Starlings - A message to parents

Date: 27th Apr 2020 @ 1:26pm

Dear Parents,

I wanted to contact you today to say thank you for support and feedback with your child’s learning from home. When the I  have been making phone calls to you, one aspect that keeps being discussed is motivating your children do lots of work. Please don’t worry about this. There is no competition and what you do with your children is what you do. There will be learning going on in your homes that can never be taught in school and this generation of children will be all the better for this. Don’t try and keep up with everyone around you. You know your children best and what is best for them.

I came across the following on Social Media written on behalf of all the teachers on the planet. I’ve tweaked it for our school but have kept the sentiment that same.

Don’t stress about schoolwork. In September, we will get your children back on track. – This might take some time, but it will happen. We are teachers and that is our superpower! What we can’t fix is social-emotional trauma that prevents the brain from learning. So right now, we just need you to share your calm, share your strength and share your laughter with your children. No children are ahead. No children are behind. Your children are exactly where they need to be - with you.

Take care and keep safe

Mr Dean