A Culture of School Hygiene

Covid-19, a pathological and transmissible virus shook the world and tainted the year 2020. Having debatable origins, the impact of the virus halted global operations starting from businesses to educational institutions, government offices to the entertainment industry. Human Beings however tend to persevere and evolve under adversity. Thus, there was a nuanced approach to moulding one’s life’s activity and move on. Whether it was with mainstreaming online education, or making masks a part of our attire, the bygone year has been a major force in changing the way we live.

The spectre of lockdowns haunted every section of society cutting across age and gender. Schools and colleges were shut down and it decelerated the learning process. More importantly, the kids involved in early education had a toll on their growth and socialization process. The access to reliable information is cut off along with a dent in the social and psychological well-being. The early years need proper nurturing which was affected majorly.

While children are at an ever-present risk of contracting the disease, their immunity and recovery potency depends on the kind of nutrition they receive. Additionally, they need sound mental health that comes with engagement, be it from the family or friends at school. After the lockdown was lifted, the onus was upon the school authorities to maintain hygiene and cater to the physical and mental nutritional needs. Many institutions, with an eagerness to resume ‘business’, overlooked the factors of safety. It is imperative to make sure that kids receive the necessary education from their curriculum while being kept in a safe bio-bubble inside the school. It is also necessary for the authorities to educate and train their staff in these unprecedented times, whereas we all know, that this normalcy is novel.

Shemford Futuristic School Guwahati, one of the best educational institutions is pioneering the art of creating an environment of learning within a bubble of hygiene. Whether it is the sanitized classrooms and safe travel accommodations, a vigilante set of people to supervise hygiene duties, the school has been up to the task and more making sure there is a safe learning environment.

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