Back to school in 2020

Back to school in 2020

July is normally one of the busiest times at schools. Children – whether three or 18, would have reached the end of another school year,with all that that entails. There would be books to return, items of uniform to find or return and friendships to revisit. For parents, school reports may be a source of pride – or a trigger for a serious conversation on the importance of application. For teachers, classrooms would need to be emptied, display boards taken down, reports written and planning would have started for a new educational year. For many – teachers, students and parents – the summer holidays are an opportunity to recharge batteries, see somewhere new or – for expatriates – a chance to go ‘home' to see families and friends. This year