News from Mrs Grimes
Hello Everyone,
This week, it has been a very different week from what had become our normal. As we have re-opened our doors to Year 10 and some of our Year 12s, it has been really good to see and hear the buzz of students in our classrooms again. It has been great too, to reconnect with colleagues as we take the first steps back to school.
Back to School, after the usual long summer break, is usually something which we look forward to with a mixture of nervous excitement and perhaps a little bit of apprehension. We have certainly seen much of both this week. However, we have, for the most part, settled quickly back into school, despite the different kind of structure to the day, and the new social distancing rules. Year 10 students have followed lessons in Maths and English, and caught up with some of their options teachers. Year 12 are spending time following subject specific days. I want to reassure those of you who haven’t yet returned that despite the differences, the essence of our school is still the same and we can’t wait to see more of you back with us.
As more of ‘normal’ life comes out of its hibernation, I have started to think about the elements of lockdown I’d like to keep. I have enjoyed a break from the hectic nature of life before. My family and I, like many others I am sure, have got into the routine of taking a daily walk or cycle ride, and while it has become a bit of a battle to get my children out every day, it’s worth it. Instead of TV, I have read more and have learnt to take time out. So I wonder, as another ‘new normal’ settles in, what elements of lockdown life will we keep hold of to keep us balanced?
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