Schools To Reopen In Two Weeks
2 September 2020
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SCHOOLS will reopen within the next two weeks for final examination classes starting with Cambridge examination candidates on September 14 while those sitting for the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) examinations will resuming classes on September 28.

This includes Upper Six, Form Four and Grade Seven classes and Zimsec examinations should start on December 1.

The Ministry of Primary and Second Education is working closely with other ministries and stakeholders to guarantee the safety of pupils and staff during the examinations period.

Standard operating procedures have since been distributed to all schools, while infection prevention training for teachers and support staff from public schools is already underway.

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa revealed the dates after last night’s Cabinet meeting and said there was ample time for recommended health measures to be put in place.

“The schools opening dates are scheduled for 14 September 2020 for Cambridge examinations classes and 28 September 2020 for Zimsec examination classes.

Cabinet approved that the Zimsec examinations should start on 1 December, 2020,” she said.

The announcement follows weeks of debate, which have seen submissions from teachers’ unions, Parliament, trust schools and parents to the Government.

Most groups are opposed to the early reopening of schools.

“Regarding Primary and Secondary Education, Cabinet notes that based on on-going consultations with relevant stakeholders in that sector, the Ministry is continuing with its preparations for the re-opening of schools for the end of year 2020 final examination classes,” said Minister Mutsvangwa.

She said 15 stakeholders have submitted their inputs while another nine are expected to make their submissions shortly.-Chronicle