Today I attended the School of Education School Board meeting. Here is a sentence from the agenda documents:
We have received an enormous number of requests for ... assessment extensions as well as approved withdrawals this session. In addition to COVID health issues, mental health, financial and personal circumstances have been strong reasons for these student applications.
In Australia, 2022 has been a challenging year, including that we have the highest numbers of COVID cases in the world (since we were in lockdown when other countries experienced this in 2020 and 2021). In previous years when someone had difficulties, others were available to step up and support. This year, many people have things going on, so there are fewer people who can step up to enable life to keep going.
