Education

Belgian kids return to the classroom

Brussels, Sep 1 (EFE), (Camera: Leopoldo Rodríguez).- The vast majority of pre-school, primary and secondary school students in Belgium returned to school on Tuesday.FOOTAGE OF STUDENTS RETURNING TO SCHOOL.SOUNDBITES OF PARENTS:MANAL:- "I'm quite afraid, I don't know what awaits us, we will see."- "I don't know what I would have preferred, but it is clear that in any case, we are afraid."- (Regarding masks from 6 years old) "Yes, I think it would be better and it would also be better to have fewer students per class or have a bigger classroom, I don't know. That would give us more security."- "I still don't know very well what the measures are. Like the other students, my daughter was not going to class and she was ill before."- "I don't know how the measurements will be, I think we'll have indications today at the end of the day."- "No, these are government measures and, unfortunately, not small classes."- "The break is for classes, and the same is the lunch break, for classes."ABDELASIS:- "We are very happy but above all the children are very happy. For three weeks they have been doing nothing but asking to go to school. They are delighted, very happy to see friends, teachers, all happy".- "We are not worried at all, not even at the beginning, there is no reason."- "They already resumed in June with measures for children's (safety). There is no need to worry.- "At the moment there is no reduction in classes."- "Children will have their playtime, freedom to play".- (Regarding masks from 6 years old) Six years? That is a bit harsher. Here up to 12 years nothing, for the little ones it is easier this way".- "At the moment we are happy with how it is, but if they ask, they will adapt."DENIS:- "I believe that there are enough measures now. I think that children are secure."- "As far as I know, no. Back to school starts normally, there are no particular guidelines."