SEVEN children from one eastern Riverina family are embracing learning at home in a bid to self-isolate during the coronavirus crisis.
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The eldest family member, April Kennedy, is currently studying Year 12 at Billabong High School and says she is embracing the challenge and learning online.
However, it's not without challenges for the family who farms near Yerong Creek in southern NSW.
April said she was "mostly coping" with her school work during the current situation.
"It is just a bit harder to stay focused and organised," she said.
"It's a little stressful not knowing about how the HSC exams will be conducted ... but everyone is in the same situation," she said.
April conceded the internet speed was very slow, unreliable and limited.
"It makes it difficult to connect to some of the online classes I'm required to take," she said.
"When I do connect it is often lagging or struggles to maintain connection."
April, who is also a keen sportsperson said she was missing the social interaction of school and in the community.
"I'm missing playing sport ... particularly netball," she said.
And catching up with her friends was something she missed too.
"It's pretty boring not being able to see anyone," she said.
However, in working through this situation April did have some tips to share with others.
"Try and find a quiet place away from distractions like the television and noisy siblings," she said.
"And try to get into a routine to follow during the day," she said.
But most of all April wanted to encourage her peers not to get too stressed about the situation. "There's no point doing the work if you are in a negative mindset, sometimes it's best to take a break and relax before continuing," she said.