News - ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ was formed as part of the wider Shepparton Education Plan. This plan aims to transform student outcomes. Our focus on student experience, high quality teaching practices and the best conditions for learning, will equip student to create successful pathways as life-long learners. /news-and-events/latest-news 2025-03-14T14:49:41+11:00 ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ Website Joomla! - Open Source Content Management Remote Learning - your guide 2020-03-25T11:51:05+11:00 2020-03-25T11:51:05+11:00 /learning-from-home Super User <p>ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ has also produced a <a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=295-gssc-remote-learning-parent-student-quick-guide-april-2020&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">quick guide</a>&nbsp;for remote learning as a one-page reference to the key things students, parents and carers need to know.</p> <p><strong><em>NOTE - We have translated this quick guide to assist families from a non-English speaking background:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=305-f100984-arabic-parent-and-student-snapshot&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">ARABIC quick guide</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=306-f100984-persian-parent-and-student-snapshot&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">PERSIAN quick guide</a></p> </li> <li><a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=304-f100984-swahili-parent-and-student-snapshot&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">SWAHILI quick guide</a></li> </ul> <p>Furher information on this page provides in-depth guides to the online tools we are using in remote learning, including Compass and Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;If you encounter any difficulty logging in or using the Compass program, call our<strong> Compass Helpline</strong>&nbsp;during business hours <strong>on 4804 5600.</strong></p> <p><strong>Compass&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Compass is our only learning management system</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">All school work will be posted on Compass. Students are to work&nbsp;from Compass and parents will receive feedback via Compass</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">The link is <a href="https://gssc-vic.compass.education" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://gssc-vic.compass.education</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Usernames and passwords have been distributed to parents. You can contact our Compass Helpline if you need it resent</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Usernames and passwords for students are their school username and password.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Helpful Guides: &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=212-compass-introduction-logging-in-and-locating-support-student&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Compass Introduction Logging In and Locating Support (Student)</a>&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=208-compass-introduction-logging-in-parent-26-03-2020-1&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Compass Introduction &amp; Logging In (Parent) 26 03 2020</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=210-instructions-for-setting-up-email-on-compass&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Instructions for setting up email on Compass</a> </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=207-compass-parent-email-guide-march-2020&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Compass Parent Email Guide March 2020</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Microsoft Teams</strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Students can use Microsoft Teams&nbsp;to easily communicate with other students and their teachers.</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Teacher may use this platform to host additional supporting materials, such as live video chats and supporting files</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Link is <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Microsoft Teams can be installed on any laptop/phone/tablet</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Username is: <a href="mailto:studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au">studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au</a> (eg <a href="mailto:AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au">AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au</a>) and their Compass/school password</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">NOTE: Anything on the platform is viewable by the school. Abuse is not acceptable and will be actioned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Helpful Guides:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp; <a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=211-microsoftteamsforeducation-quickguide-en-us-1&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">MicrosoftTeamsforEducation QuickGuide EN US 1</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=209-accessing-teams-via-compass-student&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Accessing Teams via Compass Student</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Office 365/school email</strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">This is the school email system</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Link is <a href="https://outlook.office.com/gssc.vic.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://outlook.office.com/gssc.vic.edu.au</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Username is <a href="mailto:studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au">studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au</a> (eg <a href="mailto:AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au">AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au</a>) and their compass/school password</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clickview</strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Clickview is an online Video platform</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Link is <a href="https://saml-in4.clickview.com.au/Shibboleth.sso/ADM1069946" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://saml-in4.clickview.com.au/Shibboleth.sso/ADM1069946</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Username is <a href="mailto:studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au">studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au</a> (eg <a href="mailto:AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au">AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au</a>) and their compass/school password</li> </ul> <p>Please refer back to this page for further updates.</p> <p>ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ has also produced a <a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=295-gssc-remote-learning-parent-student-quick-guide-april-2020&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">quick guide</a>&nbsp;for remote learning as a one-page reference to the key things students, parents and carers need to know.</p> <p><strong><em>NOTE - We have translated this quick guide to assist families from a non-English speaking background:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=305-f100984-arabic-parent-and-student-snapshot&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">ARABIC quick guide</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=306-f100984-persian-parent-and-student-snapshot&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">PERSIAN quick guide</a></p> </li> <li><a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=304-f100984-swahili-parent-and-student-snapshot&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">SWAHILI quick guide</a></li> </ul> <p>Furher information on this page provides in-depth guides to the online tools we are using in remote learning, including Compass and Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;If you encounter any difficulty logging in or using the Compass program, call our<strong> Compass Helpline</strong>&nbsp;during business hours <strong>on 4804 5600.</strong></p> <p><strong>Compass&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Compass is our only learning management system</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">All school work will be posted on Compass. Students are to work&nbsp;from Compass and parents will receive feedback via Compass</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">The link is <a href="https://gssc-vic.compass.education" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://gssc-vic.compass.education</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Usernames and passwords have been distributed to parents. You can contact our Compass Helpline if you need it resent</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Usernames and passwords for students are their school username and password.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Helpful Guides: &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=212-compass-introduction-logging-in-and-locating-support-student&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Compass Introduction Logging In and Locating Support (Student)</a>&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=208-compass-introduction-logging-in-parent-26-03-2020-1&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Compass Introduction &amp; Logging In (Parent) 26 03 2020</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=210-instructions-for-setting-up-email-on-compass&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Instructions for setting up email on Compass</a> </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;<a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=207-compass-parent-email-guide-march-2020&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Compass Parent Email Guide March 2020</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Microsoft Teams</strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Students can use Microsoft Teams&nbsp;to easily communicate with other students and their teachers.</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Teacher may use this platform to host additional supporting materials, such as live video chats and supporting files</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Link is <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Microsoft Teams can be installed on any laptop/phone/tablet</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Username is: <a href="mailto:studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au">studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au</a> (eg <a href="mailto:AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au">AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au</a>) and their Compass/school password</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">NOTE: Anything on the platform is viewable by the school. Abuse is not acceptable and will be actioned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Helpful Guides:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp; <a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=211-microsoftteamsforeducation-quickguide-en-us-1&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">MicrosoftTeamsforEducation QuickGuide EN US 1</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;view=document&amp;alias=209-accessing-teams-via-compass-student&amp;category_slug=downloads&amp;Itemid=263" class="doclink">Accessing Teams via Compass Student</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Office 365/school email</strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">This is the school email system</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Link is <a href="https://outlook.office.com/gssc.vic.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://outlook.office.com/gssc.vic.edu.au</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Username is <a href="mailto:studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au">studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au</a> (eg <a href="mailto:AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au">AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au</a>) and their compass/school password</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clickview</strong></p> <ul> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Clickview is an online Video platform</li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Link is <a href="https://saml-in4.clickview.com.au/Shibboleth.sso/ADM1069946" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://saml-in4.clickview.com.au/Shibboleth.sso/ADM1069946</a></li> <li data-mce-word-list="1">Username is <a href="mailto:studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au">studentcode@gssc.vic.edu.au</a> (eg <a href="mailto:AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au">AAA0001@gssc.vic.edu.au</a>) and their compass/school password</li> </ul> <p>Please refer back to this page for further updates.</p> Years 10 and 11 laptop offer: are you eligible? 2020-03-27T14:57:28+11:00 2020-03-27T14:57:28+11:00 /news-and-events/latest-news/109-year-11-laptop-offer-are-you-eligible Richard Bryce <p>Telstra has partnered with ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ and RMIT University to equip 100 Year 10 and Year 11 students with a new laptop computer to keep and free internet access for the household for up to two years.</p> <p>The pilot project is aimed at low income households to track study activities, daily routines and internet use over an extended period. To take part in <em>Telstra Connected Students Program, e</em>ligible households must have:</p> <ul> <li>A child in Year 10 or Year 11 enrolled at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢</li> <li>A Low Income Healthcare Card</li> <li>An interest and ability to help university researchers understand the impact of internet access costs</li> </ul> <p>Participating households will be offered a monthly broadband internet plan for the duration of their participation in the project, which may last up to two years. Years 10 and 11 students in participating households will also be provided with a laptop – theirs to keep at the conclusion of the project.</p> <p>Participation in the <em>Telstra Connected Students Program</em> involves participation in an evaluation project conducted by researchers at RMIT University. This would involve a researcher coming to the student’s home (or agreed place of choosing) and asking questions about household work and study activities, daily routines and internet use. The researcher will visit two to three times over the duration of the project to ask these questions.</p> <p>Participation will also involve completing surveys on the employment, study activities and internet use of parents, carers and other members of the household. Surveys will be conducted every six months for up to two years.</p> <p>If your household is interested in participating, please submit the <!-- x-tinymce/html --><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sq6R_r55_0aC8PD8VUX3ZD2spdrziOBNnfYf38JHmoJUOEw3OFFOSlc2T1kwVlFCM0ZISDFHV1RWWi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expression of Interest</a> form.</p> <p>Telstra has partnered with ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ and RMIT University to equip 100 Year 10 and Year 11 students with a new laptop computer to keep and free internet access for the household for up to two years.</p> <p>The pilot project is aimed at low income households to track study activities, daily routines and internet use over an extended period. To take part in <em>Telstra Connected Students Program, e</em>ligible households must have:</p> <ul> <li>A child in Year 10 or Year 11 enrolled at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢</li> <li>A Low Income Healthcare Card</li> <li>An interest and ability to help university researchers understand the impact of internet access costs</li> </ul> <p>Participating households will be offered a monthly broadband internet plan for the duration of their participation in the project, which may last up to two years. Years 10 and 11 students in participating households will also be provided with a laptop – theirs to keep at the conclusion of the project.</p> <p>Participation in the <em>Telstra Connected Students Program</em> involves participation in an evaluation project conducted by researchers at RMIT University. This would involve a researcher coming to the student’s home (or agreed place of choosing) and asking questions about household work and study activities, daily routines and internet use. The researcher will visit two to three times over the duration of the project to ask these questions.</p> <p>Participation will also involve completing surveys on the employment, study activities and internet use of parents, carers and other members of the household. Surveys will be conducted every six months for up to two years.</p> <p>If your household is interested in participating, please submit the <!-- x-tinymce/html --><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sq6R_r55_0aC8PD8VUX3ZD2spdrziOBNnfYf38JHmoJUOEw3OFFOSlc2T1kwVlFCM0ZISDFHV1RWWi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expression of Interest</a> form.</p>