So, on Wednesday 18th March the PM (BoJo) announced that all schools were to close from Friday 20th March, to all students except those of key workers, or those classed as vulnerable and/or with an EHCP. This is unprecedented, something that has never happened before but definitely something that was needed.
Over the weekend, we received communications from our school about a plan of action, along with a rota which told us when we should expect to be in school over the next few weeks. I looked for my name, scrolling, and scrolling, till I get to April - that's me! Four full weeks of social distancing and working remotely from home - a strange concept to someone who is used to teaching the lessons they prepare. Probably weirder, still, for the students who usually have a teacher there to help them with their work.
So here I am, working from home! I have plenty to do but I definitely need some form of outlet, so why not use the blog that I set up as an empty example for my Post 16 class?! I've never done this before so if you aren't fan, don't read it - simples! It's more for my sanity than anything else.
Here goes...
On Monday 23rd March, I went into school. I work at a pretty big school in a beautiful Yorkshire town; the school is usually buzzing with students by the time I get there but not today - it's a complete ghost town.
Our instructions were simple: if you are not down to work this week, get everything you need, clean your room (ready for fumigation) and leave - the fewer people on-site, unnecessarily, the better. So I followed orders - I got my stuff, said a few hellos and goodbyes to some very dear colleagues and was on my way. Most people would have been skipping out of work like 'YESSSSS 4 WEEKS AT HOME!!' but it was too strange, plus, I love my job!
Now, I am not one of those people that has been panic buying but cannot lie, I took a trip to Aldi on my way home for food and supplies - I didn't overbuy, just bought what I needed. Again, a very strange experience - empty shelves, people buying everything in sight - insane!
Then home, the place where I am to spend my time for the next four weeks. First thing's first - time for a hinch! I am a little bit OCD when it comes to cleaning, this is no exaggeration - you should see my cleaning cupboard - angels sing whenever I open it and I have an excellent Zoflora selection. My fiance said I was mad for my cleaning obsession but he actually admitted that, in light of the current situation, that I did good!
Now, I wish I could say this was a super interesting day but I would be lying - I planned my lessons for Tuesday, put them on Showbie and scoffed a delightful meal of spaghetti and meatballs (with cheesy garlic bread, obvs!), before heading to bed at the very responsible time of 10pm!
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