MUSCAT: After more than 18 months of remote learning from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, students across the schools in Oman experienced a smooth and exciting return to campuses for the new academic year on Sunday.
A mix of excitement and anticipation was in the air as learners reunited with friends and teachers after staying home for month. “I felt really happy to meet my teachers and friends after a very long time. It’s a special day,” said Adam Al Rawahi, a class 12 student of Seeb International School (SIS) speaking to The Arabian Stories.
With glowing faces, school bags on their shoulders, sporting new school uniforms, students filled their classrooms with fun and laughter, exchanging stories about their long break. “I missed my classmates and teachers. We hope to get adjusted to the new normal,” said Abdul Kadir, a student of of SIS.
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According to the Ministry of Education (MOE) more than 700,000 students returned to classrooms.
