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downsmail.co.uk Pupils adjust to ‘new normal’


THOUSANDS of Maidstone students have been adapting to a radical new regime at school after six months away from the classroom.


With the Coronavirus pan-


demic and subsequent lockdown being the most unprecedented situation in modern times, schools have had to support chil- dren and parents virtually. This month, some children


have started school for the first time.


Invicta Grammar School head- teacher and VIAT chief executive, Julie Derrick, said: “Despite the challenges, I can be nothing but impressed with how our students have been embracing new rou- tines and structures. “We are constantly reviewing and adapting day by day, and sincerely hope this will settle down soon.”


Snodland Church of England


Primary School headteacher Hol- ley Hunt added: “We have been so impressed with how quickly the children have adjusted to the


new rules and routines which have been put in place. “Staff have been quick to men- tion how resilient and positive the children have been during these challenging times.”


A socially-distanced music lesson works well at Invicta Grammar School


Masks and visors have become a common sight in many schools – here are St Augustine’s (above) and Sutton Valence School (below)


Lessons go outside for these new learners at Loose Primary School (above) and Snodland C of E School


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