Students who had already reported to school should be retained – PS Belio.
The Ministry of Education has instructed schools where students have already reported to keep them in the buildings and has provided an update regarding the postponement of the Second Term reopening date.
In a letter to the county directors of education, Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang stated that schools are fully accountable for the security of students who had already reported before word of the postponement was sent out.
“These students ought to be kept on school grounds and not be put in danger while returning home due to the unfavorable weather at the moment,” Kipsang ordered.
The government decided to postpone the second-term school resumption date from Monday, April 29, to May 6.
Around midnight, when some leaners had already departed for the day, word of the postponement was communicated.
Some students were left behind on Monday morning in towns far from their homes as they considered their options.
According to Kipsang, “Any learner who has not traveled to school should remain at home.”
He claimed that the audit had shown that the continuous, intense rains had had a major negative influence on numerous schools, necessitating the postponement.
“In certain of the impacted schools, the damaging effects of these rains are quite severe. Additionally, PS Kipsang noted that the transportation networks have also been severely impacted and may not be safe for pupils to use.
He stated that the ministry will work with pertinent organizations and interested parties to put policies in place targeted at lessening the negative effects of the rains, subject to the reopening of schools on May 6.
To keep parents and guardians informed about the steps being taken to protect their children, the PS instructed the County Directors of Education to make sure they share all subsequent updates with them.
In addition, he requested that the heads of education make sure that food that has already been bought is stored securely to prevent spoilage during the rainy season, in light of the delay in the reopening of the schools.
According to Kipsang, it is also critical that schools implement enough security measures to safeguard school property throughout the postponement period.
“This is is to prevent any potential loss or damage that could occur due to the heavy rains or other related incidents.”
Additionally, the PS requested that schools submit daily updates regarding their level of readiness for reopening and the steps they have taken to prevent flooding.
“These updates are cruicial for the ministry to monitor the situation and provide assistance where necessary,” he stated.
Students who had already reported to school should be retained – PS Belio.
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