When the transition to off-campus learning occurred in the final week of Term I at Melbourne Grammar School, staff and students needed to move swiftly to a new approach to learning. Everybody’s experience was different. Here are just a few.
Getting creative at home
Prep student Katerina is showing her little brothers how an at-home maths lesson can actually be fun, especially when patty pans are involved!
Katerina’s family have also set up tents in their lounge room and backyard – a creative way to get their camping fix.
Reflections from students of Year 7 Cuming House
We are aware that working off-campus has its ups and downs. We appreciate the challenges it brings for teachers, students and parents. The students of Year 7 Cuming House were asked about their thoughts on what the challenges are about an online model of education and what the benefits that also come with that.
Mr Inglefinger introduces his pooch Keith
Wadhurst teacher, Mr Inglefinger is using a rather unexpected tactic to engage his History, English and Cuming House students.
We think Keith the pug might just deliver the paw-fect lesson…
Boarding brothers unite with their four-legged friends
For the Hogan brothers, who call Port Fairy home, the closure of the Boarding House couldn’t have been timelier. They were excited to meet their pet labrador’s litter – nine chocolate and black pups. Perhaps when the time comes, they could pack one in their bag to join us back at the boarding house?
Wadhurst Captains reflect on their first week of off-campus learning
At the end of Term I, students commenced their shift to off-campus learning. Whilst it presents many challenges, it has been enlightening to see the capacity of our students in coping with these changes thrown their way.
Hirunaka Ekanayake, Captain of Wadhurst and Hunter Holmes, Vice-Captain of Wadhurst present their views on the shift to off-campus learning.
Read their stories here.
Grimwade House staff participate in a Bear Hunt
Our staff have joined in on the Bear Hunt! With children walking around their neighbourhood with their families more commonly at present, people are putting bears in their windows for the children to spot.
This worldwide phenomenon is sending a message of fun and community connection to children during challenging times. Have you spotted any bears in your street?
There’s no time like family time
Year 11 boarding student, Angus Billson, has been busy practising the piano at home.
“It’s nice being around mum and dad and we’re all together now for Jamie’s 18th birthday”, Angus says. “The technology is working well. I love eating home-cooked food and I’m still in touch with all my friends.”
