With rising pollution levels, Delhi schools have started implementing precautionary measures to protect students’ health. After Diwali, schools are considering online classes for younger students. Changes in weather have also impacted student attendance, as more children are falling ill. On Thursday, a school in Mayur Vihar Phase 3 distributed masks to students, and students were encouraged to pledge not to burn firecrackers during Diwali.
Raising Awareness: The Principal of Mount Abu Public School in Rohini, Jyoti Arora, said that students are being made aware of the dangers of pollution. She also mentioned that the school is hosting national sports events while ensuring that all necessary precautions related to pollution are taken within the school premises.
Health Concerns Among Younger Students: The Principal of Mamta Modern Senior Secondary School in Vikaspuri, Pallavi Sharma, stated that younger students are falling ill, and pollution might be one of the reasons. While the school has not stopped outdoor activities yet, the prolonged rainy season this year had left the fields wet, reducing the time students could engage in sports.
Preparations for Online Classes: Vidya Bal Bhavan Senior Secondary School in Mayur Vihar Phase 3 distributed masks to students as a precautionary measure on Thursday. The Principal, Dr. Satveer Sharma, urged parents to send their children to school wearing masks. Students were also encouraged to celebrate Diwali by lighting lamps instead of bursting firecrackers.
Similarly, the Managing Director of Flowers Public School, Rohit Dua Patel, mentioned that the school is considering switching to online classes for younger students after Diwali due to the rising pollution. Preparations have already begun, but any steps will only be taken after receiving official orders from the Directorate of Education.
Key Points on Pollution Precautions in Delhi Schools
| School | Precautions/Actions Taken | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Abu Public School, Rohini | Awareness about pollution, hosting national sports events | All appropriate measures are being taken inside school. |
| Mamta Modern Senior Secondary, Vikaspuri | Noticing health impacts on younger students, no outdoor activities | Pollution and weather changes are affecting students’ health. |
| Vidya Bal Bhavan Senior Secondary, Mayur Vihar | Distributed masks, encouraged students not to burst firecrackers | Parents requested to send students with masks. |
| Flowers Public School | Considering online classes for younger students after Diwali | Preparations underway, waiting for official orders. |
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