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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
P A G E 6
G
ood afternoon parents,

Another wonderful week of learning has taken place with both students and teachers preparing for the
assessments which begin soon. I hope that your child has been preparing well at home and will be fully

ready for the assessments ahead. The assessments will be held online and attached to this email are a
copy of the assessment protocols which as I mentioned last week. I would be grateful if you could read

it with your child in advance of the assessments beginning. Please, also check that your child has a
copy of their assessment schedule and that you are both aware of the logistics involved for each day.

I must say the support we have been receiving from both the students and the parents has been
overwhelming and the numbers who have consistently attended online learning has been very

impressive indeed. A huge ‘thank you’ therefore must go to you, the parents, in these very concerning
times for the continuous support of your child's learning, for which no price can be placed on it. The

time and energy needed to keep your child engaged and motivated in their home-learning is incredible,
as I am also finding out with my own children at home too - so thank you sincerely for making this

happen! The provision we are running is testament to our Board, staff and students. The more I speak
with friends and former colleagues, the more impressed and the prouder I am, of what we have

achieved over the past 10 weeks. Thank you to all whoe have worked so hard and supported in
whatever way they have.

When we first communicated our plan to you for online learning, I shared a booklet with you that had

all kinds of suggestions and ideas for you and your family to engage in numerous activities that would
keep both your physical and mental health in good shape too. Can I just take the opportunity, therefore,

to remind you of the booklet and encourage you to try and participate where possible in some of the
activities? Can I also ask for your support in ensuring your children are sleeping well and they are well

hydrated during the learning taking place, to ensure optimal learning can be achieved, especially during
the upcoming assessments. Please allow them additional time to study and that they are well-prepared

for each of the upcoming assessments.

I am fully aware of the tough times all are facing currently but I would just like to reiterate our
gratitude to you all and we all look forward to seeing these uncertain times end soon.

Kind regards,

Mr D. Andrew Williams
Principal
Respect Responsibility Resourcefulness
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