@dinosaurinmybelly and @stellagibbons DD is Y7 at SCHS. She was the only one from her (state) primary to go, though she did have friends from other schools joining. Settled in instantly and absolutely loved her first term. The start and end of the school days were staggered by year groups, and the girls all had to wear masks everywhere but in the classrooms and lunch. No inter school sports obviously, but still had early morning training for netball and hockey each week, and Wednesday Kinza happened too. They all have iPads and all homework is generally submitted via Teams.
This term - provision has been outstanding. Full timetable via MS Teams, including PE, with usual morning break and lunchtime as per their timetables. Where they would work in pairs or small groups in person, they are continuing this via FaceTime, break out rooms, or similar when instructed. This week and next is test weeks - she has maths in a bit for eg.
I have to say that while she is missing her friends, she is absolutely loving the Teams lessons. The teacher pre lockdown and now are extremely approachable and the girls are encouraged to email them if they have any concerns or questions - DD panicked about a couple of things as she couldn’t see that her work had been submitted even though she’d done it. She emailed the relevant teachers and they responded v fast. Another time we had Wi-fi issues, the teacher emailed me to check if she was ok, then gave her extra time to complete the class work.
She’s honestly so so happy and has gone from being close to school refusal for the last two years of primary, to bouncing out of bed ready to go each morning.
Her friends are scattered between the usual SW/Dulwich schools (apart from PHS), plus LU, G&L and SPGS. Also Graveney, Kingsdale, CG and Ricards Lodge in the state sector. A couple at Woldingham too. All the indies appear to have a very similar day to DD (except Emanuel who have fewer live lessons).
Hope this is of some help, and everything crossed for you all next week.