khalessi wrote: » He is adult at 18 but there is respect for parents and house rules that children show take heed of and as a responsible 19 year old adult I would expect him to pay heed to social distancing etc thinking of others in the house, You lead by example. But then it is a different world, respect and manners are out of fashion.
Multipass wrote: » Yes lead with stoicism and common sense. Unfortunately our government seem to have neither. Hysteria and knee jerk reaction rule
Multipass wrote: » And another thing - fears for their safety? By August I guarantee you that teenagers will be socializing, and meeting up in large groups. In fact I’d be surprised if parties don’t start up again by June. And the leaving cert will be gone for absolutely no reason.
frillyleaf wrote: » I’m starting to wonder will schools actually be back to normal in September at all. If 1/6 of the student population in secondary school can’t be social distanced for an exam, on fixed desks how will schools manage with lunch breaks, class change overs etc when it comes to September(Which will only be four weeks after the leaving cert start date.) This isn’t taking into account primary schools even. I feel that secondary schools may have to stagger student numbers and times. In my own area there are schools that are still in temporary buildings for years as the permanent building never started. They are quite small compared to larger school buildings. Or maybe they are cancelling it on compassionate grounds as opposed to the need for social distancing?
Benimar wrote: » I agree, there is only two possible reasons for this. If it’s on social distancing grounds, then there is no chance Primary Schools will open as normal in late August. If it’s on compassionate grounds, well that’s just a load of BS to be honest.
Multipass wrote: » Compassionate to who, my son is in terrible despair. The only ones happy about this are the ones who haven’t been working.
iamwhoiam wrote: » If there are plans to bring back schools in September I think they should start by allowing 2-3 kids play together first. That way they can maybe judge if its spreading faster if kids play and interact
arctictree wrote: » Why don't the teachers take May/June off and then back to work in July/August? Would make sense as it would match the easing of restrictions..
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » They will be from the 18th of this month, groups of four or less allowed meet up outdoors. At least it's a start, after over 2 months of not being with anyone other than their family groups it will be very welcome for them to socialise with their friends. Missing months of school (that's if they do even open in September) is going to have a huge knock on effect for the students.
frillyleaf wrote: » I’m starting to wonder will schools actually be back to normal in September at all. If 1/6 of the student population in secondary school can’t be social distanced for an exam,
History Queen wrote: » They're apparently cancelling the leaving certificate (due to begin on 29th july)... hard yo see how schools are safe to open but an exam for one year group can't go ahead?
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Schools and colleges are open back up for staff in just over 10 days time so hopefully once they get in there we might see some plans for what September will look like. Poor LC students, not a good situation.
khalessi wrote: » , But then it is a different world, respect and manners are out of fashion.
timmy_mallet wrote: » Said every older generation in the history of mankind.
khalessi wrote: » Not wrong though.
timmy_mallet wrote: » Well it is utterly and completely wrong.
Multipass wrote: » Really, my son sitting the leaving cert is 19 - an adult, so I’m not interested in telling him no. Nor would I because I don’t believe it is necessary. Social distancing will be over by August, people are not going to live in fear for that long. As far as I can see when I’m out, it’s practically over already, and a good thing too.
Murple wrote: » It is specified that schools may open from the 18th ‘for the organisation and distribution of remote learning’. It’s not for staff meetings or any other tasks.
Lillyfae wrote: » Couldn't they have arranged that almost 2 months ago? For the teachers on here doing the very best for their students against the odds, I applaud you. For those coming up with excuses such as "GDPR" or "1 toilet and sink for a school of 700" or "it's not safe, we'll all be infected with the pox in a week (no medical/ epidemiological knowledge)", obviously there will be no repercussions. But it's very clear that if it was an issue for you then your Union would be rallied to bombard the DoE until a solution was found.
BoatMad wrote: » No it couldn’t as , at that time, the “ model “ suggested we’d have 50,000 dead and teachers and staff were ordered out of schools , the fear mongers reap what they sow
Lillyfae wrote: » Pure rubbish. One or 2 IT specialists in a huge building, or remotely, working on a solution would have had no bearing whatsoever on fear, or reality, or numbers. That is what was essential. It's still essential.
but why not rally the INTO and ASTI to get on to the DoE about substandard practices, infrastructure etc etc, rather than saying "That's not my place"??
