Sunday, September 27, 2020

Day 13.261: Exile #2's Sunday Column #315

Exile #2 writes...

Sunday night has traditionally been the time when the young Exiles make sure everything is ready for the school week. The new normal has changed this routine a little. E5N1 still goes to school on Mondays and Tuesdays, so he packs his things, with the additional task of making sure he has a mask ready to go (and a spare in his bag in case a change is needed). Exile #4 , however, can take it a little easier, knowing class will be online in the morning.

On Thursday and Friday, the roles are reversed, and Exile #4 goes into school. Online days are a little less interactive for E5N1. He is set work to do from home but doesn’t have to tune in to classes. It’s probably just as well because he’s usually in his pajamas.

The one thing they both have to do on their in-school days is to take their temperature, to ensure they don’t have a fever, before leaving the house. Strange habits to be in but hopefully it will make a difference. I sometimes catch sight of the bus going by soon after with it’s reduced number of students. They sit as far apart as possible and are masked at all times. They seem to be doing a great job of following the rules but it’s a slightly sad sight. The bus driver probably appreciates the peace and quiet though!



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