Bhubaneswar: Rasmita Samal, Mother of Grade IV students, sighed relieved after the State Government announced the reopening of elementary school from January 3 because her 10-year-old daughter was late indicating disinterest in the study.
Very surprising, school uniforms, shoes and socks no longer suitable for him.
Also, it is difficult to find a school bag, stationery, tiffin box and bottled water at home after 21 months.
Many other parents face similar problems.
“We don’t expect the school to be reopened soon.
When the date was announced, I issued a uniform and made my child wear it.
But children have grown high and gain weight due to lack of physical activity over the past two years.
Now I have to buy a uniform, sweater, a pair shoes and socks, “said Samal.Mengikuti plague pandemic, schools have been closed since March 2020 when a new session has not even begun.
Also, children are not allowed out for almost two years and was forced to live a sedentary life that leads to weight gain.
“I have two children in elementary school and both are now in need of new uniforms.
I have bought two pairs of uniform ready for every child because clothes need to be washed every time they come back from school,” said Meenakshi Mishra, another parent.
Only school uniforms have issued their shares after the government announced back in a physical classroom Grades 1 to V from January 3.
Some parents come to buy uniforms on the first day.
“We expect an increase in walking in the next few days.
We have set up our stock after no business for the past two sessions,” said Sukant, manager at the uniform shop in the shopping complex of buildings here.