My impression is that the china border crossing are still mostly closed(?), isn't Shenzhen bay the only one open? So, those would need to be opened up.
Secondly, don't you need to self quarantine if you come from china? That obviously would need change prior to the kids from china being able to hk for school.
That is why as someone said earlier - border and quarantine issues need to be resolved before schools are opened.
My comment was based on the "precious chinese" snark...
Also, local and international school students who are overseas - for whatever reason, need to be brought back and quarantined before they can attend school. I suspect if schools are to be reopened we'll also have to see some sort of resumption of international flights, preparation for a third wave screening process at various entry points etc.
Which is why I have low hopes of schools resuming this term - perhaps a slightly early resumption in August / post summer.
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However, from a policy and politics view - this will come into play.
Anyways, I have no benefit either way. Our school has pretty much given up on year 13 students, as they would have had their curriculum finished by now in regular times and given that the public international exams (IB / A Levels etc) are cancelled - they've been basically told to stay home and play animal farm and do whatever else that prepares them for uni.
Why prevent everyone from going to school because some are not present in hongkong? That just doesn't add up to me.
Here in Taiwan they didn't close the schools because some kids were stranded in Thailand or wherever, I don't see why it should be any different in hongkong.
I would point out the reports that some children turning up for the DSE are being refused on fever issues and some ( maybe stress related ) removed for sickness actually in the exam. So, how many professionals ( who have a public not geoexpat profile ) and are legally responsible for the safety and welfare of YOUR children ( not just online procrastinators ) will put themselves on the line, when. anyone who is a parent knows from personal experience, that ANY epidemic, pan or otherwise, can go from one child to a hundred in a day in any school. Even with masks and sanitiser.
Would those who want an early resumption make the call to have a press conference, make their claims and then underwrite the HK bill if their beliefs are found to be bogus? Of course not and that is why governments are conservative beasts.
For us and I would suggest most parents, we would find our kids going back for half days ( which is what it will be ) even more disruptive that just having them at home and taught online.