Schools had reopened for classes X and XII on January 18
NEW DELHI: After opening for classes X and XII students, schools will reopen for classes IX and XI on February 5 to complete practicals and projects, education minister Manish Sisodia announced on Friday. He also said degree colleges, polytechnics and ITIs, too, could be opened.
Following the announcement, the schools say they will begin with the process of collecting consent from parents.
Sisodia said, “Schools and colleges are being reopened so that students can prepare better for their practicals and internal assessments. It is important to provide support and guidance to the students for them to prepare well for the exams.”
Updated Jan 14, 2021 | 06:29 IST
Delhi Schools are set to reopen from January 18, 2021 after over 9 months for students of classes 10 and 12. Schools have welcomed the decision, parents are divided. Some are happy while other wanted more time. Delhi School Reopening News, Updates
A section of parents in the national capital on Wednesday welcomed the Delhi government s decision to allow schools to reopen for students of classes 10 and 12, while others felt it is unsafe to resume classroom learning before a vaccine against COVID-19 is available.
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Those welcoming the decision said that it will give students the opportunity to clarify their doubts and get into the exam mode before board exams begin in May. Students have been home bound for over 10 months. It s time they go out with due precautions and get into the preparatory mode, said Samvit Jha, a parent of a class-12 student and an architect by profession.
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Delhi schools to open for Class 10, 12 from January 18. Check details
Schools in the national capital will reopen for Classes 10 and 12 from January 18, the Delhi government announced on Wednesday. Universities and schools across the country were closed on March 16, when the Centre announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as part of measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Later, the government announced a nationwide lockdown from March 25.
Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said students will not to be forced to attend classes and that permission from parents will be mandatory. In view of CBSE exams, practicals, permission has been granted to open schools for projects, practicals, counselling etc. for class 10 and 12 from January 18, Sisodia said in his tweet.