The Makati City government on Tuesday announced that 12 public schools in the city have resumed face-to-face classes after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Binay also earlier, led the distribution of school gear and supplies to some 87,050 public school students from kindergarten to senior high school, including special education (SPED) students. “I am delighted to see our students looking neat and smart in their new school uniform, especially our kinder pupils,” Binay shared.
Binay said the new uniform design was inspired by uniforms worn by schoolchildren in Japan, known for its simple lines and comfort. The city chief executive also said the city has provided Japanese-style backpacks to some 13,100 students in Grades 1 and 4.
“We also invested in providing our Grades 1 and 4 with a Randoseru, a firm-sided backpack commonly used by elementary schoolchildren in Japan. The bags are designed to last for at least three school years,” she added.
Mayor Binay revealed that the city government has installed temperature scanners, alcohol dispensers, foot baths, UV lights, and air purifiers in the public schools as part of their public health and safety protocols.
Among the public schools in Makati that have resumed face-to-face classes were Maximo Estrella Elementary School, Jose Magsaysay Elementary School, San Isidro National High School, Guadalupe Viejo Elementary School, West Rembo Elementary School, Makati High School, Gen. Pio Del Pilar National High School, F. Benitez Elementary School III, Fort Bonifacio High School, Hen. Pio del Pilar Elementary Main, Pitogo High School, and Comembo Elementary School.
Carleen Sedilla, DepEd-Makati schools division superintendent, said more schools were expected to begin in-person classes in the coming weeks.
She explained that Makati public schools implement a scheduling system in which half of the class will attend classroom sessions for the first week, while the other half – who are doing virtual classes – will attend face-to-face classes on the second week.
With additional reports: manilastandard.net, Joel Zurbano
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