THE ENGLISH SCHOOL OF KYRENIA
an exceptional school
Covid-19
Response
KEEPING EACHOTHER & OUR ESK COMMUNITY SAFE!
COVID-19 & LEARNING
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, the return of schools worldwide will be unlike any other in history. As ESK returns to face-to-face teaching for the 2020-21 Academic year, our priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our entire ESK community, including students, staff and parents. We are committed to providing the best possible learning environment and experience for our students, both academically and pastorally.
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We wish you, your families and communities all the best through these unusual and challenging times. Keep safe!
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IMPACT ON LEARNING
Due to the current COVID-19 situation and the continuation of lockdowns globally, we recognise that some students are still at a disadvantage. Many are still unable to fly back to Cyprus and others are living with vulnerable family members. However, our teachers are prepared to support these students temporarily learning from home.
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We have extensive contingency plans should it be necessary for students to learn at a distance, whether it be due to individual circumstances or in the case of another local lockdown. Three learning scenarios have been planned; face-to-face leaching (where the School campus is fully open), Blended-learning (a rotational in-school and online learning scenario where students will be separated into groups, and assigned a mix of face-to-face and online teaching for the 5 day week) and Online Learning (where schools are physically closed and remote teaching takes place) At ESK, we strive to provide a seamless learning environment and experience for our students. ESK is developing a hybrid, flexible learning program that will enable both in-classroom and online learning.
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3 LEARNING SCENARIOS
FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING
(School is fully open - in-school learning)
BLENDED LEARNING
(in school and online learning rotations)
ONLINE LEARNING
(School is physically closed and remote teaching takes place)
ESK HEALTH & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ACROSS CAMPUS
As we navigate the current pandemic, ESK is confident and ready to welcome students back on campus for face-to-face teaching. A lot of planning and preparation has taken place to ensure your child's education is not interrupted by these unforeseen circumstances.
Health & Safety rules and measures continue to remain around campus, as part of our students' everyday lives during this pandemic.
Measures to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 include:
Strategically placed Hand-sanitizing stations (and reminders for regular and thorough hand cleaning)
Mandatory wearing of facemasks when indoors
Social distancing reminders
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2-metre floor markings
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Floor signs demonstrating a one-way movement systems
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Separated tables in classrooms
Enhanced cleaning
Daily temperature checks (including specific temperature stations for each year group and all staff and Thermal Cameras)
All visotors are required to show either a valid PCR/Antigen Result (3 day) or the Covid Pass (AdaPass) issued by the TRNC Government.
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Specific entrances and exits have been allocated for different year-groups to minimize crowing. Break and lunch times have also been staggered, with each year group being assigned a different playground area and classroom space, to ensure they remain within their social bubble. We are fortunate to have a beautiful and spacious campus, providing students with the opportunity for outdoor learning and to maximize social distancing.
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