COVID-19: As Delhi schools close, some principals worry about interrupted practicals, some say wise move
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the Delhi government Friday suspended physical academic activities and offline examinations for all classes indefinitely.
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All schools in Delhi to be closed till further notice due to rise in COVID-19 cases. (File Photo | V Karthikalagu, EPS) By PTI
NEW DELHI: The school closure in Delhi over the COVID-19 case surge has left some principals concerned about class 10 and 12 practical exams which were underway, while some say it was wise to suspends offline academic activities given the pandemic situation.
COVID-19: As schools close, some principals worry about interrupted practicals, some say wise move
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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2021, 04:09 PM IST
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The circular on school closure does not mention the period for which this measure will remain in force, which means uncertainty continues to loom around, she said. In many schools, the practical exams had already commenced and will now be interrupted abruptly.
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The school closure in Delhi over the COVID-19 case surge has left some principals concerned about class 10 and 12 practical exams which were underway, while some say it was wise to suspends offline academic activities given the pandemic situation. Amid a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the Delhi government Friday suspended physical academic activities and offline examinations for all classes indefinitely.
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New Delhi, April 10
The school closure in Delhi over the COVID-19 case surge has left some principals concerned about class X and XII practical exams which were underway, while some say it was wise to suspends offline academic activities given the pandemic situation.
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the Delhi government Friday suspended physical academic activities and offline examinations for all classes indefinitely.
The move will definitely impact practical exams as well as the upcoming board exams which are just around the corner, said Alka Kapur , the principal of Modern School, Shalimar Bagh.
The circular on school closure does not mention the period for which this measure will remain in force, which means uncertainty continues to loom around, she said. In many schools, the practical exams had already commenced and will now be interrupted abruptly. The principals of various schools have already expressed concerns over the postponement of