Lessons in pyjamas

LESSONS IN

During COVID-19 the Junior School day continued for everyone – but online! Teachers worked with their classes in multiple online platforms, using their class blogs to communicate, and learning continued as seamlessly as possible.

Asteep learning curve for everyone, but committed to with the same passion and excellence as always. We loved the sharing and feedback from families at home, many of whom sent in photos of their girls engaged with learning.

Then after weeks of school done differently, the days of lessons in pyjamas, eating breakfast while reading and writing, Zoom meetings and iPads on tap were officially over. In a morning filled with smiles, squeals of excitement, a pinch of nervousness and chatter aplenty, our girls returned to school as we moved to COVID-19 Level 2. It was fantastic to be back!

Thank you all for supporting your children’s learning during the lockdown period. We appreciate that for many families it wasn’t easy to juggle your own work, school studies and family living in your home. Our staff have shared exactly the same challenges as they too worked from home and juggled online teaching duties with their own family responsibilities.

I am incredibly proud of the work of our teachers, and equally impressed with the enthusiasm of our students. The real magic of teaching and learning occurs when the zest and enthusiasm of a teacher is blended with the curious mind of a young learner. This powerful recipe is why we chose to become teachers and is why we have been so eager to welcome your girls back to school.

Sue Brewin, Head of Junior School

“It was a totally new experience and I enjoyed it.”

“I loved online home learning because I love school. I love my teacher and my class and I don’t mind being independent too.”

“Our family is absolutely thrilled with the level of teaching over this online period.”

“Special thanks to all the teachers for the online learning! It was a first time for all of us, but we really appreciate the great effort the Dio team put in.”

“I felt really lucky to be able to continue learning in lockdown.”