To The Barry House Community

As we enter Term 2 we have seen some development in the situation we are in.  I think we can all say we have found a new kind of respect for Shore and all it provides us with.  With the Year Twelves arriving back into the boarding house on Sunday the 10th of May it is looking positive.  Although restrictions will be hard, we are all in this together.  I would like to address 3 main points that may help you as we move through the term.

1. Obviously it’s a different learning environment at home. This means that some alterations must take place in order to get the most out of each day. This might be breaking up the day into specific times of doing schoolwork, free time, exercise and any other things you might like. Developing a strict routine is essential for efficient learning as well as your own wellbeing.
2. Look after yourself.  Make sure your personal wellbeing is always at the forefront of your routine. This includes going to bed early and waking up at a reasonable hour every morning. Eating healthy food to maintain not only a healthy mind but a healthy body.  Staying active is also important when looking after yourself in these times; going for a simple run, an at-home gym session or even just helping in the garden or going for a walk.  This is what I have found very helpful and I know that when I don’t commit to these, I tend to drift.
3. Finally, it is important to recognise that the School is doing all they can to get us back.  Sometimes this is out of their hands due to changing circumstances but I can assure you they are working very hard.  This means that eventually we will all be back.  Dealing with coming back may be difficult, particularly the shift from being at home for an unusual extended amount of time back into the boarding environment.  Therefore, I encourage you to please keep in touch with your friends from Barry and other Houses to make this transition a smooth process.

I hope that this has helped if you are struggling with anything. Stick to what you know and we will be back together soon enough.

Thanks,
Charlie.