Online Safety and Acceptable Use of ICT - Student Summary

Pictures - of you	​Pictures - of others	Text messages, WhatsApps etc.	Usernames and Passwords​
Think very carefully before you post pictures of yourself online.  Digital images can stay on the internet forever and employers often search online for information about potential and existing employees. ​	Please do not take, use, share, publish or distribute images of others without their permission.	Inform an adult straight away about any communication that makes you feel uncomfortable, is offensive, discriminatory, threatening or bullying in nature and do not respond to any such communication.	​Keep your username and password safe and secure.  Do not share it or try to use any other person’s username and password.

Netiquette	Personal Data and GDPR	Plagiarism and Copyright	Social Media
Be polite and responsible when you communicate with others, Do not use strong, aggressive or inappropriate language and appreciate that others may have different opinions.	Do not disclose or share personal information about yourself or others when on-line (this could include names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, age, gender, educational details, financial details etc )	Always put research into your own words.  If you do copy and paste from the Internet, you must give credit to the author and be aware that you will only earn marks for your own work.	If you meet the age requirements for social media accounts, be selective with friend requests and mindful of fake accounts.  Update your security settings regularly and be very careful about what you share

Please click here to access the full policy

Google Classroom

The online learning platform for St. Patrick's Academy is Google Classroom.  Students only are permitted to join classes and users must sign in using their school email addresses.  Personal email addresses are not accepted.

Logging on to Google Classroom using a PC or Laptop	Logging on to Google Classroom using a Mobile Device
Go to the MySchool homepage at www.c2kschools.net and click on the Google Classroom app in My Apps	Download the Google Classroom app and sign in using your school email address e.g. jsmith123@c2ken.net

3 Ways to join a Google Classroom

Google Classroom Student Guide

Google Classroom Video Guide: 

Any pupil having difficulty logging on to Google Classroom are advised to reset their school password (if necessary) and use school email to contact their Class Tutor.

 Using an Xbox or Play Station to access My School and Google Classroom

Xbox

PlayStation

Plug a keyboard in to the Xbox USB port Go in to "my games and apps" Find Microsoft Edge and select Type in https://www.c2kschools.net Log in as you would in school (with your username and password) You can access your work as you can in school including Google Classroom, Microsoft Word etc.

Identify the PlayStation internet browser icon (It is WWW with dots around it) ​ Press the PS4 logo on the controller Go to the library and find options for games and applications Go in to applications and you will find the internet browser​ Type in https://www.c2kschools.net Log in as you would in school (with your username and password) You can access your work as you can in school including Google Classroom, Microsoft Word etc.

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How to change your school password

​C2k passwords automatically expire after 120 days.  Click on the Customise link at the top of the My School Homepage to see when your password is due to run out.  ​

To change your password before it expires, click here and then fill in the form that appears, as shown on the right.  

​If your password has already expired or you become locked out of your account, please email smoran845@c2ken.net with your full name, username and form class.

Guidance for Learning at Home

Additional Support on Google Classroom

Additional support regarding Google Classroom can be provided by your child's Form Tutor or Year Head by contacting the school via telephone number (02892 664877 or 02892676606) or via the online contact form on our website http://www.stpatsni.co.uk/contact-us.html

Text Message home - Wednesday 6 January 2021

​Dear Parent, Please ensure that your child is logged into Google Classroom using his/her C2K username only. Only students are permitted to join classes. If your child needs a password reset please fill in the contact form on the school website asap.

* Please ensure that we have up-to-date mobile telephone contact numbers so that important updates can be received via text message