The RGS Today Thursday 26 March 2020 Issue 433
Our gates are closed; our minds are open.
#TOGETHER
Today’s Reminders RGS Website: During this period of remote learning, the RGS has two new straplines which it is using on the website and on social media #AlwaysPartoftheRGS:
Our gates are closed; our minds are open. Same students and staff; same values and inspiration; simply different locations. Daily Routine Reminders: Final day of term! Well done for all your hard work; the move to remote learning has only been possible because both staff and students have embraced it with such energy, pride and focus. A heartfelt thank you from us all. Period 8: The final period of term will be a Tutor period; there will be no Period 8 academic lessons. Tutors will discuss how this will work at morning registration. During this period there will be: 1. A shortened remote end-of-term assembly with messages from the Headmaster and a sporting review of the term from Mr Cover. 2. A brief remote learning survey: further information below. 3. An opportunity for your Tutor to speak to you prior to the Easter holidays. Remote Learning Survey: Tomorrow we will be asking you to complete a 10 – 15-minute survey on your experience of remote learning this week. Although we all hope this remote phase will not last for too long, we need to plan for the possibility that it might last well into next term. Over the Easter holiday, the School will be reflecting on how we can give you the best possible education at home and your feedback will be an essential part of our planning. Please give your ideas and submit it during Period 8, and then have a good holiday! This is not to be confused with the more general student survey for which we would also welcome the outstanding responses by 4.00pm tomorrow. Holiday Work: A reminder that as a school we will not be setting any homework over the Easter holiday to any year groups, except for the Fifth and Upper Sixth Forms. You deserve a break; enjoy it!
Wishing you all a relaxing, healthy and safe Easter holiday. See you – physically or remotely – next term! RGSGuildford
Resource of the Day Resources: Triple-treat, pre-Easter resources special: Digital Magazines: The School now has access to some digital magazines, both current and archive issues: BBC History, BBC Music, BBC Science Focus, The Biologist, Chemistry World, Geographical, New Internationalist, Resurgence & Ecologist, The World Today. To access these, please go to https://login.exacteditions.com/login.do and select the “library card” option in the top right-hand corner. Enter the code 673498 into the “card number” bar and log in. Typing: Ever wished that you could type quickly and accurately without looking at your hands? Join Typing Club for free at https://www.typingclub.com/ and use the time away from school to learn a useful new skill. Authorfy: Authorfy https://authorfy.com/ has a huge library of videos from authors talking about their books and giving creative writing masterclasses. Register for a free account to learn their secrets and improve your writing. Don’t forget that these and many, many more links are on the Mallison Library’s Sharepoint site and also follow @RGSGLibrary on Twitter for loads of great ideas.
Wellbeing Wellbeing: After a few days of intensive screen time, it is now time to simply switch off: both mentally and equally importantly electronically. Three simple and equally valuable tips for happiness: 1. Switch off your electronic devices. 2. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine. 3. Eat Easter Eggs. Remember chocolate is happiness you can eat.
The Daily J-A-M Challenge
Just do it!
The J-A-M: The Just-A-Minute challenge. At the same time each day as you would be walking between classes, we invite you to take the one-minute J-A-M challenge. Take just 60 seconds between lessons. Today is the burpee challenge; do it outside and get some fresh air at the same time. Simple challenge: how many burpees can you do in just sixty seconds? Good luck!
Today’s Cryptic Challenge Today’s Teaser: What number do you get if you... Take the year the School was founded. Add the room number of the Deputy Heads' office. Then multiply by the number of School Values. Then divide by the second numeral in the School's postcode. Then subtract the number of periods in a school day.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Positive RGSGuildford