Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Subsequent to the decision made to reopen schools in four stages, the Education Ministry announced the re-opening of all schools in four stages commencing on Monday (July 6).

Accordingly, students in Grades 5, 11 and 13 are required to attend school from July 6 at the second stage.

The reopening of schools under the second stage will continue for two weeks until July 17, the Ministry said.

Earlier, all government schools were reopened last Monday (June 29) as the first stages.

While putting an end to the long school vacation, Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma earlier said the decision on reopening schools were taken following a discussion with the President, the Education Ministry, the Health Ministry officials...