Maharashtra schools to reopen from June 15: Varsha Gaikwad
Vagisha Kaushik | June 11, 2022 | 06:05 PM IST | 2 mins read
All schools in Maharashtra have been asked to organise events and celebrations to welcome students on the first day.
NEW DELHI: Schools in Maharashtra will reopen from June 15 after the summer vacation, state education minister Varsha Gaikwad said today, June 11.
“It's school time again!! After the summer break, our schools are ready to welcome students back from the 15th of June in a safe, wholesome atmosphere. So students, set your alarm clocks, pack your bags and get ready,” Gaikwad tweeted.
It's school time again!! After the summer break, our schools are ready to welcome students back from the 15th of June in a safe, wholesome atmosphere. So students, set your alarm clocks, pack your bags and get ready. #BacktoSchool #SchoolReopening @MahaDGIPR @scertmaha pic.twitter.com/puKP7bDMoS
— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) June 11, 2022
“And to begin a year of #learningwithfun, we've planned a fun-filled first day #BacktoSchool for all of you. All schools in the state have been asked to organise events & celebrations to welcome students on the first day,” she said.
“Schools will function with all COVID safety protocols in place,teachers & staff are advised to take precautionary dose of Covid vaccine. Health & well being of students is our priority. All attempts will be made to ease students into their schedule & make up for any learning loss,” the minister added.
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Gaikwad further said, “To uphold every child's right to education,we should strive for zero tolerance against school dropouts. As a step in this direction,we've asked local authorities to conduct detailed surveys to identify students who have dropped out & bring them back to school.” “We are very glad to have your happy feet & smiling faces back on our campuses. I wish all the students the very best for this academic year,” she said.
School-going students have been impacted due to the COVID-19 curbs in the last two years. Notably, Maharashtra has been witnessing a surge in daily COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
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