Month: March 2020

In the midst of the worst social behaviour I have ever witnessed, a sparkling gem emerged on Sunday and restored my faith in humanity!

After Church we trooped over to the hall to have morning tea and there was a big box of toilet paper displayed –  all donated by a parishioner with a sign:  “Caught short? Help yourself!”

I watched the people around me, expecting the rolls to quickly disappear but no, they didn’t. People really appreciated the generous gesture and only those who had really not been able to get any at all took one or two rolls.

When I left, the box was still half full- showing that people can act with grace, display good manners and ARE able to think of others. I felt proud to be a member of this group.

Come on Aussies- we can ALL act like this. This difficult time calls for calm, patience, generous spirits and kindness- in spades!

My colleagues are doing it tough.

The Corona Virus pandemic has changed the landscape completely. Teachers have to help children learn social distancing procedures – something that NEVER comes easily for children, wash hands thoroughly and somehow carry on with their teaching loads.

They are also preparing online courses and take-home packs as the closure of some schools is inevitable. Teachers are doing their best to make sure their students will not be educationally disadvantaged.

Apart from all these duties, teachers are helping children deal with their very real fears about this virus. Children see the panic buying clips on TV and many  are extremely stressed and worried if they even sneeze or get a mild cold.

We forget that teachers also have their own families to be concerned about; also have aging parents and also cannot buy any toilet paper!

When you pick up your children after school today, tell their teacher how much you appreciate all their efforts. Put a smile on a tired teacher’s face today and maybe gift them a roll of toilet paper!!