85.5% of primary students in state schools returned to the their classrooms on Monday after the closure due to the pandemic mitigation measures and holidays.
“This is a very good percentage and bodes well for the continuation of the school year,” remarked Education Minister Justyne Caruana, adding that children are returning to school to receive the best education that can be given.
Overall, in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools – the last two with online learning, there was an 80.6% student attendance.
Kindergartens, primary schools and childcare centres opened today, while middle and secondary schools will start on Wednesday and Friday respectively.
The Minister explained that more than 50 measures are being implemented in all schools to protect the health of educators and students according to the protocol issued by the health authorities.