TN schools to reopen for class 10, 12 students from Jan 19 - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

TN schools to reopen for class 10, 12 students from Jan 19

PTI | , Chennai
Jan 12, 2021 01:28 PM IST

TN schools to reopen for class 10, 12 students from Jan 19

Schools would reopen for students of tenth and twelfth grades from January 19 and each classroom shall have a strength not exceeding 25 pupils, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced here on Tuesday.

All schools and junior colleges, which include civic and private schools will continue to conduct online classes and remain shut till January 15.(HT Photo)
All schools and junior colleges, which include civic and private schools will continue to conduct online classes and remain shut till January 15.(HT Photo)

The move is considering the interests of students (who are slated to sit for public examinations due during March- April) and they shall be provided immunity boosting vitamin and zinc tablets, he said.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Permission is granted to schools to function only for these two classes by adhering to the government's Standard Operating Procedure, he said. Based on the opinion of public health and medical experts, district collectors, senior ministers and considering the view of a majority of parents, the schools shall work for only students of classes 10 and 12, Palaniswami said in an official release.

Between January 6 and 8, opinion of parents were elicited and a majority of them gave their concurrence to reopen schools for classes 10 and 12 and 95 per cent of schools have given their reports on the matter, he said.

"I appeal to parents, teachers and students to extend their full cooperation to the government in its efforts aimed at the welfare of students and to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic," he said.

Tamil Nadu government, after deciding to reopen schools for classes 9 to 12 from November 16 deferred the move due to apprehensions over COVID-19 and after consultations.

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections.Watch now!

Get latest news on Education, Bihar Board 12th Result 2024 Live along with Board Exam, Competitive Exam and Exam Result at Hindustan Times. Also get latest Job updates on Employment News
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On