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Newcastle High School

Quality education in a caring environment

Telephone02 4969 3177

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

Technology Access

Direct Links for Login Access

link to Canvas for staff and students

link to Canvas for parents and casual teachers

link to Sentral for students and parents

link to Sentral for staff

Technology Overview

There are a range of technology systems and services that are available to students to support their learning at Newcastle High. The links below will provide information and guides to assist students and their carers to make the most of their technology for learning.

splash

Newcastle High School Splash Page

The splash page is a short cut site that preloads on all computers at Newcastle High School. Students can also access the splash page from their own laptops and mobile phones. A bookmark can also be used by typing newy.link/student into any web browser.

BYOD

Bring Your Own Device

Newcastle High recognises the need to prepare our students for a rapidly-changing world, where technology plays a critical role in personal, social and professional lives. BYOD is vital in ensuring all NHS students are working with 21st century learning capabilities.

Recommended Software for Students

The below software packages are all supported by the Deparment of Education. Follow the links for instructions on how to access and install the software used at Newcastle High School.

Google Workspace

Word processing, editing, presentations and website creation tools.

Adobe Creative Cloud

A suite of photographic and film editing, website construction and design tools.

Microsoft Office

A suite of word processing, editing and presentations tools.

Minecraft Education

An online three-dimensional modelling, coding and game development application.

Online Learning and Communication Platforms

The programs below are used by Newcastle High School staff and students for various learning needs and school administration.

Canvas is the primary delivery tool for teachers to issue content, resources, assignments and quizzes.

Sentral Access

Sentral is the primary administrative tool for Students and parents to deliver communications, reports and timetables.

Zoom

Zoom is an online video conferencing tool enabling communication via the internet between staff, students and parents.

Canvas Support

For students or parents requiring support using Canvas, including creating accounts or accessing classes.

SchoolBytes

SchoolBytes is used by students to nominate for various activities such as sport and passion projects.

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Newcastle High School

address 160/200 Parkway Avenue
Hamilton South NSW 2303
8:30am - 3:30pm Mon to Fri

telephone 02 4969 3177

email newcastle-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Cooks Hill Campus

address Corner Laman & Union Sts
Cooks Hill NSW 2300

telephone 02 4929 1663

email cooks-h.campus@det.nsw.edu.au

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