No high fives, no huddles: Students warned for flouting distancing norms

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No high fives, no huddles: Students warned for flouting distancing norms

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bhopal:  19.12.2020

Coming in groups and high-fiving each other were some of the errant behaviour among students that were spotted on Day 1of schools reopening.

While schools have made all possible arrangements on

the campus, in a few institutions, students were found not following the Covid norms. School administrations warned the students several times to follow physical distancing norms and keep the mask on their faces.

“We have no control over the students before they reach the school. What they have done on the way can’t be controlled by the schools. For that, parents have to ensure that their children follow the instructions,” said a school owner, not wishing to be named.

In a few schools, students were spotted high-fiving each other inside the classrooms. “Children were instructed that they can’t touch each other in any situation. Students agreed to follow the instructions after they were informed that they can’t even high-five,” said a school teacher.

It was also noticed that students came in groups and scattered in front of their school gates. When asked about it, a student tried to avoid the question.

In order to ensure that the students follow the Covid norms, several parents went to drop their children. “I can’t take any kind of risk. These are children who have come out to attend school after a long time. Outside the school, as a father I am taking care of her and inside I hope school management will do the same,” said Neeta Rane, a mother.

Parents said that for practical learning, students need to send their children to the schools. “It is true that I can’t keep our children at home as this year she has to appear for class 12 boards. For practical purposes, they need to attend school. I think it is the responsibility of both parents and schools to ensure that students must follow the Covid norms,” said Anay Sisodia, father of a student.

Students stand in groups in front of a school in Bhopal on Friday