morebabies wrote: » Does anyone know if asthma in a child that usually requires at least one emergency dept visit over the autumn/ winter period falls into the high risk category for children returning to school in Ireland? I have 2 children like this, but I obviously know children with much more severe illnesses like CF, who should be prioritised for the (annoyingly vague) remote learning option and I don't want to be seen as abusing the system for teachers who will already be under severe pressure. Any input would be appreciated.
Sammy2012 wrote: » This is the same as me. I only give homework because I have to but I do see the value in reading. I give homework on Monday and let them figure out what way they want to do it. We have finally decided to stop giving spelling homework this year so it will be just tables and reading from me now with the odd bit of extra thrown in.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Would definitely reduce the amount of items being brought home (and then back into school). I don't know a single parent that likes homework, after school time should be for family, friends, hobbies and sport etc. From a risk reduction point of view it makes sense, everything from books to equipment goes in day one and stays in school. Plus we all hate homework
Spanish Eyes wrote: » I like your approach, everyone is happy then. Should be a DES policy, but going by the posts on here, we could be waiting for a decision on homework for a long while, but to me, it makes a lot of sense, pressure off teachers and parents to either help their kids or correct it respectively. No brainer IMV, and I don't know of any research that supports it. But take that with a pinch of salt, I'm out of the loop a while now!
khalessi wrote: » Can someone tell me where the idea that if only a teacher or person wears a mask it is no good?
kandr10 wrote: » I’ve questioned the efficacy of spellings for a long time. Glad I’m not alone . I’d have thought it a good idea as suggested above to move to online platforms for homework also, preferably the platform that would be intended for use of distance learning where needed again.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » You can be guaranteed if homework was pulled you'd also have some parents moaning that it was stopped. Can't please everyone. I generally give English, Maths and something else every night. Weekly English and Irish spellings. I roll the English ones over every week so constant revision going on on words that are commonly misspelt.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » Anyone who complains about homework being pulled deserves to get it. It would free up teachers time too having to assign and follow it up, and they are going to need any extra time they can get. Secondary homework I can handle, the primary stuff is pretty pointless although we're quite fond of project work here. The only benefit I can see really is that a parent might be able to see for themselves what the child needs additional help with (they might not know otherwise). Would be great to see a trial of it.
byhookorbycrook wrote: » Sending the same spellings home for everyone in the class isn’t teaching spelling . We have used Brendan Culligan’s system for a while now and are moving to “ Spellings For Me” which is based on his research and is totally individual. I would also push for reading, tables and instrumental music work at home (Out students learn trad music from senior infants up) . After that , I wouldn’t look at much else , maybe some penmanship for anyone who needs it .
Almost half of attendees of a Georgia summer camp came down with the coronavirus after a single staffer tested positive and the camp shut down.
The camp adhered to many recommendations, but didn't require campers to wear masks and didn't keep doors and windows open for ventilation
People of all ages were affected, with 1- to 10-year-olds having an even higher "attack rate" than the older kids and staffers
All ages were affected: The attack rate of 51% among 1- to 10-year-olds, 44% among 11- to 17-year-olds, and 33% among 18- to 21-year-olds
Boggles wrote: » At least 260 kids and counselors got the coronavirus at an overnight camp in Georgia I guess we plough on and just keep pretending a certain subset of humans cannot get or transmit the virus and find out the hard way come the Autumn.
Gentleman Off The Pitch wrote: » Jaysus, the infected staff member must have touched every surface in the camp in order for that many children to get infected...
wirelessdude01 wrote: » https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/schools-face-delays-in-reopening-as-builders-must-tender-for-work-39415082.html I had mentioned the three tenders thing a few days ago and was scoffed at. I know of one school and the earliest start date they are able to get from any contractor they contacted was mid September. That would be 3 weeks after they are meant to have the first batch of children back. Government playing a blinder. Ahh sure get the kids back to school without any works being done. Ahh sure he are back now so no need to need to actually go ahead with those pesky works at all.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » But only counselors were required to wear masks,
Remember that the virus is spread by droplets and is not airborne so physical separation is enough to reduce the risk of spread to others even if they are in the same room
Alrigghtythen wrote: » Activities like singing, cheering
Frankx wrote: » I did work for schools , they always get 3 tenders
Boggles wrote: » There is no requirement for anyone to wear masks in schools here. But sure why would there be? Thank God we banned singing and loud noises in general from Irish schools in the 50s.
Ms Foley said schools would be required to "exhaust all other options" before resorting to off-campus accommodation, such as parish halls. "They have to be able to show there was a justifiable need for that and that all other options have been exhausted," she told the Dáil. Mr McNamara said he feels the Government is "washing its hands" of responsibility by leaving it up to the schools to get the necessary works carried out. They had no problem going out and hiring hotels etc for the hospitals but the schools have to stick to beaurocratic red tape, cross their t's and dot their i's. Absolutely ridiculous!! Talk about time wasted.
They had no problem going out and hiring hotels etc for the hospitals but the schools have to stick to beaurocratic red tape, cross their t's and dot their i's. Absolutely ridiculous!! Talk about time wasted.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » In your classroom do you plan to do singing and cheering with no windows open. Precovid vs. Post covid changes.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » How many students sleep in a cabin together in your school?
Boggles wrote: » I don't have a classroom. But if the virus isn't airborne, what is wrong with singing? None, but I imagine they do in bordering schools. Again though when they are sleeping in individual beds they are social distanced. Why would that be a concern if there is no such thing as airborne transmission?
Alrigghtythen wrote: » When singing and cheering you expel more particles from your mouth.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » In your classroom do you plan to do singing and cheering with no windows open. Precovid vs. Post covid changes. How many students sleep in a cabin together in your school?
Boggles wrote: » So what? Social distancing will take care of that, there is no such thing as airborne transmission. According to the department. Does it say anywhere in the "plan" that singing and loud noises in general going forward is banned? And if not why do you keep bringing it up like that is a key difference with the summer camp?
Boggles wrote: » Builders and contractors are flat out trying to catch up on being closed for months. They can very much name their price now. The idea that you can tender and get the work done in 4 weeks is complete and utter fantasy. But of course it was highlighted at the time and ignored.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/77452/39d51b02-5633-4e2f-a070-4551a3521081.pdf#page=7 Activity & Time: Depending on the nature of the amenity, venue or event, the extent and duration of interaction between groups of people may vary. Arrangements should be implemented to enable hand hygiene, minimise close contact and the duration of contact between people, (e.g. organise shorter events, staggered attendance hours to limit crowds or designated teams that always engage in activity together to avoid random mixing of people, extend distancing, move activities outdoors). It is particularly noteworthy that the risk of droplet transmission/aerosol emission may be greater in some circumstances, including: in relation to sports and physical activities: in high intensity exercise and direct contact sports; in relation to group singing and certain group brass and woodwind musical instrument playing
