The secondary school in Wai, run by the Deccan Education Society, engaged a carpenter recently to transform the stump of the tree into a six-foot-tall 'pencil'.

Schools, colleges, and universities in the state were reopened from February 15, though only students of Classes IX to XII had to attend.

Architecture that’s as friendly as it is trendy, art by Riyas Komu, music by T.M. Krishna…is that a government school? Yes, this one in Kozhikode busts all stereotypes.

For Classes 6 to 8, 20 marks will be for assessment based on worksheets, 30 for the assignments given in winter breaks and 50 marks for the assignments and projects provided from March 1 to 15.

Schools are requested to follow the suggestions to make the next session more streamlined and ensure that learning gaps, if any, are addressed.

Schools in some states and union territories have already been opened for students with Covid protocols in place.

It has been made mandatory for the schools to follow the Covid-19 guidelines and students have been asked to bring permission slips from their parents if they wish to attend classes.

Previously, students in the state-run schools were given Bhutia, Nepali, Lepcha and Limbu as options for the second language, and now seven more would be added to the list.

Students, teachers to wear masks and maintain a two-metre distance

After remaining shut for six months due to the COVID-19 outbreak, schools in Haryana had partially reopened in mid-September for students of Classes 9 to 12.

The decision comes amid school reopening in the national capital and with pre-board examinations scheduled in the next month

The Delhi government has directed the city’s schools to not make physical attendance mandatory for students

The new guidelines require students to produce a Covid-19 negative certificate obtained within 96 hours before entry into the hostel.

Private schools in Himachal can also follow government guidelines, a state government spokesman said.

Attendance optional, staggered entry and exit, two shifts and no transport facility for students of classes 10 and 12.

The schools are expected to reopen from January 18

The ministry has also issued guidelines for offering support to students during the closure of schools and when they reopen.

While a few states have partially reopened schools, the Delhi government had announced that schools will not reopen till a vaccine is available.

Nashik resumed activity in 846 schools and mandated RT-PCR testing for teachers and non-teaching staff

Protocols including thermal screening, mandatory usage of face masks, social distancing and frequent sanitisation of campuses are expected to be followed