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Written by: Zheng Cuibi
2020-12-21 18:10
Last update date: 2020-12-21 18:14
The fourth wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong continues. The Education Bureau announced today (21st) that all kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, including special schools and schools offering non-local courses, will continue to suspend face-to-face classes and school activities after the Christmas holiday until next year January 10.
Private schools that offer non-formal courses (generally called cram schools) also continue to suspend face-to-face classes and school activities at all levels.
Schools may consider arranging primary 6 students to return to school for sub-examinations according to school-based needs, and secondary 6 students who may have to participate in overseas public examinations this school year return to school to prepare for public examinations or conduct internal examinations.
Examinations or face-to-face classes must be conducted in a half-time format. The total number of students who return to school to attend face-to-face classes and take exams is limited to one-sixth of the school’s maximum limit.
The Education Bureau announced that all kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, including special schools and schools that provide non-local courses, will continue to suspend face-to-face classes and school activities after the Christmas holiday until January 10 next year.
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Primary six can go back to school for exams, secondary six can go to class for half a day to prepare for DSE
A spokesperson for the Education Bureau said that during the suspension of face-to-face classes and school activities, schools must continue to use different teaching methods to allow students to learn at home.
Similar to the arrangements before the Christmas holiday, schools may consider arranging for primary 6 students to return to school for sub-examinations according to school-based needs, and secondary 6 or classes that have to take overseas public examinations in this school year to return to school to prepare for public examinations DSE or internal school examinations .
Examinations or face-to-face classes must be conducted in a half-time format. The total number of students who return to school to attend face-to-face classes and take exams is limited to one-sixth of the school’s maximum limit.
▼Return to Hong Kong from a country outside of China starting on December 22▼
Schools must be open to staff on duty during school suspension
In addition, after the school’s original Christmas holiday, the school must keep the school premises open as usual, so that students who lack care at home can return to school.
Schools must also arrange staff on duty, handle school affairs and answer parent inquiries, take care of students who have returned to school, and ensure that epidemic prevention measures are taken and the campus environment is clean and hygienic.
A spokesperson for the Education Bureau strongly urged faculty and students to minimize going out, avoid group gatherings, social contacts and eating out during the Christmas holidays.
Parents should take precautions against coronavirus disease and pay attention to the health of their children. School children should maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and have adequate rest to enhance immunity.
If students have any physical discomfort (even if the symptoms are very mild), they should consult a doctor as soon as possible, and obtain appropriate diagnosis and treatment early.
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