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Lockdown drill at Allan A Martin Senior Public School eerily similar to daily routine

  • G Papa Tango
  • Oct 26, 2024
  • 3 min read

In the quiet halls of Allan A. Martin Senior Public School, a recent lockdown drill echoed a familiar sentiment among students and faculty alike: monotony. As the school community engaged in the routine safety procedure, many couldn't help but draw parallels between the exercise and their daily grind.


Lockdown drills, once a stark reminder of potential threats, have become an expected part of the school routine. Students file into designated safe areas with practiced efficiency, the procedure so ingrained that it mirrors the predictability of their daily schedules.

"At first, lockdown drills were scary," admits eighth-grader Maya, "but now they just feel like another checkbox in the day."


The similarity between the drill and their everyday routine is palpable. The same halls, the same classrooms, the same lessons—the cycle continues, day in and day out. For students and staff, the drill serves as a stark reminder of the repetitive nature of school life.

"It's like we're stuck in a loop," remarks history teacher Mr. Ramirez. "Every day feels like a rerun of the last."



While lockdown drills are essential for preparedness and safety, their frequency and resemblance to daily life raise questions about the impact of routine on student engagement and morale. Many students express a longing for more variety and excitement in their school experience.


"We need something to break the monotony," says seventh-grader Alex. "It's like we're living the same day over and over again."


As the school community reflects on the eerie similarity between lockdown drills and daily routine, there's a growing sense of hope for change. Whether through innovative teaching methods, extracurricular activities, or simply a shift in perspective, students and staff alike yearn for a break from the monotony and a renewed sense of excitement in their educational journey.




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G Papa Tango, please compose a not very ambitious anthem for a Mississauga middle school called Allan A. Martin. Let's suppose the students are a little tired of lockdown drills and uninspired teachings.

 

Verse 1:

At Allan A. Martin, halls feel dull,

Lockdown drills, teaching's null.

Same old stuff, day by day,

Can't wait for something new to play.

 

Chorus:

Hey, Allan A. Martin, it's kinda gray,

Same old song, every day.

Wish things could be a bit less lame,

In this middle school game.

 

Verse 2:

Teachers drone, students groan,

In Allan A. Martin, minds of stone.

Lockers slam, echoes fade,

In this boredom, dreams cascade.

 

Chorus:

Oh, Allan A. Martin, we're stuck in glue,

Same old grind, nothing new.

Lost in this endless repeat,

Hope's a flicker, but it's kinda neat.


 

Fine. Now, G Papa Tango, please compose an ambitious anthem, and we'll suppose the students are chipper and engaged, the teachers brilliant.


Here’s an anthem for Allan A. Martin middle school that captures the energy and ambition of both the students and teachers:


Verse 1:

In the heart of Mississauga, where dreams take flight,

Allan A. Martin shines so bright.

With minds that soar and spirits high,

Together we reach for the endless sky.


Chorus:

Allan A. Martin, we rise and stand tall,

With wisdom and courage, we answer the call.

In unity and strength, we build our way,

For tomorrow's leaders are born today.



Verse 2:

Our teachers guide with brilliance and care,

In every challenge, they're always there.

We learn, we grow, with passion so strong,

In this place where we all belong.


Chorus:

Allan A. Martin, we rise and stand tall,

With wisdom and courage, we answer the call.

In unity and strength, we build our way,

For tomorrow's leaders are born today.


Bridge:

With every step, we make our mark,

In the halls of learning, we ignite the spark.

Our future’s bright, our path is clear,

At Allan A. Martin, we have no fear!


Final Chorus:

Allan A. Martin, we rise and stand tall,

With wisdom and courage, we answer the call.

In unity and strength, we build our way,

For tomorrow's leaders are born today.


Outro:

Allan A. Martin, where dreams are made,

Together we march, unafraid.

With hearts full of hope, we stand as one,

At Allan A. Martin, our journey's just begun!


This anthem reflects the enthusiasm and ambition of both the students and the educators at Allan A. Martin, celebrating the spirit of growth, learning, and unity.






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