Last week with the ever-growing situation of the Coronavirus, the government announced that all schools were closing for the foreseeable future. Along with this, all exams, including A-levels and GCSEs, are not taking place in May and June like they were scheduled.
This news evoked mixed feelings in many, emotions of happiness, relief and joy but also sadness, frustration and annoyance. I know I was relieved at the thought of not sitting exams this summer, but I was also disappointed because I had worked hard these past two years.
The government have now announced that final grades for A-level and GCSE students will be determined by predicted grades and teacher assessments. For some this is good, others this could be bad!
With school closures happening across the country, several children and teenagers had their education abruptly ended, for this academic year, leaving them without a proper goodbye to their friends and teacher, without a final assembly and without a proper ending.
Some children are still going to school as their parents are doing essential work during this crisis; others are probably like me – a bit bored and a bit lost.
When I had loads of revision and school work to do, I had loads of ideas about what I could do when I had my long summer. But now, I don’t know where to start or what to do even with the extra long summer.
This pandemic has caused disruption for all with holidays cancelled, no education, less food available and quarantines.
Many are not taking this pandemic seriously. Many are dismissing the idea that it can affect young people – it can, and not just mildly!
Everyone needs to do their bit and follow government guidelines, stay two metres from others and isolate indoors.
Whilst it is a very difficult time, everyone needs to be with their families, if possible, and stay healthy.
Until next time…
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