Some private schools in Lagos State recorded large turnout of students following the Lagos State Government’s directive on resumption on Monday.

A NAN correspondent who visited some schools in the state observed that water, soaps, hand-sanitisers and infrared thermometres were provided for students

At Honeyland Schools, Ipaja, parents were seen trooping in to drop their children while observing social distancing in registering them.

Also, compulsory wearing of nose masks and social distancing in classrooms were observed by students and teachers.

A big banner displaying the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines was seen at the entrance of the school.

The school principal, Oluyemi Faleke, said that academic activities would start immediately.

Mr. Faleke said that the school had concluded the second term examination before the lockdown while the third term examination was conducted during the lockdown.

“Before the resumption, we conducted three online entrance examinations for the new students.

“In all classrooms, we are maintaining social distance by displaying a sticker of “Do Not Sit Here”.

“Teaching starts from 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and virtual learning is still available for students who do not want to resume yet,’’ he said.

NAN, however, observed that some schools at Iyana-Ipaja and Egbeda areas were still locked and there was no sign of resumption.

At Victoria Island and Lekki, some private schools continued to teach their students through virtual learning.

At the Senior High School, Alimosho, only JSS3 and SSS3 students were allowed to enter the school premises with face masks or shields.

Security officials at the Faith Academy, Gowon Estate, Ipaja, said that only SSS3 students have resumed while others will be resuming on Thursday.

Abdul Ademola, principal of Homat Group of Schools, Odogunyan, Ikorodu, said that the school would keep guiding the students on COVID-19 protocols.

Mr. Ademola said that management had reduced the number of students in a class from 20 students before the lockdown to 12 students as part of an effort to prevent spread.

“We are all happy to resume back to school after staying home for too long,” Mr. Ademola said. “There is no automatic promotion in our school, we are going to engage all classes with lectures, continuous assessment and examination.”

Olanike Ayoola, a parent at Honeyland Schools, expressed confidence that her children were safe with the school because of the guidelines being maintained.

“I am so confident of my children’s school; they are ready for the students’ resumption,” Mrs. Ayoola said. “During the lockdown, they educated us on the safety protocols against COVID-19.”

Another parent, Kehinde Ojewoye, also expressed confidence in the safety of her children, saying that the school had demonstrated its preparedness before asking students to resume.

On August 29, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed primary and secondary schools to reopen.

Mr. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive during an update on the management of the coronavirus pandemic in Lagos.

(NAN)