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Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, held a Press Conference at 2pm this afternoon (Tuesday 26th January 2021) to discuss the physical re-opening of schools for the academic year 2020 - 2021. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Secondary schools will re-open on 8th February 2021 for Forms 4-6 students ONLY. A hybrid system will be utilised for these students which will include the continuation of online classes and students reporting to school to complete SBAs/Practicals/Internal Assessments. There will be physical classes for Forms 4 - 6 students only where absolutely necessary. - Primary schools will re-open for Standard 5 students ONLY on 12th April 2021. Substitute teachers will be assigned to schools to supervise and ensure health protocols are followed. - ALL Students must wear uniforms when attending physical classes. They must also wear masks, sanitise regularly, and be subjected to temperature checks. - A 6-feet distance must be maintained in teaching spaces. - No assemblies/congregations at schools. - There will be staggered breaks. Students will be allowed to eat at their desks. - Sharing of materials (books, stationery, snacks, sanitizers) is prohibited. - Normal school hours will be maintained. - Parents must inform teachers/Principals if their child displays flu-like symptoms at home, or have been identified as primary contacts of a COVID-positive person. - Schools must have a designated quarantine area for students exhibiting flu-like symptoms. These students will be picked up. - An Education District Health Unit has been established in each school district to facilitate the physical re-opening of schools. Each Unit will comprise one (1) doctor and fourteen (14) nurses. The Unit is responsible for ensuring that COVID-19 protocols are followed at schools. - A cleaning regime will be in place for all schools. The Ministry of Education will be engaging MTS in this regard. Watch the Press Conference below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
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