Gulf Model School – in pictures

'The National' went a tour of Gulf Model School in Muhaisnah to see how the school was making changes to get all pupils back into the classroom safely on October 3. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
'The National' went a tour of Gulf Model School in Muhaisnah to see how the school was making changes to get all pupils back into the classroom safely on October 3. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Only 1,000 pupils have returned to in-person classes but nearly all the school's 2,700 pupils will be back for face-to-face lessons from Sunday.
Only 1,000 pupils have returned to in-person classes but nearly all the school's 2,700 pupils will be back for face-to-face lessons from Sunday.
Of the 235 pupils in KG1, only 85 have been attending the classroom but all are expected back on Sunday.
Of the 235 pupils in KG1, only 85 have been attending the classroom but all are expected back on Sunday.
A cleaner sanitises the furniture.
A cleaner sanitises the furniture.
Hand-sanitiser dispensers have been placed across the school.
Hand-sanitiser dispensers have been placed across the school.
Pupils in grades one to 12 will have to maintain a one-metre distance between each other.
Pupils in grades one to 12 will have to maintain a one-metre distance between each other.
Safety instructions are placed on walls to remind pupils to follow the rules.
Safety instructions are placed on walls to remind pupils to follow the rules.
Social distancing rules in the toilet to avoid crowding.
Social distancing rules in the toilet to avoid crowding.
A member of the bus staff disinfects the seats.
A member of the bus staff disinfects the seats.