Schools reopen for Standard One to Four, parents take SOP seriously
Students from Standard One to Standard Four started attending classes again today after four months of school closures due to the spread of Covid-19.
Checks by Bernama found that most parents who sent their children to school today had given extra attention to complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Although many were happy that...
Students from Standard One to Standard Four started attending classes again today after four months of school closures due to the spread of Covid-19.
Checks by Bernama found that most parents who sent their children to school today had given extra attention to complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Although many were happy that their children can continue their learning sessions at school, there were still concerns about the safety of their children from the threat of the Covid-19.
Perdip Singh, 42, who sent his son to Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Seri Gombak this morning, said all school preparations for his son were arranged a week ago and done carefully from home to the school gate.
“On Monday, his school shared a video link explaining the SOP in the school environment and classes, as well as the marked routes to follow. We both watched the video. I always advise my son to comply with the SOP wherever he is.
“Before we left home today, I made sure my son was in good health and ready to focus on his lessons at school. I made sure he had a face mask, hand sanitiser, and of course, food from home,” Perdip said.
Nur Hidayah Abdul Majid, 38, whose child attends the same school, said she will continue her routine of ferrying her child to and from school for safety reasons.
“Prior to Covid-19, I also sent and picked up my child. I will continue doing this but will also be extra cautious to ensure that my child complies with the SOP and is completely safe. This Covid-19 is not something to be taken lightly,” she said.
Education director-general Habibah Abdul Rahim who visited Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 9 (1) at 7.30am today was satisfied with the procedures and learning sessions at the school.
School headmistress Norzah Mohd Kassim said the school was adapting the new normal and had taken the initiative by providing a barcode for each pupil for the purpose of recording their attendance and body temperature.
In Kelantan, Norizan Abdullah, 44, who was met at Sekolah Menengah Agama Tengku Amalin A'Ishah Putri, said he was satisfied with the SOP practised by the school and was not worried about sending his son to school.
Terengganu state education director Salim Ab Ghani said a total of 84,114 Standard One to Standard Four pupils in 352 primary schools throughout the state, apart from 1,070 in four private schools, returned to school today.
“Overall, SOP compliance is very good. There is only a little congestion around school areas because many parents were waiting for their children to go into the classrooms. We hope this will not recur tomorrow,” he said.
In Negeri Sembilan, state education director Md Fiah Md Jamin said that the start of the school session today went smoothly with the pupils complying with the SOP that had been set and the teachers giving much cooperation throughout the school session.
There were 69,734 Standard One to Standard Four pupils in 352 primary schools in the state, Fiah said after visiting Orang Asli pupils at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tekir, Labu.
Pahang state education director Zaimi Abu Bakar, while inspecting several schools in Kuantan, said SOP compliance in the schools he visited was well implemented, especially in the aspect of social distancing.
He said a total of 100,445 pupils from Standard One to Standard Four in 542 primary schools in Pahang, including those in special education classes, returned to school today.
In Johor, state education deputy director Shaharuddin Saari said 575,144 students in 1,187 primary and secondary schools attended school today.
“The school sessions were implemented by complying with the SOP to curb Covid-19. So far, all schools have managed to prepare a sufficient number of classes to ensure the smooth running of the teaching and learning sessions,” he said in a statement.
In Penang, all 272 primary schools and 127 secondary schools were now operating back in full swing after 85,516 pupils from Standard One to Standard Four returned to school today, said the state education director Abdul Rashid Abdul Samad.
Each school will be assigned with an authorized officer in charge of conducting random spot checks at schools, he said after visiting the Methodist Girls’ School here.
- Bernama
