Tribune News Service Amritsar March 15 On the first day of offline examinations in the government schools of the district on Monday students were seen following health safety protocols. The exams at various schools were conducted in two shifts — morning and afternoon — with only 12-15 students sitting in each classroom. Teachers and mentors were stationed at the entry and exit points to ensure that no student was allowed to enter the examination hall without masks and the Covid safety guidelines were read out to students before the commencement of each shift. As per the PSEB schedule the exams of non-board classes will continue till March 30. Students of Classes VI and XI sat for the exam in the morning shift while students of Classes VII and IX appeared for the exam in the afternoon shift. “The first day of the exams passed smoothly. We had asked the students to bring their own stationery and water bottles and there were no lapses on their part. We plan to continue with same dedication for the remaining papers and would ensure the safety of students at all times” said Balwinder Kaur a teacher deputed on the exam duty at Government Girls Senior Secondary School Mall Road. The only absentees reported were those students who were on medical leave. This is the first time that government schools are conducting exams in two shifts in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases among school children and teachers. According to revised date sheets the examination schedule for primary classes too has been divided into two shifts. Most students seemed relieved as their examinations were being conducted despite the pandemic. Meanwhile those students who would not be able to appear for any examination due to Covid-19 would be allowed to appear for the same at a later date.

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