Delhi likely to resume schools for classes 6 to 8 after Diwali (Representational Image)
Delhi school reopening: An expert panel was formed to decide on the resumption of schools for classes 6 to 8 which has recommended reopening of physical classes, however, attending physical classes will not be mandatory.
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- Last Updated:October 27, 2021, 09-55 IST
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The Delhi government is likely to reopen schools for younger kids including those studying in classes 6 to 8. Physical classes for younger classes are expected to reopen after Diwali.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will be holding a meeting today with the government. Experts opinions will be sought before resuming physical classes for younger students. Schools in Delhi are already open for classes 9 to 12.
An expert panel was formed to decide on the resumption of schools for classes 6 to 8 which has recommended reopening of physical classes, however, attending physical classes will not be mandatory. Students attending classes will have to get parental consent before attending school, as per the existing guidelines.
Schools across Delhi have eventually seen an increase in the number of students attending physical classes in standard 9 to 12. Like for senior classes, in junior classes too, online classes will run parallel to offline classes. Schools will be allowed to function at half of their capacity and other COVID appropriate behaviour including wearing masks, sanitizing campus, following social distancing protocols inside classes, and restrictions on public gathering.
In the 25th DDMA meeting held in September, LG Anil Baijal had said that no reported instance of any increased local transmission of COVID-19 in Delhi due to the reopening of schools for classes 9 to 12. There has been a steady increase in attendance of students (approximately 80 per cent) physically attending schools.
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