All schools in Hong Kong will resume classes in stages from April 19 after the Easter holiday at the earliest. The Secretary for Education, Yang Runxiong, said today (7th) that the initial plan is to resume classes for senior primary classes from April 19th; On the 3rd, the rest of the primary classes, the high school and the kindergarten will resume classes; on May 10th, all the primary and secondary schools and the kindergarten will resume classes. After another week, on May 17, classes will be fully resumed in principle, but all classes will only be taught face-to-face for half a day.
Yang also revealed that because the fifth wave of the epidemic is different from the previous four waves, a confirmed case after the resumption of classes may not immediately suspend classes. He is discussing or establishing a "dissolution" arrangement with health experts, and is considering requiring students to undergo rapid testing before going to school. , I believe it will pass the "three-day inspection".
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Half-day face-to-face teaching will be fully resumed on May 17
In the video conference of the Legislative Council Committee on Education, Yang Yunxiong mentioned the latest concept of the "Roadmap for Class Resumption". He initially hopes to resume classes in stages. About May 17, all primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Hong Kong can fully resume half-day face-to-face classes, and will meet It is planned to allow individual students who have had injections to engage in non-academic activities, such as music and sports, for the other half of the day. Details will be announced before the Easter holiday.
The vaccination rate of 90% of middle school students can be taught face-to-face throughout the day
He also pointed out that he is considering to allow secondary schools to resume full-day face-to-face teaching, and increase the vaccination rate of teachers and students from 70% to 90%. He has no intention to implement relevant arrangements in primary schools and kindergartens for the time being. Depending on whether there is an outbreak in schools and the overall epidemic situation in Hong Kong, etc., we will review the arrangements for full face-to-face teaching in primary schools and kindergartens.
Kindergartens, primary schools and international schools will resume classes as soon as April 19.
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Consider asking students to test frequently
Yang also pointed out that in the first four waves of the epidemic, the academic community generally had to suspend classes for cleaning after a confirmed case, and listed nearby students as close contacts. Experts review and revise relevant guidelines, and there may be major changes.
He believes that the rapid test is now popularized, so he is also considering requiring students to do the rapid test frequently.
MPs advise students without injections to take online lessons at home
Several legislators mentioned that the current vaccination rate for the first shot of the 3-11-year-old is only 60%. When thousands of people are still diagnosed every day, face-to-face classes should not be resumed hastily on April 19.
After Pakatan Harapan Leung Mei-fen bluntly opposed the resumption of classes, and suggested referring to the university's practice, only students who have had injections are allowed to have face-to-face classes, and students who have not had injections should stay at home and take online classes.
Yang Runxiong stressed that injections should not be a prerequisite for receiving education.
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Yang Runxiong: Injections should not be a prerequisite for receiving education
In response, Yang Runxiong emphasized that injections should not be a prerequisite for receiving education, and similar arrangements have not been seen around the world. He also pointed out that primary school teachers may have to take care of more students, and it is difficult to take into account both face-to-face and online classes. The bureau must balance safety and learning needs when considering , Yang said: "I want to be safe and I want him to go back to school. I will try my best to do it."
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Sufficient manpower to handle DSE arrangements
In addition, the arrangement of the HKDSE was also mentioned at the meeting. Yang Yunxiong pointed out that the HKEAA will explain the relevant arrangements with the principal today, and reminded candidates that if they feel unwell before the exam, they should take the quick test as soon as possible the night before the exam. Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre, in the event that a positive test is found on the morning of the test day, can call the HKEAA to make arrangements, and the call will be answered manually.
He said that the bureau needs to arrange more people than expected to answer the phone and handle related arrangements. "I don't want any trouble, and I will try to prepare enough people. If it is not estimated that the incident will happen, it will be dealt with according to the crisis."
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