No more frantic googling to figure out how to explain long division to your child. No more nagging, begging and tearing out your hair as you try to get your kids to buckle down and do their schoolwork.
At first glance there seem to be obvious upsides to Grade 12 and Grade 7 learners returning to school from 1 June, with the rest to follow. They’ll get back to proper schooling, be out of your hair while you try to work, and they’ll generally start to get back to normal life with their friends.
But the fear of Covid-19 is still everpresent, leaving many parents to wonder just how exactly their kids are going to be safe once they’re back on the school benches.
Sure, global statistics show the vast majority of children who contract coronavirus get only a mild form of the disease. But what if yours is among the tiny minority who develops life-threatening complications? What steps are schools taking to protect them from catching the virus?
And is there even any point in sending them back? Will they really be able to catch up on all the work that’s been missed?
We answer your questions.
THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLAN
Minister of basic education Angie Motshekga recently announced that in preparation for the reopening of schools teachers would return to work a week earlier to get everything in place for learners to return.
One of the most important aspects of the reopening of schools is the safety of teachers and children. Safety measures will include:
Physical distancing in classrooms with no more than two learners sharing a desk.
No hugging or handshaking.
Direct contact must be avoided.
This story is from the 4 June 2020 edition of YOU South Africa.
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