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Our Approach
Our Approach
G6-G8
G6-G8
Home based learning in the Middle School emphasises interaction, inquiry, response, practice and creativity.
Home based learning in the Middle School emphasises interaction, inquiry, response, practice and creativity.
Learning activities provide experiences that are aligned with the curriculum. While variations may occur, the key concepts, skills, objectives, and Approaches to Learning skills are addressed.
Learning activities provide experiences that are aligned with the curriculum. While variations may occur, the key concepts, skills, objectives, and Approaches to Learning skills are addressed.
Activities involve a balance of on-screen and off-screen tasks designed to engage learners in experiences that connect to previous learning and the current curriculum. Teachers will continue to assess student learning.
Activities involve a balance of on-screen and off-screen tasks designed to engage learners in experiences that connect to previous learning and the current curriculum. Teachers will continue to assess student learning.
Students will be able to access learning activities from the teachers using the OLP/Teamie.
Students will be able to access learning activities from the teachers using the OLP/Teamie.
Teachers will...
Teachers will...
COMMUNICATE:
COMMUNICATE:
- Use OLP/Teamie to post work and resources to support your learning
- Use Gmail, Google Chat and Google Meet
- Share learning goals, directions for structured tasks with clear expectations for time engagement, and recommended resources
BE AVAILABLE :
BE AVAILABLE :
- Be available live online at the start of your timetabled lesson for you to ask questions*
- Set up times to meet with small groups during our normal timetabled lesson*
PROVIDE FEEDBACK:
PROVIDE FEEDBACK:
- Provide feedback on your learning to support next steps
*Unfortunately, synchronous meetings will not be able to be rescheduled.
*Unfortunately, synchronous meetings will not be able to be rescheduled.
Core Digital Tools
Core Digital Tools
Teamie OLP
Teamie OLP
Used by classroom teachers to communicate with students, as well as share learning resources and provide feedback on learning
Used by classroom teachers to communicate with students, as well as share learning resources and provide feedback on learning
Google Meet
Google Meet
Enables teachers and students to video conference, encouraging learning conversations
Enables teachers and students to video conference, encouraging learning conversations
Google Chat
Google Chat
Secure online messaging forum which allows for remote communications between students and staff
Secure online messaging forum which allows for remote communications between students and staff
Suggested Daily Routine
Suggested Daily Routine
Reminders
Reminders
Here is a suggested daily routine that will hopefully help you and your family to structure and organise their day. Here is a checklist your child and you can use to help get started with home based learning.
Here is a suggested daily routine that will hopefully help you and your family to structure and organise their day. Here is a checklist your child and you can use to help get started with home based learning.
It is important to remember that whilst every child learns differently, structure and consistency alleviate stress and support student wellbeing.
It is important to remember that whilst every child learns differently, structure and consistency alleviate stress and support student wellbeing.
Some important things to remember when talking to your child about their routine:
Some important things to remember when talking to your child about their routine:
- Remind them that they need to check in with advisors/mentors each day during their usual advisory/mentor slot
- Encourage them to work in a dedicated learning space at home
- Have conversations about healthy lifestyles and routines during this extraordinary time
- Encourage them to connect with their peers to collaborate on their learning
STAYING ACTIVE REMOTELY
STAYING ACTIVE REMOTELY
ACTIVITIES SITE
ACTIVITIES SITE
Click on the relevant buttons to the left to access your school's new Remote Activities Site. Each site is full of suggestions for how students might continue to be active during this challenging time, as well as tips about who to maintain physical and mental health and wellbeing
Who to contact
Who to contact
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the individuals suggested here:
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the individuals suggested here:
- Your Subject teacher
- Your Advisor/Mentor
- Your House Parent (Boarders)
- Your Head of Grade
- If you have technical questions, check out the Tech Support Page
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