Chennai school news

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CHENNAI: Amid rising Covid-19 cases, city schools have decided to return to blended classrooms from Monday as they plan to call only half their students for physical classes to ensure Covid-19 protocols inside classrooms. Due to a spike in cases, the state government has reversed its decision to resume normal classes for Class IX to XII from January 3, apart from barring physical classes for Class I to VIII till January 10. While asking schools to conduct physical classes for Class IX to XIII, the school education department asked schools to maintain protocols like 20 students per classroom, face masks and staggered breaks. Due to non-availability of space and teachers, some schools are planning to call students in batches while others are planning to call 50% students to V Shanthi, headmistress of Vidyodaya Girls Higher Secondary School in T Nagar, said, the school may call 50% students from Class IX to XII for physical classes to maintain the 20 students per classroom norm. M Sathish Kumar, principal of Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School, (IIT-M campus), said, the school will divide students of Class IX to XII into two batches to maintain social distancing inside classrooms. “Class IX and XI students will attend physical classes whenever Class X, XII do not have tests. During the test days, they will attend classes online,” he said. GRT Mahalakshmi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in "We have arranged two students in a row and plan to work onl...

Students must note that school holidays will be announced by the respective district government. As of now, Tamil Nadu Schools and Chennai Schools will remain open, unless orders are issued otherwise. Previously, Tamil Nadu Schools have been closed due to heavy rainfall in the state. Following advisories from IMD, several district governments and district education officers issued orders regarding school closure.

CHENNAI: With Board examinations for classes 10, 11 and 12 scheduled in May, schools might reopen for these students in February, said School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Payyamozhi. “Already, schools are conducting student performance assessment. As discussions are going on about the next round of lockdown relaxations, we have recommended reopening schools for classes 10, 11 and 12 by February,” he said. He also said the Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme is bridging the learning gap for students of classes 1-8. Amid much speculation, the minister had confirmed a couple of days ago that the Board examinations for Classes 10,11 and 12 will be conducted. As announced in the last week of December, the tentative date for the examinations is in May. The minister had later announced the State would conduct two revision tests -- in January and March. The tests, however, might get delayed now as the schools have been shut due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. CHENNAI: With Board examinations for classes 10, 11 and 12 scheduled in May, schools might reopen for these students in February, said School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Payyamozhi. “Already, schools are conducting student performance assessment. As discussions are going on about the next round of lockdown relaxations, we have recommended reopening schools for classes 10, 11 and 12 by February,” he said.googletag.cmd.push(function() ); He also said the Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme is bridging the learning gap for students of c...

In the statement, the school said that the matter was first brought to their attention through social media and that a formal enquiry into the conduct of the teacher has been initiated. “We have never received any written complaint on this matter from anyone. The behaviour of one teacher does not in any way detract from the highest standards of professionalism that our teachers uphold. For us our students’ welfare is absolutely sacrosanct,” the principal Geetha Govindarajan said. ALSO READ: The statement comes as many alumni continue to allege that they had complained about the faculty to the school management. It is worth noting that the management issued a statement on Monday emphasising that "these kinds of allegations have not been brought to the attention of the management in the past." However, the second statement from the school pertains to not receiving a written complaint. Being aware of a crime against children, particularly of sexual nature, and not reporting it is punishable under the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act under Section 19 (1) and Section 21. The Act in fact states that schools should report even if they have an "apprehension that an offence under this Act is likely to be committed." Failure to report "shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and with fine." The statement issued by PSBB on Tuesday also said the school welcomes all assistance by the concerned authorities to deal with this ...

CHENNAI: Prabhanjan J, son of government school teachers from Villupuram district, has topped the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2023 exam with 720 out of 720 marks. He is keen on joining either AIIMS, New Delhi, or Jipmer, Puducherry. A student of Velammal Vidyalaya in Melayanambakkam in Chennai, Prabanjan bagged the perfect score in his first attempt. As many as four students from Tamil Nadu featured in the top 10 all India ranks this year by scoring more than 715 marks. Six students from the state have featured among the top 50 national ranks. "Everyone thinks NEET is a tough exam. But, if we prepare well, everything is possible," said Prabanjan, who listens to music and plays badminton in his free time. He studied the Tamil Nadu State Board syllabus till Class X before changing to CBSE. He said the transition was easy post the syllabus revision by the state board. His father B Jagadish teaches history in a government school in Melolakkur near Villupuram. His mother R Mala, is a maths teacher in a government school. "We have no words to describe our happiness. We expected high marks as he was scoring above 700 in mock tests," said Jagadish. Four students from his school, Velammal Vidyalaya, have scored above 700 marks in NEET this time. Other students from Tamil Nadu who made it big include Kaustav Bauri, who got the all-India third rank, with 716 marks. Surya Siddharth N and Varun S scored 715 out of 720 marks, securing the sixth and ninth ranks (student...

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CHENNAI: The In an order, the government said no physical classes would be allowed for classes I-IX students. Offline classes will continue for students in classes X, XI and XII. Barring medical colleges, all other colleges in the state will remain closed till Jan 20. This will be considered study holidays ahead of the upcoming exams. Training and coaching centres are not allowed to function. Crèches, nurseries are not allowed to function. Exhibition and book fairs have been postponed. Only 50% occupancy in buses and metro trains. All festivals and functions organised by the government for Pongal are postponed. Entertainment/amusement parks will be closed. Only walking will be permitted on beaches. Veggies and fish stalls will be set up in several places to avoid overcrowding Employees of service centres such as shops, private organisations, banks, commercial establishments and theatre must be double vaccinated. Restaurants, eateries and jewellery and textile shops can work with 50% occupancy. There can be 100 participants at weddings and 50 at funerals. Clubs, gyms, hotels, theatres, multiplex, beauty parlour, salons can have only 50% occupancy. Sporting events will be permitted on open grounds with adequate precautions. 50% audience will be permitted in closed stadiums Night curfew and on Sunday lockdown All restaurants, eateries and commercial establishments must remain closed during night curfew and on Sunday. But takeaway services can continue. Essential services such...

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CHENNAI: The In an order, the government said no physical classes would be allowed for classes I-IX students. Offline classes will continue for students in classes X, XI and XII. Barring medical colleges, all other colleges in the state will remain closed till Jan 20. This will be considered study holidays ahead of the upcoming exams. Training and coaching centres are not allowed to function. Crèches, nurseries are not allowed to function. Exhibition and book fairs have been postponed. Only 50% occupancy in buses and metro trains. All festivals and functions organised by the government for Pongal are postponed. Entertainment/amusement parks will be closed. Only walking will be permitted on beaches. Veggies and fish stalls will be set up in several places to avoid overcrowding Employees of service centres such as shops, private organisations, banks, commercial establishments and theatre must be double vaccinated. Restaurants, eateries and jewellery and textile shops can work with 50% occupancy. There can be 100 participants at weddings and 50 at funerals. Clubs, gyms, hotels, theatres, multiplex, beauty parlour, salons can have only 50% occupancy. Sporting events will be permitted on open grounds with adequate precautions. 50% audience will be permitted in closed stadiums Night curfew and on Sunday lockdown All restaurants, eateries and commercial establishments must remain closed during night curfew and on Sunday. But takeaway services can continue. Essential services such...