New Delhi: As a part of its plan for reopening schools, the central government intends to do so zone-wise after the lockdown is lifted, ThePrint has learnt. During this time, only students from classes 8 to 12 will be called in while students in primary and pre-primary classes will return after all schools fully reopen, NCERT has suggested in its draft guidelines.
ThePrint had earlier reported that the government was considering allowing only 30 per cent students at a time in school as it explored options to reopen the educational institutions. It has now further been decided that in order to make sure that the younger children are not at a risk of infection, only older children will be called in.
Confirming the development to ThePrint, a senior official in the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) said, “We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools after the lockdown and we plan to call only older students because there is a lot of safety risk with younger students. One cannot expect the younger children to maintain physical distance, wear masks and follow the hygiene rules at all times and we do not want to put them to risk.”
The official added that the guidelines on this will be released this week after consultation with other ministries such as health and home affairs.
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Zone plan for reopening schools
The officials also said that schools will reopen according to the zones they are in — those in green and orange zones will be the first to open.
The ministry has followed the same rule to re-start the pending admissions for Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) last week. KV admissions usually take place during March, but had to be postponed because of the increasing number of coronavirus cases. The admissions have now begun in districts falling under green and orange zones, officials in the ministry informed.
“The decision to reopen schools cannot be taken by the HRD Ministry alone, we need to take the clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health. Once all the ministries give a go-ahead, only then we can take a call,” said another officer.
The officer added that it is not apt to give a tentative school opening date at this time but if the situation normalises, schools can be opened by July with 30 per cent attendance and social-distancing norms in place.
Apart from this, the guidelines will also include a training module which teachers will have to undergo before schools reopen.
Sources familiar with the development said that teachers will be trained on how to ensure distance between students inside the classroom and school campus.
“A lot of things will have to be changed inside the schools once they reopen and teachers will have to be trained accordingly. Schools will have to conduct teacher training before they decide to reopen,” said a source.
A ban on school assemblies is also a part of the plan.
Also read: No assembly or sports, classes in shifts — the likely new normal in schools after lockdown
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I don’t think the schools should reopen for classes 11th and 9th because we can understand everything by online school and tuition classes but for classes 12th and 10th – especially 12th- tuitions can be opened because studies are very less in school as compared to those in tuitions .
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if the schools are not opening so atleast coaching centres must be open for board classes with small badges bcz most of the students get much understood in coachings
I think schools must be open for the students of 10th 12th bcz online classes are very troubling or if the schools are not opening so atleast coaching centres must be open for board classes with small badges bcz most of the students get much understood in coachings
School was open when everyone was agree
I request to government that schools was not open
As most of the students wants school to be opened and even me myself as a students of class 12 request the government to reopen school for class 10&12 as it is very important for our future with proper guidelines as online classes is not at all affective or beneficial for we the students
Yes this is correct also I from 12 std there is much more problem in online classes
Every student want their schools to reopen. I am from grade 5 and I too want my school to reopen. There ARE a lot of problems with these online classes. It is true we were able to understand better in the classes. But also I think they should not open right now. The situation in getting worse. First we should care about setteling things down. People are able to work with online classes, and it is the best thing for now. We have to go with online classes only. Once things are back to normal, we can go back to your classes.
As most of the students wants school to be opened and even me myself as a students of class 12 request the government to reopen school for class 10&12 as it is very important for our future with proper guidelines
no harm in waiting till sept first week for re opening. Need this healthcare system to settle down with corona. No private doctors taking patients, no proper treatment available in govt healthcare system (overburdened right now), no definite treatment in sight , not much insight in to virus mutation … what is the harm in waiting for another two to three months. There is so much that one can do on line.
As We Know, This Is Probably The Worst Year Of The Century. Look, Now This is the first time that the present generation of humanity is facing such danger….!!
The Best Thing To Do For Children,Students is I Guess, Skipping The Whole Year And Start Again From Where We Were Stuck….!!
I Know Skipping A Whole Year is not a joke, but Living With The Virus is also not a joke….!!
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7000 cases grew today and i see this article. People are dying and our system here is opening schools? Shame. Online classes are not at all benificial and we know it. But june,july and august is the peek of covid19 in india according to WHO and here we are opening schools. Children’s studies is more important that their lives? Schools should be shut closed untill a vaccine comes along or untill covid19 is irradicated…. If required they can even skip a whole year. Because loosing one year is better than loosing their lives….
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7000 cases grew today and i see this article. People are dying and our shitty system here is opening schools? Shame. Online classes are not at all benificial and we know it. But june july and august is the peek of covid in india according to WHO and here we are opening schools. Children’s studies is more important that their lives? Schools should be shut closed untill a vaccine comes along or untill covid is irradicated…. If required they can even skip a whole year. Beacause loosing one year is better than loosing their lives….
According to me the schools should be opened for the important class ie. 8th to 12th because these classes are the base of any one’s life….and as we all know that youngers are at more risk of getting infected by this pandemic virus where as the immune system of elder is much stronger then children’s…..so my view is that beside online studies schools should be opened coz online studies are not as much beneficial ……the government has to take a step…❤❤
All most every one had suggested in their comments about online classes . But we all know online classes are no solution especially in india .
First of all very limited number of homes have all the setup required for online classes i.e. routers ,desktops or laptops , internet that’s also perfectly smooth & fast.
Most of students are irritated with online teaching as they can’t understand whatever being taught online .
Then all other physical activities. School is not only required for academic purpose .it includes overall growth of student . Don’t you the by continuously staying indoor would effect their mental & emotional growth. It will led to many other complications like depression etc.
So in my opinion school & coaching centres should be allowed to open . A bit of precautions should be taken.
as a student of 9th… i really want to get rid of this lockdown im havin many things to do at home
I use to paint on walls ..
watch movies like nowadays im watching harry potter …
playing ludo with family …
BUT i had forgotten stidies…
earlier i always used to study but now i can’t… i miss my friends … my classmates , classroom .. that atmosphere is totally different where i love to study ……
i hate the online classes cause they are really worse teachers voices aren’t clear sometimes..
sometimes the background sounds comes…
this is really bad … i am not able to understand what they taught me..!
I want to tell the parents who are strictly say no to reopening school … its not a good idea.. let the school should reopen…
and if the school doesn’t reopens …. so the students who really love to study will go down…
and also if the online classes will conducted so ..those students who are weak in studies will score more bad…..
its totally on you people what you do
…. but i told u what actually a student’s thoughts are about reopening the school
I really miss my school days a lot…
I think the school should be reopen only for that students who have to give their board exams this year because the classes is very important for that students and I am also the student of 12th class this year and from my views the school should be reopen for 10th and 12th class. I think no need to reopen the classes for 1st to 8th class. Because the online classes and work is enough and benificial for them thanku
as a student of 9th… i really want to get rid of this lockdown im havin many things to do at home
I use to paint on walls ..
watch movies like nowadays im watching harry potter …
playing ludo with family …
BUT i had forgotten stidies…
earlier i always used to study but now i can’t… i miss my friends … my classmates , classroom .. that atmosphere is totally different where i love to study ……
i hate the online classes cause they are really worse teachers voices aren’t clear sometimes..
sometimes the background sounds comes…
this is really bad … i am not able to understand what they taught me..!
I want to tell the parents who are strictly say no to reopening school … its not a good idea.. let the school should reopen…
and if the school doesn’t reopens …. so the students who really love to study will go down…
and also if the online classes will conducted so ..those students who are weak in studies will score more bad…..
its totally on you people what you do
…. but i told u what actually a student’s thoughts are about reopening the school
I really miss my school days a lot…
Please open the school but sir please give some guild lines to the students
School should not be reopened as a parent of an children I have right to tell u that school should not be open
It is vry difficult for all students as well teachers
Take a good step ……….
Online classes are best at home
What about final year student w.. About college? Please open the college of science stream so that at least they should completely practical especially microbiology student in batches.. It should be conducted with proper social distance please……….. Don’t spoil our education…..
Pls don’t open school this year give all children grace mark and pass them for next year classes….any many have got lot of degree and government has not given job….let them be happy for one year….now day’s degree not values but talent.i.e competition matters
Sir please do open schools….me being a board student I feel online studies is not beneficial….
Anyways we cannot stay like this our whole life….we have to make a move…..I think….u can call only 10th and 12th students as this year is very important for us…
This is the time to also think about neet and jee students who was getting coachings from various institutions among India .Though it is their dream related to carrier. YOU must really focus on them too. Just allow less number of students batch wise. It is nothing possible by practising this new kinda virtual classes or online class.kindly think about this sector too in the field of education. Naturally it disturbs our mind balance too .It is voice of nearly 2000 students from renowned institute.
Sir please don’t open the schools & play with the lives of the children’s & do the classes as done online , make the children study from home .
The government can open school for students of classes 10yh and 12th because the students of 10th and 12th students have boards this year bit during this pandemic situation of covid 19 virus they cannot focus on their studies and the students of rest other can come to the school after the overcome of this panadamic situation of covid 19 virus.
The government can open school for students of classes 10yh and 12th because the students of 10th and 12th students have boards this year bit during this pandemic situation of covid 19 virus they cannot focus on their studies and the students of rest other can come to the school after the overcome of this panadamic situation of covid 19 virus.
This is very risky for all Parents . First of all, every mother cannot send her children to school, because COVID-19. Secondly ,she would sure if by doing proper vaccination and meditation of schools then she may be send to our children for studying.
Better to go ahead with online classes for grades 10 11 and 12 only , until and unless any vaccine or drug is found.. In schools they may be sharing common wash rooms which is highly risky
It is not the correct time to open schools even for higher classes because the students are teen agers and they don’t know to take correct decision many children in this age don’t listen to others they think what they do is only correct . And in school students comes from different areas if one will have the virus for lakhs of people the virus will spread . So better not to open schools.
Every parent feel insecure to send their wards to schools,we should wait to normalised the condition
Jo log likh rahe hai school mat kholo
Abe ghar reh ke kya ukhadoge anpadh
Jab santan tmhari pdhegi ni toh
Yoh kal tatti saf kregi na
Hme na sikhao online class ka gyan
Jo bache 10-12m h unse pucho
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Hume mrna nhi hai school jaakar I m.in 10th bade hai toh kya hua bade hi mar rhe hai chote bache ka toh koi case nhi aaya . Agar hum future hai toh hume bachakar rakho na agar marjaenge toh koi future nhi hai board exam hamari zindagi se zyada imp hai tum logo ke liye.ek saal nhi denge toh kya hua America ne toh aisi koi baat nhi unhe apni janta ki parwa hai isliye. India nein toh sab paise aur padhai basss!!!thodi parwah kelo hamari bhi padhai krwakar hi maarne aise bahut log hai ju hone padhai nhi ki but future mein educated se zyada rich hote hai. BAKWAAS LOG!!yeh jo likh rhe hai na school reopen kro inhe koi parwah nhi kisi ko zindagi ko only studies!!!! Illiterate people!@
Please do not open school it will be nightmare Government should have patience not hypocrisy. There is no loss if another six months schools are not open. Government must focus on how to control and stop the spread of covid 19.
Hey guys look if u r thinkinkin that 1st let Corona be decreased to so lemme tell u according to the who it will be their in India till January . Reopening of school is gud for the students who are in 10 and 12 as online studies not a MasterCard only 8 percent students are studying with this think about the children did not see teachers since 22
March. According to u people school should open after the decresement of Corona so it’s not possible really becz is never going to be end it’s is for live long we have to live with this Corona
School should not reopen until the Corona go .For ex . If a student have coronavirus then every one will get . If they won’t take proper medication. So schools should not open
I’m also not in favour to open school in these critical situation. Please don’t play with children life.
As a parent I would not like schools to reopen. It is wrong decision. As in Maharashtra, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Mumbai the situation is very worst. Social distancing in school is not possible why to hurry for reopening school. Even small children’s or young children will not follow the safety rules in school. Sir it is our kind request please don’t play with our children’s life. Plz don’t open schools in Pune , Pimpri Chinchwad, Mumbai as day by day corona patients are increasing.
Schools should be opened atleast for 10th and 12th students so thst they can prepare themselves in the turning point of their life,the results of these classes defines our future and we can not take it lightly.I know that this time is critical ,but this is not permanent we will definitely win against corona, but if we do not care about our studies then we ‘ll have to suffer the whole life .please ,please open the schools atleast for 10th or 12th students