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Kolkata schools have expressed their support with the school education department that has sent a note to chief minister Mamata Banerjee in favour of re-opening schools from February after an 11-month closure.
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Kolkata schools have expressed their support with the school education department that has sent a note to chief minister Mamata Banerjee in favour of re-opening schools from February after an 11-month closure.
According to sources, the note states that all schools are prepared to open the campuses and have not only sanitized the premises, but they have also readied SOP, including phased re-introduction of classes, beginning with boards students and gradually moving to lower classes.
“The department has told the CM that schools are ready and that all precautions have been taken for a safe and phased reopening.
Once a green signal is given, schools will be able to allow students back on campus by maintaining all Covid protocols,” said a school education department official.
He added that education minister Partha Chatterjee had already briefed the CM, who had assured that a decision would be taken soon.
La Maritiere for Boys principal John Rafi has sent a notice to parents of students appearing for ISC exams this year, informing them the campus would gradually open from February 3, first for practical classes and then pre-board pen-and-paper exams.
Practical classes for physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science will be held at the school labs from February 3 to 12.
La Martiniere for Girls principal Rupkatha Sarkar has told teachers about a possible re-opening in early February.
The teachers have informally passed on the message to students.
Several other schools also hope to open their campuses in February, both for practical classes and pre-board exams.