Cancel Staggered Classes, Resume Normal – Oyo Govt. Directs Schools

By Abiodun Ogunrinde, Ibadan

Oyo State government has directed all public and private schools to resume normal classes and
stop staggered classes as from next academic
session.

The government made this known in a circular dated 24th of December, 2020 and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Barrister
Olasunkanmi Olaleye.

It was earlier reported that one of the measures
to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease
stipulated by the state government was that schools should adopt staggered classes which means morning and afternoon session for students.

However, the government rescinded the decision as the second wave of the deadly disease begins.

The government also urged schools to adhere strictly with the Covid-19 guidelines adding that they should use all available infrastructure in the
school suitable for classrooms to ensure required
distancing.

The circular reads: “I wish to remind all
stakeholders of the staggered attendance of
classes during the first term and that the second
term 2020/2021 Academic Session will commence from Monday 11 January, 2021.

“Consequent upon the above, all Public and Private Schools (Nursery, Primary, Secondary and
Technical Colleges) in the State are to resume normal classes.

“However, you are to use all available
infrastructures in the school suitable for temporary classrooms to ensure required
distancing as well as continue to strictly observe
other conditions stated in the guidelines for
resumption due to COVID 19.”