Covid-19: Government Schools Will Begin A Home Study Test On Wednesday

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Government schools have announced a pilot ‘distance learning initiative’ which will kick off on Wednesday.

Both pupils and teachers will be involved in a trial scheme, to determine how pupils can continue their studies in the event of school closure, due to the spread of Covid-19.

Only government schools are involved in the ‘Learning from Afar’ programme, and students between grades 5 and 12 will undergo testing.

‘Learning from Afar’ will begin on Wednesday at 5pm and continue for older grades (9-12) on Thursday.

The initiative is being rolled out at Government schools starting Wednesday

Classes will begin as usual on Wednesday and pupils from grade 5-8 will trial the scheme from 5pm – 7pm

Students grades 9-12 will begin the trial on Thursday for a full day.

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