Welcome to the  new families of 2025. 

  • Here are a few links with videos and documents which can help you start a successful journey with Active.
  • Follow the steps below.

Step 1:

  • The Free Online Microsoft 365 license was issued via WhatsApp.

Step 2:

Install TEAMS on student laptops and parent PC/laptop/mobile :

  •  Keep the Teams Usernames and Passwords in a safe place. 
  • Watch the video below #1 to successfully install TEAMS.
  • WhatsApp Fay if you need help – 081 5309939

#1 (Step 2)

(Duration (3:33 min)

Step 3:

  • After installing TEAMS on the parent and student devices, watch the following videos in this order:
  • #2; #3: and then #4 Submit the Meet & Greet Form.
  • Don’t stress, rather communicate.
  • Download Firefox as a web browser.
  • After we have received the Meet & Greet Form, A date and time for the Meet and Greet will be confirmed.
  • The date of the Meet and Greet will depend on how quickly these steps are successfully followed.
  • The student’s SwitchedOn login details will be sent to their TEAMS after the meeting.

#2 (Step 3)

(Duration (8:53 min)

#3 (Step 3)

(Duration (17:44 min)

#4 (Step3)

Follow Steps 4- 6 (Step -7 International students), two weeks after the Meet & Greet with Ronél & Fay.

Step 4:

A: Watch the following videos:

  • Planning Tutorial Video #5:
    • fill in your planning chart on the day or a day after Meet & Greet
  • Make Notes Video #6:
    • summaries of each assignment in every subject.
  • Follow-up Orientation Video #7:
    • watch a week or 2 weeks after starting

#5 (Step 4)

(Duration (7:57 min)

#6 (Step 4)

(Duration (12:45 min)

#7 (Step 4)

(Duration (08:22 min)

Step 5: 

Communication:

  • Refer to #8: Who to contact – pdf document on TEAMS
  • Refer to #9: 2025 School Calendar

#8 (Step 5)

#9 (Step 5)

Step 6: 

Parent Portal:

  • This is the portal where both parents can follow and access the progress of the student remotely.
  • The login details will be sent via TEAMS, once the Orientation Training Form has been submitted below.

#10 (Step 6)

(Duration (5:13 min)

Step 7: 

INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES #11:

  • Read, sign and e-mail the Holiday, After-Hours Policy.
  • E-mail address:   natasha@activeschool.co.za

A successful online experience will depend on dedication and commitment.

If you have followed all the steps above, you will have successfully completed the Orientation Training.

Welcome to –  Active Home Education Institute!

  1. Submit the Orientation Training Form once done.

2. Book a meeting on the Follow up Orientation Date button (For Parent & Student).