Getting ready for online learning 2023
The VLN Primary have lots of great new programmes available this year - see our full prospectus here.
Timeline 2023
- Registrations - close Monday 20 February
However whole class registration can still be made at any time, depending on teacher availability. Individual registrations may be accommodated only if there are places available. Registrations for Semester 2 classes will begin in June. Registration form here. You will also need to complete a spreadsheet with students details. - Draft timetable - available week of 27 February
schools check these carefully to ensure that your students are in the classes they have registered for AND there are no clashes with other school commitments (like tech time). The timetable may be drafted more than once during the week before classes to accommodate changes so please check each version. - Classes start - week of 6th March
make sure you have adequate support & supervision in the first few weeks that children are getting started.- There are 5 weeks of VLNP classes in term 1.
- There are 10 weeks of VLNP classes in term 2.
- Class Calendar - all classes will be listed on our VLN Primary google calendar, when they are finalised. When these are available please add the appropriate classes to your own class and school calendar so that you can set up reminders (just click on the event and choose copy to your calendar).
- For all the important fine print please read our Protocols of Participation
*** Note Gifted Programmes (Complex Thinking & Mentoring), start in Term 2
Preparing Schools & Students
It is really important to make sure you and your students are well prepared to participate in online programmes BEFORE they begin, to minimise disruptions during class time for other schools and learners. Read more about our top tips for supporting online learners.
Tuakana/teina with your experienced online learners works well for ongoing support and to develop digital fluencies and leadership in your schools.
Learning online is a partnership between schools and the VLN Primary. We work with you to provide these online opportunities for our learners and to support you to develop the skills to learn in this environment. Schools are primarily responsible for ensuring students are prepared to learn online.
Introductory sessions for new learners and teachers / support staff:
School staff and learners who are new to the VLN Primary will need to attend an introductory session to prepare for learning online. During this we cover how online classes run, and check everything is set up ready to learn. Sessions run for about 30 minutes and there is no charge.
Sessions for school staff: 7, 8 and 9 Feb 2023
Sessions for new learners and supporters / staff: 28 Feb and 1, 2 Mar 2023
Please see times for sessions and register for introductory sessions here.
Resources you will need:
Make sure you spend some time checking your systems and preparing your children. Look forward to seeing you in class!
---If you are close to our deadline dates, get in touch, we may be able to fit you in, otherwise there are other ways to participate throughout the year.