85,400 out of 121,700 of first grade parents in HCMC do not want their children to study directly

HCMC More than 85,400 out of 121,700 first grade parents do not agree to send their children to school from December 13, according to statistics from the Department of Education and Training.

VN Express reported that statistics are compiled from polls and parents' opinions in a meeting of 565 elementary schools. The total number of students in grade 1 is more than 131,200 students. The number of people participating in the comment was more than 121,700.

In which, more than 36,300 parents agreed to send their children to school directly; more than 85,400 people disagree (accounting for 70%).

Many primary schools in the inner city only have 10-20 parents agree, such as: Tran Quang Dieu, Tran Van Dang (District 3); Ben Cang Primary School, Dong Da, Dinh Bo Linh, Nguyen Hue 1 (District 4). Some schools do not have parents who agree to send their children to school directly.

Schools in the suburbs have a small number of parents approving, less than 20 people, including: Trung Lap Thuong, Nhuan Duc, Nhuan Duc 2, An Nhon Tay, Cu Chi Town 2 (Cu Chi district); Ly Nhon, Dong Hoa (Can Gio district).

Leaders of some primary schools said that parents do not agree to let Grade 1 attend directly because this is a group of children who have not been vaccinated, plus the complicated situation of the epidemic in recent weeks.

Students of grade 1 at Thanh An Primary School (Can Gio district) came to school on October 20. Photo: Quynh Tran

Previously, on December 1, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City issued a plan to organize face-to-face learning at educational institutions in the area. Accordingly, schools will pilot direct teaching from December 13 for grades 1, 9, 12 for two weeks. 5-year-old preschool children start school from December 20.

However, the plan after being issued encountered mixed opinions from parents. Opponents say that the pilot should not be piloted with grade 1 children, because they are too young, hyperactive, do not have a clear sense of epidemic prevention and are also the age group that has not been vaccinated.

A survey of readers on VnExpress also showed comparable results with the statistics of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City. Even more, the percentage of parents who are not ready to send their first graders to school is even higher - 81% of the more than 7,500 respondents.

No Change to opening

Currently, Ho Chi Minh City's pilot plan to reopen schools on December 13 has not changed. The education sector will provide training for staff on epidemic prevention and control on December 8; Disseminate safety guidelines for students on December 10.

The city requires schools to develop and complete plans and plans for epidemic prevention and control before December 3. Before opening, schools must be inspected and appraised by the Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control of Thu Duc City and districts.

The first day students return, the school does not organize learning activities, only check their health status, make medical declarations, train, and guide students on self-preventive measures, and implement school hours and plans.

Learning plan 

The timetable is arranged in different shifts, different hours. If a student or teacher shows signs of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, they must stay at home, immediately inform the school, and take them to a medical facility for examination, advice, and treatment.

After two weeks of piloting back to school, the city will organize a preliminary review and experience. The Department of Education and Training and the Department of Health will advise the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to decide on the continuation of the school's expansion.

Hanoi makes last minute change to high school reopening plan

Only twelfth graders will return to school Monday, the rest of the students in the capital city, apart from ninth graders in suburban areas, will continue with online lessons.

Hanoi’s education department on Sunday decided to change the previously announced school reopening plan as many Covid-19 community transmissions have been detected in the last few days, making it risky for students.

From Monday, only twelfth graders will return to school, with 50 percent having in-person classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and the rest having them on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. High schools, vocational and continuing education facilities in low or medium coronavirus risk areas, are allowed to reopen.

Grade nine students in 18 suburban districts will continue to have in-person lessons, and students in all other grades will keep having online classes. Preschool children will also stay at home.

Many high schools in the capital city had already postponed their reopening amid the pandemic’s resurgence.

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