Can we keep this out of politics please? Schools were scheduled for reopening on Jan. 10, but this has since been moved to Jan. 24. This is the time we stood behind President Edgar Lungu, keeping party politics aside for some time. display: none; --wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px; His So Schools in South Korea close soon after re-opening, as COVID19 cases shoot up, Rural schools not ready for re-opening, lack necessary resources, National Home-Grown Meals strategy for schools launched, Fees to be paid in full, no workshops for teachers, as schools reopen- PS. only screen and (min-resolution: 192dpi) { Enjoy the weekend and stay away from side chicks. Are you sure 13 February will be on a Monday? Schools for examination classes will reopen on Aug. 5, instead of the earlier announced Aug. 16, after being closed due to a spike in cases during the third wave. Schools were due to open on January 18 but will now welcome back students on February 1 following Lungus directive. I think boarding schools are easier to manage and quarantine and must be planned for slightly differently, My calendar definitely has no Monday 13th Feb 2021. This is even more crucial time. Required fields are marked *. Sataninsts. Finally the current science has spoken, not that PS who talked from the blues, please refer to the current status quo to make decisions where Covid is concerned, mwitalalika bana nobulimi bwakale. The failure to go further and fund a permanent pay raise, though, continues to rankle drivers, whose starting pay is just $19,150 a year and increases little over time. Save Lives Foundation President Younus Essa has welcomed President Edgar Lungu's directive to extend the date of reopening of schools due to the rising COVID-19 cases. Covid19 is not a matter of politics. The deadly virus is not something we can play with. A statement released by the Ministry of Health said the assessment of the evolution of the pandemic has provided critical information to guide the way forward in terms of the reopening of schools. President Lungu is concerned that there is a surge in covid-19 cases at the time the schools were to reopen and has heard the submissions of various stakeholders, including parents, guardians, and political leaders, hence the decision to delay the reopening. He told Smart Eagles in interview that President Lungu has acted in the interest of majority stakeholders who feel opening of schools at this time is not appropriate. Chilanga Zambia +2609 6687 6804; admissions@baobabcollege.org. Zambia to reopen schools for examination classes as COVID cases - CGTN I fully support President Edgar Lungu. Zambian schools reopening delayed by two weeks amidst high - For the people in opposition, politics is everything, they are least bothered even if it means death of innocent children! It is the good decision to postpone reopening of schools. By using this website, you agree with our use of cookies to improve its performance and enhance your user experience. Daily Nation January 2, 2022. .synved-social-resolution-single { Ministry of General Education - On the Government's Decision to Reopen Schools, Colleges and Universities. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Not long ago, an Education official or minister directed to postpone the opening of schools from 4th January to 18th January. Government announces change of school opening date for 2021 1st term Current research evidence shows that learners whose education has been disrupted by the COVID 19 will never get those valuable months back and will remain disadvantaged compared to both previous and later generations. I know there will still be some mediocre somewhere trying to prove they are wiser than the President. LUSAKA, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Zambia has rescheduled the reopening of schools due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, its education ministry said on Monday. To allow education institutions to put in place covid-19 preventive health guidelines. In Zambia, a GPE-supported program is helping children from some of the most marginalized provinces in the country to go back to school after COVID-19-related closures. Kikiki ! Zambia : Six Teacher Unions Oppose the reopening schools amidst the The upnd diasporans will disagree with this and yet the countries they have run away to are doing the same. Calendar - Lusaka International Community School. The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) is concerned with the guidance on the continued closure of early childhood education centers, and primary and secondary schools until 16 th August 2021. And Mr Essa has called on all Zambians to treat the pandemic as serious and not as a hoax in order to reduce the number of new infections as well deaths. This decision is not for any individual or a particular family. According to the statement, there was an urgent need for the classes to catch up on lost hours in order to cover up the syllabus, adding that extending the closure of schools will result in difficulties in managing the transition. display: inline-block; Ministry of Education releases 2023 school calendar He held successive, closeto-the-public meetings Monday morning at Glen Oaks High School, first with transportation employees and then with cafeteria workers. Ministerial Statement on the Government's Decision to Reopen Schools, Colleges and Universities by the Minister of General Education, Hon. S M T W T F S AISL Calendar 2022 - 2023 12 S M T W T F S July 2022 31 1 2 January 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 . The East Baton Rouge Parish school system on Monday afternoon announced that on Tuesday schools will start at the time they normally do, but middle and high schools will end an hour early at 1:25 p.m. --wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px; Narcisse sticks to Tuesday reopening of Baton Rouge schools despite continued employee unrest. What crush programme will be undertaken within these few weeks to ensure adequate measures are in place to address Covid in schools when they open? The statement however said the situation will closely be monitored. --wpforms-button-text-color: #ffffff; Covid 19 : Schools Re-open in Phased Approach an ongoing employee sickout forced him to cancel classes Monday. We thank our Excellency for the extension. According to a circular from the Ministry of General Education, which it could neither confirm nor deny, schools are to reopen and resume with classes on July 8 2021. The president must be commended for this decision, What miracles will be done to prepare all schools for opening within two weeks? The ministry said to effectively manage these processes and procedures it is now important to note that more time is allocated to effectively complete these tasks before schools open for term one. He adds, Among the less privileged families in towns and rural areas, learners lost out because they do not have access to computers. Zambia reschedules school reopening due to surge in COVID-19 cases School closes for half-term: Friday 13 th October 2023; School reopens: Wednesday 25th October 2023; School closed (Staff INSET) Friday 17th November 2023; School closes: Friday 8 th December 2023 . LUSAKA, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Zambia has rescheduled the reopening of schools due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, its education ministry said on Monday. Boss be serious last year we waisted almost 7 moths of our school calendar again now we waist. In view of the above, the new date for school opening for 2021 term one (1) has been shifted to 18th January 2021 from 4th January 2021.. Calendar - Lusaka International Community School Make a Paypal donation of euros 50 to [email protected] to purchase the full calendar for 5 countries or regions, including Zambian schools Contact [email protected] to purchase a file containing confirmed calendars of 550 countries and regions(7495) The government, he said, also wanted to utilize the period to encourage learners from 12 years and above to get vaccinated. This is welcome, we cant risk childrens lives when there is a new strain whose characteristics we are yet to fully understand. The ministry said to effectively manage these processes and procedures it is now important to note that more time is allocated to effectively complete these tasks before schools open for term one. Intercity and intracity transportation for learners will be allowed during this period." --wpforms-field-background-color: #ffffff; Infact guidelines have always been in place since the first wave because Covid-19 wasnt officially declared over. Please visit moge.gov.zm for the original release of the 2020 approved calendar. Life is more precious and expensive than anything. Key Links; Queries and Concerns; Calendar; Admissions; News. Look at confusion in communication from your govt ps particularly education. SCHOOL TERMS - 2023. --wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px; Zambia delays reopening of schools over virus fears | Africanews Dr. Dennis Musuku Wanchinga, MP, Presented to the House on Thursday, 17th September, 2020 . Legendary folk musician Jerry Chilanga has died. SCHOOLS REOPEN JULY 8, SAYS KALUMBA - Daily Nation Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Schools - World Health Organization (WHO) The statement however said casinos and nightclubs, as well as gymnasiums, will remain closed for the next 21 days while restaurants, bars and taverns will be operating on a take-away basis during the same period. (13 weeks). --wpforms-label-error-color: #d63637; } Zambia had reported 32,800 coronavirus cases as of Friday. --wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px; Schools were initially expected to open on January 18 but will now be opened on February 1. Schools reopening to complete term already paid for, Govt says With newer strains of the virus coming to fore world over, Zambia needs to be on high alert. Let us not be welcoming everything please..playing with education is more like destroying the future of the next generation.please lets not play with education reverse the statement and give us one week.. More info in our, Hundreds of trucks with food and essentials reach Niamey, 10 most significant dates in Zimbabwe since independence, DRC: Trial of former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo begins, South Africa beefs up security ahead of BRICS summit, Uganda's Vanilla Paradox leaves farmers frustrated, HRW accuses Saudi border guards of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, Xi Jinping flies to BRICS summit in South Africa, Botswanas Letsile Tebogo, first African to win silver at World Athletics Championship, Over 2 million children in Niger need humanitarian aid, Hundreds of young Maasai in Kenya undergo right of passage to adulthood, Nelson Chamisa, the 'young' pastor aiming for Zimbabwe poll upset, In Niger, a jihadist threat difficult to measure, Zambia: economic growth set to slow in 2023, Zambian women's captain refuses to comment on coach's sexual misconduct allegations, Zambia: deal reached on debt restructuring. --wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px; --wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px; On January 23, 2023, schools will resume, and they will end on April 21, 2023. Zambia School Holidays 2020. --wpforms-button-border-radius: 3px; --wpforms-button-size-height: 41px; --wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px; Ministry of Education Releases School Calendar For 2023 Mr Essa says the move by . We still expect to provide you a comprehensive update on developments from some very productive meetings today, said Ben Lemoine, a district spokesman, saying that will go out at 6 p.m. Monday. Let us be more careful with this air born disease than what happened with AIDS when it started in 1980s when people started contracting the diseas no proper statistics was given according to ministries and precautions came late when number of population had gone. Schools for examination classes will reopen on Aug. 5, instead of the earlier announced Aug. 16, after being closed due to a spike in cases during the third wave. It is for the larger family called Zambians. Deciding to close, partially close or reopen schools should be guided by a risk-based approach, to maximize the educational, well-being and health benefit for students, teachers, staff, and the wider community, and help prevent a new outbreak of COVID-19 in the community. --wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px; The Ministry of General Education has rescheduled the reopening of schools for the first term to January 18, 2021 from the original January 4. Term 2 . Mr president can you please in Gods name show the minimum leadership requested of you. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You have permission to edit this article. "The decision to open the classes will enable exam classes to adequately prepare for their final examinations," the statement said. The ministry also noted that school opening days have shifted from Tuesdays to Mondays. Lusaka ~ Fri, 19 Mar 2021. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) has released the school calendar for 2023 noting that the first term opens on Monday the 9th of January ending on 30 March. (function(){this._N2=this._N2||{_r:[],_d:[],r:function(){this._r.push(arguments)},d:function(){this._d.push(arguments)}}}).call(window);!function(a){a.indexOf("Safari")>0&&-1===a.indexOf("Chrome")&&document.documentElement.style.setProperty("--ss-safari-fix-225962","1px")}(navigator.userAgent); --wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px; LUSAKA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Monday said it will reopen schools for examination classes following a reduction in COVID-19 cases in the southern African nation. He is the true leader who knows what is the best for us. LUSAKA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The reopening of schools in Zambia has been delayed by two weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the country's presidency said on Friday. Dont blame everything you hear. info@baobabcollege.org. As initially announced, the full 2022 academic calendar is as follows: FIRST TERM Begins: Monday 10 January 2022 Ends: Thursday 7 April 2022 SECOND TERM Begins: Monday 9 May 2022 Ends: Thursday 4 August 2022 THIRD TERM Begins: Monday 5 September 2022 Ends: Thursday 1 December 2022 Zambia Reports - CHANGE SCHOOL CLOSURE DATE FOR TERM 2 TO - Facebook It is important to note that the burden and future cost of keeping our learners out of school without any form of continuity of learning at home is huge. The Herald - Breaking news. We believe that given adequate financial investment in the health and safety of our learners and teachers in schools, continuity of learning can be assured even amidst the current pandemic. Meet Team LICS. Government has postponed the reopening of primary and secondary schools which was scheduled for 10th January 2022 to 24th January 2022 due to a surge in covid19 cases. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. The East Baton Rouge Parish school system on Monday afternoon announced that on Tuesday schools will start at the time they normally do, but middle and high schools will end an hour early at 1:25 p.m. We are in a pandemic and life comes first. About Us. The decision to delay opening of schools is the most welcome. NAQEZ executive director Aaron Chansa stated that it can be ideal for schools to close before the voting day. Education Minister Douglas Syakalima explains that decision was made in consultation with the ministry of Health following the upswing in the number of covid19 cases. They are among the lowest paid employees in the school system. Instead of working with the colleagues from health he went ahead and inform the nation of the set date of 18th January 2021. } Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. Sito Narcisse says Baton Rouge schools to reopen Tuesday | Education This is not to mention the huge economic loss and loss in future incomes of our current learners who will drop out of school as a result of loss of interest in school due to the long closure. He stated that the earlier guidance given on the completion of the curriculum remains the same. And Dr Kalumba has announced Covid-19 preventive measures that should be adhered to after reopening and guidelines for resuming classes. Email Charles Lussier at clussier@theadvocate.com and follow him on Twitter, @Charles_Lussier. Great step taken to postpone the reopening of schoolswe shouldnt take chances with Covid. He said the country has seen a surge in infections cases that could put learners and staff at risk if schools resumed teaching without effective safety measures. only screen and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. MINISTER of Education Douglas Syakalima says government has postponed the re-opening of schools which was scheduled for January 10 to January 24, 2022, due to the upswing in COVID-19 cases. Pathetic! LUSAKA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Monday said it will reopen schools for examination classes following a reduction in COVID-19 cases in the southern African nation. The west African countrys confirmed cases surpassed 100,000 on Sunday. Schools to open on Jan 24 - Zambia: News Diggers! Why do you want to expose children to the virus? You will be redirected once the validation is complete. This is yet another example of how President Edgar Lungu is concerned about people of Zambia. Angie Motshekga on the opening of schools, exams and 2023 calendar The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) has released the school calendar for 2023 noting that the first term opens on Monday the 9th of January ending on 30 March. Learn how your comment data is processed. --wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px; The threat of Covid19 still looms large. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. More important also, such measures require explicit strategies for reaching disadvantaged households including children with disabilities and learners in rural areas. Chief Editor - April 10, 2020 6 7,694 views The Ministry of General Education has refuted reports suggesting that the schools will reopen after schools were closed as a result of the outbreak of. CHIEF government spokesperson Dora Siliya has announced that schools will reopen on Monday February 1, 2021. The President further adds that the experience of last year when learners lost about seven months of learning and the subsequent period of reopening up to December when schools adopted the New Normal teaches us that compliance to covid-19 health guidelines is the key to protecting learners as well as ensuring their education and career paths are not ruined., The President says, Last year we heard of sad stories arising from the closure of schools due to covid-19 There were various juvenile delinquencies that destroyed the lives of some of the learners due to long stay at home. I agree with Brother Kaizar. only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx), President Edgar Lungu has once agin taken a decision that is in the interest of people and especially, the future generations of our country. President Lungu is cognisant of the threat covid-19 poses on populations and stresses that the protection of learners should not only be left to school authorities but that parents have a key role to play because the virus can only be transported to schools from homes. I still maintain my opinion that it will be a miracle if schools will be able to address the Covid issues within two weeks. Your email address will not be published. Term 1. This page contains a calendar of all 2020 school holidays and term dates for Zambia. --wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px; She said among the consequences of keeping schools closed is that some girls fell pregnant after schools were closed for six months. Supt. This will ensure that teachers apply themselves fully to the task of teaching and learning when schools open for the first term next year. History Of The School. Standard Operating Procedures to guide re-opening of schools. The country's cumulative cases stand at 261,211 following 1,544 new confirmed cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to Ministry of Health figures. All rights reserved. Ba president ZNBC is for you to talk to us a nation of such and other issues facing this nation. Digital platforms, as well, only helped children from well to do families. The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) is concerned with the guidance on the continued closure of early childhood education centers, and primary and secondary schools until 16th August 2021. Let us all rally behind President Lungu and support all the interventions that have been put in place Mr Essa says. Dr Kalumba told all provincial education officers, district education board secretaries and head teachers to disseminate the circular to all stakeholders (learners, parents and their guardians). Enditem, 010020070750000000000000011100001396711691. The peoe have paid for school fees yet this money could ve directed to the equally important issues if only you listened to the call of the citizens. Guiding & Mission Statement. Numbers of new infections are now in thousands and this is a source of worry to all of us and should compel us to heighten social distancing and mandatory wearing of masks Mr Essa said. The President will allow the reopening of schools in the context of living With the covid-19 pandemic under the New Normal, meaning the observance of masking up, social distancing, and hand-washing with Soap will be key. Sito Narcisse says Baton Rouge schools to reopen Tuesday | Education In any case what were the schools doing during holidays to warrant a holiday extension during which they are expected to put things in place. To this effect, we expected government to take a decisive action on recapitalizing the Education Broadcasting Services (EBS) and granting it a licence to air radio education programmes countrywide as a short term measure and start planning to air television education programmes countrywide as a long term measure. NATIONAL Action for Quality Education NAQEZ has welcomed the extension date for the reopening of schools from 4th January to 18th January 2021. 24 Aug, 2021 - 00:08 0 Comments Bulawayo Provincial Educational director Olica Kaira Yvonne Ncube, Chronicle Reporter THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has commenced a community. Shame on them. 1 have heard the concerns of parents, guardians and other stakeholders, therefore, this decision is aimed at ensuring institutions of learning prepare adequately, and strictly adhere to public health regulations, guidelines, and certification, and also to allow for satisfactory, and adequate preparedness by ll relevant authorities, including parents and guardians, the President has said. --wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px; This also means that the current learning loss will lead to more future deaths than the COVID 19 pandemic through a generation of doctors and health workers who had a bad foundation. The early stop time is meant to allow for bus drivers to do extra afternoon runs to get kids home. display: inline-block; Term Dates | Baobab College be delayed for two weeks to allow all education institutions to put in place covid-19 health guidelines aimed at protecting learners and teachers. Schools Opening to be delayed by two weeks-President Lungu He says all the campaigns against the pandemic should be done holistically in order for the fight to be won. The teacher unions said in a statement that the ministry could have carried out a survey before declaring that all schools should open on January 18.
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