The second half of the summer term has seen the successful return of Junior School girls to the classroom. As we plan for the return of senior pupils in September, we can reflect on the impressive way in which teachers and girls embraced the opportunities of Guided Home Learning.
The agility with which teachers made a seamless transition to teaching online enabled girls to remain fully immersed in their learning. In addition, pupils have taken part in online clubs and assemblies, sung in virtual choirs and enjoyed creative and sporting challenges.
Junior girls participated in the GDST Techathon and Science Days whilst Senior girls attended the Inspiring Females event and a joint choir won the GDST Eurovision Song Contest. 25 LAMDA entries from Grades 1-8 resulted in a clean sweep of 25 Distinctions. Years 7 and 8 achieved a splendid haul of 14 Golds, 17 Silvers and 38 Bronzes in the Junior Mathematics Challenge. The work of our talented GCSE and A level artists can be seen in a stunning online exhibition.
Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in a virtual singalong for the song ‘Keep calm and carry on’- a very appropriate message at these uncertain times
Pre-A level programmes for Year 11 and bespoke online enrichment programme for Sixth Form Leavers took the place of public examinations. Designed to encourage independent learning, the Leavers’ online programme offered live tai chi classes, careers courses and life skills courses including online baking classes.
Feedback from our parents has been extremely positive:
“A huge thank you… for everything you are doing to keep our girls safe and calm. You are all doing an incredible, selfless job…. you are directly supporting those working on the front line of the battle with coronavirus and everyone else keep our economy going. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
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“Thank you for all your passion in your teaching. Our daughter is truly inspired. Bromley High School has some incredible teachers.”
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“The girls’ days were more or less filled from start to finish and bar the odd question, limited parental support was required and they all appeared to be fully engaged with the online learning.”
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“Thank you and your staff for working so hard… to keep things as normal as possible for the girls. I am certain it has helped them prepare for things mentally and thank you for your efforts to ensure they are able to continue to learn remotely.”
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“Throughout this period Bromley High School has done a tremendous job. Adapting to a new format of home-based learning, within a short period of time.”
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“Thanks and congratulations for a job well done. Our daughters disappear in the morning and work through the day treating it as day at school – exactly what we would have hoped.”
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“The way Bromley High is handling the ever changing challenging situation provides reassurance to us and our daughters, so thanks again.”
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“The school are doing all they can under the most trying circumstances and it is also clear that you and your staff are working really hard for the girls and supporting in them in all ways possible.”
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“Thank you… you are doing a terrific job in very challenging circumstances.”
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“Thank you for the clear, open and regular communication and the positive tone from both the senior and junior schools in what must be an incredibly challenging period.”
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“Thank you very much… for your continuous care of our children…. My husband and I are very grateful for how well you are managing the situation.”