Resuming classes after three weeks? Deng Fei approves that the epidemic prevention guidelines should be based on the number of confirmed cases

Kindergartens, primary schools and international schools will resume face-to-face classes on the 19th of next month as soon as possible. After the resumption of classes, face-to-face classes will still be mainly half-day; as for full-time resumption, there are two conditions, including that all directly employed staff must complete the second dose of the vaccine , The students who played both needles accounted for 90% of the students in the school.

A survey by the Federation of Education shows that 70% of teachers do not support the resumption of classes on April 19. Deng Fei, a member of the Legislative Council of the Federation of Education, said today (30th) that most teachers are worried that the current vaccination rate of children in kindergartens and primary schools is less than 60%. It is only two weeks away from the tentative start of school, which is not enough time to increase the vaccination rate of schoolchildren, and believes that when considering whether to resume classes, in addition to the vaccination rate, the number of confirmed cases at that time should also be considered.

The long-term suspension of classes has caused a wave of dropouts in kindergartens, which has dealt a blow to operations

Deng Fei pointed out that during the first four waves of the epidemic, when the daily number of confirmed cases rose to 100, everyone was already very worried, not to mention the current number of confirmed cases in the thousands, and if full face-to-face classes resumed, schoolchildren would have to eat lunch at noon. The risk of cross-infection is greatly increased, so it is believed that the number of confirmed cases at that time must be considered when considering resumption of classes.

As for the resumption of classes in kindergartens, Deng Fei said that there is no consensus in the industry, because the long-term suspension of face-to-face classes may cause a large number of students to drop out of school. Parents would rather teach at home by themselves, which is a great blow to school operations.

He pointed out that online teaching in primary and secondary schools is not a big problem. It is recommended to implement online teaching first, then resume half-day face-to-face classes, and finally consider resuming full-time classes.

Advocate update of school epidemic prevention guidelines, DSE districts, test rooms for confirmed patients

Deng Fei mentioned that the current school epidemic prevention guidelines were issued in November last year. For the fourth wave of the epidemic, it does not apply to the rapid spread of Omicron. For example, there is no mention of whether teachers and staff will be considered if they cannot go to work due to the quarantine and forced inspection. Whether the school can apply for a substitute allowance for absenteeism; or if a student/staff member is diagnosed, how should the school handle it, whether it needs to suspend classes, etc.

He suggested that the government update the guidelines on social distancing and disinfection methods in schools.

The DSE Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will start on April 22. Deng Fei said that some teachers think that further delay will have a great impact on candidates' psychology, and some teachers are worried that the epidemic situation will still be severe at that time.

He suggested that the government can set up a special examination room in each district for those diagnosed with the test to take the test. It is relatively easy to focus on taking the test in Penny's Bay.

Resumption of classes｜70% of teachers have no confidence in the resumption of classes on April 19. The Federation of Education: Nie Dequan’s visit to Sha Tin for vaccination activities should be set according to the number of confirmed cases The group has set up a hotline to relieve emotional distress and resume classes | All school staff and 90% of students can resume full-day face-to-face teaching and extracurricular activities after taking 2 injections | Full-time face-to-face teaching has two conditions Yang Runxiong: all staff and 90% of students can resume classes after 2 injections | Research full-time face-to-face teaching 90% of students are required to be injected. The principal of the primary school worries that it will be difficult to resume classes full-time before the end of April. The primary school will resume face-to-face classes on April 19 as soon as possible The ultimate arrangement for DSE | Can confirmed patients take the test?

The Center for Health Protection of the Closed-Loop Examination Center of the Education Bureau: Do our best to arrange DSE | Yang Runxiong: The special examination room is for close contacts of confirmed candidates who may not be able to go home during the examination period