Harare International School: Wall of Gratitude by Katie TURNER https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo Our HIS community has been amazing in light of the current situation. Take a moment to thank a friend for being there for you, a teacher for supporting you, a colleague who listened. Let's find a moment for small acts of kindness that make a big difference. (Double click in a blank spot to add your own message of gratitude) en-us 2020-04-21 09:40:43 UTC 2020-05-11 15:39:14 UTC hello@padlet.com admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519748218 "Just a short email to say thank you ! Your efforts and commitment in ensuring distance learning continues, during this difficult time, is much appreciated. There is no doubt  that distance teaching & learning is a new experience to all and indeed challenging; particular so when the situation threw everyone in the deep end at short notice, with very little time to prepare.
I am indeed impressed by the tremendous effort that has and continues to be made to iron out many bumps along the way and make this initiative successful."
grade 11 parent
]]> 2020-04-21 09:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519748218 Just taking a few minutes to express our THANKS! (Kindergarten, Grade 2 & 4) admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519755133 We know you are going through these trying times with your own stressors and concerns, but you’ve managed to continue in the new, modified, online format and have managed to continually show up with smiles on your faces that make my kids look forward to their “meetings” with you.  Our boys are blessed to have you as their teachers.
 
Recalling just how fast this all occurred-one day our son brought home his computer (4th grade) to “practice” operating in an online environment and literary the next day (s), you all moved to 100% online.  Not much time to learn and adjust. We commend your ability to adapt to this new format, even with the hiccups.  Full disclosure, we are facing the same hiccups in our own work, so hiccups are not unique to youJ. We all are “building the plane as we fly”.
 
At any rate, THANK YOU! We see and acknowledge that you and the school have made efforts to continue to refine your abilities to offer an interactive learning experience using these new tools. We are sure this has required a lot of extra time, work and effort that we are not privy to but deserves our recognition.
 
BTW: DON’T think we can survive as teachers of little people :)
]]> 2020-04-21 09:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519755133 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519759535 I love learning from home.  I miss my friends but I get to see them online everyday.]]> 2020-04-21 09:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519759535 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519760297 This has been a great opportunity to connect with my child and learn what she is learning.]]> 2020-04-21 09:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519760297 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519761603 It has been an adjustment but the support I have received from the teachers has been amazing and has helped us all.]]> 2020-04-21 09:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519761603 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519762844 Excellent emotional preparation and technological preparation for him. He came home Wednesday excited about Thursday, knowing what to do, very much having internalized the message of "school's not closed, it's just the campus that is closed.]]> 2020-04-21 09:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519762844 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519764120 The fact that I can choose when to do my work, and my teachers are available at any hour of the day if I need their help, which works very well for exam preparation.]]> 2020-04-21 09:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519764120 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519765569 All tasks are presented to me before class time and so I am able to complete them. The teachers who use google hangouts are always online during our class time so it’s easy to ask questions.]]> 2020-04-21 09:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519765569 Thank you Mrs Antipas, Ms Breathnach, Ms Mafukidze and Ms Mtangamira https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519789794 A HUGE thank you to all the teachers for all their hard work in these very strange times.  You have made this adjustment for our kids so much smoother and easier, and for us parents too!  
Your patience and understanding is amazing and truly appreciated.
My kids are thriving and although they miss their friends and teachers, they get to see them online regularly.
Look after yourselves and thank you!

]]> 2020-04-21 10:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519789794 You guys are awesome.. admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519804549 I just want to say thank you to my amazing colleagues for all their support and care.  You guys are awesome!  What you have achieved is amazing!  I am very proud to be a part of this brilliant team!
(Katie - Admissions)]]> 2020-04-21 10:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/519804549 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520361329 Thank you all for your amazing help.]]> 2020-04-21 14:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520361329 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520362803 The instructions that come from the class
teacher in video form work perfectly for
me.]]> 2020-04-21 14:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520362803 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520363875 SeeSaw is working well, it's really helpful to see teachers comment on the work to
have quick feedback. Teachers have been really responsive and accommodating]]> 2020-04-21 14:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520363875 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520366480 Everything is going smoothly. Activities are interesting and my son is more and more independant on Seesaw. The
regular meetings online are very
appreciated. Getting a weekly schedule on Monday, as well as daily activities the next days makes it easy to structure our days and work. The teacher is flexible with the deadlines but still very demanding with the
efforts provided by my child. Excellent.]]> 2020-04-21 14:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520366480 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520369467 Congratulations to the team for offering such a strong programme to the students!]]> 2020-04-21 14:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/520369467 From an EC2 parent... admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/532976342 I know this is a really difficult time for the entire world, but I hope you have been able to do some things that you love doing.  We really appreciate all the care you have given to our kids - even over thousands of miles of distance!  ]]> 2020-04-27 10:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/532976342 admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/559051604 Hello Florence This is a short email to remind you that you are worth and we value your work as our Art teacher . Apart from this AADL which has revealed so much you guys go through each day , l just want to let you know that we appreciate you. Malaika and l are thankful for you and we would like to see you happy all the time . (Malaika’s words)😊Have a wonderful evening Regards Egnes]]> 2020-05-08 05:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/559051604 From a student to a teacher over the weekend. admissions17 https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/565236446 “No joke, I literally forgot about everything happening in the world right now and school work.  I felt safe ,I felt at home ( I am at home :) but you know what I mean.  It really made me feel like I was in heaven, actually talking to people, not about due dates and school work.  Thank you so much it meant a lot to me.  I wish I could hug you! ….. I miss you guys.” ]]> 2020-05-11 15:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/admissions17/xkj0noizr86un5vo/wish/565236446