Sailing through the first week of school with excitement, concerns
Published: 05:09 PM,Sep 03,2024 | EDITED : 09:09 PM,Sep 03,2024
Sailing through the first week of school with excitement, concerns
Muscat: Students are navigating through the first week back in classrooms after summer holidays, with children and parents adjusting to the new academic year.
While some have had a smooth transition, others have faced challenges.
Some parents have taken time off work to help their children settle in.
The Ministry of Education is set to gradually implement the new curriculum, which categorises subjects for first cycle classes into basic and accompanying subjects, focusing on core skills by reducing the number of subjects.
However, many parents are still struggling to secure school placements as most schools are at full capacity.
One mother expressed, 'Two of my children have been admitted, but the third is still waiting. It's a real struggle for students in Al Amerat.'
Another parent is working hard to secure a morning session for her child, stating, 'For working parents, managing the afternoon shift is difficult.'
Concerns have also been raised about inconsistent pick-up and drop-off timings for students.
The Royal Oman Police has launched a safety campaign for school children, emphasising that educating and guiding students is a collective responsibility.
They have outlined six key points for students to follow: stay seated while the bus is in motion, pay attention when boarding and exiting the bus, avoid approaching a moving bus, report reckless drivers, avoid rushing when the bus arrives, and be cautious when crossing the road.
While some have had a smooth transition, others have faced challenges.
Some parents have taken time off work to help their children settle in.
The Ministry of Education is set to gradually implement the new curriculum, which categorises subjects for first cycle classes into basic and accompanying subjects, focusing on core skills by reducing the number of subjects.
However, many parents are still struggling to secure school placements as most schools are at full capacity.
One mother expressed, 'Two of my children have been admitted, but the third is still waiting. It's a real struggle for students in Al Amerat.'
Another parent is working hard to secure a morning session for her child, stating, 'For working parents, managing the afternoon shift is difficult.'
Concerns have also been raised about inconsistent pick-up and drop-off timings for students.
The Royal Oman Police has launched a safety campaign for school children, emphasising that educating and guiding students is a collective responsibility.
They have outlined six key points for students to follow: stay seated while the bus is in motion, pay attention when boarding and exiting the bus, avoid approaching a moving bus, report reckless drivers, avoid rushing when the bus arrives, and be cautious when crossing the road.