Schools to reopen from 1 June, starting with grades 7 and 12 – Motshekga
She said the nutrition programme would be adjusted for the 2020 feeding calendar in accordance with the curriculum recovery plan.
Safety protocols would be followed for all those handling food, Motshekga added.
“All food handlers will be supplied with the required personal protective equipment, including gloves, aprons and cloth masks.
“These have already been procured by provinces as part of a basic health and hygiene package.”
Food handlers have been trained on how to manage food carefully, and feeding would take place as soon as the first phase entered the schooling system once again, Motshekga said.
“The school nutrition budget will be utilised according to the revised school calendar and where feasible, school meals will also be extended to catch-up programmes for the Grade 12s.”
Transport
Working with the Department of Transport, Motshekga assured safety protocols would be followed here too.
This includes sanitisation of passengers entering buses, physical distancing within them and the compulsory wearing of masks before boarding the buses, while on them and throughout the school day.
“This we will monitor closely, together … with the Department of Transport,” Motshekga said.
