The outbreak of Omicron in Hong Kong has become more severe, and a number of cases of infection of unknown origin have emerged one after another, affecting at least 17 schools, of which 8 are secondary schools, 4 primary schools and 5 kindergartens.
Elementary schools and kindergartens were closed on or before last Friday, while middle schools maintained face-to-face classes.
Lian Zhenbang, chairman of the Middle School Principals Association, said that in response to the development of the epidemic, each school has different ways of responding. The school where he works is an example. Next week, it was originally full-time face-to-face teaching. , "Long half-day classes" form to avoid school lunches to reduce the risk of transmission.
He pointed out that when the epidemic permits, the academic community tends to maintain face-to-face teaching and adjust the teaching mode according to the school situation. However, depending on the development of the epidemic, it is up to the Education Bureau and government experts to decide whether to suspend face-to-face teaching. , let the school make administrative arrangements.
▼9.1 The opening day of Ho Man Tin Chuangzhi Middle School▼
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The outbreak of Omicron in Hong Kong has worsened, and many cases of infection with unknown origin have been successively involved, affecting many secondary schools.
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Tuen Mun District outbreak has some schools switching to online classes
Teachers and students in many schools have tested positive one after another. In addition to at least 3 students in Delia Memorial School (Broadway), another teacher has been diagnosed initially.
In addition, the Hong Kong Management Association Lee Kwok Po Secondary School, St. Joseph's English Secondary School, Buddhist Fok Memorial Secondary School, Lantau International School, etc., all had students infected with the virus.
Lian Zhenbang, chairman of the Secondary Principals' Association, said that in response to the development of the epidemic, each school has different ways to respond. For example, the outbreak in Tuen Mun District has led to a sharp increase in the demand for testing. Although some schools have no confirmed cases, in order to reassure teachers and students, they have switched to the Internet. to teach.
Lian Zhenbang takes his school as an example. After completing the exam this week, he will arrange to change the paper from the next week, and teach face-to-face throughout the day. However, considering that some students are from Tuen Mun District, after consulting parents and students, each class is shortened by 5 minutes. School can be dismissed two hours earlier, that is, at 2:00 p.m., to prevent students from staying at school for meals and reduce the risk of transmission.
He pointed out that face-to-face teaching is more effective than online courses, and this year's HKDSE has been most affected by the epidemic. Under the conditions of the epidemic, the academic community tends to maintain face-to-face teaching and let schools handle the teaching mode flexibly. Experts decide whether to suspend face-to-face teaching.
He pointed out that most of the schools will have the Lunar New Year holiday from next Friday (28th). If the authorities decide to suspend classes, he hopes to announce it one to two days earlier so that schools can make administrative arrangements.
Deng Fei, vice-chairman of the Federation of Education Associations and a member of the Legislative Council, said that nearly 70% of all middle school students have received two injections, and the remaining 30% of students have not received injections because they are under the age of vaccination or due to health reasons. They belong to a higher-risk group, which is worrying.
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Legislative Councilor Deng Fei: About 30% of middle school students support early New Year's holiday without injections
Deng Fei, vice-chairman of the Federation of Education Federations and member of the Legislative Council Election Committee term, said that nearly 70% of all middle school students have received two injections, and the remaining 30% of students have not received injections because they are under the age of vaccination or due to health reasons. They belong to a higher-risk group. , It is worrying that with the severe epidemic, I personally support middle schools to take the New Year's holiday earlier to ensure the safety of teachers and students.
He pointed out that this month is the exam month, even if the school is taking the midway exam, referring to the past experience, the subjects that have not yet started the exam can be calculated from the usual scores, and the impact will not be too big.
The Education Bureau replied that secondary schools are still continuing the current arrangement of face-to-face classes at this stage. The authorities will continue to monitor the development of the epidemic and review relevant measures in a timely manner.
▼9.1 The opening day of Cai Yantao Primary School of Tai Po Yan Chai Hospital▼
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