Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

What a term it has been.  We have all been tested by the events of the past month and will continue to be tested as the Corona Virus Pandemic continues.  I have been amazed by the amount of learning that continues to happen.  Teachers at St Paul’s have been on an exponential learning curve and students have been working hard to adapt to the new world of remote learning.  I would like to draw your attention to an email that was forwarded to all parents by Mr Lewis earlier this week.

Supporting Your Child During Remote Learning

Your child’s teachers are working very hard to create lessons and online learning activities for all students at St Paul’s College.  As a part of your child’s education, they are required to attend school, whether it be on-site or online.  Please understand that all your child’s work has been provided for them.  You are not required to homeschool, but rather help and encourage them to complete their work, which has been set by the teachers.  If your family has any issues with the internet, could you let the College know and printed versions of work can be left at the College office for collection.  If your child is having trouble logging into any of the online platforms, they should contact their class teacher via email or phone immediately. 

The following are ways to help you support your child’s remote learning:

• establishing routines and expectations
• defining a space for your child to work in
• monitoring communications from teachers
• beginning and ending each day with a check-in
• taking an active role in helping your children process their learning
• encouraging physical activity and/or exercise
• checking in with your child regularly to help them manage stress
• monitoring how much time your child is spending online
• keeping your children social, but set rules around their social media interactions.

We understand this is a new way of learning, and that some students will have home responsibilities, but it is very important to keep up to date with schoolwork.  We will be monitoring and contacting you in the coming weeks to let you know if your child has not completed the work set by their teachers.

As the term concludes, I would like to thank parents who have supported their children during this difficult transition to Remote Learning.  As teachers, we really appreciate this vital support and understand that you are the main educators of your children, and that we need to maintain our collaboration during this difficult time.

Your children will need guidance and support as we dive into the world of remote online learning, but rest assured, the skills they are learning now will better equip them for future learning opportunities.

Try your best to have a restful and stress-free holiday break.

Mr Leon Robinson - Acting Assistant Principal