disinfecting machines to clear classrooms of covid. despite the pandemic, some things don t change. the nerves, the excitement of the first day in high school. it is a bit annoying having to wear the masks everywhere and having to social distance a bit more, but still, with all that, i can t wait. in conwy, a mother of six is apprehensive about the return to school. the family lost a loved one to covid and rising cases are on her mind. i am concerned about the increased risk of them catching covid. north wales, i think, really, we are on the increase, aren t we, with the numbers? we have some elderly members, vulnerable members in our family. we try to maybe just meet outside and try to keep each other safe, but it is a difficult position. i think i m looking forward to, like, seeing my friends - and socialising in person more. and i m quite lookingl forward to starting my gcse subjects, as well. seeing my friends again and looking