Principal's Messages
FINDING THE POSITIVES IN REMOTE LEARNING
One of the real positives with remote learning has been the opportunity for me to be able to catch up with kids during their whole class Google Meetings. I have asked staff to send invites to Steve, Robyn and myself as a way of keeping in touch and connecting with our students. After the initial shock of seeing their Principal and Deputy Principals suddenly appears in their meeting. It has been a great opportunity to hear firsthand about how our students are feeling, how their learning has progressed and what challenges they feel they are facing.
A common conversation theme during the meetings based on student feedback across our grades, was that I am very much in need of haircut. Jaxson in grade 3 told me that he really liked my mullet lol. With that in mind, I let my daughter Sophie go nuts on my hair bale last night and I have to say she did a half-decent job.
On a serious note, our kids are showing real stamina and resilience with their remote learning. There are very focused according to the teachers and producing high quality work. The teachers have done a great job setting out the work, and meeting online with our children to make important social connections and support children that may be experiencing difficulties or challenges with day-to-day tasks.
I am also very aware of the role that you, the parents play in relation to Offsite Remote Learning. You have all done an amazing job in what are some challenging and difficult times. You are all to be commended on your efforts.
If I could make one suggestion to all the parents working through remote learning on a daily basis. Allow children plenty of time be active outside whilst they are in remote offsite learning. The well-being and healthy mind space of all our children and parents is a key component of Offsite Remote Learning.
Parents please keep in touch with your children's teachers if you have any concerns relating to the learning taking place at home. Remember that there is no set time frame for Remote Learning to take place at home. It works best when it is based on your time schedule and your family’s needs. Every families is different and it is important to do what works best for you and your family dynamic.
If you have any great photos of kids participating in fun activities during Offsite Remote Learning, at home could you please send them to admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au and we can use them in our newsletter.
Stay well, stay safe and make sure you get to have some family time out in the sun this week.