It seems blaming the innocent family dog for not being able to hand in your homework is passé. In 2021, schoolchildren are much more advanced when it comes to dodging homework and lessons.
It's not been an easy time for anyone during this last year, but pupils getting to grasps with schooling from their kitchen table deserve a round of applause.
Equally, the teachers and staff at every school in the country should be offered a holiday in the sun once this is all over.
During the dark days of January, it's been hard for even the most enthusiastic person to muster up the energy to do....well, anything.
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