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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Jan 1: The schools have reopened on Friday January 1 after having been closed for nine months because of corona fear. The schools have been spruced up to welcome the students back to schools.
As per the government permission, SSLC and PU classes have opened on Friday.
The government's ambitious 'Vidyagama' programme is simultaneously being started for the students between sixth and ninth standards in school premises.
Mangaluru
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Measures to maintain social distance, ensure students have no corona symptoms, wearing of masks, keeping the environs sanitised etc have been taken. Minister Suresh Kumar, said that the time table for SSLC and PU classes will be announced later. He has urged the teachers to interact with students, understand their concerns and provide them guidance on the opening day.
High schools and PU colleges in Udupi district reopened on Friday. Teachers welcomed the students enthusiastically to classes.
Schools are decorated like brides, and the class rooms and campus were sanitised two days ago. School managements have taken additional interest to provide a fresh atmosphere to students, who are coming to school after nine months.
The schools are decorated with flowers and welcome boards are hung at the entrance of the schools. Teachers have made Rangoli on the ground with keen interest.
All required precautionary measures have been taken in the classrooms to follow the health guidelines given by the government of Karnataka.
There are a total of 467 schools which have class 6 to 9. The total number of students is 23,901 in government schools and total teachers are 2,589. The total number of Vidyagama teams is 1,593. The total number of aided schools is 228 in the district. The total number of students are 11,200 in government schools and total teachers are 783. The total numbers of Vidyagama teams are 747. The total number of non-aided schools are 175 in the district. The total number of students 28,704 in government schools. The total teachers are 2,685, and total numbers of Vidyagama teams are 1,914. There are 14,791 students pursuing PU education in the district.
Students, who are staying at hostels, are unable to attend Vidyagama classes.
A formal function was organized at Board high school Udupi to welcome the students. In case of emergency, an isolation room is also made at the school.
BEO of Udupi Manjula said, “It is a crucial time for everyone. Let us focus on studies and maintain health.” She urged the students to bring water and food from home. “There will ne no games at schools. All students should listen to the guidance of teachers.”
City Municipal Council president Sumithra Nayak and school management, staffs were present.
Books were distributed to students at Board high school, Udupi to encourage the students. In the first hour of class, teachers educated the student about health.
Speaking to Daijiworld, a student said, “I was so excited to come back to school after nine months break. Teachers have provided sanitisers and checked body temperature. Parents are also encouraged to accompany students to schools.”
Students of Class 10 and 12 will have regular classes from 10 am to 1 pm, while students of Class 6 and Class 7 will have them from 10 am to 12.30 pm and those in Class 8 and Class 9 will have classes from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. Students of Class 10 and Class 12 will have regular offline classes in classrooms and students from Class 6 to Class 9 will be part of Vidyagama 2.0 which will be held in the school campus.