After Lebaran Holidays, Students In Solok Regency Start Learning Face-to-face

The students are gathering in the school field (ANTARA/Laila Syafarud)

SUMBAR - All schools in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, have restarted the face-to-face teaching and learning process in the classroom after the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijriah holiday in that area.

The principal of the 31 Salayo State Elementary School (SDN), Nagari Salayo Haniusnita, said the school was carrying out face-to-face learning for the first time today in accordance with local government policies.

"Previously, face-to-face learning was set on May 9, 2022, but due to a new policy from the local government, face-to-face schooling starts today, May 12, 2022," he said as quoted by Antara, Thursday, May 12.

He said the number of students who attended face-to-face learning on the first day at the school had only reached 85 percent. Because there are still some students who take the day off.

"However, for the first day of school, the teaching and learning process has been implemented. Students have studied as usual because we will welcome the exam which is only a few days away," he said.

He also appealed to students who have not participated in the vaccine or are still studying from home to complete remedial studies at school because maximum learning is needed in welcoming the exam which is only a few days away.

"So it is hoped that students come to school to carry out remedial actions. In addition, the implementation time is limited to only 60 minutes. Then take assignments and keep doing them at home," he said.

In addition, the Head of SDN 08 Alahan Panjang, Lembah Gumanti District, Solok Regency Umul Khairi said that this school was also the first time to hold a face-to-face school while still implementing health protocols to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Alhamdulillah, all students and teachers have attended 100 percent of the time to school. In addition, there are many children who yearn to go to school face-to-face. We also immediately started the learning process as usual," he said.

He hopes that the implementation of this face-to-face school can increase the enthusiasm of children in studying. Previously, the Solok Regency Government through circular letter Number: 420/510/Disdikpora-2022 conveyed about changes to the school entry schedule within the scope of the local government in accordance with with central government policy.

The Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Solok Regency, Medison in Solok, Sunday (8/5) said that following up on the Solok Regent's instructions regarding changes to the school entry schedule within the local government after the Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijri holiday, which was previously scheduled for May 9, 2022, it has been postponed by three days. and schools enter on May 12, 2022.

However, the change in school entry schedule will not affect the learning process. These instructions apply to junior high, elementary, and kindergarten levels as well as other non-formal education units.

Medison also said that the Solok Regency Government followed the policy of the central government because it took into account and weighed the large number of homecomers this year. In fact, most likely there are still many children who are traveling with their parents going home and other reasons.