After
a full year and a half of online lessons, students of the 8th to 12th
are being allowed to attend physical school from today in Mumbai. The children
are really excited to be in the midst of their friends once again, but some
parents are still wary of this move. With the Government having insisted that
parents have to give consent to their child attending physical school, the
school authorities have put it forward to parents. In a survey by Ed Tech Firm,
LEAD, reported by Midday recently, around 67% parents want their children to
attend school, while the others want the online classes to continue for some
more time.
The
main area of concern seems to be physical distancing, complete vaccination of
teaching staff, health facilities and Covid 19 preparedness of the school,
along with the oncoming festive season. Many schools have therefore opted to
open in November after the end of the festive season, which seems quite fine,
as it gives them the time to ensure that the safety protocols are in place.
However, lots of schools in the city have already made arrangements to welcome
their students back to school from today.
A
decision on opening of schools for smaller children is yet to be taken.
Colleges too may open only after the festive season with vaccination being a
pre requisite for attendance for students above 18 years of age.
Do
share your views.
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