Watch: Back to school, but have all children returned to their classrooms?

For Neil Crossey, Monday morning was a particularly exciting and nerve-wracking day. It was the first time since the pandemic hit Malta in March that he chose to send all of his five children back to school.  “As one of our children has special needs and is vulnerable, we are slightly apprehensive, as we do not know what to expect but hopefully the measures at school are successful,” he said. Neil was one of the many parents who waved their children goodbye as they had their temperatures checked and hands sanitized at the entrance of public schools, opening after a two-day teacher's strike ended. The government had reached an agreement with the Malta Union of Teachers along with representatives of the Church and Independent schools to re-open despite a spike in COVID-19 numbers. [attach id=1013058 type="video"]Parents speaking to reporters about first day back at school Video: Chris Sant Fournier[/attach] Speaking to reporters outside of a school in San Ġwann, most parents commented about how happy they were to have their children back at school. “Our soon is very happy to be back, he missed his friends, teachers and also the classroom,” said Irina, whose son is in Year 3.  The...