Mr. Alan Mongey:

That has huge implications. At post-primary level, it has huge implications for curriculum and assessment. If we are talking about staggered school days and students being at home for 50% of the time, do we cut the curriculum by 50%? I do not think any teacher or student believes that is a realistic option. A full return to school is what we are all aiming for. If one looks at staggered school days and some students being at home, there are a number of options. The curriculum and the assessment requirements on students must be significantly cut, particularly for examination years, or a system of blended learning development that has never been seen before. It needs to be equitable for every student in the country to make sure every student is provided with the same standard of education. The investment that would be required for that would be astronomical.