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             moVinG BraVelY




             into the fUtUre!





             Educating through the pandemic . . .











































            t      he 2020 academic year has                                        lockdown. In addition to the Academic

                   been a challenging, yet
                                                                                    programme and online teaching, the

                   inspiring year thus far. It’s
                                                                                    curricular programme for the students,
                   challenging in that we all                                       College continued to offer an online co-
             had to adapt to a new kind of life –                                   and the public at large, through
             the pandemic has forced us to find                                     social media platforms. The sports

             new ways to do things. The entire                                      department offered fitness and skills


             education sector and school had to                                     coaching through video instruction,
             quickly move and set up measures to                                    and the cultural department ran
             continue to facilitate an environment                                  online workshops, musical showcases
             where students can continue to                                         and exhibitions, as well as the music
             receive the promised education.                                        sessions where students showcased
                                                                                    their skills and talents. Our student
             As St Peter’s College, we stand proud                                  wellness department continued with


             of the swiftness and efficiency with   simultaneously managed to provide   the social responsibility community
             which this was done, ensuring      a nurturing environment for students   programmes where the school urged
             that no student is left behind. The   to learn both online and in class.   its community to collect food parcels
             academic programme continued                                           for a school in Tembisa. Over 300 food
             with online teaching, and upon     St Peter’s College is grateful for our   parcels were collected and delivered. We
             the return of the first group of   staff who have ensured that they keep   remain proud of our students, parents


             students, our matriculants, the school   most of our offering going, despite the   and staff for supporting this initiative.


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