What's Happening in Edenvale-CBD, Gauteng…

In many ways, the start of the new year represents renewal and an opportunity to reset after a very difficult 2020. For parents and players in the education sector, the hope is that there will be no disruption to the school year. But that all depends on whether we can keep the Covid-19 virus out of our schools.

As schools reopen for 2021, authorities must remain vigilant and preach the gospel of safety and social distancing as parts of the country are still recording new infections. School heads must strictly enforce the recommended COVID-19 safety measures to protect students, staff, teachers, as well as their families. 

Here are some of the safety and prevention measures that schools adopted at the height of the pandemic and which they must continue to enforce:

-       Staggering the start and close of the school day

-       Staggering mealtimes

-       Moving classes to temporary spaces or outdoors

-       Holding school in shifts, to reduce class size

Students must socially distance and avoid sharing stationary at school

Hygiene and social distancing protocols also need to be strictly adhered to at schools to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Such as frequently touched objects and surfaces should be cleaned hourly with diluted bleach disinfectant when in use, classrooms must be properly ventilated and cleaned at least twice a day with a disinfectant.

While some things move into a digital format, schools and educational institutions still rely on quality Print pieces that they can use as educational tools and resources for their students. Such as workbooks and curriculum guides, teacher lesson Plans, report cards, and school Calendars.

This back to school season, it is essential for schools to have adequate Stationery supplies to prevent students from sharing. Besides Stationery, school authorities must make sure there are social distancing markers in dining halls and lecture rooms to make sure students don’t huddle and create conditions that encourage virus transmission. Where possible, it will help to display Posters that reinforce safety protocols so everyone knows what they have to do to stay safe.

Learners have so much to catch up on after missing a large chunk of the last school year. Is your school fully stocked on Stationery and Covid safety materials like social distancing markers and masks for teachers and staff? Get in touch with Minuteman Press in Edenvale to discuss your needs.