How We Got Our School Online In 10 Days

This document is a blog-style article by Bryanston Parallel Medium (BPMS) school detailing how they successfully transitioned to online learning within 10 days at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa. The school leveraged existing Microsoft Education licenses and used Microsoft Teams as its primary platform, supported by a dedicated team of staff and parent volunteers. The initiative involved rapid training, testing, and implementation across all grades, with lessons learned on technical support, student engagement, and platform limitations. The article also includes recommendations for other schools transitioning to remote learning.