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GEORGE TOWN: The reopening of schools that began this week has drawn mixed reaction from parents, with some expressing relief over the decision and others conveying concerns at the present Covid-19 situation.
Graphic Online BY: Rodney's Potpourri 705 I am not a veteran of demonstrations, with only two under my belt after more than five decades on this earth. Looking back, I regret this and wish I could clock up a few more ‘demo miles’ to make up for the dearth. My first demonstration was at Opoku Ware School, when as a Lower Six student in 1986, I joined in a student demonstration against our headmaster. I do not remember what our grievance was. We shouted and marched around the campus and then marched to Manhyia Palace to present our petition to the then Asantehene, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II.
PETALING JAYA: Amid states being declared red zones, students nationwide returned to school – virtually and physically. While the majority started their first day in the safety and comfort of home, more than 400,000 students who will be sitting for major exams went back to face-to-face learning. The atmosphere on the first day of school was subdued as the Form Five and Form Six students from the class of 2020 returned to prepare for their examinations next month. These students had to follow strict standard operating procedure (SOP) including staying at least one metre away from each other ...