Back To The Basics

Students and teachers related to return to campus. Colleges, schools see more than 80% attendance. Many institutions close early to avoid lunch breaks

- KV Navya

A for antibodies, C for Corona and I for immunity... Though the fundamentals have turned a little quirky for students amid the pandemic, the schools in Tamil Nadu finally reopened on Wednesday.

There were scenes of excitement and elation at schools in the city as students of classes 9-12, wearing neatly pressed uniforms, made a beeline with bags strapped to their backs. Most students were walking into school after two long years. As sanitizers welcomed them at the entrance, students were given masks and had to undergo temperature checks before entering the premises. Some schools also distributed chocolates.

With only 20 students allowed per classroom and only two per bench, the hum and bustle slowly died down as classes began at 9.30 am.