Nanyang Primary conducts home-based learning for some classes after spate of students with flu symptoms

SINGAPORE — Nanyang Primary School has placed some classes on home-based learning after several cases of students having fever, cough and sore throat were detected over the past few days. 

In a letter addressed to parents of children in the affected classes, principal Wong Li Peng said that home-based learning will be conducted on Tuesday (Jan 31) and Wednesday. 

She added that the school — which is located on King's Road in the Farrer Road-Bukit Timah area — will ensure that the affected areas and common areas are cleaned and disinfected appropriately.

Students are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible during home-based learning and avoid meeting up with classmates.

CASES DETECTED SINCE JAN 26

In a separate WhatsApp chat seen by CNA, a message signed off by Madam Wong said that the school detected cases of students having fever, cough and sore throat in two classes last Friday.

The school cleaned and disinfected the affected classrooms on the same day, she added.

A subsequent message in the chat said: "We understand there are students from a number of classes across levels who are down with flu symptoms. We are also aware it started since Thursday."

In another letter to parents on Monday, Mdm Wong said that the school strongly encourages mask-wearing in school for the week.

She urged parents and students to continue playing their part by being socially responsible.

"If your child is unwell, he/she should seek medical attention and rest at home until the expiry of his/her medical leave," she said.

Students will be reminded in class to carry out good hygiene practices, such as doing a wipe-down routine and frequent washing of hands.

"You may wish to do likewise when they are at home," the principal said in her letter.

"The safety of our children is of utmost importance and we will do the necessary to ensure that all the precautionary measures are taken to safeguard their well-being." 

Mdm Wong also reminded parents not to circulate any unconfirmed information.

CNA has contacted the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Nanyang Primary School for more information. CNA

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