NASHIK: Schools for classes 1-7 in Nashik city reopen on Monday after 20 months, which were closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The schools were closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic. After a long period, the first to seventh classes reopened yesterday. The first and second class students, who were attending the school for the first time, were welcomed with ‘aukshan’, roses, and chocolates.
As the bells of primary schools in the district including Nashik city rang on Monday, an atmosphere of enthusiasm was seen among the students. After a period of several days, as the prevalence of Corona has decreased, the local administration has decided to reopen schools in Nashik city and districts. Meanwhile, classes have started from 1st to 4th in rural areas and from 1st to 7th in urban areas. So once again the chirping was heard in the schools. The response from the students was good on the first day.
A circular was issued on what measures should be taken to start a municipal school, what precautions should be taken and how to follow the rules of the government. The children seemed happy with the start of primary schools.
Everything was well-managed in the schools. Out of a total of 95 municipal schools and 347 schools of other management having classes I to VIII, 92 schools of Nashik Municipal Corporation and 286 schools of other management were filled. Out of the total 24,541 students in the NMC’s schools, 9,130 students were present. Out of the total 101487 students in other management, 33,789 students were present. On the other hand, 690 out of 827 teachers of the corporation and 2627 out of 2694 teachers of other management did their teaching work. The school administration has shifted all the responsibility on parents.
Both the doses of vaccination have been given to citizens above 18 years of age. However, since the children have not been vaccinated yet, if they are found to be infected after going to school, the parents will be held responsible for the loss. However, some parents have not sent their children to school. There are 1,85,279 students in classes 1 to 7 in 504 schools in the NMC area, and at least 60 per cent of parents have given their consent to resume physical classes, said NMC.
The NMC has also issued guidelines on health, hygiene, and other safety measures before reopening schools. All teachers and staff of the school were asked to get a negative RTPCR report 48 hours before attending school. Teaching and non-teaching staff were allowed in schools only after the submission of a certificate to the school management.
Symptomatic children were not be allowed to attend physical classes. Students should bring parental consent before attending school. Covid appropriate behaviour including wearing masks, following social distancing, sanitization should be followed at all times, as per the guidelines. Only one student will be allowed on a single bench, and benches should be kept at a six feet distance, it stated.
Students welcomed with flowers
The Cantonment Board Primary School reopened yesterday in Deolali Camp. For the past one and a half years, everyone’s life witnessed a standstill owing to the pandemic. All the schools were shut in the country to curb the rising number of cases. As the Covid-19’s second wave subsided, things started getting back to normal. The secondary section was reopened in the state some days before, and finally, the municipal chief ordered the reopening of primary schools from December 13.
Children felt happy and delighted to get back to school after a long time and see their friends in person. School principal Madhuri Kulkarni doubled students’ happiness by welcoming them with flowers and food. All the Covid-19 guidelines were followed during the welcome. Parents have been advised to strictly follow the guidelines to keep their and other children safe. Popat Khandijod, Pankaj Nisal, Madhuri Dhanwate, Ajay Dixit, Ravindra Gholap, Prashant Patil, Vilas Gore, and other teachers planned the welcome for students.
