Thousands of primary and secondary school students returned to face-to-face classes on Monday without any major hiccups after close to two years of very limited physical contact because of restrictions imposed to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.Minister of Education Kay McConney and Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw visited multiple school plants, where they interacted with excited students, teachers and parents, many of whom said that they were happy and relieved that the ministry made the decision to re-open schools.After touring the Erdiston Special School, McConney told members of the media the ministry worked tremendously hard to get the physical plants ready and to provide the support needed for all stakeholders to make the transition.
