Campuses turn lively as schools reopen in Oman

Campuses turn lively as schools reopen in Oman

As teachers and students return to classrooms physically after a gap of 17 months, there is joy and happiness on the campuses. Muscat: After 17 months, a large number of students and teachers returned to their classrooms. Times of Oman spoke to teachers, students, and parents to find out about their experience on the first day of school and what they thought about schools reopening. Randa Ahmadieh, Head of Administration from Al Shomoukh International School said, "Our classrooms and hallways have been silent and empty. On Sunday, September 5, we were delighted to welcome back our students as we were extensively preparing to make the school a safe place for them" "Teachers have been working hard to welcome students back in school and offer them quality education. We wish our students a great and successful year ahead," she adds. "I'm so happy to be back and it's way better than online learning because you're here in person sitting at your desk and the teachers can teach us easily with white boards," said Fatima Al Balushi, grade 9 student at a private school in Muscat. "I couldn't stand wearing the mask for six hours," stated Morgan B, a 12-year-old international school