Education Minister Premila Kumar says the ministry is looking at the option of a four-term school for next year, where the first term can be used to catch-up and revise complex/difficult concepts and topics.
Kumar says there is a lot of speculation on the National Examinations for Year 13 students that is causing unnecessary stress and anxiety to many students and parents.
Kumar also says they are currently working with the Ministry of Health to identify possible options relating to Year 13.
She assures students and parents that the Ministry will make every possible effort to ensure that students are not unduly disadvantaged because of the prolonged school closure.
The Ministry is encouraging children aged 18 years and above to get fully vaccinated.
Kumar says for students of age 17, the Health Ministry is working on a vaccination plan with Moderna vaccine, and an announcement will be made as soon as the logistics are worked out.
She adds the Health Ministry is also working on the option of vaccinating students above the age of 12, when the Pfizer vaccine arrives later this year.
Kumar also says one of the most important things that all parents can do to help their children is help them manage their time.
