Teachers ordered to return to posts in preparation for schools reopening

The Education Ministry has instructed teachers to return to their posts in preparation for the reopening of schools.

In a letter dated today that is addressed to the ministry’s division chiefs and state education departments, Education Ministry deputy director-general Adzman Talib said teachers should be prepared to return to their duties once school holidays end on June 7 or June 8 depending on the states.

This is in line with the Public Service Department’s instruction to the civil service on May 6 to be at their place of posting and be ready to resume their duties.

“Instruction letters for teachers to return to their post can be issued by respective department heads to inform the teacher concerned that they are to return to their posts,” he said in the letter that is posted on the ministry’s website.

The letter included a sample letter to be issued to teachers, which would enable them to cross state lines if necessary.

The government has yet to announce a date for schools to reopen but has produced guidelines for Form Five and Form Six students to return to school.

The guidelines stipulated that all other students will be under home-based learning until further notice.

For those attending school, there will be various social distancing measures including staggered recess times and cancellation of sports activities. - Mkini