Roger_Dubuis Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 5 hours ago, bolty58 said: Well she is a 'red' so I shouldn't be surprised. Any fucker should be capable of stopping the spread in a small, low population place like that. Western Australia has had similar results. There are enough people in New Zealand for them to consistently have better rugby teams than England and their Test cricket team seems similar to England standard in recent times.There was a one hour show on channel 5 last night covering the train journey from Auckland to Wellington and the country did seem sparsely populated as you say.They have some top viaducts and volcanos mind Quote
Rudy Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 If any of you have young kids and want to give them something new to learn, Aguero is starting to teach Spanish lessons starting this week on BBC Quote
ZiggyStardust Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 38 minutes ago, Roger_Dubuis said: There are enough people in New Zealand for them to consistently have better rugby teams than England and their Test cricket team seems similar to England standard in recent times.There was a one hour show on channel 5 last night covering the train journey from Auckland to Wellington and the country did seem sparsely populated as you say.They have some top viaducts and volcanos mind I think its around 5-10% larger than the Uk physically, with a population about 50% of that of London. Quote
peelyfeet Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Roger_Dubuis said: The Govt have scrapped their plans for all primary school pupils to be back in school before September, the problem being the govt's own guidelines on social distancing were impossible to meet. There are some large exhibition centres not being used can they not be converted into temporary class rooms for some? Just had my son's return to school schedule through, he's yr 10. They want him in for 4 days over the 6 weeks before summer, and the 1st day is an induction with only his form in school all day (apart from the key worker kids). Theres not much learning time for the kids, 2 -3 hrs in total for most subjects, and it's described as "going over the virtual learning, no new resource us needed". School shut on weds for cleaning. It reads to me like it's more for the schools to practice how they're going to run in September than for the benefit of the kids learning, or to enable folk with kids to go back to work. They dont want anyone on public transport either. I imagine in Sept kids will be going to school sporadically, maybe some less than once a week, for how long anyone can guess. Quote
ProfessorWoland Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 41 minutes ago, ZiggyStardust said: I think its around 5-10% larger than the Uk physically, with a population about 50% of that of London. Auckland is the big city, but it's quite spread out as is Wellington. The south island in particular is very spread out, Christchurch is the closest it gets to urban life and that's picture postcard stuff in the main. They acted very decisively and deserve credit, but they have massive advantages in their location and demographics. Comparisons with the uk are somewhat unfair, aside from issues around when to lockdown. Quote
jules_darby Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Rudy said: If any of you have young kids and want to give them something new to learn, Aguero is starting to teach Spanish lessons starting this week on BBC Not sure if this is serious or Alan Partridge Quote
deane koontz Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Are the deaths down to the lowest since it all kicked off then? Quote
only1swanny Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, peelyfeet said: Just had my son's return to school schedule through, he's yr 10. They want him in for 4 days over the 6 weeks before summer, and the 1st day is an induction with only his form in school all day (apart from the key worker kids). Theres not much learning time for the kids, 2 -3 hrs in total for most subjects, and it's described as "going over the virtual learning, no new resource us needed". School shut on weds for cleaning. It reads to me like it's more for the schools to practice how they're going to run in September than for the benefit of the kids learning, or to enable folk with kids to go back to work. They dont want anyone on public transport either. I imagine in Sept kids will be going to school sporadically, maybe some less than once a week, for how long anyone can guess. Schools want the kids back in, but it's just really not safe. Barrier 1) A classroom that holds 34 kids, will hold about 12/14 socially distanced Barrier 2) A kid/adult/teacher shows signs of Covid, the whole school needs a deep clean and any who have been near need to isolate for 14 days.. Most schools would be shut within a day Barrier 3) Not everyone will send kids in, some are not even accessing the work online, huge gaps in knowledge will start to appear so lessons have to be recall or practice/revision.. You try telling a teenager he has to go to school, sit on his own, not allowed to be with mates and has to do the exact same work that is being set online, whilst at the same time risking getting ill and bringing the virus home...... Not many will go for that Barrier 4) Strict rules on toilet breaks, hand washing, come in, sit down and do your work style (Back the the 40's and 50's) will not work with modern kids. It's been a few weeks without school/college and thousands have jumped on the first chance to disrupt a protest and cause mayhem. They simply won't follow the rules.. Schools normal behavioral managements systems are out of the window atm. I'm just hoping we can reopen in September, I want to work Quote
Spider Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Why can't the schools just call it quits now, and say they'll re-open 4 weeks earlier than normal assuming we're clear (or almost clear) of CV? Tell everyone the school holidays are June & July and work towards a full August opening? Or would the unions claim it infringes their human rights? It's a totally unique year, lets face it, and very few of us will be going on much of a holiday. Shit, but not exactly the end of the world. Why can they not just think outside the box for once? Quote
Escobarp Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Spider said: Why can't the schools just call it quits now, and say they'll re-open 4 weeks earlier than normal assuming we're clear (or almost clear) of CV? Tell everyone the school holidays are June & July and work towards a full August opening? Or would the unions claim it infringes their human rights? It's a totally unique year, lets face it, and very few of us will be going on much of a holiday. Shit, but not exactly the end of the world. Why can they not just think outside the box for once? Exactly what’s been done up here. They go back 2 weeks earlier than scheduled 11th August. Kids have been given timetabled for what days they are likely to be attending and what days at home in some areas already. Seems to be a step ahead of the game does wee jimmy Quote
royal white Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Spider said: Why can't the schools just call it quits now, and say they'll re-open 4 weeks earlier than normal assuming we're clear (or almost clear) of CV? Tell everyone the school holidays are June & July and work towards a full August opening? Or would the unions claim it infringes their human rights? It's a totally unique year, lets face it, and very few of us will be going on much of a holiday. Shit, but not exactly the end of the world. Why can they not just think outside the box for once? 1 reason is Holidays. How many families And teachers will have holidays booked in August. How many teachers will say they’re owed holidays. Quote
radcliffe white Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, royal white said: 1 reason is Holidays. How many families And teachers will have holidays booked in August. How many teachers will say they’re owed holidays. Correct and if folk are to go away this summer they will leave it late possible Quote
Spider Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, royal white said: 1 reason is Holidays. How many families And teachers will have holidays booked in August. How many teachers will say they’re owed holidays. Most of those holidays won't happen. We all know that. These are exceptional, unprecedented circumstances. The education of our kids is more important than one holiday. That Blitz spirit seems to have deserted us. Quote
royal white Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Just now, Spider said: Most of those holidays won't happen. We all know that. These are exceptional, unprecedented circumstances. The education of our kids is more important than one holiday. That Blitz spirit seems to have deserted us. I’m still confident my holiday will go ahead in August, if it doesn’t and the majority of others are cancelled then yes I’m all for it. Quote
radcliffe white Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Spider said: Most of those holidays won't happen. We all know that. These are exceptional, unprecedented circumstances. The education of our kids is more important than one holiday. That Blitz spirit seems to have deserted us. Rubbish many still have holidays booked and it’s looking very hopeful for a get away especially come August Quote
Tombwfc Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, ProfessorWoland said: Auckland is the big city, but it's quite spread out as is Wellington. The south island in particular is very spread out, Christchurch is the closest it gets to urban life and that's picture postcard stuff in the main. They acted very decisively and deserve credit, but they have massive advantages in their location and demographics. Comparisons with the uk are somewhat unfair, aside from issues around when to lockdown. What is interesting (as a baseline) is that it took 17 days of zero cases for them to allow large gatherings and declare social distancing is over. And that's in a sparsely populated country. I can't see many other countries showing that amount of patience. Quote
Casino Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 minute ago, jeep said: No one will be having a jolly in August - fact!! Thats where im at I was due to go this week and felt it touch and go As it is, we are fucking miles off Absolutely miles Id nit put money on wales letting me in in september, let alone greece Unless we turn up ringing a bell As for schools not being 'safe' many workplaces arent 'safe' But folk are having to get back to create some money to fund schools Quote
Zico Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Casino said: Thats where im at I was due to go this week and felt it touch and go As it is, we are fucking miles off Absolutely miles Id nit put money on wales letting me in in september, let alone greece Unless we turn up ringing a bell As for schools not being 'safe' many workplaces arent 'safe' But folk are having to get back to create some money to fund schools my mate in Dubai says he's having to cancel his summer trip home as the UAE don't want to let people from the UK back in Quote
Casino Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Yeah, shes had the same message Go home if you want but you wont be getting paid if you cant get back As it happens shes coming home anyway - flight permitting - as shes not going back I know she looks on from afar and thinks we are a shambles Quote
radcliffe white Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Plus holidays in this country are very much on Quote
Rudy Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, jules_darby said: Not sure if this is serious or Alan Partridge Youth Hosteling with Claudio Bravo Quote
royal white Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Just now, radcliffewhite1 said: Plus holidays in this country are very much on Yep, have a couple of mates who have already booked holiday parks down south for August Quote
Rudy Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Casino said: Yeah, shes had the same message Go home if you want but you wont be getting paid if you cant get back As it happens shes coming home anyway - flight permitting - as shes not going back I know she looks on from afar and thinks we are a shambles Wanderers or the country? Quote
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