Teachers strike: Education Ministry releases details on school attendance

                            

Nearly 16% of students had reported to schools islandwide when selected schools officially reopened for the primary section yesterday, the Education Ministry has revealed.

Secretary to the Ministry Professor Kapila Perera said close to 26% of teachers had also reported to schools and resumed academic activities.

He further said that the Western Province saw at least 7% of teachers and students returning to school.

Around 39% of students and 45% of teachers reported in the Northern and Eastern Provinces respectively.

Meanwhile, the remaining provinces reported close to 15% and 18% of students and teachers respectively, Professor Perera said.

He said academic operations had continued without any obstacles on the first day of school.

The Education Ministry Secretary further said that despite the Principals’ and Teachers’ Alliance engaging in a trade union action, many teachers had reported to work.

He pointed out that it was evident that the teachers preferred to physically conduct academic lectures instead of online lessons.