Students hold a group discussion in Phalombe, Malawi, Oct. 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Joseph Mizere)
The Malawi government has recently allowed schools to re-open doors to all students across the country, bringing relief to many students who have been on holiday for over five months due to COVID-19.
PHALOMBE, Malawi, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Malawi government through the education ministry has recently allowed schools to re-open doors to all students across the country, bringing relief to many students who have been on holiday for over five months due to COVID-19.
It's a busy day for Flora Kasuya, a young girl aged 15. Very early in the morning, she packs her books and food getting ready to start off for school to continue attending her long-awaited class lessons.
According to her, the resumption of classes has given her an opportunity to get updated on lessons that she has been following through the radio during the holiday.
"I am so excited that am now able to share the class with my friends, following the lessons through the radio was a big challenge for me because I'm not used to that method. I thank the government for its efforts in trying to get us together again into classes and protecting us from the pandemic at the same time," she said.
According to the deputy headteacher at Likanani Community Day Secondary School in Phalombe, Felix Chimwala, the students at the school are returning to the classes in large numbers.
"I would like to commend every parent who has taken an action in encouraging their children to get back to school. Parents play a crucial role in influencing decisions of a child, therefore this development is well commended," he said.
Meanwhile, the teacher has pleaded with parents in other communities to encourage their children to return to the class as classes continue.
According to the ministry of education, the reopening of schools includes the use of systematic class schedules that will see students and teachers avoiding overpopulation in the classes hence avoiding a further spread of the virus. ■
