Delhi schools to reopen for Class 9 and 11 from February 5, says Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia
Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government on Friday decided to resume classes for students of Class 9 and Class 11 from February 5.
It also said that Colleges and universities in Delhi will also reopen from the same date.
Colleges, diploma institutions, universities to also open
The announcement was made by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday. "Colleges, diploma institutions, universities in Delhi will also reopen from February 5," said Manish Sisodia. Source: PTI
COVID-19 protocols will have to be followed
"All COVID-19 protocols will have to be followed. Classes will restart in a staggered manner and permission from parents will be taken," Sisodia said. Source: PTI
Delhi schools, colleges shut since March
All Schools and colleges in the National Capital have been shut since March last year in order to avoid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: PTI
Permission slips from parents
All institutions will have to follow COVID-19 safety rules and students will have to bring permission slips from their parents. Sisodia also announced that the Delhi government will prepare a final plan for when students can be called for examinations. Source: IANS
Schools opening to clear doubts
Sisodia said the classes will resume from February 5 with the permission of parents and for clearing doubts and holding practical classes. Authorities will have to follow all COVID-19 protocols put in place, he added. Source: PTI
Classes 10, 12 were allowed to resume from January 18
Schools, which were closed last year in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, have already reopened for Classes 10th and 12th. Classes for students of 10 and 12 were allowed to resume from January 18 for pre-board preparations and practical work with strict masking and distancing guidelines in place. Source: PTI