Covid-19 Home Learning Arrangements

During the current school closure there is an expectation that all pupils/returning pupils are engaged in online learning. On-line resources such as Google Classroom, Sumdog and BBC Bitesize will provide access to resources and revision materials to supplement their learning at home. Below is a summary of available online resources for specific subject areas and year groups; this now has some specific instructions for pupils who are about to progress to S3, S5 and S6 and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Contacting Teachers

FAQs

Q. Where do I find Support with Home Learning?
The sections below outline how to access the activities and resources that pupils should use to access their learning at home.

Q. I’m having trouble Accessing Glow or Google Classroom.
All Glow/Google Classroom access issues should be directed to: gw18trinityictc@glow.sch.uk

Q. I’m having trouble with a specific piece of work.
You can contact the class teacher using Google classrooms (See below).

Q. I’m looking for work for new courses in S3, S5 and S6?
New courses for new S3, S5 and S6 officially commence on 8^th June when our new timetable commences. Preparation materials and instructions are increasingly being made available on Google Classrooms for these new courses; check the whole school Google Classroom for joining codes for these new classes (See below). If you have a specific query about your option choices, please contact Mrs Craig: gw07craigallison@glow.sch.uk

Contacting Teachers

If pupils need some help with the work that teachers have assigned in Google Classrooms, they can email their teacher directly or leave a private comment.

GC-contact

Should you have any subject specific queries or concerns, please contact the appropriate PT/FH below:

Subject(s)	PT/FH	Email
Art/HE/Tech	Mrs Moran	gw17moranlinsay@glow.sch.uk
RE/RMPS	Mrs Marks	gw07marksmarie@glow.sch.uk
PE/Dance	Mr Durno	gw11durnoritchie@glow.sch.uk
Modern Languages	Mrs MacLeod	gw09macleodclare@glow.sch.uk
Maths	Mr Horn	gw07hornmichael@glow.sch.uk
Music/Drama	Miss Dutch	gw07dutchlisa@glow.sch.uk
Sciences	Mr Duffy	gw07duffyraymond@glow.sch.uk
Social Subjects	Mr Nellaney	gw12nellaneychristop@glow.sch.uk
English	Mrs Simpson Miss McCann	gw08simpsonadele@glow.sch.uk gw10mccannlaura3@glow.sch.uk
Business/Computing	Mrs Hughes	gw08hughesjoanna@glow.sch.uk

Accessing Resources

An email has been sent to all pupils (gw….@glow.sch.uk), detailing how to access Google Classroom joining codes. Pupils can access their email by logging into Glow.

Note: Pupils must use their gw********@sl.glow.scot account if they are attempting to access Google Classroom through the Google Classroom app. Step-by-step guide intructions to help with the intial setup of the mobile app can be accessed here.

General Resources

Whole School Google Classroom	Joining codes for various subjects and classes will be available within this classroom and will be updated as more GCs are created. A joining code for this Google Classroom (GC) has been shared via an email to all pupils, sent Friday 20^thMarch. This can be re-requested by emailing gw18trinityictc@glow.sch.uk Pupils are requested to join this GC using the joining code and to check this regularly for new GCs being added. If your son/daughter has forgotten their Glow/Google Classroom password, parents can email gw18trinityictc@glow.sch.uk to request this. Note: you will be asked to provide some datacheck information via email to comply with GDPR (do not send personal information through Twitter or other social media platforms).
General Resources	Brightred Publishing FREE online learning platform, the Bright Red Digital Zone, can be used to stay on track and continue learning at home. It is packed with activities, tests and useful video links. Register here: https://www.brightredbooks.net/subjects/account/register SQA Past Papers Scholar Online Revision – From 31/03/20, any student, teacher or lecturer registered with SCHOLAR can access any of our SCHOLAR online content offering 37 complete SQA NQ courses, with support materials available for a further four qualifications. Once logged into Scholar, switch the ‘Display other courses’ button to see all the other courses. If you require your Scholar login please email gw18trinityictc@glow.sch.uk stating your full name and registration class. S3 pupils can also request a guest user account to access N5 courses that they will be studying in S4. If this is required, please email gw18trinityictc@glow.sch.uk stating your full name and registration group. How to access Glow through your Xbox: https://youtu.be/rWTwAfLKbkU How to access Glow through your PS4: https://t.co/VLjSS9MNk8 BBC Scotland Bitesize TV schedule: https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p06kvypx
Scholar Online Tutor Sessions These sessions are particularly useful for pupils who are about to progress to S4, S5 and S6. Currently, the live schedule is tailored towards introducing courses to pupils. Previously recorded sessions can also be accessed which focus on specific content.	Live schedule: https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/sessionsSchedule.html Recordings of previous sessions: https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/sessionsArchive.html Note: Pupils will require their Scholar login details to access the online tutor sessions. Pupils can obtain their login details by emailing gw18trinityictc@glow.sch.uk
BBC Scotland Bitesize TV schedule	https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5VPkjqHJd88ghr6rzVfNZQt/tv-iplayer-schedule
Future Learn Resources	Lots of free courses that upper school could participate in, many run by universities and colleges etc. There are courses suitable for 11-18 year olds: https://tinyurl.com/ybyufs9v

S1 to S3 Subject Specific Resources

Spanish	Google Classroom has a range of tasks, worksheets for all year groups. Linguascope available for a range of materials. Log on details for Spanish magazines via Google Classroom.
Maths	Individual Google Classrooms are available. Google Classrooms for Level 3 and 4 mainly S1-S3. Sumdog is also available
Science	S3 to 6 Revision notes homework and question book on google classroom, also links to SQA, revision videos etc available here with plenty of past paper revision.
English	New whole year group classrooms have been set up that will be filled with online learning resources. Existing google classrooms for all classes have a wide range of resources. BBC Bitesize remains a good resource for BGE and Senior Phase https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Accounting S3	Google Classroom has a range of notes and tasks SQA website for Past Papers/Marking Instructions
Administration & IT S3	Teams for a range of notes and tasks Pupils previously encouraged to save tasks to One Drive
Business Management S3	Google Classroom has a range of notes and tasks BBC Bitesize for notes, tasks and videos
Computing Science S3	Google Classrooms W3 Schools for tutorials Code.org (CS Fundamentals Express for S3) SQA website for Past Papers/Marking Instructions
BGE Digital Literacy S1/2	Google Classroom has topic areas with notes and tasks Code.org website can be used for coding exercises BBC Bitesize – Scotland Level 3/4 – Technologies, People in society, economy and business Tech We Can online homeschooling lesson plans – there are 12 free lesson plans, all designed to encourage young people to consider a career in technology. Primarily targeted at 10 – 13 year olds, they are all mapped to the National Curriculum and each lesson is two hours long. You can register at https://techwecan.org/at-home/ to access the lesson plans. Tech We Can Tuesdays – every Tuesday at 10.30am, you can register at https://techwecan.org/tech-tuesdays/ on behalf of your child to participate in a free, interactive 30min tech lesson hosted by The Tech She Can Charter. Each week will have a different theme, the next one is ‘Tech for the Environment’ – educating children about how the world of work is evolving and inspiring them to consider a career in technology through various activities and videos.
Social Subjects	Google classrooms are set up for S3 classes. There are a variety of resources available on these online classes and additional resources can and will be uploaded. Pupils can also communicate with the class teacher and ask any questions or queries they may have in relation to content/structure. Additionally pupils are being directed to useful online resources such as BBC Bitesize.
RE	Individual google classes for a variety of year groups
Technical (Graphics/Metalworking/Woodworking)	Google classrooms have a range of materials for all levels BBC bitesize Design class website Technology Student website
Art and Design	Google classrooms have a range of materials for all levels Still life drawings from many object/view Artyfactory website BBC Bitesize
Home Economics (Practical Cookery/Practical Cake Craft/Health and Food Technology)	Google classroom are available and will be updated by staff with resources Practical skills can be improved by trying out recipes – recipe books, online or from google classrooms British Nutrition Foundation Website
Music	Google classroom has various materials for studying the Understanding Music concepts, including all powerpoints used in class. Individual class Google Classrooms have tips for revision. Revision websites: www.ataea.co.uk and www.mymusiconline.co.uk contain a vast amount of listening material for pupils to revise. Resources on S1 and S2 google classroom for activities.
Drama	Google Classrooms for Drama are populated with revision resources (e.g the Lexicon).
S3 PE Elective	Lesson 1-9 Table Tennis PowerPoints Unit booklets Revision help tools
PE S1-3	Home workout videos

New S3, S5 and S6 Subject Specific Resources

This section is specifically for pupils who are returning for S5 or S6 next session. Please see below for the advice on the learning that you should be undertaking in preparation for the the subjects that you have chosen for next session. This will be updated as more information becomes available. Pupils are encouraged to follow @SL_TrinityHS and subject specific accounts on Twitter. These accounts regularly tweet subject specific updates and information. If pupils have a Scholar account this now has access to all subjects and all levels.

Spanish	Higher Spanish – New Google Classroom has been created and joining code shared via the Whole School Google Classroom (see General Resources above).
Maths	Google Classrooms has a range of N5, H, AH Materials.
Science (Bio, Chem, Phys)	Pupils who are looking to progress to National 5 or Higher next term, please check your usual Google Classroom to find instructions on codes for classrooms for these new courses. Contact your teacher if you need help with this.
English	Existing google classrooms for all classes will soon progress onto the next level and have a wide range of resources. BBC Bitesize remains a good resource for Senior Phase https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize SQA past papers are ideal for exam students to revise: http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=English&level=NH SQA understanding standards website also useful for students: https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/English Scholar also useful.
Accounting	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: N5 Accounting Higher Accounting Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
Administration & IT	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: Higher Admin & IT N5 Admin & IT Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
Business Management	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: Higher Business Management Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
Computing Science	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: Advanced Higher Computing Science Higher Computing Science Cyber Security Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
Social Subjects	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: S3 Geography Higher Geography S3 History Higher History S3 Modern Studies S5/6 National 5 Modern Studies Higher Modern Studies Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
RE	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: Higher RMPS Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
Technical (Graphics/Metalworking/Woodworking)	Graphics: A new Google Classroom has now been setup and resources uploaded. BBC bitesize Design class website Technology Student website SQA past papers
Art and Design	Google classrooms have a range of materials for all levels Still life drawings from many object/view SQA past papers Artyfactory website BBC Bitesize
Home Economics (Practical Cookery/Practical Cake Craft/Health and Food Technology)	Health and Food Technology: A new Google Classroom has now been setup and resources uploaded.
Music	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: Music Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
Drama	New Google Classrooms have been set-up for the following subjects: Music Joining codes can be obtained in the Whole School Google Classroom – see above on how to access this.
PE	Higher PE Teachers are currently in the process of inviting pupils individually from the 2020/21 class lists into a new Google class. Resources and tasks ready to be posted. Sports Development & Leadership Teachers are currently in the process of inviting pupils individually from the 2020/21 class lists into a new Google class. Resources and tasks ready to be posted.

Keeping Track of Assignments

The ‘To do’ view in Google Classroom lists all of your assignments and their status. You can view the assignments that you still have to do (don’t forget to ‘Hand in’) and the assignments that you have completed. The list can be filtered by Classroom to help you find an assignment for a specific subject.

Your teachers may have provided some feedback on your completed assignments. To check this, click on the assignment and check for any ‘Private Comments’. You should also check for teacher comments in any attach documents.

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Updated 18/05/20