Resumption of classes: Unaided school managements in Kerala not keen on shift system

They seek changes in guidelines prepared by Education and Health depts

Private unaided school managements have objected to the shift system proposed by the State Government as schools are being readied for resumption of offline classes on November 1. They have also sought changes in the current guidelines prepared by Education and Health departments.

At a meeting held here recently, functionaries of the Kerala Private Management Schools Association alleged that they were discriminated against while formulating the guidelines.

They suggested that instead of the shift system, half of the students in a class may be asked to appear in schools on alternate days as per their roll number. The working days should be rearranged to have classes also on Saturdays till the COVID-19 protocol is in force. Each student can attend classes on three days a week, but attendance should be given on all six days. School timings should be rescheduled and classes should conclude by the afternoon.