Distance Education

Distance Education

At the Distance Education Support Unit (DESU), we are dedicated to providing flexible and inclusive education to students across New South Wales. We deliver high-quality education to students who engage in learning using an online platform.

We offer a wide range of online sessions designed to foster interaction and collaboration, enabling students to connect with both their teachers and peers. To further enrich the learning experience, we organise termly cluster excursions to various locations around Sydney and beyond. These excursions provide valuable opportunities for face-to-face interaction, strengthening the connections between students and their teachers.

Whether online or in person, our goal is to create a supportive, engaging, and interactive environment accessible to every student. Distance education can be a rewarding and valuable experience for all students.

Microsoft Teams

Online learning is accessed via Microsoft Teams. During your induction to DESU, our Technology Coordinator will guide and support you in learning how to access your classes and use Teams to complete your schoolwork.

Seesaw

Seesaw is one of our school's digital learning and communication platform. It allows teachers to safely share photos, videos and updates from classroom and whole-school activities. It also enable students to engage in online learning activities tailored to their needs.

This gives families a safe and supportive way to see their child engaged in learning, celebrate achievements and stay connected to school life. Seesaw helps strengthen our home and school partnership and keeps communication clear, positive and accessible.

School Email Address

Every student enrolled with DESU will have a Department of Education email address. You can use the link below to access your account. If you don't know your login details, please contact your teacher.

Student Portal- access your school email. http://student.det.nsw.edu.au

School Bytes

Online Parents and carers can access the School Bytes Parent Portal to manage important school-related tasks. Through this platform, families can complete permission notes and forms, record student absences, make payments, view finacial records and stay up to date with key information and communications.

How to apply for Distance Education

Distance education is for students who cannot attend school regularly in person. Our school provides distance education for eligible students. Students learn from home with lessons and support from our teachers.

How it works

Students may be eligiblebecause of geographical distance, health needs or other approved reasons. Students learn from home using online lessons, learning materials and regular support from our teachers.

How to apply

1. Contact our school to talk about your child’s needs.
2. Provide any required documents.
3. Submit a distance education application.

Learn more about distance education in NSW public schools.

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