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Panaga School Weekly Issue Fifty-Eight 17th April 2020 Panaga School IFM/4, BSP Company Sdn Bhd, Seria, KB 3534, Negara Brunei Darussalam (+673) 3375728/3372139 (Teraja/ Melilas), (+673) 3372694 (Mendaram/ Rampayoh)
Updates from the Principal’s Desk Dear Panaga School Community, Panaga School Weekly (PSW): Continuity of Learning continues to grow as a concept, with this its third special edition. These pages provide us with an opportunity to celebrate how learning is adapting, in response to the school’s closure. Enjoy seeing familiar faces, as we thank many families for once again contributing their learning stories. This week, I had remote meetings with more than 12 international school leaders, both within Brunei and globally, to discuss school closures and remote teaching and learning. The reality is that interruptions to 'usual' learning for children are being experienced at predominantly a global level. Yes, 'usual' learning is interrupted, but let's think about this a bit further. We are all in this together; attempting to educate our own children, work (from home), support the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of our children and ourselves while maintaining a household in these unfamiliar times. I would like to share an article that I read within a blog from author, educator, parenting and resilience specialist, Maggie Dent (www.maggiedent.com), in response to the concerns many of us may currently have about our child/ren's learning, in the hope that you find inspiration in this message, as I did:
"What if instead of falling “behind", this group of kids is ADVANCED because of this? Hear me out. What if they have more empathy, they enjoy family connection, they can be more creative and entertain themselves, they love to read, they love to express themselves in writing. cindybintahal@panagaschool.com What if they enjoy the simple things, like their own backyard and sitting near a window in the quiet. What if they notice the birds and the dates the different flowers emerge, and Head Teacher: the calming renewal of a gentle rain shower? Mark Walters What if this generation is the ones to learn to cook, organise their space, do markwalters@panagaschool.net their laundry, and keep a well run home? (+673) 3373972/ What if they learn to stretch a dollar and to live with less? 8988224 What if they learn to plan shopping trips and meals at home. What if they learn the value of eating together as a family and finding the good to share in the small delights of the everyday? Panaga School Senior What if they are the ones to place great value on our teachers and Administration Officer: educational professionals, librarians, public servants and the previously Jalinah Bte Ali invisible essential support workers like truck drivers, grocers, cashiers, (+673) 3375728 custodians, logistics, and health care workers and their supporting staff, just jalinah.ali@shell.com to name a few of the millions taking care of us right now while we are sheltered in place? Admin Support, What if among these children, a great leader emerges who had the benefit of a slower pace and a simpler life to truly learn what really matters in this life? Rampayoh/Mendaram: What if they are AHEAD?” Zurimah Bte Jumat z.jumat@shell.com I hope that everybody is coping okay and are finding ways to stay motivated and positive. Please continue to send your wonderful photos and stories to Admin Support, Teraja: our fantastic editor, Mr Damian: publications@panagaschool.net. Hasmah Bte Hj Salleh A special mention to Folu (P6M), who has had her learning recognised hasmah.salleh@shell.com internationally through our IPC connections. Click on the screenshot on Panaga School Weekly editor: Page 5 to view Folu's video about rainforests. Damian Brady This week's cover captures a new concept. Have a go at contributing your damianbrady@panagaschool.com family’s ‘positive message portrait’ for next week's cover. We would love to see you!
Principal: Cindy Bin Tahal (+673) 3372355/ 8777028
Take care and stay safe, Cindy
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Lucie and Joshua prove there’s still so much to do in Panaga when their home learning is done Lucie (P7D) and Joshua (P5D) get involved in lots of Lego building, bike rides on the beach, cooking, science experiments and arts and crafts! - Janine and Lee
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Folu gains world recognition for her home learning IPC task Folu (P6M) made a video, sharing some very cool DE skills, where we see the screen as she presents her learning. The IPC activity really brought out her passion for the environment and her care for the rainforest! The IPC loves Folu’s learning as well! Great job, Folu! Thank you Miss Maura! - Babalola
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Chloe thrives on Maths challenges at home
Chloe (M1S) taking instructions for Maths home learning from Mr Paul! - Beverley
Ellis’s dinosaur vocabulary is constantly improving Here is Ellis (P4S) using the Personal Quality of Enquiry whilst researching new vocabulary for his IPC unit on dinosaurs. He learnt lots of new words, despite the fact that his in-class support fell asleep on the job! His favourite new word is ‘coprolite’, which means 'fossilised poo'. - Mia
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Mikaela (P2E)’s Home Learning Mikaela has been very busy with her home learning this week. She starts the day with her daily check-in video from Miss Emma on Padlet. This week has involved many creative and practical activities alongside her reading, writing and Maths. What a busy, but fun week it has been. Thank you to Miss Emma and the P2 team, Miss Melissa, Mr Damian, Mr Menno and Miss Sarah for all the fun, engaging activities this week. - Donna
Mikaela has been developing her IT skills through touch typing from Mr Damian and phonic games. Singing songs uploaded by Mr Menno was popular, as was instrument making from Miss Sarah.
Dancing, yoga and basketball skills, provided by Miss Melissa, have been very popular.
She has loved the practical measuring activities, weighing ingredients for pizza making and creating her own puppet theatre.
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Creativity shines at home for Zara and Amaya
Amaya (P3G) decided to make a straw wind pipe as a part of her musical instruments assignment.
Zara (P1 Pangolins) had a wonderful time learning about bees, and she made the bees as part of her craft assignment. - Nadia
Lauren (P2R) and Laila (P2E) make pizza Pizza making was one of this week’s assignments. The girls had a blast making their delicious pizzas. - Kadeen
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Painting volcanoes brings the whole family together
Fergus (P5T) and Flora (P2E) enjoy teaching mum and dad how to paint volcanoes - Jackson Pollock style. - Gina
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Learning from home is fun for young and old(er) This week, both Madeline (P3R) and Matilda (P1 Turtles) have been learning in a variety of different ways. They have loved seeing the daily updates from their teachers and although they are missing their friends, they are really finding the learning activities fun. In our house, we are developing our Yoga and cooking skills and have also developed our communication skills and tech skills as we have taught Nanny and Grandad how to use a variety of different technology and they are able to read with us daily and even help out with spellings and phonics. Together, learning new things. - Danni
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Mairah bakes cupcakes
Mairah (PN Hornbills) bakes chocolate cupcakes. She collects all of the ingredients and follows the instructions given by her mum. She loved mixing the batter and scooping it into the cupcake moulds. Her favourite though was to lick the leftover batter in the bowl. The cupcakes were delicious and she was so proud of her accomplishment! Roshini
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Coding star becomes coding star facilitator Rhys (P1 Turtles) thoroughly enjoyed watching Millie (P3R) do her coding task, so when she finished, she gave him a lesson and he made his own game. They have both loved this project! - Danika
Hershel balances his learning with exercise
While home schooling, Hershel (P5D) is also cycling to stay fit. - Caroline
Struggles soon ease in a beautiful learning environment
Armin (P4SM) and Natasha (P2G) had a beautiful home learning morning on the patio when it rained last week. The air was cool and fresh and we could hear birds singing all morning. What started out as a struggle is becoming a joy. - Fariny
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Homeschooling is a joy for Abi and Matthew
These are a few pictures of Abi (P2G) and Matthew (P5D) enjoying their home learning this week! We’ve had Fitness Monopoly, ‘Where the wild things are’ puppet theatres, making instruments, baking and graphs. They have even had their little brother, Seb, join in. Not sure mummy is enjoying home school as much as the kids are! - Nikki
Sarisha paints seashells by the seashore Sarisha (P2G) painted seashells and created different items and creatures using them like bees, a butterfly, fish, a boat, a giraffe, a snail and a cow. - Rupam
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Elisa’s tasty French work
Elisa (M1S) translated French recipes to English, and then to use one of them, she decided to make crepes. In doing so, she had so much fun! - Sarah