This is a short guide to using Teams, our real-time collaboration systm

You will need to have your username and password in order to log into teams

Basic Steps:

Option 1: Go directly to the Teams Link

Go to https://teams.microsoft.com 

Login with your username@pinehurst.school.nz and password


Option 2: Use Office 365 Home page

Go to https://office.com 

Login with your username@pinehurst.school.nz and password

Click on the teams icon


Option 3: Use Schoolbox

Go to http://schoolbox.pinehurst.school.nz 

Choose login with SSO

Login with your username@pinehurst.school.nz and password

Click on the Teams icon


Option 4: Install the Teams App (Preferred)
Go to: https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads

Note: This is already installed on Windows 10.


Teams on Supported Platforms

If using an iPad, we advise installation of the Teams, Onenote and Microsoft Office app

Shared ipads do not work well with Teams - More information about iPads can be found at Teams on iPad : Pinehurst School - Student ICT Help 


Other supported platforms - Teams - Supported Platforms : Pinehurst School - Student ICT Help 




Once you are logged in, you will see a list of your Class Teams - click on the Team that you are in....

Joining a Meeting

  • Check your microphone and speakers are working correctly before the meeting.
  • You can change device settings (Camera, microphone and speakers) during the meeting if you have a problem.
  • You can join a meeting from a web browser or the Teams Desktop application

Teams Desktop App View

Prior to Joining the Meeting - Check your settings




Once in the meeting - you have a number of options

Web Browser view is Similar - We recommend Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome


Prior to Joining the Meeting - Check your settings