Uttarakhand Schools to reopen from November 2 for Classes 10 and 12 students

The government also released the SOPs and guidelines for resuming the classes as well as basic health and hygiene requirements to be maintained at the schools.

Amid the ongoing pandemic situation, various states across the country started reopening schools gradually. Uttarakhand is also among those states that would be reopening the schools in the state from November 2. However, schools in Uttarakhand would reopen only for students of classes 10 and 12 from the given date. Also, in order to attend school, parental consent is mandatory. According to the reports, as many as 3791 senior secondary schools will reopen in the state from November 2. The Uttarakhand Government gave permission only for the board classes. The government also released the SOPs and guidelines for resuming the classes as well as basic health and hygiene requirements to be maintained at the schools.

While releasing the order, the Education minister discussed the importance of following the precautions. He also stated that students without parental consent would not be allowed to attend the classes. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, the focus would be on bringing students back to the classroom teaching mode.

"The government has taken into account all aspects of COVID-19 precautions in the SOP issued for opening the school. From November 2, classes for 10th and 12th standards will start, but the students will be allowed to enter the schools only after written permission from parents," Arvind Pandey, Education Minister, said.

With the change in circumstances, the mode of classroom teaching, which was earlier followed, cannot be the norm. Keeping the situation in mind, the guidelines released has also laid emphasis on the teaching format that would be followed. Also, students would be taught on the school premises but no homework shall be given. The focus would be on revision work and online classes would continue.

"Students will gradually be brought into the mainstream after classes resume. Over the next two-three weeks, online studies and other educational activities will be reviewed. Students will get used to school life again," R Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary - Education Department, said.

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