Lockdow Key Moments
“Adversity drives creativity, and creativity drives community.” (Mr Jeremy Walker)
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hen pupils and staff returned to St Peter’s in September 2019, no one could have predicted the academic year that lay ahead. In March 2020 schools closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and a programme of remote teaching and learning began. Despite the uncertainties and challenges we all faced, the St Peter’s School community responded with resilience and compassion, determined to overcome adversity with creativity and remain connected throughout lockdown.
St Peter’s 2-8 Staff at St Peter’s 2-8 were able to ensure continuity of education for all children during lockdown. They developed an outstanding online remote learning package over the Easter break that was wholeheartedly praised by parents. Then the staff in four year groups had to develop a new curriculum for the partial re opening of schools that was completely different to the normal way of teaching at St Peter’s 2-8. The remote learning package at St Peter’s 2-8 sought to emulate the inspiring and innovative thematic curriculum usually enjoyed by the children in school. From measuring trees to creating potions, children were encouraged to explore the world around them at home and used their surroundings to actively inspire their learning. 44 || The Peterite 2019-20
