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‘Happy to be going back’: Durham Region students return to the classroom
given the green light by the province to reopen.Relief was the feeling among many parents in the region.“I feel really good about it,” said April Huard, whose child attends a high school in Oshawa.“My kids are really happy to be going back.” Coronavirus: More Ontario schools reopen to in-person learning For Amanda Saunders, learning from home was beginning to take a toll on her son.“I’m quite happy, especially for their mental health,” Saunders said.“My son does suffer from mental health issues, so during that time, it was very isolating.”While many say they feel confident sending their kids back, safety continues to be top of mind.“Obviously, there’s a worry,” said one parent, whose concerns are being echoed by elementary school