Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » I think the parents could probably find a way to do something without the schools. Something organised but within the guidelines. There's about 25 kids out playing on the green here all in their different little groups. The sounds from them, laughing, shouting and playing is most welcome and has been mostly absent for too long a time. I know they have had stress from this, it would be hard not to but they bounce back fast! Delighted to see normal life returning, you don't realise how much we take for granted until we no longer have it.
BonsaiKitten wrote: » I'm sure the parents will come up with something nice. Some of my own class have met up and you should see the joy in their faces talking about it. It has been a lonely time for some kids.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Could be the beginning of the end for social distancing, 2m guideline being reviewed today. Hopefully common sense will prevail and we can step in line with the rest of the world. The signmakers will be busy https://www.thejournal.ie/tony-holohan-meet-government-ministers-5108751-May2020/
Murple wrote: » You mean step in line with those countries that don't use 2m. Some countries follow 2m, the US is 1.8m, other countries are 1.5m and others are 1m. It absolutely isn't the beginning of the end for social distancing, which unfortunately may need to continue for several years. Seeing as the WHO says 2m keeps you safe 99% of the time. I think there needs to be patience as well as common sense. 1m may be okay in many outdoor settings but 2m may need to be maintained in other settings.
mullinr2 wrote: » Get out a measuring tape and measure 2m. How are schools going to manage to accommodate any amount of students. Kids will only be able to go to school 1 or 2 days a week. 1m is the only way to go. Remember for 80 percent who get Covid 19 it's a mild or moderate symptoms. We are giving up alot for the 20 percent
Murple wrote: » With patience, we are in a very good position to near eradicate this virus in the coming months but the media have got impatient. Wait for them turning round and asking why was the government phased programme not followed if the numbers rocket after they have pushed for it to be rushed.
iamwhoiam wrote: » Everywhere I go I see kids out playing with each other . By September they will all have been together and if numbers are still controlled they might as well go to school as normal I would be all for washing hands , teaching hygiene , hand sanitizer , temp checks before school , wiping the tables etc But three months of mixing will tell us if we can pull back on heavy distancing etc
kandr10 wrote: » I’m not just being contrary here but I’m genuinely not seeing kids playing. There one or two families on my estate that I’ve seen out on bikes together but no other mixing. I’ve seen some small groups of teens whose understanding of 2m is questionable but they we’re groups of 3 or 4 nothing extreme. I don’t think all kids will be mixing by September. Plenty of parents will still be conservative and may not welcome reduction of the social distance.
iamwhoiam wrote: » Playgrounds will be open on July 29th . There is no way on this earth that kids will socially distance in a playground !! By September most kids will be mixing snd playing with each other
Hubertj wrote: » If this is the best they can come up with for childcare, i hate to think of what the schools plan will look likehttps://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/children-over-6-to-keep-apart-in-play-pods-1002112.html
average_runner wrote: » Schools will have to open up as normal in Sept
average_runner wrote: » Cases are under 100 and by end next week under 50 a day, so by sept it be very low.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Think I can speak for pretty much every teacher in Ireland by saying that we hope that we can. There is a however though. We want and need our employer to step up to the mark and provide decent, comprehensive and workable guidance and guidelines so that our students, colleagues, friends and our students families can be safe. Don't think that is too much to ask for is it?
average_runner wrote: » Kids will be back playing sport in Sept.
Boggles wrote: » Mystic Meg?
Tommysocks11 wrote: » Open up everything, what about shop workers, hospital staff etc, they are dealing with public and no problem, whats this schools problem, back to school as normal, things will be fine in september, and kids arent super spreaders even, other countries have schools open now even, too much scare mongering
wirelessdude01 wrote: » What sport? I'm involved in GAA and we have been told to not expect any games for anyone under 16 and below. The SFAI have also said nothing until September at the earliest for training so I'm not quite sure where you are getting that viewpoint?
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Have you even looked at the version of school that is opening in these countries? Children in for one day a week. Children having to sit in 2sqm boxes marked on the ground for break time. As I've already said we just need our employer to do their job and provide us with workable guidelines. One example would be if kids only go to school 1/2/3 days a week who provides and guides remote learning for those days where they aren't actually in school? Can't be their actual teacher as they are teaching the kids who are in school that day? If kids are split into groups and addend physical school some of the week these are the practicalities that need to be decided at a level above the normal teachers head. None of us want this to be the case but the chances are at some stage of the next school year that we will have to do this if a 2nd/3rd wave arrives. That is not scaremongering, that is being realistic and looking for the dept to do their job and provide solutions which are achievable and implementable.
average_runner wrote: » Phase 5 says "Permit close physical contact sports, ie boxing, wrestling, rugby gaa) Also it says "Permit sports spectatorship which involve mass gatherings where social distancing can be maintained for the spectators"
