Chennai: Ending the 19-month covid-induced break, the physical class for 1-8 standards continued in Tamil Nadu on Monday, when children were given a warm and traditional welcome with Minister M St Stalin’s head that leads from the front.
Stalin, who previously called for a friendly speech for the children who returned, visited the Chennai Corporation-Run institution in Guindy here and distributed the education and candy kit to the ward.
He was accompanied by Minister of State E V Velu and MA Subramanian.
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In many schools, teachers and administrators greet children by sprinkling roses and serving them with flowers and chocolate, while the Covid-19 protocol, including social distance, is in the classroom.
Most children seem happy over the reunion, with a class III girl from here to say she was eager to meet many friends after a long time.
The state government in September announced the return of the physical class for elementary school students from Monday, saying the decision was taken based on feedback from medical experts, education and parents.
Stakeholders have argued that students faced stress and gap in learning because they were limited to their homes since last year, after the emergence of pandemics, the government later said.
Classes will be held based on rotation.
Grade 9-12 students continued to attend the physical class in schools in the state of September 1, this year.