Below please find your child(ren)’s weekly update for their virtual learning w/c 20th April. Your update includes a brief Outline of Virtual Learning Content your child will be undertaking and Twilight Sessions information. We also include this week’s Virtual Assembly, After School Clubs & Competitions plus Mental Health & Wellbeing and Keeping Active support and tips. Should you have any queries concerning our virtual learning w/c 20th April, please contact your child’s tutor in the first instance.
Outline of Virtual Learning Content
Please click on the appropriate year group below for a brief outline of the virtual learning content your child will undertake this week. Specific instructions are given within each of your child’s Team Subject Area
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12Twilight Sessions
To to keep our programme flexible, each member of staff will be available to pupils for one twilight session per week. Twilight Sessions are designed to offer flexibility to accommodate the demands of home life, parents’ work and exercise. They are open to all year groups to contact the teacher via the messenger facility within Teams, if they require support or assistance.
Please find the following schedule:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Mr Allen | Ms Hornung | Mrs Harrington | Mr Barrett |
| Mr Coates | Mr Instone | Miss Johnson | Miss Gilmour |
| Mrs Jeeves | Ms Mansfield | Ms Mitchell | Mrs Milner |
| Mr Richardson | Mr Parker | Mr Thomas | Mr Walsh |
| Frau Trotter |
Virtual Assembly
In Episode 2 our special guest star, Steve Judge, takes our term’s theme of ”perseverance’ to the extreme. Two times world champion gold metal paratriathlon winner Steve gives us a vision technique to complete in Tutor time with the prize of a signed copy of his book to the best one. In addition, Fyling Hall’s Deputy Head, Dr Richardson, explains how we are awarding GCSEs and A Levels this year.
After School Clubs & Competitions
To bring a distraction to the pupils’ week we are running a selection of after school activities and competitions. These will provide a different focus and experience whilst at home, as well as some fun. This week we start with our Art Studio‘s Art Leaders’ Lockdown Club Creative, Mr Thomas’ Latin Club and Frau Trotter’s Duolingo German Competition.
Lockdown Club Creative
Fyling Hall’s Art Leaders have thrown down the art gauntlet. Looking for a creative challenge? Join the Lockdown Club Creative and try one of their challenges.
Latin Club
Taking on a new and revised format to counter these unusual circumstances in which we find ourselves, Fyling Hall Latin Club will reconvene during Tuesday’s Twilight Session. So whether an old Fyling Hall Latin scholar or someone completely new to the whole thing, email Mr Thomas at c.thomas@fylinghall.org to register your interest – this is open to all students at the school, young and old, junior school and senior school.
Duolingo German Competition
Fancy learning a modern language? Try Frau Trotter’s Duolingo German Competition . . . anyone can take part! Current German students, non German-studying pupils and staff as well. Each week something is added to this box of wonders . . . awarded to the overall winner!
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Have you tried KOOTH? KOOTH is an app which can be downloaded directly on your phone. It is staffed by trained counsellors and is very user-friendly.
You can also try ThinkNinja. Their new Covid-19 content provides an opportunity for young people to explore:
- Fears relating to the virus
- Isolation struggles and how to stay connected to family and friends
- Worries about personal health and health of family members
Keeping Active
Log onto FHS Games Team for advice on simple exercises, challenges and having a bit of fun. Remember keeping active not only benefits us physically is also important for our mental health! Why not get your parents involved too?
