Curro Castle Aurora has opened its doors once again to many happy children and even more ecstatic parents. “The joy on the parents’ faces is one to be seen.
I can confidently say the children have adapted to face masks and social distancing like ducks to water. Small children show such reliance and they don’t sweat the small stuff. As adults we could take a page from their book,” said Head of Curro Castle Aurora Angie Bezuidenhout.
According to Bezuidenhout, here is why your child needs to return to school:
- After months on of social and physical isolation, school is a supportive and inclusive environment for children to reconnect with each other.
- School provides a setting for physical, social and emotional development, all of which are the foundations for mental well-being.
- School creates a sense of belonging, social connections and a feeling of acceptance through friendships is one of the child’s most important needs.
The lockdown was a challenging time for many families, however with the return of children at Curro Castle Aurora, the school has witnessed many positive outcomes.”The children walk confidently into the school without tears and a sense of maturity as they sanitise their hands and school bags. They seem more porous to new information and are so engaged with their teachers. The biggest benefit to having children back in class is that they do not have to deal with technical difficulties, however, there is no mute button anymore.”We feel we are getting back to some sort of normality as we walk on the playground and hear the buzz of little voices and contagious giggles,” added Bezuidenhout.
She continued to say that the Curro Castle Aurora team has united to ensure all health and safety protocols are in place and that the children have a full day of learning.
