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Final school trip cancelled, so sad :(

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hapalong · 17/06/2021 18:57

My DD is in year 6. In normal times her school does amazing residentials in year 5 and 6. I was sad she missed out last year, but relieved she had year 6 to come.
It then became obvious this year's trip wasn't going to happen. Even sadder.
But, the school put together some fun events, including a day trip to the beach.
Now that has been cancelled too, after following guidance from the local authority Sad. And the school disco has been cancelled too.
I know that there are much worse things happening and we should be glad we're healthy and doing our bit. But it's so hard to see how a trip to the seaside 1 hour away on a coach where they would only mingle with each other would make a big difference.
It's such a crappy ending to her primary years.

Are other people experiencing the same, day trips / activities being cancelled at this stage?

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Earlgrey666 · 17/06/2021 20:54

I agree with you OP. I feel really sad about all the important milestones that kids are missing out on.

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Whatafool123 · 17/06/2021 21:00

DR also in year 6 and also missing out on everything. In a way it is worse for this year 6 as they have missed out on ahead 5 residential as well as the year 6 one. The school are trying to arrange something, but who knows?

So far the year 7 transition day hasn't been cancelled but I expect it won't be long.

I am really upset about all they are missing, but I think I am more upset than DD, so I am staying quiet 🤐

Whatafool123 · 17/06/2021 21:01

A year not ahead. DD not DR. 🙄

ShrekandDonkey · 17/06/2021 21:01

That's such a shame. DS is in year 6 and spent all of last week on school camp with 65 other kids (some of which were from their partner school). I am so grateful he got to go as he had a wonderful time so really feel for those that are now having trips cancelled.

itsgettingwierd · 17/06/2021 21:02

It does seem odd a beach trip and disco are cancelled.

Can't see they pose any more risk than being in a classroom together all day.

We all know they are over crowded and poorly ventilated - the beach is probably a safer bet with regards transmission!

Barbie222 · 17/06/2021 21:03

@NannyAndJohn

It's sad.

But the right decision.

If any of the children catch Covid as a result of any of the trips or events, the school could find themselves in trouble. So it's safer to cancel.

I think it won't be long before all the litigation starts with Covid and the schools and local authorities will have an eye to that.
Arcadia · 17/06/2021 21:04

@Whatafool123 I'm the same, I've been more upset than DD in some ways, trying to hide it.
In a way they don't realise what they're missing; we know with hindsight how important these things are and how the memories stay with you for life.
If they're mixing in a classroom anyway, there's no additional issue with most of these things, it's just extreme risk averseness in my view.

MarshaBradyo · 17/06/2021 21:05

It’s sad. We were so lucky to get PGL

But lots of other things cancelled plus very annoying isolation atm

Thehogfatherstolemycurry · 17/06/2021 21:05

That is sad.
My year 6 ds is on his school residential now. They were determined to go. High school transition day is going ahead but cut from 2 days to 1.
However sports day was cancelled as is the prom and leavers assembly. Parents are trying to organise another prom after July 21st, hopefully we'll get something sorted even if it's just a picnic at the park.

Faffinator · 17/06/2021 21:06

A lotof this stuff DOESN'T need to be cancelled under current regs. It is hyperanxious education departments and heads failing to apply any proportionality or common sense. And the poor kids are the ones affected.

Barbie222 · 17/06/2021 21:06

It does seem odd a beach trip and disco are cancelled.

Can't see they pose any more risk than being in a classroom together all day.

You nearly always need additional adults to support, plus coach drivers, so the school can't say they are maintaining bubbles = risk assessment fail.

Arcadia · 17/06/2021 21:06

@ShrekandDonkey we are in England and my DD's trip only cancelled as it was to Wales not England. She had to watch the year fives going off to and coming back from Dorset as planned which was toughSad

TheDukeissoHot1 · 17/06/2021 21:11

OP my DS is Y6 & his residential should have been last year but was cancelled. School haven’t organised anything for leavers events yet so not holding out much hope they will get to do anything much. Sad I feel so sad for them especially when I know the kids at other local primaries have just done their residential, or are having sleepovers or parties or day trips out. It amazes me that they are all meant to be following the same guidance yet the interpretation seems so different from school to school.

Not sure yet whether his transition days to secondary will go ahead or not, half expecting them to be cancelled too.

Though we have just been offered chance to attend a week’s summer school at the secondary just for year 7 so hoping that even if transition is cancelled, this will still go ahead. DS had no open days, taster days, the only contact we’ve had with his new school has been virtual & so this is very much needed to settle his anxiety before he starts.

TheDukeissoHot1 · 17/06/2021 21:16

@Whatafool123 I’m the same, I think I’m more upset than DS. One of my fondest memories of my time at primary is going on the residential trip, it was so much fun & I’m gutted that he will never get that chance Sad

blameitonthecaffeine · 17/06/2021 21:28

Barbie additional adults don't mean a risk assessment fail? Adults can cross bubbles if they wear mask and keep distance.

SuperMonkeys · 17/06/2021 21:35

I agree. My dad had her first residential cancelled last year due to first lockdown, and is now in year 6 and all their leaving type events are being cancelled. They haven't been able to see their high schools in person etc.

DD is a resilient little thing and is fine. She was gutted about the trip last year but it is what it is. I'm very sad for her though, and hopeful that high school works out for her. She's being separated from her friends as well due to fucking council shenanigans as well so a double whammy.

Whatafool123 · 17/06/2021 22:20

[quote Arcadia]@Whatafool123 I'm the same, I've been more upset than DD in some ways, trying to hide it.
In a way they don't realise what they're missing; we know with hindsight how important these things are and how the memories stay with you for life.
If they're mixing in a classroom anyway, there's no additional issue with most of these things, it's just extreme risk averseness in my view. [/quote]
I quite agree. Partly risk averseness and partly tiredness, I suspect. I think the teachers and the Heads are just exhausted by it all and organising trips for year 6 is just the final straw. Easier to write off this year and start again in September when (hopefully) things are more normal again.

mumofthree22 · 17/06/2021 22:39

Luckily my DD in year 6 managed to go to the outdoor activity leavers day trip 2 weeks ago. They are also doing a big leavers play where families are invited but tickets have been allocated ensuring SD. Sports day is still on for next week but parents can no longer attend, awards and leavers assembly still on with parents invited and they are still having end of year party at a trampoline park which has been hired out for exclusive use so I think my DD may be one of the lucky ones compared to other schools.

ICanSmellSummerComing · 17/06/2021 22:52

I can totally understand the disco but why the beach? The beach usually has brisk windy air and inspite of pics of crowded beaches the ones I've been on still have people mainting a decent distance

landofgiants · 17/06/2021 23:42

It is sad for them, but there will be good times ahead.

My DS (year 5) cannot attend residential trips due to his disability. It is the sort of thing I regularly feel slightly sad about (I know he can't cope with it, and he is happier not going, but I still feel sad). No residentials this year but school have organised an activity day in class bubbles at a local watersports centre. So this year DS can go and join in with his peers! That's if it is not cancelled........

Spekoppar · 18/06/2021 06:00

Our school have just announced end of term trips to the seaside for all groups, maintaining bubbles etc. We were only told of them this week so it seems unlikely they’ll be pulled.

ShrekandDonkey · 18/06/2021 08:42

Yet I'm currently sat right next to a complete stranger on a full park and ride bus to work. Bus is full of NHS staff.

HereComesYourMam · 18/06/2021 08:48

I think it's harder for this year's Y6s than last year's.

Last year we (parents and kids) all had very low expectations of any leaving events happening. We were mainly just relieved that they got some time back at school in term 6. Between school and parents we managed to cobble a couple of things together and the kids seemed really happy with that.

It's different when things are planned and looked forward to, and then cancelled. It must also be pretty galling to accept decisions when the attitude to risk (or interpretation of guidelines) seems to vary so much between schools and LAs.

It's particularly hard that most of these kids haven't properly visited their new schools. It helps that they are all in the same boat, and of course they will all be fine once they're settled, but it's still hard.

Hopefully most primaries (along with parents if necessary) can sort some kind of leaving events out, even if it's not what was planned.

Jabbinell · 18/06/2021 08:49

How is it the right decision to cancel a trip to the frigging beach? Outside?!?! In the fresh air?! Its utter madness its been cancelled.
I swear people have lost their minds.
Maybe a seagull has covid and breathes on the children?

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