Kaduna State Government, has declared Sunday 16th and Monday, 17th August 2020, as the resumption dates for the Junior Secondary School (JSS)3 students that are expected to begin their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) slated for 24th August 2020.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Kaduna State, Phoebe Sukai Yayi, and made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday.
Kaduna Government explained that all Administrators of public and private schools are to note that, the one-week period starting from Sunday, 16th August, is to allow them make necessary preparations to accommodate the JSS 3 students in line with the COVID-19 guidelines in place as it were in the case of the SS3.
According to the statement, which was signed on behalf of the Commissioner, the Kaduna State Ministry of Education is directing all Principals to make arrangements to receive JSS3 Boarding students on Sunday, 16th and Day students on Monday,17th August 2020.
Also, in the statement, Proprietors of private schools are expected to comply accordingly through the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority and are advised to ensure proper arrangements for safe transportation of their students to and from schools.
“Appropriate resumption dates for other examinations and for the rest of the classes, including the SS1, SS2 and JSS 1-2, as well as primary schools will be announced in due course.
“The Ministry is assuring the public that it will continue the e-learning education program using the Google classrooms, radio and television stations and other online applications until full normalcy is returned to the academic environment. The Ministry commends all partners in the education sector, Non-Governmental Organizations, Parents Teachers Associations, Proprietors of Private schools, Old Students Associations and the Media for their continued support and understanding,” the statement reads.
