jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: » I don't teach 6th class.
addaword wrote: » If you cared about your 6th class being prepared for secondary school / missing these 3 months, you could either (as said already) (a) teach the kids in August, if things are more back to normal then, and because schools would be empty they could have say 6 kids in each classroom. (b) only 6th class go to school in May / June, and say 6 kids in each classroom, with 1 teacher in each room.
jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: » Expecting a few bites on that one?
addaword wrote: » Well seeing as primary school teachers are on paid holidays now, perhaps they could either (a) teach the kids in August, if things are more back to normal then, and because schools would be empty they could have say 6 kids in each classroom. (b) only 6th class go to school in May / June, and say 6 kids in each classroom, with 1 teacher in each room. Teachers need to step up to the plate more.
addaword wrote: » Teachers need to step up to the plate more.
Orchids wrote: » 2nd level yes, but my concern is 6th classes moving straight to secondary without completing the last 3 months of their primary school which includes preparation for moving on, not only will they not return but they won't be prepared for secondary which is a huge jump for them. I'm not suggesting they repeat the whole year but there should be contingency plan.
jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: » Especially considering we were well through the year as it was. At 2nd level they'll have lost 8 weeks, last week would have been exams, so 7 really. Hopefully the loss of those 7/8 weeks have been partially offset by continued support of students online. In most cases, what progress has been lost can be made up. Jamming up the system with further delays won't help.
gnf_ireland wrote: » Absolutely - classes have to move on. There may make slower progress through the year, and take 18 months to fully catch-up, but this years 2nd class have to move into 3rd etc. Same applies for all classes - would be madness to consider anything else.
KerryConnor wrote: » I teach in a large boys school and we'll have to open up again however way we can. But it breaks my heart to think of social distancing little boys they are naturally so physical and tactile.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Everyone to move on in September. Too much added disruption otherwise.
sideswipe wrote: » Yes but what about second, third, forth wave etc we could easily end up missing chunks out of next year too. I wish there was away that all classes went back and started the class they were in. Incoming Jnr infants get an extra year pre school everyone else doesn’t lose out with further shutdowns or are not effected by perhaps having only a couple of school days a week. Taking one school year over two would take the pressure off a lot of people.
Orchids wrote: » I wonder when the schools reopen will the classes finish out their current class or will they go straight to the next class up, which would mean the 6th classes go straight to secondary school without completing the last 3 months of primary?
khalessi wrote: » Ah it is just tragic, the 6th class have missed their confirmation, their last tour their graduation ceremony, the pizza day we throw them on their last day and they are chatting to me on skype about missing out on all of that and just being able to see and hug their friends. It is awful as they know they wont be in a class again with their friends and never got the chance to say goodbye. And for the other kids in the school just seeing their friends, their teachers social distancing would be hard to maintain, sure I feel like hugging them as they are so upset online about the whole thing.
KerryConnor wrote: » Is it pie in the sky to hope social distancing wont be required to same extent come September? I'm hoping that these stories that kids don't transmit much will mean social distancing wont be necessary...https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/swiss-elderly-told-they-can-hug-children-who-are-under-10-as-theyre-not-spreaders-39166432.html Or perhaps there'll be readily available turnaround tests and kids can be tested regularly so can mingle in their class group once they're in school? I teach in a large boys school and we'll have to open up again however way we can. But it breaks my heart to think of social distancing little boys they are naturally so physical and tactile. I'd hate to be constantly reminding them and giving out.
sideswipe wrote: » There isn’t going to be a perfect solution without an antiviral or vaccine. Schools are going to need to be provided with funds to put extra hand washing facilities in place. Perhaps the use of local halls/ sports facilities where available. This is going to take some outside the box thinking- simply saying teenagers are dirty so schools can’t open without a vaccine doesn’t wash.......pun intended.
Beasty wrote: » This threadban was never revoked. No need for anyone to respond further to trapp's posts as they are unable to post here
vid36 wrote: » I have another suggestion, preparing to alter the school calendar. Many leading experts predict a second wave of Covid in the autumn/winter. In preparation for the inevitable shutdown during this period, schools should open in early August this year and be prepared to run though the summer in 2021 if necessary.
Beasty wrote: » trapp - do not post in this thread again
Alex86Eire wrote: » We have 700 kids with one bathroom for them containing 2 sinks. It'll be interesting..
Long_Wave wrote: » There is no "social distancing" down the deli in spar or in the slaughter house but life goes on.
kandr10 wrote: » That’s a good suggestion. How do you do it with appropriate social distancing , given some of the difficulties around this that have been brought up?
