Schools reopen to festive atmosphere
The Hindu
There was a festive atmosphere in many schools in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as schools reopened for 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday.
There was a festive atmosphere in many schools in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as schools reopened for 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday.
The teachers and members of School Development and Monitoring Committees (SDMCs) welcomed the students to the schools.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.R. Ravikumar said in a statement that the schools have been reopened with adequate infrastructure facilities. Parents should send their children to schools without any fear.
In Udupi, Yashpal Suvarna, MLA, participated in the reopening event held at the Government Composite High School, Volakad with renowned psychiatrist P.V. Bhandary. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA said that he would give priority to develop education and health sectors in his constituency. He later distributed uniforms and textbooks to the students.
In Kaup, Gurme Suresh Shetty, MLA, participated in the school reopening programme at Anegundi Sri Saraswathi Peeta Soorya Chaithanya Global Academy High School, Kuthyar. He felicitated the meritorious students who scored well in the SSLC examination.
Education Department officials said that 20% of textbooks are yet to arrive and uniforms will be given to the students.