Africa-Press – Mauritius. From this Monday, the number of face-to-face school days increases.
In fact, students in grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 will go to school three times a week while grades 5, 6 and 9 to 13, four times a day.
Schools are therefore preparing to implement this new protocol.
Annand Seewoosangkur, president of the Mauritius Head Teachers Asssociation (MHTA), says preparations are well underway but there would be some anxiety.
“Some schools don’t have the right infrastructure to divide the classes,” he explains.
“So they will have to make do with the number of rooms they have.
” In terms of the schedule, it is up to the directors of the establishments to work on the schedule.
“50 to 55 minutes will be dedicated to each subject per day”, informs the president of the association.
As a reminder, the Ministry of Education established new protocols on October 7.
Thus, school officials should develop classroom seating plans and determine seating arrangements where possible.
Morning assemblies may be organized subject to physical distancing standards and health measures in force.
Ditto for physical education classes.
The canteens will operate but under strict sanitary conditions.
In addition, the National Education Counseling Service (NECS) will provide ongoing psychological support to schools.
The cleaning and disinfection of the school grounds, water tanks, school buildings, canteens and classrooms must be carried out regularly.
Wearing a mask remains compulsory at all times, except for pre-primary children or those who are exempt from wearing a mask for medical reasons.
Schools should also ensure adequate hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene at all times.
