Yesterday I was working with Mrs Phillips on a school policy; not exciting but a real pleasure to just be spending time with her- at the appropriate level of social distancing of course.
We were saying that even though this time is extremely challenging, it has provided some opportunities to meet with people and work through things that when the school is open as ‘normal’ we may struggle to find the time to do.
As part of our work yesterday, we were linking our school values into the document and the word, opportunity, came up again. As you know one of our values is ‘Opportunity for all’. It made me stop and consider what opportunities this time has opened up.
Having spoken to staff and seeing the photos on Facebook and the school blog, it appears that many in our school community are using this time to take the opportunity to try something new or work on things they really enjoy. I know that many of our children are enjoying cooking and baking treats, learning to play different card and board games, making playdough, making slime, carrying out science investigations, planting seeds and gardening, and many more activities that ignite curiosity and bring joy.
I know that staff are taking the opportunity to try new things including knitting, painting, sewing, cycling, running, decorating, gardening and trying new recipes- what can be made with the last things that remain in the cupboard and fridge?
This time is also bringing the opportunity to work and communicate with others using varying forms of technology. I have never been so grateful for my phone. To have the opportunity to speak to my family and friends and be able to see them, even if only remotely, is something I cherish.
I hope this weekend, you all, have the opportunity, to spend some time with your family doing something that you all enjoy, whatever, that may be.
Take care of each other
Mrs Pipe
We were saying that even though this time is extremely challenging, it has provided some opportunities to meet with people and work through things that when the school is open as ‘normal’ we may struggle to find the time to do.
As part of our work yesterday, we were linking our school values into the document and the word, opportunity, came up again. As you know one of our values is ‘Opportunity for all’. It made me stop and consider what opportunities this time has opened up.
Having spoken to staff and seeing the photos on Facebook and the school blog, it appears that many in our school community are using this time to take the opportunity to try something new or work on things they really enjoy. I know that many of our children are enjoying cooking and baking treats, learning to play different card and board games, making playdough, making slime, carrying out science investigations, planting seeds and gardening, and many more activities that ignite curiosity and bring joy.
I know that staff are taking the opportunity to try new things including knitting, painting, sewing, cycling, running, decorating, gardening and trying new recipes- what can be made with the last things that remain in the cupboard and fridge?
This time is also bringing the opportunity to work and communicate with others using varying forms of technology. I have never been so grateful for my phone. To have the opportunity to speak to my family and friends and be able to see them, even if only remotely, is something I cherish.
I hope this weekend, you all, have the opportunity, to spend some time with your family doing something that you all enjoy, whatever, that may be.
Take care of each other
Mrs Pipe