Schools in Oman set for partial return of students

Schools in Oman set for partial return of students

Muscat: Students of classes one, four, five, nine and 11 will return to classes and adopt a blended model of learning, with schools taking a number of precautions to prevent students from being infected by COVID-19.This development comes after a decision taken by the Ministry of Education, as part of a gradual process of bringing school-going students back to classrooms. This will be expanded to other grades, after considering the epidemiological situation in the country, as per discussions with the Supreme Committee to deal with the COVID-19.“We would like to assure everyone that not all students will go back to schools this coming Sunday,” said Dr Abdullah Ambusaidi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education. “There will be a gradual return during the next week and over time, so that this can happen in a safe and easy manner.”Adding that the vaccine will also be provided to people working in schools, he explained, “There are other possible considerations to look at, upon which the decision will be made to either fully return to schools for the second semester, or continue with blended education.“Should the pandemic continue to exist, the conceived scenario is to stick to blended learning,” Ambusaidi went on