George in Year 7 is taking part in the Rose Theatre Endure project, where children were asked to write a monologue entitled “A New Normal”. George has used the stimulus to write an original, funny and beautifully honest rap about his time in the lockdown: To my friends Lets talk about whats happening, Without being too formal, This new reality around us – is it a new normal? I really do not like it – its restrictions and norms – It causes frustration, rejection and rebellion of all forms! You can’t go out , play games and hang out No handshakes, embraces, kisses or messing around – Sanitise, disinfect, sterilise and distance yourself From friends, neighbours, town people and country elves, Goblins , pirates and fellow teens – as all of them could be carriers of Covid 19! Sounds like madness? Yes, you are right! But we all have a choice – people rejoice,- and lets join the fight! Staying at home is all we can do : I accept it, I get it And hope you too. But…. Being stuck in the house feels totally pathetic, Makes you feel useless, sulky and sometimes frenetic . I can’t concentrate, read or write properly I feel sleepy, slothy and quite often disorderly – Neither can I jump with Joe Wicks every morning, He is doing a great job, but sometimes I just find it boring. Adult “ friends” will tell you to frame yourself and do your best- Conversations help: even on zoom , face time or anywhere else. I am really lucky to have “ meaningful relationship “ with my parents, Some teachers, my dog Matilda – but , most importantly, I cherish my friendships! Old or new normal, with face masks or without , I am so lucky to have my friends , in and out! Archived under Blog, English, Middle Years.Subscribe and receive new content via email.