STUDENTS and their families have long awaited the start of what was promised to be a smooth semester, yet students at Verney Road School were immediately moved to remote learning again on Wednesday, February 16, for one week.
In a letter to parents and carers, principal Angela Buxton asked parents to support the school to be able to return to face-to-face learning by obtaining a PCR test for their child.
“I appreciate this will be challenging for some of our families. If your circumstances are particularly challenging, please do get in touch to discuss options,” the letter read.
Free Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) and air purifiers is classrooms was identified as the best way to return to the classroom safely, supported by increasing child vaccination numbers and mask wearing.Verney Road School made no comment on the sudden closure, except that they had worked with the Department of Education and Training, and the Department of Health to find the best way forward amidst several positive coronavirus cases.
Despite these safeguards, parents and students must be wondering if the promises laid out this semester by the Government are enough to get back to school.
