Write a Diary Entry on “Your first day in school after Covid-19”. Share your views imaginatively.
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First day at school, amid the pandemic
Both parents and children are happy to be back at school, and do not wish to return to distance learning.
Tako Jibuti for UNICEF Georgia
back to school
UNICEF/GEO-2020/Jibuti
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17 September 2020
This September, the start of the school year seemed more overwhelming than ever before. One could observe the mixed feelings of excitement, joy, and confusion among the students, parents, and teachers at Sagarejo’s Public Schools #1 and #4.
Early morning on the first day of school, students began gathering in the garden of Sagarejo’s Public School #4. While it is not mandatory for the students to wear masks, many of them — including the youngest among them — were voluntarily covering their faces. This was not done solely for the purpose of hygienic protection, but also to demonstrate students’ awareness about COVID-19. After the many weeks of distance learning, which was challenging for children, parents, and teachers alike, the willingness to go back to normal learning processes is now demonstrably high; everyone displays a readiness to comply with the new safety regulations set by the government.
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Going back to school during the COVID-19. - Voices of Children
Children tell about their feelings and challenges they face
UNICEF
boy studying
UNICEF/GEO-2020/Jibuti
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16 September 2020
Starting a new school year is always full of emotions and especially during a pandemic.
Part of the schools in Georgia started teaching at classrooms, other part continues the distance learning. But children in every city or village are looking forward to meet their friends and teachers in person.
We asked children to tell what they feel, how their lives have changed and how they handle these challenges.
Natia Samnashvili, 10 years old.
"I am happy to return to school. Distance learning was hard, working with computer caused pain for eyes and fingers. I could understand the online lessons, but it was easier when we had face-to-face meetings with the teacher. One more thing I am happy about is to see my friends, meet new teachers. If the lessons were distance again, we won't have a chance to get introduced with teachers. We have new teachers this year."
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Going back to school during the COVID-19. - Voices of Children
Children tell about their feelings and challenges they face
UNICEF
boy studying
UNICEF/GEO-2020/Jibuti
Available in:
English
ქართული
16 September 2020
Starting a new school year is always full of emotions and especially during a pandemic.
Part of the schools in Georgia started teaching at classrooms, other part continues the distance learning. But children in every city or village are looking forward to meet their friends and teachers in person.
We asked children to tell what they feel, how their lives have changed and how they handle these challenges.
School Girl
UNICEF/GEO-2020/Jibuti
Natia Samnashvili, 10 years old.
"I am happy to return to school. Distance learning was hard, working with computer caused pain for eyes and fingers. I could understand the online lessons, but it was easier when we had face-to-face meetings with the teacher. One more thing I am happy about is to see my friends, meet new teachers. If the lessons were distance again, we won't have a chance to get introduced with teachers. We have new teachers this year."
Andria Khocholava, 9 years old.
"Don’t remind me about online lessons. Going to school is cool. There are many changes though: you can’t hug the teachers, they always wear masks, hugging friends is not allowed either, but we violate this rule sometimes. Breaks are shortened and we have to wash our hands many times. Also, you are not allowed to lend something to others. I am carrying water in the bottle as the water dispensers are turned off. Still, it’s good to go to school. We are repeating the materials from the previous year and I understand everything better in class than on the online lesson. We have a new game called “Coronobana” – it’s like a game of catch."
Teona Jghiradze, 13 years old.
"I didn’t have a personal computer and was attending online lessons from a mobile phone. We had to either write the homework in the workbook and then send the photo of it or type it on the keyboard. Sometimes there were technical problems with the internet or electricity and we were missing the lessons, now we will cover those materials too. I am happy to return to school, it was boring at home and also I missed my friends and I am happy to see them."
Lasha Devlarishvili, 11 years old.
"Yes, I am happy to return to school. It was boring at home. I was playing or reading books. In school, there will be more positivity and better learning process".
Elene Melikadze, 12 years old.
"Online classes were interesting at the beginning, but now I think going to school is better. We could only see the face of the teacher at online lessons, eyes were getting tired and you miss the human interaction. But it was good that the exams were cancelled.
Now I am back to school. My friends got taller in this period. I am happy to return to school because I can see the people and talk to them. I am having fun on breaks, but we all remember that we must be careful. We have to avoid getting the virus or transfer it. Yes, we have lots of homework, but I don't complain. I like school and I am happy. If the online lessons are back, I don't know what will I do. I think I will start drawing instead of studying."
Data Sulaberidze, 10 years old.
"I am happy to return to school because I really missed my friends and teachers. I love school and I think that interaction with my peers is part of the education process."