khalessi wrote: » I am just popping this up here as it could be an important development re the reopening of schools and something to watch out for: Most children if they get Covid19 cope well and recover but there is a rise over the last few weeks in UK of children presenting with a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK.' They are saying it is Covid19 related and looks similar to toxic shock syndrome and Kawasaki disease which, combined, cause harmful internal swelling, fever and breathing problems - all hallmark signs of COVID-19https://www.hsj.co.uk/acute-care/exc...027496.articlehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-children.html If so this virus is mental in how it is affecting people and constantly changes and develops
khalessi wrote: » Star baby I am sorry I'd the Paediatric Intensive Care Society is not a good enough source
Scoondal wrote: » Schools should be back in June. The anti vax Kawasakis can keep their children at home.
gnf_ireland wrote: » You do realise you don’t have to be on video during a zoom call ? It can be voice and slides only ? If it’s not practical to work from home, you could suggest to the school that it’s opened for a short while each day to allow you work from your classroom. I am sure social isolation is possible in a classroom. Everyone has to deal with challenges during this time. Long before this I have taken many a work call with a sick child sleeping on my shoulder. People are very understanding of people’s circumstances But what people struggle with is radio silence from teachers or a weekly email and this constitutes going their best !!
khalessi wrote: » Explain how they are anti vax?
Scoondal wrote: » What are you asking ? The multi quotes are random.
Scoondal wrote: » I think that I have found your point of view. I think that primary schools should be back in four weeks. If parents have concerns about any diseases, they should home school their children.
khalessi wrote: » How does your anti vax Kawasaki remark fit in there?
Scoondal wrote: » When the schools reopen ... any parent can freely/without question from school keep their child at home. No " sorry " attendance notes. If I consider that there is a risk of any disease ( Covid19, Anti vax children, Kawaski symptoms) I will home school.
khalessi wrote: » fine just anti vax Kawasaki incorrect terminology as there is no vaccine for Kawasaki, your terminology implies there is
Scoondal wrote: » There is no vaccine for Kawasaki, HIV, MERs, SARs or Covid19. Should we treat these diseases medicinally to bring down the death rate ? I do not think any of these viruses have a vaccine yet.
jrosen wrote: » Did anyone watch Prime Time last night. They had a principal from a school in Ballymun. It was good for them to show the classroom and show the reality of trying to maintain social distancing in schools. Its not possible on corridors/bathrooms certainly in some of the older schools. Then the need to reduce the class size to 10 students. Assuming the classroom size is decent. Its not going to be easy to figure out. Is it even possible for some age groups to be taught this way? I couldnt see the younger classes being managed at all? Would one day a week work for 3 groups of 10 and then home/remote learning for the remaining 2 days? This is where teacher feedback is crucial.
Scoondal wrote: » I think that I have found your point of view.I think that primary schools should be back in four weeks. If parents have concerns about any diseases, they should home school their children.
kowloonkev wrote: » If schools don't reopen in September it's going to start to have a real detrimental and long term impact on kids' social development.
khalessi wrote: » I missed it but we (teachers) have been saying it in various posts here, so it is good to have the visual on primetime. The general response was that we didnt want the school open but when you see the actuall space and realise that a lot of 5th and 6th class are as tall as the teachers and in some cases taller, the difficulties emerge. Also take into account you are dealing with an age group where hygiende isn't foremost in their minds, cleaning tables at the best of times can be horrendous especially underneath them. Must have a look at Primetime later. Cough etuquette and other basic hygiene goes ovelooked unless reminded or you are teaching maths or Irish then they spend coniderable time handwashing lol
Cheeseplant wrote: » I agree. We are already noticing changes in our young child. More meltdowns, crying easier etc. Obviously bored as too young for school and no siblings. We are racked with guilt that we are WFH and not engaging him as much as we should. I don't think what we are doing now is sustainable.
Cheeseplant wrote: » I agree. We are already noticing changes in our young child. More meltdowns, crying easier etc. Obviously bored as too young for school and no siblings.We are racked with guilt that we are WFH and not engaging him as much as we should. I don't think what we are doing now is sustainable.
trapp wrote: » Seem to be repeating the same thing in this thread all the time. This pandemic is here to stay in some form for the next year or two. Two choices for schools, open in some form or stay shut for two years. Presuming we want to open schools the group, including some teachers, that are constantly coming up with obstacles need to change their mindset. It's not about why we cant open schools but instead how we can open them. Instead of pointing out the reasons why not, instead think of ways to make the impossible become possible. Any teachers who can't come in or feel they can't can receive a reduced payment while they are waiting. And that previous line is not a dig at teachers its just the reality the country is in at the moment. Harsh as it sounds education for the children of the country can't just be put off for a few years because a teacher is vulnerable or at risk. These teachers might just have to wait until the virus danger is completely gone.
