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Wetland Schools Tighten Safety After Snake Scare
23 Aug
Summary
- Schools are increasing safety audits to remove snakes.
- A snakebite incident prompted review of school safety protocols.
- New-age schools near wetlands face challenges with reptiles.
New-age schools situated on wetlands are prioritizing safety audits to eliminate snakes, particularly during the monsoon season. A recent snakebite incident involving a third-grade student at a private school off the EM Bypass has spurred other institutions to re-evaluate their safety protocols. This event prompted several schools to hold review meetings, assessing their current arrangements and identifying necessary improvements.
Managements of schools in areas like New Town and near the East Kolkata Wetlands are focusing on freeing their campuses from venomous insects and snakes. Restricting reptile and insect entry is a significant challenge during the rainy season. Some schools have advised students to be cautious when wearing shoes and socks.
Principals from BDM International, The New Town School, and DPS Newtown have detailed their enhanced safety measures. These include increasing the frequency of pest control, especially for snakes, regular campus inspections by estate managers, and maintaining clean surroundings with trimmed bushes. Medicines to deter snakes are placed around the school premises, and children are cautioned about their surroundings.
The state school education department has intervened, seeking a report from the affected private school. An official emphasized that schools should enhance student safety, given the substantial fees they collect.
