Celebrating Education Week virtually

Suggestions and ideas for virtual Ed Week celebrations and activities.

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The T4L team speak to staff from schools that have run virtual assemblies about the technology they used and get tips and tricks to help you plan.

High school assembly – Plumpton

Plumpton High school teachers and students work together to run virtual assemblies, and the school is planning a virtual graduation.

High school assembly – Sydney Distance Education

Sydney Distance Education High School's virtual assemblies have been running once per term to provide information about the school to students and supervisors.

High school assembly – Wilcannia

Wilcannia Central School used Facebook to build community engagement during COVID-19. They are now using Facebook Live to share virtual assemblies with their families.

High school camp – Dubbo Distance Education

Dubbo School of Distance Education held a virtual camp through Canvas in Term 2. The camp was so successful that they are planning to incorporate virtual activities into future events.

High school dance – Billabong

Billabong High School used Zoom and out of the box thinking to connect with each other in their lockdown getdown online disco.

High school graduation – Alcovy

Alcovy High School in the US live streamed an outdoors graduation ceremony with social distancing and avoided paper certificates and hand shaking.