School Problems

 Oswin's back at school now, and it's really stressing her out.

Different classroom, new pupils in, some old friends gone.

Easier work - almost inevitable as she had decent home schooling and many kids didn't have that opportuity.

But, the one that's really distressing her is the behaviour of some of the children.  They've lost the habit of learning.  Both the habit of obeying the teachers, and the ability to sit still and listen.

She says she can't focus on her work because they're making a noise and running around.

 

The teachers are stressed as well.  There's a mood board on the wall where everyone can put a face to show how they're feeling, and the teachers have sad/angry most days.

The Head (from all I gather, a popular and friendly man) has been in and shouted at the class.

 

It's no surprise after how long they've been away from school, and probably been stuck indoors in front of a TV that doesn't care if they run around the room, but it's  a big problem.

 

The school have added an extra playtime to help the kids burn off some energy/frustration, and they're starting the day with a quiet session of sitting down and listening to nature, just to help them practice being still and listening.

 

But I think the problem will probably persist for some time.