Rishikesh Padegaonkar, principal of Bright Riders School in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, said Grade 12 pupils would be practising laboratory work, with some free time thrown in to help them interact with one another and relax.
“They will not be at their desks throughout the day. Pupils will participate in activities, indoor games, yoga and aerobic sessions,” he said.
Mr Padegaonkar said 15 per cent of 3,689 pupils enrolled at the school had returned for in-person classes.
For pupils in years seven to nine in Abu Dhabi, it will be their first day in school since March.
“There are children coming back after 11 months of distance learning and we have to ensure they mentally strong and able,” Mr Padegaonkar said.
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Abu Dhabi private schools are preparing for the return of thousands of pupils to classrooms next week.
Lessons are scheduled to resume on Sunday after being twice delayed since the start of the new term in January because of an increase in coronavirus infections.
For pupils in years seven to nine, it will be their first day back in school since March.
Last week, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge said 15,000 school employees – about 60 per cent of the total staff – received the first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine during a voluntary drive held before the reopening.
Head teachers have organised wellness sessions and set aside additional time away from curriculums to focus on children s mental health in response to what will be a crucial moment in the lives of many young people.