August 18, 2021

School Reopening: What to expect?

With Covid-19 cases significantly under control and continuing Covid-19 vaccine drives, we all have reached the point where schools are about to reopen. While it’s a moment of rejoicing for a secondary school in Palghar, Boisar, it is worrisome for both the parents and the school authorities. It may be one of the difficult decisions on how the school will proceed during the covid pandemic the world is facing. There are two opinions about it. Some people believe that schools must reopen with all the covid safety protocols; some people think we can wait. Health is the topmost priority right now. Well, the concerns are very genuine. We always try to come up with solutions that can satisfy the needs of both parents and students. If the school reopens soon, what is the bar of parents’ expectations for health & education standards? The question is big, and we’re here to help you figure out what’s best for your child.

School Reopening: What to expect in the initial days?

Expect social distancing practice in the class. The classes may get rescheduled, or fewer students per class will be allowed.
Expect a hygienic environment. Since last year, the attitude towards healthcare and self-hygiene has changed a lot. Students and Teachers will be asked to carry a sanitizer and wash their hands frequently.
Face masks will be a must for students and teachers (with only one or zero covid vaccination). Entry without masks will not be allowed or fined.
Expect change in extra-curricular activities, physical education programmes, and related opportunities. In some cases, limited access will be given.
It will be difficult for schools to conduct group activities; collaborative learning in physical presence will be avoided as much as possible.
Students may be restricted from visiting outside the classroom during recess time. Also, the recess timings may be shifted by 5-10 minutes for different classes to avoid crowding in the common areas such as Washrooms, Drinking Water Point.
School campuses will be cleaned frequently to maintain hygiene and disinfect common areas such as playground, assembly point, classroom desks, washrooms, and more.
If any student or faculty tests positive for covid-19, they will have to take proper treatment. People who unknowingly came in contact with covid patients recently will have to stay away from school for at least two weeks or more.
Expect limited or no entry for parents, non-necessary visitors, volunteers inside the school premises.
Expect an option for study from home for students in special cases such as illness, close contact with covid-19 patients, and more.
We are living in unprecedented times; it is crucial to have Plan B. Prepare your children to be ready for both- School and At Home Learning.

We all have been teaching and learning from home. The covid-19 made us a bit comfortable with the concept of education from a distance. Now, the world is slowly healing from the covid-19 damage. The school environment is necessary for the holistic development of children in different growth stages. As parents, you have done a great job of taking care of your children’s studies from home. Now is the time to get back to the school with the new normal covid 19 precautions. It will be a good experience for both teachers and students to get back to the classrooms, unite with their classmates, enjoy studies and playtime together. Sanskruti World School, the best CBSE School in Palghar, Boisar, is excited to welcome the new batch for the academic year 2021-22. Reopening information will be shared with the parents and students as per the plan.