Being asked to wear a mask on playground at school pickup

[CovidChristmas]

Just had an email from primary school to say only one person allowed to pick up and they must wear a mask. It seems to have come from our local council so I am wondering if this is the case in other areas.
I have to say it seems a bit much as we are all outdoors, spaced out and we already have a staggered kick out time.

[beautifulmonument]

Completely pointless wearing a mask if you're outdoors and socially distanced

[RepeatSwan]

@AlecTrevelyan006

why on earth should anyone have to wear a mask outdoors? it is absolute madness.

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Covid masks are a potent symbol of the West’s headlong flight from Enlightenment values

Gosh, they're really not, they are face masks designed to prevent spread of droplets.

Many countries wear them routinely outside where distancing is not possible.

I am pretty rabid about my personal rights at times, but can not get excited about being asked/required to wear a mask during the present situation.

[whittingtonmum]

Same here. Almost everyone adheres to it.

[SherryPalmer]

It’s been the rule at our school (abroad) since reopening in mid June that masks are worn on school property, including the grounds/car park. My biggest concern is the school staying open so I’m very happy to wear a mask just in case it reduces transmission.

[Pickagoddamnname]

Been a rule at our school for a few weeks. I think because some parents are still trying to chat and blocking funnel points in the playground.

[LadyMinerva]

Masks have been compulsory here for 2 months now. When you leave your property you must wear a mask or risk a fine.

It's become second nature now, to the point that it'll be weird when it's no longer compulsory. They've even become fashion statements. It seemed very odd at first but to get used to it.

And, they have brought our numbers down and that's what counts.

[Pootle40]

We've been back six weeks and has been the case the whole time.

[DeathMetalMum]

We have had an email about this too. We are not allowed in the playground to drop dc off both in juniors, we drop them at the front gate. Teacher comes down to collect the classes 10 minute intervals- we currently have to hang around for 20 minutes between both dc pickups. Our school have said the staff will also be wearing masks when they come down to collect the children. I can understand it, at our school people are having conversations with teachers and other parents, so I can see the need for masks.

The letter also said that masks need to be worn inside by any visitors to the school eg parents going to the office. I would have thought that to be the case anyway.

[MarshaBradyo]

We are too and it helps stop people chatting for ages in groups

[Scarlettpixie]

Wear the mask.

Some Parents at the school gate are not known for social distancing and tend to hang about chatting. It is a busy time unless you Dc go to a tiny school. My son’s primary had 500 kids. At pick up time it would have been impossible to stand 2m apart. Even with staggered pick up and drop offs it will still be busy.

[Howmanyhourswastedfindinganame]

Oh for goodness sakes. Just wear the mask. People in China have been wearing masks for years. What is it with our culture!!

[justanotherneighinparadise]

@MarshaBradyo

We are too and it helps stop people chatting for ages in groups

God forbid people communicate! Off with their heads 🙄

[MarshaBradyo]

Do what you want Just I don’t give a crap as I’m pretty sure you’re not in my area.

But parents wanted to help staff feel safer and implemented the guide themselves. Including no indoor play dates.

The staff appreciate it.

[MarshaBradyo]

If hanging around gas bagging for ages and clogging up the gates is your thing then go for it.

[Tootletum]

Yes, we have. Midlands. I queried what the point of it was and she said because people stand too close together. Yep, they do, because it's three minutes a day to socialise with another adult. As if that had no value. It's bullshit with zero science and a lot of loving telling people what to do. Obviously everyone is going to bang on about what a great idea this is, because they all lap it up and want to live in China.

[Tootletum]

@justanotherneighinparadise yes, quite, shocking wanting to fulfil basic human needs.

[CoffeeAndABook]

Just wear the mask

[Yawningyawning]

Yes had this for a couple of weeks. Some people can’t cope with partner or older siblings, so the one parent rule isn’t working out.

[Concerned7777]

Yes we have this in my area, it was from the council rolled out to all schools in the Borough. We are in a local lockdown area though. It's no big deal to be honest and most are wearing masks. The hardest part is for the teachers trying to recognise parents faces behind the masks at pick up time

[justanotherneighinparadise]

@MarshaBradyo

Do what you want Just I don’t give a crap as I’m pretty sure you’re not in my area.

But parents wanted to help staff feel safer and implemented the guide themselves. Including no indoor play dates.

The staff appreciate it.

I’m wearing a bloody mask! So no need with your dramatics. I’d also like to communicate with my friends for five minutes. Shoot me.

[RepeatSwan]

I don't understand why people can't communicate standing 2m away with a mask. We've done it all day at work.

[MarshaBradyo]

As I said Just do what you want. We had an issue with people hanging around chatting in front if gates and that had now been resolved.

People still communicate as they walk down the street it’s no big deal.

[MarshaBradyo]

And of course people still talk 2m apart now. Everyone is much more mindful and it has helped.

[justanotherneighinparadise]

@MarshaBradyo

If hanging around gas bagging for ages and clogging up the gates is your thing then go for it.

Aaah so we’re all ‘gasbagging’ for ages. I assume you are one of the ultra paranoid, introverted people who would sit in their car until the final second, dart into the playground and scarper without looking at anyone?

Well weirdly there are also a subsection of parents who enjoy a five minute catch up at pick up/drop off. We don’t want to mingle in packs of more than six. We don’t want to congregate in front of the gates blocking the flow. We are just human beings who would like to communicate occasionally in person, you know the stuff many of us did to feel a tiny bit of joy and have a laugh.

[Deadringer]

We have had to wear them since schools reopened, not a big deal at all. Yes we are outdoors and socially distanced, but there is always a twat that squeezes past you or comes and stands right beside you ime.