher will be in contact with the class to arrange a suitable time when you can see them. This may be done in person, or via Teams/Zoom, or via phone or email. Please email your teacher if you would like to organise a time to meet with them.

What’s happening with assessment tasks? At this stage, all Year 7-10 assessment tasks have been put on hold. An updated

schedule will be provided to students when Phase 3 of the ‘Managed Return to School’ commences. Year 11 & 12 assessment tasks are proceeding as per assessment schedule. Your Deputy Principal and teachers will provide you with updated schedules if changes are required. Thursday afternoons have been allocated for catch up of assessment tasks that had to be postponed at the end of last term. This time has also been allocated to senior students to work on their major projects. Your relevant Deputy Principals are coordinating the Thursday afternoon schedule.

Year 12 refer to Appendix 1 for a timetable of classes/ major works and assessment tasks being conducted at BHS on site in Week 3 – starting Monday 11 May.


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I haven’t completed my HSC Minimum Standards Testing. Mrs Hilder will be continuing to coordinate this program at school, so don’t

worry, she will find you! Or, you can find her!

I am registered to receive a work package, can I collect it on

the day I attend? Yes. You can pick up your work package on your scheduled day during roll call. If

you do not attend on your scheduled day, the package can be collected from the

front office or you may request for it to be posted to you.

Can I hand in my work package when I attend? Yes, work booklets with a name clearly labelled on the front can be returned to

the Front Office. The Wellbeing Team will organise delivery of the booklets to

your teacher.

What will lunchtime and recess look like? Limited playground areas will be available. You will be informed at Roll Call the

playground areas open for the day. Students will be required to social distance.

Can I attend if I am unwell? No. If you are unwell, stay home. If you come to school and are unwell, your

parents, carers and emergency contacts will be called to collect you.

What happens if my family decide it is best for me to stay home? That’s fine. As long as you are engaging in online work through Canvas or physical work packages, you will be marked as flexible attendance (not absent). If you are unwell please contact the front office to let us know.

When will school return to normal? We’re not sure how long Phase 1 will continue for, but we will let you know as soon as we can! We are forward planning in preparation for the next phase. See

Appendix 2 for each phase.

Appendix 1- Year 12 Activities on site @BHS Week 3

Appendix 2 – NSW DoE: A Managed return to School

APPENDIX 1 YEAR 12 ACTIVITIES ON SITE @ BHS – WEEK 3 Rooming will be published at a later date (check at front office if unsure)

M ONDAY YEAR 7

T UESDAY YEAR 8

W EDNESDAY YR 10

T HURSDAY YEAR 11 & 12

F RIDAY YEAR 8

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Adv English (7) - Callan A1

Ext 1/Adv Maths (8) - Laurie E2

Adv Maths (11) - Makin A1

Maths Standard 1 (8) -Watts SEM 1

Art Major Works

Maths Standard 1 (8) – Watts SEM 1

Ext 1/Adv Maths (8) – Laurie E2

Adv Maths (11) – Makin A1

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PDVI – Proudlock J2

Modern History 1 (12) – Toby B4

Adv English (7) – Callan A1

Art Major Works

Business Studies (5) – Rees E10

Biology 1 (13) – Tanti E5

Modern History 2 (4) – Williams SEM 2

Physics (13) – Walker E1

Society and Culture (13) – Tserepas E9

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PDVI – Proudlock J2

Modern History 1 (12) – Toby B4

Ext 2 Maths (2) - Laurie SEM 2

Adv English (7) – Callan A1

Art Major Works

Business Studies (5) – Rees E10


Modern History 2 (4) – Williams SEM 2

Physics (13) – Walker E1

Society and Culture (13) – Tserepas E9

5 Visual Art – Proudlock J2 Music 1 (4) – Gill B2

Art Major Works


Investigating Science (11) - Hobbs

Hospitality (12) – Hooker I1

12PDHPE Catchup

Assessment Task

Maths Standard 1 (8) – Watts SEM 1

Ext 1/Adv Maths (8) - Laurie E2

Advanced Maths (11) - Makin A1

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Music 1 (4) – Gill B2

Art Major Works


Investigating Science (11) - Hobbs

Hospitality (12) – Hooker I1

Adv English (7) - Callan A1


Appendix 2 – NSW DoE: A Managed Return to School

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