It’s a time when the hard work of students and teachers coincides with a period best known for relaxation and celebration. We create memories through holidays and the ritual of school results day is a rite of passage, a childhood milestone.
This year our summer has been scarred by the tragedy in Southport followed by violent disorder on the streets. We are still going on our holidays and children across the country have been opening their results with trepidation and youthful excitement. However, our shared routines and customs have been disrupted by rioting, which was driven by racism and Islamophobia, bringing about significant implications for our collective summer traditions.
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