We’re Up To The Challenge!

As we return to the new normal here at Pacific, it’s easy to take for granted some of the challenges we have already overcome. In particular I think the work of teachers and parents should be acknowledged as the full gravity of their response to moving online is hard to comprehend. Within an incredibly short space of time we have moved children’s learning program online, into interfaces and learning management systems they had not used for this purpose previously. With dozens of students relying on teacher’s sense of calm, feedback and support, our teachers and parents rose to the challenge whilst dealing with the impact of Covid-19 on their own lives. There is no doubt that our young people are blessed to be part of the learning community with such strong partnerships between parents, teachers and students.

There are many challenges ahead, but we are well placed to face them with confidence. Empathy, compassion, community and grace are more important in our world than ever. The focus on developing these dispositions and values in students has been a focus for some time in our classrooms, but now takes on additional significance. Our teachers are up to the challenge. We are excited to welcome back the rest of our students next week. It’s been smiles all around these last two weeks from everyone on campus and wonderful to celebrate the learning that has taken place at home and in the classroom.

Mrs Sue Zweck, Head of Learning K-5