Only Grade 6 onward to resume on Monday

04 May, 2019

The Government has decided to resume school only for students from Grade 6 and above on Monday.

The information department said that Grade 1-5 will commence on May 13.

Government schools were set to commence the second term on Monday under tight security following the Easter Sunday attacks.

However following concerns raised by parents and teachers it has now been decided to commence only some classes.

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