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Our Approach
Our Approach
K1-G1
K1-G1
Home based learning in the Infant School supports children in learning through play*. Learning offers authentic opportunities to focus on key developmental abilities.
Home based learning in the Infant School supports children in learning through play*. Learning offers authentic opportunities to focus on key developmental abilities.
Learning engagements emphasise interaction and creativity. These activities involve minimal technology or specialised materials. Students are involved in a range of activities to holistically support their growth and development.
Learning engagements emphasise interaction and creativity. These activities involve minimal technology or specialised materials. Students are involved in a range of activities to holistically support their growth and development.
Caregivers will be able to access learning activities from the teachers which will be shared through Seesaw (Dover & East).
Caregivers will be able to access learning activities from the teachers which will be shared through Seesaw (Dover & East).
*Please note that from May 20th, 2021, Infants will continue face to face learning on campus. Home base learning will only be supported in a limited way.
G2-G5
G2-G5
Home based Learning in the Primary School will aim to maintain your child’s academic development. It is important, however, to acknowledge that learning at home will not be able to emulate learning at school. Teachers will provide learning engagements that are manageable, meaningful and achievable. Activities will 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 and provide feedback.
Home based Learning in the Primary School will aim to maintain your child’s academic development. It is important, however, to acknowledge that learning at home will not be able to emulate learning at school. Teachers will provide learning engagements that are manageable, meaningful and achievable. Activities will 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 and provide feedback.
It is important that students remain connected with their classmates and teachers throughout this trying time. Therefore, teachers will aim to interact through live hangouts with students on a regular basis. These meetings will allow the teacher to check in on the emotional well being of the students in their care.
It is important that students remain connected with their classmates and teachers throughout this trying time. Therefore, teachers will aim to interact through live hangouts with students on a regular basis. These meetings will allow the teacher to check in on the emotional well being of the students in their care.
Caregivers will be able to access learning activities from the teachers which will be shared through Seesaw (Dover & East) and Google Classroom (East)
Caregivers will be able to access learning activities from the teachers which will be shared through Seesaw (Dover & East) and Google Classroom (East)
Teachers will...
Teachers will...
COMMUNICATE:
COMMUNICATE:
- Use Seesaw (Dover and East) and Google Drive (Dover) or Google Classroom (East) 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 :
- Set up times to meet with small groups *
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
Click on any of the icons below for the landing page for each of these apps that support your child's remote learning
Click on any of the icons below for the landing page for each of these apps that support your child's remote learning
Seesaw
Seesaw
Used by classroom teachers to communicate with students and parents, as well as share learning resources and provide feedback
Used by classroom teachers to communicate with students and parents, as well as share learning resources and provide feedback
To access the Seesaw class app, please follow the guidance outlined here
To access the Seesaw class app, please follow the guidance outlined here
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
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
(East only)
(East only)
A repository for learning resources. Students will be informed as and when they need to access these
A repository for learning resources. Students will be informed as and when they need to access these
Google Drive
Google Drive
(Dover only)
(Dover only)
A repository for learning resources. Students will be informed as and when they need to access these
A repository for learning resources. Students will be informed as and when they need to access these
Use the Screen Time function to restrict explicit content on an iPad.
The video on the left shows how to do this.
Suggested Daily Routines
Suggested Daily Routines
Here are suggested daily routines 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 are suggested daily routines 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 classroom teacher each day during their usual mentor/advisory 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
Sample Infant School Schedule
Sample Infant School Schedule
- Wake up and get ready for the day
- Check Seesaw activities and check-in with your teacher
- Choose 3-4 that you could try today
- Engage in playful learning
- Add one response to a post
- Take breaks when needed
- Take time to read together and be active
Sample Junior School Schedule
Sample Junior School Schedule
- Do your usual morning routine and get ready for your day of learning
- Make sure you are dressed appropriately
- Set yourself up in a quiet location at a table
- Work through the lessons that your teachers have assigned
- Ask your parents or siblings if you need help
- If you can’t figure something out you can email your teacher
- Take breaks when needed
- Take time to read together with your family
- Remember to get outside at some point and be active
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 child's classroom teacher
- Their Head of Grade
- If you have technical questions, check out the Tech Support Page
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