SIBFORD BOARDING The Newsletter from the Boarding Community May 18th 2020
EVENING SUN: We can't wait to share our space with the boarders again. Margaret Fell can just be seen nestling amongst the trees in the distance
STAYING TOGETHER News as boarding goes temporarily online As a student put it online this week, "I miss boarding, but it is so good that we still manage to stay together like this." It has been continually heartening to see how well we've all stayed together through this difficult time. Our 'Virtual Boarding House' meetings have been something the houseparents look forward to every week and the online forums get busier and more creative every day! I like to think this shows what a strong community we have here in boarding and the benefits of strong, supportive relationships amongst the students and the staff. Across the houses, we have had a lot of fun over the past week, as we near the end of this half of the summer term, and we look forward to our next meetings for more stories, entertainment and laughter.
BOARDERS' PETS: We have had the joy of meeting the pets of boarders online. Here are Annie's young puppies, Natalie's tiny kitten, and Joyce introducing Poppy!
COMMUNITY SPIRIT Updates from our online world The boarding houses have held vibrant
Fielding houseparent, Michael,
virtual catch-ups this week and had
surprised his students with a video of
lots of fun. The image below from the
a Chinese song he has been learning
Fielding meeting shows what an
with his Chinese teacher. A song
entertaining group of boarders we
about missing people, this seemed an
have! People attended from all over
apt one to share amongst the students
the world - and it was our highlight of
during our temporary separation. He
the week.
said, "
因为我爱中国，所以我想学中⽂!"
On top of meeting pets during the meetings - we also had video proof of India's success at raising sea monkeys during lockdown on our online forum. They look a lively and healthy bunch and really tiny! Our forums have continued to be busy with music suggestions, recipe ideas and as a place to check-in with each other
纸短情⻓ After being given the guitar music by a student a couple of years ago, Michael learnt the words with the help of his Chinese teacher. Through our forums, he now has some excellent further tips for other Chinese songs to learn and sing and is looking forward to putting them into action!
throughout the week.
We wish our whole boarding community the very best in these times and reiterate that we are always here for you. To see what we are up to, please visit our Twitter page for regular updates: @SibfordBoarding