Junior School News

Remote Learning Survival Tips

1. Have a set place or seat to do your work

You would normally work at a desk at school, and although that option isn’t available right now it is still important that you have a spot to get everything done. Lying down in bed or on the couch isn’t a good place to learn, and you should sit in a comfortable chair away from distractions and have all your materials in front of you. Lighting and sound are something to consider too!

2.  Communication is key 

While it may feel like they always know what you’re up to, teachers cannot read your mind. While we are not face-to-face it is important that you are communicating with your teachers. Learning to send proper emails (Good morning Mr…) is a useful skill for when you’re an adult, and you should send any questions or uncertainties that you have to your teacher so they can help.

3. Organisation helps you save time later on

The sound of the school bell and your normal timetable hours don’t apply during remote learning, and that can make organisation challenging. But it is much easier to stay on top of your work and not have to do catch-up work later on if you are organised. Even showing up on time for your Webex class is important so you know what’s going on and what needs to be completed! Finishing your work during regular class times means not having to do it later. Perhaps make a timetable with your regularly scheduled Webex classes on it?

4. Take a moment to reflect

Remote learning is something that no one could have predicted was going to happen in 2020. It is important that you acknowledge that you’re still working and learning despite the challenges that we are all facing. It’s good to take a moment and recognise that we are all in this together as a school, that no one has the perfect answers to solve this, and that your teachers recognise when you have a go.

Miss Triance, Mr Ellul, Mr Harber & 

Mr Heading 

Junior Sub School Team