School Update
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would like to take this time to thank all of the Early Years students, parents, teachers, school administration and all of those who have taken part in completing this school year.
Prior to the schools being ordered to close throughout Thailand, our administration team had already begun creating a plan of action to be put in place for when or if such an order was placed on schools. I will speak from my experience of working in the Early Years and seeing the challenges that were faced. I would like to express my gratitude for how well-prepared we were. Protocols were put in place and workshops were offered to help train teachers with how to make better use of technology in order to ensure that our students continue to learn. Teachers were familiar with what the expectations were even before we switched over to online learning. When the time came for the school to close campus for students, what happened next was amazing. Students, parents, and teachers worked together and made the best of a difficult situation in order for us all to get through the challenging times of having students stay at home while at the same time, continue their learning. Though certainly not easy, the learning continued! We all became more familiar with online learning and our school counselors, learning support and specialist teachers were also available and continued to support students. Many parents I know have had to go through some difficult and challenging times as they found their lives changing drastically. Many found themselves still working and then returning home and instead of taking time to rest, they began helping their child or children with their online learning as needed for that day - all the while trying to be as positive and supportive as possible! All of us in the Concordian community have made the best of a difficult situation by working together, keeping our students and our children as our main focus, and making ourselves available in order to help them receive the support they need in order to prepare them for their next grade level. All stakeholders of the Concordian community have collaboratively worked together and have shown that by working together we can overcome even the most difficult times. Sincerely,
CONCORDIAN IMPACT - ISSUE 28
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Mr. Tim Early Years Vice Principal of Student and Faculty Affairs