ANAMBRA FIXES SCHOOLS’ RESUMPTION DATE 

The Ministry of Basic Education of Anambra state has released the approved timetable for the completion of 2019/2020 Academic session as well as the schedule for the state examinations.

A release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic Education, Mr. Nwabueze Nwankwor, said Junior Secondary Schools will resume on Monday, 17th September, 2020, while boarders are to return the weekend before the date.

Also, third term 2019/2020 Academic session for both primary and secondary schools will begin on Monday, 14th September 2020 to end on 23rd October, 2020 while boarders are expected to return the weekend before the date.

The release noted that the third term is quite short and schools are expected to make maximum use of time since it had continued to teach students at home through various e-platforms including the Anambra State Teaching on Air, which it says, will continue as it kicks off a phased reopening of schools and watch the health implication.

It also directs parents to provide hand sanitizers and face masks for children

Schools with large population are to run two shifts: Junior Secondary 8am- 12 noon while Senior Secondary, 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Schools with smaller population should have all classes start at 8am- 1pm.

The school must have water bucket at so many spot in the school with sanitizer

Students should take break at different time.

No morning Assembly, No sporting activities or any group activities.

All students must wear white face mask to school. To be provided by the parents.

For Nursery section, the children will be given assignments every week Monday to be collected by their parents and be submitted to the school every Friday to be marked by the teacher.

The Nursery teachers could be reassigned to other jobs.

Pre Nursery to Nursery 3 may not open with others for third term to create space for social distancing in the primary section.