With the new requirements for remote learning, [email protected] has adopted the use of Microsoft Teams, which is included with Microsoft 365 (formally Office 365).
Microsoft Teams is a chat based online learning platform that allows for video and audio calling as well as education class groups and file sharing.
As well as Microsoft Teams, students will need access to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office). All students from [email protected] have access to these applications for free so families are not required to pay for these.
For students who are using devices provided by [email protected], these applications are setup and configured automatically.

Setting up Microsoft Teams
If you are using an [email protected] device, Microsoft Teams is automatically installed and setup for you. A shortcut is available on the desktop.
- Microsoft Teams is available across most devices including computers, phones and tablets.
- The steps for a Mac and Windows are similar, so please follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Download and install the Microsoft Teams application from https://products.office.com/en-au/microsoft-teams/download-app then either choose ‘Run‘ when prompted, or open the installer from the Downloads folder/location on your device.
Step 2:
Once installed, open the Microsoft Teams application from either the start menu, or applications folder and login using your Croydon Community School login details. This is your email address and laptop password. For example, if your login details for your laptop are ABC0001, then your username for Microsoft Teams would be [email protected] Then use your normal password that you use at school.
Step 3:
Locate your assigned class in the Teams tab on the side or bottom of the screen and click on General. From here you can type and call your Advisor with either video or audio.
Setting up Microsoft Office
If your computer or device does not have Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint you can install these for free using your Croydon Community School account.
- Microsoft Office is available across most devices including computers, phones and tablets.
- The steps for a Mac and Windows are similar, so please follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office and enter your school email address.
Step 2:
Login using your Croydon Community School login details. This is your email address and laptop password. For example, if your login details for your laptop are ABC0001, then your username for logging into Microsoft Office would be [email protected] Then use your normal password that you use at school.
Step 3:
Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Office on your device.

Croydon Community School
177-181 Mt Dandenong Road
Croydon, VIC 3136
Principal
Ms. Bronwyn Harcourt
Assistant Principal
Mr. Mark Heuston
Address:
177-181 Mt Dandenong Road
Croydon, VIC 3136
Postal:
P.O. Box 239
Croydon, VIC 3136
Telephone:
(03) 9724 2900
Facsimile:
(03) 9724 2999