With schools north of the border returning earlier than their English counterparts, Scotland’s only Jewish school — Calderwood Lodge primary in Glasgow— has had a fortnight to adjust to the new way of operating.
Staggered pick-up times, one-way systems and regular cleaning are now the norm. Headteacher Lisa Corr told the JC that having been “apprehensive” about how the children would settle back in after so long at home, the reality was that pupils were enthusiastic about returning.
Parental co-operation and not having to socially distance in class had also contributed to a “calm and relaxed return.
“It was a very surreal experience having to close the school,” Ms Corr added. “Obviously we’re in the job because we want to have children in school and it’s really lovely to have them back.”
