Schools closed until March/April? (part 4) Mod warning in OP 22/01

mloc123 · 14-02-2021 07:04PM

Millem wrote: »

I was briefly reading the info re back to school. I am back on the 22nd February. Apparently I am just to wear a mask....no gloves or plastic apron.
Students don’t need to wear masks but I think a few in my school will.

What do you want gloves and a plastic apron for? Appearance sake, because they is all it is. Gloves are no more hygienic that regularly washed and sanatised hands... And aprons? Are you in contact with much bodily fluids in school?

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:05PM

khalessi wrote: »

Enhanced measures my foot

I know! Oh and leave the windows and doors open when you aren’t in the classroom!
Social distancing probably won’t be possible either with some of the students.
I said to my husband as soon as I come in I will have to jump in shower and change my clothes.

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:07PM

mloc123 wrote: »

What do you want gloves and a plastic apron for? Appearance sake, because they is all it is. Gloves are no more hygienic that regularly washed and sanatised hands... And aprons? Are you in contact with much bodily fluids in school?

Why was my optician wearing an apron when I got my eyes tested? Are they in contact with bodily fluids??

I would assume it’s to protect clothes from the virus???

mloc123 · 14-02-2021 07:08PM

Millem wrote: »

Why was my optician wearing an apron when I got my eyes tested? Are they in contact with bodily fluids??

I would assume it’s to protect clothes from the virus???

Why are they wearing them? For appearance

mloc123 · 14-02-2021 07:08PM

mloc123 wrote: »

Why are they wearing them? For appearance

I didn't realise your clothes can catch covid :pac:

timeToLive · 14-02-2021 07:09PM

SusanC10 wrote: »

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/no-fixed-date-for-return-of-schools-stephen-donnelly-says-1080960.html

Stephen Donnelly saying no return date for Schools yet.

Keep 'em closed

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:09PM

mloc123 wrote: »

Why are they wearing them? For appearance

I would say it’s to protect their clothes from the virus.

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:10PM

mloc123 wrote: »

I didn't realise your clothes can catch covid :pac:

I thought the virus can last on surfaces and clothes etc?

Was there not a case of a student who got infected from a desk?

mloc123 · 14-02-2021 07:13PM

Millem wrote: »

I thought the virus can last on surfaces and clothes etc?

Was there not a case of a student who got infected from a desk?

A plastic apron is pointless. It covers what... 30% of your clothes? If you are that concerned you need a full hazmat suit.

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:14PM

mloc123 wrote: »

A plastic apron is pointless. It covers what... 30% of your clothes? If you are that concerned you need a full hazmat suit.

Great idea!! Sure send me the link if you find one I can buy

Icyseanfitz · 14-02-2021 07:15PM

mloc123 wrote: »

I didn't realise your clothes can catch covid :pac:

It is scientifically known covid can survive on various surfaces and materials including clothes

Random sample · 14-02-2021 07:15PM

Millem wrote: »

I thought the virus can last on surfaces and clothes etc?

Was there not a case of a student who got infected from a desk?

They said there was, but I have my doubts about that case.

Luke o Neill was talking about the virus on surfaces this week and said they have had difficulty growing the virus from samples on doors etc, the assumption being that it is dead virus and not capable of spreading.

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:17PM

Millem wrote: »

Great idea!! Sure send me the link if you find one I can buy

Actually apologies scrap that I probably wouldn’t be allowed to wear it!!!!

mloc123 · 14-02-2021 07:23PM

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

It is scientifically known covid can survive on various surfaces and materials including clothes

So then it can survive on a plastic apron... Right? So what does wearing an apron do?

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:25PM

mloc123 wrote: »

So then it can survive on a plastic apron... Right? So what does wearing an apron do?

You change the apron!!!! Like the optician who changed the apron after each appointment!

But sure anyway I keep forgetting schools are safe

mloc123 · 14-02-2021 07:25PM

Millem wrote: »

Actually apologies scrap that I probably wouldn’t be allowed to wear it!!!!

Anyway, if you are this worried you should probably go on sick leave from anxiety or stress.

Millem · 14-02-2021 07:32PM

mloc123 wrote: »

Anyway, if you are this worried you should probably go on sick leave from anxiety or stress.

Lol I have never said I was suffering from anxiety or stress!

Locotastic · 14-02-2021 09:13PM

https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/money-diaries-21-5350675-Feb2021/

Interesting reading, the diary of a primary school teacher during lockdown.

Str8outtaWuhan · 14-02-2021 09:24PM

Locotastic wrote: »

https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/money-diaries-21-5350675-Feb2021/

Interesting reading, the diary of a primary school teacher during lockdown.

Public health announcement, if you are a teacher do not read the comments!!!! lol

wirelessdude01 · 14-02-2021 09:25PM

Str8outtaWuhan wrote: »

Public health announcement, if you are a teacher do not read the comments!!!! lol

Isn't it standard practice for teachers to not read comments under anything these days!!!

Locotastic · 14-02-2021 09:41PM

Str8outtaWuhan wrote: »

Public health announcement, if you are a teacher do not read the comments!!!! lol

There are a few comments from fellow teachers who are mortified. It does have a serious Waterford whisperers vibe, I often thought those articles couldn't possible be genuine.

deiseindublin · 14-02-2021 10:02PM

I think your reaction to that piece would really depend on how much you resent teachers. Those with form will obviously have an issue with it.

The Wordress · 14-02-2021 10:11PM

She is a hardworking lady.

The thing that stood out to me is that she must have went into teaching a bit later as I am younger than her and my salary is a good bit higher.

deiseindublin · 14-02-2021 10:25PM

It said she took time out when the kids were young.

downthemiddle · 14-02-2021 10:42PM

Locotastic wrote: »

There are a few comments from fellow teachers who are mortified. It does have a serious Waterford whisperers vibe, I often thought those articles couldn't possible be genuine.

I've often thought the same about certain posters and their posting history.

khalessi · 14-02-2021 10:50PM

downthemiddle wrote: »

I've often thought the same about certain posters and their posting history.

The ignorance of the commentary is telling. I wonder how many of them post here too.

km79 · 14-02-2021 11:02PM

khalessi wrote: »

The ignorance of the commentary is telling. I woner how many of them post here too.

If only there was a way all of them could enter the profession ........

quarryman · 15-02-2021 09:07AM

Has the option of teaching through July and August been discussed to make up for the lost time?

Presumably kids can be back at school by June, it would make sense to use that time to get things back on track.

wirelessdude01 · 15-02-2021 09:13AM

quarryman wrote: »

Has the option of teaching through July and August been discussed to make up for the lost time?

Presumably kids can be back at school by June, it would make sense to use that time to get things back on track.

My kids have missed nothing.

quarryman · 15-02-2021 09:18AM

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

My kids have missed nothing.

You're in a very lucky situation so. Most aren't.

However, that didn't answer the question.

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Schools closed until March/April? (part 4) Mod warning in OP 22/01