We are going to lose 10 school days as a result of the school closures.To compensate for lost days the June holidays will be cut short by a week. Once opened schools will be encouraged to extend tuition hours.
Which schools are affected by the President’s directive?
This directive is binding on all schools; public ordinary schools, independent schools and private.
What is the catch up plan for school curriculum?
See full answerA number of steps are being taken to ensure that education is not compromised.Each province, district, circuit and school must have a practical and comprehensive catch-up plan to be implemented.Schools have been urged to give learners work they can do at home with the supervision of parents.Schools are also encouraged to give learners workbooks and worksheets to be used to keep learners active on curriculum based initiatives.Parents must play their part in the education of their children.The school enrichment programmes will also be affected by the arrangements. The Department of Basic Education will this week provide guidelines on how the school enrichment programmes are going to be managed because we want to ensure that those in matric in particular are not disadvantaged.
Can I go to school or work?
Anyone who is sick or displaying symptoms should not go to school or work. If you have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you should self-isolate for 14 days from the date of close contact. If you are concerned, contact your medical practitioner for further advice.
What is the plan of the Department of Basic Education, what should we do as teachers?
See full answerProtocols have been developed and distributed to provinces and districts in the country. However, it is especially important to encourage children and staff to take every day preventative actions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. This includes staying at home when sick, washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol based hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol and cleaning frequently touched surfaces. If children do become ill, they should be strictly isolated at home. In situations where the child or staff member becomes sick at school, they should be separated from healthy students and staff until sick students and staff can be sent home.
Are children at lower risk of COVID-19 than adults?
So far, data suggests that children under the age of 18 years represent about 8.5% of reported cases, with relatively few deaths compared to other age groups and usually mild disease. However, cases of critical illness have been reported. As with adults, pre-existing medical conditions have been suggested as a risk factor for severe disease and intensive care admission in children.Further studies are underway to assess the risk of infection in children and to better understand transmission in this age group.
Can I call the police to report someone who is disobeying the Level 4 regulations for COVID-19?
You can call your local police or law enforcement agencies to report any Alert Level 4 transgressions.
Can I buy alcohol during Level 4 of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The sale, dispensing and distribution of alcohol is prohibited, for both onsite and offsite consumption – this prohibition will ease the pressure that is placed on hospital services by alcohol-related emergency incidents. The transportation of alcohol is prohibited, except where alcohol is required for industries producing hand sanitizers, disinfectants, soap, alcohol for industrial use and household cleaning products.
What is the impact of COVID-19 on an old age population?
Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease due to physiological changes that come with ageing and potential underlying health conditions.
Am I allowed to go to work during Level 4 of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Adjusted Alert Level 4 regulations allow for most economic activity to continue, you are permitted to go to work if you are unable to work remotely; retail stores will remain open; factories, mines, farms and other businesses are permitted to continue operating.
How does the distance from the school affect a school student?
And there are pros and cons for everything. For the student living far from the school, the long commute everyday is physically and mentally tiring for the student. And as a result it’s harder for him or her to focus on studying after he or she gets home. Their lifestyle is usually more hectic because of the travel.
How does long journeys to school affect students?
Similarly, a recent study conducted by Germany-based Education International showed that long journeys to school have a negative impact on students’ health and on their education achievement levels.
How does socioeconomic status affect student achievement in school?
research has found that the socioeconomic status of the student is an important predictor of achievement, and that the percentage of students on the free and reduced lunch program can serve as a proxy for socioeconomic status (Okpala, 2002). Without adequate nutrition at home students could have a harder time focusing in class.
How does the average student get to school?
But a small number of students endures commutes of a greater than an hour. Overall, more than two-thirds (68 percent) of students surveyed get to school by car: 36 percent are passengers and 32 percent drive themselves to school. Roughly a fifth of students (22 percent) use conventional public transit or school bus.
