Page 30 - • waterfall_8_Jul2020.indd
P. 30
Waterfall advertorial
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.
28 Waterfall Issue 8 2020