The DSEJ Announces the Arrangements for Class Resumption for Primary Schools and Provision of Comprehensive Services by Tutorial Centres and Continuing Education Institutions

[The latest official news]  After consulting with the staff of the health departments and listening to their professional advice, as well as having an in-depth and practical discussion with the representatives from the education sector, the DSEJ has worked out the arrangements for the class resumption for primary schools. Primary schools will resume classes in two phases in an orderly way. As for the class resumption for kindergartens and special education schools, the DSEJ considers handling it with more flexibility, or it is not ruled out the possibility that pupils will not return to school for this academic year; the home study plan will be continued for them.

1. After class resumption, parents can apply for an excused absence to the school for their child in accordance with the development of the epidemic and the needs of the child. Schools should handle it flexibly.
2. The dates of class resumption may be adjusted in accordance with the development of the epidemic. Adjustments will be made after referring to the advice of the health departments.
3. Schools have started to implement the friendly measure since 11^th May. Caring service is provided to pupils of Primary one to Primary three, kindergartens and special education schools who need the service. (More)