‘Indicative’ return date for schools

Primary school students in alert level 3 could return to class in just over a couple of weeks, Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. An ‘‘indicative’’ date for a ‘‘staged return’’ has been set for November 15 – which could see students attending on different days to reduce numbers in classrooms at one time. But beyond that, there was scant detail, with Hipkins saying the Government is seeking feedback from the sector over potential requirements and the timeframe. The current school term ends on December 17.