RICHMOND ANIMAL SCIENCE
SCRATCHING POST WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2 | 27/04/2020
COVID-19 AND YOUR STUDIES Welcome back to Term 2, as you know we moved to connected learning via Adobe connect sessions and Moodle last term and this will continue for at least the next 3-4 weeks before any changes may occur. We will keep you updated as information arises TAFE NSW has been classed as an essential service and the college will remain open at this stage for learners to access computer resources if required. J block has been set up for student use and social distancing/ hygienic practices are implemented. If you would like to access the college for technology access please let us know on 024570 9099. You will have received emails from TAFE NSW regarding getting ready for connected learning, term 2 plans and student accounts for office 365. The email has links to learn more about connected learning and other learning modes on the TAFE NSW website . The site includes useful guides and checklists to help you get ready before classes begin, along with specific guides to help you get familiar with some of the supportive technology, including Microsoft Teams and Adobe Connect. Over the coming weeks, TAFE NSW will add more to the Connected Learning page, including: • • •
more self-help resources new chat functionality with our support services A technology helpdesk for students.
As you’re getting ready for Term 2 study, we encourage you to check this page regularly.
Produced by TAFE NSW Richmond Animal Science Management Team
HEAD TEACHER WRAP UP Welcome back to Term 2 I hope this newsletter finds you all well and that you enjoyed your two week break and had a safe and Happy Easter at home. Our second newsletter will hopefully keep you up dated with what is happening in the section and also in industry. It will also keep you up to date with TAFE NSW and the COVID-19 environment. We know that everyone is feeling the pressure with isolating and self-distancing practices. This may be having impact on you and your studies. TAFE NSW has support services to help you transition in this time. You can read about our counselling and career development services here: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/counselling-careerdevelopment-services For me it has been a strange Easter break…..I would normally have been extremely busy participating in the Sydney Royal Easter show with my dogs and then gone off to the VNCA annual Vet Nursing conference; instead I have spent time at home organising, cleaning, crafting and gardening, as well as spending time with my animals. I know my dogs are especially loving the extra attention – see below pics of Ice and Noel lounging around on my back porch whilst Charlee and CC wrestled on the floor.