Appreciation comments by Carolyn Steinson https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su Thank you messages from parents en-us 2020-03-20 13:23:41 UTC 2020-03-31 09:17:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Thank you very much for your extraordinary effort, patience and care. Children really feel it (and parents too). Thank you also to all the rest of the team. Antonio Corrales steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467813631 2020-03-20 13:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467813631 Your efforts and those of your teachers, in trying to anticipate all possible aspects of the likely school-shutdown-to-be, were obvious for quite a while. Now we can see the results, as at home everything is working very well and kids are just as hard-working as ever! Embrun is missing very much his friends and teachers, but is delighted to go on learning, working, facetiming (?) his teachers. It is very comforting for him, usually so distressed when his routine is modified, to keep the contact and support of all the grown-ups whom he trusts so much. I would like you to accept my thanks and congratulations for the excellent work, anticipation, organisation, and to tell the teachers that the parents are extremely grateful for everything they have put in place so brilliantly. I hope that will contribute to lifting their spirits in these difficult times. Also, please tell them that we parents all hope that their health and that of their beloved ones' will not be affected by this disease (or any other!). Please keep up the excellent work and spirit. Solenn FOURNIER. steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467814079 2020-03-20 13:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467814079 We are very impressed by everything you are doing to keep contact with children and the family, and for all your work you are doing to make them to be able to carry on with their studies from home. You are doing a fantastic job, and it is very reassuring to have these contacts with all of you, Thank you Very Much ! steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467815068 2020-03-20 13:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467815068 It’s all a big learning curve for us all. I think the communication and support from IST is amazing and we are very lucky. Sheree Rice steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467815419 2020-03-20 13:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467815419 I wanted to let you know how happy we are with the online home schooling; we feel it is working very nice, and we are very proud of you, teachers, and the children. steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467815830 2020-03-20 13:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467815830 We just wanted to say we are really impressed with how quickly and professionally the distance learning measures have been put in place. All the resources, activities and the ways the teachers and staff are using to communicate with our two, at least (one each in primary and secondary) have been excellent. We would like to pass on our thanks to all teachers and staff. Our boys have settled into this new way of working well and are enjoying it so far. We hope all the staff are coping ok and wish everyone the best for the foreseeable future. Thank you again for all your hard work and effort. Niamh and Gary O'Donnell steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467816473 2020-03-20 13:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467816473 We do thank IST staff, teachers, IT services and you all for taking such good care of our children education. We are very impressed by IST in such critical circumstances. Well done! steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467817185 2020-03-20 13:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467817185 Our children, Giulia and Laura, are happy, and are still learning ... this is certainly due to the high quality and efficiency of IST staff and administrative members. You are such hard workers. Thank you so much. Sara D’Amario Mauri steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467818560 2020-03-20 13:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467818560 After the first week of distance learning I would like to say a huge thank you to all the teachers for their fantastic support. Their professionalism, kindness and genuine care for the children has shown through. Keeping routine learning and social interactions has been absolutely key to getting our teens through this and the fact that they’re still smiling is credit to you all. You’re all amazing - thank you. Elaine Long steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467819176 2020-03-20 13:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467819176 Please pass on this message to the staff: we have been so impressed at how IST has prepared for the children to continue learning at home. Even PE lessons at a distance have worked! Well done IST and thank you to all the staff from the McCaffrey family! steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467819664 2020-03-20 13:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467819664 Can I just say that I think the school and its’ teachers are doing an amazing job - in this current, unprecedented period of time I think it is hugely helpful to the girls (and our family!) to have such structured and supportive teaching. My husband and I have nothing but respect for what you are all doing in very difficult circumstances. Thank you so much, we feel very lucky that the girls attend IST!Sally and Richard Ansell (Sophie and Ella’s parents) steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467820084 2020-03-20 13:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467820084 He is excited to execute the activities and more than that to post...He can take off only during weekends...Hats off to you and your team, for inculcating such passion among the kids..🙏 Jayasmita Rath steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467821377 2020-03-20 13:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467821377 Thanks to all the teachers for their hard work. Celia McMahon steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467894991 2020-03-20 14:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467894991 Big thanks for all your efforts in this difficult times. Jesus Hernandez Garcia steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467896094 2020-03-20 14:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467896094 Thank you to the school for all the information you are providing. As Alex is in his final year of IB it is a stressful enough time but connecting everyday with his teachers and peers has allowed a very welcome amount of normality in his life. Please thank all the teachers for their continued support; it is very much appreciated! Tim & Liz Jones steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467897396 2020-03-20 14:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467897396 The live chat is invaluable , Aaron is an only child .The more live teaching chat the better , definitely stimulates and ignites him . Tracey Davies steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467899043 2020-03-20 14:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467899043 Congratulations and a big thankyou to all, its been a new but great experience one that everyone children included have embraced. Jeff Clark steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467901526 2020-03-20 14:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467901526 No suggestions, just a massive THANK YOU! Sarah Manley steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467903378 2020-03-20 14:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467903378 I think the teachers are doing amazingly well. Having some kind of structure to the day has helped in keeping what is not a normal situation seem more normal, so thank you for that. Samantha Mee steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467906640 2020-03-20 14:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467906640 Great week, definitely not as scary as I imagined it would be. Everything has been communicated clearly. Massive Thanks to all the IST staff for making this very strange time easier and still giving our children the education they need . Kirsty Bignell steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467909350 2020-03-20 14:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467909350 Congratulations to all of you. It is a big effort as well what you are doing, proposing activities in short time to the kids. They are happy to be in contact with you and exchange. keep going! Thanks. Manuel Ingelmo steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467911990 2020-03-20 14:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/467911990 The home room teachers have been fantastic, supportive, responsive and kept the kids spirits high. It has been great for the children to see them each day and feel connected. Sian Ireland steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469111824 2020-03-21 17:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469111824 We would like to thank all teachers and staff of IST very much for setting up the distance learning program - it worked brilliantly from minute one for our family despite the fact that we are not blessed with fibre optic! Thanks for the great support you give our children! Excellent first week of distance learning. Congratulations to all IST staff and thank you very much for all the support. Ruetz-Baynes steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469112654

]]> 2020-03-21 17:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469112654 Thank you. Staff so supportive and keeping a sense of perspective and humor! Keep up the tik tok Mr Faure!! Holdaway family steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469113414 2020-03-21 17:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469113414 Many thanks to your efforts to adapt to this strange situation, it really helps our children continue their learning. Jean Marc Raveau steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469113836 2020-03-21 17:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469113836 The school have done a tremendous job of gettting the online classes up and running so smoothly. A big thank you to all staff for their hard work and dedication. Karen Clutterbuck steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469114312 2020-03-21 17:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469114312 Thank you for the organisation and the work done by the teachers and the other members of the staff. It is not an easy period for any of us and the learning continuity is ensured with the proposed way of working. Corrales Cerisola steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469114944 2020-03-21 17:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469114944 Thanks to all school team and specially to Mrs Brown for so great support to Jaime. It has been excellent that Jaime can continue his classes even if school is closed. Jose Fernando Reig Herrero steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469116619 2020-03-21 17:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469116619 Please do not change anything. You are incredibly good. Our kids are not only happy and learning but also they are the only ones in France waking up at regular hours, keeping the momentum, a rhythm... you are EXCELLENT steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469118870 2020-03-21 17:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469118870 Both myself and my husband are extremely impressed with the Distant Learning programme put in place for our son, we cannot thank the IST and all the staff enough for all their support and hard work achieving this amazing programme. It gives our son routine and stability through this strange time. I would like to suggest that homework is given through the holidays so it continues to give the children a base to connect with their chums as of course no one will be going away anywhere or interacting... school is that vital link for them at the moment. Thankyou again for everything you are doing so fantastically!!! Dunningham steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469120411 2020-03-21 17:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469120411 I really appreciate all teachers efforts to interact, review, comment or answer each and every activity. Thank you! Becherescu steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469121319 2020-03-21 17:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469121319 No suggestions just a big thank you to all of Eloïse’s teachers for continuing to provide engaging and stimulating lessons. We really appreciate their hard-work and dedication . Gareth & Anne steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469945812 2020-03-22 18:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469945812 Very impressed so far! steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469946568 Mercer-Hembury

]]> 2020-03-22 18:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469946568 I would like to congratulate the entire educational team for the effort and support they are giving to the children. It is a difficult situation and we are all doing our best for them. Seguido steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469947248 2020-03-22 18:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469947248 Thank to all the school staff for your commitment !! Sauzay steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469948292 2020-03-22 18:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469948292 I would just like to add that we feel very lucky to have such a dedicated staff and high-tech school continuing to provide lessons. We think the school is doing a wonderful job under such difficult circumstances. Thank you for all your effort. Hoermann steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469948877 2020-03-22 18:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469948877 Thanks to the teaching staff for doing such an incredible job. Jane Martin steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469950818 2020-03-22 18:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469950818 "This has been one of the hardest but most rewarding weeks. Made so much easier by the support and fun created by you all. Zach's face when he sees you all, I’m sure like the others is wonderful. He looks forward to his videos and LOVES the stories. When he heard Karen's voice on his video today he was soo chuffed. Thank you. I have really enjoyed my time with the boys this week and the changes above sound great. We are all learning as we go, it’s all we can do! Our children are very lucky. Have a great weekend x" https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469991930 Tracy Clarke]]> 2020-03-22 19:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469991930 Congratulations to every member of the staff for the way in which this crisis is being managed. Bravo!! The experience at home is being great. The kids are fully involved and seems like all classes are working fine… even the after-school clubs are functioning! Great thanks to everyone, really! Stay safe and have a good weekend! steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469994390 Marisa Lucas Ugena]]> 2020-03-22 19:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469994390 Big thanks to all staff - it’s great that we continue operations! On the side, many parents were initially demanding homework for the children and worried not to have any, now after 4 days of experience in remote home-schooling I think some wished they hadn’t demanded so much So I would say excellent job! Xavier Bertran steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469999775 2020-03-22 19:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/469999775 Thank you and all staff for the great job. We are impressed !! José Valderrabano steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/470000598 2020-03-22 19:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/470000598 I am very impressed. Certainly my house has 3 occupied students of all ages! Thank you to all and keep well over the coming days. Matt Holdaway steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/470001416 2020-03-22 19:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/470001416 Well done to you and all the staff, whether they are on the academic or support side of school operations. Stay well. Gerry Percy steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/470002718 2020-03-22 19:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/470002718 Pass on thanks for adjusting so promptly from classroom to online so quickly. Can’t think of any other profession that could do this so seamlessly!! steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475945429 2020-03-26 08:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475945429 The videos have been so helpful- they help to normalize the situation and stabilize the kids. We are very appreciative. And I must say, I appreciate the school already being so tech savvy steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475946371 2020-03-26 08:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475946371 I'm impressed with all the resources that have been used to make online school possible. steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475947969 2020-03-26 08:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475947969 Well done IST! I was overwhelmed to start with but since yesterday we are all finding the routine. Teachers have been amazing, very understanding and responsive. So just a great big thank you to all school staff. steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475948488 2020-03-26 08:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475948488 I would like to thank all of you and congratulate all the teachers for the work, the interest and the concerns about how our kids are coping with the situation. steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475961527 2020-03-26 08:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/475961527 A big thanks for all your hard work getting everything going on seesaw so quickly. I know it must have been a mission but we really appreciate what you’ve created and the daily support with messages, tasks and personal responses. Leanne Roach steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/477822996 2020-03-27 08:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/477822996 Please thank all of the IST staff on our behalf . The ongoing lessons have provided the children (Aaron) with the routine he needs. We really like the live interactive lessons where Aaron can mix with his school friends (Aaron is an only child so this is fantastic for him). One parent message me saying the school has saved their families mental health and I must agree. I've had lots of messages saying the children are missing their friends which I think speaks volumes on how much they care for each other . A big thank you once again for all the hard work that is going into the school at home lessons. Stephen , Tracey & Aaron Davies. steinson_c https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/478532608 2020-03-27 14:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/478532608 Thank you for the information. Matteo really enjoyed last zoom session. Also thanks for asking about our family in Italy very kind of you.Kind Regards,Daniela Stronati https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/483890789 2020-03-31 09:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/483890789 https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/483897054 Hi again Thanks for your support with distance learning, I do appreciate it and feel supported on this journey!!! Elisa Fariselli ]]> 2020-03-31 09:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/steinson_c/sm1a6swvo4su/wish/483897054