EDUCATION
Pupils Adjusting to the “New Normal” Schools all over the country have been making major adjustments to keep their pupils’ education on track.
At
Malvern,
on top of their studies. They could see and
children and staff alike have
The
Downs
speak to teachers and fellow pupils in ‘virtual
enthusiastically
embraced
classrooms,’ and the whole curriculum was
virtual learning, helping to keep on track with
delivered by staff embracing the challenges,
curriculum work as well as maintain contact
delivering engaging and creative content.”
with each other, but are now looking forward to returning to their classrooms.
Autumn Term begins on 4th September and major adaptations have been made to ensure
“The children took everything in their
pupil safety. “Strict protocols are in place
stride,” says Headmaster Alastair Cook. “Our
for hygiene and distancing,” says Mr Cook,
approach was to recreate - as far as possible
“helped by the fact that we already have small
- the classroom experience, and provide
class sizes and large, spacious classrooms.
the children with a stimulating way to keep
The children will be kept in ‘learning bubbles’,
and we have established safe isolation areas in case anyone develops symptoms. “We’re looking forward to welcoming them back into a happy caring community, grown stronger through this crisis. The priority now is to ensure our children progress with their curriculum work, which is so vital for their future. “We intend to deliver as full a programme as is possible: academic subjects, sports, activities, hobbies, wrap-around care, full and weekly boarding... even the famous Downs Light Railway will be in action!” n
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