IN PICS | Pupils head back to school for the first time since the start of lockdown
Pupils and teachers across the country officially return to schools on Monday, June 8, the first day of class during the Covid-19 lockdown for grades 7 and 12
Mmusi Maimane says schools should close amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, he also says in the main government should also fix the education system. (Thapelo Morebudi/The Sunday Times)
Pupils and teachers across the country officially return to schools on Monday, June 8, the first day of class during the Covid-19 lockdown for grades 7 and 12.
After much trepidation from parents, pupils and teachers alike, schools say they're ready to continue the school year and are practising health and safety measures, including social distancing, routine screening before entering the premises and sanitising.
Educators are requested to report for duty from Monday. (Iavan Pijoos)
Matric pupils at Durban High School went through stringent checks and sanitising before stepping onto school grounds on Monday morning. Nearly all of the 171 Grade 12 boys are expected back today. (Suthentira Govender)
Public schools are concerned that matriculants might be at a disadvantage of not getting placed in university because results will be released much later. (Sandile Ndlovu)
Primary schools in 'hotspot' areas will continue with rotational learning during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. File photo. (Iavan Pijoos)
Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku doing a walkabout at Tsakani Primary School. (Iavan Pijoos)
Masked grade 7 pupils at Thohoyandou Primary queue for their temperatures to be taken on their first day back at school. (Shonisani Tshikalange)
Pupils and learners are anxious about contracting Covid-19. (Sandile Ndlovu)
19-year-old Jerry Govender of Chatsworth Secondary School says he's concerned about the workload, having missed two months of school.
( Orrin Singh)
Lwazi Seme, 12, gets his temperature checked as he enters Queensburgh Primary School. Being appointed a prefect, he says he is expected to lead by example.
(Orrin Singh)
