Two teachers at St Luke’s Anglican School have created a ditty to the tune of Green Day’s Good Riddance (Time of your Life) entitled “Congratulations doing school from home”.
Mr Bigg and Mr Farthing (disguised as Turtle-Croc – Cranky the Crocodile) wrote and performed the song to thank teachers, students and parents for their hard work, patience and good humour while COVID-19 restrictions kept many students at home, completing their studies online.
The hilarious video has captured the imagination of the school community and even contains a blooper reel!
Mr Farthing said the school held green day to celebrate World Turtle Day with the students and the Green Day song came together perfectly.
“Because the school acknowledged World Turtle Day with a green day for students, our green friend Cranky the Crocodile approached Year 4 teacher Mr Chris Bigg for a Green Day collaboration,” Mr Farthing said.
“For five weeks, the Year 3 teachers have been sending out a daily video to explain the learning from home expectations, so this video was both a reflection and a thank-you to all those at home who supported us as teachers through all the high points and pitfalls.”
Mr Bigg said the video was just another way to stay connected with students, and everyone had done a great job during the COVID-19 restrictions.
“Everyone is looking forward to getting back into the routine on Monday when schools open again,” Mr Bigg said.
“Staying connected in an online world had its challenges, but students, staff and the whole school community have supported each other during online learning.”
Lyrics to Congratulations doing school from home
Another turning point when all the schools were closed
We faced some challenges that no one was to know
See saw classrooms and assembly done online
Lessons in pyjamas were totally fine
This term was unpredictable, like nothing we’ve known
Congratulations doing school at home.
A big shout out to Mums and Dads who kept you all on task
To making time to break for Mrs Russo skipping class
Watching video lessons and printing out work sheets
Helping kids to join those glitchy google meets
Parents made sure the teachers didn’t do this all alone
Thanks for supervising them at home
So welcome back to school – five long weeks it’s been
We know you’ll want to settle back in your routine
You’ll see your friends again to run and jump and play
And be the best you can and live the St Luke’s way
This term has been unpredictable, like nothing we have known
Congratulations doing school from home
Parents made sure teachers didn’t do this all alone
Congratulations doing school from home
All the St Lukes’ staff and kids were totally in the zone
Congratulations doing school from home
- Earlier report: Sandy visits St Luke’s for World Turtle Day
