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Suspension of classes | 6 schools have students infected with the virus (attached table) The principal hopes that there will be enough face-to-face teaching before the test in March

2022-01-11T08:10:35.507Z


The new coronavirus strain Omicron has flowed into the community for nearly two weeks and finally classes have been suspended. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said last Wednesday (5th) that she was worried that the suspension of classes would affect the physical and mental health of students. Nearly a week later, she suddenly announced today (11th) that the kindergarten


The new coronavirus strain Omicron has flowed into the community for nearly two weeks and finally classes have been suspended.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said last Wednesday (5th) that she was worried that the suspension of classes would affect the physical and mental health of students. Nearly a week later, she suddenly announced today (11th) that face-to-face teaching in kindergartens and primary schools will be suspended from Friday (14th) at the latest until the Lunar New Year holiday. Afterwards; secondary schools maintain the status quo.

So far, 6 schools have had students diagnosed or initially diagnosed.


Zhang Yongbang, honorary chairman of the Association of Principals of Subsidized Primary Schools, said that the government notified the class suspension arrangement three days in advance, and the school had enough time to notify parents, change online classes, and switch exams to assessments.

He pointed out that it is not known whether classes will be resumed as scheduled after the annual leave. The last grade six exams will be held at the end of March. According to past experience, at least four weeks should be reserved for face-to-face teaching so that students can consolidate their studies.


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Middle schools, primary schools and kindergartens have fully resumed half-day face-to-face teaching since the end of May last year. After more than seven months, in response to the expansion of the fifth wave of the epidemic, face-to-face teaching in primary schools and kindergartens will be suspended from Friday at the latest until the end of the Lunar New Year holidays; middle schools will not be affected.

Zhang Yongbang, honorary chairman of the Principals Association of Subsidized Primary Schools, believes that as the epidemic continues to expand, several kindergarten students have been diagnosed with the disease, and young students have not been able to get injections. There is sufficient reason to persuade parents to suspend classes.

He believes that it would be ideal to reserve five days for the school to prepare for the suspension of classes, and the current three days is enough to notify parents and switch to the online class mode.

January was the day of the in-school examination. He pointed out that his school was originally scheduled to start the examination next week, and he preferred to change it to assessment, distribute examination papers to students, and take the examination at home timed, and the results would not be scored.

Zhang Yongbang continued to point out that it is not known whether classes will be resumed as scheduled after the New Year’s holiday. The last part-time test for Grade 6 will be held at the end of March. Based on past experience, at least four weeks should be reserved for face-to-face teaching.

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Class resumption is not yet known. In March, there will be at least four weeks of face-to-face teaching before the test.

Zhang Yongbang continued to point out that it is not yet known whether classes will be resumed as scheduled after the New Year’s holiday. The last test for grade 6 will be held at the end of March. According to past experience, at least four weeks should be reserved for face-to-face teaching so that students can consolidate their studies.

In addition, for parents and grassroots students who cannot take care of their students, he said that he believes that each school has different support methods. In addition to keeping the school premises open all the time, Ipad and other e-learning will be distributed to students in need.

Lin Tsui-ling, vice-chairman of the Federation of Education Associations and principal of Tsuen Wan Chamber of Commerce Chu Chang Kindergarten, said that three days are enough time for the school to prepare for the suspension of classes and switch to the online teaching mode.

She pointed out that the kindergarten will start the Lunar New Year holiday at the end of this month, and the holiday will end in mid-February. She is worried that classes will not start until the end of next month.

Zhu Guoqiang pointed out that he hopes that the authorities will formulate the relevant details of the injection at the school as soon as possible, and consult parents and schools for opinions, and do a good job of explaining.

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Urge to announce as soon as possible that 5 to 11 years old go to school for injections

Chu Guoqiang, a member of the Legislative Council of the education sector, said that with the suspension of classes in kindergartens, many parents may apply for withdrawal or refuse to pay tuition fees, which will bring operational pressure to kindergartens. Among them, private kindergartens have been hit the hardest, and some may face the crisis of closure.

He urged the government to provide financial support to all kindergartens and child care centres in Hong Kong and provide subsidies according to the number of students to help the child care industry to tide over the difficulties.

In addition, Lin Zhengyue said that 5 to 11 years old will be vaccinated against Sinovac, and an outreach team will be arranged for injections at the school.

Zhu Guoqiang pointed out that he hoped that the authorities will formulate the details of the injection arrangement at the school as soon as possible, and consult parents and schools for opinions, and do a good job in explaining.

Xu Quyihua, the principal of Fujian Middle School Affiliated School, believes that there are still many parents who have doubts or concerns about children's vaccination, and even object to the government's listing of vaccination as a condition for resumption of classes, and urges the government to clarify it as soon as possible.

Omicron Incidence Forecast︱PolyU: Tai Po, Tuen Mun, today high-risk districts will be listed in the next week and more than 5 districts on Omicron | Elderly Service Association for Worried Elderly Infection Says Family Members Actively Contact Institutions to Arrange Injections Omicron | Close Contacts Reduce Quarantine Period Experts Say Steady Home Surveillance free from going out

Source: hk1

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