Long overdue or incredibly effective ? York parents on Government plans to scrap school bubbles THE BUBBLE system in our schools during the pandemic has been a controversial measure since pupils returned to their desks. With small groups of students and staff self-isolating for up to 14 days at any one time, most parents will have received a notification at least once in the past school year. In the worst cases where staffing levels are too low or both pupils and teachers are affected, it has forced schools to shut their doors in a full closure. But speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, education minister Gavin Williamson revealed changes from August 16.
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Teesside parents cried tears of joy as their toddlers tried out soft play for the first time.
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My New Orleans
02/15/2021
Lundi Gras 1999 had extra excitement to it, at least for those gathered at Riverwalk near the stage at Spanish Plaza where Rex, King of Carnival, and his entourage would soon be arriving.
What was different that year was the coming of special visitors, the Zulu King and his followers, who were on the way to greet Rex.
This moment oozed with significance, not just racially but symbolically. There were more news media than usual with cameras readied.
A reporter from a Los Angeles TV station even put a microphone if front of me to comment on the significance of the event. (Full disclosure, having been involved with the founding of the Lundi Gras ceremony I have served as MC. My presence has been conspicuous by my purple, green and gold “Cat in the Hat” type chapeau.)
My New Orleans
A Lundi Gras Evening
Lundi Gras 1999 had extra excitement to it, at least for those gathered at Riverwalk near the stage at Spanish Plaza where Rex, King of Carnival, and his entourage would soon be arriving.
What was different that year was the coming of special visitors, the Zulu King and his followers, who were on the way to greet Rex.
This moment oozed with significance, not just racially but symbolically. There were more news media than usual with cameras readied
A reporter from a Los Angeles TV station even put a microphone if front of me to comment on the significance of the event. (Full disclosure, having been involved with the founding of the Lundi Gras ceremony, I have served as emcee. My presence has been conspicuous by my purple, green and gold “Cat in the Hat” type chapeau.)