There are many lessons that we learn in life.  It is human for us to repeat mistakes and sometimes we need a re-run of the lesson before we master the concept.  It is interesting to reflect on what lessons we will learn from our experiences over the past two months.

In the past week I asked some students ‘What is something that has changed in your family during remote learning?’ I prompted the children with ‘Did your family cook more cakes, do more jigsaw puzzles?’ 

One child’s response was, ‘I learnt to use less toilet paper!’ This is the secret as to why teachers never leave school, the entertaining responses from children! I agreed with the student, I think we all learnt that life lesson!

My mother is a child of the depression and she often recalls stories from that time. One influence for her was to eat everything on her plate. While her family was fortunate that her father had employment and they had a cow and chooks, she saw the result for other families who had little to eat.

As a school, I believe we have seen the impact of good hygiene. Our staff members have always reminded children of the importance of hand washing. However, with a combined approach from parents, teachers, community announcements and advertising the number of sick staff members and students is minimal.

What will be the life lessons for you and your family? I will value the freedom to travel interstate to be with family, appreciate the generosity of others and remember to keep just a little extra supply of toilet paper.

We look forward to the return of students and all staff for the second part of Term 2. 

God bless

Geraldine