Kashmir schools reopen for classes 8 to 12 after a year

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, schools across the nation had shut down. Schools in Kashmir have now opened their doors for students of classes 8 to 12.

Schools in Kashmir have reopened on March 1 after remaining closed for nearly one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The students of Classes 9 to Class 12 attended school for the first time since March 9, 2020. Only those students were allowed to attend school who had been granted permission in writing by their respective parents.

Over 60% attendance was recorded in most government schools. The private schools recorded higher attendance as classrooms were bifurcated to ensure social distancing amid coronavirus norms.

Most private schools had sought no-objection certificates from parents, absolving the school management of any blame in case of any health issue due to the conduct of physical classes. Several schools had asked students to bring along medical fitness certificates on the first day of school.