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ONLINE LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS

This pandemic has hit us hard, but as a community we continue to work We care as well. We want your children to not merely survive in

together and strive for the best. academics and the real world – we want them to thrive. And we are
committed to doing what it takes to ensure that they do. We try to tailor
We know that you are concerned about whether the online programme this online learning to make sure that it is the best for our students.
will meet your child's educational needs. You want them to have the

best education possible so that they have a chance to truly succeed We have a lot of good testimonies from our partners (You!!) who have
later in life. You are also concerned about whether they are thriving come to the realisation like us that there is more to online learning than
socially, since you know that socialisation is a very important life skill for we all could have ever imagined. We are glad that you care, and are
them to master. You may not know much about online learning or feel making the e ort to understand how learning happens.

like this learning at home isn’t going to work. Or maybe you have some
doubts and fears about whether your loved one can make it work Just as with any huge undertaking, online
successfully. learning can be a much more enjoyable
experience when the people you love are

We appreciate that you care so much about the mental, emotional, and supportive of your e orts. Students that are
social welfare of the children in your life. learning from home are thrilled when you show
an interest in their learning, asking questions and
However, please know that as much as you are concerned about these enjoying the activities together. Ask them if they

things, so are we as we partner with you in this situation. need anything? Are there any materials or
programs that they want or need? Would they
like some company while performing experi-
ments, dances or games? Show interest! Not only

will it make them feel supported, you might also
nd yourself having a good time and learning
lots with your child at your side.

At the end of the day, we all have one thing in
common: we want the best for the children that
we love. Please understand that this online
When planning our online learning curriculum, we research thoroughly. learning will come to an end one day and that we

We weigh our options. We practice the lessons and learn new things will meet again face to face. If we make an e ort
each day. We talk to each other to learn more about what to do and to understand each other and come together to
what not to do. We ne-tune and evaluate the e ectiveness of our ensure that our children have all of their needs
lessons, re ecting carefully on what went well and what may need to met, everyone will be happier. So, we implore

change. We dig deeper into our reasons to ensure that it aligns with you to have an open mind, be willing to have
what is best for our students during this pandemic time. We also those respectful yet honest discussions, and be
monitor the students closely. We check whether they are engaged, willing to lend your support in any way you can.
participating and interested in the lessons, and change activities based

on their reactions accordingly.