Try odd-even rule to conduct classes: SOPs for Goa schools

A ceiling of 12 students in a standardsized classroom regular deep cleaning of common spaces no crowding and even the liberty to schools to test an oddeven formula for conducting classes are some of the SOPs devised for schools by the Goa government which are scheduled to open from November 21 for Class 10 and 12 studentsThe SOPs which were formally issued to schools late on Tuesday also mandates a ban on visitors to school premises maintenance of a six feet distance between students in classrooms sensitisation to COVID19 precautions and even urges students to not share their tiffins and drinking water as well as personal articles like books compass boxes etcWhile sports and physical education classes have been banned the SOPs urges schools to conduct yoga classes with students being given the liberty to use their personal yoga matsIn a class there should not be more than 12 students In case the size of a classroom is small classes may be held in rooms having a larger area such as a computer room library laboratory with a physical distance of six feet between the students the SOPs stateOddeven formula for classes can also be considered Running schools into shifts in case of high enrolment schools can also be considered by reducing the time duration of schoolhours per shift such that the school is able to manage with the same set of teachers in overall school hours the health protocol statesEarlier this month Chief Minister Pramod Sawant who is also the Education Minister had announced that schools in the state would be restarted from November 21 for Class 10 and 12 students after seeking suggestions from education sector stakeholders including experts parents teachers head masters and school managements in the stateThe SOPs issued by the Goa government which are largely based on central government guidelines have also urged school managements to inculcate a sense of awareness among students about COVID19 health protocols and details some of the dos and donts for students of Class 10 and 12 whose academic year begins from November 21Students should not exchange drinking water note books text books paper pencil compass box ruler pen science journal homework book assignment book bags umbrella and any other thing among themselves the SOPs state adding that students should also be encouraged to bring and eat homecooked and nutritious food and avoid sharing food and other utensils with othersSchools have been also instructed to form special task teams to ensure observance of the SOPsTask teams such as an emergency care supportresponse team general support team for all stakeholders and commodities support team hygiene inspection team etc with earmarked responsibilities will be helpful Teachersstudents and other stakeholders may be identified to be the members of the task force the SOPs also saidKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever