I realised very early on that this fight is a fight to control the narrative. As such, every little nuance, every little pedantic piece of propaganda; I would not give an inch with ANYone.
A recent example to show that we can win this fight person by person came this evening.
The school my daughter attends sent out an email to inform parents of some positive cases within the school, how terrible it all is and not to have too much anxiety as they were dealing with it.
I contacted the headmaster:
“Good evening
I’m sorry to nitpick again but, as far as I can tell, there have been no positive cases from Stafford @@@@@@ and to state as such only promulgates the anxiety you wish to avert.
Would it therefore not be prudent to state positive tests instead and therefore ensure that the correct narrative is being shared from the outset?
Warm regards “
The response:
“Dear Mr McDonnell,
Thank you for your email. I do take your point about the distinction between positive tests and confirmed cases. You are quite right, and I will endeavour to be specific about that in any future communications.
I hope you are all safe and well.
Best wishes,”
Result, I think and hopefully people will start to think before spreading false narratives!
I‘m so grateful that my daughter can attend a school where the Headmaster can actually tell the difference between a positive test and a positive case
Would love to hear other experiences
Amy , thats brilliant . we have all done that . I’m happy to be a lesbian , but only for you , for everyone else I’m a man 😀. I love that “ harsh words “ It sounds so old fashioned .
I have not seen the Army in south Tottenham , I’m not sure they would come to the estates round here , they may well get a warm welcome . My son’s age they all go to school on their own , I have spoken to a few parents over these last few months about this in general and the ones I spoke to think it’s BS like us . With lockdown here chances are I won’t run in to other parents .
I’ll let you know the schools response if they reply .
I love Scotland , I used to go to Laide north west highlands every summer for years . Fukcing amazing place . Glasgow as well is fantastic city . we missed a couple of years recently and were planning to go back this year, then the fuckery started so I hope I get back up to the highlands next year really missed it ...”there can only be one “
Amy ,I’m all man 😀. Xena it’s the name I use for my music.
ive not heard back from the school . Let you know if I get a response .
My school sent out a letter yesterday saying they are going to fine parents who’s kids miss school ,i sent them this
I am appalled that parents will be fined for their children missing school .
For six months this government had no problem closing schools for a virus that has very little impact on their lives , infact the vast majority of deaths where caused by the government, measures of putting old people back into care homes from hospitals.
In the Dr fauci inquiry in the states it was shown that there was no evidence of any teacher catching the virus from a pupil across the 22 country’s that kept schools open including the UK ( key workers ). So with no evidence this government closes the schools for six months . Leaves children isolated and parents living in fear with the scaremongering that has been pushed by this government and the MSM .
So now parents are subjected to lockdown again , given ridiculous models about 4000 people dying a day , already this model has been proved false . Even some MSM papers have shown that . People have been subjected to terrible mental distress, some have lost there jobs some are still terrified of this virus . This has turned peoples worlds upside down . To fine parents is absolutely a disgrace , The teachers at gladesmore need to get a grip on this situation. People have been pulled all over the place mentally and now the government want to fine them after causing so much unnecessary distress and putting lives In turmoil and don’t forget calling children granny killers ,the words of Matt Hancock, He should be ashamed of himself. Have you thought that some of these parents may have lost their income due to this government. Do you know the stress these fines could cause if parents now don’t have a income . This is inhumane .
Say a parent or parents don’t have the money to pay these fines . I’m going to put it out there ,suicides have been at a all time high 200% higher . Why should people be subjected to that kind of pressure . Children need to be at school , not just for learning but for the social benefits, talking , laughing even fighting , being children . Not masked being shuffled round corridors or washing their hands every ten minutes .
This is not the way to get children back to school . Life right now is far from normal so why would you expect people to act likes it normal .
I just came back from Gothenburg Sweden last week , life is normal over there . Absolutely no reason for us not to do the same .
I’m absolutely appalled by these fines, and you as teachers should be as well .
What sort of society, scares people to death , takes away jobs and the enjoyment of living and then as the audacity to say when they think its right to go back to school .
These people making the rules , their children will be at private school with every opportunity at their feet , they don’t give a shit about kids in Tottenham.
So you as teachers in my sons school should think about this and don’t comply .
When are people going to stand up for what is right and fair .
Absolutely disgusted at these fines .
If parents do get fines I seriously will consider pulling Artie from the school as a protest
Regards Ray Willings ,,,Arties dad.
That's lovely to hear and good the headteacher replied in such a way. I would wish folk stop allowing their kids to be tested (or indeed themselves) cos it's just enablin the narrative we fighting against. It's not even a valid test lol. I'm doing same as a lone person speaking from a parental view point here too. When parent masks were said we have to wear for drop off and collection I emailed promptly said I was exempt and they were fine, no issues and see one or two not wearing them either (wish more but as I've said before lots are against but just grumble privately) . I've been open with kids about this from start and even tho they young and shouldn't have that poop on them at that age I have to inform them to protect them. They also know not to let anyone come near them to test or Vax. Told them to get them to call me right away if that is attempted. I also chat lightly to others and more if they open. I tried the whole writing to politicians but yet to receive one single reply from *any* of them. So I work on the ground at local level now. My main priority is the kids safe passage through this, so I have no qualms confronting any 'fire' that happens at school years. Good luck and bravo!