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Parents, pupils and staff arrive at Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Pawan Singh / The National
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Parents, pupils and staff arrive at the Greenfield International School in Dubai Investments Park for the start of a new term after the winter break. Antonie Robertson / The National
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January marked the first day of the new term and the start of the four-and-half-day week. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Hundreds of schools in Dubai and Sharjah have received the green light to reopen for in-person classes. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Regulators across the UAE have announced measures to ensure the safety of pupils. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A sign shows Covid-19 safety rules at Greenfield International School. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A school crossing guard controls traffic. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Authorities recently announced that masks were now optional in outdoor areas of school. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A child is dropped off at Greenfield International School. Antonie Robertson / The National
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For those returning from overseas trips, some school management boards have also advised parents to book fit-to-fly PCR tests. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Students arrive at the Jumeira Baccalaureate School in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Masks must still be worn indoors except for when sat down to eat. Pawan Singh / The National
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It is expected that face masks will be mandatory in the classroom for the foreseeable future. Pawan Singh / The National
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A member of staff at Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Pawan Singh / The National
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Parents, pupils and staff arrive at Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Pawan Singh / The National
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Parents, pupils and staff arrive at the Greenfield International School in Dubai Investments Park for the start of a new term after the winter break. Antonie Robertson / The National
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January marked the first day of the new term and the start of the four-and-half-day week. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Hundreds of schools in Dubai and Sharjah have received the green light to reopen for in-person classes. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Regulators across the UAE have announced measures to ensure the safety of pupils. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A sign shows Covid-19 safety rules at Greenfield International School. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A school crossing guard controls traffic. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Authorities recently announced that masks were now optional in outdoor areas of school. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A child is dropped off at Greenfield International School. Antonie Robertson / The National
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For those returning from overseas trips, some school management boards have also advised parents to book fit-to-fly PCR tests. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Students arrive at the Jumeira Baccalaureate School in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Masks must still be worn indoors except for when sat down to eat. Pawan Singh / The National
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It is expected that face masks will be mandatory in the classroom for the foreseeable future. Pawan Singh / The National
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A member of staff at Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Pawan Singh / The National
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Parents, pupils and staff arrive at Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Pawan Singh / The National
How parents are trying to adjust to the UAE's new working week
Childcare providers and after-school clubs report surge in demand for Friday afternoon activities from parents who will be at work while their children are off
Himaya Quasem
02 January, 2022
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