By A Correspondent| High enrolment in government schools is depriving learners as they are being asked to come to school once every week to allow social distancing in classes.

Government announced the re-opening of schools in a phased approach with examination classes having opened doors last week while the rest of classes have resumed today.

One of the schools in Harare has informed parents that their children will only attend face to face classes once a week.

In one of the messages seen by ZimEye, a teacher told parents that pupils who will come to school when its not their turn will be send back home.

The school said the move is meant is meant to implement social distancing following government’s announcement emphasizing strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.

“This group will come on Monday. Those who are not in this group should not come. If they do come, I will ask you to come and collect them as we are implementing social distancing. Thank you for your co- operation in advance,” reads one of the messages.