Tough Term Two as school chiefs receive new safety regulations from the ministry.
As schools reopen for the second term on Monday amidst the violent floods that are plaguing several regions of the nation, the government and education stakeholders have reassured parents and students about their safety.
This occurs during the longest term in the school calendar, when the Ministry of Education is preparing to make up for the two weeks lost because of the flooding.
We’ve decided to implement every tactic available to make up for the lost time. I am aware of our teachers’ tenacity. When our kids take assessments and exams at the end of the year, we’ll make sure we’ve recovered those two weeks,” stated Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang (right).
Teachers will cover the syllabus and topic in the allotted time, according to Dr. Kipsang.
He did concede, though, that certain educational institutions face difficulties, such as sanitary facilities damaged by floods.
“We are collaborating with Members of Parliament via the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) to restore the facilities to a state that promotes education,” Dr. Kipsang continued.
Additionally, the PS asked educators not to place undue pressure on students upon their return to school, noting that some students had lost their textbooks and uniforms in the disaster.
“Let’s be patient so that the kids can get comfortable quickly. When the kids come back to school, treat them with compassion. We’ll make sure that instruction and learning go smoothly,” he declared.
“We want to make sure that on Monday, the kids can attend school.”
According to Fuad Ali, Deputy Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association, educational establishments are prepared to take on the students.
“We’re ready. In accordance with the Ministry of Education circular, we have carried out assessments in schools and provided feedback. Most schools have responded to meetings with parents and board members, according to Mr. Ali.
He said that some parents had already visited the schools and assessed them with head teachers and ministry representatives to make sure the facilities are secure for students by Monday.
While many schools in the upcountry face difficulties, he stated that the majority of schools on the Coast are secure for students.
Mr. Ali gave parents and students the reassurance that schools are safe to reopen.
We apologize for the events that transpired during the floods. Let’s all offer prayers for our nation. To guarantee that students get at school safely, parents must take safety measures. He went on, “You should be involved in making sure your kids are safe when they go to school.
The government should force principals to refrain from sending students home for fees, according to the National Parents Association.
Tough Term Two as school chiefs receive new safety regulations from the ministry.
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