This is an exciting and chaotic morning for families across the province as students head to class for the new school year.
Teachers’ union president Trent Langdon says teachers know there are going to be a few nerves among students and their parents as the new school year gets started, but there’s a lot of excitement as well.
“There’s going to be a few challenges throughout the year, but they’re also infused with good times,” says Langdon. “You’ve got your assemblies, you’ve got your field trips, you’ve got your special events, so it’s all good.”
(Trent Langdon, president, NLTA)
He’s encouraging parents to communicate with teachers to help them better understand their students – whether that be a specific learning disability, or even something as simple as shyness.
“Everything helps,” says Langdon, as teachers become more familiar with the 20 to 30 young students in their class.
“Rather than waiting a month or two in for the teacher to get a feel for what’s going on with the child.”
Meanwhile, drivers are being urged to be aware while driving in school zones.
St. John’s has a Crossing Guard Program in place that provides dedicated crossing guards at designated elementary and primary schools throughout the city.
Students are reminded to obey crossing guards and wait until they are instructed to cross the road. Students are also reminded to make sure drivers see you before you cross the road — “and walk, don’t run.”
