After a gap of more than nine months, Punjab Government is all set to reopen the schools for physical classes for the students from classes V to XII from January 7 (Thursday).
“Following the persistent demand of parents, the State Government has decided to reopen all Government, semi-government, and private schools from January 7,” said the State School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla.
Singla said that the timings of the schools will be from 10 am to 3 pm and students only from Classes V to XII will be allowed to attend physical classes in the schools.
“While giving his nod, the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has directed us to ensure the safety of the children amid COVID-19 pandemic. Following his directions, all the school managements have been asked to strictly comply with the directions of the Government’s advisory issued by the Health Department to avert the threat of contraction of coronavirus,” said the Minister.
Vijay Inder Singla said that the Education Department had taken feedback from the school heads and besides ensuring safety of the children, they have also suggested the Department to reopen the schools before the annual exams for final revision of the students.
