A happy reunion for students in Idukki as schools reopen

District Collector says that schools functioning as relief camps will reopen later

It was after a gap of nearly 19 months that Abhinav, a Class IV student at Government Lower Primary School, Ayyappancoil, Idukki, entered his classroom again on Monday. Joy was writ large on his face as he finally caught up with his friends. Though many of his school mates reside nearby, he, however, could not meet them due to the pandemic. “I’m now happy to be back to school,” he said.

For little Adhi, this was his first day in school. He came with his mother. Many parents, in fact, accompanied their wards when the school reopened with a simple function. Classrooms were arranged in accordance with the COVID-19 protocol and children were received by teachers with sweets. The school was decorated with colourful balloons and flower pots.