Politz Day School - Ofek: 7th Grade Covid Reflection
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Politz Day School - Ofek: 7th Grade Covid Reflection
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Hello, my name is Ofek B.. I am a student at Politz Day School and I am in 7th grade. Learning and COVID isn’t the best combination out there, and it isn’t always convenient. Usually, school is an open and a free place, but this year everything is different.
In the beginning of the year, I was on Zoom, and in short, it was not easy. All the papers from the teachers came in late, and I didn’t get the same experience as the learners at school. I didn’t get the experience of being together with friends and there were also many glitches in the internet connection. The school and the teachers tried very hard but it was nearly impossible. After winter break it did come back, and I think that was the best decision for me!
The most challenging part about learning during COVID is having to wear masks. Our science teacher says that it is much healthier because people aren’t getting sick, from even everyday colds, but it still isn’t enjoyable. Another reason it is difficult is the distance, because we had to keep a 6 ft distance from one another to follow safety precautions. Especially since we are older, all our lives we were used to having no restrictions and borderlines.
Although the list of bad things about COVID and learning might be overwhelming, there are many great things about it. Even after going through all of the challenges, it somehow got us closer to one another, even if it wasn’t physically. We still got to see each other each day at school. The teachers also tried to make fun programs to make the day a little more joyful. COVID was both an uplifting and difficult time.
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February 9, 2021
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Politz Day School
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New Jersey
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Cherry Hill
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