After a nearly two-month-long vacation, state syllabus schools in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are set to reopen for the new academic year starting from Friday. While some CBSE and ICSE schools have already commenced classes, others will begin on June 17.
Preparations are in full swing in many schools, with teachers arriving on Wednesday to assess arrangements for the start of classes. The Department of School Education has provided schools with a detailed 280-page note outlining the schedule of activities for the new academic year, along with guidelines concerning student safety, school cleanliness, and education quality.
Mangaluru South Block Education Officer H.R. Eshwara emphasized the importance of inspecting classrooms, stating that the government has directed them to ensure no student is placed in a damaged classroom. Teachers are collaborating with School Development and Monitoring Committees to clean classrooms, arrange drinking water, and maintain the premises. A team of 25 officials will visit schools to ensure compliance with department guidelines, with traditional ceremonies planned to welcome new students.
In the Mangaluru North Block, a drive will be conducted to bring back students who have discontinued their studies four days after reopening. The focus for the new academic year will be on enhancing basic skills such as simple mathematics, reading, and writing.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Director of Public Instruction Venkatesh Patagar announced that government school students will receive two pairs of uniforms, textbooks are being distributed, and mid-day meals will commence from May 31. Schools achieving 100% results in the recent SSLC examination are displaying banners to attract new students.
Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal has urged schools to ensure the safe operation of vans, instructing drivers to stop only at designated points and avoid overloading vehicles. Parents have also been reminded to adhere to traffic regulations and avoid overloading vehicles while dropping off their children.