Callaghan College Waratah Campus

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Telephone02 4968 1939

Emailwaratah-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Technology and online learning

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In 2019, Callaghan College was announced the leading Australian school for Best use of Technology in the highly prestigious Australian Education Awards. Our teachers use technology in a balanced way to enhance student learning and skill development.

Our Technology Solutions

Callaghan College participates in the Laptops for learning (BYOD) program. This means that students can bring a laptop (or similar learning device) to school to support their learning. 

If students wish to participate in the program, they first need to read, sign and return our school's Laptops to learning (BYOD) User Agreement. Our Technology Team will then assist them to connect their device to the school's wireless network.

Is my device suitable for learning?

  • Wireless connectivity
  • Most recent operating systems available (with updated security patches)
  • IPads - minimum iOS 15.8.3 (preferrably iOS 17 with 64GB storage (must include keyboard)
  • Chromebooks - minimum 4GB RAM with 64GB storage
  • Windows devices - minimum 8GB RAM with 128GB storage.
  • 11 inch screen or above, with sturdy keyboard for continuous use throughout the day
  • Minimum 6 hour battery life (you are responsible for charging your own device)
  • Sturdy case and consider weight of device as you will have to carry it around all day.

Discounted laptops for Callaghan students

 
Our College has an arrangement with HP so our families have access to appropriate laptops for learning at discounted prices. Visit our HP Portal to view options and prices. You will need to use our College code CallaghanC to make a purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Read our answers to frequently asked parent questions and concerns about the Laptops for Learning (BYOD) program.

Free software downloads for students

The Department of Education has enterprise agreements which allow the download and installation of particular software, to support Bring Your Own Device initiatives.

Adobe Products

The DoE’s enterprise agreement with Adobe allows students to download and install Adobe Creative Cloud (and some other software) for free on one personally owned device.

Download instructions for download and installation

Microsoft products

The enterprise agreement with Microsoft allows students to download the full suite of Microsoft Office applications for use on their personal BYOD devices. These complete applications complement the provision of access to Microsoft Office 365 or “Office in the Cloud” now available. The Office 365 software and associated mobile apps can be used on a limited number of devices owned or used by students of the DEC at no charge. 

Instructions for download and installation of Microsoft Office 365

    Canvas is our online learning management system. Students use Canvas to access classwork, assessment tasks, calendars, assessment grades and teacher feedback for each of their subjects. Parents and carers can also connect to this information as a Canvas observer.  Your child's classroom teachers will show them how to connect to and use Canvas when they start at our school. 

Parent Canvas or Canvas Observer provides families with access to information about their child's classwork, assessment tasks, calendars, assessment grades and teacher feedback. 

Canvas Observer Instructions:

  1. Go to the Callaghan College Waratah Campus website
  2. On the homepage scroll down and click on the Canvas Parents link under Parent Access.
  3. If you don’t have an account yet click forgot password. In the login field enter the email address you have registered with the school. You will be sent an email to reset or create your new Canvas password.
  4. Once your password is reset click back on the Canvas Parents link on the homepage of the school website and enter your username (email registered with the school) and password.
  5. When logged in you should be able to view your child's courses, including lessons and assignments.

Need help?

Online tutorials to support students and parents using Canvas.

If you are experiencing issues with logging in or viewing your child's learning, please click on the red link below and complete the form to notify our Technology Team of the issue.  

Canvas issue button

The Sentral Parent Portal is a secure online platform that provides parents and carers with access to their child's timetable, attendance information, School Reports and daily messages from teachers to students. This platform is also used to book parent-teacher interviews in the lead up to our Parent Teacher Evenings. 

Access instructions:

  1. Go to the Callaghan College Waratah Campus website
  2. Scroll down on the homepage and click on the blue  Sentral Parent Portal link under 'parent access.'
  3. Enter the preferred contact email address you provided the school as your username.
  4. If you don't already have a password, click forgot password and reenter your email address. You will be sent an email to reset or create your new Sentral Parent Portal password. 
  5. Return to Student/Parent Portal login and enter your email and newly created password.
  6. Once in the portal you will need to enter a family key, this also links you to your child/ren in our online learning platform, Canvas. Family keys have been issued to you via email, search for subject Sentral Portal Access Key in your emails. 

If you can't find your family key or you're experiencing difficulties accessing the portal, please contact our administration office on 4968 1939.

Our Technology Assistance Program provides our families with access to workshops and face to face support to help you access and use our technology platforms. Keep an eye out on our website calendar for upcoming events. 

Do you have school-aged children but no active home broadband service to support them in their studies? Then, you may be eligible to access a free high-speed broadband service over the nbn® network under the Australian Government’s School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).  

To be eligible for the SSBI program, a family must:

  • have a child living at home enrolled in an Australian school
  • be referred by a nominating organisation or self-nominate through the National Referral Centre
  • have no active broadband service over the nbn network, or have not had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days
  • live in a premises that can access a standard nbn service

For more information visit free internet for students in eligible families

Our school offers a range of online resources for students, parents and staff. Some of these may require registration and login. 

Students online resources

Parents online resources

Staff online resources

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