Motivational Reflections and Poem by Vera Kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd We hope that the following reflections and poem provide students and parents with some solace and support. The cherry blossom in the background is a symbolic flower of spring and renewal. en-us 2020-04-21 00:15:23 UTC 2020-04-21 11:59:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Poem - History Will Remember vera_kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518914014 History will remember when the world stopped
And the flights stayed on the ground.
And the cars parked in the street.
And the trains didn’t run.

History will remember when the schools closed
And the children stayed indoors.
And the medical staff walked towards the fire
And they didn’t run.

History will remember when the young people sang
On their balconies, in isolation
But so very much together
In courage and song.

History will remember when the people fought
For their old and their weak
Protected the vulnerable 
But doing nothing at all.
 
History will remember when the virus left
And the houses opened
And the people came out
And hugged and kissed 
And started again

Kinder than before.
]]> 2020-04-21 00:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518914014 What is the Corona/ Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us? vera_kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518915851 1) It is reminding us that we are all equal, regardless of our culture, religion, occupation, financial situation or how famous we are. This virus treats us all equally.

2) It is reminding us that we are all connected and something that affects one person has an effect on another. 
 
3) It is reminding us of how precious our health is. If we don’t look after our health, we will, of course, get sick.

]]> 2020-04-21 00:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518915851 vera_kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518917377 4) It is reminding us of the shortness of life and of the importance of helping others, especially those who are old or sick. 

5) It is reminding us of how materialistic our society has become and how, when in times of difficulty, we remember that it’s the essentials that we need (food, water, medicine) as opposed to the luxuries that we sometimes unnecessarily give value to.
]]> 2020-04-21 00:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518917377 vera_kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518919216 8) It is reminding us that we can be patient, or we can panic. We can either understand that this type of situation has happened many times before in history and will pass, or we can panic and see it as the end of the world and, consequently, cause ourselves more harm than good.
 
9) It is reminding us that this can either be an end or a new beginning. This can be a time of reflection and understanding, where we learn from our mistakes, or it can be the start of a cycle.
]]> 2020-04-21 00:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518919216 vera_kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518920034 10) It is reminding us that this Earth is sick. It is reminding us that we need to look at the rate of deforestation just as urgently as we look at the speed at which toilet rolls are disappearing off the shelves. We are sick because our planet is sick! 
 
11) It is reminding us that after every difficulty, there is always ease. Life is cyclical, and this is just a phase in this great cycle. We do not need to panic; this too shall pass.
 
]]> 2020-04-21 00:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518920034 vera_kerrisk https://padlet.com/vera_kerrisk/wqo8skgdyq58qitd/wish/518957918 6) It is reminding us of how important our family and home life are. 
 
 7) It is reminding us to keep our egos in check and that no matter how great we think we are or how great others think we are, a virus can bring our world to a standstill.

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