Michaela Meade
Students at Catholic Regional College Melton are back in the classroom, and hoping that it stays that way.
Students around metro Melbourne have been locked out of face-to-face learning as the COVID-19 lockdown meant remote learning.
Today, they got back into the classroom after restrictions eased.
Year 7 student Hannah said: “Putting my uniform on this morning made me realise how much I missed being at school with friends and teachers, and how good it is to be in a classroom instead of joining a meeting”.
Students in years 7, 10 and 11 were the lucky few to be welcomed back for the state’s “freedom day”, with year 11 student Nicholas hoping when the other year levels return, it’s permanent.
“I get to see all my friends and can finally get back to a proper working environment, and I’m hoping that it stays that way,” he said.
Year 10 student Georgina said there was some adjustment for her return.
“I had to try and go back to my normal sleeping routine because I need to wake up earlier to get ready and travel to school,” she said.
“I also had to check my uniform because it’s been a while since I’ve worn it.”
