The Minister for Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh widely known as NAPO will on June 2 2020 give more detailed information on President Akufo-Addo’s decision of reopening schools and assurance to equip each student and teacher with a reusable face mask.
Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, in his briefing, outlined a number of special safety protocols aimed at protecting both students and teachers from contracting the disease. He explained that the measures were carefully designed to ensure a safe learning environment across schools.
According to him, the protocols included improved hygiene practices, social distancing guidelines and regular monitoring of health conditions. He assured stakeholders that government remained committed to safeguarding lives while ensuring continuity in education nationwide.
The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo yesterday Sunday, May 31 in his 10th televised address to the citizenry announced the reopening of schools for only Junior, senior high, and university final year students.
According to him, schools will officially resume on June 15 this year for final year students with a minimum attendance of 25 for form 3 Senior High School (SHS) students. He added that SHS Form 2 gold track students are to report to school on June 22, 2020.
“The form 3 students in Junior high school (JHS) are to reopen the school on June 29 2020 with a minimum attendance of at least 30 pupils”. Akufo-Addo said.
“Final-year university students are to report on 15 June with a half class size population,” he said
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has explained that the decision to reopen schools was taken after the successful conclusion of extensive consultations with key stakeholders in the education sector.
According to the President, government engaged widely with teacher unions, education authorities, health experts and other relevant bodies before arriving at the decision. He noted that the views and concerns raised during the consultations were carefully considered, with priority placed on the safety and well-being of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. President Akufo-Addo assured the public that the reopening was backed by clear safety measures and preparedness plans to reduce any health risks.
He stressed that government remains committed to balancing public health concerns with the need to ensure continuity in teaching and learning across the country.
He added that the more reason for the resumption of schools is to allow the final year students in the country to complete their academic year and prepare for their various postponed final examinations.
The Minister for Education is expected to update students and teachers on measures being put in place towards the reopening of schools on June 15, 2020.
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