Questions

Tell me about the return to school in September…

• I’ve really enjoyed coming back to school and glad we are back. It has been fun and I do not feel nervous.
• I was worried you would make me wear a mask. I’m happy I don’t have to.
• I was fed up of home-school. I’m glad I can see my friends now.
• It was kind of scary – the outside world feels a bit damaged
• I feel like nothing has changed even though lots have changed
• It’s really exciting
• It’s good to see actual real life people without glitchy zoom!

How are the adults in school helping to keep you safe?

• We’re not allowed to go in different classrooms or bubbles
• Teachers and grown ups wear masks if they take us in groups
• Everyone is trying to prevent us from catching coronavirus
• They help me understand about coronavirus
• We have hand sanitiser everywhere and signs
• They’ve made some changes to breaks
• I think they’re doing a really good job

How are you and other children helping keep school safe?

• We’re not mixing
• We try to keep our distancing
• We do not share our equipment
• We put our books in a basket for a few days so the germs die off
• I make sure I wash my hands regularly
• I have a mask in my bag but don’t wear it. I might start wearing it if others do.

Did you have any worries about coming back to school in September? Are you still worried?

• Yes I had some worries
• I was worried everything would be different
• I thought things would get worse with coronavirus
• I’m not as worried now. I feel a lot safer .
• I am worried others won’t listen to the rules
• I was a bit worried I would forget my friends names and would look silly if I couldn’t remember them

What is different about school and what’s the same?

• Everyone is still in class together. I was worried we’d be split up
• Playtimes are different but we have more space
• It’s a lot less busy in the mornings when we come to school
• School is cleaner
• The classrooms look a bit different
• We have folders and pots: it’s all very organised!
• I have grown up so much
• Everywhere you turn there’s hand sanitiser!

Tell me about your learning since being back to school…

• It’s been tricky because we’re in an older class now so the work can be harder
• I like our English we’re learning about Katherine Johnson who is very intelligent
• I prefer school learning because I used to get wound up at home!
• I am really happy about our learning. We get help straight away but at home we would have to wait because everyone is really busy
• I feel like our curriculum is back to normal. We are definitely doing more and it’s much more fun!
• Sometimes our parents couldn’t always help us straight away. I prefer teachers teaching me to my parents! (our reply: “I’m sure they feel the same!”)
• At home, some of the work we did was too easy… Now there is a challenge!