Google Classroom
Welcome to Blended Learning at SJHS
Please click on the links below to find out all about the different ways of learning in school and at home.
pupil / parent how to guides
HWB TEAMS: LIVE LESSONS
Click on the video guide link for a step by step on how pupils access live lessons through Hwb Teams.
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If you are struggling with sharing laptops and are lucky enough to have a games console in the house, please click on the instructions on the left. We also have a number of keyboards that we can loan out to pupils for Blended Learning using their XBox/ Playstation, just ring us to organise a keyboard from the IT department. |
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
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To access Google Classroom click here. For our information guide on Google Classroom click here Click on the video below for a simple walk through of accessing and using Google Classroom. |
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If you encounter any technical issues when logging into SJHS Google Classroom, |
google classroom
To access Google Classroom click here.
If you encounter any technical issues when logging into SJHS Google Classroom,
please contact IT Support in the first instance: techsupport@sjhs.newport.sch.uk
All our pupils have accessed Google Classroom, and most have already 'joined' a class with each of their teachers. (Please use the Support Guide attached to support your child in joining the relevant classrooms).
For our information guide on Google Classroom click here
The Support Guide will allow you and your child to:
- Have an overview of Google Classroom, its features and Google Apps.
- Sign in
- Join a class
- Hand in work (assignment) and unsubmit work
- Turn in a quiz assignment
- Help with switching between Google Apps and Microsoft documents.
Please note, pupils can hand in different types of documents, whether created on Microsoft such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc., pdf, video clips and photographs.
It is important that your child regularly checks their Google Classrooms for updates.
online safety guidelines
Please see our PSHE on reporting inappropriate behaviour, click here
Call for parents to help keep children safe online
Gwent Police is joining forces with local education authorities to warn parents about the dangers that lurk online.
It comes following an increase in the number of reports of children sharing indecent images online. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, going online has become a way of life. It’s where we all learn, work and socialise. For children, going online is the new classroom, playground or play date. Sadly, there are people out there that take advantage of this and prey on the young.
Gwent Police, with its’ partners, is launching a new campaign with the simple message to parents; stop what you are doing; talk to your children about staying safe online; and protect them from harm.
Click here for information videos.
Click here for Gwent Police Website
Online Safety at Home
Schools across the UK are now closed to most families. We know this is a difficult time for most parents so here are some resources from thinkuknow to help you learn about online safety at home with your child.
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Parents Helpsheet |
Activities Sheet Years 7-9 |
Activities Sheet Years 10-13 |
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Digital Parenting is the go-to guide for parents to get up to speed on the latest digital technology and wellbeing issues, so families can get the most out of the online world and navigate it safely. Click the magazine on the left for lots more information. |
Safer Internet
Using the Internet safely and positively is a key message that we promote in St Joseph’s RC High School, and deliver online safety messages throughout the year to all pupils.
Resources which you may find helpful in supporting your child online are:
- • Advice for parents and carers from Childnet
- • Tips, advice and guides for parents and carers from the UK Safer Internet Centre
- • Guides on popular apps and games from NetAware
- • Reviews and information about games, apps, TV shows and websites from Common Sense Media
- • Help on using parental controls and privacy settings from Internet Matters
- • Information and reporting of online grooming or abuse from CEOP
Online safety is an important issue which as a school we are committed to teaching our young people about.
https://saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
If you have any concerns or questions about keeping your child safe online, please do get in touch with your child’s form tutor, Mrs J Moriarty DCF Lead or our Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr Humpage.
Stop. Speak and Support
What issues could be affecting your children?
Get to grips with what they may come across on the internet and how to get help if you need it.
Find out what to do if you’re worried about anything you or your child has seen online.
Inappropriate Content,
Cyberbullying
Online Grooming
Sexting
Online Reputation
Self-Harm
Online Pornography
Radicalisation
Please follow the link below for excellent age-appropriate support and guidance regarding a variety of high profile issues connected to the ‘Stop, Speak and Support’ campaign.
Internet safety checklist for teens
Stay involved
Keep talking and stay interested in what they’re doing. Don’t be afraid to bring up challenging issues like sexting, pornography and cyberbullying. It could be embarrassing, but you’ll both benefit from the subjects being out in the open.
Stay safe on the move
Use safe settings on all mobile devices but be aware that if your child is accessing the internet using public WiFi, filters to block inappropriate content may not be active. Some outlets, like McDonald’s, are part of family friendly WiFi schemes so look out for Mumsnet Family Friendly WiFi and RDI Friendly WiFi symbols when you’re out and about
Be responsible
Talk to your teenager about being responsible when they’re online. Children often feel they can say things online that they wouldn’t say face-to-face. Teach them to always have respect for themselves and others online.
Talk about online reputation
Let them know that anything they upload, email or message could stay around forever online. Remind them they should only do things online that they wouldn’t mind you, their teacher or a future employer seeing. Get them to think about creating a positive digital footprint.
Adjust controls
Discuss with them adjusting your parental controls to match your teenager’s level of maturity. Have a chat about it first – don’t turn them off completely without careful consideration and discussion
show you trust them. If you can afford to, give them a small allowance that they can use for spending online so they can download apps, music and films for themselves, from places you agree together.
Don't give in
Remind them how important it is not to give in to peer pressure to send inappropriate comments or images. Point them to the Send this instead and Zipit apps which will help them deal with these types of request.
Information for parents and carers
Young people and social networking
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Click here for more information on social |
Other useful websites:
www.saferinternet.org.uk
www.internetmatters.org
Web safety
Please take a moment to look at the site shown below, www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/. You can access advice and support on how to keep children safe from sexual abuse, both online and off. Articles provide guidance on topics as diverse as: challenging harmful sexual attitudes and promoting positive behaviours; helping a child with autism negotiate life online; supporting a child who has been sexually abused; and dealing with a range of online issues such as sending nude selfies and viewing pornography. Users will find films, downloadable guides and useful links to support organisations.
Families can also use the website to access the CEOP Safety Centre where they can report abuse and exploitation direct to CEOP. www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
Vodaphone have also created a good parents guide, the link is on the right.
Cybercrime: Preventing young people from getting involve
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched a public awareness campaign to highlight the increasing number of young people engaging in cybercrime.
The #CyberChoices campaign targets parents of 12-15 year olds who may be involved in hacking or other kinds of online crime without their parents' knowledge. The campaign, also aimed at professionals who work with children and young people, highlights the range of criminal activities that children may be involved in, how to spot signs of potential problems, what the consequences could be and importantly, signposts better ways for young people to use their technical skills.
For further information about cybercrime, and to watch the short film produced for the campaign click here. For advice from the NCA on how to help young people avoid the risks of getting involved in cybercrime, and how to work with parents and carers on this issue visit the NCA website.
Keeping Young Performers Safe Cadw Perfformwyr Ifanc Yn Ddiogel
Please see link below for new regulations on young performers. These documents provide detailed information for when young people need licences to take part in public performances and/or in paid sporting or modelling activities.
In order to fully support you, we have also created a helpdesk email if needed:
techsupport@sjhs.newport.sch.uk
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD'S NAME AND FORM CLASS DETAILS IN ANY COMMUNICATION.
Our IT team will try their best to support you with any issues. Please allow them time to reply, in particular if emailing outside of school hours.