Distance Learning at Home

Year 3-6 students can loan a school device if they don't currently have access to a device. Please email angelal@sunnyhills.school.nz and we will arrange a pickup time.

How do we access Distance Learning at Home?

Koru Whanau Year 1 & 2

Kowhai Whanau Year 3 & 4

Kauri Whanau Year 5 & 6

You can also access learning from our specialist teachers here:

Mrs Madden's Maths Site

Te Ao Maori

Site

Our Green-Gold Enviro Blog

Music with Mrs Dowden

Exploration Station Site

Wellbeing Links

Mindfulness Room Slide deck

Pause, Breathe, Smile @Sunnyhills

How do I keep my child safe online?

We want our learners to be safe online. Click the free filtering button to get Internet filtering from N4L. Use the information in SHINE Online to help with online safety.

How do I get my child some help with using their device?

Need some help with your technology?

Our TeXpert team and IT Helpdesk are here for our Sunnyhills Learners.

Click here to fill in our technology help form for learners.

What is our Sunnyhills Distance Learning at Home?

Distance Learning occurs when the learner and instructor, or source of information, are separated by time and distance and therefore cannot meet in a traditional classroom setting.

Here are some practical things you can do to help your child with their learning:

Set up a learning space so that your child can focus on their learning. Limit distractions by turning off the television.
Consider the technology you will need. We stress that only a portion of learning should be done digitally. This is an opportunity to include practical learning activities.
Create structure: This is not an extended holiday period, but school from home. Schools operate on timetables and routines and it may be helpful for you to follow the suggested plan for the day that is included below or set up a timetable that works for you and your child.
Know what your child should know: Refer to the learning links on the school website and the tasks on the team sites.
Be around, but don't do their work for them. Tasks may contain elements of challenge. You might offer suggestions, but try to let them do things themselves. Encourage them to self regulate....take control of their own learning without relying on you.