Students return to new set of rules in schools

Temperature check, hand sanitisation, social distancing part of daily routine now

The pitter-patter of raindrops and footsteps brought schools back to life in the Capital on Wednesday morning. Students of Classes IX-XII returned to their schools after one and a half years of online learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The usual cheer associated with returning to school after a long break was, however, missing as students had to maintain strict discipline while lining up for temperature checks, sanitising their hands and maintaining social distancing in the classrooms. Many schools decided to take some time before starting classes. Students were allowed to attend school only after taking permission from their parents as the Delhi government’s guidelines said attendance was not mandatory and classes would continue in blended mode. Earlier in January, schools had opened for a short period to allow students appearing for Board exams to complete the practical component of their assessment.