FOXFORD PROGRAM
The new Vinnies agile learning program that stands for innovation, hope and resilience
FOXFORD PROGRAM
The new Vinnies agile learning program that stands for innovation, hope and resilience
FOXFORD PROGRAM
The new Vinnies agile learning program that stands for innovation, hope and resilience
FOXFORD PROGRAM
The new Vinnies agile learning program that stands for innovation, hope and resilience
St Vincent’s College COVID-19 Agile Learning - The Foxford Program
As our staff and students have responded to the challenges of the social isolation and distancing required during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear new models of learning were required. Some were calling this new method remote, others agile, others online and others distance education. Our Principal, Mrs Anne Fry, thought it important to have a common name for this platform and it was to our rich tradition she went to for inspiration.
In the annals of the history of the Sisters of Charity one of the most revered is the Story of Foxford. It is the story of how the Sisters responded to a period of devastating social and economic conditions, and how they responded with innovation, ingenuity and at all times provided a sense of community and hopefulness. The term “extensively useful” was used to describe the methodology they used of trying to meet the unprecedented needs of the residents of Foxford.
Foxford Moment
A woman by the name of Agnes Morrogh-Bernard turned her back on her life of privilege and finishing schools and joined the Sisters of Charity, becoming known as Mother Arsenius Morrogh-Bernard. In 1890 at the age of 50, she came to the place that would be forever changed by her presence, Foxford Co. Mayo, Ireland. She saw the mighty River Moy running through the poverty-stricken village and had an ingenious idea, to build a woollen mill powered by its waters.
In 1892, new technology was used to set up a woollen mill which is still operating today to be the stimulus for a whole region. This is our Foxford moment as we try to respond with innovation, hope and resilience. We therefore will refer to the range of initiatives we are using to remain extensively useful as The Foxford Program.
The great adaptability and digital fluency of our staff and students will help immensely to continue with their learning journey of 2020.
