Prep classrooms were once again buzzing with the sound of children happily chatting and playing when they returned Monday 11 May. Even though connection between students and teachers continued through the successful Prep@Home Online Learning Programme, Prep staff were just as excited to be interacting together once again with their students and back to a normal routine.
When asked what the students had missed whilst they were at home, it was lovely to hear, “I missed the puzzles”, “I missed my friends”, “I missed the playground”, “I missed P.E” and “I missed Discovery Time”. Much to our delight, students even admitted to missing their teachers (despite the fact we zoomed with them twice a day), and this brought a tear to our eye.
As a result of the current situation we find ourselves in, the children have had to cope with many changes both at home and school. During Prep@Home learning, students impressed us with a different version of communication skills, taking turns and being patient sharing their information and discoveries in a new virtual world during zoom sessions.
On return to the College campus this week, students faced a change on arrival… walking to the classrooms by themselves. They have certainly risen to the challenge and continue to make us proud with the resilience they are demonstrating. Students are being Oscar Organised, unpacking their own bags and arriving in a calm and cheery way ready to start their day. What an inspiration our Prep friends are for the rest of the college community in this ever-changing world. Go Prep!
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