Back to school, back to normality

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 Monday, September 7, 2020 - 09:37 PANORAMA reporter

In most things political (or non-political made political!) there are too many views about this and that, about the fear of what might happen or it is thought will happen, but very little based on actual fact.

Hence, the reopening of schools was going to be a crisis, it could not be anything else!

But what has been the case in fact? According to the Department of Education, welcoming pupils back to school has been a success. 

The Department highlights the importance for children to reconnect with their peers in a social perspective because schools are a consistent, safe place that feature heavily in a child’s journey and development.

Director of Education, Jackie Mason, said that: “We have had exhaustive meetings and consulted with Senior Management in schools.”

“We understand that there is apprehension in the community, and this is to be expected. Our top priority remains to ensure the return to school is a safe, smooth and happy one for all. We are doing our utmost to keep abreast of the situation as it develops and put appropriate measures in place to safeguard our learners and staff,” said Senior Education Adviser, Keri Scott.

And Education minister John Cortes, said: ‘It was the closest to normality I have seen in months. There were strict protocols in place, which was very reassuring. I was so pleased to feel the eagerness to resume the learning journey.”

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