The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) stressed on Friday that the 'Blended Learning' plan adopted for the current academic year is being implemented as scheduled, with all public and private schools abiding by the precautionary measures and health controls to protect students, teachers and administrative staff from Covid-19.
The MoEHE pointed out, in a statement on its website, that the educational process in schools, which started on September 1 through the Blended Learning approach, is proceeding successfully and that it has greatly contributed to reducing physical presence of students in schools and, thus, minimising the risks associated with Covid-19.
There is a limited number of Covid-19 positive cases identified in a few schools, which were dealt with in accordance with the established protocol and procedures. Students, for example, were not allowed to attend to the classrooms where positive cases were detected. In addition, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) conducted swab tests in the schools to ensure that there were no more infected cases.
The MoEHE affirmed that if any specific classroom or entire school is closed, the school administration will notify parents of the closure via SMS. If the infection rate increases in any given classroom or school, the study in the respective classroom or school will be suspended, and students will be moved to distance learning.
To reassure parents, the ministry emphasised that there are designated teams responsible for monitoring the extent of compliance with the precautionary measures at schools.
They are also involved in proactively conductive medical examinations for students, teachers, and administrative staff. The established medical procedures are applied to anyone who tests positive for the virus. This is done in close co-ordination will all authorities concerned.
The MoEHE once again urged parents and all community members to not pay attention to the rumors that only aim at confusing the educational process. Only reliable sources should be referred to for the latest developments and updates on Covid-19 situation in Qatar, the statement added.
